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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
6
Obituary notes the passing of Pioneer Artizan of Bryan a silversmith known for a long career. Born in Chee bir Rechme Te entrees SS yeas BRA, he moved to serve in the community and was tied to telephone service devices for years. Survived by one son living with him.
A condemnation suit was filed in district court Friday by attorney Oak McKenzie seeking right of way through land at the intersection of Highways TM and 21 for Route 6 south of Bryan. About half the land is involved with donations and landowners named. Construction on Route 6 paving is expected to finish in six weeks and work continues on Highway 21 with plans for over Little Brazos and upcoming contract awards at the June commission meeting.
Abe Casey reports the body of Ferrier was shipped to his parents after a fatal dispute. Authorities say Ferrier, a former high school student, died in an argument with Casey’s daughter during a Thursday drive. The confrontation led to Ferrier’s car being stopped between North Tech and Madisonville, and he was shot by a youth who was later identified as living near the boarding house.
County farms report tomatoes shipping from Bryan at eight dollars a load while supplies continue this week. Early potatoes have been dug by growers but some are stored at the Farmers Warehouse hoping for better prices. H P Black underwent an operation at Scott and Le Sanitarium Temple and is recovering.
Long list of visitors and trips across Bryan and nearby towns. Residents from Fort Worth Dallas Houston Amarillo Georgetown and Montgomery join local hosts for weekend visits church events and family gatherings. Notable stops include pageants in Galveston trips to Houston and Waco plus Confederate reunion plans in Bryan.
Daily Texas petroleum production in May reached 918 112 barrels, up 8.8 percent from May of last year and 4.6 percent above April. East Central and East Texas led gains with 350 162 barrels daily, while other regions recorded smaller increases. United States output rose 3 percent from April but stayed 5.7 percent below May 1930. Imports fell 11 percent from April and 31 percent from last year.
Mr and Mrs Willie Hardy and daughter Ruth of Houston visited Mrs James Steele over the weekend. Bill Symms traveled to Richland to bring his wife and baby home after a visit to his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Sidney Mills Mrs Myrtle McFerrin and Miss
Steep Hollow community reports visits from Dallas Shamrock Madison and Mar lin residents. Pastor Rev Van Sickles preached on the resurrection and then left Sunday night for a vacation to Missouri. A revival is planned to begin around the second Sunday in July and many visitors are encouraged to attend.
4-H Club members preserve garden produce for winter as dry weather continues. C L Novosad and nephews Jerry and Frank go fishing and catch seven fish. A large Bryan Wheelock Edge and Kings Highway crowd holds a Sunday river fish fry with a noon lunch. Local residents visit relatives and travel between Bryan and nearby towns. William Novosad attends A and M College for the summer.
Roy J Clifton of Wellborn was among Bryan visitors for the day. The Eagle will pay you cash for clean white cotton rags.
The Supreme Court decision in Neota Camp et al v Dallas City Schools, known as the Love high school tuition case, narrows who may receive free tuition. It rules that benefits apply only to enumerated students subject to transfer, excluding rural census omissions, post census moves, students over seventeen, inter-county enrollments, and non transfer cases, requiring constitutional amendment for full reform.
The Smetana 4-H Club will meet Thursday to arrange a joint meeting with the Steele's Store Club on Friday. Geo. Holland of Atlanta Texas, secretary of the Chamber and vocational teacher, will be the principal speaker. The Rye club joins the Smetana and Steele's Store clubs for what promises to be a top county event with music by the Cargill string band and Tony Noto presiding.
Texas agricultural officials report unfavorable field conditions for boll weevils through early June. Emergence in Ftation College cages reached 16.28 percent, higher than 1929, but hot dry weather likely slows field growth and limits population. Fleahoppers show little hatching and grasshopper damage rises in central and northern areas.
A Bryan appearance Tuesday June 23 from 4 15 to 6 p m features a demonstration of International motor trucks including a 1 5 ton Six Speed Special loaded with 3000 pounds climbing a 50 percent grade ramp. Models range 1 1 2 2 and 3 ton with various bodies plus a double unit McCormick Deering milker. Warriner and Lawrence advertise as local International dealer representatives.
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