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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
5
The People’s Column lauds Bryan’s city government under the commission-manager form praising efficient governance and high morale among city employees and volunteer fire department members. The planned Friday night picnic is seen as a symbol of harmony and good relations valued by the community.
The Bryan Building and Loan Association backed by the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce will finance home purchases on rent-like terms. Eugene Edge returns from Houston where Mrs. Edge recovers from surgery in Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Edge shows steady convalescence. Jean Edge stays with her mother in Houston until safe to return home. Jesse Ford and son Gilbert Ford from Farwell Texas visited Bryan and relatives before returning home. J T Hamilton of Dallas, Sun Oil, studies Brazos oil activity at the LaSalle Hotel. Rotarians enjoyed a sing song led by Gabe Carell, formerly of Bryan now in San Antonio. Corrine Day, Simmons University 1929 graduate, will teach in Sour Lake schools. Mrs. W. A. McCelen of Seymour visits Bryan.
A blistering heat wave driven by a six day eastern U S grip persisted. Six deaths were reported in New Jersey as New York City area saw 93 degrees with higher temperatures expected.
Senator Glass condemns the Hoover administration for submerging the prohibition issue in its proposed enforcement inquiry. He voices opposition in Washington guidance following the administration’s inquiry plan.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday for Bryan and vicinity. East Texas areas can expect partly cloudy skies with probable showers on the west coast tonight and Thursday.
Senator Smith Brookhart and his Senate patronage committee plan another Texas visit next week to reopen the investigation into federal appointments in the South. The tour will begin in San Antonio Monday night with testimony also in Dallas.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh resumes duties after a brief honeymoon. He returns to observe flight tests at Mitchell Field for Guggenheim Fund prize safety tests, acting as trustee and adviser to the fund. His yacht Mouette arrived back at Long Island, ending his honeymoon.
Dallas and Bryan friends report Julius A. Germany is critically ill at Baylor Hospital after sinus and tonsil operation. He received blood transfusions following hemorrhages, with physicians hopeful as the crisis nears this afternoon. He fell ill weeks ago at Georgetown during Southwestern University commencement and was moved to Dallas, then to Baylor for emergency surgery.
LIBERTY June 19 Edward Vicker aged 12 was shot to death when a pistol he was playing with discharged. A sister aged three and a brother aged five witnessed the accident.
J. W. Sandifer and Henry George appeared before the city commission regarding street use for a filling station at Robertson and 23rd. Encroachments were said to be temporary and to be remedied soon.
The city commission last night ordered a first payment of 14 490 dollars for the new diesel engine at the power plant. The total cost is listed as 35 070.10 dollars for the delivered unit.
The city commission filled three vacancies on the library board last night. New members are Mrs. Lamar Bethea, Mrs. Tom Lundin, and Col. C. C. Todd who all signaled their acceptance of the appointments.
The National Boys' and Girls' 4 H Club Camp in Washington D C will broadcast a coast to coast program Saturday night June 22 from 9 to 10. The Marine Band will provide music and winners of the camp trophy will appear with leaders from Chicago New York and Washington. Local tuning and parking arrangements are set by Tyler Haswell and City officials. All club members and the public are invited to listen.
The first meeting of the vocational and industrial teacher's smoker for the summer session was held on the Main building lawn Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. From about a dozen teachers three years ago the forum has grown to about 125 attendees. Speakers last night included Robert D. Maltby agricultural agent for the federal Department of Vocational Education in Washington D C and James Speed editor of Southern Agriculturist of Nashville Tenn.
City commission last night approved total estimates of 11 639 28 for three buildings under construction including two new schools and the city hall. Vendors Wintzel Wood Koreth McKamy and Fred Logan Company of Houston are listed with specific amounts for plumbing lighting and contract work.
Marion T. Myers was released as Dr. James H. Snook remains the sole suspect. Melvin Hix and Mrs. Helen Snook faced questioning as federal agents review narcotics links and a kitchen knife was found near the crime scene. Mrs. Snook fainted during questioning and later said she learned of her husband and Miss Hix sharing a North Side apartment from newspaper reports.
Miss Ann Bentley leaves by early bus for a Houston party and boat trip to Camp Allen near Cedar Bayou. The two week encampment is run by the Texas Diocese of the Episcopal church with Miss Dorothy Fisher as diocesan secretary directing the Young People’s Service League of St. Andrew's Episcopal parish.
Hon. Robert Armstrong returned from Houston where he attended the funeral of Mrs. E. B. Lomax, a former Bry an resident. She died at relatives home in Ennis on Monday and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Houston, beside her husband who died six years ago.
The Creath Brazos Association W M A Mission Study Institute opened a three day session at First Baptist Church in Navasota at 9 30 a m Tuesday with a large attendance and a strong program. Mrs S M Hunter of Bryan assisted by Mrs R J Holbert led the effort with many Bryan Iola Bedias attendees and listed names of Bryan travelers to the meeting.
J. T. Hunter of Abilene testified in Austin defending land office commissioner J. T. Robison who faces ouster by the house. The testimony aims to refute allegations of incompetency and improper use of state funds from the one cent revalue fund.
The Texas House of Representatives refuses to end the impeachment hearing against J. T. Robison commissioner of the general land office. The ongoing inquiry continues as lawmakers pursue charges related to the land office.
Joe H. Boggs 53 a two term Ninety first District Texas legislator founder and president of the Texas legislators fraternity longtime Woodmen of the World leader in West Texas died at his San Angelo home. Funeral plans pending survivors include widow daughter and son. He sponsored bills taxing county owned school lands and university lands and backed fish hatchery initiatives. He served as Woodmen district attorney and was offered Ohio head consul post.
Major J E Sloan of A and M College explains that war outcome hinges on preparedness and speed of mobilization rather than sheer manpower. He notes war plans guiding plant changes and wartime production readiness under the assistant secretary of war.
Amarillo June 19. Attorneys agreed to transfer the R. H. Hamilton murder case to Weatherford Texas. Hamilton is charged with slaying his son-in-law Thomas Walton Jr aged 21 here May 4.
Notices show Benito G Parra of Calvert with Louisa Castro and Atancio Siarra of Millikan with Otlia Tobar filing Tuesday applications for marriage licenses with County Clerk Jess B McGee.
City commission presented a deed to the remaining part of Block No. 93 in the city cemetery where the department shaft is located. The report from Galveston state convention notes twelve Bryan department members attended every meeting and helped judge the bathing beauties spotlighted there during the event.
College Station June 19. The A and M College of Texas hosted a graduate veterinarians short course. Morning topics covered municipal meat and milk inspection and livestock handling before during and after slaughter. Afternoon focused on poultry diseases with noted lecturers from A and M Kansas City Fort Worth and Houston.
A passenger train collided with a derailed engine blocking lines near Brussels killing nine and injuring many others. Police and railway officials investigate the cause as rescue operations continue at the scene.
The American Legion Fair Association of Brazos County met with Judge A S McSwain to set November 1 and 2 for the county fair and to discuss potential carnivals to fund expenses. A city carnival option was explored with Jess Cook and Harry Estill to coordinate with Bryan officials, else hold the fair outside city limits. Major J E Sloan and C L Baker Jr were assigned to catalogues and prize lists with Lucy A Givens and C L Benson on the prize list committee. C C Todd and L A Spell to draft rules for the next meeting.
Dan Scoates head of the school of agricultural engineering at A and M College was in Dallas to finalize plans for the 23rd annual American Society of Agricultural Engineers meeting. About 400 visitors are expected. first convention west of the Mississippi with a Southwestern slant. Demonstrations include cotton farming machinery and boll weevil control by airplanes from Tallulah La.
The cotton market showed no change from Tuesday's close as traders held positions and awaited fresh guidance. Market watchers noted quiet activity with prices flat across futures and spot markets.
Elwell Satterwhite confined since March 12 1928 in Brazos county jail faces possible release on bond as the Court of Criminal Appeals grants a new trial. Judge Lamar Bethea said steps would be taken to secure release and set a retrial date after conference with county officials. The appeals court reversed the earlier conviction for criminal assault and ordered a new trial.
Austin, June 19. Co C Wells convicted in Coleman County for the murder of J A Mitchell faces electrocution in Huntsville prison unless Governor Moody grants a reprieve or commutes the sentence. Moody gave a six day respite last week on Wells desire to "make his peace with God."
Seattle reports Lieutenant John S. Griffith, stationed 2200 miles from San Antonio Texas, arrived at his father's home after a 18 hour 58 minute journey with five fueling stops totaling 50 minutes. He plans to depart tomorrow for a two day return, contrasting with the dawn to dusk trip made on the way out.
The Bryan city commission completes plans for a barbecue and picnic at Sue Haswell Memorial Park Friday evening for all city employees and voluntary fire department members. The event includes games and amusements with mutton beef and pork on the menu.
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