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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1932
Page
4
A cousin Moore Akers and his wife write from West Texas about economic hardship. They describe living on tight nickels, losing money and property, yet finding consolation in frugality, neighbors, and simple skills like cooking corn bread and sewing. The note ends with LES AKERS reflecting on shared hardship.
The piece notes farmers receive little attention at the Republican national convention. It cites Governor Turner of Iowa criticizing prohibition focus and questions GOP principles to restore agricultural prices. It argues past Farm Board funds were ineffective and officials may rely on self-help and economical government action rather than grand schemes.
Citizens and official groups in Bryan and Brazos County join in planning cost cuts. Committees of taxpayers meet with city and county leaders to canvass the situation. The aim is economies without impairing services, with broad local support and cooperative effort anticipated to lower total government costs.
The moderator reported a forty percent membership gain over a decade for the original Free Will Baptist church and noted curiosity about how much of the growth occurred during the present depression era. He said adversity often boosts church involvement and attendance. He added that difficult times may prompt greater spiritual reflection.
The State Highway Commission aims to aid counties planning highway construction by advancing funds on condition that bonds are placed in escrow. This preserves road plans without upset bond prices and boosts jobs through increased highway work, aligning with prior actions diverting highway funds to state warrants. The plan may act as a revolving fund to sustain labor and projects.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports farm real estate values averaged 89 percent of prewar levels on March 1 1932 down from 106 percent in 1931. Declines stem from lower prices and farm purchasing power with regional variation and only New England and Pacific States remaining above prewar levels. The drop follows a long decline since 1920 with the 1932 year end steepest yet, reflecting broader price level decreases and rising debt pressures on farmers.
Brazos county Democratic executive committee met to set a majority vote for the primary, drew for ballot positions, kept all filing candidates, named C. R. Saxon chairman of Precinct 12, and projected primary costs. Chairman Higgs named a 5 member primary committee to arrange printing and ballot distribution with him as ex officio.
The Boriskie Barred Rocks sit ninth while the R. E. Harter Australops from Canyon are fourth. The Golden Rule Barred Rocks produced 228 eggs in the last thirty days, averaging 28.5 eggs per hen.
In the eighth month of the 15th Texas National Eye Laying Contest Brazos County Barred Rocks from Golden Rule Poultry Farm stay within the first ten pens by points. W A Seidel pens from San Antonio continue to lead with another Golden Rule pen moving to second place.
Burglars made their fourth break in at Grant Lumber Company Monday night blowing the office safe and ruining it. They took about seven dollars in cash and spared checks in the safe. Entry came by cutting a screen and prying a window. no damage to the office and no crew left on scene.
A fire truck tackled a grass fire at 2 45 this afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Cobb on South Washington Avenue. Chemicals were used to extinguish the blaze and there was no damage.
Mrs L H Tucker plans a visit to her son N B Tucker in Mart on Wednesday. Mrs Tucker of Mart will travel to Bryan to join her, then return together after the visit.
In 1850 Brazos and Robertson counties faced a heated dispute over a proposed union. Supporters argued population sparsity justified consolidation and archive relocation. Opponents warned of public expense and loss of county seats, urging preservation of existing boundaries.
Petitions circulate among Bryan business leaders to raise a reward fund for police aid in catching burglars, forgers and those removing mortgaged property in the defined business area. Rewards up to 150 dollars for burglary and 50 dollars for forgery or removing mortgaged property. fund overseen by a committee.
Prof. C. M. Bethany and Mrs. W. S. Howell named county chairmen of the Texas Centennial Committee for Grazos county to organize a statewide campaign on the Centennial Constitutional Amendment. The amendment would allow state funds for a 1936 celebration, not for other expositions, with precinct chairs to follow. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Blazek attend a picnic at Snook in Burleson County today.
Local Bryan notes list visits and travels of residents and relatives. 4-H club members Helen Regmund Lena Banjo and Victoria Regmund visit with uncle Anton Regmund in Bryan. Lawrence Block summering with parents in Bryan after Cincinnati degree. Several officials and locals, including former mayor Oscar Holcombe and families, plan trips and health updates.
Miss Grant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Grant of Brazos county, visits Bryan alongside relatives. Mr and Mrs R R Reppert travel to Cameron for a watermelon disease business matter. Cross Grimes county visitors Mr and Mrs Dowell Hair and their uncle George Hair come from Cross. Chas Pipkin and James Pipkin of Beaumont plan a weekend in Bryan with relatives Rev and Mrs D J Pipkin. E C Bauguss welcomes newborn daughter June 18 1922. Melvern Jones mother and daughter both recovering at home on Urauline Avenue.
The case of Harris Matthews charged with a criminal attack on a Negro woman said to be an idiot was called for trial in district court this morning and was continued until the September term. Matthews is represented by Lamar Bethea.
A list of campaign fees and candidate names for district county and precinct offices. Names include Albert Stone for State Senator, Mrs Lee J. Rountree for State Representative, various officials for Thurston County positions, and re election notes for several incumbents.
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