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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
5
Governor Moody, at Dilley, warned he would start a legislative probe and withdraw cooperation if Land Commissioner J. T. Robison did not remove from sale the University of Texas oil lands advertised for January 2. Robison told the house the governor and regents wanted him to act, while Robison faced impeachment questions.
The column praises morning swimming parties at the County Club pool and YMCA pool in College Station as healthy enjoyable activities for Bry an College and nearby communities during vacation. It notes demand exceeds supply and calls for a new swimming place to serve all youths, since current facilities restrict access.
Read excerpts from readers in Kerrville and beyond. Percy Tardy compliments Kerrville and its Eagle paper while praising the Presbyterian encampment. Fred B. Robinson of Waco seeks the new press update to visit. Rev J B Gleissner from Cincinnati praises Texas and A M College to the Newman Club. Mrs Alice Conroy learns son J J Conroy sails from Maracaibo to Bryan after two years with Gulf Oil.
The Bryan Rotary Club prepares for its annual Ladies Night with a lively program planned by President Charles F. Hillier. Visiting Rotary Anns are expected to contribute to the entertainment in the LaSalle Hotel ballroom beginning at 7 30 PM.
George A. Adams president of the Bry an Cemetery Association announces there will be no meeting of the directors Thursday morning due to Hood's and Green's Brigades in the city.
Word reached Bryan that Mrs. R. G. Higginbotham is critically ill at Sherman after giving birth to a son who lived briefly. The infant was born Tuesday and died shortly after.
Rev R S Marshall of the First Methodist church will address the regular prayer meeting on the Churches Duty in Religious Education Tonight. He will discuss the Sunday School and educational work planned by the church.
Weather for Bryan and vicinity fair tonight and Thursday. East Texas fair tonight and Thursday. West Texas fair and warmer in Panhandle tonight. Thursday partly cloudy.
In Chicago on June 26 a drink fueled man in a Catholic church fired three shots at the priest during communion. A kneeling parishioner was hit in the hip, and the gunman then shot at himself, grazing his scalp. The incident interrupted worship and alarm spread among about fifty worshippers.
Mrs. H. C. Wright of Austin and her husband Col. H. C. Wright chaplain of Green's Brigade will sing Thursday at Sue Haswell park. Her voice has long been a highlight of Bryan reunions and her performance is eagerly anticipated.
Labor unrest is believed to have caused the dynamite blast that wrecked the Bluebonnet Theater in Harrisburg last night. Detectives say several sticks of explosive were likely placed in the exhaust fan at the rear, causing about $1000 in damage.
State board of health report dated June 25 finds Bryan water quality acceptable after analysis of a random restaurant sample. Local officials note no contamination concerns and emphasize standards met.
B G Whitehead aged 60 editor of the Rio Grande Valley Sun published at Pharr died here today in Marlin Texas.
Lee Denver Chestnutt of the Kenedy News led a group from Karnes County before the highway commission. Sipps R S Sterling, chairman, and commissioners W R Ely and Cone Johnson approved contracts for road building including 12 1 2 miles of double bituminous surface treatment on Highway No 6 from College Station south. Gib Gilchrist, state highway engineer and Longhorn supporter of A and M College, spoke briefly as the meeting continued.
Beaumont June 26. Permitting C V Phillips of Port Neches to remove caterpillars from park and private trees and use them as fish bait promises an inexpensive solution to a broader pest problem. The caterpillars, a nuisance in local trees, were previously burned out, a costly task for many trees, while fishermen harvest the bait.
E. W. B. Leach of Houston joins L. F. Harris in Bryan for the 58th annual Hood's Texas Brigade reunion. Leach hopes to reach 100 milestones and reconnects with old comrades tomorrow and Friday. Harris, also from Houston, belongs to Company I of Butler's South Carolina Cavalry and has attended many reunions.
The Sisters collect old newspapers and magazines and ask volunteers to bring contributions to the academy or M. F. Vitopil Grocery Co. They aim to finish the car load by the last days in July, and Mother Claire asks friends to help.
Austin June 26 John W. Ezelle is elected to his 16th straight year as secretary of the Austin Rotary Club. He holds a world record for unbroken service in this role, unmatched by any Rotary secretary among clubs in 50 countries.
The cotton market showed little strength with futures closing 10 points down to 10 points up. Local spot prices ranged from 17.00 to 17.50 cents per pound.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart leads the senate patronage investigating committee into Texas patronage issues. Eugene Nolte Texas Republican chairman is subpoenaed. National committeeman R. B. Creager and other prominent Texas Republicans are expected to be called.
In Harry L. Durham’s absence, First Vice President J. Bryan Miller led Bryan Lions Club during the lunch meeting and will guide the group until Durham returns from the International Lions Convention in Louisville and Harvard University summer program. Miller pledged to follow Durham’s outline for club affairs.
The Texas State Highway Commission awarded a 12 1 2 mile double bituminous surface project from College Station south for 27178 dollars to Haden and Austin of Houston. The day’s awards totalled 1 433 200 dollars for 54 miles of new construction including 23.7 miles of concrete paving three bridges and 142 miles of maintenance work.
Rev R S Marshall pastor of First Methodist received a message this morning of the death of Mrs Frank Stewart of Durango Falls county at 9 o clock She and Mrs Marshall will travel to Durango to conduct the funeral Thursday at 4 pm Mrs Stewart was near 80 and a longtime friend of the Marshalls.
In Berlin on June 26 French consul M Binet escaped death as an excited Lithuanian woman fired several times in the French consulate. A porter seized the attacker's arm and the shots were wild.
Foster P. Jones of Dallas Texas aviator was convicted in Gary Indiana of taking part in the March Glen Park State Bank holdup. He faced a July 2 sentence after claiming coercion while intoxicated. He was wounded escaping and captured the next day. two accomplices escaped with 7100 dollars.
Bryan business men in the cast raid Sue Haswell Memorial Park on Thursday and Friday nights to raise funds for the park playground. Rehearsals report costumes strained yet fitting. chorus girls practice new steps. Dr S E Asbury rebels over bringing his gum claim. he will perform in red and black. Reserved seats go on sale at Webb Bros with all auditoriums sold out.
In Texarkana Dr S W Bohls said poison found in Mrs Ocle Nix's viscera as her husband Ooie Nix, 22, faces murder charges. Nix was indicted after his 17 year old wife died suddenly. her exhumed body and organs were sent to Austin for tests.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh continues his trans continental tour with his wife to inspect the air rail system of the Transcontinental Air Transport. The trip supports the July 8 opening date for the new air rail link where he serves as technical advisor.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 26. The backers of the flight of Miss Minneapolis claim a new world refueling endurance record after the plane has flown 5,000 miles since takeoff at 5 am Sunday. The current record is 172 hours set by the Ft. Worth.
London reports indicate the new labor government will resume diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia soon. Officials expect support from Conservative and Liberal members to back the policy when the King’s speech outlines the program on July 2.
A Dallas County robbery case ends with J. W. Myers granted a new trial by the court of criminal appeals. Myers was convicted of robbing N. H. Howard, a chain store manager, and sentenced to 99 years. the insanity plea was the basis for the new trial.
In Austin on June 26 opposing senate and house forces reached a compromise on penology legislation. The measure orders an 18 member committee to survey present lands for possible prison farm concentration and, if unsuitable, survey non restricted territory. The report deadline shifts from 90 days to December 1 1929 and requires a special session if needed. No change to the $25 000 appropriation.
Boy Scout Troop No 1 in Bryan hosted a parents picnic at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. Scouts demonstrated laws and played games while Scout Master W W Daups leadership won praise. Guest A R Bateman from Quanah spoke on local Scout work and Rotary support.
H H Williamson chairs a Bryan Brazos County Chamber committee to work with the American Legion fair board on the Brazos county fair planned for about November 1. Members include W H Cole C E Jones Travis B Bryan and W S Howell as approved by the chamber and led by President J Webb Howell.
Stamford reports E P B Whitehead publicity director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce announced his resignation to become assistant manager of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce in Corpus Christi on July.
Hoyden Hood n Texas and Green s Brigades veterans arrive for the annual reunion set for tomorrow and Friday in Bryan. Mayor Jenkins Chamber of Commerce leader Howell Confederate Veterans captain Saunders Sons of Confederate Veterans Judge Davis and Mrs Buchanan greet the attendees. The program includes a luncheon hosted by Bryan and Brases as a highlight.
Philadelphia June 26. A petition for a writ of error was filed in municipal court to seek release of Scarface Al Capone from Holmesburg County Jail where he is serving a year for carrying a loaded pistol.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a 5 to 10 percent drop in hens in the South and West against last year, with a corresponding fall in egg output. Nationwide numbers show hens 4 percent lower, eggs down 2 percent, while feed prices lower and more abundant feed raise production per hen. Chickens hatched rise 6 percent year over year but lag the prior year. Southern fry hatch up 1 percent and 6 percent below 1927. Supplies of early chickens are smaller due to delays, but expected to recover later in the season.
Fans traveling to the Aggie Longhorn game next fall will witness a dry field thanks to a canvas overcoat purchased by Kyle Field. The cover costs several thousand dollars and will be assembled in 12 sections to shield the playing surface during rain.
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