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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1937
Page
1
The column urges the President to stack the Supreme Court and predicts voter support if a referendum is held. It claims labor and farmers back the plan, government workers would vote yes, and a $1 stake could win 3 to 1.
A Southern group led by George G. Chance met with Agricultural Adjustment Administration officials in Washington to press for extending the current conservation program along with cotton price adjustment payments akin to 1935. They argued export cotton requires different handling than domestic crops under the ever normal granary plan and warned loans could fail to support world market prices.
Mr and Mrs J D Martin Jr and J D III visited in San Antonio with E C Engel and family while Mrs Martin stayed with her parents Adolph Engel in Asherton. Mrs George Foster advances on East 25th street garage apartments. Breeders Vincent Morris Elbert Mates Arnold Mers W L Griffith and F L Griffith from Mertens attend A M College Short Course. R C Cloud buys old D D White home on College road. Aline Williams moves to 4707 West 25th. Jesse A Ross of Hearne visits Bryan for business.
Bryan friends learned Saturday of the death of Mrs. W. H. Taylor of Caldwell at a Temple hospital Friday afternoon after a several weeks illness. Funeral services were held Saturday from her Caldwell home and burial followed in Caldwell cemetery. She was known in Bryan for visits to relatives, the Withers family, and was formerly Miss Maude James of Caldwell.
County Agent C. L. Benson names farmers as judges for the March 6 election at the Court House at 1 p m to select three community committeemen from each of four precincts for the soil conservation program 1937. First listed member in each group acts as chairman.
George G. Chance, Bryan banker and plantation operator, was named to the board of directors for the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve bank. The appointment came from the Fed board in Washington after a Washington visit with President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace to discuss farm program aspects including crop insurance. He returned home Sunday after being called to Washington about three weeks ago.
E. E. Stone, Houston lumberman and brother in law of Mrs. Wimberly, died in a head on collision at Griggs and Holmes roads in Houston. Miss Myrtle McWhorter also died, while Betty Lynn Beaty perished in the other car. Rice Institute athletes Sam Rayburn Mays and Bill Sadler were injured.
Bryan College Station BPW meets Thursday to review the book Social Problems of the High School Boy by Hudnall and Lyster and hear talks by Mrs R R Lancaster and several members. Plans for National BPW Week March 14 20 were announced. Kate Adele Hill reports a Dallas meeting and will chair a Mechanics committee at the El Paso state convention.
The Sixth and Seventh districts of the American Legion plan a joint convention in Palestine on April 4 and 5. M. M. Erskine and Joe Wymola met in Palestine after attending a district banquet, with Stanley Spain of Nacogdoches confirming the arrangements. Bryan legionnaires and Auxiliary members are expected to attend in strong numbers.
A letter to M L Cashion, chair man of Brazos County Red Cross from Wm M Baxter Jr, manager of the Midwestern Branch, praises Brazos County for raising 1569.74 for disaster relief, noting the chapter collected over three times its quota for Ohio and Mississippi Valley flood victims.
Odessa Sharon Hilton, a student at Austin High, shows deep interest in Texas history and her lineage. She traced her great grandfather William Berry Smith to Texas in 1834 from near Raleigh North Carolina and earned early fame as an Indian fighter. Her cousin Mrs. Frank Andrews shared much information last year, enriching the family tree.
Josh Granison, a Leon County man, was arrested on a forgery complaint after a $10 check passed on Tom Smith and found to be forged. He posted a $500 bond, faced forgery charges in Justice R. B. Grant's court, and was fined for drunkenness.
Firefighters responded to a Thursday night blaze at the home of Gladys Williams. Officials cite a defective flue as the cause, with only slight damage reported.
Assistant Secretary of State Francisco B Sayre accepted an invitation to address the East Texas Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Dallas in late April. The session will focus on foreign trade and relations with emphasis on reciprocal trade treaties. Sayre, son in law of President Wilson, is noted as a lawyer teacher author and foreign affairs expert.
The Brazos County Home Demonstration Council met at City Hall for its regular monthly session. Miss Velma Erisman, county agent, presided as eight of nine clubs were represented and newly elected officers were introduced.
Judge W C Davis received the committee report on county finances and public monies operations. The panel including E J Jenkins James Sullivan and G B Parker Jr will present findings to the grand jury when reconvened March 12 to review recommendations for improved methods.
President T O Walton of Texas A and M College said federal spokesmen would cooperate with any sound soil conservation legislation harmonizing with the National Act. He urged maximum use of existing agencies and local control, noting soil conservation requires time, farmer cooperation, and keen education, with benefits on farms and flood control.
Miss Mary White regional representative for the Girl Scouts of this Texas section will visit Bryan and College Station this week on March 4 5 and 6. Meetings will be at the Methodist Fellowship Hall with a Troop Committee meeting Thursday 2 to 5 PM and a local Girl Scout Council organized at 7 30 PM. Friday includes a leaders meeting at 9 to 11 AM a luncheon at Parker Oaks at noon and camp inspection 2 to 5 PM. Saturday 9 to 11 AM leaders meeting.
The animal husbandry department of A and M College will hold a livestock exhibit at the college pavilion on Tuesday March 9 at 2 30 oclock. Horses cattle hogs and sheep will be shown that will later appear at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show.
Ermon Stone and Miss Jo Ann Dicks, both of Bremond, were married Saturday by Justice of the Peace R. B. Grant.
Citizens summoned for petit jury duty in district court for the fifth week of the term must appear at the courthouse next Monday at 9:30 AM. Names include Ed McCulloch Joe Norwood W L Vance Sam E Todd Chas Gorzycki Dan Hall John Fazzino Tony Lazarone John Wallin and others.
Supt. S. M. Brown has returned from New Orleans where he attended the convention of the Department of Superintendents of the National Educational Association. About 14,000 attended, a record for the department. The meeting focused on rearranging curricula to meet evolving economic and social standards.
Moses Pino pleaded guilty to forgery and received a two year term suspended during good behavior. John Woodyard admitted receiving and concealing stolen property, fined fifty dollars plus costs and one day in jail. Joe Koh pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined fifty dollars plus costs. Nolan Walker was found not guilty of burglary connected to a dormitory raid at Texas A&M and the case was dismissed.
A cake baked by Mrs N J Saladiner was given away at Cash Grocery and Market Saturday night. Proceeds went to the Stephen F Austin high school band. L P Newton bought the cake and Patricia Barron drew the winning ticket. Pauline Palermo Josephine Palermo Tommy Palermo and Albert Turek helped sell it. Albert Turek presented the money to the school board Monday morning.
Eagle readers show considerable curiosity about the Bible puzzle by E. C. Ferguson. The solution lies in the 13th verse of the 19th chapter of the first book of Samuel.
County canvass shows total 2167 votes with 1067 against and 1098 for beer sales. Kurten voted 57 wet 31 dry while five precincts stayed dry. Sunday closures and pledges drive enforcement and demand for midnight and Sunday sales limits.
February building permits totaled 31360 with 10 one family houses and one two family residence. Of the total 7030 covered repairs and remodeling while the rest funded new construction. January total was 25255, making two month total 56615.
J W Kyle of near Normangee told Sheriff Roy Nunn he was robbed of about 8 dollars Saturday night by a Black man who drew a pistol and claimed to be the law. Kyle, awoken in his car, identified the suspect as a possible culprit and said he could recognize him if seen again.
J. D. Evans, a Black man employed in the Brazos Valley, was found not guilty by a district court jury after about two hours deliberation. Evans was defended by Attorney J. A. Rhodes.
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