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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
3
About 40 Tabor citizens petitioned District Judge W C Davis to reconvene the February grand jury to probe statutory charges against Sam B Pate former Tabor school principal held to the May grand jury after bond. Judge Davis said justice better served by May grand jury. delegation withdrew.
County commissioners heard from landowners along the Bryan to Benchley route about land donations for the highway. Most agreed to give land. some hesitated due to difficulties but may follow. County may move fences and wells to restore property conditions. further meetings expected to finalize arrangements.
County Commissioner Guy F. Boyett of Precinct 1 announced his candidacy for a third term. He emphasized four years of service, road-work成果, and a pledge to meet residents before the July primaries to discuss past work and future development for Precinct 1 and the county.
Brazos County Commissioners Guy F. Boyett and Fred Wehrman returned from Wichita Kansas where they attended an exhibit of road building and farming machinery. Boyett said they observed the latest power machinery for wood and field operations and noted the prosperous appearance of the wheat farming region with rising livestock and abundant crops ready for markets or dairy feed.
Bill Walker, son of Mr and Mrs G Walker formerly of Bryan, served as mayor of Miami Florida for one hour when the city was turned over to the Boy Scouts. His associates filled other offices for the same duration as part of a youth leadership day in the city.
Seay of Portales Chamber of Commerce tours Bryan praising dairy market links with Texas. He notes Portales ships dairy products El Paso and lists high tomato and sweet potato production from local plants and fields. Seay has served Portales chamber ten years and cites steady annual canning and shipping records.
J Walter Barnett aged 74 died at his Waco home after a long illness. Born in Bastrop he moved to Bryan with his parents, later living in Bryan after marriage to Pauline Boyles. They later resided in Waco for over 25 years where he worked for McLellan Wholesale Grocery. Surviving widow and three children.
F. M. Vance, county superintendent of schools, announced his candidacy for a second term and asked for support from voters at the July primary. A Brazos County native with 15 years of teaching, mostly in rural schools, he praised the help from teachers, trustees, and the public.
Teachers from Brazos County rural schools will gather Saturday morning from 10 to 12 in the district courtroom for a regular institute. County Superintendent F. M. Vance is arranging a special speaker for the event.
Butten N Risinger expects at least a 200 acre rise in feed crops in the community this season. He notes this gains will require a corresponding reduction in cotton acreage in the region.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell of Bryan and Mr. and Mrs. Howell Jr. of Paris, France, tour the Pacific coast and report Ava Haswell of Bryan starring in Ladies of the Jury at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. The play, with Mary Boland, draws crowds and praise. On March 3 the production opened a month at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco.
C M Bethany reports Brazos county Interscholastic League plans for the March 21 county meet in Bryan. Directors approved W D Buntings handling of basketball, set entry deadlines, and ordered judges lists from each school. Senior girls tennis added to the Allen Academy schedule at 3 p.m. Friday.
The J. Allen Myers building on West 26th Street will be repaired and remodeled after a fire two weeks ago. Charles Myers says work includes new floor and ceiling, removal of partitions, and a new front with two entrances to allow two stores or one, while the restaurant’s equipment was sold to N. C. Allen and the restaurant will not reopen.
The Assembly Day of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian church met Monday March 3 at 3 p m in Bryan with East and West Side Circles of Bryan and the Circle of College Station represented. Mrs W S Collard presided opening with prayer. Seventeen members attended the lesson Witnessing for Christ and heard papers What Mean These Stones Beginning In Me World Call. Hostesses were Mrs H O Ferguson, Mrs Anna Manley and Mrs L J Falgeau. Bryan West Side Circle will hold an all day meeting March 11 with Mrs W R Scott.
Extension Service Club members their husbands and staff enjoyed a social evening with bridge and forty two at Prof N F Rode home in College Park. Hosts were the Rodes along with Mr and Mrs C W Simmons and Mr and Mrs George W Barnes. High scores were awarded at eight tables and refreshments served.
Brazos Chapter of De Molays, sponsored by Ivanhoe Commandery, Knights Templar, will donate $25 to a $10,000,000 endowment drive. The fund supports the de Molay Organization active in eleven countries and islands under Masonic sponsorship over the past decade.
Dr. J Earnest Thacker of Norfolk Va evangelist for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church opened revival meetings in Bryan at First Presbyterian with Dr Thomas Gordon Watts. An evening sermon at First Baptist filled the venue as Mr Betts and Miss Maudelle Wiley led singing. Thacker urged all local Christians to participate daily through the week in both churches.
Walter Williams and Sam Howard, Brazos County residents, appeared before Judge W. C. Davis. Williams pleaded guilty to assault. fines and costs were paid by him and Howard, with charges dismissed against both.
Texas artist Miss Marie Haines of College Station will join fellow painters in Fort Worth for a special non competitive exhibit at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show opening Friday. Wallace Simpson is named director as officials push toward establishing the show as a future state competition. Haines enters a Taos New Mexico church scene linked to Willa Cather’s Death Comes to the Archbishop.
Leo Griffin, confined to bed for seven weeks, is reported to be improving. The notice notes his health progress and ongoing care.
Dr H H Harrington of Austin visits Bryan praising Bryan’s growth. Formerly with A and M College he taught chemistry and led the Experiment Station. Appointed by Governor Neff he served on the board of control during Moody's early years. He stays at the LaSalle Hotel meeting friends.
George Barnes Jr celebrated his 14th birthday with a theater party at the Palace on Saturday evening. Guests included Betsy Searcy Ruth Beard Lucile Vick Jane Singletary Margaret Benson Frances Thomas Loren Reppert Edwin Beard Ralph Griffith Emmet Lenz and Ben Delameter. After the show the party moved to the Barnes home on College Avenue for a buffet luncheon and games and stunts.
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary plans an essay contest for Bryan public and high school students. Five to seven grades and high school pupils may enter on themes about San Jacinto, a Texas hero, and Texas industrial development. Prizes include three gold medals and three bronze medals.
Elzie Fair, a man who pleaded guilty to a statutory offense and received a five year suspended prison sentence, filed notice of his intention to marry 16 year old Winnie Mae Hine and applied for a marriage license. Two additional indictments for similar offenses remain against Fair.
Cases filed against Sam Nudhe and Henry Maleskie for liquor law violations were dismissed in district court this morning.
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