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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
1
The Bryan Federation of Young People's Societies appeals for relief from long neglected needs such as incinerators airports graded roads and a farmers market. The column lauds four years of youth efforts and urges authorities to grant the younger generation some measurable improvements and privileges.
Hitler postponed a planned conference with Sir John Simons due to a cold. Berlin circles suspect the British white paper on rearmament offended him. The paper signals Britain entering a worldwide armaments race amid rising tensions with Germany and others.
Mr and Mrs John McGee and children Mary Lou and Margaret Ann of Teague visited with Mr and Mrs Joe R Tatman en route to Navasota to visit Mr McGee's parents. Mrs Mary Dubois of Waco visits Miss Bettie Figuers. Mrs Hugh Looney and children move to 3310 East 27th street as they remain in Bryan for rural rehabilitation work. Mrs M W Sims improves after a successful Bryan Hospital operation.
Brazos county will send a delegation Wednesday to the Disaster Relief Institute at the YWCA in Houston. Attending are Wilson Bradley and others from the local Red Cross and disaster committee. The program includes remarks by W A Paddock and Albert Evans with a luncheon and talks on preparedness and disaster hazards.
Curtis Vinson, director of publicity for Texas A and M College, urged on Monday in Dallas that the nation should pursue better economic and political relations with Japan. He noted Japan now buys about a fourth of American cotton and that 60 percent of its cotton comes from the United States, a rise from 13 percent in 1910, with European imports declining.
Dalhart authorities discuss a proposal to set up a transient camp after a chamber of commerce group backed the idea following a Tucumcari visit. Supporters say it would curb begging and crime, while the Dalhart American Legion and railroad workers opposed the camp citing potential criminal activity.
Alyce Jane McHenry, a girl from Fall River, Mass, was reported somewhat stronger today nearly 24 hours after an operation for an upside down stomach. Doctors at Truesdale hospital said the outlook was in doubt but with no complications a fair chance of recovery remained.
Austin March 5 Prohibition repealists in the senate offer optional authority for a state liquor monopoly in a repeal resolution Senator Weaver Moore of Houston proposed the amendment as the dry bloc urged a substitute to prohibit sale for profit and to vest exclusive state authority over liquor traffic
Borger officers expand department with a fingerprint and identification bureau Alfred White named superintendent and L D Kirby assistant chief both will keep current roles while taking on new duties
Bryan Lions consider a Lions International model club plan by the Constitution and By-laws committee. An amendment to permit temporary demits or leaves of absence is proposed to encourage member return. The club seeks support for Saturday Flower Sale for the American Brotherhood for the Blind and lines up a Came ron Lions Ladies Night program on March 28.
In Bryan speculation rises as April 2 election nears with Mayor Stewart and Caldwell not seeking re election leaving two seats open. Incumbents Forrest Jones O S Johnson Roy Vick expected to run again while several potential candidates such as J N Dulaney E E Yeager and G S Parker Jr dominate street conversation.
Physicians reported Oliver Wendel Holmes in a coma after a noon visit. Mark Howe, former secretary, said Holmes was sinking and death was a matter of hours.
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Highway committee proposes routing rural traffic south on Highway No 6 to Texas Centennial attractions instead of No 75. James Sullivan notes potential cooperation from authorities as No 75 bears heavy load. He cites A and M College Old Washington and Old Independence as accessible via No 6. The Burleson county cut off linking old No 21 with the new route west of Brazos River bridge should be completed this week with graveling possible later. Fire prevention day for school children is planned to curb rural fire losses. E R Bryant chairs the committee. 18 new members joined the Finance and Membership committee since the last meeting, totaling 52 new members. Members listed include J J Ray Mrs John E Astin Mrs A J Buch.
In Bryan the gardening mood rises as a backyard scene shows a nine by twelve foot area prepared for vegetables. A rose bush sits in each corner while onions radishes lettuce mustard greens and turnips sprout on freshly dug soil, reflecting households stretching budgets during hard times.
Secretary Ickes declined to say whether the Texas market demand oil law should be reenacted after its September expiration. He would not discuss potential proration regulations for East Texas oil fields or any base statutes related to physical waste.
Sherrod Holliday went on trial in district court Tuesday morning charged with stealing four turkeys from the Claude Moore flock valued at four dollars.
The post office department announced C. R. Coale as acting post master at Orange Texas on Monday March 5.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Entertainment Committee hosts visiting delegations from Green’s and Hood’s Brigades, the State-wide School Administrative Conference, the State Board of Education, and the National Poultry Men’s Convention. Tours, tea, and receptions showcase Bryan’s progressiveness and hospitality, boosting the city’s reputation and future prospects.
The house adopted 90 to 39 a prohibition against a general sales tax as an amendment to the proposal to exempt $3,000 of assessed value on residence homesteads from local taxes. Final approval was given the homestead exemption, relieving small homes of all taxes except school levies as sent to the senate.
S M Brown returned to Bryan from Atlantic City where he joined 300 Texans among 10 000 school men at the National Education Association Department of Superintendence meeting. Henry A Wallace Jesse Jones and President Roosevelt were heard. Dr E Oberholtzer presided. Texans Fred Ayer and H L were on the program.
College Station March 5 The final date to file applications for 1985 federal corn hog contracts is April 1, according to E M Regenbrecht Texas A and M College Extension Service swine husbandman. Counties may set earlier dates but not later than April 1. Producers urged to contact their county committeeman or agent.
Government bombing planes and loyal troops pressed rebel forces in the Struma area near Saliniki with heavy fighting and mounting casualties. Rebels reportedly laid down arms near Poros as government mines hardened access to Saloniki and a planned sea battle loomed with the rebel fleet.
A Chevrolet coach owned by city employee R. P. DeHart was stolen Monday night during a Fire Department meeting near the Southern Pacific walk. The car was found burning on Highway 21 in Burleson County. Sheriff R. W. Nunn Police Chief K. T. Tillis and Constable Horace Reed recovered the wreck and later detained four young men in Caldwell, though no arrests were made due to lack of evidence.
Five Bryan and College Masons traveled to Houston Monday night to witness the conferring of the Master’s degree by a team led by John Crocker Grand Master of Masons in Texas. More than 1500 Masons from lodges in this Texas section attended the ceremonies at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Local attendees included Fred R. Jones W. H. Bynum J. C. Hotard J. W. Hall and Charles H. Edge.
Austin March 5 Gov. James V. Allred completed his personal staff by naming W. C. Todd of Beaumont and H. Otto Studer of Pampa as Lieutenant Colonels, completing the twelve officers quota.
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