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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1931
Page
4
A reader laments humor and contradictions in society. He notes a woman cutting her hair after years of growth and contrasts beauty shop practices with hair straightening for Black women. The farmer comments on weather, finances, and labels people as crooks or unhouseable managers, closing with Folks sure is funny.
Daily Bible Thought quotes Isaiah 40 31 about renewed strength and soaring like eagles. It adds a prayer asking God to help believers be worthy of His wonderful promises.
The community mourns the loss of Rev. J. J. Tatum who died Tuesday after a brief illness. A 40 year minister of the gospel, he served as secretary of the Free Will Baptist state organization for twelve years. He advocated charity and civic improvement, living humbly and helping many through church and charitable work across Texas. Survived by colleagues and the city benefited by his steady service.
Merchants in Bryan pledge strong support to the Trade Extension committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The program aims to attract trade, improve local services, and bolster relations with the surrounding territory. Officials say sustained support is essential for a year of constructive effort and community advancement.
An article notes Belgrade methods for spotting traffic law evasions using blank license plate spaces marked with X. It discusses anticipated legislative costs this year and potential long term tax impacts, plus remarks on grade crossing fatalities and rodeo bulls.
Business and professional women’s clubs undertake projects from tree planting to beautification and even aim to establish a city planning commission. The initiatives show broad civic involvement and long term community improvement goals.
The editorial argues England may abolish university franchise seats under reform, weighing education based weighting versus equal voting. It notes Oxford and other universities hold two votes but practical wisdom often aligns with economic class rather than intellect, questioning the benefit of university seats.
Longview March 12 A proclamation names April 5 to 11 as East Texas Milk-for-Health Week issued by Guy A Blount president of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce. The regional group urges cooperation from 71 counties to promote milk health campaigns and support the Standard Milk trading system to balance supply and demand. Special programs will be held in March led by Henry W Stanley director of public health activities.
Huntsville plans outline a two day farmers short course in Walker County with talks on agriculture dairying and poultry. Secretary Mrs Ann Standley and banker Tom Ball stress diversification as vital for the county and region. Agricultural director Roger Davis will lead the program with the East Texas Chamber of Commerce birthday celebration slated for March 24 and 25.
Lloyd Gregory of the Houston Post-Dispatch says George Zarafonetis, husky Texas Aggie back, is now eligible and practicing at Aggieland for 1931. In two seasons he did not meet his potential, but he should have a chance this fall to make a blaze of glory. The Aggie backfield is expected to be sophomore dominated besides Zarafonetis, with Domingue and Barfield of Port Arthur among them.
Mrs. Tom Wolf of Waco is spending a few days in Bryan in the home of her brother and family Mr. and Mrs. Chas F Hillier.
A railroad laborer near Shawnee Oklahoma froze after removing his shoes to rub his feet. Prairie fires damaged Central Oklahoma with a major blaze near Glenco. The Texas Woman weekly debuts in Sherman edited by Mrs Mary Winn Smoot. In February 20000 acres were claimed in Day County Oklahoma. Julia Fulton Williams daughter of Congressman Williams chosen as sponsor for Confederate Veterans reunion in New Orleans. Kaw Indian Agency mission burned. Charles H Schwab train late 26 hours en route east. reportedly dying. Zurih State Bank organized with 10000 capital. George Seale of Mumford visited on business. Editorial urges that every dollar invested in good roads boosts prosperity. Miss Texas to wear a new spring dress green with floral trim.
T A Grehan of the Dublin Independent notes a business discussion on sentiment. The group agrees sentiment exists in business and promotes honest dealing as a nerve tonic and health aid, urging those tempted to deceive to pursue cleaner lines of work.
President Guy H. Blount of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce cites East Texas reaching thousands of settlers and potential oil wealth. He says many will discover East Texas and its possibilities, with long term benefits beyond the oil boom.
A Dallas News piece extols East Texas as a diverse hub of commerce and industry. It credits iron clay gas timber fruit cane vegetables and broader enterprise, arguing oil may bring attention but the region will endure for its varied economy and culture.
The Consolidated P T A plans a Home Making Rally at Lubbock replacing the state clothing contest with a style show. A Home Economics Club under Miss Nina Holligan funds department improvements through cabaret dances and a Christmas bazaar.
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