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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1931
Page
5
Washington county grand jury returns an indictment for negligent homicide against J. D. Fowler Jr of Elgin. He drove a cotton truck that collided with a bus on February 22 in BRENHAM injuring twelve passengers and killing W. W. Warner of New York.
The 100 strong Aggie band under R J Dunn will tour Temple on March 27 and San Antonio on March 28 to support a library fund. Temple and San Antonio clubs host the concerts with former students and Mothers' clubs handling arrangements and hospitality. Invitations extend to Waco Fort Worth and Dallas for future concerts.
Bryan youth Bill Wright was found not guilty by a district court jury Friday afternoon in the auto theft case connected with Morris Schulman. The jury deliberated about ninety minutes before delivering the verdict as Dewey Carnes and Manuel Eden testified they took the car, drove through the Brazos Bottoms, and ditched it on the return to Bryan. The defense offered no testimony and argued the state’s witnesses intended only a ride, not car theft.
In a Home Economics project at Consolidated School, students in the department prepare and serve special nutritious lunches to primary grade children. Soups crackers milk and hot chocolate are provided as part of practical lessons supervised by Mrs. W Prkuhn with aid from the Parent-Teacher Association funding foods and supplies.
Miss Jane Oliver daughter of Dr W H Oliver will serve as a page at the Daughters of the American Revolution annual convention in Washington during the coming week.
Joe Atkins of Rock Prairie made a business trip here on Friday, meeting local contacts and inspecting proposed plans for a regional venture. His visit signals ongoing interest from Rock Prairie in opportunities here.
Captain W. E. Saunders, longtime Bryan and Brazos County figure, is congratulated by friends on his 85th birthday. A former merchant and planter, he helped build Bryan, is active in Confederate veterans groups, and recalls service with Mosby’s White Horse Troop. He was born in Warrenton Virginia and later settled in Texas.
Texas A M College steer College Pride won grand champion across all breeds at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. The 1200 pound Aberdeen Angus yearling, bred and exhibited by A M College, also claimed breed titles amid a strong showing by the college’s livestock team and staff.
Lefty Griffith, known as "Lefty," is highlighted as the most promising senator recruit in a Bryan context. The article notes Griffith, a mounds man, rising in the ranks and drawing strong attention from Bryan’s sports and political circles.
AUSTIN March 12 Texas A M s annual training school for firemen to be held April 27 28 and 29 has the endorsement of J W DeWeese fire insurance commissioner He says the school offers expert training under masters in fire fighting He notes water damage can exceed fire damage and cites last year s first Texas firemen training at A M with about 300 attendees and hopes to reduce fire losses statewide through this program.
The city commission, after an inspection Friday, approved and paid $5,012 to Abilene Construction for Bowie school work. Progress is 75 to 80 percent complete. next week roofers should arrive in Bryan to install Barrett spec roofs on Bowie and Kemp buildings. Interior work at Kemp is underway and satisfactory.
Mrs Grace Carver sister of Mrs Whitmore of Col lege and wintering with her sister visited Bryan today.
Friday through Sunday reports note Marie Elizabeth Webb visiting her mother. C. C. Beal in serious condition at his brother’s home. various regional residents like Robert Giesenschlag Carl Manthei Theo Darwin Jnc Wharton J. W. Thompson Martha Cullom Ike Kelly and others making business and social trips to Bryan from Lyons Kurten Houston Edge Conroe Navasota and Galveston area.
Notice of intention to marry filed with County Clerk shows Bryan attorney W 8 Barron, former Texas legislator, to wed Miss Bess DuBois of Cameron. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home March 24. DuBois, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H DuBois, is Baylor University educated and has taught in Palestine and Sherman.
A staged drama titled Who Killed Earl Wright will be presented at First Methodist Church next Monday at 7 30 pm. The scene depicts a youth killing his best friend over a bottle of gin. The production was organized by H H Johnson of the Texas Anti Saloon League and includes a local cast of over twenty performers.
Rev. J J Tatum longtime Free Will Baptist pastor Bryan and Texas church official died at home after a heart attack at age 67. Funeral at Free Will Baptist church with interment in Bryan city cemetery. Survived by wife five children and siblings. Burial arrangements set for Wednesday.
Two part-time agricultural classes for farm boys who left school operate in Brazos County at Bryan and Tabor. Led by Bill Williamson and C. Luker with A. and M. seniors, the program runs two weeknights, includes recreation after each session, and features beef cattle care tomato and potato production terracing dairying and poultry raising.
Amos Keith and his son Henry of Plantersville were among Bryan visitors observed today, with local residents noting their presence during daytime activities.
The article traces the rise of American women in business and professions from Civil War era home industry to modern corporate roles. It notes the 1919 founding of the Business and Professional Women's Club in St. Louis, now 1,250 clubs with 66,000 members, and highlights educational support to 1,500 girls and broader civic impact across states.
The March meeting of the U D C Chapter A De Cy was held Friday at 3 at Mrs H con home. Hostesses were Mrs George A Wallace Mrs W BE Wallace Mrs Dansby Mrs Ht B M W Hearne and Mrs We lard. All members urged to attend and visiting Confederates invited per historian H Newton.
Theodore J. Krolczyk was in Tryan today traveling from his farm home on No 3 in Brazos County en route to an unspecified destination.
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