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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1932

Page

2

Bryan Firemen Elect Officers On Monday Night

Both Bryan Protection No 1 and Chemical No 2 volunteer fire companies held their annual election Monday night selecting officers and delegates to the state convention. Protection No 1 officers include Ray Pippen foreman K W Warren assistant foreman William Blazek president Charles Sebests vice president John J Stasny secretary Johnny Wittman treasurer. Protection No 1 delegates to the state convention are Ray Pippen K W Warren William Blazek and W S House and John Kischen. Chemical company officers are YV J Head foreman Frank Cash assistant foreman W B Saunders president R B Cowart vice president E Jenkins secretary treasurer Frank Cash delegate and H J Baar alternate. Home committee members are C E Jenkins KK B Cowart H J Berger W B Saunders and V J Head. Five department delegates to the state convention are C E Jenkins KK B Cowart H J Berger W B Saunders and V J Head.

Bryan Department Protection No. 1 Chemical No. 2 Ray Pippen K. W. Warren William Bilazek Charles Sebests John J. Stasny Johny Wittman Department William Blazek House John Kischen Chemical KK. B. Cowart H. J. Berger W. B. Saunders V. J. Head

Brahmas to Headline Houston Fat Stock Show Opens April 30

The Fat Stock Show and Live Stock Exposition in Houston runs April 20 to May 8 and will feature Brahma cattle with over 100 Gulf Coast entries. J W Lardweile notes the event targets cattlemen and breeders. A and M College contributes educational exhibits. Judges include John Burns for beef cattle and fat steers, J W Ridgway for dairy breeds, and A J Ward for swine.

Houston Gulf Coast Area Gulf Coast Territory J. W. Lardweile South Texas A. and M. College John ©. Burns Texas Live Stock Marketing Association A. and M. College of Texas American Hereford Breeders Association American Short Hare Breeders Association J. W. Ridgway Fort Worth Dairy Department of Texas A. and M. College Ridgway America American Jersey Cattle Club Ae Jersey A. J. Ward Edge Hope Ward Biate Texas Dalla

Grade A Granted to Foster Dairy Upgraded from C

A Foster Dairy operation, previously rated C, has been elevated to Grade A following a recent inspection report presented to City Manager R. G. Willie. The dairy’s vial count and compliance with the standard milk ordinance are cited as factors in the upgrade and in improved dairy quality and production.

Toy Te R. G. Willie George

Former Bryanite Dies in Temple

A notice reports the death of George Kiser in Temple Texas after a hospital stay. Interment is planned at an upcoming service with Mrs. J. 8, Doane and Bryan residents among those expected to attend.

Dalip George Kiser Temple

Farmers Market Gains T own Support and 4-H Egg Plan

Brazos County farmers get a fresh coat of paint at the Painers Market courtesy of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce as organizers stress quality displays to attract buyers. The note invites 4-H members to deliver eggs for hatching and promotes better poultry through a planned cooperation with the American Legion fair and Live-at-Home contest. County agents will assist with land prep and corn demonstration plots, while upcoming home demonstration events and salad demonstrations are announced for March at the Carnegie Library and local offices.

Bryan Chamber of Commerce Legion Fair American Legion Fair American Legion John P. Wheeler Prospect Home Demonstration Club Carnegie Library FE. N. Holmgreen Wilmer McCullough Dojre-Me’s Nat Edmonson Lubbock County Kperational Edelweiss Gerke Inez Higgs Eagle Minnie Fisher Cuningham Robertson County Brazox County Women and Girls Home

4-H Clubs Eye Uncle Sam Poster and Broadcast

U S Senator Morris Sheppard sent County Agent C L Benson a copy of the Uncle Sam poster from the George Washington Bicentennial Commission to award to a local 4-H club. Bryan Brazos Chamber chief Wilmer McCullough will arrange to have the framed print presented to a 4-H group. R R Reppert will broadcast April 25 on WTAW with an insect life vignette and seeks nine 4-H club members for the roles.

U. S Morris Sheppard C. L. Benson George Washington Bicentennial Commission Wilmer K. McCullough Bryan and Brazos County R. R. Reppert WTAW

4 H Club Leads Enrollment With 27 Members

Report from Reliance notes 4 H club leading with 20 members Prospect close behind at 27 Steele's Store third with 26 members Enrollments show steady growth among local groups in the season.

Reliance Pute 4-H Club Prospect Steele's Store

4 H Club Meet At King's Highway Field

Rev Ed J Harris will be the principal speaker at the King's Highway 4 H Club meeting Saturday night. His subject will be George Washington the Man. A number of Bryan citizens are making plans to attend.

Ed J. Harris King’s Highway George Washington Bryan

Communities rally after severe winter chill and garden losses

Local readers report continued cold snap with snow and frozen vegetables. Despite setbacks, students plant tomatoes again on warm days. Various families share weekend visits to relatives in North Zulch Normangee Kurten Wheelock Kaufman and Kaufman area, with well wishes for an ill relative.

Cathrell Bounds Bounds North Zulch John A. Heath Heath J. A. Heath Normangee Frank Jancik C. L. Novesad Fritz Kindt Kurten Kindt Herman Kindt Joe Blazek Wheelock L. V. Skubal Francie Chyt

Steep Hollow Community Notes Change of Residents and Pastor

Steep Hollow reports arrivals from Reliance and Houston as families move in. The church lacks a pastor after Rev Van Sickles departed for Missouri. interim sermons by Rev J J Pipkin in February and Rev A M Webster in March brought strong messages, with hopes for a new pastor soon.

J. J. Holligan George Jones Reliance Mr. Wiggly Houston van Sickles Missouri J. J. Pipkin A. M. Webster Normangee

Platform of Mrs Ferguson for Governor

Mrs Miriam Ferguson outlines a tax cutting and education focused platform for governor. She proposes reallocating gas tax and license fee funds to roads and schools, opposes state bonds for highways, favors elected highway officials, and seeks tax relief via homestead exemptions and equity taxation. She pledges modernization of government efficiency and election integrity.

Miriam ‘Ferguson State Highway Department State Ad Valorvem General Revenue Fund

Price and Fair Value in Retail Gas Sales Policy

The text argues for state supervision to prevent waste and ensure economic production. It states that retailers of gas oil and gasoline deserve a share of profits and that the railroad commission should fix a division either by graduated tax or proportional law or other just means. The proposal emphasizes fair division of profits between producers and retailers under proper authorities.

Railroad Commission

Clubwomen Plan Waco Convention Program Meeting

District officers and committee chairs of the Fourth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs met at Mrs. J. L. Brock's home to plan the April 6 7 and 8 convention in Waco. Attendees included Mrs. F M Thwing and Mrs. Ben Boydston of Waco Mrs. R W Jenkins Mrs F A Fardal and Mrs Julia Coddell of Houston and Mrs Chas Shepardson and Mrs O B Martin of College.

Balurdey Emily Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs J. L. Brock Waco R. W. Jenkins F. A. Fardal Julia Coddell Houston

Prizes Won by A M Hogs at Fort Worth Show

Hogs from Texas A and M College exhibited at the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth won multiple prizes. The Duroc Jersey herd earned top honors with a grand championship, champions in several weight classes, and first prizes across light, medium, and specific barrow pens. Fred Hale reported the wins from the A and M exhibit.

Fort Worth Texas A M. College Fred Hale

Cattlemen Plan War On Mad Coyotes Near Eunice

In Eunice New Mexico area mad coyotes have attacked cattle forcing ranchers to organize a campaign. Several cattle heads have died after being bitten with death occurring within about nine days.

Midland Eunice N. M

Judges Meet Here Today in Brazos District Conference

The Recond Administrative District conference gathered judges led by presiding Judge W C Vie. Visiting jurists and local lawyers attended a luncheon at Shisa Hall with Judge Davis presiding. Afternoon sessions in the Brazos County Court House discussed proposed amendments and faster Texas court procedures. A banquet at the LaSalle Hotel tonight, with wives invited, wraps up the event.

W. C. Vie Ber Shisa Hall A. M. College Dudge Davis A. S. Ware W. S. Barron F. Henderson Lamar Beth Bethea S. Hoyle, Jr Tm Bravos County Iana Wedges District Court Brazos County Texas LaSalle Hotel Brazos, County Bar Association Robertson County Bar Association Association of Barristers F. L. Henderson

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