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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1935
Page
1
The Bryn Mawr Chamber of Commerce describes its housing assistance for newcomers and property owners. It notes no real estate fees, aiding apartment owners and helping locate rooms for 700 federal workers at College last August. An office secretary or assistant coordinated housing and even provided a car to shuttle newcomers.
The British government asked the House of Commons to appropriate nearly 18 million dollars more this year for air defense. The move follows protests over Germany reestablishing a conscript army with airplanes, seen as violating Versailles. France reportedly calls the protest a mere tweak.
Charlie Merka arrived in Bryan from Smetana on business. Wayne Sigler and his wife from Conroe visited Mrs. Sigler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Boriskie. he plans to return to Conroe while she undergoes a Wednesday morning operation. Mrs. O C Gustavus of Wilkerson Memorial Clinic had successful appendicitis surgery and rests well.
Columbus. A grand jury ordered an investigation into charges by Federal Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins that Gov Martin Davey’s campaign committee solicited funds from firms selling goods to the Ohio Relief Commission. The probe targets alleged campaign finance abuses connected to relief work.
Five hundred participants are the goal for the Business and Professional Women's Club Old Fashioned Play Party at the Country Clubhouse on Monday night March 25 at 7 30. Proceeds fund a Carnegie Library shelf. Committee heads include Miss Kate Adelle Hill and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree. Ticket sales are directed by Minnie Mae Grubbs and others. Callers include Paul Cungus George Edge and J F Rosborough. The Cargill Band features Fred Cargill and Slim Nash.
In Karachi local unrest follows the execution of a Muslim man convicted of killing a Hindu. Police fired on rioters wounding 97 and killing 77 Mohammedans as crowds gathered at the grave to exume the body.
Trial opened in district court with Judge W C Davis presiding over a suit by Mrs Sarah Goodman and others against Parker Astin company and others for return of property alleged deeded under duress. Plaintiffs are represented by Armstrong Armstrong and J L Goodman of Franklin. defendants by Henderson and Hoyle.
Texas A and M fat stock placed in judging at the Fort Worth show. Herefords saw the College finish sixth for steers over 1150 pounds. Shorthorns earned first for steers over 1150 pounds, first for the 900 to 1025 class, third for 1025 to 1150, and first for a trio of Shorthorn steers.
The Ninth district P T A Eleventh Annual Conference will be in Waco April 2 and 3 1935 at Central Christian church. Mrs E H Becker Brenham presides and Mrs A F Wood Athens state president speaks Tuesday. Delegates attend from College Station Travis Elementary and Bowie P T As.
A squadron of German bombers and pursuit planes flew over Berlin in the first military air maneuvers since the war. Reichswehr officials confirm conscription starts next September while Goebbels pushes a growing arms industry and Hitler offers continued peace talks. Former Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm lauds rearmament as a happy day for Germany.
AUSTIN March 19 The Senate today passed a bill exempting from state license fees vehicles owned and used by school districts.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a covered dish luncheon at noon Thursday at Mrs. Jack T. Johnsons home. All members urged to attend to help embroider prizes for the bingo stand at Faster after luncheon.
New York report outlines estimated war strength of leading European powers as assessed by military experts. It notes comparative troop counts and mobilization capacity across nations amid ongoing conflict.
In Austin on March 19 the senate debated curbing the governor's clemency power. Senator Ben O'Neal proposed authorizing pardons only on the recommendation of a board of pardons. Senator Gordon Burns urged clemency be vested solely in a board of pardons.
George Flowers of the Houston Area Boy Scouts states Bryan has no orphan status and is now an integral part of the Houston Area Council. A. J. Stiles discusses Brazos county program and pays tribute to Bryan scoutmaster M. L. Rees. Bryan Lions attend Cameron Lions ladies night March 25. next Tuesday noon meeting replaced by Cameron program.
Austin March 19 The Federal internal revenue commissioner wired Gov Allred that the $1000 tax on liquor dealers in Texas and other dry states in the Fifth Circuit will be suspended pending an appeal from a circuit court decision ruling the tax invalid.
Miss Willie Rogers the city librarian reports 94 children attended the library story hour last Saturday from 2 to 3 pm. Mrs Fred Hale of College told fairy tales and current literary stories and will return next Saturday at 2 pm inviting all local children to attend promptly.
One candidate fewer for the city commissioner race on April 2 after R. A. Harrison, initially filed by citizens, told City Secretary Guy P. Bittle Tuesday he would not appear on the ticket. Harrison’s withdrawal leaves a reduced slate ahead of a Monday filing update.
Judge Ben Lindsey warned that marriage in America faces early doom unless reality is confronted and the relation of the sexes is rethought. He cited free love domestic chaos and sexual anarchy and urged solutions through science religion and education while endorsing old fashioned marriage.
The House approved the Doxey bill exempting growers of less than three bales of cotton from the Bankhead cotton control act. This measure reduces regulatory requirements for small farmers.
Texas lawmakers from the Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees will visit Texas A and M College Friday and Saturday to inspect the campus and confer with officials ahead of biennial appropriations. A fire prevention program and banquet for the city fire department are also planned by the Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce.
Sedalia Missouri report says three men robbed the Sedalia Bank and Trust at opening, seizing Assistant Cashier James Norlin, a National Guard officer, after holding him prisoner most of the night. About $16,000 was taken by the trio as Norlin was returning to his home.
Senator Byrd of Virginia urged cutting the direct work relief appropriation from 4.88 billion by 3 billion. He claimed 486 million of the 1933 public works budget had been diverted to regular departmental expenses.
Vienna reports Emil Fey minister of the interior calls for restoration of compulsory military service in Austria. He asserts now is the time for conscription as other states face restrictions under peace treaties.
In the junior department of the First Baptist church B Y P U a Fathers' and Mothers' Night was held last Sunday at 6 30 pm. Fifty five juniors and twenty parents attended with director Mrs M W Bergeson noting strong success. The senior department presented a Tom A Sweeney play Duties of Officers as part of the same evening. The B Y P U enrollment is doubling with growing interest each Sunday.
A South Texas landholder argues flood control under the Brazos project would save money by preventing Johnson grass from overgrowing his land. He notes floods repeatedly force costly grass control and that erosion work, alongside dams and underground water surveys, will be key components of the Brazos program.
President Roosevelt issued four executive orders altering the two year old veteran economy rules. The changes mainly increase allowances to widows and children, with the dollar outlay estimated at 1.8 million dollars annually. The orders were sent to Congress on the last day permissible to modify the economy regulations.
Judgment for John A. Moore Jr and his sureties issued in district court on Tuesday in a case brought by Pacific Fire Insurance Co seeking premiums claimed due and unpaid.
The Brazos County Interscholastic League altered venues for Thursday events. Music memory and choral contests move to Stephen F. Austin high school with starts at 7 30 and 8 15 p m. One act play follows at the high school at 7 15 p m. Friday literary events begin at Bowie school at 2 p m. Athletic contests gather Saturday at 9 a m at A and M College stadium.
A three act comedy titled The Antics of Andrew will be presented at Edge school auditorium Friday night March 29 at 7 30 for the benefit of the school and the church. The comedy unfolds with light farce and local humor as a fundraiser event.
In Santa Monica on March 19 Democrats in Congress press President Roosevelt to drop humanitarian schemes and concentrate on old age pensions. The writer argues lawmakers seek a strong 36 month plan to capitalize before November while noting the public will to cooperate but not to pay for broad programs.
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