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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
5
Winnie Vance of Stephen F. Austin High School writes on Texas as the Awakening State and its rise from frontier to modern empire. The essay praises Texas history, resources, cotton and oil power, and the Lone Star identity, noting the bank’s early role and Texans’ pride.
Miss Givens notes strong home garden effort across Brazos County with popular summer varieties including shagrain turnips lettuce peppers and Chinese cabbage. English peas are prime and canning season will bring snapbeans tomatoes cucumbers okra and more for winter use. Weather and timely rains will largely determine yields of potatoes and tomatoes for home use and market.
Mrs Ihrig notes how a hostess today uses culinary skill to showcase prestige. She recalls a generation ago women valued kitchen mastery as a social centerpiece.
Mrs Thing, renowned for raising U S culinary standards, leads a five lecture cooking school sponsored by the Woman's Department of The Eagle. Attendance is rising in multiple cities with free admission courtesy of the Bryan Daily and Weekly Eagle.
The Bryan Lions Club will stage a model luncheon at the Lions district convention in Austin on May 12 13 and 14 with Tuesday May 13 set for the luncheon. A special committee led by F C Fuller Henry S Locke and Lamar Jones will oversee the event and the club plans to bring its entire membership to Austin. Madison Bell athletic director of A and M College attended as a guest of Lion Lamar Jones.
Public notice declares all lands adjoining the Navasota River in Brazos and Grimes counties posted as required by law. Trespassers will be punished. Signature: U. S. Hill. Includes unrelated literary quotes.
Griesser Bakery in Bryan has installed modern electrically operated equipment after more than thirty years in business. The change promises superior bakery products from bread to pastries and includes a promotion offering prizes with Sno-Flake bread.
The Merchants Association sponsors a second mass meeting in Bryan inviting all residents of Bryan and Brazos County to attend at 8 oclock. Secretary of the Peden company will accompany Mr Galloway and discuss chain versus home owned stores and community development.
A Public Relations Branch release shows 1928 motor vehicle deaths totaling 25,127 nationwide, with war fatalities at 52,849 for 19 months of U S involvement. California reports 1,870 auto deaths, Oklahoma 395, Texas 902, Arkansas 165, Louisiana 332, and Utah near parity with war losses.
Bound copies of the fourth session journal will be sent to members next week per journal clerk Jim Robinson. The fifth session journal won t be ready for six weeks. Dr. C E Walker of Grapevine announced his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and issued a principles declaration contrasting tangible campaign messages with past rope skipp ing politics.
The Guild of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church plans a luncheon and bridge tournament at the Country Club on Friday May 2. Proceeds go to church activities and charitable causes. Participants from local groups are expected to attend.
Construction on Highway No 6 from Bryan north to the Robertson county line is likely to begin within 30 days. Contracts awarded for grading and drainage structures. J B Moore of Lufkin won the grade contract for 42441.11 dollars and Gifford Hill Company Inc of Houston won the larger drainage structures contract for 24252.08 dollars.
Bishop C L Byrne of Galveston received a five acre tract near Crockett Texas donated by George Springfield of Alton Illinois. The parcel four blocks from the courthouse on a paved street fronts 158 feet and includes two homes. The gift aligns with the Diocesan and Franciscan Memorial campaign where Byrne serves as honorary chairman and treasurer.
The attorney general's department rules that trespass law does not bar fishermen crossing posted land to reach river banks. The opinion responds to Lawrence L. Bruhl of Llano county who said a landowner near Llano River threatened suit over crossings. The ruling may face court tests as landowners along the river seek clarity on access rights.
Sweetwater Texas May 1 H C Hord longtime Nolan County attorney was appointed county Democratic chairman to fill the vacancy created when George A Sheppard became state comptroller.
Funeral service for Joe Koh 81, who died in Houston Friday morning, will be held Sunday at 1 45 in Bryan, with services at St Josephs Catholic church at 2 00. Interment follows at Mount Calvary cemetery after the procession. The body arrived in Bryan Friday night and was taken to the residence of Mr and Mrs Albert Kenecny on North Washington avenue.
Texas farmers are estimated to plant 4 percent less cotton this year based on April 15 conditions. The statewide average cultivation stands at 96 percent, with district figures ranging from 7 percent in the Western district to 98 percent in the Southwestern district.
The annual Summer Roundup for preschool age children is scheduled for Friday May 16. Organizers invite families to attend and enjoy activities designed for tots and their caregivers.
Officials plan to examine all entering Bryan grade school children on May 16. Physicians nurses and parents will cooperate to identify correctable defects noted on a take home card for follow up before the fall opening so children are physically prepared for school. Past rounds found many eye ear nose and throat issues corrected through this program.
A May promotion offers a free Eastman camera and relief film to any child turning twelve in 1930. The gift is limited to stock on hand and requires a parent or guardian to accompany the youngster during the May distribution period.
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