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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
2
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Mrs. W. E. Neeley, Brazos County Superintendent, announces re election. She highlights record keeping, increased state aid, eight month terms for most white schools, seven months for many colored schools, curriculum revisions, a rural circulating library project, and beautification efforts funded by CWA. Neeley pledges equal educational opportunities, support for music and arts, and continued service to teachers and children.
A fragmented campaign statement appeals to voters in Brazos County urging support and promising faithful, efficient service during a brief term in office. The text emphasizes soliciting votes from all residents and pledges gratitude for backing.
County Attorney Oak McKenzie filed charges against Roy Jack Kelley David Freedman and Rudy Grezman all known to Houston police for a burglary at the Gordon Sewell warehouse about ten days ago. Police expect to detain the suspects shortly.
The Harvey Home Demonstration club met Wednesday afternoon at 2 at Mrs. W. M. Arringtons home to discuss county government. Minutes were read by Secretary Mrs. Pate with full attendance. Members listed program topics including Smith Lever act and aims for 1934 and plans for a box supper at Sue Haswell Memorial park on May 18. New members J E Cook and Elmer Pate joined. visitors from Bryan and Wellborn attended.
The women of Shiloh hosted a hot tamale and ice cream supper Wednesday evening drawing a large crowd. Funds raised will fund future entertainments with Mrs. Krenek as chair assisted by Theo Krenek Lawrence Krenek Joe Kulak Will Krenek Hugo Stasny Victor Boriskie and John Boriskie. Gypsies dressed by Mrs Hugo Stasney and Mrs Willie Krenek added merriment at a mystery booth. An apron with money patches was auctioned by Mrs Lawrence Krenek and Mrs Joe Krenek to boost the drive.
R. G. Buddy Knowles announced as a candidate for constable in the Fourth precinct, pending July Democratic primaries. Native of Brazos county and long-time local worker, he cites five months as a ranger and a record of courage and duty. If elected he pledges 24 hour on duty service.
Exgie Printing Company offers typewriter yellow second sheets for sale. The item is marketed to offices and students needing durable filler sheets, with standard letter size and compatible with common typewriter models. Availability appears current with pricing and bulk discounts likely issued on request.
Peach Creek club girls ran the community meeting with musical numbers and reports. Speakers included Guy Boyett County Agent Benson and J C Cleveland. Mrs Alma Metcalfe announced plans to form a Peach Creek women’s club with a kickoff May 9 at Mrs E E Allen’s home.
Mid-Continent Drilling of Oklahoma City wins contract to drill Odom No 1 and complete Klintworth No 1 in Kurten for Marley Development of Dallas. Klintworth projected to 4000 feet, Odom to 6000 feet with a gas rig. Drilling paused briefly for a bit, expected to resume by Saturday.
Funeral services for Stanley Wisniewski a former Bryan resident were held at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rt Rev J B Gleissner in charge. Interment was at Smetana Cemetery. Wisniewski 41 died from injuries received in Dallas while employed at the Ford plant. He is survived by six brothers one half brother three sisters a wife a son and two daughters.
The article notes how mothers unknowingly provide essential vitamins through common foods. Vitamin A is linked to appetite and infections, with greens and yellow yolks noted. Vitamin B relates to nervous health via cereals and egg yolks, while vitamin C is seen in oranges and salads. Vitamin D is tied to sunshine and fish oils, and vitamin E to grains and feeds, with yeast and liver also mentioned.
An article discusses vitamin A intake and the role of varied wholesome foods in human health and livestock production. It notes that vitamin potency is measured in lab tests using animals, outlines daily vitamin A needs, and explains that green feed is essential for milk cows and hens to maintain health and high vitamin A in milk and eggs.
The Bryan Daily Eagle presents a structured daily menu plan to save time, with alternating meals to reuse components. It offers sample breakfasts lunches and dinners, plus recipes for meat loaf and a jellied vegetable salad, detailing ingredients, portions, and cooking steps.
Salvato Brothers, Bryan distributors of Dr Pepper and other drinks, hosted about 300 friends at Riverside Wednesday night. A large barbecue featured mutton and pork with bread, pickles, onions, and condiments, washed down by Falstaff beer supplied by J Wn. Link Jr. of Houston and distributed for the area by Dr Pepper Bottling Co.
Dr F B Thorne of Second Baptist Houston spoke at First Baptist during a one week meeting about "The Measurements of a Christian." He urged four foot yard sticks for Christians—height of ideals depth of devotions breadth of sympathies and length of sacrifices—and cited Paul as a model who met these standards despite poverty and persecution. He warned against sins of omission and urged deep conviction and action. The Bryan College community was invited to attend all services.
Former Tennessee senator Luke Lea and his son were denied review by the U S Supreme Court of Tennessee court orders extraditing them to North Carolina to serve sentences for their part in the Central Bank and Trust Co of Asheville failure. Lea was convicted in 1931 and sentenced to six to ten years while his son faced a two to six year term or a $25 800 fine. The pair, released on bond, had sought to halt removal from Tennessee.
John Williams of Houston, 31, was executed in the electric chair in Huntsville for the murder of H. J. Bennett, 70, a retired Houston railway executive. As the sentence was carried out, Williams proclaimed his innocence to Warden Ward, then grew silent and unresponsive.
Austin May 1 A UT Bureau report shows crude oil production in the United States for the week ending April 22 1944 running about 23 percent higher than the same period in 1933. Texas remains dominant producing about 42 percent of national output and East Texas fields surged over 158 percent year over year.
Denton May 1 Miss Josephine Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Dunn of College Station starred in a leading role in the annual freshman stunts at Texas State College for Women CSAW She is a freshman majoring in Voice and a prominent campus activities student.
The Business and Professional Women's Club sponsors an Art Appreciation Day at Municipal Playgrounds on May 8 inviting local and nearby artists to display pictures and attend a social gathering. Public admission is free and luncheon will be served at 12 30 with reservations through Mrs M B Parker. Stella Stuart chairs the program committee and organized a tribute for artists of Bryan and neighboring communities.
Citizens are urged to attend a meeting and local artists should phone Miss Stuart to reserve display space. Mrs. H. T. Coulter and Miss Helen Coulter of Rockdale have made reservations and will bring other Rockdale artists. Try an hagie 'wanted for that spare room.
The Eagles publish candidate designations for multiple offices in the July Democratic primaries. Listed are contenders for District Judge, Representative, District Court Clerk, County Superintendent Public Instruction, Tax Collector Assessor, County Judge, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Constable, and several County Commissioner seats with incumbents noted.
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