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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
4
A letter notes Russia five year plan risks and US easy payment plan impacts. It contrasts England Gandhi and Irish tensions, France Germany relations with military armament, and Europe’s debt strain versus paying Uncle Sam.
John W. Carpenter urges extending the April 30 deadline for Farm Loan Division applications in Texas and the Southwest. He argues loans should match other industries, against administrative limits, and criticizes six month terms and a $400 cap as harmful to large landowners and diverse farming needs.
A Brazos county resident returning from Grimes county praised a half acre garden producing all season's vegetables fruiting grapes and berries. The piece notes the live-at-home movement gaining momentum with $150 in cash prizes and rapid entry as Brazos county markets show thriving fresh garden produce.
Mrs. J. L. Brock has been chosen by a nationwide ballot to serve two years as a sustaining member on a public health advisory board. The group meets annually in New York and she plans to attend the upcoming fall meeting. In Brazos County she is known for tireless health and welfare work improving standards for whites and Negroes through the Good Cheer Association, earning wide recognition in Texas.
The final California primary boosts John Nance Garner, speaker from Texas, into serious contention for the Democratic nomination. Roosevelt and Smith losses shift Garner from local favorite son status to a national factor, with many Democrats now placing him among the top contenders for Chicago.
Owen W. Sherrill told Texas A and M College inspectors and Extension Service workers that many loan recipients had little contact with county agents. The talk highlighted the value of county and home demonstration agents and urged stronger efforts to spread the latest farm methods to Texas farmers. Agriculture remains the state's basic industry, with uplift of the farmer essential for broader economic improvement.
The Os Coun Boys and Girls Club department announces the annual 4-H camp July 15 16 with plans for fun and demonstrations. Rev Frank Urbanovsky will direct the recreational program and outstanding club members from nearby counties will attend Brazos County camp.
Mrs. Jesse Wilson of Edge asks whether cabbage sprayed with cotton poison is dangerous to eat. She notes rain fell three days after application and suggests washing the cabbage thoroughly removes risk if the poison was for harlequin bug control.
Extension Service official Paul A. Cungus emphasizes that turkey luck hinges on management and invites readers to consult bulletin C-91 Turkey Sanitation for practical guidance.
Talking Cadet Tabor W. O. Alexander of Allen Academy has consented to speak at Tabor Friday night with his talking cadet. He was scheduled a month ago but was unable to attend, leaving the crowd disappointed and county agent Lion J. Coulter Smith promises an interesting program for Steep Hollow Saturday night.
A. L. Higgs of Rye installed 150 feet of sub irrigation concrete tile at a cost of 150 dollars to water about 600 square feet of garden in Brazos county during late summer. Demonstration aims to show efficiency water conservation and cost benefits with two tile rows. Instructions available from the home or county agent.
Regular appointment by Rev Jesse Thomson drew a good crowd. A barbecue occurred in McKinney’s pasture near Wheelock. Numerous Edge residents visited from Huntsville Bryan Kurten Normangee and Hanteville. Events included a Mother’s Day dinner and Women’s Club meeting with insect control demonstrations. Rev J J Pipkin to preach and baptize Sunday.
Benchley area residents and visitors are listed with multiple short trips Saturday to Franklin. The roster includes R. H. Seale J. R. Peyton Mrs. Smith and daughter from Hearne and Bullock W. A. King of Mumford, plus relatives from Steep Helium and Steele's Store.
Sunday visits from Bryan and Franklin are listed along with church attendance at the Christian church led by Rev. Key of Bryan. Several families and individuals from Houston, Rye, Steele's Store, Huntsville, and Franklin appear among attendees and guests, with sorrow expressed at the death of John D. Conlee.
Harvey and Ottie Kelley and Harry Dishman visited K Kelley family Wednesday night. B Y P A social held Saturday night. Louise Hensarling spent Sunday with Ethelyne Raines. J D Jones Fearle Jones Nona Bell Holland visited Wylie Higgs of Bryan Sunday. Dorothy Ryan visited her brother Bill Ryan in Reliance. Rev R L Brown preached to a good crowd Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs C L Andrews and children Garth Billie Bryan attended church Sunday. A E Hensarling and kids visited T A Hensarling of Steep Hollow Sunday. Eddie Belle Arrington spent Sunday with Aline Ryan. Marshal Peters of Navasota visited his parents.
Stephen F. Austin high school seniors rehearse nightly for The Patsy a comedy drama to be staged May 20. Sam Crenshaw coaches about ten cast members with Miss Lucile Vick in the leading role and Mr Crenshaw says the production will be worth the patronage of Bryan friends and townfolk.
Miss Etta Peters comes back from New Baden on Monday after a joyful Mother's Day with her mother and hometown friends.
A used ice box offered for sale by Mike. Appears in a small classified item with brief contact note.
Funeral services were held at the family home in Bryan for John D Conlee aged 71 with Rev. RB Holloman and Rev. Jno L. W tun officiating. He died Friday at 5:35 PM after weeks of illness and is survived by a widow three sons and two daughters, with many relatives and friends from Bryan Brazos County and beyond attending. Conlee served as Brazos County official for eight years and held roles as deputy sheriff city marshal and chief of police in Bryan. He belonged to the Baptist church and was described as a Christian devoted husband father and public servant. Pallbearers included W C Davis FP L He son and W S Barron among others. He is survived by sisters and brothers and other relatives including in Kilgore Weatherford and Midway Madison County.
C Luker of Stephen Austin high school stated gratitude for community cooperation as Congress voted to continue vocational funds. He noted 308 of House Bill 11597 was deleted and praised the sustained vocational education program despite economic pressures.
The fragment notes a fishing trip involving George Chance Lawrence Parker in Manter Mexico. It mentions plans to fish about miles south of Monterrey and a return to Bryan on the 8th, with anticipation of sharing stories afterward.
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