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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
6
Brazos County club news notes progress in cattle fertility, urges quality tomato packing and culling practices. County agents discuss marketing changes, canning guidance, soil improvement, and need for organized canning and storage as 4 H members prepare for the season.
Wharton residents Mr. Carl Outlaw and family visit Mrs. Outlaw’s parents in Millican. Mrs. Burrows returns from Montague with news of Miss Erin Simpson’s appendectomy and recovery at Bowie Clinic. A large storm impacts Mexia to Ennis with casualties near Ennis and relief arrivals at Ennis. Local farming reports note heavy rains, washed terraces, and crop losses, plus leasing activity and core drilling.
A quilting session at W. H. Bullock's home produced one finished quilt and another nearly done for orphans. Participants included Mrs. Bullock and several others with children, bringing food to share. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bullock.
Denton May 14 Three months ago an Englishman named for a college annual staff the crafts he thought most characteristic of the modern American girl Students of the Texas State College of Women CSA have chosen girls whom they believe best personify these qualities The selection was kept secret until the distribution of the Daedalian Annual this week Pictures of these girls feature the favorite section of the book Eight characteristics of the modern girl per John Langdon Davies were non snobbishness pride in work loyalty pride of intellect pride of health serenity pride of personality pride of body Miss Fauline Ruble Dallas sophomore represented non snobbishness Miss Katherine Prather Fort Worth breezy physical education major represents pride of health Miss Fern Campbell Breckenridge slender senior represents pride in work Miss Martha Van Zandt Dallas girl represents pride of intellect Miss Freda Belle Jernigan Fort Worth red head represents pride of personality Miss Katherine Fullingim Bay City represents loyalty Miss Frances Goes Honey Grove second freshman represents pride of body Miss Frances Jackson Crystal City sophomore business administration represents serenity
The community reports a school house concert by the Stamps quartette drawing attendees from area towns. Rev. Van Sickles preached on Christian duties and Christ’s death as rain kept turnout low. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bullock from his son’s family in Pampa and guests from Bryan.
City commission discussed the May 27 vote on 100000 in school bonds for building and Bowie wing completion and a bond redeption levy. Many voters misread the 35 cent levy as extra tax. officials noted existing 20 cent levy would rise only 15 cents if approved.
The Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District directors met in Waco on May 5 1930 to authorize topographic surveys and an economic survey of each county. Cooperation from A M College and U S Department of Agriculture was pledged. They also planned to testify before the Texas House flood control committee to back a national flood control policy with federal state cooperation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hearne of Kurten were Bryan shoppers on Tuesday. J. K. Presnal is a Bryan business visitor today from Tabor.
The Woodville school three miles north of Bryan closed its eight month term with a picture show party at Queen Theatre for all pupils and parents. Of 45 students, 26 promoted. honor pupils were Joe Patronella and Lena Pallazzola with prizes. Joe, Luke and Paul Patronella earned perfect attendance. Joe Patronella and Charlie Stratta graduate grammar and will attend Stephen F. Austin High School. New desks and an Edison phonograph were added. Merc P. A. Tardy was elected next year’s teacher for a fifth term.
Allie Barrett celebrated his first birthday with a party in Sue Haswell Memorial Park from 2:50 to 4:30 p.m. Guests included classmates and friends who enjoyed contests, games, prizes, cake, cream, and party favors.
J Tl and S S Dowling of Well born are Bryan visitors today. S S Rosier of Wixon is in Bryan today on business.
Brazos county rural schools Millican Rye Steeles Store and Wilcox will remain open next week but close within two to three weeks with dates to be announced. Tabor school held its closing exercises with four high school graduates and two from the eyanmar school. Dr Dan Russell of Texas A and M delivered an address. Friday night the church play was presented to a large audience. The bachelor sermon will be preached Sunday at 3 pm by Rev Roy S Holloman at Tabor. Steep Hollow school closed for the year with two grammar graduates. diplomas presented by County Superintendent F M Vance.
Parents of children entering Bryan schools in September urged to bring their youngsters to a free clinic at the county nurse's office in the courthouse Friday May 16 from 3 to 6 p m for examinations by local physicians and dentists. Detailed reports will be given on defects found and follow up checks planned for autumn readiness.
The Indian Petroleum Corporation will start drilling an oil well just outside Madisonville on the G A Fuhlberg property north of Highway 21 about one mile from the courthouse. The company holds about 4 000 acres and hopes for a productive wet oil if present. Nearby leases and activity by others heighten local anticipation in the southeast county.
Readable lists show honor roll and honorable mention achievers by grade from Consolidated School. Names span grades 1 through 11 with multiple students per grade earning high marks and recognition.
Miss Edna Abbott county health nurse will lead twelve health meetings for Union Hill women during the summer months. The Union Hill Parent-Teacher Association plans were announced at its year end meeting held with Mrs. G. F. Allen on College Road. First meeting scheduled at 2:30 p m May 27 with Mrs. R W Ivey, who was named president for the coming year. other officers to be elected at the September gathering.
J H Cahill of Smetana reports large green worms, common as tobacco worms, are damaging tomatoes and other plants in the area. The pest affects home gardens and farmers markets, with warnings to inspect crops and apply safe control measures. Local agricultural extension offices advise careful identification and selective treatment.
Opinion column argues that foreign owned chain stores threaten local prosperity by drawing profits away from the community. Home merchants in Farmington Iowa defend locally owned businesses and urge Bryan residents to prefer home owned shops for fair prices and loyalty. The piece promotes supporting home businesses and recognizing a home market label as a mark of fair dealing.
The Home Merchants Association asks residents to consider the community's future with every dollar spent. They emphasize prudent shopping to support local businesses and long term town welfare.
Mr Cahill, owning one acre pledged to a Newton-Wallace marketing project in Alto, reports two men destroyed eighty large worms in about thirty minutes. He plans daily checks as long as worms work on his tomatoes and urges other local growers to inspect for pests.
The May meeting of L. S. Ross Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held Friday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mr P S Park. Joint hostesses are Mrs W H Cole Mrs W L Powers Mrs M K Thornton Mrs F Thomas and Mrs G S Fraps. Members are urged to keep the date.
The new red brick bungalow residence of Mr. and Mrs. Will Blazek on West 30th Street is completed and the Blazeks expect to move in next Monday. It is described as one of the prettiest new homes in Bryan. Mrs. W. H. Buchanan traveled to Bryan for the day from Kurten.
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