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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1937
Page
1
Despite higher costs, building permits for the first four months of 1957 totaled 109 775 dollars, up from 107 705 dollars for the same period in 1936. Month by month differences show gains in January and February, with mixed results in March and April, as slow May Permits loom and may dampen home construction and repairs later in the year.
A freight train on the Southern Pacific passed Bryan this morning led by a new engine and followed by 13 aging engines now used as dead weight. The group, battered and rusted, moved toward Houston as readers reflect on aging and the monthly pension checks helping the needy elderly.
Mrs. Leona Simpson returns from Tulsa to attend Dallas visit with twin granddaughters Dorothy and Doris Simpson as Sunset High prepares for graduation. La Grange trip honors L W Kemp for securing Texas historical markers, with 150 friends at Fair Ground park luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. David McMinn back from Madisonville weekend visit.
Mrs. Gussie Martha Beyers dies at age 27 after a 10 day pneumonia illness at the family home in College Station. Funeral services were held Thursday at 4 PM at Evangelical Lutheran church in Kurten, with Rev. Meiller presiding. Burial followed in Kurten Cemetery under McCulloch Dan t sby directing. She leaves Gus Beyers husband, daughter Melba Ruth, father Phillip Endler of Kurten, brothers Hugo and Henry Endler of Ennis, and sister Mrs Henry Schultz of Kurten.
The survey of the proposed highway from near College past Snook to Highway 36 near Lyons is completed. John E. Blair, division highway engineer, says the route runs north of Snook and meets Highway 36 south of Lyons. Field notes are being prepared and property lists compiled for the right of way before construction can be considered.
A. S. Ware of Bryan will speak at Home Coming Day at Steep Hollow church on Sunday May 30. Invitations have been sent to former residents of the Steep Hollow community to come home for the day.
Judge Davis convened the second week of the May term and dismissed the petit jury panel. Trials through the week will proceed without juries as the criminal docket is set for the third and fourth weeks.
Boll weevil emergence in Texas exceeds six percent at College Station, higher than the eleven year average. Dry weather seen as a factor. estimates from Calhoun Jackson and Brazos counties show 20, 39, and 890 weevils per acre across fields. Continued drought may drive pest migration. thrips injury rising in cotton fields.
Master of ceremonies Donald Dreyfus led Bowie and Ibarra school children under Mrs P Dobyne during the closing meeting of the year for the Bowie Parent Teacher association Thursday evening.
M. C. Atkins manager for the Southwest Telephone company reports arriving back from Giddings Schulenburg and nearby South Texas towns with news of good rains falling in the area over the last three days.
Carl Johnson, engine erecting expert from the Bush-Salzer Company of St. Louis, maker of the 1,000 h.p. Diesel engine, has arrived in Bryan and will stay until erection and testing are complete.
Piano pupils of Mrs C W Simmons will be presented in a program over Station WTAW College Station Friday afternoon at 4 30.
Bryan officials aim to rid the city of mosquitos and malaria with resident cooperation. They request reports of any breeding sites and ask residents to call City Hall with locations.
Judge W C Davis approved a $5755 lump sum to the widow and minor children of the late Leonard B Ellis, with half to the widow and half to the children who are under guardian care. A weekly allowance of $19.22 for 360 weeks was set aside from state compensation, disputed by insurers represented by J C Williams of King Wood Morrow, Houston.
The five year old boy Bobby Buchanan, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Buchanan formerly of Steep Hollow Brazos County, died in Clovis New Mexico where the family were visiting relatives He fell from a swing May 3 injuring his neck and shoulders and died May 13 with internal injuries. Burial was at Silverton cemetery. Dr Webb Buchanan an uncle received the news by telegram.
Rev J J Pipkin of Bryan marked his 76th birthday Friday with family at home on College Road. Born May 14 1861 in Alabama, he and wife celebrated 37 years in Texas since moving here in 1900. family in Texas sent loving wishes on Mother's Day weekend and the Pipkins shared a pound cake dinner in thanksgiving.
Mayor E E Yeager received a telegram from city manager R G Williams stating the Rural Electrification Administration will adopt a $2 minimum. Williams, O S Johnson, and F L Henderson traveled to Washington. Construction to start in six weeks, with contract papers to follow next Monday. Rural residents expect electric service before winter.
Brazos county reports April bond retirement of 29379.97 reducing sinking fund. May 1 deficit is 51321.82 after a 10000 transfer from special road and bridge fund. Overdrafts exist in general, road and bridge funds, with balances listed across precincts and funds.
Little Bobby Joe Juroske three year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Juroske died Monday at 11 30 after a brief illness. Services at McCulloch Dansby chapel Tuesday at 3 30 pm with interment at Thompson Creek cemetery six miles west of Bryan. Survived by parents two sisters Letha Marie and Shirley Irene and brother Jack Edward Juroske.
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