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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1934
Page
4
The article notes years of effort to knit Bryan and rural communities economically and socially, including luncheon clubs and federation ties. A box supper organized by home demonstration clubs drew rural women and families, but Bryan business leaders and clubwomen were largely absent, risking a missed chance to deepen cooperation.
A Caldwell meeting formed a temporary group to win federal designation for Highway 21 from Shreveport to Laredo. The plan aims to connect Memphis through Texas to Mexico City, boosting tourism as traffic to Laredo grows and the dollar's favorable rate fuels cross border travel.
The prospect of a Russia France mutual assistance pact limited to Europe is cited as a reason for optimism that the armament limitation talks may yield concrete results. Dillinger, the bank robber, sends notes to Flint police about a $25,000 heist earlier, but punishment will come. A cow did not kick over a lantern in Chicago on Saturday. a careless smoker discarded a cigarette.
Twenty five years ago reports from The Bryan Daily Eagle note G P Bittle and neighbor W E Johnson eating the season s first home grown tomatoes and claiming the blue ribbon for early tomatoes. Claude Mitchell heir to nine hundred thousand dollars in Tennessee leaves for Nashville. he is son of Claude and Mrs Mitchell of Cleveland Texas and grandson of Dr J P Mitchell and Col Harvey Mitchell. Josie W Morris reelected to teach Lindale next year while two faculty from last year are not reelected. Revs T A Searcy and John Swanwick depart to fill church duties in Cross and Independence.
Our city needs effort from every business leader and official. Advertise boldly to boost commerce while maintaining high standards of honesty. Endorse open dealings in public matters and inspire confidence through preparedness and progress.
A jumble of quotes and phrases covers politics economy and culture. The piece references Dallas and Denton, Raymond Hamilton, Lindy and a range of famous names, with wry observations on knowledge money and power.
Second sheets sold in packages of 1000 sheets of thin paper printed with the word copy in light red ink. Available in white or buff at the Eagle Printing Co.
The Brazos County club column outlines bale tagging and the Bankhead cotton tax for the 1934-35 season, stressing exemption certificates, allotments for tenants, and penalties for contract violators. It also notes wool marketing set for May 26, and various farm reports on canning, poultry at Aubrey Jones farm, fertilizer trials, and pecan budding demonstrations with prize incentives and group participation.
The county extends 4-H training to Negro farm families with judging and demonstration teams on farming practices. Club women learn spinach and cabbage prep for color retention and two salad methods. 4-H girls visit a dairy plant while Harmon women plan a canning day featuring squash beets greens and carrots with jelly making from garden fruits.
Will Conrad, a county commissioner, spoke to the Tabor Women's Home Demonstration Club about county government and spending. The group learned there were many aspects of the county's operations and finances they were not familiar with, and Mr. Conrad provided several points of interest.
With the president absent Mrs Earl Presnal presiding the club held its meeting. Roll call responses included Maggie Benbow Ruth Gandy Mary Locke Pearl Walker Annie Locke Mae and Pauline Walker Ella Elliott Oscar Wilson R A Cooper Will Presnal M E Thompson F W Locke Jr Earl Presnal and C E Locke.
The text notes a drought worry in Wellborn with crops and gardens at risk. It lists attendees of a sixth grade Consolidated school picnic including Mesdames Essie Williams Myrtle Wade Curtis Williams Malcom Hensarling Minnie Williams R G Neeley and Sam Royder. Several residents travel to Bryan for visits and work, with families including W D Lander Clyde Hudnall Sam Royder Johnnie Lewis A Straub B Yeager and Foster.
The Evangelical Womens union met May 20 at Mrs. Fritz Schultz’s home with Mrs. Otto Plagens presenting How Can We Help along the Education of Our Youth Both Secular and Religious. Zion Church services May 27 will be in English at 10 with The Holy Trinity and Its Works. Sunday School at 9. Evangelical League meets in May as Rev. Anderson discusses church union with the Evangelical Synod. Kurten League sponsors an ice cream social June 1 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium featuring sketches Answering the Telephone and Starting a Hospital, a Dr. Newmann role, plus a humor program and singing.
Fullers earth is being removed from the Jack Hopkins farm two miles south of Wellborn on Highway 6 and sent to Houston by the Max B Miller Company of Tulsa. The earth is used to refine oils and remove color, with 177 acres leased and about 180 car loads per acre yielding roughly $10 per car to landowners. About 14 or 15 locals are employed, and the material is shipped in box cars after drying and steaming in Houston.
H. O. Thompson of Houston a 15 year oil field and railroad veteran seeks a seat on the state railroad commission to replace Lon Smith. He travels with a trailer platform for talks and has just returned from West Texas as he campaigns toward the Primary election. Thompson previously ran in 1930 earning 109000 votes in the first primary.
Lon A Smith a native East Texan born in Rusk seeks a second term on the Texas Railroad Commission announcing March 13 from his hometown on his birthday anniversary. He cites 13 as his lucky number and notes 13 in his family. He taught 18 years in local schools and led the Overton system before serving as county clerk, state senator, and comptroller of public accounts. He is a Baptist deacon and portrays faithful public service.
Bryan public schools announce summer classes start May 28 with eight week terms. Elementary students may enroll for makeup or new half grades with principal approval. high school offers English and math with up to two courses. Tuition is 20 percent of regular rates: elementary $20 for eight weeks. high school $12 for first half and $8 for second half.
Chester alias Jack Langston, a Black man from Brazos county, has been indicted for bigamy by the May grand jury. He has been arrested and will face trial at the current term of court.
Rt Rev J B Gleissner chaplain of Bryan Council No 1834 Knights of Columbus John Fickey Grand Knight Pete Vitopil Past Grand Knight and Rev T J Valenta represented the Bryan council at the annual convention in Austin. The gathering opened with 800 members present and runs through Friday. A solemn high mass was held at St Marys Church before the opening and the annual banquet took place Thursday night at the Knights of Columbus hall.
A brining demonstration on cucumbers will be given by Mrs Alma Metcalfe county home demonstration agent at the home of Mrs J L Restivo Woodville at 2 p m Thursday. Every woman interested in this work is urged to be present.
Ralph Curzon and Margaret Buchanan both of Waco were married Saturday by Justice J. T. McGee at his courthouse office.
Women of the Tabor community hosted a supper at the school house on Tuesday night to raise about 40 for the local baseball team. Plates offered barbecue chicken salads pie and more, with S F Eberstadt selling a cake and auctioning pies. Henry Schram team manager spoke in appreciation and political candidates attending offered remarks.
The Eagle lists candidates for multiple offices subject to July primaries. Names include W. Co. Davis for District Judge. George B. Butler for Representative. F. T. Cole for District Court Clerk. Mrs. W. E. Neeley for County Superintendent. Guy Harris for Tax Collector-Assessor. A. S. McSwain and J. M. Ferguson for County Judge. J. H. Reed and C. Egbert Jones Roy W. Nunn for Sheriff. Clyde F. Goen and Frank Worsham for County Clerk. Joe T. McGee for Justice Precinct 4. E Dodson Horace Reed R. G. Buddy Knowles for Precinct 4 Constable. Guy F. Boyett and Jake Watson with others for Precinct 1. J. W. Harris Will Conrad for Precinct 2. Fred A. Wehrman R. W. Bob Siegert Joseph L. Burt Sam Piccolo William Bill Merka Pat Patterson for Pres. 2 and 3 positions.
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