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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
2
Bodenhamer argues true conservation includes improving American citizenship and enforcing laws. He warns illiteracy weakens national service and urges youth to train responsibly to uphold future America.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Love eligible to run for governor but barred Ferguson for impeachment and removal in 1917. Moody kept silent on a third term as candidates surged, with the field at 16 including Miriam Ferguson and others, while speculation swirled around Moody, Love, and party power plays in Austin.
Hatcher of Dallas James Young of Kaufman Senator C C Small of Wellington former U S Senator Earle B Mayfield of Austin and Miss Katie Daffan of Ennis the only woman aspirant were actively filling speaking engagements. The Fergusons were expected to make the stump shortly.
The city charter amendment passed 714 to 140 and the bond issue for $100,000 won 727 to 113. A prior $90,000 bond proposal failed 426 to 5. C. M. Bethany of Bowie School praised the vote as support for the school improvement plan and thanked organizers including Mrs. G. E. Adams, Mrs. W. H. Darrow, and Mrs. R. W. Persons.
The Waco conference authorized President Walton to name a committee and lists members including James M. North Jr. of Fort Worth as chairman and others from Dallas Austin San Antonio Houston Tyler Longview and Corpus Christi. An educational campaign with all institutions and agencies followed.
The club will form its 1930 31 board with outgoing president H L Durham and incoming president Dr Lamar M Jones. Tuesday's program featured Mrs 8 C Carson and Miss Maudelle Wiley in musical numbers, with Carson on voice and piano and ukulele selections. Capt Geo W Griner welcomed as Allen Academy honor rated by the War Department. Griner and E L Lyons will attend summer training camps. Visitors included W L Peaberthy and John Cox.
A Waco meeting urged cooperatives under the A n M College Extension Service to promote widespread soil and water conservation education. Resolutions call for disseminating information through all agencies on forage crops, marketing through livestock, timber growth, Texas cattle finishing on Texas feed, smart use of plant food, and increasing Texas food production with a live-at-home program.
James Fells, a Black man, charged with killing Joe Smith, his father-in-law, in the Allen farm neighborhood last July. A special venire of 50 men summoned for jury duty as the trial set for morrow proceeds.
Mrs. W. H. Cole announces that judging of home yards entered in the Better Yard County Civic Contest started today. It may take until next week to complete visits. callers should contact Cole if judges have not called by Friday. Children’s entries showed beautiful flower boxes and beds, with strong participation from the black community enhancing Bryan’s neighborhoods.
Eugene Edge chosen chairman of the city board of equalization by the city commission last week. Other board members named are Wilson Bradley and J. Sidney Smith. Mrs. W. H. Odom and Mrs. W. J. Lawless of Kurten were Bryan visitors today.
Final military contests at the Allen Academy athletic field drew a large crowd as Company B dominated with top awards. Cadet Captain Andrew Y. Austin Jr. led the winning unit while Second Lieutenant George S. Adams earned the commandant's medal. Other honors went to Company C for best platoon and Thomas Dickson for man of arms.
A student of the Academy thrilled the crowd with stunt flying during military contests judged by Captain I G Walker Captain E L Lyons and First Lieutenant E T McCulloch all regular army officers.
Allen Academy graduating class members acted as hosts Tuesday evening at the Bryan Country Club for a reception and dance honoring their parents and friends. Blue and gold decorations and punch highlighted the event as faculty members and their wives mingled with guests. Rustine Jones Willie Mae Phelps Richard Thornton and Lister Cummings all of Bryan filed notice of intention to marry and applied for a license with County Clerk Jess B McGee Tuesday.
Production in the Van oil field is rising so fast the single pipeline to a tank farm five miles away cannot handle it. Construction has begun on an eight inch line from the farm to the field. Independent operators are drawing interest as Pure Oil Company wells operate on the unit plan. Wildcat drilling increases near Grand Saline. Prof Rich McDonald of Nor mangee visited Bryan.
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