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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
2
Chamber of Commerce officials report a federal plan to develop air ports between Dallas and Houston with Bryan as the logical location. The city would provide 160 acres, the feds would equip and maintain, and the city could take over later at no cost. Also notes need for storm drainage and sidewalks after a heavy rain.
The Bryan BRAZOS County Chamber of Commerce pushes improved hard surface roads to connect Bryan and Texas A&M with Dallas and Galveston. Readers note East West Highway upgrades and county lag in road building, with A&M supporters urging faster action and state highway department cooperation.
Reports from across the county describe swollen creeks and rivers forcing people to flee. Wixon Creek runs higher than this year and other streams overflow, while transport suffers as buses halt and trains slow amid heavy rains. About 10 to 15 cars are marooned in Bryan as tourists wait out conditions. a planter, Louis Mais, 29, was found hanged in Caldwell, likely driven by crop losses.
A motorist left an automobile in storage here and returned to Oklahoma City by train around noon.
Associated Press reports Onion Creek flooding halted the Texas highway department from starting a temporary Blanco River bridge at San Marcos to replace a structure swept away yesterday. City and state crews await receding waters to resume work.
Flood waters on the Little River were receding today with some highways reopening after 24 hours. The most damage occurred to crops as the river level dropped.
In San Antonio on May 29, Cadwell aged 16 and Alex Scott aged 48 drowned while attempting to cross a flood. Authorities report the incident occurred during rising water conditions.
The north Creath Brazos Association B Y P U zone meets Sunday at Cottonwood Baptist Church at 3 00 pm. A large attendance is expected with speakers from Bryan College Station Steep Hollow Kurten and Cottonwood. The program covers revival themes Bible study reports and summer plans.
Mrs. Joseph Bullock visits family in Houston while S. A. Bullock and John Smith attend church in Steep Hollow. Families from College Station and Benchley noted as visitors. Rev J D Barnett moving back to join services. Health book contest awards go to Cora Mae Powers and Berry Risinger Jr.
Prospect Farm work suspended due to Saturday night rain as local residents report sickness and attendance changes at the free library meeting. Rev. H M Secord of Millican led services with his wife and daughter, joined by Miss Nannie Mae Williams, Ernest Beard, and others. Two cars skidded into a ditch, no injuries reported, a tourist was rescued by Sam Tullous after getting stuck in mud.
A man named Tommy Black sues over a rejected romance as a woman keeps his letters. The dispute heads to court after she refuses to return the correspondence, highlighting a melodramatic clash of pride and sentiment.
Bryan area records another heavy rain last night totaling 1.60 inches by 8 pm pushing April’s total to 8.37 inches and May to 10.24. Little Brazos over banks at low spots and Navasota reported high, but Brazos Bottoms near Port Sullivan face no immediate danger with 35 feet of bank remaining as reserve.
Houston refuses to support the Mounties while Milwaukee, a fast growing and progressive city, gives them a trial. The contrast highlights differing approaches to local policing and youth engagement.
An ad fragment touts Herbine as a laxative herbal remedy to relieve constipation. Mentions Roman & Vick as likely sellers and references a membrane linked to injury and a desire for a simple relief solution.
Latest reports from the department of entomology at A and M College detail widespread cotton flea hopper activity along the coast and inland to LaSalle Comal Burleson and Nacogdoches counties. Boll weevil emergence is unusually heavy with favorable weather extending their life, and two boll weevil grubs were found in squares in Brazoria and Burleson counties where flea hopper damage occurred.
Tabor school closed its year with a three act play Mothers Problems and a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Jesse Thomson. Graduates Frankie Nichols Eula Henry Mary Ella Elliott Woodrow Walker received diplomas. County Superintendent M M Vance and Judge W C Davis attended. Awards went to Velma Holiday Verna Lee Seeley Lynn Akins Marguerite Thompson.
Seven states will send delegates to a two day gathering focused on soil and water conservation. Notable speakers include President Walton of A and M College Texas and U S Department of Agriculture officials. Regional commerce leaders and agricultural groups will be represented at the event.
Data show average dairy cows net 100 to 150 dollars yearly after feed and labor. The real profit lies in soil fertility, land value, and farm wealth from home grown feeds and manure. A Franklin county trial links dairy manure to higher corn and cotton yields, boosting land value and farm vitality.
Doctors say nine tenths of American illnesses stem from constipation. Poisons from constipation weaken the body and invite germs. An old reliable vegetable cathartic from Roman & Vick promises a pleasant, effective relief.
The passage ponders whether farmland in Brazos County can rise in value and support attractive farm homes, and if Bryan business firms can profit from selling more to farm families without hindering expansion plans. It invites readers to reflect on economic independence and living standards for rural residents.
Petit jurors named to report for the fourth week of court or to appear next Monday morning at 9 o clock at the courthouse. The list includes Sanders, Jones, Brock, McDonald, Rosier, Carr, Downard, Eliott, Hedlke, Plegans, Patronella, Smith, Crawford, Boriskie, Royder, Williams, Zack, Ayres, Foster, Kopchinsky, Crenshaw Jr., Turek, Demmeller, Noto, Powers, Varisco, Mims, Raines, Risinger, Kolubec, Jop, Kehlenbrink, Lloyd, Schram, Yeager, Will Conrad.
Bowie school pupils enjoyed a Sunday matinee at the Dixie theater courtesy of the Bowie Parent-Teacher Association and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Schulman. Students marched to the theater by grade with sponsors and teachers, and the entire student body enjoyed the performance.
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