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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1933
Page
1
Economists and politicians argue widespread home ownership reduces revolutionary mood. Postwar push, aided by real estate interests and lenders, urged laborers and farmers to own houses with easy down payments, inflating values in many districts.
Mrs. B F Delamater Sr fell ill with pneumonia and complications, prompting her family to gather at her bedside with Major Delamater at the scene. Mrs. Delamater returned briefly to manage household affairs as updates came from Cald well and Bryan. Local visitors include W E Gandy from Brazos bottom, T B Goodman from Harvey, and W R Smith with R S Morgan from near Madisonville.
Duck season begins at noon Wednesday November 1 and runs through December. Local hunters report growing interest as the season opens with a federal framework allowing 15 ducks in total with limits of 10 per type or combined and four geese and brant. possession limits eight geese and brant.
Testimony in a mandamus case filed by Bryan residents seeks to compel Texas A and M college directors to justify why their daughters can register as students. Judge Davis overruled Judge Phillips on a legal question as witnesses, including H. H. Williamson, were called. The hearing began with eight of nine directors present and testimonies continuing.
Regular monthly dinner of the Business and Professional Women's Club met at the New York Cafe. Guests included Mrs. H. L. Brown Mrs. W. H. Darrow Mrs. W. B. Barron Mrs. Charles Cochran and Miss Phillipa Stoneham. The program led by Mrs. W. E. Neeley covered Women in Education with talks on 1890 education for women modern college opportunities Why the modern business woman desires a college degree and Famous women educators. Reports on the Temple district meeting were given by Mrs. Lee J. Rountree and Miss Stella Stewart.
Mary Ella Barnes twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Barnes of Tabor died Saturday morning at six o'clock after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at four o'clock this afternoon at the Alexandria church with burial in the church ground. She is survived by her parents two brothers Walter and Raymond and three sisters Ida Ruth and May.
Dr. A B Cox of the University of Texas outlines a broad long term policy for the cotton industry in the Texas Business Review. He emphasizes coupling policy with fundamental world wide factors shaping business trends and warns against half baked schemes. He calls for policies that align with essential cotton market forces.
San Angelo reports Lee Kingston of Balmorhea describes a method to kill bears by placing cottonseed cake covered with honey where the bear ranges. The bear is said to eat until death, located within about 100 yards of the cake.
Citizens of Brazos County are asked to vote on November 4 on issuing up to 15 000 for a county poor farm, 15 000 for buildings to house equipment in four precincts, and 26 000 for repairs to the courthouse and jail with taxes to back the bonds, plus potential federal funding if approved.
W. R. Allen has won his license to practice law after passing the Texas bar exam. He plans to continue in the office of County Attorney Oak McKenzie, where he has worked for several months.
County Judge A. S. McSwain and Commissioners Guy F. Boyett R. Pat Patterson Fred Wehrman and William Conrad returned Saturday from the state convention of the County Judges and Commissioners Association held at Mineral Wells Commissioner Boyett was the retiring vice president of the organization.
The city of Bryan accepted Halsell Motor Company as the best and lowest bidder with a $739 bid for a new truck. Chevrolet dealer bid $740 and Ford distributor $743.
W. W. Ferrow specialist with the Farm Credit Administration arrived in Bryan after noon to review the Brazos Valley Cotton Cooperative Association offices. He travels from Corpus Christi and will go to Abilene later today while examining cooperative efforts and marketing loan programs. J. R. McCrary of Calvert, president of BVCCA, met with him in Bryan.
Denison Oct 28 The reorganization of the Methodist educational system in Texas under a unified plan involves abandoning one school and merging others. A six member commission of clergy and laymen from five Texas conferences will be created by the North Texas Conference to oversee the changes.
R J Newland age 67 years eight months died at his Bryan home after paralysis from a Sunday stroke. He lived in Bryan since 1867 except for a spell in Dallas and worked as saddler for many years. Survived by wife four daughters two sons a sister and four brothers. Funeral at 3 50 Sunday from his residence with Dr L B Elrod in charge. Interment in Bryan City Cemetery.
A Bryan report from the Bryan Press Company shows 22 858 bales of cotton handled in Bryan this year up to date with 6 900 bales still in Bryan. The total surpasses the entire 1952 season and is far ahead of the year’s early figures.
Prof and Mrs E M Sory of Hightower announce the birth of a daughter Katherine weighing eight and a half pounds on October 21. The Sory family lived in Brazos County for several years where Mr Sory was principal at Steeles Store and made many friends.
Bryan merchants vote to observe Armistice Day by closing all places of business following a Retail Merchants Association decision to honor five holidays yearly. The SMU versus Aggies clash at Kyle Field will attract many residents, and Houston and Dallas merchants may follow suit.
John Taylor of Normangee, ex constable, found guilty of murder in district court after a Sept 3 shooting death of Henry M. Black in Macy. He received a five year state prison sentence. A motion for a new trial was filed and a bail or appeal path discussed as Judge W C Davis prepared to rule.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson issued a proclamation urging observance of American Education Week from November 6 to 12 in Austin.
A nine day trial ended with a 21000 verdict for Home Oil Company against Sinclair Oil and Refining Company. The jury found against Sinclair after Home Oil sought 80000 claiming tactics forced it out of business. The case began October 16 and may prompt a new trial or appeal. Lawyers included Walton Taylor of Houston and Henderson and Hoyle of Bryan for Home Oil, and J J Sheppard Jr of Houston with Armstrong and Armstrong of Bryan for Sinclair.
Washington Oct 31 The Interstate Commerce Commission was asked to approve reduced passenger fares by all railroads in the Transcontinental Western and Southwestern territories effective December 1. If granted one way coach fares would drop to two cents and Pullman fares to three cents.
FE. R. Burdeshaw, manager of the Montgomery Ward furniture department, is transferred to the Corpus Christi store and will leave Sunday. Ben Smith of the San Angelo store will succeed him here. Mr. and Mrs. Burdeshaw, long residents of the Edge apartments, are mourned by friends as they depart Bryan.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce board shifts next week’s meeting from Tuesday 10 am to Monday 10 am due to conflicting matters. President J F Casey cites several important items and urges strong attendance Monday morning.
Lawrence Parker of G. F. Parker Lumber Company Bryan was elected chairman and E G Youens of J Youens and Company Navasota named secretary of the district 6 lumbermen association. They met in Bryan to explain the NRA lumber code and adopt it for enforcement in nine counties. Meetings will be held only as needed to handle complaints.
Health officers and nurses immunized residents against typhoid this week in Brazos County. At Knob Prairie Smetana King’s Highway and Prospect schools 284 received final shots while 68 had first or second doses. Dunbar Wilcox and Gooker T Washington schools administered first treatments to 292 negroes as a delegation sought inoculation after a typhoid death.
Del Rio Texas reports Judge C D Smith once physician recounts meeting a man who paid back a $2 debt from 97. The stranger recognized him in a restaurant and settled the bill, proving an honest man exists across the river Styx.
County Agent C L Benson reports total government cotton checks reaching 838 worth 142 083 56 with 59 checks still outstanding. This week’s recipients include Frances Chytil Andrew L George Anton Regmund Ed W Scasta Ruben Smith Anton T Fuschak Roscoe V Cole Charley H B Graham Richard Manley Jim Tobias Charley Schmidt Fritz Kehlenbrink Henry Stroppe Julius Mathis Frank Matijka Louis Operstein Valentine J Fridel Jessie P Gilpin Berry A Risinger H F Brocksmith Antone M Watthaber James W Fuller John M Williams John J Jones Frank Marino Carlo Saladino Otho Wilson Frank J Habarta Robert G Neeley John Mcculloch James G Lightsey Wesley Turner Gus H Brecksmith Tullie H Holidy Fort Martin Theodore R Hinz Joe Yeps James Godine Fred D Ayres Homer L Pullen Harry H Moore Peter Palazzotto Etta Parsons Bill Morrison Noah Buchanan Henry A Wigley Albert Hays William L Berger William L Luther Raymond P Todd John H Clyburn George H Jackson Andrew P Tabor Ancel Duncan Henry H Schultze Mrs John T Pate Ed Kapebinskie Ben Turner E Williams Jr Guy R Blanton Shellie Flowers Willis P Smith Henry W Booker James G Parsons Eliya Kilpatrick Jim Daniels Napoleon Hunter Willie B Williams Anna J Scasta
Licensed to wed were W. H. Oliver Jr. of Bryan and Miss Eleanor Meek of Greenville Indiana with Friday license approval from County Clerk Clyde Goen.
Bryan and College Business and Professional Women's club guests the Bryan Lions at a noonday session. Miss Kate Adelle Hill introduced speakers for “The Woman Who Sells” with four sections. Lions plan a ladies night November 7 with guest speaker H C Copenhaver.
Bryan chamber of commerce directors discuss a planned wide publicity Santa Claus parade to run about ten days before Christmas. Merchants’ cooperation will decide if the event proceeds with floats autos and bands. Kriss Kringle would lead the procession with possible reindeer and gifts.
Mrs. J. W. Fincher president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convenes a regular board of directors session at 10:00 AM on November 13 at the Driskill hotel in Austin. Bryan district members include Mrs. J. L. Brock and Mrs. B. Martin and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree leading divisions.
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