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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
1
The editor is urged to correct a report claiming the fire was under control when Bryan’s truck arrived. The author states the blaze was already serious and thanks Bryan firemen for their effective, late-arriving assistance. Signed by B. D. Marburger, Superintendent.
Miss Gertrude Stiles of Fort Worth returns home after visiting her uncle Mr and Mrs J H Jones in the Reliance community. Rev Charles E Bullock and wife of Hearne return home after attending their uncle Jacob E Bullock’s funeral at Steep Hollow cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Dr Frank Jackson of Mineral Wells was a business visitor in Bryan Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Borger resumes gas and electric service after council negotiated with a new company. Lights and water are reconnected, but street lighting remains off as Panhandle over and Light Company cut service over a $16 000 unpaid bill, city claims it sought a rate cut.
Sunday there was born to Rev and Mrs Robert C Fletcher at Bryan hospital a fine eight pound son. The mother and baby are both doing nicely. Rev Fletcher of the Episcopal church Birmingham Ala is leaving tomorrow for his home work after greeting the first born son of the family. The baby will remain here until after Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs John M Caldwell.
In Austin on November 4 the Court of Civil Appeals reversed and remanded the three year sentence of King Reed former Midland police chief for the killing of J C Kolecombe a merchant policeman in 1929 Reed who was wounded in the clash claimed self defense and the court held the state failed to refute his post shooting statement.
In Amarillo a boycott led by the city and chamber of commerce caused hotel guests to rely on elevators for service calls and business men to leave their cars at home. Organizers plan to ask 3,000 petition signers to disconnect their lines until rates drop.
Washington November 4 Democrats gain a 1 vote edge in the new House after winning three of five elections. John N Garner of Texas leads to become speaker as Republicans hold key seats vacated by Longworth. Democrats claim 217 to 215 with one Farm Laborist, two seats vacant.
The district warden warns hunters that ducks, geese and coots open November 16 and run through December 15. Daily duck bag may be 15, possession limit 30. goose bag four, possession limit eight. coot bag 25. Wood duck closed. East Texas hunters praised for cooperation and expected good shooting on lakes.
Sale of the Moss Hotel by Mrs. P. L. Maberry to L. W. Cook formerly of Lufkin for 9.7 thousand dollars was announced here on November 4.
Weather across Bryan and vicinity remains fair tonight and Thursday. East Texas sees fair conditions, cooler and wetter in the north tonight. West Texas reports fair weather with little temperature change.
Bishop H A Boaz of Houston will preside over the 18th session of the Texas annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opening Thursday at First Methodist church Beaumont. The Rev L N Stuckey hosts the conference with Rev J W Mills presiding elder of the Beaumont district. Officers include D H Hotchkiss Houston secretary D E Sneller Winona statistical secretary and W A Pounds Jr Tyler conference treasurer.
Williamson wins the Rotary Club Long Bow contest during a luncheon program led by Dr. John W. Black with entrants Oak McKenzie C Benson and D L Wilson. Rev. Roy S. Holloman delivered the keynote on life profits and moral focus.
R E Reece of the Missouri Kansas Texas Lines praises the Bryan and Brazos County Farmers Market. He previously asked W R McCullough of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce for market details. Reece later spoke on the project at a municipal league convention in McAlester Oklahoma and a city paper reprinted McCullough’s letter.
The cotton market showed minor movement with futures closing 1 to 3 points lower. Local spot prices were quoted from 5 to 6.44 dollars per hundredweight on a middling basis.
In Delaware Ohio on Nov 4 Mrs James A Horner 30 shot and killed her 9 year old daughter Peary wounded her infant daughter and killed herself. The husband slept through the tragedy as officials note the family had been penniless for some time.
Mukden dispatch to the Asahi says a Japanese battalion clashed Monday with 500 Chinese bandits near Touttackou Manchuria. Reported casualties include 80 Chinese killed and 100 wounded, with only one Japanese soldier killed.
Circles 3 and 4 led the Week of Prayer services at 3 PM on the last day. Circles 1 and 2 previously conducted the service, with Mrs. R. C. Allen presiding.
Lew Wentz, oilman and philanthropist, sole Republican on the Oklahoma Highway Commission, said he would resign soon to focus on private affairs. Governor Murray demanded his resignation from the chair but did not remove him. Wentz had been appointed in 1929 for a six year term.
Twenty five directors of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, in a semi annual meeting in Dallas, discussed an agricultural program to use land released by the cotton reduction law. Hubert Hartisan general manager presented it aided by Roger Davis agricultural manager. Dr N D Buie of Marlin presided. J E Stanford president of the ber of Commerce and director is in Dallas today to attend the directors meeting.
Mrs. James T. Rountree of Paris, former state regent, was elected honorary state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Texas at the state conference in Houston. Delegates also voted to dedicate the Texas column of Constitution Hall to Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin of Beaumont. Memorial services honored 33 deceased members from 19 Texas chapters as a white flowered wreath was laid. Mrs. Rountree, national vice president, reported over 1,000 membership gain during her term.
Mercy Ann Hunnicutt aged 83 or 84 died at her son’s Bryan home after a long illness. She had fractured a hip years ago and remained bedbound. Survived by sons Dick of Bryan and Ed of Houston plus many grandchildren. Funeral Thursday from her home with time TBA. Interment Bryan City Cemetery.
In Dallas John W Bowen faced forgery charges when jurors were discharged after District Attorney Henry Brooks withdrew readiness to proceed. Bowen says he bought a script and sought payment in good faith. Also on Halloween Nancy Lattimore 13 died from burns while removing a flaming costume. Ripple Gannon 13 died earlier and Edna Norvell 9 died in another Halloween accident.
Charles Hasley and Willie Edwards are named in connection with a death found as a skeleton in a farm tank near Bryan. Hasley waived an examining trial this morning. Bond set at 1000 dollars. remanded to county jail in lieu of bond.
Agricultural leaders report over 300000 cans and jars of vegetables have been preserved by residents in ferry county this fall. Peas beans tomatoes corn and more fill the stores along with substantial dried beans and peas. Large quantities of sweet potatoes pumpkins and kershaws await winter use.
Amarillo reports 1931 Panhandle wheat crop surpasses 60 million bushels. Railroads Santa Fe Fort Worth and Denver and Rock Island moved about 40 382 carloads from Texas points north of Lubbock with an average 1500 bushels per car. Estimated stored on farms and elevators exceeds 5 million bushels. Acreage around 2 750 000.
Bryan Lions Club announces a $50 prize for the Brazos County farmer achieving the highest score under the 1932 A and M College Farm Plan. The prize will be awarded by College authorities using their scoring system. The open date Tuesday featured a round table on club business and rural projects with County Agent C L Benson hosting a supper for Fred Hale and community chairmen.
Uvalde dates show John Garner refusing to comment on yesterday's elections. The Associated Press notes Democratic capture of the Eighth Michigan District was conceded quickly, signaling possible loss of House control by Republicans and ending heavy expectations.
The first estimate for paving College avenue totals 8699.96 dollars and awaits Brazos county commissioners court approval. Concrete has been laid to 25th street from the north, with some intersections unfinished. Excavation on the south end is advancing quickly and no delay is expected in cement pouring there.
Will Rogers notes a Republican faction in southern Texas and criticizes it as isolated. He mentions Hoover appointing a new commission to determine whether he started about the navy. The piece reflects political satire and regional tensions within Texas politics.
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