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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
1
The column argues that universal law comes from a Supreme Being fostered by the church, claiming health wealth peace and security result from biblical law. It urges readers to join in spreading this law, attend Sunday School and church, and not desert church due to politics.
Mrs. Dupree Fountain and children returned from Houston where her husband has been ill. He has passed the danger line and is convalescing rapidly. Prof. W L Hughes of A and M College invites Bryan and College friends to the Texas State Teachers Association golden anniversary convention in San Antonio from November 29 to December 1. The program features outstanding teachers as speakers.
The Texas court of criminal appeals ruled that the fee system financing justices of the peace from fines and costs is unconstitutional. The decision affects how judges are funded and may prompt changes in county finances and court budgeting.
A campaign to raise 5000 dollars for permanent Marion county fair buildings housing farm exhibits and livestock has begun in Jefferson. Committee members directing the drive are J M Deware H A Spellings L G Braden A G Schuster J B Benefield Whitfield Henderson and H H Sedberry.
Cotton futures fell 20 points today amid lower market activity. Local spot quotes ranged from 17.25 to 17.78 per unit, reflecting softer demand and family mills adjusting hedges.
The Associated Press reports Herbert Hoover led Franklin D Roosevelt in New York by about 110000 as national returns show Hoover sweeping toward a large electoral lead. Hoover telegrams Smith accepting wishes while nationwide results place Hoover ahead in forty states with 444 electoral votes and gains in Senate and House races.
Fire prevention discussed at the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting. Officials warn 75 percent of fires result from negligence and note Bryan faces about 12000 in fire costs this year, added to insurance policies. Continued on page 4.
Paper shell pecans grown on the Chambers Wilson farm near Bryan were shown at the Howell Lumber Company Fair. Trees bore nuts after being top-worked last year, proving quick returns from top-worked trees. The farm has several hundred native trees plus nursery stock.
The local Boy Scouts chapter will meet at the Episcopal parish house on Thursday night from 7 30 to 8 30. All scouts are urged to attend and complete their tests and pay regular dues.
The $4,000 Tem pleman school district No. 1 bond issue was bought by the State Department. Buildings are completed and ready for occupancy. County Superintendent D. J. McDonald reports. State Rosenwald inspector G. T. Bludworth will visit Bryan this week for final inspection of the colored school prior to a $500 payment. The district lies on the Navasota road side of the river.
Matehal F Dansby and his wife of Bryan were in Houston when their car collided with another vehicle. Dansby suffered two broken ribs and both were treated after returning home. The other car sustained only minor damage.
In Forsan near Big Spring, Sheriff W. M. Nichols was shot in the abdomen and Deputy Bunk Harris was wounded in the jaw and left arm during a raid on an alleged gambling game. Harris had been arrested and fined on gaming charges.
BIG LAKE November 7. All records for the number of brothers employed as oil well drillers are believed broken by the Shaffer family of Emleton Pennsylvania five of whom engage in bringing in wells. Three of the family R F and William of Big Lake and Roy Shaffer of Brownwood are employed in West Texas fields. Another brother soon is to join this quintet.
The Baptist Ladies Auxiliary gathered Monday afternoon at the parsonage on campus. Mrs. Walter Lloyd opened with a devotional and Mrs. R. L. Brown led the Bible lesson, attracting growing weekly interest. Visiting members Mrs. Cook of Heights Baptist Houston and Mrs. Hershberger of LaPorte Baptist joined discussions and shared spiritual thoughts.
Deputy State Fire Marshall J T Justiss filed arson charges against George Ventura owner of the Chicago Cafeteria tied to a recent fire. Ventura is held on a $500 bond with an examining trial scheduled for Monday November 12 in Justice Court.
Les Akers notes the campaign will end and farmers will seek relief whether real or not. He criticizes political preacher involvement, praises loyal clergy, and mocks graft while urging voters to choose leaders by qualifications over religion, ending with a note to laugh at ourselves.
In Texas returns from 234 of 253 counties show Herbert Hoover ahead of Al Smith with 262,950 to 251,892 at 12:15, while later figures at nine this morning from 216 counties put Hoover at 244,354 and Smith at 235,376 as Democratic gains widen.
In Dallas on November 7, seventeen Democratic Texas congressmen were assured election as a tight Fourteenth District race between Republican Harry Wurzbach and Democrat August McCloskey remained unsettled. Wurzbach led by 184 votes this morning.
Early returns from Brazos County show a strong Democratic majority in the presidential race with about a 2 to 1 margin countywide and a 3 to 1 split in Bryan City. The 14th Senatorial District also leans Democratic. Senator-Elect Gainer credits the victory to speakers and precinct chairmen, noting a large Democratic showing across the county while all amendments passed.
At a Retail Merchants Association meeting a majority favored observing Armistice Day on Sunday November 11 rather than closing stores Monday November 12. They argued the day is for memorial services and falls on a fitting Sunday this year.
In Actin, the court of civil appeals affirmed the death sentence for Floyd Byrnes of San Angelo for the killing of 12 year old Myrna Juergen, her mother, and Mrs Rosa Sehirra, who were slain with a hatchet.
Fears mount that Etna lava flow could cut the Ca tina Messina rail line as reported from Catina to the Giornale D'Italia The eruption sends a great lava stream toward Mascali burning trees and vegetation along its path
The Earle Graham Post American Legion will hold an Armistice Day service at Guion Hall College on November 11. Bryan and College residents are invited. all must be seated by 10 50 am. At eleven the audience will rise for a two minute silent prayer, followed by a musical program and a patriotic address by Col C C Todd. Major J F Sloan will be master of ceremonies. A special area is reserved for veterans of all wars.
Mr. and Mrs. Price Hunnicutt and two children from Fort Worth visit Mr. and Mrs. James Ray in Bryan. Locals recall Mrs. Hunnicutt as Lillie Belle Ray. They arrived amid muddy roads reportedly worse than those near Fort Worth. They plan a trip to Lufkin on Sunday to spend November 11 with J. J. Ray and family.
Special to The Eagle reports for New Orleans area: Tonight and Thursday expect partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures and light winds. Weather outlook suggests no significant precipitation over the period.
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