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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
12
The Department of Agriculture estimates this year’s cotton production at 14.498 million running bales, down from 14.486 million last month and 14.828 million a year ago. Texas is set at 4.175 million bales.
The Census Bureau reports 10,068,601 bales of cotton ginned by November 1, 1930, up from 10, (last year’s figure). Texas leads with 8,393,085 bales. ginnings are summarized by elite and turning categories.
Jeff Davis Panthers overturned a 13 0 halftime deficit to beat Stephen F. Austin Bry via a late scoring drive led by Bowden and Ferrell. Moehmann suffered an arm injury affecting Bry early in the second half. Davis and Groesbeck conduct Armistice Day observance led by Judge W. Davis with American Legion presence.
Stanford J. E. Stanford, editor of Southern Agriculturist, will speak at Cameron Armistice Day program organized by the Cameron Post of the American Legion.
A fragment notes 666 as a doctor’s prescription for colds and headaches and mentions its use in Labelle te. The terse text signals an unusual remedy claim and a locale reference.
Hansey could return for the game against the Owls on Saturday at Kyle Field. Coach notes his complete squad may be available, with Capt Blow uncertain due to injury while prior late-season form showed strong performance and anticipated impact for the Razorbacks clash.
A Normangee child riding with her mother sustained a nose cut when a small roadster collided with a car being backed from the curb in front of the McCulloch-Dansby Furniture Co on Bryan Avenue. Frank Salome of Morgan City La driven the Leathers car and was visiting Bryan. The Leathers party were Normangee business visitors for the day. The child received clinic treatment. no serious injury found. Both cars were damaged.
Sara Williams sought county attorney A S Ware after Susie Nelms allegedly attacked her with furniture and bandages on the head, caused injuries to Sara who began to defend herself. Susie Nelms faces aggravated assault charges as officials note Sara is confined to bed with unspecified injuries.
Bryan public schools announce the first six weeks honor rolls and A Club list. About 189 students, 10 percent of enrollment, earned 90 or higher averages. White students exceed 14 percent. color groups noted with enrollment by school and grade.
Mrs. M. K. Goodson of Houston completed her 84th year with a family gathering at 2604 Eagle Street. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Crenshaw and numerous relatives from Dallas Denton Bryan and Houston attended along with nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Houston paper featured a photo of the honoree.
Mrs Dona Carnes of this city was the principal speaker before the Y M C A at Allen Academy Sunday night. She spoke of her delightful trip to the Holy Land and returned this afternoon to address the Omans Missle Society at First Methodist Church.
James Draton Pratt Koontz and Clarence Taylor were held for the grand jury on a burglary at night charge. They allegedly broke into Charles Locke store at Zak about ten days ago and stole $24 from the cash register. Bond set at $500 each.
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs offers a 150 prize for a short pageant illustrating progress of women in business and professions. Deadline is December 21. Entries await at Room 912, 1819 Broadway, New York City.
Sam Smith and Rush, returning from North Zulch toward Bryan, describe a white man of powerful build and a black man attempting to stop their car about a half mile east of Kurten at 5 30 am. The men dodged the pair by driving around a gravel pile on the highway. They suspect robbery as the motive after the white man flashed a hand under his coat.
Miss Merrie Lillian Parks arranged a birthday surprise for her mother Mrs E F Parks at the family home on South College Avenue. Cards issued by Miss Parks brought together members of the First Baptist W M A circles for an afternoon celebration at 4 o'clock. The daughter planned the program and all features of the party without her mother’s knowledge, and the surprise was charming.
About five dollars in cash was stolen from a Perry Bros store register after a burglar forced entry by breaking a rear door glass and unlocking it. The theft occurred Saturday or Sunday night, police were told this morning.
Rev C B Thomson of North Zulch chosen president of the Texas State Convention of the Free Baptist church at its annual meeting in North Zulch. Rev J J Tatunt named secretary and state missionary. he has served since 1912 except for a year. Over 1000 attended the three day session with about 75 delegates from 100 churches. Next year’s meeting set for Henderson in Rusk county in November. Local church groups supplied meals by Brazos Grimes and Madison counties.
The jury in Justice J. T. McGee's court awarded R. BE. Taylor $40 in damages after a suit against Game Warden J. D. Conlee for destroying a net valued at $40. Conlee argued loss of fish would follow. both sides presented clear evidence and emphasis.
R D Gibson 79 of Meridian died at 10:30 this morning from injuries suffered last Monday when his auto was struck by a Southern Pacific Sunbeam near College Station. His wife was injured but recovering. Funeral in Meridian Saturday at 1:30 led by Rev M M Hardwick. Survived by widow daughter Mrs Abe Myers and brother W M Gibson.
A B Ford has returned from a lengthy business trip in southeast Texas and is spending the weekend with Mrs Ford and the children at their home on Fast P7th street.
The Texas Conference Methodist Bishopry announced appointments at its Houston meeting. Rev E J Harris, about 40, from Nacogdoches to Bryan, will lead Bryan First Church and Grace Church Houston takes present pastor. The list includes multiple district moves and new duties for several ministers.
The Steep Hollow Cemetery Association held its annual gathering with residents in attendance. A day of songs readings talks and reminiscences followed by a noon basket dinner. The group voted to hold two meetings yearly in spring and fall and elected four new board members.
Jesse R. Moon 55 passed away after a lingering illness at his nephew H P Franklin’s Riverside home. Former Brazos county jailer, he lived in Keith then Bryan, survived by W D Moon Brazoria and three nieces and two nephews. Services were held at Lola with Rev C B Thompson, Spring Hill Cemetery Cross.
Capt G W Griner of Allen Academy spoke at Stephen F Austin high school auditorium in Bryan as part of American Education week activities. Prof G C Cox led the program. The theme for tomorrow focused on how schools promote patriotism and world understanding.
A small four passenger coupe returning from Houston to Dallas overturned at Main and 26th Street around 3 PM after colliding with a local car. Marie White was pinned under the vehicle but escaped serious injury. rescued by bystanders and taken for first aid with no major damage reported to her. The Dallas car required extensive repairs, while the Bryan car had only a loosened bumper.
Four couples filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Saturday. The couples are Mare Poll and Martha Tennard, J. T. Monroe and Alberta Thornton of Brazos County, Tom Bowlin of Houston and Ardath Stephens of Beaumont, and Clarence Cook and Alberta Newton of Robertson County.
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