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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
6
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture estimates total cotton production for November 1 at 14,458,000 running bales. This compares with 14,486,000 a month earlier and 14,828,000 a year ago. Texas totals 4,175,000 running bales.
Census Bureau announces 1930 ginnings before November 1 total 10,068,601 area bales versus 19,191,940 at the same date last year. Texas ginnings amount to 8,393,085 bales.
Jeff Davis Hi Panthers rallied from a halftime deficit to beat the Stephen F. Austin Bronchos by scoring three touchdowns in the second half. Bowden Ferrell and Cortemes starred for Jeff Davis while Moehlman and Buchanan contributed for Bryan. Armistice Day address by Judge W. C. Davis opened Groesbeck events.
J. E. Stanford, editor for the Southern Agriculturist, is the principal speaker at Cameron Armistice Day program sponsored by the Cameron post of the American Legion.
A note describes a fast remedy labeled 6.66 for colds and headaches. It also references a main speedy cure ki wo 666 in tablet form and mentions pills.
Hosby Dansby, rugged Texas receiver, aims to play in the weekend clash with the Rice Owls on Kyle Field. Coach Bell paces a lean squad with Capt. Ih Te possibly excused. Centenary and S M U provide ready tests while Arkansas Razorbacks loom the week prior.
Eugenia Leathers six year old daughter of Normangee residents was injured when a roadster she rode in with her mother collided with a car driven by Frank Salome Morgan City Louisiana. The accident occurred on Bryan Avenue near the McCulloch Dansby Furniture Company. The child received attention at a local clinic and bled heavily but showed no serious injury. Both cars sustained damage.
Sara Williams sought county attorney A S Ware to file against Susie Nelms after a Sunday incident. Authorities say Susie assaulted Sara during a dispute over Sara’s husband. Susie remains bedbound with unknown injuries.
Bryan public schools announce first six weeks honor roll and A Club. 189 students earned 90+ average with no absences or tardies for honor roll. A Club members had 90+ but with absences or tardies. Leave-day rewards for honor roll students noted.
James Draton Pratt Koontz and Clarence Taylor were held to the grand jury by Justice J. T. McGee on a night burglary charge. They allegedly broke into the Charles Locke store in Zak about ten days ago and stole $24 from the cash register. Bond was set at $500 each.
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs offers a $150 prize for a short pageant showing women’s progress in business and professions. Miss Marjorie Shuler of New York City heads the publicity committee and notes a December 21 entry deadline.
Mrs. M. K. Goodson marked her 84th birthday at her Houston home with family including son F A Goodson and wife, Etta Goodson, and relatives from Dallas Denton Bryan and Houston. E W Crenshaw joined from Bryan for the event with nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Houston newspaper photo covered the honoree, and Bryan friends sent best wishes.
Dona Carnes of this city addressed Allen Academy cadets Sunday night at a Y M C A event sharing highlights from her recent delightful trip to the Holy Land. She spoke again this afternoon to the Weir Society for its monthly meeting.
Sam Smith and Rush, coming from North Zulch, report a white man of powerful build and a black man attempted to stop their car about half a mile east of Kurten at 5 30 am. Smith dodged the men by driving around a gravel pile toward Bryan. the motive was suspected robbery as the white man reached under his coat.
Miss Merrie Lillian Parks organized a birthday surprise for her mother Mrs E F Parks at the South College Ave home this afternoon at 4 o clock. Members of the First Baptist W M A circles gathered for the secretly planned party with a program and festivities.
About $5 in cash was taken from a register at Perry Bros after a burglar broke a rear glass door and unlocked it. Police were notified this morning.
Rev. C. B. Thomson of North Zulch was elected president of the Texas State Convention of the Free Baptists at its annual meeting in North Zulch. Rev. J. J. Tatunt named secretary and state missionary, returning to the post after a year’s rest. Over 1,000 attendees and about 75 delegates from nearly 100 churches participated. Next year’s gathering will be in Henderson in Rusk county with date to be announced. Local churches from Brazos Grimes and Madison counties provided meals during the sessions.
R E Taylor received a verdict of 40 dollars in Justice J T McGee's court after suing Game Warden J D Conlee for destroying a fishing net valued at 40 dollars. Conlee claimed the loss included 50 dollars for fish that would have been caught.
R D Gibson 79 of Meridian died at 10 30 am from injuries after his auto was struck by the Southern Pacific Sunbeam on a grade crossing near College Station. Mrs Gibson injured but recovering. Funeral in Meridian Saturday at 1 30 pm with Rev M M Hardwick. Survived by widow daughter Mrs Abe Myers Meridian and brother W M Gibson Waco.
A B Ford ends an extended business trip in southeast Texas and spends the weekend with Mrs. Ford and the children at their Fast 27th street home.
At the Texas Conference meeting in Houston the appointments announced include Rev E J Harris assigned to Bryan Methodist Church as current pastor moves to Grace Church Houston. Rev Jesse Thomson returns to College Station to serve A and M students. A full district list names presiding elder E dew and multiple pastors including Rev R A Gates Comterville and Rev H W Rakin College Station.
The Steep Hollow Cemetery Association held its annual gathering Sunday with a large crowd. Members reaffirmed plans to hold two meetings yearly, one in spring and one in fall near Armistice Day, plus elections added four new board members and re elected officers.
Jesse R Moon aged 553 years 9 months and 11 days died after a lingering illness at his nephew H P Franklins Riverside home He formerly lived at Keith Grimes county later moved to Bryan He served as jailer for Brazos county Surviving are one brother W D Moon Brazoria two nephews T C Franklin Oklahoma City and H P Franklin Riverside and three nieces including Mrs G G Cook Poolville and two Mrs E L Mayfolk and Mrs W F McDuffy Iola Remains moved to Mrs E L Mayfolks home at Iola for funeral services Monday at 10 A M conducted by Rev C B Thompson Interment in Spring Hill cemetery Cross
The Bryan schools observe American Education week with Capt. G. W. Griner of Allen Academy delivering the morning talk at Stephen F. Austin high school auditorium. Prof. G. C. Cox supervised the program as the theme tomorrow focuses on How Schools Promote Patriotism and World Understanding.
A four person party returning from Houston to Dallas overturned at Main Street and 26th after colliding with another car. Marie White, daughter of Mrs Laura White of Dallas, was pinned under the vehicle but escaped serious harm. ByStanders freed her. first aid showed no serious injuries. The Dallas car sustained extensive damage 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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