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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1930
Page
7
Tornado toll rises as a deadly twister strikes an Oklahoma town killing 17 and prompting emergency response. Weather reports amid cold front and scattered precipitation stretch from Texas to Colorado with freezing forecasts and winter conditions intensifying across the region.
The Bryan Pastors Association adopted four resolutions on Sunday amusements. They reaffirm opposition to Sunday picture shows and urge law obedience by example. They protest paid Sunday shows as a gateway to broader law violations and note Red Cross declined to accept proceeds. They commend Red Cross officials for their stance.
Rev J J Tatum returned from Comanche where he conducted Free Baptist services Saturday night and twice Sunday. Rev T A Searcy of Tribune Kansas passed through Bryan en route to Houston and will visit again on return. Searcy is brother to Mrs Ben Powers and Dr C A Searcy. W E Farnan manager La Salle Hotel returned from Houston after John Henry Kirby 70th birthday dinner at Rice Hotel. Kirby is honored as a Texan figure alongside Mouton in state tribute.
Madrid, Spain November 19. Authorities kept troops on the streets with orders to shoot first and investigate later as fears of revolution eased. Grim cavalry in riot gear patrolled, resembling Texas Rangers, while disorders were reported in nearby cities including Barcelona and others.
The New York Stock Exchange suspended the firm of Bauer Pogue and Vivian for insolvency. They maintained offices in New York Albany and Knoxville. The firm was a smaller participant in the financial district today.
The day was devoted to testimony on a plea of privilege in the damage suit against Baylor University over the Round Rock bus wreck of January 22 1927. Ten people died when the Baylor bus collided with a Missouri Pacific train. Baylor president Dr S P Brooks testified as a witness. The case was moved from Waco to Georgetown.
At the Wesley Brotherhood monthly meeting of First Methodist Church in Bryan a turkey dinner preceded talks on reviving rural churches in Texas through the God’s Acre plan. Rev. Ed J. Harris and Mrs. Harris were welcomed, with Dr. Humbert presiding and praise for the Brotherhood and Bryan city. The program featured spirituals and family tunes led by Dr. John W. Black and others, with Mrs. Black at the piano. note continues on page 5.
Maurice Dornier said the trans Atlantic flight of the giant German seaplane DO X will be abandoned due to adverse weather along the Portuguese coast and across the Atlantic, making the season unlikely.
Rev. John L Whorton of Longview accepted the call to lead the First Baptist church of Bryan beginning January 1 1931 by unanimous vote of Bryan church. His arrival is welcomed as beneficial to the city churches and community life.
Brenham officials discuss a proposed merger between Blinn Memorial College and Southwestern University at Georgetown. Southwestern president Rev. King Vivian and dean Dr. O W Ullrich outlined the plan while Chamber of Commerce president Gus Fink named a committee to assist the effort.
Special weather notice from The Eagle reports for Bryan and vicinity rain tonight then colder, Thursday clear and colder. West Texas fair and colder with freezing temperatures. East Texas tonight unsettled, west fair, east rains, cold wave from the northwest bringing freezing temperatures. Thu fair and colder in east and south.
New York reports distress among ocean ships as the British liner Highland Hope abandoned by 550 passengers and crew after striking a reef off Portugal. Rescue efforts involve the Swedish Ovidia and the America while the Panja from Danzig is feared lost in the South Baltic.
Bryan merchants under the Associated Community Builders plan a Trades Day for November 20. A large crowd is expected to attend in Bryan to promote the live at home farm program with prizes including a Jersey cow and several livestock gifts. A 3 PM program is slated for the First National Bank corner on Main Street.
No change in the cot ton market today. Local spots were quoted from 10 1 8 to 10 1 2 cents.
The Creath Brazos Baptist Association Workers Conference met at the College Station Baptist church with Rev O F Keefer presiding. A large attendance from Brazos Grimes Madison Montgomery and part of Waller counties heard the keynote Christ Our Supreme Need and a morning program of sermons and devotional led by J E Wells and others.
Several men from LaGrange identified D. K. Jones and Ed Moore, held in the county jail on swindle charges involving Maria Calhoun. They allegedly swindled her for 446 dollars and earlier swindled another woman for 150 dollars. The LaGrange grand jury is in session, with possible indictments and transfer for trial.
Captain W. C. Boyett of College was taken to Houston yesterday and underwent a serious operation at Baptist Hospital this morning. He is resting as well as can be expected, with several days needed to determine the operation's success. He traveled with sons Guy and Oren Boyette and brother in law J N Royal, with Dr RK B Eblinger of Bryan as his physician.
The Bryan city commission has approved the purchase of a new 5 ton Caterpillar tractor with delivery expected within a few days. The machine will be used for street improvement and maintenance, specifically to improve dirt streets and haul gravel for residents to lower costs and widen unpaved street coverage.
Runnels County, a leading turkey area in West Texas, will market about 33 percent less this year. County farm agent C W Lemberg says last year around 25 000 turkeys were raised for the Thanksgiving market.
W S Howell returned from a two week trip to New York and Hot Springs with his son W S Howell Jr an American Embassy attache in Paris. He watched Notre Dame vs Pennsylvania and Fordham NY vs St Mary's of California. Will Jr left for Washington before sailing to France mid December.
Bonnie Cash claimed $90 in damages for grass loss and a cut fence allowing cattle to range on his property on the new Highway 6 route between Benchley and Bryan. Justice J. T. McGee awarded him $10 against Brazos county. case to be appealed. Hughes Construction Company not judged.
Bryan Lions Club plans All Brazos Day with invitation extended to all 4 H club heads. Lion District Governor Fr D Fuller reported on a Houston meeting where Past District Governor A C Kater was presented a Lions emblem for his service from July 1929 to July 1950. Miss Rita Kraft entertained.
A destructive wind storm near Bethany Oklahoma left at least 17 dead and 60 injured. The Campbell Creek school was demolished killing Mar guerite Zurling Delbert Sharp and another person. Mary Proctor and pupils injured. National Guardsmen ordered to the scene as Bethany floods hamper rescue efforts.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Houston appeals to merchants to stop advertising and selling hip pocket flasks, saying they are used to transport liquor and contribute to law violations.
Floresville court freed Dr. C. W. Butler medical supervisor at the state prison farm after acquitting him of murder in the case of R. W. Lorenz of Stockdale. The List district jury deliberated from 3:32 p.m. until 7:50 p.m. and adjourned after supper.
In Beverly Hills on November 19, Will Rogers riffs on Eddie Rickenbacker, noting his recent decoration for downing German aircraft. He humorously suggests various weeks and urges a sensible “Remember Our Heroes Week,” ending with a personal sign-off.
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