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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1935
Page
1
Citizens celebrate WPA approvals for gravel street work and sewer line improvements, alongside upgrades to the water main system at favorable prices. An asphalt topping plan for about 20 miles of streets has been approved, with further steps pending.
Emperor Haile Selassie left Addis Ababa by airplane for an unannounced destination today. Italian bombing planes under Count Galeazzo Ciano killed 2000 Ethiopians and dispersed 15,000 on the northern front. Ciano escaped unhurt after an Ethiopian anti aircraft fire damaged his plane. Mussolini’s sons Bruno and Vittorio aided in the operation.
Mr and Mrs L W Storms Jr now reside in Houston after a transfer from Humble Oil Refinery in Conroe Mrs Dan Kidd of Nava sopa taken to Temple for treatment with daughter Helen Kidd accompanying her mother
Another diphtheria case was reported from Brazos county in College Park. Dr. R M Searcy county health officer says health authorities and physicians urge unvaccinated children receive the immunization and those previously treated get the Shick test to confirm ongoing immunity. The disease appears in various county areas and is highly contagious with efforts urged to prevent further spread or an epidemic.
Bryan Lions crowd hears classification talk by Sam Crenshaw and learns Sweetheart candidates for the high school band Mildred Eden Kathryn Walling Mavanee Warner Alice Langford. One cent votes decide the Sweetheart during the football game Tuesday night November 26. Eden sang two solos with John Edge piano.
Mrs. C. F. Moore 78 native of Bryan died after a Sunday stroke following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at her home Wednesday at 3 PM with Rt. Rev. J. B. Gleissner in charge and interment in Bryan city cemetery. Survived by two nephews and five nieces from Houston and Hearne. all immediate family members predeceased.
Architects Atkinson and Sanders have approved plans for a Kurten school building with brick veneer estimated at 15000 dollars. A PWA grant and local bond issue will fund the project and advertising for bids will begin soon.
Mexico diverges from some Latin American allies as sanctions on Italy by the League of Nations test continental unity. Observers warn that Argentina and other countries with Italian populations may oppose the measures, shaping Mexico's stance in the hemisphere.
Brazos County official earnings from 1935 are not expected to rise when shifting from a fee basis to a salary fund. County commissioners will set 1936 salaries in January after officers file sworn statements of fees collected. Fees will be paid into the officers salary fund and uncollected fees may cut an official’s pay. minimum salaries start at 2200 dollars.
Two men Horace A. Spiller and Robert Batten were arrested in Bryan by Henry Koontz and local officers on charges of stealing 1080 pounds of cotton seed from F. W. Locke Sr. The seed sold to Shaw Gin Company of Franklin and a check was made out to Spiller. They were taken to Franklin as district court is in session and the grand jury not yet charged.
The late Will Rogers memorial fund draws daily contributions as a national campaign seeks a million dollars or more for a living memorial. Donations are left at four Bryan banks or given to Mrs. Lee J. Rountree, with about one dollar per person on average, schooling children contributing nearly all their class. A list of local contributors includes May Burtis Inez Brantner Annie Dearing Ezra Waits Anneta Moran Bertie Risinger Claribel Carrington Julia Schovassa Leila Griffin Allie Montgomery Sophronia Carrington Marguerite Swinson Oline Koenig Jewell Stewart and J. Vernon Brown plus J. T. McGee.
Commissioner Fred Wehrman and County Auditor J I Barron plan to go to Palestine Monday to confer with district WPA engineers about reducing the road building project in Wehrman's precinct to match relief labor supply. No men may be moved from other precincts to WPA projects.
City officials announce no additional clerks will be added to the Office of City Secretary Guy P. Bittle to assist with the tax roll. The city is conducting property appraisals and may seek expert help, but no new staff will be employed.
A. and M. College debaters coached by C. O. Spriggs will argue that the AAA has aided agriculture at the Reliance community meeting Friday at 8 in the school. Conrad Merka will preside, with the Post Office orchestra under Winifred Carroll providing music.
Mrs. R. O. Allen hosted Major George W. Griner, his wife and daughter Olive, former residents, who arrived home after a four year US Army assignment in the Philippines. Their travels included China, Japan, India, Italy, France, Britain, and a crossing to New York and Washington before visiting Georgia and Houston. They planned a Dallas stop en route to Fort Thomas Kentucky where Major Griner will report December 1.
Gov. James V. Allred announced the signing of the old age pension bill at 3 p m and approval of the officers salary bill. The pension law takes effect 90 days after Nov 14, with a three member administrative board to be appointed immediately. He noted funding issues and suggested a new session after Jan 1 to provide finance.
At Laredo on November 19 customs officials reported the first known case of dog smuggling across the border from Mexico. Two patrolmen, acting on a tip, found two valuable dogs concealed in a car at a local home. The owner surrendered the animals and paid duty, a move that tops a long list of evasion attempts here.
Brazos County turkey raisers who pooled birds and sold to Allen Smith Inc on Saturday were paid 19 cents per pound instead of 18 3 4. Mr Smith said he had contracted for the lower price but market values rose Saturday, yielding the best pay to local raisers in years.
Funeral services for Mrs Myr tle H Figuers mother of Miss Betty Figuers of Bryan will be held at 11 oclock Wednesday morning in Waco with the body at Parks Funeral home there until the time. She died about noon Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs J E Thomas in Waco. Announcement of arrangements was delayed awaiting relatives arrival.
Dr. V. K. Sugareff professor of history at Texas A and M College spoke on International Relations to the Hearne Rotary club on Thursday. He focused on the Italo Ethiopian situation and factors leading to war, describing strained relations and economic interests behind the conflict. County Agent C. L. Beason accompanied him.
Chester County grand jury states Evelyn Hoey the stage and screen singer died by self inflicted pistol shot at Henry H. Rogers III home. Case notes Rogers Standard Oil family ties and location in West Chester Pennsylvania.
Cotton ginned in Brazos County from the 1935 crop through November 1 totaled 12 747 bales, up from 10 753 bales ginned to the same date in 1934.
Austin November 19 The liquor control board withheld issuing dealers permits while awaiting Attorney General interpretations on provisions of the new regulatory act. Administrator C R Miller said the board is not thoroughly clear on several matters.
Roy Wilson said Friday morning that thieves removed two wheels and tires from his car parked in front of the Wilson home Thursday night. He found only the side away from the house stripped and suspects the thieves may have left an old jack as compensation. Police were notified and no trace of the wheels was found.
The Girls Auxiliary of College Avenue Baptist Church met Thursday at 3 45 PM. They elected Mae Hopkins to lead a new scrapbook and presented a program titled China s Glory with Devotional Vera Thompson and speakers Ethel Adams Mary Alice Reese Mae Hopkins Maxine Fitts Wanda Watson and a prayer by Mrs J L Reese.
Chinese officials in Peiping said five provinces would gain financial and economic independence while remaining under nominal Chinese sovereignty due to fear of the Japanese army. A Japanese officer delivered an ultimatum for action by noon tomorrow as Tokyo plans described a state under Japanese control with advising commissions. Nationalist delegates in Nanking pressed for nationwide conscription to enforce the program.
Lubbock banks report a new high in bank deposits totaling 5,471,167.01 dollars as of November 1, up from 4,567,740.03 in June. Total assets reached 5,944,209.08 dollars, also a record.
The annual Red Cross membership campaign in Brazos county began in earnest Friday with strong volunteer support. E R Bryant praised the cooperation of workers as men and women commit time from offices and stores. five Boy Scouts assisted on Saturday. Cash paid in by Friday noon totaled $483.39 with many workers still reporting. The drive will continue until quotas are met.
The Forty-Fourth Texas Legislature has cost taxpayers about 850000 to date. The regular session began in January and lasted four months costing 550000. First and second called sessions ran 150000 each. Previous legislatures ranged from 312747 to 1 109472.54 in total expenses. Continued on page.
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