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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
1
A satirical missive laments a worker who refuses to speak and answers in a foreign tongue when pressed. It suggests banishing such officemates to a distant country to spare others from his vexing presence.
Bryan J M Cahill a popular farmer from Smetana visited Bryan with his smooth uniform prize sweet potatoes praised as market quality. Mr and Mrs E A Peters traveled from Harvey to the city for the day.
D H Reid poultry husbandman from A and M College and County Agent Benson spoke at a Smetana gathering called by Principal J D Martin. They stressed housing feeding and breeding as keys to success and noted one missing feed item can ruin egg profits.
Captain E T Jessup questioned the sinking of the British steamer Vestris. The senior surviving officer testified that crew ignored orders as lifeboats were manned and women and children were placed in dangerous boats. The inquiry is led by Commissioner O Neill with Jessup as adviser.
Three burglary hauls netted about $1,000 in loot last night in Houston. Jewelry valued at $745 mostly rings was stolen from Mrs. W. Mineshuews home at 2319 San Jacinto street. Gold satin curtains worth $150 were taken from Mrs. W. B. Sharps attic at 4410 Rossmayne street. Cigarettes worth $150 taken from the Model Pharmacy.
Former Governor Pat M. Neff of Waco will address Central Baptist Church in Livingston on Sunday in support of the Greater Baylor campaign.
Cotton futures closed 15 to 20 points higher. Local spot quotes ranged from 18 12 to 19 cents amid modest demand and steady trading.
On the U S S Maryland, Herbert Hoover shifted from talks to fishing off the Mexican coast. The battleship paused for deep sea fishing before turning south for its first tour stop at Amapala Honduras. Hoover sent regrets to Panama and Guatemala for not stopping there.
Saltillo, Nov. 21. H. H. Weaver, organizer of Mt. Vernon first Sunday School, claims a record of constant attendance at services. He says he has missed only three Sunday School sessions in 57 years, served as Sunday School superintendent for 50 years, and was named superintendent emeritus in acknowledgment of his long record.
Ninety nine men and women born in foreign countries will appear before federal district judge J. C. Hutcheson Jr. in Houston on November 22 and 23 to be examined for final naturalization papers. The applicants include 21 Germans, 18 Poles, 12 Italians, 14 British, eight Russians, eight Czechs, four Syrians, two each from Palestine Romania Switzerland and Mexico, and one each from Spain Latvia Hungary Belgium Greece and Denmark.
Mrs. R. L. Brown district deputy grand matron for District No. 4 of the Order of the Eastern Star cannot attend Bryan Chapter No. 222’s Thursday visit due to her sister’s serious illness in Temple. The chapter’s special meeting and candidate initiation proceed as planned.
Lubbock in gala attire as six special trains prepare to arrive for the formal opening of the Fort Worth and Denver South Plains railway extension. The first train was due at 3 20 this afternoon with others at ten minute intervals.
Fort Worth report notes that a newcomer in 1928 who takes five courses yearly would need 51 years to complete all Texas Christian University offerings, with 161 half year and 175 full year courses listed in the fall catalogue. The arts school leads with 40 courses, followed by Brite College with 39, then business 19 and English and sociology at 18 each.
Senator Walsh of Montana urged a senate probe into Secretary Work renewal of the Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company lease in the Salt Creek field. The move comes after the Justice Department declared the renewal invalid. Walsh also asked that the market value of all oil taken from the field be determined and removed from Sinclair.
John Mathis of Reliance reports several cows died of blackleg. County Agent C. L. Benson advises burning carcasses and vaccinating well cattle aged six months to two years. Vaccinated cattle may still die before medicine takes effect.
A man arrested in New Orleans admitted to police that he was James O'Neil formerly a teller at the First National Bank of Los Angeles and flee the theft of $176,000. He had posed as Kenneth O'Hara and worked as a newspaper reporter in the city.
Final report by Texas A and M College lists Bryan residents among winners in the eleventh National Egg Laying Contest. Golden Rule Farm takes second in October 1 to 23 with Barred Plymouth Rocks, Kazmeier third, Borderbrook nineteenth, Texas A and M Poultry Farm twentieth. Kazmeier earns fifteenth with a pen of Rhode Island Reds. Golden Rule Farm places fortieth in S C White Leghorns with Kazmeier forty sixth, Mrs. Smyder sixty six, College View Farm seventieth. Results cover year ending Oct 23 1928 and repeat for the period Nov 1 1927 to Oct 23 1928.
Prohibition and border patrol officers in the Detroit area face a shakeup at a conference at prohibition headquarters today. New arrangements are being arranged among agency leaders and field officers in charge of the Detroit sector.
The examining trial of the State of Texas versus Rica Lecnindra for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors occurred Tuesday in District Court. Lecnindra was bound over to the February term of the grand jury on a $300 bail.
An editorial memorandum contends the 1930s style landslide for Republicans, paired with a volcanic eruption of confusion and a cloudburst of votes, caused Democratic losses. It mocks wartime wartime rhetoric, notes a record turnout, and urges cross party unity and tax relief.
St Louis November 21 Billy Southworth outfielder of the world champion Cardinals and former Rochester manager was named manager of the Cardinals succeeding William McKenzie.
Mrs. Arnold aged 85, mother of Dr. E. M. Arnold, died in Houston after a brief illness. Her son, H. H. Newton of Bryan, traveled to Houston following the death. Funeral services will be held in Huntsville, her girlhood home, on Wednesday afternoon.
Austin waits as Fortieth Legislature opens speakership contest between W R Montgomery and W S Barron. About a dozen lawmakers are in the capital working for their candidates while tackling major bills, notably highway measures. Barron draws strength from East and Central Texas. Montgomery from South and West Texas. Barron is Bryan Brazos County. Montgomery Edinburg Hidalgo County. Second choice pledges sought. Geofl Story of Vernon reports several promissory second choices.
Bryan high school football meets Granger at 2 30 on Allen Field. It should be among the season’s best games with Coach Poe’s squad hampered by flu illness to Andrews Scanlin and Hendricks though he hopes key players will suit up. The Allen Academy match with Houston Junior College was canceled earlier.
Henrietta dispatch reports Henry Williams 21 a Jolley ranchman was found dead by relatives near his home after failing to return from a duck hunt. The body lay by a barbed wire fence with his shotgun discharged nearby.
Tonight fair and warmer. Thursday fair and warmer for Bryan and vicinity, New Orleans area.
G T Bludworth state Rosenwald inspector announced the fund will contribute 2600 for a ten room school built to Rosenwald plans. He cited 400 Negro schools in the state already funded, totaling about 3000000 in endowment support.
Census Bureau data show cotton ginned before November 14 totals 1,320,302 bales, including 440,860 round bales counted as half bales, up about 500,000 from last year. Texas ginnings reached 4,983,349 bales.
The colored teachers of Brazos County are called by Superintendent DeJe McDonald to gather at the colored high school at 10 a m Saturday November 24. The meeting aims to plan interscholastic work and seek aid for Rosenwald schools with a program including audience music prayer by Rev Greenwood discussion led by E A Kemp appreciation by Anna Roan and remarks by McDonald.
The Bryan Little Theatre will hold its regular meeting on Thursday evening November 22 at 7 30 at Carnegie Library. Miss Elizabeth Holt says this is a very important meeting and all jail members are urged to attend.
With 26 working days left until Christmas Bryan merchants line shelves with candies compacts cards and gifts. Shoppers are urged to plan early to avoid crowds and ensure timely shipments by December first. Secure packing and proper addresses help transportation companies and prevent delays.
J. W. McIntosh comptroller of currency has tendered his resignation to President Coolidge. The resignation has not been accepted but the President is expected to accept it.
At A. and M. Cornell College monthly end social on Monday hosted by Mrs. D. A. Little in the Park. Mrs. Jim led with pi and Mrs. Ray Flagg led the Bible lesson in Mrs. Brown’s absence. A social hour followed with refreshments. present: Mrs. Ness, Duker ton, Walter Lloyd, H. T. Holla Jim Shows, Ray Flagg and D. A Little. Officers urge women to make buttons for Buckner Orphan Thanksgiving by calling Mrs. Ray Flagg. all campus women invited to attend each Monday noon at Mrs. R. L. Brown’s home at 30%
A Texas university index shows U S cotton on hand on November 1 at 12 807 000 bales versus 12 254 000 a year earlier with expectations of price declines limited to 15 points and a brighter textile outlook. European stocks are down year over year offsetting U S gains.
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