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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1935
Page
1
The central government in Nanking outlines a program to suppress North China self rule. It calls for a Peiping branch, arrest of General Ju-Keng who heads the eastern Hopei autonomous government, and creation of a military affairs commission under General Kai-Shek.
KiNNARD argues New Deal agencies should extend home provision beyond farmers to industrial workers and professionals. He envisions suburban plots with gardens for laborers and smaller lots for businesspeople, all privately owned by their families, enabling social function and service.
Mrs Annie Hardy Giles of Houston will be a Thanksgiving guest at the home of Miss Lila Shelburne on South Parker Avenue in Bryan over the weekend. Giles, reared in Bryan, is remembered as the daughter of the late Virg and Annie Hardy. Mr and Mrs Sam L French and their three children of Galveston have arrived in Bryan to make the city their home, with French to work at A and M College.
Washington reports the Farm Administration will issue about 30 million dollars in price guarantee payments to cotton farmers. Checks are set to begin December 15. Cotton price trends remain positive with spot cotton above 12 cents per pound as CMA cotton chief Cully A. Cobb notes the total cost may fall well below the previously stated 53 million dollars.
Brownwood Nov 22. Incorporation of the Southwestern Pecan Growers Association is being perfected and the group soon will sponsor pecan storage and obtain loans from the Bank for Cooperatives in Houston. H G Lucas of Brownwood leads the movement.
The Roanoke Times notes Miss Louise Dyer of Bryan Texas will portray Jane Weston in The Butter and Eye Man at Roanoke College this week. She appears in the society page among Beta Rho Kappa Alpha pledges event attendees at Stratford Lodge.
Bryan Buchanan a Baylor University student in Waco sits on the committee appointed by President Neff to meet sculptor Gutzon Borglum about plans for the Judge R. E. B. Baylor statue. The Texas Centennial board approved 14000 dollars for the statue.
In San Angelo on November 26 the market for cotton, live stock and wool spurred land deals in West Texas. E. J. Hardgrave paid 57000 for 5120 acres across Sutton and Schleicher counties, about 25 miles southeast of Eldorado, boosting his holdings to 10000 acres in the area regarded as a top Texas ranching region.
Miss Mary Goodson of Bryan received an air mail from United Fruit Company New York stating her brother Tom Goodson disappeared from the S S Simon during Thursday night. A wire was sent to United Fruit for information with no further word yet. Dan Goodson serves in the U S Navy at San Diego aboard the U S S Nautilus. Tom had worked for United Fruit for years and recently visited Bryan. The family awaits definite word on his fate.
Lions heard Rev. Norman Anderson speak on the spirit of Thanksgiving noting gratitude grows character. He urged annual gifts to deepen thanks to God and warned gratitude must be followed by pleasing actions. A carnival for the high school band drew optimism for financial success as attendees may return. Mrs. Ford Munnerlyn entertained on piano. Guests included W. J. Cap Murrah and A. Sidney Briggs. Attendance prize won by Jack Lester.
The 38 section ranch of F. F. Gressett, located 52 miles southwest of Roswell, was sold recently to Charles Fuller and Wilbur McKnight of Picacho for about $60,000. The property is stocked with cattle and sheep.
American Legion and Auxiliary members met Thursday night for a PEP gathering to rekindle interest among former members and attract new ones. Refreshments and entertainment accompanied the social evening.
AUSTIN Nov 26. State liquor administrator C R Miller urged local officers to enforce the new package sale liquor control act. He warned of possible action if violations occur and noted no agents yet but expected to recruit in two or three weeks. Public Safety Chief L G Phares echoed that enforcement rests with local authorities and no information on on premise liquor sales was available.
Firemen investigated a radio fire at the M. R. Bentley residence Saturday afternoon. Chief C. E. Griesser could only call the cause a hot program after burning out some of the radio’s innards with no other damage.
William H. Miller wed Elizabeth M. Searcy. Joe Abbata and Mary Negritta joined in marriage. Calvin Anderson and Henry Ginnias also listed for licenses in the period covered.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce considered publicity strategies for Bryan in the Texas Centennial era. A five member committee was proposed to gather local facts for promotion and to review advertising plans, with G S Parker Jr to name the panel. A new Bryan city directory was discussed, to be compiled by RE Clark Williams. FE R Bryant reported progress on Red Cross memberships aiming for 900 by Wednesday night.
Four patrols dramatized one of the Girl Scout laws during Friday afternoon activities at the Travis school building. No other events were reported.
Memorial fund for Will Rogers supporters gains new life with plan to aid handicapped children. Bryan residents who had not contributed join donors as the drive extends from Thanksgiving to Saturday December 14. Local contributors listed include E. R. Bryant W. R. McCullough W. M. Sparks C. W. Crawford Mrs C. W. Crawford and Gayle Crawford.
Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 A F and A M plans a Christmas tree for Mason children on December 23 at 6 30 p m. Ivan Langford W M heads a committee to collect child names and ages and ensure none are overlooked. The lodge provides the tree and gifts Santa Claus will attend the event runs to 8 o'clock with parents urged to bring children for a festive time.
One man remained in Brazos county during October on tick eradication. Inspections covered 501 herds with 7 020 cattle. Four head in four herds were visibly affected and 24 herds with 200 head are held for systematic treatment under R. E. Smith supervision.
Dallas reporter notes Matthew S. Sloan chairman and president of the Missouri Kansas Texas railway says traffic increases over recent weeks led to 300 men returning to regular operating department pay rolls.
Marvin Reuwer former Texas A and M freshman was held to the grand jury in three burglary cases by Justice A J Buchanan. Bond set at 300 in each case, not posted. Reuwer from Marlin Texas. Warren Brazos County youth also charged posted bond but not yet heard. They are accused of burglarizing the College Inn Lily Ice Cream Parlor at College Station and the Sweet Shop in the same area.
Dallas businessman and state auditor Orville S. Carpenter was appointed executive director of the old-age assistance commission by a new three member board on November twenty. He announced plans to resign as state auditor when the new law takes effect in February.
The week featured the coldest temperature of the season at 35 degrees on Friday, with a high of 78 degrees on Thursday and rainfall totaling .02 inches. Dr. W. H. Andrew of First Baptist Church will speak at the Thanksgiving Day program over WTAW College Station on Thursday, November 28.
A suit to establish the validity of the Brazos River conservation project bonds proceeds in the Texas Supreme Court. The action seeks mandamus to force Attorney General McCraw to approve the $35,000,000 bond issue, backed by state tax diversions and district revenues, with a December 4 submission date. Louis Mims, district president, and engineers prepare for a work order to begin Morris Sheppard Dam construction in Palo Pinto and Young counties as land acquisition surveys are set.
Massachusetts reports describe wood matching the Lindbergh kidnap ladder and ransom note handwriting found by Hauptmann investigators. The discoveries center on Boston and Ashby as new inquiry points with Hauptmann’s defense keeping details secret. Lloyd Fisher denies knowledge of the findings. An investigator cites an unimpeachable source about newly found ransom bills. The New York DOJ says no information is available.
Five carloads of turkeys were shipped from Tom Green county to eastern markets for the Thanksgiving trade. The No 1 price peaked at 20 cents a pound, then fell to 18 cents for No 1s 9 cents for No 2s and 13 cents for old toms. A larger run is expected for the Christmas market.
Henry A Turner of dison ville, president of the Texas Hardware and Implement Association, announces the 38th convention will be held in Cal on January 21 22 and 23 at the Hotel Adolphus Dallas. The theme is Causes and Cures of Today's Competition with focus on eliminating distribution kinks. Sixty manufacturers and distributors will exhibit in the Junior Ballroom.
Saturday is the last day for county and city taxpayers to pay taxes under the split payment plan. County tax collector Guy Harris announced the option helps residents ease payments and reduce delinquencies. The rule applies to property holders choosing this method.
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