Aviators Pursue Pacific Flight Record Attempt
Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Hern don Jr delay departure due to bad weather as they plan a Pacific flight aiming for Salt Lake City or Dallas to break the distance record. Asahi offers 25000 dollars for a first Pacific flight and Colonel Easterwood posts the same reward for a Japan to Dallas run. They strategize a high altitude leg to ride favorable westerly winds after partial fuel lightening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samushiro
Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Herndon, Jr
Salt Lake City
Dallas
Asahi
W. E. Easterwood
Cotton Seed Prices Slip and Market Effects Stir Debate
The column discusses depressed cotton seed prices in September 1930 and predicts further declines. It argues farmers should store seed for feed or fertilizer or exchange for hulls, as selling yields little cash while ginners and mills lose profits. transport workers and laborers gain from handling the seed. BRAZOS FARMER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Notable Residents and Travels Around Bryan
Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Easters visited Bryan today from their Kurten area farm. Mrs. E A P Baine, formerly of Bryan and now in Wichita Falls, works at Baylor University Waco in the new Women s Memorial Dormitory. Her son Frank Baine plans to rejoin the University of Texas in Austin. Mrs. H B McDowell traveled to Hearne to visit her mother Mrs J C Johnson and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Easters
Bryan
Kurten
E. A. P. Baine
Wichita Falls
Baylor University
Waco
Frank Baine
Austin
University of Texas
H. B. McDowell
Hearne
J. C. Johnson
Borger Bank Teller Reports Shortage After Robbery
Borger State Bank teller Rowland Rugeley admitted to Sheriff Burt Bryan that he was 3200 short before the Sunday night robbery. He claimed 4200 was taken, while officials say 8100 was missing and implicated Lewis Crim and two others. Rugeley said two men bound him and a companion and two girls to force the bank open.
X All Highway Meeting in Calvert Discusses Local Problems
The X All Highway Association met in Calvert to discuss local transportation issues. President W S Barron of Bryan could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X-All Highway Association
Calvert
W. S. Barron
Bryan
Weather Forecast Brief for Gulf Coast and Texas Regions
Weather notes for New Orleans Bryan area and East West Texas show generally fair conditions tonight with Thursday partly cloudy. West Texas expected partly cloudy with possible showers in the Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bryan and Vicinity
Texas
West Texas
Panhandle
Rotary program urges clean living for all in luncheon
George A. Adams led a Rotary meeting program urging clean living in business. Rev. Arthur A. Hyde introduced Dr. Joseph S. Armistead who spoke on applying Christian principles to daily business. Armistead warned against sacrificing ethics for apparent success and urged focus on moral living now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Adams
Rotary
A. M. Waldrop
Department of Agricultural Engineering
EF. J. Kyle
Mr. McFarland
Tyler Haswell
Geo. A. Adams
C. L. Benson
J. W. Black
T. H. Black
E. P. Black
C. S. Beckwith
Wilson Bradley
Amos Ball
E. R. Can
Brazos County Couple Files Notice to Marry
A. G. Square and Beulah Foster of Brazos county filed a notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Square
Beulah Foster
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Bryan C o C Directors Reject Membership Banquet Plan
Bryan Chamber of Commerce directors decided not to hold a membership banquet before the annual meeting after entertainment committee recommendations. Ed E. Martin said high expenses led to the plan being postponed to next year with at least two additional membership meetings planned for 1932. J. W. Chatham, new East Texas Chamber industrial commissioner, met with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
J. W. Chatham
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Lions Win Loving Cup for Coupon Book Drive
The Bryan Lions Club won a loving cup in a contest with the Rotary Club for selling the most A and M athletic coupon books. W. L. Peaberthy presented the trophy, while Dr. Joseph D. Armistead delivered a sermon at the First Christian church and Miss Eleanor Lucas provided readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
San Antonio
Bryan Lions Club
Lion J. Coulter Smith
Joseph D. Armistead
First Christian Church
Eleanor Lucas
W.T. Peaberthy
A. and M. College
Luca
Lucas
Bryan Rotary Club
Ms Club
M. Athletic
Rotarians
Lion
W. L. Peaberthy
A. and M
Truck of Cotton Wrecked Near College Station
Two men were injured when a south bound freight struck a cotton truck crossing near College Station just south of College. Clyde Barrington and his uncle T B Barrington, both of Hubbard, suffered bruises and back injuries respectively. They were treated at College hospital and later left on the night train for Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
College Station
College
Houston
Clyde Barrington
Hubbard
T. B. Barrington
Waco
Fire Threat Hits Boy Scout Home on College Avenue
A Tuesday night blaze of incendiary origin threatened the Boy Scout home on College Avenue. The fire started outside beneath a corner and was extinguished with practically no damage, leading officials to suspect deliberate ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
College Avenue
Cotton and Grain Market Stagnant in Today’s Trading
Cotton and grain markets showed little movement with futures closing minimal changes and local spot prices unchanged. No significant shifts in demand or price guidance were observed across the session.
Pioneer Woman Observes 83rd Birthday Today
Mrs. Sara Haneman celebrates her 83rd birthday at her daughter's Brazos county home. A long time resident since age nine, she recalls Millican as a county trade center and H T C railway hub. Her four daughters and one son join relatives in a midday family gathering and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara FE. Hakeman
J. L. Batte
South Parker Avenue
Haneman
Brazos County
Bounty
Alabama
Texas
Millican
J. L. Battle
Mary Shelburne
E. P. Reynolds
Bryan
Inez Reed
Marlin
Albert Haneman
College Station
Dock workers from four ports may walk out
Galveston, Sept. 30. A strike by about 4000 longshoremen at Galveston Houston Texas City and Corpus Christi is threatened for tomorrow. Foreign trade would be affected as coast and West Indies traffic workers are not involved. A new wage scale cuts to 65 cents per hour with $1 overtime replacing 80 cents and $1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Gaivesta
Houston
Texas City
Corpus Christi
West Indies
Hartman Interest plans big Houston refinery on ship channel
Hartman Interest, Inc. announced a plan to build a 25 000 barrel per day refinery on the Houston ship channel using a new process. Oil will be piped from a field ten miles away reducing cleaning needs. The plant will employ 300 workers in the refinery and 100 at the field site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Hartman Interest, Inc
True Bills Reported by Brazos County Grand Jury
A total of 40 true bills were reported to District Judge W. C. Davis by the Brazos county grand jury after its final report Tuesday afternoon. Judge Davis will set the criminal docket Thursday. those who waive jury trials and plead guilty may be arraigned Monday. Nine defendants not yet arrested. Indictments include Homer Johnson, Milroy Wilson, Frank Weinzeil, Milligan and Lee, Fred Shotwell, Winifred Watson et al, Joe Castoria, Tom Turner, Jessie Cooper, J. J. Pickett, Jessie Mitchell, Sam DeMaret, Guadalupe Estrada, R. T. Floyd, Louise Minor, Bill Carr, Early Hall, Manuel Day, Ozelle Brooks, Ervin Jones, Henry Turner, Johnny Phillips, John Ellis, Ollie Dunn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
W. C. Davis
Davis
Homer Johnson
Milroy Wilson
Frank Weinzeil
Milligan and Lee
Fred Shotwell
Winifred Watson Et al
Joe Castoria
Tom Turner
Jessie Cooper
J. J. Pickett
Jessie Mitchell
Sam DeMaret
Guadalupe Estrada
R. T. Floyd
Louise Minor
Bill Carr
Laval Will Sail To Visit Hoover On October 14
Paris reports Premier Laval will sail for New York on October 14 aboard the Ile de France to visit President Hoover. The invitation was accepted after cabinet and presidential approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laval
Hoover
Paris
New York
Ile de France
Farm Women of Brazos County Demonstrate Winter Pantries
Open house pantry demonstrations planned in Brazos County led by Miss Lucy Givens home demonstration agent. Dates include October 1 near Smetana, October 2 Edge and Tabor, October 5 Kurten, and October 7 Reliance from 2 to 5 pm. Bryan and College Station visitors to assemble at the chamber of commerce rooms to start at 2 pm each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Givens
Brazos County
Bryan
Ben Siegert
Smetana
Mesdames N. A. Barnett
Joe Operstein
H. M. Free
W. J. McDonald
J. W. Crenshaw
Edge
Tabor
Will Henderson
Kurten
Mesdames J. W. Crenshaw
Roy Foster
Reliance
College Station
Chamber For Commerce
Miss Givens
Lola Blair
Bryan High Fans Will Back Team Beaumont Friday
Bryan High students and citizens will travel to Beaumont to support the Bronchos for a tough autumn game. A special H and T attached train leaves Bryan at 4 10 am Friday morning, stays overnight, and returns at 7 am Saturday. Round trip is 3 65 dollars with reservations through H L Durham or Iola Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen F. Austin High School
Bryan
Beaumont
H. L. Durham
Iola Barron
Lindberghs Lead Chinese Flood Relief Survey
The Lindberghs with Dr Borch, health expert of the League of Nations, arrived from Nanking and flew along the Yangtze river stopping at Wuhu. They are surveying flood damage and planning relief for thousands of homeless and diseased Chinese. The distance Nan king to Hankow is 375 miles straight line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
The
Lindberghs
Borchc
League of Nations
Nanking
Yangsze
Wuhu
Will Rogers on taxes and incomes in Yuma
Will Rogers writes to The Eagle from Yuma Arizona on September 30 arguing against taxing big incomes. He notes wartime income tax reached 70 percent without discouraging fortunes and likens relief to sharing a drink during drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Yuma, Ariz
Dreath
Vitopil Grocery Sold to Houston Chain
Gordon and Sewell wholesale grocers of Houston announce the purchase of Vitopil grocery on Bryan avenue. J. A. Williams, their Navasota representative now managing in Bryan, says the store will be remodeled and opened shortly. The plan is to open several Bryan stores and seek other locations.
UT alumnus joins Rice Institute French Spanish faculty
Albert M. Olsen of San Antonio, UT 1930 graduate, has been appointed to the faculty in the French and Spanish department at Rice Institute in Houston, according to word received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas U
Rice Austin
Albert M. Olsen
San Antonio
University of Texas
Rice Institute
Houston
Poage Backs Bill to Limit Time Lost in Redistricting
Gov Sterling may submit congressional redistricting to the legislature. Senator Poage introduces a bill to be ready. Rep Penrose Metcalfe favors delaying action over controversy and time. Senate moves to impeach Judge J B Price over excessive fee claims. Three sheriffs indicted. House eyeing oil drilling in Sabine river. Governor Sterling accuses Legislature of inefficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Sterling
W. R. Poage
Penrose Metcalfe
Senate
J. B. Price
Bastrop
House
Sabine River
Cotton Belt Seeks Merger With Spline
The St Louis Southwestern Railway known as the Cotton Belt petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission to merge with Southern Pacific citing dire finances. Stock transfer arrangements have been completed. Examiner Sullivan previously recommended denial. The 1929 plan assigned the Cotton Belt to Illinois Central under tentative consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Louis-Southwestern Railway
The
Cotton Belt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Examiner Sullivan
Ilinois Central
Bryan Publisher to Speak at Etex Dinner this Saturday
The second annual All East Texas Products Dinner will be hosted by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce during the State Fair on Saturday October 17 at 6 30 p m Glen D Davis assistant manager says arrangements proceed smoothly. Speakers include R L Thornton Dallas banker Mrs Lee J Rountree Bryan publisher and legislator Sam H Whitley president of East Texas Teachers College and Dr N D Buie president of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Glen D. Davis
R. L Thornton
Dallas
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan
Sam H. Whitley
East Texas Teachers College
American Association of Teachers Colleges
N. D. Buie
Annual Meeting of Old San Antonio Trail Association Held
The Old San Antonio Trail Association met in Caldwell on Tuesday with Brazos county officials and residents in attendance. Enthusiasm for highway improvements grew as reports of work between the Mexican and Louisiana boundaries were presented. Officers were reelected and several new vice presidents named including C. E. Cade Caldwell and O York Giddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old San Antonio Trail Association
Tion
Dugen
Nat Patton
Crockett
L. M. Bennett
Normangeé
C. E. Cade
Caldwell
Giddings
L. D. Willians
Bastrop
W. HH
Bag Me Sa Marees
Adolph Braunfels
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Ead
Trai
Boe
Japan
Col. Easterwood
Jap Newspaper
Pacific
the People’s Column
Borger
Christian Churchman
Bryan C
Private
Smedhey D. Butler
Quantico
Butler
Gulf Ports
Hartman Interests, Inc
Girl Scouts
First Lady
Associated Press Photo
Bryan High
Will Rogers
McNaught Syndicat
Vitopil Grocery
Poage
Bill
Price
Spline
Etex
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