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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
4
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Brazos County voters approved a $1,100,000 bond for good roads, with rural areas voting nearly two to one in favor. The county will leverage state funds for Highways 6 and 21, and campaign conduct emphasized education, transparency, and unity between town and country.
The Brazos County Fair opens October 31, sponsored by Earl Graham Post No. 159. The Legion seeks to boost county agriculture with exhibits of farm products, livestock, and home crafts to inspire better methods, standards, and rural living across Brazos County.
A county road improvement plan approved by Brazos voters last Saturday remains in effect. The committee will stay active in an advisory role to ensure the project proceeds as planned and with efficiency, coordinating with rural precincts, the commissioners court, and the state highway commission.
Citizens acknowledge the campaign committee for its clean conduct and reliability in promoting the approved program. The body is viewed as best qualified to connect residents with county and state officials overseeing road building and spending.
W N Blanton resigns as secretary and general manager of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce to become vice president and general manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce. He is praised for integrity and leadership, with East Texas losing a faithful developer and Houston gaining a poised administrator.
In Houston R. L. Sterling of the state highway commission urged citizens to back grade crossing elimination and rerouting for safety. He cited rising deaths on Texas highways and noted New York’s progress, urging cooperation to reduce fire and traffic hazards and save lives. He warned that delays threaten public welfare and economic vitality.
The week showed near midsummer heat with cooler nights. A high of 95 degrees occurred Friday and Saturday while the low dropped to 59 on Monday night. No rain was recorded. Temperature figures for the week are listed.
Notice of intention to marry and license application filed with County Clerk Jess B McGee by Parenz Kerney and Inez McGee both residents of the county. The filing occurred this morning signaling plans to wed.
Bryan visitor Little Robert Ewing Armstrong hosted a lawn party at his grandparents home in Navasota. Twenty four children attended and received toys and prizes after ice cream and cake.
In the Daily Eagle wanted column, sellers and buyers connect fast. The brief notices promise rapid responses and brisk exchanges as readers post needs and seekers respond with prompt offers.
The five study clubs of Bryan and College Station begin their 1929 30 year with varied programs. The Woman's Club links travel study with a new clubhouse at Washington Avenue and 27th Street. Campus Study Club focuses on Texas history with a luncheon featuring M R Bentley. Young Women's Reading Club opens with tea and studies the Woman Movement. Extension Service Club will study The Home with guest events on campus. Music Study Club plans an evening of American music at the LaSalle Hotel.
The Brazos Federation of Church Societies met at First Baptist Bryan with strong attendance. The group approved organizing a Vacation Bible School in Bryan during next year’s vacation, with a committee from each church to lead.
Lone Star Gas Company reports the second Carlos area well has passed the 2000 foot mark. C W Strance notes ongoing drilling south of a nearby 3000 foot well that was abandoned. A careful air formation check continues as to the final depth if oil is not found.
Justice J. T. McGee united Willard Stewart and Miss Gladys Frazier in marriage at his home around 9 o clock last night. Stewart formerly lived at Midway and now resides in this day.
The L S Ross Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold its October meeting Friday at 2 20 p m at Mrs Albert Buchanans home on West 26th Street. Mrs J L Dickenson chapter historian will lead the historical program. It is the first meeting of the new year and all members are urged to attend.
The Brazos county singing convention will meet next Sunday in semi annual session at Reliance. The meeting will be an all day affair devoted to song programs and singing with a big picnic dinner served. The public is cordially invited to attend and to bring something for the picnic.
Notarized statement by Mrs. Lee J. Rountree Managing Editor of the Bryan Weekly Eagle declares ownership management and circulation details for the Bryan Texas newspaper as of October 1 1929. The document is sworn before a Brazos County notary public.
The document provides ownership and circulation details for The Magle Prints Company Inc of Bryan Texas. It lists publisher editor managing editor and business manager as Mrs Lee J Rountree with Bryan Texas, notes Eagle Printing Company Inc as owner, and names stockholders and major holders including Mrs Lee J Rountree R J Cole Mrs d N Cole etc. It states no bondholders or security holders owning 1 percent or more. The affidavit is sworn before Notary C W Kelley on October 1 1929.
Claude Morgan returns from a visit to his daughter Miss Pauline Morgan who studies at Baylor College at Belton.
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