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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1933
Page
1
The column criticizes a $20 million bond amendment to Texas Constitution as backed by politicians welfare workers and job seekers linked to prior $25 million road bonds. It cites Westbrook testimony before the State Senate Investigating Committee alleging reliefs misused and aid to ineligible recipients.
Miss Iona Bullard returns from Madisonville after a weekend visit. An automobile party from Hearne to Bryan is noted along with Harvey visitors in Bryan. Local residents Mr and Mrs Seale and others conduct business in Bryan.
Brazos County Red Cross chapter reports a total donation of 208.07 to the Texas Valley storm relief fund, far exceeding the 100 quota. Contributions from individuals include 17.52 from Bryan churches and 10.75 from Macy Church of Christ, with the annual Red Cross drive planned for November aiming for 900 members in Brazos County.
Four Brazos county girls enroll at Texas State College for Women for the 1942 24 session. Bryan residents Cornelia Elizabeth Sloop Josephine Dunn and Caroline Ida Silvey join Millican native Helen Ruth Dunlap as students from the area.
Humble Oil and Refining began a test well at Panther Creek near Ferguson Crossing across the Navasota. The rig is near the largest permitted by the federal government, six shifts of workers will operate, and further tests depend on initial results.
J F Rosborough of the Extension Service at A and M College told Bryan Lions Tuesday that fruit juices are essential to health. He urged each farm have half an acre in fruits and demonstrated grafting to improve size and quality of small fruits.
Grimes County cattlemen plan a three performance rodeo at Fireman’s Park in Navasota starting Friday night October 6 with events including fancy and trick roping riding and other stunts. Local and Texas riders are billed to appear for a fast and furious show.
W. R. Boswell located his coupe stolen Thursday afternoon near Hempstead with the motor burned out from lack of lubrication. He had parked on North Main Street around eight o clock. a witness saw a young white man depart the car at Hempstead and later catch a ride toward Houston with some negroes reporting the incident.
Future Farmers of America at Stephen F. Austin high school held a business session to welcome new advisor Henry Ross and reviewed eligibility for office. Officers and delegates for the State Fair in Dallas were chosen, with Jack Gregg and Al Locke named as two-year and first-year representatives respectively. A picnic at Pitts Bridge was scheduled for Oct. 28 and a booth project for the American Legion fair was assigned to Albert Slowey and the committee.
In a mass action on October 3 in Clairton and Pittsburgh, over 75000 coal miners refuse to return to pits defying federal pleas. Virtually all mines in western Pennsylvania remain closed as a new contingent joins steel workers and pickets at Carnegie Steel and several plants halt production.
Miss Mandie Holt announces 2 pm achievement day demonstrations in Grimes county planned by the Grimes County Home Demonstration council. Events include yard and orchard demos at G H Echols home on Oct 19 with W I Ross in charge. other pantry demonstrations led by club members on Oct 2 9 17 and 19.
Guy Brantley and Jewel Lane both teens were taken to Huntsville on Monday. Brantley faces five years for robbery with firearms and two years each for burglary and auto theft with all sentences run concurrently. Lane received two years for burglary.
Six couples in Brazos County were granted marriage licenses on Saturday by County Clerk Clyde Goen. The pairs include Jimmie Harvey with Corrine Grays and Claud Hightower with Bernice McDaniels among others.
Three civil suits were settled in Brazos county district court through last week. A verdict for the plaintiff was returned in M. Bonneville vs. Rita Lewis while A. Harris and Company v R. J. Roberts et al favored the defendant. Lawless et al v Lulu Thurmond et al resulted in an instructed verdict for the defendant. The P L Winter v I G N R R Co case was before the court when it adjourned Wednesday afternoon.
heavyweight fighter Young Stribling died after injuries from Sunday automobile accident. He had been hospitalized since the crash and succumbed this morning, ending a noted ring career and public life.
Mrs. A. J. Buchanan, county Red Cross secretary and 16 year worker, was chosen from South Texas to address the Regional Conference in San Antonio October 13 on the home service program. Miss I. O. Hendricks says the event will draw more than 100 attendees at the Plaza hotel and runs October 13 and 14 with a second day focused on new legislation and its meanings.
J. E. Stanford, secretary of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on Wednesday night. His address was about the value of chambers of commerce to the community and he also visited Carthage and Austin during the trip to review legislative matters.
The New Deal in Texas education under Dr. L A Woods creates 22 districts with Bryan chosen as central office for District 16. Ten counties are in the district Brazos Anderson Freestone Grimes Houston Walker Trinity Robertson Leon and Madison Co M Elwell named deputy state superintendent in charge.
The Grimes County Federation of Women's Clubs will meet October 17 in Bedias with the local club as hostess. Mrs. Lester Taylor will preside, and Miss Mildred Horton state agent of College Station will be guest speaker. A pantry demonstration visit and aCOS cotton dress contest at a cost not more than one dollar are planned.
Christopher May and Mary F. Todd were married Wednesday by Justice J. T. McGee at his home.
Groesbeck oil wells are linked to massive fish kills from salt water in the Navasota watershed. Game warden David C. Young says charges were filed against all Groesbeck area oil well operators for stream pollution. Four residents pleaded guilty to dynamiting fish and were fined.
The Bryan Lions Club Court of Honor for Cherokee Troop No. 4 met Friday night in Brazos county court house district court with Dr. W. H. Andrew chairing. Scouts Ernest Eudaly Lester Black William Washington Jr William Barron Edward Bush Joe Dyer and Martel Morrison received the Second Class badge as proud parents and friends watched.
About 645 of 850 miles in Division 17 are paved. John E. Blair, highway engineer, reports from the state highway department that 114 miles are unimproved. the rest are graded or graveled, with 17 miles inside city limits.
Rt. Rev. Gleissner arrives after a trip to Westphalia where he preached Friday morning at the Church of Visitation during the St. Michael's Feast ceremonies. He was one of six visiting priests taking part in the event.
Daniel Lane, charged with assault with intent to murder in the shooting of Pricilla White, was found guilty in district court and sentenced to five years in state prison. Joe Worley was found guilty of burglary of the Lawrence Grocery company store and given a suspended sentence of two years.
Harry Scott Estill aged 40 died at his Bryan home after a weeks long illness. A World War veteran and supporter of local civic groups he served as a Lawrence Grocery Co city salesman. Funeral services were held Sunday at First Baptist Church with Dr William H Andrew officiating.
The District No. 3 Business and Professional Women's Clubs hold their annual conference October 7 and 8 with Belton club as hostess and Kyle Hotel, Temple, as headquarters. Program includes registrations at 3 p m Saturday, a 8 p m opening session with Miss Averline Murphy presiding and Mrs. Faye Gordon speaking, Sunday breakfast in Belton, church services, and a luncheon at 12 30 p m with toastmistress Mrs. Alexi Sampson and speaker Mrs. Lee J. Rountree on the New Deal.
Earle Graham Post No. 159 hosted a barbecue supper at the American Legion Fair grounds during the Brazos County fair Oct 19 20 21. Officers and steering committee attended as guests. more than a hundred people enjoyed barbecue meats potatoes bread salad cake and coffee in an enthusiastic crowd.
Hearing on a writ of mandamus to force Texas A and M College to admit Bryan girls not related to employees was continued to Oct 21 by Judge W C Davis. The decision rests on whether each board member must be named in the application and served individually, with prominent Bryan and College Station residents watching closely.
At recent meetings the A M Consolidated high school classes elected officers for 1933 34. Senior officers: Thomas McMillan president Ervin Sembera vice president Zula Holland secretary treasurer. Junior officers Gilbert Helik president Ernest Doerge vice president Edward Hrdlicka secretary treasurer. Sophomore officers Jimmy Morgan president Sara Allen Cofer vice president La Rue Whitten secretary Rachel Delameter treasurer. Freshman officers Morton Robinson president Davis Burley vice president Billy Hensel secretary treasurer. Home room sponsors listed by grade.
Sheriff J. H. Reed was informed that the Millican post office was robbed last night. A second break in within a short period targeted wheat stored at the facility, according to the report.
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