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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1935
Page
1
A reader letter from East Texan critiques a Dallas police report noting alcohol related wrecks have doubled after the Dean Law repeal. The writer argues the commentary uses poor psychology and should be better worded or omitted in the interest of the Texas Centennial.
Ethiopia orders Italian minister and staff to leave Addis Ababa for alleged misuse of the legation radio to create internal disorders. Italy reportedly seizes Edagahamus near Adigrat as Selassie massed 750,000 tribesmen and bombards mountain positions. Reuters cites sums of prisoners and war materials, while poison gas is claimed used near Aduwa.
Mr and Mrs A W Emmet return from Trinity Bay cottage where they fished and crabbed with friends Mr and Mrs N Templeton. Mr and Mrs J E McGuire announce the birth of a son at Wilkerson Memorial Clinic. Mary Beth Sanders improves after ear trouble operation. Robert Tatum, 17, recuperating at home after appendicitis surgery. student at A and M College.
Ed Chytil, Edge farmer, pleaded guilty to cattle theft before Judge W C Davis. He was sentenced to two years and the term suspended for good behavior. The judge noted chytails good reputation, family, and restitution by repurchasing the cattle to return to owner Jess Wilson, and referenced a new amendment allowing suspension in trial courts of record.
Fred Wehrman, county commissioner for the Third precinct, is confined to his home due to an attack of appendicitis. It is reported he will not undergo an operation at this time.
Before September 16 Brazos county had 6827 bales ginned from the 1935 cotton crop, while 7800 bales had been ginned by the same date in 1984.
Manuel Lara and Marie Demras were issued marriage licenses as recorded, marking the start of their marriage under local civil procedure.
Raymond B. Buchanan a Baylor University senior and former Bronc football captain was elected president of the Senior Class for the fall term at a Wednesday meeting. The Kurten native and Stephen F. Austin high school graduate has lettered two years on the Baylor Bear football team and served as captain in the Baylor Hardin-Simmons game last Saturday. He was also chosen sports editor of the Round-Up Baylor yearbook.
A Bryan Pastors Association committee arranged visits to Bowie Travis and Stephen F. Austin high schools during the first semester with sessions on Thursdays and Fridays at 8 15 am and 10 30 am and appearances by Rev W B Breazeale Dr L B Elrod Rt Rev J B Gleissner Rev E Sterl Phinney Rev E S Bledsoe Dr Thomas Gordon Watts Dr W H Andrew Rev L A Wilson and M W Bergeson on listed dates from October to January with dates and school names specified.
Dr Webb H Buchanan was installed as commander of Earl Graham Post No 159 American Legion last Friday night, succeeding previous leadership and taking charge of post activities and duties for the coming year.
The Assistance League of St. Andrew's Episcopal church chose new officers for the coming year at a Tuesday morning meeting held at the home of retiring president Mrs. Charles It. Edge. President Mrs. W. C. Mitchell presided with honorary vice president Mrs. Tyler Haswell, treasurer Mrs. G. S. Parker Jr., and secretary Mrs. R. A. Booth. the group plans a membership drive and monthly book reviews while continuing hospitalization work for children from dependent families.
Grimes County teachers met at Anderson with Marion Brown Thomas presiding and formed the Grimes County Interscholastic League. Navasota chosen as meeting place. J T Ferguson named director general. Directors include E N Trant Plantersville. D M Mayfield Navasota. Denman Shire. W T Wilcox Richards. Alex McAlpine White Hall. C E Ellison Navasota. Helen Greenwood Navasota. Mary Easley Richards.
Bryan Lions Club will sponsor a carnival on a date after the Rice A. and M. football game on November 16. All proceeds go to the high school band. Chairman L. L. Pistole, named by R. C. Franks, leads a committee including Fred Hale Sankey Park Luke Patranella and Sam Crenshaw to plan and announce details. Forrest Field is listed as a possible venue but turf will not be used.
Austin October 8 The State Affairs committee backed a bill defining the open saloon and struck the word undiluted from a sub committee revision. The revised plan would have allowed mixed drinks up to 24 percent alcohol. The House committee proposed a 1 percent tax on gross mercantile sales to fund pensions and reduce the state deficit. Governor Allred said no more controversial questions this session.
Brazos county citizens summoned for jury duty in the fifth week of district court include Thomas L. Burdine N. C. Cole Roger Collette J. C. Cloud C. M. Cole Jess Conlee M. E. Davis John F. Ettle Sam Eberstadt W. S. Higgs E. W. Hooker J. W. Harris A. H. Keller Leslie Lloyd Sam Lampo W. C. Mitchell R. F. Mawhinney John M. Moore Grant McDonald Joe Norwood Tony Qotten M. T. Payne Otto Plagens E. A. Peters F. C. Poole R. W. Persons C. M. Risinger Ed Sebesta Louis Shearly R. M. Sherwood Chas Schultz C. D. Salvato C. G. Wetter T. B. Wood Geo. A. Adams P. L. Barron Sr.
The Brazos County Singing convention met all day at Reliance church with visitors from Grimes, Madison and Leon counties. A mass chorus sang old time hymns, a noon dinner under the trees followed, and Alta Taylor of Bryan was elected president with Johnnie Stockton of College as vice president. Harvey community will host next meeting on the first Sunday in May 1938.
Olin Culbertson of the Texas Railroad Commission spoke at the Bryan Lions Club on fire prevention, tying it to Mrs. O Leary’s cow and the Chicago fire. He cited Texas road-building potential and fire loss statistics, noting Crassus as an early fire chief in history.
Miss Myrtle Murray president of Bryan College Business and Professional Women's club and Mrs. Lee J. Rountree chair man of the publicity committee Third district traveled to New Braunfels Saturday afternoon. They attended the district convention held there today and tomorrow. The Bryan College club plans to entertain district delegates in November at the area annual convention. Mrs. Lila Graham Bryan joined them as far as Austin and spent the weekend with her daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs William Morgan.
Giddings A Bell and Johnny Davis Green Eddington Bill Carr and Bijah Johnson were not indicted by the Brazos county grand jury as reported in the late issue. The error came from forms mixed with cases in which true bills had been returned.
An ice cream supper will be served at the Tabor school Thursday night, October 10, with proceeds to be used for purchase of necessary school appliances. Everyone is cordially invited and a good time assured.
City Manager R G Williams revived plans for a government financed Bryan airport in a letter to the Bureau of Aeronautics director. The missive notes prior approval of airport plans, proximity to Texas A and M College, and the need for the city to own or lease the site. Williams cites Fort Worth reports of a similar bureau financed airport and argues an approved field could benefit aviation courses and local development.
Mrs. M C Carpenter and Mrs. Williams were injured when a tire blew on a highway near Hearne and the car overturned. Deputy Williams, who was driving, and two Black passengers escaped injury. Carpenter suffered a knee cut and facial cut. Williams had neck strain and bruising. Deputy Williams then continued toward Austin with the injured passengers.
Rice not guilty of auto theft after a new state witness and Judge W C Davis directed the verdict. Evidence showed Rice had no knowledge the car was stolen. The car, stolen from Frank Ritchie, was recovered near Waco by Constable D D Jolly who found DeHart and Rice in the vehicle as DeHart was about to discard it. DeHart escaped from county jail about ten days earlier. Rice remained in the cell block with him but did not seek liberty. Irvin Jones was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and received one day in county jail plus one year driving abstention.
The First Baptist church hosts a week long revival led by visiting minister Dr Porter M Bailes of Tyler. He preaches 10 am and 7 30 pm daily with a nightly sermon on The Mother in Behalf of the Daughter inviting women to attend with daughters in the center section.
A two column photo shows Miss Ann Bentley of Bryan pinning a Hello Week button on Jen kins Garrett of Fort Worth at the University of Texas. Bentley, daughter of Mr and Mrs M R Bentley, a Stephen F Austin HS graduate, has earned many Texas University student honors and is secretary of the student body. Garrett is identified as the student president.
The house adopted a resolution to hear evidence on articles of impeachment against J. E. McDonald, commissioner of agriculture. A minority proposed the articles after a majority exonerated him. Hearing likely deferred until end of the special session. Rep. Sidney Latham urged continued investigation of East Texas oil field conditions. The resolution was ruled out under the time limit.
Brazos county to launch a TB culling survey next Monday under the Bureau of Animal Industry in cooperation with the county commissioners court. A veterinary crew will inspect and appraise tubercular cattle for slaughter with the federal government covering the costs. Local share set not to exceed 150 dollars.
Steamer Johnson, a Black man, is in critical condition after a gunshot attack described as retaliation for leaving with the wrong woman. The Black woman attacker, unnamed, is jailed with charges sought for the incident, authorities say. Deputy Sheriff Offa Williams and Officer Lee Norwood arrested her shortly after midnight Monday.
W. S. Howell Jr., recently moved from first secretary to consul general in Calcutta, has resigned his diplomatic post. The move came from Washington as Howell visits his ill father, with no future plans announced. Howell has held key posts including first secretary in Mexico City and London and was named to the Will Rogers Memorial Commission.
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