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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1933
Page
1
J E Stanford outlines a 12 week nationwide program following the Blue Eagle and NRA efforts. The plan aims to boost buying, maintain higher wages, and accelerate business to employ millions still out of work while prices rise and families defer purchases.
Brazos County health officials warn of graves danger from thousands of dead and sick fish in the Navasota river. J Frank Elder of the Texas Game and Fish Protective Association inspected the river and will organize a local chapter at the Chamber of Commerce tonight to pursue charges against oil companies. Citizens urged to avoid consuming river fish and milk from cows using river water.
A. J. Buchanan reports Mrs. George R. Branch is recovering from surgery at Scott White Hospital Temple. The Buchanans are in Temple with her. Almira Dunn left for Fort Worth where she was summoned for the illness of Mrs. Jim Dunn's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn are in Fort Worth. City Manager R G Williams travels to Houston on city business. Mr and Mrs W S Howell spend the day in Austin.
Dr. Sid Perry, fellow of the American College of Surgeons, travels from Bryan to Chicago for ten days. He will attend ACS sessions and visit the Century of Progress Exposition during the trip.
A reminder of the Achievement Day tour on Tuesday starting at 3 o'clock from Mrs. Roy Robinson's home. Demonstrator Mrs. Robinson will show pantry facilities, then visits to pantries of other cooperators, with guidance via a highway 21 arrow to reach the Robinson home.
Members from the Creath Brazos Baptist Association gathered at the First Baptist Church in Bryan for their Sixth Annual Meeting. Rev F W Taylor of Fort Worth gave the day’s main missions address after a morning program featuring devotions and greetings.
The Edge community women held an achievement tour Friday with about 40 attendees visiting the homes of Mrs. W. R. Cross and Mrs. Morgan Cross among others. Guests included visitors from Norman gee Steele's Store and Rev C B Thompson of Bryan.
Funeral services Sunday in Anderson for Fred McIntyre 34 of Anderson and Houston who drowned Saturday night when his car left the highway just south of Wellborn and pinned him under the submerged vehicle. Passenger Jimmy Brennan escaped unharmed as the car plunged through a bridge rail during a blinded approach. The body was moved from Bryan to Navasota after burial plans.
A Kurten club meeting on Saturday night drew an estimated three to four hundred attendees. Speakers included Prof. Daniel Russell of Texas A and M College and Arab student Michael Haddad. Rotary members and Kurten residents contributed readings and music as the program concluded with refreshments.
Washington October 9 The Department of Agriculture forecasts this year’s cotton production at 12,885,000 bales. This compares with 12,414,000 bales indicated a month ago and 13,002,000 bales at this time last year.
The Census Bureau reported that ginning before Oct 1 reached 5,851,415 running bales. Texas accounted for 2,291,057 bales and Louisiana for 305,629 bales.
County health officers Dr. R. M. Searcy and nurses Edna Abbott Shelton and Sedalia Wilson vaccinated six people and gave first shots to 43 at the Knob Prairie community school on Monday afternoon before planning to move on to the Smetana community for similar work.
Miss Sallie F. Hill resigns as district home demonstration agent with the Texas A and M College Extension Service to join the editorial staff of the Progressive Farmer in Birmingham Alabama. Miss Gertrude Blodgett will transfer to Hill’s former Southeast Texas district and Miss Minnie Mae Grubbs will move to the district Blodgett leaves, as announced by Miss Mildred Horton.
American Legion Auxiliary held a Friday evening meeting at the Legion home. Mrs I H Bartz of Brenham served as installing officer. New officers installed: president Anton e Krenek vice president Curtis Gray secretary Jack Johnson treasurer Luke Patranella sergeant at arms Henry Schovassa. Absent were historian J E Stanford and chaplain R H Smith. Outgoing president M M Erskine received an auxiliary pin from A S McSwain. The group, with 30 members and visitors, observed a social hour and refreshments. Two meritorious service citations were announced from state headquarters for a superior unit and from state child welfare headquarters for work in child welfare.
Three former First National Bank of Bryan employees pleaded guilty to embezzlement and misappropriation of funds totaling more than 30000 in a federal case. Judge Kennerly deferred sentencing to January 29, noting restitution could influence whether suspended sentences are granted.
Mayor J N A Stewart declares October 9 1982 to October 14 as Fire Prevention Week urging city wide efforts to reduce fire waste and inspect for dangers. The proclamation calls for education on fire safety and daily prevention routines by civic groups schools and residents.
County Clerk Clyde Coen issued marriage licenses on Monday to three Black couples: Will Calhoun and Minnie High Tower. Jim Rooks and Nellie Over alls. George Rayford and Agnes Nelson.
Speakers at Bowie, Travis, Kemp, and the Negro elementary schools mark National Fire Prevention Week in Bryan. Fire Chief C. E. Griesser, D. L. Wilson, R. C. Franks, and H. A. Burger announced the new two-cup contest for best fire prevention record, with Travis and Bowie schools to compete.
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree editor of The Eagle traveled to Waco for an overnight visit and to Dallas for Press Day at the State Fair. She returned to Temple for a District 3 B and P W C meeting with Stella Stuart and Belton hosting, including a banquet and Sunday session where Mrs. Rountree spoke.
Marlin mayor C R Glass and city engineer Levi Goodrich visited Bryan Monday to study the public utility plant and its earnings. They praised Bryan’s municipally owned utilities as a top Southwest example and announced that Marlin residents are considering a similar plant.
Robert Andrews was found guilty of murder in district court for the fatal shooting of Oscar Cunningham on June 19. The jury set his punishment at six years in state prison.
Burglars used a crowbar to force entry at the Serve-U service station on Parker Avenue. The shop, operated by Joe Havil, was robbed Sunday night of fourteen tires and an auto battery. No clue to the culprits was left.
P H Hensarling and E A Peters were injured when their sedan overturned near Houston on the way to Houston Friday morning. J Tom Smith was unhurt. The truck driver admitted fault after the crash, and all three were treated at Memorial Hospital.
Luther Wilson of Prospect 4-H and Lonnie Bienski of Leonard 4-H leave for a three day Dallas Fair as guests of the Dallas Fair association. Wilson earns trips on corn cotton and peanuts with net returns of 147.31 from three demonstrations. Bienski starts with Barred Rock eggs and raises 30 chickens for a future purebred flock. Joe Martin Henderson cannot go this year but sends 100 pullets for the egg laying contest and reports 1620 eggs from 100 pullets hatched Feb 28. Albina Severa of Rye 4-H also wins a Dallas trip for corn and peas demonstrations.
An additional 25 is received from A and M College for the Red Cross fund aiding Texas Rio Grande Valley storm sufferers. The contribution brings Brazos County total to 233.07 after a 208.07 check had already been sent.
Directors discuss focused member renewal and selective recruitment to raise income. A special Membership and Finance committee will be formed with Travis B. Bryan as chair. A nine month activity report will be mailed to members. Dallas Chamber will provide a free trade survey for Bryan. Ed S. Martin reports the annual fair plans are advancing with full rural cooperation and all spaces filled.
College Avenue Baptist church lays out a two week revival starting October 22 led by Rev. W B Breazeale with preaching duties. An evangelistic singer will come to Bryan to direct the music though the performer is not yet named.
About forty Bryan and College sportsmen met in the chamber of commerce rooms to form a local chapter of the Texas Game and Fish Protective Association. J. Frank Elder assisted, naming KE B. Elliott as president with Marshall Bullock as vice president and C. T. Sprague as secretary treasurer. Nine directors were chosen, with regular meetings set for the first Monday each month.
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