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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1931

Page

5

Short Sickness Proves Fatal to Woman of Bryan

Mrs. Irene Piraino aged 27 wife of Sam Piraino died suddenly at the family home on Fast 25th street at 10 o'clock after an illness of about four hours. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Vince Abate, she had lived in Bryan since her marriage three years ago. Survived by husband and parents, funeral services will be held Tuesday at St Anthony s Church with burial in Bryan Catholic Cemetery under McCulloch Dansby.

Irene Piraino Sam Piraino 25Th Street Piraino Vince Abate Riverside Bryan Basil Brain St. Anthony's Catholic Church Bryan Catholic Cemetry McCulloch-Dansby Funeral Company

Profit Found In Peaches Trees Treated For Borers

J D Mc Donald on Kurten road treated 34 heavily infested peach trees in his 42 acre orchard with chlorocide. Each tree received 4 ounce applications to form a circular band two inches from the base, covered by soil to six weeks. October is best for this pest. Mc Donald aims to expand the orchard and propagate a superior peach variety next season. A mal spraying program will follow for scale brown rot and other troubles along with open head pruning.

J. D. McDonald Kurten Road McDonald A. and M. College

Summer Weather Maintained Thru Week Just Past

The week saw no rain and temperatures largely steady though highs peaked at 8 degrees and lows reached 70 degrees on Thursday night. The weather man provided no rainfall to freshen a country in need.

Max Dino

Brazos County Officials Meet Stockraisers Over Tick War

Brazos county court and stockraisers discussed tick eradication plans to begin next April. C W Brown joined the talk as stockmen show interest in the effort. About new vats were mentioned and the commissioners court held a routine session. Will McFarrin of Millican was appointed constable to fill his late father’s term.

Brazos County C. W. Brown Commissioners Court Will McFarrin Millicean Ome McFarrin

Notable Cross Residents Visit Bryan on Business Trip

George Thurman H L Smith Henry and George Harris and Mr and Mrs Marion Henry all of Cross were in Bryan today on a business trip.

George Thurman H. L. Smith Henry George Harris Marion Henry Cross Bryan

Community notes from Bryan area join in weekly events

Mrs. Jno L Whorton recovers in Marlin plans to return to Bryan Thursday. Families from San Antonio Navasota Kurten and Houston visit Bryan. Radio audience heard Rev R S Marshall former Bryan pastor now Houston Grace Methodist. Local teachers and officials travel to Dallas New Orleans and Waco for events and work. Wedding plans draw Bill Oliver to San Antonio for best man duty.

Jno. L. Whorton Marlin Whorton Bryan Harry A. Blanchard San Antonio Grover CC. White Masdames White Blanchard Mallie-Mae Tatman Will Henderson Mary Elizabeth Kurten Joe Wooten Navasota J. H. Hancock Grover C. White Wooten Mrs. White Hancock KPRC R. S. Mrnshall First Methodist Church of Grace Methodist Church Houston A. W. Buchanan Dallas W. O. Sanders Miss Sanders Austin Tucker Fred Weeks C. B. Holzmann Dr. May McAdams South Bryan Street M. E. Wallace New Orleans J. B Priddy Ross Priddy John M. Barron W. S. Barron Waco

Patent Remedy Claims Swift Relief for Headache and Fever

An advertisement touts 666 liquid or tablets that relieve headache or neuralgia in ten minutes, claim to curb a cold the first day and malaria in three days, plus 866 Salve for Baby’s Cold.

Lions Club hears on Braille aid and training progress

The Bryan Lions Club heard Roy Hudspeth and O V Mergele discuss Braille education at the Texas state school for the blind. They emphasized training over charity and demonstrated Braille tools and facilities. The club plans an Oct 27 ladies night with District Governor B F Quinn as guest.

Lions International Hudspeth Texas State School For the Blind Mr. Mergele Mergele Messrs Austin C. Ferguson Lions Club Bryan Texas Roy Hudspeth O. V. Mergele New York Cafe B. F. Quinn Beaumont Lion Ed J. Harris King’s Highway W. L. Combest San Antonio Lion Lamar Jones Mr. Lewis The Gulf Refining Company Lion J. C. Goldsmith Paul Ferguson Pbryanite Lion J. M. Ferguson Fred Hale Lamar Jones R. H. Harrison, Jr Frederick A. Burt W. E. Paulson Charles S. Myers J. C. Goldsmith C. N. Wyatt W. E. Wimberly R. VY. Armstrong Jno M. Lawrence, Jr R. G. Wiliams Morris Schulman C. C. Todd, Jr E. R. Bryant FE. J. Blazek Joe Kaplan John Maniatis J. Maniloff W. S. Howell J. M. Ferguson

Trade delegation to speak on foreign commerce

Ernest L. Tutt district commerce chief joins former A and M student and current trade commissioner Messenger in a lecture series on foreign trade at the university. Messenger, with a background in tobacco and agricultural goods, will discuss international markets and economics during Thursday's events led by Dean Finley and Dr. Clark.

Ernest L. Tutt Department of Commerce Houston Messenger M. College Agriculture Washington George Washington University Department of Economics

Hotel Creditors Name Bradley to Conserve Assets

Custody of the LaSalle Hotel Company now in bankruptcy was transferred to Wilson Bradley by creditors after Judge W C Davis named Forrest Jones receiver. The move aims to have Jones turn over all hotel assets to Bradley, with a petition expected in district court.

LaSalle Hotel Bankruptcy Houston W. C. Davis Bryan Davis Forrest Jones Wilson Bradley Jones Bradley

Better Relations Urged By Rotary In Brief Address

A Rotary club meeting featured A M Waldrop urging better international understanding to reduce war. He called for citizens to support the American Legion Free County Fair and announced a district visit by Dr. John A. Cockrell with 100 percent attendance urged. Rotarians listed include Waldrop and Webb among many members, plus a note that The Eagle will pay cash for clean white cotton fans.

A. M. Waldrop American Legion Free Waldrop Rotary John A. Cockrell Harlingen C. C. McMahon Navasota Geo. A. Adams C. L. Benson J. W. Black Kk. P. Black E. P. Black C. S. Beckwith Wilson Bradley Amos Ball E. R. Canady W. B. Cline J. F. Casey John S. Caldwell W. J. Coulter W. IF. Davis W. W. Daup R. J. Dunn Chas. F. Hillier Tyler Haswell Kay Hassell FE. P. Humbert Fred Jensen W. H. Lawrence Hugh Looney O. B. Martin W. J. McCulloch Duke McKenzie Pete Pelasota D. H. Reid E. B. Reynolds C. N. Shepardson H. T. Schovassa J. E. Stanford H. H. Williamson D. J. Wilson J. C. Webb M. FE. Wallace

Annual Meeting Notices and Officials Remarks

L N Yeager presided at the annual meeting with Mrs R F Halbert of Beaumont attending and talking on Prayer. The secretary treasurer Mrs W H Redford of Navasota reported on achievements. Y W A Creath Stazes officers and program listed with public invited. Creath Brazos Association plans a 9:30 a m start next day. Governor Sterling discussed highway funds and veto prospects amid bond discussions.

L. N. Yeager R. F. Halbert Beaumont W. H. Redford Navasota Dan Russell College Station R. S. Webb Tom A. Sweeney Bryan W. D. Lloyd FE. KE. Nation Ida Irvin Bradley Anderson J. T. Preston Ed Wiser Madisonville Phillip Brown Bedias Margaret Fund D. Freeman Montgomery R. L. Brown Y. W. A. of Creath- Stazes Association College Avenue Baptist Church Jeannette Sangster Secetary Nita Marie Hail Maude Brown Alysse Sangster O Zion Haste R. S. Holloman Gertrude Lang RK. L. Brown

Sterling Plans Bill Sparks Taxpayer Debate Over Highway Funds

A legislator argues the Brooks bill fails to provide immediate tax relief and would strip funds from the highway commission for construction and maintenance. He notes refunds would mainly favor large counties such as Dallas Tarrant Harris and Bexar.

Highway Commission Sterling Dallas Tarrant Harrie Bexar

Davis Summoned By State Senate In Price Trial

Judge W C Davis who discharged the petit jury in district court is summoned to appear before the Texas state senate at 4 odds this afternoon to testify in the impeachment trial of Judge J B Price of the 21st Judicial district charged with negligence in approving excessive fee claims by three sheriffs. From Austin Davis will go to Bastrop to hold court Tuesday in a land title suit.

W. C. Davis Texas State Senate J. B. Price 21St Judicial District Austin Davis Bastrop

Eagle Wants Upg Column May Have Just The Article

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Education Board May Decide Text Book Move Today

F L Henderson travels to Austin for a state board of education meeting today. They consider adopting new textbooks costing from 21 500 000 to 2 000 000 after two weeks of study by the textbook committee. The legislature opposed new books, favoring use of current supplies to save money. The board has not stated its likely course of action.

F. L. Henderson Austin State Board of Education

Patrolmen Crack Down On Overweight Trucks On Highway

State highway patrolmen conducted another weekend drive against trucks violating state laws. Eight drivers appeared before Justice J. T. McGee Sunday night and were fined. Violations mostly involved widths, with one driver arrested for speeding.

J. T. McGee

Three Brazos 4-H Boys Attend State Fair

County Agent C L Benson accompanied Tony Noto Mike Fazzino and Joe Martin Henderson to Dallas to enter the 4 H Boys en campment at the state fair for the week Benson will return Wednesday to participate with the American Legion Fair at the end of the week.

Deliy C. L. Benson Dallas Tony Noto Mike Fazzino Steele’s Joe Martin Henderson Karten Benson American Legion

Old Time Free Schools Predicted at Plains

Plains Oct 12 officials predict a plan to run public schools with teachers working free of charge if Yoakum County schools close. J E Moreland attorney and county judge says if schools shut, some teachers who remember the old system will teach gratis.

Indicted man held on five charges in Brazo County

P. L. Winters Jr. was indicted by the Brazo County grand jury in May on five prohibition cases. He was jailed this morning at the county jail after being arrested at the bus station. His case is expected to be set for trial in a few days.

P. L. Winters, Jr

Fort Worth Couple Injured in Auto Crash

Fort Worth residents Mr and Mrs W H Smith were treated at a local hospital for cuts after a collision with a truck and its trailer near Benchley. The parked truck hindered the Smiths as another vehicle approached from the opposite direction causing the crash then they returned home Saturday night.

Fort Worth W. H. Smith Benchley Ita

For Rent and Education Ads in Marlin and Houston Texas

Fifty acres of cultivated land the Palasotto homestead at Steel’s Store Tene. Contact 371 Commerce St Marlin Texas Palasotto. Learn barbering Moler Barber College 712 Franklin Ave Houston Texas. Only vacation in Texas with no unemployed. It will pay to investigate. Write Moler Barber College Houston Texas.

D. Palasotte Steele Tene Commerce St Marlin Texas Es . Palasotto Moler Barber College Prankilin Ave Houston

Intend to Marry in Brazos and Burleson Counties

Notices of intent to marry were filed Saturday with County Clerk Jess B. McGee by couples from Brazos and Burleson counties. The Preston and Colford parties include a 15 year old and a 10 year old, described as the county's youngest applicants for a license in months.

Tommie Preston Susan F. Colford Calvin Lott Rhoda B. Mitchell W. Reed L. A. Brewer Brazos County Neeanor G. Torrez Manuela Ramirez Burleson County Jess B. McGee Preston Colford

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