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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
1
Dr. R B Rhees announced an inquiry into 19 deaths in Newark New Jersey over two weeks believed to stem from denatured alcohol diverted from government permits. He will identify diversion methods and those responsible if confirmed.
The People's Column reports a movement to expand Boy Scout work in Bryan and nearby. Citizens aim to fund a training school to teach leadership fundamentals, needing a total of 60 dollars with 25 already subscribed by the Bryan Lions Club. The remainder is expected from civic groups or individuals.
Mrs. Joe J. Rountree, chairman of rural publicity, says the Texas federation of Women’s Clubs board will meet Monday November 10 at 9 a.m. in the Rose Room Rice Hotel Houston to receive reports and conduct business. Mrs. W B Sharp will host a luncheon at 1 p.m. at 4410 Rows Mayne Street. Charles Holmes is recovering from a recent stroke. E J Fountain’s home is being repainted and remodeled. Rev Charley Bullock of Hearne and his wife visited Bryan. he preaches at Hearne First Baptist Church.
Announcement says the Associated Community Builders Inc will not hold its directors meeting this Thursday due to the Brazos County Free Fair this week.
Delegates from nineteen counties will attend Highway Commission hearings in Austin October 20 21 seeking road improvements. Brazos County's delegation led by County Judge A S McSwain pushes for the contract work on Highway No 21 from Bryan to the Navasota river and other targeted upgrades.
The Bryan Community Band directed by Locke will perform at 6 30 p m on Thursday at a fair venue staged by King's Highway and Steele's Stapen. The program follows immediately after the band concert there is no admission charge.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Clyde Thompson's death sentence for the Sept. 8 1928 shooting of A L Shook an Eastland county oil worker. The court also dismissed Pedro Aguilar's appeal from a death sentence for killing Dakan of Reeves county because Aguilar is a fugitive.
Springfield dispatch reports Jake Fileagle, a Colorado bank robber and murderer, was shot by officers when captured in Branson yesterday and died in Springfield today. The incident ends a long manhunt involving multiple agencies.
A Wesley Brotherhood gathering at the church Tuesday night kicked off the October season with a banquet served by Missionary Society Group No 4. The event featured piano and vocal numbers by Miss Mildred Salley Mrs C C Edge and Miss Maudelle Wiley. Dr E P Humbert introduced the WTAW trio and J Gordon Gay delivered the address on The Blue Ridge Y M A.
For Bryan and vicinity expect fair weather tonight and Thursday. East Texas remains fair tonight and Thursday. West Texas trends partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Panhandle will be colder tonight and again Thursday, with cooler conditions spreading north.
A resolution to correct misstatements about Texas in U S geographies will be introduced in the January session of the Forty Legend Legislature. Senators Parrish and Woodward led the move after a Monday conference with the State Board of Education and West Texas chambers. The measure calls publishers to give Texas a square deal in books and notes missing coverage of rail construction and other regional developments.
Plans inaugurate admission for all boys up to twelve to Kyle Field football games except Thanksgiving. Boys meet at Gate 2 at 2 p m enter through Ramp M, seating in Sections 123 and 124, under the Bryan Boy Scouts led by Rev W W Caup. Nonconformers lose the reduced 25 cent price.
Cotton and grain futures finished 6 to 8 points higher. Local spot quotes ranged from 9 to 10 cents, reflecting a slight market uptick.
The census bureau announced September cotton use at 394 320 bales of lint and 62 798 bales of linters, up from the prior month’s 352 336 bales of lint and 57 010 bales of linters, and compared with 545 834 bales of lint and 81 804 bales of linters a year ago.
Mrs. Lee Jd. Rountree’s suit against the I. and G. N. Railroad was set for district court today but was continued to the February term of court.
Floods covered tracks more than a kilometer north of Queretaro halting rail traffic between Mexico City and Guadalajara and between Mexico City and Laredo. The disruption affected multiple routes as waters blocked lines and delayed service.
At the AFL convention in Boston on October 15 the federation instructed President William Green to appeal to President Hoover against alleged wage reductions in government naval yards. The move follows criticism of Secretary of the Navy Charles F. Adams for alleged wage reclassification of workers.
Washington officials state that the assistant secretary rejected claims the Navy Department is reclassing naval yard employees to change wages. The report notes no alteration to pay scales or job grades has been approved.
Brazos County Health committee calls members to meet at the county nurse's office on Tuesday afternoon October 21 at 2 30 for the visit of Miss Alma Haupt of New York assistant director of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing. She will observe local public health work and attend the American Public Health Association convention in Fort Worth from October 26 to 29.
Requests from Bryan firms and out of town contractors show strong interest in the final section of the Bowie elementary school plant and the new negro high school building. City officials expect numerous bids.
Rural residents near Bryan and Bryan citizens arrive for the MMOME Talent event highlighting Ameri can Legion information booth and state fair style exhibits. Second floor features H Club projects and a model 4 H pantry by Mrs. Komar of Kurten with various garden produce on display.
Bryan city officials secured cooperation with Texas A and M College to test milk samples for the city milk ordinance. Tests will assess bacterial counts and grades will be posted at the dairy for customers to see, with four tests from each source of production and cattle tested for tuberculosis.
Rio de Janeiro vet reports on the 11th day of the revolution showing government forces holding an edge in military operations. Federals claim victories across sectors including 200 miles of the Sao Paulo Parana front and in Minas Gerais and eastern Rio de Janeiro. Rebels anticipate a decisive battle in Sao Paulo Parana today or tomorrow.
Colonel Ike Ashburn command ing officer of the 360th Infantry Division spoke to the senior class at their first banquet of the year in the A and M College mess hall. Captain S D Hervey also spoke and both praised the college and seniors noting improvements since their days there.
Two trans continental air mail routes inaugurated with planes leaving Atlanta Dallas and Los Angeles. Dallas serves as a night stop though no night flights on this route. Planes on the Dallas leg fly to both coasts and return flights operate to Dallas from the coasts. Notable passengers accompany heavy mail cargo on the inaugural flights.
Local Red Cross workers report official word from the Midwestern Branch that regional conferences for Red Cross chapters planned in San Antonio El Paso and Edinburg this month are cancelled due to staff demands amid the drought.
Miss Laura Ingalls from St Louis arrives in Amarillo after weather delays while pursuing a west to east transcontinental women's record. Mrs Keith Miller, seeking to beat Ingalls, left Wichita for Amarillo at 7 15 this morning.
The Bryan Lions Club held its Ladies Night banquet at the New York Cafe with Judge T. P. Buffington of Anderson delivering a speech on Wisdom. The event honored wives and lady friends of members and also celebrated Lion F. D. Fuller, district governor of International District No 2 Texas S, who welcomed the guests.
Pope Pius XI granted a dispensation allowing King Boris II of Bulgaria to marry Princess Giovanna of Italy. Boris vows all future children will be educated and baptized Roman Catholic, though he is Greek Catholic by state religion. The wedding is set for October 25 in Assisi.
Will Rogers writes from Beverly Hills criticizing Harvard College for calling the Boston American Legion convention a wild party. He argues Harvard misreads soldiers and suggests questioning recruits about drinking to justify a different kind of war effort.
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