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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
11
Komar farm products lead the Mire exhibit with field crops vegetables and preserved foods. The fair, at the county building third floor spaces, features school and community displays, livestock tents, and free admissions with demonstrations and lectures planned.
The Newman Study Club of Bryan elected officers for the coming year at a Tuesday meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall starting 7 30 pm. Mrs H B McBowell was named president L L Warren vice president and Miss Gussie Schultz secretary. The group meets every second Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the K C hall.
Hugh B. Steward of Fairfield was nominated by the county Democratic executive committee to be state representative from Freestone County. He will replace John F. Wallace of Teague, who resigned. Steward supported Ross Sterling in the gubernatorial race. Wallace was discussed as a potential appointee to the board of control after R. B. Walthall’s term expired.
The Bryan Chapter of Catholic Daughters of America announced its officer slate for the year. Roles include Grand Regent Mrs. John P. Stasney, Vice Grand Regent Mrs. J. T. Carroll, Prophetess Mrs. John O Conner, Financial Secretary Miss Keneeny, Treasurer Mrs. J F Warren, Monitor Mary Vito Pil, Sentinel Albina Kre, Historian Albina Sebesta, Organist Gladys Fickey. Rev Father J B Gleissner named chaplain. Trustees named: three years Mrs Lottie Lobello and Mrs N S Saladiner. two years Mrs P H Koneeny and Mrs Gus Schultz. one year Mrs M P Vitopil and Mrs Mary Valouch.
On a Rossville Tennessee farm owned by Mrs. W. J. Marshall of Hearne, workers unearthed $240 in gold coins dated 1852 and 1853 behind a door of an old house once tied to her grandfather Nathan Blain. The discovery followed curiosity from local storekeepers after Marshall workers bought with the coins.
The Home Economics Club of A and M Consolidated school elected Nina Holligan as president Mollie Hubacek as vice president Gladys Krenek as secretary and treasurer and Dorothy Hedges as reporter Presiding was Mrs C E Dowell last year Plans set for one day and one night monthly meetings in the first and third weeks Objectives include improving the department cooperating with other clubs publicizing needs honoring services supporting PTA attendance participating in a state clothing contest arranging a Mother and Daughter banquet sponsoring an annual high school party on April 14 and a Cabaret Dance at Halloween.
James Gilpin told of a Chevrolet roadster taken last night after visiting the carnival. Sheriff J H Deed was notified and alerted police in surrounding territory. license number 125 006.
Mr and Mrs C C Troop field representatives in the circulation department Southern Agricul turist are in Bryan on official business and will remain here during the Legion free pass period.
C M Risinger, president of the Steep Hollow Cemetery Association, announces Sunday, November 9, as the annual meeting date. The homecoming day attracts former residents, with a prepared program to be published later and a cordial invitation extended to all to attend.
A meeting of Allen Academy classes elected officers for the year. Junior class selects Murphy Black of Houston as president with Henry Lewis of Waco as vice president and Coley C White of Austin as secretary. Others include Henry H Butler of League City as treasurer and James Peters of Livingston as sergeant at arms.
More than a thousand tons of feed from 5 acre plots by 416 club boys are shown in the Texas and Pacific Railroad sponsored contest. M T Payne of Texas A and M and the U S Department of Agriculture announced results after county judgeings. Final judging occurs at the State Fair of Texas with each boy exhibiting his crop. Winners take calves home after the Chair Boys Educational Encampment October 14 16 and will feed them for the spring market with home grown feed.
Austin report says Rep John F. Wallace of Teague will be appointed to the Board of Control as will Rep Adrian Pool of El Paso. Wallace would fill a vacancy created by Teer or Walthall, while Pool would take the other seat. Sterling’s intake could influence Teer’s move to private secretary.
Friday arrivals include Miss Francis Locke from the University at Austin for a weekend with the Henry Lockes. Guests for the Rodeo and football include Ethel Bickler Mary Helen Sayford and Florence Weymouth. Legion Free Fair showcases and multiple local visits are noted among Bryan residents and visitors.
County officials reported progress on road work in Brazos county including deeds secured from 40 land owners for Highway No. 21 east of Bryan toward the Navasota river. Seventeen property holders remain to settle, with some agreements expected soon. County commissioners discussed graveling 13 miles in Moore precinct and other districts, and a Koppe bridge repair conference with Burleson county was noted.
D. K. Martin and W. F. Gelber acknowledged telegrams of congratulations after their appointment to the state highway commission. Directors present included N. B. Allen, R. V. Armstrong, F. L. Cavitt, W. J. Coulter, W. K. Gibbs, Tyler Haswell, A. S. McSwain, W. C. Matchell, M. L. Parker, Mrs. Lee J. Rountree and F. Kh. Yeager.
The Circle Workers of the 1st Baptist Church held elections on Monday October 13 with Circle No 2 unavailable. Circle 1 elected Mrs D Paul Dansby as chairwoman and listed officers including Mrs W S Howell as vice chairwoman and Mrs H L Durham as secretary. Circle 8 chose leaders including Mrs Will Locke as chairwoman and Mrs J W Dyer as vice chairwoman. Circle 4 named Mrs E B Elliott as chairwoman and Circle 5 chose Mrs Jac A Moore as chairwoman and Mrs N A Stewart as vice chairwoman.
Thos E. Hogg of San Antonio son of former Governor Hogg and brother of Will Hogg will judge harness class and three saddle gait events at the A and M College rodeo to be held in the A H Pavilion. He has bred fine horses and operates a farm near San Antonio. Liberty Loan a $6500 stallion headlining the college stall in his class was secured from the Hogg stables in San Antonio.
N A Stewart filed after noon with city secretary Guy Bittle as candidate to fill the unexpired term of H A Burger who resigned to become superintendent of public works Roy Nunn filed the name. Election is set for October 21 Stewart said he had not decided to run and learned of the filing from friends.
The Prohibition Bureau mailed questionnaires to 3000 newspapers asking whether they favor or oppose the prohibition amendment and national laws, or are neutral. The letters were signed by E A Grant acting chief of the division of research and public information.
A new board of officers was elected and installed at College Baptist Church with Rev. R. L. Brown serving as pastor. Deacons include H. T. Holland Sr., W. D. Lloyd, Dr. T. C. Walton, R. L. Burley Sr., and M. K. Thornton Jr. Additional posts cover church clerk Prof. J. B. Bagley, treasurer Dr. D. B. Cofer, and various Sunday School leaders and division superintendents across the state department and B Y P U groups.
Officers and members of Bryan Chapter No. 222 Order of the Eastern Star join the Past Matron's Club of Houston for the Beulah Rawlings Special train to San Angelo for the 48th annual Texas Grand Chapter session October 28 to 30. Beulah Rawlings of Johnson City will preside as grand matron. E. E. Yeager deputy grand matron for District No. 4 and R. Brown grand warder will attend alongside M. R. Bentley Bryan Chapter worthy patron.
Austin October 15. The attorney general’s department says Western Union Telegraph owes Texas between 200000 and 600000 in franchise taxes. Representatives of the company met with Assistant General R M Tilley in Austin and the matter may be pursued in New York. The state says no tax has been paid since 1907 and demands payment.
A county meeting set for October 23 at 2 p m will hear Mewtom Wallace Company of Jacksonville speaker 2 DB McEnry discuss growing truck crops beyond tomatoes and arranging cash buyers. If farmer interest grows a truck growers association may replace the existing tomato group. A fair registration booth will sign up acres for desired crops and determine next year’s buying points. Brazos Chamber report offers $600 stock via business men underwrite $400. share price set at $10.
Mrs. W. F. Miller received word Monday night that Mrs. J. W. Smith, aunt of Mrs. Miller, died in Houston at 10 30 last night. Funeral arrangements are affected by Dave Miller's serious illness at the Miller home.
Virgil Seahorn, a deaf mute, left home to visit his wife and was found beaten to death in a box car near Gilmer. His money was stolen and authorities pursue leads as the incident shocks the area. Bryan Eagle ad notices conclude.
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