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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
5
Fragmented readable bits show mention of a school street, a person named McDo, and a local address fragment. The text is garbled with partial names and a possible town reference, offering no clear event or outcome.
The fragment reports a Kazakh couple and county notice about a meeting chaired by a chairperson, with plans for Thursday. A professor of agriculture is expected to speak on an upcoming day in October or next week.
A Komar farm display features field peas tomatoes cucumbers kraut and canned goods all prepared in Mrs Komar’s kitchen alongside charts on nutrition. The fair showcases school and community exhibits livestock tent programs and farm machinery with free admission and a bus service planned to ease travel to the grounds.
The Newman Study Club of Bryan elected officers for the coming year at a Tuesday meeting in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Officers include Mrs. H. B. McDowell as president, Mrs. I. E. Warren as vice president, and Miss Gussie Schultz as secretary. The club meets the second Tuesday each month at 7:30 PM in the K C hall.
Hugh B. Steward of Fairfield was nominated by the Freestone county Democratic executive committee for state representative. He will replace John F. Wallace of Teague who resigned. Steward backed Ross Sterling in the gubernatorial race and Wallace was discussed as a possible Moody appointee to the board of control.
The local Catholic Daughters of America chapter elected officers for the coming year led by Grand Regent Mrs. John P. Stasney and Vice Grand Regent Mrs. J. T. Carrell. Other posts include Prophetess Mrs. John O Conner Financial Secretary Miss Keneeny and Treasurer Mrs. J. E. Warren with Monitor Mary Vito Pil Sentinel Albina Kre Historian Albina Sebesta and Organist Gladys Fickey. Rev Father J B Gleissner named chaplain and trustees appointed: three year Mrs Lottie Lobello and Mrs N S Saladiner two year Mrs P H Konecny and Mrs Gus Schultz one year Mrs M F Vitopil and Mrs Mary Valouch.
Ne rves on a farm in Rossville Tennessee owned by Mrs. W J Marshall of Hearne yielded $240 in gold coins dated 1852 and 1853. The hoard was found behind a door of an old house once home to Mrs. Marshall's grandfather Nathan Blain.
The Home Economics Club at 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. Mrs W FE Leverkuhn sponsors.
James Gilpin reported a Chevrolet roadster stolen after a carnival visit. Sheriff J H Deed issued notices to nearby police. license plate 125006. Mr and Mrs C C Troop of Southern Agriculturist are in Bryan on official business during the Legion Free Fair.
C M Risinger of Steep Hollow announces Sunday, November percent, as the date for the association annual meeting. The event is a homecoming for former residents. A program committee plans a special treat and invites all to attend.
Allen Academy class groups select officers for the year. Junior: Murphy Black Houston president, Henry Lewis Waco VP, Coley White Austin secretary, Henry Butler League City treasurer, James Peters Livingston sergeant at arms. Sophomore: Milton Black Houston president, Homer Craig Tampico Mexico VP, Allen Hopkins Houston treasurer, James Cravens Gainesville secretary, William Cowden Dallas sergeant at arms. Freshman: Hubert Bass Hubbard City president, Theodore Jones Ranger VP, James George Peet Houston secretary treasurer, James Fasterwood Athens sergeant at arms. Sub Freshman: James Selman Dallas president, Paul Wallace Dallas VP, Jack Stanley Jersey City secretary, Clyde Dillahunty Houston treasurer.
More than a thousand tons of feed were produced by 416 club boys in a TP contest along 35 five acre plots. M T Payne announced results after judging record books. final judging closes at the State Fair of Texas with winners exhibiting feed crops.
Austin report says Rep John F. Wallace of Teague will join the Texas Board of Control, with Rep Adrian Pool of El Paso also slated for a term in the House. The plan calls Wallace to replace Teer or Walthall and Pool to fill the other vacancy while Teer resigns to become private secretary to Gov. Sterling. The move aligns with Sterling’s effort to attract experienced public officials beginning Jan. 20, 1930.
Miss Francis Locke will arrive from the University of Texas at Austin for a weekend visit with her parents in Bryan. She will be joined by fellow students Ethel Bickler Mary Helen Sayford and Florence Weymouth for the Rodeo football game and entertainments. Local residents guests include Mrs Kelson Adams and numerous area visitors attend Legion Fair exhibits and other activities.
County officials and chamber leaders discussed road construction and right of way for Highway No 21 east of Bryan toward the Navasota river. Deeds have been secured from 40 landowners with 15 more to settle. Plans for canal projects, cannery funding, and Boy Scout support were also reviewed, along with bridge repairs and graveling work in multiple precincts.
D. K. Martin is named a state highway commission member and received a congratulatory telegram from directors. W. F. Gelber is a new director, pledging cooperation. Directors present included N. B. Alten, R. V. Armstrong, and others.
The Woman's Missionary Society circles at the First Baptist Church held officer elections on Monday Oct 13 with Circle No 2 unavailable. Circle 1 named Dansby as chair Howell as vice chair Durham as secretary Foster as treasurer Park as Orphans Home chair. Circle 3 Will Locke as chair Dyer as vice chair Newton as secretary treasurer Sanders as Orphans Home chair Buchanan as Bible teacher Berryman as assistant. Circle 4 Eliott as chair Howell as assistant chair Black as secretary Higgs as Orphans Home chair Reynolds as Bible teacher. Circle 5 Moore as chair Stewart as vice chair Fountain as secretary LaHatte as Orphans Home chair Brandon as Bible teacher Buchanan as assistant.
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 M College Rodeo. Hogg, who recently gave 50000 to the student loan fund, breeds fine horses and runs a San Antonio farm and stables. Liberty Loan a 6500 stallion from his stables heads the college hold in his class.
N A Stewart was filed as a candidate for city commissioner to fill the unexpired term of H A Burger. Roy Nunn filed the name with city secretary Guy Bittle. The election is set for October 21. Stewart said he did not know he was nominated and had not decided.
The Prohibition Bureau mailed questionnaires to 3000 newspapers nationwide asking whether they favor oppose or are neutral on the prohibition amendment and national laws. The letters were signed by E A Grant acting chief of the division of research and public information.
A new board of officers has been elected to carry on the College Baptist church work for the coming year. Rev. R. L. Brown has pastored since its organization about ten years ago. Deacons include H. T. Holland Sr. and others. offices span clerk Prof. J. B. Bagley, treas Dr. D. B. Cofer, and various Sunday School and B Y P U leaders with 200 plus in senior department.
Officers and members of Bryan Chapter No. 222 Order of the Eastern Star will join the Beulah Rawlings Special from Houston to attend the 48th annual Texas Grand Chapter session in San Angelo October 28 29 and 30 Mrs Belah Rawlings Johnson City grand matron elects to preside and will be joined by Mrs E E Yeager deputy grand matron for District No 4 Mrs R L Brown grand warder and Mrs M R Bentley Bryan Chapter worthy matron among those attending.
Austin October 15 The attorney general's department claims Western Union Telegraph Company owes Texas between 200000 and 600000 in franchise taxes dating from 1907. Company representatives met with Assistant General R M Tilley and the matter will be reviewed at the New York home office. The state seeks taxes plus penalties and interest if the company does not pay.
A tomato meeting at the Brazos County courthouse discussed broad publicity for an October 23 meeting at 2 p.m. to explore truck crops beyond tomatoes. Mewton Wallace Co. will address farmers on buying opportunities, with a signup booth at the fair to gauge acreage and potential inclusion in buying points. The Chamber of Commerce proposed $600 in stock with business backing to raise the remaining $400, in $10 shares.
Mrs. W. F. Miller learned Monday night that her aunt Mrs. J. W. Smith had died in Houston at 10 30 pm. The aunt was the last remaining relative and funeral plans were hindered by Dave Miller’s serious illness at the Miller home.
Virg il Sea horn a deaf mute left home Friday to visit his wife visiting Freeport. Saturday morning he was found in a box car beaten to death with body bruised and money taken. Bryan Eagle notes no further details.
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