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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1935
Page
1
The column notes daily reports of malaria among Bryan residents, with both adults and youths affected. It argues the pest problem stems from breeding sites around homes and businesses and urges individuals to inspect and remove such sites to improve health.
Four thousand Ethiopian tribesmen invaded Italian Soquali land advancing 45 miles toward Makale and Harar as Italian forces move from Aduwa and Lugh. Addis Ababa remains hopeful while Ras Seyoum plans a stand. Eden urges a boycott of Italian goods with no action taken.
Judge J Fenton Lane of Hearne former Hearne Democrat publisher and tall sycamore of the Brazos was in Bryan on business calling on friends today. Mrs I D Perkins of McKinney and granddaughters Daisy Jane and Judith Hill of Sherman returned home after visiting Mrs O H Astin. Daisy Jane developed malaria and was sent home yesterday.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce fire prevention committee hosts a Firemen's Appreciation Banquet Thursday at 7 45 p m in the banquet room above the New York cafe. C E Jenkins receives special honor for 50 years of service. speakers include City Attorney F Law Henderson Mayor O S Johnson City Manager R G Williams and Dr J W Black. Evelyn Sanders Williams will sing with Floyd Murray and his Rhythm Boys providing music.
Mrs Edna Abbot Shelton county health nurse and Sedalia Wilson negro health nurse travel to Waco for the Texas Public Health Association meeting.
Washington October 16. Captain Robert H Bruce a Louisiana geologist and former Rough Rider says the fatal shooting of Senator Huey Long remains a mystery and he will seek a federal investigation. He argues thousands in Louisiana doubt the doctor Weiss fired the bullet and calls for an autopsy to verify the weapon and wound details.
H. K. Burgess was elected chair man Rev R L Jackson vice chair man and Curtis Vinson secretary treasurer at a Tuesday night meeting establishing a permanent organization. A seven community board of directors was named with two representatives from each area.
In Atlantic City on October 16 the American Federation of Labor called Italy an outlaw nation and urged nations to deny Italy financial or commercial aid in the Ethiopian conflict.
Nogales and Aguaprieta officials tightened defenses after rebel raiders killed at least nine. Federals stationed at strategic points deputized citizens and police to guard approaches while Mexico City claimed the Sonora insurgent movement was small and would be downed quickly. Borders towns remained nervous.
Huntsville October 16. Executors of the Ruth DeCapree estate probate and adjust her will revealing a new bequest to the Sam Houston State Teachers College student loan fund. The additional funds expand aid for worthy students at the college in Huntsville.
The Greatest Mother a one reel film showing American Red Cross actions will be shown in Bryan and College Station. FE R Bryant local Red Cross leader announces showings at Dixie Theater tonight Thursday and Friday in College and Saturday in Bryan. The film features flood relief scenes and Red Cross rescue work with President Roosevelt and Carey T Grayson shown in footage. includes Junior Red Cross nursing and local relief work.
Edwin J. Kiest publisher of the Dallas Times Herald was moved from Baylor Hospital to his hotel suite after a kidney disorder operation. Doctors said his condition was excellent and he should recover rapidly.
The Brazos County Planning Board, formed with WPA guidance, will meet at 4 PM Wednesday in the County Judge J. M. Ferguson's office. Members include J. T. L. McNew, R. G. Williams, James Sullivan, and County Commissioners Todd, Conrad, Wehrman, and Patterson.
Rev and Mrs FEF Bledsoe and Mrs Guy P Bittle of the First Christian church travel to San Antonio for the denomination's national convention. The event runs through Sunday night.
Premier Evangjeli's government resigns in Tirana with cabinet difficulties tied to Albania's refusal to participate in sanctions against Italy.
Governor Allred urged the Texas legislature in the second special session to enact old age pensions with funded taxes, warning of a large state deficit and opposing a general sales tax. The 44th Legislature reconvened after adjourning, with liquor bills failing and the chain store tax enacted amid a stalled effort on broader liquor reform.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a slight cool down noted in the extreme west region. Forecast calls for minimal precipitation and mild temperatures ahead.
Bryan Rotarians honored Stephen F. Austin high school athletics staff at noon in clubrooms in a program arranged by Norman Dansby. Speakers included Head Coach A E Jones Line Coach Wilson Cook B Squad Coach W R Carmichael Sam Crenshaw Captain H G Stallings and Supt S M Brown. Brown praised civic leaders who financed Forrest Field and noted the athletic plant’s progress despite a young Bronco team.
Funeral services were held for James Bethany Petty 32 attorney of Austin at 4 30 p m in Hempstead burial followed in the family ground He died Monday at the home of his parents in Crystal City Petty was a lifelong member of the University Methodist church in Austin and worked with the Y M C A in New York in 1927 He was the nephew of John Bell Bethany the late James F Bethany Dot Bethany and Mrs B M Mitchell all of Houston and also a nephew of C M Bethany who attended the service today.
Bowling GreenKy Oct 16 Major General William Sibert 75 famed for Panama Canal construction services died after a long illness.
In Navasota 106 representatives attended the Creath-Brazos Baptist young people's organizations meeting hosted by the Woman's Missionary Union at First Baptist Church. Officers for the general council included Louise Muse of Navasota as secretary and Margaret Bishop of Bedias as treasurer, with other Bryan and College Station youths among the officers.
E J Jenkins, longtime member and 16th year as chair, is re elected to lead the First Methodist church board of stewards for another year. New officers include Mrs. Lee J Rountree as vice chair and C E Jenkins secretary with Wilson Bradley treasurer. The board set a special meeting for next Tuesday as books close on the 1934 35 year.
The seventh annual American Legion Free Fair will open on the Legion grounds next Wednesday and run four days ending Saturday night with a Chevrolet coach given away by Legion Post No. 159. The event, supported by the Bryan Brazos County Chamber of Commerce, will distribute about 800 in prize money as it expands with new plant improvements planned by Post and Auxiliary members. Special exhibits include A and M College vocational agriculture, entomology glass containment, Future Farmers, Scouts, health board and adult education displays. Education and entertainment mark the program with spirituals and mass singing by county schools and a style show by Bryan merchants on opening night.
An exhibit of watercolors gouaches etchings and mono types by New York artists is on display in the Texas A M College architectural department opened daily to the public. Works include Campanella Custer Katz Kelpe Hoffman Hoopes Corbino among others.
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