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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

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Russia Mobilizing Troops Near Manchuria Border

Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Shidehara sent a friendly note to Moscow urging an end to Russian troop demonstrations on the Manchurian border. About 20 000 to 30 000 Russians are said to be concentrated in two border towns amid claims of arms support to a Chinese Mongolian aligned force seeking an independent state.

Tokyo Shidehara Moscow Amur China League of Nations League Manchuria

Conservatives win big as MacDonald coalition clings to power

London voters push Conservatives to a clear majority with 322 seats while the old Labour party is crushed and its new leader Kenderson loses in his district. National Liberal and Lloyd Liberal smaller factions also win scattered seats as tariffs loom.

London MacDonald of Commons Chad National Labor National Liberal Lloyd Liberals Labor Liberals Labor Party Kenderson

Morale Boost From Friday Night Players

The column argues that three of the first eleven faced potential ineligibility but were allowed to play Friday night. The writer, a high school paper staff member, says the topic was widely known, asserts duty to publish facts, and defends publishing the Bryan Hi View story in the People column.

Benson Bryan Hi

Local visits and library board meeting in Bryan

Mrs H E Randolph and Miss Katherine Maxson returned from Fort Worth after a weekend visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs I H Bartz returned from Beaumont where they attended an American Legion meeting. Carnegie Library board plans 4 PM Thursday meeting at the library with full attendance urged by W Saunders. Raymond Todd of Rock Prairie is in a local hospital after an emergency operation. Mrs Ida Landrum of Houston visits Mrs A L Smith on College Road.

H. E. Randolph Katherine Maxson Fort Worth I. H. Bartz Beaumont American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Carnegie Library W. \. Saunders Raymond Todd Rock Prairie Ida Landrum Houston A. L. Smith College Road

Officers Chosen By ME Church At Quarterly Meet

The Fourth quarterly conference of the First Methodist church, led by Rev. F. E. Few, met last night at 7. Officers were elected for the coming year. Stewards named include C. M. Bethany, Dr. John W. Black, C. E. Jenkins, and many others, with three new members added to the board. Additional officers listed include Dr. John W. Black as charge lay leader and E. R. Bryant as chairman of the Christian Stewardship Committee.

First Methodist Church F. E. Few of Huntsville C. M. Bethany John W. Black C. E. Jenkins W. K. Gibbs T. A. Adams A. Ashworth N. B. Allen Wilson Bradley J. H. Beard E. R. Bryant E. W. Crenshaw W. Crenshaw Jr W. H. Cole Caldwell R. M. Dansby H. T. Downard R. C. Franks Albert Goodman J. W. Hall EF. P. Humbert E. J. Jenkins W. H

Brazos Couples File Intent to Marry in County Clerk

Joe Garbet and Myrtle Wenham and Alex Campbell and Rosa West, two Brazos county couples, filed notices of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.

Joe Garbet Myrtle Wenham Alex Campbell Rosa West Brazos County Jess B. McGee

Soviets deny mobilization on Manchurian border

Moscow dispatch says Soviet officials deny any troop mobilization on the Manchurian border and report they have not received the Japanese note.

Moscow Manchurian

Legion Head Expected at Post Commanders Meet

Temple November 29 350 visitors expected for state meetings of post commanders adjutants and service officers with National commander Henry L Stevens Jr likely in attendance.

Temple American Legion Henry L. Stevens, Jr

Burglary at Golden K grocery ends without theft

Burglars broke into the Golden K grocery and tried to force entry to Morgan and Smaith, but were driven away by Constable Horace Reed who did not catch them. Some groceries were gathered but not moved and a small sum of money was taken.

Golden K Morgan and Smaith Horace Reed

Winter pasture comes in after rains at Quanah

Quanah October 28 hundreds of acres planted in the dust after harvest and left dormant by drought have sprouted with the recent rains. Farmers declare winter pasture practically assured as the ground responds to the moisture.

Quanah

Lions and Ladies Enjoy Hallowe’en Lions Club Banquet

Lieut. Gov. Edgar E. Witt was the principal speaker at the Bryan Lions Club Ladies Night banquet held in the New York Cafe. District Governor B. E. Quinn of Beaumont attended as guest of honor. Quinn spoke on Lionism growth and noted International has averaged a new club each day, Texas leading with 256 clubs as of Sept 30.

Lions and Ladies Edgar E. Witt New York Cafe Bryan F. D. Fuller Quinn International Association Texas

Bond Granted to Belois in Edwards Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a $10 000 bond to John Belois held in Houston for the slaying of aviator W L Edwards. Belois, to testify for the state in the Bouknight murder trial, faced earlier district court denial of bond. Edwards was shot May 18 1930 after a automobile ride. Belois seeks immunity for his testimony.

Austin Court of Criminal Appeals John Belois Houston W. L. Edwards Belois F. L. Bouknight Edwards

Crawford Named As President of Brazos A M Club

Crawford head of Texas A and M mechanical engineering elected president of the Brazos county A M Ex students club at a college mess hall luncheon. E R Alexander elected vice president P G Norton secretary and treasurer. McQuillen Jones Munson named to the club board of directors. Munson retires as president Dillingham as vice president Jones as secretary and treasurer.

Infant Son Buried Delays Lilly Plant Work

The Lilly ice cream plant closed Tuesday afternoon due to the death and burial of the infant son of C. A. Edge, manager of the Navasota plant and joint owner in the Bryan company.

Lilly C. A. Edge Navasota Bryan Company

Texan Charged With Murder of Cincinnati Man

Corpus Christi reports Pi-V. Don Carlis indicted for the slaying of Alfred Steinbach, 20, of Cincinnati. Steinbach disappeared July 7. his skeleton was found on a ranch a month later. The two formerly shared a room in Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi Don Carlis Alfred Steinbach Cincinnati Steinbach

Weather Outlook for Bryan and Regions

For Bryan and vicinity fair and colder tonight. Thursday fair. East Texas fair tonight and Thursday, colder in south and central tonight. West Texas fair and colder in the southeast tonight, with probable frost in the Panhandle.

The Eagle New Orleans Bryan Vicinity East Texas South West Texas Southeast Panhandle

Kirby delays in contempt case hearing

Judge H F Kirby postponed the contempt hearing involving Judge W C Davis County Attorney T L Tyson and Sheriff V C Box. The case stems from Davis dissolving 18 injunctions against peaceful officers enforcing motor truck permits and a dispute over venue and jurisdiction. The Waco appellate court's announced pass date suggests further legal maneuvering in the long-running trucking dispute.

W. C. Davis C. S. Bradley Groesbeck H. F. Kirby 77Th Judicial District T. L. Tyson V. C. Box Robertson County Davis Kirby Sheriff Box State Railroad Commission Civil Court of Appeals Waco Fountain Kirby Seventy-seventh District Court Limestone Freestone Rob

Can Whole Veal Increase Value From $8 to $20

Mr and Mrs G Hempling of Allen Farm can beef using a new pressure cooker and sealer. They canned a nine month old calf on Oct 27 earning about $20 from cans versus about $8 as a live animal. 65 No 3 cans of steak roast chili and soup stock were produced. Neighbors learned the process and plan to can beeves this fall with several locals attending the session.

G. Hempling Allen Farm C. G. Heapling Tom Taylor Gordon Hurst Paul McSwain J. J. McDonald John D. Rogers Wallace Dunlap Elliott Dunlap R. F. Dunlap B. McGregor B. F. Harington C. FE. Seeley S. Smith Millican Sa Neeley J. Dampier Wellborn H. Moore

Man's Perseverance Key to Success Taught to Rotarians

Dr. C. R. Campbell, pastor of First Baptist Church Lubbock, told Rotarians that a person’s perseverance shapes personal, business, and national prosperity. He urged members to build love and loyalty by serving others and recalled happiness comes from helping others, not selfishness. Attendees included A. M. Waldrop and many local figures. Campbell was in Bryan for revival services.

Lubbock Rotary Club C. R. Campbell First Baptist Church Episcopal Par Ish House Campbell Bryan Dr. Campbell A. M. Waldrop C. L. Benson Jno W. Black E. P. Black C. S. Beckwith Wilson Bradley Amos Ball

Man dies from wounds in dispute with wife at Greenville farm

Mitchell Hudnall 37 died in a Greenville area hospital from a wound suffered yesterday at his farm home. His wife Grace 37 is in serious condition after being shot in the arm and slashing her throat with razors. A letter to her sister reportedly explains the shooting as due to a disagreement. The couple had separated but recently reconciled.

Greenvlle Mitchell Hudnall Greenville Grace Hudnalls

Robbers Escape After Looting Texarkana Bank

Two robbers looted the State bank in Omaha Texas of 2500 dollars yesterday and apparently escaped. An abandoned automobile found near Naples today had been stolen at Fort Worth as officers guard all roads looking for the suspects.

Texarkana Omaha Texas Naples Fort Worth

G O P to Name Speakership Candidate Soon

House Republican leaders set a conference for November 13 to nominate their speakership candidate. Party control of the House remains in doubt between Republicans and Democrats.

Washington House

Cotton and Grain Market Holds Steady Amid Small Dips

Cotton futures closed 12 to 15 points lower amid little change. Local middling spots quoted around 6 to 6.5 cents. Wheat and corn quotes show scattered December March May readings with fractional percentages and mixed gains and declines across months.

Infant Son of Capt Griner Buried at Fort Leavenworth

Bryan and College friends learn of the death of the infant son of Capt. and Mrs. George W. Griner at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The child was laid to rest in the National Cemetery at Leavenworth. The Griners once lived in Bryan when Capt. Griner commanded at Allen Academy and many friends extend sympathy. They left Bryan last June.

Bryan George W. Griner Fort Leavenworth Kansas National Cemetery Leavenworth Ain Griner Captain Griner Allen Academy

Term in jail given Andrea by Wilkerson

Chicago Oct 28 Phil Andrea bodyguard of Al Capone was sentenced to six months in the county jail by Judge James H Wilkerson for carrying a pistol in Capones income tax trial He was found in contempt and given a two weeks stay of execution paroled to attorney Michael Ahern Capone remained in jail awaiting further action on bond and supersedeas questions

Chicago Phil Andrea al Capone James H. Wilkerson Capone Wilkerson Andrea Michael Ahern Federal Circuit Court Supreme Court Ahern Circuit Court Leavenworth

Horticulurist to Meet With Farmers Saturday

J F Rosborough horticulturist of the Extension Service will meet interested farmers at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock October 31 to discuss home orchard problems such as site selection dependable fruits for this county tree planting and orchard management All interested are urged to attend

J. F. Rosborough Extension Service Chamber of Commerce

Leading Figure In Hotel World Dead in Gotham

John McEntee Bowman 56, president of the Bowman Biltmore hotel chain, died in a New York hospital after gallstone surgery on October 12. He is survived by his widow and two children.

Gotham New York John McEntee Bowman Bowman Biltmore

Texas Democrats Map Presidential Campaign Tactics

Texas Democrats outline plans for next year’s presidential campaign with no clear front runner. The article notes fragmented factions, once unified around Alfred E. Smith, now dispersed as they reassess prospects and the party’s path to the nomination.

Texas Roosevelt Smith Austin

Boyett At Convention

County Commissioner Guy Poyett left Tuesday night for Paso to attend the state convention of county judges and commissioners.

Guy Poyett Paso

Women of Legion Begin Drive for New Memberships

The Bryan American Legion Auxiliary launches a membership drive led by Mrs L M Patronella with assistants including Mrs Stanford Mrs Harry Estill Mrs Bartz and others. The drive aims to complete by November 11 and continues the group’s community service including Girl Scout support and rehabilitation for World War II veterans. Twenty five members have already re enlisted as the drive starts.

American Legion A L. M. Patronella Patronella Stanford Harry Estill Bartz M. M. Wa Ed Martin Olesen John Bryan American Legion Auxiliary

Will Rogers Notes on Navy Budgets and Industry Rush

The piece comments on Navy appropriations and wartime urgency. It notes companies receive bonuses to accelerate ship production and references global financial leadership. The tone blends satire with caution about economic and political power and national priorities.

Beverly Hills Navy Los Ping Eette Hingiand

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SF Teen Er Russia Far East Associated Press Ros Daniels Columbus FIM the People’s Column Crawford Brazos A-M Club United States Navy San Diego Cal Alfred FE. Smith Women of Legion Will Rogers
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