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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1935
Page
1
The Bryan Booster notes displays of fair flowers at the county fair closed Saturday. Plants may be grown with some care through dry conditions. It urges broader plantings for the coming year to make Centennial year both fall and spring a mass of bloom.
Austin reporters describe the Senate's passage of a bill to let county and district commissioners set salaries within this year's earnings and a maximum under the August fee system. Amendments to fix specific salaries were defeated while the House moved a bill to raise the state tax on horse race wagers with stepped rates and odd-cent breaks.
Beverly Ann Sparks daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W M Sparks was operated on for appendicitis at Wilkerson Memorial clinic in Bryan and was sent home yesterday afternoon. An automobile party including Mr. and Mrs. J M Whitten and Mrs. Norwood of Madisonville were in Bryan Monday afternoon.
Washington sources report the Agricultural Adjustment Administration tentatively set this year’s corn loan at 45 cents per bushel. The tentative figure signals upcoming program details for 1935 corn support.
Vernon Wright roped a 7 ft 4 in rattlesnake from his horse near Vernon on October 29. The snake, with 18 rattles, was dispatched and Wright preserved the skin, yielding three quarters of a pint of oil from the body.
Masons from about 21 counties and 30 to 40 lodges across six districts will gather in Bryan on Thursday for The Grand Lodge Night. Judge Hiram F. Lively of Dallas will speak on The Grand Lodge Its Purposes and Activities.
Kilgore Oct. 29 F W Fischer a Tyler attorney and oil producer says he and associates will urge the legislature to pass a gross production tax of 15 cents per barrel on oil to fund old age pensions They also want the state gasoline tax cut from four to two cents Fischer argues the oil industry is inadequately taxed and that old people will go hungry if action is not taken
Henry Midget Fernekes, who escaped Joliet penitentiary last August, was recaptured yesterday and died by poisoning hidden in his clothing in his cell. The incident occurred in Chicago on October 29.
Johnnie Miller 49 operator of Miller and Queen Theatres in Navasota died Saturday night after collapse in a street car. A service was held at the Methodist church with Rev. W. G. Fletcher and burial followed in Oakland cemetery. He was born in Weimar and lived in Navasota since 1926. Survived by wife five children his mother and brothers Theodore Miller Mount Vernon and Leon Miller Roswell New Mexico.
In Tientsin on October 29 Japanese authorities forced a hard line in North China with a formal demand that Chinese officials promptly liquidate Japanese and anti Manchukuoan elements. Major General Tada warned that Japan fears for the welfare of 400 million Chinese and the peace of the Orient.
The Texas highway department will pave the entrance to Texas A and M College from new Highway No 6 to the administration building about one mile long. At a Thursday meeting the commission ordered bids. A Bry an and College delegation led by Dr T O Walton appeared in Austin with Dr F E Giesecke J T L McNew and County Judge J M Ferguson. Directors L J Wardlaw Fort Worth Walter Lacey Waco H C Schumacher Houston.
Judge W. C. Davis will travel to Cameron Thursday to preside for District Judge Graham Gillis who will hold court in Dallas at Judge Davis request. Davis opens a five week district court term at Franklin on Monday November 11. Another five week term follows before year end, then a six week February term in Bryan.
Austin dispatch reports Howard Pierson was committed to the Austin Hospital for the Insane today after the court order. He was taken from the county jail to the facility for treatment and care.
The case of J M Brown of Normangee charged with drunk driving was continued to the next court term by Judge W C Davis on Friday morning.
Two donations to the Will Rogers Memorial reached Mrs. Lee J. Rountree in Brazos county on Tuesday. Sankey Park and Cart contributed as the drive to collect many small gifts runs from November 4 to November 27, aligning with Rogers birthday.
Mrs. Wallace Peverly reported from San Antonio that her husband, Bryan businessman Wallace Peverly, is seriously ill at Nix Hospital. Doctors expect several days before a definite diagnosis and noted a slight Monday improvement.
The October Texas Ranger features a pen and ink sketch and tribute to Ann Bentley, secretary of the Student's Assembly and journalism senior at the University of Texas. The piece, paired with portraits of Josephus Storm, Dean Parlin, and Coach Chevigny, highlights her campus impact and “twinkle in her eye” as she pursued student leadership.
Washington, Oct 29. AAA officials studied the corn loan rate behind closed doors. A likely loan level was 40 or 45 cents a bushel. A formal announcement was expected by Wednesday or Thursday.
Flying Cadet Rhode H. Harris of Cleburne was killed and Lieut. Walter Lee of Modoc Indiana, the instructor, was injured when a plane crashed near Randolph Field as it spun in. Details were scarce.
The A M Consolidated School Parent-Teacher Association plans a Friday evening carnival from 6 to 9 featuring a supper on the grounds, an old-time fiddlers contest, a doughnut and coffee dunk, a white elephant table, a Thanksgiving turkey sale, and a witches booth. Proceeds benefit the school.
Raymondville votes on November 14 to retry approval of a municipal power and light plant after the prior attempt was defeated in court. The city commission ordered the election as part of the renewed effort to create a local utility.
E. R. Bryant chairman of the Red Cross Roll Call for 1935 36 announces Mr Dansby as his assistant and first lieutenant They will announce their roll call committees soon and seek Bryan and Brazos county cooperation to reach a 900 member county goal
Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors heard a Fort Worth request to secure federal highway markings for major routes in Texas including No. 6 from Hempstead to Waco. Secretary Wilson was instructed to contact state highway engineer Gibb Gilchrist and local chambers. The effort aims to aid Centennial publicity and tourism while boosting attention to Texas schools through potential contests and activities.
Bryan residents traveled to the Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association headquarters near Sutton on Tuesday morning to witness over 170 select hounds. The crowd included D. L. Wilson, the Parkers and daughter Kath erine, Neal Dow, J. D. Martin Jr, Mrs. W. C. Mitchell and her nephew L. O. Wilkerson Jr., Elon Stuart and daughter Peggy, and many others.
Judge Hiram F. Lively past grand master will address Masons from six districts at their meeting in Bryan in what will be called The Grand Lodge Night on Thursday.
Fort Worth dispatch reports William Shearer a 74 year old cashier for the California state treasury was arrested after a five week global hunt. District Attorney Otis Babcock arrived to pursue the case as Shearer claimed responsibility but denied taking the funds supporting the $24,000 shortage.
Mrs. C. W. Simmons serves as pianist for the Business Men's Bible Class of the First Baptist church. The class announced new officers in Monday’s Eagle, and she has played for the group for several years.
Brazos county receives one highway marker from the Texas Centennial Commission on the site of Boonville, first county seat, with a granite marker and bronze plaque. C. M. Bethany was informed the marker will be placed within four months with planned dedication ceremonies. The advisory board including L. W. Kemp J. Frank Dobie and Rev. Paul J. Folk, C.S.C., may propose further designations.
Tokyo October 29 Vice President John N Garner appeared before the emperor with his shoes on ending speculation he would pay respects in stocking feet.
Mussolini declares a six months plan starting Nov 5 to limit meat sales and reduce reliance on imports. Italy plans to curb government use of paper and supplies that are partly imported as it pushes Ethiopian campaign. Britain signs a tougher stance toward Italy and aims for swift economic sanctions through the League.
Washington reports a WPA appropriation totaling 19.0 million dollars for Texas. H P Drought will select adaptable projects including school bus routes and farm to market roads. Brazos County gets 69,722 dollars with Falls and Washington counties also listed among recipients.
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