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Newspaper

Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1934

Page

5

Noted Journalists and reformers linked to public service

National honorary Sigma Delta Chi head Frank Parker Stockridge, famed editor of The American Press, is presented with a long career in journalism from Buffalo to New York and Washington. Frances Everett Townsend proposes a Townsend plan giving $200 monthly pensions at age 60 funded by a sales tax to curb poverty and crime. Samuel Clay Williams, longtime Reynolds Tobacco lawyer, chairs the National Industrial Recovery Board. William P. Galligan of Texas, Arkansas origins, rising from Little Rock to Laredo schools, becomes Texas State Deputy Knights of Columbus and state school superintendent.

Frank Parker Stockridge Sigma Delta Chi United States Gardiner Washington, D. C National University Buffalo Express St. Louis New York Walter Hines Woodrow Wilson American Press Stockridge Garfield McKinley California Frances Everett Townsend America Townsend Midwest Illinois Nebraska University Black Hills South Dakota Long Beach Delaware National Industrial Recovery Board NRA Hugh Johnson Samuel Clay Williams Williams South North Carolina University of Virginia R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Reynolds Company National Labor Board Advisory New National Industrial Recovery Board William P. Galligan Texas State Council Knights of Columbus Laredo Arkansas Little Rock Texas St. Edward’s ‘City Austin Notre Dame University of Arkansas

Women of Bryan Return From Eastern Star Meeting

Mesdames M. M. Erskine Louis McCullough and M. R. Bentley came back from Fort Worth where they attended the 52nd annual Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star session. McCullough represented Bryan Chapter 222, Bentley was on the unfinished business committee, and Erskine was installed as district deputy grand matron for the year. The group called the session one of the most successful in recent years and noted fraternal advances for Eastern Star in Texas. They visited Mrs. Jim Dunn, a former Bryan resident and former Bryan Chapter matron now living in Fort Worth.

Mesdames M. M. Erskine Louis McCullough M. R. Bentley Fort Worth Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star McCullough Bryan Bentley Erskine Mesdames Erskine, McCullough Jim Dunn Dunn

Leaders Endorse Red Cross Roll Call Nov 11

Officials praise the Red Cross as the nation’s humanitarian reserve and urge broad support during the Roll Call from November 11 to 29. Harry L. Hopkins and William Green emphasize community relief, disaster aid, and the need for 900 memberships in Brazos County as local leaders plan a rapid campaign rollout.

American Red Cross Harry L. Hopkins Red Cross William Green American Federation of Labor J. B. Gleissner R. C. Franks Brazos County

AAA Cotton Plan Aims To Stabilize Southern Farming

The survey of conditions in chief foreign cotton producers concludes there is little basis for claims AAA cotton programs harm U S markets. World carry-over dropped from 13 to about 10.6 million bales as prices rose from under six to over thirteen cents. Texas income doubled in 1933. 1934 drought relief and Bankhead Act certificates supported farm incomes. The plan seeks to adjust production to demand, stabilize prices, and shift toward better land use, urging Southern cooperation or risk of another cotton downturn.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration AAA America J South Texas Agricultural Administration

Local Campaign Talk Receives Cautious Reception

A brief remark about not starting the campaign this morning hints at measured pacing. Observers note ongoing discussions about strategy and timing without firm commitments from the key figures involved.

Aggie rodeo queen named at Texas A and M College

Miss Josephine Dunn of College Station was elected queen of the sixteenth rodeo and pageant by Saddle and Sirloin club members at Texas A and M College. King OL Boothe of Sweetwater and maid of honor Dorothy Hedges of College Station were chosen. The event, titled The Court of the Lone Star, features about 1237 performers and supports the college international livestock judging team, recent first-place winners at Kansas City.

College Station Josephine Dunn Kk. J. Dann Texas A M. College College Animal Husbandry Pavillion OL. Boothe Sweetwater Dunn Dorothy Hedges C. C. Hedges F. L. Mears Menard Texas State College For Women CSA Hedges University of Texas, Austin Court of the Lone Star Texas W. A. Orth College International Livestock Judging Kansas City

Mainly About Folks Mainly About Folks

Friday's Daily highlights dozens of local movements and health updates. Mrs J R Howe visits Anderson relatives. Adell Griesser rests well after appendectomy in Bryan Hospital. Carl Prichett of College undergoes emergency appendectomy. Janet Moses returns home from St. Worth after visiting. 15 year old Leon Maniloff undergoes emergency operation with favorable progress. Numerous residents travel to Bryan for shopping visits and social events. Baylor game plans draw former Baylor students. Eastern Star meetings and weekend trips to Austin and Houston noted. Congress men Luther A. Johnson of Corsicana passes through Bryan en route to Houston for Aggie Rice game.

J. R. Howe Anderson Howell Julia Meachum Adell Griesser Chas. FE. Griesser Bryan Hospital Carl Prichett College Thelma Prichett Janet Moses St. Martin W. H. Buchanan Bryan Kurten C. B. Page Wellborn W. F E. Graham Rock Prairie J. A. Wolfe Frank Merka Tabor Will Rains T. T. Goodman Harvey Berry Risinger Steep Hollow Cc. L. Hall Route 5 L. Salvato Sam Salvato Antone Zemanek Smé@tana Adolph Kolodjacek Frank Bain Ervin Conway Coulter Hoppess A. E Pete” Jones John Sidney Smith Jane Elliott Frances Chance Baylor University Waco M.baylor J. Earl Porter Mumford and Caldwell Charles H. Edge Eugene Eolge Houston Reuben Harris Dallas Reuben, Jr Allen Academy Pearl Burts North Zulch Wilkerson Memorial Clinic Ollie Smith East 23Rd Street Luther A. Johnson Corsicana

Broncos and B squad schedules shifted in district games

The Stephen F. Austin Broncos move their Franklin game to Thursday at Forrest Field due to the A and M rodeo, while the Bryan B squad Hearne game shifts from Wednesday to Tuesday to avoid Brazos County Free Fair conflicts. Broncos remain contenders, with a Thursday win potentially clinching the district half title.

Stephen F. Austin American Legion Brazos County Broncos Hearne Hempstead Madisonville

Car ood car corn sales at $1.00 per bushel delivered

Hensarling and Patranella announce delivery terms for corn at one dollar per bushel. The notice specifies priced delivery and identifies the parties involved.

Hensarling & Patranella

Capitalism and its clash with communism in society

An intense discourse on wealth ownership tracing capitalism from its private base to a social test case, citing the Encyclopedia Britannica and a 1920 pro capitalism stance. It notes shifting views, a predicted socialist future, and society in upheaval as ideas contest modern wealth use. An accompanying funeral escort scene appears at Calvert.

Britannica J. L. Garvin

Aged Bryan Resident Laid To Rest In Calvert

Funeral services were held at Mc Culloch Dansby chapel at 11 oclock with Rev L A Wilson of St Andrew s Episcopal Bryan presiding. Knights Templar and Masonic members from Bryan and Calvert participated. Body shipped at 1 30 p m Sunbeam train to Calvert with Masonic escort. In Calvert, services at the Burnett home and interment at Calvert Cemetery followed at 4 p m.

Bryan W. F. Gibbs D. C McCulloch-Dansby L. A. Wilson St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Ivanhoe Commandery Knights Templar Calvert Pike Burnett Calvert Cemetery

Kruschen Salts Weight Loss Claim From 1930s Ad

Mrs Mae West of St Louis writes she lost 20 pounds in four weeks after taking one box of Kruschen Salts. She reports higher energy and no hunger. One half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast is suggested, with a money back guarantee after the first bottle.

Mae West St. Louis

Women business breakfast opens 1934 session in Roosevelt

At Federation clubhouse a breakfast honoring Mrs. Faye S. Gordon of Amarillo state president outlined the 1934 35 objective of economic security for all urging clubs to sponsor one civic project. Delegates attended church services and a centennial luncheon featured Professor Guy B. Harrison discussing Trail of Texas History with table depictions of Texas periods.

Hotel Roosevelt 7Ation Clubhouse Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Faye S. Gordon Amarillo Federation Clubhouse Miss Hill Gordon Waco Club Texas Mabel Jerey Howell LaSalle Matagorda Bay Lurlene Morris Daisy Bible

Confederate Luncheon Highlights Two Day Texas Session

An account of a luncheon setting with Miss Cora Johnston and Mrs M R Johnston, features a Civil War photographic centerpiece and a Confederate soldier canteen. The event honored Confederacy history with flags at half mast and a banquet at Hotel Roosevelt attended by about 100 delegates. Musical performances included Mrs Randle Alexander and the High School Glee Club directed by Miss Cobby de Stivers, plus readings and piano solos. The Texas relic administration speaker Mrs Laur Neale Love addressed rural rehabilitation, with a Halloween motif in decor and yellow chrysanthemums at the banquet.

Randle Alexander C. E. Hereford Texas Waes High School Glee Club Cobby de Stivers Reading Senge Forerunners Frances Rayburn Elk Lovelace James R. Wrigh Hotel Roosevelt Miss Hill Laur Neale Love Texas Rélic Administration J. Jen Gildersleeve C. C. Irvine R. Wright Theodore Raviolin Pauline Pipkin Ethel Standefer Cal Allie Cole Pierce

Hog Confined at Lampo Farm on Dillashaw Tap Road

A stray hog is captured and housed in a pen at Lampo Farm near Vixen Creek on Dillashaw Tap road. The owner identified the hog and agreed to pay the pen charges.

Lampo Farm Vixen Creek Dillashaw Tap Road

Herbine promotes liver and bowel relief for tummy upset

A historical remedy ad promotes Herbine as a herbal combination that stimulates bile flow and intestinal action to relieve headaches indigestion gas and general unease. The claim is quick soothing results when both liver and bowels normalize. Available from druggists.

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