French trans Atlantic airmen reach Dallas amid gala welcome
The French crew of Dieudonna Coste and Maurice Bellonte fly the Question Mark from New York to Dallas for a 25 000 prize. Dallas guards the landing at Love Field as a convoy accompanies the plane. Reports place the flight at 10 to 15 hours with stops in Allentown Edensburg Philadelphia and Cincinnati. A separate note in Italy covers an alleged plot to bomb Mussolini’s car with two planes sighted near Ov esubro Ky and Triest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Paris
New York
William Easterwood
Dieudonna Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Curtiss Field
Texas
Allentown
Edensburgh
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Love Field
Public aviation issue raised in Bryan column
A letter from J. E. Sloan praises local efforts toward an airport in Bryan. He notes Ford’s golf course south of College offered for landing but believes a airfield and golf course cannot be satisfactorily combined. He plans further talks to clarify the statement and continues support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Eagle
Bryan
Eagle
Ford
College
Brazil Revolt Reported Along Southern Border
The Associated Press reports unrest on Brazil's southern border with President Dr. Washington Luiz Pereira de Souza noted as the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Luiz Pereira de Souza
Brazil
Gale Sweeps Santo Domingo as Hurricane Hits Island
Disaster reports from Santo Domingo indicate about 300 killed and 900 injured after a hurricane swept west across the Greater Antilles. Winds reached 160 miles per hour, with buildings destroyed and communications damaged delaying full casualty estimates. The Porto Rico Steamship line narrowly escaped destruction while U S Red Cross groups began urgent aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Dominion Republic
All American Cables
Greater Antilles
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Porto Rico Steamship Company Line
Coamp
American Red Cross
Washington
United States
Washington Red Cross
Cuba
Visitors from Sherman and Little Rock Arrive in Bryan
Mr and Mrs J M Gillespie of Sherman visit the Durham family on East 27th street with their daughter Margaret Zuber who returns from Little Rock and Denver with her brother Neil PD Zuber and relatives. Brazos County Health Committee plans a Sept 6 meeting at 3 30 pm in the courthouse nurse's office. Rev W H Watthews of Martin was a business visitor in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gillespie
Sherman
Bryan
H. L. Durham
East 27Th Street
Margaret Zuber
Little Rock
Ark
Denver
Col
Neil PD. Zuber
Brazos
W. H. Watthews
Martin
Bry‘an
Peace negotiations with Gandhi break down in India
Bombay India Sept 4 Peace talks between the Indian government and civil disobedience leaders led by Mahatma Gandhi collapsed officially. The breakdown raises questions about future resistance and possible escalation in the independence movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Bryan American Legion Folk Back From State Meet
Mr and Mrs L H M Bartz and Mrs Harry Estill returned from Austin where they attended the state convention of American Legion Posts and auxiliaries. The Bryan auxiliary won second place for its Americanization program and earned honorable mention on its general report. Mrs Estill, district chairman, received a trophy for organizing the most new auxiliaries from bachelor posts, tallying six new units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. HM. Bartz
Harry Estill
Austin
American Legion
Bryan
Former Students Plan Big Feast Amarillo Friday
Dr. T. O. Walton president of Texas A and M College and EF. FE. McQuillen secretary of the Former Students Association left by train for Amarillo to speak at a Panhandle Club banquet Friday night. Officials expect a large turnout and one of the year’s largest gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Walton
Texas A. and
M. College
EF. FE. McQuillen
Students’ Association
Amarillo
Walton
Panhandle Club
Aggies
Federal Reserve Board Head Will Leave Post Soon
Washington September 4 The administration expects the early resignation of Edmund Platt vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board President Hoover will nominate Eugene Meyer of New York to the board of governors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Edmund Platt
Hoover
Eugene Meyer
New York
Board of
Governors
Cotton Market Edges Up Minor Futures Points
The cotton market showed little change with futures up five to seven points. Local spot quotes ranged from 10 3 8 to 10 1 8 cents.
Illiteracy in Texas Stressed by Bryan Supt Durham
Bryan schools superintendent H L Durham urged the Bryan Rotary Club to focus on reducing illiteracy. He cited 295000 Texans unable to read or write and Texas ranking 35th among states. A M Waldrop and Gabe Cavell were noted for compliments to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Supt. Durham
Bryan Rotary Club
H. L. Durham
Bryan
Bryan Lions Club
A. M. Waldrop
Rotary Club
Charleston
West Virginia
Gabe Cavell
San Antonio
Bryan Club
H. H. Williamson
Durhant
Brazos County Legion Free Fair announces $750 prize list
The Earl Graham Post American Legion releases a sixty page catalogue for the second annual Free Agricultural Fair in Brazos county with a $750 prize fund for livestock and farm products. The event runs October 16 to 18 at Villa Maria Academy grounds with support from the Chamber of Commerce and local agencies. A new tented entertainment and education program will run during the fair with plays, skits, and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County Legion Free Fair
Earl Graham Post
American Legion
Brazos County
Bryan and Braz
Os County
Merchants Attend Weekly Meeting of Community Builders
The Association of Community Builders Inc held its weekly meeting with Vice President R Howell presiding. Members present included R W Howell D S Johnson Tyler Haswell Jno M Lawrence W F Gelber Geo A Adams Charles Kosarek J E Covey J S Caldwell Luke Patronella and J D Hefley. Johnson reported on Daily Day advertising and positive results from circular letters. Plans for Dairy Day Sept 11 were praised and an open membership meeting was proposed with a special committee led by Caldwell Patronella and Gelber. Hefley outlined an educational booklet project with more time granted to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Community Builders, Inc
R. Howell
R. W. Howell
D. 5. Johnson
Tyler Haswell
Jno
J. S. Caldwell
Luke Patronella
W. F. Gelber
J. D. Hefley
Edge Meeting Postponed For Baptist Revival
County Agent Co. L. Benson announces that the Edge meeting set for Friday night is postponed due to the progress of a Baptist revival in the community. A satisfactory date will be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Benson
Edge
French Aviatrix Sets 38 Hour Flight Endurance Record
Paris reports Maryse Bastie, renowned French aviatrix, shattered the women's world sustained flight endurance record by remaining aloft for 38 hours, landing at 9 31 this morning. The feat extends her status as a leading pioneer in long duration aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Maryse Bastie
Caldwell men placed under grave charge in liquor party case
Two Caldwell youths, Mac Hilliard and Jennings McClean, are sought by Brazos County authorities over a Saturday night liquor party near Brazos that allegedly involved an assault on a 14 year old Bryan girl. Hilliard posted 1500 bond. McClean is named on criminal incident and liquor charges with bond possibly 7500 and 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Mac Hilliard
Jennings McClean
Brazos County
Brazos
Bryan
McClean
Hilliard
J. T. McGee
Weather outlook for Bryan and Texas regions
Special weather bulletin from The Eagle reports for Bryan and vicinity partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and Friday. West Texas sees fair conditions tonight and Friday, while East Texas has partly cloudy unsettled weather with local showers near the coast. North Texas warms on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
New Orleans
Bryan
Vicinity
West Texas
Texas
Trades Day Debuts in Bryan With Special Bargains
The first Trades Day of the year will be held in Bryan next Thursday, marking the first such event in years. Bryan merchants plan unusual bargains to attract shoppers and promote Bryan as a notable market hub. Sponsored by the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce, with cooperation from the Associated Community Builders Inc, the event aims to draw hundreds from rural areas to visit local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan and
Brazos County
Associated Community Builders, Inc
Indian floods drive 100000 from homes
Shillong India Sept 4 A Brahmaputra river flood near Bokoni and Loakhoa has displaced about 100000 people as water covers houses. The inundation forced residents to flee and seek shelter as the rising flood crested over roofs.
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Shillong
India
Bokoni
Loakhoa
Urbanovsky Sees Aviation Aces At Chicago Meet
Rev. F. D. Urbanovsky returns from a four month vacation visiting Kansas City Chicago Washington New York Niagara Falls Detroit and Chicago. He attended the Catholic Union Sokols national convention in Baltimore August 14 to 19. He reports the Sokols promote athletics and recreation and in Chicago watched the national air meet and many aviation celebrities perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Urbanovsky
Kansas City
Chicago
Washington
New York City
Niagara Falls
Detroit
The
Catholic Union Sokols
Baltimore
Urbanovsky
Sokols
Youth Killed by Accidental Gun Discharge Near Brownwood
D. J. Butler 18 and Daniel Bake college student and former Weatherford Pythian Home pupil killed by accidental shotgun discharge near Brownwood. Gun fired taking the weapon from an automobile.
Will Rogers Praises Air Heroes and Andree's Return
Will Rogers writes from Tahoe Tavern praising French sacrifices and the return of Andree's body. He highlights the early air pioneer and notes the lack of cheering crowds for such feats, calling the unnamed flyer the original risk taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Tahoe Tavern
Cal
Andree
Grover Whalens
East Texas Chamber District 5 Meet Planned in Woodville
Members from twelve counties in District 5 will convene in Woodville Tyler County on September 11 at 10 a.m. for a district convention to discuss business and agriculture. J B Best of Woodville to give welcome address with R B Cous continuing.
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Woodville
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Tyler County
Hayne Nelms
Groveton
Trinity
Angelina
San Augustine
Sabine
Newton
Jasper
Tyler
Polk
San Jacinto
Hardin
Orange
Jefferson
J. B. Best
R. B. Cous
Builders Break Ground On Three Homes In Travis Park
Ground was broken today for three new residences in Travis Park Addition. Rev. W. H. Matthews of Marlin along with W. R. Ball and W. C. Stewart are erecting the houses. The sites were recently acquired from W. J. Coulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Park
W. H. Matthews
Marlin
W. R. Ball
W. C. Stewart
W. J. Coulter
Contract Let For Washington State Park Auditorium
The Washington State Park Commission at Brenham awarded the park auditorium contract to C. W. Ennis of Houston for 13 211.54. The fireproof brick building will host state celebrations and regional meetings. Commission members present included Mrs. J. W. Brosig and Dr. J. J. Marek.
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Navasota
Washington State Park Commission
Brenham
T. A. Lowe
Park Auditorium
C. W. Ennis
Houston
J. W. Brosig
J. J. Marek
Arthur Hartman
Buy-a-Bale Plan Spurs Bryan Merchants
The Buy-a-Bale movement is adopted by Bryan avenue merchants with five firms purchasing cotton today. Participating firms include Montgomery Ward Company McCulloch-Dansby Company M F Vitopil and Company Smith and Morgan and Humpty Dumpty Grocery. More Bryan merchants and other districts are expected to join following Governor Moody's suggestion to reduce cotton supply and boost prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Avenue
Montgomery Ward Company
McCulloch-Dansby Company
M. F. Vitopil and
Smith and Morgan
Dan Moody
Two Negroes Die in Grade Crossing Crash in Houston
In Houston on September 4 a dairy truck carrying Dalton Mutto aged 35 and his son John 10 was struck by a Trinity and Brazos Valley train at a grade crossing. Homer Gillo was seriously injured. All victims were described as Negro.
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Houston
Dalton Mutto
John
Homer Gillo
Trinity and
Brazos Valley
Brazos County Pasture Entrants Studied by Judging Group
The judging committee visiting Bryan inspected the permanent pasture entered by Carl Wipprecht, a local Jersey breeder, for the Etex Permanent Pasture Contest. Members include E A Miller Extension agronomist J Lynn Thomas dairy specialist H M Maison agriculturist E Butler editor and Roger Davis of the East Texas Chamber.
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Brazos County
Roger Davis
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Carl Wipprecht
Jersey
E. A. Miller
Extension Service Agronomist
J. Lynn Thomas
Extension Service
H. M. Maison
Southern Pacific Railway
Eugene Butler
Progressive Farmer
Southern Ruralist
Roger, Davis
East Texas Chamber
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Rray
Ench
Mussolinis
Ovesuboro
Costes
Mark
Rene
Triest
Italy
Francisco Marusic
Mussolini
Lugi Valencic
Associated Press
Curtise Field
Lona Island
the People’s
J. E. Sloan
Major
F. A
D.C.L
Island
San Domingo
American Legion Folk
Brahmaputra
Will Rogers
Etex C. OF C
Tyler CO
Travis Park Homes
Washington State Park
Bryan Merchants
Cras
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