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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1933
Page
1
A column argues that music is a neglected art essential to civilization. It claims wholesome music elevates character and lifts society, citing Confucius and Napoleon to support music’s influence on governance and emotions. (Continued on page 5)
John Barnes of Tabor visited Bryan this morning on business. W R Horlacher and son traveled to Marlin for the boy’s eye treatment. B T Yeager and family from Wellborn were in Bryan. Dorothy Culbertayn of Hillsboro left for Houston to enter Rice Institute. Monette Greginsky and Lottie Lobello journeyed to Dallas on a buying trip. Mary Lang and her uncle J S Smith of Giddings toured Bryan on business. Lang will attend Baylor College at Belton next year.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Belle Ransom at College Avenue Baptist Church on Tuesday morning. The service featured lavender and gold chrysanthemums around the pulpit and casket, with a pink rose bud and fern spray. An escort from Earl Graham Post, American Legion, led the proceedings.
R C Franks newly elected chairman for the Steep Hollow community with Coulter Smith former chair and Mrs Franks led a Saturday night reorganization at the school house. About 35 local residents attended as O E Bullock became president Nellie Barnett vice president and Gertrude Barnett secretary. The group planned a Brazos county fair exhibit and Otis Gayle Norman Roberts from Bryan provided entertainment with a black face skit.
Bryan reports show improved business from Saturday, with many merchants noting gains over last year and better than the year’s typical Saturday. Cotton prices and loan repayments limit spending, but county farmers begin receiving checks for plowed cotton, potentially $175 000, boosting local commerce as wage gains and employment rise.
Mrs. Lee J. Rountree editor of the Eagle was invited to the Twenty-First Annual Convention of the United States Good Roads Association in Beaumont on October 11 to discuss public questions. Prominent figures including Mrs. Albert Gleason and Mrs. Mary Harriman Rumsey will address highway beautification topics. The convention will feature leaders from civic groups and the D. C. C. C. was praised by Col. T. L. Kirkpatrick for its potential winter work in the South.
The Central NRA education committee for the county met at Stephen F. Austin high school to map a four division plan. Industrial commercial courses will start next week at the high school with Miss Clara Calhoun leading. Other divisions include Americanization guidance, recreational activities, and intensive short units on real life problems aimed at better homes and health.
County Clerk Goen notes Dan Gupid issued seven marriage licenses on Saturday. Four couples are white and three are Negro. White couples include Ygnacio Mendez with Catarina Espinosa, George J. Malburg with Mavis Thames, Elisia Sanches with Elida Ramos, Earl Davis with Jessie Desney. Negro couples are Bennie R. Palmer with Consolo Hooks, C. D. Cook with Ethel B. Grays, George Smith with Eloira Green.
County agent sends revised schedule for pasture judging in Brazos County. The scoring committee of G. W. Orms and E. A. Miller will visit Clyde Goen pasture at 7 a m Carl Wipprecht at 8 30 a m and Will McCulloch at 9 30 a m. The committee will assess annual improvements and offer future improvement guidance. Citizens seeking better pastures urged to meet the committee.
Chief Tillis and Officer Lee chased Robinson Luckey after he took a suspicious package from Spadadine. He fled a block and a half dropping the container splashing liquid on the sidewalk. Luckey was arrested and charged with transporting intoxicating liquor.
The Plantersville Stoneham Community Club House was dedicated Sunday at 3 PM with ceremonies for residents from Grimes and nearby counties. Speakers included W N Williamson and Judge S Wise, plus performances by H C Schulze and Mrs. Lester Taylor, ending with benediction by Rev R A Gates.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce committee outlines plans for the fall opening night on Friday September 22. The event begins with a Bryan Community Band concert at 7 30 in the business district. Afterward stores will display fall displays and hand out souvenirs during a store inspection period. A Main Street style show will follow with a parade on a built platform and the Collegians orchestra will close with a street dance.
Failure of brakes led to a noon collision on South College Avenue in front of the Marshall Bullock and Henry Locke homes. Mrs. Victor Edge drove south and signaled turning into the Locke driveway as a second car overtook on the right. The second car struck a curb and cedar tree, causing extensive damage but no injuries. Names of the occupants of the other vehicle were not known.
Brazos county's first NRA mediation board began Monday at 2 PM in the chamber of commerce rooms upon request of Brya n and College Station barbers. The panel includes Judge H O Ferguson chairman E J Jenkins Mrs M M Erskine and M L Cashion. Owners and operators were invited to present evidence for a price scale hours and ethics code.
Relief workers under state guidance urge residents to report all cases where work was offered and refused by individuals of any race. Call Phone 24, two rings, to alert the committee so refusers are kept off local relief lists.
The federal government will match Texas relief funds dollar for dollar up to 40 million in case the legislature markets all 20 million in bonds voted Aug 26. Lawrence Westbrook announced after a conference with Harry Hopkins that a 50 50 federal-state basis is approved, with continued full federal coverage for transients and employment service.
A Sunday night burglary at E C Huggkins home involved cutting the back door screen and unlatching it to steal about 17 dollars in money and a safety razor. G D Young an insurance man from Waco says a hotel room in Bryan was robbed of clothing and other items left there Saturday night.
Clarence Buster Hill of Oklahoma and Odelle Spiller of Wheelock were granted a marriage license Thursday and wed Thursday evening in Justice J. T. McGee’s home ceremony.
County Agent C. L. Benson reports a first consignment of government checks totaling £6,962 payable to listed cotton farmers. The initial group includes Joe J. Fazzino, Pete Lero, Tony Otten, Henry H. Kindt, Robert Thomas, Joe Marino, Frank J. Marino, Sandy Green, Ollie Jones, and many others. Benson will notify farmers as checks arrive at his office.
Enrollment on the first fall day in Bryan public schools reached 1,755 students 1,285 white and 470 Negro in five campuses Travis Bowie Stephen F Austin Kemp and the two Negro schools The district expects total enrollment up to 2,500 for the year The opening day began at 8 30 with informal ceremonies and enrollment continuing.
Mrs Lizzie Melasky Riggs wife of J T Riggs died at the family home near Bryan on Highway 21 north of Bryan now 8 30 am Burial in Bryan city cemetery Funeral services Sunday at 9 30 am at McCullough Dansby chapel Rev I J Blackwelder Free Will Baptist church officiating Survived by husband two sons and six daughters and her parents Mr and Mrs F Melasky of Wixon community.
Earl Jones eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs W M Jones was killed when struck by a car driven by W S Tyler on Highway No 69 toward College. The driver stated he sounded his horn but the bicycle rider veered into the car path. Funeral services were held at McCulloch Dansby chapel with burial at Steep Hollow cemetery. He is survived by his parents three brothers and two sisters and numerous relatives.
Dr. R. Henry Harrison Jr. named medical examiner and C. S. Beckwith inspector for boxing or wrestling events in Bryan or Brazos County. Appointments by Jack Flynn state labor commissioner. both accepted. Medical examiner to certify contestants before entry. inspector to enforce boxing commission rules. Both officers serve without compensation.
Mr and Mrs John Miniatis found their home ransacked on West ton avenue Sunday night. A thief had cut a window screen and piled clothing and personal property to steal. Mrs Miniatis grabbed her baby and fled to a neighbor, alerting others. The burglar fled, leaving the loot behind.
City commissioners approved improvements for Bryan Avenue by moving the primary electric line to Parker Avenue and removing excess wires and poles to enhance street appearance. They also adopted a beer ordinance aligning with state statutes legalizing 3.2 beer and wine sales and licensing.
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