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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
3
Local notices list residents returning to Bryan and area for school year. Teachers and students from Ontary School to Austin High shift roles. Families welcome new babies and travel to colleges in Austin Belton and Waco. Public figures and students attend events in Houston Galveston and Pleasant areas.
The Bryan City National Bank directors and the Bryan Building and Loan Association announced resignations amid irregular financial dealings linked to W H Cole. The bank says losses stay under 20,000 dollars protected by bond, while the association reports ongoing checks, with no criminal action confirmed yet. Cole, a 20 year Bryan banking veteran, previously led the association and held civic roles.
In August the number of failures averaged 20 per week, with total liabilities of 1.41 million across 70 insolvent firms. Two firms exceeded 100 000 in liabilities, one bankrupt, depressing state totals. Excluding that firm, average liabilities per failure were 13 000. with it, 20 143.
A Sunday School service featured seven members from each department including Joanna Holloman and Melba Ruth White. Attendance grew from 80 to 550 in residence and over 600 overall. Messages of congratulations arrived from leaders of Baptists across the South.
An advertisement claims Contay Special Bleach removes liver spots freckles pimples or discoloration on face or neck due to acid in the body. The ad credits Roman and Viek as endorsers and presents a promotional guarantee.
The Bryan cabinet seeks wider support for a winter and spring recreational program led by the Federation. Educators offer gymnasiums for indoor sports while religious, social and business leaders commend the effort as a first sponsored activity. The goal is a durable community program built on local cooperation and active participation.
Luther Nickels of Dallas asked if the petition would be part of the committee record at the meeting on the election matter. Huggins affirmed. Nickels stated he wished to remark though not a committee member, drawing subdued cries of no as the committee pressed on.
A collection of home baked treats and pastry ideas. Cinnamon Fudge, Spiced Stuffed Apples, and Quick Cinnamon Buns with detailed ingredients and steps for making each item. Includes sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, nuts, fruit, marshmallows, and basic dough methods.
A town meeting urged additional funds of 100 dollars from city finances to sustain Negro county nurse work, cut off previously. Dr. Russell highlighted its importance. Dr. L Wilson proposed a directory committee with George Adams as chair, Ed Martin, W J Coulter and W R McCullough named, Wilson ex officio. Fire committee chair W C Mitchell requested 30 dollars more to finish a fire hazard inspection.
The matter of borrowing funds was referred to the Finance committee. O A Stubbs of Sanitary Appliance Company Houston spoke on installing hundreds of sanitary pit toilets in Bryan and announced a public hearing by the city commission on Wednesday night urging citizen attendance. Directors present included George A Adams N B Allen R V Armstrong J S Caldwell J F Casey H O Ferguson and others.
Horticulturist J. F. Rosborough spoke at the chamber of commerce on soil preparation for fall gardening, recommended varieties like stringless beans and snow ball cauliflower, and urged using nicotine spray for insect control. A garden plan at George Jones’s Steep Hollow was shown after the talk.
Abilene Texas September 9 A profit sharing project unites Taylor county farmers with Tom Green county sheep and cattle raisers to bring about 9000 head of livestock for winter feeding. Sheep arrive in lots of 500 to 2000 and are fed 120 to 150 days with maize from farmers and pasture. Gains paid per pound to be decided at a meeting in Ov ale. R O Connor sister of Rt Rev Gleissner has returned from four weeks in North Texas.
Arthur Lightfoot a Black man assaulted John Walker in the Brazos county jail Sunday after concealing a knife in his shoe. He also cut Ben Griffin who tried to help Walker. Deputies L Baker and Horace Reed arrested him for drunkenness and found no knife on search. Lightfoot was charged with attempted serious bodily harm and to be heard before Justice J T McGee this week.
Mrs. M. S. Broach, pantry demonstrator for the Tabor 4 H Club, converted a storage room into a modern pantry with shelves and enamel finish. The will hold 1500 cans and already holds over a thousand across 24 varieties including meats beans corn spinach and peaches. She plans to can pears chicken green tomatoes pear syrup and pork with additional items such as popcorn squash sweet potatoes peanuts and dried corn. The display reflects the farmer’s winter stores and reassures members against lean months.
W R Hayn of Dallas, working on A and M College buildings in Bryan, vanished Thursday from 2820 Washington Ave. After a Monday crash in Waller, he may be mentally deranged and wandered off. His daughter describes him as 52, blue eyes, gray hair, eagle tattoo on left arm. Last known actions include withdrawing fifty dollars and sending a forty dollar money order, raising fears he is avoiding a fine. Contacts should reach 2820 Washington Ave Bryan Texas.
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