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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1937
Page
1
A. W. Kinnard Sr. analyzes Bryan's 1917 upheaval as citizens ousting feudal lords who controlled utilities with foreign invaders. He recalls 1890s plots in Calvert to chain profits via ice factory water works and electric lights, aimed to profit private barons over public needs.
Envoys from nine nations sign a historic document to suppress submarine piracy in the Mediterranean as British and French warships head toward what experts call the greatest naval demonstration of its kind. The League of Nations will handle other Mediterranean aggression. Britain has more than doubled its Mediterranean strength while awaiting Italy's decision to join patrols off the Italian western coast.
Monday visitors include Roy Robinson from Brazos Valley and Mr and Mrs W R Rogers of Madisonville. Mrs Albert Kopetsky and baby June arrive from Jacksonville to visit A D Kopetsky family. Carolyn Glass will attend Texas State College for Women in Denton. Luther Boyd and wife of Hearne welcome a baby boy born Tuesday at Wilkerson Memorial clinic.
Marshall Sept 14 W G Banks 54 a widely known lawyer died suddenly Monday at his office here of a heart attack in the city.
Bryan Farmers Market success draws attention as C L Benson and D L Wilson spoke at a Navasota Chamber session. George Altgelt noted rural urban relations push and support for a non profit market in Navasota to serve county producers. A possible Bryan Navasota gathering with barbecue and entertainment was discussed as a by product of the meeting.
Applications for CCC camp enlistments are being received at the Stewart building East 24th street office of Mrs Cecile Harrison Brazos County quota is 80 white men and 16 negroes not yet filled Men whose enlistments expired six months ago may re enlist and non relief clients are eligible Enlistments date from Oct
Members of the Bryan Lions club heard Dr. L. O. Wilkerson describe a recent flight to the National Air Races in Cleveland. Local pilot Byron Black urged Bryan to back a better airport as he noted planes’ fuel efficiency and the cost parity with autos.
City officials review an annual audit by a Waco firm praising cur rent accounting methods. The commission approves buying fire hose furniture and an adding machine with county sharing the cost. W. J. Coulter’s street opening petition is not acted on as meters and street plans await Rural Electrification Administration input. A 710 foot sewer line in Dellwood is approved to serve seven or eight families.
A damages suit filed by R. L. Jones as receiver for Fidelity Finance Co. against R. W. Howell and Dr. E. P. Humbert for 100000 was dismissed in district court after Howell reconveyed property back to him. The dismissal was by agreement of the receiver’s and depositors’ attorneys. Judge Boyles and others aided Howell in Bryan.
Several Bryan and College Station youths left for college campuses over the weekend with Baylor University in Waco as a primary destination. Others depart for Randolph Macon Norman Oklahoma University and Barnard College. The group includes Forrest Jones Jr. and Sarah Watts among many named students heading to various schools for the new term.
I. B. Blair of Waco with the State Historical Record is in Bryan making a survey of this county and will stay for ten days finishing the work. This is a WPA and state project. Charles W. Hodges of San Antonio is assistant state supervisor.
A. S. Welch and Mrs. Pearl Thomas wed in Houston on September 2 and now reside in Bryan. Welch recently moved from San Francisco and works at the Ford plant, while Mrs. Welch runs the Acacia Beauty Salon.
Williamson lauded Denmark for agricultural leadership after visits abroad. He cited uniform soil and climate, strong middle class, and high home ownership at 93 percent. Danish exports include butter cheese pork eggs and poultry with a favorable trade balance.
The American Legion Fair booster meeting to plan the November event was set for September 22 by the fair board. Lang Spell was named fair manager. Invitations will go to all school principals the county superintendent and supervisors. Exhibits will focus on safe driving education at the request of Mrs. F L Sloop.
Miss Raphaela Gutierrez married Ruelth Duran at 10:30 this morning in St. Joseph's church with Rt. Rev. J B Gleissner presiding. Both from prominent Mexican families and plan to reside in Bryan.
The Rev. L. O. Lewis, 69, a retired Methodist minister, was found dead in his bed at a Clarendon hotel on Monday. He previously served as pastor at Dalhart and held ministerial posts in New Mexico and Arizona.
Brown and Root Austin contractors were awarded the Bryan city contract for rural electrification. A work order was issued after city commission approval. Utilities expected to reach some Brazos County areas and parts of Burleson Robertson counties by year end, though all lines may not be strong.
In Waco district Bishop H. A. Boaz of Fort Worth and his wife are to be honored at a banquet October 4 at the Austin Avenue Methodist church with many Central Texas Methodists expected to attend. Boaz, nearing retirement age, is in his fourth year as presiding officer of the Central Texas Conference and will lead the annual conference November 10 in Fort Worth.
Bryan Weekly Eagle readers switching delivery to Monday with a larger paper. Sunday Eagle to be printed Saturday night and delivered to all subscribers of both papers. Increased telegraph service and comprehensive local coverage planned. Eight page comic section and extra features to appeal to all ages. First Sunday Eagle in Bryan history aims to be as good as possible with ongoing improvements.
Mary Louis German five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fletcher German of near Millican was seriously injured Saturday about 5 pm when struck by a car driven by M C Hughes of College Station in what authorities call an unavoidable accident. The child was rushed to Wilkerson Memorial Clinic and remains unconscious. Doctors have not yet assessed her injuries which are believed internal. The incident occurred on College Road in the Midway area as the child played along the road and ran in front of the vehicle.
Joe Ruffino was charged with felony theft in Justice R. B. Grant's court after a pocketbook containing $65 in cash and a check was found at his home. The money was reportedly left on a desk at First State Bank and Trust Company by George Ford. The pocketbook was hidden in Ruffino's barn and he posted bond Saturday afternoon.
Texas colleges receive NYA approval for 1,625 part time jobs aiding needy students. Institutions listed include A and M College, East Texas State, John Tarleton, North Texas State, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University with specific job counts and funds.
Mr and Mrs C W West newly settled in Bryan as he assumes duties as Boy Scout field director for Brazos Grimes Washington and Waller counties. He is welcomed into the First Baptist church where he is officially recognized as an ordained deacon.
Bryan receives telegram from Sen Tom Connally via F L Henderson stating an allocation of 105000 for a new federal building. Earlier Rep Luther A Johnson said Bryan was on the list for first post office building funds, adding hope the city would soon receive funds.
Farmers at the courthouse meeting express interest in buying winter legumes and pasture grasses as a cooperative. Deadline for orders is Saturday September 18. D L Wilson serves on the price study panel with H C Seale and J E Weeden.
A permanent Texas Soil and Water Conservation association is created at Temple after the first state convention focused on soil and water issues. W. C. Marshall is elected president with Tom C. Heffner as vice president and Joseph C. Peacock as executive secretary. Temple named as headquarters and a slate of directors from multiple towns was chosen for a one year term.
City commissioners after a voters approval in the Harvey and Leonard School districts set the school maintenance tax at 50 cents per 100 dollars, up from 25 cents. They also approved an extra 100 dollars for County Attorney W R Allen for stenographer work rest of year. A petition for electric water coolers, signed by courthouse officials, was received but kept on file with no action.
The Bryan and College community party moves from Sept 15 to Sept 23 to help newcomers meet older residents. Ivan Langford, entertainment committee chair, announced the change at the Chamber of Commerce directors meeting and said the event may be held in College. The board will also tackle space needs for chamber and Extension Service activities, including options at the Farmers Market or remodeled Federal building.
The Brazos county health survey began Monday with District Health Office No. 4 staff led by Miss Sue Nickerson and Miss Carolyn Hampton and Miss Edith Haveman. Dr. A M Dashiell oversees the study of economic and social conditions affecting public health in the county. Other sanitarians and attaches also began their parts. After completing Brazos, surveys will start in other counties in the district.
County Agent C. L. Benson will travel to Madisonville on Friday to judge agricultural exhibits at the Madison County Fair.
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