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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
1
Sam Cavitt shifts stance in support of the Brazos county bond proposal. He says upgrades include bridges over the Big and Little Brazos rivers and a Trinity river bridge on the Old San Antonio Road, benefiting residents of the north and east sections.
The new Palace theatre in Bryan is remodeling and expanding as the largest entertainment venue between Houston and Waco. It targets Bryan trade area patrons, promising a modern showhouse with significant appeal.
Mr and Mrs R R Reppert returned on Tuesday from a five week auto tour through the Northwest and Pacific Coast visiting Yellowstone Park Lake Tahoe Yosemite and Carlsbad Cavern and other points of interest. Mrs D G Cunningham and her children Velma and Milton of Smetana were in Bryan today as visitors at the Eagle office.
Cleo Tessner, organizer for the National Textile Workers Union, was kidnapped in Kings Mountain North Carolina. A speaking stand erected by the union in a vacant lot was dynamited early today. Tessner was reportedly choked badly as the attack woke the city and was described by the International Labor Defense publicity director.
The city will sound the fire alarm at hourly intervals on Saturday September 28 during the special election on Brazos County bonds of 1 100 000 for good roads. The city commission approved the plan and Commissioner E Ki Yeager will arrange signals so the alarm is distinct from ordinary fire alerts and urges voters who have not yet voted to go to the polls.
The Baptist church at College Station held its first revival service which closed Sunday night. Seven members were received with three by baptism. Yearly additions reached 127, including 52 local people. Rev and Mrs Brown were presented with a cash offering for their work and standing among campus people and A. and M. students.
Blood hounds led nearly 100 men in a Llano search for D. K. Ellison and son Barney Ellison after L. C. Galloway was killed in a dispute over a building project. Seven shots were fired with six hitting Galloway as he worked as plumber and electrician.
Major Chas. C. Ingram of Wharton spoke at the Bryan Lions Club luncheon with Deputy District Governor H. C. Copenhaver. He outlined benefits of Lions and similar service groups and urged removing selfishness to support community improvements.
General fair conditions predicted for Bryan and vicinity tonight and Thursday. East Texas should stay fair tonight and Thursday with some partly cloudy to unsettled in the lower Rio Grande Valley. West Texas to be partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures in the northern area.
Henry Seale, noted banker and cattleman in Bryan, praises a state highway plan to survey and repair the Old San Antonio Road. He notes Brazos county bond votes could speed construction of permanent bridges over the Little and Big Brazos rivers, aiding the historic trail and Highway No. 21 paving efforts.
Bryan business men and residents of Reliance Kurten Edge and Tabor will hear a dairying profits discussion next Tuesday. The Bryan session aligns with the Chamber of Commerce meeting, while Kurten holds a separate rural meeting at the Kurten school. J B Snider of the Borden milk plant and Paul Haynes of McLennan County will discuss dairy profitability and community benefits. County Agent C L Beason arranged the meetings.
Farmers in Brazos County are urged to attend a Friday night meeting at the chamber of commerce. A Jacksonville tomato district representative will present a proposition on truck growing, with packing sheds and on-site supervision proposed if acreage is secured. County Agent C L Benson emphasized attendance to show interest.
Graf Zeppelin lands in Friedrichshafen after a cruise to the Elbe mouth to greet homebound passengers from America. Commander Dr. Hugo Eckener leads the dirigible on the world voyage.
L A Rippert on Borger businessman dies when his automobile overturns near Quanah while en route to Wichita Falls for the Texas League playoff. Earl Breedlove, also of Borger, is slightly injured.
Temperatures varied greatly last week with a high of 100 degrees on Monday and 89 on Wednesday the coolest day in weeks. Minimums ranged from 76 to 65 degrees as the week’s readings show.
A large turnout at Brenham on Monday heard extension service leaders outline soil and water conservation work for fall and winter. George W. Johnson chaired the session with county agents from several Texas counties and officials from the Federal Land Bank and Southern Pacific. The discussion emphasized terracing, winter cover crops, crop rotation, and forming a county committee to organize local conservation efforts.
The September term of district court convened with District Judge W C Davis presiding and the grand jury empaneled. J D Martin named foreman and the panel began examining minor criminal matters. Deliberations expected to finish by midweek. Members sworn in include Cooper Carll Roy Robison N C Cole W H Buchanan J W Harris Albert Payne J J Holik W C Holmes John M Lawrence Jr and A M Hartfield all of Bryan with others from area towns.
The Brazos Burleson County Teachers Institute will meet at Caldwell on September 23 and 24 for rural teachers. Speakers include H L Durham Bryan city schools superintendent on the personal element in teaching and R M Woods who will discuss rural teaching subjects and health care among other topics.
C. R. Elkins formerly of Bryan reports from Indianapolis where William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged harmony among labor groups at the Journeymen Barbers and Beauticians International Union banquet. Elkins notes the temperature around 57 degrees in Indianapolis.
Strong interest grows for a Friday September 27 benefit in Assembly Halls Texas A and M. Mr Griffin aims to study in New York this winter with Proschowski.
In El Paso on September 18 an 18 year old high school girl Ninfa Theobaldt was shot when she refused to enter a car driven by two Mexican men. One suspect named as Jose Barazzo of Juarez, who allegedly pursued her. The attackers fled toward the Rio Grande and the girl’s condition is described as grave.
The quarter conference at First Methodist church elected R. C. Franks as general superintendent of the Sunday School and appointed a large slate to the board of stewards for the coming year. C. E. Jenkins named recording and district steward. Junior stewards include Alva Adams and others with additions expected.
The cotton market opened lower with futures down about 10 points and new cotton quotes ranging from 18 to 19 cents.
Texas rangers in Borger hold affidavits claiming an alleged public official conspiracy in underworld activities. An arrest may follow as Ranger Captain Frank Hamer hints he knows the motive but declines to elaborate. A special jury to probe liquor cases tied to the slain Hutchinson County district attorney remains uncertain.
City commissioners conducted an inspection of the nearly completed new school buildings and the forthcoming city hall. The visit found progress satisfactory and noted approval by the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company of the city’s contract, with the bond preparatory work by the city attorney underway.
Freshmen at Texas A M register today amid fittings for uniforms books and supplies. Early estimates place the class around 1100 students as registration for older students continues tomorrow and the school year opens Friday.
Sherman reports the death of 67 year old Dr. Charles R. Pepper head of Latin and French at Austin College. He died in a Greenville Tennessee hospital while en route from Rural Retreat Virginia where he had spent the summer. Funeral services are planned in Rural Retreat with surviving widow and sister Ruth Gillespie of Tazewell Virginia.
George A. Adams announced a good roads meeting for Edge Friday at 7 30 pm to discuss Brazos county road plans. A cake auction will raise funds for the Edge school fund with previous Millican results around 51 dollars. Speakers include John M. Law W C Davis W S Barron and Henderson among others.
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