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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
7
The People's Column notes the remodeling and opening of the greater Palace theatre in Bryan. It aims to attract Bryan trade with a modern, upscale facility. A Photoplay editorial cites Temple and Waco examples where local theatres lost Saturday business to distant venues showing talking pictures.
Mr and Mrs R R Reppert returned Tuesday from a five week auto trip through the Northwest and Pacific Coast. They visited Yellowstone Park Lake Tahoe Yosemite Carlsbad Cavern and other points of interest during their travels. Mrs D G Cunningham and children Velma and Milton of Smenta were Bryan visitors at the Eagle office.
Cleo Tessner, organizer for the National Textile Workers Union, was kidnapped in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. An empty lot had a speaking stand erected by the union dynamited at dawn, and Tessner later described being choked badly enough to injure her throat.
The city will sound the fire alarm hourly on Saturday September 28 to mark the special election on issuing bonds totaling 1 100 000 for good roads. City commissioners approved the plan and asked Commissioner E J Yeager to set the schedule and signals so the alarm is distinguishable from ordinary fire alerts and directs voters who have not yet cast ballots.
Sam Cavitt shifts stance on Brazos county bond plan praising bridges over the Big and Little Brazos rivers as essential to the Old San Antonio Road project. He notes a Trinity river bridge success influences belief that permanent crossings would follow if the bond passes, benefiting northern and eastern residents.
The Baptist church at College Station held its first revival service, closing Sunday night. Seven members joined, three by baptism, bringing the year’s total additions to 127 with 52 local members. Rev. and Mrs. Brown received a cash offering in appreciation from campus people and students of A and M.
Blood hounds led nearly 100 men in a Llano search for D K Ellison and son Barney charged with murder in the slaying of L C Galloway. The men quarreled over a building project. six of seven shots struck.
Major Chas. C. Ingram of Wharton spoke at the Bryan Lions Club luncheon on the benefits of Lions International membership. He urged shedding selfishness through civic work and noted the unselfish character valued in service club members as communities pursue improvements.
General fair conditions extend to Bryan and vicinity tonight and Thursday. East Texas remains fair with partly cloudy to unsettled Rio Grande Valley, while West Texas stays partly cloudy. Warmer air moves into the northern area.
Henry Seale of Bryan endorses a Brazos county bond issue to fund the improvement and paving of the Old San Antonio Road and Highway No. 21. He notes state highway officials will survey the route and repair holes and culverts, and asserts the bond would speed construction of permanent bridges over the Little and Brazos rivers, benefiting the historic trail.
Bryan business men and residents of Reliance Kurten Edge and Tabor communities will hear a dairying profits discussion next Tuesday. J B Snider from the Borden milk plant Waco and Paul Haynes of McLennan County will cover profit aspects. Meetings are sponsored by County Agent L Beason as part of the Chamber of Commerce and Kurten school session.
Farmers in Brazos county are urged to attend a Friday meeting at the chamber of commerce. A Jacksonville tomato district representative will present a proposition on truck farming with emphasis on tomatoes. If acreage is secured packing sheds will be built and a director will oversee work. County Agent C L Benson stresses the need for farmer interest to start the enterprise.
Graf Zeppelin lands at Friedrichshafen hangar after visiting the Elbe mouth to greet homecoming from America. Commander Dr. Hugo Eckener leads the airship crew on its world voyage back to base.
Quanah September 18 L A Ripperton Borger business man was crushed to death when his automobile overturned near here last night. Earl Breedlove also of Borger was injured slightly. They were en route to Wichita Falls to attend the Texas League baseball playoff between Dallas and Wichita Falls.
Last week showed wider temperature swings with a high of 100 degrees last Monday and 89 on Wednesday the coolest day in weeks. Lows ranged from 76 to 65 degrees as weekly readings varied.
A large Brenham gathering of extension service workers focused on soil and water conservation. District agent George W. Johnson chaired as officials outlined terracing work, winter cover crops, and crop rotation to organize county committees and boost community conservation efforts.
The September term of district court opened with District Judge W. C. Davis charging the grand jury. J. D. Martin was named foreman and the jury began examining several minor criminal matters since the last term. It is not expected to be lengthy, with deliberations likely 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.
The Brazos Burleson County Teachers Institute will be held at Caldwell on September 23 and 24 for rural teachers of the two counties. Speakers include H L Durham Bryan city schools superintendent, addressing the personal element in teaching, with programs and discussions led by R M Woods, C L McDonald and others.
C R Elkins formerly of Bryan now in Indianapolis attended the Journeymen Barbers and Beauticians International Union banquet where William Green of the AFL urged harmony among labor groups for mutual gains. Elkins notes the temperature around 57 degrees in Indianapolis.
Much interest is shown in a benefit concert by Mr Griffin to be held Friday September 27 in Assembly Halls at Texas A and M. He hopes to study this winter in New York with Proschowski.
An 18-year-old El Paso high school girl Ninfa Theobaldt was shot when she refused to enter the car of two Mexicans. One man named Jose Barazzo of Juarez had pursued her. The Mexicans are believed to have fled across the Rio Grande. The girl is in critical condition.
At the recent quarterly conference held by Rev. Jesse Lee in the First Methodist church the board of stewards for the coming year was elected. R. C. Franks was named general Sunday School superintendent and C. E. Jenkins recorded and district steward with a long list of other stewards and trustees named. The junior stewards were elected as Alva Adams Edwin Buys A K Brown Jack Doane Ray Gardner Coulter Hoppess Preston Spell with additions expected.
The cotton market opened lower with futures down about 10 points and new cotton quoted between 18 and 19 cents.
Texas rangers in Borger investigate the slaying of John Holmes Huteson County district attorney. They hold affidavits supporting alleged public official conspiracy in underworld activity. An arrest might come soon. Ranger Captain Frank Hamer knew the motive but did not amplify. A special jury probe into liquor cases Holmes had information on was uncertain.
The city commission examined the nearly completed new school buildings and the soon to be occupied city hall. They reported satisfactory progress and announced approval of the American-LaFrance Fire Company contract, with the bond prepared by the city attorney.
Texas A M freshmen registered today at College Station and were fitted with uniforms books and school supplies. Officials estimate the freshman class at about 1100 students as registration of upperclassmen continues. The term opens Friday.
Sherman Sept. 18 Charles R. Pepper 67 head of Latin and French departments at Austin College died Tuesday in a Greenville Tennessee hospital. He had been at the college two years and spent the summer in Rural Retreat Virginia en route to Sherman when illness struck. Funeral services planned in Rural Retreat. Survived by his widow and sister Ruth Gillespie of Tazeswell Virginia.
George A. Adams announced a good roads meeting for Edge Friday night at 7 30 to discuss Brazos county road plans. An auction of a cake will aid the Edge school fund with past millican results showing possible strong bidding. Speakers include John M. Law W C Davis W S Barron and Henderson.
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