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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
5
A Brazos Citizen argues for stricter voting rules including tax or exemption proof, voter stamping to prevent repeats, enforcement of felon disenfranchisement, and strict election-judge compliance. The letter lands amid broader election controversy asserting voters’ rules are more crucial than other issues. Additionally, a note observes government securities holdings steady and cotton price rises aiding Texas banks.
In a 8:30 session Mr Stanley urged scientific merchandising as essential. He listed distribution costs, advertising, salesman education, credits, price, topges, fashion, and merchandising challenges. He emphasized the retailer the keystone in business and stressed quality over price in advertising.
General data from mid year shows 187.34 million dollars in metal earmark releases between June 15 and September 7. Bond prices rose from 61.94 to 71.16, lifting New York Times averages. Banks reduced total lending to 10.796 billion on September 1 after August declines, while government securities holdings rose by 401 million. Recovery hinges on clearer business gains and fewer anticipated bank failures this autumn, as Seventh District data show continued decline in debits and demand deposits.
East Texas Chamber of Commerce continuing business notes report Achievem ent Days planned for rural women club areas and pantry inspections. Miss Edna Southard from the State Health Department cites malaria campaign work in Brazos County with funds approved after a Chamber malaria survey led by Henry W. Stanley. 25000 blood specimens showed 2.9 percent malaria. Textbooks will be supplied and distributed by the county superintendent Mrs. W. E. Neeley. Stanley from Dallas Trade Extension described his institute efforts and sent greetings from Dallas. Directors note a telegram about Mr. Waldrop’s illness and possible return. Attending: J. S. Coldwell, J. F. Casey, Tyler Haswell, O. S. Johnson, R. E B. Karper, Ed S. Martin, W. C. Mitchell, J. E. Stanford, D. L. Wilson.
Aggie traditions anchor the day as new students undergo psychological tests and rules briefings by J. F. Mitchell. The freshman banquet gathers tonight at 6 in the mess hall annex with Dean F. E. Kyle toastmaster and speakers Madison Bell FE. Bell heads physical education and football, FE. McQuillen secretary of the Alumni Association, J. E. Mitchell commandant, and Lt. Col. A. R. Emery new head of the military department.
Gary Minkert and Edwin Hayes came back Sunday after spending the weekend in Houston with friends and relatives.
An old ad promises Contay Special Bleach to remove liver spots freckles pimples or any discoloration on face or neck caused by an acid condition of the system Roman and Vick advertise.
The Millican home demonstration club met with pantry demonstrator Mrs C G Kemphing to hear how she organized the pantry from boxes to a 10 by 15 foot room with shelving. She described equipment including stoves an automatic sealer a corn slicer and shellers and detailed 420 canned goods. Miss Blanche Brown the home demonstration agent led a session on planning for an achievement day in October with pantry demonstrator Mrs Hemphing.
Brazos County Red Cross plans a county wide Junior Red Cross in every school including white and negro students. The program aims to foster health citizenship patriotism and international friendship with enrollment free and a motto I Serve. Local school officials support the movement and county rural and urban chairs are named with Red Cross offices coordinating reports and supplies.
Eleanor Holm, a New York swimmer, set a new world mark in the 100 meter back stroke at the Olympics. Her career began with a water wing at age nine and included early success in children's races, national championships, and a long tenure with the Women’s Swimming Association in Long Beach. She later joined the Olympic team at fourteen and fulfilled her ambition to win Olympic gold.
MASON Sept 17 Miss Lucy Givens former county home demonstration agent of Brazos county will become home demonstration agent of Mason county succeeding Miss Faye Kemp whose resignation is effective Sept 20 district agent Kate Adele Hill says Miss Givens a graduate in home economics from the College of Industrial Arts at Denton served four years as demonstration agent in Brazos county Miss Kemp resigns to be married and has been Mason county home demonstration agent since the work began here in September 1930
Waterproofing of Bryan city hall is in progress with all windows caulked and remaining tasks slated for completion next week. The Eagle invites readers to place printing orders, promising quality work.
Seventeen Karten women gathered at Mrs. O. H. Plagens home to organize a home demonstration club. Officers elected were A. H. Keller president L. Komar vice president Will Henderson secretary treasurer James Lang reporter. Plans set for Oct 5 meeting at Mrs. Komar with Blanche Brown home demonstration agent present.
Simple home remedy claims to relieve leg sores without operations or injections and without enforced rest. It promises rapid pain relief so users can resume normal activities, urging readers to follow straightforward directions and save money.
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