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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
1
KiNNARD recalls Bryan Chamber of Commerce efforts about twenty years ago to open a creamery as a cooperative market. The project sought to provide farmers with purchasing power to weather the World War era cotton and wheat market slump and relieve local commerce.
The British cabinet backed its Geneva policy and urged continued League support while Premier Laval reportedly abandoned hopes of a quick settlement. Mussolini and Italian leaders gave no counter proposals as the League faced possible defeat and a shift toward direct negotiations between Italy and Britain.
Miss Frances Hovel of Houston arrived Monday to visit relatives in Smetana. Mrs. Jack C. Barton of Longview, formerly Miss Martha Goodwin, left today for home after visiting Bryan for her grandmother Mrs. S. A. Goodwin’s illness. Arthur Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Stewart, entered Baylor University pre law and will spend the weekend with his parents DeD. Rayburne of Dallas, a former Bryan resident, was here today.
About 15 communities plan exhibits for Brazos County Fair. Some 75 community representatives met at the American Legion Home to discuss the new 15-product limit per exhibit and the educational aim of showcasing practical or economical home life improvements. Attendees included Tabor Edge Kings Highway Reliance Steep Hollow Harvey Rock Prairie Millican Leonard Smetana Woodville Prospect with Bowman and Rye also preparing.
The Lions club held a session Tuesday with R G Higginbotham, eight years with Texas A and M Athletic Department, explaining football rules and penalties. Members asked questions on issues. the club set October 29 as a ladies night. Paul Pierce and Otis Gayle attended with solos by Mrs Danforth.
Lieut Gov Walter Woodul announced ceremonies for presenting Jesse H Jones of Houston to the Texas Senate as chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Oct 7 in the Senate chamber is set with Senator John W Hornsby leading the arrangements and Jones expected to attend. The portrait, funded by a $500 appropriation, was painted by Edmond Pizzella.
Sunday at First Methodist featured active church school events with Allen academy and A. and M. college students enrolled. Classes were assigned by school standing to foster comfort and integration, with the youth assembly in the main auditorium and adults in the annex. Promotion day next Sunday will trigger reclassification of many pupils.
Mrs. Francis Reynolds Colt daughter of Senator Robert R Reynolds of North Carolina filed for divorce from Le Baron Colt in Reno on Monday charging cruelty They wed July 4 1934 at Virginia Beach Virginia Colt signed a power of attorney in Washington D C
Gov and Mrs Allred invite Jesse H Jones of Houston RCC chairman to be their guest at the Governor's Mansion during his Austin visit on October 7 when Jones portrait will hang in the Senate chamber. Jones has accepted.
No special train to Corsicana for the Bryan Bronco Corsicana Tiger game Friday night. Special cars will be attached to the Sunbeam through Bryan at 1 28 p m. Fans, including the Bronco squad and students, may ride at the same prices as the special. Return trip from Corsicana scheduled for 11 28 p m.
Sam Luther described a weed tunnel along Leonard road near Thompson creek with weeds almost feet high forming a dark passage for animals and autos. He sought county help to level the growth and restore visibility in the neighborhood.
Henry Kirk Harrison aged 53 died after a serious operation at the Methodist hospital in Houston. He had lived at 1111 Bernard street Bryan and was survived by his widow, a son, a daughter, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at his Houston residence with interment in a Houston cemetery. Reverend L A Wilson presided.
Mrs Dona Carnes Mrs O H Astin and Mrs R Q Astin joined others traveling to Houston to attend the funeral of Henry Kirk Harrison at his home 1111 Bernard Street with interment in Houston Cemetery this morning.
Health officer Dr. R Henry Harrison Jr reports inspections of 16 commercial dairies from March 1 to September 1. All but one produced grade A milk with H Jones receiving a D rating.
The historic Independence Baptist Church in Independence Texas seeks funds to strengthen its walls to prevent collapse The appeal notes the church’s 1839 organization and ties to Baylor University and Mary Hardin Baylor College It recalls notable pastors and the 1854 conversion of General Sam Houston at the church and nearby Rocky Creek
Soft coal strike talks resumed in Washington with a 1 cent per ton pay gap. Miners seek 9 cents a ton while producers offer 7 cents. Relief funds hinge on official NLRA ruling and proven need for about 400,000 strikers. No disorders reported.
Several Brazos county girls attending Stephen F. Austin high school seek work in Bryan areas because their districts offer no transportation. They are willing to do house work or other labor in return for room and board, per county superintendent Mrs. W. E. Neeley.
Cotton compliance forms for 65 Texas counties have been checked by the Texas Cotton Review board at College Station and sent to Washington. Forms for 100 more counties will be forwarded within 48 hours. Executive secretary T. E. Rattan said state compliance should be completed soon as producers cannot receive second rental payments until forms are approved.
J C Cloud, manager of the Bryan Compress and Warehouse reports rapid cotton activity in Brazos county. Last week Bryan received 2613 bales, with 2200 bales compressed and shipped.
Brazos county commissioners met in adjourned session to review revised PWA projects from the Palestine district office. They will examine feasibility under the new labor base and sign and return items that can be handled locally.
The author paints a vivid view of Spain with 29 million people and 190000 square miles of rolling country. He notes rising ambition and a shift from manana to work as key to success and highlights adoption of modern machines and conveniences in Spanish life.
Ernest Thompson, head of the railroad commission, said E N Stanley refused the offer to be chief enforcement officer of conservation laws in East Texas due to financial conditions. Lon Smith favored keeping Harry Miles, the current enforcement chief, whose resignation has been rumored. Stanley had earlier held the post and is considering the offer. A group petitioned the commission to appoint Tucker Royall of Palestine.
Among 357 UT girls pledged to 14 sororities Saturday night three from Bryan joined Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Ruth Weddington and Bessie Mae Lichte pledged Pi Beta Phi. Patsy Chance pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma. Pi Beta Phi led pledges with 47. Delta Delta Delta, 46. Kappa Kappa Gamma, 45.
Charlie Greer and Miss Anice Fuller, Salvador Garcia and Santa Guerta, Billie Barber and Winnifred Derden participate in the announced matchups for the community event.
Austin reports the Senate set a liquor sale ban bill for Thursday action amid Wet bloc opposition to its advancement before licensing reforms are completed. The House sent a new revenue bill from the Revenue and Taxation Committee to raise old age pensions and approved a graduated chain store tax estimated at 1.5 million dollars annually with exemptions for utilities and certain fuels.
The Brazos county grand jury, in six days, returned 84 indictments mostly felonies. The panel, led by Judge W. C. Davis, dismissed with thanks to the court and found no evidence of a crime wave in the area.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy announce funds raised to re establish Stratford Hall Robert E Lee birthplace. A dedication is set for October 12 1935 in Westmoreland County Virginia with reserved seating for Bryan area U D C members who aided the Pilgrimage in 1934 and 1935 through the Azalea country tour.
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