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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
New Blue Cross
Stations Begun

a move to inaugurste many new
Blue Cross stations in this region
during the coming year has been
launched By A. q. Nasquez, Mexican
consul. Two Of the stations have
already been started. one each at Ia
Feria and Rio Hondo. During the
next year IL is hoped to have them
established in practically every town
in the Valley.
SO much has been accomplished by
the stations already in operation.
especially that in San Benito, that
the effort to launch them in many
other places has been started, Mr..
Nasquez said.
The Blus Cross is q Mexican organ
ization. holding a similar position in
the general scheme Of things as the
American Red Cross.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
ROBBERSHOT
INFRAYHELD
FOR SLAYINC
Four of Gang Who Es-
capped After Killing
Chief Still Flu de
Pursuers

CISCO, Tex, Dec. "a
R)-Charges of murder and
robbery by firearms were
flied against l.. Z. Davis,
wounded bank robber, TAX
en- 10 Fort Worth for safe
keeping today following the
death Of G. Z. Bedford, chief
OF police Of Cisco, who was
among nine persons shot yes
terday when bandits held
up the First National Bank
here.
George Carmichael. police officer
Of Cisco, was still alive early today
but bis death was expected momen-
tsrily. Marion Olson. .. of Cisco
also was in a critical condition.
The four remaining bank robbers
were still at large after posses OF
more than 500 persons had searched
the post oak sections Of Eastland
county all night. Bloodhounds were
being rushed from Gatesville 10
take up the trail.
Ranger Captain Tom Hickman, who
arrived here last night, mas begun
an investigation. The bank was rob-
bed of $4,000 IN cash and nOn-nego-
table papers valued at $4,000. All
or the money was reported recovered
y hen Davis was shot as ne attempt
Cd 70 drive away from the scene Of
she robbery yesterday.
Use Girls For Shield
Two girls. Laverne Conner, j, and
Emma May Robinson, 10. had follow
ed the leader Of the robbers, VINO
was CARRIED as Santa Claus, into the
bank. when the robbery had been
completed, the robbers forced them
into the back seat OF waiting
automobile as 4 screen from the
bullets OF the gathering crowd.
Marion Olson, Harvard student home
for the holidays, was forced into
the car also but after being wounded
by = citizens bullet. got out IN de-
fisnce Of the robbers.
Chief Bedford, who engaged the
robbers from the corner OF a near
~ alley. fell wounded but a citizen
seized Carmichaeis pistol and ran
firing toward the robbers. X. II.
Day. cafe man, walked up 20 the
robbers car and attempted to fire
into II. but has pistol snapped and
re received q scalp wound from a
robbers bullet. Cashier Alex Spears
was shot IN the jaw. but was unable
20 saw how or when. Pete Ruther-
ford and Oscar Cliett acre slightly
wounded By stray bullets.
Robbers Fail
Abandonment Of the sack contain
ing the loot was unintentional on
the part OF the robbers. When ready
20 leave the car they asked one Of
the girls 70 hand them the money
sack. She handed them the wrong
sack.
Bloody clothing and pools Of blood
as well as rubber heel prints bear
ing q peculiar marking were trailed
BY the posse during the night. BY
this morning practically everyone
who could obtain a firearm had
Joined in the hunt.
Identity OF the four escaped rob
hers is known and all have GRIM
iHzi records. word received from
Wichita Falls said. The men all live
in Wichita county, IL was declared.
Woodrow Harris. small son OF Mrs.
Ellis Harris of Rising Star frustrated
the attempt of the robbers 70 COM
mandeeF \ second rar after aban-
doning the first BY locking the gear
shift.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
Bomb U.S.. Branch
Bank In Argentine

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2i.-tPD-A
bomb exploded at the Buenos Aires
branch building Of the National City
Bank OF New York today. Several
persons were injured.
The bomb was a powerful one and
caused considerable damage. the
windows in adjoining buildings also
being shattered.
Later investigation revealed fror,
twelve TO fifteen persons were
wounded. some of them being taken
TO the hospital badly injured.
Immense crowds gathered. making
the work of the reScuing parties and
the firemen difficult.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
Bridge to Stay
Open ALI Night

Arrangements have been completed
with customs and immigration Off
ciaIs or the United States and Mex
leo to keep the international bridge
here open all night Saturday and un-
til I a. m. Monday. according to g.
q. Richardson. manager OF the local
chamber Of commerce.
The same schedule also will be car
ried out of New Years. Mr.. Rich
ardson said. That H. the bridge will
remain open All night the following
Saturday and will he oren until I O..
In On tAe neEnllg u Ian =
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
Occupants Unhurt AS
Auto Is Overturned

RAYMONDvILLE. Dec. eth,
sedan OF Mrs. Z. B. Burton turned
over a few miles west of Raymond
willie Thursday morning and was
demolished. Mrs. Burton was a.
the wheel, and she was accompanied
by her daughter. Miss Mildred
neither Of whom were injured.
They had just started to Edin-
burg, and were only few miles out
from town when the accident oc.
CARED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
Yeggs Get $4,000
From Texas Bank

WEATHERFORD Tex. Dec. "a
Ri-The First National Bank Of
Whit. Is miles north of here was
visited by BURGLARS in the night and
s. 900 taken. A tunnel had been dug
through the rock vault and a hole
burned into the money safe. The
robbery was discovered by Cashier
John Pierson when the bank opened
for business today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
White Christmas To
Be Scarce Over u. S

WASHINGTON, n. c.. Dec "a
promises 10 be no "white Christmas" !"
A weather bureau forecast today
indicated that while the traditional
covering Of snow would be lacking.
generally low temperatures and
partly overcast weather. typical Of
the winter season would prevail in
the states cas-. Of the Mississippi
river.
In the west rains and rising temp
ezstRses hsys ellpilated aneAz
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
Gas Stations Here
Will Close Sunday

That old. familiar landmark,
stop and gas with us" will be
minus quantity Sunday. Every
one planning to take the family
hack out for an airing had best
stock up we'll Saturday-for
there WON'T BE ANY GAS
STATIONS OPEN IN BROWNS
VILE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
This startling bit of informa-
tion was handed out late Friday
by G. W. Bell. genial proprietor
Of Bells Service station way out
on Elizabeth Street. Seems
there's a gentleman's agreement
among the vendors of Ford high
life 10 the effect that there shall
be no sale of gas on the holiday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
one KILLED IN CRASH

LOMETA. Texas, Dee. 24.-tPl-
Tom Alderman Of San Saba was killed
and his companion. Ed Whiteman.
serioGsly injured late last night when
their automobile overturned on the
Lanrasas highway. two miles east "a
heEss
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
WEATHER

4 For Brownsville and the Lower
u Grande Valley: Cloudy to partly
NDndy and slowly rising temperature
tonight and Sunday.
For East Texas: Mostly cloudy to-
V rht and Sunday with slowly Nsing
temperature.
Light 70 moderate northerly 70
ezEterly winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
Hickman Sticks TO Story
That 'CYameY' Is Killer;
Prisoner WhineS Denial
'IAmDecent' Says
Youth to Self
Behind Bars

Los ANGELES. Dec a. -
Flngerprints found "a the Believes
Arm. Apartment nf Niilihm t-
Hickman. confessed Aidnaper ~
little Marian Parker to-day drft-
nitely connected a womaR IN the
case 0f the murder ~ thr rhiida
police announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
MRS. CRAYSON
LOST IN PLANE
Party Attempts Hop to
Harbor Grace from
New York

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. I.-tFi-The
Dawn. Mrs. Francis Wilson Grayson's
amphibian plane which left Roosevelt
field. New York. at 5:O7 p. m. yes
terday for Harbor Grace, New
Foundland. was not heard from
during the night or early today. The
last authentic report up to 9 a. m.
today was that the plane had passed
over the French Cable Telegraph
company's station at Orleans, Mass,
on Cape Cod. at 1925 p. m.
Radic stations all along the New
England coast and in Nova Scotia
and New Foundland kept sharp
watch for signals from the Dawn's 5
wireless apparatus but heard moth
ing. The weather was clear over the
entire course. with brisk north
west wind along the New England
shore.
NEW YORK. n. ". Dec. 2i-tPl-
Mrs. Francis Wilson Grayson, who
hoped off in her amphibian plane
THE Dawn" for New FoUndland yes
terday and failed TO arrive at Z a. m.
today, as scheduled. undertook the
flight against the advice of the
weather bureau. Or. James II. KIM
ball, meteorologist, told The Asso-
ciated Press.
He expressed slight hope that the
Dawn despite its pontoons, could
long withstand the buffeting OF the
waves If. as aviation observers agreed
seemed likely, it made a forced land
ing during the night somewhere be-
tween Cape Cod and the coast Of
Nova Scotia. With Mrs. Gravson
were Oskar Ombal, pilot; Brice
Goldsborough. navigator, and Fred
koehler, engineer expert.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN

There will be no material change
IN the river during the new few
days.
Flood Present 20 Hr. "a ar
Stage Stage Chng. Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
TIDE TABLE

high and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteoroIogi-
cal conditions:
hiEh 1850 =. m.
Low 11:14 a. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-24
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Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Honor Roll

The following new and renewal sub
scriptions to the Star Herald have
been received since our last report:
W Aathile, S p Scott, W ID Black
we'll, C v Nuckles, r p Adair O I.
Helm, Mrs J d Jackson. Mrs W + Mil
Ter, A l.. Gregory j @ Throgmorton,
Mrs Etelka Parrish. Tom Mckinney,
w NJ Powell, Clarence johnson, Mrs
Lima Weaver Mrs II p Langley. Effle
Park, Arlcy Beyer, Mrs Ora Kirk, r
Rogers, J b Hawkins A r Hickman,
J NJ Harris, B A Donahoo, Henry
Sehratz, Fred Frankenberger, G G Rob
inson, Mrs w NJ Sullenger. Earle Til
ley, S McNabb. W C McCarroll, r V
Harper Sr. w T McIlroy, w II RomacIz
Mrs T Webb, Mrs Hattie Richardson.
VIM Steimel, r Guide, Howard Per-
rim, Homer II Stout, w T Stokes. II S
HARRISON, Ed Ferguson, Thurman
Camel, Tom Richardson, Mrs W A
Pettigrew, ID G Jones, G G Slayton,
Victor II Pond, G W McCarroll, Bass
Davis, w II Haekworth, John Timer,
T Il Wallace, W ID Patrey, G d Eos
sett, w e Gates, L England, NJ W
Crismon, G S Gregory, T b Rice, r r
Alexander, l. Knots. ] Anderson.
w J Luter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
JUNIOR CLASS WILL
PRESENT TWO PLAYS

The Juniors of the POcahontas High
school will present their plays this
week on Friday night, Feb %, at the
Swan Theatre. The first is two
scene play Burglars and Ghosts and
the cast of characters follows:
Mr.. Howard-LeO Junkersfeld.
Henry Gray-Lavelle Carter.
Mrs. Howard-Mary Bates.
Susie Howard-Helen Wells.
Bridget-Pauline Speice.
The Second Play is "The Beauty
Doctor" The cast of characters:
Madge Brooks--Helen Wells.
Katie, Her Attendant-Mabel Wells.
Miss Gray-Anna Belle SHUTTLE.
Mrs. Bumpus-Alice Peters.
Patrick McGee-Taylor Lindsey.
Mrs. Patrick McGee-Geraldene
Reynolds.
There will be a good picture before
the performance. Fancy dancing and
music will be furnished by Misses
Marion Dixon, Bernice King, Coy
Wood, Aida Belle Finley, Elizabeth
Mock. and Lavelle Carter.
Admission % and so cents. Come
early and get a good seat
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
CHAIRMAN OLDFIELD'S
REELECTION"

Reelection of Representative viii
liam A. Oldfeld of Arkansas as chair
man Of the democratic congressional
campaign committee by a unanimous
vote was deserved tribute to one who
has given real leadership to the con
duct of the last two congressional cam
paigns Of his party He has vitalized
more or less dormant body and given
it energy necessary to accomplish re-
suits.
In practically every congressional
district the democratic party is better
organized and more active as a result
of his leadership. He has accomplish
ed this through personal contact with
local leaders from Maine to California,
through the dissemination of publicity
dealing with issues and events and by
keeping himself informed at all times
of conditions in all the districts. In
the face of great odds he increased the
democratic membership in the forth
coming congress and so reduced re-
publican majOrities in many districts
that are no longer regarded as safely
republican," but as fruitful fields for
democratic workers in the next cam
paign.
Chairman Oldfield has impressed
party leaders so strongly with his abil-
ity in campaign leadership that those
who regard continuous organization
activity as a necessary preparation for
pOst-cOnvention campaigns would like
to see him at the head of the demo-
cratic national committee when the
next change in its craftsmanship takes
place; especially in view of the ex-
traordipary differences existing in the
party. His qualifications, as the party
leaders see them, are his skill in harm
Onizing different elements, his freedom
from factiOnalism and sectionalism and
his fine spirit of tolerance in all mat
tiers. In all sections he is a militant
democrat who inspires admiration by
his enthusiasm and sincerity, and com
mands confidence and respect by his
unflagging industry and high sense Of
responsibility.-Ed Editorial in Chicago
Journal.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
RANDOLPH CITIZENS
IN BAD AT IMB0DEN

Deputy Sheriff Carson Clements and
Chief Deputy John Halcomb arrested
Win and Lonzo Franklin, Lee Cans,
Alvin McMullen and Henry Reel, after
search of the home of Franklin was
made A quantity of harness, identi-
fed as the property of Lucian Sloan
was found. The stuff was stolen sew
erai weeks ago.
= win Franklin made bond and was
released and the others were lodged in
Jail at Walnut Ridge. All of the par
ties mentioned live few miles north
west Of here in Randolph county.
Thievery of various kinds has been
going on here for several years and for
the most the culprits have gotten BY
with 1t. The arrests which have been
made the past week is a good start for
a general clean up.-Imboden Journal.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
OFFICERS CAPTURE
DISTILLING OUTFIT

Sheriff Spikes and Deputy Brooks,
in company with Constable Almus Jar
rett of Warm Springs, captured n small
distilling outfit and 30 gallons Of mash
near BalSerden Tuesday night.
The officers located the still In an
old house and lay in wait two nights
for the owner or operator to appear
They were unsuccessful in their vigil
and loaded the outfit into their car
and brought 1t to town.
The still showed evidence of having
been used three or four days previous
to its discovery. 1t contained shmmm
to its discovery. 1t consisted OF a
5-gallon boiler and crude outfit for
manufacturing the liquor.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
FERRY OPERATOR SAVES
STOCK FROM DROWNING
(By Geo. Moreland i'm Com
mercial Appeal)

l am in receipt of letter from Roy
Reeve, operator of the Black Rock
ferry a short distance up Black river
from that delectable old Lawrerce
county town of Black Rock, in which
he relates how, when the waters Of
this sometimes immodest stream spread
all over the valley section of the inn
mediate vicinity, the ferry was utilized
to remove dozens of live stock and
cattle from the inundated sections of
country. Because the operator of this
ferry generously offered his help to
his neighbOrs in time of need many
farmers were able to save their horses,
mules and cows from drowning
1t will be recalled that it was this
same ferry that became a political is
sue in Lawrence county last year be-
cause, when the toll bridge was built
at Powhatan the agreement with the
toll bridge company contained a clause
which prohibited the establishment of
a ferry within a specified distance of
the bridge at POwhatan. This depriv-
ed Black Rock of its ferry which had
been an nnovation-almOst neces-
sity-for the town for generations.
But if anybody thinks he can Outwit
those good Black Rock folks, I'd ad-
wise him to go at once and have his
thinker" mended. There's sure some
thing the matter with it. Black Rock
folks are not built that way. There's
the finest folks you could ever find but
if they think they're not getting jus
tice they'll fght-fight like a tiger and
never give quarter
That's the way it was with them
about the ferry They were deprived
of ferry at Black Rock but they pro-
ceeded only short distance above
town, beyond the specified restricted
area, and have their big ferry, perfect
" safe and capable of giving excellent
service, operating on regular schedule
1t is only two miles north of Portia
and less than that distance On the OBJ
pesite of the river from Black Rock
! to the Black Rock ferry landing. Beau
tiful Spring river, most unique and de,
lightful of all earthly streams, leaps
madly into the murky waters of the
Black in the vicinity of this ferry eros
sing and those who journey that way
enjoy the spectacle of seeing Spring
river die-unconditionally surrender to
the larger stream.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Young Blansett Sentenced

Rushel Blansett, aged 10. of Water
Valley, was given a sentence to the
state industrial school at hearing in
Walnut Ridge last week. He was
charged with having taken part in the
robbery of the II. J. Miller grocery
store at Imboden the night of Feb. 10.
Frank Counts, also of Water Valley,
who was arrested with Blansett In
connection with the robbery, was re-
leased on bond to await the next term
of Lawrence county circuit court.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
WOULD ADD CENT
TO GASOLINE TAX

The Legislature will be asked to place
an additional One-cent tax upon each
gallon of gasoline used by motor We
hicles. State Highway Commissioner
Dwight II. Blackwood will ask that the
extra tax on gasoline be levied, and
that the tax Of 10 cents per gallon on
lubricating oil be removed.
This compromise was decided upon
last week by the new state Highway
Commission, holding Its first meeting
as the most practical and economical
means of financing the new highway
program
I'VE reviewed the road situation
thoroughly" Justin Matthews, a mem
Der of the honorary board, said. ut
was decided to ask the legislature to
increase the gasoline tax and remove
the oil tax because the latter can not
be collected. Bootleg oil is used al
most exclusively in counties near the
state line. Another way in which the
oil tax has been avoided has been to
ship lubricating oil into the state under
a fake label.
"In addition ii has been shown that
the cost Of collection is doubled when
both taxes are in effect Approximate
" the same revenue can be obtained
by increasing the gasoline tax one cent
while the cost of collecting the tax on
oil is eliminated, making the net re-
turns considerably greater
A bill providing for the change VIII
be prepared by the Highway Depart
ment and introduced IN the legislature
AS soon as possible, Mr. Matthews said.
The commission met at 8 a. m, ana
Immediately launched into a goherai
discussion Of the new highway meas
ure. Although the commission has not
met before. each member had familiar
iaed himself with the provisions Oi ,',e
,fartjneau road bill. and eonsiaerapi'
business was transacted
state engineers will start surveying l,.s
..t;oa within two weeks
preparatory to building the first ROADS .a,l 5
pnder the new highway program. The
ers. counties to receive improved s'A'e
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Stokes Workers

Our Superintendent of the All Club,
Mr.. Jernigan, County Agent w. Il.
Proctor, and County Superintendent
r. A. Mock visited our school Thurs
day evening, February H. While here
they organized our club.
The following officers were elected !:
David Williams, president; Calvin
Harper, vice-president Neva Harris,
secretary; Rowena Buxton, reporter !;
Mr.. p. f. Buxton, local leader.
There are about IA members. We
are going to do our part with our club
work and we are sure thatsMr Proc
tor will do his part. Reporter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24

roads will be Union, Sebastian, Scott
Pike, Ouachita, Marion, Hot Spring
Crawford, Cleburne, Clay, CALHOUN and
Bradley.
Work is expected to start in these
counties in April. Work in other coun-
ties will follow Immediately Mr.. Black
wood said, and maintenance is plan
ned with the expectation that the leg
islature win appropriate $250,000 for
that purpose,
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Interest Manifested In P. T. A.

The Pocahontas Parent Teacher AS
sociation met Feb. IL with Mrs. w. L.
Pope. Fourteen members were pres
ent.
Following the business session the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. l.. b. Price
served refreshments.
More than ordinary interest is being
manifested in the Z. T. A. lately.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. w. T.. Hughes Saturday
Feb. 20.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Basketball Tournament

The District Basketball Tournament
will be held at Hoxie Friday and Sat
urday of this week.
Play will begin at o'clock Friday
afternoon and continue Friday night,
Saturday and Saturday night until the
district champions are decided.
Thirteen sepior teams have already
entered and seven junior teams. A
beautiful cup will be given the senior
and junior teams winning in the tour
nament
Local basket ball fans can have a
chance to see some real action on the
court.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
POcahontas Boy Making Good

Fayetteville, Feb. 22.-Wear Z.
schoonover of Pocahontas, is making
an enviable record in his studies at
the University of Arkansas here.
During the fall term just closed. the
distinction Of Honorable Mention was
conferred upon him for his proficiency
in scholarship.
His average grade was SAT, six h.
ing the highest possible average He
ranked second In the Freshman clasn.
OF go students and eighth in the entire
college of arts and sciences.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Did Not Attend Dance

There was an article in the Star
Herald recently regarding dinner and
dance at the home of Hamp Turner. In
giving a list of guests, our correspond
ent included Brother and Sister A. b.
Shaver.
This reverend couple attended the
dinner but were not present at the
dance, having departed for their home
following the meal.
This explanation Is made to assure
our readers that our ministers do not
attend dances.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Large Barn Burned

A large barn known as the Carl
Spikes barn near Timers Store, was
destroyed by fire late Tuesday after
noon.
A quantity of hay and corn, now
ing machine and Jay Hurn's auto were
destroyed by the flames.
Origin of the blaze has not been re-
ported. When the fire was discovered
the flames were 80 far advanced that
no attempt was deemed capable of e1-
tingulshing them. There was no In
surance. IT,. :.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-24
Schuman To Move

A. Schuman, head of the New Leader
Store here, returned last week from
Seminole, Okla, where he had spent
several days
He has procured store buildings in
that city and announces that within
two or three weeks he will pack up his
stock of goods here and move it to
Seminole, where he will reopen for
business.