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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-26
COIOYhI Parade
of Valley Queen
Feature of Day

HARLINGEN. Nov. 2s.-Attend-
anee records at the Valley Mid-Win-
ter Fair will be broken Saturday, is
the prediction Of fair officials.
Since early morning crowds have
been arriving BY automobile and
special train. and hours before the
parade was scheduled the streets
we're iammed. The same condition ex-
listed az the fair grounds where the
morning attendance broke all previ-
Gus records.
Governor Dan Moody. accompanied
by a party of officials Of the Mis-
Eouri Pacific Lines, arrived in Har-
lingen on n special train. and in ad-
difion TO leading the Queens parade
will make a brief address at the
fair grounds during the afternoon.
Other features for the afternoon
include four horse races, concerts By
the Missouri Pacific band. which ae-
companied the railroad officials on
their trip 70 the Valley, and the day
will close with a second preSenta-
lion Of the pageant. The Coming Of
the Bluebcnnet"
A special box, elaborateiy deccrat-
Cd, was prepared in the grandstand
for Quetxal. queen Of the fair, and
her court.
Crowds View Parade
The parade. which started shortly
after noon, was led By Governor
Moody, officials OF the Missouri Pa
cific Lines. and fair officials. and
the streets were crowded with spec
tators. It was pronounced the most
elaborate spectacle ever provided in
South Texas. the snlendor o. the
Aztec costumes Or the queen and her
court matching the Aztec design Of
the floats and furnishings.
The queens float, WAS a mass Of
roior. Drawn hy white horses. il
slowly wended its way through the
streets of the city. the queen re-
rcivinr an ovation from the crowds
The barhnric splendOr nf the four
teen floats. the unique costcming and
the brilliant decorations of the
streets. combined ~ form the most
roIorfui scene ever presented IN con-
npetion with the Valley fair.
Practically ali Valley cities were
rpnrexented hy floats. each carrying
ont the Aztec design. Following the
floats we're scores ~ decorated auto
mobiles. Three hands participated.
Many See Pageant
A LARGE crowd was present Friday
mirhf 10 witness the first rresentA-
s;nn of the pageant. "The Coming Of
tha Fluchonnet." which will also be
nrcsentcd Saturday night. Over 500
Valley people participated IN max
see IA one Of the most attractive
rneetaclcs ever presented in eonnec-
ssnn with the fair. The coming 81
the hfuebonnet was depicted IN song
rrd story. the theme having n his
fcrieal setting which added 20 the
cnndav. Nov. q. is Texas-Mexico
anv. ara the program will open with
! hana concert at 10 a. m. and re-
s,~ious service at 2:S0 in the grand
-s~nd. in which q massed choir ard
: number Of Valley speakers will
The Snanish program will start AZ
ESQ A. u. Garlic. Mexican consul
General. with headquarters at San
erfenio. was scheduled for an adj
lrrsx. but cannot be present. Il Is
,,rserxtnod that a prominent Next
s.~ officia1 from Monterrey viii
~.eke the principal address. There
mi be no races Sunday. and adris-
rion 70 the grandstand will be free
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-26
MARQUIS A sPEEDER

Los ANGELES, Nov. 26--There's
warrant out for Gloria Swanson's
marquis. lie stepped on the gas too
much. disreRnrded signal and had
no license. the police aver. and then
20 cap the climax. failed 20 appear
in court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-26
TEXAS BANK ROBBED

C0PPERAs COVE. Tex. Nov. 26.--
Rt-While one alleged bank rcbber
lay dead and another critically
wounded at Odessa, two young un-
masked robbers entered the First
State Bank here Friday afternoon
forced the bank officers and a Gus
toner into the vault, took $3.50 and
departed in roadster which had
been stolen in Temple.
ID. ID. Gilmore. assistant cashier.
whom the robbers had tried 70 lock
in the vault with Cashier G.. r. Glenn
ents and Ed Norman. IA customer.
dashed out or che bank in pursuit ck
the robbers swapping a pistol which
one Of them had left. but Il failed
to fire and the robbers escaped to-
ward killcen. The vault lock had
been turned 40 that IN could mot hn
used 10 imprlSon Che bank officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-26

MGAA4N N4 WN4HRAN @M AAMAM AMM wv MMI
ODESSA. Tex. Nsg. Csy--tF3--Hls
lungs and abdomen pierced by bullets
and iemden sluRn from nmwnh-uff
sh0iRmnH4 Will ur Karl Hanson. mmm
of the men shot hy officers here im
a Run battle after What wna declared
20 have been q frustrated attempt -
rob the Citizens National Bank early
yesterday. wnH still alive today.
Doctors declared hp hnH n0 chance Kn
recover.
Disposition or the body of tha oth-
er man which was identified a. Tom
MeBurnett, f0, formerly of Bell
county, awaited arrival nf hiB broth
er from Fort Worth.
Until noon yesterday thn wounded
man was In q state of coma IN thn
undertakers' parior. where the BODY
or hia companion was hnid. Then hm
revived somewhat mmh talked wfth
district Attorney HOY Riggs. RNWfmw
the nmmrE nf will Hanson mia villa
tCentinued On psre tuol
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-26

HUET iN COLLISION
HOUSTON. Tex, New. 26.--tP1--
Roy Wease. 25. Houston musician,
died Saturday from injuries sus-
tanned in nm automobile collision
last night.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Social Activities About 7own

An effort being made to make the forthcoming cabaret of April 3rd the crownng event of the seasonal activities at the Shuttle Meadow club For days preparations have been under way with the cooperation of artists and members of the fashionable world to make of the affair William I. Cohoan is to be Master of Ceremonies and is drawing his from of the talented members of the younger set Virginia Humphrey and Kaheryn Clark will be remen- bred their dancing number last year. This year they equally fine in entirely st of singing and dancing Frances Hickey also to feature the program Spanish dance Ralph Favi will be her partner. Ruth Bassette always favore is to do comedy dance with Alice Aderson with perhaps bit of coggng thrown in by of good This is just part of the program There to be any number of other spectacular acts to lend sparkle and variety the show. The table reservations at this early date number than 100.
 The past week has slump in the social life about compared to the gaetes of the preLenten Then, the parties that it scarcely
 possible to find time for much else That is not true for there decided falling in gatherings of this nature and New Britain is turning it's attention to charitable affairs The Community drive is again with and local people ever generous. have lent helping hand to this deserving Men and prominent in the social life of town taking i've part in the campaign of canvasng the tovna thing which is far from play.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
WEDDINGS
Lenten Season Progresses With Marked Falling in Nuptial Events.

\ very pretty wedding which took place last Saturday evening at [ o'clock was that Of Miss Ina Io- scphine Anderson, daughter of MT and Mrs. John A. Anderson of g , Chestnut street. and Henry Jack son Beebe. son of Mir. and Mrs. Darlington Beehe of West Chester. Pennsylvania, The ceremony was performed in the presence Of a number of guests by Dr. Abel Ahl- Quist at the home Of the brides par ents which was decorated with yal- low carnations. sweet peas, palms and ferns. Miss Mabel Ericsson sang "Oh Promise Me" and Miss Doris Arnold and Miss Marjorie Bennett who were classmates of the bride at Beaver College, played the we'd ding march.
 The bride was attired in gown of ivory crepe satin embroidered with chenille. She wore tulle veil caught with orange blossoms and ribbons and carried shower hou- tiU'l tl p'lldl IuStS dlli llllfS oL lI'7 valley. Miss Marjorie Anderson. sis fer of the bride. was maid of honor and inc bridesmaids were Miss Thclma Swanson. cousin Of the bride, and Miss Edith Anderson. The ushnrS were Iver Iindquist Of Bridgeport, and Waldomar Lind quist. The maid of honor wore a gown of orchid taffeta and carried q bouquet of yellow roses. The brides maids were dressed in yellow chiffon and carried bouquets of vel low and orchid sweet peas.
 A reception followed the ceremony at which guests were present from West Chester, Pennsylvania. Allen town. Pennsylvania, Boston. Massa- chusetts New York city. Bridgeport New Haven, Hartford and Nauga- tuck.
 Mrs. Becbc is q Traduat" oi Beaver College, Jenkintown. Penn, sylvania. and Nr. Becbc graduated from Drexol in Philadelphia.
 The couple have taken Up theii residence. at e3 Champlatn avenue Bellemoor, Wilmington, Delaware.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

Mir. and Mrs. z. O, Wolff Of 164 kensington avenue announce the en- Sagemert Of their daughter. Miss Doris Ethel Wolf, 70 Wilbur Birkens Couch ot New Preston. Conn.
 Mir. and Mrs. 4. l.. Rogers Of c5 Strong Court, F.ainville. have an nourced the engagement Of their daughter, Miss Hazel E. Rogers, 70 Fred l.. Jones Of North A'tlshoro. Massachusetts. Miss Rogers is q graduate Of the New Britain High schoo! and is q popular member of he younger set in Plainville. The wedding date has not been set.
 The engasemert Of Miss Elsie '. Beugston. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Bansston Of kensirgtor. has been announced to Harold O Y. Carlson, son o. MT. and Mrs. Frank c. Carlson ot New Britain.
 MT. and Mrs. !. E, Darling o. seymour Park. observed the thirty fifth anniversary Of their marriage On Monday, March :
 Miss Jennie Munson. daughter 0: Mfr. and Mrs John Mnnson ot Ken sington. and Ola: L. Johnson were married in New York city on Thurs, lnE.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

important of 'ha year from the standpoint Of business 10 be trans- acted, and will also be featured by an unusually interesting musical program. The evening silt h. in charge Of tha president Of the club. Mrs. Emile Andzulatics, who has also arranged for tho surprise ulusi- cal features.
 l. was Irish Night" at the meet ing Of the Business and Protes- sional Women's club Tuesday even ing. Green predominated in the general color scheme.
 Miss Helen Brennan was chair man Of arrangements and took part in a sketch called, "A Big Day for the Irish Knights" Others in the sketch included Grace Hatton. Mar ion Campbell and Mary Tormay
 Jean kanswick. who is eight years old but not Irish, gave demonstra- ton o. Irish reels and clog dances. The Irish flag was to in con- spicuous places and clay pipes were displayed hur not used.
 Tho following m mbors of the nominating committee were elected, and "ilI bring in 8 slate Of new of, tlcers at the next meeting: Nentlie Logan, Margaret Shoohan, Hannah Scott, Ruth Anderson and Anna Borg.
 Among he guests was Mrs, MabeI C. Foster. past pre. ,"nt Of the Hart ford B. and r W. club.
 Mrs. Frank Barbour Of Middle town will lecture before Cauonicus tranch of tn" International Sunshine society a- the Camp school auditor ium on April |. Mrs. Barbour is state director Of Junior Achievement work and former superintendent of Mddletown schools. The subject of her talk will be The Power Of Sue cess
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
PERSONALS
Decided Falling Off in Travel to Warmer Climes as the Season Progresses.

Miss Paula Maloy of Bridgeport is the weekend guest of Miss Ruby Andrews of Lincoln street.
 Mrs. John II. Kirklam Of LcXinS- ton street will leave next Thursday for New York city 10 spend several days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dusa!d McMillan Of Dover Road have recently returned from a cruise through the Mediter ranean Sea.
 Miss Emily Sloper. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Sioper of Russell street, will return from Ab- hott Academy, Andover, Mass, on March 24 to spend her spring vaca- tion in town.
 Miss Lois Kirk ham, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John II. kirkham of Lexington street returns March 25 from Wells College, Aurora, \. I., 10 spend her spring recess with her parents.
 Miss kathcryn Clark, daughter of Dr. Robert Clark and Mrs. Clark Of Garden street. Miss Greta Eosecn. daughter of MT. and Mrs. C. x. Roseen of Harrison street and Miss Marie Smith Of Maple Hill attended the Alpha Alpha sorority convention in New Haven last ck-cnd
 Maurice Johnson of Brighton street has returned from New York city where he has been spending a few days.
 Miss Sally Humason returned Wednesday from Boston, M~.. to her home on Vine street.
 Miss Corinne Goodwine, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Burton Goodwin of sherman Court is spending the weekend in Philadelphia. Pa.
 Mrs. Arthur Kimball of LeXinG ton street return on Tuesday from Augusta, Florida. after spending ten days at the Bon Aire Biltmore with Mrs Bruce Wctmore of Naugatuck. Mir. and Mrs. Frank 4. Johnstone of West Main street and their daughter. Mrs. Clyde Olin Fisher of Middletown sailed Wednesday for South America.
 Mrs. George kimball returned 10 her home on South Burritt street last Monday after spending feN days in New York city. Miss Helen O'Connor of Washing ton, D. C., will spend the first part of next week with Mrs. Johnstonc Vance Of Monroe street, Miss s-!>%glnar Carlson, daughter Of MT and Mrs. Edward Carlson of
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

1t the P X r. Corbin club house last evening
 Tho place vas decorated In q unique color scheme O. Nile green and white and during the courses and while dancing was being con- ductcd. Ben Parkers serenadcrs furnished music
 Mrs. Zoe l.. Culver, Miss Filth Johnson and Miss Ruby Johnson were the patronossos at the affair,
 Miss Mildred Morris daughter o' Mir. and Mrs. l., A. Morris of Lin- wood street entertained q number of her small friends last Saturday afternoon al her home in honor of h"r 5th birthday.
 Miss Ruby Andrews entertained a few friends at bridge last evening at her home OH Lincoln street, for her house guest. Miss Paula Maloit. The prizes were won by Mrs. Bennett H. Hubbard and Miss Martha Clark.
 Mrs George Weyh Of Winthrop street was rendered surprise party by number of friends yesterday. the occasion being her 77th birth day. About 800 guests were pres ont and Mrs. Wsyh was presented with handsome handbag with q purs, of money. Shc was also the recipient Of many cards, She was born in sweden but has resided in this country for a number Of years and has three children. Mrs. Will liam Hyde of Bristol. Carl Wnyh ot Bristol and Fred Wayh of Calitor- ,,i1
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

Of her sister-in-law Mrs. Wells Eos ter of Russell street.
 Miss Eurith Wachter. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank J. Wachter Of Harrison street, has returned from q trip 10 Lancaster, Pennsylvania. where she attended the Washington and Jefferson Junior prom. Her trip also included visit to Baltimore where she was the guest Of Miss Margaret Tickner.
 Mrs. William r. Brooks ot High street, will leave Tuesday for Nov York city.
 George F.. Kinhal. son c. Mir. an Mrs. Arthur kimball of l.eyingtoi street, and a junior at Princetol has been elected to Phi Beta kaYIa honorary society.
 Mss L. Ethel Prior, director o' music in the State Normal school is attending the Eastern Music Sr pervisors' Conference in Worcester Massachusetts.
 Mrs. Hamilton Bickiord Of Cor l,in avenue Is spending two week, in W!nsted.
 Mrs. Ernest Cooper ot Vine stree r,eturned yesterday from New Iori city.
 Mrs. Howard Humphrey of Rus sell street will return next Thursda, rom Bermuda. , Dugald McMillan and son Doaa., McMillan Of Dover Road will sal next Saturday from New York ci., , on a cruise 10 the West Indies.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Nckaon, NJ and Mrs. Frank Mckeon and NJ and Mrs. Frank Pierpont of Ken sington are spending a few days i New York city. They vii, attend th | DyCiClG IdC'S.
 Mrs. Allan NcKtnnia ot Fores street returned yesterday from s Louis, Missouri.
 Albert r. Corhin Of the Burri' Hotel left yesterday for Indianapc lis, Ind.
 Everett W. Fowler of Camp stre7 was among l4 students at Worce: ter Polytechnic institute who hay been elected to membership In tn Sigma Ri society of scientific rs search. His honor is equivalent [ that of the Phi Beta Kappa Ike which is awarded in the colleges ( liberal arts.
 Mrs. Mortimer Stanley Of Shol Beach. Branford. waA the guest ( her daughter, Mrs. Bennett H. Hit bard Of Vine street. yesterday.
 Claude Reynal of New York cit, is spending the week end with h parents, Mir. and Mrs. Louis Eeyn; of Lexington street.
 Mrs R. B. Stevenson and so Allan of East Berlin are spendin the week end in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

of bridge at the Manor Inn on Tues day afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry TrumbUll Of Plainvillc. entertained at dinner at the Hotel Bond Thursday evening preceding the Boys and Girls Building Fund carnival at the state armory, They had as their gucsts for the evening Mir. and Mrs. Fred orick R. Silliman Of Bridgeport. Miss Esther Trumbull and John Wilson of Stratford.
 The Thursday afternoon hridGt club met at th" home of Mrs. Ed ward II. Christ on Coolidge street this week. Miss Marjorie Baldwin, Mrs. Elwood Johnson and Miss Her riet Heynal won the prizes.
 Miss Dorothy Ciark of Farming on avenue, Plainvillc. gave 2 bridge party at her homo Thursday eve ming.
 Mir. and Mrs. William [. Middle mas of Golf street, Maple Hill en- tertained at bridge last Saturday evening. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. l.. F. Banford. William II. Alien. Mrs H. F. Anderson, William II. Fitzell Mrs. ], II. Latham and Jonathan T. Hart.
 Mrs. Herman $, Hall will enter tain her bridgc club Monday after noon at her home on Ten Acre road.
 A miscellaneous shower was given to Miss Anna Albanose Tuesday eye ming al the homo Of Miss Margaret Doyle of West Main street.
 Miss Isahe, Anderson of Map'" street entertained al bridge Tuesday evening" Prizes were awarded to the Misses Irene McNulry and Claire Cashen.
 Mrs. Frank D. Kennfcl, of Chester Place. Bclvid"ro, entertained at cards for Mrs Harry German of East Hampton on Monday evening. Mrs. German was guest at Mrs. Kenofck's home for few days, Prizes were awarded to Miss H"a- tricc McConn. Miss Moylan Conlon and Mrs. Harry German.
 Plans are progressing rapidly for the annual concert of the New hrlt- ain Choral society which IS 10 take place Sunday afternoon. April at the Capitol thrater. \ miscellaneous proeram is to be given and the Bos- ton Festival orchestra of 4N pieces will accompany the l50 singers and soloists. Edwin W. Lanbln will again conduct the concert and IS re .earsing each week with the chorus at the Y. W. C. A. Carmola Ponselle. the mczzo soprano will be the soloist. The chorus will sing "Gallia." a motat. and lnfoid Ne Portals" from "The Redemption. V bv Gounod. "Dayhreak." and "The Miller's Wooing.' hy Eaton FaNing; "The Omnipotence.' by schubert; 'Habancra." from "Carmon.' by Bizet; and 70 Gladstone Light ' from Tho Garden Legend, by Sir Arthur Sullivan.
 Tho third annual ball Of the con- cregation Sons of Israel was held Wednesday evening at tho Hotel Burritt. This ball was quite the social event Of the synagogue calen- dar.
 Mrs, Elisha Cooper'a home on Vine street will be opened on Tues day afternoon. March 18th to a group meeting of the various Cur rent Events classes in town. Mar shall Bartholomew of the Seymour School of Musical education and coach of the Yale Glee club is to give program of music. Alter noon tea will follow.
 An enjoyable gathering Of abou 30 members Of the r. X r. 'orbl1 minstrel troupe was in attendance at a banquet and reception Eivcl under the auspices of the concerl
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Artistic Hostess al
 Japanese Embassy

Brussels, March le-Tho Baron ess AdGtchi, wife Of the Japanese ambassador to Brussels. who is expected 10 he the next amhassa- dor to France from Japan, is con
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
MRS. TIFFANY DIES

New York, March l2 tP-Mrs. Katrina Ely Tiffany. wife of Charles |. Tiffany. vice president of Tiffany and Company. jewellers. died yester- day of pneumonia.
 Mrs. Tiffany was widely known in New York political civic and social circles An active worker for tho cause of woman suffrage fifteen years before it became law. she served as president of the woman suffrage party in Manhattan
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

East street. a junior at Bates College took the part of the maid in the play Will O the Wisp,' by Doris Iialman. It was one of a group of three plays which were presented Ia st night in the Little theater, Bates College by the 4a Players, the col lcge dramatic society. Miss Carlson has ability both in dramatic and literary lines and has taken part in several other "A plays. She is q member of Spotford Literary club, of "A players and is also on the re- firing board of the Student, the college weekly.
 Miss Harriet Kellogg Of Bridge port IS spending the weekend with Judge John II. Kirkham and Mrs. kirkham of Lexington street
 Mir. and Mrs. William II. Allen of Robbins avenue Maple Hill spent few days in New York city this week.
 
 Miss Rachel Mace Of Lancaster, New Hampshire. is the guest Of Miss Ida Hazen.
 Main street. and son Howard S. Parsons Of Steele street, are regis tered at .he Princess Hotel in Ser muda.
 Mrs. John J. Holloway and daueh- ter. Eunice, of Murray street. spent last weekend as the guest of Mrs. Holloway's parents Mr. and Mrs. James Fox of Naugatuck
 Miss Mary Zielen bach of Eliza beth. New Jersey, is the guest Of Mrs. Milton Jones of West Main street
 John Milton Siaie, son Of Mir. and Mrs. Louis P. Sladc of Maple street, and a junior in Harvard Engineering school, has been elected to the Tau Beta Pi society. the honorary scho- 'astic society in the engineering school, corresponding 10 the Phi Beta Kappa. Mir. Slade was especial ly honored in being elected during his junior year. Dr. and Mrs. F. l.. Protass Of Steele street, have returned from , their wedding trip. Frank F. Eackliffc, Jr., Of South Burritt street, was in Boston the , middle of the week,
 Mrs Harold F. Judd and Miss Dorothy Ripple both Of Pleasant street. returned Tuesday evening from a few days stay in New York | city.
 Miss Mary Swift Whittlesey and Miss Frances Whittlesey of West | Main street. returned Thursday from a few days stay in New York ! city.
 | Mrs. Clarence r. Bennett of For est street, will return this evening , from New York city.
 Mrs. Charles Foster of Englewood. ] New Jersey. Is the weekend guest
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Photo ly Murray S,ud,n

siderci the most artistic hostess and the most capable art critic among European diplomatic wives. She herself has arranged the valu- able collection of Belgian art which is in the Japanese embassy a' Brussels. and her tavorite re- creation is visiting art exhibitions in thc Belgian capital