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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12
NoTICE no S-TOCKHOLDERs

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the State National Bank
Of Brownsville, Texas, will be held
Mt its banking house on Tuesday,
January 10th, 1928, at four O'Clock
D. m, for the election of directors
and the transaction of such other
business an may properly come be-
fore the meeting. A. II. Fernandez,
Cashier. zoo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12
MISCELLANEOUS
Articles For Sale

SILENT
GENERAL ELECTRIC
REFRIGERAToRS
CLEAN, DRY COLD.
NO NOISE, NO IcEMAN,
ALMOST ALL OF THE
ICEBoX INTERIOR
SPACE AVAILABLE
FOR FOOD STORAGE.
MACHINERY ON TOP
OF BOX, FOOL PROOF,
TROUBLE PROOF, NO
SERVICING NEEDED.
SEE SAMPLE UNIT AT
PERFECTION BAKERY.
JOHN N. MERRILL, AGENT.
2S4 LEvEE ST. TEL. b67. Z-4s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of The Merchants National
Bank Of Brownsville, Texas, will be
} held at its banking house on Tues
day, January 10th, 1928 at three p.
m. for the election Of Directors and
the transaction of such other bus
mess az may properly come before
the meeting. Z. ]. Tucker, Cashier:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

SEVEN acres on new Fl Jardin pave
ment. Beautiful domestic or small
farm. Very close in. Priced 10 sell.
Terms. Moothart, 504 Stats National
Baak. Phone SOD Ga
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the First National Bank
in Brownsville, Texas, will be held
at its banking house on Tuesday,
January 10, 1928, at $3.50 o'clock
y. m, for the election Of directors
and the transaction OF such other
business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting. G.. c. Wagner,
Vice President and Cashier. Z66
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

REAL ESTATE wANTED-Thers are
Buyers all v c the country who can
Be reached by my method: send de-
scription and price Of your property.
y g. Glerum. sos Marine Bark,
HoustOns Tex. MA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

/ have sold my interest in the
international Shoe Store te Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Barreda, who will con-
tinue the business under the same
name and will assume all response
bilities after December LIST, 1927. j.
Il. Cara. LS5
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12
REAL ESTATE
Farms For Sale
o. Mr.. BARGAIN HUNTER

hO- MY In
What you want is the right price
and the right location / have it
Listen.
No. IA ten (10) acre subdivision
all plated and ready to 90, on the
Boulevard one-fourth mile from
town.
No. IA acres improved, three
miles s. Z. McAllen, all under culti-
walton.
No. $50 acres t~hree-fourths mile
N. Z. MeAllen, good house.
No. 80 acres adjoining town
limits-good town.
For prices and terms address Box
80, Point Isabel, Texas. Y-214
1900 ACRES between Falfurrias and
Edinburg, two miles highway 'front.'
age, Southern Pacific crosses tract.
station completed. Promoters oppor-
tunity. G. Helbig, Exclusive Agent.
Zl7
FOR SALE, ten acres good citrus
land, cultivated, u~nimproved. About
seven miles north Val Verde. West
l-2 Of East IL, block fifteen, Hill
Halbert Tract. $3.50 per acre
$500 cash, balance assumed at 8
per cent. Owner zoos Belle Place.
Fort Worth, Texas. z-40
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

SIX ROOMS, breakfast room, and
bath, piped for gas, hot and cold
water, corner lot, also garage, facing
city park. in San Benifo. Only $3.50
cash, balance like rent Would ac-
cept well located clear lot I'm Browns
vile or first mortgage note. Henry
H. Parks. San Benito. Y-10S
NEW five room bungalow, modern,
hardwood floors, built in features,
garage with concrete driveway.
Built and occupied M a home.
Close in fine location on Levee
Street. Price $4,000 or furnished
$500. Terms. A real bargain- See
or call Moothart. 3e4 State National
Bank. Phone s07. Q-32
RESIDENCE lots all parts Of city.
Traekage sites NJ. p. and s. p. busi-
ness properties. For any kind Of
property see Moothart. 304 State Ma
tionsl Bank Phone s07. Q-S2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

FOR SALE OR TRADE - $4,000
b~uddaepeitrus trees. choice varieties;
Carbide lighting plant for store or
residence. cost $3.50, plus freight, Is
brand new. Yours for 5000 One
1880 tractor and 4 disc plows, al
most new, eost $500. Yours for
$500. w. NJ. Ellison Citrus Nurs-
cries. Harlingen. Texas. Z72
$1,000 WORTH OF merchandise stock
to trade for cash and property at
Holland, Texas. For further infor-
nation write @. o. Alexander, Har-
lingen. Texas, Box S6l. Z-s6
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

WILL TAKE lot or ANAL cash pay
ment on new five room bungalow,
modern. gas connections, good loea-
ton close in. Price s4250- Monthly
payments like rent Turn your va
can't property into an income or pay
rent 10 yourself. See or call Moot
hart sos State National Bank. Phone
son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12
Lost and Found

LOST-Small black leather portfolio
containing wagon and wheel cata-
logues, near entrance 10 Fort Brown.
Reward $500. Notify r. A. High
4ar,ar phore 500 Z75
LOST-White spitz puppy. Finder
phone II. Reward. IoO
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

WILL EXCHANGE for used building
material including lumber, bricks.
hollow tile, the following; Fordson
tractor, double disc short hitch Oil
yer pillow. one long hitch Oliver rlow,
one tractor. double disc harrow, po-
tato planter, six H. p. international
gas engine, 2 small mules, wagon
and harness, one 3 II. p. Fairbanks
Morse gas engine. sorghum hays also
have 5000 seedlings. Address BX
care Herald. rs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

FOR SALE-Anirons SOC. fire screen
81. drum heater. pipe and mat IS.
Electric fireless IS, 800 Red Star
range for $35. Large oil stove S.. All
practically NV Phone 1851, or
write Box 1876. Brownsville. ZT9
FOR SALE-0ld newspapers. Suit
able for shelves. under carpets, pack
ing or wrapping. 2 Lee per pound.
Apply Press Room. Herald. II
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12

WANTED TO RENT or lease In
Brownsville, by January first, five to
ten room house. Good location.
References. Write Mrs. J. III. Hol-
land, 1909 Eleventh Street, Wichita
Falls, Texas. Z-45
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12
RENTALS

STORERooM at 1888 Elizabeth
Street, and five rooms upstairs. In
quire Jose Celaya. Sr., at above adj
dress. Z-5l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-12
RENTALS


SLEEPING ROOM, modern, close in.
Phone e93-W. Z-94
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
BRIDGE EVENING WITH
MRS. l.. Nj. SLAVENS

Two tables of bridge were in SEES
sion at a regular gathering of mem
bers of the Mt. Maurice club at the
home of Mrs. L. M. Slavens Friday
night. Honors went to Mrs. Chas P
Reyes and Mrs. C. N. Luttrell.
A color scheme of green, suggestive
of st. Patrick's Day, was carried out
in the dainty luncheon course.
The next meeting of the club will
be held at the home of Mrs. John T
Hays.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
MRS. DUERRWACHTER AND
MRS. HOLT HOSTESSES

Mrs. Christ J. Duerrwachter and
Mrs. B. W. Holt were hostesses of
Tuesday evening entertaining at a
most delightful seven o'clock dinner
at the Duerrwacbter home on North
Hauser avenue. Covers were laid for
twelve.
Three tables Of whist were in play
during the evening. Mrs. N. A. STAG
ey and Mrs. Jake Newell received lrst
and second prizes for the ladies and
Dir. Stacey and Mr.. Newell received
first and second honors for the gen
tlemen.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
SURPRISE COURTESY
FOR MRS. .IALMAR
LUOMA OF CLEARCREEk

Mrs. Jalmar Luoma was pleasant
ly surprised at her ranch home on
Clearcreek Tuesday evening when
relatives and friends numbering
about twenty arrived early in the
evening to celebrate her birthday.
Music, games and conversation
furnished entertainment for the eve
ming and delicious luncheon with
the usual birthday cake was served.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

A decree of divorce and the
restoration of her maiden name,
Bertha Kiviaho, is sought in a com
plant filed in District Court Tues
day by Mrs. Bertha Duglas from
Rudolph Duglas. The couple were
married in Salem, Oregon, August
n, 1925. Mrs Duglas declares deser-
ton as ground for divorce, AID there
is no living issue to the marriage.
John G. Skinner is attorney for Mrs.
Duglas.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

While in the east the editor of the
News had the pleasure of visiting
Mrs. Margaret Cummings and daugh
7ters, former residents of Red Lodge
Mrs. Cummings is making her home
at Englewood, New Jersey and her
daughter Elizabeth is a member of
the teaching staff in the Englewood
public schools, while Lillian is resid-
ing in New York City and teaches at
Long Island. The youngest daughter,
Bernice, is student at an Engle-
wood high school. The Cummings all
expressed the hope that they would
be able to return to their home in
Red Lodge.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
METHODIST CHURCH

This church will unite with the
Congregational church in holding a
series of special meetings beginning
next Sunday. Rev. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dickey, who are toted evangelists
and good singers, will conduct these
meetings.
Mr.. Diekey will preach at the
Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing and union services will be held
in the Congregational church in the
evening. All the services next week
will be held in the Congregational
CHURCH building
We urge all members and friends
of the church to make plans so as to
attend these meetings and assist in
this enterprise as far as. possible.
Two weeks spent in this way will do
us all much good.
The regular hours for services are
as follows: Sunday school, 1000 a. NJ;
Church service, 100 a. M; Epworth
League, 6:45 p. m.; Union evening
service, 7;30 p. m.
Rev. A. D. Welch, Pastor.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR JOHN BUSTELL

Twelve little guests enjoyed the
birthday party Of John Andrew, lit
tie son of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bus
tell, at his home on South Word ave-
nue. last Thursday evening. The oc-
casion was in celebration of the lads
second birthday.
Green shamrocks were the keynote
of the decorations.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
ANNIVERSARY AT
ALBERT BOOSE HOME

Albert Boose was the honor guest
at surprise party rendered him by
his wife Tuesday night at the Boose
residence on Broadway in celebra-
ton of his birthday anniversary.
Four tables of 900" were at play.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

WIN UtEGA ION AL I'll u NCH
Sunday school at $40. Adult
Bible class will meet in parsonage.
Men and women are cordial Y invited.
Mrs. M. F. Halpin, superintendent.
Rev. Mrs. Dickey will preach at 1100.
Union services in the evening at
7:3O. The orchestra will assist in
the music. A large chorus choir is to
be organized and all who can sing are
cordially invited to join. The Metho-
dist and Congregational churches
unite in series of evange istic
meetings under the leadership of
Rev. J. M. Dickey and his wife as
'evangelists. Both are, ordained min
listers and come to us very highly re-
commended by church officials and
others who have heard them and
worked with them. Mr.. Dickev was
on the chautauqua platform for four
years as a soloist. He is a great
chorus leader and his training will be
OF great value to our young people.
You are all invited to these meetings,
which are not sectarian in character.
The gospel ofathe spirit will be
preached. Es4
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

The hostess served delicious re
freshments.
A beautiful birthday cake with
twenty-five candles centered the
table. Mr.. Boose received many nice
gifts.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
DODGE TAXI. Lloyd Hall,
Day call 1O3-W. Night call
255-W. 49-4t
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Service and sermon at 1900. Sun
day school at 9:45. Wednesday after
noon at 300; Friday evening at 7:30.
Rev. Frank Durant, Pastor
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Ernest Erkkila Of Red Lodge, a
Senior at the University of Montana
at Missoula, was editor in charge Of
the March issue of "The Frontier" a
literary magazine published at the
university three times year.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
Amt 1t So?

"Yep," said the campus philoso-
pher, as he eyed a group of mongrels
chasing each other down the lane;
fife is just one darn thing after
another"
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24
Cerise, How Could You.

Mike-That boxer is in the pink of
condition
Tyke-Yes, he makes me see red.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

FOR SALE TO settle an estate the
Liberty Confectionery will be sold
at very reasonable price. Call at
LIBERTY CONFECTIONERY for
price and terms. IF
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Ten members were initiated into
the Eagle Aerie in Red Lodge at a
regular meeting held in Italian Ha l
last night, They were Matt Karhu,
John Hanninen, Adolph Ranta, John
Jaakola, Gust Luoma, Jalmar Luoma,
Jalmar Heikkila, Leo Paulsell of
Red Lodge and Don and Bait Berta-
Ina Of Roberts.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

The Rainbow Girls are making
preparations to give a pageant at the
Masonic Temple next Thursday night.
All branches of the Masonic order.
will attend the affair. LII
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

On complaint filed by the county
attorney, Leo Grill, formerly of Jol-
let, was arrested in Butte on charge
of deserving and failing to provide for
his family. Undersheriff Floyd Gebo
left for Butte and will arrive with
the prisoner tomorrow.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Dr. and Mrs. f. w. Schwin and DR..
L. H. Tooley left early this morning
by car for Billings to spend a few
days at the industrial exposition be-
ing held there.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

While in Washington, D. c., the
editor of the News had a very. pleas.
ant chat with George L. Ramsey, who
is well known to many Red Lodge res
idents, and who wished TO be renlem-
bered to his friends here. Mr.. Ram
sey was formerly connected with the
United States National Bank. At
present he is president of the Com
solidated National Banks Of Tuscon,
Arizona.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Be your own eye specialist. Test
your eyes with our diamond tester as
to the number Of glasses and buy at
S1.5o to $3.50. American Spectacle Co.
Inc, New York. Represented by
K. N. Koski, 1913 South Broadway,
CITY. 18-tf.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Harry Rome, a blind man, has
been in charge of the telephone ex-
change at Lushton, Neb., for ten
years.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Mae Cunningham was discharged
from Adams hospital Monday fully
recovered from an appendicitis opera
ton she submitted to recently.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

For news, read the News.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Mr. and Mrs. o. H. P Shelley and
daughter Helen May returned Sun
day from Washington, D. c., where
they spent three months and where
Mr.. Shelley appeared before congress
IN behalf of the citizens of this com
munity' They are making their home
in the Fleming residence on North
Hauser avenue.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Charles Mccarthy of Brentwood,
Eng, was severely bitten by gamb-
Ter he had found to be cheating in a
card game.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Claude Blakeley is in the city from
Roscoe receiving medical attention on
a hand which became seriously infect
ed a few weeks ago, when he receiv-
ed a scratch on it. Mrs. Blakeley and
baby are in the city with him.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Ladies and Gentlemen; We are in
a position to reine, repair and alter
all clothing. Downards. PIT
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Mrs. Julius Schroeder is receiving
treatments at Adams hospital.
Have your old clothes cleaned,
pressed and repaired at Downards.
Pit
Dr. N. A. Stacey, dentist. Over
Beartooth Jewelry, Red Lodge, Mon
tana. 51-tf
Mrs. Miles Chamberlain entertain
ed the Home Gree at her home last
Friday night.
Attorney. G. H. Reimer of Bridger
transacted legal business in the coun-
ty seat Tuesday.
Harry Mann, probation officer of
Billings, was a business visitor in
Red Lodge yesterday.
Ladies and Gentlemen: We are in
position to refine, repair and alter
all clothing. Downards. 2-1tI
Rev. A. D. Welch returned Monday
from Miles City where he had attend
ed conference of Methodist pastors
for a few days.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Harry Mann, probation officer of
Billings, was business visitor in
Red Lodge yesterday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

When granted parole in New
York court Mrs. Mary Chatham said
to the Judge: Thanks, you're not a
bad old guy"
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Davis of Bird
ger are visitors in our city for few
days and are the guests of friends
and relatives in town. Mrs. Davis is
receiving medical treatment at To-
cal hospital. She is a sister Of Lloyd
Hall.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

A> AL-~. 49, y<se-s~ -, y
@Y>ss>-2JHs> "a "a 70 r
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Attorney G. H. Reimer of Bridger
transacted legal business in the coun-
ty seat Tuesday.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

c. ]. Garron of Evanston, ILL.,, has
returned to its owner purse con-
tanning 5000 which his dog found and
brought home.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-03-24

Young men and boys: See those
wonderful values in made-to-measure
collegiate suits and separate fancy
trousers at DoWnards. Pit
The Washington times., 1927-05-11
NETEVENTS TOP
SPORT CARD

Tennis holds the upper hand in
scholastic ranks today while base.
ball plays a secondary part.
Several tennis matches have
been arranged. They include games
between Dewitt and Western, Epis.
copal High, Of Alexandria, and
Friends. st. Johns win play Bust
ness.
Western is favorite In It's tennis
match. The team, one Of the best
balanced combinations besides near
ing the scholastic title, defeated
Central racqueters. yesterday. 5 and
3. The matches throughout were
thrilling. Dooley Mitchell played
brilliantly for the winners.
Business High tennis players
added Techs team to, their string
BY virtue Of a 4 to 3 victory In
an interhigh match.
Baseball will bring together teams
of Eastern High and Georgetown
Props. Business Is also scheduled
to play Gonzaga on the Monument
Lot. No. ..
The Washington times., 1927-05-11
BOWL RS
TODANCE

The greatest bowling season
washington has ever known will be
closed Saturday night with a bowl.
er's dance and show in the Arcadia
Auditorium. At this time the
prize money for the recent Wash.
ington City Duckpin Association
tournament, and the Washington
Ladies' Duckpin Association tourney
viii be distributed among the many
winners.
Hundreds are expected to
attend. The event will be an
annual affair in which pin
spillers Of both sexes win gather
to have high time.
Saturday night Horace Walkers
new orchestra of IL pieces will
render the sweet strains for en-.
joyable boot shufning. Prior TO
Horace's first wave of baton, Jack
Mullane's always snappy show will
hold the attention of the athletes
of the maple lanes.
Tickets to the event are IS cents
and are on sale at every bowling
alley.
The Washington times., 1927-05-11
WESTERN BEATS
CENTRAL rs

Western High Schol nine Ii top.
ping ali other scholastic teams IN
the number Of games won by virtue
Of its Z to victory over Central.
Western proved It's strength
against the Centralites in the Gem
trail Stadium when Lawrence
Schneider, on the mound for the
winners. virtually put Central out
Of the running in the scholastic
title.
Eastern High School lost a five.
inning game to Alexandria High by
the score of 10 to g..
Business High was another schol-
astic team to suffer defeat. The
Stenographers lost thnir game to
Episcopal, ~ TO 2.
The Washington times., 1927-05-11
TEAMS
NUMEROUS

Insect ball teams in washington
are as numerous as fleas ON q pup.
according to Walter Haight. secre-
tary Of the Capital City Baseball
League. who is busy now getting
the boys in line for championship
play.
In the first organization meeting.
Tor peewees. who are under u years,
and Insects. under is years. insects
swarmed the Jewish Commute
Center, where the meetings are being
held. There were comparatively
few peewees. According to Haizht
the insect league will be larger this
year than ever before.
Tonight the midget and Junior
teams viii get together &C 1880
o'clock. The seniors win meet
tomorrow night and the unliIn.
tied class on Monday.
In the meantime the grownups are
busy in league competition. POST
office. with Barry pitching well and
his mates hitting often. crushed
Bureau. IL to Barry. Povich and
Ritnour led the attack with two
hits apiece. Franklin got two Of
Bureaus four bingles.
Two runs IN the last inning
gave Public Buildings and Parks
4ltO-2 edge over State-Labor
i'm the Federal League. Short.
stop Robbins hit homer that
was important in r.. BIS vic.
tory.
Thompson's Dairy staged four
run rally in the fifth inning to beat
Judd and Detweiler in the Mer-
chants League. 9 to 8. The game
was called on account Of darkness
with only two out. But the Dairy.
men were quito satisfied. Fletcher
hit homer for the winners.
State Department got four runs
as a starter in beating Postoffice,
9 to 5, in the Colored Departmental
League.
The Washington times., 1927-05-11
Helen Wills Primes
For Conquest Of
England

NEW YORK, May 11.-Miss
Helen Wills, former National
tennis champion, who sails for
England Friday night to COM
pete in the all-England cham
pionship tournament at VIM
bledon, will play several prac-
tice. sets this afternoon with
Elmer Griffin, of California at
Forest Hills. She win play in
the national championship tour
nament at Forest Hills in
August.
Miss Wills declared she was
in splendid physical condition.
She arrived here yesterday with
her mother from Berkeley, Cal.
The Washington times., 1927-05-11
Ruth Far Behind
Home Run Work
Of 1925

Although Babe Ruth has
seven homers to his credit to-
day and is tied with Lou Gehrig
for major league home-run hon
ors, the King Of Swat is con-
siderably behind his great 1921
record.
In 1921 the Bambino hit his
seventh homer on May 6, in the
fifteenth game, while his homer
yesterday came in the Yankees
twenty-fourth game Of the sea-
son.