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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-06

in the University school Of law. The
bride received her education in Texas
colleges, spending two years ut Rice
Institute and two at the College Of
Industrial Arts, Denton, receiving
her bachelor Of science degree from
the latter institution. She has been
associated with several Valley news
papers, serving in the advertising de-
partment recently.
HOOvER-GARRISON
Friday the announcement was made
Of the wedding Of Miss Virginia
Hoover, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. v.
Hoover OF Pennsylvania avenue, and
Il. L. Garrison of Houston. Mr.. and
Mrs. Garrison vii make their home
1t Angleton, Texas.
ATHENIAN CLUB
At the regular meeting OF the
Athenian club held ut the home Of
Mrs. Joe G. Ballenger federation
Day. was the topic discussed Wed
nesday. The president, Mrs. II. Il.
Livingston, gave an exceptionally In
teresting report of the state feder-
alton convention which she attended
recently az Denton. She also pre-
sented a comprehensive survey Of the
book, The Business Of Being a Club
Woman" by Alice Ames Winter.
Roll call was responded TO by the
members with "What ] am Thankful
For.n The president welcomed new
members into the club during the
business meeting preceding the pro-
gram. Delegates were elected to the
Valley Federation met, to be held
December IL. rs follows: Mrs. w. r,
Brown. Ms. II. c. Jessup, Mrs. Z. c,
VENT, and Mrs. Y. L. Wilson was
named chairman Of the nominating
committee which was appointed,
Other members arc Mrs. L. r. Was
son and Mrs. Alex Kerr.
NEIGHBORHOOD DINNER
The members, families. and invited
quests Of the Neighborhood club en-
loved q ~bountiful Thanksgiving din
ner AZ Olmito. Thanks for the abua6-
ant repast was returned by Rev.
James j. Aubrey, pastor OF the I'm
msn Iel BAPTIST church. Pleasing
music YVES furnished by guests from
Harlineen. A social time was en-
joyed following the dinner.
CULTURE CLUB
Wednesday when the regular pro-
gram Of the Culture club was carried
out the attention Of the members
was directed to the early Pufisans
This meeting was held at the coun-
try home Of Mrs. Ned c. Rigspee
featured the theme of Thanksgiving
Members responded { oroll call by
reporting uron topics assigned then
for the year after the business meet
ing. Members then Joined In singln-
"The Star Spangled Banner" with
Mrs. Rigsbee at the piano. Mrs. Z,
c. Ludden, who was in charge OF :
program. reed the story Of >" =
Standish's Courtship Of Pr
Alden" while the story was actcI ,-.
by members and a group of girls who
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we're Mrs. Paul Cotrell, Mrs. Guy
Cornett, Mrs. Robert Alexander, Mrs.
c. d. Cowgirl, Virginia Mack, Ardeth
Brown. Evelyn Price. and Carolyn
Cowgirl. The program ended with
members singing in unison. Faith OF
Our Fathers" A social period fol-
lowed.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rhodes were
sclled to Houston by the illness OF
their daughter. Miss Abbie Rhodes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhodes were visiting
their aunt. Mrs. Nettie King.
Walter Bryant spent the Thanks
giving holidays with his sister. Mrs.
r. f. Dominy. Mr.. Bryant who is
from San Marcos. is editor OF the
College Star. daily publication Of the
Southwest Teachers College where he
is q senior student.
Tilton Garrison returned from an
extended trip TO Florida and other
points.
J. L. Crawford has gone to Wash
ington. II. C.
James Graham. who Is attending
Texas Military Institute at San An
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Comings, Goings,
OF Local People

Mrs. Hal b. Clark and daughter
Elihor, OF Sioux City, Iowa, are Wis
iting in the home Of Judgeand Mrs.
a. ". Kent.
Mrs. c. W. Colgin spent the week
end visiting Mrs Georgia Bergeror
of the education department, ms
Mrs. May II. Dickens Of the history
department Of the Teachers college
az Kingsville. Mrs. Dickens "a.
once a teacher in the public schools
o. Brownsville.
Mrs. ]. j. Collins Of Dallas Is !.erc
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Christian Society
Has Study Meet

The Woman's Missionary society
Of the Central Christian church net
at the home Of Mrs. Otis w. Singer
this week, the meeting being held On
Monday afternoon. Mrs. j. VI
George, president of the society, con-
Quoted the session, which openel
With a devotional led by Mrs. E. I,
Hoekaday. Mrs. 3. L. Cole gave a
review Of a book on the life OF
Christ, and various Members asked
and answered questions on the les
son topic during the discussion
Following the study hour, refresh
ments Of sandwiches, coffee and
sweets were served by the hostess.
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BRIDGE At home
Mrs. A.. l.. Russell entertained in .
delightful manne Saturday after
Dol with a bridge party 1t heI
nome IN Ca5hay Iourts.
A color scheme Oh PINK and green
was carried out IN the decorations
ana refreshments.
Inc personnel included Mesdames
John Cardwell, Val FOLSOM, Fred
Gantner, U. 4. Archer. 7. W. Ma
hore. L. Paul Matthews, H.. NJ
Bounds, Z. Z. Phelps, K. V. steven.
son, George 1nomas, and Misses
Gwendolyn Thomas and Narrow OF
Austin.
Mrs. Geo. Thomas received high
score prize Tor successful playing
and Mrs. Stevenson the consolation,
ALAMO BRIDGE CLUB
Mrs. Geo. ". Campbell Of Nc.
Allen entertained the Alamo Bridge
club Friday afternoon in Donna II
the Tiffin Tea Room.
Mrs. Floyd Swallow received the
club prize and Mrs. Lockett the
guest prize.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Keller and
son of Baltice, Ohio. have arrived
in MeAllen to spend the winter.
C.. {. Mcdaniel. Jr., John Haden
Carl Evans and John Hensley OF
Pharr. all students of Schreiner In.
stitute spent the weekend as guests
Of their parents.
Mrs. Jack Rapp. Miss vesta Pearl
Rapp and Harlan Murrow spent the
Thanksgiving holidays in Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Gill nd Miss
Opal Rettig have gone TO Houston
to visit r. D. Gill, who Is a student
at Rice Institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. 2. Marshall were
guests OF relatives Wednesday and
Thursday in San Benito.
MI. ard Mrs. S. z. collirs. Misses
Eunice Cockrum and Ruth ..oel re-
turned SUNDAY from San Antonio
where they attended the state teach
ers association.
Owena Stone Of Mercedes was the
weekend guest of her grandmother
Mrs. F. L. Sherwood at the faculty
club.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Brosette and
little daughter, Luella Jean, Of
kingsville were weekend guests o.
Mrs. Brosette's mother. Mrs. Belle
Perkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. Il. Nelson had as
their guests for Thanksgiving din
ner. Mrs. Carl Nelson and children
and Louise Gerlts.
Or. and Mrs. Ke7rby had as their
guests SUNDAY Mr.. and Mrs.. Louise
L. Dent OF Dallas.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. n. Bant. return
ed SUNDAY from a trip to San an
tonic and Dallas.
Will Hancock returned Monday
from 4 trip to Dallas.
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Justine. About the rooms. beautiful
INK and white roses were clustered
in vases and BASKETS. their lovely
colors giving the keynots for other
'~oorat!oas and appointments for the
affair.
Guests assembled at game tables
fitted With SEQ. : ads and other
ccessor.ss which harmon.zad with
he theme chosen for the afternoon
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SEBASTIAN
p T A MEET

p. T. A. MEET
The Sebastian Parent-Teacher As
sociation held their monthly social
at the Marshall Bourne home Tues
day evening. Card tables were ar.
ranged in the spacious living room
and progressive forty-two was en-
ioyed throughout the evening. Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Lanier proved the
highest scorers and Mrs. Lanier wa
awarded a lovely hand-painted dish
and Mr.. Lanier, an ash tray. Miss
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Wednes day Bridge
With Mrs. Brulay

The Wednesday Bridge club mem
bers were guests Of Mrs. Maurice
Brulay this week and were enter
tanned with a pleasing informal
party. Vari-colered cut flowers.
oses and zinnias. decorated the
rooms. Prizes went TO Mrs. Lula
George, first, and Mrs. James L. Ab-
ney, second. A refreshment course
was served during the afternoon.
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following the appetizing three course
luncheon. Mrs. Robert Alexander
received the reward trophy for sue
cess during the games, while Mrs
Ellington was presented with the
dainty gust prize. The guest included
Mrs. !. r. Gilbert, Mrs. +. l.. Bar
more, Mrs. Ted Brash, Mrs. John v.
Clark, Mrs. Guy Cornett, Mrs. J. NJ.
Jones, Mrs. II. L. Lawton, Mrs. James
Sweeney, Mrs. F. B. Sublett, Mrs.
Boyd Brooks, Mrs. Robert Alexander,
Mrs. ]. W. Belts, Mrs. A. B. Weaver,
Mrs. Z. II. Downs and Mrs. X. {.
Burk, san Augustine, who came in for
the luncheon. and Mrs. Ellington who
also enjoyed the games Of the after
moor
COMPLIMENT GUEST
An attractive afternoon bridge was
held Friday by Mrs. Herbert Buesing
complimenting Mrs. j. J. Ellington Of
San Augustine who is visiting her
sister. Mrs. r. u. Sublett, and Mrs.
Don Still. Effective adornment to
the rooms was supplied by lovely
pink roses. During the games Of the
afternoon Mrs. 4. L. Holcomb was
successful and received the handsome
trophy. The consolation award was
received by Mrs. +. 3. Sublett for
low score. A pretty gift was pre-
scented to the konoree by her hostess.
In the late afternoon a delicious
dessert course of angel ream date
loaf and coffee was served. The
guests included Mrs. F. b. Sublett,
Mrs. J. A. Adkins, Mrs. j.. Dunn, Mrs.
7. z. Marchbanks. Mrs. r. +. Hol-
comb, Mrs. Z. L. Barmore, Mrs. Leo
Putenbacher. Mrs. j. b. Alderdice,
Mrs. r. B. Goolsby. Mrs. Don Still
and the honor gus-
HONOR MRS. ELLINGTON
An interesting dinner party was
arranged Thursday evening by Mrs.
J. Dunn honoring Mrs. Ellington. The
event was arranged at the Sobre las
oias. Mrs. W. B. Hinkly entertained
with a Thanksgiving dance in the set
ting later. At midnight a supper Of
Mexican foods was served. When
Mrs. Sublett entertained with a
dance in honor Of her sister Friday
evening IT her home yellow chry-
santhemums were the featurd flower.
.1DoUt tNSlts"4NS SoupASS ehJpsC GU
the event.
A delightful series Of affairs ar
ranged in honor Of Mrs. J. J. Filing
ton Of San Augustine sister OF Mrs.
r. 3. Suhlett has marked her stay in
San Benito.
sHERROD-WRIGHT
Miss Dorothy Sherrod, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. Sherrod OF San
Benito. was united in marriage last
Thursday evening at sever o'clock
at the University Baptist church II
Austin, TO Ernest Wright. Mr.. WriRh;
is e son OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. +
Wright Of Pharr. Only a few friends
witnessed the ceremony and enjoyed
re wedding supper later. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wright will MAZE their home In
sen where Mr.. Wright is enrolled
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OvER-GARRISON

HOOF
Friday the announcement was made
Of the wedding Of Miss Virginia
Hoover, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. v.
Hoover OF Pennsylvania avenue, and
Il. {. Garrison Of Houston. Mr.. and
Mrs. Garrison vii make their home
1t Angleton, Texas.
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Missionary to
Have Bazaar to

The Methodist Missionary society
of San Benito will nduct q bazaar
aud serve a baked chicken dinner at
the Porter building in San Bsnito.
Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at II
q. m.
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SHOWER

NISSTUNAK1 SHOW LII
The Woman's Missionary Society
sponsored a baby shower Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Marshall Bourne. Numerous at
tractive and useful gifts were
brought.
Mrs. B. {. Stallings told of the
Virginia X. Johnson home in Dallas
for which the shower was given, and
Of its long and useful record.
Hot chocolate and cake was served
"a the puaztS-
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SAN BEN1TO
LUNCHEON

bKIIUE LUNCHEON
The luncheon bridge which vas
given Saturday by Mrs. j. r. Wilcox
at her home was among the notable
and interesting events iof the past
week. The event was given In honor
OF Mrs. j. ]. Ellington Of san Aug.
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y alley Society
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for the winter, the guest Of her
uauglIer, Ars. Z. \. hurst.
Mr ana Mrs. Il. J. Glow have as
their house guests Mrs CLOVIS otE-
er, Mrs. Z. Al. Russell, OF Kutrhin-
son, Kan, and her little nephew,
Leroy oster, OF Wichita Falls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
AT ST. AIMS HOSPITAL

Six new influenza patients were received at the hospital over yes terday and three were discharged as well enough to return home. Of the patients who have been more or less seriously i'll, Mrs. l.. Kean, Mrs. Santa Anderson and I. J. Sharick are improving.
 E. o. Shombel, who has been quite i'll, was reported as having spent restful and quiet night and no anxiety is felt for his recovery.
 Mrs. Schafer and her infant son, born at the hospital on December 10, left yesterday and returned home. Both mother and child are doing fine.
 Members of the hospital staff who have been ill with the influ- enza have slowly recovered and most of them are able to be about to some extent. although still weak for the several days illness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
SHIPPERS ATTENTION

The Motorship "Norco" of the Northland Transportation Com pany sailing from Seattle Decem- Der 26th. Place orders early for shipments. D. B. PREMIER, Tele- phone IA. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
NORTHWESTERN IN FROM SOUTH,
 BOUND TO WEST

The a m r Northwestern, Capt Jock Livingston, arrived from Seattle and Southeastern Alaska ports at midnight last night. Officers of the ship re- ported a fair weather trip for this time of the year, encounter ing but little rough water dur ing the voyage north After dis charging freight and passengers the vessel sailed for ports to the Westward at 6 o'clock this morn ing.
 Passengers arriving in Juneau were:
 From Seattle-Henry Newman, II. Goldstein, M. Stanton. c. J. EDeWilde, Father r. Sheerin, Miss Johnson, Phyllis Cameron, J. w. Wilson, Charles Goldstein, A. c. Hansen, W. r. Sehnahel, II. O.. Roberts. R. B. Rasmussen, Henry Messerschmidt. Mrs. William Gar ster, II. Kloss, Bishop Crimont, Mrs. Lyle Johnson, Mrs F. M. Cameron and four steerage.
 From Ketchikan-B B. Green and Ralph Sandbank.
 From Petersburg-Charles FL liott, Jessie Joseph and w. O.. Mcdonald.
 Sailing to the Westward the ship had aboard 26 passengers from Seattle for Seward, Valdez and Cordoya. No passengers left Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
FOR HIM

Cigars in Christmas packages at Pioneer Pool Hall. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19

E~~~>>~>>-~-~-r ~ |FIRtE ALARM CALLS
 1 Ia Third and Franklin.
 IA Front and Franklin.
 1-5 Front, near Ferry Way.
 l1-6 Front, opp. Film Exchange.
 IT Front, opp. City Wharf.
 1-S Front, near Saw Mill. 2-1 WiHoughby at Totem Gro.
 2-3 Willoughby, opp. B. P. R. warehouse and garage.
 2-4 Front and Seward.
 2-6 Front and Main.
 2-6 Second and Main.
 2-7 Fifth and Seward. 2-9 Fire Hall. 3-2 Gastineau and Rawn Way.
 3-4 Second and Gold. 3-5 Fourth and Harris. S-6 Fifth and Gold. 3-7 Fifth and East. 3-S Seventh. and Gold. 3-9 Fifth and Kennedy. Al Ninth, back of power house. AZ Calhoun, opp. Juneau Apts. 4-3 Distin Ave. and Indian St. 4-5 Ninth and Calhoun. 4-6 Seventh and Main. AZ Twelfth, Northern L'dry. As Twelfth and Willoughby. 4-9 Home Grocery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
TIDES TOMORROW

Low tide. 1925 a.m.. 2.7 feet. High tide, 7:03 am, 14.4 feet. Low tide, 1:19 pm, 4.5 feet. High tide, 7:07 pm, 12.S feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
TUG ROOSEVELT WILL TOW STARR
 TO PUGET SOUND

SEATTLE, Dec. 19-Bound for Seward to pick up the mail steam CT Starr, the tug Roosevelt of the Washington Tug and Barge Con- pany has sailed from here. The tow will be the longest in local an- nals. It is estimated that the Roosevelt will complete a round trip, of 2.900 miles by December 29.e The survey of the Starr will be made here then bids for re- pairs. will be called for.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
HERRING BOAT, CREW or THREE
 IS UNREPORTED

SEWARD, Alaska, Dec. 1S.-Con- cern is felt for the safety of Capt. Charles Swenson and crew of two men on the herring boat Emma S. They left Kodiak weeks ago and have since been unheard from Word from Ouzinkie reports the boat and crew have possibly been lost in Shelikof Straits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
souTHeoUkD sAILINGs
LOCAL SAlLINGS

Bargnita scheduled to leave Y for Sitka and way ports al . l. o'clock Thursday night. . F Virginia " sails for Chicha- |: f gof and way ports at 6 O. . clock every Wednesday I ' night. < America First leaves every ! e Wednesday at l pm. for I < Petersburg and Rake and I . wayports. ]
 . q q < :. 4 I. 4 I. < 4 f I. 1
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19

Old papers Tor sale at the Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
LEON PAYERS WANTED

An inquiry has been received of whereabouts of Leon Bayers who is supposed to be in Alaska. He is about 27 years old, , feet ' inches in height, has black hair and brown eyes. Any informa- tion concerning him should be sent to the Governors Office at Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
READY TO MAIIn

Distinctive Alaskan gifts in Christmas wrappings. Our line is better than ever this year. Winter x Pond Co. adv.
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THE EMPIRE T. IL H.l.-

Through which the general public can always have its wants supplied.
 Closing time for classified advertisements: 2 P. M.
 Closing time for display ad- vertisements: Il A. M.
 Ten cents per line first in- sertion. tn l
 Five cents for continuousI subsequent insertion. | Count five average words to the line.
 Minimum charge, 50 ee2ts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
QUEEN IS NOW
 ON WAY NORTH

SEATTLE, Dec. 19.-Steamer Queen sailed at 10 o'clock this morning, the Christmas ship to Southeastern Alaska. The Queen is carrying AZ passengers, in- cluding the following for Juneau: l. V. Davis, Jack Swanson, Dan Williams and wife, Al Lagergren, V. s. Pozman, M. F. Boise and wife, Henry Bartole and one steerage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
TO TELEPHONE PATRONS

A new telephone directory is now in course of preparation. Patrons contemplating change of address or persons who wish to have telephones installed are re- quested to notify the Telephone Company. Phone 420 before De- cember 24th. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
Marine News
Steamer Movements
 NORTHBOUND
v V IITF1 '
 SCHEDULED SAlLlNGS

s. Queen due Saturday night or 4 Sunday.
 i. SCHEDULED SAlLlNGS
 < Princess Mary scheduled to !. sail from Vancouver Decem- i. ber 27, at 9 pm.
 + souTHB0UkD SAlLlNGS
 f Alameda southbound about < Thursday night or Friday + Northwestern due southbound I. about Dec. 26. < Admiral Rogers Southbound < about December 31.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19

LADIES-AmEhiUAN LEGION
 The American Legion Auxiliary will meet in the Dugour Thurs day, December goth, at 8 D.. m. Election of officers and initiation of new members A large attend ance is requested. adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-23

NEW YORK, Aug. % Mrs.
Frances Kirkwood, Titan
b ARE d husband slayer Of
Queens, freed from the shadow
Of the electric chair At Sing
Sing by the grand jury indict-
ing her on ! manslaughter
charge, ran sobbing from the
grim doors Of Queens county
jail To her mother y welcoming
arms yesterday.
The heavy black veil that has
shielded her face and her drab black
dress traiIed behind her as she ran
to MRS. Henry Nottage with the sob
bing cry:
oh. poor mother.'
Mrs. Kirkwoods release under
$4,000 BAH for hearing September
"a on the charge Of granddaughter
following quarrel with her hus-
band DR.. Glenn Kirkwood, in which
he was killed. was achieved after an
all-day battle.
The widow was arraigned earlier
before County Judge Frank r. Abel,
and pleaded not guilty. She was
subdued and sobbfng during the hear
ing. but showed more animation
when admitted to bail.
Immediately her attorney, Dana
Wallace, and her mother began
searching for the amount required.
Finally the two homes that figured
SO much in Mrs. KirkWoOd,s life
were accepted by the National Surety
Co. OF Brooklyn, and bail was pro-
duced.
Oddly enough the very home in
which she had lived with her two
husbands, John McAvoy, divorced
wallpaper designer, and the dead
veterinary. figured in her release.
as 1t and the Nottage home, In
Brooklyn. were the security
As soon as possible Mrs. Kirk.
wood was hurried through the
crowd by her mother to a waiting
automobile and taken TO the Not
tage home. where she viii stay I'm
III her trial. Wallace will confer
with the widow today. He ex-
pressed satisfaction with the early
elate set for the trial.
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piled to Supreme Court Justice Cal
1aghan, in Brooklyn, for 500 weekly
alimony and 81 500 counsel fees pend
ing trial OF her suit for separation
from Regime Franco, stock trader,
of Brooklyn
Mrs. Franco. Hunter College grad
uate and a public school teacher,
says Franco earns $500 q week.
Through her attorney, Peter Bran
cato, she charges frances mother
interfered with their happiness, and
Brancato read to the Judge the fol
lowing extract from her Diary OF
Married Life"
God, don't let him sell the house
unless better house Is bought, with
nicer environment and a different
neigh orhood. God give me my
position back and a liking. q spur
for it. Lord, let these prayers be
secret give me longevity with a
we'll provided old age, with heat,
light and everything eats, money
and freedom from the courts
''Let me work now and help me
make hay while the sun shines.
Let me talk when should and
keep quiet when I should be silent.
Let there be = perfect relationship
between Remy as a husband ana
me without third parties"
Mrs. Franco charged in her affi-
6iavit that FRANCOIS mother told her
she was only the servant. and to do
what she was told. She alleges
Franco supported his mother in this
contention.
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you'll HIS 60 FREE
IN CAR DEATH

HIL.LSBOR0. N. g., Aug. 23.-
Finis was written today TO the case
In which II. G. Bowie. ir.. son Of
the western North Carolina poll
teal figure, and Steve Furches,
University of North Carolina foot
hall star, were charged with In
voluntary manslaughter as a res
suit OF the death OF Max Fender
grass. ~. Knocked down By the
defendants automobile.
The defendants entered q plea
OF noIo contendere and were SEN
fenced by Judge w A. Devin to
four months In Jail to be hired
out on payment pf the costs.
The fathers Of the defendants hired
them and today they were back
at their homes.
"A civil settlement already had
been reached with the mother of
the boy and the estate Of the
deceased Pendergrass hoy will re-
ceive S11 900, OF which $4,000 comes
from an insurance company and
So, 900 from each of the defendants
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Legion Group to Have
Annual Feast Tonight

Al banquet At the washington Ho-
tel tonight will open the third an
nual convention OF the District ~
Columbia Salon, No. IA. Des HUT
Chapeax ct Quarante Femmes.
Guests will include Mai Gen.
Peter g. Harris, national director Of
vocational training and education for
the American Legion: Harlan Wood,
department commander of the Dis
trict Legion; Col J. Miller Kenyon,
former commander OF the District
Legion: Major julius I. Peyser,
Major William Wolff Smith and
Major Paul McGahan.
Tomorrow the organization will
meet for the transaction of business
and election of officers.
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Youth Indicted in Killing
OF Pretty Virginia Girl

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. zSF--
Ransom Brown. 20. OF Tazewell,
has been indicted for the Staying
Of Betty Dunford. his pretty 20
year-old sweetheart.
Miss Dunford was shot and killed
in the kitchen Of her home near
Bear Wallow. Brown Is said to
have been enraged at OFT Brew.
ster. a rival. and flourished re-
volver, declaring he was going to
shoot Brewster. Miss Dunford
cried: IF you must shoot some
one. shoot mev' Brown is said TO
have placed the muzzle Of the gun
to the back Of her neck and fired
Brown has not been captured.