Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02

list traffic to the iower border, as
sorting that financing Of the park
and Identification program would be
one of the best investments the city
could make.
Tells of Cleanup Contest
Miss Julia Montgomery, publisher
Of Monty's Monthly, outlined the
Nalley-wide cleanup contest launched
by that publication and exhibited the
silver cup to be awarded the city or
town showing the most improvement
during the year. Eight towns are in
the contest for the cup, Mrs. Mont
gomery said.
Judge ii. l.. Yates, speaking on be
half of the chamber of commerce.
congratulated the Real Estate Board
upon the movement the organization
his inaugurated, stating that Hotel
III Jardin, secured through the effort
of Brownsville realtors, may be con-
sidered an index to the success Of
their activities.
Judge Yates emphasized the CHI
matte and geographic advantages Of
Brownsville. called attention to the
many places of historic interest in
the city and vicinity and urged beau
tification and development Of a city
park system as essential to make the
city more attractive for tourists.
Brownsville has man natural
beauty spots" he said. but they re-
quire artificial aid to make them
more attractive. The resaca soil
is the richest in the world, and by
dredging the city esaca we could
make it one of the most attractive
spots IN the South"
Relative 10 the proposed bond issue
ne said that the tax rate 10 carry the
interest and sinking fund, on present
valuations. would be 10 cents on the
500 valuation. He urged financing
Of a comprehensive plan of beautifi-
cation and park development. stating
he considered it one of the best in
vestments the city could make.
Predicts City Growth
Ray Mackey congratulated resi-
dents Of Brownsville upon the spirit
of cooperation manifested, stating:
"This crowd car put anything over"
He declared the tourist trend is to-
ward South Texas; that each year the
volume Of tourist traffic into San
Antonio is increasing, and that the
city is devoting most Of its finances
toward making IL more attractive for
tourists.
Brownsville has every advantage.
every opportunity TO develop into one
Of the most popular and attractive
tourist centers in the country"
Mackey said. Il would suggest that
instead Of voting a 100000 bond
issue. you vote 100000, and develop
all the beauty spots and natural re-
sources II this vicinity"
He emphasized the necessity of pro-
viding recreation centers, pointing
out that San Antonio attributes the
success of that city in attracting
tourists to the fact hat ample pro-
visions are made for recreation, and
visitors never fail 10 find something
Of interest.
"San Antonio residents now de-
mand the city commission submit
bond issues for Identification and
park development" Mackey said after
outlining the struggles Of early days
to finance the first parks and the
utilization Of prisoner labor on the
initial programs. The desire for
these improvements must first be
created" he said. "Once created the
demand for parks is very similar 10
the demand for paved streets-every-
body wants them"
Mr.. Mackey also discussed city
coming. and restricting. urging that
this program along with the work OF
preparing a comprehensive park nlan
be turned over 70 the real estate
board. He pointed out that a city
must be planned the same as q home
Il planned. and in order to assure no
depreciation in values 2 restricting
ordinance is necessary. Formulation
Of such plans he stated. SHOULD be
made a function Of the Real Estate
Board. an organization in close con-
tact with every phase Of civic de-
v~elopment."
Captain George Head If Edinburg
delivered an alabama sermon.
which brought prolonged applause,
and in closing the meeting the chair
man expressed the appreciation 81
the Real Estate Board for the in
terest manifested in the program and
urged there be no delay in adopting 2
identification and park development