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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Penney Planning
To Open 500 New
Stores Over U.S..

The J. c. Penney CO., operators Of
1918 retail department stores will
negotiate 500 leases for new store To-
cations this spring for stores to be
opened as rapidly as store units can
be developed in a special expansion
move just authorized by the board
OF directors. This expansion will
%involv an increase IN retail sales Of
beween $40, 000, 900 and s50,00o,0 900
over the present rate Of around
$50, 900 900 a year. The store loca-
tions will be confined to cities and
towns Of from $500 to 5000 popula-
ton.
"The decision Of the board Of d.
~rectors to authorize this new store
movement comes largely as n result
Of a national demand from the small
Ter towns for j. q. Penney CO.,
stores and service" says Earl c.
Sans. president.
"Mr. Penny has just returned from
a trip lasting four months, during
which he has covered seventeen cen
trail western. southern and far west
ern states. I have recently covered
several of the east central states.
We have both discovered that the
smaller towns. with Increased trans
portation facilities are demanding
the same kind of shopping accom-
modations that the larger cities are
enjoying.
"The store units which will be es-
tablished in these new locations will
be duplicates in stock, equipment
and facilities for service. Of the
stores we are nov operating in ev-
cry state in tn union.
Following the established policy
az the J. q. Penney Co.. managers
for the new locations will be select
ed from the present store personnel.
"We now have, in the company.
sufficient men to take care Of the
managerial duties in the new stores
as fast as they are opened.
Central locations will be selected
in all new store towns and the
standard type Of J. G. Penney Co.
store fronts and interior arrange
ments will be used"
Early IN l9Ze, the y. y. fehney
Co. announced that a new ware
house would be erected in st. Louis.
Mo, and this new structure is now
nearing completion. IL will be uti-
liEed to serve the company stores IN
the south ard the southwest. The
| present warehouse in New York
City will serve the eastern section
Of the country.
The real estate division Of the or
| ganization now has representatives
in all parts Of the country making
| store town selections and the con-
~struction department is making
preparations for the most extensive
store Development program In the
| history OF the company.
The J. C.. Penney So, was founded
rs fears ago in Kemmerer, Wyo. To
tai number Of stores in operation nj
the present time is 107s. Estimated
retail sales volume for this fear Is
$3.50, 600. 900.
According to Mr. Sans, IL Is ex-
pected that nearly all of the new
store towns will be selected and that
stores will Be opened by September
Of 1929.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Rural Teachers
Hold Santa Rosa
Ccnclave Friday

Members of the Cameron County
Rural School Teachers association
held their regular monthly meeting
at the Santa Rosa high school at
1880 o'clock Friday evening, opening
the conference with a dinner served
by the domestic science girls in their
new dining room in the institution.
The meeting was presided over by
f. r. Kluck and Superintendent Da-
Wis of Santa Mari-. J. p. Wagner
Of Olmito, W. r. Bowles Of Los
Fresnos and Mrs. J. W. Berry of
Santa Rosa discussed various angles
of Mexican education.
A special address on the Valley
Boy Scout movement was delivered
by Tom Murray, Boy Scout execu-
tive.
Miss Leonide Smith and James
Bernard, both of Santa Rosa, pre-
sented a musical program and Mrs.
Irene Richford Of Santa Rosa. read
The next meeting of the associa-
ton vii. ne s-sG ~ the Los Fresnos
high school January %.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Xmas Program Is
La Feria Plans

LA FERIA. Dec. 15.-The schools
Of La Feris are 70 give a program
depicting the spirit Of Christmas on
Dec. 20 in the high school auditor
ium.
The high school. the junior high
and the elementary school will eacn
have q part in the Program.
The children are to put on two
numbers showing the spirit OF
Christmas reverence for the star OF
Bethlehem.
The junior high school is TO give
an operetta on the Christmas spirit,
and the high school will give =
nativity play in tablesu~. showing
the success of the shepherds and
the manger. with a hidden enoir
singing Christmas carols.
The play is under the direction
Of Miss Ruth voight, Miss Doris Raj
ston and Mrs. J. S. Sanders.
There will be no admission fee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

No. and Wilfrsd Engleman. bari
tore. Detroit, Mich.
Dixie-Carmen Resell. soprano,
New Orleans, La, and Ernest p.
Ferrats. baritone, New Orleans, La.
Southwest-Anna Nj, Chandler,
coloratura soprano. Fayetteville,
Ark, and Patrick Henry Wilson,
baritone, Galveston, Tex.
Far-West--Irene kilgore. c%ciora-
tura soprano. Oakland, Calf, and
Donald Novis, tenor, Pasadena,
Calf.
Awards OF S1T,500 will be divided
among the singers by a board Of ma
tionally known judges. The an
rouncement Of the winners will be
made Immediately after the contest,
each boy and girl placing first to
receive $4,000. a gold decoration and
a two-year scholarship at a leading
American conservatory. Second
place winners. a boy and a girl
will receive $4,000 each and n years
scholarship; third place winners
$1,000 each and a years scholar.
ship; fourth place winners, $500
each, and fifth place. $3.50 each.
Ten amateur singers. represent
NJ every section Of the country, VI
ii participate in the second Ma
tional Radio Addition finals TO be
broadcast from WEAF and a coast
to coast chain Sunday evening, Dec
is. Each will receive an award. a'
cording to the decision of a national
I board Of judges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Mercedes to Get
New Seed Store


MERCEDES. Dec. f5.-Mercedss
has been selected NJ headquarters by
the W. II. Woodruff a Son Seed Co.,
with headquarters at Milford, COINS
one of the largest SEED growing con-
Germs IN the United States. for theit
company's activities in the Valley.
W. VI. Woodruff and son. Harold
Y. Woodruff. who were IN Mercedes
this week and inspecting property
here, have announced that they viii
build n large store and warehouse IN
Mercedes shortly after the first OF
the year. Using this as their base,
they will establish branches and
distributors in several other Valley
cities. The store and warehouse
here will be q wholesale and retail
business.
Il. w. Derby Of Weslaco. ncr VAL
ley for the company, viii
move to Mercedes and will be In
charge Of the company's business i'm
the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
3 PLAYS WRITTEN BY
STUDENTS PRESENTED

NGDtGAdl W lh0 LAtAcAA
RAYMONDVILLE, Dec. 15.-Three
one-act plays were presented Friday
morning in the auditorium Of the
R~aymondville high school. the pro-
ceeds going into the school library
fund. A number of town people
we're present and a neat sum was
realized.
The plays were written and pre-
scented by pupils Of the Raymond
Vile high schools. They were
working an Arithmetic Problem
by Mary Thompson. sophomore stu
dent; "Wings Of Lovee,' by Phil
Shrader. and where Is My Ink?'
by Beatty McCharen, both junior
class students.
All pupils in the high school were
required to write plays. and these
three were selected by a vote Of the
students as appealing most to them.
Each play required about ten min
utes to present, thus afford a 80
minute program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
Mission Pupils
To Have Program

MISSION. Dec. 15.-rhe Mission
faculty has planned q program for
the Christmas holidays, which will
be given in the Wilson school audi
forum on the evening Of Dec. 20.
The program will consist Of n
short performance by primary pu-
pills. followed by five tableaux por-
traying the birth of the Christ.
Those participating in this affair
will be a group Of townspeople. Girl
Reserves and high school students.
The songs throughout the program
are TO be carols sung by the audi
ence. In order 10 prepare for this
the students have been practicing
for several weeks under the direc-
:ion of Mrs. Lillian Reitz.
All Mission residents and others
are invited, there will be no charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
China Is Using
Texas Cottonseed

DALLAS. Tex. Dec. l5.-tP-De-
mand for Texas bred cotton seed in
quantity has arisen in China and
Asia Minor. recent orders 10 seed
breeders here indicate. Five car
loads have been sent from here TO
Shanghai, China, and another a r
laod is awaiting shipping orders TO
Syria.
The seeds are from farms in Dali
las and Navarro counties. and are
Of the Mebane and Lone Star long
staple varieties.
1t is planned by local dealers that
the Texas seeds are desired for the
purpose of producing a harder quail
ity Of cotton in the foreign fields.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
KITTENISH PUPPY LOVE
IS PROVED DANGEROUS

TROUP, Tex. Dec. 15.-E1-A
dynamite cap plus a testing threat
against the "girl friend" equalled the
loss Of all fingers on his left hand
and abdominal wound for lester
Wells, Is. who lives on q farm in
Cherokee county.
Watch me cut your hair off with
this innocent looking little thing"
Wells said laughingly. He struck a
match ard touched the flame to the
cap. Before he could throw IL away
the little thing" exploded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-(PEFame
via the radio is being sought by
ten amateur suggestive boys and
five girls.
The ten are the finalists of the
second National Radio Addition, and
this evening, Dec. 16. they will sing
from the studios Of WEAF over a
coast to coast chain Of broadcasting
stations to determine which is the
best. Their program will open at
9:15 o'clock eastern standard time.
The boys and girls come from
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
rsTARIIsH

COLLEGE STATION. Tex, Dec. Is.
APHTwo graduate fellowships in
che study Of co~ttonseed oil Of $500
each have been established at the A.
= NJ. college Of Texas by the Texas
~fottonseed Crushers' association. DR..
c. Hedges, head of the depart
INT Of chemistry and chemical en-
veering, Of The college announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

every section Of the country and
are the winners of five district su-
ditions. They have won in success
sive elimination contests in local,
state and district additions, in
which $4,000 singers participated.
The representatives Of the various
districts are:
Esstern-Hazel c. Arth. contraltc,
Washington. ID. G.. and Kenneth ID.
Hines, tenor, Buffalo. N. Y.
Mid-West-Gladys Morrison Ball,
coloratura soprano, Kansas City,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16
OPEN HOSPITAL

NACOGDOCHES. Tex. Dec. Is
P1-The Nacogdoches hospital, ded-
icated 10 World War soldiers from
this county. has been formally OPEN
ed. The building cost approximately
100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

This IS one Of a series
of articles prepared by the National
Association of Real Estate Boards
to be published weekly in this
newspaper for the information of
its readers on real estate matters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

As a climax Of the social activities
for the girls of the university who
ere residing at the Woman's Build
ing. girls dormitory, a bridge dance
was given at the dormitory Saturday
night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

For the purpose Of raising funds,
.pecan corporation has been or
canirsd BY Te-WAA-Hiss. girls out
Ing club. Miss Essit Roots Of San
Renito has been appointed mailing
clerk
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

The Phi Mu sorority of the Uni
-xsrsity of Texas entertained with a
~tea-dansarte At the Austin Country
club Saturday afternoon and evening
Of last week, the club being decor
ated with palms. autumn leaves and
flowers Of the season.
Among the guests were Wayne Gil
bert, of McAllen; John Lake Couch,
of Weslaco; Jimmie H~uffendick, of
McAllen; Steve Wray, Of Donna, and
Fred Wagner Of Brownsville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15
PRELATE TO SPEAK
At LAyMAN DINNER
Archbishop Curley to Attend
Banquet Sponsored by
Retreat League.

Archbishop Michael J. Curlev q:
Baltimore. will he the guest and lWin.
Cipal speaker AZ the first annual han.
quet Tuesday evening at the NaN.
flower Hotel under auspices Of the
League Of Iaymer's Retreats The
occasion will focus attention on the
spiritual retreat house at ManreSa. on.
the-Severn. overlooking Annapolis.
conducted for Catholics by the JesuitS
Week end retreats are held there
with persons from Washington ard
Baltimore participating principally.
\ Philadelphia laXman. CLOSELY
identified with the retreat movement
there. il expected 10 speak. outlining
the history Of the organization in his
home city and vicinity Justice
James f. Smith Of the District Su.
preme Court. will speak and Rev
Eugene Del. MacDonnell. s. J.. for
mer pastor Of s.. AloySius Church and
Holy Trinity Church in this city who
is now in charge Of retreats at tn
ArChdiocesan Retreat House al
Manresa an-the-Severn. will likewise
deliver an address. as will his assis-
tant. Rev. William J. Mcguire, s. j.
TIE ticket committee for the
banquet, under the Craftsmanship Of
Arthur Reller. is aided by these parish
and group captains. Gerald Walsh
81. Aloysius: Cornelius Ford. Holy
Comforter; John T. Guilfovle. Nativ.
ity: John Dillon Fitzgerald. st Dom
mics: George ]. Cleary, Holy Name:
Clarence r. Donohue. St Peters:
{. 4. Floeckher. st. Martins: Thomas
A. McNerney, 81. Anthony's: William
Cogcer. 81. Patrick's: Andrew /
Hickey and r. !. HaGigan. 81. Paul's:
Martin J. Mcnamara and John T.
Sheehan. Sacred Heart: D. NJ. Stan.
ton and NJ r. Buckley St stephens:
Earl =. Ready. Holy Trinity: Rober; r
Barrett and NJ. J. Lane. St Gabriel's:
john c. Brennan. Forest Glenn;
Joseph II. Calvin. 81. AIMS: Leo \.
Codd. 81. Matthews: William II. De.
Lacey. Blessed Sacrament. Rosa r.
Downing and William j. Neale. law.
yers: DIR. George r. Ellis. dentist: and
Edward r. Mccarthy. Third Order Of
ST. Dominic's.
Pastors Of nearly all Catholic
churches Of Washington have sicn.
fed their intentions Of being presen;
at the bs nquet. George 0fonnoT.
soloist, viii he in charge of entertain,
ment- Women will he admitted 10 the
ia lcony To hear the program
J. Eugene Gallery IL cha rrnan Of
the banquet committee. Assisting
Father Mcdonnell in the conduct Of
the retreat house are Patrick J. Haiti.
gan. reading clerk Of the House of
Representatives. and president of the
league: j. Leo koib. vice president.
Leo Todd. secretary: Mr.. Gallery.
Clarence +. Donohuc. vice chairman
ri the banquet committee. Early r.
Ready, it's secretary and Mr. PelieF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15
UPH0LDS FRENCH TREATY
Senator Tyson Lauds Hosts to
Legion on Trip Abroad.

Hopes Tor successful negotiation OF
= treaty to outlaw war between the
United States and France was voiced
in the Senate yesterday by Senator
Tyson. Democrat. Tennessee, in laud.
ing the French government and peo.
pie Tor their reception OF the Amer.
lean Legion last Summer.
Senator Tyson declared France left
nothing undone for the reception of
the American soldiers on their return
visit. and he also gave similar tribute
I" the other nations visited by the
Legion in the course of the Paris trim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15
DOUGHERTY FAViIORS.
INDUSTRY FOR CITY
Endorses Light Manufacture
ing in Approving Exposition
to Be Held by c. of C..

Industrial development OF type
that does not conflict with plans for
The Identification of the National
capital Is desirable here. ii was de-
clarod last night by Commissioner
Proctor l.. DouGherty in statement
Endorsing the fourth annual indus.
trial exposition ..ich the Chambe,
If Commerce will hold in March.
Light industry. the Commissioner
asserted, Is the type which is desil
able and adaptable to Washington
lie said that he saw no reason why
there should he objection to a devel
opncnt in this direction if every pre-
caution is taken to achieve industrial
advancement which is in conformit,
To the plans for maintaining and i'm
proving WashinSton's appeal and
charm.
The industrial exposition was char
acteriZed as logical and effective
lailNinG point with which to china y
the annual program of the chamber
for commercial advancement of the
city.
Holds Movement Is Wise.
The movement; to bring about in
dustrial development of Westminster
within certain restricted limits Is.
believe. very wise and necessary
one" said Mr.. Dougherty. This city
luSi as any other large community
should he partially self supporting
II IS inconceiVabie that any munici
pa!itN should draw all its produc,>
from outside sources Washington
Of course, does not do this. for We
have considerable industrial activity
here already. hut there is ample
room for sound expansion
The commissioner made il clear tina;
when one speaks of industrial de.
velopment for Washington. he must
do il with a very definite idea Il
exercising a great deal of discretion
in achieving this development TIE
industries which are desirable here
and which alone should he encouraged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15

musical selections rendsged by st.
Psuis choir. under the direction ~
Edward p. Donovan. The general
public IN invited.
This lecture will he the first direct
message TO the public In explanation
and Illustration Of the reform move
ment which has been under way since
last May, when Rev. j. Leo Barley.
who was appointed by the Archbishop
Of Baltimore to institute the reform.
assembled a commission OF church
musicians OF Baltimore and Washing.
/ ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15
LECTURE ON MUSIC.

The first lecture to be held In Wash
ington under the auspices OF the Arch.
diocesan Commission OF Music will be
presented Thursday evening at 8
o'clock at st. Mary's Hall. Fifth street
near q.
Rev. j. Leo Barley. director Of the
Archdiocesean Commission of Music,
will lecture on "Litur~ical Music"
The lecture will he interspersed with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15
WASHINGTON, c.

are those OF lighter character. II
industrial development means the
bringing Of lighter industries to Wash.
ington. then ! can subscribe whole.
heartedly TO the program. This, I
understand. Is the aim and purpose
Of the Washington Chamber of Com.
merce In fostering its movement 20
upbuild the National Capital in a
business way"
Want Beauty Preserved.
That anxiety for preserving the
city's outward attractiveness should
he no obstacle in its economic growth
was given considerable emphasis by
the commissioner. who said:
There snems to he no valid rea.
son for drrr"ing the commercial
advancement of Washington because
of anxiety that n movement to nring
il about will nullify the efforts tn
make the Capital City Prc.eminent for
impuSnS beauty. The two may read
lily proceed simultaneously. II proper
care is eNcIted to have the indus
trial expansion program conform to
the broader plan to make Washington
n city beautiful"
Washington problem was char.
actcrizcd as being largely one OF
finding employment outside the pub
lie service for its increasing pcpu
lation Mr.. Dou2hcrty pointed out
that while Washington is very
largely the Federal City. actually tn,
proportion OF the population engage,
in employment In the Government is
relatively small This" he continued
can mean hut one thing. that tn,
remainder of the adult population
needs opportunities in private industry
in which to gain a livelihood, AZ the
population increases. tho opportun
tiles for employment must he in
creased. This may he dore by fos
tering the development and expansion
of home industry"
See Great Possibilities.
Declaring that the program Of in
dustrial development of the Chamhet
Of Commerce us outlined to him me-
with his fun approval" Commits
SI"n"r Dougherty said. Il see in il
tremendous possibilities for good an,
Very definite advantages which shout,
accrue to WASHINGTON as result %
The efforts Of the organization in
behalf of the community"
Endorsement was given the annua
industrial exposition as an excellent
opportunity fhr determining the step,
To he taken 10 give further impetus
Ia Washington industrial develop
nent.
The annual Industrial exposition
To he held this year for the fourth
consecutive time. impreSses me as z
logical rallNing point in program ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15

this sort. said Commissioner Dough.
"ftN. II very property serves as an
occasion for reviewing our industrial
resources so that we may see the bet
ter where Improvement and extension
- needed. Because of its possibilities
fnr henctittng Washington and its
people. ! take pleasure in indorsin2
the industrial exposition Of 1925 and
the important movement Of which it
is part"
The exposition. which will include
exhibits depicting the variety III
WashinSton's industrial and CONNER.
cial endeavor will he held March l.
To Il at the Washington Auditorium
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15

RALEIGH. y G.. January II p).
William E.. Stone. head Of the de-
rartmeni Of history of St. Marv's
Episcopal School. here. for the pas,
- years. and a native Of Boston
Mas. died here todsy.
lnterment will be at Greensboro
Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15
SENATE VOTES TWO
CAPITAL MEASURES
Plan Board Expenses Cut
BIanton Fails to End Dip.
lomatic immunity.

A move by Senator Cole Blease.
Democrat. South Carolina, to do away
with diplomatic immunity In Wash.
ington was temporarily sidetracked
during consideration Of three District
of Columbia hills in the Senate yes
terday afternoon
The Senate was considering bill
designed to penalize persons who
make fictitious crime reports TO the
police. when Senator Blease made a
motion to attach to the measure an
amendment, providing. in substance,
that all District officials shall enforce
jail laws against all persons regal bless
ut citizenship. The South Carolina
Senator explained later that his pur-
pose was to abolish diplomatic i'm
munity. On several occasions in the
past Senator Blease has spoken in the
Senate against such immunity in con.
nection with traffic cases as well as
other laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15

TO lead TO debate, he requested the
pending bill be postponed until q later
date. This was done.
Chairman Capper of the Senate Dis.
trict committee previously had sue.
ceeded In obtaining passage of the
bill authorizing the Commissioners to
compromise for $4,000 the claims the
city has had pending in the courts for
a number OF years against certain
railroads and street railways. result.
ing from the subsistence of First street
northeast following the building of
the railroad tunnel to Union Station.
Senator Capper explained that two
of the most important witnesses for
the District are dead and that the
commissioners and the corporation
counsel approved the bill He said
II would he an advantage to the Dis.
trict to settle the claims.
Cuts Planners EXPENSES.
Senator Caraway. Democrat. Afkan.
sag. questioned the wisdom Of the
legislation. hut said he would not
object 10 its passage. The bill re-.
quifes rouse action in order to make
II law.
The Senate also passed a hin tn
simplify the method OF comnensating
members of the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission for expens.
90 they incur for travel and subsist.
| ence while attending meetings of the
| commission. Senator Capper explained
that the members of the commission
serve without salary. Under existing
law they are allowed maximum of
| SO day for expenses incurred in
connection with the work of the com.
mission. The proposed law reduces
this to fiat allowance of S. and re-.
lieves them OF the annoyance of sub.
hitting detailed reports.