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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
RIO HONDO
ENDEAvOR

The Christian Endeavor held a
business meeting at the Wiley home
Monday evening. After the meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
dent, officers for the following six
months were elected. Those elected
were: Emerson Webster. president;
Evans. treasurer and secretary. Re-
freshments Of cookies and andy
were served to the following: Miss
es Freda Evans. Rosa Mae Hudson,
Leona. Dack and Leon Brown, Irene
Ullrich. Marguerite Lewis, Winnie
Dee Wiley, Velma Wiley, Nellie
Jones; Messrs. Paul Alfolter, Gerald
Bowser. Ersell Evans. Emerson Web
ster. Keneth Dack. Earl Wheeler,
Horace Wiley and Raymond Wiley.
JUNIORS ENTERTAIN
The Juniors Of Rio Hondo high
school entertained with a weiner
and marshmallow roast Saturday
evening on the banks Of the Arroyo.
After playing games and roasting
weiners they sat around the fire
and sang. The Juniors present
we're: Velma Wiley. Marguerite
Luers. Lucille Rushing. Lucille
Ehlers, Lucille Jones. Rosa Mae
Hudson. Susan Mize, Ruth Grant
ham, Erline Bough, Frances McCabe.
Lora Nash. Mike Hartzog, Vernon
Maddox. Elvin Grantham. O. L.
Grantham, Ersell Evans. Gerald
Bowser, Webb Rogers. Thurston
Beene. Franklin Talley, and teach
ers: Mr.. and Mrs. Freshour. Miss
Fosselman. Miss Clovis Hickman.
Miss Villa Woodside.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ehiers were
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nels Peterson of Nopal.
Mrs. Peak and son Lessen of Okla
homa arrived here Tuesday evening
TO visit Mrs. Peaks brother, Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin Webb.
Mr.. George Hudson Of McAlIen
visited his parents Tuesday, Rev.
and Mrs. Hrl-oa.
Mr.. Welock Of Chicago arrived
here mordav TO spend the winter.
Miss Ruth Bonner Of San Be-
nito spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. III. r. Bon
ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer and dauvb.
ter spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Reed Lorg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banner and Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker had Thanksgiving din
ner with Mr.. and Mrs. Poth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atlas and children
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Meyher Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. WhitfilI spent
Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Shrine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace johnson and
daughter Alice and Mrs. Wilsev
were Thanksgiving day guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Houghtaling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
Kempners Hosts
At Bridge Party

. Mr.. and Mrs. II. @. kempner en-
tertained two tables at bridge at
their home in Fl Jardin Saturday
night. High scores were made by
Mrs. Haryr Crow and Paul Dye.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis Biggs. Mrs. John Martin, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Crow and Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Dye.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
RebeccaS to
Elect Officers

Election Of officers Of the Browns
Vile Rebeccas, Chapter 2l3, will be
held at 1880 this evening, in the Odd
Fellows hall. Every member, and
visiting brothers and sisters are
cordially invited, according to Mrs.
X. &. Bryson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
RI.AST VICTIM MAY LIVE

BORGER, Tex. Dec. 4.-(P)-R. NJ.
Stanford. scslded in a boiler explo-
sion which killed c. 7. Proctor OF
Glenwood, Ark. was given a chance
to recover today. IL is thought wa
ter in the boiler became low.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
Day in Congress
by The Associated Press.)

by The Associated Press.)
Monday: /.
Senate met at noon and adjourned
after roll call out Of respect to late
Senator Gooding of Idaho.
Senators Thomas, Idaho; Nande-
venter, Michigan, and Glenn, ILL
nois, took oath of office.
House met at Don and adjourned
after roll call out of respect to mem
bers who died interim.
Ways and means committee held
hearing on tariff revision and set
Januarf z as date for new hearings.
Tuesday:
Senate and house hear presidents
message read.
Senator McNary introduces new
farm bill.
House naval affairs committee
meets and considers calendar.
Chairman Britten, house naval af-
fairs committee, reads Premier Bald
wins reply to proposed naval parley.
House interstate COM
mittee helds hearings on railroad
unification.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
Edinburg Chapter
R. A. M. Reported

WACO. Dec. 4.-tPl-The annual
address Of Grand High Priest George
W. Emery featured the opening
days session Of the Grand Royal
Arch Chapter Of Texas Masons here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
IN LIFEBOAT FOR OPERATION

PENZANCE, Eng.-Nancy Thomp-
son, aged II. was brought 30 miles
from the Scilly Islands in a life5oat
for an emergency operation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
HER WEIGHT CUT OFF

PARIS-Mme. Joan d'Albertin un-
derwent an operation for the remov-
al Of % pounds Of fat. II was COM
p~letely successful. "A
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
JUNIOR BRIDGE CITE

The Junior Bridge club and a mum
Der Of additional guests were de-
l~ightfully entertained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Harvey Tues
dav evening.
Mrs. Conrad Roitsch received the
ladies' prize and Chas. Bartliff the
mems prize.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
MURRAY

The marriage Of Miss Leola Frame
and Sid Murray was solemnized
Tuesday evening at 1880 o'clock at
the home Of Rev. ". ". Coughran
on Broadway. with Rev. Coughran Of
ficiating.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
HOIT-HANMOND

The Hoit-Hammond Industrial club
met Tuesday afternoon in regular
session at the home of Mrs. II. Gard
at Penitas. A short business meeting
was held. The next meeting ~ the
club will be- held Monday. Deem
bc- 70.
Mrs. Eta Ringgold, county demon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
BETA BRIDGE CLUB

The members Of the Beta Bridge
u Of Mr.. and Mrs. n. NJ. Fristoe
on Iwenty-sixth avenue with n tur-
key dinner in honor OF their hus-
bands.
There were p present to enjoy this
hospitality.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
MISSIONARY RECEPTION


The ladies Of the missionary soci-
ETY. Of the Methodist church held a
reception Tuesday evening at the
attractive home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
don Griffin on North Fifteenth
street for the new pastor and his
wife. Rev. and Mrs. W. n. RAIDER.
The rooms we're lavishly decorated
in roses.
In the receiving line were Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Griffin. Rev. and Mrs.
RAIDER, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Osborne.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. r. Smith.
In the dining room were Mrs.
G. 4. Leslie and Mrs. Floyd Glass
cock pouring coffee and tea. Others
assisting were Mesdames Harold
Breham, Lee Rowe, and Miss Julia
Taylor and Leona Foster. In the
house party were Mesdames Geo.
Alley, Geo. Gaddy. S. A. Morris, ".
Jackson, and Henry Glasscock.
During the evening a very pleasing
program was enjoyed. Those taking
part were Robert Osborn, Winnie
Owens and Will n. Payne.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-04
Valley Society
Phone z
Phone z

ond Friday, December Il, instead of
the first Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-15
FLYNN, ONCE SECRET SERVICE
HEAD, DIES OF HEART DISEASE
Noted Detective Ran Down
Many Spy Cases Dur
ing War.
Beginning as Plumber, He
Rose Rapidly Through High
Police Jobs.

BY the Associated Press.
LARCHMONT, N. Y, October 15-
William James Flynn. for years the
nemesis of counterfeiters. spies, anar-
chists and other offenders against the
Federal Government, died yesterday
after two weeks illness with heart dis
ease.
From 1897 to 1918 he was a member
of the secret service, the last four
years as its chief. During one war
year he was in charge of protecting the
Nations railroads and from 1919 to 1921
he headed the Bureau of Investigation
of the Department of Justice.
Began as Plumber.
He was born November Is, 1867, in
New York. AT the age of 26 he for
sock the plumbers trade because he
found it too dull and became keeper
in the Ludlow street Jail, where all
Federal prisoners were then held. He
utilized his contacts to obtain an in
sight into the criminal mind, and when
in 1897 he joined the secret service he
achieved quick success.
Within two years he was put at the
head of the Pittsburgh division and
year later was removed to New York,
in charge of the Eastern division, re-
naming for IL years.
In October, 1910, he obtained leave
of absence and became second deputy
police commissioner of New York but
resigned the next April His friends
said it was because he would not brook
political interference with his work.
Again, in September, 1912, he obtained
a leave to aid in the investigation which
followed the Rosenthal murder, for
which Police Lieut.. Charles Becker was
electrocuted
Appointed Chief in 1913.
In December, 1918, he was appointed
chief of the secret service. He used
his men to aid in running down Ger
man spies in 1917, but resigned in 1918
because Attorney General Gregory had
limited the activities of the secret serv-
ice too much for him.
After a year policing and guarding
railroads he took charge of the Depart
ment of Justices Bureau of Investiga-
ton and brought about the deportation
of Emma Goldman, Alexander Berk-
man and other agitators. He had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-15
BISHOPS TO STUDY
NEAR EAST RELIEF
Committee Officials to Ex-
plain Situation at Dinner
Conference Tonight.

Problems of Near East Relief will be
discussed at a dinner-conference at
O'Clock tonight at the Willard Hotel, to
be attended by "a bishops of the Epis-
copal Church and other guests at the
General Episcopal Convention here. The
dinner will be under auspices of the
ecclesiastical relations committee of the
church.
of the committee, will preside National
Near East Relief officials from New
York. headed by Dr. James L. Barton,
chairman of the national executive COM
mittee Of the relief organization, will be
present. DR.. Barton will explain the
situation in the Near East.
Bishop ReeS, in inviting guests to the
dinner, stated: This committee, among
its other duties, must take coGnizance
of all appeals in behalf of charities in
Europe and the Near East made to our
church people. The unfortunate his
tory of the Near Eastern countries has
placed Near East relief in the foremost
of these charities.
The officers of Near East Relief rec
ognize that our church is in a position
to appreciate, as none other can, the
spiritual as we'll as physical needs of the
remnants of these martyred races, and
look to us for leadership in the program
toward the spiritual stability of these
peoples which it is hoped to put in OPP
Grafton before the final campaign of
the Near East Relief is completed The
spiritual training of the children in the
Near East, saved and nurtured through
American philanthropy, is matter of
grave concern to leaders in Near East
relations in almost every Christian body.
This dinner is given in order to dis
cuSS the nature and form of the spirit
ual heritage of American philanthropy
as result of the labors of the Near
East Relief"
DIR. Barton will sound the keynote of
religious education, which will be the
theme of the dinner conference. He
will outline that religious education in
the Near East has been at low ebb eX-
cept in the few missionary schools and
colleges and the moral forces have been
disintegrated or paralyzed.
Rev. DR.. William G. Emhardt, eXecu-
tive of the ecclesiastical relations COM
mittee and field secretary of foreign
missions of the Episcopal Church, who
has studied Near East Relief work, will
speak. Charles v. Vickery. general sec
rotary of the Near East Relief, and John
r. Voris, associate general secretary,
both of New York, will speak also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-15
LORD BlRKENHEAD LURED
TO BUSINESS PURSUITS
Secretary of State for India Re-
signs to Take Up Commercial
Activities in London.
av the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
LONDON. October 15.-Commerce
has lured Lord Birkenhead, secretary of
state for India since 1924, from the
cabinet.
Lord Birkenhead's resignation to take
up commercial activities in London will
become effective as soon as it is ac-
cepted by King George. The affairs of
the India Office will be conducted by
Lord Winterton, rpesent undersecre-
tary of state, until a successor is ap-
pointed.
Resignation of Lord Birkenhead has
been rumored for several months, as
has that of Sir Austen Chamberlain.
foreign secretary, and William c..
Bridgeman, first lord of the admiralty
That Sir Austen would resign had been
repeatedly denied. Mr.. Bridgeman,
however, announced recently that he
would relinquish his post after the gen.
eral election next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-15

tralia to study its methods. The COM
mission is making an investigation of
the savings bank systems and account
ing methods used in such departments
as the general post Office and railways.
Prince Purachatra intends to install the
methods in his own country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-15
Siam Studies Australia.

Impressed with what he learned re-
garding the public service department
while on a visit to Australia, His Royal
Highness Prince Purachatra of Siam
has sent a delegation of officials to Aus
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
SOUTH, ST. MATHS
 MEET OPPOSITION
Church Leaders Find Going louSh-Methodsts Win Easily
Iutcr.Cl,urcll Standing

The st. Matthew's German Luth- crans encountered unexpectedly stiff opposition when they met the Swedish Bethany team in the ln- ter-Church league Saturday night at the Y. NJ. C. A., hut they came of the floor on the long end of q .7-l7 count and had scored their third successive victory. Tho first half was lacking in thrills. as nel- ther team was able to penetrate the others defense and the score re- mained at co for q long period. Finally "Goo1y" Preisser broke tho ice with d long shot and Klopp charged through for two goals in a TOW. Dahlman and Elmer Johnson made baskets for the Bethany team. but Billy Preisser counted from aticld and from the foul line and 1t was 9-4 at the half. 70.
 During the second period the losers made several rallies which brought them to within about three points or 90 of the St. Matts. but tho latter were making plenty of baskets themselves now and the game was speeding up in every way. Billy and Goody Preisser piled up 14 points between them during the half, while Wall: Anderson and Johnson made most of the Sweles' scores. the latter sinking som. pretty long shots.
 The St. Matts' defense was too much for the losers to crack. while the attack. though not brilliant. hal much power at times. The Preisser brothers worked together in fine shape and klcpp fitted in well on his return to center. Tine losers were unable 10 get the ball past the foul line and had 10 resort to shoot ing from long range. The summary: st. Matthew's Lutheran
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
First Lutheran

Personal fouls: Anderson :, Lar son. Erickson 2-5; Bell, Mercy 2, HattinEs 2. Barta |, May-10. Tech. nical fouls: Anderson. Free tries: Bell :. Mercy |. Barta :. Parker-e: Johnson, Anderson 5. Larson 2, Erickson 4-1:. Referee, Tobin. Timer, Luke. Scorer. Karbonik.
 Trinity NJ. E, vs. Center Coasx.
 The Trinity Methodists swan,ped a crippled Center Congregational church team by 4a-6 in a terribly lob-sided affair. With Haigis miss ing the losers found their combin- ation shot to pieces and could not work the ball through the Methodist defense at all. The Methodists. on the other hand, found the game little more than shooting practice. and at this they proved inept. missing an almost inconceivable number of easy shots. In spite of all these blown tries. they led by e:-2 at the half and during the second period they kept pulling farther and farther away.
 karbonik was high scorer with 1c points. while Alden Hewett got four baskets in tho first half and Brother Deming in the, second 10 lead the attack in those particular periods. The Methodist guards held the Cen ter church team in leash. and Brad Icy came through from guard to score all his sides points. The sum- mary:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23

bsfere 1t was atas to sst its attack under way and ptIs up 53.33 count. This a1ense was tnpotant duFing the frst half. vAils tAs LutheFana aashsd . sarpsidas sGsnss and scored . sssies e eaais frem mid aosr. Ericksea aaa Andersen gave the Lutheraps . leaA. but the South church moved to the fore on scores by Wesssls and Harts- LaFson aud Einar Jehnson sent the ewedes in front again but Bell and Mercy came through te tte the score at lo-1o. Here the count remained some time. Then Benson scored from mid-eeurt. to make 1t l3.l0 and for the hrst time tho South church went on tho .Aoor at halt- timo with the scere asainst it.
 Al the second halt opened . ynis- undarstanding allowed the swsdes to cash in and Benson made an essy shot for lt.lo. This play Aually aroused the South church to its lighting spirit Parker scored from beyond the foul iiae and the rush was on. Vessels tied the score with . one.hand hosk from tho corner and Bell cut 1t to send the cham pions into the lead. From this point on the Luthersas Vsra hopeleaaly cutscored. Parker. Bsll aud Vessels through for basket after bas- ket until the count was 31-l7. At end the losers haA . series of free tries and made most Of them good.
 Vessels led the scoring for the winners. with Parker having . biz night and getting four baskets In the second half. Bell and Norey. COW cred. passed we'll to their mates. Barta almost finished the game but finally made his fourth personal. The all-around work of Anderson. Bcnssn's shooting. and Erickscn's defensive work stood out for the losers. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
..A. U. BROWNING
 ON DR. PH1ER
utds Cblncs of Ak Caapstine
 With U. $. Rpnnas

New York, Jan. :s (rP)-With engaging frankn as, some members Of the foreign relations committee Of the Amateur Athletic Union to- day went on record as feeling that perhaps 1t would be just e well if Dr. Otto Peltzer. German middle distance runner. did not compete in this country this year. after AlL
 The attitude of these gentlemen h no reflection upon De. Peitxer, 1t ta rather reflection upon the ability of the A. \. |. 10 governor amateur athletics.
 The foreign relations committee was to meet today to make up its collective minds on tho matter. pr. Peltzer and the German athletic au. thorities. naturally. await tho com mittee's decision with considerable interest.
 Germany, looking ahead to the Olympic games, in which she hopes 10 finish second or third. views her star middle distance runner as a delicate piece of point-making ma . chinery. and is properly perturbed lest anything connected with Dr. Peltzcr's appearances in tho United States affect his chances at Amster. dam.
 Dr. Peltzer. however. is anxious to compete h"ra Like q prize fighter. he feels that mere practice is not sufficient 10 keep him on edge over long period without competition.
 So the German athletic authori. ties reluctantly authorized him to compete thrice in the United Statec. subject to the approval of the A, 4. '.
 Whereupon Mr. Joseph B. Mac Cabe and Mr. Gustavus Kirby spoke their minds In no uncertain terms. They. as members Of the foreign relations com mittee. decidedly did not approve pr. Peitser's compes- ing here. They wsnted. they said. no repetition Of such unpIeasantness as accompanied the running of Paavo Nurmi and tho vaulting or Charley Hoft couple of years ago.
 It seems surprising that spokes- man for the A. A. T. thus admit that august body's inability to offer tho hospitality of our board tracks and cinders to a distinguished visit- ing athlete. without saying to him:
 "You'd better not run here in the United States. Someone will tag you al 8 professional"
 As . matter of fact. thers is an- other. sounder reason. from the official A. A. U. viewpoint why per. mission to compete here may be denied the German champion.
 Although Dr. Pe!txer is an ana teur. just as Nurmi aud Hoft and all the others were amateurs. he has what the A. A. U. recognizes as box office appeal" While an amateur.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
Amateur Boxers in Big
 Boston Tourney Tonight

Boston, Jan. c3 Rl-Amateur box CTS from two countries and six cit- ies faced a long program here to- night in tournament that was eX- pected to so fer toward determining national and Olympic laurels.
 It was to bring together men from every class except the light heaviea and, in addition. there were slated two open classes In the ios and 16o pound ratings.
 The six cities represented were. Boston. New Haven, New York, Pittsburgh, Montreal and Toronto. Twenty-one international bouts in seven classes and seven encounters in the two open classes. available principally to local contenders to flstic fame. comprised the tourney.
 The show is under the auspices of the New England association of the National A. A. |. A.. and is the first big amateur boxing meet of the season.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
Canada's Olympic Ice
 Stars on for Europe

Halifax. N, g.. Jan g R-Cana- da's aspirants for 1928 Olympic hon. ors tn ice sports were bound for Eu- rope today after a rousing send off.
 The party. in charge of W. A. Hewitt of Toronto and F. J. Null queen. president of the Canadian Olympic committee, sailed on the liner Arabic from here late last night.
 Charles l. Gogman of Saint John. worlds amateur Skating. champion. was . member of the contingent which also, included the Toronto University grads hockey team. hold CT of the Canadian amateur title.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
WRESTLERS IN TIE
Y. NJ. C. \. and Taft school Grap- rlcfS in Some Hard Fought Matches o0 tho Mat.

WreElers representing New Brit ain Y. NJ. C. A. grarpled to a tie with . team of wresticrS from Taft Preparatory school. Natertown. Saturday afternoon. The final scoro was: New Britain. II: Taft. l!.
 First bout, ls5-pound class, Bliss of Taft gained fall over Covaleskl. New Britain. in six minutes. "3 sec onds
 Second bout, CasalenSo. New Britain. gained the decision over vallarl Of Taft after eight minutes of tuggins. This bout also was in the lss.pound class.
 In tho third bout. I4.-pound class. Omelia of Taf, gained time decision over Sam David of New Britain. having q time advantage of three minutes.
 Fourth bout. 115-pound class, New Britain not having one of this weight, put in Leo Baliarsari. weighing 155 pounds. Hall of Taft weighed 17S pounds. Haldarsari lost q time decision of minutes to Hall at the beginning. Towards the end of the bout BalIarsari was dumping Hall all over the mat and the latter WAS ready 10 anit. Only the en- couragement of bis classmates made him stick.
 In the fifth bout. 1l.-pound class. Aldrich of New Britain threw Wittcmore of Taft in 6 minutes, S5 seconds.
 Sixth bout. fGo- pound class. Can zellanci. New Britain. defeated Hrodie of Taft in time advantage of two minutes
 Final score was: New Britain, II points; Taft, II points.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23

As ca 1sverthslaes mske . tse e monsy fer the elsb fortunate saengA to ls1A his services for the svs- nine.
 0nes pr. PeltssR. if he cempetes st all. may compete bat thRics, and staca there are any number Of clvha. members of the A. \. v., of course. which want the German to run fer them. you eau imagine the quandray In which the gentleman who would have the privilege of allottins the runners services would find them. selvse.
 Paavo NuEmi and Charley HoR came eropperz over the matter of and travelling expenses. The Finn was absolutely innocen; of any suggestion Of professionalism.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23


 bse hs vas sssel1 ebaans1 .1v - meF newspaDeeuDAA aA9 III - ceuntry uadae soaaswAsk - . seap Hc0 ehecks4 - Als hsn1b ea1 t ed prefssuioaai h dsspats esse ADp inability to tntetprst the .. Y Ut amaGsvr rulings. S It is rather cory admjsu1ea IT. the A. A. U. to have te Hsales sv Germany and . Dv. Pelssss. Ast ' members Of the fesstgn rs)oateae committee themaslves feel that 5t would be risky for tAe holder et thA worlds record fer the halt u.ile te compete here. 1t is obvteus1y Hee. tunate that they spoke ID h tiaHe. and said 70.