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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-15
COMMISSION
WILL ARRIVE
HERE FRIDAY
Valley Delegation To
Meet Information a ]
Body at Laredo On
Thursday

Members Of the international COM
mission on distribution of the wa
ter OF international streams will be
given "a opportunity TO make q
comprehensive survey OF the irriga-
ton DEVELOPMENT of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley, according to plans
Of the Valley irrigation manager
and the Valley engineers. The mem
bers OF the joint commission will
arrive in the Valley Friday from
Laredo. and are expected to remain
here at least a week.
A delegation composed Of irriga-
ton district executives, engineers
and chamber of secre-
taries left the Valley Thursday for
Laredo where they will meet the
commission Thursday night and ac-
company them to the Valley.
The American section Of the joint
commission is composed of General
Lansing A. Beach, former head OF
the army engineers, DR.. Elwood
Mead. head Of the reclamation SER
vice. and w. +. Anderson of San
Benito, prominent Valley engineer.
The Mexican section Is composed OF
Gustavo r. Serrano, head OF the
boundary commission, Javier San
chez Majarada Of the department of
agriculture and Amanda Santacruz,
engineer.
Plans for the entertainment OF the
commission include a dinner TO be
rendered Saturday night by the VAL
ley secretaries at McAllen and the
NuYfnww NAm~Hm~ - 49, -~mA- -
citation Of Engineers viii be hosts at
another dinner Tuesday or Wednes-
day night at San Benito. Meetings
OF the commission will be held at
various points in the Valley.
After completing their sessions in
FL Paso the commission made n sur
vey Of the Del Rio and Winter Gar
den sections, arriving in Laredo
Wednesday. They crossed ne that
point to inspect the Don Martin pro
ject on the Salado river near Rod
riguez, about so miles below Nuevo
Laredo, where the Mexican govern
ment - erecting a huge impounding
dam designed to supply irrigation
water for approximately 1925 0
acres They will return Laredo
Thursday afternoon, and proceed 10
the Valley Friday morning.
The Don Martin project on the
Rio Salado is the largest irrigation
project in Mexico, and is designed
TO water 162, 500 acres. IL il To-
Gated at the ithction of the states
OF Coahuila and Nucvo Leon, and
according TO the estimates Of the
government engineers will cost ap-
proximately $7,500,00O. The huge
dam. on which construction is under
way. will have q capacity Of 400
100000 cubic meters, the largest
impounding project in the southern
republic.
Valley irrigation interests are vi
tally interested In the basis OF dis
tribution TO be determined bv the
international commission. and every
opportunity will be given the COM
mission members to ascertain the ir-
rigation development already achiev-
Cd and the possibilities for future
development.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-15
Year On
Liquor Charge

Toribio Perez, charged with vio-
lation of the liquor law, was SEN
fenced to one year in the p~eniten-
tiary in criminal district court We'd
nesday. Perez was arrested at Har-
lingen with a quantity Of liquor in
his possession.
Eugenio Saenz and Ricardo Cruz,
also charged with violation Of the
Dean act, were each given a five
year sentence and the sentence sus-
pended. They were arrested near
La Feria with a large party, one
member of which, Reyes Legion. a
woman, was given a sentence Of one
year.
Pedro Tamez and Gregorio Garcia
were tried on a liquor charge We'd
nesday Afternoon and acquitted. as
were also Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Bubinak
Of Harrington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-15
Expert to Study
Banana Culture

ITHACA. N. Y.-P1-Healthier
bananas are the hope of ar Ithaca
plant doctor.
Or. Lewis Knudson. professor Of
plant physiology at Cornell univer-
atty. is going TO Guatemala this win
ter TO continue his experiments in
the control Of Panama wilt disease,
which occurs in most banana-grow-
ing countries.
DR.. Knudson's work in Central
America during past several years is
already credited with having saved
large sums 70 the fruit industry, but
he is seeking even more conclusive
results.
The nature OF the organism caus-
ing the disease and the method Of
infection had been worked out by
other scientists before Prof. Knud-
son undertook his experiments.
my investigations" he says, "be-
ran with the recognized fact that the
plant became diseased only on GER
tain kinds Of soil. This led 20 an in
quiry 70 establish the essential soil
differences. As a result, a method
WIS devised for predicting by a sim
pie chemical means the probable life
on a banana area. The method Is
now used by various banana-produc-
ing corporations in the selection and
purchase Of land.
Further Investigations reveal
that the problem OF resistance on the
part Of the banana TO the fungus
organism is related 20 the nutrition
81 the banana plant. Experiments
on the control are still in progress
and while no definite control method
Is yet available the results appear
promising"
Professor Knudson is technical
advisor 70 the Cornell delegation
that recently went to Porto Rico to
make an agricultural survey of the
island On completion Of that work
he viii proceed % Guatemala.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-15
Most Seniors On
High Honor Roll

Twenty-eight are on the
senior high school honor rcll for the
last six weeks, according to a list
which has been released from the Of
flee Of principal, L. NJ. Fertsch. The
most Of these are seniors, with fif-
teen listed names
Those making an average cf 90 or
above in each subject taken entities
the student to mention on the list
There are three grade divisions in
the senior high.
Those from the senior class are
Rosie Ems. Verna Brown, Martha
Ingersol. Frances Cavazos, Anna Cora
PETE, Doris Martinez, Esther Mae
Patteson, Mary Byrd Webster, Anne
Seaman, Althea Whitehead, Maria
Louisa Hernandez. Theresa Cham
MON. Dorothy Dennis, William de la
Cara, and Ralph Barnard. Juniors
are jeanne McClughan, Elizabeth
Rowe, Laurine R~utledge, Sarah Sha-
piro, Doris Smith. Nancy ~Stringfel-
low, Margaret Hughstcn, Frances
Kaufman. and Raul Cara. Sopho-
mores. the third class, includes Ida
Laura Monroe. Raul Guerra, Ernesto
Duarte, and James Campbell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-15
Change of Scenery
Beneficial to Bees

SAN FRANcISCo-P-A change
nf diet Is good for bees and for the
fruits and vegetables they p~olIonizc.
Frank K. Topp. state entomologist of
California, declares.
Many apiarists Of the state, Topp
says. are providing their bees with
change Of scenery and climate BY
moving them around on large trucks
and vans and this IS Of advantage
both to the insects and to the crops
which provide them forage.
Countless thousands can be trans
ported easily % . new location
where some orchardist or farmer
wants better polarization and ev-
erybody profits in the transaction.
Topp points OUT
The $1,000 beekeepers in Califor-
MIA derived q revenue from honey Of
about $4,000 lsat year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-15
FRENCH WOMAN STRONG

PARIS tF@-France boasts The
strongest woman in the world"
Mademoiselle Jeanne de Vesly can
lift 4 1T pound weight straight up
over her head with her right hand.
She stands five feet nine inches tall
and weighs 165 pounds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23

ball as the main theme and plot of
the play. When asked by a reporter
whether he found it more difficult
to face theater audience than to
play football before a large crowd.
he replied that the thrill is quite the
same with the exception that the
spirit one finds on the football field
is lacking.
The greatest thrill he got in his
career as movie and legitimate
stage actor was when he first faced
the cameras in Hollywood. he says.
recalling the first days OF his work
on the lot" with pleasure, even
though the work was more difficult
and more fatiguing than playing on
the gridiron.
When asked whether lie would re-
turn to the field OF conquest which
made him famous. he replied that
he intended to appear in :. few pro-
fessional football games This coming
season. after which he will go back
to Hollywood where he will appear
in another picture
He is a pleasing talker and was
| interested in the size of New Brit
ain. which struck him as busy and
lively com .nunity. New Britain is
the third city in which Grange has
appeared on the stage and in two
or three weeks he will make his
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
Weddings

The wedding of Miss Dorothy
Smith, daughter of Rev. and Mrs
Harry f. Smith of Southmont. Pa.
and +. Philip Diehl, SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Diehl of this city. took
place at the Methodist Episcopal
church in Ehensbm Q. Pa. on August
IS. The brides father officiated.
Miss Margaret Rorlani of MCkees-
port. was bridesmaid and RAYMOND
Foyle of Boston. best man. Edward
Young was usher. Mrs Hilton X.
Bowman. organlst of the First
Presbyterian church. played d group
of appropriate numbers during a re
cital preceding the nuptials. Mrs.
Katherine Stokes sang Claimants
At DaWning" and "All For You"
The bride vas attired in a gown
of cream chiffon With a matching
hat of cream lace. She carried vel
low roses and lilies Of the valley. The
bridesmaid wore gown of pale
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23

pink chiffon with 4 pink velvet hat
and carried pink rosebuds.
The ceremony VAS largely attend
ed and wedding breakfast followed
at the Ebenshurg Inn. MIR. and Mrs
Dlehl left on tour of the New Eng
land states and upon their return
VIII reside in Cleartield, Pa.
The bride is a graduate of Johns
town High school. class Of 1923 and
up to several months ago VAS office
secretary at Lee Homeopathic hos
pltl'. She also attended Beaver col
lego. Philadelphia
Mr.. piehl is a graduate of the
University OF Maine and member
of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity
He Is a send degree Mason and
member of the knights Templars aud
of Cyprus Temple, A. A. .. n. NJ. s.
OF Albany. n. Y. He has been con
nected for several years with the
Pittsburgh office OF the Travellers
Insurance Co. and vas recently as
signed to Clearfield. Pa.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23

honor. The other winners were
given laurel wreathA
The cast of the tournament was
as follows:
King ........... Henrietta Peyser
Queen ............. Maty Savage
Princess ............. Mary Rand
Black knight >. Dorothea Hornkohi
Lady in Waiting. . Catherine Rand
HeraldS ........... Caroline Lord
Courtiers: Marjorie Wenzel, Frances
Russell. Virginia Post.
Knights-Winitred Pratt. Dorothy
Comstock. Constance Grant, Lila
Russell. Marion Zimmerman,
Cynthia Warren, Mary Clark.
The pageant was directed by Miss
Betty Sullivan, assisted by Miss Hell
en- Carleton, while Miss Irene koer-
Der had charge of the costumes and
decorations.
The members of the Girl Scout
council ahd all captains and lieuten-
ants were invited. as we're the neigh
boring cottagers on Jobs pond.
Those who attended, numbering
about 80 in all. were forced to r.
main in their automobiles because
of the downpour, but they showed
their appreciation by frequent toot-
ings of their horns. Refreshments
were served to all the guests in
the lodge at the conclusion of the
pageant and the visitors expressed
admiration fer the spacious new
porch on the lodge.
| The water pageant is Camp
Sprague tradition which was start
ed last year and will be continued
A banquet tomorrow night will
mark the conclusion of another sue
cessful camp season and leave many
scouts looking eagerly forward to
the next one.
Among those present were several
local people with scouting affilia
tions. These included Mrs. Fred
Gross. Miss Irene Haigis and Miss
Elisa beth Fox.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
PRO football FATE |
IN MENTORS HANDS
RED" Grange Says 1t Must
Thrill Like College Game

The future Of professional foot
bah rests with the managers of the
individual teams in making the
game as thrilling and as interesting
as college football and with the
standard being kept up. there is no
question that it will be as important
feature of American sport as pro-
fessional baseball. Such is the opin-
ion of Harold Red" Grange, known
as 80. terror to the many coll, ge
football teams, which faced him dur
ing his reign as king of players
among college men and equally as
1errorizing in professional football.
Grange is appearing at the
Strand theater during the latter
part Of this week in an act called
I'll" q musical sketch with foot
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
GIRL SCOUT CAMP
Scene Of PAGEANT
Rain Flils to Dampen Spirits
Dorothea Hornkohl Features

Decidedly wet weather had little
dampeninx effect on the spirits Of
the Girl Scouts at Camp Sprague.
Portland, yesterday afternoon. nor
did It detract from the charm OF
the water pageant which they pre-
scented. AZ one of the councillors
remarked. This is water pageant
in more ways than one" but scouts
and spectators did not heed the
downpour. The pageant took place
between two RATS In the inlet direct
ly In front Of the camp. Visitors
were duly carried back to the ttAe
of King Arthur and his knights
when two smartly clad pages ap-
peared, with shields and trumpets.
to herald the arrival of members OF
the court. princess Elaine's Tour
nament ON Jobs Pond" had begun.
Immediately = small skiff poled
by two oarsmen came into view
around the point. In it we're two
standard bearers with scarlet-and-
black banners. = naughty gilt-crown-
ed king, and several ladies in bright
" colored robes. The boat reached
the noat nearer the shore, and king
and queen were there enthroned in
the midst Of bay leaves while the
attendants stood around.
The first event OF the tourney
was announced by the pages as
1.-THE Tilt" This was 4 race In
which three rowboatA were padded
In the manner Of canoes until the
sound Of 4 whistle. At this signal
the three contestants dove into the
lake, after which they re-entered
their boats and padded the remain
ing distance. Dorothea Hornkohl
finished first, winning over Mary
Clark and Dorothy Comstock by a
narrow margin.
Next came The Retreat" This
Was q race from the outer float to
shore, the competing knights" US
ing the back crawl. Dorothea Horn
kohl again arrived first, with Vtr.
ginia Post not far in the rear. In
THE Joust" the girls were paired,
one OF each pair running along in
the water near shore with her COM
panion sitting on her shoulders.
This event caused much merriment
and many splashes as the less for
tunate riders tumbled headlons
over their "steeds." Virginia Post
was the most successful In this
competition.
"Merlia's Magic Board" read the
heralds and the visitors were treat
ed to some amusing water stunts
such as the see-saw, leg-rolling, and
the porpoise. A subsequent diving
contest was won by Dorothea Horn
kohl. The Quest for the Kings
Favor caused much speculation
among the guests but finally turned
out to be surface diving for plates
in lieu of the knights search fol
the Holy Grail. The Princess
proved to be an overland race
which was again won by Dorothea
Hornkohl
The final event, "Princess Elaine
Chooses Her Knight" once more
featured Dorothea Hornkohl. whit
was dubbed BLACK knight" and
presented with the black shield o.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
Minnesota Deluged With
Unusually Heavy Rains

st, Paul, Mimi. Aug, - heA
driving wind and rain storm swept
portions Of Minnesota. Iowa. and
South Dakota last night and early
today. causing considerable damage
and injuring several persons,
Austin, Mimi. reported damage
10 homes which were unprotected
following Mondays tornado. which
unroofed scores of houses
Nearly FIVE inches Of rain fell At
Albert Lea, Mimi, and lEcorah.
Iowa. Two persons We're injured at
Yankton, s. d.. when q tent show
was blown down.
Wire communication was crippled
in several localities.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23

hospital today where he had been
confined since the accident Charles
l." Miller driver Of the car that
struck Haydncin and who was hnsd
IS in city court on q charge Of hav.
ing defective brakes following the
accident. will be rearrested, on Q
charge OF causing death through
careless operation of a motor We.
hicle. warrant has been issued.
Bonds of s1,a0o will be asked,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
Doctors Mow Aduise
Vegetable MIXTURE
To End Constipation

Pure, healthful vegetable extracts
now available in tempting form
offer the most pleasant. quickest
and safest way of ending constipa-
ton, according to experiences of
numbers of New Britain people.
E. II. Sullivan. for example. found
that cathartcs gave him temporary re-
lief but always left him more consti-
pated than ever when the harsh purga-
tive effect wore of. Finally. when he
became ronstipated for days at a time
he consulted his doctor. who advised
Ayers Tabets-a hospital certified treat
ment.
Made Of pure, healthful vegetable e1-
tracts they were well suited to the needs
of his stomach and intestineA The first
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
DANE ADDRESSES ROTARY

John Barding, one Of the visiting
Danish youths, was the guest of the
Rotary club at the weekly luncheon
meeting held at Burritt hotel. The
youth is leaving Saturday on his way
back to Copenhagen and in a few
words thanked the Rotarians for the
privilege Of being their guest and
said that he had an enjoyable time
in America, hoping to come back to
resume the friendship.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23
Victim Dies, Autoist Is
To Be Arrested Again

Bridgeport. Aug. % R-John
Hayducin. "a. who was struck by an
automobile while riding his bicycle
on July 50, died at st. Nincent's
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23

pleasant dose acted mildly yet thorough
ly. cleansing out the food waste which
caused him to feel 'headachy" and mis-
cradle. But he continued the treatment
IS directed and his inteStues were soon
acting naturally every day without the
need OF further treatment. Today. the
doctor reports Mr.. sullivan never knows
a days sickness and feels full Of health
full energy for his days work.
Ayers Tablets are hospital certified
used more extensively than any other
remedy for constipation-and can be had
for zoe at any druggists
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23

NEA Los Angeles Bureau
John Simcoe Smith. a Long Beach,
Calf. street car conductor who
spent all his spare tine studying
music, has Just been given contracts
to sing in this seasons productions
with both the Los Angeles and San
Francisco Grand Opera Associations.
For professional reasons. Smith,
baritone. will be known as John
Simcoe on the stage.
Giant hunting grasshoppers nearly
five inches long, that prey on small
animals such as mice and the young
Of ground nesting BIRDS are found
in the Congo.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-23

New York debut as vaudeville
actor.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-31
Methodist Episcopal

At the hour of morning worship
thc pastor will preach sermon ap-
propriate to Palm Sunday on the
subject, "Christ the King Dir.
Il. c. Clcmons will sing a tenor solo,
: Hold Thou My Hands Dear Lord -
(Briggs) and Mrs. e. n. ID. Hatch
will render "Thc Palms. (Faurc)
on the violin.
The subject of the sermon at the
hour of evening worship will be
"The Authority of Jesus
Charles f. Sones will give the
address to the young people of the
Sunday School at the opening hour.
"Modern Education one-act
play will be the feature of the Ep-
worth League hour. The meeting
will be under the direction of Miss
Nellie Shepherd The young people
will meet at the parsonage preccd-
ing the meeting for the usual period
of sociability and refreshment.
"Christ the Victor" Il beautiful
c;,ntata by Dudley Buck will be pre-
scntcd by the choir Easter Eve
ming.
At the Easter service in the morn
ing the sacrament of baptism will
b. administered and new members
received.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-31
Local Girl Wins
Orat0rical Honor

Miss Evelyn Pope of FL Centre
Wen first place for Central Union
High school in the oratorical con-
test on the Constitution last night
d, Holtville High school, represen-
tative from each school in Imperial
county competing.
The contest is national one spon-
sorcd by the large newspapers Of the
country. Franklin d. Walker of the
University of California at Les An
gcles was sent to the valley by the
Los Angeles Times to act as judge
in the contest last night.
Miss Pope. who was coached by
Miss Matte Welsh of the Central
Union faculty, chose as her subject
The Growth of Our Constitution. -
The compositions are all original,
this being one of the contest require
mcnts. Second place was won by
Miss Olcan Peck of Holtville, who
spoke on "The Development of Our
Constitution, while Miss Lucille
Grey of Calexico came third with
The Meaning Of the Constitu-
jion.
The Southern California district
contest will be held in Pasadena ON
April 20, Miss Pope going as the
representative from Imperial coun-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-31
First Baptist

"'What Welcome for Christ, - will
Be the subject of the Palm Sunday
seImon by Rev. c. L. Flanagan at
L a. m. Miss Mildred Flanagan will
ing 1.-THE Palms, by j. Faure.
New members VIII be received, the
hand OF church fellowship will be
attended and the Lord S Supper will
ae observed at the close of the
morning service.
Around the Illuminated cross will
cluster the interest of the evening
service at 80. \ large electrically
hghtcd cross will be used. Miss Jose
7 hinC Williams will render a violin
soio. The song service led by Fred
5;c RapSon will consist Of "The
hymns Of the Cross and rs a spec
ioI number The Old Rugged Cross
will be rendered by the choir. ~ :
7 he Place of The Cross, - will be the
slbiect of the pastor $ sermon.
\ great Sunday School with Il. NJ.
Armstrong as superintendent is cX
Fectcd. The session opens at 9:4j
Nth classes for all ages All classes
rect at the church except the Men 5
class which meets in the lobby of
he Country Club.
The B. y. p, |. with the meeting
fer young people at $50 p. m.
\ special Passion week mid-wcek
service will be held "Wednesday
evening at $50. Strangers are cordI.
ally invited to all services.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-31
HOUSE GUESTS AT
WAKEFIELD HOME

Mrs Ira Wakefield has been en-
reItaining a number Of house guests
this week, among them her aunt and
uncle, Mr., and Mrs, Andrew Porter
Of san Bcmardino and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Granger, also of the
Gate City. Her son and his wife.
MIR. and Mrs. William Wakefield,
ard Acr daughter, Mrs. Guy Ven
able, an Of Hemct, have also been
Visitors recently.
Mrs Wakcficld's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James y. Porter, who have
been Spending the winter in Califor,
MIA, returned last Thursday to their
5ome i'm Pratt, Kansas, promising
to return next winter as they were
much impressed with the charms Of
'he winter climate in Imperial Val
lrv.