davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Mrs. Jennings Has
Wednesday Club

Mrs. Travis Jennings entertained
the Wednesday Bridge club on
Thursday Of this week. Three tables
Of players took advantage Of her hos
pitaiity to spend an afternoon at the
popular game. The totaling Of scores
showed Mrs. Billie George TO be high
and Mrs. Maurice Brulay second,
both receiving suitable awards. A
light luncheon OF hot food was serv-
cd during the afternoon.
The club will meet next with Mrs.
Thomas Sweeney.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
PHARR
THURSDAY NIGHT BRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Perkins Of
McAllen were host and hostess To
the Thursday Night Bridge club the
past week. Appropriate floral deco
rations were used throughout the
card rooms. lending an air or fes-
tivity to the occasion.
Mrs. Raymond Johnson scored high
among the women and was present.
ed with a lovely line hand-embroid-
cred guest towel. Mr.. Lee Green of
San Juan received the mems prize,
a pretty onyx paper knife.
Refreshments OF layer cake. whip
ped cream. sailed pecans and hot
coffee were served.
MRS. BRIGGS ENTERTAINS
Mrs. Bob Briggs was hostess We'd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06

blsd at her new home in the Ne
braska apartments for a pound party.
The club also presented her with a
tray and luster tea set. The evening
was very pleasantly spent in games
and conversation.
Mrs. Chaplin was before her mar
riage Miss Frances Hofheinz.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Post Bridge Club
With Mrs. Rice

The Post Bridge club met Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. f. T. Rice.
Two tables played. and high scores
were held by Mrs. NJ. T. VOORHEES,
and Mrs. Clyde Austin. Mrs. Vernon
Shell is to entertain the club next.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
New Year Motif
For Friendly Party

The New York's motif prevailed in
the entertainment and accessories at
the meeting of the FL Jardin Friend
ly Society Thursday afternoon. In a
New Year contest the prize was won
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Business Women
Compliment Bride

The Business and Professional
Women complimented Mrs. Staley N.
Chaplin, latest bride Of the club on
Thursday evening, when they assem-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06

BY Mrs. +. G. Hunter. first and Mrs.
A. II. Darling. second. Prizes were
clusters Of hand made flowers.
Mrs. III. Underwood will be next
hostess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
HANNUM-ORTH

Announcement was received Thurs
day of the marriage of Miss Bette
Hannum of Chicago 20 Frank Ortiz
the wedding having taken place in
Chicago on Christmas day.
Mrs. Ortiz is a cousin Of Mrs. NJ. r.
Nelson and has visited in McAllen
for several summers, where she made
many friends.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
LAS ANfIGAS

NJ AWIUAS
Mrs. II. L. Gregory was hostess
Thursday afternoon at her home
south of town to the members and a
number of guests of the Las Amigos
Bridgeclub.
Mesdames K. A. Mcdaniel. T. J.
Powell, l.. +. HUMPHREYS. J. V. Stacey
Of Du Quoin, ILL.,, and Mrs. Pollock Of
Gilman. Ill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06

MkS. bhlGGS ENTEkTAINS
Mrs. Bob Briggs was hostess We'd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20

and second floor rear porches has been
erected. From these porches a re-
markable view of branch of Klingle
Valley can be had.
The heavy stone walls of the last
1929 Star model home in Rock Greek
Park Estates, now are being backed up
with brick and hollow tile and the
framework of the roof is in place.
This house, at the corner of Red
wood terrace and East Beach drive, is
being built by the Edison w. Briggs Co.
1t is the most pretentious and costly of
the entire series. 1t is an English
house in the Cotswold manner. of long.
low and somewhat rambling outlines,
resembling q gentleman's farmhouse
of the sixteenth century. 1t is fittingly
placed in a wooded section near a
small stream.
Steel Adds to Strength.
A steel framework adds strength to
the construction, already of ample So
lidity by reason of the walls of Quarried
field stone of unusual thickness. This
week the plumbing was being installed.
The house indicates, even in its pres
ent state, something of the floor plan
of the first story. which will have
rooms at three different levels. One is
in hallway. The living room is down
several steps to the left and the dining
room Is raised about two feet on the
right. To the rear is the library, on
the same level as the hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20

BY bringing such goal more nearly
within reach and exalting it, they have
encouraged many thousands OF families
to improve their homes and they have
brought to them profound realiza-
ton of the value of character and nnu-
tual cooperation in home making and
in home life.
Home Life Emphasized.
"There can be no higher undertaking
than that of aiding others in efforts
that can develop their character and
spiritual qualities, and the better homes
work is Of that type. It starts with
improving the physical setting Of home
life and obtaining the best returns from
expenditures Of time and money on
home making. But happy, healthful
home life and the human qualities re-
quired to attain 1t are emphasized
throughout the programs and are all
ways in mind as the final objective.
1.-THE work of home improvement can
never be finished. for the problems OF
home making will always be with us
and new conditions will alter them.
Young people as they grow up must
learn how to solve them and increasing
participation of the schools each year
recognizes this fact. Furthermore, the
home must always play it's part along
with church and school in passing on
and building up the ideals Of our peo-
pie upon which depends the true sue
cess Of our civilization and national life.
1.-THE field is so great that it calls
for the united efforts of better homes
committees and Of the many groups
which cooperate with them In the
demonstration programs. l am conf
dent that splendid response will come
from far-sighted and public spirited In
dividuals and groups throughout the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20
HOOVER MAINTAINS CONTACT ~
WITH BETTER-HOMES CAMPAIGN
Active Presidency Of Movement Is Assumed
by DR.. Wilbur-plans Formed for
Observance of Week.

President Hoover is maintaining his
contact with the nationwide activity
for better homes which has developed
under his guidance, and he will con-
tinue to serve in an honorary capacity
with Better Homes In America, Inc, the
organization which he headed as presi-
dent from its inception until shortly
before taking UP his duties in the
White House, according to a statement
issued by the organization, in connec-
ton with plans for Better Homes week
April 21-27.
DR.. Ray Lyman Wilbur Secretary of
the Interior, has assumed the active
presidency of the Better Homes move
ment, 1t is announced.
In one of his pre-inaugural addresses,
President Hoover gave his conception of
the United States. not as a country of
100000 people, but one Of $4,000, 900
families living in 100000 homes, and
declared Il pledge my services to these
homes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20

Under the presidency of Herbert
Hoover the Better Homes movement
grew from an idea for providing the
homemaker of modest means with the
best available assistance in solving
every concentrating problem into its
realization. More than 5000 American
communities are taking an active part
In the annual campaign. 1t is stated.
The organization was founded in 1922
by Mrs. William Brown Meloney and
conducted at the expense of a private
enterprise for two years, when the
movement reached such proportions
that 1t was reorganized as an educa-
t1onal movement devoted exclusively to
public service having the active backing
OF scores OF Nationwide associations of
men and women, and of bureaus and
departments of the Federal Government.
The elimination of the work each
year Is in Better Homes week." which
will be held this year from April 81 to
II. inclusive. The program is carried
out through local volunteer committees
I'of citizens, acting under the direction
and in cooperation with the national
headquarters, at 1858 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Last year 5,055 such local committees
participated. and this year an even
greater number Of communities, ranging
from the largest to the smallest and
spreading not only throughout con-
tlnental United States, but to the Philip
pines, Hawaii, Alaska and Porto Rico.
will take part.
Guidebook's Foreword.
The guidebook issued by national
headquarters for the use of its local
committees contains as its foreWord
the thorough Endorsement of
President Hoover in these words:
The local better homes committees.
which numbered more than 5000 In
1923. have made the Better Homes in
America movement one of the strong
upbuuding forces in our national life.
1t IS Enthusiastically product of the
American people, developed in response
TO nationwide need, and taken up
throughout the country and adapted to
local situations with amazing rapidity.
1t draws on the past for the best
that lies in our experience and tradi-
tons, but is always looking forward
an institution OF people accustomed
to change. It is based on the premise
that progress toward the nobleSt ends
may be achieved by resourcefulness and
character in mastering such problems
as are involved in home making.
THE better homes activities converge
at definite focal point - the home.
The local committees have done an
enormous public service by working out
methods for making homes attractive,
healthful and convenient within the
resources Of time and money at the
command of families of low income.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20

country and that they will have the
cordial support Of all citizens"
During Better Homes week each year
one or more homes are demonstrated
in each community and prizes of con-
siderable value are awarded to those
whom, In the opinion of the judges,
have best depicted to their respective
communities the finest types of homes
Of the more modest class with all Of the
many factors of home making taken
into consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20
PROPERTY ACQUIRED
AS AN INVESTMENT
George Miller Buys Business and
Apartment House at 51S
Twelfth Street.

George Miller, Washington business
man, has purchased as an investment
the two story ana basement business
and apartment property located at SIC
Twelfth street, 1t was announced to-
day.
The consideration in the transaction,
handled through the Office of Luther
w. Linkins, was reported to be approx
mately $4,000. The property has G
frontage OF 81 feet and depth Of 100
feet.
Title to the property was passed this
week by Annie r. Ryan to the new
owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20
!. ]ODE[ HOME WORK
TEARS COMPLETION
lening of First of Series
Sponsored by The Star Is
but Month Away.

Continued From Fifteenth Page.) I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-20
Porch Framework Erected.

The electric wiring throughout the
cntire house has been done and the
installation of the plumbing is going
forward. The framework of the first
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22
Road Conditions In
 State of Connecticut

Road conditions and detours ill the 6tats of Connecticut made necessary by highway construction and repairs announced by tho State Highway Department n of Feb goth. are q follows:
 Route No ' Danbury-Newtown road. bridge and construction work on new loca- ton.
 Route No. . Brooklyn -Danielson road in the towns of Killingly and Brooklyn l. under construction.
 Route No. 10
 Middletown-Saybrook road is un der construction from Higganum tc Haddam town hall. Open to traffic Bloomfield -Granby road is under construction, but open to traffic.
 Route No. 17 West Hartford-Avon, Albany ave. nue k under construction. Road
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22

AS a matter Of fact, the red-headed elevator operator was a much sub dued youngster. with the fear of the law heavy upon him.
 "Where shall we eat. darling?" Jack asked, when they were upon the street.
 Anywhere but the Chester Ho- tel" Ruth shuddered. How about our own little tearoom? But no! We've been too happy there. Let's not go back there until we've walked up from this awful nightmare"
 Then the Colonnade is as good place as any" Jack decided. T want to talk. and there's no chance in this mob. Since it's a cafeteria. there won't be any waiter hanging over us." he added grimly. as he guided her through the storm doors.
 A few minutes later they deposited their lightly burdened trays upon . small table in far corner of the big, noisy room. Ruth automatically raised a spoon of vegetable soup to her lips. then repudiated it with a violent gesture.
 "Oh, Jack. I can't eat! Talk to me -say something! Oh-Tm sorry! Butts been so--so horrible!" Jack Hayward quietly laid down his fork and reached for the girls twisting. cold hands. You want me to- say I didn't do it, don't you, dar- ling? Do I have to say it in so many words? Well. then. darling-I didn't kill Borden"
 Thank you. Jack!" Tears welled up in her eyes. splashed upon her pale cheeks. 'If you had. l would have stood by you. You know that don't you? But Jack. who did? And where is your gun? You didn't take 1t home. did you-to have it out o1 reach. in case-?"
 "No!" Jack denied. his hands tight upon hers. When you first told me this morning thought you had done it-"
 "I?" Ruth cried.
 Jack nodded. his eyes pleading with her to forgive him. Prom some hysterical things you said about Il being your fault"
 T meant fl was my fault tha you had killed him." she interrupt ed. "I had discovered that your gur ? was missing. I didn't know mine was :. too. thought you had quarrelet ] with him when you came back Sat !. urday afternoon. and had shot hin
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22

Roate Na. loo
 Mansfield- Phoenixville road is un- der construction. This road is im- pasaable to tran.e.
 R0ate No. l33
 Hartland Hollow Bridge is under construction. Short detour around bridge.
 Ronte No. t3s
 New Fairfield Sherman road. ma cadam completed for miles. Use old road or new location one mile. Railing uncompleted.
 Route No. lA Washington Woodbury road, bridge under construction at one place. Railing uncompleted.
 Route No. lS3 Brookfield - Obtuse road. con- struction work commenced. No de- tours
 No Route Numbers
 Beacon Fall-Pine's Bridge under construction. No delay.
 Bethlehem -Watertown road. ma cadam construction completed for miles. Grading completed for one mile. Canterbury-Newen road under construction for miles. south of Canterbury. Grade rough. travel difficult. Granby-Salmon Brook street is under construction, Open to traffic. Weston-Lyons Plains road, steam shovel grading. No detours. Weston -Netwown .oad. steam shovel grading. No detours. Westport - Morningside Drive, grading stopped for present. No de. lay to traffic.
 Windsor Locks -Suffield. East
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22

might not be convinced, would noe be, of ceufes. but shs waa No chance now to explain to Jack. es everything weuld bs spoiled.
 "Aren't you soans te sats" Jack asked. little stiff1y.
 She smiled at him. brilliantly. through tears. I'm not very hungry. but I'll cat one bite for every bite you take. And when ws've finished. we'll talk about the house we're go- ing to build in Grendbury. No more murder talk now. darling! We're too wrought up. All that matters h that you didn't do 1t and I didn't. and we love each other. Oh. Jack. do love you %. even if you arc . hot headed, detective-baiting young idiot! Come. now! Bite for bite!"
 When they had finished their lunch. Ruth. smiling to herself at the 'lip-reading shadow's undoubted an- noyance. insisted on taking Jack to see a department store's display oi modernistic furniture. refustng all the while. with almost hysterical gayety. to discuss the murder or any scrap of evidence that had develop ed in tho mornings investigation. In the elevator she had . chance to whisper an explanation to her be- wildered fiance. for the lip-readina shadow had not boarded tho car with them: We were followed, dar- ling. Ihad to make you repeat your assurances to me for the benefit oi the detective. We mustn't forget that McMann is clever"
 Loving admiration routed the shadow of resentment from Jacks eyes. You're worth two of him Colby Lester's daughter!"
 They parted at the door of Bor.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22

venient, Miss Lester. I may need you to help me go over Borden's private papers. You may go about your busi- ness as usual. Hayward, but I'll have to ask you to hold yourself available for further questioning"
 "Then am not under arrest ?" Jack asked quietly. as Ruth drew a sobbing breath of relief.
 Not yet" McMann answered curt ly.
 "And-and may we so to lunch together?" Ruth begged tremulously.
 Sure! Why not?" the detective srinned. "But if I were you, Hay ward. wouldn't forget to tip the waiter this time. Now clear out. both of you. and don't waste time gossip ing with the reporters"
 Thank you, Mir. McMann!" Ruth cried. tears of relief quivering on her thick lashes. "I'll wait in my ofice for you. Jack. till you get your hat and coat"
 Az she was powdering her face McMann appeared in the communi- eating doorway and spoke to the de. tective stationed at Benny Smiths desk. Phone down to the cafeteria on the corner to Hend me up couple of sandwiches. some apple pie. and g cup of coffee. Birdwell. Better have them send up your own lunch. too I'm too busy to leave here now. By the way. Miss Lester. I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to stay all after noon. You undoubtedly know more about Borden's business and person. al affairs than anyone else" "I'll be glad 10 stay. Mir. Me Mann" Ruth assured him. '1'n more anxious than you can possibl! be to have this mystery cleared up.
 Have a good lunch" McManr called. almost gently. as he closed the door upon himself again. Biggers. the patrolman stationed outside Borden's ofices. proved ex tremely useful in holding off report CTS as the girl and her sweethear waited for the elevator. but not evel he could prevent the explosion of , flashlight or two as cameras wer' aimed at the couple who. reporter knew. were involved somehow In tn investigation of the death of Hand some Harry Borden.
 Ruth was grateful for the pres ence Of other passengers in the car since Micky Moran was prevente' from asking embarrassing questions
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22

befors you realised what you wsre doing. And I knew that If you had. 1t was my fault. for having screamed and hurt my lip against the door. But tell mo again. darling. that you didn't!"
 Jack frownsd and withdrew his handa and Ruth knew that he was hurt and angry at her insistence. VI did not kill Borden. Ruth. l don't know who did. ! wish to God I did know"
 Thank you. darling" she repeat ed. smiling at him eagerly and not casting glance toward the man who had followed them along the food counters and taken his seat at the next table.
 There was no need to look: she knew that his apparently uninterest- ed gaze was upon her and Jack Hayward. that, although he was not close enough to have heard their low voiced conversation. he had 'listened" nevertheless. For Ruth had recognized in their shadow a man who had testified in one of Col by Lester's cases, for the prosecution "a detective who was . trained lip reader. So that was why McMann had permitted her and Jack to lunch together! He had hoped to get a confession in this way. since all other means had failed.
 If Jack had been guilty-Ruth shuddered to think of the desperate chance she had taken when. know ing that the shadow" was reading every word that fell from their lips she had dared lead Jack into de- claring his guilt or innocence. But il was innocence. thank God! McMann
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22

den's olacaA Jaek C . to his eva suits. whese his oomtnes and ooings weulA undoubtedly be under clo0e& supsrvision.
 Al Ruth entered her offioe Bird we'll hung up the telsphone recetver and announced to Nelann. who stood in the communicating door: 'ClAy's got the Dubois wsman. Says he'll have her here h lS ninuteA"
 (To Do Cnoetnued)
 What part did Rita Dubois play in Borden's murderf Don't miss . single chapter of this thrilling mys- tery.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22
Special Notice

Everyone who understands swed- ish would be greatly benefited te hear NrA Eagia Lindhaad who | nov preaching every evening at 1:sl o'clock this week In the owedisA Baptist church at Elm street Al elderly lady said Sunday That wal the best sermon ] ever heard" Va wonder what you would say N yos heard her? All welcoms.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-22

strst . under construction. Traffic may take good read through Su6ield Center.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-04
Legal Notice
No. 77-H In Bankruptcy
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
cREn1TORS

No. 77-H In Bankruptcy
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CRED1TORS
In The District Court CT The United
States, Southern District OF Cali
fornia Southern Division.
IN THE MATTER OF MARY +.
BUTLER, Bankrupt.
70 the Creditors Of Mary i. But
Ter, Bankrupt of Imperial, Califor-
mia:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that on the 26th day Of November,
1929, Mary +. Butler was duly ad.
Indicated bankrupt, and that the
first meeting Of her creditors will be
held at the office of the undersigned
Referee, Room IL, Bank Of Italy
Building, Sixth and Main Streets, FL
Centre, California on the 14th day
of December, 1929, at the hoor Of
$3.50 O'Clock, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint Trustee, examine
the Bankrupt, sell all property and
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
Dated this 3rd day Of December,
1929.
r. b. WHITELAW
Referee in Bankruptcy
4