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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
SECRETARIES PLAN SPECIAL
TEXAS HOUR BROADCAST

work was running smoothly with
large sales Of tickets.
1t was decided that some method
be used to inform the citizens Of
the different towns that tie tick
cts are now on sale, an will be TAX
en- up 10 days before the g-me and
returned TO Brownsv- ;. Ticket sell
ing in the respective towns will be
pushed within the next few days.
The Valley emblem, selected by
various bankers and secretaries OF
the Valley. was next up for discus
sion, and the business firms in this
region viii be notified that the en-
blem, to be used on letter heads and
other places as desired, are now
available. There are no strings at
tached to the emblem use, and any
firms desiring % use II may do 50
by getting in touch with tkeir local
chamber Of commerce. Cuts viii
have to be made % the emblem.
and this can be done by any en-
craving house the user desires.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
MERCEDES CHURCHES PLAN
SPECIAL YULE SERVICES

Collier, mrs. g. =. owen and Mrs.
w. wv. DE Cell.
The Christian Church will have
their tree Tuesday night There viii
be a special Christmas program at
this time under the direction OF
Mrs. j. r. Mcintyre.
The Catholic Church will hold
midnight mass Tuesday night with
a Christmas sermon being given
next morning by Father Sexton Of
San Antonio. On Wednesday aft
ernoon. Christmas day. Father Sex
ton will broadcast q Christmas SER
mon over the radio from Harrington.
The Episcopal Church will have
midnight services on Christmas eve
at 1880 o'clock. with Rev j. ..
Budlong delivering the sermon.
When preparing baked beans. re-
serve 2 cups OF the cooked beans
for soup to serve a day or two
later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20

MERCEDES, Dec. 7o.-The
Christmas season will be observed
BY the churches OF Mercedes in nu-
merous ways.
on Sunday morning the Rev. M
N. Keen, pastor Of the Methodist
Church will deliver a special Christ
mas sermon the subject Of which
will be The Words Supreme Per-
sonality." Sunday night there viii
be a special musical program at the
church in charge Of J. r. Day. A
feature Of the program viii be a
reading BY Mrs. L. II. Henry, a
scene from Ben Hur". "A Christmas
tree will be held &C the church
Monday night with the primary de-
partment OF the Sunday school
giving q pageant around the tree,
THE pageant Is under the super
vision OF Miss Sara Haynes.
The Baptist Church will have a
play Tuesday night in connection
with a tree at the church.
The title Of the play is around
the World" and viii be presented By
twelve Sunday School students nm
der the direction Of Mrs. Grant
Morrison and Mrs. Frank Avant.
Special Music Planned
"A special Christmas sermon will
be given Sunday morning at the
Presbyterian church by the pastor
the Rev. @. p. Owen. On Sunday
night the church choir will present
Il cantata under the direction OF
Mrs. H. +. Statler. who Is also
pianist.
On Tuesday night there viii be a
Christmas tree and a Christmas
program given by the children OF
the Sunday school. The program
is being directed by Mrs. w. A.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
Especial to the Herald

SAN BENITO, Dec. pa meet
ing was held In San Benito Thurs
day afternoon by the secretaries of
the Valley Chambers of Commerce,
with eight towns represented. The
towns whose secretaries we're pres
ent were Mission. Sebastian, La
Feria, McAllen. Brownsville, Wes-
iaco. San Benito, and Harlingen.
The feasibility Of q Texas Hour
broadcast program was discussed.
and 1t was decided that a drive be
made for this the early part Of
next year. The Texas Hour viii be
broadcast over q chain or radio
stations, and viii be an excellent
medium for advertising the VAL
ley. according to commerce officials
A review OF the work done on
the Battle Of Grapefruit classic. TO
be held in Brownsville on New
Years Day. was heard. and II was
reported by various towns that the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
TRUST
I. U.FUNCTIONS
Scholarship OF $4,000 Il
Bequeathed In Will Of
Parker County Man

AUSTIN. Dec. le-lP- The In
ternaticnal Scholarship fund, Great
ed by the viii Of the late E. D.
Farmer Of Parker County, who be-
queathed $4,000 for use in a trust
fund for this purpose. has started
f~uncticning at the University OF
Texas.
Luis Otero Rodriguez. student OF
the University OF Mexico, has en-
tered the University Of Texas as
the first participant In the fund.
Under terms OF the trust, it IS ad-
ministered by the Board Of p. ,nts
OF the University Of Texas. The in
come from the fund shall be used
IN providing scholarships in the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20

University OF Texas TO students
from the Republic OF Mexico, and
providing scholarships in the Nat
ional University Of Mexico TO stu
dents Of the University OF Texas.
Within the discretion OF the reg
ents Of the University Of Texas. q
portion OF the income may be used
nc any time To further the ex-
change or instructors between the
University or Texas and the Univ
ersity Of Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
WISCONSIN DENIES LICENSES
TO THREE TEXAS LAND FIRMS

Der Of kilograms from Texas cham
bers OF commerce protesting the
discrimination" the secretary said
the board welcomed outside enter
prises when carried on In the same
manner as by other reputable
firms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
j. A. Arnold Scored
In Senate Report

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20-tP-The
Lobbying" activities Of j. A Ar
mold. manager of the Southern Tar
if Association, were described as
'reprehensible In the highest de-
gree in q report 70 the senate to-
day by its lobbying committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
13,46l, $50 Bales
OF Cotton Ginned

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-P-Cot-
ton Of this years crop ginned prior
to December Is was announced to-
day by the census bureau TO have
been Is. 461 $50 running bales. count
ing round as half bales and ex-
Guiding linters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
Fifty Injured In
Subway Accident

NEW YORK Dec. 20-tP-Fifty
persons. many Of them women, were
injured today when 2 six q Brook
lyn transit subway train ran into 3
grounded third rail III the tunnel
under the East river connecting
Manhattan with Queens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20

produces a penetrating vapor which works
surely and gently. Ends coughs overnight
Nother's Salve Is pleasantly scented. easy
10 use and quick TO act Full directions
on every Jar. For sale az ell drug stores.
Two sizes. 2Sc and soc.
Vaporize Mothers Salve" tor Colds
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

On the 14th of March the Wo- mems club of Klawock gave a birthday surprise party to Mrs. Agnes Fletcher, government nurse at that station. Although she took woman's prerogative and refused to tell how young she Was-or how old-it was known her birthday came on that date. Many friends were present including Mayor Frank Peratrovich, Doctor" Frank Johnson, Frank Sookums and w. J. Chuck. Mayor Peratro- vich presented the birthday cake and Mrs Charles Demmert presented a beautiful bracelet from the Womens' Club. A very enjoyable evening was spent by every one present-even if Mrs. Fletcher did not tell how young she was.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

Charles w. HawkesWorth, of the Bureau of Education arriv- in port yesterday from the north being enroute to Rake where he will inspect the school there and make an audit of the books of the Eureka Trading Company. While here he will inspect the local school.
 Mrs. Huston, nurse in charge of medical work at Hydaburg recently took Gladys Scott to the hospital for medical aid.
 The band boys did not show up to practice yesterday even ing so it was postponed until Monday next. Turnout boys.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
BUREAU SCHOOL PROPERTY

The United States Bureau of Education in a recent survey re- veals that it has 36 school build ings, 50 combined school-resi- dences, 39 residences, 9 hosp1- tals, 6 dormitories and 38 shops, gymnasiums, wards, etc., in Alaska. The total valuation of these buildings is $571,635.41. When the Territory of Alaska assumes it's obligation of edu- eating the Indian youth of Alas ka as it will eventually, the fed eral government will give this property to the Territory.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

James Wheeler left for Wran- gell Monday on a small gasboat, in considerable of a rush. They made good progress until they got on the flats when the tide wen tout from under them and they were left high and dry till the next tide. And Jim in sight of Wrangell all the time.
 The Petersburg City Band met in the Town Hall, Thursday ev- ening last. Not enough of the members showed up so practice was calleff until Thursday of this week.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

attle arrived in Petersburg on the Tasmania by way of Wran- gell. She left immediately for Point AggasSiz where she will teach in place of Miss Merilatt, resigned.
 Johnny Sales is getting his pile driver ready for spring work on the docks. His first job will be to set a bunch of creosoted piling under the shrimp can- nery.
 The Knutsen Mill across the bay has been belching smoke this week. The company is get ting out orders for lumber.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
CITY POLITICS STILL QUIET

Not overly much interest is being shown in local political af- fairs. The lineup for direction of the city's affairs so far is E. N Dinner, for Mayor; Robert AL len, Charles Greenaa, c. E. Swanson, Rasmus Enge and L. F. Paul, for two-year trm on the Council; and J. Hanseth for the one-year term.
 No one filed or. qualified for the School Board.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
HOUSE FOR SALE

Five rooms, hallway, pantry and bath. House in excellent state of repair. Completely fur to dustpan. Furnished cabin nished, everything from piano on same lot. Lot 95 feet by over 200 feet, located in excellent neighbOrhoOd, close in water front, good beach,. Abundant room for two more houses. Pos session immediately if desired. Inquire at ALASKAN office.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

''Whitey" Olsen, electrician is getting his boat overhauled and for the trolling season. New building construction does not look promising this year so he is going to put out the poles and throw his sinkers overheard. He expects to catch a tom cod or two before the season ends.
 Jack Nelson is rigging up to go out trout fishing very soon. A few trout are showing up in the streams.
 The Alaska liner Alaska leaves Seattle on the 23rd and will con- descend to call in at this port.
 It is probably because Charles West, local agent for that com pany is returning on her.
 Frank Booth, manager of the Eureka Trading Company, Rake, arrived in town on the goodship Three Brothers, Wednesday.
 Fred Friday brought his little girl to town for medical treat ment.
 Mrs. Israelson and Miss Cher ry Merrilat took passage on the Tasmania for Wrangell from which port they engaged pass age to Juneau.
 D. A. Reyburn is a foXrancher visitor in Petersburg these days.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed Preuschof are in from Lung Island for a brief visit.
 H. F. Preston, commercial traveller and Petersburg basket ball fan came over from Wran- gell on the Tasmania.
 The Champions of All Alaska will be returning home on the Aleutian, due hereabouts more or less within forty miles of port netx week.
 The following were registered at the hotel this week: John Cleary, MT. and Mrs. Fred Jen- son, L. M. Carrigan, H. H. Car bray, M. Hanson, Ed Gustafson, B. Heritze, M. J. Clouse, E. O. Ramstead, A. Anderson, E. T. Hanson, Eugene Peterson, MT. and Mrs. Fred Schrange, H. F. Preston, D. A. Reyburn, M. N. Shaw, L. J. Carlson. Cherry Mer- rilatt, MT. and Mrs. Ed Preu- schoff.
 Miss Blanche Torgeson, of Se-
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
UKENIEK KEoIDENUE BUKNE


 The home of Bill Grenier, at Scow Bay was destroyed by fire about six o'clock Monday morn ing, all the family getting out only in their nightwear.
 Grenier was starting a fire in the early morning and by mis- take used gasoline instead of coal oil. The can of gas took fire so he rushed for the door to throw it out but before he did so the gas exploded and he was severely burned about the ab- domen, arms and legs. He was in such critical condition that he could not be moved so Dr. RhOne was called for medical aid.
 A Benefit Dance was proposed by Dick Hanson and his orcheS- tra, tickets printed in The Alas kan office and put out on sale. The Boy Scouts took a hand in the selling of the tickets and soon an SOS call was made for more tickets. If you haven't a ticket for this Benefit, show your Alaskan spirit and get one. W. P. Mills, Sitka merchant was a passenger southbound on the steamer Queen, yesterday.
 A. Van Mavern, knight of the grip was an arrival on the Queen from the north yesterday.
 :.-:.3''a Y
 B EAU AUTY PARLARS
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

For Sale: Good floating house, l4xSO; 2 rooms with pantry and closet built in; good substantial scow. Inquire Andrew Israelson, Scow Bay.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
Refrigeration plant for SALE

. Refrigeration plant for SALE: Complete, good as new $6OO.; One-third original cost. Three ton capacity, suitable for hali- but boat, fish buyer, restaurant, fox ranch, ect., G. J. Hildebrand Petersburg, Alaska.
 Cruising houseboat for sale: $500. Sixty h.p. engine. Sea worthy, fast and roomy. Suitable for hunting parties, floating machine shop, mild cure, logger, etc., worth price as home. G. F. Hildebrand, Petersburg, Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
Presbyterian Mission

Mrs. William Tamaree, Worker
 Tn Charge
 Sunday morning, at II o'clock regular services.
 Sunday afternoon at 200 o'clock, Sunday school.
 Christian Endeavor meets at 6::30 o'clock in the evening. A cordial invitation extended to all to attend the meetings.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

.FOund-one rowbOat. Owner can have property on proof and by paying claims.-Billy Akana.
 FOR SALE-GasbOat-T-I5l2 for sale, S3OO.. See Billy Akana.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
Every Little Movement Has a
 Wiggle of Its Own

The Alaska Steamship Liner Aleution passed through Mar rows northbound, Wednesday morning about ten o'clock.
 The Yukon, of the same Line, passed through southbound, yes- terday morning about the same hour. Neither one bothered ev- en to tOOt their whistles.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

gress for the Encouragement of American Music which met in Los Angeles in 1915; the Pro Musica Society, the Los Angeles Athletic Club, a member of the
 Sons of the American, Revolu-
 tion, Society of American In
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

LOGGING OUTFIT FOR SALE: 40 h.p. gas engine, fully equipped for the woods, price .$11OO. h. quire of M. B. Pointer, Peters burg.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

Tregonning skiff, first class condition, for sale. Price S3O.
 Petersburg Cabinet Works.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

Pat" Johnson, who has been serving on the grand jury at Ketchikan for the past month, returned home Wednesday on the Tasmania from Wrangell. He took passage on the Aleution to Wrangell.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

Upstairs in building adjoining
 Wheeler Drug Store. Permanent waving, Marcelling Manlcuring and all beauty work.
 M. EDNA STUMP
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
At the Churches At the Lutheran

W. J. MaakeStad, Pastor Sunday School meets at 10:3O Adult Bible Class meets at the same hour.
 There will be no services this Sunday as the Pastor will con- duct services at Point Aggassiz.
 On Good Friday, Lenten ser vice with Holy Communion at eight D. m.
 Easter Sunday:
 Special Easter Service at II o'clock a. m.
 In the evening of Easter Sun day, at 8, Song Service. Please note, the services of Easter Sun day forenoon will begin half hour earlier than usual.
 Choir rehearsals on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22

dians; honorary member of both the International Kiwanis and the Lions Club.
 Petersburg is indeed fortunate in having the opportunity of having this noted musician give them musical treat.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-22
FAMOUS MUSICIAN COMING
 TO PETERSBURG

also published pieces for v1o- lin, piano and organ.
 His ventures in chamber mu- sic have met with more than usual favor A trio for violin, violincello and piano, publish music organizations in Ameri- co.
 Cadman is an authority on American Indian Folksong. He spent the summer of 1909 among the Omaha Indians in Nebras- ka, obtaining ceremonial songs and f1ageolet love calls. He as sisted Francis LaFlesche, Oma- ha Indian ethnologist in trans cribing many of the Osage cere- monials in 1911.
 Acording to Who's Who in America" MT. Cadman is a mem Der of the Society for the Pro- motion of Grand Opera in Eng fish; was founder of the Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-03
DIVORCES HER HUSBAND.
Former Lillian Weinman Separated
From Fascist Militia Chief.

ROME, June 3 CF0.-Senora Attic
Terruzzi, wife of the chief of the
Fascist militia, obtained legal separa-
ton from her husband yesterday morn
ing. She was the former Lillian Vein
man of New York and was an opera
singer under the name Of Lillian LORNA.
Premier Mussolini and United States
Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher were
witnesses at the imposing wedding in
Rome on June "a, 1925. Gen. TerruZzi,
one Of the most decorated men in the
Italian army, was then undersecretary
of state for internal affairs. The civil
ceremony was performed by the gov
ernor of Rome and the religious cere-
mony in the Royal Church Of Santa
Maria, Degli Angel. drew the whole
cabinet and most of official Rome. Miss
LORNA announced that she would give
up her career, which had led her to
the stages Of leading Spanish and
Italian theaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-03
WEIGHT EXPERTS
TO OPEN SESSION
Officials From Over U. S. to
Convene Tomorrow for
Four-Day Meeting.

Weights and measures officials from
all parts of the country will convene
tomorrow at the Bureau of Standards in
a convention which will continue for
four days.
Special problems before the confer
ence will deal with the Standardization
of ice cream cans, brick molds and car
tons, the regulation of person weighing
scales, methods for investigating report
ed short deliveries of fuel oil and the
diversified packing of farm products.
Numerous technical papers will be pre-
scented.
Gasoline Measurement.
Secretary of Commerce Lamont will
address the meeting Wednesday and the
delegates will be received by President
Hoover on Thursday. One afternoon
session will be taken up with tour OF
the Bureau of Standards. The meetings
on Thursday will be devoted largely to
topics affecting the motorist, especially
the use of meters for the measurement
and delivery of gasoline. The latest
testing equipment for automobile truck
scales will be described.
At its opening tomorrow morning the
conference will be addressed by DR..
George K. Burgess, director of the Bu-
Ieau of Standards, after which there
will be reports by delegates of the vari-
Gus States Between 800 and 400 are
expected to be present.
Technical Papers to Be Given.
Numerous technical papers on spe-
cialized phases of weights and meas
ures regulatory work will be given.
Weighing of grain will be discussed by
j. A. SchmitZ weighmaster Of the Chi
cago Board of Trade, and weighing in
the meat-packing industry will be de-
scribed by John Holmes, vice president
Of Swift & Co. The work of the Fed
eral Trade Commission, touching on
weights and measures regulation, will
be discussed by the chief examiner, Her
bert l.. Anderson.
Conference sessions on the third and
fourth days will be held at the Wash
ington Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-03
Mrs. Tingley Is Holding Own.

OSNABRUECK, Germany, June up.
Mrs. Katherine Tingley, elderly theoso-
phist leader, was reported today to be
doing well under the circumstances, but
her physicians declined to speculate on
her recovery, because Of her age. Her
right thigh bone and left ankle were
broken and she received other injuries
in an automobile accident Friday. Four
other Americans injured were reported
at the hospital to be making progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-03
STUDENT PILOT KILLED.
Lives Of Hundreds Endangered
When Blazing Plane Falls.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, June P).-
A student pilot was killed and the lives
of hundreds Of persons endangered here
yesterday afternoon, when a plane
burst into flame above the municipal
airport and fell within a few feet of
the front row of a crowd witnessing
ceremonies attendant upon Inaugural
ton of new air passenger service
between here, Detroit and Cleveland.
The pilot, Ihrman Eagelton, %,
turned his plane into the wind in an
attempt to land, but the maneuver
threw the flames back into his face
and he leaped from a height Of SO
feet. He died a few minutes later.
Hundreds of persons in the vicinity
Of the falling plane scattered in panic
as 1t fell and several minor injuries
were reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-03
THEATER OWNER ROBBED
OF $1,000 HELD IN SAFE
Kidnapped and Forced to Give Up
Days Receipts-Cafe Looted
of $500.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 3.-Another Of the
theater robberies which have been oc-
curing recently with weekly regularity
cost the Pershing Theater its Sunday
receipts early today Alex c. Binne-
field, owner of the theater, was kid
mapped from in front of his home, COM
PEELED to return to the theater, open
the safe and give his three abductorS
the $4,000 deposited there.
The Diversey and Star and Garter
Theaters have been robbed in the same
manner in the past two weeks.
Shortly after Binnef1eld was released,
three men robbed the Golden Pumpkin
Cafe, on West Madison street, of $500.
holding the diners at bay with re-
volvers. Three girl companions waited
in a cab and drove away with the rob-
hers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-03
YOUTH KILLS MOTHER,
SHOOTS TWO OTHERS
Slayer Believed to Have Become
Violently Insane-Father and
Brother Wounded.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOOSOMIN, Saskatchewan, June 3.
Believed to have gone violently in
sane, Ernest Startin, 81, of the Iona dis
trict, near here, killed his mother and
seriously wounded his father and broth
er Philip. He then ended his own life
by firing bullet through his brain.
The tragedy occurred at the Startin
home on Saturday, but details of the
affair did not reach Moosomin until last
night, when Philip Startin, senior. and
the wounded brother we're brought tC
the hospital here. The father is not
expected to recover, but the son may
survive.
The body of Ernest was found lying
in a field near the house. The young
man had been mentally Ill for some
time and had evidently contemplated
committing the crime. for he had with
him full box Of cartridges. as well as
the rife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-03

meet Wednesday evening, 8 to 10
o'clock, in the boardroom of the Dis
trict Building. Prof. w. c. Ruediger,
dean of the Graduate School of George
Washington University, will speak on
1.-THE Broadening and Reorganization Of
the Curriculum" This is the final meet
ing of the year. Officers will be elected.
Joppa and Petworth Lodges will be
the guests of Joppa Lodge Chapter, No.
q, o. E. S., Wednesday evening, June s..
The home board of Joppa Lodge Chap
ter Is giving card party, afternoon and
evening, Tuesday, June 4, at the home
of Mrs. Sowerbutts. 3911 Georgia avenue.
Burnside Post. No. 8, G. A. r., will
meet at the G.. A. r. Hall 2 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
Civilian luncheon will be held tomor-
row afternoon, 1890 o'clock, in the
gold room of Lafayette Hotel. Dr. Wade
Atkinson will speak. Special committee
on international affairs will make re-
port.
Business Women's Council will meet
at the Church of the Covenant tomor-
row evening. Mrs. William A. Essen
berger will have charge of the Bible
study. A program Of music will feature
the evening.
East Gate Chapter, No. 81, o. E. S.,
will visit Birmingham Chapter OF Belts
Vile tomorrow evening at O'Clock.
Meet at Masonic Temple, Rhode Island
and Mills avenues northeast, at O'CLOCK.