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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
Federation Women
To Honor Founder

Mrs. volney Taylor left Tuesday
evening for Dallas. where She along
with Mrs. G.. r. Scott Of Corpus
Christi. and Mrs. Alex Adams of San
Antonio, Is TO represent the Fifth
district of the State Federation Of
Women's clubs on a special commit
tee TO select an artist TO paint the
portrait OF Mrs. Edward Rotan,
Waco, founder Of the organization.
This meeting is q result OF the de-
sire Of Texas club women 70 honor
Mrs. Rotan. The portrait will be
owned by the Texas Federation, and
will hang in state headquarters, now
located at Fort Worth.
The meeting will take the form of
a luncheon, to be held at the home OF
hrs. A. II. Bailey, 3633 Maplewood.
Dallas. chairman of the fine arts de-
pzrtment, on January 10. The COM
mittee, which Is composed Of mem
bers Of the fine arts department and
special ap~pointees from the seven
state districts, will discuss several
artists now under consideration for
the commission, and IL is probable
that the artist will be selected az
this time and definite steps taken
for the execution Of the plan. 1T
LIN HNaNE b00Al AI@N@~& A
the plan to have the portrait made
received the approval OF the board
The committee through the state
includes the following:
First District-Mrs. N. p. Bevley.
Mrs. G. w. Conncry and Mrs. Julian
O~ppenheimer. Fort Worth, and Mrs.
II. II. Hagaman. Ranger.
Second District-Mrs. r. II. Skies,
Mrs. Frank b. Slater, Mrs. W. G.
Martin. Dallas, and Mrs. II. y. Pc
tcrs, Waxahachie.
Third District-Mrs. r. F. Lindsey,
Mount Pleasant; Mrs. G. A. Fagg,
Creenville, and Mrs. Charles Ash
croft, Sulphur Springs.
Fourth District-Mrs. W. E. Spell,
Waco; Mrs. NJ. W. Simms. Bryan;
Mrs. w. e. Darden, Waco; Maggie
w. Barry, College Station. and Mrs.
II. B. Fall, Houston.
Fifth District-Mrs. Volrey Tsy-
Tor, Brownsville; Mrs. G f. Scott,
Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Alex Adams,
San Antonio.
Sixth District-Mrs. ". 8. Doug
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
To Open Bids On
Harrington High
School May LIST
Especial to The Heraldl

HARLINGEN. Jan. lO.-Bids for
the construction of the new $4,000
high school building for Harlingen
are expected 70 be opened by May I,
according to C. NJ. Jcyner, chairman
of the board. who made this an
nouncement following a meeting Of
the board at which Dewitt a. Wash
burn. Dallas architects, were select
ed to handle architectural work for
the new school.
These architects are designers Of
many school buildings in Dallas, and
are associated with X. L. Ittner OF
st. Louis, one Of the the best known
consulting architects Ira the country.
The new building will be finished
about January ] Of next year, Mr..
Joyner said. IL is TO be constructed
out of funds from a 100000 bond
issue voted last year, and approx
mately 100000 Of which has been
used in the construction Of two new
ward school buildings in Harlinge1.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
Secondary Host
Trees Eliminated

EDINBURG, Jan. 1o.-G. o. Gin
grass. federal fruit inspector. an
nounced Thursday that the last sec
ondsry four host tres IN the PIN
urg-Phzrr-McAllen territory ave
bees removed.
The Brewnsville Chamber Of Com
merce ha%issusd an appeal 20 Al
sections Of the Valley 70 do away
with these host trees that harbor
the Morelos fruit fly and an inten-
sive campaign is being waged III
that section where the majority o.
these trees grow.
j.. W. Patterson. federal fruit in-
spector stationed at Pharr. has CONS
to Brownsville to aid in the work.
WHO Is MOLLY PTTCHER-
LONDON.-On receipt Of one Of
the new American stamps a British
newspaper asks: who IL Molly
Pitcher"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
PHARR


PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Gore were
Harrington visitors on Sunday Of
this week.
Among those from Fhsrr who st
tended a banquet given at HarlinEen
on Friday night Of last week for the
purpose OF holding installation SER
vices included E. c. White, X. J.
Scott, J. A. Slaughter, z. L. Greene.
Tom Hartley. Joe Leddel, d. u.
Buckner, G. 3. Fleming. George
Hcldridge and Swanson Reynolds.
Mr.. and 'frs. II. Z. white had as
their guest during the holidays Mr..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
McALLEN
Study MISSION wOEk

STUDY MISSION WORK
The Woman's Council of the
Christian church met Thursday aft
ernoon. Mrs. L. W. Semseny presid-
ed over the meeting.
DR.. Ila Davis had charge Of the
missionary program which included a
study OF mission works in the Phil
ippine Islands, Porto Rico, Japan and
Jamaica. Mrs. N. NJ. Evans led the
devotional services. Mrs. David r..
Garner gave an appropriate reading
and Mrs. Page read an interesting
article from the World Call, entitled.
withholding the Dollar" Mrs. Dav-
is discussed the work in Porto Rico
and Jamaica. There was q good at
tendance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
Rural Boys And
Girls Meets Are
Held In Valley
Especial TO The Herald

SAN BENITo, Jan. l0.-Meetinrs
Of rural girls and and boys clubs
were held this week, soon after the
return to the Valley Of Henry Ais
meyer, county agricultural agent,
and Miss Kate Adele Hill, hmoe dem
onstraticn agent
The boys and girls of the Combes
section met Wednesday morning. Mr.
Alsmeyer addressing the boys on the
new projects for the year, corn, cot
ton and poultry, and Miss Hill talk
ing to the girls on yard improvement
work.
At Highland a meeting was held
Tuesday night, and officers for the
year were elected by the club. Her.
bert Theme was selected as presi-
dent: Harlan Wright as vice pres
ident; Raymond Clark, secretary:
and Clifford Woods and Louis Mil
Ter, members of the county council.
Meetings Of most OF the clubs in
the county will be held during this
month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
SIS. and Rheumatism
simply don't get along together
You know it cannot
be rubbed auay

A RE you one Of those unfor-
"A Inmates who suffer with
pains in your muscles and Joints,
commonly called rheumatism,
making You miserable, less ef-
fcfent, interfering with YOUR
working hours, running your
sleep?
You may have tried MANY
things without relief. Why not
try S.SS.?
For more than 100 years SIS.
has been giving relief in thous-
ards Of cases, as testified To in
unsolicited letters of gratitude.
"After suffering several years,
six bottles OF S.S.S. completely
relieved me of rheumatism. IL
also cleared up a SKIN eruption
and gave me a good appetite. +
think SIS. Is q wonderful med
lcins r Il. Busic. Southern
Railway, Knoxville, Tenn.
was very nervous, had
hardly any appetite. and suffered
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
IT'S NOT HARD
TO GROW THIN

People all about you can testifyto that
Most Of the slender figures seen today
have been won in easy ways. Many have
been won BY Marmola prescription tab
lets. based on a modern scientific discov
cry. People have used Marmola for n
years millions CT boxes Of 1t. Nov
slender figures in almost every circle
show what Marmola does.
"A book in each box ct Marmola gives
the formula and states the scientific rea
sons for results. So users realize how
and why effects are beneficial. "A way
which has done so much tor so man.
deserves a test from you. Make il now.
watch the results for a little while, then
go v--~ druggist today for q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ c. Alden OF Goth
enberg. Neb, are spending the winter
in McAllen.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Davis and
children who have been the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.. l.. Davis left Fri
day fer their home in Akron. Iowa.
Dr.. and Mrs. Miller Bedding have
returned from a trip 10 Clifton and
Waco. They were accompanied home
by DR.. Belongs mother, Mrs. Amy
Belding, who has been visiting In
New York since last summer.
Austin Clay, who has been spend
ing the holidays here with his moth
or, has returned to San Antonio TO
resume his studies az Texas Military
Institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Morfa Of Chi
cago who have been the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs d. 7. Haden for sew
eral weeks. have returned to their
home. Mrs. Morfa is a sister Of Mr..
Haden.
Misses Daisy Belle Knox and Jane
Thaison both formerly employed by
the State Bank and Trust company
here, left Wednesday for Houston.
Miss Hattie Bess Baldwin is spend
ing several weeks with relatives in
San Antonio.
Dr.. Richard Hopkins who has been
visiting his parents for several days
has returned TO his home in Alton,
III.
Mrs. Luther Hill Smith Of Quanah,
Texas. is spending several weeks as
a guest Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
D. 7. Haden.
Mr. and Mrs. Fl. r. Ferry. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cardwell, Mrs. Stephen
Jones, Mrs. Hulet. William Horn and
Brooks Smith attended the concert
Of Sophie Braslau Friday evening 81
Brownsville.
Mrs. n. B. Kelly was an Edinburg
visitor Sunday.
Mrs. Max Jones and Max, Jr, who
have been the guests Of Mrs. John
Thaison have returned to their home
in San Antonio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Goodman have
returned from Ausrfn where they
have been guests Of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. n. Moon and son
Nelson, have returned from a trip
to Dallas. They were accompanied
home by Mr.. and Mrs. Niles Esrey,
who have been visiting in Paris, Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Davis have as
their guests for the winter Mr.. and
Mrs. z. A. Davis of Springdale, Ark,
father and mother Of Mr. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice Roberts Of St.
Louis have arrived to make their
home in McAllen. They have pur-
chased an orchard and home in the
Leslie addition.
Miss Blanche Looney Of Dallas, is
the guest Of Miss Mona Byerly.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. G. Mattox and
children, Edward and Jane, are here
from Lancaster, Ohio, 10 spend the
winter. They will be located at the
Mcdaniel apartments.
Miss joy Ellis has returned
from Uvalde. where she spent the
holidays with her parents, to rs-en-
ter the Edinburg college. Miss Ellis
Is staying in McAllea with her aunt.
Mrs. F. W. Lemburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gregg have
~ their guest Mr.. Gregg's brother,
Charles Gregg and wife and Miss
Emma Newly all Of indianapolis.
Ind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
Red Roses Motif
At Mardi Party

Mrs. Bsscom Cox had members Of
the Mardi Bridge club as her guests
on Tuesday afternoon. To give a
festal air to the rooms in which sne
entertained, she had scattered about
it clusters Of dark red roses which
added much in charm to the scene.
Before beginning their games, the
club members partook Of a salad
course. Prizes for the day were
awarded to Mrs. Fred Latham and
Mrs. II. l.. Cummins.
Mrs. NJ. r. Hall have the club next
week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
Edinburg Postal
Receipts Mount

EDINBURG, Jan. 10.-Postal re-
ceipts in the Edinburg post office
for 1928 showed an increase Of So
34i.4l over that Of 1927. according 20
an nnouncement made by A. 6. cy-
Ter. postmaster.
The total receipts for 1928 were
S2I,321.Tl, while the 1927 receipts
we're only S2l,9T6.T6.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
Lovett Class Has
Monthly Meeting

On Tuesday evening the Lovett
Bible class Of the Methodist church
met with Mrs. VI. w. Ward for their
monthly business and social meet
ing, with Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Null and
Mrs. Leinweber as ~hostesses. After
the business meeting several games
and contests were enjoyed, and q re-
freshment conrse was served.
Member present we're Mesdsmes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
EDINBURG SECTION
r r MOVES o

EDINBURG, Jan. l0.-0ne half Of
the citrus fruit In the EdinburE
territory has been gathered and sold.
according to G.. O. Gingrass. federal
fruit inspector or this section.
II Is reported, however, that fruit
movements have now slowed down
to almost a standstill since the
Christmas holidays due 10 unusually
low prices prevailing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10

T. W. Neck. ". II. D. Smith, ". L
Love, Charles WEIGH. T.. 3. L~sngford,
Madge Cherry. y. C. Cheney. ]. z.
Lovett, ID. S. Wright, Ward, NJ. r.
Null and Miss Ethel Depew Hender-
son. Visitors for the evening were
Mrs. r. 7. Buske and Miss Elizabeth
Powell.
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Valley Society
Phone
Phone

las, San Angelo, and Mrs. Mark Hen
~, Crowell.
Seventh District-Mrs. W. r. Price
Of Lubbock, and Mrs. z. 7. Collins OF
Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
CLUB HOSTESS

Mrs. Geo. Kunz was hostess Thurs
day to the Thursday Bridge Lunch
con club at her home on North
Twelfth street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10

with rheumatism. I tried many
medicines, but SIS. is the one
that did me the most good. ] am
now well. and feel ike n new
man."-William Osborne, 2406
Sloan Street, Flint, Michigan.
SS.S. is extracted from the
fresh roots of medicinal plants
and herbs and gives TO Nature
what she needs in building you
up 20 that your system throws
of the cause.
Al drug stores sell SIS. In
two sizes. Get the larger size.
IL 10 more economical.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
UIDALGO BRIDCE CLUB

Mrs. j. A. Nichols was hostess at
home Friday evening TO the members
Of the Hidalgo Bridge club. Mrs. r.
Z. Rodriguez received the first prize
and Mrs. !. II. Thomas the second.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
ITAK--INGEN


TO STUDY POE, o. HENRY
The Study club will be entertained
by Mesdames A. W. Cunningham and
D. r. Perry at the Woman's build
ing on Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. James If. Green will direct
the program on the subject Of the
short story writer's. The subject
for this date will be the middle
18th Century and After" with Edgar
Allen Pee and o. Henry as the writ
ers. "The Goldbug." by Poe. and
Hearts and Crosses by o. Henry,
are to be studied. Poe's conception
Of the structure and technique OF
the short story will be the subject
by the director. The place Of o,
Henry in our literature is to be dis
cussed BY Mrs. B. =. Hardin. Cues
tionnaires will be conducted by Mrs.
Green.
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and Mrs. VIII Stahlheber and Chris
Althaus Of Donna; Miss Barbara
~Stahlheber Of Upland, Calf.
Miss May Hill Of Abilene has ar
rived here to take the place mado
vacant by the resignation Of o. c.
Emery, as mathematics teacher in
the local high school.
HAVE PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. z. W. Heidelsgs
were h~ostessss to a number Of their
friends at their home here last
week. Various diversions were en-
gagged in for the amusement Of
those present. The personnel Of
the group included Mr.. and Mrs.
~Stahlheber and son, Howard, and
Chris Altaus Of Donna; Mrs. A. G.
Berger and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L. White and children, Gene
and Warren Wayne; II. Berger, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert McIntire and sons
Of Pharr; Mr.. and Mrs. Sherlock
Lincoln of Donna, Mr.. and Mrs. Aus
tin and daughter. Rena of McAllen.
and Miss Barbara %Stahlheber Of
Upland. Calf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
MRS. w HOSTESS

Mrs. Il. II. Seawell was hostess
Friday evening at her home east or
the highway when she entertained
with a bridge party, the first Of a
series TO be given by hrs. Seawell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
SCREAM COSTS LIFE

DULUTH, Minn.-Hesring the
scream Of a who saw a
mouse, James Shearon stopped sud-
denly in front Of a truck and was
crushed to death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
HERRING RECORD

YARMOUTH, EGg-A world rec
ord was set here when 100000
herrinEs were landed in a single
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10

First Ward Psrent-Teachers' as
ISOLATION.
FL Jsrdin Parent-Teachers' as
ISOLATION o p. I'M.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
LIBRARY STATEMENT MADE

The executive board Of the Library
association met Monday at the Wo-
mans Building. Members were Mes
danes G. A. Macy, Al Brooks, Tyre
II. Brown, H. W. Waterman. I. G.
Webb. Reports showed the number
Of books donated to be 104, books
purchased $50, in circulation 1894,
cash deposits sl091.00; total dis
~burssrents Sl09e26.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-10
MISS TAMM

Alice Tamm entertained several
Of her young friends at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Tamm
on Tyler Avenue on Saturday after
noon. from 4 TO 6 o'clock, with a
delightful party. Red and green was
The chosen colors for decorations
and the favors were red and green
balloons. The afternoon passed mer-
rily, playing rock. Iva McNeill ard
Jean Phipps won the scores. Other
guests were Lucille Stringer, Doro-
thy Brown, Mary Bowman. Elizabeth
Bartlett. Mary Elizabeth Coursey.
Evelyn Traxler. Jane Waldron. Helen
Flynn, Elizabeth Hoskins, Josephine
Myrick. Punch, fruit cake. jello and
whipped cream and candy were
served.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
MEN SHACKLED WHEN BROUGHT BEFORE
 JUDGE TO PLEAD

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 24, (P) --Dr. Shook pleaded not guilty of the charge of first degree mur- der in connection with the staying of Miss Six, who it was reported was engaged in the drug traffic with him, when he was indicted and arrainged before the criminal court. July 22nd was set for the date of the trial under protest from Snook's attorneys, who de- clared that the defense could no, be ready on that date. Shook entered the plea himself, saying in clear calm voice Not Guilty" He was brought before the judge handcuffed to Albert Cunning, an alleged wife slayer. This is, the first time in the history of the Franklin County Court. when two men, still acknowledged innocent, have ever been brought before the judge to plead, when shackled to- gether. Cunning also pleaded not guilty.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
FISHING BECOMING GREATER
 COMMERCIALLY

WASHINGTON, June 24, (PD- An increasing public preference for fish as an item in the diet, it has been estimated, has given com hundred and twelve million dol TT gross income during the year of 1928. The rate of current eX panses seems to indicate that 1N29 will be higher. Three bill lion pounds of fish were taken from United States and Alaska Fisheries last year says Lewis Rad cliffe, rating Federal Commission CT of Fisheries, who also stated further, Though the salmon pack ing on the Pacific and in Alaskan waters is still most conspicuous, the single element of fish put out by the New England Haddock Fish cries, has helped to advance the
 The Western Salmon Fishing Corporation of Tundrea. Alaska, turned cut over five million cases last year. Henry O'Malley, head of the government fish cultural esta ablishment. expects to make a complete tour of the Alaska fish ing grounds this summer. He be- lieves that the Alaska catch will be stabilized around four million five hundred thousand cases year ly. The Fisheries Bureau is re- spchsible for the regulating nl sa,'n,n catches an, IS hopefl. that some measure will be taken to justify the expense of their work. jhc fu,cau has charge of tho seal nerd and a'.rects to supe:- wise the taking ov'r of thirty att sand seal This he I'd is estir; ''d at eight hundred and fifty thous- md animals. United States, Jap an and Great Britain will sharf. in the seal profits
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
N OTTO E

Subscribers who do not get their paper regularly. will confer favor on tho offlce il, they will report 1t as soon as possible.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
NJ. S. SIERRA SAILS
 FOR SEATTLE TONIGHT

The motorship Sierra, the Rein der'' ship of the Arctic Transport Company, arrived in the road stead from Teller and will sail for Seattle at 8 P. M. today, carrying U. S. Mail, passengers and general freight The vessel is also car rying a capacity cargo of between six and seven thousand reindeer in cold storage compartments, talk en aboard at Egavik, Golovin and Teller. The Sierra will stop at Nunivak, Kashega and Unalaska enroute to Seattle and is expected to sail from Seattle for Nome about July 18th on her second voyage.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
TUNNEY FILES ANSWER
 BREACH PROMISE SUIT

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, June 24, Gene Tunney filed his answer in the five hundred thousand dollar breach of promise suit brought against him by Mrs. Katherine Fogarty of Ft Worth, Texas, to- gether with a counter claim. Tun- Gibson his former trainer, paid Mrs. Fogarty thirty-fve thousand dollars to release him. "To re- hnquish claims on this sum, Mrs. Fogarty signed release papers, says Gibson. The answer does not say whether the charges brot against Tunney asking her to mar " him, were true or not. The an swer does though. allege that Mrs. Fogartys suit is an attempt to damage his reputation. Before the second Dempsey-Tunney fight and also before the Heeney-Tunney fight, she spread libelous state ments regarding her relations with Tunney. Another allegation said that she was merely seeking not eriety and financial gain from the resulting publicity.
 To the attendant when filing the suit for public trial, Colonel Lewis Field, Mrs. Fogarty's attorney said "In general, Tunney's allegations are untrue, but aon Mrs. Fogarty's s behalf. I make no statement. Fields said that Mrs. Fogarty is still in hiding.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
TUESDAY fTELEERAPHICl
COll;MHlA WINS CREW
 RACE POUGHKtifotE:

rOUGHKEPSIE. June 25, .!iJ = Columtla won rhe varsity "rsw race by three good lengths :rcn the University of Washington, Navy Ilaced third and can, ill far ben:rd Washington. W;s"n- sin appeaied to have taken fourth and Cornell fifth. Pennsylvania came in sixth and Syracuse and Massachusetts failed to finish. Cal ifornia was swamped near the fin- ish.
 In the Junior Varsity Race, Cor nell won the three mile race from Columbia by half a length. Navy was third and Washington was fourth.
 Syracuse won the two mile fresman race with California sec ond and Cornell third. .,.. ---.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29

MADRID, June 24, (R)-Laterl Alarmed by the disappearance of Major Ramon Franco and his three companions. on the flight to New York, the Spanish authorities have sent out five destroyers and some airplanes to SCOUT the Spanish sea- coast and waters of the Azores. Spain is eager to run down the re- port from the British ship Gredlen. saying that they had seen some airplane wreckaee floating in the sea about hundred miles from the Azores with none aboard, The fliers left Friday and were sup posed to report at San Miguel but have not up to now. thus arous- ing fears for their safety,
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29

WASHINGTON, June 25, R- The resignation of Henry Fletcher, U. s. Ambassador to Rome, was accepted by President Hoover. Fletcher is a resident of the state of Pennsylvania and retires of his own accord. after twenty seven years of service with the Diplo- matic Corps, during which he re- presented the U. S. at Mexico City, Chile, and Rome. He served un- der Secretary of State Hughes, when he held the office. Fletcher accompanied Hoover on his South American tour.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
SPANISH PLIERS LOST BETWEEN SPANISH
 COAST AND AZORES

MADRID. June 24, R)-An off cial government not issued this morning admitted that the Span ish aviator Major Ramon Franco, and his three c, mpanions were lost somewhere between the East Portuguese coast and the Azore Islands. The note insisted that no fear was felt in as much as there was good weather and the hydro plane which they are flying, is a very seaworthy craft. The report Saturday of them having landed at San Miguel, was unfounded.
The Nome nugget., 1929-06-29
FORMER MINISTER FINANCE DOMINION CANADA
 DIES HOME

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 24. R-The Right Honorable w. s. Fielding, former Minister of Fin ance of the Dominion of Cana da, died at his home here this morn ing. He has been ill for almost five years most of the time being spent in bed. Fielding was born in Halifax and was Minister of Finance for fifteen consecutive years and was for twelve years, Premier of his native province, Nova Scotia.