Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-30
I'm OUR
VALLEY

A DOWNPPOUR OF 737 inches
of rain in "a hours is some rain"
under almost any condition, nut
when it follows a several-monthS
period of almost drought it seems
b veritable flood.
That was the amount Of rain
which fell In Brownsville during
the "a hours from p. M. Tuesday
10 p. m. Wednesday And IL
broke all existing records except
fhat of September. 1925. when 1O.4f
inches of rain fell in "a hours.
The storm sewer system o.
brownsville was taxed to capcity
hnd then some. Streets were flood
ed in many parts Of town. water
broke into some stores IL West
brownsville and many modest
homes we're flooded with a few
tnches of water.
1t was an unusual test cf the
system. but IL proved that addi-
tional sewers are needed aud that
D larger outlet at the end OF the
system is necessary. Water stood
foot deep on many streets for
hours after the rain had ceased.
But II was a picnic for the chill
tiren. Dozens Of them out IN bath
ing suits. overalls. or little of any,
thing except glad smile. Taking
first lessons in navigation. For
some OF them toy stores had
yielded expensive toy boats.
For other boys-and girls-only a
flat piece OF board was serving as
the carrier OF their dreams. but 10
Is doubtful II there was a great
deal OF difference in the happiness
being created by the expensive and
cheap boats.
1t would have been a great day
for ducks IL there had been any
'cf}them around.
THERE SHOULD BE a hundred
golfers In the Valley for every ten
who now are enjoying the game
and its benefits.
Lack OF public facilities has re-
tarded growth OF enthusiasm for
the ancient and honorable paStime.
Many hundred potential golfers
who cannot or will not belong 70
country clubs have been denied an
opportunity to play.
Tourists have an aversion 70
playing on country club course.
but would welcome q public course.
To supply these two classes OF
persons with the desired facilities
And to cure the annual deficit on
existing country club courses in the
lValley. Tavern A. Miller, a golf
NcourSe architect has submitted a
kproposal to the directors OF the
kclubE controlling the existing
courses in the Valley.
IL may be that his proposal win
Vail to meet with approval
If II does the day of golf for ev-
erybody in the Valley will be de-
layed. but IL is only a matter OF
fFime until courses will be provided.
Daily fee courses must be avail
liable. Tourists are going 10 be
scome one OF the Valleys most i'm
Iportant sources OF revenue some
day. That day will be hastened bv
providing proper recreational IA
rilities.
That remark probably has been
made in this column before~-it
probably will be made again-sev-
sral times.
I MRS. VANN. one Of the few
women ever to serve as sheriff IN
Texas. was appointed TO that office
on the death of her husband. who
was serving Cameron county in
that capacity.
Mrs. Vann retired voluntarily at
the close of the term. because she
considered it an office for a mar.
Tuesday she turned over 10 the
ieUunty treasurer a check for s-in0
representing excess fees collected IN
the last year she was in office.
The check was remarkable in
that it was the largest refund ever
made in this county under the ex-
cess fee law. Judge Dancy con-
sidered II unique because the paw
ment was made voluntarily by Mrs.
Vann- 1t has been necessary 10
collect other and smaller amounts
by process Of law. he points out.
ROMA. on the Rio Grande many
'es west of Brownsville has a
tation for being law abiding
n guards that Jpn ton jeal-
~ third robbery in ten wears
n fed there the other night.
TiNKr.sh register OF service sta
ton as pilfered Of SGT. The cul-
prit left calling card-ten quarts
of liquor-and an arrest has been
made.
Now a Child has been brutaIy
and fatally attacked. The pcpulace
Is indignant. II may be a sign of
progress 10 have a crime wave. they
say. but they do not care for that
Kind of SIGNS