Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-22
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have been called Beach Day" or
Splash Day" in the Lower Rio
Grande VALLEY.
The roads 1ere in perfect condi-
fion, the weather ideal and the
water Just right to draw thousands
to coast resorts.
Thousands of persons enjoyed
dips in the Gulf of Mexico during
the day on 10 to 15-mile front
extending from the mouth of the
Rio Grande to well above the
pavilion on Padre Island. And
many of the more enthusiastic
today are being forcibly reminded
of their outing on the seashore by
bhstered arms, sunburned backs
and faces.
Others are suffering sore mus
cles from the unusual exertions in
the water.
But all the thousands are on the
Job this morning refreshed and
feeling fit for another battle. The
sunburned compilations will become
a badge Of robust health and the
sore muscles will harden and pre-
pare their owners to combat the
attack Of disease.
The trek to the beaches at Padre
Island and Boca Chica was started
early Saturday afternoon by the
more fortunate individuals who
were able to get away from their
places OF business for a half holi-
Gay. Officials at the toll bridge at
Brazos Island and seamen aboard
colse boats and ferry which plv be-
- shouI,1 I1 Point Isabel and Padre
o,.o orsar estimated that more than .
N boob Z of these persons spent
<luabld It camping on the two
Nd fol I'D on the mainland beach.
,pgei
M linl 4 these were fishermen,
ana MelkA no unusual catches were
reporte - enjoyed the outing. re-
ports aadicate. These began re-
turning home runday -4norning hut
tney were replaced by several other
thousands during the day.
threatening clouds in the after
noon failed to deter the enthus-
lasts and the beach was crowded
until well after dark.
II all those bathing in the s,,rf
In the cool hours of the afternoon
could have been gathered into a
strip q mile or two in length. as
on most beaches. a very favorable
comparison could have been made
70 the usual Galveston beach
sunday afternoon crowd,
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of
the Brownsville independent school
district do not need an efficiency
engineer.
When the necessity arises things
are accomplished with smooth
working and clock-like precision
which merits the attention and
study of many business enterprises.
AT present there are too many
students enrolled in the public
schools Of the city for the most
efficient teaching methods to be
applied.
This situation arose as a result
of the unprecedented growth of the
town and while provisions were for
expansion in accord with expected
growth, the enrolment outstripped
the foresighted program Of the
\ board.
s Early this year it became appar-
ut that relief would be needed.
A bond election was called out.
nd, as has been the custom. the
= tizens cooperated with the board
! i I'D passed the bonds with an
yerwhelming majority. This was
April 6.
I, On April 80 the bonds are to be
sold, on May s contracts are to be
1,slet for the two new buildings con-
templated. The contractor who is
awarded the job will be required to
4 complete the structures in time for
/ the opening Of the next term.
And when the I929-30 session
opens there will be ample room for
the enrolment. small children will
be provided with class rooms within
few blocks of their homes. pre-
venting long and dangerous walks
TO school, and the system will
function with added efficiency.
McALLEN LEADERS are determ-
fned to build an airport-modern
4 in every detail. They point out
that an emergency landing field
will not meet their desires
An election likely will be called
soon when citizens will be asked 10
vote a 100000 bond issue.
To building sentiment for tha
airport, M. L. Keridler, Chairman
OF the civic affairs committee of
the McAllen Chamber of Com
merce, has offered prizes of S.. sa
and 81 for the best essays written
by sch4ol children of that citv IN
why McAllen Should Have An
Airport"
English teachers in the schools
are to judge the offerings.
UP AT ALAMO the new CITY
administration have inherited some
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