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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-31
Washington. Stock Exchange
SALES.

SALES. t.=t s.
Capital Traction $500 at 925a.
Washington Rwy. & Elec. pfd.-5o at
esq.
Bank of Bethesda-10 at IS.
Mergenthaler Linotype at 1861, 10
at 10634, at 107.
AFTER CALL.
Capital Traction CO. at 81.
Mergenthaler Linotype-10 at lot, 20
at lot.
Potomac Electric 51a9 pfd.-5 at 1o7S
Bid and Asked Prices.
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Harper Celebrates Birthday.

President Robert N. Harper of the
District National Bank celebrated an
other birthday, attention to the fact
being drawn by huge basket Of flowers
on his desk, presented by the banks
star. He was also the recipient Of
many congratulations. as we'll as re-
ceiving flood of birthday cards Col.
Harper retains his youth splendidly
and is still one OF the most active ana
keenest bankers, in the financial dis
trict,
Bond Club Hears David Friday.
David Friday, economist and writer,
addressed the Washington Bond Club
today at the monthly meeting at the
Carlton. The economist discussed I'm
terest Rates and Bond Prices" IN most
informative manner. The attendance
was unusually large, President Franklin
II. Ellis, presiding
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-25

1t is far cry from the wearisome and dangerous trip
to San Diego which the pioneers of 25 made in two
days to the and comfort in which the trip is
made these days little than two hours time.
Not only has the automobile developed from wheeZy,
unreliable contrapton, to finished product of and
comfort but has brought other developments in its wake
chief among them good roads broadening of understand
by enabling people make journeys of considerable
the delights of nature brought within the reach of the
poor by the development of the automobile which
would sell at moderate price
Imperial Valley residents have always been great car
buyers One for this the comparative isolation of
the valley and the desire of those living here to be able to
visit San Diego Los Angeles and other points desired
Many of the engaged in selling automobiles
the valley here the pioneer days engaged IN the
business 1t took hard work and lots Of it to sell
then 1t does today but it is because the compe
on is particularly keen In the early days the autmobile
dealer first had to sell the prospective buyer the idea that
he really needed Quite likely had voluntarily
walked into dealers place and told him he wished to buy
car the dealer would have collapsed
The standard makes of car high priced medium and
low have always enjoved brisk demand in Imperal VAL
ley. Dealers could if necessary show long list of ire
peates those who have purchased the make of
after This fact has been caused not onv by the
worth of the itself but by the confidence which the
buyer has in the dealers who have established reputation
for fair dealing and the ultimate service to their patrons
Cars Look BETTER
Time when the Imperial VALLEY resident could
lily be recognized the coast bv the dapdated look of his
Most of them several DID, and showed little
time effort had been spent to keep them looking WELL
The passing years have changed this until now the val
ley residents fits into automobile society the coast
elsewhere with of being inferior in appearance
He takes pride in keeping his washed and polished and
while the seedv looking has not altogether disappear
ed from the valley the variety does not exist in anything
like the numbers that formerly prevailed here
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-25

Other changes have been noted in connection with the
automobile The more than one to family movement
has found approval here and many families boast two
usually light for conducting affairs in
the valley and larger for when the wishes
&C to the coast or on long trip
Likewise more garages are being built here. Time
when most parked all night the year
round and this practice was mainly responsible for the
desirable look which many valley sported There
still few in comparison with the number of
in use, but the amount is steadily increasing.
place do car owners get greater use out of their
machines than here the climate enabling them to be used
all the year round that not have store them
for months often the case in eastern and middle west
Valley their plenty of and
pect to get the maximum value for their money.
That they realize this desire goes without saying for
the modern constructed to give full service
every dollar the owner puts into it,
Auto Men Loyal
No project put forth for the advancement of imperial
Valley has lacked the energetic and wholeheared support
of the automobile dealer They have carried their share
of the load at all times and have been loyal vaeyes from
start to finish.
AS group they have recognized the possibilities off
cred them by the Imperial County Fair, and though all
dealers will not have exhibits all will be doing their part
in some fashion or other. to make it a success
The latest models of dozen or more cars will be on
dnay at the fair and it safe to saw that no exhibit will
find interested visitors In addition to the cars the
dealers will also have exhibits and "automobe
row" will not be lacking in enthusiasm and activity.
GEORGE Gulett of Calinatra chairman Of the auton,o
bile committee has been hard worker for successful au
toobe show and asserts that the display going be
of an unusually high calibre.
The following dealers will have cars on display all
week:
Inland Motor Co.. De Soto.
Rov Womack Chevrolet
Fdcar Brothers, Ford and Lincoln
Rogers and Tson Oakland and Pontiac
John r Robertson, Buick
c. W. GRAY Comnanv. Dodge cars and Graham trucks
Moreand Truck Company.
Auto Car.
Auburn Company of California Auburn
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-25
AUTO SHOW TO BE ONE
OF FAIRS HIGH SPOTS

70 OTHER AGENCY has played more prom
inent part in the history of Imperial Valley from
II the early pioneer days, than the development of
the automobile, and for this the automo-
bile Exhibition is bound to attract considerable in
terest at the Imperial County Fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

piano solo. "scherzando" by Carl NJ.
Beecher.
Mrs. w. ". Housewright and Mrs.
A. L. Harris gave q violin duet,
playing Irish Folk Times" by
Harry L. Hartz. accompanied at the
piano by DR.. Mamie Poster, A vocal
trio, "Ye Banks and Braes" by
Deems Taylor was sung by Mrs. ].
B. NoSler, Mrs. George Toolan and
Mrs. G.. z. Burke.
The program closed with "An Irish
Folk Song" by Arthur Foote, sung
by a double quartet composed Of
Mesda,nes E. z. Wilmeth, c. Z.
Burke. w. B. Pitts, j. B. Nosler, <.
F. Brady. c. D. Cowgirl. F. w. COL
merry and George Toolan, with Mrs.
j. Lee Hanchey playing the piano
accompaniment.
The club is sponsoring Music
Week this year and plan to carry
out local observance in cooperation
with the national event throughout
the nation the first week in May.
General plans for the Music
Week program in San Benito were
outlined. The week Of music events
will open Sunday night, May 4th,
with the singing Of the oratorio,
Elijah" by MendelsSohn, to be
given under the direction OF M.
Flora Todd with orchestra accom-
paniment.
On Monday evening an orchestra
under the direction of DR.. Mamie
Poster will furnish the program.
The Wednesday morning music club
will present a program on Tuesday
evening and on Wednesday evening
the Athenian club Will have charge
Of the program. On Thursday even
ing the San Benito Bank. under the
direction of T. Ralph Willis, will
give q program and Miss Lois Frank
lin, supervisor OF music in San
Benito Schools. will have charge Of
the program for Friday evening.
PICTURE STUDY
AT MEETING
At the home Of Mrs. W. w. House
wright. the regular meeting Of the
Delphian Society proved to be one
Of the most interesting meetings Of
the year. Text reports were given
In the round table discussion which
followed the short business session,
presided over by Mrs. ". Craig,
president.
Most Of the afternoon was given
over to picture study. several large
prints being on display. Pictures on
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
Valley Society NeWs
and EDentS

ister and pay his r~eEirtrnti1a fss
- Ty Cobb, editor or Ehn Afsarsrr
Enterprise.
The tentative leaving date ~
been set for April TO- AppiIrntInr
should De made nc the chamber 0f
commerce office IN Wesiaco.
Indications are that a much .a-x-
er number viii register for shir
trip than the first trip. Thirty
five ValleyiHs and visitors NV ti1a
Valley made the first.
This will probably be the Ia-t trt-
the Weslaco Chamber or corrrr-a
will conduct Until the winter aea-
son reopens IN the Vafiey. Whifs
the board n rs meeting did nof
take official action. the consrnsnr
OF opinion was that they would
probably au-norize onc each r11n+h
for the benefit of visitors tn fHSn
Valley. during the winter ApaH1n.
They VIII be made In private carr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
WESLACO PLANS
M EXICO TRIP
Second Auto Excursion To
Monterrey Will Start
On April Is

WESLACO, April 9-As the re-
suit Of the satisfaction to those
who made the Monterrey trip. the
Weslaco Chamber or Commerce has
authorized that another caravan
under its auspices be made.
The first party to officially reg
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

pleasantly scented standard household
ointment for al cuts, bruises and burns
Easytouse, quicktoact- Full directionson
Jar. AL druggists stock and recommend
Mothers Salve Two sizes, 25c and SOC
Vaporize Mothers Salve" for Cold.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
HOUSE GUEST Is
COMPLTMENTED

Mrs. Earl Fumbo was a pleasant
hostess at her home on Friday
afternoon, complimenting her guest,
Mrs. Clyde Booth. Of Houston.
Bridge was the feature Of the n
tertainment. with the color scheme
Of pink and green. IN masses OF
pink roses decorating the rooms.
The refreshments Of salad and little
angel food cakes frosted with little
pink and green roses. and coffee,
correspondent with the decorations.
Mrs. "A. w. Harrel won the high
score trophy. low score went 10
Mrs. B. p. Brier. Mrs. w. z. Bush
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
"SONNY FELL
DOWNSTAIRS"

aid Mrs Jackson, 'Tbus
] was thankful that hs
only a knee
bruise which Mothers
Salve quickly healed"
Since 1894 mothers
hawM rnlind - 49,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
NORTH WARD
PIT. A. MEETS

The Parent Teachers met in the
assembly room OF the North Ward
school. on Monday afternoon. The
president, Mrs. p. II. Maxwell, pre-
sided.
A short program preceded the
business session. Fifth grade pupils
presented their Radio Broadcasting
Health playlet. a Recitation, my
Pal" Gloria Christokos: a vocal
solo. Ada Reid Alderdice: and a
splendid talk on health by Mis-:
Adele Ronicker, city nurse, were
enjoyed.
During the business session, a
bake sale was discussed, and 1t was
decided TO have one on Saturday.
Dressed chickens as well as all
kinds OF baked foods will be sc
ceptable. Fifth grade mothers were
h~ostesses. and served refreshments.
PERSONALS
Mesdames A. E. McClendon. C. A.
Macy. L. z. Snavely and E. NJ. Kirk,
arrived home Saturday noon. from
attending the West Texas Presby-
terial. at San Antonio, In session
the past week.
Mrs. L. H. Moore will be hostess
to her Bridge club. at her home
on Friday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

display we're by artists Of France
during the seventeenth and eigh-
tenth centuries.
Visitors were Mesdames g. Rigs
bee. Floyd Worth. ". s. Monger, Z.
M. Huff and Selma Knapp.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
Brownsville Club
and Social Activities
Weslaco
BOARD TRUSTEES
ELECTED

L. =. Cronkrite. Mrs. Walter An
orews. J. c. Carter and F. Z. Whit
taker were elected to the school
board here Saturday. The hold-over
members OF the board are J. J.
Gibson. w. II. Baxter and N. p.
Robertson.
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and roses adorned the rooms. Roll

and roses adorned the rooms. Roll
call was responded to with current
events and short readings. Minutes
OF the previous meeting were read
and approved. Small bills we're or
dered paid. Mrs. George Day pre-
sided in the absence of the pres
ident, Mrs. Mary Newman. At the
close Of a pleasant afternoon, re-
freshments were served.
The next regular meeting will be
held April 18th at the home OF Mrs.
Wycl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Riley announce
the arrival Of a baby born on April
4th. weighing seven pounds, at the
Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlin-
gen at $3.50 a. m. He has been
named "A. p. Riley. Jr. Mrs. Riley Is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Espey.
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San Benito
CLUB MEETS AT
WILCOX HOME

CLUB MEETS AT
WILCOX HOME
To the home Of Mrs. J. +. VII
cox Wednesday night Of last week,
when she entertained members OF
the Wednesday Evening Bridge club
gorgeous roses lent inviting charm
TALES and other appointments for
the games conformed to the theme
suggested In the lavish clusters OF
roses. Mrs. Edgar WEIGH and j. M.
Jones we're holders Of high scores at
the close OF playing, and each was
rewarded with a suitable trophy.
Bennett Jones. who held low score.
received the BOBBY prize. AT the
conclusion OF the games an appe-
thing luncheon course was served.
Mrs. ]. w. Hafner will be hostess
at the next meeting.
IRISH MUSIC TOPIC
OF CLUB MEETING
The Wednesday Morning Music
club held their last regular meeting
at the home OF Mrs. Guy Cornett.
Current musical events were given
In response 10 roll call.
odd Irish" was the subject Of the
program for the day. Miss Helen
Lee Brooks read an interesting
naner on Irish Folk Lore" Frances
Grimsell was a guest Of the club
and delighted the members with a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

won the cut prize. The honoree was
presented with q pretty gift.
The following guests we're pres
ent. Mesdames O. II. Gallaher, Don
Russell, @. w. Springer, II. r. Bupp.
A. p. Darras. Walter Galloway, p.
c. Tom, A.. w. Harrell, c. A. Crosse,
B. B. Brier, NJ. H. Maddux, Bob
Tom, Leland Sanders, Ben Peek,
w. z. Bush. Kent Manning, John
Fowler. John Sanders, NJ. z. Deak-
ems. Clyde 3oothe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
EMBLEM BREAKFAST


DNtEAnE A2
PLANNED
Mesdames Wave Stebbins. s. z.
Potts, Eun.ce Ford and Marie
-Grapperhaus, committee on state
convention If Business and Profess
sional Women, to be held at Har-
lingen In June, met Friday evening
with the Donna committee on con-
vention to formulate plans for an
Emblem Breakfast given Jointly by
Donna and Weslaco Business and
professional Women'S clubs for
delegates to state convention.
The breakfast will be given in
the Val Verde Tea Room the morn
ing Of June 20.
PERSONALS
The following persons attended
the regular Workers Conference Of
the Baptist Church at McAllen Fri
day. Mesdames j. II. Couch, w. l..
Forbes, 5. v. Brandon, G. w. Gound,
@. Il. Fort, w. o. Byrd, 8. z. Potts,
Ruth Sheppard, Rev. Truhitte and
Rev. and Mrs Carlisle.
MI. and Mrs. Monte Walker who
for several years have resided in
Weslaco. left Monday for Austin
where they will make their future
home.
Those from weslaco who attended
the corner stone laying OF the First
Christian Church at Mission Sun
day were. Rev. and Mrs. VIM. NJ.
LeMay, Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Gibson,
Mesdames T. A. Mauck. w. z.
Langley. Dorothy ScamEsell. Mrs.
Oar Ratliff. ard Dean Colby d. Hall
Of Texas Christian University who
occupied the pulpit at the Christian
Church Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Moore OF Pro-
greso. were visitors Sunday IN Mis-
sion In the home Of Mrs. T. S.
Moore.
p. r. Malcolm who for the past
six weeks has been connected with
the Weslaco Standard, has return
ed to his home in Sikeston. Mo.
Mrs. 4. w. Langley and daughter
Vera, and Mr. and Mrs. Hindohl OF
Mason City, Ill, visited the families
of G. d. Sutton and DR.. Tonlin at
Brownsville, Tuesday.
Mrs. T. A. Mauck, Mrs. Amelia
Boomer Of Weslaco. and Mrs. Dr..
Scott OF Pharr visited in Browns
vile, Thursday. Mrs. Boomer. who
IS spending the winter in the VAL
ley, will be ale guest OF her niece,
Mrs. Ralph Dunkelberg Of Browns
vile, for the next three weeks.
w. D. Hoge made a business trip
TO Houston Friday returning Sat-
urday night.
William Pollakowski and sister LII
liam who for the past three months
have been visiting with the family
OF their brother A. H. Pollakowski,
returned SATURDAY. night TO their
home IN Dearborn. MICHIGAN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
CLUB BILLS ARE
ORDERED PAID

Thursday. the Neighborhood club
was entertained at the home OF
Mrs. r. ". Woolam. Beautiful ferns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
| LUNCHEON
GIVEN

In the church basement Thurs
day noon. members OF the Y. w. @.
A. Of the First Baptist church were
entertained at luncheon. Hostesses
were Mesdames w. o. Brown. G. II.
Riddle. Earl Reed. y. M. Sheffey,
John Shelander. and l.. 8. Robert
son. Mrs. Fred Thomas. sponsor, was
a guest. A varied program was pre-
sented during the noon hour. Twen-
ty-five girls were present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
Harrington
BIBLE SUBJECT OF
STUDY CLUB

STUDY CLUB
The regular meeting OF the Study
club viii occur on Thursday after
noon, Of this week, at the woman's
building. Mrs. T. S. Herren will
direct the program. The subject Is
The Bible IS Literature: David the
Tdealist. by Mrs. Herren: David the
King. by Mrs. ,. G. Myrick and
music win conclude the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
CLUB MEMBERS
ENTERTAINED

ENTERTAINED
Members OF the Pioneer Bridge
club were entertained Thursday
afternoon by Mrs. Frank Ludden at
her home. An abundance Of lovely
roses gave floral adornment to the
home. Mrs. +. b. Sublett was suc-
cessful during the games and re-
ceived the attractive high score
award. An attractively appointed re-
freshment course was served at the
tea hour.
Guests other than club members
were Mesdames 4. l.. Hinkly and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
LIBRARY BOARD
HEARS REPORT

Mrs. Tye Brown presided at the
monthly meeting Of the Library
Board, on Monday morning in the
Library.
Mrs. Macy stated that the cir
culating Of books in March 1890
was double that Of March 1929, 1450
this year and 728 last year. New
books purchased in March amount
ed 70 So.
The new book steps and q new
filing cabinet were inspected and
admired. It was voted to order
Wards Questions and Answers for
railway postal clerks and civil
service carriers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
PARTY SERIES TO
RE CVVEN

PARTY SERIES TO
BE GIVEN
Mrs. L. w. Van relt and Mrs.
Joe Chaudoin will entertain with
a series Of bridge parties, at the
home Of Mrs. Chauldoin Tuesday
and Wednesday afternoons. and on
Friday afternoon, they will be as
sisted by Mrs. Earl Corder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
E TO ARRIVE

GUESTS TO ARRIVE
SOON
Mrs. II. A. Sturmer and daugh-
ter, Miss Cassie Sturmer. Of Nord-
helm, r expected soon, TO be
guests In the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugo Letzerieh. Mrs. Sturmer Is a
sister Of Mrs Ietzerich. Miss Cas-
sic is a splendid musician. playing
several different instruments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

Ted Brasil Members will be enter
tanned at the next meeting by Mrs.
L. 3. Suhlett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
HURLEY IS SHOWN
| CHANNEL PROJECT
War Secretary lnspectS First
Improvement Planned for
Flood Control.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ABOARD ARMY ENGINEERS MIS-
SISSIPPI RIVER BOAT GEN. ALLEN,
September 4.-Steaming rapidly down
the Mississippi River on his inspection
Of the system, Secretary Hurley was af-
is planned by Army engineers as the
first construction on the 9-foot channel
of the upper river.
Army engineers are now completing
their final report and recommendations
on the Rock Island dam to canalize the
rapids above the Arsenal Island Bridge
at Rock Island and will submit them to
the War Secretary in the near future.
Sufficient data have been furnished
the Secretary, however, by Maj. Gen.
Lyle Brown, chief of Army engineers,
and Mai. 9. L. Hall, district engineer,
to acquaint the Secretary with the
project.
Under the present plans Of engineers,
the dam is to be the first development
in the 9-foot channel for this section
of the river and is necessary because no
other method of control of the swift
waters has been found adequate to reg
ulate the flow and maintain even a
more shallow channel.
Plan Higher Wall.
Plans for the project contemplate
the construction Of q seawall 5 feet
higher than the present wall to hold
the waters from flooding surrounding
lands.
The project, which would establish
q 9-foot channel over what is con-
sidered the most difficult and worst
spot on the entire Mississippi, is esti-
mated to cost in the neighborhood of
Sc, 592, 900. In banking the water far
Their up the river it would make some
10 miles of 9-foot channel from the
dam to the lie Claire Lock.
Only boats of 5-foot draft or under
are able now to get through the pres
emit Moline Lock, and it was understood
Mai. Hall had informed Hurley that
unless radical and successful method
of letting over the rapids was found a
9-foot channel from the Twin Cities
would not be possible.
The virgin rock base along this point,
caused either during the late glacier or
post-glacier period, has made other
methods of water regulation, such as
protruding dams, dredging or other ar
tificial means of control impossible.
Engineers estimate construction of the
dam would require four years, one of
which would be consumed in land pur-
chasing.
Will Hold Hearings.
Before final recommendation Is made
for forwarding to Congress in asking
appropriations for the work, however,
local interests will be afforded an OPP
portunity to voice objections at public
hearings. It Is understood that among
those objecting are power Interests
along the waterway on the other side
of the island, who fear floods might
result.
Anticipating this objection, however,
engineers plan gates in the dam through
which the water level could be main
tanned In food times or in times of high
water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
BRUMBACK ELECTED
FARM BANK DIRECTOR
Spring eHillman Succeeds G. 0,
Schaub on Fairfax County
Branch.
special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, September 4--Wal-
ton H. Brumback of Spring Hill has
been elected q director of the Fairfax
County branch Of the Federal Farm
Loan Bank, succeeding G. o. Schaub,
who resignation was accepted with re-
greet. Schaub Is leaving Fairfax County
this week to accept position at An
tioch College, Ohio.
Z. z. Mess Of Pender was elected to
succeed schaub on the banks appraisal
committee.
The directors, who met in the ONCE
of Secretary John w. Rust at Fairfax
adopted o resolution requesting the
Federal Land Bank In Baltimore to be
lenient with delinquent members this
Winter, in view of the unusual crop
situation throughout the country. The
local branch now has 149 members
and Is at present in good financial
standing.