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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
HERALD WILL
OPERATE CITY
RADIO PLANT
vi a improvements
Planned in KWWG
Equipment

The Brownsville Herald has taken
over the lease and operation OF the
Brownsville radio station. KWWG.
This announcement follows a
special meeting Of the city COM
missioners this morning, the COM
missioners deciding upon this step
after consideration OF a number Of
bids to operate the station.
Active management OF the sta
ton will be taken over at once, the
first Brownsville Herald program
being broadcast on next Sunday
morning.
There will no change in the pres
ent personnel of operators of the
station. but il will be completely
overhauled and enlarged. The same
quarters will be maintained, but II
will be increased from a 500 watt
station to a 1000 watt. and various
improvements made to give Valley
patrons the best that can be Of
fered.
It will be 100 per cent meditation
TO further add TO the service. IL
Is to be crystal controlled. which
means that hereafter 1t cannot get
off its wave length. 1t Is planned
to improve it to meet all require
ments set forth under federal con-
troll.
IN other words the contract en-
tered into by the city Of Browns
vile and The Brownsville Herald
means that as soon as the work an
be completed Brownsville will have
a first class station under the sup
ervision OF The Herald.
"A first class radiotician will ar
rive in Brownsville from Dallas
within a few days to aid in the
work OF improving the present sta
tiOp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Child, 81, Flogged
BY Father of 96

PORTLAND, Ore. July 22.-(Pl-
j. Broussard. Jr.. used a forbidden
word. j. Broussard, Sr.. refused 70
spare the rod and spoil the child.
Excited neighbors summoned the
police. who decided Broussard Pere
was old enough to look after his
own family affairs retired.
The father is 90; the child he
didn't want to spoil Is 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
One Killed AS Six
Gas Tanks Explode

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa, July a.
R)-One man was killed and anoth-
er slightly burned in an explosion
Of six gasoline storage tanks at an
oil company's yards last night.
Fred Yappen. So, son Of the owner
Of the company, waS the victim.
and Fred Stubbe, about the same
age. suffered burns on his right arm
and back.
The explosions which continued
at intervals Of several minutes as
the flaming liquid spread from one
tank to another. shook the entire
town. Pieces of the tanks were
blown 800 feet.
-Four dwellings close by caught
fire and were destroyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Robbers Lose Car
Safe is Loaded On

CHARLESTON. S. c.. July %
R-The government today had an
automobile as an unwilling gift from
robbers who made ar unsuccessful
attempt TO loot the North Charles
ton post office last night.
Unable to break the post office
safe open. the robbf-s pushed the
1900 pound strong box through q
window where il tum5led into the
tonneau OF their car. The safe
crashed through the cars floor and
the robbers found ii impossible TO
move either a or safe.
Post office employees found safe
and car this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
FIRE LADIES
Pittsburgh Addition Uses
Women for Fighters

PITTSBURGH. July 22.-tP-The
next time there's a fire In Chal-
font Borough. Just outside Pitts
burgh. the big fire truck will roar
out of the station house with Mary
Fedoris driving the machine. Mary's
mother. Mrs. Mary Fedoris. will be
there too. to act as assistant TO
Mrs. Sara Long, the chief, and
these women will direct an attack
on the flames entirely by women.
The trouble has been that when
the menfolk are at work. the town
has been without fire protection.
So the women have organized a fire
company Of their own.
The uniforms are lovely-white,
with white hats.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Reported
Lost I'm Ship Wreck

MEXICO CITY. July 22.-CP-
Advices TO the newspaper Universal
from Tampico today reported two
Americans. their names not given.
missing after the sinking OF the
small launch Santa Hilda. in coll
lision with the sunken steamship
San DuStano.
All others on the launch were
said to have been saved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Girl, Ia, Tells OF
Attack. Kidnapinq

CAMDEN. NJ. ~, July 22-tP=
Ruth Kuhnell, IA. who disappeared
Sunday night while on her way
home after an automobile ride with
friends. returned home today.
She told her parents she had been
attacked. kidnapped and held pris-
oner by three men. State police are
investigating.
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~0 @A1ArAN AACAAA AAAC CAAQA4AEAa
and told the people about himself
and what he intended to do for
them II elected governor. in simple
language and straightforward style.
AT Raymondville. he opened his
address with a review OF his early
life. describing hardships through
which he rose 10 Craftsmanship OF
the board OF directors of the Humble
Oil company. He reminded his
audiences that he filed the first suit
against crooked road contractors.
Highway Record Grows
He also told them or the poor con-
dition in which he found the State
highway commission, owing over six
million dollars with only $500, 600 on
hand. Through his efforts, Mr.. Ster-
ling asserted, Federal aid was re-
stored to Texas and the commission
put on q blsiness-like basis.
MY work with the state high
way commission has convinced me
that the present method of fin
ancing the highway system is all
wrong. I maintain that state high
ways are not a local institution, and
that they should be built by the
state and the government"
He declared that a bond issue
such as he proposes can be financ-
ed by a gasoline tax. and called at
tention to the success OF other
states following this system.
Can Build LateraIs
II Is manifestly wrong To require
counties to pay for highways used
as a part OF the state highway sys-
When we give this money back to
the Valley you q build lateral
roads TO connect with the state
system. and have good roads every
where. and / can think OF nothing
that would be OF greater benefit 70
the Valley"
Mr.. Sterling pointed out that
$80,000.000 have been spent by
counties or the state in construc-
gram, he said the entire system or
highways should be completed with
in ten years. Thirty-three other
states are building roads BY bond
issues, he stated. and retiring the
bonds by gasoline tax.
He claimed that other candidates
are now climbing on the band
wagon" stopping their criticism or
his road program and attempting 20
work out a similar plan.
II will not be satisfied with any
recession OF highway building now"
Sterling declared. II want the roads
for this generation.
The Valleys favorite candidate
was introduced at Raymondville by
Nat Wetzel and at Harlingen by I'd.
M. Holland.
Harrington Plan
At Harrington MI. Sterling plans
to tell the voters Of his business
accomplishments in both public and
private sense. and his stand on the
state p~enitentiary situation. He de-
MES that he IS IN favor Of moving
the pen, and that It should be run
on q b~usIness-like basis. Mr.. Sterl-
ing also favors a tax on minerals.
as he will point out at Harrington,
and that he has heretofore sought
q 81 sulphur tax.
He was to have been entertained
at luncheon by the Harrington Ster-
llng-fOr-G Governor club, and intro
duced to the Kiwanis club.
The San Benito band led the
motorcade TO Raymondvilla this
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Packard Car Burns
On Valley Highway

A Packard coupe bearing a Flor
ida license plate was almost totally
destroyed BY fire Monday after
noon about 2 IL miles from OIL
mito.
TWO men In the car we're not in
jured. They left for San Benito i'm
mediately after the blaze and their
names were not obtained.
The car was hauled IL TO Kinks
Garage at San Benito. The blaze Is
believed TO have resulted from a
backfire, according to investigating
officers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
McAllen Gins
Turn Out 33 Bales

Especial 20 The Herald)
McALLEN. July PA total Of
thirty-three bales Of cotton had
been turned out by McAllen's three
gins up TO closing time Monday.
The cotton season opened late In
McAllen on account OF severe rain
and hail storms in the immediate
vicinity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Mexican Policy Branded 'Dud'
American Writer Claims Peasants Thrust
Off Haciendas to Face Distress

MEXICO CITY. July ~22-tP-Careton Bels. American writer on
Latin American political and economic questions. today pronounced the
Mexican AgraHan revolution "a colossal failure"
In an address before the fifth annual session Of the Seminar In Next
co. held BY the committee on cultural relations with Latin America. Mr.
Beals declared that seven million peasants in Mexico had been thrust
off the haciendas without having been provided the proper means Of
earning a decent livelihood.
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But one SGT OF
parents seemed TO
be very fond Of
the baby they
took home with
them. Now every
known means OF
science has been
employed to de-
ternine which is
which, and why,
When II is all
over and scientif-
ic findings have
sent each child 70
a home Up ram
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Harry Sexton Back
From Congress DUTY

Harry Sexton. house minority
clerk. returned to Brownsville last
night from Washington, =. g. fol-
lowing the adjournment OF congress.
He plans 70 be In and around the
city until September. He made the
return trip by motor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Mostly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Wednesday with local thunder
showers. Light to moderate east to-
southeast winds on the west coast
with local squalls.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to-
night and Wednesday; local thun-
dershowe-s IN northwest portion
and near the coast: cooler In north
west portion. Light 70 fresh south
TO southeast winds on the coast.
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Identity Of Babes Sought
Every Known Method of Science Is Employed
To Untangle Knot Hospital Tied

CHICAGO, July 22-R-Two tiny babies, with nothing to do but
sleep and eat, kept science guessing today.
One o. the babies is Charles Evan Watkins; the other is George Edward
Bamberger. What bothes science is whether Charles Watkins is George
Bamberger and George Bamberger is Charles Watkins.
To settle the question, seven prominent medical and scientific ex-
perts Chief Justice Harry Olson OF the municipal court and Health
Commissioner Arnold 4. Kegel delved deeper into the family traits racial
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Promises
Valley Road Money
Candidate for Governor Declares Counties
Should Not Pay for Roadways
Used for State Purposes
Especial 70 The Herald.l

RAYMoNDvILLE. July 22-The day IS not far distant when Texas
viii return to the Valley money it Ia. spent on building state highways.
his was the keynote OF the speech made by Ross Sterling candidate
for governor, at RaymondviIe and Harrington today. He spoke at ray
mondvtle at 10 O'Clock and was TO speak at Harrington at !. A large
and enthusiastic audience greeted him. Stentngs supporters found him
to Be a sor-spoken. genial man, who made them feel at home. He made
no attempt at foWery oratory. He talked STRAIGHT from ne shrlder
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

not help but wonder. as the years
20 by and the developed infant is
shown off 10 company. whether
some doubt will not linger in the
minds Of the parents as 10 whether
1t is really he. or whether he is
someone else.
HOT a telegram from Lynch DAY.
I'm wilson today. Lynch says he
has made a canvass Of state
politically in the last few days and
because Of a big block vote in west
Texas Clint Small undoubtedly
leads all other candidates with
possible exception OF Ferguson.
He goes on 10 state that Small
has best chance 70 defeat the Fer
guSons.
Very good propaganda from
Lynch II II would work Mr.. Dav-
idson's way. But one guess IS prob
ably as good as another on who
LIS leading the state at present. II
- the belief OF the engineer of this
column that most any candidate
can beat the FergUsons in a run
off. II is his further belief that
Ross Sterling Is the man who
should be backed by the serious
thinking people Of the state.
MINATED ANNIE says it does
IN not matter one-half so much
~ who is leading the state today.
as Il does who will be leading il
next Saturday night.
WE EDITOR Of Mostly About
San Benito" rises 10 remark
that the term Valley port is
be.ng abandoned. He says even
The Brownsville Herald once used
the term Valley port and has re-
)sntly abandoned IL. Right and
wrong, Mr.. Buell..
The question Of a Valley port is
still the dominating purpose. But
the Brownsville port and the Port
rivers and harborS appropriation
are being constructed as two sep
arate projects. each by its own
navigation commission. and deSig-
nation is necessary. The two are
welded together until IL comes time
to do the work and spend the
money. Each has its own appro-
priation. They may again be
brought together If the proposed
$4,000 loan OF San Benito-Port Is
abel is coupled with that Of Browns
ville's $4,000 loan. Naturally. the
engineer OF this column wants to
see Brownsville get busy shoveling
dirt on her end Of the deal. But
IL is still a matter of a port for
the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
IN OUR
VALLEY
BY G. NJ. HALL

WITH the dog days Of August
wv approaching, weather has been
" one Of the main subjects OF
discussion Of many people, and al
most unprecedented heat waves
have had the wires clicking TO tell
how hot IL has been here or there.
While the United States tells OF
the number Of deaths from Excess
sive temperatures, Chile chimes IN
ON the wires 70 say she has a lit
tie too much snow, and England
declares her climate is just about
right at 45 degrees, or Whereabouts.
But those are foreign nations
and in the instance OF Chile ID a
reversed season. But down here IN
the Valley, where general belief
seems 10 be that because we are
nearer the equator OF Texas. II
naturally must be warmer than far
Their north. comfortable weather is
also being experienced.
Thanks 10 the gulf breeze and the
shore-lapping gulf waters we are
very cool compared TO those who
feel like they are about 10 de. As
soon as the remainder Of the south
west finds out that golf can be
PLAYED in the middle Of the day
and other outdoor sports enjoyed
the year around, they are going TO
want 70 come live with us.
TIP Harlingen way matters are
warming up a bit on Just how
the Arroyo Colorado shall be
dredged. Circulars distributed yes
terday take TO task the chamber OF
commerce proposal TO lend the gov
eminent the money TO do 1t with,
and a counter proposition Of the
district doing il itself is advanced,
II we have interpreted correctly.
How 1t shall be done is Harlingen'S
own problem to settle with the re-
mafnder Of the Valley ready TO ap-
plaud whenever she does fix up q
navigable stream.
NPEAKING of water reminds us
~ OF a letter to hand today from
DR.. William N. Spohn OF
Brownsville concerning the big fish
that have been caught around
Brownsville lately.
These have been referred to as
tune fish. DR.. Spohn says nothing
about junefish IS to be found IN
the dictionary. and he wants his
pedigree If such exists. W. have
known that It is also a Jewish, DR..
Spohn, and have used that term a
time or two. But many local
sportsmen also call il a junefish.
II is a colloquial expression, but TO
avoid confusion. Jewish should
probably be uSed-or how about
black sea bass. or s~tereolepsis
gigas. as you suggest. II is our
opinion that a stereolepsis gigas
would be harder 70 digest than a
junefish.
THE other mix-up before the pub
lie today is found in two babies
who have been taken from a
hospital with tags reading a name
other than that Of the parents.
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RIVER

There will be no material change
In the river during the next few
days.
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TIDE TABLE

High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteorol-
ogical conditions:
High 3.4a IN. rn.
Low 1871 ID m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

Insurance Is An Asset
Rio Grands Valley Trust Co. (Adv.)
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MINATED ANNIE says it does
IA not matter one-half so much
90 who is leading the state today.
as 1t does who will be leading il
next Saturday night.
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THE other mix-up before the pub
lie today is found in two babies
who have been taken from q
hospital with tags reading a name
other than that Of the parents.
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Harrington
BUSY MEETING
HELD BY BOARD

Mrs. Tyre H. Brown. president of
the executive board of the Harlingen
public library, presided at a busy
session on Monday morning In the
library.
An important feature Of this meet
ing was the installing Of a new type
writer with an attachment for print
ing cards. New shelving was ordered
for the new annex room and draper
les and other fittings will be added.
The library work has grown 20
fast and is now OF such proportions
that additional help and equipment
are needed.
1000 books were circulated dur
ing the month of August. an in
crease Of So books circulated in July.
Mrs. Macy announced the forming
OF a new reading club, using VIII
Durant's reading course. which will
extend through four years OF read
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and Mrs. Herbert shafer were
on the arrangements committee

The guests register book was ln
charge OF Mrs Don Russell. Over
one hundred guests were present
Mrs. wv. R. Jones and Mrs Hnrbert
Davenport, OF Brownsville were out
Of town guests.
At five o'clock. Mrs. Coursey In
troduced Mrs. Herren, president OF
the WOmen's Chamber or Commerce.
who welcomed everybody.
The program included readings by
Mrs. II. ID. Burnett, N vocal duet hy
Mrs. A. ". Brown and Mrs. L. wv.
Van Pelt, violin solo by Mrs. II. III.
Dace. readings by Miss Johnnie Ak
in: p~ianologue, Mrs. Pollard and "a
vocal solo by Miss Ada Reid Alder
dice. Mrs Hardin nc the piano.
Superintendent Phipps acknowl-
edged the yn,rds or welcome for the
teachers.
Mrs. w. r. Jones. county superin-
tendent of schools, gave q cordial
greeting to the teachers. both new
and old. "A social hour followed
during which time refreshments
were passed.
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rived recently to spend the winter
in Weslaco.
Mrs. Joe Nicely and children ar
rived Wednesday from Grenada.
Mississippi. They viii be located at
the Dew apartments for the winter.
Mr.and Mrs. T. T. Aims of Only,
Va, arrived recently to spend the
winter in WeSlaco.
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CAMPAIGN FOR NEW
MEMBERS

Mrs. 3. +. Johnson, president Of
st Adams Guild. presided at the
initial meeting OF that organiza-
ton at the church on Tuesday.
Each one pledged herself TO carry
or several activities, already under
way. and to engage in several new
ones. for the improvement Of the
church.
"A campaign for new members will
BE conducted In the rear future.
Next meeting will be on the third
Tuesday in September.
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HONORS
TEACHERS

The PIT. A. and the Mothers
Club entertained Monday evening
|xfth a reception on the high school
campus in honor of the teachers Of
|she WeSlaco schools.
An address of welcome was given
|5y Mayor d. E. Kirgan and a res
|ponse was made by Supt. Z. E..
|Chamness. o. r. Scott rendered
Two beautiful vocal solos. Miss Beth
Seek. teacher Of expression. gave a
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met at the church Monday afternoon
for their regular study. The lesson
was led by Mrs. J. II. Couch and
was on the sixteenth chapter Of
Matthew. The devotional was given
by Mrs. S. ". Brandon. There we're
eight members present.
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Valley Society
Telephone z
Telephone z

reading. Friendly contests and
games furnished entertainment.
These were in charge Of Mrs. Dav-
Id Z. Moore and Mrs. o. B. King.
Mesdames K. r. Vaughan, M. y.
T. Hudson, w. r. Powell and M. r.
Meyers presided at the punch bowl.
The registration table was in charge
Of Mrs. T. w. Glass and Mrs. j. NJ.
Sewell. There were approximately
one hundred guests.
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
FOR MEETING
In union there is strength is the
subject for the Missionary program
TO be given by the ladies Of the Bap-
tist church Monday az $3.50 d. m.
in the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. L.
Reeves. Hymn and prayer. Mrs.
Reeves will bring the devotional from
Psalms 45-4.
Brief messages from the state w.
M. U. secretary will be given by
Mesdames S. v. Brandon, Roahr. w.
L. Forbes. c. z. Carpenter. Smith,
n. g. Ramsey. w. w. Griffen, Black.
Bert Robertson. Brooks Bucklew. p
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Weslaco
INSTALLED
MEETING

The Eastern Star held their regu-
Ear meestng Tuesday evening with
Efrs. JNS. Phillips. Worthy Matron
[n charge Of the meeting. Mrs. r.
~ Mcconnell was installed as Ada
Rno Mrs. Z. K. ChamneSs was install
FED as Electa. There were about IS
members present.
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ing, and equal to q college course.
Already several have joined.
After several matters were taken
under discussion. the meeting ad-
iourned- They will meet on the
first Monday morning in October.
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SOCIETY HOLDS
REGULAR MEET

The Methodist missionary society
met at the church Monday afternoon
for their regular business and pro-
gram meeting. The subject for the
afternoon vas Our Guiana ineri-
can Relations" with Mrs. George
Hoeffer as leader. She gave an
interesting talk on the Material
Side Of Life" with reference to the
three gospels. Those taking part
on the program were Mesdames L.
v. KieSter. Jack Meyer. G. r. Brown.
and II. w. Glass.
This vas the day for the society to
shower the Valley Institute at Pharr
and all those who forgot their gifts
Of tatIs supplies are requested TO
leave them with Mrs. j. w. Albritten
before N>1day.
BAPTIST CIRCLE
AT CHURCH
Circle One of the Baptist w. M. u.
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T. Hudson, z. Z. Couch. Diggs, r.
w. Warren, I. r. Stahl, r. Z. Clark,
Bob Hankal. Special music viii be
given by Mrs. j. T. Compere. Talk.
Lift up your eyes and look; lift UP
your feet and 60: lift up your hands
and give" Mrs. d. E. Moore. Clos
ing prayer for a great revival in
Weslaco.
Every lady Of the church urged to
be present and get acquainted with
the w. NJ. u. secretary.
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HONORS TEACHERS
The tea and reception given by
the Parent Teachers Association and
the Women's Chamber Of Commerce
at the Woman's building. on Wed
neSday. vas a lovely affair. Many
teachers and newcomers were pres
ent 10 enjoy the sociability. The
stately assembly room was beauti-
fully adorned with a multitude OF
choice roses and zinnias. The re-
ceiving line was composed OF repre-
~sentatives Of the two organizations,
Mesdames J. /. Coursey. T. S. Her
rem. y. ". Witherspoon, N. d. Lack
land. Ben Sanders. r. II. Maxwell.
T.. 70. Shaw. =. B. Brier. n. II. Hill
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SCHOOL BOARD
GIVEN BANQUET

AS an introduction 10 the new
cafeteria system. the banquet given
for the school board was served