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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
Girl Reserves
Initiate Nine
With Service

Z Nine new members were taken
into the local Girl Reserve chapter
Sunday evening, when the Circle of
Light initiation service was held
at the Central Christian church.
AL pastors Of the city took part in
the ceremony.
Girls initiated were Harriet Boyd,
ANAL Runyon, Frances Creager,
Georgia Singer, Concha Sanchez,
Lucy Cara. Hester Clark, Gene
We've Griffith and Isabel Rose.
Mary Agnes Pickett, president OF
the Girl Reserves and Lillian Run
yon, vice president, conducted the
Circle Of Light ceremony. Others
taking part we're Madge Singer, Re-
va Tomlin, Lucie Brulay. Mary Lula
Owens, Laura Rentfro. Clara GLADYS
Patteson. Gail McDavitt, Mary Hell
en- George, Anna Ruth Langford,
Roberta Lee Fitch; Katie Hamon.
Mary Warren, Alice Lawrence and
Lorine Strein.
The old members who took part
in the service are planning 70 take
the new members to Campo Del Ar
royo the coming weekend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

affairs are being planned at the
post for Major md Mrs. Grow be-
fore this popular couple leave for
their new station.
NJ. SOC CAL II.
TUESDAY
Mardi bridge with Mrs. NJ. r.
Hall.
Club Twelve with Miss Aurora
Blake.
The Business and Professional
Women's club will have a regular
business meeting at the chamber
of commerce 8 p. m.
j. S. Wilson arrived Sunday eve
ming from Ocala, Florida, and is
visiting MIR. and Mrs. Order Per-
kins. He will be here for several
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

nuts for the Girl Reserves on Sat-
urday. october Is. we're completed
and various committees appointed.
Plans for the next demonstration,
which will meet at the City Hall
we're completed.
"A program committee consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. r.. M. Garrett
and Mrs. Ed Norton and Mrs. Hope
Grimes were appointed for enter
tainment at the Thanksgiving sup
per. which will be the first meeting
IN November. Mrs. Carl LaDuke
and Mrs. Z. Z. ChamneSs, guests of
the club, acted as judges in the
pumpkin pie contest, In which Mrs.
J. l.. Hachenberg held highest
score and received a fancy pie plate
in green glass.
It was decided to have the annual
Christmas dinner at the home OF
Mrs. e. L. Emmons. Refreshments
were served TO ten guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

be a program given in the auditor
ium at the Grammar STOOL which
will be followed by different booths
and concessions on the lawn and
grounds at the school. More detail
ed plans viii be worked out later.
The club will rert the second
Wednesday OF next month at the
grammar school which will be the
twelfth or November.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
Mower
Service Offered

With the recent fine rains lawns
have again taken on new growth.
According to T. J. Rommer they
win grow off very rapidly within the
next few weeks. He advises that all
householders bring their lawn now
ers In TO his shop and have them
put IN first class shape.
Mr.. Rommer operates one OF the
best equipped lawn mower repair
shops that can be found anywhere
In the country. He not only Is pre-
pared to make any and all necessary
repairs but he has parts for nearly
every kind OF machine. He has these
In stock which means that there are
no delays In the repair Of your ma
chine when brought to him.
Mr.. Ronmer Is an expert In the
sharpening OF lawn mowers. He de-
clares that next TO having a lawn
mower properly adjusted the most
important thing Is to have 1t sharp
ened by an expert. The job has to
be done right or your machine will
not cut the grass In an even and
uniform manner. 1t will choke
where the grass is IN the least
rangy.
II you are In need OF a new lawn
mower, Mr. Rommer. has a line Of
the highest grade machines to be
found on the market which are
guaranteed to give you complete sat
isfaction.
Mr.. Rommer's complete machine
service Is well known to hundreds
In Brownsville since he has been
engaged In his present work for
more than 8 years In Brownsville
and has been established for himself
on 18th street Just back OF the NIL
Ter hotel for the past four years.
II you cannot come down to his
shop you may phone him over tele-
phone 722.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

and color to their parties that no
other decorations can equal.
Mrs. Chenowith, in the nine
years that she has been serving
Brownsville with floral decorations.
has become very efficient In flor
al designing. She makes q study
Of the business. Every year she at
tends the state school OF floral de-
signing which Is held In connection
with the state convention Of the
floral association. This department
OF the associations work is always
under the direction Of an expert
floral decorator.
The school OF floral designing
was held In July in San Antonio,
which Mrs. Chenowith attended.
She says the school gave her many
fine ideas in floral designing, es-
pecially in the arranging Of floral
decorations for parties.
The Flower Shop specializes IL
flowers for all occasions. All en-
ployes Of the shop are chosen fer
their expert knowledge in floral de-
signing.
Mrs. Chenowith is also an expe-
rienced landscape artist. having TO
her credit the planning Of many
OF the prettiest home surroundings
In Brownsville and the Valley.
When you have occasion TO send
floral offerings 20 those at distant
points. remember that you can take
advantage OF the Flower Shops
telegraph service, which is a bond
ed service and guarantees you that
your offering will be delivered just
as you would have Il. You merely
have to phone 1883 for this SER
vice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

mar school: Mrs. z. I. Emmons
gave q Grading Frontier; Miss
Arts King played on the piano
Mighty LAX a Rose" which was
followed by a folk dance given b.
the second grade girls.
The business meeting then be-
gan IL was voted to have a Hal
lowe'en festival on the night before
Halloween. October 80. There will
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
TO BE GIVEN BY CLUB

The Mothers Club met with their
usual monthly meeting at the
Grammar school auditorium Wed
nesday afternoon with about sixty
in attendance.
First on the program was a quar-
tet from the Senior High Girls re
club composed of Miss Dovie Myers.
Miss Dema Claire Lee. Miss Ida
Avenger. and Miss Elinor LeMay:
this number was followed by the
stein Song" and when It's Spring
Time in the Rockies given by the
Mixed Glee club from the Gram
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

The country club dance was the,
attraction for townspeople. These
informal affairs ct the club are
proving . great attraction, provid-
ing a dancing place, and. in spite
OF their informality. Or perhaps be-
cause q it. a very merry time Is
enjoyed by the guests.
Pains drenching the city caused
postponement Of the usual polo
game at Fort Brown. with its at
.endant social interest. Several
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

II you r going TO need any
ornamental iron work to add TO
the beauty and attractiveness OF
your home. Clyde A. Thorpe OF the
international Iron Works would
like for you 10 call at his plant
and see the many beautiful designs
for lamps. porch ratings and
grills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
TALKS FEATURE
OF MEETING

The Methodist League held their
weekly meeting In the basement o.
the church at $3.50. Miss Ruth Lud-
wig gave the devotional. Bob Cliff
on who is president took charge Of
thu program. Talks by various
members were given. TIL, e were
about d enty-five present. 1t Is the
hope OF the club to double its at
tendance and every one Is especial
~ urged TO come and take part.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
Taste And Color
Added to Parties

Mrs. N. 4. Chenowith OF The
Flower Shop says that many
Brownsville hoctesses are begin
ming to learn that floral decora-
tons, artistically designed for
their homes. add a tone Of taste
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
BRIDGE PARTY AT
v HOME

Mrs. 7. f. Rives charmingly en-
tertained this week az her lovely
country home with a bridge party
for the Wednesday Contract Bridge
club. Mrs. w. s. Ray won high
cor trophy at the conclusion Of
the games. Mrs. Knapp was present
with a guest favor. A salad course
was served. The next meeting will
be ut the home OF Mrs M. T. Arm
strong.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

Valley Flowers"-is a high grade
guaranteed product recommended
for Z idruff and itching scalp. 1t
is used by all BARRIERS In the Valley
and Is the outstanding seller In
the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
Dinner at Fit. Broun,
Dance Are Features

TWO functions drew most Of Brownsville society Saturday evening
The entire personnel of Officers and ladies at Fort Brown were guests
If Captain and Mrs Harry w. Mas, who entertained with dinner at
their quarters. The affair named as honor guests Major and Mrs. Rob-
et W.. Grow. who leave soon for Fort Eustis, Va, their new station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

Campbell's Bowling Alley an
nounce through their manager, w.
y. Campbell. that they give free
instructions to ladies every Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
WIENER ROAST HONORS
MISS MUSICK

The Methodist League honored
Miss Elva Musick on her birthday
with q weiner roast down at the
lake Tuesday evening. The young
people met at the church and drove
down In the cars provided for them
there: songs we're sung and various
games played around the campfire.
The customary weiners. buns. etc.
were immensely enjoyed by all.
Some Of those who were present
were Misses Elva Musick, Martha
Williams, Betty Fleming, Frances
Woodward. Mildred Nettles. Hazel
Parish, Ruth Ludwig. Dorothy Butts,
Velma Myers and Messers Lloyd
Henderson. Bob Clifton. d. L. En-
gelman, Henderson. Weisinger, Dick
lowell, and Henry Musick.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

Grant Lumber Company is the
place to buy all kinds Of building
materials, as well as Dupont's
Paints. which are made by the
makers of "Duco".
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
Weslaco
CHURCH DEDICATION
PLANS MADE

Mrs. "A. L. Johnston was hostess
thursday to members oil the ALTA
society. Father r.. Y. Gagnon was
present and assisted In making
plans for the dedication Of the new
church. which will be held Oct. rs.
and at which the public is invited
to attend. At this dedication, the
Bishop Of Corpus Christi will be
present.
There will be a special meeting
OF the Altar society on Monday to
complete the above mentioned plans.
Resolutions were passed to write
Mrs. II. L. Grapperhouse OF Han
lingen ~regretting her departure
from Weslaco. Delicious refresh
ments Nere served TO twelve mem
bers- The next regular meeting will
be held at the home or Mrs. J.. A.
Mulchay at Progreso.
GIRL RESERVES PLAN
DOUGHNUT SALE
Mrs. r.. M. Garrett was hostess
to members Of the Southern Star
club on Tuesday afternoon. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, Mrs John Brothers. II
was decided to sponsor two girls Of
the community in the Girl Reserve
work. The plans to make dough-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

You can get the very latest re-
cords In an over night service
which the Victor Music Shoppe has
instituted. Call and let Mrs. j. S.
Duncan explain the plan for you.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

Free Instruction for ladies each
Thursday. two O'Clock. Campbell's
Bowling Alley. Adv. It.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
HOLDS
MEETING

Circle Three OF the Presbyterian
church met with Mrs. w. Fl. Wilson
on Wednesday for the regular week
~ meeting The devotional was given
by. Mrs. w. II. Baxter, ST.. Mrs. A.
j. Peck read from the Scriptures the
eighth chapter OF Romans for the
afternoon study. Mrs. O.. j. Deit-
rich. chairman Of the business COM
mittee. took charge OF the business
for the afternoon. Refreshments
were served. The circle will meet
with Mrs. Arnett next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13

Eula j. Snowden. Mrs. Ballard will
be next weeks hostess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-13
CLUB GUESTS
ENTERTAINED

The Delta Deck Bridge club was
delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
Glen Scheupbach at her home.
Beautiful pink and red radiance
roses we're attractively arranged
over the rooms for floral decora-
tons. A refreshing salad course was
served by the hostess to six mem
bers and a guest OF the club, Miss
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08
OPEN CAMPA|CN
TO BACK BILL
Group of 400 Is Behind
Anti-lnjunction Measure.

BIZ ScriDDs-Hoso1rd NeiOSDdDer Alliance
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a group
Of more than 400 lawyers and pub
liciSts are organizing a nationwide
campaign to back the progressive
bloc" the American Federation of
Labor and others behind the Norris
Blaine Walsh ti-injunction bill,
now in committee.
The group, called the national
committee on labor injunctions, has
been organized from New York. 1t
is pamphleteering the country with
an abstract of the bill, an ''injunc-
ton primer" and arguments pro and
con. A model anti-injunction bill
for state legislatures also is being
broadcast from the committees
headquarters.
Senator George w. Norris and
other Progressives have made a
vote upon this measure a condition
of their not forcing a special ses-
sion this spring, md the "a. F. Of
L." leaders have centered their
forces upon its passs ge.
Senator Norris 1aled to get an
immediate right of way for the
measure from the Republican steer
ing committee, but he viii continue
to demand an early consideration by
| the senate judiciary committee.
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08
Murder At BRIDGE
11FN hv ANNE AlsIIIsN AIS IIs5 44 e{s oeson q
I 00~A0'N~o

with long-sustained friendship again
dissolved visibly before Dundee's
eyes into eleven individuals, each
Shrinking into himself, mentally
drawing away from any possible
contamination with murderer. &.
"You have said, Judge Marshall" Z"
Dundee went on at last, that Miss
Grain and Mr.. Sprague were not at
your home for target practice Sum
day. Has either Of them been in
your home during this last week?"
"Penny-Miss Crairl-spent an
evening with my wife when I was
-er-away from home on business.
That was let Tuesday, I believe"
eyes, it was Tuesday, Hugo"
Penny Grain interrupted firmly.
And Karen can vouch for the fact
that I did not go into the gun
room"
Don't be silly, Penny!" Carolyn
Drake scolded, as if she had long
been bursting to speak. Giving an
alibi! AS if any of us who were
playing bridge while that woman
was being shot needs any alibi!
But I'll tell you what I think,
Mr.. Detective! I think Nita herself
stole the gun and the silencer, to
kill Dexter Sprague with, and that
he stole it from her and murdered
herl Nobody else has the slightest
scrap of motive, and that note he
wrote her ought to be enough to
hang him onl"
Dexter Sprague had struggled to
his feet during the woman's hys-
terical attack, his face like chalk,
his eyes blazing. But Dundee waved
him aside peremptorily.
zone more question, Judge Mar
shall" he said suavely, as if he had
not heard word that Carolyn
Drake had said. "You knew Mrs.
Selim before her arrival in Hamil-
ton with Mrs. Dunlap, I believe.
Just when and where did you
meet her?"
ITO Be Continued)
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08
BEGIN HERE TODAY

bridge. BONNIE DUNDEE. detsctive. Of
dert the replsying Of the death hand. ,
PENNY GRAIN. KAREN MARSHALL and
CAROLYN DRAKE play the hand. fita
having been dummy
JUDGE MARSHALL and JOHN
DRAKE. entering separately. saw no one
outside. DEXTER sPRAGUE. coming
from the bus. entered the dining room
With JANET RAYMOND. who was on the
Janet accuses LYDIA. the maid, Of
the crime because LOIS DUNLAP in
ths dining room with TRACEY MILES.
had 70 ring twice for her lydia saws
she was asleep from the effects Of an
anestheiic that she did not 20 into
Nifa's room. and that she saw no one.
Snrasue says he knew Nita IN New
York and that she suggested he get the
contract for q Hamilton movie. planned
nv the Chamber of Commerce.
Dundee. remembering that the Alta
mont Studios. where Sprague worked,
we're making crook pictures and that
6prague had = chance 70 steal gun
with silencer. tells the group that
such q gun was used.
TO his surpTise. he learns that
Marshall had such gun; that the whole
grOup, except Penny and Sprague. used
II IA target practice. and that Nita her
self put 10 away the last time 1t was
Now GO On WITH The STORY
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08
Now GO on WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN


A r Judge Marshall's suddenly
n blurted-out recollection: at
was Nita herself who put the gun
aWayl" there was collective gasp
Of relief. Eyes could meet eyes
now. But it was Flora Miles who
voiced the thought or hope that
seemed apparent on every face.
That's why I didn't hear any
one talking when was in the
closetl" she cried, her voice almost
hysterical in its vehemence. There
wasn't anybody but Nita in the
room! She committed suicide! She
stole poor Hugos gun and the
silencer and committed suicidel"
At a distance of from ten to
fifteen feet2" Dundee asked with
fllsconcealed sarcasm. "And when
she was powdering her feet? And
Just after entering the room, blithe-
~ singing a Broadway hit?"
Maybe the lady is right, boy"
Captain Strawn interposed mildly.
I've heard Of people rigging up
contrivances-"
And Of causing the gun and the
silencer to disappear by magic?'
Dundee demanded. mo, folks. I'm
afraid the suicide theory is no good.
Now, Judge Marshall" and
he turne dagain to the creator of
the biggest sensation since the in
vestigation into Nita Selim's death
had got under way, you say that
Mrs. Selim herself put the gun
away. Will you explain the circum-
stances?"
The elderly mans face had gone
yellowis hagain. Certainly Nita
Sell mand we're the last to leave
the back garden. She Was-Was
particularly poor at the sport-never
madea bulls-eye during the four
or five Sunday mornings after Lois
Mrs. Dunlap-dreW her into our
set.
She begged for a few more shots,
and I stayed with her, after the
others had gone int othe house for
--er-refreshment.
"She fired the last bullet in the
chamber and together we walked
to the house, entering the little
room at the rear, wherealI sorts
Of sports equipment is kept-hsh-
ing rods and tackle, golf clubs,
bows and arrows, skis, etc.
she was carrying the gun, un-
creUlng the stlencer as we walked.
1t Is m yhahit to keep the pistol
and the silencer in a drawer in a
little corner cupboard"
r OCKED up?" Dundee asked
IL sharply.
Usually locked, but not always,
l am afraid Judge Marshall an
swered reluctantly.
And you saw Mrs. Selim place
the gun and the silencer in the
drawer?'
Thought I did. but I really
was not watching closely. AS a
matter of fact, I stopped to look
over a fishing rod, with a view to
trying it out the first good fishing
weather."
Was Mrs. Selim wearing a coat
or cloakP' Dundee cut in impa-
tiently.
Why. I don't know
Yes, she was, Hugo!" Karen cried
out eagerly. 1T was quite chilly last
Sunday morning. Remember? We
all had on coats or sweaters. Nita
had a dark-green leather jacket,
with big pockets"
And she left in a great hurry,
without even waiting for a drink"
Flora Miles contributed triumph
antly. Il tell you, she took them
away in her pockets"
Your guess may be correct, Mrs.
Miles" Dundee agreed, "but I think
we had better not come to any defi-
mite conclusion until we know that
Judge Marshalls automatic and
silencer ale really missing.
rs tller any one at your house,
now, Judge, whom you can ask to
look for it2"
Certainly. The Butler Shall
I telephone him?"
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08

Several hundred yards farther along. Prae-
clarus halted the detachment again, this time
opposite drinking fountain. Tarzan was per-
rnitted to cross the avenue TO drink. Beside him
was the bole Of q huge tree; above him was 1eafy
foliage that would conceal and protect him from
missiles If he managed to make his escape.
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08

A command from Praeclarus brought silence,
and at a word from him they formed around the
prisoner and the march toward the colosseum
was begun. They had proceeded but short dis
tance when Praeclarus halted the detachment.
His gesture indicated to Tarzan that this was the
home In which the ape-nsn might later find
sanctuary.
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08

AS Mazinus Praeclarus led Tarzan Of the Apes
from the home Of Dion Splendidus in the city
of Castra -Sanguinarius the soldiers, gathered by
the doorway, expressed their satisfaction in oaths
and exclamations. They liked the young patri-
clan and were proud Of his single-handed cap
ture OF the barbarian.
The Indianapolis times., 1930-12-08
e,aso sYsrs srsMee NC NJ
By Blosser
By Martin

Turning from the fountain, quick step took
him behind the tree. One Of the soldiers shout
ed warning to Praeciarus, and the whole de-
tachment Immediately suspicious, rushed across
the avenue. led by the young patrician who com
manded them, but when they reached the foun-
tain their prisoner had vanished.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-09-12

quate facilities people will avail them.
selves of the opportunity to talk to
their business and social acQuain-
tances both at home and abroad.
Capital expenditures for additional
plant facilities to provide service Of
the highest quality and to meet the
continuing and prospective growth Of
the use of wire communications this
year, Mr.. Clifford says. have exceeded
those for the same period Of 1929.
The volume of general Industrial
activities for the first six months of
1880 has continued distinctly below
the record levels of 1929. although
comparisons with performances In
1928 have not generally made an I'M.
favorable showing. the company hav.
ing earned SSH net income per share
for the six months ending June 80,
1880. as compared to s6.15 for q simi-
lar period in 1929.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-09-12

The bureau Of standards says that
there are so many types Of brick,
brick and tile and frame construction
that no general statement as to which
is warmer will apply to all. In addi-
ton to differences In type Of wall.
differences in workmanship may be
important. If complete descriptions
Of two types Of wall are given, 1t is
possible in most cases to calculate
from tests which have been made
which Of the two should be warmer.
The heat losses through roof, doors
and windows, however, reduced the
proportionate effect Of the walls them
selves to such a considerable extent
that there are no large differences in
the amounts Of fuel required to heat
well constructed houses Of ordinary
types which differ only in wall con-
struction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-09-12
Editors From Agricultural Col
leges Meet

Agricultural college editors from
so States held a four-day meeting in
Washington last week which proved
the largest the organization ever
held. In one of the final sessions the
association voted to hold its annual
meeting in Oregon next year, as
guest of the Oaegon State Agri-
cultural College.
Closer cooperation between the
State Agricultural colleges and the U.
S. Department of Agriculture in the
distribution of information is antici-
pated as result of the meeting this
year, according.to M. S. Eisenhower,
Director of Information in the de-
partment. This and numerous other
matters affecting the duties of the
editors were discussed during the
meeting.
Attendance by A representatives
from the States and by nearly 100
from the department of Agriculture
made the meeting the largest in the
history of the American Association