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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
Funeral Today At
4 for Mrs. Thomas

Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 4 o'clock from Hin
keys m~ortuary for Mrs. Georgia
Thomas. wife Of G. F. Thomas Of
Ell Jardin who died Saturday morn
ing at Mercy hospital. Rev. s. X.
Hallan is to officiate.
L-allbearers will be A. D.. Dickin-
son. Jr., r. "A. Caldwell, Lee 3.
James. A. K. Black, Roy Sethman
and Scott Mckay of Harrington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23

Jackie Tom. 4. of I722 S. Olive St.
San Antonio. is the picture Of
health. No wonder his mother says:
"I'm proud as a be Of my little
s1y. He's always bright. sctive, ro-
bust.
II give California Fig Syrup a lot
OF credit for his wonderful condi-
ton. I have used II with him for
every little upset or cold. II always
has him back TO normal II a few
hours"
When a child shows. bv bad
breath. coated tongue. biliousness or
feverishness. that the little bowels
IRE clogged. you know The system
needs a prompt cleansing.
California Fig Syrup does the
work quickly and gently. In a5di-
ton. It helps tone and strengthen
weak bowels and stomach. So Il
gives lasting help.
The word California marks the
genuine: the pure vegetable prod
|rct loved by children and rro-
fnounced safe and effective by doc
tnrx acv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23

The health activity is sponsored
by the National Congress Of Pa
rents and Teachers. with school
units carrying out the individual re-
quirements of the program. Its
purpose i1 10 send 20 the first school
a class Of children 100 per cent free
from remediable physical defects.
flames of the children who will
enter school in the fall will be Sc
cured. and a full explanation Of
the summer roundup" Is TO be
given their parents.
The examination OF all pre-school
chilG-en will be given free.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
3 Seek Reelection
To School Board
Especial to The Herald.1

McALLEN. June 23.-Of four
members OF the McAllen school
board whose terms expire this year.
three announced for reelection.
They are John Ewing, president.
William Refs and v. A. Ramsower.
A. +. Vannoy is a new candidate
in the running.
Members OF the board whose
terms extend over until next year
are =. I. Murphy, A. ID. Dean and
Mrs. George Alley. The term Of
Mrs. c. c. Mcdaniel. secretary, ex-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
Hospital Profits
Bv Tag Dav Sale

Tag Day sale conducted Saturday
by members Of the Mercy Hospital
auxiliary netted an a~ppreciable sum.
according TO those In charge OF the
sale. which will be used toward pur-
chase of laundry machinery and
equipment for the hospital.
The entire amount needed, how
ever is still short about $50 and the
auxiliary hopes TO raise this re-
naming sum through personal do
nations. The laundry equipment Il
badly needed at the hospital, Of
ficials state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
Delegates Named To
Lions Convention

McALLEN. June 23.-Delegates TO
the annual convention Of Lions In
ternational were named from the
McAllen club at its meeting this
week. They are r. T. McMinn. new
president OF the club, and w. II.
Meredith. recently elected a director
OF the organization. The conven-
ton will be held in Denver next
month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
SUMMARY

Parometric pressure was relatively
to moderately low over the Plateau
region and the upper Mississippi
valley this morning, and relatively
high over the Gulf Of Mexico and
Oft the north Pacific coast. Numer-
ols showers and thunderstorms oc-
cured in the northern states with
in the last "a hours, and scattered
showers in Texas and along the
Atlantic coast Temperatures were
Seasonable 70 above normal through
out the country this morning.
BULLETIN
First figures. lowest temperature
last night: second. highest yester-
day: third. wind velocity at 8 a. N.
fourth. precipitation Il last "a
hours
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
Coinings. Goings

Mr.. and Mrs. w. "A. Dinsmore eft
Monday morning by auto TO return
TO their home in Maryland. They
were accompanied by Mrs. II. l..
Hutton. who will visit in Garden
City, Nc.
Miss Toppy Alexander Of San An
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
Business Women
To Meet

A business meeting Of the Bust
ness and Professional Women's
club will be held Tuesday night at
the chamber Of commerce az 8 D.
n. All members are urged to be
Lresent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23

pires this year. but she has not an
nounced for reelection.
The school board election win w.
held July 5. 70. II. Davidson VIII
preside.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
Legion Auxiliary To
Meet Tuesday NIGHT

Members Of the American Legion
auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening
at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Joe Linda
berry in Riverside Park.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
Citu PIT A. s Aid
Pne-School Children

Brownsville Pr. As. after organizing for the summer roundup" OF
children OF pro-school age, are planning to get the work under way
at an early GATE, with the assistance Of city and county health authori-
ties. Miss Rachel Pierce, school nurse, and Miss Marie Browne, city
nurse. will assist in the campaiQn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23
\ MOVTE \
aSlDEllGHlS \
RIYoLr-sAN BENIro

brlmfu OF realism, Of action, Of
suspense, Of rcmance-with its
scenes laid among the scenic won
dsrs Of Zion National Park In
southwestern Utah and marvellous
photography keeping pace with its
rapid and delightful story-with the
peerless Warner Baxter and the
charming Mona Maris in the Lead
ing roles-that's The Arizona
Kid" the FoA Movietone offering
which set new standards for West
EN- talkies In its opening at the
Rivoli theater, San Benito. yester-
day. anT showing today and to-
raCrrow.
Baxter again essays the alluring
roe OF a gay, reckless bandit who
CAPTURES hearts as he does every
thing els. Those millions who en-
10 &c him ia the screens first
Western talkie, In Old Arizona
VII 60 wild over his performance
n this new and finer celluloid
chapter Of frontier days. Miss Maris
gives what is unquestionably her
greatest portrayal as the fiery
and primitive dance-hall girl and
Caro- Lombard and Mrs. Jiminez
head the supporting cast To adj
mirable effect. Arthur Stone. Theo-
der Won Eltz, Walter r. Lewis. Hank
Main. Charles Stevens, Sidney
BiGc. and other film notables do
excellent work. Alfred Santsll di-
Iected the production from Ralph
Blocks original story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-23


After an absence Of nearly a year
Dolores Del Rios rare talent and
beauty are to grace the screen Of
the Queen theater again tomorrow
when "Evangeline." her latest Unit
ed Artists picture makes its local
debut.
TIC filmfans who revealed in the
beauty and impressive drama Of
Resurrection" and the tender ro-
mantle episodes OF Ramona" Ed
win Carewe. producer-director OF all
Miss Del Rios starring plays, prom
ISIS that "Evangeline" will surpass
the actress finest previous efforts.
Dealing with the romance Of
Evsngeline and Gabriel, Long
fellows immortal lovers, and the
tragic days when the Acadians. a
~peaceable people settled at Grand
Pre-. Nova Scotia. were torn from
their homes and deported to various
sections OF the United States.
'Evangeline" is said TO offer a soul
stirring dramatic tragedy and a
romance marked by enduring love
and willing sacrifice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01
FRATERNITY MEN WILL
ENTERTAIN PATIENTS
Sigma Tau Lambda to Present
"The Pot Boilers" at Walter
Reed Tuesday.

An amateur play entitled, 1.-THE Pot
Boilers" will be presented by the Beta
Chapter Of Sigma Tau lambda Frater-
nifty in the auditorium of Walter Reed
Hospital Tuesday evening for the en-
tertainment of soldier patients. In
cluded in the cast of artists to be fea-
tured in the presentation are the fol-
lowing: Frederick j. Haskin, jr., L. r.
Praetorius, John Williams, v. H Ohm
stead, e. A. Leonard, Bruce Gardner,
and Albert Schatz Feminine roles
will be assumed by some members of
the all-masculine cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01
BRIGHTER LIGHTS ASKED
Toxhall Village Citizens Send Let
ter to District Commissioner.

The FoxhaT Village Citizens ASso-
citation Is sending letter to the District
Commissioners, requesting brighter
lights on Foxhall road where it adjoins
Foxhall Village, 1t was announced yes
terday. The letter was directed to the
Commissioners by Lucien H. Mercter,
president of the body.
The Foxhall Village group has sus.
pended meetings until the first Tuesday
Of September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01
sos to $9.95 Pearls
$495

The finest quality Omar Pearls
matched perfectly as to size and
colorl Double and triple necklaces.
with fancy clasps handsome gift
and a marvellous value at this priceI
sA1anufssturod.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01
$3.50 to sos Pearls
$1.95

Pearl necklaces 10 and "A inches
long; two and three row chokers; pearl
and crystal chokers-all Of the famous
Omar pearls! Fancy stone clasps and
fine sterling catchesI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01

yswslry--Btrsst Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01
1t VIII Be a Cotton Summer!
Sale of 1900 Yards
Voiles and Lawns
38C I'd.

Printed voiles and lawns-both sponsored BY
the foremost Partisan designers for Summer wearI
Sheer and cool looking in smart dot Aora leaf and
Photographic designs.
$1.35 Printed Handkerchief Linen
There's nothing smarter or cooler d IN.
for Summer wear. And at this reduced p A~A1
price you will find the newest desisns-on white
and colored grounds.
79c Plain and Printed Rayon Piques
heavy. lustrous quality with large <E
floral motifs and neat conventional designs OOC
on cool. summary backgrounds.
wash G0sds-Thd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

Manufacturers association. They
plan to bring the Wisconsin group
to the Valley later in the week.
Moody. Floore reported. considers
wisconsin's ban on Valley land OPP
erations as an insult to Texas and
is a staunch supporter Of the VAL
ley's side Of the matter. Wisconsin
will also probably lose orders for
various equipment amounting 70
S6O0, 900 unless the situation is ad-
justed. according 70 the announce
ment Of Claude Pierre Of the State
Board Of Control. The board spent
that much in Wisconsin last year.
he said. and it is thought unlikely
that the business viii be continued
under the present circumstances.
It is hoped that some agreement
may be reached this week with the
manufacturing men from Wiscon-
sin that may. eliminate the differ
ences.
The formation Of a Texas Real
Estate board. as proposed BY New
man, Is also being considered but
MOODY took no action on this.
Flcore said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
81 Fort Brown Men
Qualify AS Experts

The first 18th cavalry troop 10
complete its annual rifle practice at
Fort Ringgold is Captain James M
Adamson's headquarters troop,
which returned to Fort Brown Mon
day. OF the 81 enlisted men who
fired, "a qualified as marksmen, or
better, and "a will draw extra pay
as sharpshooters and expert rifle
men. The possible score is $50 over
q course with ranges from 200 10
500 yards. and including slow and
rapid fire from four positions.
standing, sitting. knoeling and
prone. The experts and their
scores.
Staff Sergeant Ehardt. 1888: Pri-
vate Westfali. 324; Private Wagner,
1913: Private Brown, 1923; Staff Ser
geant Stetter. 3i9; STAFF Sergeant
Spindler, 315: Sergeant Mcneil. 3l2;
First Sergeant Bednarz. 3l1; Mas
ter Sergeant Doepel, 500; Corporal
Hecker, 500; Private Dpvis. 308;
Private Bradley. 307; Private Mitch
ell, 306; Private Simpson, 306: in
addition Captain Adamson and
Lieutenant William Jervey, the two
officers Of the troop both made ex-
pert.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
SPRING TIME

al venir 10 prlmavera hasta los
yiejos retozal7 is an old Spanish
saying meaning When spring
comes even the old men play"
Proof OF this was seen in the
Matamoros city jail Tuesday morn
ing. In the spacious patio" Of the
TCarcel" a spirited game Of base
ball was under way. With a bat
improvised from an old policeman's
stick and a ball made out of tough
"cananor, a catchers glove made OF
canvas, the game between the Aba
JenoS and the "Piratas" got un-
uerway.
An old man was umpiring the
game. The players comprised many
men from the inmates OF the jail,
ous most OF them were OF many
winters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
Is
MENTIONED AS
THIRD TOWN
Gulf Pipe Company
Plans Work I'm
Sixty Days

Donna and San Benito we're nam
ed today as probable sites for two
concrete pipe plants to be installed
within the next sixty days. This
Is the result OF the successful cul-
mination Of a deal recently III which
the Gulf Concrete pipe company.
Brownsville, was bought BY local in
terests for approximately SIPS. OO0-
Two Martin packer-head ma
chimes have been purchased by the
new concern. headed bv Owen
Combe. and one machine " already
in San Benito. The machine now
here will be moved TO Donna i'm
mediately where the plant will b.
installed and operations begin III
the next few weeks.
Edinburg Is a possible location
for "a plant and the company Ia con-
templating the installation or its
second factory there. The choice
between San Benito and Edinburg
has not been definitely made a. yet.
The Gulf Concrete Pipe company.
formerly owned by Houston inter
eSts. has been purchased by VALLEY
men, and will be owned, financed.
and operated by local men In the
future.
At a meeting Saturday of last
week, officers of the new company.
TO be known as the Southwestern
Concrete Pipe company. were elect
ed.
Owen COmbe was named active
president. and Jack n. Hopkins. for
merly with the Mercedes Pipe com
pany. vas elected vice-president
Milton FL. West was named Secre-
tary-treasurer at the same meeting.
The Brownsville plant is con-
tinuing operations under the same
conditions as before" Mr.. Combe
said Tuesday. We will continue ID
manufacture pipe under the same
principles and methods. and as be-
fore we will ; only the best ma
terialS obtainable.r
Both OF the new Valley plants
will begin manufacturing pipe with
in sixty days. and the second Mar
tin packer-head machine which has
been bought Is expected tn arrive
any day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
VALLEY RATE
FIGHT ASKED
BY BLANTON
Florida Cut Places
Citrus Men AT
Disadvantage

The recent action Of The Southern
Fruit Distributors. Inc, Of Florida.
and other concerns OF the same
state. requesting a blanket rate OF
95 cents per hundred pounds on
citrus shipped to points north, east
and west necessitates immediate
action on the part Of Valley In
terests.
J. F. Blanton. local traffic man
ager. and T. NJ. Meldon, Mission,
are representing the Valley in the
fight. and early Tuesday morning
Mr.. Blanton was completing final
work on a brief TO be filed before
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion at washington. Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
New Queen of Ships
Rules High Sea Today

NEW YORK March 25.-tP-A
new speed queen of the seas was
enthroned today when the North
German Lloyd liner Europa Oh her
maiden voyage wrested the crown
from her sister ship. the Bremen.
The 81. 000-ton racing greyhound
passed Ambrose Lightship a. 5.o4
a. m. today. making the 3,lOO-mile
crossing from Cherbourg. France, IN
4 DAYS. n hours and 8 minutes.
She bettered by l8 minutes the
record established last October by
the Bremen. which on that coca
sion bettered by Is minutes the time
Of her maiden voyage last July
when she dethroned the long
reigning Cunard liner Mauritania.
The voyage Of the Europa was
made under more difficult weather
conditions than those faced by the
Bremen on her record-breaking
run. She buffeted strong head
winds and heavy seas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
Matamoros Dealers
Protest New Ruling

A protest against the rulings OF
Inc State Sanitary Inspector, DR..
~Florencio Anaya Ruiz was placed
before the Matamoros city commit
sion yesterday. The protest alleges
that sanitary measures That have
been dictated by DR.. Anaya Ruiz are
detrimental to the meat dealers.
The MatamoroS city government
has carefully studied all angles OF
the matter and the orders issued by
he health officer DR.. Anaya Ruiz.
will be strictly enforced. Secretary
Jesus Cedillo II the Matamoros e-y
commission said.
When asked about the rumors
current in the city to the erect
that the meat dealers were going 70
strike. as a protest 70 the new
measures. Sr. Cedillo said: Every
thing has been gone over and the
dealers have agreed to abide by the
new sanitary measures
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
WINTER TIME
Gales and Snow In East,
Spring in Valley

CHICAGO. March 25.-P-Win-
ter whipped spring backwards To-
day before a gale OF snow tna1
tingled the midwest.
Swirling in from the northeast.
the blast gripped Chicago. blind
ed traffic. hampered communica-
ton systems and held airplanes IL
their hangers.
Snow piled into slushy drifts,
and Lake Michigan dashed its shore
line in a fury akin TO the winters
worst storms.
TO the west and north. the storm
abated and no snow was reported,
but TO the east and southwest,
winters echo resounded loud.
In Detroit. four inches OF snow
covered the city and showed no
signs OF abating. In St. Louis II
was the same. Indianapolis. a cold
driving drizzle gave promise OF
snow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

on this SIDE OF the river.
There seems to be nothing to do
on the south side, and there Is a
general impression there that wages
are higher over here than yer on
account Of the shortage Of labor"
Mr.. Gill said.
Many Arrests
The immigration officers tell me
that they are arresting large num-
bers Of aliens, practically all Of
whom have been here only a few
days or weeks, and who come across
Illegally"
The immigration officers traced
responsibility for the presence Of q
large number Of these aliens to the
operation of smuggling rings on both
sides of the Rio Grande. Recent ar
rests Of alleged smugglers will check
these operations, it is believed.
Mr.. Gill said that a large num-
Der OF Mexicans are legalizing their
entry into this country.
Meeting Addressed
He addressed a meeting OF the
Mexican society at Raymondville
Sunday. and has talked 10 the d.
rectors Of Mexican organizations in
other towns Of the Valley recently.
He. is urging all Mexicans who
have not legalized thei rentry to
call on the officers OF these organi-
cations at once. and instructions
have been left with them on the
legalizing of their entry.
Mr.. Gill said several communities
Of the Valley which expected a
shortage Of labor are preparing 10
meet the emergency by bringing in
laborers from other parts OF the
state.
Six hundred have been brought
into Willacy county from the Winter
Garden section. and more are COM
ing out Of northern Hidalgo county
into Willacy.
Cameron county communi.its
which will have a big demand or
labor oon on account Of bean. po-
tato and tomato harvest. are preDar-
ing for the season also
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

forty years old, that some years ago
he went to the United States to sell
patents and that there he married
and had three children.
Some months ago the younger
Watzl disappeared. and his wife,
unable 70 obtain insurance. institut-
ed police inquiries for her husband
which we're unsuccessful. The elder
watzl told police that he did not
know hts son was back In Austria
until ne saw the name In the news
papers in connection with the sui
eide.
From the information gathered
here the dead woman was married
IN Cleveland and her husband sued
WatzI for $4,000 for the estrange-
ment Of his wife.
Financial distress. coupled with
worry over this suit. was believed
here to have Seen among the
causes leading 10 the suicide OF the
couple.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
Eckener Announces
Ocean Air Service

NEW YORK, March 25---tPi--Dr.
Hugo Eckencr, commander OF the
dirigible Graf Zeppelin. announced
today that, with the backing of a
group Of large industrial ard bank
ing concerns, organization Of the
international Zeppelin Transport
Company for transatlantic airship
service had been effected.
He said the capital has been
subscribed ard by the end. OF the
year studies preparatory Il; actual
operation would be completed.
Or. Eckener said that airships
larger than the Graf Zeppelin and
more than twice the size OF the
United States navy dirigilEe Los
Angeles would be built in 10th the
United States and Germa ny for
the service.
He said he favored Seville. Spain,
as a site for the European airport
for the dirigibles and sons BE point
near Baltimore or further south
for the American terminal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
CONTRACT LET
Gunite Award Is Made For
Total of 1913, 900

70 41AG d4Ql
MERCEDES, Match 25.-Contract
for spraying three million square
feet Of gunite in canals OF Cameron
and Hidalgo Water Control and I'M
provement District 9 was let late
yesterday afternoon at a meeting Of
directors Of the district in the offices
here. 10 the California Gunite Co,
for the lump sum Of $4,000.
Three gunite machm es are TO start
the work in three Tleks. The JOB
was apportioned in six units, and
contractors were permitted to bid on
the entire project or by the separ-
ate units. as they preferred. X. >.
Fessenden is managing engineer Tor
the district. and T. 0. Richcreek Is
nresident Of the board Of directors.
An inch layer Of concrete Is TO ne
sprayed into a lining fer the irrlga-
ton canals to prevent seepage. The
runite spraying is 10 line with 2
general program Of Improvement ior
the district.