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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01

should have a title contender for
Oil Belt honors the coming season.
Early this season. one Ben Ep-
stein OF Harrington began hammer
ing away at the Valley Coaches
and Officials association trying 10
sell his idea Of an all-Valley team
meeting a representative upstate
eleven. His plan ret with no small
amount OF skepticism. 10 involved
too much work for this land OF
manana. he was told. There was
doubt as TO the finances. There
was too much jealousy between the
cities OF the Valley. Besides Browns
vile had hogged the limelight for
the season. anyway. "A fine idea.
but some other year. Ben couldn't
see ID that way. He kept plugging
a.-ay and got the support Of the
OF commerce secretaries were then
roped in. They agreed TO finance
the Battle Of Grapefruit. and the
difficulties ;ielted away like but
ter on a stove lid. When you see
the game this afternoon. you have
Ben. the association and the sec
retaries 70 thank, even though you
do click off az the gate.
Today's tilt ring down the foot
ball curtain and basketball is the
RngrF 4fnnN nvr MhA ~%n-~rN E%r~-n ~
outward appearances, the Valley
Is due for a bigger and better year
in this report. In addition to the
regular school variety, the Valley
Amateur Basketball league com.
posed Of l6 teams will PLAY
through a season under regulations
Of the Texas Amateur Federation.
Numerous other teams, such as
Scout troop CUNTS. are being FORM
ed.
Tuesday evening the Mode
Laundry Cleaners we're hopping I'D
with the Fort Brown cagers. Soc
Plato came out Of the game to get
a cigaret. Why. Soc, don't YOU
know you are setting a bad ex-
ample for your boys7" ne was ask
cd. Just the reverse" Soc an
swered. II an sacrificing myself "a
show the boys what smoking will
do for them"
Two Cisco gridsters are not the
ardent boosters for Valley grape
fruit they should be-but, there's
a reason. They climbed into an
orange tree at Fort Brown and
risked life and limb for some of
the luscious appearing fruit. They
got sour oranges. Here's hoping the
All-Valley will prove another big
our oranE for the Lob0es.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01

Southwest Texas Stars Expected to Best Big 6
Begin Organization
Of West Texas Loop

SwEETWATER. Tex, Jan. l-tP
Plans were under way today for
the meeting OF q committee 10 or
ganize q West Texas college ath-
letic conference. Preliminary steps
\ re taken at a session here yes
terday attended by representatives
Of six schools. The next meeting
probably will be held within six
weeks.
Schools represented at the con-
ference were Texas Tech. Simmons
University. Howard Payne College.
Abilene Christian College. ri Paso
School OF Mines and West Texas
State Teachers college.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
TROJANS GET
CALL ON PITT
Individual Brilliancy OF
Visitors Not Expected
To Match u. s. c.
BY PAUL w. ZIMMERMAN
Associated Press Shorts Writer

PASADENA. Calf, Jan. l-Pp-
on the historic ereenward OF the
Rose bowl, the Golden Planters OF
Pittsburgh and the University OF
Southern California Troians today
assembled their forces for the fif-
tenth annual tournament OF roses
football classic.
Pinned 10 the minute, these ell
evens Staked thier skill and cum
ming against each other before a
capacity crowd Of 10000 in defense
Il the honors Of the East and the
Pacific seaboard.
Despite a seasons record marred
by two defeats, Coach Howard
Jones Trojans were quoted as
slight favorites 10 administer 10
Coach John Sutherland's combin-
alton its initial beating. Warm
weather had a great deal 10 do
with this Partially shown the
coast aggregation.
For individual brilliancy, the
Pitt team. with such all-American
timber as Octavius Uansa. Joe
Donchess. Tom Parkinson and Ray
Montgomery, held the edge. The
Southern California squad hoped 10
couple P reserve power of intense
preparation with such sparkling
performers as Russell Saunders.
Francis Tapran and Marshall Duff
field.
Especially in the backfield did
the Troy warriors possess poten-
tial strength which all but ecllps-
ej that OF the starting lineup. and
the forward wall was not without
its rugged supporting cast. Superior
weight was claimed by the Jones
aggregation.
Probable starting lineups:
Pittsburgh Pos s Calf.
DoncheS ...............,. Tapaan
Left End
A4A4y --..-s... HOLY
Left Tackle
Montgomery ......-. Barragar Cc)
Left Guard
Daughtery DYE
Center
Dimeolo Co ........... Galloway
Right Guard
MacMurdo ............. Anthony
Right Tackle
Collins Arbelbide
Right End
Baker NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Saunders
Quarter Back
Uansa OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Edelson
Left Half
Walinchus ...-..----.... Pinckert
Right Half
Parkinson Shaver
Full Back
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Ponies Win 34-25

DALLAS. Tex, Jan. l-(P-
Southern Methodist Uriversity
basketball fans were heartened TO-
day by the showing OF the Mus,-
anE quintet last night against Sim
mons University COWBOYS from
Abilene. The Invaders we're defeat
ed "a "a %. the Ponies playing
their best game OF the season.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
Juniors Meet For
Net Title of II. s.

NEW YORK. IN. III Most
favored or the younger brothers
contingent and the dark horse con-
tender OF the tournament meet to-
day In the final match for the
national junior indoor tennis cham
pionship. Billy Jacobs OF Baltimore
City College. first seeded player of
the tournament. following in the
footsteps OF his brother Eddie. II
one finalist. His opponent Is John
Richardson, Dartmouth player who
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
SEE BANNER
SPORT SEASON IN 1880

who think they can fight Is plenty.
My goal IS 70 get s250.OOO and then
settle down IN some little town. !
expect TO get a hunk OF that IN
1879. even il they do call me a
fool"
Jack Dempsey. former worlds
heavyweight champion Boxing
will Gown a new heavyweight
champion in 1890 and with him
will come new interest and activity
IN all divisions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01

Tenants In municipal houses IN
Aberdeen. Scotland. are petiti0ninE
Tor better quarters.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
Troop II Parents Night
 To Feature Indian Dances

\ meeting Of Troop I4, B. $. A. was held last night at the Stanley school with Scoutmaster Fred Pc ters iE charge assisted by Milton BonncN, |. Y. Guiberson. Joseph Dykes and E. Morse. The first part Of the meeting was devoted 10 pa trol work.
 Plans were made for the annual parents night 70 b. held at the school December l2 al 7:&o o'clock. II was also announced that the spo- cialization group of the Az Ch1y Tee would assist in the invcstiturc ceremonies and would also put on Indian dancing
 X report was made on the pe- trol contest, which showed that Rus sell kerln with his Ram patrol was in the lead.
 A hike was planned for this af,- ernoon 10 work on merit badges and various tests. Troop Of the Boys club will meet with Troop 4 at ? o'clock at the ,tanlcy school for a combined hike.
 At the council meeting Of all the troop officials, it was voted to have Christmas party for the troop on Friday, December I9 at the school. No meeting will be held on DcccIn- Der 26.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
Nick Roberts Barn Party
 Scheduled for Tonight

Montclair, N. J. Dec. C Ft-Many famous sons Of old Eli and one son of it's rival, Princeton, will gather in Nick Roberts barn tonight for Yale's 10th annual win, lose or draw party.
 Bill Roper, who recently complct- ed his last year as Princeton football coach. is to be one Of the guests. He is the first non-Talc man ever 10 be honored in he old barn. The guest Of honor who will receive the Montclair Yale bowl for 1880 is Dr. Harvey Williams Cushing '9l, Bos- ton surgeon. The trophy is given each year to tho Yale alumnUs who has won his Y in hfo.' The Mont clair Yale cup. given annually in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement will be presented 10 William E. Russell, Jr, Of New York.
 Yale football captains for the last 10 years will be guests along with the 193O squad and coaching staff.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
VERDICT RETURNED
 IN BOWLES CASE
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(Conunued From First Page) he reached the apartment, the time of Mrs. Bowles' death and whether she was dead when Dr. Cooper call cd an ambulance.
 Apartment Rearranged
 In tcstifying before the coroner's jury Cooper insisted Mrs. Bowles Vas alive when he called the am bulance with the idea Of taking her 10 q hospital The body was moved 10 mortuary and the apartment put in order before authorities were noufed Of the tragedy Even the bread knife with which Mrs. Bowlcs was stabbed had been washed.
 Dr. Cooper faces charges of re- moving the body without the per mission ot the coroner.
 Mrs. II. W Howard. said to be principal states witness, was not called before the coroncr's jury be- cause it vas said she was still suf- ferlng from d beating by an unidcn- tlhed man last Tuesday night. The man allegedly threatened her with death if she told what she knew Of the case.
 The defense dil not call either Mrs, Paris Or BoNlcs 10 the stand
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06

portions. .ast through continuance o' -he presrn, s,rlct interpretation Of entry rHles
 Pr sidontial appointments were in for close study. beginning with to- da}'s examination Of the new tariff commissioners by the senate finance committee. The interstate commerce committee next week will go into th, power commission appointments, probably questioning the five ap poiHtcss closely on their views re- G0rlInE the water oUor act.
 Attitude Under Fire
 Nnd their attitude toward Frank r.. Bonner. the latter executive sec P, tary ot the commission, has been under fire from several quarters, in and Out ot congress, as q power u"5st' man This committee also IS 10 call before Ir Charles D. Mahaf- fe for questioning on objections brought 10 his appointment on the interstate commerce commission.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
Suffering Staggerer
 Wins Court Continuance

Chicago, Dec. 6 (UP)-Arrest- cd after his automobile collided with another. George McCurie, 50, had an excuse for everything and gained a continuance of his case.
 He stuttored and he staggered and he was drunk" testified a policeman.
 But l s-s-s-stuttcr naturally interrupted McCurie
 But staggering" asked Judge John Lupe. Do you do that naturally too?'
 Well" began McCurie, "you s-s-see, I work in s-s-s-stone yard and I had s-s-s--stones in my s-s-s-shoes and that's enough 10 make anybody s-staggcr."
 Tn" case was continued until Dee. r.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
DIPLOMATS DRINK OPENLY

Washington, Dec, 6 t49 - The Washington Post said today police and prohibition agents have found persons bearing diplomatic ere dentials drinking openly in restau- rants and hotel dining rooms of Washington.
 Nothing can be done about it di- rectly, the officers have found. ex- cept to check with the state depart mcnt the authenticity of the cre- dentials. The paper said some of these public drinkers have chal- lenged the enforcement men to take any action.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
SOVIET COURT ID
 PASS 0N TRAITORS
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know that the proletarian court has no feelings of vengeance and there fore l hope that l may be given an Opportunity through honest work to wipe the blot from my name"
 Few Doubt Verdict
 Few persons seemed to doubt that the pleas for mercy of the eight men, who admitted their guilt of conspiracy and sabotage fell on deaf cars and that judgment. when passed. will exact the extreme measure of communist retribution.
 T am guilty and deserve no mercy" Alexander Fedotov eldest of the defendants, told the court in trembling voice, T even sank so low l took money. but l don't want to die traitors death.
 However it IS better 10 die than 10 have had happen what might have happened had I succeeded."
 Professor Leonid Kamsin, leader of the defendants. expressed repen- tance "beiore the people" for his actions, admitted it's error, and de- clared that the laboring masses of the Soviet union had found the path to follow. T have been bitter enemy of the Soviets for years" he said. Now l have changed. but ap- parently too late. l bow my head in shame and humiliation"
 
 All Material Broadcast
 All the pleas were made into the microphone and Ramsin's. until the court ordered the machine stopped, into movie-talkie recorder which made more noise than the speaker. As the prisoners entered the box prior to opening of the court a dele gation of 50 German communists rose from their seats and stood while their leader shouted: Down with traitors 10 the socialist father land" Then all in unison shouted, Down, down, down."
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
MORROW TO OFFICIATE

Camden. x. J., Dec. LPJ-United States Senator Dwight W. Morrow will officiatc at ne laying Of the keel for d $10.50o00o merchant liner at the New York Shipbuilding company's yard here.
 Accompanying the junior senator from New Jersey will be Senator Jones, Washington and White Maine, co-authors Of the merchant marine act, which made possible the proposed financing of the ship.
 The liners, it is said. are the larg- est American passenger steamships ever to be built n this country.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
BERTOL!NI MADE CORPORAL
Special to the HeraldJ

T0T0-I8T 70 ne IIFIaINJ
 Boston. Mass, Dec. G.-H. J. Bcr- tolini cf New Britain, Conn, a stu dent aJ Boston university, has been appointed one of the ten new cor porals Of the Boston university unit of the Reserve Officers Training Corps. Bertolini is a member of tho sophomore class at the univer- ai1y and is one Of IS new non- commissioned officers just appointed from his class. announcement of the selection having been made by Major William A. Canoe. command aNr Of Inc mil
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
Amelia Earhart Says
 She Isn't Engaged

PhiIadcIphia, Dec. 6 Pl-AmeIla Earhart, fair haired aviatrix, wouldn't say she wouldn't marry. but she has refused to say when or to whom she would.
 Miss Earhart was here 10 address the Aero club. With a twinkle in her eye, she confessed she wasn't engaged to G. r. Putnam, Boston publisher, even though he's report d to have taken out a license to wed her.
 Nevertheless" Miss Earhart said, there is really no reason why I shouldn't marry Putnam. l might"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
ELY ELECTION COST s64,397

Boston, Dec. b UP)-The cam paign which resulted in the cleo ton of Joseph E. Ely of Westfield wet democrat, as governor of Massa- chusetts, cost s64,397. according to q report of expenditures filed with the secretary of state.
 The report filed for Marcus A Coolidge of F'itchburg, wet democrat who was elected United States sena- for. showed combined primary and election campaign expenditures of s24.920.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
BANDITS RELEASE
 KIDNAPPED WOMAN
 IN BANK ROBBERY
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heard the loud talking downstairs.
 Father is Cashier

heard the loud talking downstairs.
 Father is Cashier
 Then the men did some more talking about going to the bank and whether they should take Oscar with them, Oscar is dads name. He is cashier Of the Stochwel State bank.
 Pretty soon the men said Let's sct the hell out Of here and take the girl with us,
 When they carried mo out 10 the car l saw there were two more men waiting on the porch and they join- cd us.
 The men didn't touch me any more than 10 lift me into the car and they didn't go near the bank"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
BANK WORKERS GET BONUS

New York, Dec. (UP) - The Hartman National Bank & Trust company today paid all it's employees q bonus of 10 per cent of their sal ary for the current year. This was the first announcement this year ot any bank paying an employe bonus,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
LEGION CONVENTION SET

New Bedford. Mass. Dec. UP)
 The 1881 national convention of the American Legion will be held in Detroit September 21. 22, 23 and 24 The dates were set at a meeting of the executive council here yesterday
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
SICnE.TARN SENTENCED

AhmCdabad, India. Dec CP - Mahatma Gandhi's secretary, Maha- dev DcSai, who recently was rear- rested and charged with assisting the operations of an unlawful asso- ciation by asking public support Of tho all-Indla national congress. to- da.' vas sentenced 10 si. months rigorous Imprisonment and fined 25O rupees.
 USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
CONGRESS AGREES
 ON RELIEF PLANS
Continued From First Pasc)

reporting the administration figure.
 The second item OH the Hoover relief program. $l5o. 10o,oog for public building, also appeared in for some difficulties in the house ap- proriations committee. With the house and the senate in recess. both these committees were working to- day exectant of d vote which would permit them to report the bills on Monday
 New Discomfort Appears
 New discontent in the senate ap- peared over the disapproval by Sec retary Stimson of the roposals 10 ban all quota immigration for two years or five. Senator Reed; repub- lican, Pennsylvania. sponsored one of these and had expressed confi- dencc it would receive adminlstra- ton approval. The secretary of state vest erday calculated that with out such a law immigration would fade next year to ineonsiderable pro-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
2 rronaA.c L-rnuns.

-,uue Dame southern California
 loft end Culver ,.-...-......-.---.... Hal
 Iatt talnle kass's ...,. ...,....-....., BaE-.
 lat, guard Narr .-................ Williamson
 Ceu'er Mo,Zger ..... ......... .... Shaw
 right guard kurtl ,..-..........-.. L Snlth
 rght tackle COrley tCJ ............ ArDcIulde
 rEn, end Car.deo ......-.....-. Dufiic.I
 quarterback Schwartz ................. Apsit
 left haltbacE
 right haltbacE HanicT ........ .........-......... MUsicH
 tullbac5 Officials Frank Birch. Earlnaru. Ind, referee. Horace Gillette. Tcx- as, umpire, Jay Wyatt. Missouri. head IjnesIoan Norman Baker. ch.- ca=o. field udcr.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06

(on request. sent with stamped. ad- dressed envelope, MT. Ripley will furnish proof of anything depicted by him).
 Reg. L. S. Pat. On.)
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
WOMAN WHO GETS LARGE ESTATE IS
 SECRETLY BRIDE
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T'a Only a few friends knew that she had been married 10 Ellis in 1g39.
 Written in Long Hand
 NeyIls will was written in long hand on ordinary tablet paper Requests, in addition 70 he S7.gop a month for Miss Kelly included S3.000,ooU 10 Bishop and Church Foundation or the Protestant Epis- eopal church Of the Pennsylvania diocese, with the stipulation that the diocese build a church in memory of the Novl familH. 55,o10 each 70 nearly every hospital in Philadcl- phja s10.ooD 10 tho Philadelphia Home for Iruurables 10 establish what is 10 be Eno8u as tho Neyil Foundation. and 2I.aG9 each 10 four domestic servants.
 Money Left Sisters
 He also left El orp each 10 Mrs. Ellis two sisters. Anna and BaatrDc" Kelly, and 35.ou9 to her Uro,hcr, James Kelly, all or whom live in Ireland. The will provides that the residue of the estate uc permitted O accumulate until the fund is large enough 10 oroct and provide for maintenance of home for deaf, dumb and blind persons.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
Other Victims of Mist
Real Fog Lifts some

London, Dec. tP)-A barrier or fog which has held shipping in the
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
Passengers Held | D

Passengers from France 10 the southern ports were held up many .ours. X slight losseninc of the fog near midnight enabled three small steamers ,hic' Lad been anchored for hours off Do>cr canal 10 crawl cautiously into harDor.
 The fog covered a largc area of the Channol and part of northern France Tho Isle Of Wight vas completely cut off from the main- land Thr port Of Havrc is tied up with 50 ships lying idle in the roads. Some south English coast towns yir- tually ceased business late yesterday and their streets were deserted.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
N0TRE DAME GIVES TROJAN GRID TEAM
 BATTLE OF SEASON
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Savoldi. tho battering ram who was forced to leave in the thick or bat tIe. was definitely out of the Notre Dame lineup with injuries. Young Dan Hanlty. able and saulc. but In- experienced, was thus placed in the position ot substituting for the sub- stituro for thr dcydstattug SayoIdL
 Mullins only Casualty
 Mullins, howcver, Was Inc only casualty in th4 big squad of No,re Dama players who remained in SO ousiou m Los AnS. les hotel aWa!.- ing rhc call 10 Inc Hcid.
 The Iai,5rsatg Of southern Cali for7a squad was kept our ot sight at Pasadena hotel. t- miles from thn front limo trenches.
 X disrre ssin= list Of injuries slf- '~gud hv ta. Tcojans in their Tharksgiving same with inc Univor- eity of Washington vas reduced Q enc. and only Ela Sparl5ug, an md, wa. tofnr.,E out Of eoum,ss 'o- day. p4ah NlcoS sturdy Haakmau. was ready 70 star gu- was not eN- pcc,ad 70 nlar throughout, H. was n.r, |a a -a:.s Nrl f-e Jn".rslly of Hawai-
 Carideo Aicuacing
 Frank cN1J.o. Ee.- football sra- daar, was reLJGlea a~ definite threat to d.. Trogan-- happiness. rarldoo carries rho hail a nfra- Qlon- intervals. bat 2u.u He ocul.- pies the quarar9acE ro,s Notre Dame has b,en called ven players and coaeG."
 Coach Joa,s had all has backs ,n fuII armour. uurald Moa,er. TInc.- err, Apst. Hsmmaeh. EIalIorE. Mn sick and Shaver answering The roll call.
 Scores of floats and other cquip- 7nent for stunt making were oll.i and greased by alumni 10 toss into a mammoth homecoming celebration 10 precedo the skirnlshing and re- 1ieve some Of tho cHcitemcu, inci- dent 10 tha game. Among th- thousands O. ticket holders were coaches from ever, section ot the tinted States. taking d holiday by so.ns to q football game.
 Weather Pleasing
 F.vcrH weather prospect pleased.
 clear skies pointing 10 q fast
 Th,s. said the experts, meant
 would ho no advantage in the
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06
Written in Long Hand

"a. Only few friends knew that she had Decn married 10 Ellis in
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06

Thames for two days broke long enough this morning 10 permit some movement ot shipping. then rolled down again and tied up rWer and channel traffic.
 Liners from Australia, India and South America. their passengers chaGng at the delay. hove to off the estuary hut by mid-morning it began 10 look as though they would be able to dock before the day ended.
 The fog extended over most o, southern England but it was thin- ming out 10 the west,
 The vessels ranged in size from liners such as the Aurania to small coasting steamers and tugs.
 Both north and west of London he coast echoed with constantly sounding sirens. whistles or bells from invisible ships Sirens and for horns on buoys and in lighthouses all along tho south coast kept up an interminablc moaning.
 Al London, Southampton and Ply month. harbor craft crept about with uncertainty. some Of them car riad supplies to unfortunate smaller vessels which had run short.
 On the larger vessels passengers made the best Of things with dances and entertainments. but the crews Of some smaller ones were said lo po suffering intensely from cold and hunger.
 Channel slipping was practically at Q staulstill. Passengers Of the French steamer Flamand. which left nuuairE al midnight Wednesday and crept timidly into Tilhury last night sad they had narrowly esca ped col ijs.on with butch steamer. They Lad a miserable experience. The heating apparatus failed and they had 10 keep warm by hudding in the salons, wrapped in coats and rugs. Food ran short and supplies Nera almost exhausted when they reached TilhuTy.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-06

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