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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
West Brownsville
Nav Fete

Pupils OF the West Brownsville
school staged a successful May Day
fete Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock
on the school grounds. an operetta,
"Over the Garden Wall" being
chosen for the celebration. A large
crowd of parents Of the children
and school patrons gathered for the
event. in which Arnetta Stewart
was crowned queen and George
Emmett Dodd. king.
Their court vas composed OF
princesses from all grades Of the
school. and many other children OF
the school were included in the cast
OF choruses and dances.
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San Benito
HOSTESSES AT ALL
DAY HOSPITALITY

Saturday, Mrs. F. B. Sublett and
Mrs. <. H. Downs were hoStesseS at
bridge events of special interest ar
ranged at the home of Mrs. Downs,
400 N. Crockett. Luxuriant masses
of spring garden flowers created an
inviting setting for both affairs.
Ten tables Of players were assem-
bled for the games of the morning.
which ended with Mrs. A. D. Shap-
ere holding high score. Mrs. Shap-
ere received the handsome success
trophy. while Mrs. A. r. Etchison
was presented with the award for
second high. The consolation gift
for low score was presented 10 Mrs.
r. J. East. AT n o'clock a prettily
appointed luncheon was served.
Guests for the afternoon event
assembled at three o'clock. Thirteen
tables OF players participated in the
games. Mrs. II. Z. Marchbanks held
high score and received the top
prize. Mrs. G. K. Atkins was awarded
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Matamoros Rotary
Club Dance

Invitations have been issued by
the Rotary Club Of Matamoros 70 a
dance honoring its president, DR..
Don Alfredo Pumarejo, on the oc-
casion of his 18th anniversary in
the profession Of medicine. The
dance is to take place in the salon
formerly occupied by the restaurant,
Oasis, on the evening of May 3, be-
ginning at 8 p. m. The information
al bridge is TO remain open until
2 o'clock in the morning for the
benefit Of those attending who re-
side outside the city Of Matamoros.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
GIVEN
BY CHAPTER

Effective use Of spring flowers
and exquisite table appointments
marked the banquet given by the
San Benito Chapter Of the Order
Of the Eastern Star Monday even
ing at the Stonewall Jackson hotel
honoring Mrs. Ella Grimseli. grand
representative Of North Dakota.
A flat centerpiece Of pastel-tinted
blossoms was arranged near the
guest OF honor while sweet peas
and corn flowers in low green
bowls were grouped about the table.
About sixty guests enjoyed the
affair. Mrs. w. K. Chenoweth.
Worthy Matron, presided as toast
mistress and welcomed the guests.
A series Of toasts 10 the honoree
were given. Piano duets played BY
Mrs. G. B. Chase and Mrs. G. +.
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CLUB MEETS WITH
MRS. TURNEY

At the home of Mrs. c. z. Turney.
Wednesday. the Stitch and Chat
club met in Los Indios. An appetite
ing luncheon was served at the noon
hour TO about eighteen members
and guests.
The afternoon was spent in fancy
work and contests with Mrs. NOBLE
G. Foster winning first prize and
Mrs. Fred Houghtling receiving the
BOBBY prize.
The club will meet with Mrs.
Edward G. Graham, Wednesday,
MAY It'll.
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COMPLIMENTARY
AFFAIR GIVEN

Friday afternoon Mrs. Fred
Houghtling entertained at her
home complimenting her sister.
Mrs. Albert Garten. Games OF rock
were PLAYED throughout the after
noon with Mrs. G. z. Turney re-
ceiving a handsome hand painted
sewing tray for high score. Mrs. ID.
Petit was awarded the consolation
award. Delicious refreshments were
served TO eight couples.
Afterwards. the honoree was
pleasantly surprised with q shower
Of lovely and useful gifts, the occa-
sion being her birthday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
May Festival At
FL Tardin School

A May festival program Is to be
presented at Fl Jardin school to-
night at 8 p. m, practically the
entire group Of grammar school pu-
pills being included in the cast. The
program is to include numerous cos-
tune dances. playlets. and other
features with characters Of Robin
Hood and other well-known figures
Of story book and f~airyland.
Lucille Matthias Is 10 be crowned
May queen with a large court Of at
PENDANTS from the school pupils.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
DINNER PARTY


Saturday evening Miss Doris Lam
drum entertained with q dinner
party OF interesting appointment
given at the Aztec Cafe in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Allen, who are
leaving soon to make their home in
Brooklyn. n. Y.
Centerpieces for the tables. which
were grouped in the balcony over
locking the patio. were bouquets Of
Of choice red roses. A savory Mex
lean dinner was served.
Those enjoying the affair we're
Messrs and Mesdames II. w. Adam
son. Paul Bruce, Thomas Burton Of
Weslaco. Miss Elizabeth Summers
Of Hariingen. Ted Pelham Of Chi
cago, Buddy Trailer and the guests
Of honor.
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Brownsville
New Date Announced
For Club Convention

Change IN date for the state convention Of the Federation OF Bust
ness and Professional Womens clubs to be held in the Valley in June
Is announced by Miss julia OBrien. state vice presdent, following re-
ceipt Of q telegram yesterday from Miss Mary Jane Higgins. Fort Worth.
The meeting wiz now take place on June s. 10 and i. MONDAY. Tues
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
MARRIAGE Is
ANNOUNCED

MI. and Mrs. j.. p. Franklin OF
Harlingen announce the marriage Of
their daughter. Lois. to Cecil Nor
ris. which took place Monday after
noon at four o'clock at the First
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the souvenir for second high and
Mrs. P. F. Dominy received the low
score prize. AT the conclusion Of
playing attractive luncheon plates
were passed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
STOP THAT ITCHING

Apply Blue Star ointnent 10 r~IS-,,
Sdn Irritations. Itching skin or the Tel
OF Eessnie conditions. letter. Ringworm
Itching Toes. Poison Oak and M "A AZ.
tiseDtic Dressing for Old Sores, etc
Ask your Druggist for
BLUE STAR OINTMENT
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song and then executed a series OF
acrobatic feats. An enjoyable pro-
gram number was the violin duet
played by Mrs. Orby Roots and
Mrs. w. w. HouSevright with Mrs.
Eddie Roots az the piano.
Refreshments were served by the
social committee during the late
afternoon.
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Valley Cities

Methodist church. The Rev. G. =.
Marshall. pastor, officiated during
the marriage ceremony.
The brides costume was OF geor-
gette in natural shade. ornamented
with ecru lace worn with g pink hat
aud harmonizing accessories. she
wore a corsage Of pink sweetpeas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris are staying
at 623 North Sam Houston Blvd.
where they will reside until the lat
ter part Of May, when they expect
to depart on a honeymoon journey.
Mrs. Morris Is supervisor of music
in the local schools system. Mr..
Morris is assistant cashier in the
Farmers State Bank, a position he
took a few years ago after removing
here from Post. Both are popular
leaders in the young peoples
groups in San Benito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
MRS GRIMSELL
HEADS PIT. A.

HEADS PIT. A.
At q meeting held Monday after
noon at the high school building
Mrs. Frank Grimsell was elected
president OF the Junior Senior PIT
A. Mrs. Grimsell will succeed Mrs
II. G. Jesup who has headed the or.
ganization for the past year.
Other officers elected Monday are
Mrs. ]. w. Fontenot, first vice-pres.
ident: Mrs. j. B. Nosler, seconc
vice-president: Mrs. @. S. Pugsley
third vice-president: Mrs. L. E
Sealey, recording secretary; Mrs. L
w. Humble. treasurer: and Mrs
Geo. w. Ralston, corresponding
secretary.
The new officers will be installed
next month. A piano solo by Mabe
Humble vas the only entertainment
feature during the afternoons meet,
ing.
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Seydler were pleasing features OF
the program.
Mrs. T.. n. WATSON In behalf Of
the San Benito Chapter. presented
Mrs. Grimsell with q lovely hand
bag Of white kid as a souvenir Of
the occasion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
GUEST DAY PLEASANT
CLUB 4

Thursday Of last week Guest Day
afforded members OF the Pennsyl-
vania Club one OF the most interest
ing meetings OF the year when an
entertaining program was carried
out ut the home Of Mrs. G. w.
Mccain.
Each member responded TO roll
call by introducing her guest. After
the roll call. Mrs. w. j. Spencer,
president. turned the meeting over
TO Mrs. Charles Yost. chairman OF
the program committee.
The opening number, a piano solo
by Mrs. Eddie Roots, was followed
by q humorous dialogue between
Homer Hoover and Bill Lilies and
readings by Dorothy Soyar. June
Taylor and Eudora Elrod. An espe-
cially clever feature was a song by
Blanche Taylor and Dale Yost. An
other song. presented by Carolyn
Phillips and James Salters. re-
ceived hearty applause.
Florence Spears gave a pleasing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-02
BRIDE ELECT
Is HONOREF

AZ AAOANOAALL
At a novel shower event arranged
by Mrs. Ralph Thacker and Mrs.
Henry Alsmeyer Monday afternoon
at the latter's home, Miss Mary
Thacker, bride-elect, was honoree.
The idea Of a motion picture show
was cleverly carried out, the living
room being arranged to represent
the interior Of a theatre with an
improvised screen centering a stage
banked with plox and fern. A color
theme Of pink was noted in all ap-
pointments for the affair.
Guests were admitted by Bonnie
Jean Kientz, serving as usher in a
pink uniform. Music was furnished
by Miss Marcia Pruett who PLAYED
Mendelssohn'S Weddin March as
the honoree entered. She was seated
on a decorated dias.
A two-reel "talkie' picture pre-
senting the two principal epochs in
the life OF the bride-to-be was pre-
sented. The curtains were drawn BY
a miniature bride and bridegroom.
In a contest entitled Wedding
Gifts" Miss Alma Prentiss was
winner. She presented the prize. a
bouquet Of sweetpeas. TO the hon
Gree. The guests participated in
reading appropriate poems with the
bride-elect reading the last one.
which directed her to look beneath
her throne.
A treasure chest was discovered
filled with many handsome shower
gifts. The pink and white color
theme was repeated in the ice salad
course which was enjoyed in the
late afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
Active In Social Life
IeaNes Note On Policies

West Springfield. Mass, Dec. II G-P)-James Malcolm Warren, 40, treasurer of the West Springfield Trust company and sooist at the Northampton church which former President Calvin Coolidge attends. committed suicide here during the night.
 Warren's body was found slumped in d chair in the supply room Tn the basement of the bank.
 On a nearby filing cabinet, weight cd with bullet, was a note which read:
 My insurance policies are in the music cabinet in the play room.
 Medical Examiner Frederick b. Jones. who pronounced death due to suicide. stated Warren had been dead several hours. Thus, the bank treasurer apparently took his own life shortly after attending a dinnet at the West Springfield Exchange club last night.
 Warren was widely known in west crn Massachusetts as a tenor solo, ist and sang each Sunday at Ed wards Congregational church Tn Northampton, where Mir. and Mrs. Coolidge are parishioners.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
TALCOTTV|LLE MAN
 HEARS FROM CHINA
One Of First Radio Messages
 From Orient Received

Boston, Dec. II OP) - One of the first messages by the newly inaugu- rated radio service between China and the United States on Saturday went to John c. Talcott, of Talcott- vile, Conn.,, a corporate member of the American Board of Commission CTS of foreign missions.
 Rev. Edward H. Smith, of Ingtai. Foochow, sent the message. He is supported by the Congregational churches of Norwich, Hanover and Talcott, as well as by the First Con- gregational church of Fall River which MT. Smith has represented in China for the past 20 years.
 The message was sent from Foo chow at 9:30 D. m. on December 6 and reached Hartford at 3;04 a. m. on December z. It contained Christ mas greetings to the Talcotts and was sent by courtesy of the Radio Company.
 Other messages were received by the American board secretaries from friends in Peipng. Dr. Nei-Iung Ting, a Chinese woman physician, now studying at Ann Arbor received by mail messages from friends in Tien Tsin, China, which were sent out by amateur Chinese radio enthusiasts and received in this country by American amateurs.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
SIES ON NOTE FOR so0o

Emmanuel klemente of New Ha- ven has brought suit for $500 against George J. Riley of this city, alleging that a note for -s2o0, signed by Riley on the New Britain Trust Co. on March %, 1880 became due on July %. when Riley renewed 1t in the amount of SITS. but his check for s25 to reduce it from the original amount went to protest, SO that the entire face of the note re- mains unpaid, in addition to a sa protest fee.
 Attorney Albert w. Cretella Of New Haven issued the writ, which was served by Constable John z. Recor, who attached real estate of the defendant on West Main street. The action is returnable in the court of common pleas for New Haven county the first Tuesday in January.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
TALKS ON PORTO RICO
 AT WOMEN'S MEETINGS
Miss Victoria Adams to Speak at South Church and Miss Alice
 Welcher at First Church.

The women of the South church will meet Friday afternoon at o'clock at the church to hear Miss Victoria Adams tell of her eXper- fences in laboring with the women and girls of Porto Rico. Miss Adams is the daughter of the Assyrian min ister of the south church. The pro- gram for the afternoon will also in clude two book reviews by Miss Cornelia Fitzgibbon, one, West India Treasure" and the other, "Conguestidores. Miss Frances Sallee will give violin selection
 Porto Rico will be the subject of the illustrated lecture to be given by Miss Alice Welcher of Hartford at the regular meeting of the Wom- ans Missionary society of the first church tomorrow afternoon at e:3o o'clock. Regular work will be done in the morning and lunch served at noon.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
Marriage Bureau Mail
 Puts Husband in Wrong

Evanston, H., Dec. II CP-It wasn't so bad when the mails brought him samples Of soap and breakfast foods, but when they showered him with marriage bu- reau literature which was hard to explain to the wife, it was time to do something about il, John Welsh complained.
 Things, he told postal author. lues, have become serious. My mali box is damned with mar rlage bureau literature. like the one from a lady in Eureka who wants to marry a cowboy or some other westerner because I like horses or like the one from the red headed girl in Texas who has a little daughter who is crazy to call me daddy"
 Welsh said he finally convinced the wife that he didn't want d new mate but wanted a change in his mail anyway and blamed fellow office workers for his pre- djCament.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
Lutheran Brotherhood
 To See Christmas Play

The Brotherhood of the First Lutheran church will hold it's monthly meeting tomorrow night al the church. On the program will be a play, Christmas Spirit in the Farm House." written by Mrs. AL fred Olson. The characters will be: Farmers Wife, Mrs. Alfred Olson: farmer, Emil Bengston: minister, Herman Lamberg; minister's Wife. Mrs. Charles Berlin; minister's daughter, Miss Hildah Bengston; maid, Mrs Charles Anderson.
 Refreshments will be served and there will be no admission charge.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11

Gan you define your theory of relativity so that everyone will un- dsrstand it."
 No, and it would take three days 10 do it."
 What abouttalestine ''
 If 1 answer that, every paper ~ Ill. sHers different version
 ,"What about Hitler?"
 Hitler IS living on an empty stom- aoh If Germany had no empty stomach I think Hitler would have no important part
 Asked whether religion would promote peace, Elns,ein replied, Until now I doubt that religion has promoted peace. For the future I am no prophet"
 Why not leave the boat and come 10 New York ?'
 Too Many Invitations
 "I have too many invitations. Many fine gentlemen have invited me, so many that I would have no peace. So I stay on the boat to rest and you sec how much rest I am getting'
 The cameramen took the physicist bareheaded. out under the cold, graying skies, where q few drops of rain were gathering.
 A few passengers with cameras in their hands slipped into the ring Of photogr aphcrs. Flatly at first he refused 10 talk for the talkies, but when six foot talkie major-domo parked out Are you glad to be back in New York 2" Einsteins sense of humor bubbled, and he shot back,
 I'm not so sure
 That broke the ice.
 What do you thlnH Of prohibi- tion?" was the next one.
 T don't drink, so it is immaterial 10 me"
 But he did not say much more.
 How do you like America?" vas the last straw and 10 a friend he whispered:
 i've had enough
 He left the cameramen but vas stopped by another group to pose briefly before he could get 10 the sheltering twilight of the salon.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
S7ENOGRAPHER GIVES
 LOVE AFFAIR STORY
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months before Mrs. Shepard's death).
 Nc"
 The witness said Shepard had mentioned his Unhappy home life" a number Of times.
 Miss Brandon told Of a trip 10 Laredo, Tex, with Shepard and an- other couple. They crossed the Mexican border and had several small glasses Of wine at a bar. she said
 She vas on the verge of tears as she described gifts the major had given.
 In July, 1929, shortly after hls wife's death, Shepard visited her in San Antonio and asked her to wed him secretly, she testified She said she told him, however, she would not marry him for a year or a year and half because she did not want scandal from marriage right after Mrs. Shepards death.
 Miss Brandon testified that Shep- ard purchased motor car for her and also paid the running expenses. She got the car late in November. 1929
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
FRAU EINSTEIN HAS
 REINS OF FAMILY
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said at length. He must so to his stateroom."
 Long after he had left she re- mained behind arranging appoint ments, answering questions, doing everything she could to spare him.
 Frau Einstein revealed that among a great number of invitations they received before they left Ber- lin was one from Thomas Cochrane, q partner of J. F. Morgan.
 'He- sent one of their men from Paris to Berlin to talk to US about it." she said. He invited the pro- lessor to stay at his estate on Long Island. He said he could arrange it so the professor would not have to see any one at all But there were so many inyitations-and we could not accept them all, grateful as we were. I really think the professor will sleep better on the steamer"
 Frau Einstein speaks English much more huentIy than does her husband. She learned the language in school, she said. While the pro lessor moves slowly, staring about him with the wide-open eyes of child, she is quick. deft and mar
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11

and that it had grown that way all along the line, without being sub- stantiated.
 "Of course there were evidences of boys having been whipped. What would you do with 365 unruly boys who couldn't be handled at home, if you cant administer corporal punishment" he demanded. Cor poral punishment he said was to be administered only in the presence of the uperintendent and upon his ap- proval. One or two employees who took the law into their own hands were dismissed
 The investigators told nothing of the cottages there. They told of the congregate building, but over looked the fact that cottages con- taining 30 boys each were absolute ly immaculate.
 The congregate building is 75 years old. It is inadequate and the plumbing is not satisfactory. When Judge SaXe of your town was member of the board of trustees ap- plication was made 10 the state board of finance for s1,3o0,0 GOO to renovate and reestablish the entire school. The request was denied. It was first made in 1921, repeated in 1923, and in 1925 and will be made again at the next session.
 If this request had been granted the whole school would have been renovated and conditions the inves- tigating committee found would have been eliminated"
 The speaker said the present policy of the school is to take the problem boys" and treat them as normal boys, adapting them to a newer and better environment and teach them to start life anew. He said the old uniform of blue coat with brass buttons and gray trousers has been discarded and the boys are dressed as normal boys with sheep skin lined oVercoats, khaki every day clothes and Sunday suits.
 Although the investigation hu- I''iilo'cd anu ucSi ddtu tllt tl uStSts, the publicity given by enlarging on minor difficulties was worse, the speaker charged. He charged the paid investigator with putting copies of the affidavits into the hands of one daily newspaper before submit ting them to the trustees of the school.
 He called attention to the fact that since that time Governor Trum- bull has stated that he is opposed 10 publicity in regard to any state in- stitution before the facts are ascer- tained.
 Tt is a disgrace to the state to have paid agent so far forget him. self as to release for publicity afi- davits against any state institution that always has had good reputa- ton and would have continued along proper lines if given chance" he concluded. Senator Lavery was introduced by Fred o. Rackliffe. who was with him in the legislature.
 George K. Macauley and Joseph R. Andrews were given buttons in recognition of a 100 per cent perfect attendance for a year
 Next week the club expects to initiate seven new members.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
RUN FOR DEPOSITS FOLLOWS SUICIDE
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stories of misfortune by persons who came 10 the bank seeking loans and those whom he had advised 10 pur- chase securities that had since great ly deprecated in value.
 As their own president, Moses ad- dressing the depositors, stated that funds were available to meet all de- mands but that if the run continued the bank doors would be closed tenn porarily.
 The body of Warren, who was about 40 years of age and was treas urer of the bank six or seven years. was found in the basement of the Lank about o'clock this morning. A bullet had been fired into his lead. Warren lad attended an Ex- rhange club meeting last night, ap bearing in good spirits and went to
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11

fight to bring out Burke's body.
 The search for Burke and his panlons cost three lives when a plane carrying Pilot Robin Rena- han and two Seattle men disappear cd, It was believed to have plunged in the sea near Prince Rupert, B. c.
 Two United States navy and sev- en other American and Canadian planes took part in the search but had abandoned It before the party was found.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-11
Veteran Is SWindled
 Of Savings of Years

Toronto, Ont. Dec. II (UP)- Paul Fellner, who lost an arm with the German army on the western front in 1914, has herd ed sheep on Canada's western plains for the past six years and planned how he would buy a cot tage in Wurtemberg for his aged mother.
 Today Fellner waited penniless in hotel here, while Toronto po- lice attempted to locate a group of confidence men who swindled him out of $3,300-his entire sav- ings-the day before he was to have sailed from Vancouver to join his mother.