Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-12
FLOORE Sees
BRIGHT FUTURE
Harrington Secretary Plans
Better Spirit Between
Valley Towns
Especial to The Herald

N0pcCLhl 70 Lie acIdlQJ
HARLINGEN, Jan. 1T believe
bright" said John T. Floore, new
chamber OF commerce secretary
here. in an interview today. I'VE
have some big things lined up at
present, that we intend to get to
work on soon. 1 can't say very
much at present in regards to that.
but I al say that several large
canning factories and manufactur-
ing plants OF other industries may
locate here.
"Myron +. Ward, the retiring sec-
rotary, was an excellent secretary,
and left all chamber Of commerce
business in fi~rst-class condition. !
only hope that I can continue Nhe
work as successfully as he has done
IT in the past. i regretted TO see
him 60.
One Of the first things we plan
TO do Is 10 create better feelings
between Harlingen and the other
Valley towns. We are willing to CO.
operate in every way possible with
any sister city in this section in any
project that is for the good OF the
Valley, or for their own benefit.
team work Is the only thing that
will place the Rio Grande Valley
in the position Of prominence it de-
serves. and II anything we can do
will aid, it will be done.
Praises Board
"The board Of directors Is the
best assortment Of men that I have
ever seen in this field. Every bust
ness Is represented. We have j. F.
Rodgers. Harrington postmaster, for
president: r. w. Baxter. prominent
life insurance man, owner Of the
Baxter Building and head Of the
Rio Grande aVlley Life Insurance
Company; w. z. Bush, wholesale
plumbing. Glenn Farris. represent
ing the lumber interests, 3. NJ.
Holland and B. F. Johnsons. bank
ers: Clayton Pritchard and c. A.
Herren. real estate; Lloyd Stern
berg. attorney; H. L. Kelly, freight
agent.
II want the citizens OF Harrington
10 feel that this office belongs to
them. and they are to be free to use
us at any time"
When asked IL he planned TO
Join the Missouri Pacific Exhibit
Train at Little Rock Tuesday as
previously arranged. Mr.. Floore
stated that he would be unable to
do so. but said he thought that he
would join 1t possibly a weey later.
Assistant Remains
Mrs. Garry Hoover, connected
with the local Chamber Of Com
merce for a long period OF time in
the past, will continue in her pre-
sent capacity as assistant 10 Mr..
F7oore. She has charge OF the front
office.
The board Of directors voted to
elect Flocre secretary by a unani-
nous vote. He will continue to
handle the affairs Of the Valley
Mid-Winter Fair.
The Indebtedness incurred by the
1929 Fair has been assumed By the
city Of Harrington, MI. Floore stated
today. and all bills will be paid
by them. The 1880 Fair twll start
with a clean bill OF health. and
plans are already underway Tor
MANY improvements and additions.
Il believe that we have obtained
the best man possible for the City
of Harrington" stated J. T. Rogers.
president OF the board Of Directors.
'Mr. Floore IS well known here, and
has many friends. He IS also well
acquainted with Valley problems
and has shown himself TO be a
capable manager"
Letters. kilograms. and teelephone
calls rained into the office today,
CONTEMPLATING Mr. Floore on his ap-
pointment.
John Floore and 7 have been
friends for a long time" saio D. z.
Bell. secretary Of the San Benito
Chamber Of Commerce. and | feel
sure that Harlingen and San Benito
can now work together. better than
thev have in the past, because o.
this friendship"
Mr.. Floore immediately assumed
The duties Of his new position 60
ing 10 work Saturday morning.