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New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
The Guests Arrive at the Farmhouse and, as Madge Feared, the Lavish Neritzen Decorations Evoke a Chorus of "Ahs"-and LNplAIa- tjonS,

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 Neritzen Decorations Evoke d
 Chorus of "Ahs"-and LNplAIla
 tionS.
 There was such affecuonate con Cern in katic's voice as she warned me against staying I'D all night to arrange Christmas presents, that was unable 10 speak for a Choky second or two. Not d hint had she given of the fatigue which must be hers. not the shadow O. an objection had she raised 10 my request for d midnight lunch for the Christmas party. Her only worry had been for me. and. as her cheery, familiar, All right, | fseX." followed me out Of the kitchen with my eyes care fully avoiding the table where she was pateutly concealIng the Christ mast gifts shr was wrapping for the farmhouse family I was glad that the personal Christmas had planned for her this year was more lavish than usual. Katie and Jim are slnguIarly alone in the world, with no real relatives, so l never voice the objections 1 oGld other wise make to their custom or swing Christmas preseD;s 10 each ono ot IS. + ls SO evident a joy to them that I ran only plan 10 make it up to them in the gig Of extra money At suitable occasions throughout the lear, thanking my particular little foss for the long and faithful service they have given us
 Diplomatic Mary
 I nariIy avoided my mother-.a- laws vicinity, but I observed, with relief. that she evidently was all over her little temperamenral furry over th9 impending arrival Of the young people from The Larches, Seated in her favorit armchair asar the Christmas tree. she vas holding a court with my father. Mary lnl Ronald atrentively listening 10 her. l noted that someone had placed the chair nith such adroitness that she had an opera-boT view Of the big rooms. but vas so protected by other furniture that tho yoHag people. when they began 10 dance, could not come close enough 10 dis turb her.
 Some niece we've got Dicky murmured. as I joined him in the doorway from which he was scru- tinizing the Christmas tree. The way she quelled Mothers furry over the people from the Larches coming over. and got her settled over there, where she can sec everything and Net not be disturbed. was diplo- matte masterpiece. But I don't know as I blame her much at that, wish that gang would let us have Christmas Eve to ourselves.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
To Be Smart, Accessories Should Be White
BY IMAGERY TAYLOR

Interior Decoration Editor, McCall's
 Magazine Written for the Herald
 It's going to be a white Christ
 mas this year even if it doesn't
 snow; it will be white indoors. Fashion in decoration seems to
 have gone quite white. Perhaps
 VIC are a little fatigued by the
 breathless rush of color we have been having in everything from | dishpans and mops to tablecloths and clocks. At any rate. white is certainly the fashion note at this years end.
 The smart gift, therefore, will he
 white. And there's one thing con-
 forting about a white gift; you may
 be sure that it will ''go' with any color in the recipients home. Of course. white doesn't have 10 be White as that over-driven driven snow.' It may have the palrst
 shadow of purple, almost too deii- cate to be certain about; it lney have that grayish cast called oyster.
 or it may glow with the warm ivory
 O, old satin.
 Alabaster - in the form Of urn- shaped lamps - seems to appeal strongly among the rma"t now
 white accessories. On th3 dressing table. for instance. the sn,al! lamps with silk shades looped with crystal beads are distinctly feminine. And even in more mascul:re settings, against stronger co,or3 ais baster strikes the right note with any of
 the popular colors rf the day-tlr-
 ouoise, cherry, brown, black and
 gold.
 And there are the proper white
 accessories for each period. The
 colonial room may b. enlivened
 with white StatfDrdshi"3 dogs or
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
Ga] Menus Day h2
By Mrs. Alexander George STEAMED JAM PUDDING

Breakfast-Chilled orange juice, cooked wheat cereal and cream, French toast, syrup, coffee.
 Luncheon-Negetable soup and crackers, apple sauce, oatmeal rocks, hot chocolate.
 Dinner-Baked hash, cscallope1 cabbage, bread butter, fruit salad and French dressing, steamed jam pudding, hard sauce. coffee.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01

prim Dresden figurines. Eighteenth century rooms nay glin the right detail of distinction ju piece of fascinating Chinese carved .Vory- box or ash-trdy or Wn2tcTcr It may be
 For the table setting, white i5 again chlc - but not tho old Jn-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01

imaginative white. Now the white table has life and sparkle as well as dignity, even if it $ all ~l'ite. A snowy dama sl cloth, for instance. set with clear crysta. glasses. creamy Wedgewood aud center- piece of porCeiain figIrnes--a mod- ern way Of using white.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
MOVIES FOM HOME

London-George Patton has been sent here by the provincial govern ment of Ontario. Canada, 10 film the typical scenes of London and other cities of England. This is being done because natives of Canada who went there from Eng land are anxious to see scenes of their mothcrland. The government plans to show these movies all over the Dominion.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01

Periodi cally the question is raised "ls it dangerous to eat foods cooked in aluminium vessels?" Do particles Of aluminium separate from the cooking vessel and contaminate it's food content? If so, is the quantity large enough to be injurious?
 There are certain persons who are strongly Of the opinion that aluminium cooking vessels are a menace to health Some of their statements on this alleged hazard arc highly sensational. doweVpr, competent answers to these queries may not be founded on opinion. They must be based on facts
 Aluminium is one of the most
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
CHINESE BAN DANCE

Ranking - Foreign dances are tending to moral degradation" ac- cording to the Central government. and so that organization has placed d ban on such dances. Orders have been issued 10 close all dance halls here, and dancing is also prohibited in hotels and cafes.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
Herald:s Daily Pattern Serp:~
MAKE THIS MODEL AT HOME Charming Simplicity
 Pattern 1878 New Britain Herald 15C Practical
 Pattern
By ANNE ADAMS

Pattern
 By ANNE ADAMS
 Characteristic Of the newest mod els worn under cloth or fur coats. this frock combines simplicity Of line with chic and grace. The clever front scanning and the becoming col lar are interesting details.
 Pattern 1878 makes up smartly in flat crepe, satin or marocaine. Black, brown, green or blue would be nice in solid color or print.
 May be obtained only in sizes 1s, IS, 20 34, 36. 38, 40 and 42. Size 6 requires IS yards of 33-inch fabric.
 No dressmaking experience is necessary to make this model with our pattern. Yardage for every size, and simple, exact instructions are given.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS G5c) in coins carefully wrapped, or stamps. for each pattern. Write plainly your name. address and style number BE SURE TO STATE SIZE WANTED.
 SEND FOR OUR WINTER FASHION BOOK, containing ex- qUisite models for adults and chill dren and an excellent assortment Of transfer patterns and stamped nov cities that make delightful and in expensive GIFTS. Price FIFTEEN CENTS. Book with pattern, 25 cents Address all mail and orders tp New Britain Herald Pattern De- partment, o43 West 17th street, New York city.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
HORSE SENSE

London Pony Dick horse belonging to Capt. Louis Sewall, uses his wits and therefore doesn't have to work pulling heavy loads through the streets. For q piece Of sugar, the horse will go through his antics. He talks, sings. laughs, smokes a cigaret, and acts. So expert is the horse at smoking that he can ex- hale the smoke through his nose.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
THE YOUNG Mt ShRAT IS
 FOUND
By Thornton ". Burgess

Pain and helpIessness and fright Pity those in such q plight.
 Jerry Muskrat.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
steamed Jam Pudding

IAprlCOt Jam SuggeSte1)
 cup jam, tablespoons sugar. 1-2 teaspoon nutmeg. 1-4 teaspoon salt, cups flour. ? teaspoons bak- ing powder. egg, 1 cup milk. ta- plespoons fat melted
 Mix all ingredients and beat 3 minutes. Half fill q well greased
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
Oatmeal Rocks

cup fat C-2 lard, l-2 butter), 9cups dark brown sugar, eggs, Is cup sour cream, teaspoons cinna- mon, teaspoon cloves, teaspoon nutmeg, l-2 teaspoon salt. l cup chopped dates. l cup broken nuts
 1 teaspoon vanilla. cup oatmeal flakes. 3 cups flour, teaspoon soda.
 Cream tho fat and add the sugar. Add eggs and cream and beat minutes Add rest of ingredients and drop portions from end of q spoon onto greased baking sheets. Space inches. Bake ? minutes Iii
New Britain herald., 1930-12-01
OYSTER APPETIZER

Raw oysters. chopped with on- ions and seasoned with salt. pep per and a few cloves. make d fine appetizer servcd with lemon juice Or cocktail sauce
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
; MOTE \
ii SlDEliGHTS h
RIVOLI-SAN RENITO

Song hits In musical comedies
are Judged In a unique manner. If
the audience leaves the theatre
whistling melodies the songs are
classified as "whistlIng tunes"
Whistling tunes are Just as i'm
Jortant to the success OF a talking
picture musical revue as to a stage
musical show, in the opinion Of
Daryl Zanuck, associ; executive
at Warner Brothers Studio who
personally produced the Show OF
Shows" now playing at the Rivoli
Theatre. San Benito, for the last
times. today.
The entire song writing force OF
the studio combined in composing
the melodies for the Show OF
Shows, the Vitaphone natural COL
or extravaganza in which over one
hundred stage and screen stars ap-
pear and over five hundred sup
porting players.
Among the celebrated stars who
contribute individually TO the
Show Of Shows" are John Barry
more, Dolores Costello. Monte Blue,
Beatrice Lille, Winnie Lightner,
Ted Lewis. Alice White, Irene Bor-
DIM. Georges Carpenter and Grant
W!thers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Rio Hondo Elects
Chief and Firemen
Especial 70 The Herald.l

tSpcClal 10 Inc
RIO HONDO. Jan. 22.-Fire
chief and charter members Of the
Rio Hondo volunteer firemens as
ISOLATION were appointed here this
week at a meeting Of citizens inter
ested in fire prevention and low
erilg OF the high key rate OF fire
insurance for Rio Hondo.
H. c. Jack" Carpenter was ap-
pointed as Chief and his co-work-
ers are Bernard McClung. Joe Yoe-
man. Douglas Rounds, Bob Null,
Clarence Howard, Alfred Grantham,
and Rex George.
Fire Chief Tedder presided at
the fire prevention meeting which
was held at the Schoolhouse. Mr..
Tedder gave a talk on organiza-
ton Of a fire company covering
every phase Of the situation in
Guiding water supply and equip
ment.
The purchase OF q fire alarm or
siren will be discussed at q meet
ing 10 be held with the city council.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
'AMITY EVIDENT
in ARMS FARLEY
France Center OF Picture
With Tardieu Most
Conspicuous
BY BYRON PRICE

associated Press staff Writer.)
LONDON, Jan. 22.=P-The
five-powet naval conference turned
directly today to some Of the most
troublesome problems On It's path
way to success.
The days recass between yester-
days converting session and tomor-
rows resumption in committee"
was formality only. Far from
marking time, the delegations de-
termined In solving their political
and technical problems.
France. inevitably, was the GEN.
ter OF the picture. IL was from
Paris one OF the most trouble-laden
pronouncements OF the pre-confer-
ence exchanges emanated. II was
Paris which was most concerned
over the italian demand for
Franco-Italian naval parity. To-
day 1t was Andre Tardieu. French
Premier, who stood most conspicu-
ously in the thick Of the first
earnest effort 90 steer the confer
ence away from danger.
Thus far at least the discussions
have appeared to be largely adj
visory, without any attempt to
reach conclusions. The French de-
legation continued to assure their
colleagues OF willingness 70 make
every reasonable concession TO
maintain harmony. They reassert-
ed that certain primary French ex-
pectations must be met and France
accorded a proper place among the
naval powers II any agreement is
to be acceptable and Lasting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Chain Stores Open
Especial to The Herald

Especial to The Herald.)
WESLACO, Jan. 22.-Opening Of
Che Weslaco G. z. Stone chain store
has been set, according TO J. o.
Harris. Harlingen, district manager
for Jan. 81. Music will be q feature
of the evening. The formal opening
OF the Brownsville store viii be at
the same date.
Two stores are now open in the
valley. The first was established
In Harlingen IN June and the Sec
ond IN Mercedes In November. The
chain consists o! 50 stores in Texas
and Oklahoma with the home Of
flee In Dallas.
Manager OF the local store viii
be @. K. Schuepbach, Harlingen.
who has been assistant manager OF
the Harrington store since It's OPEN
ing there in June. Mr.. S~chuspbach
IS well known in Weslaco and Mrs.
Schuepbach will be remembered as
Miss Irene Watson, daughter OF
Mrs. J. M. Watson OF this city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
SOARING BIRD
ship FORESEEN
Pioneer Texas Airman Has
Idea for New Plane
Features

TEMPLE, Jan. 2~2.-tR-George
W Williams. pioneer airnaan. mem
Der OF the exclusive organization OF
The Early Birds, and student Of
aerodynamics for Is years. an
nounced here he had made certain
discoveries which would Justify the
statement that within a short time
man would be able TO navigate tie
air In the same manner as soaring
fowls. utilizing the force OF gravity
and the action Of the winds
For various reasons ! cannot d.
Ullge the nature Of my discoveries
Williams stated "but as sooa as I
have received patent protection and
have worked out q few mechanical
details I hope TO give a practical
demonstration Of my theory.
There Is really nothing mysteri-
Gus about the soaring flight or
birds. 1 have always contended
that once we understood the under
lying principles 1t would be very
simple. I hope to soon be able 10
prove this statement correct. Real
~ the only mysterious thing about
1t is that someone has not discover
ed II before now I realize, OF
course, that in making such a state
ment without giving some idea Of
the nature Of my discoveries I an
leaving myself open to criticism,
but am confident that I can explain
to any student Of aerodynamic .re-
ory the action Of the forces which
makes soaring flight possible end
beyond all question OF a doubt man
viii soon be able TO remain alcft
indefinitely by utilizing these
forces"
williams built the first plane cen
structed in Texas. He Is president
OF the Texas Aero Corporation,
builders OF the Temple monoplane.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
DISTRICT MEET
In PHARR SET
Divisional Kiwanis Will
Gather About Feb. Is
To Lay Plans
Especial to The Herald.)

PHARR, Jan. 22.-The divisional
conference IN Kiwanis or District
No. 2, which comprises a large por-
ton OF South Texas, will be held IN
the city OF Pharr at the Pharr XII
wants club house about Feb. Is, &C
cording to the information received
at the district trustees convention
held recently in Dallas.
There will be two meetings dur
ing the year, one during the first
part Of the year and another after
new officers have been elected.
Representatives from Laredo, San
Antonio, Sinton- Corpus Christi,
Raymondville. Robstown, Taft,
Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito.
Mercedes, WeSlaco and Edinburg
Will be present at the conference.
Lieut.. Gov. Clark Of the Corpus
Christi Climb will have charge Of the
meeting and the final arrangements
for the meeting viii be arranged by
Mr.. Clark and his committee select
ed for the purpose. A large dele
CATION IS expected to discuss topics
OF interest to clubs IN the district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
BATTLE
ON WILL LOOMS
Contest Of Final Account Ia
Filed I'm Cameron
County Court

Another legal Little yer the con-
test or the final account OF Mrs.
j. ID. Armstrong. guardian, In the
Cameron county court.
Last year the contestants. repre-
Sented by ThoS. u. BlRnton. X
solon, won out IN q suit tried In the
county court. The court held that
Mrs. BLACKBERRY was OF unsound
mind at the time the will was made
and divided the $4,000 out between
the various heirs as provided by
law.
The case is now up on appeal ~
the civil district court.
The contestants. IN the latest ac-
ton, challenge the financial re-
ports made by the guardian.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
MANUFACTURE
CENSUS LOOMS
Survey Begins Feb. / In
Section to Determine
Distribution

An important order has been IS
sued by the bureau OF the census
for the beginning. Feb. /. Of the
census Of distribution Of manufac-
lures In the Is counties Of the 18th
supervisors district including Nue.
ces, Hidalgo, Cameron. Webb, Kle-
berg and other counties.
The work Is comprehensive and
Includes all manner of manufactures
and manufactured merchandise
which are made, sold and distribut-
ed through the retail agencies OF
every description. The work VIII
be organized a. once and begin not
later than Feb. / and be completed
before April i.
1t win require 80 or more special
snumerators In the Is counties.
The object is to ascertain the
spread" for the cost Of ell kinds
Of things which are bought and
sold. The difference between what
the finished article cost at the fac
tory in the first place or az the
source Of production, and the ul-
innate price at which 1t is sold TO
the consumer. There Is known TO
be a vast difference in some lines,
between the cost Of manufacture
and ultimate Gales price and q con-
siderable waste and duplication Of
selling costs exists.
It is intended TO find out where
all this spread goes to and II a con-
siderable part Of 1t could not be
saved, and to get an analysis Of the
whole Of these transactions from
start TO finish IN order TO reduce
the cost Of distribution.
All classes OF manufacturers and
distributors and retailers are re-
quested by the bureau OF the GEN.
sus to give the enumerators the
fullest possible information which
Is confidential and when all lump
ed In together In the final publish
ed statistics. discloses no tnforma-
ton detrimental TO any merchant
or manufacturer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Special Train Will
Tour VALLEY Towns

Wills j. Carter, A. O. r. g. 2. A.
Of Southern Pacific Lines, an
nounces that through the efforts OF
Southern Pacific, they will operate
a special train in connection with
the Katy, from Dallas to San An
tonic. thence to Edinburg, arriving
in Edinburg on Jan. 20, on account
Of the side trip Of the National AS
ISOLATION Of Dyers and Cleaners.
This party will arrive In Edlnburg
at 7:20 a. m, tour the Valley, and
leave from Brownsville at IL p. m
for Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Brownsville Praised
By Laredo Brokers

Laredo customs brokers who es-
tablished temporary headquarters
here while the Laredo port was
closed returned to their home city
highly praising the Inequalities
shown them during their stay.
Every business convenience Of
the town was placed at their dis
posal. and the mayor, chamber OF
commerce officials, bank and rail-
way officers also did thier utmost
TO make the brokers' stay as salts
factory as possible. they declared To
newpapermen in Laredo as well as
while they were here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Newsies Given Party

Twenty members OF the Herald
circulation department spent e
happy evening Tuesday when they
were entertained with supper at
Anthony's Waffle Shop, and a pic
ture show. The boys were guests Of
the Herald at the supper, and Of
John @. Tanning, manager OF the
Capitol theater. at q showing Of
The Love Parade" The boys en-
joyed the lively comedy presented
by Maurice Chevalier in the picture
immensely.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Rio Hondo Freed
Of Telegram Toll

tSpel 10 Inc .eraldl
RIO HONDO. Jan. 22.-Rio Hon
do will be free OF toll charge be-
tween here and San Benito, accord
ing TO j. w. A. Jackson, secretary
Of the Rio Eondo Chamber OF Com
merce. Mr.. Jackson is in receipt
of q letter from Z. II. Pierce. dis
trict manager Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company at San An
tonic. announcing that the West
ern Union Company has absorbed
the toll line from Rio Hondo TO
San Benito.
Messages will be charged to the
owners telephone. and the Western
Union will pay the long distance
cal. When the answer IS received
or any inbound messages are re-
ceived for Rio Hondo they will be
telephoned, paid to the recipient.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Gridsters to Be
Honored Tonight

Everything was all set here
Wednesday for the appreciation
dinner-dance to be given Browns
vile gridsters at FL Jardin ho-
tel beginning at 1880 p. m.
Sixty-sx boys. members Of the
Brownsville Junior college. high
school Eagle and 3" Eaglets
squads wee TO be present with
their dates"
Gold footballs viii be presented
the Screaming Eagles by d.. o. ".
Lawrence, president Of the school
board. The affair Is being given
by the three Brownsville civic
clubs. the Lions, Kiwanis and Ro-
tarians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Land Parties Visiting

Two land parties are spending
the early part OF the week IN the
Valley, having come IN through
Brownsville. One OF these. con-
sisting Of about rs homeseekers, ar
rived Monday, brought in by the
James Dickinson company: another
party or about $50, brought by the
Port Isabel company, arrived Tues
day morning, by a special train over
the Southern Pacific.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
More Gas
In Stomach
and Bowels

II you wish 70 be permanently re-
lieved OF gas IN stomach and bowels.
take BaalEnAnn's Gas Tablets. which
are prepared especially for stomach gas
and all the bad effects resulting from
gas pressure.
That empty. gnawing feeling at the
pit OF the stomach will disappear; that
anxious. nervous feeling with heart
palpitation will vanish. and you Will
again be able to take a deep breath
without discomfort.
That drowsy. sleepy feeling after
dinner will be replaced BY a desire for
entertainment. Bloating will cease.
Your limbs. arms and fingers will no
longer feel cold and go to sleep" ba-
cause BGRlmann's Gas Tablets prevent
gas from interfering with the circula-
ton. Get the genuine IL the yellow
package. at any good drug store. Price
81.
Always on hand at
w. G. WILLMAN'S
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Sheriff's Drive On
Bad Lights Begins

The sheriff's departments drive
against defective automobile light
began with q bang.
Tickets are now being handed %
every offender found on th county
highways. Conditions have grown
SO bad that ste. 5 ha to be taken
70 curb this menace. officers state.
Horse drawn vehicles are begin
ming to feel he lash OF the law also.
Unlighted wagons Ire the cause OF
numerous accidents, officers de-
clare. The law requires that they
carry tail lights.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-22
Directors Named
(SDecial "a The HeraIdl

WESLACO. Jan. 22.-The board
OF directors OF the Water District
No. 3. organized at the meeting
Monday Ct which time the two
newly elected directors, I. I. Myers
and Dave Reeves, were installed.
F. o. Richcreek who has been
chairman OF the board the past
year was reelected. Philip Schwarz
was elected vice-president and W.
c. Wise was chosen as secretary.