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Evening star., 1930-06-27

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Evening star., 1930-06-27

When you gifts mad about nufhn'
much" said Uncle Eben, you is jes'
'spressin' a state of mind dat ain got
much to do VIII responsible opinions" !"
Evening star., 1930-06-27

THEODORE W. MOVES. Editor
Evening star., 1930-06-27

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Evening star., 1930-06-27

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Evening star., 1930-06-27

O. Who financed the Byrd expedi-
tion?-M. B.
A. The Byrd expedition to the South
Pole was financed by about 500 con-
tributors-the National Geographic So
ciety contributed $50 900.
Evening star., 1930-06-27

9. What is an Oregon boot?-N. r.
A.. It Is a kind Of shackle used for
criminals.
Evening star., 1930-06-27

@. What ship lines name their boats
with names ending In "ia'' and "ic"7-
Q. D.
A. All Canard and Anchor liners bear
names ending In "ia," while White Star
liners end In &c"
Evening star., 1930-06-27

@. If Betelgeuze were in our solar
system, how much larger than our sun
would 1T be2-N. o.
A. ItNwould occupy all the space
within the orbit of the planet Mars.
Evening star., 1930-06-27

@. Do as many Canadians cross TO
the United States In q year as Ameri-
cans going TO Canada?-R. r.
A. Many more Americans cross to
Canada, but, In proportion TO the re-
spective populations Of the two coun-
tries, higher percentage of Canadians
come to this country.
Evening star., 1930-06-27

Q. Is 1t true that q monkey cannot
swim?-H G.
A. Monkeys can swim, but water Is
distasteful to them.
Evening star., 1930-06-27

@. Why are so many graves now
placed so they are not directly east
and west?-J. r. v.
A. In modern cemeteries graves are
located 50 that they conform TO the
paths leading through the cemetery,
rather than to q certain point Of the
compass.
Evening star., 1930-06-27

@. What French holiday In July COM
pares with our 4th-P. B.
A. July IL Is the French holiday
COMMUNICATING the fall Of the Bastille
in 1889.
Evening star., 1930-06-27

q. Must a registered letter bear the
name of the sender?-M. J. B.
A. A registered letter is not accepted
by the post office unless the return card
appears on the envelope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
HOPE ABANDONED
FOR SURVIVORS
Toll of Disaster Victims to
Await Full Check of Search
ing Vessels.
BY the Associated Press.
GnnnhIITA n

BY the Associated Press
COPENHAGEN. December 20.-Res.
cue vessels that had combed the fog
hidden Cattegat for "a hours tonight
virtually abandoned the search for pos
sible additional survivors of one of the
worst marine disasters in the history OF
the Danish Coast, the sinking of the
Finnish liner Oberon of Laso Island
At least 40 persons, and possibly
more, are believed to have been drowned
when the Oberon went down, or to have
persisted later in sea of flaming oil
that escaped from the vessels hold. The
Oberon was rammed and sunk late last
night in dense fog by her sister ship
the Arcturus, of the same line.
Captains Family Lost.
BY strange coincidence the two YES
sells were commanded by brothers,
Capts. Erik and Ossi Hjelt. The Arctu-
rus, after the tragedy, picked up Capt.
Erik Hjelt as he Swum in the icy waters
with the body of his drowned 4-year- old
daughter in his arms. Capt. Erik Hjelt's
wife also was drowned. OF IL English
passengers known to have been on the
vessel only twosare believed to have sur
vived.
The Arcturus rammed the Oberon
amidships on the starboard side. There
was no time to launch boats and pas
Sengers and members of the crew flung
themselves into the water, trusting that
they might be picked up. Within three
minutes one of the boilers of the
Oberon burst and the ship sank almost
Immediately. In some way escaping oil
became ignited and the light of weird
yellow flames glared through the fog.
The Arcturus' call for help brought
the Swedish steamer Token, bound for
Gothenburg, full speed through the fog.
AS 1t neared the scene of disaster, the
commander slowed down to avoid strik-
ing swimming survivors or boats.
Rescued Die of Cold.
In the meantime boats from the Arc
turus managed to pick up q number of
survivors. Some of these later died
from cold and exposure, it was said.
Despite a badly damaged bow the
Arcturus stood by in the calm sea until
other vessels arrived to take up the
search. Then she limped toward Copen-
hagen.
The Swedish steamer Isoke this morn
ing found two of the Oberon'S lifeboats.
They were empty and it was believed
that they had broken loose from the
davits when the ship sank A fishing
vessel near the scene found a third life
boat. In it were mitten and a watch,
evidence that it had been used by sur
vivors. What became of them could
only be conjectured.
Until all the rescue vessels still at the
scene of the accident report, it will be
impossible to determine the number of
dead. Reports here ranged from 81 to
a. Forty persons are believed to have
been saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Kiwanis Club this afternoon at O'Clock
in the Gordon Junior High School,
Thirty-fifth and NJ streets.
Santa Claus will deliver gifts from a
Christmas tree. The program will in
clude the singing of Christmas carols
and other entertainment numbers
Members taken into the club during the
year will be in charge. Ernest Splitter
will be general chairman.
Families of the club members will aid
in amusing the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Special selling pretty coll
ored Rayon Bridge Slippers
and Black BOudOir Slippers,
with Ostrich feather trim and
Innings of contrasting colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
DESERTIoN CHARGED

Mrs. Nora Garrison, ,426 Seventh
street southeast, in a suit for a limited
divorce from Charles H. Garrison,
Navy Yard employee, charges that he
deserted her and their four children.
She also wants an injunction to pre-
vent her husband from molesting the
children and her. They were married
March 2, 1909, and the wife says Gar
rison left home last Monday. She
is represented by Attorney Fred p.
Myers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
PEN WOMEN TO OPEN
BRANCH IN TOXIC
American Women There Who Can
Qualify as Professional in Gull
tura1 Arts Eligible to Join.

The National League of American
Pen Women announced yesterday it
was about to establish in Toxic its first
branch in q foreign country.
Its membership will consist of Ameri-
can women residing there who can
qualify in professional work in some of
the cultural arts. Correspondence is now
being carried on between Mrs, CT. c..
White, national chairman Of member
ship for the Pen Women and eligible
American women in Toxic, some of
whose credentials already have been re-
ceived'
Mrs. Grace Thompson Seton, national
president of the Pen Women, aroused
interest in such branch during a re-
cent visit to Toxic. when she addressed
group of men and women of various
nationalities organized into literary
and artistic association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
SUES FOR DIVORCE
Wife Charges Cruelty in Asking
for Separation.

Mrs. Rose v. Estep, 1922 Twelfth
street, has filed suit for limited divorce
from Frank L. Estep, 4555 Conduit
road, on a charge OF cruelty. They
were married August IL, 1928, and the
wife says she was forced TO leave him
in August, 1929 She is represented
by Attorney Carey E. Quinn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
CHILDREN TO BE GUESTS
AT KlWANlS CLUB PARTY
More Than 100 to Be Present When
Santa Claus Takes Gifts
From Tree.

More than a hundred underprivileged
children Will be entertained with
CHRISTMAS party by the Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Two railroads have started through
train services connecting the United
States and Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Italy Extends Aviation Lines.

Itaiy's civil aviation lines have ex-
banded in three years from 325, 900 to
Zoo, 900 miles flown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

A 1000 General Motors Radio in EEclOck-
size prOportiOns-the LITTLE GENERAL
at $3.50, less tubes.
Consider these features, -cOmpactly COM
bined in beautiful Gothic, cabinet only
10 inches high :. six R.C.A. tubes (fOur
screen grid); electrO-dynamic speaker;
dual volume control; illuminated dial; all
steel chassis; and the famous Tone Selector
which originated with General Motors
Radio!
A special new acoustic design has given the
LITTLE GENERAL remarkably faithful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Receipts from the Social-welfare tax
in Vienna, Austria, are greater at pres
ent than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Dainty Slippers for Dainty Women

Exquisite Mules and Strap
Mules of satin or crepe
many unusual designs.
$3.50 to IS
The new tailored Bridge
Slippers Of red, blue, green
or black kid or two-tone crepe.
$I.95- to IS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
OIL IS SOUGHT
AT RIO GRANDE
Development of New Field
In Starr County Is
Under Way

Indications of gas and oil in the
Starr county field are SO strong
that il is probable that Rio Grande
City viii enjoy a growth during the
next decade which will be even
greater than its advancement dur
ing the past ten years.
Both gas and oil have been found
near Rio Grande and there is an
oil well at Roma. twelve miles west
OF this city, indicating that a large
Starr county field may be develop
cd and that in the near future be-
cause this is considerable drilling
activity going on.
Several companies are drilling in
the county and others either have
lind leased or are watching devel-
oDments with interest. There Is a
similar activity in Mexico, just ac-
ross the river.
Rio Grande. Il Of the oldest
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
County Auditor Has
IMPORTANT Position

That OF county auditor Is a big
iCb AID Of the most important
OF the positions OF the county. The
duties OF the office are many and
varied and probably are the most
~exacting for efficiency and absolute
accuracy Of all county offices. The
county auditor Is the bOokkeeper
for every department IN the county
government and acts as financial
adviser for all county officials. Dur
ing the past five years. Mr.. Bishop
has acted as auditor and the affairs
Of the office have been conducted
under a highly efficient system.
He retires as auditor and enters
upon his new duties as district
clerk, January J.. He was elected
to the position Of the last general
election in the county. BY educa-
ton. experience and training. he viii
enter the premise Of his new tasks
as one Of the ahlest and most ade-
cuately equipped men the county
ever chose for the office.
Mr.. Bishop located IN the county
in 1918. he is a native Texan and
for quite a time was associated with
school work in Killeen, Texas, his
old home town. He was mayor OF
that town for a term and president
Of the school board. He was in
st~umental in effecting several ma
tcrial changes for the advancement
and Improvement of the school work
in that community.
One OF the several features that
has been characteristic of Mr.. Bish-
ops Official regime in Cameron
county. has been the atmosphere
or hospitality and friendliness that
he's always prevailed in his office.
Information sought at the office
has always been rendered promptly
IN a friendly, courteous manner,
either by Mr.. Bishop or his accom-
cdatinc assistants. He is we'll es-
tablished in public esteem and pop
ular favor throughout the county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
EDINBURC HAS
FAST GROWTH
Has Many Industries But
Seeks More; Has Fine
Schools

Not satisfied with a most rapid
growth during the past decade.
Edinburg Is planning to reach out
and secure many additional indus
tries to bring new families and pay
rolls into the city, according to
Berry 3. Hudgins. secretary Of the
chamber Of commerce.
Among the things which Edinburg
will seek to obtain within the near
future are a cold storage plant and
a canning factory.
It Is pointed out that there Is
an opening for both Of these indus
tries. particularly with development
Of new lands and increasing acre
ages Of fruits and vegetables around
Edinburg.
Edinburg's growth in the past has
been well balanced. 1t having been
cultural as well as commercial. One
Of the industrial developments has
been the construction of q huge
Pacific Fruit Express Ice and Pack
ing plant TO take care OF the icing
necessary in connection with the
large fruit and vegetable movement
out OF this section.
Southern Pacific Came
Then there was the coming OF
the Southern Pacific. Edinburg's
second railroad. The S. p. strikes
the Valley first at Edinburg before
heading down towards Brownsville.
The railroad has built substantial
passenger and freight depots here.
Another commercial development
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
MERCEDES TO
PUSH BUILDING
Tax Free Period Is Set
On New Structures
For 2 Years

Although there has been much
building in Mercedes during the last
ten years. construction is expected
TO be given a new impetus during
the next two years because Of the
AK holiday which has been de-
clared there for new structures.
The fact that new buildings will
not be taxed for the next two years
is expected to have its effect in
stimulating construction Of all
kinds.
The experiment being made at
Mercedes will be watched with in
ferest everywhere and it is possible
that many win emulate this city. A
need exists in Mercedes for a num-
Der OF new buildings and 1t was
felt that by declaring a tax free
period such construction would be
stimulated.
Among the new buildings secured
by Mercedes during the past ten
years have been a new city hall.
a junior high school, q grade school
and O new bank.
A new senior high school is ex-
pected 10 be started within the near
future. the money for this purpose
having been voted some time ago.
Concretins Canals
Among the progressive steps being
taken by the Mercedes community
Is tire concrcting Of It's irrigation
canal TO prevent seePage and con-
scquert damage to land and to con-
serve water. The city is located
IN one Of the Valleys largest ir-
rtgaticn districts, taken over yer a
year ago from a private corporation
by the water users who voted a
tremendous sum in bonds for i'm
proving tina system.
The Valley experiment station Is
located on the highway near here.
Population Of Mercedes is now
6.483 as compared with 3,4l4 in
1920. an increase of 81 per cent.
Taxable valuations have increas-
cd from s2e4l.2 55 in 1920 TO s4,l93,-
lG0 In 1890, more than doubling.
Mercedes is another Of the VAL
ley cities which has a. doctor for
mayor. He is DR.. r. II. Kasey in
this case.
The chamber OF commerce has
II. l.. Scott as president and Miss
Beth Garrett as secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28

towns in the Valley, had a popula-
ton of 1900 in 1920. This has
grown TO $500 persons al the pres
ent time.
Has Large Factory
Among its industrial developments
n recent years is a brick and tile
plant which turns out a quality pro-
duct and which is finding a ready
sale for it.
Grading of roads also has been
done, Rio Grande being on the mill
tary highway from Brownsville to
Laredo which is coming into more
popular use daily. Rio Grande has
paved highway connections with
other parts Of the Valley but the
road to Roma and points west have
not been hard-Surfaced as yet.
Bridges and other structures have
been built and it is hoped that
some day the military highway will
be paved with state and federal aid.
j. A. Pepe, Jr.. is mayor Of Rio
Grande which has a commission
form OF government.
Among the detectives being sought
by Rio Grande are a new high
school. junior high school, and ir-
rigation development. 1t is hoped
some day TO irrigate many Of the
lands in this community through
Starr county water improvement
district No. /.
Martin Cavaza Is secretary Of the
Rio Grande chamber of commerce
and F. d. Guerra is its president.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
VALUES GROW
AT SEBASTIAN
Many New Paved Highways
Have Been Built In
Community

A steady increase in taxable val
ues has been shown by Sebastian
during the past ten years. The
total increase was 500. 900 or an av-
erage Of $4,000 a year which Is
considered a good gain for the I'M
incorporated town. The taxable val
ues in 1920 were s200.0 600 and in
1880 they were 100000.
Sebastian has q population Of ABS
persons, an increase Of l55 over the
preceding census.
r. L. Smith Is president Of the
chamber OF commerce with 5. p.
Nielsen its secretary and manager.
Sebastian now has hard-surfaced
highway connections in nearly every
direction and its lands will soon be
irrigated since many OF them are
included In the new water district
formed tc include most of Willacy
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28

Of which Edinhurg is justly PROUD
is q creamery.
Edinburg has built UP well In the
last ten years and among the down.
town structures of which it is proud
is the Edinburg Hotel, q fine build
ing.
The city's Medical Arts hospital
is one Of the finest in the country
both from the standpoint Of archi-
lecture and equipment. It Is To-
Gated near the city.
No city in the Valley can boast a
more elaborate system Of schools
than al Edinburg. Children OF
Edinburg parents and from nearby
towns may attend school in this
city from Kindergarten on up
through two years OF college.
Splendid buildings have been furn-
ished to take care Of the pupils in
all schools from the primary grades
I'D to the junior college. Most Of
the schools in the district. said TO
be the largest in the world. are con-
centrated at Edinburg and numer-
Gus buses bring the children to
their classes over hard surfaced
roads.
Population Increase
Edinburg was given q population
Of 4.872 in the last census as COM
pared with l,406 in the previous
count in 1920. indicating the ire
mendous growth which this city has
had.
Edinburg operates under q COM
mission form OF government with
d. G. Abney as mayor.
Edinburg No only has a rich
agricultural territory which grows
most of the products raised in other
parts Of the Valley but she is near
a soil which Is proving very ex-
cellent for the production of grapes.
This fruit may be raised here and
placed on the market weeks ahead
Of the earliest California product.
This city is on the main highway
into the Valley and many visitors
receive a fine first impression of
this section from 1t.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
Uvalde County Will
Vote On Road Bonds

UVALDE, Dec. 28|H1-The COM
m~isssorer's court ~ Uvalde county
has ordered an election 10 be held
January s in Road District No. !
Cor the purpose Of voting on a bond
issue of SITS. 900 TO pay this county's
part Of the construction of the newly
designated state Highway No 4 from
this city to the Real county line.
This IS a unit of the tranScontinen-
tai highway from Canada to Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
Uses Grid Tactics
To Bring Down Deer

ALPINE, Dec. q. -t4I- Vichy
Young, Sui Ross college football
star, thinks his knowledge Of the
game saved his life during the deer
season. When he vas charged by a
wounded buck he brought the ami
NAL down with a flying tackle and
held it while he cut its throat with
a hunting knife. The buck weighed
more than Vichy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
Discovers Gold

SAN ANGELO. Dec. 25-(P-Tom
Meeks OF Robert Lee thinks he has
found some gold OH the ranch OF
w. A. Stroman in the Big Bend
country. 65 miles south of Marathon.
He estimated it would yield $50 a
ton and Is having an assay made.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04
KANSAS PLAYER
CENTER OF ROW
AMONG BIG SIX

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. a. U.P)
Big Six conference circles today
buzzed with comment and conjec-
ture concerning the probable effect
Of the announced decision OF bar
ring Jim Bauscn, Kansas Universi =
ty backfield star, to sacrifice fur
ther eligibility to play in the East
West game at San Francisco Dec :
ernber 27.
Whether or not Bausch'S decision
to withdraw from conference COM
petition will help pave the way out
of the difficulty for Kansas. which
has been facing ostracism from the
conference because of charges of
professionalism made ag a n I
Bausch and other athletes, is not
known.
Many observers believe that ath-
letic representatives Of conference
schools, convening here tomorrow
will be unwilling to consider the
dispute settled by Bausch's an
nouncement, and will demand that
Kansas declare him ineligible. To
take this action would mean that
K. U. authorities would virtually
admit that this star athlete. who
helped win the conference football
championship for his school had
been ineligible throughout the sea
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

FOR RENT-Nice large front room
facing park: connecting bath;
outside entrance; use OF phone.
603 Park. 3t4
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04
Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE-Child's bed with drop
side, mattress, also sidewalk bike.
AL Brighton. 4t3
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

riding party Most Of the members
indicated their willingness to take
advantage of the horses.
Not only is the riding party ex-
pected to show up some entirely
new methods and postures of rid
ing, but new styles in riding attire
should be introduced One enthus-
laStic member yesterday indicated
his intention of appearing in golf
knickers
Whether the party will be more
tough on the Jaycees or the horses
remains Z moot question, which
only time will answer.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

FOR RENT--ROoms and apart
ments, hot and cold water, free
parking space. LennoX hotel,
422 Olive. 4t3
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04
Juniors Plan To
Ride Horseback

Ell Centro's Junior chamber Of
commerce will go into an equine
session at 7 o'clock tonight, meet
ing at the chamber Of commerce
rooms before carrying out o plot
against the saddle horses of the
Barbara Worth riding academy.
The plot was hanhed at yester-
days breakfast meeting W h n
James Lynch extended an invita-
ton to the Jaycces TO organize a
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04
Army & Navy Variety Store

New and Used Furniture, Stoves, Lnoleums
ware We buy and sell everything for less. M.
prop, 480 Main ST.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04
Rooms, Furnished

FOR RENT-Large room with large
closet; adjoining bath; outside
entrance. Phone 2I6-W. Att
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

FOR RENT-Sleeping room with
screen porch. 473 Park ST. Ats
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04
Houses Furnished

FOR RENT-Furnished house with
gas, hot and cold water, bath. In
ouire $40 Broadway. 3t3
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

FOR SALE-3la year lease and the
furniture of 54-room hotel, we'll
located in Ell Centre. and 83-acre
improved ranch near Holtville,
Cal. P. o. Box No. 223. Upland,
Cal, or C. w. Macarthur Realty
Office, Barbara Worth hotel bldg.
Ats
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04
w. |. StOne-NOn-BOard Insurance

State Insurance Commissioner requirements the
for Board companies. The prices to yea are
remarkably lower. Let show YOU this real saving.
Phone w. Stone 24S 3S7. Office 831 Main. Also
collection service II
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

FOR RENT-Large furnished house
4 bedrooms, Frigidaire. Call at
Blue Moon Hotel. lt6
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

FOR RENT - Small room; single
bed and garage. 753 State st. 3tf
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-04

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front
bedroom. Phone 594-J. 1901 So.
Fourth ST. 3ti