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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
DEATH RIDES
FLOOD WATER
DOWN RIVER

HANKOW, Aug. %. Rl-Death,
destruction and desolation rode the
crest Of flood waters down the Yang
tse river today causing probably the
greatest calamity in modern times.
Unknown thousands had drowned.
destitute scores died daily OF typhoid
and dysentery while medical author
tiles warned that with the recediug
Of water, probably several weeks
hence, more serious epldemics will
rage.
Upwards Of 30,000.0 900 persons were
said to have been made homeless BY
the unprecedented surge Of waters
ir the valley. In the Wuhan cities,
-4ankow, Wuchang and Hanyang,
100000 refugees we're counted.
Hankow presented a picture OF
restitution. Touring the native Sec
ton Of this city in a boat. an AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent -aw
thousands Of one-story buildings
submerged under water that covers
the district from 10 10 Is feet deep.
Larger edifices, including part Of the
plant OF the Standard Oil Co, II
New York. tumbled each hour as
waters undermined foundations.
Military authorities. attempting
20 brine relief Of refugees. fought
not only the destruction Of flood
waters. but superstitions, which hold
thousands we-e doomed. they said.
Authorities agreed they were I'M
able 10 cope with the StuDendOus
needs for emergency relief. Many
thousands weer doomed. they said,
unless immediate relief arrived.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
1OO New Families
Moue to Brownsville

Feria; S. D. Roy and family, Louis
lana; Mrs. Miller and family. San
Antonio; Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. An
derSon. Inman. S. c.: w. S. Sissell
and family, Harrington; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Altman. Wichita Falls;
G. L. Ballard. Atlanta, Ga: G. p.
Ballard and family, st. Louis; Geo.
Z. Clark and family; w. E. Nor
veil. Tennessee; Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID.
Boyington; Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Lot
ia, Canal Zone, Panama; ". /.
Gundry. Cleveland; w. B. Staun-
ton. San Antonio; L. B. Glidden
and family. Dallas; Mrs. r. r. Mar
shall. Indiana; Mrs. A. S. Price and
family. Alice: r. j.. Tom and fam
lily. Harrington: Mrs. Ethel Smith
Mercedes: Dudley Morris: Mrs.
Shellie Copeland: "A. p. Brown and
family: w. II. Richmond; Charles
Z. Nichols: Stephen NJ. Bernard:
T. r. Stephens and family, San
Renito: j. Z. McGill and family
retired from u. S. army: j. @.
Toynbee: J B. Swansey and fam
ily, Houston; w. II. Richmond; I,
z. Judah: A. j. Burke.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
Women's Accessories

Silk Lingerie, Silk Hos
iery, Millinery, Hand BIS,
Catalina Swimming Suits,
and other items for lady and
miss take new low prices for
just 6 more days. TINE is
SHORTS! ACT AT ONCE!!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
FRUIT PLANT
WORK BEGINS

HARLINGEN, Aug. 20 Con-
struction got under way this week
on the Texas Citrus Fruit Growers
Exchange after having been held
up for a short time by rains.
Dodds g. Wedegartner Of San
Benito. did the earthwork and the
Velten Construction company OF
Brownsville started actual con-
struction work this week. II got the
contract on a bid Of s32.500. r. f.
Ewing OF Harl!ngen bid the same.
r. w. Briggs g. Co. OF Pharr bid
$500 and y. E. Walsh Of Mission
$780, 600.
The Southern Pacific, opposite
from which depot the plant is be-
ing built. started construction Of O
1000 foot extension OF a switch
track.
The exchange has al extensive
building program under way, con-
struction OF the San Carlos plant
having been started several weeks
ago and addition 10 the Sharyland
plant also being begun.
Existing plants are being prepar-
cd for opening Of the season In
October.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
Proposed Water District Could Secure Adequate Valley Flood Control
Lions Praised
For Years Work
CBy staff Correspondent

HARLINGEN, Aug. % Enter
tainment OF Rear Admiral Richard
Z. Byrd, famous polar explorer,
was one OF the highlights Of the
Lions Clubs years activities, &C
cordirg 10 a letter Of praise receiv-
ed from Melvin c. Jones. secretary
treasurer Of Lions International.
Other activities upon which he
complinented the club were CO.
operation with two other clubs in a
charity ball. sponsorship OF an ear
~ Christmas shopping campaign,
donation Of two men 10 assist VAL
ley Fair at gate, furnishing Of l.
600 safety book overs 70 school
children, endorsement and sponsor
ship Of Junior Yanks, banquet IN
honor OF football team In cooper
alton with two other clubs. promo
ton Of better care or teeth among
school children by donation Of cut
to one Of three grammar schools
in city, Identification of vacant
lots. assisting in placing blind girl
in school. etc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
Rio Hondo Gets Meet

I'd HONDO. Aug. %. r. p.
Creager an, Frank Robertson will
be the principal speakers at a
meeting for furtheran"e OF the
Water Conservation District here
Wednesday. August 26, at the high
school auditorium.
The Rio Honda meeting IS one
or a series held In the Valley X
planning the district to voters who
VII" be called to the polls Septem-
Der 3 10 ratify the district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23

Tourists were not the only people
who came TO Brownsville during
the past eight months.
There were during that period
approximately 100 families added
TO the population Of the city. An
average of four OF a family means
an added 400 to the city's popula-
ton.
This Is shown in a ms Just
completed by the Tourist Depart
ment Of the Brownsville Chamber
Of Commerce.
This census records 80 families.
II is estimated that al least 20 ad-
ditional families have been added
to the city's population, but were
missed in the census.
The families are divided into
three groups, according TO reason
for coming 10 Brownsville.
In the first group are 10 families
who came here to live permanently
who have either purchased and inn
proved property. or who plan TO
purchase property.
From England v.
They are from New York. Penn
Sylvania, Kansas, Nebraska, ana
other states. and even from as far
away as England, two families
moving from that country.
Most Of them gave as reasons
for picking Brownsville the climate
here, and the fine opportunities Tor
investment.
In the second group are families
who came as tranSlentS, Out who
we're so pleased with the Valley
that they decided 10 remain There
are rs families in this group, and
they are from all parts OF tie coun-
try. and from Mexico. There are %
families In this group.
Many OF these people have be-
come engaged in business here, ana
some are building buildings and in
veStlng III various ways.
They mentioned the climate and
the schools as two Of the main rea-
sons for picking Brownsville as
their permanent home.
Third Group
Forty-five families are listed as
coming for miscellaneous reasons.
Many Of these could not be reach
ed for a statement as to why they
came TO Brownsville.
They are from all parts Of the
country. a large number coming
from other parts Of Texas, and
several from other cities in the
Valley.
Group TX. r. Bair and family,
Pittsburgh. Pa; Mrs. f. j. Laugh
lin, Pittsburgh. Pa: Mrs. S. j.. Bee
be and family. Endicott. N. VI;
Clark r. Wells and family. Wells
Vile, N. ": John G. Meuli and
family. Abilene. Kensas; I. j. MI
gent and family. Omaha, Nebras-
ka: Mr.. and Mrs. Seldom s. Nye
England; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. VIII
kinson, no address; Mr.. and Mrs.
T. B. Allitt. England.
Group 2-E. r. Holmes and fam
lily, Ardmore. Okla; Or. and Mrs.
II. c. Sample, st. Joseph, Mo; r,
M. Brandt and family. Youngs-
town. Ohio: p. S. Daugherty and
family, Butte. Montana; J. It
Flynn and family. Lincoln. Neb.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Griffith, Min
neapolis. MINI: MIR. and Mrs. l. r.
Hambley. Laredo: w. Fl. Jobe and
family. Detroit: Mr.. and Mrs. M
S. Silver. Detroit; w. p. Littleficld
and family, Indiana, Penn; c. A.
Rasco and family. Mckinney, Tex,
Harvey Ross and family. Brown
City, Mich; A. Roeder and family,
Milwaukee. Wis. L. L. Shropshire
and family. San Antonio: L. F.
Vessels and family. Enid, Okla; 5
B. Warner and family. Youngs-
town, Ohio; L. L. Gragg and fam
lily. Memphis. Tenn: Miss s. l.
Dague. Detroit; Mr.. and Mrs. Big
gam. Temple: Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
Nolan: Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Barch-
ard. ID. l.. Stoke- and family. La
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
Berry Growers
Will Organize
(Ry Staff CORRESPONDENT

SAN BENITO. Aug. PA VAL
ley-wide meeting for completing a
strawberry growers organization
may be called soon, It was stated
during the course Of the second
berry meeting held here In as
many weeks.
A number OF growers not present
at the first gathering were pres
ent at the city hall when y. ".
Meyer, Missouri Pacific agricul-
turist: s. U. Stambaugh. Adams
Gardens agriculturist: and @. W.
Van Matre. successful McAllen.
grower. spoke on growing berries
and marketing them.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
BASKETBALL TO
TAKE PLACE OF
CRIDIRON GAME

Since the football slate in Imperial
Valley was wiped clean yesterday
afternoon, sports followers here to-
day were turning their attention TO
basketball, with formation OF the
El Centre commercial league Mon
day night the article of first I'M
portance.
Coach Don Ketchen of the high
school today announced a meeting
at o'clock Monday night in the
high school gym, when teams will
be given last chance to enter the
league. Five teams are now en-
tered in the basketball loop, with
two more probable entries
D Practice will be held every Mon
day and Wednesday nights at
o'clock. A schedule will be an
nounced soon. The first game will
be played December IA.
Anyone who desires TO play
basketball, Ketchen said today, may
report to the gym Monday night,
since there Is room for all players.
Teams now entered in the league
are the Gilmore Lions, the Shell
Oil, the Imperial Valley Hardware.
DR.. Patrick Lackey and Gallagher
Pearson Of Imperial. Probable en-
tries are the FL Centre Junior
Chamber OF Commerce and the
Golden State Creamery.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Minor Baseball
Meeting Closes

WEST BADEN. Ind, Dec. S. (U.p
The baseball scenes shifted today
to Chicago, where the major league
will hold their annual meetings
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The 30th annual convention Of
the National Association OF Profess
sional Baseball clubs, which ended
yesterday promises TO go down as
one Of the most revolutionary In
minor league history. The forma-
ton of the Big Five" committee to
direct the minors for one year Is
considered one of the outstanding
constructive measures ever attempt
ed by the minor leagues.
At the end Of its one year term
Athe committee will suggest ways
1and means for making baseball
more attractive to the public and
perhaps nominate an outstanding
individual to assume permanent
control of the minor league organ
iZation.
The re-birth of the central league,
one Of the oldest leagues, increased
the minors to II. In the past 20
years the minors had dwindled from
So TO l6.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
LOyola Defeats
Drake Eleven

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5. U.P)-
The far west chalked up another
football victory today, as Loyola
University defeated Drake Of Des
Moines, Iowa, % to 7.
Upsetting the predictions, Loyoia
rallied after Drake had made a
touchdown in the first period q
Wrigley field last night and there
after kept the visitors on the de-
fensive.
After Drake apparently was on
Its way to victory, an 80 yard run
by Brosseau, Loyola half b k
brought six points, and field goal
by Ryon, substitute tackle, three
points.
Loyola staged a 10 yard march
down the field in the third quarter
for its second touchdown, but failed
to convert.
In the last period, Brubaker re-
covered a Drake tumble on brakes
80 yard line and Uge. substitute
fullback. pushed it over for the
final touchdown, which Brubaker
converted.
Lansrud, fullback, scored brakes
touchdown, and Lindstrom, half
back, converted. brakes only 9TH
er threat came in the fourth quar-
ter, when 1t marched down the field
only to have q pass intercepted
the play which brought Loyolas
final score.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Fairbanks Film
Showing Tonight
At Fox Imperial

Douglas Fairbanks, in a type OF
picture different from anything he
has heretofore presented on the
screen, is the attraction tonight
only at Fox Imperial theatre
Doug's film is called Around the
World in 80 Minutes" and presents
a pleasing combination Of travelogue
and humor Mystical tricks per-
formed by the Hindu fakirs of In
dia, the stepes Of Tussia, the fasci-
mating glamor Of the Orient and
equally interesting points in other
parts of the world are mixed up
with clever satires on Hollywood.
Chicago and other American cities.
There is interest in every bit Of
film and giggles in every bit of dia-
logue, according to advance an
nouncement.
Surrender" thrilling romance
Of the World war, minus any of the
more disagreeable battle scenes. is
the attraction for Sunday ana Mon
day with Warner Baxter and Leila
Hyams in the leading roles.
The scenes are placed principally
IN German prison camp where a
group of French prisoners led by
Baxter seek constantly to escape.
Their first effort ends In failure but
gives their leader the chance to
meet a German girl with whom he
falls In love and who eventually aids
him in escaping, only to have them
both fall into the net of Prussian
officer.
The climax to the play is in
tensely emotional and proves that
even a machine-l like Prussion Off
Ger must give way to the demands
of love.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
INVENTOR OF VIC
CONFERS WITH
SCHOOLS HERE

DR.. Hermann Fischer, inventor OF
the VIC, the newest stringed instru-
ment. is in the valley this week
end in order to confer with educa-
tional authorities in regard to Its
use in the schools
The Vic is the result of years in
painstaking scientific research and
is constructed according to the laws
of physics, he says. It has a rare
beauty of tone, and is easily mas
tered, thus making it ideal for one
who loves music, longs to play but
who hasn't the time or patience for
months or years Of tedious prac-
tice.
DR.. Fischer states that since the
world existed the traditional type
of stringed instrument paid no at
tention IN its construction to one
important physical law. The bow
has always been drawn across the
string in such manner as to set
up vibrations horizontal to the re-
sounding body. The Vic is so con-
structed that the carriage Of the
bow sets up vibrations approximate
ly perpendicular to the sounding
box, therein being the secret of its
rare tonal quality.
The Vic has four octaves, is cas-
ily fingered, bowling is easy be-
cause the weight of the bow rests
against the sound box. 1t may be
used as q solo instrument or in 4
symphony orchestra. 1t is especial
ly dapted to the training of child
rem in true musical appreciation
and ability.
DR.. Henry Eames, dean Of music
at Scripps college, says that the
Vic may revolutionize public schocl
stringed instrument usage. A num-
Der of school systems in California
have adopted the Vic, 1t has been
enthusiastically received by a nun
Der Of movie stars including John
Boles and Raquel Torres, and is
used by George Olsen's Victor re-
cording orchestra.
DR.. Fischer is a Russian, a prom
inent physicist and mathematician
who has been eight years in this
! country. He is the inventor of the
hornless microphone and Of the
/ electromagnetic recording system.
Mrs. Marie Reit2 jenkins, local
music instructor, will give instruc-
ton on the Vic and endorses il
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
SPARTANS DEFEAT JAYCEE
ELEVEN IN GREAT CONTEST

speed and unquenchable spirit gave
him the limelight. Byrd on the line
was no less fighter, seconded by
Tackett. In the backfield, Berry
and Swink, the latter alternating
with Jones, were noticeable in al
most every play. Fisher at end did
his usual thorough job on both de-
tense and offense. Jones line
plunging was sensational at times.
Services Of Herb Hoskins of
Brawley, referee: Coach Pete
Sauers of HoltWlle, umpire, and
Mack Spence, head linesman. were
donated for this game, every penny
from which goes to the Ell Centre
unemployment relief fund. Mavor
H. w. Fawcett set up the drinks
when he donated cocoa cola, with
money taken in from its sale also
to go to the fund.
Starting the game yesterday for
the high school were Fisher and
Edgar at ends, Tackett and Butler
at tackles, Couch and Byrd at
guards, Hartsog at center, SWink
and Maiden at halfback, Berry at
fullback and Price at quarterback.
Junior colleges starting lineup
was Donald Jardin at left end AL
bert Adams at left tackle, Rinkleib
at left guard, George Rieves at
right tackle, Frank Gonzales at
right end. Joe Hurst at quarterback.
Earl Ritter at right halfback, Jack
Lane at left halfback and Williams
at fullback.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Young Sport Is
Beaten In North

SAN FRAN1SCO, Dec. S. <U.D-
Canto Robleto, ll6, agile Mexican
flyweight, pounded out l0-round
victory over Young Sport, l16. Of
Los Angeles, in the main event at
Dreamland auditorium last night.
Robleto took lead in the second
round and never was headed.
Tony Poloni, I'll, of Reno. for
mer national amateur light heavy
weight champion, scored tech
nical knockout in the fourth round
of his scheduled l0-round encounter
with Billy Wagner, 167, Los An
geles. Wagner took the first three
rounds but in the next he dropped
to the canvas claiming he had
sprained his ankle.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Singer Cautious
With BattalinO

NEW YORK, Dec. 5. Upl - Al
Singer, former worlds lightweight
champion, believes he can out
gallop Featherweight Champion
Christopher (BaD Battalino for 10
rounds, but he has no desire to
fight the rugged Hartford Italian
over the marathon route.
Singers refusal to sign for more
than 10 rounds against Battalino
forced a change in plans for the
Christmas fund show, December IL,
and Madison Square Garden now
plans to offer three 10-round and
one eight-round bout.
Singer and Battalino will meet In
the feature.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Maggie Team To
Play Tomorrow

Maggie Fat Boys team will meet
tho strong Brawley International
nine tomorrow afternoon in this
city at the Central union high
school diamond.
The game will be called at 2
o'clock and fast contest Is
assured, each team being confident
that 1t can take its opponent into
camp.
The local nine has been reiuve-
mated and several strong PLAYERS
have been added TO the lineup.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Collins Goes To
Coast Conference

C. B. Collins. county superintend-
ent of schools, left last evening foc
Los Angeles to attend the meeting
of the council for the California
Teachers association to be held
this morning in the Alexandria
hotel.
While the above meeting is the
official motive for his trip there are
many who suspect that the real rea-
son lies in the fact that he will have
his first glimpse of his only grand
son, Ronald Carroll Collins who was
born recently to DR.. and Mrs. Bruce
Collins of Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
SOVIET PLAN URGED

KALAMAZOO, U.p)-Col. Ray
mond Robins, gold prospector and
social service leader, opened three
day meeting of the Allied Cam
paigners for Prohibition here with
an appeal for an economic system
like Russias in the United States
The prospector said the present
American system is obsolete.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Mass Meeting
For FilipinOs

Filipinos Of Imperial Valley are
invited 10 attend a patriotic mass
meeting which will be held tonight
in the japanese hail at 455 Com
mercial street.
Pablo Manlapit and Primo r.
Queyedo, leaders 81 tie Los Angeles
Filipino colony, will address the
gathering on important Filipino
problems. Both carry the endorse
ment Of the Philippine legislature.
The meeting will be called to
order at z o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Minnesota Gets
Tulane's Coach

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Dec. S.
U.P)-Appointment of Bernie Bier
man, football coach at Tulane Un-
iversity to similar position ut
Minnesota. effective January l, was
announced today by Herbert r.
CriSler, athletic director.
Crisler, who coached the Mime
sofa teams of 1920 and 1881. will
devote his time to the administra-
ton of the university athletic de-
partment, he revealed in a state
ment announcing the appointment.
Bierman is a former Minnesota
football star.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
Here And There
In Sport World

FARGO, N. D., Dec. S. W.p)--
Jack Dempsey, scored two knock
outs and two decisions in four one
round appearances here last night.
The former heavyweight champion
floored Johnny koranda, Chicago,
in 16 seconds, and Swede Gransberg,
Fargo, in 81 seconds. Charlie Retz-
laff, Duluth, ranked among the first
10 heavyHeights, preferred to clincn
and seemed timid. Dempsey won
the bout on aggressiveness and a
few solid blows. Tommy Daven-
port, Little Rock, Ark, jolted Demp-
sey with a hard right TO the head
but Dempsey won the round cas-
lily.
AT JERSEY CITY, N. J.-Stan-
ley Poreda, 1913, Jersey City, de-
feated Marty Gallagher, 205, Wash
ington, D. c., Q0); Leo Mitchell
1874, California, drew with Charlie
Massadra, 1874, New York (8).
MINNEAPOLIS. Dec. 5. U.p)-
Jack Sharkey, Minneapolis, 124ia
shaded Wilbur Chevalier, Milwau.
kee, 1876, 10 rounds. Dick Daniels
Minneapolis. 1874. defeated Tiger
Payne, Omaha I'll, 10 rounds. Johr
Ryan Milwaukee, l26, outpointec
Spud Murphy, Moorhead, l31.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5. U.P)-Bob-
by O'Hara, Chicago, won a close d.
cision from Erwin Bige, Omaha, ir
the main event of a boxing card
here last night. O'Hara weighed
139 and Bige 1471A.
In the semi final, wild Man
O'Hanahan, Santa Ana, won q
technical knockout over Herb Per.
stein, 156, in the fifth round.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-05
HEALTH RECORD IMPROVES

SACRAMENTO. - U.R - Despite
unfavorable economic conditions,
California'S health record continues
to improve. While the estimated in
crease in the population of the state
during the past year is 3.8 per cent,
the increase in the number Of
deaths for the first half of the year
was only 2 per cent, the state board
of health reports. There were
34,475 deaths for the half-year
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