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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
Berry Movement Is
Growing In Valley

getting the plants late and a dry.
hot and windy season caused a
general failure OF this effort. he
said. Some few growers were sue
cessful at that.
You must have good. well-crown-
ed, strong plants. and get them
early" he asserted. ~"Plants should
get their root growth early and n
way to achieve this Is TO buy south
ern plants. Those purchased too far
north viii come In too late TO do
you any good.
Save Plants.
you can save one-tenth OF your
plants for the next seasons plant
ings."
Although the Poteet area will give
the Valley some competition during
the winter months, shipping be-
tween 40 and so cars, quality OF
their berries Is not of the best, Mey-
er said. They do not mulch and the
berries get sandy.
The berry deals have been prof
liable there, however, al there is
q revival Of strawberry growing at
Carrie Springs where spinach sup
planted this crop during the war.
Florida also ships some few hundred
cars.
I'VE win get more for pint crates
than Arkansas and N--souri will get
for quart crates" said Meyers In
speaking Of returns.
Strawberries will grow in almost
any soil which is we'll drained and
free from alkali. A good seed bed.
mulching and sufficient moisture
a. all times are elements Of sue
cess. Weeds and grass must be kept
out and every grower should learn
to carry W. plants"
He urged that the growers get to-
gether not only to sell but also TO
buy bedding hay or other mulching
material. 1t will not do for each
individual grower 10 ship here, there
and yonder," he said.
Athel tree sheddings, gin waste
and other material also Is good for
mulch. IL requires about a ton Of
material per acre.
The Missionary berry Is TO be pre-
ferred to the aciduous Klondike, ne
said. The Missionary Is a large.
early, prolific berry while the Klon-
dixie. is sour and does not bear well
in winter.
Constant Attention
J. L. Stambaugh, Adams Gardens
agriculturist, said that strawberry
growing resembles dairying more
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
1900 Acres Signed

Z. A. Miller, organization direc-
tor OF the cooperative, pointed u
that although Aug. 81 had been the
final date set for organization and
5000 acres as the goal necessary to
success that organization is COM
plete now and that over l4,OOc
acres had been signed by Aug. D.
In n month you signed up IN
two counties % per cent of the
usual truck acreage in four Valley
counties he pointed out but warn
ed that members should not stop
at this mark.
Mr.. Miller declared that although
the government has extended us
aid principally through set-up OF
the national exchange that the CO.
op should not lean too heavily on
the government. 1T will take work
to put ii over even with federal
aid" he asserted.
There usually are about $1,000
acres Of truck crops planted in the
Valley or about $4,000 acres with
out onions, he pointed out. Al
though $4,000 acres signed up are
past expectations the organization
should aim now 10 sign up so per
cent Of the entire acreage or about
$4,000 acres, he said.
He asserted that one thing which
gratified the farm board was the
fact that the Valley went ahead.
organized. and said we're -,
without setting up a ske!ssc o.
~ganization as some section
done and then seeking aid L G
bead IN completing IL.
~ directors were called on by
Cec.ee b. Warren, himself a oil
rector, who was elected chairman
of the meeting.
Said o. M. Kenyon: I'VE must
have a majority of the farmers and
G before we have bargaining
power. We need only II more ,rsw-
ers TO get 30 per cent in Edinourg
district
r. L. N a.ttaker: Let every men,
Der get tosher."
c. i. nser: 'The attacks on the
Farm Lard and the co-operatives
are INSPIRED by those whose bust
ness they are hurting. / saw where
all the cotton gamblers and others
we're criticizing the Farm Board.
Then I saw that all Of the farmer
orgari atoms were supporting the
board. That settled 1t in my mind"
Other directors also spoke as did
some Of the members.
Urges High Quality
G. C. Wentz of FL Jardin urged
that the coop see that every pack
age of vegetables which gees out Is
of the highest quality. He said that
superior quality would win the bat
tie and warned that the organiza-
ton should not lean ON the feder-
al government which he said could
only advise. He said he had been
trying to organize the vegetable
industry in the Valley for ten
years.
Lucas Kruze OF San Benito des-
cribed how labor unions were strong
organizations formed by appeal OF
man to fellow man and not by pa.c
organizers. He supported the
thought that paid organizers can
bring membership but not organ
izati0n. Some cooperative efforts !
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
Constant Attention.

j. L. Stambaugh, Adams Gardens
agriculturist, said that strawberry
growing resembles dairying more
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
MERCEDES SETS
SCHOOL DATE

to8CNAaA W ~
MERCEDES, aug. 15.-According
to Supt. Z. II. Poteet. the Mercedes
schools will open Sept. z.
A general faculty meeting will be
held sept. 5 and general assembly
FOR students and faculty will be held
once a week.
A regular school board meeting
will be held Thursday evening when
several important matters will be
taken up: n OF which will be the
budget for the coming year.
The school buildings. with the ex-
ception OF the gymnasium and
cafeteria are practically completed.
Six new teachers have been elected
TO fill vacancies made by resigna-
tons OF teachers. They are Miss
Beryl Barber OF Kingsville: Miss
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
/. Organize Band

MERCEDES. Aug. i5.-Much in
terest is shown in the organization
of a harmonica band here. under
the direction OF II. ". Hagerdon.
Valley land man OF Johnston.
Pennsylvania, and well known In
the Valley.
The first practice will be held at
the city hall Tuesday at 8 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
UNIT SYSTEM
OF MARKETING
aim OF BODY
(By Staff Correspondent


HARLINGEN, Aug. 15-A joint
representative Of the Federal
Farm Board and the National
Fruit and Vegetable Exchange
through which the Valley organiza-
ton expects to market will be pres
ent at the first meeting Of the
Valley Vegetable Cooperative Assn
board Of directors to be held at 2
ID. m, wednesday at the Madison
hotel in Harrington, 1t was announ-
ced at the first annual member
ship meeting Friday afternoon in
Fair Park Auditorium.
Name Of the representative was
not given in the letter Of promise
received here.
The national exchange has been
set up under the auspices Of the
Farm Board to handle the products
of various grower-owned coopera-
tives over the country.
Elections Ratified
Election Of directors by each OF
the eleven local units IN the VAL
ley was ratified at the meeting
here.
Directors by districts are: o. NJ.
Kenyon, Edinburg; j. II. Merrill,
San Carlos, G.. III. McNallie, Pharr-
San Juan-Alamo; L. O.. Andrews,
West Weslaco and Donna; F. L.
Whitaker, East Weslaco and Ed
couch; w. w. Withers, McAlen ana
Mission; j. w. BurtieSs. La Feria,
Prnnera and Comics; ii. K. Ballen-
ger Sag Benito, La Paloma and
Los IndioS; b. A. Danley, Ranger
vile; Geo. b. Warren, Rio Hondo
and Los FreSnos; G. L. Hunter, FL
Jardin.
Weslaco has been announced as
headquarters for the coop because
of its intense interest III grower
movements.
A number Of speakers urged that
since the association had coasled
in weeks ahead Of organization
schedule that the officers and
members should not rest on their
oars but endeavor TO sign as much
more acreage as possible between
now and shipping time.
II feel that this is the birthday
of the association" said j. (.
Montgomery OF lyman, president
of the Texas State Farm Bureau
Federation who spent considerable
time in the Valley during the past
two months assisting with organ
ization work.
he expressed the hope that dou-
be the present acreage Of l4,6OO
would be signed up by the time the
shipping season begins. He said
that with cotton farmers turning to
truck crops and with depressed bus
mess conditions reducing the buy
ing power Of the nation that 1t IS
much more necessary to be organ
lied for marketing purposes.
He pointed out that other grow
ing sections Of Texas are organi-
zing along the Valley lines and X
pressed the hope that Texas will
have a unified system of market
ing. He explained that he did nov
mean that all parts Of the state
should be in the same organization
but that they should be c~o-ordinat-
ed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16

Regular attention to your battery will keep 1t
powerful, dependable at all times. Drive in
regularly for inspection. Our modern battery
department Is fully equipped for testing,
charging, repairing service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
Brennan to Speak

Especial 20 The Herald.J
MERCEDES. Aug. Is State
Commander Hal Brennan OF the
American Legion viii speak nc the
American Legion club house here
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. as
announced by J. q. Deyo. local
post commander.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
Especial TO me Heraidl

Especial 20 The HeraldJ
MERCEDES, Aug. i5.-Dr. l. r.
Scarborough. president OF the
Southwestern Baptist Theological
at Fl. Worth. and pres
ident OF the Baptist general con-
vention OF Texas, viii fill the
pulpit nc the First Baptist church
Sunday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was relatively
70 moderately high practically
throughout the United States this
morning, attended by mostly fair
tc clear weather. Rains occurred,
however, within the last "a hours
in the Atlantic coast states. and az
widely scattered places in the north
western and north-cenral states.
Temperatures were comparatively
low in the southern and eastern
states yesterday and this morning.
but seasonable over the balance OF
the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
Farm Board Representative Meet With Valley Vegetable Association

than anything else since both re-
quire constant attention. II IL not
hard work but combining. he said.
He described a Florida grower
whom Il costs $500 TO pick the first
quart off each acre due 10 high
fertilizer and other costs on ex-
tremely chalky land but who still
makes a big profit.
Mr.. Stambaugh urged the use Of
pony Tefrigeratorst" in which up
to 30 quarts can be shipped to any
part OF the United State. 1t Is a
sort Of ice box in which the berries
can be shipped over a long distance.
The boxes are purchased by growers
and can be shipped back for a
nominal fee after taking berries to
their destination. Few communities
are able TO absorb a whole carload
o. berries at the fancy prices which
the Valley expects to get and pony
-efrigerators for his reason r the
only way out, he said.
Florida plants the first part OF
September and many growers raise
their own plants. buying them In
February and carrying them through
the summer. The advantage Of grow
ing your own plants lies In having
them on your own place ready to
set out at a moments decision or
when conditions are most favor
able.
Ship Only Best.
The plants react quickly TO eli
mate but frosts only halt bearing
for a few weeks. Mr.. Stambaugh said
that the Valley could have three
or four frosts in a season and the
crop still be a success.
your berries are going TO have
to 60 on the market on a fancy
price basis and you must alip only
your best. I believe that the section
"a take the bulk of the strawberry
business in the Mississippi Valley. A
few Strawberries in January are
worth more than many In March
he said.
The question OF loading at a central
point was brought UP as an objec-
tionable feature. Meyer pointed out
that Pcteet hauls virtually It's en-
tire crop to San Antonio 80 miles
away due to bad train connections OF
home and that 1t has no trouble.
1t was brought out that growers
might expect a net return OF 81 a
crate. Mr.. Patterson distributed
government tables showing some of
the high prices received by original
receivers during the winter In prin-
cipal markets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16

Juanlta Flemming OF Freeport: Miss
Mildred Nell OF Mckinney: Miss
Sidney Mansell OF Mineola; Miss
Culwell OF Hedley: Miss Eugenia
King OF Austin, and Walter Seatt OF
La Feria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-16
BULLETIN

GFirst figures. lowest tempera-
ture last night: second. highest
Yesterday: third. wind velocity at
8 a. m: fourth. precipitation ID
last % hrS1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-30

ia-Washingon Lodge Of MaSonS, and
was the first free school in Northern
Virginia, as "necessitous children" were
not required to pay tuition.
The fact that the ancient structure
has survived the onSlaughts Of time
and decay, of war and change Of en-
vironment, Mr.. McGroarty said, and
that 1t is still fulfilling It's original pur-
pose is one that must be considered as
marvellous.
In concluding his address, President
McGroarty said: ST may add that the
exercises of this day are in sense only
preliminary. The tree we are planting
will be dedicated, with ceremonies ma
tional in character, upon date yet to
be selected In 1882. It has been regis
tered with the American Tree Associa-
ton and, God willing, will live and
grow and take its place among the his
toric trees Of the Nation"
The program was opened by Assem-
bly," by Alexandria Council Bugler Gal
leher. Invocation followed and was
succeeded by the pledge of allegiance,
given by Boy Scouts. Following Mr..
McGroarty's address, the tree was
planted by four Boy Scouts, who then
made a pledge to the tree. The eXer-
cises were closed by the singing of
America"
Contrary to what might be sup
posed, Washington was not inaugu-
rated March 4, as he did not reach New
York until the latter part of April,
1889, due to the length of time it took
him to make the horseback journey
from Mount Vernon. This city was
his first stopping place on that historic
Journey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-30
FIRST PRESIDENT
HONORED BY TREE
Washington Society Of Alex
andria Plants Ash From
Mount Vernon.
Nv a STAR Corrcspondent of The Star.

~ STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 30.-In the
shadow Of the only monument to George
Washington. the educator, living mon
ument to Washington, the horticulturist,
the tree-planter, was set up this alter
noon by the Washington Society Of
Alexandria In conmemoration OF the
142nd anniversary of his Inauguration
as the first President of the United
States.
The tree, an ash from the nursery at
Mount Vernon, was planted IN the
grounds Of the old Alexandra Academy
along Washington street at Wolfe street
Vernon Boulevard, which leads to the
home and last resting place of Wash
1ngton.
Built In 1888.
Alexandria Academy, built in l785 by
the citizens of Alexandria upon George
Washington's advice, and still forming
part Of the city's public school system,
was endowed by Washington at his
death, and during his lifetime was the
constant recipient Of his bounty. Wash
ington was a member of its first board
Of trustees, and the first President trans
ferred his two nephews. to the. school
from other institutions as soon as 1t
was opened.
An Of these historic facts were told a
large audience which gathered for the
planting of the tree this afternoon by
William Buckner McGroarty, president
of the Washington Society. The society
was formed one month after Washing
tons death in 1899, for the purpose of
handing down to posterity the Wash
angton members forming the organiza-
ton he knew and loved and to aid and
perpetuate certain charities which
L. H~S~ k{r,nA No.
tanned unaided.
Dedicated by Masons.
In his talk, Mr.. McGroarty called at
Aention to the fact that the corner stone
Of the academy was laid by he Alexan-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-30
$971,O0O,OOO LOANED
ON VETERANS BONUS

A total of $s71, 100000 had been
loaned at the end of last week on
World War veterans adjusted compen-
sation certificates, the Veterans Bureau
announced yesterday. adding 1t virtual
ly had disposed Of the rush of applica-
tions from borrowers.
Veterans Administrator Hines re-
ported to President Hoover that the
work of administering the law, allowing
veterans to borrow up to so per cent
of the face value of their certificates
had been almost completed in about
.one-third the time first thought neces-
Sary.
The bureau has on hand 1853, 900 APP
plications for loans, which will require
only, about. week to dispose Of.
In addition to the $971 ,000,0 900 al
ready paid out, the bureau has commit
ments of $4,000. 900. which will bring
the total cost of the legislation to more
than a billion dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-30

tributing to the delinquency Of i0-
year-old white girl he was given the
maximum penalty permitted by law, .
fine of $500 and one year in jail. He
called no witnesses. in his own behalf.
His attorney, Walter Tansin Oliver,
entered an appeal to the Circuit Court.
Following the hearing Brent was taken
to the Fairfax Jail pending results Of
his attempt to secure bail, which was
set at 81 ,500-$1 900 on the appeal and
$500 IN the liquor charge. The heat
ing was held behind closed doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-30
YEAR IN JAIL GIVEN
ON JUVENILE CHARGE
Fairfax Colored Man Also Assessed
$500 Fine in Delin-
quency Case.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, April S0.-Logan
Brent, colored, of Merr1feld, was yes
terday tried before Justice Of the Peace
A. C. Richie on charge of possession
of liquor and was held for action of
the May grand jury.
On second warrant charging con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-30
Hawks Tours British Isles.

HESTON, England April 80 R.-
Capt. Frank Hawks, American aviator,
took off this afternoon for a flight over
Ireland and Western England. He said
he was not after any speed marks this
time and that he would return tomorrow.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
CHICAGO LINES Up
FOR TITLE BATTLE
New 15-Round Law Likely
to Win City SchmeIing.
Walker Bout.

BY the Associated Rress.
~H1cAGo,' December 1.-THE
II next heavyweight champion
~ 4 ship fight today appeared
headed for Chicago.
The last serious obstruction-Cham-
poin Max Schmeling's objection to de-
Tending his title at less than is rounds
seemed under control, leaving the usual
squabbles over terms yet to be under
gone, in arranging a match between
the title holder and Mickey Walker.
former welterweight and middleweight
king, early next year for charity.
George Getz, member of Gov. En-
mersons Committee on Unemployment
Relief. had succeeded in having an
amendment bill, providing for l5-round
heavyweight championship bouts. in
troduced into the Illinois Legislature
and 1t had been advanced to second
reading without reference to a COM
mittee.
Getz pointed out that the fight.
which would be held in the Chicago
Stadium next February or March, prob
ably would attract gate" of around
$400 900. OF this amount the State
would take between 10 and is per
cent in taxes.
When the bill was presented in the
house by Representative Frank Ryan
OF Chicago there appeared to be no
serious opposition.
1t also was pointed out by Getz that
the stadium corporation planned
match later in the year involving the
winner Of the Schmeling Walker battle,
and either Jack Dempsey. should he
decide to make big comeback at
tempt, or possibly Jack Sharkey.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
Bowling Standings
TAkoMA pUcxprN ASSOCIATION.

Season Records.
High team set-Frut Growers Express,
High team game-Brightwood Post ONCE,
High set-McDonald, &c.,
High game--Waker 1856
Average-Watson l14-l0
High strikes-Brown 1g
High spares-McDonald, IS.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
Mat Matches

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK.-Gus Sonnenberg, 205,
Boston, threw Pat Mckay. 2l0, Mem
phis, 31:10; Jack Sherry. 220, Omaha,
threw Frank Yusko, 2l0, Allentown,
Pa, 1914; Joe Devito. 202, st. Louis,
threw Tony Felice, 212, New York,
11:05; Carl Pojello, 1872, Chicago, threw
Ahmed Sulayman, 205, Turkey, 1878;
Mihaly Orgovanyi, 204, Hungary, threw
Rudy La Ditzi, 221, Poughkeepsie, N. Y,
12:15; Vladimir Dubinoff, 2l0, Russia,
threw Ivan Vakturof1, 220, Russia,
1855.
CLEVELAND-Gino Garibaldi, Italy,
threw Frank Brunowicz, Poland, 30:l5;
Jim Clinkstock, Oklahoma, threw Mike
Romano, Italy, 26:05; Jack Washburn,
Salt Lake City, threw Lou Plummer,
Indiana, 14:45; Hans Kampfer, Ger
many, and Pat O'Shocker, Salt Lake
City, drew, $1,000.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass.-Lee wykotf,
225, st. Louis, threw Charley Strack,
2l5, Omaha, l:12:05; Al Morelli, 208,
Boston, threw George Saunders, 2o6,
1920.
WORCESTER, Mass.-Jim Browning,
st. Louis, defeated Marin Westenberg,
Tacoma; Wash, straight falls (37:22
and 2:5D; Dan Koloff and Billy Bar
tush drew, $1,000; Lennert Anderson
threw Boris Demetroff, 5:37.
BOSTON.-Ted Germaine, South
Boston, defeated Billy Brooks, Boston,
two out Of three falls (Germaine, first,
3l:25 and third, 1920: Brooks, second,
$50; Germaine disqualiied); George
Linnehan, California, and Frank Oruno,
New York, drew, $1,000.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
BROOKLYN IS WILLING
TO PURCHASE WILSON
Would Take Cardinals Right
Hand Hitter to Fit in With
Many Lefthanders.
BY the Associated PRESS.

BY the Associated PRESS.
NEW YORK. December 1.-THE
Brooklyn Base Ball Club needs a
right-handed outfielder to fit in with
three regulars who bat left-handed and
Hack Wilson may fill the bill.
But, adds Frank B. York, club presi-
dent, and Manager Max Carey, Brook
lyn still must find a definite basis for
zeal with the St Louis Cardinals. who
obtained Wilson from the Chicago Cubs,
ne1ore the club can give him a chance
TO try his comeback"
Brooklyn turned down a Cub offer
to trade Wilson for Floyd Babe" Her
man and IS rather shy Of trades, but
ne might be willing to take a chance IN
cash gamble on Wilson's ability and
good Intentions. The Cardinals are
understood to have made some prelim-
already. ue"i
Evening star., 1931-12-17
.SH|KAT PICK OVER
SZAB0 IN MAT TILT
Bout Tonight, However, Apt
to Be LiveIy-0ther Good
Matches on Card.
ERR RICHARD sH1KAT, whose
. feelings are said to be some
what ruffled because Jimmy

7 r ERR RICHARD sH1KAT, whose
|" feelings are said to be some
what ruffled because Jimmy
Londos has given him the run
around for two years, while displaying
eagerness to meet almost every one else,
will be slight favorite tonight to spill
young Sander Szabo, the farmer Hun
garion butcher-boy, for the first time
in Washington.
They clash in the feature match at
the Washington Auditorium wrestling
show.
Shikat, former champ of the mat,
and recent conqueror Of Ray Steele, is
reputed to be in the best condition of
MS career, but Szabo Is sure to put up
whale OF scrap, win, lose or draw.
Sander has compiled fine record, his
only consistent losses going to the
credit Of Londos.
The card as q whole stacks up as one
OF the best ever booked for Washing
ton. A colorful bout probably will be
provided by Chief White Feather and
Pat O'Shocker, who will meet In the
semi final.
Other matches follow: Rudy Dusek
vs.. Happy Scott, Joe Cox VS.. George
Hagen and Herbie Freeman and Steve
ZnoSki.
A heavy advance sale indicates one Of
the largest crowds of the season. Wom-
en- with escorts will be admitted free.
The first match will begin at $50
o'clock.