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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
AUXILIARY
EVENT

One OF the most beautiful and
impressive meetings of the Presby-
terrain Worhan's Auxiliary was held
on Tuesday afternoon at the chapel
when a resume OF the foreign mis-
sion study book The Field is The
World" vas enjoyed. The chapel
was decorated with ferns.
Mrs. c. D. Mccoy and Mrs. j
= Ramsey we're in charge Of the
meeting. "A moment Of silence fol-
lowed by a beautiful prelude b.
MRS. Greta Harris, opened the pro-
gram.
Mrs. r. r.. Stephenson gave q
talk on The Task. Mrs. A. L.
Todd discussed The Vision" Mrs,
Dye read a paper on "The Motive"
Mrs. Stephenson then delighted all
with a solo I Shall Not Pass This
Way Again with Mrs Harris at
the piano.
Miss Margaret Oliver discussed
The DYNAMIC Power OF Christian
itv "and Mrs. Mccoy brought The
Challenge" IN which she introduced
Burns "A Mans a Man. For As
That
Mrs Kieffer and Mrs. Stephenson
most appropriately sang a negro
spiritual. Mrs. Fraser gave a most
interesting talk on stewardship be-
fore each chapter discussion.
This was followed by a free viii
offering for foreign missions.
The hostesses for the afternoon
Mesdames Caldwell. Tillory. Lane
and Miss Meyer then introduced q
few contests that aroused much
interest. The hostesses invited al
present into the annex which has
been transformed into a mos
attractive japanese living room
Japanese lanterns. parrots. draper
les and flowers. with Japaness
prints and parasols made a mos
delightful room. The guests don
ned kimonos and sat on pillows or
the floor IN true Japanese style
The tea service was arranged or
4 Japanese cloth on the floor.
Miss Stephenson DELIGHTFULLY."- SANG
Little japanese Maid"
Delicious refreshments suggestive
OF each foreign mission country
studied we're served to about thirty
members and guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
CLUB MEETS IN
HARLINGFN

Mrs. g. G. Gum delightfully."- en-
tertained the Md Week club at
the home OF her sister Mrs. n. p.
Morgan in Harrington Saturday aft
ernoon. Red roses were used in the
floral decorations. The Valentine
motif was noted In the table ac-
~cessories, prize wrappings. TALES
and refreshments.
The score favor was awarded DO
Miss Katheryne Schueller and cut
prizes 70 Mrs. z. B. Ballard, and
Mrs. j. p. Willmoth. with guest
favor going TO Mrs. R. B. Morgan.
"A salad course was served to six
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
Program on Poetry
GiUen By Learners

guage. Mrs. Tucker followed with
a paper on this and others OF
Brownings poems.
Mrs. Sherwood Bishop gave the
history Of the Browning Room al
Baylor University ct Waco tor
which Dr. A. J.. Armstrong Is re-
sponsible. She also touched on in
tereSting details regarding the first
and second pilgrimage to Italy,
where Browning lived in his later
years, In quest Of material for the
Browning Room. Members answered
roll call with quotations from their
favorite poet or poem.
Contributions today brought the
Learners Red Cross relief fund up
10 $3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
MEMBERSHIP r
LOVELY AFFAIR

Tbs annual membership tea held
al the Women's Building on Sat-
urday afternoon was an elaborate
affair, with the colorful decorations
OF the Valentine season, making a
charming background for the hos
tesses and guests. In the floor bas-
kets we're shown the red Turks
Caps. with many ~poinsettias and
fern.
Members OF the Y. W. G. A.
Board. Mesdames Fred Flynn.
Hiskman Hill. A. f. Klein, Paul
Brown. David Wink, and Gerald
McKenna received the guests al
the door. with a cordial greeting.
In the absence Of the chairman OF
the board, Mrs. Tyre Fl. Brown,
the words OF welcome were given
BY Mrs. McKenna. She also pres
ented Mrs. A. E. Klein, hospitality
Chairman, who then introduced
the Girl Reserve sponsors. Miss
Matte Bell Mcintyre and Miss
Paul Hill and Mrs. +. II. Chiswell,
each one telling briefly OF her
work in the organization.
Mrs. Klein also presented the
numbers OF the program prepared
for the occasion, beginning with
charming piano numbers by Miss
Helen Flynn and a pleasing read
ing BY LuVerna McKenna. Miss
Ada Reid Alderdice gave a very
delightful vocal number, Wake Up
with piano accompaniment by Miss
Josephine Pollard. and readings by
the young ~favorite, Louise Hill.
Two lovely numbers were given on
the trombone by Charles Huntley,
with piano accompaniment BY
Miss Pollard.
The particular feature OF the
program was the talk by Miss
Elizabeth Allen Y. w. c. A. VALLEY
secretary. on Giving the Best"
The attractively appointed tea
table, with its cream colored lace
spread, set off BY tall tapers In
dark red. matching the center
bouquet in color, and dishes OF
red heart shaped candies, was a
pretty feature OF the entertain
ment, with Mrs. Finley Ewing
graciously pouring tea, served with
sandwiches and little cookies. Mrs.
Brown and Mrs. Hill were the
members assisting In serving tea.
The guest book was In charge Of
Mrs. j. K. Raymond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
Society Calendar
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
Thursday Bridge club with Mrs.
Order Perkins.
Merry Matrons with Mrs. Albert
Harper.
Bridge and bunco party In St
Joseph's auditorium under the aus
pices OF the Children of Mary. Adj
mission will be 25c. This IS fOr
the benefit Of the church and ev-
eryone is invited
School Of Instruction OF the East
ern Star in Mercedes.
Women Of the Central Christian
church are serving a vegetable din
ner from II 10 2 = m. at the church
The dinner will be soc.
The Junior high and Senior high
PIT. A. will meet in the Junior
high auditorium at 4 o'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04

ented to Mrs. NJ. +. Armstrong,
and high guest 10 Miss Lucius
sharp. There were eight club mem
bers and the following guests pres
ent: Mrs. g. II. Fullick or HarIin-
gen, Misses Thelma Smith or Cor
pus Christi. Lucius Sharp Of Nc
Allen, and Mary Louise Hensley Of
Weslacc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
Mrs. Wood Hostess
To Beth FL Members

A regular business meeting was
held Tuesday BY members Of the
Sisterh0od OF the Beth Ell at the
home Of Mrs Wayne Wood. with
eighteen present for the session.
Two guests Mrs. A. Axelrod and
Mrs. N. Sondock or Harlingen were
also present.
The next meeting will be at the
home Of Mrs. "A. Ashheim.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04

for Dallas where she win spend
several days.
Mrs X. Nv. HarEIll and daughter.
Francis Ruth. Of Fayette. Missls-
sippi are guests ut the home Of DR..
and Mrs. ID. X. Henery. Mrs. Har-
gill and Mrs. Henery are sisters.
r. "A. ROLAND left Sunday for
San Antonio where he viii be for
some time
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
Weslaco
THEME
LUNCHEON

Members and guests OF the Wed
neSday Contract club we're delight
fully entertained Saturday by Mrs
w. w. Carruthers with q one
o'clock luncheon. The Valentine
motif was used in the table &C
cessories, decorations and tallies.
Red boginvilla. ferns and zinnias
were used in the floral decorations.
High club score favor was pres
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
CLUB MEETS WITH
MRS MILLER

Mrs,@W. II. Miller. who Is NOV
ing TO San Antonio entertained the
Thursday Bridge club with q fare
well party Thursday. Sweet peas
were used in the floral decorations
A salad and sweet course was serv-
ed 70 nine club members and one
guest, Mrs. Carl Schweden.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
Reception to Honor
Visiting Bishop

Or. arid Mrs. r.. o. Macintosh
viii receive at a reception in the
Parish Eouse Friday. Feb. s, imme-
diately following the evening SER
vices. IN honor OF Bishop w. r.
Capers. who IS conducting a series
Of services in the Episcopal church.
All members or the congregation
are cordially invited to attend the
reception.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
MOVES OFFICES

HARLINGEN. Feb. 4-tF- TIE
offices Of .. b. Meadows. realtor,
have been moved from the ground
floor or the Reese WI Mcnd Hotel
10 the second floor on the first
National Bank Building orr Jack
son Street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04

The Learners club met Tuesday
a. the home OF Mrs. q. 8. stell and
enjoyed q rare treat in the form
Of a program on poetry conducted
by Mrs. S. G. Tucker. Mrs r Ct.
holiday read saul" by Robert
Browning, said by critics 70 be the
greatest poem in the English Ian
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
BENEFIT RRInGE

Members Of the West Brownsville
First Ward PIT. A. ale giving a
Valentine benefit bridge on Friday
at the Elks Hall. This was to have
been given on the 18th. but due 70
necessary changes. the date was
changed. Everyone is cordially in
vited 70 attend the party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
LOS AMIGOS CLUB
ENJOYS DANCE FRIDAY

Friday the Women's Building
was decorated IN the theme or
st. Valentine. the bright colors in
keeping with the merry company
present A great variety of novel
costumes and makeups were worn
by the members OF the Los Amigos
club. as they mingled in the dances.
Ok enjoyed the other features or
entertainment for the evening, as
this vas a tacky party.
Between forty and fifty couples
wers present. There were also
feature numbers. The Blue Moon
orchestra furnished music.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
Harrington

Thursday afternoon Mrs. Shan
DER was hostess 10 three tables OF
members Of the Delta Deck Bridge
club and two tables OF guests at
her home. which was resplendent
with red and pink radiance roses,
combined with gorgeous poinset-
tiaS.
Miss Mildred Peters won the high
score. Score prizes were presented
TO each Of the following, Mesdames
Murphy, Wilson, Howard. Hender-
son. Watson, Meeks, Caffell.
The hostess served an appetizing
refreshment plate 70 Mrs. X. +
Dague. Mrs. Ralph King. Mrs,
Hugo Letzerich. Mrs. Ralph Barnes.
Miss Mildred Peters, Mesdames r
G. Jackson. Troy Henderson. Pat
Murphy, Alton Caffell, Herman,
Watson, Clarence Howard. J. NJ
Meeks, n II. johnson. Charles
Wilson. ". A Nichols. r. NJ. Bay
liss. Bernice Brown. "A. ". Brown
Charles Callahan, J.. w. Cady.
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Comings. Goings

Mrs. Thomas Miller, who has
been the guest OF her mother Mrs.
Russell McChesney and family for
some weeks, has returned 10 her
home in Mexico City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04

Mrs. w ID. Ferguson Is entertain
ing with a bridge party Saturday II
her home in Los Ebanos for Mrs
J. A. Knapp. who with her hus-
band, has recently moved here from
Weslaco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
ST. ALBAN'S GUILD
To GIVE

St. Adams Guild members have
issued Invitations for a reception
70 take place on Friday evening
az the Women's Building, IN hon
or OF Reverend William Everett
Johnson. who will have the tenth
anniversary or his service as a
rector OF st. Adams Mission, on
February This invitation is ex-
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club members and two guests,
Mesdames "a. A. Mitchell and R.
e. Morgan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
GRAND OFFICERS TO
BE ENTERTAINED

A1aAAAAbCn OF the
Crder OF Eastern Star will enter
tain the following group Of dis
tlnguished officers OF that organ
ration, on Wednesday OF this week
With q banquet at the Reese-Wil-
Mond hotel az 6 o'clock. and a
Cordial invitation has been extend
ed 10 all members to be present.
Inc visitors are Mrs. Bessie B
Gartn, Worthy Grand Matron. OF
Temple; Worthy Grand Patron
William c. vollus, Houston: Asso-
cate Grand Matron, Mrs. Belle ?
Toml1nson. Wallis, Grand Exam
iner, Mrs. Fay Stevenson, junction:
District Deputy Grand Matron
Mrs. May Simms. Austin: Deputy
Grand Matron, Mrs. F1orrie Clark
san Benito. These officers have
been IN Kingsville at the School
OF Instruction.
There viii be q call meeting or
the Chapter TO meet these visitors
at 7:30 O'Clock.
PERSONALS
Margaret Klein, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. "A. 4. Klein, left atur-
gay night for San Antonio, where
she viii attend school the rest OF
the term.
Mrs. Tyre n. Brown left Friday
night for Houston where she will
visit relatives and Join her daugh-
Ter, Miss Kathleen. who will arrive
rom the State University az Aus
tin to stay over the weekend.
South Ward PIT. A. viii give a
benefit game tournament on Fri
Gay afternoon and one al night
a. the home Of Mrs. II. G. Spencer
AZ SOC w. Buchanan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
OMAHA VISITOR
HONORED GUEST


One OF the most distinctive and
beautifully appointed affairs OF
the week was the bridge-luncheon
given by Mrs. John Morris, Jr.. az
her home, honoring her mother,
Mrs. Milton Farrier, Of Omaha.
Texas. The beautiful home was
adorned with lovely red roses and
IN the decorations OF the lunch
tables they added q charming note
OF color.
The progressive games OF bridge
were highly enjoyed, the high
score going 10 Mrs. Ben Well or
San Benito and the cut was the
fortune OF Mrs. Frank Chastain.
Each received : dainty trophy and
the honoree was presented with a
pretty gift, a souvenir OF the oc-
casion.
Out Of town guests were: Mrs.
Milton Farrier. OF Omaha, Mes
DANES Ben We'll. Louis Morris and
w. Z. Thomas Of San Benito.
Luncheon guests were Miss
Beulah Floore. C Trosce. Texas,
Mrs. w. T. Hodge, Mrs. Hilburn.
TT. Worth.
Guests: Mesdames G. w. Letter.
ich, A NJ. Letzerich, o. N. Joyner,
NJ D Dusgar. w. L. Beckham. @.
w. Hosfeldt, y. M. Green. Herman
Thomas. q. 3. Brier, A. Il. Brooks,
Robert Heard. George Phillips, c.
y. Wallace a. r. McClendon. B.
NJ. Holland. Felix Brown, Frank
Chastain, Joe Matthews. w. NJ.
Hundley, Miss Bessie Egerter.
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tended to any members OF the
Episcopal church In the Valley,
lately arrived, or here visiting. Mes
DANES II. NJ. Gilbert, w. L. Beck
ham and Herbert Shafer, are on
the entertainment committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
CALL FRIENDS
BY THEIR NAMES

CONFIDENCE breeds cordiaity. When you have assoc
ciated with a person and formed a relationship of friend
ly understanding, he is no longer just an acquaintance or
q BUSINESS associate \. he's "Bill' or "Tom' or some other
intimate name to you. He assumes a fixed place In your
regard. No one can take his place.
This same attitude of cordiality exists toward the
products advertised in this newspaper. Having been in
troduced to them through advertising, you and your
n~eighbors, by repeated purchases, have given them pres
tige in return for quality. You buy them by name 49,.
show friendly and emphatic preferences in their favor.
Every day you can meet products of quality and value
old and new-in the advertising columns Of this news
paper. They come to you with authentic credentials ..-
introduced by manufacturers and distributors who spon-
sor them with pride and faith.
The names OF these products represent definite busi-
ness ideals. Trust them as you would a friend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
PERSONALS
La Feria

MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
H0NORS BRIDE-ELECT
Mrs. J. =. WagEoner and Mrs. r.
3. Richey Jr., we're charming hos
tesses when they entertained at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-04
DANCE HOSTS

The Progreso Development COM
pany entertained a few friends and
their purchasers with "A dance AZ
the club house Friday evening.
Punch was served throughout the
evening Approximately thirty-five
guests were present.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-09
PIT. A. WILL VIEW
Al CLUB EXHIBIT

a program by the Sahara Grotto
band at 8 next Friday at the West
Newton community building.
The regular meeting of the
Bunker Hill P. T. A. has been set
for Wednesday at the school.
A papers sale will be conducted
Oct. % by the Nora P. T. A. Plans
also are being made for a Halo
ween party at the school Oct. 30.
The association will meet at 2:30
Friday in the school gymnasium.
First and second grade pupils in
Mrs. Mary Wise's room will furnish
the entertainment.
Warren Central P. T. A. will pre-
sent Mrs. Elizabeth Blackmore and
her daughter Harriet at the high
school at 8 Friday. Mrs. Blackmore
will describe the habits and customs
of Bafinland.
Parents and teachers of Township
School 5, Warren township, will
meet at 7:30 Wednesday at the
school. Doris McDermit and Helen
Fisher will play piano solos. Helen
Althardt and Margaret and Imo-
gene Laughner will give readings.
The P. T. A. of Shadeland school
of Warren township will hold IT'S
first meeting of this term at 8 Tues
day. A reception for teachers will
follow a short business meeting. A
musical program will be given by
Dalton Wade, Watson Fullenwider
and Bernard Van Sickle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-09
NAVY REFORM
BEFORE HOOVER
Proposal Would Abandon
East Coast Yards.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9,-Aban-
Comment of several political navy
yards on the east coast or the lay
ing up of one-ffth of the active
fleet was offered President Hoover
today by high naval officials as the
only means Of effecting reduction in
the naval budget.
Mr.. Hoover has demanded $751;
100000 cut IN naval expenditures.
In tentative report, not yet sub
mitted to Secretary Charles Francis
Adams, several ranking officers will
urge abandonment or consolidation
of various navy yards and shore
stations which, they assert, are
being maintained chiefly for polit-
ical reasons.
The report also will say that even
though extensive reforms are
brought about in these stations. it
still will be necessary to curtail
slightly the operations of the fleet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-09
MAYOR OFFERS
! GENERAL PLAN
/ ON TAX RELIEF
Urges Special Session Of
Legislature to Lift
Property Burden.

Business men, politicians and
members Of the general assembly
OF the state today were comment
ing on the program advanced by
Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan for the
solving Of the tax problem
Following closely his first pro-
nouncement before the state tax
board that a special session of the
general assembly should be called
to pass an income tax law, Sullivan
outlined for the members Of the In
dianapolis Real Estate Board
Thursday afternoon his suggestions
on procedure.
Is Per Cent Estimate
Enthusiastic Endorsement of his
views was voiced by William Settle
president of the Indiana Farm
Bureau Federation, who declared
the mayor is on the right track
Sullivan pointed out that, in his
opinion IS per cent Of the burden
carried by real estate could be lifted
through enactment of income tax
and luxury sales taxes.
He then advised that Governor
Harry G. Leslie arrange a confer
ence with Speaker Walter Myers
Lieutenant Governor Edgar D
Bush, chairmen of both major
parties and heads of the legislative
tax committees to discuss the advis-
ability of a special session.
Bills to Members
Before converting of the legisla-
ture, this group together with tax
experts should hold a series of con
ferences to decide on the type Of
legislation needed, the mayor said
Bills embodying the plan thei
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-09
BANKERS OUTING SET
Annual Picnic to Be Held Saturday
at Clifty Falls.

Annual fall outing of the Marion
County Bankers Association will be
held at Clifty Falls state park Sat-
urday and Sunday. A golf tourna-
ment will be held at the country
club there. Members of the COM
mittee in charge of Timothy P. Sex
ton, chairman; Eugene w. Short,
Hugh V. Brady, Leland Crawford
and Garrett T. Browning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-09
Negro, IS, to Take Fourth Bride

Negro, IS, to Take Fourth Bride
BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9.-Prymes
Haynes, 95, former Negro slave and
Civil war veteran. widowed three
times, will take a fourth bride,
Haynes, who escaped from a Louis
lana plantation at the outbreak OF
the war to join the northern army
has applied for a license to wed Mrs
Margaret Lee, IS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-09
University Heights Group
Sponsors for School
Entertainment.

Work of the All girls club will be
exhibited under the sponsorship Of
the University Heights Parent
Teachers Association meeting Tues
day night at the school. An enter
tainment also will be given.
The ways and means committee
Of the association is completing ar
rangements for masked carnival
to be given Oct. 30 on the school
grounds.
The Bide-A-Wee study club of
the University Heights group will
meet at 7:30 Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Joe Cummings, 1910
Mills avenue.
Valley Mills P. T. A. will sponsor
should be printed and mailed to all
members Of the general assembly,
who would be asked to express their
views on the proposed bills in a
series Of the general assembly, who
would be asked to express their
views on the proposed bills in a
series of informal conferences, Sulli-
van said.
Then when all of this preparatory
work is completed, the Governor will
call a special session of the legisla-
ture when the tax reform bills will
be passed as expeditiously as pos
sible, under Sullivan's plans.
Sullivan pointed out that the man
who has a large income, both
through his earnings and holdings
but owns real property or has his
money invested in intangibles
should by the very nature of things
be for the income tax in order to
ameliorate the burden on the small
property owner.
He should remember that the
small property owners protect him
not from love, but because they pro-
tect themselves; and if they go, he
also is doomed" Sullivan asserted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
Lens Made by Shower.

The fusing of quartz in the form
of red-hot shower will permit Of the
making of a 200-inch astronomical mir
ror, long desired by the California In
stitute of Technology. Already the
makers of quartz mirrors have COM
pleted the highly successful experiment
of turning out fused quartz on q large
scala mass of feet in diameter,
q foot in thickness and q weight Of
1000 pounds. The mirror was as
sembled or formed by spraying red-hot
powdered quartz into a mold.
Previously the largest mirror had
been % inches, SO when it was an
nounced that electrical scientists had
finally completed one Of inches, the
astronomical world was astounded.
The process, in addition to developing
an almost perfect surface, will cut down
the time Of actually making the mir
ror. To have attempted to develop a
200-incn slab under the old glass-melt-
Ing process would have required some
thing like nine years for cooling and
annealing. Other problems incident to
perfect pouring would have brought the
time limit to around is years. The
new way should do the job in about
pne-third of the time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
WICKERSHAM DETROIT
POLICE REPORT DENIED
Commissioner Asserts Predecessor q
Removal Was Not Affected
by Gambling Interests.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, August 3.-ThonnaS y.
Wilcox, who succeeded William p. Rut-
ledge as commissioner Of Detroit police
early in 1890, said yesterday he did not
believe Rutledge's removal could be at
tributed to pressure brought by gam
bling interests, as charged in a report
Of the Wickersham Commission. made
public Saturday.
ut was strictly q. political move, with
something else in view," Wilcox said,
and added that police departments will
render better service to their conmuni-
ties when politics are removed"
Former Mayor Charles Bowles, who
removed Rutledge and appointed VII
cox, said he might make statement
later. Wilcox. III turn, was removed last
February by Mayor Frank Murphy, who
appointed Commissioner James K. Wat
kins, the incumbent. Commissioner
Watkins, early in his incumbency, an
nounced a policy Of demanding brains
rather than Drawn" in candidates for
police appointments.