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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

regular program, entertainment was
provided IN the form Of musical
selections. readings Or talks.
Mrs. Sam HughSton, president Of
the church federation, and leader
for the day, gave the call to Wor-
ship and told OF the meaning OF
the World Day Of Prayer. The first
hour from 10 TO II was IN charge
Of the Methodist women. A song
by the congregation was followed
by meditation by Mrs. v. L. Conrad.
Mars. Thomas Sweeney gave a solo
and Mrs. Conrad again gave the
meditation.
An interesting talk on Home Mis-
sionary Work Among the Migrant
People vas given by Mrs. +. II.
Yates. She spoke OF the work being
done 10 educate the children OF the
families who roam from one place
10 another during the different
seasons Of the year. Mrs. Ed Pierce
rendered q lovely vocal solo. ac-
companied on the piano by Mrs.
J. II. Greene. A song and a prayer
by Rev. Sterling Fisher closed the
hour, which had been in charge Of
the Methodist women.
From III to u. the Presbyterian
women we're in charge of the pro-
gram. The topic was The Indian
with Mrs. Sherwood Bishop as
leader. Mrs. Order Perkins gave
the Indian version or the 23rd
Psalm. A report OF the Indian work
In Home Missions was given by
Mrs. Fl. G. Rose. Mrs. n. ID. Seago
gave AN Indian Mission in Ariz-
ona' followed by a solo BY Miss
Juanita Boorye. After School What
Tor the indiana was the subject
Of a talk by Mrs. Howard Cum
Minis. An inter-tribal Indian cere-
monial was the interesting topic
discussed by Miss Florence Bell. "A
prayer and meditation closed this
hour. Mrs. Niven was at the organ
during the program.
Baptist women had the rorram
during the hour from | 10 2. fol-
lowing lunch. Mrs. o. L. Smith was
leader Of the program. The topic
was witnessing Through The
Ages. Devotional was led bv Mrs.
Smith. An unusually interesting
address was given By Yrs. j. A.
Whitacre. who has taught in for
elgn lands and has lived in manv
different countries. She had as her
topic. Christian Literature for
Women and Children III Mission
Fields" The address closed the
hour.
Witnessing in a New Age" was
the theme Of the hour from 2 to 3.
til charge OF the Christian women.
Miss Bette Hopper was leader. A
very effective reading with piano
accompaniment was given By Mrs.
Warren with Miss Ross at the
piano. Rev. III. j. Howard gave a
splendid talk on "Woman's Future
in the Orient Mrs. Snow gave a
beautiful piano rendition OF Home
Sweet Home. A PRAYER lead by
Mrs. Newland closed the hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Resolution Adopted
By Mercedes Club

Especial to The Herald.)
MERCEDES. Feb. 2i.-The fol-
lowing resolution has been included
in the minutes Of the Mercedes
Women's Study club. February 10,
In memory OF Mrs. Z. r. Evans:
Because, as a member of our
club, upholding the good. cheering
the weak. a friend TO all. We
cherish thy memory. and
Because. a shade falls on lis like
the dark, we remember and accept
that
He said. i've a flower and none
can unfold IL;
i've a breath OF great mystery.
nothing can hold II.
Spirit SO Elusive. the wind can
not sway IL,
A force Of such might, even death
cannot play IT,"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Legion Benefit Bridge
Party Tn San BenitO

The American Legion will hold
a bridge party az the sam Jackson
Home in San Benito. on February
26th. according to announcement
today by Commander Murray Hig-
gins.
Many valuable gifts will be dis
tributed among those attending.
and refreshments will be served
during the evening.
These bridge parties have proved
very popular in the past. Com
mander Higgins announced. and
the post has been requested 10
continue them. The usual admis-
sion price Of 500 per couple viii
be charged at this party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Auxiliary to Study
Book at All-Dav Meet

"A combined study and social meet
ing viii be held on Monday by The
Woman'S Auxiliary uf tho Prcshv-
terrain church AZ their al-day ses-
sion. beginning ait I'D Ok nm. Noon
hour will be from l2 Zoo to 100.
The book to be studied Is The
Field rs the World bv DIR. Jas.
II. Vance. Special music and other
interesting features will make the
program most interesting and en-
joyable. All women ~ the congrs-
cation are urged 10 attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Birth Announcement
Is Received Here

Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Schmidt re-
ceived the announcement of the
birth Of a girl to Capt. and Mrs.
Herbert Scan.-.l OF Chattanooga,
Tennessee. on Thursday. Mrs. r.
a. King, Mrs. Scandan's mother. has
been in Chattanooga several weeks
with her daughter. Mrs. Schmidt
is a sister Of Mrs. Seaman and both
Capt. and Mrs. Seaman are well
known In Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Valley Girls
Are Actiue In
Denton School

DENTON, Feb. 21.-Miss Ruth
Starkey OF La Feria, who is en-
rolled IN the College Of Industrial
Arts at Denton. was awarded a
Women's Athletic Association num-
eral at a business meeting Monday
night in the college gymnasium.
Numerals are presented students
who have actively participated in
some sport offered BY the w. "A. "A.
during the first semester.
Miss Starkey is the daughter Of
Or. and Mrs. L. T.. Starkey or La
Feria.
Attend Concert
Miss Annie and Doris Templeton
Of Combes, daughters or Mr.. and
Mrs. <. r. Templeton. we're a-ong
the students OF the College OF In
dustrial Arts al Denton who at
tended the concert given BY Pader-
ewiSki last Friday evening in the
Central High Auditorium IN Fort
Wosth.
Miss Marjorie Virgins Of Mer-
cedes, a student in G. I. A at Den
ton, was a member OF the Theory Or
Correctives class in Physical Edu-
cation, who made the field trip TO
Dallas last Wednesday Whiting the
C%arrell-D Driver Girard and other
clinics.
Twelve students chaperoned BY
Mrs. Marion r.. Roberts. associate
director in the Department OF Phys
teal Education and instructor OF the
class. made the field trip for the
purpose Of observing the methods OF
treatment and organization Of elm
les and health homes.
Miss Virgins is the daughter Of
J. T. Virgins.
Miss Virginia Ridpath OF Pharr.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Rid
path. has been selected a member
Of the Student Council OF the Col
lege Of Industrial Arts. This coun-
Gil is the executive body Of the
student government. and its mem
bers are girls who have passed
rigid standards of work, character
and craftsmanship.
Miss Ridpath IS house president
Of Stoddard Hall and a member or
prominent campus ORGANIZATIONS
including the c. I. A. dance orches-
ira.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Club Meetings
Held in Pharr
The Past Week
Especial to the Heraldl

&GBG@A1A w. AAR A4AAF
PHARR, Feb. 2l.-Mrs. q. 3.
Fleming was hostess to the Tues
day Bridge club ut her home the
past week. The rooms occupied by
the players were very attractive
with vases Of pink roses.
Mrs. Raymond johnson was reci-
pient OF the high score favor.
Delicious refreshments we're serv-
ed to the following members: Mes
danes a. "A. Kelley, j. T.. Devine.
X. j. Scott, z. c. --vhite. Clyde
~PoythresS, Gordon Potts, John
Baker, Raymond Johnson. Marvin
Evans. Gene white, and Miss
Dona Stone.
DINNER GUESTS
Rev. and Mrs. y. "A. Reed had as
their dinner guests on Tuesday eve
ming, Rev. and Mrs. Z. p. Day and
Mrs. Ava Prosser OF Brownsville.
Mrs. Sanders Of Indiana and Rev.
and Mrs. 8. ". Long OF Harrington.
Following the dinner a Stewardship
meeting was held at the Presby-
terrain church and the following
towns were represented: Donna,
Elsa. Edinburg. Mission and Nc
Allen. .
Rev. Reed gave the opening address
This was followed by interesting
talks given by Rev. Z. r. Day and
Rev. S. V. Long. There was a large
attendance mt this meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22


Circles Of the Methodist Mission
airy Society viii meet as follows:
No. /. Mrs. Sterling Fisher at the
parsonage: NO. 2, Mrs. ". W. BigEs
at the church: No. 3. Mrs. Willie
George at her home and the Young
Natrons with Mrs. s. M. Harvey
at her home.
The Ladies Aid OF the Central
Christian church will meet at 3
o'clock at the church. This will be
a meeting or all the circles and
each IS 10 give reports.
The Woman's Auxiliary OF the
Presbyterian church are 70 hold
an al day meeting at 10 a. m. Noon
hour from 10 TO l %. m.
The Woman's Missionary Society
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

Friday Bridge club members met
1t the home OF Mrs. Milton West
The past week. High score prize
Was awarded Ia Mrs. w. r.. Jones.
Mrs. West used Washington birth
day suggestions in the refreshments
and decorations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
WOVEN CORD BELTS
TRIM SPORTS FROCKS

PARIS lPl-Woven cord belts,
suggestive Of Indian weaving, are
"the last word" in trimmings for
shantung and linen sports frocks.
The belts are made Of three or more
colors. the cords being braided in
bands two inches wide and fastened
with bright colored flat glass but
tons. Crimson. sapphire blue and
white; and green yellow and cream
are among the smartest combina-
tons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Interesting Topics Are Heard
At World Day off raycrM Meet

"Ye Shall BE My witness was
the theme for the World Day Of
Prayer held at the Central Chris
tian church on Friday, beginning
az 10 o'clock in the morning. A
group OF one hundred persons at
tended the sessions during the day
with lunch served at noon, from
u TO l D. IN.
During each hour. aside from the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Tea Pretty Hospitality OF
Brownsville 5 Social Week

The social room Of the Methodist
church was the scene of "a pretty
hospitality on Thursday afternoon,
when members Of the Civic League
entertained mt "a Colonial Tea.
About sixty called during the aft
ernoOn hours.
The receiving line was composed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
High School
Doings
By CATHERINE WILSON

Herbert Thomas has gotten to the
stage where Ike has to leave the
room when Harry Kowalski reads
his letters. Herbert says that he
just can't control his sense OF hum
or.
There Is a new addition TO the
senior class. Her name Is Lucille
Littlefield. from Indiana, Penn.
She is a brunette and very pretty.
Mr.. Dodd saws that he wasn't
reared in a country town: there was
a population Of about three hun
bred in the city.
Reva Tomlinl After at the
coaching by Miss Jennings ON how
To act aS a maid-yOu have To 70
drop a knife down a lady's back
at a luncheon.
Jewel says that she has been try
ing To teach Chief some English
but tina big bum flirts with every
girl In the room except her. I'VE
noticed Chief was making some
funny faces and noises. ain 50,
'Chief7?J
Monday. Miss Mary Nash, form
erly the Assistant State Superin-
tendent. visited the High School.
She represents the johnson Pub
fishing company. Miss Nash is very
prominent with rural schools.
The teachers are beginning to get
ready for the IntcrScholastic League
Meet. It will be held in Browns
vile. Miss Garlin and Mr.. Bing-
ham will have charge or the Public
Speaking Contest; Mrs. Bogel has
charge OF the Spelling Contest; Miss
Thompson. the Essay Writing: Miss
Valenta and Mr.. Brite have charge
OF athletics, and Mr.. Irvine rs d.
rector-general of the League Meet
After this meeting is over. the win
ners will 60 TO the district meet.
Judge u. IT. CanaleS was guest on
the Junior College constitution class
Wednesday morning. The High
School students who had an off
period at that time we're also invited
To hear him. Judge Canales spoke
TO the class about the structural
side Of the constitution.
One Of the teachers said that
when she was "A girl the students
got more "out' OF classes than they
do now. Well-all we can say is
that what se says Is correct. but
we think that We get more in"
classes.
N. p. Rose. representing the Am
erican Book Co. OF Birmingham,
Alabama, visited the faculty Tues
day.
The Friday morning program was
postponed until next week because
Mr.. Dodd is endeavoring to finish
the constitution class as soon as
possible. The Honor Society will
have the program next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
TO MARK
EASTER PARADE

PARIS tPl-Contrasting color
frocks sound a bright note in adj
vance notices OF what the smart
women will wear in the Easter pa
rade this spring.
The new frocks. designed chiefly
for young women. combine several
shades Of one color or three or more
different colors. Black, beige and
light blue: navy, jade and grey are
among the combinations which Il IS
said will be used in the contrasting
color frocks. The light colors are
used IN the bodice, with the Clark
shades in the skirt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Large Attendance
At Negro Minstrel

a pleased audience. nearly filling
the large auditorium OF the FL
Jardin School. witnessed the Negro
Minstrel presented on FRIDAY bv
the members Of the Christian En-
deavor OF the Central Christian
church.
The cast was well balanced and
headed BY w. A. Velten As Inter-
locutor. gave some very good songs.
Clever jokes and DeDpy dances. End
men were Custer Driver. Jack Noble.
Troy Porter and Wayne Gobhle.
The costumes. typical negro style,
added much 70 the entertainment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Afternoon Bridge
Party Honors Cues

Mrs. c.. W. Moothart entertained
on Saturday afternoon with a
bridge party, honoring her daugh-
ter Mrs. b. NJ Britain OF Amarillo.
who Is the guest or her parents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
by DIANA MERWIN

ASSOCIATED Press Fashion EDITOR
PARIS F-The jacket dress Is
Paris latest contribution to the
smart daytime mode.
The winter vogue for short coats
and jackets has shifted TO daytime
dresses. and smart Parisians are
seen these days in frocks having a
two-piece effect.
Two-piece wool dresses. designed
on tailored lines. are among the
greatest favorites. The smartest
models are made with a simple "
necked bodice. hip length peplum
and plain gored skirt.
White pique collars and cuffs,
patent leather buttons and balts.
and trim brown leather buckles and
pipings are the most popular trims
The Elton jacket frock. predicted
by Partisan stylists as a leader Tor
spring street wear. Is designed OF
soft dark silk. with plain blouse
and pleated skirt all OF the same
material, worn with a short straight
Jacket ending just above the natural
waistline.
The costume is often varied BY
substituting a white crepe blouse,
and with this the sleeves OF the
Jacket may be orn wrist or elbow
length.
For the woman who loves plaids
there are bright tunics Of blue and
grey, green and brown, or black
and red silk plaids, worn with a
simple dark silk skirt, and finished
at the neckline with a scarf OF the
same material.
Even one-piece frocks are marked
BY the jacket idea. Attached pep
luras, simulated boleros and wide
tucks at the hips are used to give
the impression Of two-piece dresses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

N. p. Rose. representing the Am.
erican Book Co. or Birmingham
Alabama visited the faculty Tues
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

One Of the teachers said that
when she was "A girl the students
got more "out" OF classes than they
do now. Well-all we can say is
that what se says Is correct, but
we think that We get more in
classes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

The Friday morning program was
postponed until next week because
Mr.. Dodd IS endeavoring to finish
the constitution class MS soon as
possible. The Honor Society viii
have the program next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

Judge j. II. Canales was guest or
the Junior College constitution class
Wednesday morning. The High
School students who had an off
period at that time we're also invited
10 hear him. Judge Canales spoke
TO the class about the structural
side Of the constitution.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27
GOVERNMENT WINS FIRST STEP IN LAND SUIT

The first step in it's effort to clear up the land-ownerShip mud dle at the public campsite at old Aug Village on Glacier highway was won by the government when counsel for Indian claimants failed to make a showing in the pre- liminary hearing before Judge Justin w. Harding in the Federal District Court at Juneau.
 George B. Grigsby, who with Frank H. Foster, represents the Indians, said it was impossible at this time for him to produce the witnesses relied upon to substan- tiate the claims of occupancy, and as they are widely scattered in fishing and other seasonal occu- pations, he did not know just when they could be brought here, reports the Juneau Empire.
 The injunction was continued by Judge Harding, ordering the claim ants to cease cabin building and other occupancy, until a trial can be had No definite date was set for such trial which, it was under stood, will be held when the miss Ing witnesses can be assembled. The action was brought by the United States Forest Service against William E. Murphy and his sons.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27

Phone for H0rluck's banish Ice Cream and we will deliver. Candy Cottage.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27

Don't miss the "Tajkies!"
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.POLA NEGR| STRICKEN
 ACUTE APPENDICITIS

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 27 P)-Pola Negri, Polish screen act ress was stricken with acute ap- pendicitis it was reported at the hospital where she had been taken from her home.
 Hospital attendants said Miss Negri's personal physician is sought to take charge of her case which was at first thought to be an attack of food poisoning
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27
z 4 z < < z x < z < Babe" Hayes
 Column
kk K < < < < < 4 < < j Especial Gateway Feature)
 (By Babe HayeS)

A friend, writing from near Well lington, New Zealand, under date of June 21St, says earthquake damage of last winter was over $50, O,OO0,O00. That on the morning the letter was written they had two heavy quakes which shook the house like a worried rat, they don't really know what it is com ing to as everybody is upset.
 To make matters worse, they are having the worst depression in the history of New Zealand. Over 10000 men out of work. If no remedy is found soon, there is liable to be trouble. The depres- sion is certainly world wide.
 R. c. Russel, a prominent attor- ney of Great Bend, Kansas, made the roundtrip to Seward in 1927, accompanied by Mrs. Russell and a son.
 Commenting on the trip he says:
 T note your comments on your wonderful winter, but want to cau- ton you and to urge that you be careful that you do develop into a Californian about the weather. The tourists up that way might wonder from whence came all the snow capped ranges and the wonderful glaciers"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

RATES-Fifteen cents per line first inser- ton. Seven and half cents per line for subsequent insertions. Count six craze words to line. Minimum charge J0 cents
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27
HUNTERS RETURN

Wm. R. Shellhorn and son Don- aid returned Wednesday from a 10 days vacation on Russian River. Donald got the limit of goats-two while his dad got one. The mighty hunters also fished in Russian Ri- yer for rainbow trout and obtained some beauties.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27
STAR ADMITS MARRIAGE

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 27. P-Mary Duncan of the films, after keeping secret her marriage to Lewis Wood Jr., New York broker, for three months, admitted that she was married to him. They were married last June at Mama roneck, N. Y.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27

Because there are no school houses in Northern Ontaria, Cana da, the youth of that section are
 taught on well-equipped travelling school trains.
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FARM BOARD REPLIES
WASHINGTON ano oe ln

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26. (P) LII The Farm Board has replied to the Chinese government thlv the grain stabilization corporati), will be glad to enter negotiations for tie sale of 15.OO0,OOO bushels of wheat for the relief of flood suffe1-Is
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27

Science of Trapping, $1.50; Fox Trapping, $1.5o; Fur Buyers Guide, $2.5o; Home Manufacture of Furs and Skins, S1.75; ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27
OIL MAN DIES

CANNES, France, Aug. 27. (R- James E. O'Neill, 64, American oil
 man who figured in the Teapot Dome investigation, and who fled ito France rather than testify against friends, died here.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27

The worlds deepest gold mine, which extends into the earth for one and ,onehalf miles, is located at Morrow Velo, Brazil.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27

The 9s. Starr was being repaint- ed today by the crew prior to de- parting for Cordova.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-27

The much discussed bOok-"The We'll of LOnlineSS" now available at the Alaska Shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-19
Letter by Columbus
Reveals His Nativity

ROME-Italians would like to know
why there should be any doubt as 10 the
nationality Of Columbus today, when for
more than five centuries he was gen.
orally accepted as q native son of
Genoa
A long time ago the government APP
pointed commission for the publica-
ton of the faesimileS of the documents
preserved in Italian and foreign archives
which tended to prove the Genoese ma
tionality Of Christopher Columbus. After
extensive travel in France and Spain,
members of the commission have just
finished collecting their material, which
will soon be published, illustrated and
translated into various languages and
then sent to chief centers of culture
throughout the world
During their investigations In Spain
the students found an autographed let
ter of Columbus which originally be-
longed to the archives Of the Duke of
Veragua. and is now in the archives of
the Indies at Seville. The letter was
written to Columbus son Diego a few
days before another more important let
ter, now in the possession Of the COM
mune of Genoa, was sent by the dis
coverer to the Genoese Ambassador,
Oderigo, on December ~, 1904
Careful comparison between the two
letters dispelS any doubt as to the
authenticity of the Genoese letter, which
constitutes the best proof Of the Italian
nationality Of Columbus. Italian his
torians believe that further evidence OBJ
tanned by the commission will end once
and for all the question Of Columbus
nationality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-19

accommodation Of warships. Today,
because Of the rise In prices and the
greater value Of the land to be bought,
the cost would be I'VE or six times
greater.
Although of great interest In itself,
the scheme presents even greater inter-
est from the point Of view Of control Of
floods and Of irrigation. The construc-
ton of the canal would necessitate vast
reservoirs on the watersheds. These
reservoirs would govern the Tow Of
water in the tributaries Of the Garonne,
all liable to very sudden floods, a. has
been shown disastrouSly in recent years.
In addition they would irrigate more
than 1000, 900 acres of fertile land at
present subject to periods Of drought.
Held Weapon Against Pest.
Another use for the water would be
to submerge the Observation-Disclosures
Is the principal occupation Of the fegion
for the destruction of the phylloxera,
this being the cheapest and most radi-
cal means Of combating the pest.
Those who favor the construction of
the canal point out that in no other
similar instance have the subsidiary
benefits proved greater than those of
the main scheme. Consequently the
chances for the Canal of the Two Seas
should be Of the best. In fact, the sup
porterS of the scheme are ready to argue
that prevention of floods at all times,
irrigation Of valuable land In Summer
and destruction Of the phylloxera are 50
important to the country that the canal
Is a necessity, even If no ships ever
used It,