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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

"cake walk" by the entire assem- blaze for which prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hattie E. Casey and Mrs. Kate Stenson. The president, Miss Nellie Mccarthy, announced that "Old Timers Night" would be held May 12th.
 Miss Irene Kemp of Washington street and her guest, Mrs. Minnie Lamey of Vermont are spending q few days at the Kemp cottage at Bay View. With them are Miss Gertrude McAlenny of South Main street, Miss Christine Hartnett of Lounsbury ave- nue and Miss Mary Brennan of Ridgewood street.
 Miss Mary Morris of Hickory street Is spending several days in New York city.
 Mrs. George Boyle of East Main street entertained her bridge club at her cottage at Bay View yesterday. Mrs. c. II. Walters won high prize. Luncheon was served. Mrs. Boyle's guests included: Mrs. F. A. Packard, Mrs. c. H. Walter, Mrs. G. H. Kemp and Miss Pauline Austin.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Miller of Fairyiew street motored to Boston recently where they visited Mir. Mil. ler's sister, Mrs. k. simnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
PAPERS FILED IN
 DIVORCE ACTION

DIVORCE ACTION Divorce on grounds of cruelty and misconduct is asked in a petition filed in superior court to-day by Richard James Davies against Katie H. Davies. They were married June IS, 1906. The complaint alleges the defendant has been guilsy of cruelty on divers occasion since January 1, 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
BLACKSMITH RESISTS RISING
 TInE

Boston.-The rising tide of motor vehicle popularity has failed to re- move the century-old shop of Bos- tons only downtown blacksmith. Cornelius Cronin still yields his five pound hammer at his forge in his Creek square horse -shoeing estab- lishment. Moreover. business is good, according to Cronin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Washington, D. C.-The priority schedule to control hospital con- struction to be undertaken immedi- ately by the administration of veter- ans affairs, so far decided upon by the federal board of disqualification, and just announced by General Frank T. Hines, involves the expedi- ture of more than $7,000,00O. This money will come out of the $20,877,- 900 appropriation sponsored by The American Legion and authorized at the last session of congress. Ralph T. O'Neil, national com mander of the legion, has stated that the passage of this hospital construc- tion bill was a red letter" day in the history of the legion. i The projects thus far determined upon, with the approximate amounts involved, are as follows, to be initi- ated in the order given: SunmOunt, N. Y.-NeW nurses quarters and remodeling present quarters to give 100 additional beds for patients, $130,0OO.
 South Carolina, at site not yet se- lected, new 300 bed general hospital with regional office quarters, $1,300,- | 600.
 Huntington, w. Va.-Additional appropriation for new hospital to bring capacity up to 200 beds when completed, $I50,0O0. Helena, Montana-New infirmary building, central heating plant, kitch- additions, $33O,O0O. | Rutland, Mass.-Tiling main kitch- en, new warehouse, encouragement of x-ray equipment, and addition to recreation building. $1S0,000. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Soldiers Home)-New $50 bed barracks, $30O,0O0.
 Johnson City, Tennessee Soldiers Home)-100 hospital and $50 domi- ciliary beds.
 Oteen, N. GAO beds, both to cast $650,000.
 Tuskegee. Ala.-2o0 domiciliary beds, $2O0,O00.
 Chillicothe. Ohio-300 additional beds, quarters and other improve ments, $600,000. Walla Walla, Wash.rNew kitch- en and mess building, $105.000.
 Hartford, Conn-Recreation build ing, additional double staff quarters and single set quarters for medical officer in charge and manager, $751; 900.
 AspinwalI, Pa.-200 additional beds, $5S0,00O.
 Togus, Maine (Soldiers Home)- replacement of hospital facilities, $750,000
 Wichita, Kansas.-New 150 bed hospital with regional office facil- ities, $750,00O.
 Lexington, ky.-Recreation build ing, additional double staff quarters, and single set quarters for medical officer in charge or manager, $115,- 900.
 | Augusta, Ga.-New clinical build : ing. kitchen addition and quarters. $400,0
 Lincoln, Nebraska - Recreation building, additional double staff quarters and single set quarters for medical officers in charge or man. ager, $110,000.
 Danville, Illinois.-New hospital facilities. including 300 beds, $500,- 900.
 Indianapolis-New nurses quar- ters, $45,000. | According to General Hines the matter of allocations under the re- cent appropriation by congress of $20,877.00O and other existing au- lthorizations for additional hospital and Sooldiers' Home construction has been the subject of intensive study | by the federal board since the pas sage of the legislation and every effort has been made to give prior lity to projects which would most readily and promptly furnish addi- tional hospital and domiciliary facil- flies " here theV are most urgently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
MRS LURA BUTTON
 ELECTED INSPECTOR

Mrs Lura Dutton of this city was elected as inspector at the conven- ton of the Connecticut Department of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War in Hartford yester- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
FAYETTEVILLE

The card party which was to be held tomorrow evening for the Waterville Girls club has been post poned until a later date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

limits OF the City or Brownsville.
as now Incorporated. shall consti-
tute one voting precinct and the
Central Fire Station, located &C the
corner OF Tenth and Adams Is
hereby designated as the voting
place In said precinct. The fol-
lowing persons r hereby desig-
mated as election officers or man
ayers or said election:
II. NJ. Shelton. Jr., Presiding
Judge.
Lee X. Vance. Assistant Judge.
Mrs. w. y. Sudlow, Clerk.
Mrs. +. s. Lockett, Clerk.
Section VI. That a copy OF this
ordinance, signed by the Mayer Of
the City OF Brownsville and at
tested by the Secretary OF said
City. shall constitute and serve as
q proper notice OF said special
election and the Mayor Is here
by authorized and directed to
cause a copy OF this ordinance, thus
authenticated, to be published once
2 week for at least three weeks
next before the day or election, in
some newspaper published in said
City, the date OF the first puhlica-
ton being not less than thirty
800 days prior to the date OF said
special election; and also by post
ing q copy OF this ordinance at the
place hereinbefore mentioned as
the voting place OF said election for
AZ least thirty C30) full days prior
70 the date OF said special election.
The foregoing ordinance was
duly passed to second reading by
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
G ADVERTISEMENT

amended by adding the following
section relative 10 the issuance OF
time warrants, be enacted and adj
opted as a part Of the charter Of
the City Of Brownsville, 70 be
known as Section 2 Of Article Nv.
mo time warrants shall be issued
by the governing body OF the City.
except in cases OF public calamity
where 1t becomes necessary 70 act
at once to appropriate money to
relieve the necessities Of the cit
liens. or to preserve the property
OF the City, OF when it Is neces-
sary to preserve or protect the
health Of the citizens. or In case
Of unforeseen damage to public
property, machinery or equipment.
and then only upon the unanimous
vote OF all five members OF the
Commission. CThe word Time
Warrant" as used herein, Is de-
fined as meaning that form Of
municipal obligation issued In the
form Of q bond without being sub
mitted TO the voters at a regular
ly called election. and shall not be
construed to mean bank notes Gus
tomarily used for short time finan-
cing.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
YES
NO


Shall Section 81, Article V OF the
existing charter Of the City OF
Brownsville, relating to Powers and
Duties OF the City Manager, be re-
pealed and the following PROPOSE
ton and provision be enacted as
a part Of the charter Of the City
OF Brownsville:
The City Manager shall see
that the laws and ordinances OF
the City are enforced; appoint all
appointive officers and employees
Of the City. except the City Attor-
ney and the City Health Officer.
who shall be appointed by the City
Commission. AL appointments to
be made upon merit and fitness
alone; remove all officers and en-
ployeS appointed by him; exercise
control and supervision over all
departments and offices that may
be created by the City Commits
sion, and all officers and employees
appointed by him; attend all
meetings OF the Commission with
the right TO take part in the dis
cussion. but having no vote: re-
commend in writing 70 the Com
mission. such measures as he may
deem necessary or expedient; keep
the commission fully advised as 10
the financial condition and needs
OF the City, and perform such
other duties rs may be prescribed
by the Charter. or be re1ui ID or
him BY ordinance or resolution OF
the Commission"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09

PROPOSITION No. FIFTEEN

NO. FIJI lEEN
Shall Section %, Article " OF the
existing charter OF the City OF
Brownsville. Texas. relating to
contracts, be repealed and the fol-
lowing proposition and provision
be enacted and adopted as part OF
the Charter OF the City OF Browns
VILE:
An contracts for public print
ing. public improvements, public
work and the purchase of supplies
for use in any department OF the
City, exceeding an expenditure Of
One Thousand CSl000.O0) Dollars,
shall be let on sealed competitive
BIDS after ten days advertising in
some newspaper published in the
City, but the Commission may per-
init or require proposals to be filed
for doing Of such work, or fur
nishing said materials, upon al
tentative or different plans and
methods, or for different materials,
or upon proposals and specifica-
tions OF different characters adopt
cd by the City. or submitted by
bidders with their bids, and may
select and adopt such bids and let
the work to or purchase the sup
plies in question from the bidder
whose bid is i'm the opinion Of the
Commission most advantageous to
the City.
Provided. that in Ease OF public
calamity, where 10 is necessary TO
act at onc to appropriate money
TO relieve the necessities OF the cit
liens. or TO preserve the property
OF the City. or when il Is neces-
sary TO preserve or protect the
health of the citizens, or In case
Of unforeseen damage to public
property. machinery or equipment.
this provision shall not apply. and
provided further. that ii shall not
apply to contracts for personal or
professional services.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
G ADVERTISEMENT
OR c Z


Calling for a special election 10
ootermine whether or not the
qualified voters Of the City Of
brownsville favor the adoption Of
certain amendments to the pre-
sent City Charter proposed by the
Clty Ccnmission OF its own mo-
t!on In accordance with the proyi-
Mons OF Chapter - title % or the
Revised Civil Statutes OF the State
o. Texas OF 1925 which provides
tho method Of adopting amend
ments to the City Chkrter under
the Home Rule Provisions thereof,
liking and specifying the date Of
said special election, providing for
the publication OF the proposed
amendments to the City Charter,
providing for the form OF the bal
lots 70 be used at said election, de-
signaling the boundaries Of, and
the polling place In the voting pre-
cinct, ag said election and ap-
pointing election officer to hold
said election.
Whereas, the City Commission
OF ~ City OF Brownsville has de-
cfdoo1Df its own motion to sub
init certain amendments to the
existing charter OF the City of
brownsville at a special election
OF the qualified voters of said City,
70 be held for said purpose, the
same being not less than thirty
days nor more than ninety days
after the passage Of this ordinance.
notice Of which intention to pro-
pose said amendments having here
tofore been given in the manner
and for the length of time provid-
ed by Article It'll " the r. s.
1875, which said proposed amend
ments to be voted on at said spe-
cial election will be hereinafter set
out In the form OF propositions and
In the form in which they will APP
pear upon the ballots: therefore,
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE
CITY OF BROW .SVILLE:
Section l. That a special cleo
ton be and the same is hereby
called 10 be held on the 18th day
OF August. A. ID. 1891, for the pur-
pose OF determining whether or not
the qualified voters of the City OF
Brownsville favor the adoption OF
any or all those amendments. here
matter set out In the form Of pro-
positions, to the present City
Charter; at which special election
the following propositions. and none
others. shall be submitted TO the
qualified voters of the City of
Brownsville all Of which shall be
printed upon the official ballots,
to-wit:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

existing charter Of the City of
Brownsville. Texas. relating TO the
payment Of claims. be repealed and
the following proposition and pro-
vision be enacted and adopted as
part OF the Charter Of the City OF
Brownsville:
mo voucher or check for the
payment OF any claim shall be is
sued by the City. unless such claim
shall be evidenced by an itemized
account sworn TO by the claimant,
approved by the City Manager.
and audited and allowed by the
Commission at a regular meeting.
and all vouchers or checks shall De
signed by the City Manager and
countersigned by the party acting
as Auditor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
PROPOSITION No. TWO

500
Shall Section 3. Article ! Of the
existing charter Of the City Of
Brownsville. Texas, relating to
EXTENSION OF BOUNDARIES.
be amended by adding thereto the
following proposition and provi-
sion. TO be enacted and adopted as
a part Of the charter Of the City
OF Brownsville, TO be known as
Section ga. Article ONE.
EXTENSION OF THE CITY
BOUNDARIES BY A PETITION:
Whenever q majority Of the pro-
perty owners who are citizens OF
the State and inhabitants OF any
territory adjoining the City Of
Brownsville desire the annexation
OF such territory TO said city, they
may present a written petition to
that effect to the City Commission.
describing the territory desired to
be annexed and shall attach to said
petition the affidavit OF two or
more OF their number to the effect
that said petition Is signed by q
majority Of such qualified voters:
ana tnereupOu the lily COulrllS-
sion, at any regular session held
not sooner than fifteen days after
the presentation OF said petition,
and after giving ten days notice
through q local paper Of the pre-
sentation OF said petition, and or
a hearing on said petition. and aft
n finding that said petition has
been signed by q majority OF the
resident property tax payers OF
said territory desiring TO be an
nexed and that II Is to the interest
OF the City Of Brownsville that said
territory should be annexed. may,
by ordinance, annex such territory
TO the City OF Brownsville and
thenceforth said territory shall be
a part Of the City Of Brownsville.
and the Inhabitants thereof shall
be entitled TO all the rights and
privileges OF other citizens and
shall be bound by the acts. or
dinances, resolutions and regula-
tons OF said City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
NO
YES
PROPOSITION No. THREE

Shall Section IL, Article II OF the
existing charter Of the City OF
Brownsville. Texas, relating 20 pub
lie utilities be repealed and the
following proposition and provision
be enacted and adopted as a part
OF the charter Of the City OF
Brownsville:
Should the City determine 10
acquire any public utility by pur-
chase, condemnation or otherwise,
as herein provided, said City shall
have the power to- obtain funds for
the purpose Of acquiring said pub
lie utility and paying the compen-
sation therefor, by issuing bonds
or notes, or other evidence Of in
debtedneSS, and shall secure the
same by fixing a lien upon the
property constituting the public
utility SO acquired, and said seer
ity shall apply to said property so
pledged.
No public utility or utilities own
ed or hereafter acquired by the
City shall ever be sold until such
sale Is authorized by a majority
vote Of the qualified property tax
paying voters OF the City, nor shall
such utility or utilities ever be
mortgaged or encountered except
as may be authorized by a major
ity vote OF the qualified property
tax paying voters OF the City, or
for the purchase price Of the par
ticular property so mortgaged.
Such vote IN either case shall be
aScertained at an election, or
which notice shall be given in like
manner as in cases Of the isSu-
ance Of municipal bonds by the
city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
YES
NO
PROPOSITION No. SEVENTEEN

PROPOSITION No. SEVENTEEN
Shall Section 81, Article " Of the
existing charter Of the City OF
Brownsville, Texas, relating to Of
fetal bonds, be repealed, and the
following proposition and provi-
sion be enacted and adopted as
part Of the charter Of the City OF
Brownsville:
The City Manager and the per-
son or persons exercising the duties
OF City Treasurer. and City Tax
Collector, shall give official bonds
IN such sums as may be prescribed
by the Commission from time to
time. Such bonds shall be payable
ID the City OF Brownsville, and
shall. in each instance. be condi-
toned for the faithful discharge of
the duties OF such respective Of
fees. and for the faithful ac-
counting for all moneys. credits
and things OF value coming into
the hands OF such respective off,
GERS. Such bonds shall be pro-
cured from some regularly accred-
tied surety company authorized TO
do business under the laws OF the
State OF Texas.
The City Manager shall have the
right TO require official bonds from
other appointive officers OF the City
II such amounts and conditions as
he may deem best for the eff
cheney or the public service.
All Official bonds shall be an
proved by the Commission and
filed and recorded with the person
exercising the duties OF CITY Clerk.
and all premiums on such bonds
shall be paid By the City of
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
YES
NO

Section III. That said spacial
election shall be held under the
provisions OF Chapter -, Title u
OF the Revised Civil Statutes "
Texas, 1925 Home Rule and "
the Charter or the City OF Browns
vile ana or the Constitution and
Laws OF the State OF Texas and
within the hours prescribed BY
law and at said election only TIE
legally qualified voters or said city
snail be entitled TO vote, and the
manner OF holding said election,
making and canvassing the re-
turns. and declaring the result
thereof shall be governed by the
same laws, ordinances and rules as
provided Tor general elections with
IN the said City.
Section III. That the City Clerk
shall mail a copy OF the proposed
amendments TO the charter u each
qualified voter OF said City rs a.
pears from the Tax Collectors Roll
Tor the year ending January 3lst.
1881, not less than thirty davs prior
10 the date OF holding this special
election.
Section ~. That each such pro-
posed amendment, II approved BIZ
the majority Of the qualified voters
voting az said election, shall be-
come a part or the Charter OF the
City Of Brownsville; but 10 amend
ment shall be considered adopted
until an official order has been en-
tered upon the records or said City
by the City Commission declaring
the same adopted.
Section W. That ~ SAID special
election the present territorial
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
YES
PROPOSITION No. TEN


Shall Section Is. Article v OF the
existing charter OF the City OF
Brownsville, Texas. relating TO
Compensation, be repealed and the
following proposition and provision
be enacted and adopted as q part
OF the charter OF the City O.
Brownsville:
The Mayor and City Commis-
sioners elected after the adoption
OF this amendment shall each re-
ceive as compensation for their
services during their term OF Of
flee, the sum Of Ten Dollars
$4,000 for their attendance for
the full duration OF each regular
and special meeting; provided.
however. that in no event shall
they be paid for more than two
regular and three special meetings
in any one calendar month"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
YES
NO
PROPOSITION No. ELEVEN

Shall Section 20, Article v Of the
existing charter OF the City OF
Brownsville, Texas, relating to the
City Manager be repealed, and the
following proposition and provision
be enacted and adopted as part OF
the charter OF the City Of Browns
vile:
The Commission shall appoint
a City Manager who shall be the
administrative head Of the NUM-
cipal government, and shall be
responsible for the efficient adj
ministration OF ell departments: he
may or may not at the time OF his
appointment be a resident Of the
City OF Brownsville, but shall i'm
mediately establish his residence
within the City upon accepting the
office. He shall hold his office at
the will OF the Commission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-09
YES
NO
PROPOSITION No. THIRTEEN

PROPOSITION No. THIRTEEN
Snail Section "a, Article V OF the
existing charter Of the City OF
brownsville, Texas, relating 10
Board OF City Development, Pub
Tic Library, etc, be repealed and
the following propositions and pro-
visions be enacted and adopted as
a part OF the Charter OF the City
OF Brownsville:
The City Commission may an
nually appropriate moneys from the
General Fund o fthe City 70 the
aggregate amount OF not more
than five mills on each One Dol
lar valuation OF the taxable pro-
perty within the City in any one
year, for any or all OF the following
purposes, and the City Commission
shall have authority TO appoint:
i: BOARD OF CITY DEVELOP
MENT. Chamber OF Commerce. or
similar organization. devoted 10 the
growth, development, Improvement
and increase OF taxable values OF
said City, which may be composed
OF not less than nine members.
who shall be residents OF said CITY,
and who shall serve without COM
~pensation, and shall not be remov-
ed except for cause during the
term for which they are appointed.
The first board. II and when
appointed, after the adoption or
TINS Amendment, shall be divided
into three sets OF equal number.
ana draw lots: Those drawing
NO. ] shall serve until December
81, 1881; those drawing No. 2 shall
serve until December 81, 1892. and
those drawing no. 3 shall serve IN
I'll December 81, 1893: and each
year the City Commission NAV an
point members OF said Board u
serve o three years to fill va
cancies created by the expiration
OF the terms herein mentioned. All
vacancies caused by death, resip-
nation, and non-attendance or
more than three consecutive meet
ings, may be filled by the CITY
Commission for the unexpired
term. The City Commission NAV
by Ordinance provide for general
rules and regulations controlling
said Board.
2. The establishment and main
terance OF a municipal band or or
chestra, and the giving Of public
concerts.
3: The establishment and main
tenance OF a public library.
1: The establishment and main
tenance OF public hospitals.
;: The establishment and main
tenance OF homes for orphans, in
firm persons and indigents.
8: Grants in aid OF any private
institution, organized and o2erat-
ing for any OF the foregoing pur-
poses, provided no public institu-
ton Of like character Is then IN
operation, and provided further,
that the grants in aid be expend-
ed under the direction OF the City
Commission for the public use and
benefit Only.
YES NO
PROPOSITION No. FOURTEEN
Enasl Gacrinn Al Article " 80 +hn