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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
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Successful
Conference
At Weekend

Brownsville, McAllen, Mission,
Weslaco. Pharr, Mercedes, Pharr,
San Juan, Alamo. Primera. San
Benito, Harlingen, La Feria, Shary-
land, Santa Rosa and Rio Hondo
were represented at the Fall Con-
ference Of Girl Reserve Cabinet
members held Friday evening and
Saturday at Campo del Arroyo In
Rio Hondo.
Miss Elizabeth Allen. Valley Sec
rotary. talked TO the girls Saturday
morning on The Measuring Rod"
The Value Of Camp Life" was the
topic discussed by the Valley presi-
dent. A water. carnival Saturday
evening was a feature or the con-
ference.
Programs for the entire year
were planned and each Organiza-
ton Is looking forward to n Of
the best years with a large increase
in membership.
At the week end cutting. from
Brownsville we're: Miss Emma Lee
Holmes, substitute sponsor. Marie
Jackson, Harriet Kowalski, Amalie
Runyon. Genevieve Griffin. Georgia
Singer. Frances Creager. Mary War
rem. Lorene Strein and Margaret
McCandless.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
Party Sunday
Compliments
NJ. TreOinO

A delightful children's party was
given Sunday afternoon by Mrs.
Frank Rabb at her home on Palm
Boulevard for Manuel Trevino. who
celebrated his 18th birthday. A
color theme OF pink and white was
emphasized with the use of pink
roses and corona, intermingled with
lacy fern. The dining table was
most attractive as ii held the
daintily embossed pink and white
cake with III candles and surround
ed by a mass OF roses and corona.
The refreshments OF cake and ice
cream and tiny candies also car
ried out the chosen 'lues.
Games were played throughout
the afternoon. Favors were award
ed Marie Teresa Trevino. Carmela
Alonzo, Grace Devon, Mary Beth
Starck. Rose Trevino. Frances and
Eta Mae Barnes, Una Rosemond
Hockaday. Patsy Anne and Kath-
crime McGoohan, Edwin Fry. An
tonic Lawlon, Alfonso Trevino,
Henry Devon, Fred Latham. Jr.,
Fred Starck and Antonio Alfonso,
Jr.
Mrs. Fred Latham and Mrs.
Richard Hockaday assisted the hos
tess in entertaining.
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Worthy Nlatron
Will Attend
Grand Chapter

Mrs. II. l.. Thomas, Worthy Mat
ron Of Hope Chapter, order Of the
Eastern Star, Will attend Grand
Chapter in Houston which convenes
Oct. 27-28-29 according TO announce
ment made al the regular meeting
Of the order Monday evening in the
Masonic Temple. General Grand
Chapter at San Antonio the first
part OF November VS. also mention
ed and quite a large number from
here plan to attend.
Committees for the birthday party
given Thursday, Oct. Is at the
Temple were complimented on their
efficient work and several new ad-
mittances TO the chapter were put
before a committee appointed by the
Worthy Matron. a report to be made
later.
There were 81 present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
Enjoyable All
Day Meet In
Velten Home

Mrs. w. "A. Velten opened her
home in West Banker addition
Monday to IL members Or Circle
Number One Of the Central Chris
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Interest In
Headquarters
Still Grows

Interest in Headquarters = Per-
manent for the Texas Federation
Of Women's clubs TO be built in
Austin, continues to grow, accord
Ing to Mrs. Volney Taylor who was
In San Antonio the past week, a
guest Of the City Federation there.
Names Of founders and patrons
are being added from time to time
70 the list of 80 already published.
Mrs. II. p. Drought OF San Antonio
has had her name added a. a
founder. the Altrusa club and the
San Antonio Art League as patrons.
While in San Antonio Ms. Tay-
Tor and Mrs. Nellie T. Ross. first
woman governor in the United
States and now a member Of the
National Democratic Executive
committee were named honor
guests Of a luncheon given Thurs
day by the federation. Mrs. Ross
spoke on "A Woman's Duty to Her
Government"
Headquarters : Permanent, con-
tract for which was let in August,
Is to be of a colonial design. Much
interest has been manifest by the
fifth district, under which group
Brownsville comes and already
5000 has been pledged toward
the building,
Founders in the fifth district
from Brownsville and the Valley
Include Mrs. Volney Taylor. Mrs.
J G. George. Mrs. d. p. Gay, Jr.,
Mrs. j. X. Bull. who was placed by
the Civic League Of which Mrs.
Bull has been president for a num-
Der OF years, and Mrs. E. owen
Scott OF Rio Grande City. by VAL
ley Federation of Valley women's
club for her work rs president for
2 years. Patrons from the Valley are
the Self Culture club, Harlingen
Study club. Rio Grande Valley Fed
cyation OF Women's clubs. Literary
and Fine Arts club OF Harlingen.
add the Learners club OF Browns
Vile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20

Program Is
Carried Out

Mrs. r. II. Schrum was leader of
a clever newspaper office" program
carried out Monday nc the meeting
OF the Presbyterian Auxiliary. The
topic for the afternoon was synod
ical and Presbyterial Home In
stitutes.
The leader took the part OF q
managing editor and sent four re-
porters out to bring back stories on
their chosen assignments. Reports
were given on n -Sbyterial Home
Missions, Mrs. A. J.. Rose: school
Mrs. u. McGIll; Orphans Home at
Itasca and Mrs. Z. c. Harris; Home
Missions. Among the Spanish Speak
ing People, Mrs. Cook.
"A talk and a prayer by Mrs. u.
p. Day was followed by a solo rem
dered by Miss Charlotte Paxton ac-
companied on the piano by Mrs
Cleve Tandy. Mrs. A. 3. Nivens was
in charge OF the devOtiOnals.
Tex-Mex and Pres-Mex Schools
was the topic discussed I'm "a short
talk given by Miss Kate Payne
Owens
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
Industrial Day
Is Observed BY
BaDtist Circles

The two circles OF the Baptist
Missionary Society met together In
the church parlorS for a short study
lesson before continuing work on
the quilts they are making. Mrs. r.
J. Mateika Lee the devotional, TAX
ing as her subject, Abraham. The
president Of the society. Mrs. II. z.
Tucker, gave a short message.
Over twenty women spent the re-
mainder Of the afternoon quilting.
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CALENDAR
wednesday

wednesday
Business and Professional Wo-
mems club luncheon at FL Jardin
Hotel
o. B. +. club with Miss Jane
Huitt at Olmito.
Just Sew club will have as hos
tess, Mrs. It. w. Neck.
Mrs. Gordon Street is entertain
ing the wednesday club.
Lieut.. Thomas Barlow chapter,
D. A. r. meets in San Benito with
Mrs. G. S. Pugsley, 557 North Sam
Houston.
Lucky Thirteen Bridge club with
Mrs. E. Giles.
Semi-annual sunshine tea Of the
Episcopal Guild at the home of Mrs,
Louis Brulay from 4 to six o'clock.
Public is cordially invited.
Self Culture club with MIS- G. w.
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Three Local Women
Attend Luncheon
Meeting In Mission

Mrs. II. L. Yates. Mrs. Volney
Taylor and Mrs. Willie A. George
are leaving Tuesday morning 10
attend the semi-annual meeting OF
the Board Of the Valley Federation
Of Women's clubs to be held in Mis-
sion. Previous to the meeting, Mrs.
Homer Smith. president OF the
federation. will compliment the
board with a luncheon.
Mrs. Yates is chairman Of the
civic department. Mrs. George OF
the hospitality and Mrs. Taylor of
the scholarship and loan commit
tee.
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tian church missionary society for
an all-day meeting. Pretty corona
vine and pink roses were arranged
in bowls and vases. At ! o'clock
a covered dish luncheon was served.
The remainder Of the afternoon
was spent In sewing for the society.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
CAPYTOL-MERCEDES

The answer TO many a
urave- is to be found in the team
ing OF Greta Carlo and Clark Gable
In aSusan Lenox. Her Fab and Rise,
which opens a two days engagement
at the Capitol Theatre Mercedes to-
day. -
II was a happy and wise decision
that made the Metro-G oldwyn-May'
Or officials cast this engaging new
conner opposite the famous Swedish
star. Gable is right at the top CT
The ladder in the estimation OF fan;
and his work in the Carlo picture
would seem to assure his early bid
for stardom.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-20
Award Students

SAN BENTTO. Oct. 20.-Supt. I.
J. Voc plans to give a S. gold piece
for the high school student who
writes the best short story this
school year and Principal c. r.
robertson a similar award for the
best one-ect play. Both must be
original and the award will be
made at the commencement exer-
ciseS.
n Is hoped that a similar award
VIII be made for the best original
poem.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
Makes Serious Charges

DR.. Roy 0. Hall, a government sta
tistician in the department of COM
merce, charges that he was dismissed
from office because he complained OF
the manner in which one of his re-
ports had been edited. He charges
that the political blue pencil was used
too lavishly op his copy and now Sec
retary Lamont has started the usual
governmental inquiry into the charges
Dr. Hall states that all mention OF
the Ill economic effects of prohibit
ton and the Hawley-Smoot tariff bill
had been deleted. He declares that
he was forced to mention the ten
dency Of foreign shipments for the
first of the fiscal year, made, of course,
in anticipation of the new tariff rates
DR.. Hall also touched upon a change
in government policy in 1929 to-
ward private foreign loans which
caused initiation.
When he complained, DR.. Hall was
told that the departmental task is
simply to present the figures, leaving
Interpretation and comment to others
Hearings on the Hall dismissal viii
doubtless reveal whether politics col
ors the reports or if the superiors Of
DR.. Hall who edited his copy arr
merely optimistic.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
To Run or Not to Run

Vice President Curtis is undecidec
whether to run for his present offic'
or to attempt capture Of the SEN
atorial toga now worn by a kansar
Democrat, George McGill of Wichita
His friends think that he can return
to the senate but whether to the Of.
flee of vice president is doubtful. II
the past, vice presidents have been a:
a rule renominated, but not always
in fact very seldom, reelected.
Refusal of Curtis to accept thu
job of running mate again witt
President Hoover might be construct
as fear that 1882 is not going to bt
a Republican year.
Then, too. political conditions il
Kansas are far from normal. Tht
wheat farmer is enraged at the fed.
eral farm board. There are Other
irritations In the ranks of the Crane
Old Party which it is felt the suavt
Curtis can compose and thus bring
tho Sunflower state back into The
ranks of solid, if stolid, Republican
ism.
Kansas, too, has a Democratic gov.
ernor, which makes Republican going
rather hard even in the progressive
state of William Allen White ane
Henry Allen.
It surely is time for another stir.
ring editorial on whats the Matter
With Kansas?"
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23

has been sadly hit for number of
years. The -about-town have
gone in for few of the old-time didoes
that once attracted the limelight.
During the winter months Pepy
DeAlbrew broke the new monotony
by appearing at one Of the backgam-
mon spots with g. tame white mouse
fastened to his coat lapel. And the
sweet-young-things are still gasping.
\ X X
And when last wrote about old
time things in Manhattan, I chanced
to have crossed the trail Of DR.. Mar
Gus Weintrob, now a well known dem
tist Of Atlantic City.
1T seems only yesterday" writes
DR.. Weintrob, that I went out on
Sundays with two of my buddies-it
was 1s88Land we spent our outing
grabbing rides on the back Of old
Stanton street horse cars. Those
rides were real thrills to a nine year
old"
He'd like to know If one of the
lads Of his youthful days. Gus Pasch-
esney by name, is still about in this
world.
Its one shot in million that he
may notice an item If you write IT.
Well, I'm long shot player, doc"
when 1t comes to sentimental quests!
I like 'em myself.
GILBERT SWAN.
Copyright, 1881, NEA Service, Inc)
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
TO-DAY IS THEA
ANNIVERSARY
&H &HAgkXA
PLEA TO TROOPS

On July 23, 1917. the executive
council of the All-Russia Workmen's
and Soldiers and Peasants organiza-
tions issued a proclamation to the
Russian troops urging them to "save
the fatherland." The proclamation
read in part:
Fellow soldiers: One of our arm
les has wavered, its regiments have
fled before the enemy. Who is
responsible for this humiliation? The
responsibility rests with those who
have spread discord in the army and
shaken its discipline, with those who
at a time of danger disobeyed the
military commands and wasted. time
in fruitless discussions and disputes
Enough of words. The time has
come to act without hesitation. We
have acknowledged the provisional
government. With the government
lies the salvation of the revolution
We have acknowledged its unlimited
authority and unlimited power. Its
commands must be law.
Fellow soldiers: You are being
watched by those who work for Rus
sia and by the whole world. The
ruin of the Russian revolution spells
ruin for all. Summon up all your
manhood, your perseverance and
sense of discipline and save the
fatherland."
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
(Official City, State and County
Newspaper)
Foreign Representatives
SMALL. SPENCER g. LFVINGS
Qncorporate0
Formerly G.. Logan Payne Co.
CHICAGO NEW YORK BOSTON
PipchOt'S Pledge

Governor Pinchot is a firm believer
in pledges. The Pennsylvania execu-
tive not only believes in prohibition
pledges of the old type, accompan-
led by the traditional white ribbon
but he insists that all appointeeS take
a pledge of personal loyalty to him
and his policies.
He has carried this application even
to those seeking notary appoint
ments. Some of the applicants have
resented this form of coercion and
may carry the legality of such a de-
mand to the high courts.
1t is contended that such an oath
or pledge not to oppose Gov. Pin
chot in matters Of political policies
is not only in bad taste but super
constitutional.
Not long ago, Gov. Pinchot made
applicants for public office in that
state take dry pledge, along with
the one of personal loyalty. He has
not been SO rigid lately in his demand
that appointees be personally dry, but
still insists that they voice their per-
sonal loyalty before God and man.
Gov. Pinchot's latest vagary can
not be condemned too strongly. Nc
path of personal loyalty will hold any
politician in line once he determines
to throw a monkey wrench into the
Pinchot machine It takes more than
oaths and pledges to make political
henchmen either loyal or dry and a
should know that ere now.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23

been applied to the song-and dance
type of carnival attraction. And the
rumor is that they'll try it soon on
Broadway, things being what they
are.
X Y X
Someone reminded me the other
day that Lottie Faust had once set
this town on its ear by appearing in
public wearing lace stockings. My
word! And one of the gay innova-
tions of the old carriage days was the
adoption of baby pigs as pets. A
couple of the dear old Astorbilt regime
were seen driving around town with
tiny piggies in their laps. And did
the town tongues wag?
And there was that occasion in the
mauve decade when three or four of
the Newport set, with plenty of cham
pagne inbibed, plunged into the
ocean while wearing evening dresses.
The rascals!
But the business of being eccentric
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23

the attention of the big town, his
press agent told him to drop coins
along the street as he sauntered, and
he did. =. The big bugs once told
Douglas Fairbanks that he didn't
have movie stuff In him. -. And
for a time he believed it.
They say that AL Jolson has quit
the ponies at last, although Met
ropolitan daily ran a story recently
that he would enter nag in the
lower California classic. Meanwhile,
the Broadwayites will tell you, he is
supposed to have dropped close to a
million and to have been two timed
on a recent tip.
X Y X
Coney Island introduces this year
the "stand-up" girl show. Which
means that the crowd gets no seats,
but stands up to watch a burlesque
or Oriental "quickie" at five and ten
cents a show. This is the first time
that the old side-show system has
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor, Journal of the American
Medical ASSnciat1On)

W1CUlC6I <ASSUCAoSAVD
Newspapers repeatedly contain the
stories Of human beings who have IN
some manner gotten needle into the
body and who after the lapse OF
many years are suddenly astounded
by the appearance of the needle IN
the elbow, in the leg, or at some
point far from the place at which 1t
originally entered. In a recent issue
of Hygeia, Victor w. Nsenstein dis
cusses the manner in which these
accidents occur and how best to avoid
them.
Not infrequently needles are left IN
clothing and the person who washes
the clothes suddenly feels the needle
penetrate the hand, or machine
needles break and penetrate the
fingers. Sometimes portions of hypo-
dermic needles break off during in
lection; lost needles get into the feet
when people walk about barefoot
Women and tailors occasionally have
needles penetrate the abdomen while
bending over after having been sew
ing.
There are, no doubt, authentic cases
in which needles have penetrated the
body and moved on to other places
In the vast majority of cases the
needle seldom moves more than q few
inches. There seem to be few, If any
actual records of cases in which
needles have travelled long distances
as, for example, from the finger to
the foot. It is, of course, quite con-
ceivable that person may stick a
finger and find a portion Of needle
in the foot later in life, but 1t re-
mains to be proved that 1t is the
same needle.
A few simple suggestions are given
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
Some of HOOver'S Jobs


Besides being president. Herbert
Hoover is also mayor Of Washington
Recently he told delegation of col.
lege fraternity men, "if you are not
allowed to go everywhere you want
to here, let me know, for am mayor
of Washington"
This has caused enterprising re-
porterS to list some of President
Hoovers jobs. He is commander-in
chief of the army and navy. He has
80 White House police of which he is
chief.
Fedora, law also makes him the
executor of the estates Of all dead
Indians. Until recently he had to
sign the death papers of every de-
ceased Indian.
A reference to the congressional
directory reveals some more offices
he holds such as president of the
American Red Cross, member of the
Establishment of the Smithsonian
Institution, president of the WASH
ington National Monument! COM
mission and patron of the Columbia
Institution for the Deaf.
There need be no idle moments for
the president. The trainers of the
constitution and congress saw to it
that the presidents time is fully oc-
cupied. Probably no head of any
great naticn is so burdened with de-
tail as is the president. Few gov
ernmental functions of any import
ance can be delegated by President
Hoover. Time has increased, not
diminished, the pressure of public
business which a president must per-
sonally transact.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
BARBS

When man invests his money,
says the office sage, he hopes to get
many happy returns.
X X X
Three burglars were caught In
Chicago apartment recently when one
of them made a noise. Too many
crooks can also spoil the broth.
X X X
Some men get the key to the city,
others get the gate.
X X X
Time was when a man boaSted of
the miles he covered driving on Sun
day, but with golf, he's content to
make drive of 200 yards.
X X x
A serum has been invented that
will make person feel bold and
courageous. A big shot," as it we're.
X X X
'Take tip from me-" as John D.
would say handing out a dime.
Copyright, 1881, NEA Service, Inc)
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
Comparative Broadcasting
New YORK TlmeS)

When radio was very young, 1t was
q thrilling thing to hear voice from
hundreds of miles away speak out
loud and clear, even though it was
only to announce hackneyed adver-
ti5ement. But now that RADIO has
reached the age of reason, listeners
in are justified in demanding that
advertising be confined within rea-
sonable limits. Publicity for all sorts
of products, from hair dyes to blue
white diamonds, too often clogs the
air. Dials must be twisted desperate
~ to pick up enjoyable music or talk.
In tie American system an English
man recently found one great advan-
tage. Private enterprise has developed
over 600 stations, SO that there is al
ways something on the air. even in
the early morning and during week
ends. To an invalid or lonely
farmer this is blessing. AS for the
| disadvantages, he lays these at the
door of advertising. Wishing to make
the most intensive use Of their time,
advertisers pick the most popular
hours, go in almost exclusively for
popular hits" and "favorite num-
bers," and riddle every program with
red-hot shots of advertising. The
British ear is startled and offended
! by publicity for 1.-The Brassiere You
Love to Cuddle" or period Of pop
ular songs by the department heads
OF a fur store. Some small stations
have advertised themselves into OBJ
llvion, a recent report indicating that
several have mo listeners at ALL"
On the whole, the Englishman rinds
the British system, if not perfect, at
least the most nearly satisfactory.
Broadcasting there is controlled by a
single corporation under license from
the government. which regards it as
an important cultural and recrea-
| tional agency and not primarily c.s an
advertising medium. Every radio set
pays tax of $3.50. Part of the
money goes to the postoffice depart
ment. but the rest, about S5,500,000
a year, pays for radio programs If
the American system were introduced,
more expensive entertainment might
be provided, but there would be an
unwelcome influx Of advertising.
While the American radio audience
might not be satisfied with the Brit
ish system entire, some adaptation of
1t would be welcomed by many. The
New Republic suggests as COM
promise that zone station or one
chain Of them, owned and operated
by the government or conducted on
. 'non-profit-making basis through
an endowment by private philan-
thropy." might offer broadcasts Of the
! calibre Of the. British. Some such
scheme would also put pressure on
commercial broadcasters to cut down
on advertising and improve the quail
ity Of their entertainment.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-07-23
Quotations

One of the greatest obstacles to
business prosperity is excessive taxa
tion.-Frank B. Kellogg, former Sec
retary of state.
X * ~
Women as a class are inclined to
be observation-disclosures A. Edison.
There is a very small minority of
human beings who continue to grow
Intellectually after % or 24.-Dr.
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of
Columbia university.
X X X
The duty of national defense will
remain basic until civilization has
reached higher level.-Secretary of
State Stimson.
X X X
Our army is maintained to preserve
the peace, not to provoke war
Frederick H. Payne, assistant secre-
tary of war.
The effective instrument in the ad-
vertSlng orchestra is somewhere be-
tween the big drum and the hum
drum.-Clough Williams Ellis.