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The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
NEVADA, arizona new
MEXICO annual PICNIC

The great annual event
for Arizona, New Mexico
and Nevada folks, resident
or visiting in California, is
the splendid picnic reunion
held in BiXby Park, Long
Beach, each summer. This
year it will be Wednesday,
July 29th, as that will be
the low special rate day over
the P. E. Ry. "The Big Red
Cars" It will also be the
time w h e n eXcursionists
from the states will be here
and hundreds of tourists
present. Meet these tourist
friends. All the picnic at
traction will be staged with
program, basket dinners,
county headquarters. Good
eats will be sold in the park.
A splendid porgram will be
given after the basket din
ner hour including the po-
pular "Sage Brush Sallies, "
community singing, brief ad-
dresses. Ask questions OF
C. H. Parsons, Secretary
Federation of State Socie-
ties, Hotel Alexandria, Mu-
tul O17.-Williams News.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
LARGE HIGHWAY SIGN
AT PICACHO JUNCT.

A sign 124x40 feet is be-
ing erected on the Tucson
Phoenix highway at Plea
cho Junction of the highway.
The sign consists of a large
road map painted on the
board with the towns of
Coolidge Chandler and Mesa
marked. A photograph Of
the Casa Grande Ruins will
be place in one corner, with
data concerning these his
toric ruins.
Men are busy at work and
expect to finish the erection
of the sign Saturday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
MINOR FORREST
FIRES REPORTED

Forest fires were numer-
Gus. Coconino county, Ari-
zona. forest rangers fought
80 minor fires and in Pine
Canyon, California, near
Newhall, $50 men fought a
brush fire spreading rapidly
thrugh the dry hills, San
Bernardino, California re
ported 104 degrees while
rain fell heavily in the
mountains east of the city.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
ANOTHER RAILROAD
CROSSING ACCIDENT

A travelling salesman of
Phoenix, by name of Gard
ner. crashed into a freight
train at the Coolidge cross
ing a few days ago. He
escaped serious injury but
his car was badly damaged.
It's the same story of not
seeing the train Until with
in few feet of it. This ap-
parently is a dangerous
crossing and something
should be done to warn ira
ffic when trains are due on
the tracks.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
HOT IN NORTHWEST

St. Paul, Mimi. July 81
(AP)-Heat that withered
fields and pastures brought
new temperature records
and caused two deaths in
the Northwest today.
Most of Minnesota n d
North Dakota had above 100
degrees.
st. Paul had 102 for a new
high since 1901, and Mime
apolis 104, the highest since
the weather bureau was
established there 40 years
ago.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
TEXAS CAVE YIELD
RELICS OF OLD RACE

Washington, July 22,-
(AP)-Relics of a mysteri-
Gus lost people, believed pre-
viously unknown to science
have been found in west
Texas by an explorer who
risked death in the search
and twice saved his own life
only by being "quick on the
draw"
He is Frank NJ. Settler,
young scientist of the L. S.
national museum, who del
we'd into the past of the Big
Bend country armed with
pistols and dust masks.
With five Mexican labor
ers to help him, Settler
crawled through a two-foot
tunnel int oa pitch-dark cave
infested with rattlesnakes,
scorpions and huge poison
Gus centipedes.
For three weeks they dug
in the cave, in constant dan
ger that their pickaXe blows
would jar loose the rang
ing rocks of the rolf and
bury them under tons of de-
bris.
The air of the cave was
full of choking black dust
that penetrated even their
protective masks and per-
mitted them to see only two
or three feet.
Twice Settler was corner
ed in the cave by rattle
snakes and saved his life
only because he could shoot
straighter and quicker than
the snakes could strike.
EXcavated earth was pull
ed out Of the cave in buc-
kets through the narrow en-
trance. Sitting it, Settler
found a primitive cradle,
fragments of mating, bas-
kets. and sandals, broken
beads and stone arrow
heads, and a child's skeleton
with teeth showing it to be
of the Mongolian type.
So far as can be determin-
ed, these remains are not
like those of any other an
cient tribe of the southwest,
Settler says.
The relics may have been
left by a people who lived
in west Texas even before
the basket makers" who
inhabited the region cen
turies previous to the time of
Christ, Settler explains.
The next step will be to
explore the vicinity of SINH
lar relics which may be
buried in geological strata
of known age.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
LIBRARY NEWS

Mrs. Tom Moxley attend
ed the Woman's Club libr-
ary at the club house Thurs
day afternoon.
1t is reported that many
volumns were sent by Har-
old Bell Wright for the libr-
ary to Mrs. J. ]. Buttterfield
of Coolidge who is a person
al friend of the noted au-
thor. These books will have
an added interest to the pa
irons of the library since
being personally selected by
Mr.. Wright to be presented
to the Coolidge Woman's
club.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
MAIN STREET NOW
IN fine CONDITION

The county highway de-
partment put in several days
on Main street again this
week. The blade was used
quite extensively and has
put the street in excellent
condition. The large sprink-
Ter has been run nearly all
the time and the water has
packed the road bed quite
hard. A few wettings and
blading every few days will
keep it in good condition
it is hoped.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
C.E. STE|NNAN DIES
SUDDENLY SUNDAY

c. E. Steinman who lived
on a ranch west of Coolidge
died suddenly last Sunday
from heat exposure. Mr..
Ssainman was still a young
man only 81 years old and
came here from Long Beach,
California last year, where
he has a wife and family re-
siding. His body was shipp-
ed to Long Beach for inter-
ment
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
DOWN THE SPILLWAY

The modern newspaper
lacks much of the simple,
direct style of the earlier
journal. Maybe the change
is for the better, but there
are times when | doubt it.
An example, which | got
from my most pacific friend
Farmer Murphy, is clearly
one of the most remarkable
obituary notices ever pub
lished in the Sullivan coun-
ty On. W Review 20 years
ago from its Montela (Ulser
county, correspondent. 1t is
as follows:
Sam Lobdell is dead.
Some days ago he was
stricken with poisoning from
a wound in the neck while
fighting with his wife when
he was drunk. Doctors
Grindle, of Eureka and
Butts of Claryville, were in
attendance, but despite their
utmost efforts the poison
spread until as a last resort
they used the knife. The
operation was of no avail,
however, and now he amt
here any more.
"Sam was a unique char
acter. Only once in a gen.
GRAFTON is a community pest
cred with such a human W
per, such a moral x; he was
the unsolved conundrum,
What is he good for?' His
only virtue was the stability
of his independence. Booze
fighter, liar, wife-beater,
chickenthief, egg stealer,
dope fiend, profane and vile
of speech to the point of
nausea, he was the trade
mark of sin, the sentient
emblem of vice, with no
crime-but work-beyond
his capacity. He was even
worse, but he has gone
hence, and it is never our in
clination to kick a man
when he is down.
"Yet at his death his pro-
verbal luck was with him.
He goes below just as the
whitening frosts and chilling
winds are ushering in a long
and tedious season for the
good who are left. AS was
often the case when in life
and in jail he will keep
warm and comfortable at
others expense. Well. SO
long, Sam, and so long as
it is long. good luck"
I might add that Mr.,
Murphy denies that he was
/ the Montela correspondent
of the Sullivan County Re
view 20 years ago.-John
O'Ren in the Baltimore Sun.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
LEGION DELEGATES ATTEND
THE STATE CONVENTION

A three day Legion and
Auxiliary State convention
is being held at Prescott this
week beginning Thursday.
The Coolidge delegates
attending are M. L. Talla
and wife, M. o. Evanstadt,
John Goree and Miss Eliza
beth Jones.
The regulation business
meetings, banquets and
other social events will oc-
cupy the time, and those
attending anticipate a fine
time.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
BIRTHDAY CELEBRA-
ton LAST FRIDAY

Mrs. j. J. Butterfield en-
tertained a large party of
friends at bridge in her
home at Coolidge last Fri
day afternoon in honoor of
her birthday. The h g h
scores were won by Mrs. L.
S. Craig and Mrs. Karl Fish
er. A delicious luncheon
was served to the guests,
and a delightful time was
enjoyed by all present.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31

Uncle John Hallun has
had a new hamberger stand
erected on the west side of
Main street which he ex-
poets to open to the public
this Friday evening. Uncle
John has been serving the
travelling public since Cool
idge was first started and is
personally acquainted with
every one in the town.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31

Col. Charles Lindeberg
and his wife, Anne, start
ed a vacation flight to Asia
Tuesday, leaving the Ma
val Air station at Wash
ington en- route to North
Havana, Me-, on the first
stage of their flight.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-07-31
MERRY MATRONS
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

Mrs. R. T. Pratherenter-
tanned the Merry Matron
Bridge club at her home in
West Coolidge Wednesday.
The guests Of the club were
Mesdames Bolin, McClerry,
DAILY and Ketchersid.
Prizes were won by Mrs.
Fisher and Daily. Refresh
ments served at the end of
the games by Mrs. R. Prath-
er, the hostess, with Mrs. J.
J. Jones assisting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09

Tramps are being supplied with safety
razors in one Hertfordshire, England,
WorkhouSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09

ator Metcalf of Rhode Island and SEN
ator Walcott of Connecticut.
Mr.. Lawrence Moran was named
executive chairman by a unanimous
vote. Mrs. Lena Dakin Gibbs was ap-
pointed social secretary and has charge
of the entertainment for the coming
dance.
All New Englanders are requested to
send their names to the New England
States Society, 1853 @ street north
west.
The Maryland Society of Washington,
under the craftsmanship of Miss Mary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09

w. Merrick, will entertain at a card
party Thursday evening, November 10,
at the washington Club, Seventeenth
and K streets northwest. The presi-
dent of the society. Mr.. George H. CAL
vert. and Mrs. Calvert will receive the
guests. many of whom will be members
of well known Maryland families.
Miss Emma Loker is chairman of the
Committee on Tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09

When two tons of gold, valued at
S1,150,000, recently arrived from New
York at Southampton, England, the
shipment was escorted by armed police
So miles across the city from the liner
to airplanes, which carried it to Rotter-
dam Holland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09

probably kept many Of the voters away
from the polls, for its estimated that
only so per cent of the qualified cleo
tors participated, as compared with 70
per cent in the last election in 1927.
No disorders were reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09
Jobless Make Gardens.

COLUMBUS. Ohio lP.-More than
$500 vacant lots have been put to use
in 10 Ohio cities as industrial gardens
to aid unemployed. ". H. Davis OF the
department of horticulture of Ohio
State University, learned In a survey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09

sons on a flying range of $500 miles
and at a speed of 100 miles an hour.
1t would weigh about so tons with a
fuel load. 1t would be equipped with
motors generating at least 10000 horse
power.
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tionable establishments. The depart
nent also ordered state commanders TO
see that their officers abstain from poll
tics and interfering in local social dis
puteS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09
JUGOSLAvIAN VOTE LIGHT
Few Ballots Are Cast in Election to
Name New Parliament.

BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, November 9
(P).-A light vote was cast yesterday
in Jugoslavia's general election, which
will give the country it's first Parlia-
ment since the constitution was abro-
gated in 1929.
Rain and the fact that only the gov
ernment's candidates were eligible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09
Mexican Army Restricted.

MEXICO CITY, November 9 (P.-
Launching a campaign to gain in
creased respect for the army, the war
department has forbidden officers N
uniform to frequent saloons or ques-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-09
PLAN LARGEST AIRPLANE
British Project Worlds Biggest
Ship for Canada Trade.

LONDON, November (P).-Plans
for the worlds largest flying boat,
nearly twice the size of the German
DO-X, are being drawn up by the
British Air Ministry with the intention
of establishing a transatlantic passen-
ger service to Canada.
The machine would carry 100 per-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Coinings, Goings

Mr.. and Mrs. "A. NJ. Kent have
as a guest, Mr.. Kent's father, j. B.
Kent. ST.. Of Rolfe. Iowa
Mrs. J. S. Ford is. visiting her
sister in Houston.
r.. j. Bingham, teacher OF the
Mems Bible class or the Methodist
church, which meets at the Queen
theater Sunday morning. will adj
dress a class in McAllen Sunday.
Rev. Sterling Fisher is TO substitute
for Mr.. Bingham.
Mrs. Lynn Harrell Of San An
tonic Is the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. j. III. Greene and Mr.. Greene.
Sightseeing trips over the Valley
and MatamoroS are being planned
during her visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Won Brecht,
Sr.. of St. Louis, who have been
visiting their son. Frank Won
Brecht, Jr., are leaving Sunday BY
motor for Florida. Mrs. Brecht
was honoree al a party given the
past week by Mrs. @. ID. Sutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cess Willus OF
Kaw. Okla. and Mr.. and Mrs. A.
H. Adam OF CedarVale. Kansas.
left Friday for their homes after
a short visit in Brownsville. They
are friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo
Milde-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Mission Plans Association
For University Women Soon

MISSION, Feb. IA number Of
Mission women as well as college
women from other Valley points
met at the Mission hotel for lunch
con on Saturday the object being
the organization Of an American
Association Of University women.
Mrs. John Green Of Edinburg
made a very splendid address be-
fore the guests. and plans were
perfected for the permanent or
ganization as soon as the papers, in
GLIDING the charter, etc, arrive.
when the completion or the plans
are expected.
Another luncheon will be given
at the Hotel Mission, on Saturday
February 81, when any and all
women who are graduates of an ac-
credited University are heartily in
vited and will be made very well
come. All women who have two
years work to their credit may be
admitted to associate membership.
Those present at the luncheon
included Mrs. John Green and Miss
Stella Hargrove Of EdinbGrg. Mes
danes Edward Oppenheimer. Flor
ence NJ. Hayes, j. d. Moore, Jr..
Herbert Melch, Dade Hester. Ru-
dolph Rome. Leon Brown. James A.
Gillett. Misses Ruth Spencer and
Eura Cooke.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Hi Y Program Given
In Friday Assembly

The Hi-Y program in the assem-
bly, Friday morning was very in
teresting. MI. Brite gave a brief
history Of The beginning OF the Hi
Y movement in London and then
introduced the president OF the
Hi-Y, Avis Bolton.
Mr.. Bolton told about the square.
triangle, and cross, which all repre-
sent the life that the boys should
live. The parts Of tie square were
taken UP by Thomas Sweeney. who
talked about clean living; Sydney
Bennett, clean athletics: Stanley
Ross. clean speech; and Billy Lath-
am, clean morals. In the triangle,
Charles Cooper talked about mind:
Sydney Bonnick about the soul and
Edgar Brown about the body. Mr..
Gotke took the Cross. which repre-
sents Christ.
The next part OF the program was
a short talk about last years con-
ference held In Edinburg. Members
from about twenty different parts
OF the state we're there. Harvey Nu-
ckols was chosen 70 he the president
OF the coming conference in March.
Red" Irvine took charge Of the
program next and introduced the
basketball girls and boys to the
school. The girls team is the only
one in the league which is unde-
feated. There were yells given for
both teams.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Association Has
Possibilities For
Welfare Work

The Executive Board Of the Pub
Lie Health Nurse Association held
the regular monthly meeting Thurs
day morning at the City Hall.
Mrs. w. S. West. social service
chairman who was not present at
the January meeting. reported ac-
tive cooperation with the service
clubs OF the city towards irving
the poor OF Brownsville a real
Christmas.
Miss Marie Browne, city nurse,
reported the following: immuniza-
tons. 2; prenatal visits, II: visits
to newborn infants, As; tubercular
treatments, %: births registered. 10:
~pre-School visits, 20; school chill
dren treated, AZ: midwives confer
ences, Is: specimens sent to labor
atory, As; Miss Browne has just
returned from her annual vacation.
Miss Rachel Pierce, school nurse,
submitted her report Children in
spected, 26O: rapid class room in
spection, $50; conferences with
parents. %: exclusions for COM
municable diseases, teachers meet
ings, 2; sanitary inspections OF
Buildings. 10: schools visited. 10;
nidiculosis treatments, clinic at
tendance. no: miscellaneous treat
ments, ~ and health examinations.
9.
Mrs. j. K. Wells reported that
she and Mrs. Harbert Davenport
attended the January meetings OF
the directors Of the Cameron Coun-
Nv Anti Tubercular Association and
that Brownsville had sold more
Christmas seals than any other
community in the county.
With the cooperation OF the AM
erican Red Cross. the Rotary club.
the Elks. the Church Federation.
the American Legion Auxiliary and
the Sacred Heart Parish. the year
for the organization has great pos
sibilities for accomplishment OF
public welfare work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Federation Officers Extend
Initiation to Tourists For
World Day of Prayer Friday

The Federation or church socl-
cites will observe the World Day
OF Prayer at the Central Christian
church, commencing at 10 a. m.
Friday, February 20.
The first Friday in Lent has
been chosen by the Council Of
Women for Home Missions and
the Federation OF Woman's Boards
OF Foreign Missions as a World Day
OF Prayer.
-As Ger each continent and
Island,
The dawn leads another day.
The voice Of prayer Is never
ended,
Nor dies the strain Of praise
away"
1t Is becoming literally true that
through prayer the whole round
earth" Il being bound by gold
chains about the feet or God"
The Day or Prayer will begin
with a sunrise service az ) a. III.
in New Zealand followed as the
day advances by the women OF
Japan, China. India and all Eur
opean countries. The women of
Africa will walk for miles and be
called together BY the beat OF the
drum.
The women or cities. villages and
far away places OF Cuba. North,
Central and South America. Mex
leo and Alaska will join the wom-
Ell OF the World and when the eve
ming meeting has been held In
Honolulu. forty hours will have
passed since the opening prayer.
Officers OF the Federation urge
the church women To attend and
tourists IN the city Cd attend the
tourist In the city To attend the
meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
~pRE-LENTEN II
LOVELY AFFAIR

One OF the lovely pre-Lenten
parties was given Wednesday in
the form OF a luncheon bridge.
having as joint hoStesses Mrs.
James q. Buck and Mrs. RANDY
Symonds at their home on North
Crockett.
The Valentine theme was carried
out in the luncheon course, served
at one o'clock. and in the TALES
and other accessories for the bridge
games which followed.
Az the conclusion or the bridge
games Mrs. Ralph Agar held high
score and Mrs. Neil Kendrick G
ond high. The consolation award
went to Mrs. Dean WATSON OF
Houston.
Guests who enjoyed the affair
were MesSames Archie Mccall.
Neil Kendrick. T. H. Downs. r. G.
Eurk. RalDh Agar. Bruce Gentry.
John Belts, Mrs. Bernie G0olsby,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Especial to The Herald.0

SAN BENITO, Feb. IA The
twentieth anniversary OF the found
ing OF the Athenian club was Gel
ebrated Wednesday when the club
members entertained the members
OF the Tuesday Study club OF Mis-
sion at the Aztec Cafe.
The luncheon table had for dec
orations the club colors OF red and
green. The club flower. the red
hibiscus, was used profusely about
the patio OF the Aztec. III the center
or the table was a three-tiered
birthday cake. also decorated III
red and green.
At the conclusion OF the luncheon
Mrs. T. p. Cooke made a short talk
celebrating the clubs anniversary
and cut the birthday cake.
The visiting club members were
welcomed by Mrs. II. G. Sesup,
president Of the Athenian club.
Mrs. j.. O. Decker Of the Mission
club gave a response from that
club for their membership.
The study club then took charge
o. the program and first presented
Mrs. w. Rogers Blalock. She gave
ar interesting review on The
Raven" a biography OF Sam Hous-
ton BY James. She not only told
or the many interesting and hiSt0r-
ical points included in this Won
derful work but also Of the au-
thor's extensive study and research
In getting his information.
Mrs. Sid L. Harding soprano. and
Mrs. II. II. Ewing contralto. gave
a vocal duet. "Schubert's Serenade."
For an encore they sang 4 hear
the Bees O-Humming." Mrs. Leon
ii. Brown played the piano ac-
compartment for both numbers.
After these selections a pleasant
social hour was spent.
Guests from the Mission Tuesday
Study club were Mesdames J. A..
Card. Harry Stewart. Wilbur Chase.
ID. c. Decker. S. NJ. Hargrove. T..
II. Armstrong. j. G. Decker. c. ID.
Eppright. II. H. Ewing. Leon Fl.
Brown. Roy ID. Woodwin. Sid r..
Hardin. W.. Rogers Blalock. and
Mrs. w. "a. Wolverton and Mrs.
Alec Finlay Of Kansas City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Everyone Cordially
Invited to Dinner

Mrs. Lucie Starr Order has
charge Of the dinner to be given
by the W0man's Guild Monday
evening at TOO p. m. in the Parish
house az the Church Of the Ad-
vent. All members of the Guild are
actively working for the success OF
the dinner. Residents Of Browns
vile and winter visitors in the
city are extended a cordial invita-
ton.
Tickets may be secured from any
member or the Guild or from Mrs.
Robert Richardson, chairman Of
the ticket committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Mrs. Sutton
Honors Guest

tires Palmas.r the beautiful
country home or Mr.. and Mrs. g.
ID. Sutton. was the scene Of q lovely
three table bridge party on Thurs
day with Mrs. Sutton hostess.
honoring Mrs. Frank Won Brecht.
OF st. Louis, who with her hus-
band has been visiting their son,
Frank Won Brecht. Jr.
Spring flowers. the dainty jonquils
and sweet peas. adorned the rooms
where bridge was played. Mrs. M.
II. Hall and Mrs. g. Ruffner were
lucky in the games, each receiving
an appropriate trophy. The hon
GREE was presented with a guest
prize. A refreshment course was
served.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Minstrel Planned
Bv E~ndeavorers

Senior Endeavor members OF the
Central Christian church are now
busy practicing on a minstrel TO
be given Friday at the FL Jardin
school building. Jokes. songs, read
ings and dances are 10 be included
In the entertainment. Definite an
nouncements will be made during
the week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-15
Colonial Tea On
Thursday Planned

The Civic League will meet ut the
Methodist church Thursday az $50
p. m. the meeting taking the form OF
a Colonial Tea, O benefit for the
City Federation Club House fund. A
silver offering viii be taken. Club
women Of the federation. the public
and tourists r cordially invited 10
attend.