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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-14
BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR DAUGHTER

BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR DAUGHTER
MI. and Mrs. lack williams en-
tertained a number of the fourth
and fifth grades with a birthday
party for their daughter, Jaunita
Thursday. Ice cream and cake were
served. The guests were Lucille ana
Mary Jane Crum. Lillian and Ca
milla Woods. Hazel and Ruby Doris
Jackson. Madeline Smith, Royal and
Glen Crum, Guy and Lloyd Woods
Karl, Jr., and Jimmie Duddlesttr
Carl and Virgil Cakes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-14
Invitations Sent
For Birthday Party

Invitations have been sent to
members of Hope Chapter Order Of
the Eastern star to tht Halloween
hirthdav party to be given Thurs
dav evering in the Masonic TEMPLE.
This is the 10Th anniversary Of the
charter and members from San
Tanito are to be special guests. A
p~cVram has been arranged and
dinner will be served.
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ORGANIZE. PIT.


The Parent Teachers Association
Of Raymondville met with the MeXl-
can speaking patrons here Thursday
to assist them in organizing a local
unit Of the PIT. A.
After an interesting program j.
Cantu Gonzalez was elected presi-
dent and Santiago, secretary and
treasurer.
Miss Grace Alsmeyer. principal of
the Raymondville Mexican PIT. A.
Misses Bale and Grace Williams
and members Of the local PIT. A.
were also present.
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PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl West Of Edin-
burg were Tuesday guests Of MIR.
and Mrs. Milton West.
Miss Pauline Duhourgel has re-
turned to her home in Woodsboro
after a two weeks visit with Mrs. w.
F. Macdonald.
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Meet Monday

The w. G. r. u. Of the Mexican
Presbyterian church held a meeting
Monday evening IN the church with
over so present for the short pro-
gram and business session.
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GARDEN CLUB
TO HAVE MEET

The Garden Club will meet Thurs
gay afternoon az the Women's
Building. and all members and those
interested in the Garden Club ard
Valley Fair exhibit, are urged ~ at-
tend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-14
FRIDAY GUESTS
ENTERTAINED

ENlEh IAlNED
Mr. and Mrs. S. p. Nielsen had
Gs their guests Friday evening. Mr..
and Mrs. I've Christensen and
father, Anton Christensen Of
Santa Rosa.
Misses Helen Barr. Iris Copeland,
Nellie Holland and MeSserS Dean
and Attlvern Barr and Earl RAY
johnson Of San Benito.
PERSONALS
Misses Mabel Nelson and Emily
Backnaus Of Raymondviile and Mrs.
Backhaus and grandson, Carl and
Metron Of Junction were all night
guests at the Lonnie Woods home
Tuesday.
MI. and Mrs. Marshal Bourne
spent Sunday with Mrs. Bournc's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Sprouse
Of San Perlita.
Mrs. Jim Harding Of San Perlita
was a caller here Tuesday.
Mrs. r. l.. Hanning and daughter,
Betty Jean left Wednesday fo-
Waco TO visit Mrs. Hanning's
mother.
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r is estimated that 10000 men
II the United States + duck hunt
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CLUB N GUESTS
ARE ENTERTAINED

ARE ENTERTAINED
Mrs. Frank B. Hayes was hostess
Saturday afternoon TO the mem
bers Of Just-A-Mere Bridge club
and a few additional guests.
AZ the end OF the afternoon a
salad course was served and the
prizes awarded, Mrs. Erdman win
ming high and Mrs. I-iIl low.
Guests for the afternoon were
Mrs. L. F. Terry of Edinburg and
Mrs. Louis Taylor.
Club members present were Mes
danes Polk. C. j. Fitz, Mickey Erd-
man, Henry, Kelly Elan, Paul
Jones. Hill, Bill Southwell, Delbert
Faulkner and the hostess.
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CLUB WITH
MRS. BONNEAU

The members Of the Little Bridge
club met Saturday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. A. A. Bonneau.
At the conclusion Of the games
MRS. Lester Aaron was awarded
high score prize and Mrs. Everitt
Meyers. low.
A salad curse was served to the
following members, Mesdames WAL
ter Savage, Ike Edwards, George
Edwards, Lester Aaron, w. II. Dun
can, w. w. Doughtery. r. F. Rub
arth, Webster Jones, Georg- Palm
er, Everitt Meyers. VanSant and
Douglas Weatherslum
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HAYES HOSTS
- -

Nj. and -Irs. Frank 3. Hayes
were hosts last Thursday evening
to the members OF the Entire Nous
Bridge club.
Mrs. Erdman was awarded high
score prize and Mrs. Henry. low. An
Ice course as served to the fol-
lowing Messrs. and Mesdames Mick
ey Erdman, Henry and G. j. Fitz.
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TO BE
AT BRIDGE

al bT1JGE AfFAlRS
The wives Of the members OF the
Tepejuahe country club will enter
tain Thursday afternoon at the
club with a benefit bridge party.
The proceeds will be used TO repair
and beautify the club house.
The committee in charge Of
arrangements for the party are
Mesdames D. c. Perkins, v. z.
Cook. T. II. Beels, Charles Bartliff.
p. d. Moore and 7. B. Sigler.
CLUB HOSTESS
SATURDAY
Mrs. Delbert Faulkner will n
terrain the members OF Just-A-
MeNH Bridge club Saturday after
n'0
HOSTS TO CLUB
THURSDAY
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Izenburg
will entertain the Ace Hi Bridge
club Thursday evening.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Bueschcr
and daughter. Betty 10 have re-
turned TO their home after an ex-
tended visit with relatives In Smith
vile.
Misses Tennessee Alcorn and
Elizabeth Campbell had as their
guests for the weekend Misses Una
Seaman, Lyndall Yo6er, Rosita Cey-
anes and Belva Jean Mccullough
Rll of Brownsville.
Bobby Jones Of Brownsville visited
Hush Lockhart over the weekend.
Stockton Fountain has returned
from Biloxi. Miss. where he at
tended a convention Of the agents
Of the Union Central Life Insurance
Co.
Mrs. A. Nix and slaughter. Marion
have returned from a months visit
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ".
F.. Wills in Lorena.
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Bridge Club
Of McAllen
Entertu lined

McALLEN. Oct. l4.-The mem
bers Of the Junior Bridge c-Ib were
entertained Friday evening by DR..
and Mrs. Clayton Stokely at their
house on North Twelfth street.
At the conclusion OF the games
nigh prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Marvin Sneed and Val Fol-
som. A delicious salad course was
served.
The following guests and club
members were present, MeSsrs. and
Mesdames Marvin Sneed, p. D..
Moore, Charles Bartliff. r. II. Beels,
Val Folsom, Niles Esrey. Leroy
Buescher, E. r. Russell.
MEMBERSHIP is
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
The Business and Professional
Women's club met Thursday eve
ming at the home Of Mrs. nellie Nc
Mahan with Mrs. McMahan and
Miss Hilda Roessing as joint hos
tess.
During the business session DR..
Duzia M. Troug gave an interest
ing talk on Membership and what
1t should mean TO the club" The
club decided to coor rate with the
Charity League and a committee
was appointed with DR.. Truog as
chairman and Mrs. Ruby Burman
and Miss Dorothy Blair as men,
bers.
A social hour followed during
which a delicious refreshment
course was served. Sixteen mem
bers were present.
The club viii entertain the Mis-
sion club with a Halloween party
on October %.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-14
BENEFIT BRIDGE

BENEFIT BRIDGE
PARTY THURSDAY
The Episcopal Guild will enter
sa4n Thursday evening at the home
Oh Mrs. Il. M. Seawell with a ben
cit bridge party. Mrs. j. s. Bud
long Is chairman Of the committee
In charge Of plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
More Kids In School

Illiteracy in this country is slowly but steadily decreasing. School attendance fig ures indicate one of the ways by which this is being accomplished. In lo30, according to government statistics, of all the children in the United States between the ages of 7 and 16, inclusive, 939 per cent attended school at least some part of the year. For the ages between 7 and B. the showing was better, being 95.3 per cent. School laws raising the compulsory attendance ages have helped to bring this about. So. too, have continuation schools and the growing community will toward education.
 This school year, 1931-32, should be even better. There is definite "back-to- school' movement which will help much in spite of the fact that its purpose is two-sided - to promote education and to keep chil- dren out of jobs which adults need. In a Nebraska community teachers have sub scribed to a fund to provide for children whose parents could not afford to send them to school this year. In other states and cities clubs and associations of various kinds are making special effort to provide schooling for every child. In time attendance may ap- preach 100 per cent. When every child in the land is assured the schooling he needs. it will be easier to take care of the adult illiterates and to reduce their numbers through education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Old Homes

The National Association of Real Estate Boards is looking for the oldest home in the United States. So far. it seems to be the old Fairbanks home in Dedham, Mass, built in l636. and occupied by the lineal de- scendants of the original occupants until 1903. This looks like record not only for the life of house in this country. but for occupancy by one family.
 The association wants to make the oldest home shrine. It is a good idea. Surely such relic is as important as battle-ground or hero's monument. Even if the asso-' cations aim is to sell home-owning' to the American people, the quest need not be scorned. Here is case where the practical and the ideal are closely bound up together. The more homes there are sold. the better it will be for the nation. And the longer the new homes are occupied and loved. the bet ter it will be.
 The modern demand for new homes IS good in its way. It spells improvement and increase of comfort. But old homes are not half enough appreciated. And the age of the venerable residence mentioned is in itself proof of the absurdity of calling house ''old' if it was built as much as 20 years ago. A century is nothing to house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Sir Thomas Lipton

We don't imagine that the death of Sir { Thomas Lipton will cause any more regret sin his native Scotland than it did right here : in the United States when the bulletin was flashed through this country Friday after moon. While the name of Lipton may in-. evitably produce the idea of tea in some peoples minds. to the great majority it will recall the worlds greatest sportsman. He
 ' was that in every sense of the word. His
 Frequent visits to this country in pursuit of
 the Lipton trophy which he himself donated
 flor the international yacht races had en-
 cleared him to all Americans.
 4 Little do citizens of this nation know of
 ,t the business that Sir Thomas Lipton built
 sup in past years. All they wanted to know
 twas that the hearty old salt was up and com
 ing. And he usually was. Although he threat
 tened to give up his quest for the prize when Bit came time for challenge to be issued. it generally came from Sir Thomas Lipton. ..It was only. last year that the Enterprise, the American yacht owned by syndicate headed by Harold S. Vanderbilt. built the Shamrock V in the four races held over course off Newport, Rhode Island.
 !. Although age was beginning to tell upon him, this gallant old gentleman accepted de- feat just as graeiously as he always did. He even returned to the United States late in ss1930 and was given consolation cup at gala banquet given him in New York by his ! American admirers. He announced at that time that he would build another Shamrock and challenge the American defender again. sOf such courage and admirable quality was ! Sir Thomas Lipton. The short visits of this gentleman were enough to con- svince every American that here was real man in every sense of the world. We feel r his loss as keenly as does his native coun- T try and England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1881
''Real" Economy

\ We cannot help but wonder what Mir Z Tracy means by ''real'' economy, as distin- quished from the real dollars that Mayor Hayes has saved the taxpayers. So far as we can recall the republican candidate hasn't put out single constructive or prac- tical suggestion as to how he will save single dollar for the city. True, he says he will fire out the democrats in the city hall, s but that just means replacing them with re- publicans, or more probably with ex- demoerats, for they almost always get the jobs, and that doesn't save anything Where the republicans have had control, they haven't been especially noted for saving the taxpayers money, as witness the hundred thousand dollar Charter Commission and s the thousand dollar month third proseeu- tor. What earthly good has either one of them done the taxpayers of the City of Wa terbury'
 i To reduce the tax rate sixteen per cent, as Mayor Hayes did means something. It means dollars saved for you and me. There isn't any theory about it. Just compare your this years tax bill with last years and
 see it for yourself.
 s Everyone of us has stake in the pros 4perity of the city, whether taxpayer or rent
 payer. We want it run in a busineSslke
 way, as it has been by Mayor Hayes and no
 increase of taxation, if 1t can possibly be
 avoided. We can best judge of the future ! by the record of the past. The mayor has { begun good job. Give him two years i more to continue it. Let us vote for real
 economy that is counted in dollars and ]. cents not real economy that is painted on sign. That is the issue this year and ex- actly what this municipal campaign means
 and the precise difference between Mir Tracy !. and Mayor Hayes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Another Throne 1Topple.

The present plight of King Cotton con- trasts sadly with that monareh's glorious past The commodity with a thousand uses and history extending back some 50 centuries now gluts the market at less than seven cents pound. The growing crops would be destroyed in whole or in part if some economic wiseacres had their way. Yet. the fiber that is impoverishing its gorwers once made empires and delighted queens. Histor yrelates that Columbus looked upon the cotton garments worn by some Redskins and mistook this continent for the India he was seeking. The industrial life of the South turned on its cotton crop, until slave labor imported largely for cotton growing and harvesting precipitated the Civil War. In ancient times, cotton goods were hand woven and made into gossamer that was valued far above silk.
 Although cotton IS more necessary now than it ever was, the need is not sufficient to have much effect on the millions of bales stacked in warehouses waiting for buyer. Specialists of the Departments of Agricul- ture and Commerce and the Cotton Textile Institute are trying to find new uses for the fiber. Among other things. they hope to popularize cotton containers for jewelry, cotton baggng for salt and sugar, and cot ton reeeptacles for fruits and vegetables. One difficulty is to keep the demand in certain trades reasonably steady. Last year. cotton growers were jubilant over the use of cotton in the paraphenalia of miniature golf courses and the making of fairways from crushed cotton seed The pony golf fad, how ever. seems to be going the way of the lisle stocking and gingham dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Here, There, Everywhere
COSTLY STREAM POLLUTION
'Meriden Journal)


 Most of us have always regarded the pollution of streams with sew age as most inconsiderate ana in- decent but few probably had real ized that it was serious onense m law. The experience Of the city or New Britain in this respect may, therefore, be enlightening.
 In the last thirty-eight years New Britain has paid out total oI $12O,205 in damages on account or stream pollution due to an inade- quate sewage disposal system. we recall only one such incident ana that was a complaint by a farmer in Berlin that a stream moving through his property was contam- mated by the city's sewage.
 Our recollection Is that he lost m court but apparently New Britain has been making numerous settle. ments of claims to bring the total payments to such substantial pro- portions.
 The city is awakening finally to its need in the sewage line ana 2 survey that was made at cost or $8,500 to the taxpayers indicates that an expenditure of $l,00O,oV0 will be necessary to construct a proper disposal plant. That is an enormous outlay for city or New Britain's size in these days, the more SO becaxse of the big money that was spent for the present sys- tenn, but there is no other way 10 meet the problem.
 New Britain has paid for stream pollution. How about those munic- ipalities which pour their raw sew age into the Connecticut river? The difference here may be that all the cities and towns along the river have been equally guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05

and most discriminating of his as sociates." Fancy suffered during the years, which followed the fa' nous decision the gravest assaults upon his judicial action and hb personal character, but while frail in body and deeply grieved, he was still fearless in spirit, vigorous is mind and unshaken in will. 1t n indeed unfortunate that such character should be judged entire ly in the light of one important decision he made. With the pass ing fo the years, the softening of old hatreds, the arduous service so nobly rendreed by Roger Brooke Fancy has received Its fitting rec ognition.
 MT Fancy was chief justice from 1886 to 1864, receiving his ap- pointment from President Andrew Jackson. His career was filled with hectic incidents. Because of hts firm convictions and unshaken will he was never a popular man. How ever he was highly respected and greatly feared. In an age when great men are being forgotten it 1t is fitting that such a tower of strength be brought against before the American public. Men of firm convictions and unshakable justice are needed in this day and age. Such men as Roger Brooke Fancy cannot be forgotten by the people of this country; for the nation as we have it to-day, was bull thy such rugged character as is exem- piified by the fifth chief justice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05

An additional hope of the democratic party of acquiring control of the next Con- gress was expressed last week with the an- nouncement from Illinois that the lo3O result in the old 9th district was being con- tested The elected representative on the basis of last Novembers returns was Peter C. Granata. republican. However. recount now shows. according to the reports, that the present democratic incumbent, Repre- sentative Stanley H. Kunz was returned to office by slightly less than 1000 majority. It probably will require congressional action to decide the controversy after it convenes in December. And in making this decision party strength will count heavily. As it stands now there are 2l4 republicans. 2l4 democrats. l farmer-labor. If Repre- sentative Kunzs claim is upheld it gives the democrats margin of one with six districts to hold special elections. The decision would also change the congressional delega- ton of Illinois. It now stands IA republi- cans. B democrats. The 9th district. which now has been absorbed in the congressional reapportionment. is in Chieago's south side. where the voters from all accounts are rough and tough. It includes what is known as the bloody twentieth" district of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Help Your Own Neighbors

An appeal to every community where un- Employment exists and where people need relief, has been made to the American people by Walter S. Clifford. head of the presidents unemployment relief committee. Mir Gif- ford takes the position that it is up to every 'community to handle its own problem if it is able to do so. and report the same to the state committee which should be formed in tits own state. If the local community can't meet the situation, it is the duty of the state to help. '>&
 4 Whether the whole problem can thus be met by local and state action is matter on which there are differences of opinion. If any locality cannot meet its own problem. and if it's home state is no; adequate for it, xhe national government will have to assist However. if local communities can handle
 their own problem. they will handle it bet |ter. They would know if money was being wasted. and if any appeals made for help 'were unworthy. A great number of people
 who have always been lazy and indolent are
 clsmoring for relief. Their cases must be
 carefully distinguished from those of unfort-
 unate and worthy people who must have generous treatment.
 X When cities and towns handle their own
 relief. the money is usually distributed by
 people who are accustomed to deal with re-
 lief problems If cities are spending their
 own money. they see that it is we'll spent.
 There is danger in some localities. that if
 big sums were handed over to them from outside. much of the n.oney would be wasted. As Mir Clifford says, the best kind
 of philanthropy is to give people work. There are not many in Connecticut who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
In To-day's Mail
Win We Have Honest Administration?

covered that this charter cOmmlS- sion in its Investigations was find ing facts that were uncovering his tricky administration, he refused
 (to a partial extent) to act in con- Junction with them. Was he act. ing with the voters interest at
 heart? Was he honest? will leave these questions for the voters to decide for themselves. They can do that if they will look the matter fairly and squarely in the face and think over the matter candidly and
 honestly and not only on what somebody else tells them. So much for the democratic side of the fence.
 Now, what about the republican side of the fence? The ticket is headed by a candidate for mayor very high and favorable reputa- tion (socially and businesswise) and is one that will give an honest and straightforward administra- tion in @ business manner without favoritism to anybody. I have per- sonally known him for about fifty years and can conscientiously say that he has always been the same
 straightforward, successful man
 that he is today.
 The rest of the ticket is very
 strong and one that is a strong
 support for the mayor. George E. Tracy.
 If you want an administration that will give us honest govern men, economical management and get us out of our indebtedness, pull the second lever and elect George
 E. Tracy as our next mayor and the rest of the republican ticket
 with a rousing majority vote. Let every voter do his duty by not stay ing at home, but everyone live up
 to his oath that he took when he
 was made a voter and vote by pull ing the second lever for the entire ticket.
 Edward H. Johnson. L.L.B.. P. O. Box 86.
 Waterbury, Conn.