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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-24

"No, It's Not He.'"
 under the name of Henry Bellows. Another thing, according to his record, he has never been mar ried."
 "well-" said pr. Curtis, . note of dejection in his voice. ":I don't suppose 1t could be my fath- CT then" He tried to laugh lightly. We cane be sure. Often we find people change their names, especially old men. And they tell us they've never been married be- cause they don't want their fam- lilies to know about them." Dr. Curtis looked encouraged. Even anticipation and something of excitement appeared in his eyes. Mrs. Tyler called in another super- visor, some one just as efficient looking and with eyes just as kind ly. It was strange to come into q place like this, Dr. Curtis thought. One would never realize unless one saw for himself.
 They called downstairs and they learned the man Henry Bellows was in the office. Now 1t could be seen that both the young supervis. ors were quite as excited as the doctor himself. It was decided to take MT. Bellows into one office and have the supervisor question him. There was an air of tense. ness, of impending drama. Dr. Curtis and Mrs. Tyler waited while, in another office, the other supervisor was questioning Mir.
 Henry Bellows. That they were very impatient could be seen and
 finally, unable to wait longer, they
 went to the other office.
 "FIe insists" said the supervisor,
 ''that he has never been married.
 He says it's quite impossible for Dr. Curtis to be his son." Dr. Curtis looked at the man seated before him, the man he had hoped would be his father. The man wore e gray shirt, opened at the collar, he had . pair of work trousers on. His clothes were still damp. His hands and his face were red and his eyes were grow- ing dim.
 The old man and the young one looked at one another. It seemed to the supervisors that pr. Curtis wished the man before him really were his father and that Henry Bellows did dream for Q quickly passing moment that the fine, tip- standing young doctor before him really was his son.
 "No, it's not he, it's not" pr. Curtis said. Looks very much like him. The build and the age are right, too" pr. Curtis turned to the door. He looked at the su- pervisors, then at Henry Bellows. I'm sorry," he said. and went out.
 Henry Bellows went down stairs again and again got in line to wait his turn to receive his ration or. ders for rent and for food. There was Q young man," he said to the person standing next to him in line, "who thought might be his father. He was 0 handsome young man. He was a doctor" The rain was still falling lightly as Dr. Curtis drove away. And still in the street four little girls were playing . game where one holds a foot or so of broom handle to bounce and hit e shorter piece pointed at the ends.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-24

saw a man of the description gave him coming out of a room- ing house. Of course, wouldn't know exaetly how he looks now, but the description-his age and build, seems to tally exactly. The woman at the rooming house told me he was on relief and that he was coming in here for his sup plies to-day. That's why called you"
 T see," said Mrs. Tyler. Every thing about her except her eyes looked efficient. They were kindly ---eyes one could at once confide in, eyes that at once understood. we've checked up on him through the address of the room ing house you gave. If he is your father he's not using his own name. We have him registered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-24

THE east bowed to the wesi
 ~ when the great King Chula longkorn of Siam sent his family, along with many cultured youths of his country. to learn the ways of Occidental civilization. in Eng. land. Through him. therefore. tho progress and achievements of Siam became more decided.
 Referred to generally as King Chulalongkorn. in Siam this ruler went by the more imposing name of Somdetch Phra Paraminde Mana Chula Long Korn Phra Chula Klao. And just as imposing was his family of l50 children from more than 80 wives.
 But if you think that name takes the record for size. look at that of his brother. who in 1883 became postmaster general of Siam and re. organized the postal service. He was H. R. H. Somdetch Phra Chao Nong Va Tho Chao Fla Bhanurangse Swangwonse Krom Hung Bhanu. phanduwongse Wordij!
 Siam issued several stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-24

showing the DOT. trait of King Gnu. lalongkorn. until he died in 1910, after 42 years of rule. The stamp shown here was issued in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-24

tCopyrIght, 1885, NEA Service. inc,) NEXT: What stamp recalls
 the heroic adventures of Can.
 adds pioneers? 23
, 1935-02-03
Mercedes Landowners
Working For Oil Test
Especial to The Herald

MERCEDES, Feb. about &c
residents Of the Mercedes ccmmun-
-ty were present at the home Of Ray
Fcncannon Wednesday night, to dis
c the execution OF a community
Killing lease. Approximately SOC
-clilional acres were signed at the
meeting. and according to Mr.. Fon-
cannon. the desired amount of acre
age will be signed in the near future.
I'VE desire TO secure enough acre
age in this section so that we may
interest independent oil drillers. in
stead Of tying up our lands with
the large companies on long time
leases" Mr.. Foncannon stated.
Herbert "A. Dennis. financier OF
Peoria. H.. arrived in the Valley
Thursday, and should the desired
acreage be secured east and south
OF Mercedes. Mr. Dennis will obtain
drilling equipment Immediately for
a deep well test, ii was stated.
ARRANGEMENTS have been COM
pleted for another meeting OF inter-
ested property owners at Mr.. Fon-
lannon's Tuesday. Feb. 5. when Den
mis- will be present. Details Of the
proposed community lease NAV be
obtained at the Mercedes Chamber
Of Commerce.
, 1935-02-03
Interpreter Of
Spanish Folk
Music To Visit

OF especial interest to all stu
dents OF Spanish and to all lovers Of
Spanish art is the appearance of
Luisa ESpinel, foremost interpreter
OF Spanish folklore in this coun-
try. at College auditorium on March
8. at 8 p. m.
Miss ESpinel has received two OF
the highest honors which can be
accorded a recitalist: She returned
from Spain for a tour Of the United
States as a special envoy Of. and
sponsored BY, the famous Institute
de las Espanas: and she assisted at
Americas most artistically exclusive
event, the Anniversary Festival Of
Chamber Music at Pittsfield. Mass.
Gregorio Martinez Sierra, one OF
SPANS most famous plavwrights.
says: THE folk music OF Spain Is
practically unknown abroad and in
its place misleading substitutes are
offered. totally inadequate Of Civ
ing any true conception Of II. Sen
orita ESpinel's offering COMPRISES an
unusual collection Of true folk music
from the various provinces Of Spain.
and includes ballads from the ear
lest known collections down to the
present day. I am enchanted with
her art and have nothing to criticize"
New York called her "a recitalist
with r reason" and San Francisco
styled her a "diseuse who gives a
vocal vista OF the Spanish soul.
with its passion. its diablerie. and
its ironic humor."
, 1935-02-03
Lions At Harlingen
Plan Ladies' Night
[speciAl to III HeraIdl

SAN BENTTO, Feb. Commit
tees we're named by Pres. w. r.
Brown Of the Lions Club at Fridays
luncheon to make arrangements for
a ladies night meeting Friday night.
Feb. Is. The MONDAY meeting will
be dispensed with that day.
j. c. Piper and Leland Parsons
we're named on one committee and
w. r. Brown, l.. II. Warburton,
Nicely Newman. II. w. Potter, Fritz
Edwards and Mrs. Donnie Hood on
another.
Pete Christensen came in rs n
new Lion Lion Warburton. with the
assistance OF the rough element,
will examine Jack Torras and u. r.
Story 70 determine which Is 10 be
elevated from cubdom 20 London
since the new member has come In.
Bill Collins reported on the pres
ident'S ball. saying that a gross of
$3.50 or better probably would be
collected. A rising vote of thanks
was given all those who helped
stage the charity event.
A general discussion OF Easter egg
hunts for children TO be sponsored
BY the club was held.
, 1935-02-03

dieting spring weather years be-
fore weather bureaus muscled into
the guessing game.
And down here in the Valley he
has another problem. Those old
timers who believed that March
can always be depended on 70
spread a heavy frost over tender
beans and tomatoes invariably put
up an argument when February 2
Is cloudy and Marmota Monax
predicts an early spring.
SO TO avoid these arguments, he
has ceased to make his annual
appearance a public affair.
That probably accounts for the
fact that the younger generation
Is skeptical over the actual exist
ence Of groundhogs. and adds In
suit TO injury by sneeringly refer
ring to them as woodchucks.
, 1935-02-03
FEDERAL COSTS
SLASH PLANNED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2. P-While
critics Of President Roosevelt'S SOC
ial security program sought high
err benefits. administration officials
were reported Saturday to be draw
ing a plan to cut proposed federal
expenditures by several hundred
million dollars a year.
The recommendations were not in
final shape, but one informed source
understood they would call, among
other things. for elimination Of fed
eral donations for "unearned annui-
ties"
Under the administration plan, as
now before congress-, a man OF As
could begin providing against his old
age by paying into the old age PEN
SION fund. At IS. he would start get
ting the money back, plus payments
from the federal government equal
10 the additional sum he would have
contributed had he started paying
when he was 81 years old. These pay
mentS from the government are call
ed "unearned annuities." Actuarial
calculations showed. officials said.
mat they would cost huge sums.
another reason for the proposed
change. members Of congress said.
Is an objection raised Nv some leo
islators who argue the annuities
would be unfair competition with in
-urance companies.
Another change considered IN adj
Tlnistration circles. II was said. Is
a transfer OF the unemployment in
surance fund from a social insur-
ance board TO the treasury. Wit
nesses had told congressional COM
mittees that if the board admins
tered the money, II might seem like
charity.
In the face Of CONTINUING drives
Tor the Townsend plan and other
proposals TO boost the adrinistra-
lions ANTE" the president took a
stand Friday night against any in
crease In the s15-a-month the gov
eminent proposes 10 contribute 10
old q pensions. The White House
attitude Is that this would be the
INIT because payments will reach
$3.50 100000 a veal bv 1880. The Dresi-
rent emphasized the states woulc
contribute more than their SIS share.
, 1935-02-03

Especial TO n Heraldl
SAN BENTTO. Feb. 2.-Opening
OF the new All Saints Episcopal
church Sunday and its conservation
Tuesday viii take place almost CO
incidentally with the beginning OF
Rev. w. 4. Johnson's fifteenth year
as rector since he came here Jan.
q, 1921.
The Rt. Rev. Irving p. johnson.
Bishop Of Colorado, is on his way
to San Benito 70 ~consecrate his
brothers church. He is coming here
from Florida after having conduct
ed missions at Savannah and
Charleston.
A celebration Of the Holy Euchar-
list is to be held at 7:30 a. m. Sun
day with the opening service by the
bishop and the rector at IL o'clock.
Evensong will be at 7:30 D. m.
Conservation OF the church will
take place nj 1880 a. m. Tues
day.
The bishop is the youngest OF
three brothers all OF whom are in
the ministry. He became bishop
Of Colorado on Jan. !, 1917. An
other brother is retired after hav-
ing taught for many years in a
seminary.
Episcopal services we're held in
San Benito at first in a grocery
store, a pool hall or wherever a
place could be found. Members of
the congregation would light their
way to services with lanterns which
were then hung on the walls to IL
illuminate the meeting place.
The first to minister 10 this
, 1935-02-03
STUART PLACE.
HONORSSTUDES
Especial 70 me Hernldl

Especial 70 The Herald)
STUART PLACE, Feb. 2.-Stu-
dents of Stuart Place school Whose
grades entitled them to places on
the third six weeks honor roll, and
those students deserving honorable
mention. are listed below:
Honor Roll
High school: Paul Frankhauser,
Myrtle Drews, Raymond Drews.
Georgia Holmes, Nina r. Higdon,
Janet Bankson. Leah Maude Brown,
Dorothy Decker. Virginia Brown.
Oscar Holmes. Homer Perkins. Do
rothy Cobb, Betty Haynes. Mary v.
Vencill.
Sixth Grade: Aline Rogers. Lii
liam Gottlieb.
Fifth Grade: Lois Decker. Richard
Bull. Marie Harpin.
Fourth Grade: Betty j. Meredith,
Laura j. DuBose, Robert Diehl.
Third Grade: Kenneth Drews.
Arlene lands.
Second grade: Mary Ann CARR
son. La Mora Howell. Rose Apple
gate.
First Grade: Mary T.. Withera
Charles Seng. Norma Lee Bridges.
End Grade. Maria Serna and Lupe
Gonzales.
First Grade: Maria Hernandez,
Beda Hernandez. Isaac Banda.
Honorable Mention
. High school: Billy Bowers, Fran
lceS TurVey, Delmar FrankhauSer,
Florence HenSz, Leslie Stuart, Doris
Mccall. George Haynes. James Orr.
Elmo Hunter, Mable Hit.
Sixth Grade: Margie HARDWOOD.
Sarajane Diehl.
Fifth Grade: Anna Du Bose,
Roane Harwood.
Fourth Grade: Robert Doak. lola
Fave Mccall. Laura N. Vencill.
Third Grade: Mary McNabney.
Evelyn Hill. Emory Finley. Berlan
Dumas. Jean Valentino. Marie Da-
vies. Victorlano Posado. Barbara
Decker. Joyce Grindle. Joe N. Gold
smith.
First Grade: Robert kcNabney.
Maxene Mccormick. Evelyn Huey,
Benny Haynes, ~Joyceline Garrison.
Third Grade: Victoria Hernandez,
Apolonio Trelo. Manuel Perez, Lupe
Galivez, Lila Alvares.
Second Grade: Paula Mendes,
Maria Mendoza.
First Grade: Maria Trejo. Flo
rencia Sandoval, Trina Torres.
Beginners: Faustina Chaves, Ore
liza Valladores.
, 1935-02-03
Especial to The Heraldl

HARLINGEN, Feb. Now Is the
time to get on the navy waiting list
according to v. A. Hughen. recruit
ing officer with headquarters in the
federal building. He says that no
one is being accepted from the VAL
ley this month due to heavy re-en-
listments. but that when the call
does come in succeeding months
that he would like to have a num-
Der Of candidates ready to go. It
speaks well for the navy, he said.
when those whose enlistments ex-
pire, want to get right back in the
service.
, 1935-02-03
DRIVING TESTS
AID CAR SALES
Especial 20 The Heraidl

KENOSHA, Wis. Feb. 1.-THE
public has gone back Is years in its
method Of purchasing an automo-
bile. Fifteen years ago, when there
we're fewer motor Ears and the own
ership OF one was restricted to a
limited number Of families. a man
frequently rode in four or five diff
ferent makes Of automobiles before
he decided to buy.
Today the practice Of making ac-
tual driving tests before buying a
car Is again returning to public ia
vor. Reports from NaSh-LaFayette
dealers and distributors in all parts
Of the country indicate that an ex-
traordinarily large number Of those
who have seen the new 1885 cars
have requested an opportunity to
ride In them as soon as possible. In
many instances this has necessitat-
ed placing additional automobiles in
demonstration services TO satisfy the
demand; but there could be no more
encouraging sign, from a sales stand
point, that this desire to drive one OF
the new cars on the part Of motor
lists.
In my opinion the e%ngineerinR
staffs OF the industry have done a
splendid job on the 1885 models
Aeroform design. automatic cruis-
ing gear. FLYING Power and svnch-
ronized s%prin7inp are a few or the
improvements introduced bv NASH
! on its new cars and other manuf7c-
turers have incorDo-7ted develon-
ments enually significant in their
new models.
These well-DubliciZed contribu-
tons to motoring have stimulated
the public's desire 10 drive a mod
ern automobile and they are salts
flying that desire.
Behind the wheel OF a 1886 auto
mobile these people who have never
driven a modern car since their pres
ent automobile was new will discov-
er a number Of revolutionary changes
have been made in motoring.
Faster starts. quicker stops. easier
steering. a more comfortable ride
and smoother. uuieter engine per-
Torrance at higher speeds are but
a few OF the improvements that vii
make a definite, satisfactory impress
sion.
, 1935-02-03
TEXAS SOLONS
WATCH RACING

AUSTIN. Feb. 2. RH-The Texas
legislature stood adjourned Saturday
while many Of its members went to
San Antonio to be guests of Alamo
Downs on the final day Of the
tracks winter racing meet.
A bill to repeal the law permit
ting horse racing under the pari-
mutuel system Of betting will come
I'D for public hearing Wednesday
night before q house committee.
Governor James ". Alfred has urged
repeal. and advocates Of racing ad-
NIT they face a stiff fight.
Supporters Of racing suggested at
a meeting Of the house revenue and
taxation committee that the tax on
wagers be doubled. Representative
Walter E. Jones of Jourdanton,
chairman Of the committee. advised
interested members to draft a bill
to that effect.
At the request Of the committee.
a subcommittee was appointed 70
study the legality and ACCESSIBILITY
Of levying a tax on slot machines
and liquor sales. Suggestions to tax
pool halls and increase the levy on
marble machines were made. and
expressed willingness to consider
such proposls.
The committee voted a favorable
report on a bill to permit the school
fund to receive all the revenue
from the cigaret tax for two years
more. A bill TO reduce the ad-
valorem tax rate from n to 81
cents was tabled subject TO call
when members argued it would be
unwise to make the cut until they
had learned what revenue could be
provided to offset the loss.
The committee decided TO ask a
senate group which has made a long
study OF taxation to advise with 1t
concerning tax reforms. All revenue
measures must originate in the
house. The status Of a proposed
investigation Of sources Of income
OF legislators was uncertain. The
senate would not agree to the in
quiry proposed by the house. re-
commencing instead a sweeping in
vestigation Of activities Of all state
officials. Predictions were freely
made that the house would refuse
to accept the substitute, thereby
placing it in the hands of a free
conference committee.
, 1935-02-03
Grounding Sees His Shadow, and Tells
Valley to Prepare for More Winter

II you've been thinking Of tell
ing the gas company collector to
go ahead and disconnect the
meter, because you believed warm
weather was Just around the cor
ner, think again.
For bright and early Saturday
morning Mr.. Marmota Monax -
goundhog to you-popped up from
his hole and right away he saw
his shadow. Even though lhe was
only the shadow Of his former
self, for he had had a hard win
ter eve down here In the Rio
Grande Valley, he popped right
back into his hole again.
And that. most old-time wealth
er gueSsers will tell you, means
that well have six weeks more OF
dreary winter whether we we like
1t or not.
, 1935-02-03
Edinburg &C..
Committeeman
Are Appointed

NODtClhi 10 ll0 ItIdAuf
EDINBURG, Feb. 2. - Edinburg
Chamber Of Commerce committees
to serve during 1885 we're announc-
ed Friday BY Mrs. Vista Mcdaniel,
secretary OF the organization. after
their ratification by the chamber.
Appointments were as follows.
agriculture - r. r. Carter, chair
man; +. r. Bingham. J. r. Schind-
Ter. J. T. Felker, r.. q. Burwell.
Ralph Hughes. d.. G. Abney, ID. G.
Atwood and w. @. Killough: high
way A. A. Aidrich. chairman; A.
c. Oyler. w NJ. Doughty, Henry
Heinemann, Grade Galloway; trade
extension - w. c. Jones, chairman;
Elmo Bright, A. c. Statham. H. I.
Schlader, Arthur Morgan. Wayne
Holman and Douglas Mackenzie:
membership and finance H. w.
Nutting. chairman; j. 7. SCHNEIDER.
a.. w. Taylor. G. o. GingraSS, w. w.
McGuyer, w. c. Jones, "A. G. Sta
than and G. 8. Collier.
Industries - g. r. Fitzpatrick,
chairman; Jack Trolinger. w. r.
Montgomery. Douglas Mackenzie
Arthur Chaty. Fl. Y. Barnett. r. @.
Burwell, associate; petroleum r.
Z. Kruger, chairman; z. A. Brown.
II. Y. Barnett. s. c. Dixon. B. II.
King. Publicity and advertising
John c. McWhorter, chairman: w.
E. Hall. A. B. Chambers, w. c.
Brumley, r. P. Ward; Identification
and cleanup - A. w. Taylor. chair
man: II. <. Wilcox. DR.. S. S. Storey.
NJ. r. Harris: public relations =
John w. Kirkpatrick chairman;
A. w. Taylor and r. A. Hagedorn;
better housing - II. +. Jewell,
chairman, committeeman 70 be
named.
, 1935-02-03
League Continues
Fruit Fly Fight

SAN JUAN, Feb. z. Through
efforts OF the Texas Citrus Growers
League. G. b. Cramer. superintend-
ent of the Hidalgo County Water
improvement District No. 2. has Of
fered 10 dredge q pit each week 10
be used by growers and packing
sheds for use In dispoSing OF Gull
fruit.
The pits are to be dug In order
that fruit may be buried As II Is
culled, To keep down the spread Of
the Mexican fruit fly. The league
has appealed TO farmers OF all water
districts 10 take similar steps TO dis
pose Of Gull fruit that otherwise
might be left lying about on the
ground.
, 1935-02-03
Jail Repaired

In the future prisoners will find
II more difficult to escape from the
Matamoros jail.
Repairs and new construction In
the Jail are under way and the job
will be completed in four weeks.
according TO Mayor r. Mungia G.
The floor is being cemented. the
roof repaired and stronger bars are
being installed I'm the jail windows.
al new sanitary kitchen Is included
I'm the work
, 1935-02-03
Honea Services Held
Especial 70 The Herald

HARLINGEN. Feb. 2. Funeral
services were held from the Waller
McKenna chapel Saturday for j. Z.
Honea who died at San Benito last
week. The services were conducted
by Rev. l. A. Boone. Earlingen
Methodist, and interment followed
at the Harlingen cemetery.
Surviving r a sister. Mrs. Harry
Kane. ST.. Of Waco. two brothers.
Frank and John of Dallas. and a
cousin. II. o. GoSSett of Longview.
, 1935-02-03
Rio Hondo Farmers
Name Cotton Board
fspecIal 70 The Herald

RIO H0NDO. Feb. 2. - Cotton
committee for Rio Hondo district
farmers was elected this week.
The meeting was In charge OF
George I'D. Warren, chairman OF
Bankhead committee OF last sea-
son.
The committee elected is: Z. "A.
Wick. "A. s. Jeffrey and Albert
Knight with B. r. Bulls rs alter
nate. Wick and Jeffrey served as
committee members last season.
, 1935-02-03
San Benito Revival
Cortinues This Week
Especial 70 The Heraldl

SAN BENITO. Feb. 2.-Reviva'
services which continued throughout
last week at the First Methodist
church at San Benito. will continue
throughout the next week, II was
announced Saturday.
Rev j. W. Allbritten OF RAYMOND
vile will occupy the pulpit durino the
next weeks services. and Victor
Harrison of Winnsboro will lead In
the singing.
j. b. GILMORE ILL
HARLINGEN-J B. Elmore Is III
at his home.
, 1935-02-03
z GANCSTERS
die IN CHAIR
FOR MURDER

STATE PENITENTIARY, RICH
MOND. Va, Feb. z.-tPD-Gangland
careers OF MURDER. kidnapping and
robbery ended Saturday in the
eiectr1c chair for Robert Mais and
Walter Legenza-
MAlS. still suffering from six
machine gun bullet wounds. went
first. at 1850 a. III Legenza followed
10 minutes later, at 800 q. III.
They were e~lectrocuted for the
murder OF Eweh M. Huband during
q mail truck robbery here last
March D. The notorious Tn-State
gang which they led. however. had
q record OF two known murders and
several suspected killings, a kidnap-
ing and numerous robberieS.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-11
LEGION !. PLEDGED
TO PEACE o. AN

WASHINGTON, Nov II. U,R)-Na-
tional Commander Ray Murphy Of
the American Legion, standing at the
tomb OF the unknown soldier, today
called upon America to adopt
three-point program intended to in
sure maintenance Of peace and
American neutrality.
The program, as presented by
Murphy:
Maintenance of strictly neutral
policy in all foreign WGrs.
Adequate preparedness to protect
America against aggression.
Legislation to take the profits out
of war.
Neutrality" Murphy said, means
something more than stopping the
export of war munitions. The Legion
will fight to enforce strict neutrality
and to support the efforts that are
being made to prevent this country
from becoming embroiled again in
troubles which are not our concern. :"
Murphy warned against propa-
ganda of warning nations.
Popular clamor," he said, in
famed by war propaganda, can
pierce the strongest neutrality ar
mour if people are not alert. It is
therefore the duty of every citizen
to be on guard against the product
of propaganda press bureaus"
Murphy said the Legion would not