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P ! ! ! If i : V I ■ ■■■■'■ ■" r " ■ --- ■ .- ' ■ ^ ■ ■ 1 " ■■■■■■ . ■■■■■■.-.- ■■■■■■ — dL i; Phone Number f^k , T TT* 7* Phone Number i:< jl Seven & IJ i Jd 1 Y Seven -r t rrrrtrr r Wffff»*»#**w«>*<»»»^^****»»*»*»*****************************w#*>*/#*********l*>*/*****w******/****#*w*^/*******WA,f>*w*/***»**>>»»«A>«<' ;| Valley Society News ;i I and Events jl 1-I ! i f Social Functions For Gen. Crosbv The visit of Major General Her bert B. Crosbv. chief of cavalry of the United States army, to Fort Brown, who is now on a tour of in spection through the Eighth Corps area, was to be the occasion of sev eral social affairs, the outstanding of which was to be a reception and dance at the Officers’ club on Sat urday evening. The affair was to begin at 9 a. m. Invitations were extended to a number of Browns ville people. Preceding the dance General Crosby was guest of honor at a dinner given by Colonel and Mrs. W. T. Johnston at their headquar ters, with Mrs. Lena More. Dr. Harry Loevv and Captain and Mrs. M. I. Voorhes. Colonel Johnston was host at a stag luncheon for ] the distinguished visitor Saturday, I with Colonel Stanley Koch, Major H. L. Flynn. Captain H. V. Scan lan and Captain Vernon M. Shell i as guests. ' * • • * I Report on Social \ ■ Service Activities p A number of cases cared for by the social service branch of the federated churches of the city was reported to the general meeting of g the federation on Thursday after I noon. Mrs. W. S. West, chairman of the committee, reported the case of a young girl who has been ill, and needed help. The federa * tlon voted to give Mrs. West a check for fifty dollars to care for this cause. Mrs. V. L. Conrad supplemented this report, stating that the family of a man who had been ill for some time needed groceries, and that these had been provided to the amount of $6.54. Mrs. W. T. Harvey reported the case of a man ; and his wife who had been ill and f needed milk. This had been sent for one month, and the federation J, voted to continue this provision for I another month. The organization 1 —- -- - voted to pay all these bills. At the beginning of the business session Mrs. L. A. Boory, treasurer, reported a balance of $230 in the bank. Reports from the various mem ■ ber societies were heard, Mrs. Ben C. Clark, speaking for the Baptists saying that contributions had been sent to Buckner’s orphans’ home at Dallas, and that regular business was being carried on. Mrs. E. T. Hockaday reported from the Cen tral Christian society that regular meetings were being held and that I an intense financial drive was be ing carried on under the direction of the new pastor, Rev. Scott, and Mrs. Roy Ruff, president of the society. The Methodists, through Mrs. M. W. Ward, reported the regular work, and mission study. Mrs. Bishop Clements stated for the Presbyterians that the election of officers had been held. Mrs. R. O. Mackintosh of the Episcopal society, gave the devo tional at the opening of the meet ing, reading the Scripture for the fifty Sunday in Lent, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, repeated by tne federation in unison. A program prepared under the direction of Mrs. Hugo Milde, program chair man. included a song by the fed eration, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.” and a talk by Mrs. Willie A. George, of the Methodist so ciety, on parliamentary law. Miss Katherine Worley sang two solos, acompanied by Miss Ethel Depew Henderson. Mrs. E. J. Tucker spoke on the missions in Africa. Mrs. C. D. Lay sang a solo, accompan ied by Miss Alice Paxton, and the meeting closed with a song. “Oh. Jesus, Promise Me," by the federa tion. * * * Announce Musel Knight Wedding Saturday evening March 16, at 7:30 o'clock a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. John C. Musel when her daughter, Miss Marie, and Mr. Marion W. Knight were united in Marriage. Rev. R. O. Macintosh of the Epis copal church officiated. While the beautiful wedding march from “Lohengrin” was being played, by Ernest Armstrong, the bride entered cn the arm of her brother. Frank J. Musel. She made a dainty picture in her white satin dress and wedding veil, crowned with a wreath of orange blossoms, and an arm bouquet of white roses. The bride was attended by Miss Francis Sethman w^ho wore an at tractive dress of pink georgette, and the best man was Seth E. Gabitsch. Miss Rose Marie Armstrong carried the ring. She wore a dainty little dress of pink crepe de chine. She w-as followed by Miss Ruby Louise Armstrong, carrying a basket of sweet peas, wearing a lovely little frock of white crepe de chine. A reception was held immediate ly following the ceremony. A beau tiful white wedding cake was cut. out of w-hich many emblems was found. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Oniv relatives and few’ friends were present at the ceremonv. * * * Woman’s Guild To Have Easter Sale Members of the Woman’s Guild of the church of the Advent, Epis copal, are to have their annual Easter sale on Friday and Saturday of this week, at the Willman’s pharmacy. All kinds of fancy and hardboiled Easter eggs will be sold, as well as decorative baskets and favors. Orders may be placed with Mrs. Louis Brulay for either eggs or baskets for Easter delivery. I I j Learners Study Colonial W omen Names of famous women of America, with incidents connected with their careers, featured the roll call of the Learners’ club meeting i Tuesday, which was held with the president, Mrs. George Smith, at her pretty new home on the Valley highway. Among others, of course, was named Amelia Earhart. Mrs. George White ,who entertained Miss Earthart during her recent visit to Brownsville, reading a ieter from the great aviatrix graciously thank ing Brownsville for the many cour tesies extended her while here. Mrs. Lena Moore gave an account of the school of politics held lately in San Antonio, in which a num ber of noted Texas women of both parties participated. Mrs. More, as candidate, for lieutenant governor on the republican ticket last fall, was honored with a request to pre side, which she said she dared not refuse, being a Learner and know ing the club would not forgive ner if she did. The club applauded her. Substituting; for an absent mem ber, Mrs. White reviewed "To Have and to Hold.” Mary Johnson’s noted novel, based on the colonial story of British milkmaids who came to Jamestown colony to wed the bach elor colonists. The chief features of the plot and various incidents of colonial history served to revive ac quaintance with that interesting work. Mrs. White also gave a paper with extracts from “The Meek Wives ot the New World,” by Wil liam Wood. “A Puritan Opinion of Literary Women,” by John Win throp. read by Mrs. J. G. Perkins, caused amusement, as that writer put the blue stocking of colonial times in her proper place, as ha viewed it. Mrs. Henrietta Signor gave a sketch on “Colonial Wooing.” which was decid°ly in contrast with present day methods. How Judge Sewell courted Madam Winthrop was told in extracts from Sewell papers read by Mrs. George Smith. Under business, the program for the meeting next Tuesday at which the Study club of Mission will be guests of the club was announced. The meeting will be preceded bv luncheon at the Country club at noon. At 2:30 the two clubs will proceed to the Sunday school as sembly room of the Presbyterian church. The program will be pro vided by the visiting club, which will put on a play entitled “Ever Young.” Each member of the Learners is authorized to invite three friends to attend the perfor mance. which will begin at 2:30 p. m. The secretary was instructed upon motion, to extend a special invitation to the officers of the city federation and the respective presi dents of all local women’s clubs to witness the play. The Mission club comprises some fine talent, it is understood, and an entertaining performance is anticipated by the hostess club. * At the conclusion of the play, the visitors will be taken for a drive about the city and a visit to the new Brownsville airport, * • * K1 Jardin Bridge \\ ith Mrs. Perkins El Jardin bridge club members were guests of Mrs. Aubrey Per kins on Thursday of this w;eek at Mooreland Terrace, on El Jardin boulevard. Tables were placed in the lovely large living room, with an abundance of flowers giving a springtime atmosphere. Mrs. Emil Blanck was lucky in receiving the prize, while Mrs. Joe Martin, the only guest, also was presented with a dainty favor. A luncheon of chicken patties, hot rolls, fruit salad, cake and coffee were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Blanc!, on April 4. Calendar For The Week j Monday Baptist missionary society meet in circles at the church at 3 p. m. for Bible study. Regular meeting of the Woman’s Guild, of. the Church of the Advent, Episcopal, 3 p. m. at the parish house. The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will have the monthly social meeting at the church, 3:30 p. m., with circle number one as hostesses. Methodist missionary society is to have social meeting at 3 p. m. with Mesdames C. W. Colgin, E. T. Yates, H. L. Fitch, M. L. Love, Marshall White, and H. Signor as hostesses. The Altar society of the Sacred Heart church meets with Mrs. Leroy Morris in West Brownsville, 3:30 p. m. Tuesday Mesdames J. A. Graham, Volney W. Taylor, and Henrietta Signor will entertain the Learners with lunch eon at the Country club, 12 m. The Woman's Tuesday club, of Mission, are to be guests of the Learners. Hi-Lo with Mrs. W. L. Pendergraft. Rebekahs at I. O. O. F. hall, 7:30 p. m. Wednesday Wednesday bridge club with Mrs. Travis Jennings. Just-Sew with Mrs. H. McKay. { Self Culture at the home of Mrs. E. T. Yates, with Mrs. Milton West as co-hostess. Brownsville Music club has rehearsal at the Bap tist church 9:30 a. m. Business and Professional Woman’s club luncheon at El Jardin. Thursday City federation of women's club meets at the Bap tist church, 3:30 p. m. Friday • Friday bridge club with Mrs. Henrietta Signor. Girls’ Friendly To Have Dance Mrs. Louis Bruiay directed the meeting of the Girls’ Friendly so ciety, in the absence of Mrs. Car ver. The meeting was held at 4 p. m. Wednesday at the Episcopal parish house. Plans were made by the girls for an Easter dance which will be held at the parish house on April 5. | Shirley Stover, Katherine Martin and Ayliffe Cobolini were appoint ed as a committee to make ar rangements for the affair. The girls are lo meet Saturday for a luncheon at the parish house. Frances Creager and Annie Rutn Langford are to be hostesses at this time. At the close of the meeting re freshments were served to the club members by Laura Rentfro Doris Moser and Roxie Whitlock. * * * Housewarming, Farewell Party A few friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Baird on Saturday eve ning as a compliment to Mrs. Baird's mother, Mrs. Clearman, who is leaving soon for her home in Missouri, and also to have * housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Baird, who have just moved into their beautiful new home. The stair landing was used as a platform from which impromptu speeches were made by Mrs. Clear man. Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenzie. dnd others. Mrs. Lovenger sang a Bohemian song, and Mr. and Mrs. Hessling joined her in several German songs. Mes dames Riley Johnston. Chas. Lov enger and T. J. Adams acted as hostesses, serving refreshments of ice cream and cake. Those present were Messieurs and Mesdames Joe Loaky and son, John Ewing; S. W. McKenzie, Bert Hessling. T. J. Adams; Chas. Lov enger. and son Charles: O. A. Peck stein, T. Clearman. F. Baird. Joe Dennis and Caldwell, and Mrs. L. Henshaw. * t * Zone Program Is Announced Delegates from all Methodist Mis sionary societies of the county will assemble at Santa Rosa March 27 for the regular quarterly Cameron county acne meeting. Reports from officers or zone committees will be here at this time, rs well as dis cussion of work for the coming quarter. Representatives from Brownsville are to be Mesdames F. E. Morris, G. R. Easterly and J. K. Hull. A number of other members are also planning to attend. Theme: A Review and a Pre view. 10:00 a. m., hymn. Prayer. Rev. J. S. Huckabee. 10:10: Welcome, Santa Rosa. Response; Santa Ma ria. 10:20: Devotionals, Raymond ville. 10:30: Recognition of zone officers and introduction of dele gates; 10:40: Chairman’s Message; Mrs. C. N. Hill, Brownsville, -ap pointing committees. 10:50: Music, Santa Rosa. 11:00: Report of con ference at Memphis; Mrs. G. R. Mann, district secretary. 11:25: Reports of auxiliaries on last ye«rr, work, (to be written an dlimited to three minutes each.) 12:30 p. m.: Luncheon. 1:30: Hymn. Devo tionals; Los Fresnos. 1:45: Chil dren's work, Mrs. J. S. Huckabee, district chairman. 2:00: Music, San Benito. 2:10: Applied social service, Mrs. Marshall Mcllhenny, district chairman. 2:30: Recogni tion of Jubilee auxiliaries, Sebestian Point Isabel. And of Jubilee mem bers from all auxiliaries. 2:45: Re port of committee on resolutions and others. Reading and approval of minutes. 3:15: Consecration service: Brownsville. Mrs. C. W. Colgin. Solo—Mrs. Harry Faulk Brownsville. Benediction. * * * Civic League Hears Reports Reports made by Mrs. Albert Smith, chairman of the city beau tification committee of the Civic league, showed a total of more than 5-000 poinsettia cuttings distributed through the flower exchange, held officially a short time ago, and which is still in progress. More than 500 plants and shrubs of dif ferent varieties have also been giv en out by the committee. Mrs. Smith’s report was given at the monthly meeting of the Civic league, which is sponsoring the civic beautification movement .at the chamber of commerce on Thursday afternoon. At the same time the league endorsed unanimously a res olution asking a new federal build ing, and opposing the acceptance of the appropriation for repairs and enlargements. Mrs. M. R. Hall read an article on the revision of the immigration quota provisions during the lesson period. Delegates to the city federation meeting on Thursday of the com 1 ing week were chosen .the list in ! eluding Mesdames Hugo Milde, M. R. Hall and W. J. Vertrees. Fourteen members and one visi tor were present. • * • ; Woman's Presbyterial ! Convenes at Beeville • The Woman's Presbyterial auxil I iary of the Western Texas Pres bytery which will be attended by many Brownsville and Valley I women will convene in the First Presbyterian church of Beeville, Texas, March 26-28. Some of the notable speakers on the program are: Dr. Homer Mc Millan, secretary of executive com mission of home missions. Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. Thomas W. Currie, presi dent Austin Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas; Mrs. Roy Cleveland, a western Texas Presbytery; and Miss Kate Payne Owen, director of religious education of Western Texas Presbytery. Also an inter esting pageant and monologue will be given. Devotions will be in charge of W. A. McLeod of Cuero, Texas, and Mrs. H. K. Trammel of San Antonio. Conferences for cause secretar ies will be held. Mrs. H. W. Ham ilton, president of Western Texas Presbyterial will preside. Representatives from the local organization are to be Mrs. J. H. Batsell and Miss Florence Bell. Magruder-Ford Chapter Meets The Magreider-Ford chapter of the United Daughters of the Con federacy met Thursday morning at the Althea Tea room. Mrs. J. K. Wells had charge of the program. Each member re sponded with items regarding her Confederate ancestry. arousing much interest as she repeated many reminiscences that she had heard around the family fireside. Mrs. C. W. Colgin gave the history of the song, ‘ Maryland, My Mary land.” Mrs. Lula George read a vivid description of the battle of Shiloh and Mrs. Signor of the battle of Sabine Pass. Mrs. Marshall White told of the life of David Dodd and Mrs. Halbert Davenport spoke of some of the perilous moments in the short life of Sam Davis the spy. Club Studies Third Act of Play Members of the Self Culture club continued their study of Shake speare’s “Mid-s u m m e r Night’s Dream.” at their meeting last week with Mrs. Randall Mathers. Mrs. B. L. Cole led the lesson, which took up the third act of the play. Mrs. H. L. Yates gave the parlia mentary drill. Mrs. Mathers had beautified her rooms with the dainty colors of larkspur and pink roses. She served a refreshment course at the close of the lesson. A number of guests were present, including Mesdames W ,H. Conrad, Mary Taylor. Belle Crossfield, E. E. Taylor. Bragoon and Gardner. Mesdames E. T. Yates and Milton West are to be hostesses to the club this week at the home of the former. * * * Mrs. Shell Is Club Hostess Mrs. Vernon Shell was hostess to the Thursday Bridge club at Fort Brown at their regular meeting. Two guests were present, Mrs. A. W. Rochenbacker of San Antonio. wrho is here visiting Mrs. H. L. Fynn, and Mrs. W. E. Heaner. Table prizes went to Mesdames Clyde Austin and H. V. Scanlan. * * * Mrs. Stringfellow Hostess to Club Mrs. Katherine Stringfellow was hostess to the Friday bridge club and one table of guests at their regular meeting. Mrs. Laura Mon roe held high score among club members, and Mrs. J. A. Graham second. Mrs. Katherine Hamilton won the guest prize. All the awards were sets of bridge cards. A refreshment course of stuffed tomatoes with crab meat, rolls and ice tea was served to the tu-o tables of club members and Mes dames Hamilton. J. S. Graham and W. B. Walton and Miss Louise Thomas as guests. Mrs. Henrietta Signor entertains the club next week. * * * Altar Socictv To Sell Eggs The Altar society of the Sacred Heart church is to have an egg sale during the Easter season for the benefit of their funds and will have a variety of fancy baskets and Eas ter favors as well. They have an exhibit at the home of Mrs. John Closner, 745 Levee, with whom or ders may be placed. * * • Comings, Goings, Of Local People Mrs. John Starck and children, Frederick and Mary Beth are ex pected to return Monday from Houston, where they have been visiting relatives. Mrs. A. W. Rochenbacker is here from San Antonio as the guest of Mrs. H. L. Flynn. Mrs. J. P. Willey has gone to San Antonio for a visit with her parents. Miss Katheryn Pyle is in Edin burg, visiting her brother, who is attending college there. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Griffin spent the week end here with Mr. and Mrs. John Closner. They reside in McAllen. Mrs. A. D. Dickinson returned Wednesday from a visit with friends in Fort Worth. Mrs. E. G. Holliday is at home after spending several weeks with friends in Houston. Miss Rosita Putegnat left Tues day evening for Boston where she accepted a position in nursing. Among those attending the bar becue given Friday evening at Har lingen were Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Richardson, Mrs. Lena More, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Davenport. Mrs. W. R. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. George White. EDINBURG 1II-LO BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. H. C. Baker was hostess to the Hi-Lo Bridge club on Friday afternoon. In the bridge games, the honor score was made by Mrs. John McKinney, and Mrs. W. D. Gardner cut low. The rooms were attractive with spring flowers in artistic bouquets. At the conclu sion of the games the hostess serv ed a delicious pastry course. * * * TUESDAY LUNCHEON CLUB Mrs. F. L. Terry was the charm ing hostess at the meeting of the Tuesday Luncheon club on Tuesday mcming. Roses in all colors gave the rooms a spring touch. In the games, Mrs. L. C. Newman made the high score and received a dain ty prize. The proximity of St. Pat rick's Day was noted in the lunch eon course. The hostess served fried chicken, creamed potatoes, buttered peas, shamrock salad, and delicious pastry. * * * TUESDAY DINNER CLUB Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Epperson en tertained the Tuesday Dinner club on March 19. Beautiful bouquets of pinks and roses were suggestive of spring. The delicious three course chicken dinner was served on small tables. Little Easter chickens as favors were placed upon each dessert plate. The Easter motif was repeated in the tallies. * * * VANISHING TEA The second of a series of social afternoons to be given to increase funds for the Auxiliary was given at the home of Mrs. Norris on Fri day afternoon with Mrs. H. C. Aderhold, Mrs. Norris, and Mrs. J. B. Smith as hostess. Several novel contests were played during the afternoon. Each guest was pre sented with a towel to embroider, and to take home as a favor. At ! -- - .—. ------ - the close of the afternoon the hostesses served angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream. * * • MUSIC CLUB . - ' S Mrs. Charies Fortson was the loader of the program at the Music club which met on Thursday after noon with Mrs. Cam F. Hill as hostess. The program was devoted to the study of the composer. Men delssohn. Mrs. H. U. Miles read a most interesting paper on the life and works of Mendelssohn. Mrs. H. C. Baker gave a beautiful vocal selection, and Mrs. Fortson played a delightful piano number. The members were especially fortunate in that John T. Sinnette was pres ent and played several beautiful piano numbers. Sixteen members enjoyed this interesting meeting. < • Dt L, BUSINESS WOMEN’S BANQt* V In celebration of National Bus iness Week, the Edinburg Business and Professional Women’s club gave a banquet on Thursday eve ning at the Blue Bonnet Gardens. Every club in the United States and Hawaii celebrated this occasion in the same way and c’ the same time. The guests at this affair included the presidents of all the service clubs ii* Edinburg, the presidents of all federated organi zations in the community and in terested friends. A green and white color scheme and St. Patrick’s motif was clev erly carried out in every detail. Each guest was met at the door by a member of the club and a little t shamrock was pinned in his button- * hole. Three long tables were ar tistically decorated with tall green tapers in green holders, bouquets of white roses in green bowls, and (Continued on page three.) and healthy scalp Use Valley Flowers Hair Oil and Brilliantine. Well kept, beautiful hair is a personal attraction and a per sonal satisfaction. If you need a good scalp food < try VALLEY FLOWERS HAIR ! OIL. It not only is a food but keeps the hair in place. Valley Flowers Brilliafltine is in paste and liquid form and is excellent to keep the hair look ing well dressed. Both products delightfully per fumed. f j All leading druggists, Barber Shops an I Beauty Parlors. Valley Flowers Brilliantine, 40c Valley Flowers Hair Oil, 25c and 50c $ t Easter will be early this year, March 31st. Perhaps it b r i n g s to your mind thoughts of a new outfit for !; every member Iof your fam ily. Easter t i m e is truly Dress-Up time —most partic ular dress day *! on the calen I dar. If you are !! planning Eas !; ter purchases J or the replen 1s hin g of ! | Spring n e e ds ;; we invite you to see the !| many new and j' attractive < I things w h i ch Z have arrived $ recently and 1 which were Z bought espe $ daily to please our customers in style, in q u a 1 ity and price. Here is a most Important j exhibit of fashionable ap- j parel for Easter l & - ! New Modes for Easter Here are hats for all costumes for all oc casions and espe cially for Easter Sunday. Paris and New York styles shown in the newest and smartest shapes, fabarics and trim mings. You will find the utmost in quality and the newest style creations in this splendid col lection of millin ery for Easter and Spring. Smartness of style and richness of quality mark the many new origina tions for the Easter Season — They’re here in assortments more comp 1 e t e than ever, making it possible to se lect just the right costume, hat, and the many other re quirements, to suit each individual taste or preference and to enable each and every member of the family to ap pear at their very • best on Dame Fash ion's most exacting Sunday of all the year. Shop at Gimble’s for the new things * GIMBLE’S | Elizabeth Street — Brownsville $ Next to Texas Bank & Trust Co. 5 1 I I ! Easter Clothes Achieve the “Grand Manned , By coming from Libby’s • If your Easter costume is to be identical with the smart frocks worn by the fashionable of Fifth Avenue .... it will be one of the chic models in the featuring shades be ing shown at Libby’s. , ’■> * . " ■ . : A