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SPRING-CLEANING FOR
OUR MINDS-WHYNOT?
Get Busy With the Hot-Water of Common Sense and Soap
of Enthusiasm, Says Winifred Black—Out with
v/-. Faded Ideas and Prejudices
A. By WINIFRED BLACK
Wpice Elinor has arrived.
i . came in last night with ? laugh and a hurrah—and this morn
ing she started in to take hold of tilings.
She cleaned out a closet and hung the best dresses at the back of it
threw away all the old frumpy things that ought
to have been thrown away months ago.
There was one little house dress torn, be
draggled, out of shape—but oh, it was so pretty
when it was new and young, and I just couldn't
bear to throw it away.
Alice Elinor held it up to the light.
“No, good,” she said, “out it goes,” and out
it w’ent, and with it went the shoes that were so
pretty once and are so shoddy now\ and then she
got the hat with the faded ros<* on it and the din
gle-dangle that doesn't dangle right and out they
went—whoosh—just ilke that!
And then the face cream—the little dabs in the
bottom of bottles—out they went with the rest of
the debris.
And the little bunch of violets that had begun
to fade—good-bye. sweetheart, good-bye, and the
sill: stockings that had been nice before they were
SI washed by someone who didn't know how.
“You d just grab these some day in a hurry and go out looking a
| fright,” said Alice Elinor, and out went, the stockings—and the old cover
J on the dressing table, too nice to throw away and too faded to keep—
'"lareweu, m.v own. sang Alice
; Elinor, and away went the dresser
'eover.
I And the house feels clean and
tneat and new and you can sort of
I ake a long breath and bo happy.
There! I've just had an inspi
ration! And I'm going to ask Alice
i Elinor about it in the morning!
I Spring and house cleaning! She's
! seen so thorough about the house
♦and everything feels so nice and
new and comfortable—so—
I'm going to ask Alice Elinor to
get a broom and a vacuum cleaner
and start in on my mind and my
heart, and see if she can't throw
i '.way a lot of old faded, worn-out
leas, and get rid of old supersti
ions and old prejudices and silly
ikes and foolish dislikes—why
| houldn't we have a house-cleaning
' or our minds?
Hurrah, I ni going to start one to
\ i morrow.
Come on, Alice Elinor, get some
hot water of common sense, and
f some soar) of enthusiasm, and begin.
j-; I do hope my friends know how
a bice I'm going to be when I'm all
ft cleaned up inside and out!
1 ADVICE TO GIRLS
By Annie Laurie
Dear Annie Laurie:
When a girl goes with a boy
viend and the boy friends she went
'th before is offended, who is to
.jme for this? Now the first boy
ff.l not sneak or give her a chance
frapologize. Now our question is.
ieh should apologize, the boy or
Jj girl? ^ Dot and Dash.
Dot ana pash: I cannot see that
| a apology is necessary on either
de. You are not engaged, there
ire the young man has no right to
1- "tempt to limit your friendships.
If he is as jealous as that, you will
ind that you will be happier with
out his friendship.
* * *
Dear Annie Laurie:
I am a young girl in my late teens.
I was going with a boy steady, and
he got hurt and was in the hospital.
While he was in there I met one
of his friends, and started to go
with him. he is very nice.
The other boy is out of the hos
pital now and wants me to go back
with him. What should I do? My
parents approve of my going with
either of them. His boy friend is a
lot more polite. Toodle.
Tocdle: Why not keep the friend
ship of both young men my dear.
There is no reason why you should
not, and in this way you can solve
the problem.
V/ESLACO GIRL IN
DALLAS STAGE FLAY
'Special to The Herald)
WESLACO. April 5.—Miss Mil
; dred Iford who is attending S. M.
U.. is carrying one of the import
ant roles in Martinez-Sierra's
"Cradle Song.” which is showing
this week at the Dallas Little
Theater. Miss Iford is the daugh
ter of Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Iford
of Weslaco. Mrs. Iford returned
Wednesday morning from Dallas
where she spent the week-end to
be at the premiere Monday eve
ning. '
GOVERNMENT ENGINEER
NOW AT SAN BENITO
'Special to The Herald*
SAN BENITO. April 5.—Maj. Pu
fus Putnam. U. S. government en
gineer. connected with the Port Isa
bel-oau Benito port project re
turned to San Benito from Chicago
this morning after some time spent
there. Major Putnam is investi
gating the various angles related to
the port project, and he expects to j
remain here a week. '<
You can't make a better start on a
bwv day than to eat a heaping bowlful
of crisp, golden-brown Post Toasties.
In cool, fresh milk with a handful of
plump berries to top off, there's an ap
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of energy. Post Toasties gets its rich
energy from ripe, sun-mellowed corn
and we toast the delicious flakes till
they are exceptionally easy to digest.
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It s called the ^ ake-Fp Food because
it wakes up new energy so quicklv.
Give the family the daily benefit of this
quick-energy cereal. Ask your grocer
for the genuine Post Toasties in the
red and yellow* package.
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Sleeveless Frocks Lead the Mode
fltArjL, &AirQ
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“l Fashion Returns to the
Frock Without Sleeves
for Every Occasion.
By MARIE MAROT
THOSE of /is who are lov
ers of sports, will hail
with delight the news
that frocks are again sleeve
less, for none can deny that
they are more practical and
more comfortable than the
sleeve which seems to be
constantly in danger.
One piece frocks of silk
I and cotton materials are still
! sleeveless. Afternoon gowTns
\ follow the mode and show
the most adorable cap
sleeves and tiny frills. At
least for Summer wrear, these
frocks are far more com
fortable, so start your beauty
treatments for the arms im
mediately if you would shin©
on your Summer vacation.
Pictured here are two
stunning models. At the left
a two-piece frock of nile
green flat crepe boasts a
suede belt of darker green.
The blouse has a double fold
of the material around tho
bottom and the neck has tiny
revers. The most important
part of this frock is the
scarf, this one being par
ticularly stunning in two
shades of green and black.
At right, the sleevelet
frock is of egg shell crepe de
Chine with drawn work as
its sole trim. Note the at
— tractive notice trom wmcn
the accordeon pleated skirt so gracefully flares. Short
gloves are worn with these frocks and are usually of
the pull-on variety, with fancy cuffs or softly wrinkled
around the wrist. • >
New Ideas for the Home
Once upon a time no lady's dress- i
ing room was complete without a 1
screen. It was supposed to keep out
draughts, add to her privacy, and
if the old playwrights are to be be
lieved, no frivolous intrigue could
be carried on without one.
Our modern screens have more
varied uses, practical as well as
decorative. They come in a large
range of style, designs and fabrics.
They are lovely screens which, as
pure decoration are as satisfying as
a fine picture—and cost almost as
much. Our artists are painting
screens nowadays, and a few arc
getting marvelous effects by build
ing screens of native woods, left in
their natural grain and coloring.
Walnut, spruce, redwood, are pol
ished but not touched up with either
paint or varnish. A bit of carving
may be added for decoration, but
in the main the artist relics for
beauty on the natural grain and
color of the wood used.
We are also importing some dec
orative screens. The leather ones,
painted or embossed, are especially
suitable for the large dining room.
A screen before the passage to pan
try or kitchen is more attractive
than a door, and it Is more practi
cal and convenient to those who
have to come in and out, to do
the serving.
For living rooms the softer effects
are preferable—screens covered in
some of the elaborate wood carving
from the east, so fine and detailed
it is almost like filligree. Occasion
ally you may run across a reproduc
tion of the rare old ecclesiastical
choir or organ screens, but these are
suitable only for a stately library
or formal living room.
A screen can be made to serve
many pleasant uses in the children’s
room. A three-paneled affair is all
that is necessary and it can be pur
chased. covered in burlap, at a small
cost. One mother had a blackboard
fastened to one panel, so that this
not altogether neat but necessary
adjunct to a playroom was folded
out of sight when not in use. An
other interesting use applied to a
screen was to tack small reprints of
famous paintings. These were
changed frequently, but in time the
children were made familiar with
many masterpieces, and their lnt°r
est ves kept alive by the frequent
changes.
One of the most ingenious uses
of a screen I have ever seen, is in
the studio apartment, of a young
couple—artists. The studio living
100m is very large, and in one cor
ner is something which the land
lord called a kitchenette. Actually
it Is merely a sink and a shelf with
a pas-plate on :t. That being in
sufficient fer the cooking which
their young appetites required, they
acquired a screen and according to
their own account, made it lead a
double life. It completely conceals
the cooking arrangements, of course.
In fart, none suspect that behind
this gaily painted, three-paneled
screen anything happens. As a mat
ter of fact, the screen's other side
is very workaday. Attached to it
are several narrow, sturdily built
shelvi ~ w ith rails around them, and
on these are stacked small iars con
taining staple supplies. There are
also, cn the other panels, cuphooks
on which are suspended a few cook
ing utensils, mixing tools, cups, and
so cn
Although, this screen is quite sub
stantial. it is equipped with rollers.
•~o that it can be moved about easily.
When cock'ng it is shoved forward
tc provide as much elbow-rrom as
ne^uet With the aid of a screen,
this young housekeeper can make
her kit her any size she likes
RHODE? SCHOLAR IS
INVITED TO REUNION
i Special to The Herald.t
SAN BENITO. April 5—An invi
tation to attend the reunion of old
Rnodes scholars to be held at Ax
ford, England, on July 5 cn the
occasion cf the 25th anniversary of
the establishment of the 4an'ous
scholarship fund and also t". in
augurate the opening of the Rhodes
house 1ns been extended to Charles
Eowie of this city, who attended
Oxford w.iveisity at one time as a
Rhodes scholar. It is not probable,
howeve-. that Mr. Bowie will at
tend the reunion.
THIEF REPENTS
CHICAGO—Three years after a ,
thief stole Miss Amy Thornton's1
purse containing $40 he sent the j
money back with a note signed "Re- i
pentant.” •
WESLACO
HONOR MRS. STEPHEN
The Methodist Missionary society
met Monday afternoon for the regu
lar monthly meeting. In the ab
scence of the president, Mrs. H.
Tarpley, Mrs. W. F. Anderson pre
sided. Mrs. F. G. Charlton was in
charge of the program which was
taken from the missionary voice.
After the business session and pro
gram a lovely surnrise shower was
given Mrs. V. M. Stephen, past pres
ident and an active worker in the
organization, who is soon moving
to Edcouch. There were 24 members
at this delightful meeting. Lovely
refreshments were served.
• * *
PALS BRIDGE CLUB
The Pals Bridge club were recent
ly entertained in Harlingen by Miss
Julian Thompson who was assisted
by Miss Frankie Thomason of Wes
laco. The Easter motif was used in
the decorations and lovely refresh
ments. High score trophies went to
Harlingen players. Two tables of
guests were from Harlingen and two
'tables were from Weslaco. Those
attending from here were: Misses
Hazel Stone. Erma Anderson. Juan
ita Sigler, Frankie Thompson, Mary
Loveless, Clara Holman. Bobbv
Payne and Ruth Tarpley. The next
meeting in two weeks will be with
Miss Bobbv Pavne who will be as
sisted in entertainment by Misses
Loveless and Ruth Tarpley.
* * *
BAPTIST MISSIONARY
The regular business session of
the Baptist Missionary society was
held Monday afternoon at the
church. During the social Mrs. E.
L. Compere was delightfully sur
prised the occasion being her birth
day. The table was decorated with
the cake with candles. A basket
of April fool gifts were nresented
Mrs. Comoere and a cala lily. Aft
er the refreshments of ice cream
and cake a package in the form
of a parcel post was presented the
honor guest containine manv love
ly and useful gifts. Thirtv mem
bers enjoyed this lovely party.
if * *
P.-T. A. PARTY
Mrs. J. E. Montgomery presided
at the regular monthly meeting of
the P.-T. A. Wednesday afternoon
at the high school auditorium. A
splendid program consisted of thp
song. ‘"Welcome Sweet Spring.’ by
the high seventh grade; two piano
selections by Miss Catherine Rives,
the latter being the selections she
won first place at the county meet,
a military march: a clever sketch
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! presented the dresses made in the
sewing class; the fourth and fifth
grade girls from the Mexican school
also gave a style show showing the
dresses they recently completed; a
dance was given by a year-old pu
pil of Miss Ida Love, also a Scotch
dance by Marylvn McAskill; Miss
Gertie Whitehurst gave an interest
ing paper on music in the elemen
tary schools. During the business
reports were given. Mrs. V. R. My
ers represented the organization at
the district convention this week
in Sinton. This was the date set
for the annual election of officers
but the election was postponed until
the May meeting.
* • •
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. A, B. Wren and
Miss Beatrice Ohle will spend the
week-end in San Antonio where
they will see the “Passion Play.-’
Mrs. D. K. Henry was a Browns
ville visitor Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Surginer of
Floydada will arrive next week to
visit Mrs. Surginer's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. Gound.
Mesdames W. S. Carpenter. S. V.
Brandons and E. L. Compere are
attending the quatreiiy meeting of
the W. M. U. this week at Kings
ville.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mahler left
Tuesday for Scott City, Kan., where
they will spend the summer return
ing in the fall.
Miss Kate Owens of Dallas has
been the guest of Mrs. Wrank
Wortham.
SEBASTIAN
EASTER HUNT
M r s. Maud Borland, primary
teacher, entertained the members
of her room and the children of
the community too young to attend
school with an Easter egg hunt near
the school Friday afternoon. Theo
dore Gustafson proved fortunate in
finding the most eggs. All of the
small guests were given Easter books
for souvenirs.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lanier and
the Misses Nelle Sprouse, Hazle and
Lois Wilson motored to Riveria
where the Misses Wilson and
Sprouse spent the week-end with
Misses Mildred and Myrtle Rudd.
Mr. and Mrs. Lanier spent the
week-end in Kingsville with Mr.
and Mrs. Porter.
Travis Stallings spent the week
end in Mission with his friend, Wal
lace Kohler.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Blundell and
family left Saturday for Kansas to
make their home.
Dr. and Mrs. Little and family
left Tuesday for Garwood where Dr.
Little will practice medicine.
Miss Ada Bess Stallings spent the
week-end in Combes with Miss
Geraldine Russell.
! Mr. and Mrs. Meyers of Harlingen
spent Sunday with Mrs. Meyers’
parents, Mr.* and Mrs. L. M. Wil
liams.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprouse of San
Perlita were in town Friday calling
on relatives and were accompanied
home by their grandson, Newton
Klemann.
Mesdames Marsha! Bourne. B. C.
Stallings and Pete Nielsen attended
the regular meeting of the Woman's
Community club of Lyford Thurs
day.
Harvey Klemann and niece Miss
Eleonore Watson, of Donna, spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. Harry Fredericks has been
hostess to her mother and sister of
Corpus Christi.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Duelberg and
daughters and Mrs. W. T. Wilson
motored to Harlingen Sunday where
they heard the Reverend Richey
preach.
Mrs. M. B. Bourne. Miss Nelle
Sprouse and Newton Klemann were
Harlingen visitors Sunday.
Mrs. Jessie Shirar of Harlingen
spent the week-end with her moth
er, Mrs. Nancy C. Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Nielson and
daughter, Helen Ruth, were Browns
ville visitors Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprouse and
son of San Perlita spent Easter
Sunday at the M. B. Bourne home.
Mrs. Kate Furr spent last week
in Harlingen visiting her niece, Mrs.
Williams, who is ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lanier and
Mi.-*- Noll Sprouse were visiting in
San Uerlita Monday.
Mrs. D. W. Oakes and son. Carl,
and Mrs. Irvin Woods and daugh
ter, Lavell. were Harlingen visitors
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald and fam
ily of Santa Rosa were visitors at
the J. P Hargrove home Sunday.
ELEPHANT $55 "IN”
MELBOURNE.—The elephant in
the Adelaide zoo seized the purse of
Mrs. J. C. Cranton, containing $55,
and swallowed it.
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Mrs. R. C. Morris
Club Hostess
Mrs. R. C. Morris was hostess on
Wednesday afternoon to her bridge
club and one guest, Mrs. Ralph
Schmelling. The rooms in which
she entertained were beautifully
decorated with pink and red radi
ance roses. Prizes went to Mrs.
Wallace Harwood, high, and Mrs. A.
K. Black, second. A delicious
luncheon of chicken salad, sand
wiches. potato chips, and iced tea
was enjoyed by the guests.
* * *
Joint Hostesses to
Club, Husbands
Mrs. Burt Neil and Mrs. J D.
Dodson were co-hostesses on Satur
day evening to members of the Mer
ry Matrons Bridge club and their
husbands. The El Jardin club
house, scene of the affair, was dec
orated in the Easter motif.
Bridge and dancing were diver
sions for the evening. In the games
Mrs. Joe Martin held women's high,
and Mrs. Harry Crow owl. Among
the men, Aubrey Perkins received
the high award, and Joe Downs
low. Miss Freda Brown and R. A.
Caldwell reecived the guest prizes.
Out-oi-club guests were Mrs.
Belle Crossfield. Misses Alma Cald
well and Freda Brown and L. C.
Brown and R. A. Caldwell.
* * *
Circle Members
Luncheon Guests
Tuesday Mrs. Mark French enter
tained with a charming 1 o'clock
luncheon at the home of her daugh
ter, Mrs. Cleve Tandy. Guests for
the affair were those members of
circle number one of the Presby
terian Woman’s auxiliary who had a
50 per cent attendance record for
the past year.
A centerpiece of rabbit and eggs
introduced the Easter idea, which
was further carried out in the fa
vors. blown shells filled with candy
eggs. A chicken and eggs was plac
ed at each corner of the table.
Four delicious courses were served
to Mesdames G. H. Gay. Sam Brew
er, Robert Ernst. Carry Wygal, J.
A. Kelly. L. A. Boory. J. R. Bat
sell. T. T. Harris. C. C. Lamberth,
Chauncey Reid, and Nelle T. Kee,
and Misses Florence Bell and Ber
tha Hartman.
Mrs. Batsell acted as toastmis
tress, giving toasts to Mrs. Robert
Ernst, secretary treasurer, and Mrs.
C. C. Lamberth, chairman of the
circle.
* * •
Hi-Lo Bridge
Club Meets
Two tables of players from the
Hi-Lo Bridge club met with Mrs.
Jack Jones on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Hawkins White and Mrs. N. E.
Rendel!. Jr., received prizes. Sweet
peas and lilies were the decorations.
An ice course was served by the
hostess.
Mrs. Gracy will be next hostess.
• • *
Comings, Goings,
Of Local People
Mrs. Hugo Milde and her mother,
Mrs. McLaughlin, left Thursday
morning by motor for Natchez,
Miss., where they expect to spend
three weeks visiting. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Pearl Nuckols.
Mr. Hilde, who has been in Okla
homa, will join the party in Natchez
for the return trip to Brownsville.
Mrs. D. P. Gay, Jr., was to leave
Friday evening for Mineral Wells,
where she will attend the state
convention of Woodmen of the
World as delegate from the local
circle. On her way home Mrs. Gay
pains to stop in Houston for a few
days’ visit with her son there. She
will be away about 10 days.
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