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J. A. Skelton Weds
In Central America
An announcement of much inter
est to Brownsville people has been
received by Mr. and Mrs. H. M.
Skelton, telling of the marriage of
their nephew, James Allen Skelton !
which occurred August 28. The an
nouncement reads:
“Mr. Robert Henry Jackson an
nounces the marriage of his daugh-,
ter, Elizabeth Carter Marshall, to
Mr. James Allen Skelton. Wednes
day. August 28. in Guatemala City.
The home of the bride was Alex
andria. La. Mr. Skelton is now
with the Companla Salvador branch
of the I. Hebard Engineering com
pany and is engaged In the con
struction of a hydro-electric power j
system, and the couple will make
their home in Salvador. He visited j
in Brownsville in April of this year. |
He formerly lived here, but for the
past three years he has been work- j
tnp on engineering projects in nte;
Spanish Honduras.
P.-T. A. to Purchase
Picture Machine
A moving picture machine for
use in visual instruction is to be
purchased by the West Browns
ville Parent-Teacher association,
It was decided at the business meet
ing on Thursday afternoon.
Although the attendance was
email, because of bad weather, a
great deal of enthusiasm was ;
shown, and a number of plans for j
the new year were made. Miss j
Helen Clarkson was elected treas- ;
urer. Other officers are Mrs. Cleve ;
Tandy, president, and Mrs. George ;
Wilson, secretary.
Mrs. W. L. Dodson s class re- i
celved a book as an award for the j
highest percentage of mothers ut
the meeting. A membership drive j
is be staged soon, and a prize is to
be offered the class which has a
100 per cent enrollment of moth
ers.
The West Brownsville association
has been quite active since its or
ganization. A piano v as purchased
for the school last year.
• • •
Mrs. Wentz Is
Club Hostess
Mrs. Milton Wentz entertained
the regular meeting of the Friday
Bridge club this week at her home
in Los Ebanos. Three tables of
players participated in the games,
Mrs Billy Tucker winning the
trophy for high, and Mrs. Robin
Pate second. A refreshment course
was served.
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Rah! Rah! Rah! They’re Here!
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Slick Looking Collegians—Going Bareheaded in the Rain—But
Wearing Slickers—Attractive Co-eds—Snap Courses—Valley
Painters Active—Good Musicians Here—And Dancing Teachers
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By MARIE JONES
Collegiate?
And how!
College students c o m 1 n f to
Brownsville can find a home-like
atmosphere, just most any day,
down on Elizabeth, or out at the
junior college. Bare-headed boys,
wearing slickers ornamented in the
highest style stroll down the side
walks. oblivious of the rain. Col
lege boys, of course, never wear
hats, even in the rain. And wo ve
known some who couldn't rustle a
hat for any occasion, just because
it had never occurred to them to
buy one.
Then the charming co-eds. Nec
essary adjuncts of all properly reg
ulated colleges, universities, and
other institutions of higher learn
ing. Brownsville lias those, too.
and they have high visibility. Just
about the first thing you see. with
their clever haircuts, high liccls,
and fetching clothes.
Even in its three short years, the
junior college has gone far toward
developing the social life and the
tradition which give the bigger in
stitutions so much of their charm
ior youth. Sororities, fraternities,
dances, the yells and catches and
rivalry, the favored gathering
places. Gossip about the profs, and
hints on soft courses passed on—
we're not going to pretend that
every one of these gay youngsters
pick* out the very hardest sched
ule Just because he likes to burn
the midnight oil.
The glamor of youth almost
grown up. and enjoying the thrill
of freedom.
And some day. perhaps before so
long, students will be looking back
to Brownsville as the dear old Alma
Mater.
In tire meantime, sleek headed
youths and fluffy haired girls daft
down to the soda fountains, breeze
into the shops, visit the shows, and
generally shake the town out of Its
sedate and budness-hke demeanor
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Mm. J. L. Landrum of San Be
nito, one of the most enthusiastic
amateur painters In the Valley, is
still doing good work in the por
trait line. Two studies of boys,
made from life, are on exhibit in a
shop in San Benito. Her work
shews careful attention to tech
nique, and the beginnings of real
originality of treatment. Sire *i>c
cializes in oils, and is taking a great
deal of interest in Valley scenery,
and quaint types of buildings and
people which are rapidly disappear
ing. One of her best landscape pic
tures a jacal. set in a grove of of
mesqultes. and, though slightly cold
in coloring for a sunshiny day, and
not certain as to handling, is a
very faithful rendering of an in
teresting subject, and has caught
the atmosphere of the scene to an
extent which makes it well worth
while.
There Is a very lively spirit of In
terest in art manifested throughout
the Valley, due in a large part,
perhaus to he fact that there are
a number of teachers of unusual
ability for towns of the size found
here.
Incidentally, Alcine Morris, of
Brownsville, who has shown "an
swer able talent and a great deal
of determination, expects to do
some hard work in the fundamen
tals of drawing at the Lady of the
Lake academy this year. 8he Is
doubtless contemplating the possi
bilities of art as a career.
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Music is not being neglected,
either. Several Brownsville teach
ers hove full classes. Miss Bertha
Young, who was home during the
rummer for her vacation, has re
turned her work at the New Eng
land conservatory of music, where
she expects to get a degree in June
While here she gave some vc*-y
creditable performances. And an
addition to the artistic atmosphere
of the city, la Miss Aurora Ortiz,
who cornea from Monterrey to teach
and who proved herself a real art
ist on the piano at several appear
ances.
• • •
Dancing teachers are showing
really progressive interest in their
art—we are going to call it art,
even if a Judge we read about re
cently wouldn’t. Miss Alva Daniels,
who has had a studio in Harlingen.
Brownsville and several other Valley
towns the past two years, is Just back
from California, where she studied
in the Denishawn schools, which
arc directed by Ruth St. Dennis
and Ted Shawn, and with Theodore
Kosloff, one of the leading expon
ents of classical and all kinds of
ballet dancing, and she is full of
enthusiasm over new ballroom
dances which are popular In Holly
wood.
Prances Bed does, with a studio at
AUSTIN. Tex., Sept. 21.—First
semester classes for the long session
of 1929-30 at the University of Tex
as will begin Monday, following the
enrollment of nearly 5000 students
Friday and Saturday. It is estimat
ed 200 students from the Lower Rio
Orande Valley will attend the uni
versity this session.
Saturday. September 28, has been
set as the last day when a student
may take up first semester courses,
although the last day for enrollment
is Oct. 15. Deferred examinations
for admission also begin Saturday,
Sept. 23.
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Two students from the Valley are
members of the faculty of the Uni
versity of Texas this year, as well
as taking additional courses toward
other degrees.
Miss Merle Betzner Morrow of
Mercedes is instructor in botany
and bacteriology In the university.
Miss Morrow received Iter bachelor
| of arts from the university in 1923
! and her master of arts degree the
following year. She is now working
toward her doctor's degrfe.
Ilerschel Chester Walling of Mis
sion is instructor in business admin
istration. Walling received hi* bach
elor’* degree from the university
school of business administration In
1927 and his M B. A. In 1928. He has
also received hi* certified public ac
countant's certificate.
Walling Is esneciallv Interested in
cotton study, his master'* thesi* be
ing "A Statistical Analysis of the
Demand for Cotton."
• • •
The Rio Orande Valley is expect
ed to be represented in the fight of
i the Texas university Longhorn foot
ball team toward another confer
ence rhamnionahip by Fred Olil* of
Mercedes. 180-pound lineman, w'ho
j has been making a good showing in
the practice session* which have
been held since Sept. 10.
Ohls. who was a member of
Coach Shorty Aldersons freshman
football team last year, Is a former
star of Mercedes high school. He
lias been playing at tackle and
ruard in scrimmage and is sure to
sec some service in scheduled games.
The Valley has been represented
for the past three years on Long
horn teams by Steve Wray of Don
na. who starred throughout that
1 ime in both football and basketball.
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Miss Mary Margaret Glasscock of
Mercedes will be one of the student
leaders of the University of Texas
campus this year. Miss Glasscock
Is one of the officers of the Orange
Jackets, girls’ pep organization, and
is president of Theta Sigma Phi.
1 honorary and professional Journal
ism fraternity for women. She Is a
i senior this year.
Miss Glasscock is a member of
Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
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Lewis White of Pharr la back or
the campus for the Jong session of
1929-30. White Is an advanced stu
dent in the school of law.
Clarence and Raymond Rapp of
McAllen are continuing their work
in the university. Clarence la a stu
dent in the department of architec
ture of the college of engineering,
and Raymond Is,an academic stu
dent.
• • •
Brownsville will be well represent
ed at the University of Texas this
vear. with more than a dozen stu
, dents from the city already on the
camnus.
William 8canlan. who is doing
work in the university school of law.
his sister. Miss Anne Scanlan. a
sophomore, and Nestor Scanlan
their cousin, a first-year student, all
of Brownsville, are here. Other stu
dents from the city are Misses Oay
More. Elisabeth Creager. Salome
McAllen. Mart'** Ingersoll and Es
! ther Weller, and Fred and Grover
j Wagner and others.
• • •
Three members of the O. E. Can
non family of Mission wtll be stu
dents In the University of Texas
this long session.
O. E Cannon. Jr., Is an advanced
student in the university school of
law. while William (BUI) Cannon Is
a transfer student from Schreiner
Institute at Kerrvllle. Their sister.
Miss Margaret Cannon, Is a first
year student.
Robert Andrew Porter of Mer
cedes. student In the college of en
gineering. Is back on »he c«rrm«u for
another year of work. Porter Is a
candidate lor a degree.
La Feria, studied in Europe this
summer with leading teachers there
and she also has many new and
artistic numbers which will add
much spice to her classes, and
promise a real treat to those who
sea her pupils perform.
Then there’s Mrs. Kathryn Alex
ander Gay—she needs no introduc
tion to people of Brownsville and
the Valley. She is taking up her
work again after a year's Idleness.
During the several years she has
taught here, she has won public
confidence not only by her success
with her pupils, but. by her artistic
ability in the dancing displays at
the Valley fair, and her work wtih
the Fourth of July pageants here.
In 1828 she had full charge of the
direction of the pageant, and in
previous years she assisted with the
spectacle.
Magruder-Ford
Chapter Meets
The Magruder-Ford chapter U.
D. C. met Thursday morninc at the
home of Mrs. J. K. Wells with a
fairly good attendance.
Mrs. Marshall White was elected
as a delegate to the state meeting
which convenes in Tyler in Octo
ber.
Mrs. J. K. Wells was appointed
as chairman of a committee to con
fer with the Valley chapter of the
Daughters of the Revolution in re
gard to marking the site of the last
engagement of the Civil war at
Palo Alto, near here.
Officers elected for the coming
year are Mrs. C. W. Colgin. presi
dent; Mrs. J. K. Wells, vice presi
dent; Mrs. Lula George, secretary
treasurer; Mrs. E. G. Holliday, cor
responding registrar; Mrs. Marshall
White, librarian.
Some of the members who had
visited Atlanta, Oa., during vaca
tion spoke of the progress of the
work on stone tmfwtmfwtmfwvp
superviaion of Mr. Lukeman. A
general discussion followed.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. G. 8 8te!l.
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Comings, Goings,
Of Local People
Misses Sallie Russell and Laura
Lee Tansill are to leave Sunday for
Kingsville, where they w:ll attend
South Texas Teachers* college.
Wm. Spivey. Jr., leaves Sunday
for Dallas to continue his medical
work at Baylor university.
Mr. and Mrs W. E Meaner have
just returned from a motor trip to
Laredo.
Oscar Champion has returned to
the State university, where he will
receive his B. A degree at the end
of the first term.
Mrs. I. A. Kinder has returned
from a visit to Dallas wiht her son.
Thurman, who is doing some in
terne work at St. Paul's sanitarium
The Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Day re
turned Friday evening from 8an
Antonio, where Rev. Day has been
attending the meeting of the dis
trict presbytery. They left Monday.
LIGHTNING RENEWS SIGHT
OF MAN BLIND FIVE YEARS
BURY ST. EDMUNDS. England
Physicians have corroborated the
story of Edward J. Chimery that
after being blind for five years his
sight was restored by the shock of
lightning. They helieve that the
lightning affected a nerve that had
been dormant. Though he is 66
years old Chtmery is now- able to
read fine print without glasses.
GARAGES FOR PUPILS
HULL, England—Garages are
being built at two new schools to
; accommodate autos run by pupils
’ and teachers.
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Ordinary leneee are me- Tk* bltw Tillyer lens givmm
curate only throuyH the you clear, accurate vieion
center rtyfct to tlie cdye
• WatcK Those' Ends!
What a lot to ask of your eyes to see every
play quickly and accurately..With ordinary
lenses you see accurately only through the
center.,. Let us tell you about
i-New/
TILLYER J LENSES
Accurate to the Very Edge
JVl. LANDlN
Optometrist and Optician
Miller Hotel Building — Brownsville, Texas
ERMINE TRIM
By MME. LISBETH
Dyed ermine on hunter’s
green brors'^oth is the inspira
tion for this Germaine Lecomte
coat. The fur mudway between
the flared cuffs is a chic note
of the moment.
Coat collars of fur are simply
worked as a general rule, the
shawl or pouch types being
mostlv employed in the long
haired furr., while more novel
crushed or shirred collars are
used in the flat pelts.
Cuffs generally ore deep, often
fitting closely on the sleeve, and
in some cases mounting to the
elbow. The flaring gauntlet
cuff is a favorite this season.
HARLINGEN
-AT HOME” RECEPTION
Tlie first “At Home” reception to
be given by the wonian s chamber
of commerce was held at the wom
an's building on Monday afternoon
with the members of the Garden
club 8s hot teases.
Mrs. T. C. Webb received the
guests at the door and directed
each one to the register which was
presided over by Mrs. A. D. Holmes
The perident of the Garden club,
one of the several organizations of
! the woman's chamber of commerce.
Mrs. A. J. Pollard addressed the
guests in welcome and was in
charge of the short program fol
lowing the introductions. I. B,
Corns sang “T»-ees” and was ac
companied on the piano by Miss
Josephine Pollard. Other interest
' mg numbers In the form of con
tests were arranged for the amuse
ment of the guests.
After a delightful afternoon
spent in conversation and getting
acquainted the guests were serveo
! punch and wafers. Those register
ing for the afternoon numbered
well over 60. There are to be a
number of these affairs during the
fall and winter months for the
purpose of welcoming the new’com
ers t the citv and making them ac
quainted with the various clubs and
organiaztions os well as the indivi
dual.
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ATT*ACTIVE PARTY
An attractive party of the week
, end was held at the home of Mr.
J and Mrs. Ecott Macy when they
entertained their bridge club. The
1 rooms in which the players as
sembled were prettily decorated
j with flowers and other accessories,
Calendar For The Week 1
Monday
Woman’s auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will
hold a regular social meeting at the church, 3:30 p. m.
Baptist missionary society meets for Bible study at
the church, 3:30 p. m.
Woman’s guild of the Church the Advent meets at
the parish house, 3:30 p. m.
Methodist missionary meets for a social afternoon
at the church. 3:30 p. m., with Mesdames Willie A.
George, T. W. Neck, D. L. Parker, C. A. Roy, O. W.
Singer, G. S. Stcll, and B. Walters as hostesses.
Ladies’ Aid in the Christian church meets for circle
reports 3 p. m.
Tuesday
Rebekahs meets at I. O. O. F. hall, 8 p. m.
Wednesday
Business and Professional Woman’s club luncheon.
Wednesday bridge with Mrs. J. L. Rentfro.
Friday
Church federation business meeting at the Baptist
church, 3:30 p. m.
the chosen colors being pink and j
green.
At the close of the games prises
were presented Mr. and Mrs. L. B.
Martin for high score and a dainty
refreshment course was served the
guests.
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P.-T. A. HOSTS
The Parent-Teacher association
of the north ward school were hosts
at a welcoming party for the faculty
of the north ward on Friday eve
ning. which was held In the au
ditorium of that school.
The program of the evening was
opened with a welcoming address
delivered by 8. D. Grant and also
a short talk on the plan tnd pur
i pose of the Parent-Teacher asso
ciation. Mrs. H. H. Schander tn
troduced the new members of the
| faculty and called upon both new
[ and old members for a few words
; to be assembled guests. Supt. Paul
! E. Phipps made the principal speech
I of the evening, which was bn'h very
interesting and entertaining.
A number of games and contests
had been arranged for the eve
nings amusement and one special
contest affording the guests much
merriment, was the vote taken for
the ‘homliest man'* prater/. The
title went to H. H. Schander.
MuJlc and conversation were en
i Joyed during the serving of the
refreshments.
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WEDDING MARCH
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. T.
Smith were Invited to celebrate
their tenth wedding anniversary on
Monday evening, September 18.
The rooms were made festive for
the occasion with aright ctfored
flowers against a lacy background
; of ferns. Of the assorted colors a
j delicate yellow was chosen to fur
I ntsh the color theme tor the eve
! nlng.
Bridge was the main diversion
of the evening and at the conclu
sion of the games Mrs. Cha-.les
Green and Mr. Fred Bucher held
high, while low went to Mrs. Fred
Bucher and Mr. Polk Hornadav.
/ tempting refreshment course
was served the guests. Including:
Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Jones, Mr. srd
Mrs. J. I. Coursey. Mr. and Mrs S.
J. Smith, Miss Corinne Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Green, Mr. and
Mrs. Polk Hornaday, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Bucher, Mr. and Mrs. IL H.
Schander, Mr. and Mrs. Smith re
ceived many good wishes and con
gratulations upon the occasion.
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PERSONALS
Mr. J. J. Burke of the Reese
Wil-M o n d returned Wednesday
from a 10-day trip to Dallas.
Mrs. O. B. Jarvis returned the
first part of the week from Cali
fornia where he went to record M.
McWhorter. However, the plan
was changed and Mr. McWhorter
will be recorded at Dallas. He will
be remembered in the Valley for
his performance over KRGV, the
"Valley Voice,” at Harlingen.
Mrs. Tyre Brown returned Friday
night from a visit of several days
with friends at Austin and other
points.
F. Allen of San Antonio was a
business visitor in Harlingen Mon
day and Tuesday.
Bob Meeker of Mercedes was In
Harlingen on business Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ohler spent
the week-end at San Antonio, the
guests of relatives and friends.
FINDS GOLD AFTER 50 YEARS
MELBOURNE—After searching
50 years a prospector has found
a gold field on Mount Bryan, 140
miles from Adelaide.
2 Oklahoma City
Banks In Merger
WASHINGTON. Sept. 21.—(A>—
Charles M. Schwab, chairman of the
board of directors of the Bethlehem
Steel corporation, took the stand
today as a senate committee |r
sumed its inquiry into activit^Tof
shipbuilders at the 1927 Genwa
naval limitations conference and at
Washington.
BURNS WIFE TO DEATH
LENINGRAD. Atwsta.—Ivan Dor
minsk oound and gagged his wife
and burned her to death In a shed.
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exclaim at the
beauty of
WEEeWCCD
There never was a hostess
who was not pleased to have
her silver commented on—
her choice of pattern praised.
That is one of the reasons
Wedgwood is so popular.
Its fine lacy details have a
delicacy and richness which
inspire instant admiration—
a pattern entirely individual
and unmistakably Sterling.
You can not fully appreciate
the beauty of Wedgwood
until you hold a piece in
your hand and examine it
closely. We urge you to
come in and let us show it,
to you. ® «
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