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* : Valley. Society Telephone 7 i— y San Benitoj P.-T. A. INCREASES ROLL O* MEMBERSHIP The pupils in the ward school have just completed a drive lor new memberships in the Ward School Parent-Teacher Association with 124 additional members en rolled. This was cme of the most successful drives that has ever been conducted by the association and tl i membership is more than double that of any previous year. Mrs. It. B. Kellogg, treasurer, re ported that $62 had been turned in which will be used to carry out projects that the association will sponsor throughout the year. This year, at the first meeting of the association, the members en dorsed the placing of proper light ing fixtures in the school rooms. Mrs Howard Gerst, president, said that interest in the organiza tion was greater than in past years, and that they hoped to accomplish a great deal cf good in then- work this year. New* members who have been add ed are: Mrs. Abe Thomas. Mrs. Thacker, Mr and Mrs. G. A. Cow den, Mr. tnd Mrs. R. J. Schmidt, D*. G. W. Edgerton, Mrs. Mac Schreiber, Mrs. E. F Lamarehal, M*s. Ella Keys. Mrs Lance Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Joe G Ballenger. Mrs. I. R. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. William Meriwether, Mesdames A. E. Ben son. A. L. Harris. Keil Kendrick Joe M. Erwin, Paul Cottrell, J. E. Schultz, Fred Christianson, W. B Hinkly, W A Tippit, C. L. Atkins. Mr. nd Mrs J. F. Ratliff. Mr. and Mrs Howard Gerst, Mrs. A P Cor bello, Mr. ard Mrs. Roy E. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Agar, Mrs. Jack John son, Mrs. M. L. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Aschbacker, Mr. and Mrs D. W. Day, Mrs. I. K. Elrod, Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Lockmuler. Mesdames J. Lee Hanchey, Orville Brown. John C. Nesmith, W. C. Longmire. J. R. Avants. Miss Lillian Harl. Mrs. W R. Smith, Mrs. J. H Coleman. Mrs. O. W. Ewing, Mr and Mrs. T. J. Yoe. Mr. and Mrs C. C. Brundett, T s. R J. East, Mrs. Bruce Gentry, Mrs. C. S. Pugsley. Mr. and Mrs. R B Kellogg. Mrs R. E. L. Mewshaw, Miss Billie May Moor;, Mrs. Adolph Thomac, Mrs. *. B. Jones, Mr. and Mrs D. E Barber. Mrs. A. P. Powell. Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Brown. Mrs. Henry H. Parks. Mr. and rs. D. A. King. Mrs. C. J. Graf. Mrs. R. D. Turpin. Mrs. M. A Ayoub, Mrs H. S. Tipton. F. A Loveless, Mrs. Jim Tom Story. Mrs. V. Mar D. Parks. Miss Alma Pren tiss. Mrs E. E. Ogden. Mrs. P R I >y>. MiS. O H Woods. Mrs. H B Crump. J. A. Alexander, Mrs. R r Morrison. Mrs Guy F. Richard Mrs. George Littlefield. Mrs. H H H'-gedorn. Mrs. Samuel Spears Mrs E. E WUmeth, Mrs. Mary Bradley *^ O. E Lovett, Mr and Mrs F T Philips. Mrs. Arthur Gooltby. Mrs Sanders, Mrs. C B Chase. Mr and Mrs. R J. Bohner. Mr and Mrs H C. Bryant, Mrs J. P Alexander. Mrs. Orlan Stovall. Mrs Murray B HigRins, Mrs. B C Kyser. Mrs L. E. Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Welch. Mrs. N. D. Mon ger. Rev. and Mrs. C. E Marshall, v s. Ray Smith. Miss Ethel John son. Mrs. .toy Holcomb. Mrs. Asa Agar. Mrs. McMurrv Richev. Mrs. 8 H Crews Mrs W C. Terry. Mrs. J. F. Carpenter. Mrs. E F. Bohner. Miss Vola Prentiss. • • • .NEFIT BRIDGE GIVEN rY WOMEN’S Gl'ILD Friday evening at the Stonewall Jackson hotel the Women's Guild of All Saints church held a benefit bridge. T. e hostesses for the af ' - were Mrs H J. Hinklev, Mrs F C. Ludden and Mrs E. B Wells. Attractive floral decorations lent to the autumn colors. A‘ the conclusion of the games ^.iaes that were donated by the San Benito merchants were pre sented to high and low players. I Mrs. Robert S Bone held high among the women players. wUh Dr. A D. Shapers high among the men. Other successful players were: Mrs. E. E Ogden, Mrs. Ted Brash. Mrs. Bennett Jones, and Mrs. Dor sey Cott and E E. Ogden. James G. Buck, Eddit Stark and Arthur Cow den. Consolation awards were pre sented to Mrs Cecil Barmore, Mr and Mrs Herbert Buesing and L E Rogers of Harlingen. Tire cut award was presented to Dorsev Cott. Thirty tables of players were present for the games. • • » WINNER PARTY ON BIRTHDAY Mr. nd Mrs E. F. Bohner en * lertained at their home on North Bam Houston Boulevard with a ^ dnner Friday evening honoring Mrs C. D John, the occasion being her birthday. Mrs. John received many beautiful gifts. • • # GARDEN CU B ADOPTS CONSTITI TION Members of the San Benito Gar den club agreed at their last meet g here to add at least one new plant or shrub t«» their usual gar dening list. Mrs A. R Etchison spoke on planting for fall and winter, say ing that sweef peas, phlox. African daisies, calendula, and other annu - should be planted at this time Mrs. Etehison also answered ques tions regarding fall garden culture. The members adopted a consti tution and decide 1 to meet next on Oct. 18. • • • Dr. N. 8. Monger has returned from Houston where he accom panled Mr. and Mrs. W. F Heath Mrs. Heatl Ir in Houston receivin'? special medical attention from Dr. M. L. Graves. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B, Sublett had as their guest for a few days their daughter. Mrs Harold Gray Brownsville. Mr. Gray was in Miami. Florida. *. De Guerin has returned from San Antonio, where he ac companied Henry E Elrod by auto mobile Mrs. •*. E Bell has returned frcm a visit with Mrs. E. I. Bucklin. at he.* home in Chicago. r ■ 1 Pharr CLUB ENTERTAINED WEDNESDAY The North Pharr club met Wed nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jess Beddoe. Br. The presi dent, Mrs. Delp, presided. After the regular routine of business Mrs Etta Ringgold gave a very interest ing demonstration on luncheons and how to serve thfcm The color scheme of green and red was carried throughout the menu. Those present were Mesdames Et ta Ringgold. Delp, Hogan. Dreibel bis. Gamble, Vernon. Henderson. Farris. Everhard, Robb, Alcott. Fraz ier, Moss. Vandever. Eva Beddoe. end the guests of the club were Mes dames Neff and Mottershead. • • • SOCIETY DISCUSSES FINANCES The Methodist Missionary Society met last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Ruecking with Mrs Ruecking and Mrs. Clift Epps as joint hostesses. The program for for the afternoon was in charge of Mrs. Verna Hanson, assisted by Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Bailey. Mrs Bailey read a very interesting trav elogue of Oberamoague after a busi ness hour. Mrs. Tilton presented an interesting proposition for the in creasing of the treasury of the so ciety and assisting the Hidalgo News in a subscription campaign. Mis. Hugh Butler gave a report of the Missionary Institute held at Har lingen which she attended last week. Delicious refreshments were serv ed to about thirty-fi\e members and guests. MRS. LAI CK HOSTESS Mrs. J. D Lauck entertained the Wednesday Bridge club at her home last Wednesday afternoon The rooms were made very attractive with flowers in season making a lovely background for the two ta bles of players Mrs J. W Patter son received the high score favor. A delectable lunch was served to eight members. • I I PERSONALS Glenn Braskamp motored to Rock port and spent the last week-end there fishing and boating. R R. Roberts and daughter. Miss Lillian o' Houston, with a party of friends which included Mr. and Mrs. E. Lake. Mrs. L. Tuffley, J. Cooper and D. Dunning spent the week end in the Valley. While here they took advantage of the many pleas ures of the Valley, one of which is white wing hunting. They return ed to Houston Sunday. Mr. Roberts fc presiden of the Roberts Whole sale Electric Supply companv of Houston. George Glover returned to Pharr Sunday after a two weeks trip to Eldorado, Arkansas Mr and Mrs Rilev Wilhite and family have returned to Pharr to make their home after spending the pest months in Kansas City Miss Katherine Vaughan of Wes laco visited in Pharr Friday at the home of Miss Margaret Flowers. Mr and Mrs John Conquest and daughter Shelley are visiting Mr Conquest s parents in Arkansas. Mrs. W. J. Standifer has been ill for the last week but Is now able to be out again. Col. and Mrs. Goggerty of Edin- j burg have moved to Pharr t«o live in the old Holdridge home next to the Methodist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kelley and son, Ervin, spent Sunday visiting in Mission Mrs. Carl Salisbury of Edinburg was a visitor in Pharr Friday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Holmes have returned to Pharr after several weeks’ visit with Mrs. Holmes' moth er In Seguin. Mrs H. R Krampff and Hugo Kiuse returned Tuesday from San Antonio where they spent a few days. Dr. and Mrs N. . Davidson left Thursday for West Texas Where they will spend a week or two. Mrs. J A Reed spent a few days last week visiting her mother. Mrs Larnberth of Brownsville. Mr. and Mrs Leon Salters spent Friday in Rio Grande City, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B C. King, i who are former residents of San Juan. Edwin Slaughter returned last week from a three weeks’ auto tour J through parts of Missouri. Illinois,; Kansas. Oklahoma. Tennessee and Arkansas. Mrs Edwin Briggs returned last week from a few weeks visit to West i Texas with relatives. Mrs. Dab ney. the mother of Mrs. Briggs ac ci mpanied Mrs. Briggs home to spend a fr ' weeks. A very interesting program was given at the high school auditorium on Wednesday morning at the chap el hour by the Choral club and Glee club. Miss Margaret Flowers was the guest of Miss Emily Broughton on Saturday night. Harlingen j HISTORICAL BOOKS GIVEN TO LIBRARY At a meeting of the library exec utive board, held at the Woman's building, in the library on Monday morning, it w«s decided to change the opening days from all day Wed nesday and Saturday, to Monday and Wednesday afternoons and all day on Saturday. This is for the convenience of students from the public schools, who can thus get their topic literature after school and get their subjects prepared* sooner. This change will take place on October 13 Mrs. A. L. Brooks presented a set of historical books. 87 volumes in number, and among the number, a se: of several volumes entitled “Makers of History,” of great value as reference books. Other books were donated last month. Mary Frances Jackson presented one book and six volumes came from Mrs. J. W. Sinclair. The library is growing fast and it will soon be necessary to furnish the annex for the use of the children’s department This room is light and airy, with a door opening on to the patio, making it delightful. BIRTHDAY BANQUET TO BE HELD BY CLUB One of the important functions of the month will be the birthday ban ouet of the Business and Profession al Women's club It will be held on October 16. at which time all old and present day members are ex acted to be present. • 9 • FAREWELL PARTY HONORS GROUP AT PARK Members of the Palmetal Home Demonstration club held a gathering at the Fair Park on Sunday evening honoring the mother, father and sifter of Mrs. O C. Vinson and Jesse H Williams, who have been here for several months. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are leaving this week! for their former home in Comanche j county and Mr. and Mrs. Harris leave lor Pampa. Seventy persons, including chil dren gathered around the picnic sup per which was served on a long table under the ebony trees. a a • El ROPE TOPIC OF CLUB PROGRAM The first regular meeting of the Study club will be held on Thurs day afternoon at the Woman's build ing with Mrs. J. M. Green and Mrs F T. Neary as hostesses and Mrs B M. Holland as director of the program. The subject is Europe and lesson one Is Drama in England. Barrie. Vane and Milne will be discussed. “What Every Woman Knows,” by Barrie will be presented by Mrs Holland. Roll call will be quota tions from Shakespeare. Music will complete the program. • • • GUILD MEETING AT CHURCH St. Albans’ Guild met at the church on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. M Gilbert presiding in the absence of the president, Mrs. B F. Johnson. It was announvd that the mem bers of the guild and their friends would have a social gathering at the Madison hotel this month, the date to be announced later. A business session followed he usual devotional service. • • • STUDIO SCENE OF CHILDREN’S PARTY Richard Weed was a happy little hcnoree at a pretty party given at the Weed Studio. Miss Fannie Wil liams was hostess to the little guests numbering 25. on the ninth birth day of the honoree. The studio was decorated in the seasons colors, orange and black, and the same striking colors were displayed in favors and refresh ments. Miss Williams led the chil dren in games. The contest of fish ing for apples, resulted in a victory for Aline Sherman, for the girls and Clarence Truex for the boys. Each received a prize Chocolate and orange ice cream and chocolate lady fingers were served to the chil dren. Candies, Hallowe-en caps, and serpentine whistles were pre sented as favors. Pretty and useful gilts were presented to little Rich-1 ard. This was the third party staged at the studio this fall, with Miss Williams as hostess, and she will assist anyone in giving parties. She has charge of the afternoon if.r sery. • • • PERSONALS Myron F. Ward was a week-end visitor in Harlingen, and was greeted by many of his old friends. Lyford DINNER GUESTS OF MRS. STALLING Mrs. Travis Stalling entertained as dinner guests on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Brink and daugh ter. Rilla. Mrs. E. W MacAlUstcr, all of San Benito. • • • DEVOS HOSTS AT DINNER Mr and Mrs R. H Deyo had a dinner party Sunday at their home on Palm Heights. Mr and Mrs Jimmie Rollins and family of Har lingen. Mr. Fred Deyo and sons, of Brownsville, were guests. • • • ENTERTAIN SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs E W Archer were hosts at a dinner party Sunda' Here are the New Paris Hats Copies of the Favored Paris Imports Sizes and models for the miss or matron DRESSES TOO— perfect copies of authentic Parisian models Surprisingly low in price $25< I "'JS_ — J Fascinating Fall frocks—in every smart style, color and fabric of the new autumn mode. These are unques tionably the greatest values to be found in such advance Fall fashions. Dresses for ever}’ daytime occasion— street, business, college and afternoon . . . models for wopien and misses in cluded in the offering. Benham’s Dress Shop I 1106 Elizabeth i uests Included Mr and Mrs J. C. Deyo and daughter. Mr and Mrs Fred Benard and son, Mr and Mrs Clarence Archer and baby. Miss Elizabeth and 'alpher. • • • SOCIAL HOl'R HELD BY AID The Luther . Ladies’ Aid held a social hour in the Redlund build in! on Saturday afternoon. A program of music was given first, followed by an address on missions. Miss Sai.iulson, a field mission ary of thh church. Kefreshments wen. served after the meeting by the hostess, Mrs. Carlson and Mr hnson. # • • W. »1. u. MEETS MONDAY The W. M. S of the Methodb. church south met at the home cf Mi’s. Peppen assisted by Mrs. Mc Leod. on Mondav afternoon. • • • QUILTING BEE A CHURCH The ladies of the Baptist church held a quilting bee in the church Monday afternoon. • • • PERSONALS Mr. Robert Ray left for San An tonio on Saturday to Join Mrs Er ma Ray. returning from Illinois, to at end the wedding of Miss Urben. well known here through her visit ing each summer at the Devo and Ray ranch The wedding will take place at the home of Miss Urben .* parents in San \ntonlo this week Roderick MacAlllster has return ed from his vacation in Minneap olis where ie spent the entire sum mer. Miss Elizabeth Archer was in San Antonio the last of the week Mr Lewis Rudd, in the aviation service at Gelveston is here visit ing his parents during his vaca tion. Miss M a urine Perkins of San An tonio returned to the Valley with Miss Elizabeth Archer Sunday. Miss Fannie Anderson and Mrs Squires of Edcouch were guests of Mrs. Robert Keen on Friday. John Box of the Lyford Phar macy was a business visitor in Ed inburg Monday. Mrs Thomas was the guest of Mrs. Hugh and daughter. Lucile. on Friday, in San Benito. BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED Mrs. Melvin Giese entertained the Jolly Bidders Bridge club at her home Monday afternoon with three tables of bridge. Out of town guests were Mrs. H. Grimes and Mrs. MsCasl. nd. of Weslaco. The color scheme of pink and green was carried out. At the close of ; the afternoon dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. • • • P.-T. A. ORGANIZATION PLAN OF SCHOOL A meeting will be held at the Elsa school, Thursday afternoon Oct 18. at 4 30 p. m. for *he purpose of organizing a Parent-Teacher As sociation. The object of .he asso ciation is to bring in to tlo - rel ation the homes of the upll«\ 'hat parents and teachers -ay co operate Intelligently In the t ini' - and education of the hlldren of the communit- Anv one Interested in this organization is cordially in vited to be present. • * • PERSONALS Mr and Mrs D. M. Graham were business visitors In Harlingen Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. John of San Benito, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rowe, Friday Mrs. A. P Miller, Miss Leiolene Horton and Miss Moore we Ed inburg visitor? Saturday. H. F Retst of Felfurrias was calling on old friends in Elsa com 1 munity Thursday. Exclusive Ladies’ Apparel SALE OF HATS * felts velvets velours tWCCu* Friday r Saturday Pr*^ed every color regularly and at $8.95 typc on unusual offer of special purchased merchandise of newest type. Store Closes EVERY No Phone or EVENING Mail Orders At 6 o’Clock On Specials 1207 Elizabeth Street 25e Children's Socks only. ,. 35c Children's Socks only ... 99c 50c Children’s Socks only ‘ ‘ .. 75c Fine Feathers Silk Hose.*. . $1.25 Pointex Lirrht Service Hose .... * 97C $1.35 Claussner Picot Tod Chiffon Hose . V. ..«i nc Chiffon and Service Hose.$1.16 $1.65 Claussner Beautiful Chiffon Hose .... • $123 fJ-50 to $3.00 Odds Stock Chiffon Hose.$1.15 $1.95 French Heel Chiffon Hose. $1 ^g $1.95 Pointex Chiffon or Service Hose. $1 32 $2.00 Gordon Chiffon or Service Hose ... $131 $2.00 Dexdale Chiffon Hose.. $1 40 $3.00 Claussner Very Sheer Chiffon Hose.$1.43 $3.00 Dexdale Sheerest Chiffon Hose. $2.23 $1.00 Van Raalte Silk Vests and Bloomers.68c $2.95 Children's Kickernick Glove Silk Coifibinettes $2.54 $4.98 Ladies’ Kickernick Crepe Chine Slips.$4.34 90c Infants' Shoes only ... 74c $1.98 Infants’ Shoes only.*. . . . . $1.65 $1.95 Children’s Shoes only.$1.60 $2.98 Children’s Shoes only.$2.64 $2.98 Van Raalte Silk Knit Bloomers.$2.37 $2.25 Van Raalte Silk Knit Bloomers.$1.66 $1.75 White and Pink Rayon Knit Slips.$1.40 $1.50 White and Pink Rayon Knit Slips.$1.20 $1.25 Ladies’ Philippine Gowns only.$1.05 $1.75 Ladies’ Philippine Gowns only.$1.35 $1.98 Ladies’ Philippine Embroidered Gowns only $1.48 $2.25 Ladies' Philippine Embroidered Gowns only $1.65 $5.50 Hand Embroidered Chinese Linen Luncheon Sets.$4.69 $4.50 and $4.98 Odds Boys’ Winter Suits, Sizes 4, 5, 6.$2.69 49c Lace and Net Gown Yokes.25c 59c Lace and Net Gown Yokes.35c 65c Lace and Net Gown Yokes .45c 75c Lace and Net Gown Yokes. 55c 98c Lace and Net Gown Yokes.65c 50c “Beacon" Brand Infants* Blankets.35c 50c New Silk Ruffling only.36c 25c Fine Quality Cotton Batts.15c $1.25 Large Size Fine Cotton Batts.. 89c 35c to 90c Assorted Drapery Fabrics at Half Prices 25c Honeycomb Silk Elastic.15c 50c Honeycomb Silk Elastic.33c 25c Large Size Colored Border Bath Towels.20c 25c Good Quality Colored Border Huck Towels.16c 9-4 Sleepy Hollow Sheetiny.23c 98c Sleepy Hollow Sheets 81x99 .85c 25c Hemstitched Sleepy Hollow Pillow Cases.17c 11 Yards Good Quality White Dimity Check for . . .$1.00 11 Yards Good as Gold 36-lnch Domestic for.$1.00 7 Spools Coats Black and White Thread for.25c $1.98 Part Wool Beacon Blankets. !|| 59 $2.98 Part Wool Beacon Blankets ............ $2.49 $3.75 Part Wool Beacon Blankets . . . ... $3.16 $3.25 Wamsutta Percale Sheets 63x99 . . ... $2.85 $3.98 Wamsutta Percale Sheets 81x99. $3 45 $4.25 Wamsutta Percale Sheets 81x108. $3.79 $4.25 Wamsutta Percale Sheets 81x99.$3.83 S 1.50 Wamsutta Percale Hemstitched Sheets 81x99 $3.93 59c Natural Silk Pongee . 31e 65c Natural Silk Pongee. 37c 85c Odds RayKana Silk only. Colored Rough Pongee only .... ca. $1.00 Odds Print Silk Foulard ...mm $1.00 Good Quality Silk Radium .... .57c f!'!S »f.*vy °r Li*hl w«'eht Rayon Satin . .68c $1.00 White Shantung Silk only . .. co il.25 Glitterglow Rayon Satin. 01 $1.25 Washable Crepe Chine . 94 $1.50 Washable Crepe Chine . $1.23 SI.75 and $1.98 Fine Quality Plain Georgette.$1.27 $1.50 Rayon and Silk Print Crepes. $1 19 $1.25 Rayon and Sdk Print Crepes. 99e 90c Rayon and Silk Print Crepes.!.!!!!!. 74c $1.75 Fine Quality Crepe Chiffon. $1 20 $1.98 Fine Quality Flat Crepes.$1.44 $1.98 Mailinsons Print Crepe Chiffon.$1 39 $1.85 arid $2.00 Fine Satin Crepe only. $1 71 $2.25 Print Silk Crepes only.* .$1.70 $2.50 Print Georgettes, Crepes, and Chiffons .... .$1.63 $2.75 end $2.95 Assorted Print Silks.$1.85 $2.50 and $2.75 Rich Luster Satin Crepes.$2.25 $3.50 Mallinson Superb Satin Crepe.$3.19 $1.50 Silk Drapery Brocade only....$1.11 $1.75 Silk Drapery Brocade only.1,.$1.40 $1.98 Silk Drapery Brocade only.. $1.48 $3.75 Silk Velvets, Colors.‘.‘.‘.$3.23 $5.50 Mailinsons Transparent Velvets.$4.85 $3.50 Small Check Velvets only.. ...... .$2.02 20c Odds Colored Batiste only .11# 25c White 36-inch Nainsook only .1 5<j 25c Fast Colors Print Percales and Broadcloths only 19c 50c Assorted Print Broadcloth ..wm-34c 98c Print Ravon Fabrics ...M#,,,67c 35c Everfast Playtime Prints...20c 35c New Mederia Napkins .28c 25c Hemstitched All Linen Napkins.20c 50c Hemstitched All Linen Napkins.. H.M... .40c $1.50 Hemstitched 36-inch Linen Squares .$1.12 $3.25 Hemstitched 54-inch Linen Squares • • >£•? • • • • $2.79 $5.50 Hemstitched 72-inch Linen Squares..$4.84 $1.98 Tapestry Table Runners only .. ..$1.45 ■k