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edicatory Services for Historic Markers to Take Place Sunday Afternoon -- - A _ ____.___ _ Visitors Here Invited To Use Library Books An opportunity for Brownsville's winter visitors to enjoy one of the oldest and most universal of pas times, that of reading, has been of fered by the library in this city, ac cording to announcement made by the co-librarians, Mrs. J. J. Clos ner and Mrs. Ed Box. So that visitors in the city may become acquainted with the library which has developed into a well equipped and efficient literary cen ter, the librarians Announce that by paying a two dollar deposit, $1.50 of which is refunded when they leave, any visitor In Brownsville may enjoy the use of the books in the library. Or if they do not wish to do that, they are invited to come to the reading room which is proving po pular with many. The library has a splendid collection of reference books and magaaines. among the latter being tht Times. Literary Di gest, American Mercury. Scriben er*s Current History. Harper's, Na tion and the most widely read wo men’s magazines including The Wo men’s Home Companion. Colliers and American Weekly. Other than these magazines to which the li brary' subscribes, each month many are donated, greatly increasing the list. Membership in the library for Brownsville residents may be ob tained by paying a small sum for a card, the only request being marie that a taxpayer in the city sign that card. Residents in the rural districts may join hv paying $1.00 for a year’s membership. The library continues to increase from time to time in the amount of books received and some of the latest fiction and non-fiction i; to be found on the shelves. In order that the collection of reference books and biographies migly be i more complete, donations ol either] type of book is desired and will be more than appreciated by the li brary. Hours are from nine in the morn ing until six in the evening. The December report ahows that 1994 adult firtion books were loan ed; R24 juvenile; 453 non-firtion, making a total of 3271 books. There were 562 readers in the librarv dur ing the month and 37 applicants. At the present more than 2.000 are members of the library. • • • McKinneys Honored With ‘Pounding hv Their Marty Friends (Special to The Herald* BAN BFNITO Jan. 24 Rev end Mrs. C. 3. MrKinnev started for church the other night with the ex pectation of doing nothin* more than listen to choir practice but they were surprised with an old faahioned ‘pounding**. Friend* had piled a table high with food which was presented o the pastor and his wife by J. ? Ellis on behalf of the donors. A fellowship meeting followed for which H F 8prtnpfteld had arrang ed a musical procram. Bones were sung by Janies Dod son. C. A. Robertson and Miss Emilv McMillan with Mra Joe Sellars at the piano. Readings from Mins Glee Ingram were enjoyed. • • • An ingenious carrying out of the color acheme of pink and green featured the bridge and shower given by Miss Gwendolyn Staples Honoring a bride-elect. Miss Alleen Thornton. Roses and lace fern represented this color scheme which was car ried out still further in the pink and green crystal ware used at the luncheon, salad, dessert and little green baskets containing pink mints. Shower gifts were tied with pink ribbons. Miss Helen Taylor was awarded the prize for high score at contract bridge while Mrs. Mary Alice Muel ler was given low score prize. Miss Staples had as her guests Misses Maxine Staples, Mary Fran ces Marchbanks. Lois Cook. Alice Dominy. Lozona Thacker. Helen Taydor. Bel tv Bowie. Virginia Gools by Lvndahl Yoder. Chrissie Bowie. Dorothv Glyn Ward. Winston Cocke Alleen Thornton and Mrs O. C. Adamson and Mrs. Mary Alice Mueller. • • • Mitzli Club Is Complimented SAN BENITO. Jan. 2! — Miss Consuelo Eva Cavaaos entertained the members of the Miztli club one afternoon of Inst week. A.ber.o Garcia was welcomed as a new member. Musical and literary numbers were presented by each one present • c part of the program. Miss Libra da Cavazos and Abel Gomez were guests and Miss Ca\ iuos presided at the refreshment table As a closing feature, the sing. “Adios Mi Chaparrita- was sung by Librada Cavazos. Lillie Vasouez. vifna Re a Tamez. Dora Rios, won cepeion Hernandez. Maria Aguilar. Noemi Ruth Cavazos. Consuelo Eva Cavazos. EnriQue Rios. Alberto Gar cia Edelmiro and Eleazar Moody, Ruben Martinei and Abel Gomer. Eleaiar Moody will be host Feb. R' • • • Bride To Be Of Fridav Honored The Friday bridge club was en tertained last week in the home of Mrs W. R Jones. High score £.«nhv went to Mrs. Ben Freuden 2m The hostess served a light refreshment course. A Suits in the Southern Mode; Sandals Complete Spring Ensemble _ ■-..•IIIIIIBA Suits will be the thing for Spring, according to to Uthem togs that are being shown everywhere. You can take your pick as to style, fortunately. For the woman who looks best m a long-coated nut, here is a stunning white swagger suit, right, made of a n u non. dull erepe Mataioy. It hag a blouge of itg own fabric, buttoned up in simple style with big pe>rl buttong. The drop-shouldered swagger coat is unlined. and ties at the throat if you want it to The be* thing about this new fahrtr is its washable ness. For thp woman or girl who can wear a hip-length jacket to advantage the dusty pink Mataioy crepe suit at left Is tremendously becoming. It has several new features, including the way it buttons right up to the scarf collar and the wav s long sleeves blouse over tight cuffs which button shut with the same pearl button* that fasten the front. Bible Lesson Interesting To Learners The member* of the Learner* club were guests last week of Mrs Pauline Goode at the home of Mrs. R. E. Wagner. An interesting pro gram on the Bible had been arran ged by Mrs. Cleo. Smith, assisted hy Mrs. P. H. Williams and Mrs. F. D. Putegnat. and each member added something of interest regarding the Bible or religion. Mrs. Putegnat gave the “Prayer for the Year" by James Whitcomb Riley. Mrs. Williams quoted dni.r ent authorities on translations of the Bible and Mrs. Smith reviewed the “Supreme Book of Mankind" by James McClure, lectures on the origin and influence ol the Bible. Mrs Smith told of the coming of the Bible into England in 30U B. C. the conversion of the Englisa through the Bible, its Influence upon educational, the social as well a* the economic world. The English language has taktn first place among languages and the Bible lias taken the first place in English literature. “It Is a bo a that will live." Note what Henry Van Dvke fincK is the virtual reason why older writeia secure and now tonauue their hold on our lives. “I read in Shakespeare the ir.a jc.v.v ol the moral law. in Word. worth the joy of humility, in j Browning the courage of faith in God. in Thackerejr the ugliness of hypocrisy and the beauty oi for giveness, in George Eliot the supre macy of duty, in Dickens the divin ity of kindness and in Ruskin the dignity of service. Irving teaches me a lesson of simple hearted cheer fulness, Hawthorne show* me ihe hatefulness of *in and the power of penitence. Longfellow gives me j the soft music of tranquil hope and earnest endeavor. Lowell makes me ; feel that we must give ourselves to our fellowman if we would ble?s , them, and Whittier sings to me of human brotherhood and divine bro therhood” But the Bible surpasses thr.n all and fills thp immortal need for im mortal literature. The hostess served a salad course with coffee. • • • Invitation Extended To Penny Supper A cordial invitation to visitors and residents m the city has been extended by the ladies of the Cen tral Christian church who arc slav ing a penny supper Wednesday from 6 to 8 p. m. at the church dining hall. Delicious home cook ed meals are offered and are serv j ed cafeteria style, a penny a terv I leg. 1 w o Projects Endorsed By League Endorsement of several important protect* and election of officer* for the corning year marked the meet ing of the Civic League held at the chamber of commerce Thursday afternoon with the president. Mr*. J. K. Bull, presiding. The League endorsed the proposed rat killing campaign which is to be started in the Valley soon by a re presentative of the U. 8. Bureau of Biological Survey with headquarters in San Antonio and also the pro posal of the city of Brownsville taking over the country club. Election of oiiicers resulted in the following being named. Mrs. Bull, president, re-elected; Mrs. M. R. Hall, vice-president; Mrs. Lee Vance, recording secretary; Mrs. Grider Perkins, corresponding secretary; Mrs. C. W. Watson, treasurer; Mrs. H. H. Banker, auditor and Mrs. H L. Yates, parliamentarian. Mrs. W. L. Ryman was endorsed for the of fice of treasurer in the City Fede ration of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Hall appeared as principal speaker, addressing the more than 20 women present on the sales tax. The Civic League had hostesses at the chamber of commerce this past week to welcome visitors in the city in cooperation with the chamber and also cooperated with the City Federation of Women's Clubs In the canned milk drive for the Volunteers of America, conduct ed Friday and Saturday. • • • Fish Frv At Boca Ciiica On Friday A fish fry at Boca Chica Friday night was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. G H. Goeman, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Ber nick. L Patrick Huey, Mrs. B. W. Jones. Ed Biaunsiein. Walter Sand ers and P. G. Fraaelle when they motored to the beach in the late evening hours and had a fish supper, cooked over a large open lire. Several went swimming In the gulf with beach games and singing providing other diversion. The outing was in honor oi C L. Bernick. who was recently assign ed to the naval radio station at Ft Brown, and Mrs Bernick. hosts for the occasion being the.men under his command. • • • ‘Why Alibi’ Talk Topic Of Mr. Dodd The Contemporary Study club of the Brownsville Junior College met Thursday in a regular session. E. C Dodd, dean of the college, made a most interesting talk on ‘Why Alibi,“ the principal idea being that the stronger person? can take misfortune without an alibi. % Canned Milk Drive Proves Successful — The fanned milk drive held Fri day and Saturday for the Volun- i teers of America wai a very sue- , cessful affair. The public respond- , ed most generously and on Friday about eight cases of milk were don ated. committees expecting to have i this amount doubled Saturday. A complete report on the results was : rot obtainable before press time , Saturday, but the committees will be aule to give a correct total of the number of cans the first part of this week. F. H. Trimble, of the Volunteer* of America, the social service com mittee lor the City Federation of Womens Clubs and the following grocery stores wish to extend to thi* general public their hearty thanks for the gracious way in which they cooperated: Ainsworth and Colgin, Jitney Jungle No. I. Home Cash Grocery. Piggly Wiggly Nos. 1 and 2, Parra Brothers. Weller’s, and Tourist Auto Supply, i The canned milk Is used by the Volunteers almost entirely in feed ing school children, manv of them going there for free meals every school day. • • • Legion Auxiliary Plans Campaign For More Members The American Legion auxiliary to the John Hanson post met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. G. W. Johnson, vice-president. The time was taken in hearing reports of Christmas activities. Mrs. R. c. Morris and Mrs. G. w. John son Jr., purchased, wrapped and packed and mailed the different articles which went into eight gift i packages sent to San Antonio to he distributed among the different Legion hospitals of Texas for dis abled men Three magaame sub scriptions have been renewed year by year tor several years. Christmas toys were given the children of the Blala-'k. Los Lbanos and the Resaca schools. A membership campaign will be waged with the hope that the 33 membership may not fall far behind that of '32. All women eligible to join the Auxiliary are invited to do so. Mrs. Harry Slavitchek is mem j bership chairman, and Mrs. W. O. Washington treasurer. Indefinite plans for a benefit i party were discussed, the party lo take place at Mrs. Johnson s beau tiful heme after Easter. A letter from the district chair man. Mrs. R R Talbot. Mercedes, voiced an invitation to meet the i national president, Mrs. Blackburn * at Corpus Christ!. Beige kid sandals, with perforations and piping* of b rown kid. are the newest all-day footgear for south em resarter* and cruisers Worn with a ares* m tha same popular color, beige, they are a complete, u subtle addition to a neutral-toned ensemble. Club Women Give Benefit Bridge Party Both auction and contract bridge were played at the benefit card party held FYiday night at the Cameron hotel bv the Business and Professional Women's club, 1R table* bemi arranged for the gam**. Trophies donated by Dorfman* Jewelry atore. Pixie Flower Bhop and Mr* Mary Moses, county tress- j urer. were awarded Judge E. T. Yates, high m contract. P A Gra ham. high in auction and to Mrs. Owen Flynn, door prize. A refreshment plate of dainty sandwiches and coffee were passed after playing had ended Attract- , mg attention was the fiah pond' from which guest* fished" novel ties. Proceeds from the affair are to be used In the beautification wor< of the club which is planning to i beautify that section along the river between the two bridges. The club wishes to thank th« following for their cooperation. Ca meron Hotel. Borderland. Edelsteln’s. McCrorys. Dave DeKorte and the City of Brownsville. Announce Program For Institute Of Baptist Society The following program hat bten announced for the Lower Rio Gran de Association of the Women's Mis sionary Union of the Baptist church institute to be held in Wes laco Thursday and Friday of this week: 9 30—Sook Devotional—Mrs. G. 3. McKinney, San Benito. 10:00-11:00—W. M U. methods class. Things we should know and year book’’—Teacher. Mrs. F. S Robertson. San Benito. 11:00-12:00—Young Peoples meth od class. “Telmg you how, or lead ing into missions —Teacher. Mrs. E. W. Goss. Weslaco. 11 00-12:00— Missionary methods class. ’ The why and how of mis sion study." < Aulick». Missions Study Handbook’—Teachers. Mrs. Grant Morrison. Mrs. E. V. May, Mrs. A. J. Harrell. Mrs. Tom Cocke. Announcements. Lunch—iGuest speaker during lunch). 1: IS—Song—Prayer. 1:20-2:20— “Things we should know and year book"—Teacher. Mrs. F. S. Robertson. 2 20-3:20—"Telling you how or hading into Missions” <Mather) Teacher. Mrs. E. W Goss. 2:20-3:20—“The why of mission study’’; "Mission study handbook” - Teachers, Mrs. Grant Morrison, Mrs. E. V. May. Mrs. A- J. Harrell, Mrs. Tom Cocke. Announcements: Second Day 9:30—Song, Devotional—Mrs. E. V. May. Mer cedes. «All classes the same as first day.) • • • Bridge Club Is Honored l-'riday 'Snecial to The Hera Id > HARLINGEN, Jan. 21.—Miss Lucy Strickland, bride-elect of Harry Bateman, was named honoree of a lingerie shower given by Mrs. Lil lian Wright and Mrs. Della Chau doin Thursday night at the home of the former. Miss Strickland and Mr. Bateman are to be married Friday. Bridge games were diversion for the evening, high score going to Mrs. Mabel Rucker and cut to Miss Marzell Key. The hostess served a salad course to Mrs. Harvey Oler. Mrs. Lillian Boone. Mrs. J. H. Mathews. Mrs. . Dick Niles, Mrs. Juanita Head. Mrs Gibler, Mrs. Rucker aigi the Misses Doris Deck. Edna Mae Light foot. Nancy Jen nings. Marzell Key. Alice Morman. Jene Jennings. Alice Tate. Mary Allen Landrum. Merle Davenport. Sunshine Baldridge, Ruth Baldridge and the honoree. Te xas Writers Treble Clef Club Topic The home or Mr* M H We*t was the scene of a lovely hospitality to the Treble Clef Music club Tuesday afternoon. Member* responded to soil call with new* items about Texas musicians, the lesson for the day being on Texa* composers Mrs. Randall Mathers vtrv ably conducted the program with a special paper on David Ouion. of Dallas, who la a famed genius of the southwest; Oacar J. Fox. of San Antonio, who it best known for his ballads of range and cowbov trail; Harold Morris, also of San Antonio, noted for his piano concerts; Wm. J Marsh, composer of "Texas. Our Texas', the state club song, and smong the women composers. Ra die Britain, of Amanllo. Newell Cummins *nrt Louise Oran Hill, of Dallas. Spec.al mention was also made of Mm<* Olga Samsroff. who was born in Texas. Alter this very interesting and instructive lesson, the club sang together a number of the best known Texas compositions, among them. "The Hills of Home" and When Love is Done", by Fox. with Mrs West accompanying at the piano. The hostess served a delicious re freshment plate to members and two guests of the alternocrs Mrs Harold Smith and Mrs. R. E. Head. • • • Polo Tea At Fort Brown On Saturday An event of social interest was the polo tea given on the Fort Brown field by the polo club with wives of the officers of the post presiding at the refreshment table. The game and Informal horse show Saturday was In honor of Brig. Oen Hamilton 8 Hawkins, commanding the 1st Cavalry Brigade. A large number attended. Self Culture Club Studies Poetry, Poets Mr* Milton West entertained the , Saif Culture club Wednesday after noon w hen a program on poets and i poetry was enjoyed. Mrs. Hamil ton reading a paper on poetry. In which the different styles of writ ing were discussed. Member* an*wrred roil call with a quotation of a favorite poet Mrs. Emil Blanck read an original poem and Mr* J. K Bull read the 20th psalm Other member* also read poems of their own choice including those of KUmer and Guest in their selections of present day poets. The club made plans for a benefit bridge party to he held at the home of Mrs E. T. Yates Feb 4 and also endorsed the campaign I for the eradication of rat* which is ■ to start soon In the Valley. The hostess served delectable I refreshment* riurina a social hour. : Seasonal blossoms adorned the liv ing room. • • • Miss Hadden Is Hostess Friday ! To Club, Guests Miss Pampy Hadden was a pleasant hosteas Friday afemoon | to the Triple X Exit club and i guests when she entertained at her * home on Elizabeth street. Dner I slon for the afternoon pro 1 vided In the jig saw puzzles, skat ing and riding which was enjoyed by Georgine Monroe. Evelyn Ann Hamilton. Lvdta Yturria. Marcllle Strern. Josephine Taylor. Maxine Rockwell. Jane Richardson. Alice Fitch. Inez Brulay, Nell Tew and Dorothy Rotan. the latter two be ing extra guests. Light refresh ments were served. The club will have as hostess this Friday. Max ine Rockwell. Calendar For The Week .. III ————————————— SUNDAY Dedication of historic marker* on Military highway at 3:30 p. m. sponsored by Lieut Thoma* Barlow Chapter of the D. A. R. MONDAY Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors lor the regular meeting featuring the week of Self Denial and Prayer. Leaders in clude Mrs. C. E Lamberth for for eign missions. Mrs. Lee Mullen, secretary of Christian Social Ser vice. Social hour with circle two. hostess. Meeting of the Y. W C. A board at the chamber of commerce at 9.30 a. m. Methodist Missionary Society are meeting as foUows: one at the church, two with Mrs. W. C. Crowe, three with Mrs W H. Gib son and Young Matrons. Mrs. Har ry Faulk. General Aid of the Central Chris tian church is meeting at 3 p. m. at the church. All day industrial program of the Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church beginning at 10 a. m. with covered dish ! luncheon m dining hall. Quilting i will be done. Social meeting of the Altar So ciety of the Sacred Heart church at the home of Mrs. L. A Bauer at 3:30 p, m. Woman's Guild of the Church of the Advent at the parish house at ;3 p. m. , Practice session of Hope Chapter, j Order of the Eastern Star at the | Masonic Temple at 7 30 p. m. Members urgently requested to be present. TUESDAY Texas Theta Chapter o! the Sig ma Phi Literary Sorority is meet ing at 9 30 a. m. at the home of i Mrs. Rufus Ransom*. Mrs, Frank Broun Is entertain ing the Mardl club. Mrs. Grider Perains hostess to Learners club. Rebekahs are meeting in the evening at the Masonic Temple at 7:30 p. m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxil iary meetimr at the hall. 1019 Eliz abeth street in the evening. Miss Ella Evans hos’eas to Travel club at the home of Mrs. V. L. Conrad. WEDNESDAY Self Culture club with Mrs. H. L. Yates. Wednesday Tournament Bridge club with Mrs. Krnneth Beer. Mrs. James Abney u> to enter tain her Wednesday Bridge club. Penny supper at Central Chris tian church from 6 to 8 p. m Everyone invited Mrs M J. Upton will be hostess to La Tejas club. Lucky 13 bridge club meeting with Mrs. P S. Daugherty at Cameron Hotel. Club Anahuac meeting at 8 p. m at Farias Hall Harmony dub with Mrs H. Climer. THURSDAY City Federation of Womens clubs Is meeting at the Presby terian church at 3.30 p. m. El Jueves club will have as hostess. Mrs. A. E Derrick. Miss Ora Caldwell Is entertalnUig La Retama club in the evening. FRIDAY City Federation of Church Societies Is meeting for annual election and Installation of officers at the Baptist church at 3 SO p. m. Friday bridge club with Mrs. Rus tel McChesney. Maxine Rockwell will be ho*te*i= to Triple X Exit club. Mrs Neil Allen will entertain her Friday bridge club. Col Glover Will Deliver Main Address The LU Thomas Barlow chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor the dedica tion of historic markers which taxes place on the Military highway 18 miles southeast of Mercedes. Sunday at 3:30 p m. The dedication will include the three cannons which have recently been remounted and replaced fiom their original places on the sites of three important engagements in tha Mexican War to the paved highways near these sites. These markers were old *eige guns in use about the middle of tha 10th century, and brought hare from Ft. Sam Houston about 1015 by Gen. J. L. Parser, then In com mand of this military district and placed on the sues of the skirmisn on April 25th. 1848. between a company of Americans under Capt. Seth Thornton and a party of Mexican lancers, resulting in Amer ican bloodshed on American sc.i and the declaration 6? war by the { United States; the battle of Pi a 1 Alto on May 18. 1848 and the battle of Reaaca de la Palma on May 0. 1848 These markers have been re placed to their present sitea by mil itary authority at For: Brown under command of Col Francis Glover and the work was done under the personal supervision of Capt. Mit chell Owen*, of Fort Brown. The dedication will take plare at the cannon w'hlrh originally maik*d the site of the skirmish which caused Prer prik in his message to congress to declare; ’’Mexico h*s passed the boundary of the United States, invaded territory and shed American blood upon American soil. War exist* and not withstanding all our effort* to avoid it. It exist* by ac of Mexico herself ** The procram will Include an In vocation of chaplain. Mrs John L. Bruce of Mercedes. An address hr Col Francis Glover military airs bv the band at Fort Brown, and tana and volley fire hv a squad from Ft Brown. An invitation is extended to all patriotic nrganixatior*. civic hod."* and the general public to attend these dedication exercises. • • • W. C. T. U. Institute Is Held Friday A most interesting Women'a Christian Temperance Union In stitute was held in the Browm&vtlla Methodist ehurch Friday afternoon, with Mrs L> E Edwards. San Ben ito. district president and Mrs. Guy Snave#.. Harlingen *.rector of the institutes for this district, among the out of town visitors present. Mrs Edwards spoke of the work in the Sunday school departments and Mrs Snavely also gave a short address pertaining to \V. C T U. work Mrs E. C. Dunn of San Benito spoke a few words as did Mrs Tyre Brown of Harlingen and Mrs Crow of San Benito Judge Oscar Dancy followed tf* opening devotional on the 15th chapter of Exodus led by Mrs. A B Niven with an informal address Other talks were made by Mrs Sophie Woodrome on the soldiers and sailors department and by Mrs. W J Vertree* on Scientific Temperance Instruction. A lovely vocal number wjas ren dered by Mrs. H. E Tucker ac companied by Mrs. Niven at the piano. About 25 attended the Institute. Mrs C E. Lamberth la president of the Brownsville union. • • m Church Federation To Elect Officers Election and installation of of ficers will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 by the City Federation of Church Societies when It meets at the Baptist church. PERSONALS Mrs. C. T Early was to imvi Sunday morning from Los Angeles. I Calif. to be at the bedside of her >on Dr Judd S Early who is seri ously ill at hi* home Slight im provement m his condition waa noted Saturday. • • • Mrs Guy Suavely of HarLngen. Mrs L. E. Edwards. Mrs. Crowe and Mrs. E C Dunn of San Benito and Mrs. Tyre Brown of Harlingen were visitors in Brownsville Friday. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Ward Moothsrt of Harlingen are week end guests m the home of Mr and Mrs A W. Buchek They are former resi dents of this city. • • • Mi*s Elsa Walthers, who has been spending the past six months visiting friends and relatives In New York, has returned. . ... Mrs. Bascorn Cox has returned from San Antonio where she vis ited during the past week. • • • Mrs. W R. Joneg has returned from Austin. • • • Mr and Mrs C J. Arncson of Devon N D. arrived in the city Wednesday to spend several months ; here with Mr*. Araeson s sister. I Mrs. C. I. Hockinson and family. %