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Church Group
Has Separate
Conferences
The Women* Missionary society
of the First Methodist church met
In separate circles Monday Circle
one met with Mrs George Easterly
at thf church. Theiy were nine
members and thre visitors. Mrs.
Baughn. Mrs. Clara West^nd Mrs.
John Martin, present. The devo
tional was given by Mrs C. L.
Hunter and chapter from the mis
sion study book by Mrs. O A.
Pechstein.
Circle two met with Mrs. C. W.
Oolgin with seven members and
one visitor. Mrs. Wallace Reid,
present Mia. J. H. Sample had
charge of the lesson
Circle three met with Mrs. I. E.
Dickason with 11 members and one
visitor. Mrs. Eudora Dickason
Monk, of Arlington, present. Jhe
lesson was given by Mrs. A. B.
Niven.
Circle four met with Mr* 8 C
Graham with nine member* pres
ent The lesson was given by Mrs.
W. T. Biggs.
The Young Matrons had their
meeting with Mrs. Ferman Willis
of Olmlto with IS members pres
ent. There were two new mem
bers present. Mrs A. L. Briggs and
Ms. R. K. Ayers. Mrs. Sam L.
Lockwood gave the Scripture and
the prayer, and Mrs. A. M. Wyrick
had the chapter from the mission
study book
News, Notes
From La Feria
(Special to The JUreiclI
LA FERIA. Feb. 26— Among the
most attractive club affairs of the
season was the one given recently
ir the home of Mrs. L. L. Starkey
when the Twentieth Century club
entertained the Junior girls.
A greeting was extended by' Mrs.
Hollis A. Moore, president, followed
by a play directed by Mrs. C. D. Mc
Coy. Those taking part in the play
were Mesdames Moore. McCoy. L. &
Hargrove. Brower. Kieffer, Ritter
and Mias Oliver
• • •
The Sorosis Literary club met
this past week with Mrs Stella Mit
chell with 15 members answering to
roll call. Miss Willie Magee was
leader of the evening's program
and gave a splendid review of The
Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. “The
Hill Country," by Ramsey Benson
was very interestingly reviewed by
Miss Mary Preston. "Friendship
Village.” by Zona Oale was pres
ented in very charming and at
tractive manner by Miss Ruth Lou
ise Robinson.
Following the serving of a re
freshment plate, the club adjourned
to meet next week with Miss Mary
Preston
* • •
A large group of friends gathered
at the home of Mrs O. O. Weft
Friday for a covered dish luncheon,
honoring Miss Margaret Oliver on
the occasion ol her birth annivers
ary.
Mrs. J R. Adams and daughters.
Misses Ora Bassett and Mildred,
expect to leave soon for an extend
ed visit with relatives igk Bassett,
Virginia.
Robert Stephenson, who is at
tending oollege at Kingsville, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. R Stephenson
Mrs. R H. McMlnn left Saturday
for a visit with relatives and friends
in Tyler ^
‘Amor He Madre* Has
Election of Heads
On Sundav Afternoon
••Amor de Madre'. grove number
28089. of the W O. W , held a spe
cial meeting Sunday at the home
of the financial secretary. Election
of grove officers was held and was
as follows: guardian. Miss Rebecca
Vera, past guardian, M9> Virginia
Maldonado; adviser. Mrs Maria
Maldonado; financial secretary,
Mrs. Esther Selinas Vera; banker.
Mrs Maria C Salinas.
Auditor, Mrs. Virginia Maldo
nado; second auditor. Miss Maria
Barrera: third auditor. Miss Inez
Barrera; attendant. Mrs Fellpa
Garza; assistant attendant, Mrs
Marla B Sanchez, chaplain. Miss
Anastacia Vasquez; sentinel. Mrs.
Marta C. Salinas; junior super
visor Mrs Guadalupe G Ruiz.
After the election of officers, a
delegate to the convention to be
held in Waco was elected, Mrs
Esther Salinas filling this place.
The convention will be held the
last week In March
Medics See Show
(8p*<*i«i to Tn* Hrruldl
HARLINGEN P>b 26—The Eli
Lilly 8c Co. talking picture on the
manufacture and use of Insulin in
the treatment of diabetes was view
ed by members of the Tri-county
Medical society at the Madison
hotel a few nights ago.
Dr. Herman Johnson of Houston
read a paper on the newer concep
tion of abortion and Dr Willis, also
of Houston discussed the paper.
Next meeting of the society will
be held May 16 in Brownsville when
new officers will be elected. Dr. C.
M Cash of Ssn Benito is presi
dent and Dr N D Monger of San
Benito, secretary.
Strengthened By Cardui
A weakened condition. with
pains In her side and back, was
overcome by Mrs. J. 8 Andrews, of
Hamer. Ala., who says: “My hus
band kept after me to try Cardui
I continued to take it until I had
taken twelve bottles. I feel now
that I am a well woman.”
WOMEN! Build up with the help
of Cardui. for the monthly strain
that nature ha. Imposed. Many
aches and pains go away as nourish
me. to! \e whole body is improved.
. . . Thousands of women testify
Cardui benefited them. If it does
not benefit YOU. consult a phy
sician.
| CALENDAR |
WEDNESDAY
The Lucky 13 will meet with
Mrs. E. Garcia at the home of Mrs.
E. Giles.
Joyce Goforth will tfp hostess
to the Little Women's club.
Mrs. Lula George will be hostess
to members of the Wednesday
Bridge at the Woman’s club
Mrs George Callahan will be
hostess to the Wednesday Tourna
ment.
The ladies of the Central Christ
ian church will serve a Penny
8upper.
Mrs. Challes C. 8tewart will be
hostess to the 8elf-Culture club
at Moorel&nd Terrace.
Organisation of a Delphian (Chap
ter at the Woman s club at 9:46 a.
m.
-r o
Jardin Group
Enjoys Party
Friday Night
Members of the El Jardin Hights
Social club entertained their hus
bands at chicken pie supper and
evening party Friday evening at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy
Sutter.
The event celebrated the birthday
of George Washington, and all
games played during the evening
were appropriate to the occasion.
One of the amusements was the tell
ing by each person present of stories
concerning Washington. Mr. George
Bowman and Mrs. Louis Rank
each gave stories that were new
and very interesting. In a “-dumb
auction”, Mrs Clerence H. Drea
sher and Mr. Fred 81aving were
awarded prises.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
J. M. George and graiiison. Mr.
and Mrs. George Wahl and daugh
ter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pinkley
and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Rank. Mrs Pat Murphy and two
daughters. Mr. and Mrs. George
Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ford
and children. Mr. and Mrs. Prank
Jones. Mr. and Ms. Claence Dea
sher and children, Mr and Mrs. W.
B Mather, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Demeaville, Mrs E. Green, and
Mrs. McCullough and son. The
club will meet in the afternoon
February’ 28 at the home of Mrs.
George Wahl
From Donna
tSpecial to Tfc« Herald)
i GONNA, Feb 26—The Methodist
I Missionary society held its regular
social meeting at the home oi Mrs.
; Mauldin recently with Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Armour and Mrs Russell as co
iiostcv-es. Mrs. Jewell gave a very
oeautiful devotional and Mrs. Hale
of Amarillo sang a delightful solo.
A playlet was given by several ol
the members, entitled "The Wells
Our Fathers Digged, being the story
of the early missionaries in pioneer
days, who brought Methodism to
Amenca and the hopes and alms of
the present church to re-open the
"wells” that these early pioners dug.
The guest of the afternoon was Miss
Swan. on. of the Valley Institute and
a shower of vegetables, canned
goods and other kitchen supplies wa*
given for the Institute. There was a
large attendance at the meeting.
• • •
The Auxiliary of the Presbyterian
church met at the home of Mrs. Ver
non Moore recently, for its regular
meeting. Mrs. Baldwin, the president
presided during the business session
and later read a very interesting
booklet on the work being done in
; Africa, which proved doubly inter
esting. following so cloee the lecture
recently given by Rev. Cleveland, a
missionary to Africa. Mrs Moore
i gave the devotional.
m m *
The Star Point* of the Donna
Chapter of the Order of the % vstern
Star are sponsoring a silver lea next
Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5.
lor the members of the Eastern Star,
their families and friends to be held
at the home of Mrs. Frank Thoma
son.
• • •
Mias Martha Leece. who ha* been
the house guest of Mrs Duncan Lowe
since before Chfistmas. has return
ed to her home in Taaewell. Virginia.
Mr. Alton Timm, of San Antonio,
was a guest in the home of his uncle.
Mr J. H. Timm of Donna.
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Presbyterians
Have All-Day
Study Confab
The Woman’* Auxiliary of the
First Presbyterian church met at
the church Friday for an all-day
study and social meeting. A covered
dish luncheon was served at noon
There was an excellent attend
ance at the meeting where the study
book, "Planning the Good Life,"
was reviewed The program was in
charge of Mrs. Nelle T. Key. chair
man of Christian Education and
Ministerial Relief, and was most
Interesting and inspiring.
Those who took part on the pro
gram were Mesdames Helen K. Buell,
C E Lamberth. L. A. Boory. Clyde
Tandy. H. D. Seago. E P. Day.
Ham son Clark. Leland Marsters
George M Smith Emmette Dodd.
Maurice Tipton. Ava Prosser. Sher
wood Bishop. L. A. Crowe and
Miss Florence Bell.
The luncheon, which was served
at noon, carried out a color scheme
of red. white and blue, appropriate
to Washington's birthday, and was
a most attractive affair. The three
circle chairmen. Mrs. Fred Ruste
berg. Jr., Mrs W. H. Redding and
Ms. Ralph L. Buell were in charge.
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Grammar School Has
P.-T. A. Conference
This Past Week
The grammar school P.-T. A.
meeting, which was postponed from
February 12. was held Wednesday
afternoon in the grammar school
auditorium.
3efore the business meeting Miss
Melba Grasse, auditorium director,
presented a program which dem
onstrated what the children have
been learning In their auditorium
work.
The first two numbers were ap
propriate to the celebration of
Washington’s birthday, a Virginia
reel by four boys and four girls, and
a minuet by two boys and two
girls all dressed in colonial cos
tumes. By way of contrast, the last
number was a modern song. On
the Good Ship Lollipop," by Joe
Henry Howard.
Following the program. Miss Ra
chel Pierce, school nurse, address
ed the meeting on school health
and the necessity of co-operation
between school and home.
A short business session was held,
and the meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be March
12.
Three billion persons nde New
York's subways annually.
Plant Exchange To
Be Held All Day
Saturday, Man 2
The Civic League*will have a plant
exchange Saturday, March 2. at the
Chamber of Commerce. The ex
change will be an all-day affair.
Anyone having plants to exchange
will either bring them or call Mrs.
W. Vertrees at 397, or communi
cate with Mrs. Robert W. Pen wick
Persons who wish a particular
plant may call Mrs. Vertrees for
reservations. ,
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Resolution Of
Condolence Is
Adopted
tdpscl&i to rt*« Herald i
MERCEDES. Feb. 36 —The lollow
mg resolutions were adopted at the
last meeting of the Mercedes Busi
ness and professions! Women's club:
Fhereas, God. in His infinite wis
dom. has deemed it wise to remove
from our midst, our beloved mem
ber and oo-worker. Beth Garrett,
and
Whereas. God. in is lniinite wis
fessional Women's Club of Mercedes,
realises most keenly, the loss of one
whose efforts in making the club an
outstanding cne in the Mercedes
commum.y and the Valley, were un
tiring, and
Whereas, our beloved Beth Gar
rett has endeared herself in the
hearts of each and every member
of the club, be It.
Resolved, that the members of the
Mercedes Business and Professional
Womens club Join in expressing
their heartfelt sympathy, condolence
and love to Mrs. J. W. Garrett, moth
er of our departed member, the mem
ory of her wonderful interest, beau
tiful spirit and faithful and unselfish
services ever lingering in our hearts,
and be it further,
Resolved that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to Mrs. J. W Gar
rett. and also that a copy be spread
m the minutes of the club and sent
to the press.
Pre-Eastef Dance To
Be an Evening Event
On Saturday, Mar. 2
The Gamma Xi. a aocial organ
ization of the Brownsville Junior
College, will entertain at a pre
Easter dance. Saturday evening,
March 2, at the B| wnaville
Country club The affair will begin
at 9 p m Tickets may be pur
chased at the college, for a nomin
al sum.
Luncheons Are
Given by New
Edcouch Club
(Special to The Herald!
EDCOUCH. Feb. 36 — The first
of a series of vanishing luncheons
sponsored by the Edcouch Com
munity club was given Friday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. J. C.
Sammons, with the finance com
mittee, Mrs. P W. Voight, Mrs.
Walter Moore. Mrs H W St John
and Miss Edith Lester as hostesses.
Officers and committee chairmen
numbering 34 were present.
The Edcouch community club
was organized Jan. 38 of this year,
and has for Its purpose the improve
ment and beautification of the
town. Temporary club rooms have
been furnished in the Byrnes build
ing until a community building can
be erected.
The beautification program calls
for the planting of shrubbery on
the highways and the main streets
of the city. Work on the beautifi
calion program is expected to get
under way within the next few
days.
Boca Chica Trip Is
Enjoyed by Scout
Troop on Holiday
one of the delightful events on
Washington's Birthday was an all
day camping trip at the beach,
planned and carried out by the
Bluebonnet troop of the Girl Scouts
There were 26 girls in the party,
accompanied by Mrs. R. H. Sundell.
Mrs. E. E. Black. Mrs. Charles C.
Stewart, and Mrs. P. G Hales.
After the noon meal had been
cooked and eaten, the weekly busi
ness meeting was held. I* was con
ducted by the Star Patrol of which
Frances Barnes is leader.
Diversions for the day were wad
ing in the surf, tracking and trail
ing. slgnaHing. practicing first aid
and singi'l The next weekly meet
ing will be held at the Legion hall.
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Montalvo-Herrera
Rites Said Lately
In Laredo, Texas
(Special to The Herald)
SAN BENITO. Feb 26 —Of In
terest to a number la the marriage
of Miss Aurora Herrera of Laredo
to Mr Ismael Montalvo, Jr of San
Benito, which took place Feb 16. In
Laredo
San Benito relatives of the pair
honored them with a dance Mon
day evening at the Aztec
The couple will make their home
in Laredo.
Guild Supper To Be
Served Tuesday In
The Parish House
The Young Woman s Guild of the
Church of the Advent will serve a
supper at the parish house Tuesday
night between the hours of & and 8
o'clock. All of the serving Is done
cafeteria style, enabling patrons to
select their own particular dishes.
Salads and desserts are a specialty,
and are particularly good. In addi
tion to a menu that contains a large
number of appetizing dishes, there
will be enchiladas for those who
care for them.
. sa .
Recent Bride
Honored With
Shower Event
_ (Special to The Herald)
WESLACO. Feb. 26—One of the
outstanding social event* of the past
week was a miscellaneous shower giv
en by Mesdames R. L. Reeves, R. E
Clark, R. W. Warren. W L Wages
O. B. King. T. F. Langford, A. J
Hays, O. A. Weber, and W. C. Baker,
in the parlors of the First Baptist
church, honoring Mrs. Rudolph Har
vey, of Mercedes, who was before her
recent marlrage. Miss Mildred Couch,
daughter of Judge E. C. Couch o:
Edinburg.
The rooms were beautifully dec
orated with potted plants and val
entines.
A delightful program consisting of
a piano solo by Mrs. A. T. Tomkins,
a reading by Miss Marie Hays, and a
vocal solo, **1 Love You Truly," by
Mrs. F. C. Scott, accompanied by
Miss Louise Black mas given. A Val
entine playlet directed by Mrs. Floyd
Langford of Mercedes, very clever
ly presented "Two Little Valentines*
to Mrs. Haney. Little Ruth and Ed
mund Short of Laredo, niece and
nephew of the bride were dressed as
Valentines. They appeared drawing
a wagon In the shape of a large Val
entine loaded with beautiful gifts.
Refreshments appropriate to the
occasion were served to the 80 guests
The table laid with a lace cloth o' I
red was very effective with tall red
tapers in holders to match, and
sprays of fern intermingled with red
hearts. Misses Avis and Zeida Lang
ford. and Grace Rae presided over
I the punch bowl.
Among the out-of-town guests
were Mrs R C. Couch of Edinburg.
Mrs. Richard Short of Laredo. Mrs
Floyd Langford of Mercedes and
Mrs. Stuntz of Edinburg.
Ninety-two per cent of the popu
lation of the Irish Free State con
sists of Roman Catholics.
Scott-Roberts
Nuptials Said
In San Benito
MERCEDES. Feb. 26 — Mrs. Bess
Roberts and Mr. H L. Scott, both
of Mercedes, were married Sunday
noon. In San Benito, at the Presby
terian church, with the Rev. Hugh
Robertson, pastor of the church of
ficiating. Attendants at the wed
ding were Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Rouse of this city. Mr. Rouse Is a
brother of the bride.
The bride wore a lovely blue silk
crepe suit, with attached cape, lined
with yellow, wd s soft yellow telt
hat. The bride la the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Rouse of this
city, and for several years hss been
numbered among the business wo
men of this city. Mr Scott is own
er and manager of the Mercedes
Electrical Supply company, having
been a resident of Mercedes for the
past ten years, during which he has
served as president of the local
chamber of commerce and the
Rotary chib Following a short
honeymoon trip, Mr. ana Mrs. Scott
will be at home to their friends In
Mercedes.
Church Federation
Meets Saturday
At Church Here
The Brownsville Federation of
Churches met Saturday afternoon
at the First Baptist church with sn
excellent attendance. The Federa
tion meets regularly on Friday, but
due to the holiday the meeting was
postponed a day.
The meeting was opened by the
group signing of the hymn. **Oo to
the Forest Field.” The devotional
was given by the chairman of each
group. The social service chairman
reported that clothes had been giver
to several needy families.
Following the business meeting ■
program was presented in which Mrs
prill Schmidt mat » vocal art*
“Homing." accompanied at the atom
by Mrs. Aurora Ortte MM LUa 1m
Promcr gave two readmgi ala* "Hd
Doll** Bamar." and “the Arthmcfllt
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Ladies’ Aid Meets
At Church Monday
For Conferenct
At a meeting of the Ladles AM
oi the Central Christian dturdi
Monday afternoon at ths chared,
Mrs Dale Janes had eharps of the
devotional which was
estlng. The business
praalded over by the
Troy Portor. There were IS
bers present.
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