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Marriage Of Pair Lately Solemnized (Special to The Herald) HARLINGEN. Feb. 26. -Of no table Interest to a hoat of friends In the Valley and in Laredo and other state points is the marriage of Miss Mildred Hodge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs W. T. Hodge to Mr. Shelby J. Longoria, son of Mrs. O. L. Longoria. 8r.. of Lare do. which took place the evening of February 23. at the home of the bride's parents with the Rev. Her bert McDermott., pastor of the Presbyterian church of Donna, reading the marriage service. The beautiful garden of the Hodge home was the scene of the ceremony, attended by close friends , and immediate relatives. A beauti ful arrangement of fernery and p*im* formed a background for an archway against which were silhouetted at either side pedestal baskets filled with calla lilies. Sus pended from the center of the arch was a large bell covered with or ange blossoms and lined with whit# satin, beneath which the young couple pledged their vows. The aisle to the place assigned for the ceremony was defined by ribbons held by Billie Dee and Martha Lois Scheupbach After a short program of nuptial music played by Mrs. H. J. Adam son of San Benito, pianist. Mrs. Frank Chastain sang the bridal aolo. “I Love You Truly." The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was lovely in her wedding gown of Chantilly lace. It was fashioned along prin cess lines over white satin with a slight train. A waist-length cape of ruffled tulle and a small cap of • orange blossoms completed the costume. She carried a shower bouquet of orchids and lilies of the Valley. The bridesmaids. Miss Hortensc Longoria of Laredo and Miss Eliza beth Langford of Wichita Falls, wore frocks similarly styled of lace, the former In rose pink and the later in coral. Both wore caps of coral pink net and carried muffs of coral blossoms Mrs. William Farrier, matron of honor, was gowned in rose beige lace and car ried an arm cluster of calla lilies. The little flower girl was Gloria Longoria niece of the bridegroom, and the best man was Mr. Fred Longoria, brother of the bride groom. Mrs. Hodge, mother of the bride, wore flowered chiffon and Mrs. Losgona Sr., wore a gown of cream lace. The home of the bride s parents was transformed into a bower of green and white loveliness for the reception which followed the cere mony. Baskets of calla lilies and the glow of many white tapers gave charm to the reception rooms. The bride's table, overlaid with a lace cloth, was centered with a crystal bowl filled with white snap dra gons and calla lilies surrounded by tall white tapers in crystal holders. The ring shaped cake was all white except for the embossed leaves of green which surrounded the festoons of rases. A large center rose was attached to ribbons which members of the wedding party drew for luck pieces A large bell of orange blossoms was suspended over the table. Mrs. C. D. Wallace presided at the silver coffee service and Mrs. Stanley Yount presided at the wedding cake. Tea dainties were served by Miss Helen Sum ners and Mrs John Morris, Jr., Mrs. George Hosfeldt and Mrs. Roy Jandreww Mrs D. W. Scheupbach presided at the guest book. For her going away costume the bride wore a handsome model of brown and beige with long coat of brown wool with a fox fur collar With it she wore brown accessories. The young couple left for Browns ville where they took a plane to Mexico City. They plan to spend a week there and tour the western coast. On their return they will make their home in Laredo. Mrs. Longoria received her early education at the local high school and later attended the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University at Dallas, be ing a member of Kappa Kappar Gamma She is a member of one of the prominent families of Har lingen and has recently enjoyed an extended tour ol the east and New York Mr. Longoria Is a prominent bus mess men of Laredo and northern Mexico. He was educated at St Edwards in Austin and Pierce Busi new. college in Philadelphia. Penn. Their wedding is of interest to a wide circle of friends throughout the state and Mexico Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. O. L. Longoria. Sr.. Hor tens* and Fred Longoria. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Longoria. Jr.. Mr and Mrs. R. Salido. Mr. and Mrs. Er nest Bruni. Miss Dora Martin, all of Laredo, and Miss Elizabeth Langford of Wichita Falls. • • • The Valley Girl Reserves enter tained at an International banquet recently at the Reese-Wil-Mo gl hotel. Each town represented was responsible for the decoration of one table as a foreign country. Some countries represented were France. Mexico. Japan. China. Ger many. Egypt. Alaska and the Unit ed 8tates. All of the presidents of the Valley club sat at the United States' table with their escorts. Tables were decorated beautifully with centerpieces, placards and fa vors of the country they repre sented. Miss Joyce Ourner, the Valley president, gave the welcoming ad dress. and Joe Kilgore gave the response. Miss Jackie Roe gave a lovely piano solo. “Thank God For a Garden.'' A high school trio com posed of Misses Jackie Roe. Daisy Ellen Polk, and Lois Dameron. sang “Whip-Poor-Will.- Miss Oathryne Melton of Pharr gave a short talk on what it really means to be a Girl Reserve. The banquet w js a decided suc cess. Those towns represented were Harlingen. Lyford, Santa Rosa. Rio Hondo. Mercedes. Tri-City. Primera and Mission. Miss Paul Hill. Valley sponsor, was a guest of the assem bly of 150 Valley young people. Bridge Affair I | ; MISSION, Feb 27—Mrs A. W. Caster of Houston entertained friends with a lovely bridge courtesy In the coffee shop of the Mission hotel Saturday afternoon. The three tables of players in cluded Mesdames R. L. Bull, Jean Cook of Rayxondville. Conan Wood. Alton Bentsen. A. C McHenry, R. N. Smith, C. D. Eppright, W. B. Laud er. W. O. Brown, C. O. Dunbar. C. B Amy and O. F Dohm Mrs. Joe T. Cook was a guest for the tea hour. Mrs. Brown was high and Mrs. Amyx second with Mrs. Bentsen low . • • • Miss Sunnie Garrison was hostess recently to members of the Girls Bridge club and other guests at the home of Mr. anc Mrs. T. W. Thies. Guests playing were Mesdames Paul Tanner. Jimmie Tipton. Emil Duensing. Lloyd Brasher. E J. Te garden. Jr., Kenneth Schofield. Ro» er Ray. R. N. Smith. Ransom Walk er, Lillie Ramsey. Misses Marjorie Parkhill, Tennie Bell Boggess. Mary Devers of Dayton. Ohio. Frances Kennard and Ruth Spencer. Miss Spencer was high fer the eve ning with Mrs Tanner second. • • • Several members of the Modern Priscilla Sewing club worked on rugs while others sewed at their meeting Friday afternoon of last week for which Mrs. Frank Duncan was host ess. The hostess used tiny flags for dec orations giving hatchets as favors and served refreshments to Mrs. Weaver and Mrs Hoeger both of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Mes daires W M Dooley. A H Strahle Mesdames J. R. Lehman, L*. V. Williams. C. D. Eppright. Roy Reed. C. B Williams. C D. Red. C. E Storms. H. L. Starr. Graham A. Johnson and T. E Ye we 11. —.- o Pre-Kaster Dance To Be Given on Saturday At Country Club Here One of the loveliest dances of the social season is promised when the Gammi Xi. a social organization d the Brownsville Junior college, en tertains at its pre-Easter dance. Sat urday evening. March 2, at the Brovnasville Country Club. Decora tions very appropriately will be in red and white, the colors of the or ganization. John Barry and his or chestra will furnish music for the occasion. Invitations have been is sued to dance lovers all over the Valley. 1 - ■ 1 1 — Treat Constipation THE WAY THAT DOCTORS DO U*e A Liquid Laxative Doctors and hospitals have always used liquid laxatives. So would you, if you knew how well they do their work—how much better you fed. A liquid laxative can always be taken in the right amount. You can Sually reduce the dose. Reduced ye it the secret of real and safe rfrom constipation. Ask your doctor about this. Ask your druggist how popular liquid laxatives have become. The right liquid laxative gives the right kind of help, and the right amount of help. When the dose is repeated, instead of more each time, you take last. Until the bowels are moving regularly without any help. Once you have experienced this comfort, you will never return to any form of help thst does not en courage variation from the “fixed dose”—too often an overdose for sensitive persons, or young people! The liquid laxative generally used is Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It contains senna and cascara, and these are natural laxatives that form no habit — even in children. Its action is gentle, but sure. It will re lieve a condition of biliousness or sluggishness without upset. It's the ideal family laxative because it’s a doctor’s prescription, and aafe. Try Syrup Pepsin. Give regulated doses until Nature restores regu larity. Those who have made the “liquid test” know why a doctor favors a liquid laxative. A Your drujfist has it J SYRUP pepsin Presbyterians Honor Two At Afternoon Tea Here Monday At Presbyterian Church The Women * Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church enter tained at tea Monday afternoon in the Sunday school auditorium of the church, honoring Mrs. George M. Smith, president of the Western Texas Presbyterial and Mrs. J. H. Batsell, recording secretary of the organization. Mrs. Smith has been in office for four years. Guests were greeted by Mrs E P. Day. wife of the pastor of the church, Mrs. L. A. Boory. president Athenian Club Has Seasonal Party Lately The Athenian club met this psst week with Mrs. W. R Jackson for a Washington Birthday party. Dur Uig a business meeting the follow ing officers were elected: Mrs. Gra ham Edge, president; Mrs. John Hunter, vice-president; Mrs. John Barron, recording secertary; Mrs. Alton Berger, corresponding secre tary; Mrs. Hayden Hays, treasurer; Mrs C. C. Bennett, critic and par liamentarian; Mrs. Charles Calder onl. historian. Following a Washington Birth day program in charge of Mrs. Berger. Mrs. Alonzo Cope and Mrs. Jackson a number of interesting contests were enjoyed in which Mrs. John Hunter and Mrs. C. G Ben nett were awarded prizes. After a spelling match, puzzles were dis tributed among the guest*. These when assembled advised the mem bers that spring was coming. Refreshments appropriate to the day were served by the hostess The club will meet again Tuesday, March 5 with Mrs. Graham Edge. -o Auxiliary Will Have Dance A flair On Saturday X i g h V The Auxiliary to" the Veterans of Foreign Wars will entertain at its iemi-monthly dance Saturday. March 2 in the V F W. hall on Eliza beth street. The Auxiliary has en gaged the well known orchestra, the Jolly Merrymakers, for the oc casion. Dancing will start at 9 p. m. There will be a nominal charge made. oi the krai auxiliary’. Mrs. Smith ' and Mrs. Bat-sell, honorees. and Mrs Sherwood Bishop, chairman of social activities. President* of the auxiliaries of the upper Valley cit ies. and wives of the pastors of other Valley Presbyterian churches were especially invited guest*. Mrs Sherwood Bishop was in charge of the program which was opened with the singing of a num ber of hymn* that are favorites of Mrs Smith. ‘The Fairies and the Doll.” a playlet, was presented by pupils ol Mrs. J. J. Van Dyke. Those taking part in the play were Anna May Coleman. Joyce Robert*. Char lene Wiech. Evelyn Louise Moncur and Darreil Hermann. Mrs. Ava Prosser entertained with a vocal solo. "I Shall Not Pass this Way Again.” Following this musical selection Mrs. J. J. Van Dyke read very charmingly “A Lady Buying A Dress." an original reading. Mrs. Van Dyke is well-known for her de lightful readings, most of which are of her own composition. Barclay Bor cl gave as a piano selection Butterflies," which was followed by a vocal duet sung by Mrs Ava Prosser and Anna Louise Brown. Have Thine Own Way. L*ru." the the.re song of the Pris bytenal of which Mrs. Smith is persident. Mrs. Kent Manning, of McAllen, chairman of the district gave a very fitting and heart-felt tribute to Mrs. Smith as president of the Western Texas Presbyterial. stating that her work was a source of in spiration to every' Valley woman. Mis* Florence Bell, in presenting Mr*. Smith with a lovely &pray of flowers on behalf of the auxiliary, commended Mrs Smith highly for her work as president of the organ ization and her untiring effort* in the auxiliary of which she has filled at one time or another every office. Mis* Bell presented the flowers as a token of the high esteem and love in which the auxiliary held Mrs. Smith. Mrs Harrison Clark after paying Mrs. Batsell a beautiful tribute in regard to her work a* recording secretary of the Presbyterial. pre sented her in the name of the Aux iliary with an attractive spray of flowers. Later, durin; the tea hour. Mrs. E. P. Day, and Mrs L. A. Boory pre sided at a tea table laid with lace, and centered with a crystal bowl filled with flowers, placed on a mirror placque. and flanked by tall pink tapers in crystal holders The circle chairmen. Mrs. Ralph Buell. Mrs. Fred Rusteberg. Jr., and Mrs W A. Redding were in charge of the tea hour. Antique Tea Is Big Success In San Benito (Special to Tb« Heraldi SAN BENITO. Feb 27.—One of the most interesting of the activities of the San Benito study clubs was the antique tea given Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the building adjoining the Oiat Pharmacy on North Sam Houston boulevard The tea was sponsored by all of the San Benito clubs and was most success | iUl. Funds from this very interesting exhibit will be used in city beauti fication. Among the many unusual and beautiful articles on display were 200-year old hand-woven lin en; bud vases in rose and gold, wed ding presents of the 18th century; a dentist's account book and record of daily appointments of 200 years ago; keys George Washington used at Mount Vernon and many other articles with as interesting history. • • • A wedding of interest to a large circle of friends in this city and in other sections of the Valley was solemnized in Pharr Friday evening, February 22. when Miss Elisabeth Gatti. daughter of Mrs Alice Oattl became the bride of Mr. Robert M. Grahim. son of Mrs James A. Gra ham and the late Judge Graham of Brownsville. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Richard K Heacock. pastor of the First Methodist church of Pharr, in the home of the bride groom s sister. Mrs. Marian Hedrick. The bride was attractively gown ed in a lovely suit of navy blue knit ted silk and wool, carrying accesorles to match. Mrs. Graham is a grad uate of Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio and is a popular member of the younger set in this city. Mr. Graham graduated from the Brownsville high school and is non employed in the International Boun dary Commission with offices in Brownsville. Mr. snd Mrs. Graham will be at home to their many friends at 341 South Reagan street. • • • A colonial tea of beautiful ap pointment was given Friday after noon in the home of Mrs. R. J. East when members of circle number one of the First Methodist church were hostesses. Decorative notes carried out the colors of red. white and blue while floral adornment was arrang ed in color of silver and white. Sil vered fruit from the date palms and Uvered foliage were used about the living room. In the dining room sil vered goody trees provided adorn ment. Receiving the guests were Mrs R. J. East. Mrs. F. W Burgess and kin. I. R Gilbert Mrs Jesse Thomp son was in charge of the guest book. Mrs Fred Hartman and Mrs. Rog er Valentine presided at the tea table. Assisting In the dining room were Mesdsmes Tom Marchbanka. John Prentiss, J. M- Graham and Jenkins The table In the dining room was laid with a linen cover with Insets of filet lace. The centerpiece was a pretty silvered sprig of native wood on which attractive candy berries had been placed Tall candles flank ed either end of the festive scene. Tea dainties carrying out the colors of red, white and blue were served. An especially pleasing program was given during the afternoon In which Mrs M M Magoon sang sev eral Hawaiian songs. Miss Maude Nosier in s lovely colonial dress, sang several old-fashioned songs. She w>*s accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Donnie Hood. Little Miss Frances Phillips in a lovely blue frock, sang, "Alice Blue Gown." she was accom panied at the piano by Mrs. Hugh R. Robertson. A pit* sing group of piano selections were played by Miss Mae Wilson Several other features of the program included various musi cal numbers Those in the house party were dressed in lovely colonial costumes, combined with organdv of centra st ing colors One hundred guests rail ed during the afternoon. • • • Mrs P. L Paschall and Mrs J. H. Torras were Joint hostesses Fri day afternoon when they entertain ed members of tht Friendship class jof the First Baptist church in the church parlors. Thirty members were present for the enjoyable oc I caeion. During the meeting a lovely: friendship quilt was on display, having been made by the members! of the class and later presented to their pastor and his wife on Val entine. Following a brief business session, a social hour was enjoyed In which refeshments appropriate to the season were served. • • • A wedding of affectionate Inter est to a large circle of friends took place Saturday morning when Miss Christine Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs C. E. Carter became the! bride of Mr Robert E. Salter of this city. The ceremony was performed in the home of the bride's parents, Tn Henrietta, with the pastor of the First Methodist church reading the marriage lines. ( Following a short honeymoon the young couple will make their Colds ... Best treated home in Ban Benito. • • • Prise for the largest number in attendance at the quarterly ban quet given by the Valley Federa tion of Business and Professional Women s clubs, which was held in Donna Friday evening, was won by the San Benito organisation. The next meeting of the Federa tion will be held in May when the Brownsville club will serve as host • • • Twenty members of the Loyal Women's class were present for their all-day meeting held in the home of Mrs. E A. Purvis. Following the arrival of the guests during the period before the luncheon, the several members en joyed quilting. Hostesses on this occasion were Mesdames Stella Yoder. A. E. Purvis. March and Daughtery. During the session following the delirious luncheon a brief business meeting was held with the pres ident. Mrs. Yoder presiding. Plans for the work of the new year were discussed. Members answered roll call with interesting item# relating to George Washington's birthday Mrs D. G. Wagner had charge of the Instructive devotional. Guests other than club members Included Mrs. W. B Oliver. Mrs. R L. Wilson and Miss Ina Brown. • • • Fifty members and guests enjoy ed a delightful party Saturday evening at Bowie chapel when the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society held its regular meeting. Oames for the evening were In charge of Misses Betty Swann Lochmiller and Katherine Roberts. Assisting in hostess duties were Mesdames G. W. Ralston and and Lochmiller. CALENDAR | THURSDAY D Jardtn Heights Social club vill meet with Mrs. George Wahl. The Brownsville Federation of Women's clubs will meet st the Chamber of Commerce at 1:30 p. m. The Bridge League will meet at the Elks Hall at 7:30 p. m Flashes of Lift Bleb Men's V mw YOMt men, brokers, benker* sad facturers think should be about a breach of promise e»se* them, grey-haired and carrytm canes, which required Just 1 minutes Tuesday to award Vsr Orove, blonde and willowy 135.000 balm in her suB . Henry Taylor, singer and radii comedian .— • A8KOSH Wla — TWO PM mouth Rock chicks, joined u Siamese twin fashion, won hatched from an egg at Wolfe] poultry farm. Both ehieba an normal and healthy otherwise. Sprint is Coming EAST 8T. LOUIS. TO — Jtd about the tune large areas of thj country were still worrying abed winter. L P. Whitlock, irseeml revenue agent, who tad been in veafigating bootleggers In South ern Illinois, came in with a re port that spring la just aroun the corner. Blackb.nl* and robins, he aau were following (armers plowin furrows for spring oats. Thl bird* were looking far warms It is safe to figure only two gok fish to every gallon of water tn ns lng an equsrium. Clean System for Health By relieving constipation befo serious illness develops. Thedford] Black-Draught enables thousands i men and women to kapp at wait, t to enjoy recreation It tends to « ublush regularity of bowel mew menu. “Black-Draught has assisted in ture In making me more regular si seems to cleanse my system.1* wifi Mrs. Victoria Cooper, of Jonrsbor Ark. “I take s dose of Blarl Draught for about two nights. ! sets well and I am more fitted ft my work and enjoy if THEDFOKDS BLACK-DBACGH How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Bad Cold Millions have found in Calotabs a most valuable aid in the treatment of oolds. They take one or two tab lets the first night and repeat the third or fifth night if needed. How do Calotabs help Nature throw off a cold? first, Calotabs are one of the most thorough and de pendable of all intestinal elimlnants. thus cleansing the intestinal tract of the germ-laden mucus and toodnea. Second. CaloUbs or* diuretic In ttM kidneys, promoting t>*e of cold poisons from th« blood. Thai CaloUbs serve the double purpoot ■ n purgative and diuretic, both ad which nin nsedod bn At ImUMI of colds. are outte twaoty-ftve cents ten conin (AdvJ —for that better taste and fragrant aroma Turkish tobacco leaf is so tiny that each of these bales contains from 70 to 80 thousand leaves. But there’s another and greater difference—Turkish is the most spicy and aromatic tobacco in the world. We have Chesterfield buyers in all the tobacco markets of Turkey and Greece, including Xanthi, Cavalla, Smyrna and Samsoun. And when you blend an4 cross blend aromatic Turkish tobacco with mild ripe home-grown to baccos as we do in Chesterfield —you have a milder cigarette, a better-tasting cigarette