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
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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.
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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.
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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
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• 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