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Club Is To 1 Sponsor Girl Scout Troop CSpceu: to Tfc# Haraiei IAN BKJrrrO. March II . - The William Cameron branch of the A. A- C. W. not Monday evening for the reAilar monthly meeting with fin infernal dinner at the Stonewall Jackson hoteL During the dinner hours oe trial piano numbers were Played by Miss Marlon Crowe. <uwgi«tw of Mrs. B. B Crowe Fol lowing the dinner the member* ga thered at the home of Mrs. J. A pony for the business and Mra. J. T. Cawley, educational reported that the local women* clube had succeeded In m^trfitny the welfare fund set aside tar Mrs. Butte, and that the work of establishing a clinic tn the Ban Benito schools was well under way Itanbtrs of the dub voted to spon sor a Otrl Scout Troop under the taMenhtp of Mrs. J. W Sweeney, lira. Robert Bone, president of the club, charged the committee or. Ed ucation to consult with Mrs. Sweeney SB laying plans for the project. Mrs. Bone also called attention to the js * business of the election of officers for the ensuing year, ap pointing ea a committee on nomi nations: Mias Floy Roots. Mrs. Bliss h«n and Miss Mary Cowgin. An announcement particularly well received concerned the courtesy of the Resaca City Newa Stand in catting aside a shelf in Its library for the reference books and other Bfeerature belonging to the local branch of the A. A. U. W. The dnb continued the study of •Mexico'' under the leadership of Mrs. M. S. Nicholson and Mra. C. M. Cash. Mrs. Nicholson talked on the life In Mexico as revealed by the letters written by Madame Calderon wife of the first Spanish minister to the Republic of Mexico. Mrs. Cash gave an Interesting review of the Afreet Men of the New Spain.” The only guest of the dub for this meeting was Mra. Oreenwood of Harlingen. • • • A breakfast bridge of charming arrangements was given in the home of Mr. and Mia J. B. Rollon, Jr., recently. Pastel colors noted In the floral decorations were also re peated in the table service and tn «be games of bridge. A delicious waffle breakfast was awed. In the games of bridge, were swarded to ' Melvem for high seme and to Miss Vir ginia Fltspairtck for low. Present were Messrs, and Mee games Melvern Barr, Earl John ten. Francis Nelderjohn. Misses Iris Copeland. Marguerite Arrington, vSgtaia Fitzpatrick and Messrs Orville Hoover. John Mangum and Homer Hoover. * m • A delightful compliment of the week-end was the bridge luncheon at the Stonewall Jackson hotel when Mj*. a. P. Benjamin entertained nine Intimate friends. Clusters of white flowers were placed to the crater of the luncheon table. Fol lowing a delicious noon day repast the guests assembled for the games. Those present were Meadames Flem ing Newton. Jacksonville, Texas, Flank Carter, W. E. Wilson. M. A. Thompson. R. L. Carter, James O. Buck. Harry Carroll, Knox Smith. Had lfcNaughton. - • • • Mr. and Mrs. Melvern Barr com aghnented Homer Hoover with a surprise birthday dinner on Monday •vening at their home. During the ■srios of games following the delici ous dinner prises were presented to Francis Neiderjohn for high and to lOss Virginia Fitzpatrick for low. The guest list Included Mr. and Mra. Francis Neiderjohn. Mr. and Mrs. Bari JOhmlon. Misses Virginia Fltspatrick. Iris Copeland. Margu erite Arrington. Beulah Neiderjohn. and Massrc. Homer Hoover. Billie Oauee. Orville Hoover. Mr. and Mrs. Barr remembered the honor guest with a lovely gift package. • • • Mra. W. O. Brown, simnsor of the Dell Mewshaw T. W. A was a charming hostess on Monday even ing when she entertained the group at her heme with a dinner party of pleasing appointments. Fourteen Biemben were present. The group held the regular study hour after dinner. The members •ang their opening hymn and roll •all was answered with the watch word. Program leader for the meeting was Mias Winnie Belle Finley. Miss Merorte Breedlove gave an inspira tional story. “Mike of the North Bud* Mission Work In Florida was dbruaaed bv Jane Duncan and the Paul Bell Mexican Seminary at Bas trop and “Mexican Missions” was the interesting talk given bv Nuna B MeCollbter and Lois Nichols. Bantsnra prayers for the work in the various carts of the church con cluded the program. , • • • Members of the younger set !n Ban Benito were delightfully en tertained the past week-end when Billy Ballenger was host to a yacht ing party at Fort Isabel. A pleasant trip Into toe Gulf was enjoyed fol lowed by a supper on board the boat Thosiy present were Misses Thora Leu Brsedime. Aline East. Susanne Me Naught Carol Lou Tlpnitt. ftallv Crowe and Katherine BaTieneer. and Bonus Pucsley. Tom Richey. Hubert Fallen eer. Art Wade, and Jack Reed. Chaperones were Mes Bvnes C B. Pugslev. J. O. Ballen ger and B. C. Breedlove. • • • Members of the Presbyterian Aux iliary of the First Presbyterian ghureh are sponsoring a tea Friday afternoon. March ISth tn the home MTS D. 8. Mevera, 6M North Sam Houston Boulevard. Elaborate plans for the affair have been made and j the public Is cordially invited to at ... | The San Benito Music club met tn the home of Mrs. N. O. Chsttek tn Los Presnos Monday afternoon. Twsntv-two members were pres ent for the Interesting nrogrsm on Scandinavian musk. Mra. Arthur Moore plaved a piano solo. 'Hustle of Spring." followed by a violin num_ berTSohreig’s Song." Edward Grieg ! MTS. F. C. Richey playedL Wedding , Day at Trauhalgen." Orie*. The ffftrypiiwMwy number on the program was given by Miss May Wilson who vitivid Mjti2tndo. by On^P PlS?ne*t meeting ot the j k. ye»iwh 36 to tbi home of Laura Wheeler Designs With crochet such an outstanding feature of our styles today. It Is little wonder that the well-dressed woman has adopted the string cro cheted Jacket Cant you see on how many occasions through Spring and Summer It will be Just the thing to wear? You can do ft in a dark oolor to go with your Spring dresses—In a light oolor for those pastel ones for Summer and for the dainty ones for evening wear. It can. of course, be done In a lightweight yarn in stead of string. The design is a plain and open stripe—the stitches are very simple The collar can be turned down to form lapels. If you like. Of course the raglan bell sleeve is just the thing this season. Pattern Ml ccmes to you with detailed directions for making the Jacket shown- illustrations of it and of all stitches used; material lequirements. Send 10 cents in stamps or coin fcoln preferred > for this pattern tc The Brownsville Herald. Needle craft Dept.. 82 Eight Avenue. New York. N. Y. Mia Wilson when a Spanish pro gram will be featured. • • • The Browne Tract dub held Its regular meeting In the home of Mrs. A. Ouster with Mrs. Larry Paulker as joint hostess. Special feature of the meeting was the talk given by Miss Dorothy Porter on checking patterns. Miss Porter was assisted by Mrs. D E. White and Mias Nellie Jones. Mrs. Reed Lang had charge of the business meeting. Mrs. D. E. White gave a report of the encampment plans made at a recent meeting. She also reported th resignation of Mrs. J. D Carroll, president of the board. Refresh ments were served at the dose of the program to SI members and six guests. The next meeting of the dub wtB take the form of a covered dish lun cheon utilch will be served In the home of Mrs. John Saner March 20. The subject for discussion at this session will Include a talk on Sec retary Wallace’s “America Must Choose Tournament Bridge Is Entertained By Mrs. Harold Gray Mrs Harold Gray was hostess to the Wednesday Tournament Bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her home on FolnaetUa Drive. Pink radiance rases were used effective ly about the rooms where four ta bles of members and guests played. Mrs. Walter Galloway received first award for members and Mrs. Nick Alley first for guests. Light refreshments were passed. Mrs. O. M. Brundage will enter tain the club next week. -o HOUSEGUESTS LEAVE Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Loomis. Mrs. Carl Watson and baby daughter who have been the guests of Major and Mrs. J. W. Worthington In Fort Brawn the past week returned to their homes In El Reno, Oklahoma, Thursdav morning. CALENDAR SATURDAY Young Matrons of the Methodist Missionary society will have a rum mage sale on the city market square. T. C. Y. club will meet with Betty EUrink. Miss Pauline King will be hostess to the J. U. Q. club. Pattern School Being- Conducted In Rangerville RANGERVILLE. March 15. — The second day of the Rangerville foun dation pattern school was held at the home of Mrs. Orbin Morrow, first year clothing demonstrator, Monday Mrs. Morrow was assist ed by Miss Dorothy Porter, county demonstration agent, and Mrs. Hor ace Bobo, second year clothing dem onstrator. All patterns were finish ed and three last year patterns were made over to comply with this year’s qualifications. During the business hour definite plane were ma.:e for Guest Day. At this time, the club will be host to the ladies of the community who are not members. A covered dish luncheon was serv ed to Mesdames Carrie Kalgler, J. R. Parmer, Carl Kalgler. Horace Bobo. J M. Buchan. Joaquin Trous dale, Virginia Parmer, Orbin Mon roe. W. E. McIntyre. J. M. Pass more and Mias Dorothy Porter. RUMMAGE SALE The El Baicos Bible class of the First Presbyterian church will have a rummage sale on the market square Saturday afternoon. RETURNS HOME Mrs. Nick Alley who has been the guest of Mrs P. R. Moms for the past month left Thursday morning for her home In Hale Center. Aziz Bros. SATURDAY A Day of ACTION For Us! A Day of BARGAINS For You! Chance of Your Lifetime New Arrivals! last Unpacked! Spring Frocks A fala amy ef “modes ef the as meat* so exctttncly new la style, so fine ef quality that yon would expect them to cost DOUBLE! Prints! Pastels! Combinations! At fSJi they are miracle values! SIZES 14 to 46 Aziz B u is., * DEPARTMENT STORE Elisabeth and Elavanth — Brownsville Soprano To Be Presented In Recital The Methodist Women's Mission ary Society o1 Harlingen is spon soring a recital to be given by Mrs. Becea Von Kreveld Detert, soporano. of Holland, Tuesday. March 19th. at 8 p. m. in the Woman s Building Harlingen. Music lovers over the Valley are extended a cordial* invi tation to hear this artist. The pro gram follows: 1<a> Aria di Cherubino dell opera. ‘leNozae di Figaro,” by W A. Mozart: (b) -Sighing, Weeping. .Contate No. 21). J. S. Bach; <c> “Aria de Mlchaela." O. BUet 2. —(a)-Du susae Braut* B Orieg; (b) “Ich lie be dich.” B Grieg; (c) “Ungeduld," F. Schubert; (d> -The May-night,” J. Brahma 3. —(a) “Ave Maria,” Luxxi: The Temple bells," A. Woodforde Finden: (c> “Passing by.” B Pur cell; (d) “Maman ditea—mol.- 18th Century Bergerette; (e) "Aprea un reve.” O. Faure. ,_ ._. 4. —(a> “Under the Juniper tree. F. Hollaender; <b) “Scheiden und meiden.” G. Mahler; <c) •‘Berger ette," O. Pierne: <d) “L'adieu Su preme- O. Pierne. 5. —(a) “Lied.” B. Zweers; (b> “Zonnelled." C. van Rennes: (c> ' "M add cnnak indie.” C. Van Ren nes; (d) “Out-Lieke.” C- can Ren nes. _A —.—■ Drama of Spain and Italy Is Reviewed IBDfflll to Tt»* RIO GRANDE CITY. March 15.— The Mission Branch of the Ameri can Association of University Wom en met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Lawrence R. Brooks, the hostesses being the Rio Grande Citv members. Mesdames Brooks. J. W Rutledge. A. A. Stalmach and Miss Estela Margo. The topic for this season’s study of the Branch is "The Drama as a Key to Interna tional Understanding." and the sub ject of Monday evening was the drama of Spain and Italy. Miss Margo gave a paper on “Jose Eche •**ray end His Great Galeoto,” and m .Talmach on Jacinto Bena v«.nte and his drama "The Bonds of Interest" Mrs. Rutledge spoke on Pirandello and "Naked.” and Mrs. Brooks took for her subtect Ga briele D’Annunrto and "Francesca da Rimini." After the program refreshments were served by the hostesses. Members present from Mission and La Joya were Mesdames Florence M. Hayes. Edward Oopen heimer. Ira H. Horton. C. T. Deck er P. C. Avery. H. S Edwards. C. G. Sargent, and* the Misses Caroline Robbins. Mariorie Parkhlll. Tennie Belli Boggess. Frances Kennard. Janet Caldwell and Ruth Walling: from McAllen. Dr. Florxce Layne Guests were Mrs. A. F. Sheldon and the Misses Rachel and Helen Shel don at Sam Fordyce, Mrs. Ida E. Huf- of Fort Ringgold, and Mrs. Florence J. Scott. Mrs. C. Solis, Mrs. R *\ 8wofford and the Misses Syl via Solis and Shirley and Robin Brooks of Rio Grande City. • • • The W. M U. of the First Bap. tlst church met Monday afternoon at the church for its week of pray er program. Mrs. Howard Bass and Mrs. M. De Ferrler were the leaders. Thoee attending were Mesdames H M. Jones of Roma. I. L. Patton. C. D. MosteBer, Wm. Ellison. T. T. Tld more, J. 8. Howard and J. H. May. • • • Mrs. L. R. Brooks, chairman of Starr County Chapter, American Red Cram. Mn C. Soils chairman of relief. Mrs. Martin Cavasos. treas urer, and Mrs. F. C. Erunneman attended the Red Cross conference on Disaster Relief held Friday tn 8an Benito by the Valley chapters and relief workers, at which Alfred Evans, director of disaster relief of the middle western area, and Mrs. Edith Hennessey, field represen tative of the national Red Cross. were the chief speakers. • • • The annual West Point dinner will be held Saturday evening. March 16 at the Gunter Hotel, San Anton io. the principal speaker wlH be Col. Ecrisrt A. White, retired, a West Point graduate of the Class of 1895. who will speak on “Old West Point." Present day West Point will be pic tured by the Junior speaker. Second Lieutenant Paul Burlingame. Jr„ Class of 1934; in addition Lt. Bur lingame will discuss Army's football prospects for 1935. Colonel Ephrlam O. Ptyton. Class of 1899. will act as toastmaster. The West Point Cadet Choir and the U. 8. Military Academy Band will broadcast over the N. B C.-W. J. Z. coast-to-coast hookup from 9 to 9:30 p. tn. E. 8. T, on March 18. ac cording to an announcement receiv ed at Eighth Corps Area headquar ters. This feature will be in observ ance of the 133d anniversary of the Academy’s founding, and will be pi lied up at the West Point dinners which are held annually by the alumni in large cities and army posts through 1 the world. Besides the N. B. C.-W. J. Z. hookup, shortwave stations to foreign Army posts will go out through W3XAL Bound Brook and W8XK Pittsburgh. The broadcast will be at 8 to 8:30 p. m.. Central Standard Time, Sat urday evening. Sketching Trip To Southmost Made By Art League Members Members of the Art League met at the chamber of commerce Tues day morning at 9 o'clock and drove out to the 8. R. Ray plantation in Southmost. Mexican thatched houses were sketched by the members who were Mesdames Geo. McGonlgle. Jr.. William Nye. Keith Buckley. S. R Ray. W. W. Ely. William Hyndman. W. T. Aldridge and Rushing of Los Fresno*. The club will meet March 36 with Mrs. Aldridge for study. Self-Education Is Topic of Program The Epworth League of the Meth odist church had s very Interesting program Sunday night on self-ed ucation. League members were In charge of the church sendee and a short drama was presented. Those tak ing part were Harry Stegman. Pres ton Langworthy. Wilbur Washing ton. Robert Sylvester and William j Walker. ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. D. P. Gay. Jr., chairman of the Charity Home Tag Day com mittee. will be at her home with supplies until 8:30 a. m. Saturday and the remainder of the day. She will be in the lobby of the El Jar din hotel. AH young women who have offered their sendees,will please take note of this. — ■ ii. .. ■ . ... .l mu i The Shoes You Wear ALL THESE Comfort Features? % The patented, individually adjust* able, TARSAL CUSHION. % The ARCH-WEDGE INNEFSOLE ... the perfect arch support. # Three point foot suspension which makes walking a pleasure. 0 Extra narrow heel for snug fit and greater comfort £ Tailored trimness coupled with dignified design. 0 Lightweight and flexability due to expert craftsmanship, T**-fa. r Stocked Exactly as Pictured fashionable HEALTH SHOES BERWALD’S THE HOME OF MODERN FOOTWEAR 1106 Elizabeth—Brownsville Guest Night Plans Made (Special to nw a«r*td> LA FERIA. March 15. — Miss Mildred Wheeler was hostess to the Sorosis club Tuesday evening at the J. D. Russell home. Miss Ruth Votght, president, presided over the business session and plans were made made for club Ouest Night March 39. The study of regional literature of Middle America was concluded. Miss Florence Winston gave an Interesting paper on Ruth Sockow and her “Iowa Stories" Miss Margaret Weidner reviewed Wllla Cather's 1933 Pulitaer Prise novel. Miss Lila Dyer gave a splen did discussion of "Qlants in the Earth." by O. E. Rolvaag. Mrs. L. M. Vigness. guest of the evening, gave two delightful piano numbers. “A Lover and His Lass," by Nevtn and "The Pompadour's Fan" by Mc Dowell. Before each number an in troductory poem was read by Miss Ruth Louise Robinson. Refreshments carrying out the St. Patrick theme were served buf fet style by the hostess to the 14 members present. WWW Chapter No. 7S2 held Ha regular meeting Monday evening in the Ma sonic hall with Mrs. Edna Colman presiding. The hall was decorated with red and white phlox, bluebon nets. nasturtiums and fern. Mrs Luiclle Clayton was initiated into the order in a very Impressive manner. Mrs. Colman thanked Misses Elberta Wiles and Lila Dyer for serving on the Hall committee for three months. Mesdames Mary Starkey, Alyce Ammennan and Juanita Burchfield will serva for March. April and May. Plans are • being made to entertain the grand I officer* of the YaBey with a tea in the near future. • • • Mr*. Lester Huffman was hostess Monday evening when she enter tained with two tables of bridge at her home on Parker Road. A deco rative these carrying out the St. Patricks Day motif was noted Prises were awarded to Mias Muriel Kiester. Mias Grace Carmichael and ; Mrs. R. R. Stephenson while Miss Josephine received cut prise. • • • Mi. end Mr*. Frank Watson. E. L. Carmichael and E. A. Watson have returned from a busines strip to Monroe. La. «*• Mr. and Mrs. Carl 8. Chilton of Port Isabel spent the past week-end wrth Mr. and Mrs. O. O. West In Adam: Gardens. Billy Ed Groce of Mission spent several days last week as the guest of Wayne West Methodist Society Plans Rummage Sale Saturday Morning: The Young Matrons of the Meth odist Missionary society met with Mrs. A. M. Wyrick Monday after noon. One new member. Mrs. Curry, was received and 11 regular mem bers were present. Mrs. C. O Ben nett gave the devotional and Mrs Sam Lockwood the Outlook lesson The leaflet was discussed by Mrs F. W. Perry. Plans were completed for a tea and a rummage sale, the latter to be held Saturday In the city market square. • • • Circle 1 met Monday afternoon at the church with Mrs. Lee Vance as hostess. Seven regular members were present, and three new ones received and there was one visitor. Mrs. Lovelace conducted the lesson. • • • Mrs. J. B. Samuel was hostess to Circle 2. Six members and tv* visitors, Mrs. X. M. Bowman and Mrs. Wallace Reed, were present. Mrs. V. L. Conrad and Mrs Kinsel gave a leaflet and Mrs. Samuel con ducted the Outlook Bason. Betty Jo Samuel gave a pleasing reading entitled. “One, Two. Three." • • • Circle S met with Mia. W. D. Mr Bryde who opened the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. Willie A. Oeorge and Mrs. O. 8.8tell gave the Outlook lesson. The Lord's Prayer was read In closing. Two visitors. Mesdamea Hardin and Cnsatran and II regu lar members were In attendance. ... Mra. Oeorge Walker entertained Circle 4 at her home. Eight mem. bere and four visitors were present. Mra. Bolding gave the devotional. Mesdames C. N. Hill and Charles Roy gave the leaflet. "The Old and the New Oospel Trail." The Outlook lesson was conducted by Mrs. A. Brown . Miss Kate Pallor render ed a lovely vocal solo and Marlon Smith gave two readings. Play Will Be Given At Beth-El Temple Sunday Evening Members of the Beth-El Sunday school and the Beth-El League will present a Purlm play at the tem ple Sunday night at • p. m. under the direction of Mrs. Abrshsm W. King. Thoee participating are Mildred and Elaine Dorfman. Helen. Ruth, Bennie, and Arthur Edebteln. Irene Gctlleb. Louis Stein Sylvia. Mil dred. Marcel, David and Sidney Sommers. Fannie and Men* Punk. OO TO FT WORTH Mrs. W W Todd and Mra. D U Stoker left for Ft. 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