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Club Is To Sponsor Girl Scout Troop (Special to The Herald) BAN BENITO. March 15. — The William Cameron branch of the A. A. U. W. met Monday evening for the reftilar monthly meeting with gn Informal dinner at the Stonewall Jackson hotel. During the dinner boors several piano numbers were played by Miss Marion Crowe, daughter of Mrs. B B. Crowe. Fol lowing the dinner the members ga-1 thered at the home of Mrs. J. A Me Anally for the business and study. Mrs. J. T. Cawley, educational chairman, reported that the local women’s club6 had succeeded in matching the welfare funH set aside by llrs. Butts, and that the work of establishing a clinic in the San Benito schools was well under way Members of the club voted to spon sor a Girl Scout Troop under the leadership of Mrs. J. W Sweeney Mra. Robert Bone president of the club, charged the committee on Ed ucation to consult with Mrs. Sweeney tn laying plans for the project. Mrs. Bone also called attention to the approaching business of the election of officers for the ensuing year, ap pointing as a committee on nomi nations: Miss Floy Roots. Mrs. Bliss Marshall, and Mias Mary Cowgill An announcement particularly well received concerned the courtesy of the Resaca City News Stand in setting aside a shelf in its library for the reference books and other literature belonging to the local branch of the A. A. U. W. The club oontlnued the study of "Mexico” under the leadership of Mrs. M. 8 Nicholson and Mrs. C. M Cash. Mrs. Nicholson talked on the life tn 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 •Great Men of the New Spain " Y^ie only guest of the club for this meeting was Mrs. Greenwood of Harlingen. • • • A breakfast bridge of charming arrangements was given in the home of Mr and Mrs. J. B Hollon, Jr., recently. Pastel colors noted in the floral decorations were also re Kated in the table service and in e games of bridge. A delicious waffle breakfast was •erved. In the games of bridge, prizes were awarded to Melvem Harr for high score and to Miss Vir ginia Fitzpatrick for low. Present were Messrs, and Mes dames Melvem Barr. Far! John eon. Francis Neiderjohn. Misses Iris Copeland. Marguerite Arrington, Virginia Pitzpatrick and Messrs. Orville Hoover. John Mangum and Homer Hoover. • • • A delightful compliment of the week-end was the bridge luncheon at the Stonewall Jackson hotel when Mrs. A. P. Benjamin entertained nine intimate friends. Clusters of white flowers were placed In the Center of the luncheon table. Fol. lowing a delicious noon day repast the guests assembled for the games. Those present were Mesdames Flem ing Newton. Jacksonville, Texas. Prank Carter, W E. Wilson. M. A. Thompson R. L. Carter. James G. Buck. Harry Carroll, Knox Smith, and McNaughton. • • • MT. and Mrs. Melvem Br.rr com ellmented Homer Hoover with a •uprise birthday dinner on Monday •venlng at their home Dunng the •erlas of games following the delici ous dinner prizes were presented to Francis Neiderjohn for high and to Miss Virginia Fitzpatrick for low. The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Neiderjohn. Mr. and Mr. Earl Johnston. Misses Virginia Fitzpatrick. Iris Copeland. Margu erite Arrington. Beulah Neiderjohn. and Messrs Homer Hoover, Billie Gause. Orville Hoover. Mr. and Mrs. Barr remembered the honor guest with a lovely gift package. • * • Mr. W. O. Brown, sponsor of the Dell Mewshaw y. W A. was a charming hostess on Monday even ing when she entertained the group at her home with a dinner party of pleasing appointments. Fourteen members were present. The group held the regular study hour after dinner. The members eang their opening hvmn and roll •all was answered with the watch word Program leader for the meeting was Miss Winnie Belle Finley Miss Merorie Breedlove gave *n rnsnlra tional story. "Mike of the North End " Mission Work in Florida was discussed bv Jane Duncan and the Paul Bell Mexican Seminary at Bas trop and "Mexican Missions” was the interesting talk given by Nuna B. McCollister and Lola Nichols Sentence prayers for the work in the various parts of the church con cluded tne program , Members of the younger set tn Ban Benito were delightfully en tertained the past week-end when Billy Ballenger was boat to a yacht ing party at Port Isabel. A pleasant trip Into the Gulf was enloved fol lowed by a supper on board the boat. Those present were Misses Thora Lou Breedlove. Aline East. Susanne MeNaueht Carol Lou Tipoitt. Sally Crowe and Katherine Ballenger. and Bn mis Pueslev. Tom Richey. Robert Balleneer. Art Wade, and Jack Reed Chaperones were Mes dames C E Pueslev. J. o. Ballen ger and E. C. Breedlove. • • • Members of the Presbyterian Aux iliary of the First Presbvterian Church are sponsoring a tea Fridav , afternoon Marrh 15th in the home of Mrs D 8. Mevers. 898 North Sam Houston Boulevard. Elaborate plans for the affair have been made and the pubMc Is cordially invited to at tend. • • • The San Benito Music club met tn the home of Mrs N. G. Chattele In Los Fresnos Monday afternoon Twenty-two members were pres ent for the Interesting program on Scandinavian music. Mrs. Arthur Moore plaved a piano solo. "Rustle of Spring.* followed by a violin num ber. "Sohreies 8ong* Edward Grieg. Mra. P. C. Richey played. “Wedding Day at Trauhalgen." Grte*. The concluding number on the program was given by Miss May Wilson who played. ‘‘Rigando" by Grieg. The next meeting of the club will he held March 35 in the home cf 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 i many occasions through Spring and Summer it will be Just the thing to wear? You can do It in a dark color to go with your Spring dresses—in a light color for those pastel ones lor 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 941 ocmes to you with detailed directions for making the jacket shown- Illustrations of it and of all stitcnes used; material iequirements. Send 10 cents In stamps or coin ‘coin preferred) for this pattern to The Brownsville Herald. Needle craft Dept., 82 Eight Avenue. New York, N. Y. ' Miss Wilson when a Spanish pro gram will be featured • • • The Browne Tract club held its regular meeting in the home of Mrs. A. Guster with Mrs. Larry Fauiker 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 Miss Nellie Jones. Mrs Reed Lang i 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 close of the program to 31 members and six guests. The next meeting of the club will take the form of a covered dish lun cheon Which 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 Grav Mrs. Harold Gray was hostess to the Wednesday Tournament Bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her home on Poinsettia Drive. Pink radiance roses were used effective ly about the rooms where four ta bles of members and guest* played. Mrs. Walter Galloway received first award for members and Mrs. Nick Alley first for guest*. Light refreshment* were passed. Mrs O. M. Brundage will enter tain the club next week. ■ o HOUSEOUEST& 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 Brown the past week returned to their homes In El Reno, Oklahoma. Thursday 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 Elfnnk. . ^ Muss Pauline King will be hostess to the J. U. G. club. -o Pattern School Bein" Conducted In Rancrerville RANGERVTLLE March 15 — The second day of the Rangenille foun dation pattern school was held at the home of Mrs Orbm 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 yeas patterns were made over to comply with this year’s qualifications. During the business hour definite plans were made for Guest Day. At ihis time, the club will be host to the ladies of the community who are not members. A covered dish luncheon was serv ed to Mesdanes Carrie Kaigler. J R. Parmer. Carl Kaigler. Horace Bobo, J M Buchan. Joaquin Trous dale, Virginia Parmer, Orbtn Mon roe, W. E McIntyre. J. M. Pass more and Miss 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. —-o RETURNS HOME Mrs Nick Alley who has been the guest of Mrs F. R. Morris for the past month left Thursday morning lor 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! Jast Unpacked! Spring Frocks 9o A gala array of “mode* at the mo ment", so excitingly new In style, so fine of quality that yon would expect them to cost DOl'BLE! Print*’ Pastels! Combinations! At $5.90 they are miracle rallies! SIZES 14 to 46 Aziz ri is., DEPARTMENT STORE Elizabeth and Eleventh — Brownsville Soprano To Be Presented In Recital The Methodist Women* Mission ary Society of Harlingen Is spon soring a recital to be given by Mrs. Becca Von Kreveld Detert. sopor a no. 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.—(at Aria di Cherubino dell opera. “leNozze di Figaro." by W A. Mozart; <b> "Sighing. Weeping." (Contate No. 21». J. S. Bach; ic» "Aria de Michaela.” G. Bizet. 2_<aV‘Du susae Braut.” R Grieg; (b) "Ich liebe dich." E. Grieg; tc) "Ungeduld.” F. Schubert; (d> •The May-night." J. Brahms. 3. —(a) “Ave Maria." Luzzi: rb‘ The Temple bells." A Woodforde Finden; (c) “Passing by.” E. Pur cell; <d) “Maman dites—mot. 18th Century Bergerette; (e) “Aprea un reve.” G. Paure. , „ 4. —(a) “Under the juniper tree. F Hollaender; <b» “Scheiden und meiden." G. Mahler; <c> “BerKer ette." G. Pierne; *d> **L adieu Su preme.” G. Pierne. 5. —(a> “Lied.” B Zweers: “Zonnelied." C. van Rennea: (c> •Maddcnnakindle." C. Van Ren nes; (d) “Out-Lieke." C. can Ren nes. Drama of Spain and Ttalv Is Reviewed iBt**cU1 to rh* RIO GRANDE CITY. March 15 — The Mission Branch of the Ameri can Association of University Worn ! 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 «»aray end His Great Galeoto," and .1 almach on Jacinto Bena vinte and his drama “The Bonds of Interest.’* Mrs. Rutledge spoke on Pirandello and “Naked.” and Mrs. Brooks took for her subject Ga briele D’Annunzio and “Francesca via Rimini” After the program refreshments were served by the hostesses. Members present from Mission and La Jova were Mesdames Florence M. Haves. Edward Oopen heimer. Ira H. Horton. C. T. Deck er P C. Avery. H. S. Edwards. C G. Sargent, and the Misses Caroline Robbins. Marjorie Parkhill. Tennie Belli Bogcess. 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 of Sam Fordyce, Mrs. Ida E. Huf- of Fort Ringgold. anA Mrs. Florence J. Scott. Mrs. C. Solis. Mrs R T\ Swofford and the Misses Syl via Solis and Shirley and Robin Brooks of Rio Grande City. The W. M. U. of the First Bap. list church met Monday afternoon at the church for its week of pray er program Mrs Howard Bass and Mrs M. De Ferrier were the leaders. [Those attending were Mesdames H M. Jones of Roma. I. L. Patton. C. D. MosteHer, Wm. Ellison. T. T. Tld more, J. 8. Howard and J. H May. • • • Mrs. L. R. Brooks, chairman of Starr County Chapter. American Red Cross. Mrs. C. Solis chairman of relief, Mrs. Martin Cava**, treas urer. and Mrs. F. C. Brunneman attended the Red Cross conference on Disaster Relief held Friday in San 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, fie*1 represen tative of the national Red Cross, were the chief speakers. • • • The annual West Point dinner will be held Saturday evening, March 18 at the Gunter Hotel. San Anton io, the principal speaker will be Col. Fc:-crt 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. 8econd Lieutenant Paul Burlingame, Jr.. Class of 1934; in addition Lt. Bur lingame will discuss Army’s football orospects for 1935. Colonel Ephriam G. Peyton. Class of 1899. will act as toastmaster. The West Point Cadet Choir and ine 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. m. 1 S. T.. on March 18. ac cording to an announcement reeeiv- I 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 p‘. I;ed up at the West Point dinners which are held annually by the alumni in large cities and army posts through ' the world. Besides the N. B. C.-W. J. Z. hookup, shortwave stations to foreign Army posts will go out through W3XAL Bound j 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 6. R. Ray plantation In Southmost. Mexican thatched houses were sketched by the members who were Mesdames Geo. McGorugle, Jr., William Nye Keith Buckley, S R Ray. W W Ely. William Hyndman, W. T. Aldridge and Rushing of Los Presnos. The club will meet March 36 with Mrs. Aldridge for study. Self-Education Is Topic of P-rogram The Epworth League of the Meth odist church had a very Interesting program Sunday night on self-ed ucation. League members were in charge of the church service and a short drama was presented. Those tak ing part were Ham Stegman. Pres ton Langworth.v. Wilbur Washing ton. Robert Sylvester and William Walker. -o ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. D. P. Gay, Jr., chairman of the Charity Home Tag Day com mittee, mill be at her home math 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. All young women who hive offered their services will please take note of this. • • • t The Shoes You Wear THESE Features? % The patented, individually adjust able, TARSAL CUSHION. 0 The ARCH-WEDGE INXERSOLE ... the perfect arch support. 0 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. r Stocked Exactly as Pictured fashionable HEALTH SHOES i BERWALD’S THE HOME OF MODERN FOOTWEAR 1106 Elizabeth—Brownsville Guest Night ; Plans Made (Spec'*) to rn« Herald) LA FERIA, March 15. — Miss Mildred Wheeler was hostess to the Sorosls club Tuesday evening at the J. D. Russell home. Miss Ruth Voight. president, presided over the business session and plans were made made for club Guest Night March 29 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 Will* Cather’s 1923 Pulitzer Prize novel. Miss Lila Dyer gave a splen did discussion of "Giants in the Earth.” by O. E. Rclvaag. Mrs. L. M. Vigness. guest of the evening, gave two delightful piano numbers, “A Lover and His Lass." by Nevin 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 8t. Patrick theme were served buf fet style by the hostess to the 14 members present. • • • Chapter No. 732 held Its regular meeting Monday evening in the Ma sonic hall with Mrs. Edna Colm&n 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 CoTman thanked Misses Elberta Wiles and Lila Dyer for serving on the Hall committee for three months. Mesdames Mary Starkey, Alyce Ammerman and Juanita Burchfield will serve for March, April and May. Plans are being made to entertain the grand officers of the VaHey with a tea la the near future. • • • Mrs. Lester Huffman was hostess Monday evening when she enter tained witr. two tables of bridge at her home on Parker Road. A deco rative these carrying out the St. Patrick's Day motif was , noted. Prises were awarded to Miss Muriel Kiester. Miss Grace Carmichael and Mrs. R R. Stephenson while Miss Josephine received cut prize. • • • Mi and Mrs Prank Watson. E. L. Carmichael and E. A Watson have returned from a busir.es strip to Monroe. La. Mr and Mrs. Carl S Chilton of Pert Isabel spent the past week-end w*th Mr and Mr*. O. O. West In Adum Gardens. Billy Ed Oroce 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. Wvrick Monday after noon. One new member. Mrs. Curry, was received and 11 regular mem ber* were present. Mrs C. O. Ben nett gave the devotional and Mrs. Sam Lockwood the Outlook lesson The leaflet was discussed by Mrs. P. 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 two visitors. Mrs. E. M. Bowman and Mrs. Wallace Reed, were present. Mrs. V. L. Conrad and Mrs. Klnn*! gave a leaflet and Mrs. Samuel con ducted the Outlook lesson. Betty Jo Samuel gave a pleasing reading entitled, “One, Two. Three." • • • Circle 3 met with Mrs. W. D. Mc Bryde who opened the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. Willie A. George and Mrs. Q 8 8 tell gave the Outlook lesson. The Lord's Prayer was read In closing. Two visitors, Mesdamee Hardin and Cmsman and 11 regu lar members were in attendance. • • • ^ Mrs. George Walker enter*.: *d ^ Circle 4 at her home. Eight mem. * ber» and four visitors were present. Mrs. Bolding gave the devotional. Mesdames C. N. Hill and Charles Roy gave the leaflet. “The Old and the New Goapel Trail.” The Outlook lesson was conducted by Mrs. A. Brown . Miss Kate Pallor render ed a lovely vocal solo and Marion Smith gave two readings. Play WnTBeGiven At Beth-El Temple Sunday Evening Members of the Beth-El Sunday school and the Beth-El League will present a Punm play at the tem ple Sunday night at 8 p. m. under the direction of Mrs. Abraham W. King. Thoe participating are Mildred and Elaine Dorfman. Helen. Ruth. Bennie, and Arthur Edelstein. Irene Gctlieb. Louis Stein. Sylvia. Mil dred. Marcel. David and Sidney Sommers. Fannie and Morris Punk. GO TO FT. WORTH Mrs. W W Todd and Mrs. D. L. Stoker left for Ft. 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