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Bridge Club Is
Honored By
Mrs. Thomas
i Special to The Herald i
SAN BENITO. March 23 — Mrs.
Fred Thomas was a charming host
ess Thursday afternoon when tha
members of the Bilk Slocking club
mat in her home.
The next meeting of the club will
be held In the home of Mrs J. L.
Bates.
• • •
The San Benito What-To-Read
elub met in the home of Miss Maude
Nosier when a Texas Day program
was observed Following a short
business period, Mrs James D.
Caaev presented Mrs. M. S. Nichol
son who gave a resume of the
"Plans for the Centennial.” Mrs.
Orville Brown gave an interesting
talk on “Unusual Texas,” illust
rating her report with a map study.
The concluding number on the
program were a group of songs
relative to Texas, sung by a group
of pupils from Mrs. Brown's room
The next meeting of the club will
be held In the home of Mrs. J. P.
Ellis when the subject for discus
sion will be the ‘ Foreign Youth
Movement. Mrs O. L. Byrd will
be the leader.
• • •
Tha Learners club held its reg
ular meeting in the home of Mrs.
W. D. Ferguson when Mrs. F. E
Rushing was leader for the inter
esting program. Following a business
session Mrs. Jack Ehlers gave a
splendid review on the life and
work of three artists. Cecilia Beaux,
John Sargent and Whistler. Com
mercial Art was the subject of the
paper given by Mrs. G. w. Ralston
who referred to her topic in an
Interesting manner, oomparing the
ait of today with the art of the
past, showing the advancement m
arrangements, richness of colors
and beauty.
The next meeting of the club will
be held in the home of Mrs. Jack
Billers on April 3.
a a a
Mary Sue, small daughter of Mrs.
Johnny Twmn was named honoree
Tuesday afternoon when her moth
er entertained on her birthday.
During the afternoon pictures of
the group were made on the lawn
followed by games and contests.
Little guests enjoying the affair
were Richard Gale Vantine. Vernon
fcugene Hallbeck. Richard Cowart.
Dick Wayne Gray. Betty Gene
Danley and the honoree.
• • •
Mrs. John Kirby entertained with
Six tables of bridge in her home
during the past week carrying out
* most pleasing arrangement of
■men and white in all appoint
ments for the occasion. P’acecards
wete in green, while table oovers
were of anowy linen. White phlox,
larkspur and orange blossoms were
used about the rooms. In the late
Afternoon a salad course was serv
ed which repeated the favored col
ors.
For success in the games. Mrs. T.
|4 Dobson was presented with an
Interesting package. Mm C. B.
Hudson was presented with the sec
ond award. ^ J
The guest list included Mesdames
SE Wilmeth. Asa Agal H. J.
laascock. T. M. Dobson. Rankin
Kenedy. J. D. Casey. C. E. Hudson.
M 8 Nicholson. Paul Rossell, Paul
Bruce. Clav Hall. Ed Hinkley. A H
Lamm. J. E. Craven. A. R. Motheral.
A J. Moore. Paul Hill, C. M. Jones.
H. 1* Alsmever. E. W. Edwards. Neil
Kendrick and Miss Lynda 11 Voder.
Mra. Arthur Lee and Mrs. T. Webb
were joint hostesses when th’y
nitrr»«H Mrs. C. T. Adams, honoree
on the oocasion of her birthday an
niversary. Many lovely birthday
tokens were presented to the guest
of honor.
During the games of bridge Mrs.
Marvin Adams scored high amo. i
the women players while Mr. John
nie Nichols was high among the
men. Consolation awards were pre
sented to Mrs. C. T. Adams and Mr.
T. Webb. In the late evening a de
licious dessert course was served.
The guest list Included Messers
Mesdames C. I* Potter, C. T.
Adams. Mrs Willis Howe, Messers
and Mead a me* Johnnie Nlcho.s,
Marvin Adams. Arthur Lee and T.
Mrs Frank Barber was a charm
ing hostess Thursday when the
members of the Art and Craft club
met to her home. During the after
noon, Mra. A. G. Demers gave In
struction in regard to various types
of handiwork An Interesting fea
ture of the meeting was the award
ing of the prise cake . ...
The next meeting of the club will
be held In the home of Mra. A G.
Demers
Mrs Will Novotny who is leav
ing soon for Nebraska where she
will make her home, was named
honoree Tuesday at noon, when the
members of St. Benedict’s Altar
society entertained with a luncheon
at the Aztec, when a shower of
pretty handkerchiefs was presented
the guest of honor.
Other guests Included Mesdames
Claud Atkins C. E. Fleming. Fred
Behwtnn. E. E Ogden. W. F Bues
ing Earl Barber. Ezra Steven.'
Peter Dekook, E N. Brown, Jaques
John Porter. A. P Demers. Charles
Hidden. Walter Pozoski. Phillips.
Wright and Richter.
Members of the Lateral T club
wm* delightfully entertained in the
home of Mrs. L. A. Barrier when 21
members were present. During the
meeting several contests were en
joyed in which Mrs. Bessie Pierson
wu winner of a word contest and
Mrs. H- H. Parks was winner of a
•riddle arid puzzle game Each re
oelved interesting gift awards.
The next meeting of the club will
be held in the home of M|s Frank
Grlmaell.
• • •
Mrs Joe E. Sellars complimented
the members of the Thursday eve
ning Bridge club using a color
scheme of yellow in aU decorative
features of the affair. Preceding the
games the guests assembled at the
Ajtec where they enjoyed a delic
ious dinner of Mexican food*;
During the games of bridge gift
were awarded to Mrs. I. V. Jolly
and Mr. Jessie Welch. Club mem
fema peasant included Mamn- and,
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• • •
The American Legion auxiliary
met Wednesday evening in the home
of Mrs. W. W. Cotton with a splen
did attendance. During the busi
ness session, which was In charge
of the president, Mrs. W. W. Cot
ton. many interesting reports and
Items of Interest were discussed
The chairman of the Child Wel
fare committee reported that sev
eral articles of clothing and five
pints of Jelly had been distributed.
Chairman of the play, “Cicero Stepe
Out.*’ gave a review- of the same
and announced that Its success
from a financial standpoint.
Plans for the poppy day sale In
May were discussed and the aux
iliary voted to make every' effort to
see that the local organization wens
over the top. A poppy poster oontest
will be sponsored In the grade
schools in which a prize for the
best poster will be given.
The next meeting of the auxiliary
will be held in the home of Mrs.
Anna C. Smith when Mrs. H. M
Cottrell will be hostess.
• • •
Members of the San Benito Bus
iness and Professional Womens
club observed as a part of their work
In the National Business and Pro
fessional Women’s week, a luncheon
held Tuesday at noon In the Stone
wall Jackson Hotel Nasturtiums in
low bowls graced the entire length
of the long table.
Mrs. Isabella Sevdler, president
01 the local organization, extended
the address of welcome and called
attention to the watchword of the
club which is. •Opportunity ” She
stressed the fact that this word Is
being presented during the week to
1400 federated clubs, to 55.000 wom
en and In 40 states, in the islands
of Hawaii and in the District of
Columbia.
During the luncheon. Reverend
Everrett W Johnston was the prin
cipal speaker and spoke on the sub
ject of -Light. ’ The San Benito
Trio composed of Mrs. J. D. Ward.
Mrs. Ed. Brady and Miss Maude
r sang a group of selections
Presidents of the women's clul*
of San Benito were Introduced and
brought individual greetings to
those assembled They were Mrs.
Joe E. Smith. Athenian club; Mrs.
E H. Fairev. Aurora club; Mrs
Elmer Morris, Learner's club and
Mrs. E I. Bucklin. Woman’s Cul
ture club. Mrs. F. C. Ludden was
a representative of the Valley Fed
eration of Women's clubs. Other
guests included Mrs. Paul Cottrell,
Mrs. E. Zahner and Mrs Mac
Sc brie her.
• • •
A group of young friends were
delightfully entertained recently in
the home of Thomasine Hughes when
games of bunco were enjoyed. Love
ly floral arrangements carried out
a color note of green and white
while other features for the aeries
ol eames depicted the same tones.
When games were concluded
prizes were awarded to Dorothy
Doods. Genevieve Perry, Douglass
Place and Curtis Berman. In the
late evening outdoor games were
enjoyed on the lawn.
A salad course was served with
a fruit drink during the evening to
Mildred Harris. Jane Clark, Doro
thy Doods, Lois Glassgow, Gene
vieve Perry, Frances Huffman,
Dorothy Ann Prentiss and Johnny
Gilbert. Douglass Place, Curtis
Berman. Jimmy Carr. Howard Gerst,
and Ralph Mullinix of Harlingen.
• • •
Members of the Walther League
and several guests were delightfully
entertained In the home of Miss
Mabel Gee ting Tuesday evening.
During the evening games and
contests were enjoyea after which
a series of bunco and bridge rounds
provided diversion Gifts were a
warded to Mrs. E. Somntag and Mr.
Henry Wachsmuth.
• • •
Mrs. Mary Bradley was hostess
to a delightful dinner party at the
Stonewall Jackson Hotel when she>
had as her guests Mrs. F. Avery of i
San Antonio. Mrs- E J. Blount and
Mrs. Jessie Betts. Following the din- i
ner the guest* were entertained at
ih# Rivoli Theatre.
• • •
Mrs. Harry Poehner was a charm
ing hostes# Wednesday evening
when she entertained the members
of the Wednesday evening bridge
club. .
Guests other than club members
were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hudson
and Mrs. Marian Run*.
When scores were counted tro
phies were awarded to Mn C E
Hudson and Mr. R. B- Goolsby. The
next meeting of the club will be
held in the home of Mrs. J. O.
Casey. _
Los Fresnos
News, Notes
(Special toTbe Herald•
LOS FRESNOS. March 23 —
Checking the foundation pattern
will take place Thursday when the
Los Fresnos Home Demonstration
club meets at the home of Mrs. J
G Wetkle The club will meet at 9
o’clock and a covered d‘sh luncheon
will be served at the noon hour.
Miss Dorothy Porter will be pres
ent. Those wishing a foundation
pattern will be at the morning
session.
Mrs. Minnie Zumwalt and Mrs
Alvin Pederson very delightfully
entertained members and friends
of the Woman’s Service club at the
home of Mrs. Phillip Brady near
Rio Hondo Thursday afternoon.
After the regular business meeting
a program was presented by the
Sunshine committee composed of
Mrs Minnie Zumwalt, Mrs E. Ped
erson and Miss Gertrude Siderius.
Delicious refreshments were serv
ed by the hostess at the close of the
afternoon. Mrs. H. Lupton will be
hostess at the next regular meeting.
Those present were Mesdames N.
Ryall. C. B. Chase. E. W. Chase. R.
Bingley, C. C Critchett. Chas. Siple.
C. J. Welkle, E. V Burgess. F.
Kretz. L. Kerr. W. C. Oliver. W B.
Palmer. S. E. Barr and Miss Gene
via Palmer. Miss Gertrude 8iderius.
Guests present were Mrs Harlln
Baker. Mrs. S. Baker. Mrs. Tar
water. all of San Benito. Mrs. P. C.
Pederson. Mrs. J. A. Wilhite, Mrs 8.
D. Baker and Mrs Cune.
• • •
A wry delightful evening was
spent Wednesday by members of
the Sunday school class of Miss
Ruth DeBusk of the •Methodist Sun
day school when they gathered at
the home of Mr and Mrs. Elvln
Pederson and roasted wieners. After
the picnic supper, games were play
ed by the following: Billy and Char
iot Bingley, Anna Kalbus. Manam
Baker. Betty Lou Steel. Doris
Marie Pederson. Elvin Pederson,
Jr. Paulie Pederson. Bobby Mc
Leaish Hazel and Doris Lipe. Maud
and Leta May Jennings. Mrs. E.
Pederson Patsy Welkle. Evelyn
Kyle. Ruby Gean Pederson and
Jaumta Brooks.
• • •
Mrs. G W. Carrol] has returned
from San Antonio where she has
been receiving medjeal treatments
for the past three months.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilhite have
as their guest their daughter. Mil
dred, of Mexico City.
High and Junior High
P.T.A. Sends Out Plea
For Rummage Sale
The Parent-Teacher association
of the high and Junior high schools
will haw a rummage sale In the
market square Saturday, April 6
Members of the P T. A., friends and
patrons of the school are requested
to send any clothing, household
equipment or other saleable articles
to Mrs. Howard Cummins or Mrs.
Ralph Buell, before that date.
Should It not be possible to send the
articles, persons may call either of
the above-mentioned members of
the committee, usd the articles win
be called for.
«
Garden Tea
Courtesy For
OES Officers
i Special to The Herald i
LA FERIA. March 23 —The back
ground for a lovely Eastern Star
tea. honoring Jane Hensley, mem
ber of the resolutions oommittee,
and other grand officers, was an
old-fashioned garden appropriately
staged In the American Legion hall
at La Ferta Wednesday afternoon
The receiving line, who welcomed
a hundred guests from all the
Valley chapters. Edinburg. Mission.
Pharr. San Juan. McAllen. Alamo,
Mercedes, Donna, Weslaco. Harlin
gen. Rio Hondo. San Benito and
Brownsville, Included Edna Cole
man, worthy matron of La Ferta
chapter; Jane Hensley, member of
the resolutions committee. Grand
Chapter of Texas, Order of the
Eastern Stsu*; Marjorie Miller, frat
ernal correspondent. Grand Chap
ter of Texas. O. E. 8.; Mabel
Thomason, deputy grand matron.
Grand Chapter of Texas. O. E. S.;
Frances McFadden, grand repre
sentative to the province of Onta
rlo, Orand Chapter of Texas O. I.
S.; E C. Couch, member of finance
committee. Grand Chapter of Tex
as. O. E. 8.; Thelma Hoffman, as
sociate matron of La Ferta chapter.
The guests were next directed to
an antique table, graciously presid
ed over by Alta Brower, upon
which was placed a hand painted
memory book with an old-fashioned
garden painted on the outside cover
by the artist, Alice Yarbrough.
The hall was converted Into a
veritable flower garden, banked by
aethel on three sides with a rust^
fence containing a palm archway
on the fourth through which the
guests passed Inside where stood an
old stone well with an oaken bucket
in which cold water could be drawn
from the well, and where beds of
phlox, bluebonnets and California
poppies were In full bloom.
A large oak table covered with an
elaborate white linen and tatted
cloth and bearing a sliver service of
coffee and tea, was presided over
by Mrs. Clyde Mitchell and Mrs.
Amy Holbert. The floral center
piece was formed with phlox, fern,
verbena, bluebonnets and nastur
tiums and poppies to represent the
white, green, red. blue and allow
star points of the emblematic star,
which was banked with fern Rus
tic benches and old-fashioned rock
ers added to the effectiveness of
the scene.
The program, in keeping with the
central theme, was arranged by
Fate Brown who introduced the
members. They included “Spring
tide." a solo, by Isabel Hegge. ac
companied by Florence Knight at
the piano; “Grandma's Fan,'* a
reading by Sally Roes Sanders;
•Curfew Shall not Ring Tonight."
a reading by Florence Sommer;
“The Garden of Roeea," a solo, by
Florence Knight accompanied by
Mildred Branch at the piano. These
ladies were becomingly attired In
colonial period costumes which ad
ded beauty and harmony to the
setting.
Those ladles, who assisted In
serving were Martha Anderson. Lu
cille Clayton. Marie Hargrove. Mil
dred Branch, and Eddie McNall
becomingly dressed In different
colored organdies.
• • •
At the regular meeting of the La
Ferla Chapter Monday evening, in
the Masonic hall, which was decor
ated by the Hall Committee, con
sisting of Mesdames Starley. Burch
field, and Ammerman, with lovely
bluebonnets and any colored phlox.
Edna and Bert Coleman, worthy
matron and worthy patron, filled
their respective stations with the
other officers In their appropriate
places.
Feme Elliot, chairman of the
beautification eommittae from the
O E. 8. made an Interesting report
on the work that has been accom
plished by the 11 clubs that are In
terested in beautifying the highway
from the county line to Adams gar
den with purple bougainvillea and
wild olive trees.
Tag day has been set for Satur
day. April 6. and all dtlaens are
urged to donate liberally. Mrs Cole
man appointed Juanita Burchfield.
Lucille Clayton. Mildred Branch
and Elberta Wiley to serve on the
committee with Mrs. Elliot.
Rio Hondo Chapter extended an
invitatiotn to La Feria chapter to
visit It Thursday. March 28. at 7:30
o'clock when Mrs. Mabel Thomason.
Deputy Grand Matron. O. E 8..'
makes her official visit. Some 15
members plan on attending this
meeting and conveyance will be
lumished from the Hall at 6:30 o'
clock.
A vote of thanks from Elva Lee
Owens, grand electa, for the many
courtesies extended her by the
chapter during her stay in the Val
ley. was read by the secretary , Alta
Brower.
A program conducted by Florence
Sommer, present Esther, and as
sisted by Juanita Burchfield. Vivian
Anderson. Eddie McNall, and Feme
Elliot, past Esthers, was, Indeed,
worthy of praise. Mrs. Anna Heldt.
who served as Esther for eight
years, and Mrs. Florence Knight,
who served only the station of Es
ther. were present. Three duets
from the Queen Esther cantata
were sung by Florence Sommer and
Florence Knight. Each Esther was
presented with a lovely picture of
lllliea by Mrs. Sommer.
• • •
Jayne Sheau entertained her Sun
day school class last week at the
home of her grandmother. Mrs c.
C. Frasier. The afternoon was spent
In playing gemes Dainty refresh
ments were served carrying out the
St Patrick's colors. Those enjoy
ing the hospitality of llttk Jayne
were Muriel Kleater. Clara Jean
Nordmcn. Mary V. Flynt and the
hostess.
• • •
The ladies of the Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church gave
a younger sister's banquet at the
church annex Tuesday evening
Fifty-four were In attendance. The
young ladies la atttndanoa gave a>
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delightful program. Mia Demaree
Voorhees graciously presided. Miss
Maxine Lindberg gave a reading
and Lou Eva Clark gave a reading
America was sung by Ruth Wilson
accompanied by Miss Imogen# Voor
hees.
• • •
The Ruth circle met with Mrs
El wood Townsend TtS\sday after
noon with 14 members present. Mrs
West presided over the bus mass
session after which the meeting
was given over to the program on
Brazil led by Mrs. C. C. Frasier.
Mrs. Weal gave the devotional and
Mrs. Kieffer read an interesting ac
count of "A Busy Day in Brazil.”
• • •
The Esther circle met at the
church with Miss Beatle as hostess
and Mrs. Caldwell as leader.
• • •
Dr. L. L. Btarklay. one of La Fe
na's leading physicians for the past
nine years, will move to Harlingen
the latter part of this month, and
will open offices In the Baxter
building there.
Mr. and Mrs Bacom Robinson
announce the birth of a daughter
bom Monday morning at the Val
ley Baptist hospital.
Mrs D. W. Sigler left Tuesday
night for Bryan, where Mrs Wayne
Sigler was to undergo an operation
Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs.2 Walter Qui&t of
Minneapolis. Minn., are spending s
few days with Mrs 8. J. Schnoren
berg.
—
Modem Poets
Is Topic Of
Mrs. Tucker
The Athenian club met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs Alton Berger
In the Colonial apartments. The
members enjoyed an interesting pro
gram with Mrs Hayden Hays as
lealer. 8he read a paper on "Early
American Poets,” that proved most
entertaining.
The club had as guest speaker.
Mrs. S. C. Tucker, who gave a most
Interesting snd comprehensive dis
cussion of "Modem American
Poets." Mrs Tucker's familiarity
with every phase of both the poets
and their work enabled her to give
a brilliant account of this part of
modem literature.
Mrs. Tucker read several poems
from well known poets of today fol
lowing her Illuminating discourse
Among these was Edna St Vincent
Millay’s first poem. "One Bird on a
Tree."
During the brief business session,
the resignation of Mrs. Royce Russell
was accepted
Refreshments were served by the
hostess during the social hour. The
club then adjourned to meet Tues
day, April 9, at 3 p. m.. with Mrs
John Barron at -her home In Banker
addition at the comer of Warren
and Hawthorne streets
Mrs. Lindhe Claims
Honors at Games
Of Ween Frac Club
Mrs. Eld G Wathan was hostess
to the Ween Free Bridge club Tues
day afternoon. Orange blossoms
were used for floral decorations
During the games of bridge. Mrs.
H. L. Lindhe was high. Club mem
bers present were Mesdames Ted
Stevens, Roland R. Fife. Hugh John
ston. Sam Lockwood. Tommy
Thomas. H. L. Lindhe, and Richard
W. Pitts. M#v Hugh Johnston will
be hostess to the club next week.
R. A. LACKNER
rompteto Optical gcrrtca
Parents Are
Honored By
Scouts Here
The entertainment given Tuesday'
evening for the parents of the Gin
Scouts of Brownsville was a great
success. The ?#ogram presented by
the Scouts, and the splendid talk
made by Miss Mary White, regional
director, were enthusiastically re
ceived.
The program included the pledge
to the flag. America, and the Giri
Scout promise, demonstration of'
signalling and first aid by the
Bluebonnet troop; “Texas. Beau
tiful Texas," sung by the troops;
Italian folk song, and seventeenth
century English lullaby sung by the
Seagull troop.
A surprise number on the pro
gram was the song sung by the
Bluebonnet troop. The song was
dedicated to Miss White, and its
words had been composed by mem
bers of the troop.
Miss White told the assembled
parents the values In regard to
development. In Girl Scouting and
its value as a leisure time activity.
She told something of the beginning
of the organization and the found
ing of the first troop In the United
States. March 12, 1612. Miss White
stressed the importance of com
munity and parent cooperation in
the development of a strong Scout
organization.
The evening was brought to a
close with the singing of Taps "
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EHasbeth and 11th
Brownarllle
Review Club
has Meeting
In Rio Grande
..... ..
tbpscial to Tut her».dl
RIO GRANDE CITY. March 23
—The Book Review ciuo w.»* enter
tained Thursday afternoon by Mrs
Ida E. Huff of Fort RJngfOld the
following members and guests be
ing present: Mesdame* R. E- Wil
loughby. 8. R. Ingram, B. A. Tliomaa.
Gecrge B Moore; Adeline Myers.
Sam L. Myers and J. W. Huntress of
Fort Ringgold. L. R Brooks, Flor
ence J. Scott, Terry Homaday and
Misses Shirley and Robin Brooks ol
Rio Grande City and Mrs. R. CGan
der of San Antonio. The review o!
the afternoon was given by Mrs.
Scott, “Old Rough and Ready on the
Rio Grande,” of which she is the
author, and which is shortly to be
published.
• • •
Las Palmas Bridge club was en
tertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.
John A. Pope, Jr., the following
members and guests b^ing present;
Mesdames L. R Brooks; W W. Shu
ford. B C King A. R. Baker. Wil
liam Keach. John Stone and Ed Sis
son. After play, in which scores were
made by Mrs. Pope and Mrs. Baker, a
delicious salad course was served by
the hostess.
• W m
Mrs. Ed Sisson entertained at her
home Friday with a dinner party
surprising Mrs Howard Bass on her
birthday evening. The guests. Mi
and Mrs. Bass Mr and Mrs. Joe
Mo6s, Mr. and Mrs J. H. May, Mr
and Mrs. Dana Whitton. Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Edrtins and Mr. Sisson,
were seated at a charmingly decorat
ed table, its centerpiece a festive
birthday cake, with green candle*
After dinner, games were enjoyed by
the party, the praes going to Mr
Eddlns. Mrs. Moss and Mr and Mrs
Whitton.
• • •
The Sewing club met Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs W W. Shu
ford. those present including Me*
dames C D. Mosteller. F D. Guerra.
J H May. William Keach. and John
Stone.
Mrs. Ed Sisson was hostess at a
bridge-luncheon Thursday, the
guests including Mesdames Dana
Whitton, Alton Beadle. R H Haz
eltme and R. H. Allen of Rio Grande
City, and R L. Marston, Jack Ken
nedy and Henry Oonkllng of Mc
Allen. Award* were presented by
Mrs. Whitton and Mrs. Conk ling
• • •
Mrs F. Y. Re vis and her children.
Tommy. Keith and Jackie Lynn will
leave ahortly for Lufkin to loin Mr
Revis. who has been made foreman
of the district warehouse of the CCC
there. Mr. Revis wras a civilian em
ployee at Fort Ringgold for five
years In the Quartermasters De
partment.
• • •
Mrs. Baker and her son. Olllies
pie Baker, of San Antonio, and her
son A. Y. Baker, Jr, of Edinburg, who
were guests of Mr. and Mra. H. ft
Baker. Mr and Mrs. A R Baker mk
Miss Florlnt Baker last week hevw
left for their home*.
Mr. and Mrs. William Keach. m
terumed Ella May Rita and Dolly
Pope at the ahowtng of “The little
Colonel." at McAllen^eturday.
Mr and Mrs. A. R. Baker spent
Monday at Edinburg.
Mrs. P. D. Guerra and Ira
O Meara motor to McAllen Thurs
day.
Rev. J. L Hinds, pastor Of the
Methodist church, and Mra Hinds
have returned irom a two*weeks’ re
vival at Laredo.
The W. M U. of the Flrat Baptist
church held Ua regular meeting
Monday afternoon at the church,
when a missionary program was
given under the leadership of Mra
Howard Bass. Others present were
Mesdames C. D. Mosteller. I. L. Pat
ton. J. H. May, Lee Cartwright. M
de Perrier. T. T. Tldmore. J. H.
Howard J. W. Wolters and 1. O.
Carter
W. L Ellison, inspector in charge
of immigration, left Tuesday eve
ning lor Galveston, to attend a
three days’ conference celled by the
district director.
Mrs. L- R Brooks and Misses Shir
ley and Robin Brooks motored to
McAllen Friday •
Mrs. F. C. Brunnemen. with Cad
well Nelson and Laura and her sis
ter. Miss Thelma Nelson of Combes,
left Thursday morning for San An
tonio to spend the week-end with
here psrents. Mr and Mrs. R w.
Nelson. .
Mrs E A Targe 1 has returned
from e 10-days’ visit with her par
ents Mr. and Mrs C. L. Jackson, at
Laredo.
Mrs. R C. Conder with her chil
dren Margaret and Ray. of San
Antonio. Is spending several weaka
with her slater. Mrs Terry Home
day. and Mr Homaday
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CYPU MEETING
There will be a meeting of the
Christian Young People's Union
Tuesday evening March 96 at T:Jd
p. m.. at the Mexican Methodist
church. The Baptiste will hare
charge of the devotional. All young
people of the city are urged to at
tend._ ,
EASILY and QUICKLY
with thla amaalne all-ta-one ha—«
Ufiar and daep-porw deanaar Me at
dru. aij l^ <1> imrtmant^atorje
port. La.
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