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Martin Girls Are Honored With Party (Special to The Herald) SAN BENITO, July 3. — Shirley Ann and Oeralcine Martin, daugh ters of Mr and Mrs. H. D Martin, were honored Saturday aftemoor. with a birthday party in the home of their parents. During the afternoon games and contests were enjoyed on the lawn and prizes were awarded to the suc cessful players. Favors of bright colored balloons were given to the guests 20 as well as miniature hats and balls. • • • The Arts and Crafts club was de lightfully entertained in the home of Mrs. Hugh Shafer during the past week. Various forms of handiwork provided diversion for the occasion. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Frank McCabe who resides in Rio Hondo. • • • a A delightful affair arranged by in timate friends was given in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wilson on the occasion of Mr. Wilson’s birthday when a delicious dinner prepared by the guests was served. Those attending the affair came to the Valley several years ago from Chester. Nebraska, Mr. Wilson’s for mer home. • • • Mrs L. Burrus entertained the members of her bridge club this week. When scores were counted the awards went to Mrs. M B. Huffman and Mrs. Melvin Gilbert. Guests other than club members included Mrs. Tommy Cocke, Mrs. Gilbert Adamson and Mis. Glenn Goolsbv. • * • Eighteen members of the Penn sylvania Avenue club were present when Mrs Parks Gardner was host ess During the afternoon Mrs. 1>. A. Carpenter gave a very splen did review of the l>ook “Captain Eli,” by Joseph Lincoln. Mrs. I K. Elrod, president, had charge of the business meeting af ter which Mrs. Charles Yost led the members in a quotation on books. Topics on current events were used for roll call. Preceding the social hour little Ruby Irene Elrod sang “Beautiful Texas.” In the late afternoon a refresh ment course was served by Mrs. Gardner, who was assisted by her daughters, Mary Jo and Billye Jean. • • • The Lateral T club meeting was held in the home of Mrs. R. O. Hom ner of a contest prize. Delicious refreshments were serv ed in the late afternoon. Mrs. W W. Fulcher of Mobile. Alabama, was the only guest. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Wilds. • • • A pleasing event of the past week was the afternoon bridge arranged lit £* home of Mrs. H. D. Martin when she named Mrs. J. A. Hoeka day of Port Isabel. Mrs. Ned Posey and Mrs Emmett Schnider of Brownsville as honor guests. During the afternoon Mrs. Harry Carroll was presented with the score award. A salad course was served following the games. Mrs. C. D. Kirk was a guest during the refresh ment hour. • • • Mrs. Harrold Hollon was awarded the trophy when Mrs. Gayle Van Tyne entertained the members of her contract bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Guests in addition to the club members were Mesdames Jack E. Calvin of Harlingen and Miss Edith Clara Mallemee of Rio Hondo. • • • The American Legion auxiliary met this past week in the home of Mrs Anna Smith when reports of various chairmen were given. Fol lowing a salute to the flag the group Joined in singing America. During the social hour refreshments were served. Mrs A G. Demers assisted Mrs. Smith in hostes sduties. • • • ^Practically the entire membership of the club was present when the Just-A-Mere club assembled in the home of Mrs. W. B. Nixon. At noon a delicious luncheon was served, fol lowed by games of “42" in the after noon. The next meeting of the club will be held July 1ft in the home of Mrs. Denver Hance. • • • Miss Winston Cocke has gone to Houston for a few days. She accom Every one smart end easy to make RED WHITE AND BLUE MARIAN MARTIN SPORTS FROCK CHEERED FOR COOLNESS PATTERN 9478 Even if the very sight of our Flag colors didn’t Imbue you with the cheering spirit; you'd want to give three loud cheers few this frock —one for its coolness; one for Its easy-making; and one for its cle ver handling of colors! Red but tons lend vivid, staccato notes to the sparkling white shantung and a navy blue taffeta tie completes the color trio. You’ll love the Jaunty brevity of the cape that allows for so much arm freedom and front skit pleats perform the same service for active legs. Any number of color combinations are possible—and linen, sports silk or shantung good fabric hints! Com plete. diagrammed Marian Martin sew chart included. Pattern 9473 may be ordered only in sizes 14, 16. 18, 20, 32 34 38. 38. 40. and 42. Size 16 requires 3 1-4 yards 36 inch fabric and one yard 4-inch ribbon. Send fifteen cents In coins or stamps (coins preferred) for each Marian Martin pattern. Be sure to write plainly your name, address the style number and size of each pattern. Just out...Marian Martin sum mer pattern book...forty enlight ening pages to lead your way to summer chic! Clothes for every oc casion for every member of the family, from the Tiny Tot, the Dashing Deb. the Blushing Bride to the Mature Matron! Every design beautifully illustrated, every pattern so easy even the beginners are assured of success! Send for your copy now! Price of book fif teen cents Book and pattern to gether. twenty-five cents Send your order to The Browns ville Herald. Pattern Department. 232 W. 18th St, New York, N Y- Adv. panted her brother. Dick Cocke, who has been spending his vacation with his mother. Mrs. T. P. Cocke. Dr. and Mrs. Norvell plan to de part for San Antonio on Wednesday where they will make their home. Dr. Norvell will have charge of the optical department in Hertz bergs in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis 8tory have announced the birth of a son bom last Wednesday at their home in the Purvis addition. Dr. Jacobine Kruze has gone to Chicago where she will spend ■sev eral weeks as the guests of rela j lives. While away she will attend a special foot clinic in Columbus. Ohio, and will later attend the Na tional Osteopathic association In Cleveland. Miss Rozell Rork who has been attending the University of Wiscon sin has returned to her home here. Jack Cook and Henry Sublett who have been in east Texas for a period of ten days have returned to San Benito. Miss Beulah Lippincott has gone to Galveston where she will remain for a vacation trip of two weeks. Mr. and Mrs Jake Hafner will de part during the week for Pennsyl vania where they will visit for two months in the home of Mr. Hafner's parents. Mr. and Mrs. P. C Richey and children will leave Wednesday for north Texas where they will enjoy a vacation trip to San Marcos where she was the guest of her parents. Mrs Charles Davenport and two sons. Loran and Dean, are the guests of Mrs. Davenport s brothers. George, Kalph and Fred Houghtling. They expect to depart for their home In Kingman. Arizona, July 7. -o Dance Event Honors Two This Week Miss Hazel Ross Deputy entertain ed with a dance at her home this past week, honoring Miss Jane Rich- ! ardson. who has Just returned from i school in Chicago, and Miss Shirley Bennett, of Shreveport. Louisiana, who is a guest in the home of her cousin. Miss Valerie Rosenthal. Guests Included Misses Jerry Laura Wheeler Designs COLONIAL BEDSPREAD X-L PATTERN 782 TRIM I P THESE FIGURES WITH LACE SUGGESTS LAURA WHEELER It’* fun to do these figures— •hey're such simple embroidery and are dressed up so much by the lace that is gathered and sewn on to dec orate the motifs. You can make a { handsome bedspread with the two »figures as a center motif and small er motifs in the corners and in the bolster, if you wish additional acces sories you will find matching motifs In the companion pattern 597 shown some time ago. Pattern 782 comes to you with a transfer pattern of a motif 15x16 Inches, a spray 8x15 Inches, a spray 34x19 Inches, one and one reverse of a 3l«x3 Vj inch spray, and four 44x5 inch ones; directions for do ing the embroidery; illustrations cl all stitches used, and material re quirements. Send 10 cents In stamps or coins 'coins preferred) for this pattern to The Brownsville Herald. Needlecraft Department. 82 Eighth Avenue, New York, N. Y.—Adv. Kemmy, Valerie Rosenthal. Inez Brulay, Betty Elf rink, Mozelle Prud en, Josephine Taylor, Pampy Had den. Marcile St rein, and Messrs. Sidney Lanier, Del Perkins. Q. H. Gay, Barry Putegnat, Charles Jack son. John Young. Messrs. Mitchell Parker. Jimmy Ruff, Louis Schultz. George Tanner, Edward Dunftlberg, George Em mett Dodd, Sammy Gustaves, Leo Wise, Charles Olmsted. Ted Griset, Jerry George, of Lubbock, and Jack Cooper, Edward Clark. Jimmy May er, and Avery Cotton of San Benito. Gathering- Fo r Business Is Held Lately All circles of the Woman’s Mission ary society of the First Methodist church met Mondiy afternoon at the church for a business meeting. The session was opened with the group singing of the hymn. “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?" This was followed by a splendid talk by Mrs. W R. Jones on Stewardship. Mrs. Herman B. Jeffery, presi dent of the society, presided over the session at which about 22 were pres ent. All five of the circles had good reports. Two reports of the district zone meeting held recently were given by Mrs. A. B. Niven and Mrs. Robert Bryson. Circle chairmen also gave reports. The next district zone meeting will be held in San Benito. I -o ON VACATION Miss Marie Isabel Cloyd, Miss Emilia Delgado, and Miss Tila Gonzalez have left for a vacation trip to Monterrey and Saltillo, Mexico. Beane-Porter Marriage Is Celebrated (Stwelal to The Herald) EDINBURG. July 3.—The Meth odist church vu the scene of s wedding of interest to a large circle ol friends Saturday evening at 8 o’clock when Miss Woodle Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Porter, and Mr. R. D. Beane. Jr., eon of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Beane, were united in marriage in a beau tiful candlelight ceremony with! Rev. C. R. Brewster officiating. The young couple pledged their troth1 before a trelliaed arch covered with stiver leaves and fern while tall candelabra holding white cathedral candles were placed around the arch and on the chancel rail which was banked with fern and lovely blos soms In tall silver baskets. Preceding the entrance of the bridal party. Mrs. J. M. Frlsby play ed a program of nuptial music at the organ followed by the bridal soloe, “O Promise Me," ‘‘I Love You" and “At Dawning" sung by Mrs. C. I. Haven. Mrs Frisby played the “Bridal Ohorus” from “Lohengrin" for the processional. Mendelssohn's “Wedding March” for the reces sional and during the ceremony she softly played “Traumeri." The groomsmen Included Messrs. Jimmie Porter, Ed Beane, Phil Bonner and Robert Looney. i Bridesmaids were Misses Eliza beth Frazier, Mary Shannon of Navasota, Anna Rose V’ckers, Dor othy Haven. Geneva Thell Everttt. Leona Watkins, Teresa Porter and Helen Kirchner. They were at tractively gowned in pastel shades of net over taffeta of matching shades made on long lines with full sleeves and graceful swirling skirts girdled with taffeta. Each ce rried a colonial bouquet of pink rosebuds and blue plumbago. The bride was attended by Mrs. Johnny Miller. Jr., of Navasota, girlhood friend of the bride, as matron of honor, who was gowned In an attractive model of Alice blue chiffon made on long lines with a lovely shirred waist and long full sleeves. She also carried a colonial bouquet. The maid of honor. Miss Mary Porter, sister of the bride, wore a beautiful apple green lace ensemble with a three-quarter length coat and the dress trimmed with tal teta ruffles and carried a colonial bcuquet The ring bearer was Clay Searcy. Jr. The little flower girls. Mary Alice and Laura Mae Porter of Wesiaco. cousins of the bride. In long dresses of peach colored org andy. wore French hats of ribbon and lace aif1 carried tiny old fashioned bouquets. The groom was attended by Mr. John Barnum as best man. The bride, who was given m marriage by her father, was gown ed in a lovely creation of white lace In rose design made princess style with long sleeves, graceful epaulets and with the circular in set in the skirt merging Into a shon train overlaid by the filmy folds oi the illusion veil which was adjust ed to the head in a cap of pearls. She carried a shower boqpuet of white carnations and feverfew with knotted streamers of silver ribbon. After the ceremony a reception wss held at the home of the brides parents. The > bride’s table, whlcn was the center of interest was laid with a lace cloth and lighted by tall white tapers In crystal candelabra. The three-tiered embossed bride's cake surmounted by a miniaturs bride and grown and encircled with white roses and fern occupied the center of the table and was presided over by Mrs. Frank Pickers Mrs. E M. Everitt and Mrs. C. S. Collier assisted In serving. Mr. and Mrs. Beane left on a short trip, the bride wearing a tailored suit ln gray with a blouse of blue lace and matching blue ac cessories They will be at home after July Sjst 1511 Dunlap ln Mission. -o Many large cities make pasteur ization compulsory. It Is not com pulsory with Grishamh, but It makes Grisham’s Milk safest —Adv. i f CONCRETE I BEGINS sign in the world to • motorist. Yon rdu. Sit back in the seat. Ease up fow grip oo tht ■ had Year car leapt ahead. The motor soars into a swifter, smoother pace. The tires am*. Jobs... whatl-fights ; • . nerrons tension of ocher roads are quickly forgotten. Motoring regains its seat. Yoe’re oo mwwK, nocvskid concrete again, when driving is a plaint, doc • problem. • t: 70011 atop tuon quickly, man mntj m foar dm mrm hem mpt to WOW OOK* X Oof V lilMlll” Hi wtttf, Your cxr opfracn mofr econorm* ally... gas, oil, tire* and car repairs Remember too, Centennial Visitor* will follow wide Concrete Roods. Vi PRO! >1 PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION 1301 Norwood Bldg„ Aujtm, Texas Send Free: "An Open Lenar to Henry Ford.** Nationally Known Artist Of Santone Completes Session Of Instruction in Valley A two weeks’ session of art classes under the able direction of Harry Anthony de Young, of San Antonio, nationally known artist and teacher, was concluded at the weekend with a reception and exhibition at the Woman’s building In Harlingen. The art classes were under the sponsor ship of the Rio Grande Valley Art League, with 27 members from three separate art groups attending daily. About nine people made the daily trip from McAllen and' the upper Valley while an equal number left Brownsville each morning, and often remained for a full day’s session. Those who went from Brownsville Included Mesdames W. E. Hynd man. W. W. Ely. J. C. Kennedy, George McGonigle. Jr.. Kellis E. Buckley. J W. Worthington and J. L. Landrum of the local art league; and also, Mrs. J. Shipman, of Still water. Ok la., who Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Worthington, and Major Worthington, at Fort Brown; and Miss Cora Crane of Uvalde coun ty, who Is visiting her cousin. Mrs. C. D. Scarborough. The two weeks’ session was char acterized by an almost perfect at tendance of all members, a fact most gratifying to Mr. De Young who felt that such earnestness and stead fastness of purpose augured well for the success of his pupils. Mr. De Young was Impressed with the amount and quality of talent dis played by his Valley pupils. The classes, which begun cm Wed nesday the 19. included studies in still life and drawing from the head in the mornings, and lectures in the afternoon by Mr. De Young on com position. color and modern method for the first week. Charcoal, oil. water color, and pencil were used as mediums, as the individual student desired. The second week was spent in out door and landscape work. Several mornings the class met at the color ful Rabb ranch on the Military Highway, where a great diversity of subject matter was to he found. Composition ranged from the Valley palms and mesquite trees cjose at hand, intimate bits of landscape through an arch, portions of the de lightful old building itself to the little church of Santa Maria in the distance. Mr. De Young especi ally commended his pupils for their fearless attempts in trying the ra ther difficult type of studies which the arches and masonry suggested. He also commended the good clean oalettes and color of most of the class, the fine attitude of the pupils in receiving his suggestions and A THRILLING new radio program! Bailed on the actual exploits of that brave body of men, the Texas Rangers. These stir ring tales are taken right from State records. Spon sored by the Kellogg Sales Company of Dallas. Your children will be as delighted with these true stories as they are with the crisp goodness of Kellogg's Corn Flakes. Serve them at any time of the day in milk or cream. Extra good for the bedtime supper, be cause they digest so easily. TUNE IN WOAI KPRC 5:45 P. M, C. S. T. Kmry Monday, WodneUay and Friday changing their methods to conform with his teaching. One morning was spent in the Ptur Qrounds at Harlingen drawing and painting the splendid specimens of trees to be found there, and each week was culminated by a general criticism. Mr. De Young is a very able teacher; aside from knowing his subject matter down to the last and llttlest detail, he has the faculty of being able to transmit the know ledge. and members of his class will forget very little of his precepts, for it Is all connected In their minds with some concrete everyday thing which they all know and can remem ber. Members of the Valley Art Lea gues of which there are n/v three. McAllen. Harlingen and Brownsville, are happy to announce that Mr. De Young will return periodically In the fall and winter for lectures and criti cisms. It Is most gratifying to those who have had his summer course to think that they may have the bene fit and privilege of his further In struction. Mr. De Young was greatly pleased with the subject matter of the Val ley which is present in abundance He himself made a number of pencil sketches here which have the charm and delicacy of etchings, and which were exhibited along with others from the Davis mountains, old Mex ico and other parts of Texas in a sep arate exhibition the night of the reception. He especially called at tention to the wonderful skies of this section, and found the distinc tive trees, the jacales. the water scenes of resaca and seaside most abundant and Interesting material. He says the locations are here, and he thinks a great deal of talent, too. A landscape painted for demon stration at Pletchers gard In near Harlingen, by Mr De Young was awarded to Mrs. Newell of Harlin gen at the concluding class of the j session. Mr. De Young also made a pencil demonstration during his last criticism and this was likewise presented to a lucky pupil. ■.-.-o . Good Milk is the perfect food. Give your family Grisham's Pas teurised Milk.—Adv. Nielsen-Butts Marriage Is Solemnized A June wedding of great Interest to Brownsville and Valley residents was that of Miss Martha Jane Butts, daughter of Mrs. Cora C. Butts, of Brownsville to Mr. Otto Nielsen. son of Mr. and Mrs. Peder Nielsen of Alamo, which took place hi Port Worth at 7 o'clock in the morning In the parlors of the University Christ ian church, with dean Colby D. Hall. Officiating at the ceremony. Miss Dorothy Lynn Taylor, of 8tephenvllle. violinist, played “I Love You Truly" preceding the cere mony. She was accompanied by Miss Lula Delle Willoughby, of HlQsboro. Miss Dorothy Jones of Temple, a classmate of the bride, and Mr Patrick Henry. Jr., attended the couple. The church was beautifully deco rated with roses. The bride wore a white tailored suit with hat to match and wore a corsage of talisman roses. Miss Jones was attired In a pink lace tailored frock with white accessories. Mrs. H. C. Burke. Jr., entertained the wedding party at breakfast at her home. 2829 Princeton Avenue, immediately after the ceremony. Table appointments were in silver and pink with the centerpiece fash larkspur An Italian cloth covered toned of rosebuds, snapdragons and the table. Places were marked for Mr and Mrs. Nielsen. Mrs Cora C. Butts. Dean and Mrs. Hall. Misses Jones. Taylor. Jean Shelley Jennings and Mary Ellen Butts, of Brownsville. The couple left after the breakfast for Alamo where they are visiting the groom's parents. They will re turn to Fort Worth to make their home. Mrs. Nielsen will attend the Texas Christian University ndkt year where Mr. Nielsen is dean of men. The bride made her trip In a navy blue suit with white accesso ries. Mrs. Nielsen attended the local schools, graduating from the Browns ville high school. She Is now a jun ior In the University and was chosen as one of the four popularity queens this past school year. It has been estimated that there are 7,000,000 cats in New York state Joe Shipmans Are 4 Guests At Post For Some Time Mr. and Mrs. Jot Shipman of Stillwater. Okla. are visiting at tha home of Major and Mrs. J. W. Worth - ington in Ft. Brown and have been Included in a number of pleasant courtesies extended to the depart ing and arriving members of the command. Mrs. Shipman and Mrs. Worthington are sisters. Major and Mrs Worthington entertained for the Shipmans, recently with a buffet, supper in their quarters followed by a dance at the Officers dub. The guest list included all members at the garrison. Harlingen Club Will Be Enter tained By Mrs. D a i l Friday ; l Sped a i to The Herald > HARLINGEN. Jply 3 —The South Harlingen Home Demonstration club will have ita meeting Friday with Mrs Dali In Stuart Place. There will be given a special dem onstration on '‘Tour Threads.” -o -. Ridieys To Leave Soon On Trip To Middlewest Cities LOS FRESNOS. July 3.—Mr. and Mrs F. C. Richey and daughters. Dorothy and Margaret are leaving Thursday for Chicago to visit Mrs. Richey’s father and mother. From there they will go to Michigan to visit Mr. Richey's parents. Caddell-West Rites Held at Weekend In Valley Town EDINBURO, July 3 —Miss Ear line West, of Kingsville and Mr. Meredith Cad dell, of Edinburg, son of Mr and Mrs J. W CaddeU. c* Edinburg, were united In marriage Saturday in McAllen The couple spent the weekend with relatives to McAllen ...-o .. 8 KETCH IN O TRIP The Brownsville Art League an nounces a sketching trip for Tuesday, July 9. Members will meet at tha Chamber of Commerce and will pro ceed to the home of Mrs Mtlha Stoaser Stiles at Los Presnos. weath er permitting. DELIVERS A Pittsburgh Automatic Storage Water Heater * For only $8.70 down, we will deliver a new Pittsburgh Automatic Storage Water Heater to your home. The bal ance may be paid in twelve monthly payments of $2.90 each. This water heater is efficient and economical assuring you a maximum of service at minimum cost. Its heavy insulation keeps the heat in the water and does not let it out into the kitchen. Or if you prefer to pay cash, the price is $39.15 Take advantage of this offer today. Rio Grande Valley Gas Company JttgiTKB with Ga‘ joi cm do H