Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-18
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PtihidHtHt LIBERALIZATION OF the
Brownsville Suffrage society was effected
alta meeting held 1t the library Saturday
Afternoon. Mrs. IL. +. Holland who has
been serving as temporary chairman az the
organization. was returned 10 that office IN
the permanent chapter. Mrs. ". II. Jones
was elected secretary and treasurer: Mrs
Fred Hicks. first vice president and Nr-.
J.. h. Morris second vice president. Miss
Minnie McClintock and Mrs. i. X. Bill were
chosen a auditors. Because ire attrnd-
ance at the meeting was small The commit
tees provided under the constitution were
not named. A second meeting has been
called for next Saturday. when this dcfic-
icncy viii be supplied.
The large crowd attending the oncning
yesterday afternoon Of the Girls Hrnorl
Guard park evidenced that the soldiers inl
the Brownsville garrison appreciate the cf-I
forts of the young ladies in providing n
place for their comfort when off duty and
in the city. A number of benches have
been placed in the park and until such time
rs the beds of flowers planted by the young
ldies are up a large stand Of ferns and
crysanthemums occupy a central position /
Very early risers this morning were greet
ed by the sight of a group Of young ladies'
busy with trowel. hoe and fork plartingl
and tending flowers. The Guard members
arise early and work for an hour on their
property before the heat becomes bother
some.
To the strains Of 'The Star Spangled
Banner" played by the Sixteenth Cavalry
Band at six o'clock yesterday afternoon
the flag was raised on the pole erected nj
the park entrance. Following the flag rails
ing and several concert numbers hv the
hand Chaplain J.. s. Laughran made a brief
addess expressing in behalf of the soldiers
their appreciation of the park and eulo-
giving the Girls Honor Guard.
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A nurtial event of exceeding interest in
Texas United States army circles and
among local social elect took place nj Wv
oming. Cincinnati. last night at the %pala;iall
homo of W. J.. Moepcr. president of thc
philins-carrv Manufartrring Comnanv oil
Lockland, Ohio, when Miss LARA Mocller.
heiress of the great Moeller family FOR
tunes. was united in marriage To Iicr'er-
AIT Athaelv BrelliS Of Fort Ringgold. Tex.
of the United States infantry. Rev. A. T..
Wilson performed the ceremony uniting tho
lives of the Young couple and ending a love
romance which began when the Young cou-
pie met at Washington. ID. c.. the Nations
Capital. while both were visiting there.
Following the wedding reception. the Texan
army officer and his bride departed for
Fort Ringgold, where they will make their
home. The event attracted considerable
attention owing to Che social activities Of
the bride and the prominence of the BRIDES
father in the present war in Europe and
banking circles.-San Antonio Express.
Hope chapter. Order of the Eastern Star.
will meet mt the Masonic Temple nj 81
o'clock tonight. bv order of the worthy
matron, Mrs. ID. McLendon.
Mr.. Clarence Jefferds and baby Of Cor
pus Christi are i'm Brownsville visiting their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Jefferds on
Elizabeth street.
Volunteers Wanted :.