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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-21
MISS TABER HAS BRIDGE

Saturday afternoon at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
A Taber on East Stenyer street. Miss
Delsie Taber celebrated her six
teenth birthday anniversary with
an afternoon bridge. During the
games Of the afternoon Miss Chris
sic Bowie was successful and re-
ceived the prize for high score.
Betty Bowie received the consola-
ton gift. A daintily arranged
luncheon was served to the young
friends Of the honoree included in
the personnel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rauls. Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Greer. Mr.. and Mrs. r. 4.
Porter, Mr.. and Mrs. H.. c. Car
penter. Mr. ard Mrs. Frank McCabe,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Graham. DR.. and
Mrs. +. VI. "A. Sizer. Mrs. Anderson.
Mrs. Mack Mize and Mrs. Hamp-
shire.
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TWO RLE BRIDGE

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. VIM.
Meriwether was hostess to members
OF her two table bridge club at her
home on the san Benito-Harlingen
highway. The souvenir for high
score during the games OF the after
noon went to Mrs. Paul Cottrell.
Members present were Mrs. Elliott,
Mrs. Murray Higgins, Mrs. R~iddiford,
Mrs. Elem II. Crigler, Mrs. Claude
Atkins and Mrs. Z. Sauers. Guests
were Mrs. s. II. Crews and Mrs. Cot
trell.
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RAYMONDVILLE
KIWANIS MEET

~ .f.NIo WLLI
The Raymondville Kiwanis club
held the regular meeting Thursday
noon in the dining room Of the Tour
ist hotel, with VIM. G. Hecht ia
charge Of the program. A chicken
dinner was served the members and
guests, after which B. s. Wright ard
+. l.. Bull were initiated as men,
bers Of the organization. Two piano
solos were given By Elaine Garrett
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PARTY FOR GRANDDAUGHTER

Saturday afternoon Mrs. n. Cow
den gave her little granddaughter,
Marian Cowdar. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. A. Cowden Of Brownsville,
a party at her home on North Crock
EFT The occasion marked
her seventh birthday anniversary.
During the afternoon games and
contests were enjoyed on the lawn.
To thirty-thrce guests Halloween
favors were presented and punch,
sandwiches ard cakes were served.
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STUDY GERMAN COMPOSERS

Wednesdays program OF the We'd
nesday Morning Bridge club was de-
voted to German composers and
music. Mrs. James Ward was host
ess at her home on the South boule-
ward. The members answered to roll
call with the names Of heroes and
he%roines in musical legends. A paper
on the life OF Wagner, the German
composer, was read by Mrs. Z. 5.
Pugsley. Hungarian Dance No. ."
tBrahms) was played on the piano
by Mrs. Ned q. klgsbee and Mrs. Guy
Cornett sang "Morgen Hymn" (Georg
Henschel). Mrs. Bruce Gentry sang
Thee, / Think Of. Margherita," (Er-
TX overwhelmingly
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THREE ADDRESS kIwANIs

Three speakers were heard by the
Aiwanians at luncheon Wednesday.
Two were visitors, James q. Bowie,
no spoke on the port at Point Isa-
81, and the other Harry Faux Of
townsville. A member Of the club
ported on the Legion convention in
IN Antonio, Victor H. Mertz. giving
some colorful details of that big
meeting. Miss Lois Franklin, direc-
tor Of music in the public schools
lere. presented a high school sextet
composed o. Tiles Dorothy Glyn
Ward, Maud Nosler, Velma Dodson,
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COMPLIMENTS SISTER

Tuesday evening Mrs. j. c. Wag-
ner entertained members Of the Roy
al Neighbors honoring her sister,
Mrs. II. A. Ries of st. Louis. During
the afternoon games of guessing and
games in history were enjoyed, after
which a delightful luncheon was
served. At the close of the contest
prizes were awarded Mrs. w. d. Nc
Williams, Mrs. Goebhels. Mrs. Ries,
Mrs. r. p. jackson, Mrs. j. l.. Palm
or and Mrs. Scrivner. The honoree
was also remembered with a guest
gift. a beautiful pillow.
Those present were Mesdames T..
II. Cilley, J. V. Thomas, NJ. NJ. Nor
rissey, K. b. Jackson, Alice Lippin-
colt, Emma Goebbeis, c. w. Sullivan,
G. A. Kayser, w. ID. McWilliams, j..
ID. S~crivner, J. L. Palmer. G.. 4.
Boice, Owen Woods, Frank Dodson,
+. G. LeMarchal, Miss Ella Keys and
Mrs. 2. A. Hill of Edcouch.
OBSERVE GUEST DAY
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Roy 4. Clark in Valencia Park
the Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary
held q rally observing Guest Day at
the regular monthly meeting. The
topic for the afternoon was "The
Christian Home" with Mrs. II. II.
Wieduwilt as program leader. The
devotional, The Bethany Home"
was led by Mrs. j. E. Bell. A solo
BY Miss Rosa Bell Robinson follow
ed this. An interesting talk on.
What is a Christian Home" was Civ
en- by Mrs. w. b. Fouls. Mrs. Pile
gave an inspiring talk on Scan Reli-
gion Come Back TO the Home" or "A
Plea for the Return Of the Christian
Home" "Fireside Reflections" an
inspiring little pageant was given by
the Junior Christian Endeavor So
city Of the church and was thorough
ly enjoyed by all.
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Valle
Society
SAN BENITO
HULSEY-HOwLAND

HULSEY-HOwLAND
Wednesday evening. October II,
AZ 1880 o'clock. Miss Lois Hulsey
became the bride of Walter William
nowland of Chicago at the home of
tne brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Hulsey, 657 North Dick
Bowling
The interior of the home was
beautifully decorated. resembling
thai Of a lovely garden, the side
walls being veritabie mounds Of pink
corona while other sprays OF the
rose blossoms depended luxuriently
from above doorways and windows
and cntwired about an arch where
the young couple spoke their vows.
Tied with a satin ribbon was a large
white wedding bell which hung from
the center of the arch.
Remembrance" By Reuben Da-
vies was played by Mrs. A. B. Wea-
YER before the wedding party enter
ed. As the strains Of L~ohengrin's
Wedding March sounded, Margaret
Lou and Ruth Hulsey moved toward
the archway. laying a broad pathway
of white satin ribbon for the bride.
The little girls. who are sisters OF
the bride. wore charming frocks ot
Georgette. Another sister. Fran
ces. served as ring bearer. CARRYING
the circlet on n white satin pillow.
She was dressed in a colonial cos
tune with ruffled skirt OF pink
organdy. The bride was gowned in
dark blue transparent velvet with
shoes and accessories of the same
color. In ner arms she carried n
beautiful bouquet Of mink carna-
tions. Miss Florence Parsons. her
maid Of honor, wore a brown trans
parent velvet costume. Awaiting
them at the altar were the bride
groom and his attendant. Frank
Sizer. of Harlingen.
Following the ceremony the bride
cut the cake. a many-tiered. snowy
pyramid topped by n miniature bride
n groom posed under n WEDDING
bell. The bridesmaids cake vas not
cut but was sent TO the father and
mother Of the BRIDEGROOM. Mr.. and
Mrs. +. Rowland Of Chicago. who
were unable to attend the wedding.
To about eighty guests punch was
served by the sisters Of the bride.
Miss Gladys Steck caught the brides
bouquet.
Mrs. Howland's travelling costume
was a tailored suit Of navy blue
with ~harmonizing hat and shoes.
After a short wedding trip the
young couple will return 70 San Be
nito for a time. Mr.. Rowland. whose
home Is in CHICAGO. Is travelling
auditor for the Nash-Firch com
pany. He has been making an audit
at the Alexander Marketing com
pany here during the past few
weeks.
FIVE HUNDRED PARTY
Wednesday evening at their coun-
try home about three miles from
Rio Hondo. Or. and Mrs. George
Beach entertained with n DELIGHTFUL
five hundred party. Mrs. James
porter held high score when. the
games had ended and received the
attractive award while Joe Yoeman
received the trophy for TOP score
among the men guests. Mrs. Rauls
and Frank McCabe received consola-
tion gifts. In the late evening a de-
licious luncheon was enjoyed. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Voc
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Keys.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
Pornfret

There will be the customary candle
and carol service at Christ church on
Christmas eve at four o'clock.
The Nativity play is now IN rehear.
sal and will be given in Pomfret Hall
on the evening Of December the TWEEN
ty third.
Mrs. Charles Cushman talked 70
her husband in Paris, over the tel
ephone on Saturday. Mr.. Cushman
is on his way home, expecting TO ar
rive in time for Christmas.
Peter deFlorez is spending the first
week Of his vacation with his father,
Mr.. Louis deFlorez, at Currytuck
Sound. North Carolina, duck shooting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis deFlorez and
Peter win pass Christmas in New
York. al 993 Park Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Unger enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Ream Of
Thompson ind his faneee. Mrs
Phresher, al a bridge party on Friday
evening. Mrs. Unger also gave n
bridge party Of two tables on Satur-
day afternoon.
Mr.. Charles Swain gave buffet
supper for thirty, on Saturday eve
ming. in honor Of Mr.. Louis Ream and
his fancee. Mrs Phresher. Mr.. Green
and the Misses Green of Wexford, Il.
l.. were weekend guests at the
SWANS
A special parish meeting Of Christ
church parish will be held in the rec
tory on Friday al o'clock 20 act
upon the resignation Of the senior
warden and the treasurer and TO do
any business proper 70 be done az
this meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20

The Christmas sale At pnmfret Hall
on Friday for the benefit of the Pom
fret Free Library was a great sue
cess. over three hundred dollars
was made A number of persons
made use Of the card tables, after
noon and evening, and enjoyed the
tea and other refreshments served.
Many children were made happy by
the novel grab bag, in the form Of
Santa Claus chimney rummage sale,
cake table and other booths all did
wen. The members Of the committee
we're pleased by the interest shown In
the sale.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
Union

Schools close Friday FOR the Christ
mas vacation.
The Christmas concert and tree win
be Monday evening at 7.30 at the
church
Amos Allen spent last week in
North Attleboro, Mass, and Brooklyn,
\. y. visiting his cousins.
Mrs. Leanora Howard has returned
home to Putnam. after spending a
month with her mother, Mrs Louisa
Thayer.
George Heck was operated on for
appendicitis at the johnson Memorial
Hospital, Stafford Springs. December
nth, and is on the road TO recovery
now.
Donald Lawson was in town Satur-
day. closing up Camp Coy on Coye
Hill. He said his father. DR. George
Lawson, is very feeble and is growing
weaker each day.
Rev. H. A. Coolidge Is still holding
services at North Ashford church on
Sunday evenings at o'clock. There
was an attendance of twenty-eight
last Sunday evening.
Mrs. Eva proulx and Miss Della
Heck spent a day in Southhridge the
past week. purchasing presents for the
children IN town, for the annual
Christmas concert and tree.
Visitors at the home of Mrs. Louisa
Thayer and family Sunday were Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Harmon, Hazel Har-
man, Alice Spencer, Stanley Sheldon,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Proulx and little
daughter Shirley. all Of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
Horowitx Bros. Allege Bad
Faith and Breach of Terms
of Sale
Injunction To Restrain Defendant
Also Sought


His interest in the Bosworth block.
Main street, attached. s Diamond.
former owner Of the Diamond store.
has been made defendant in an action
at law and in equity in which Mr. Dia-
mond's successors in the business,
Harry Horowitz and Abraham Horo-
witt, doing business as Horowitz
Bros, claim damages 81 Si0.00 and
ask for an injunction restraining the
defendant from doing business similar
60 their store business in Putnam.
and within a radius OF fifteen miles
Of Putnam, in accordance with an al
legged agreement made part Of the
sale Of the store business and good
will.
The writ was served on the defend
ant in Putnam. Friday Il was per
senal service by Deputy Sheriff
Charles r. Aver of Dayville. At
torney Irving H. Miron represents
the plaintiffs The writ is returnable
IN the Windham county superior
court the first Tuesday in January.
The material allegations in the com
paint are in substance as follows
Allegations
That on and before June 2nd, 1928.
the defendant was the owner Of re-
tail store in Putnam. ard operated
IN connection Herewith and outside
route. by his ages; and employe. Roh-
ert Diamond
That on June End, 1928. the de-
PENDANT sold TO the plaintiffs said
store. business and the good viii
thereof; and for said consideration
the defendant agreed that he would
not engage in any Of the lines Of
business in Putnam. or within RAJ
dius Of fifteen miles Of Putnam. with
in five years.
The defendant in yiolatien of mis-
said agreement les cor 'uued the
oneration Of said business on said
outside route. in the same manner
as previous TO said sale.
i'hc plaintiffs claim $4,000 dam
ayes and that the defendant be en-
joined from continuing in said bust
ness.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20

his parents. Nj and Mrs A. II. Ami
don.
George Botham, Dr.. returned from
the Day Kimball Hospital on Satur-
day
n. p. Amdon and family Of Thomp-
son were visitors AZ A. II. Amidons
on Sunday.
Monday evening the Sunday school
VII hold Us Christmas exercises at
the church with program and tree.
Mrs. Clarence DeNtraze and two
children visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Wilfred Stone, in Cranston, r.
last week.
Mrs. Carl sharpe, Beatrice Sharpe
and Priscilla Elliott were in Worces-
ter Friday 70 see the picture, THE
SINGING Fool"
Christmas service at the Congrega-
tional church Sunday az II a. m,
with Christmas music, decorations and
sermon. An Offering viii be taken for
Near East Relief.
Haven Happenings
Mr.. and Mr.. win Richardson Of
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
S. DIAMOND DEFENDANT
IN $4,000 LAW SUIT
Thompson

Mr. Bliss was in town Monday.
Bohbie Elliott is al home for the
holidays,
Miss Elliott spent Monday night in
Worcester.
DR.. Charles Masten is on a duck
hunting trip.
Mrs. W. T. Peekham spent the week
end with Miss Lucy Olney.
Miss Sarah Rhodes IS III with grip
ard sinus infection Of the nose.
Rehearsals are going on for the
Christmas entertainment for the Sun
day school.
Mrs. Andre Roosevelt has gone 10
Montelair 20 spend The holiday with
her daughter
Rev. r. s. Lyon win preach a
Christmas sermon next Sunday en-
titled star Trails.
The Thimhle Club had a Christmas
meeting at the residence Of Mrs, Lou
Use Bates Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Frawley, a former resi-
dent of Thompson, was buried on
Tuesday in the Thompson cemetery.
Mrs. Beck Mameslov gave a supper
arty Tuesday evening IN honor Of
Hrs. Marion Phresher and Mr. Louis
Team.
As usual number Of Thompson
eople are planning 10 witness the Ma
tivity Play in Pomfret next Sunday
evening.
The Sunday school viii have
Christmas tree and Christmas program
Christmas eve, Monday, December "a,
al ! 80 in the church.
Christmas vacation at the Howe
Marot School and Marot Junior Col
lege began Wednesday. Monday eve
ming the faculty and students enjoyed
banquet.
Mrs. Malcolm Douglas Of New York,
who has been visiting Mrs. Charles
Van b. Cushman in Pomfret, is the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs Devter Elliott
for Christmas.
Miss Sherman, who has been IN
Boston for some weeks, will spend
Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Phin.
ney. in Guilford.
Miss Crosby entertained the Bridge
Club Tuesday Besides the club mem
bers there were three guests, Mrs.
Silas Wheelock Of Putnam. Miss Stand
ish Bradford. and Miss Faith Decker.
Mrs. c. r Searls was IN town Mon
day. After Christmas, which she will
spend with her sister, Mrs Frank
Darlington, at Melrose, Mass, she
goes 10 Camden, South Carolina, Tor
the winter.
The Grange had a Christmas party
Tuesday evening. A program by the
children furnished the entertainment,
even the very youngest taking part
Santa Claus. impersonated by Robert
johnson, was an amusing feature Of
the evening
Rev. 4. s. Lyon spoke in both the
Congregational and Baptist churches
in Putnam last Sunday evening. He
has been chosen 10 be one Of the teach
ers in the religious leadership train
ing school IN Putnam. and will teach a
course on THE Teacher and the Pu-
pill. This religious school opens Jan
uary 18th. Rev. Mr. English Is the
registrar.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
East Putnam

Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Gibson enter
tanned relatives from Worcester Sum
day.
Mrs. Harry Hale spent Friday and
Saturday with relatives in Webster.
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment by the school children will be
held at the church Saturday evening
at 7.30. Everyone is invited 10 attend
William Winslow Of Putnam called
on Mr.. and Mrs A. d. Jenner Satur-
day.
Adelard jacques has been confined
to his home with an attack Of inhu-
enza.
School closed Wednesday for a two
weeks vacation.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20

Putnam visited their father on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Gibson Of East Put
nam called on Mrs Gibson's brother.
Edward Randall. on Sunday
Mrs Helen Peirsal, who is a patient
az 4 he Haven, returned ON Friday,
from "a visit IN New York with frienda.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor J Howe Of
New London were weekend visitors ~
their mother, Mrs. Griggs.
The work on the new Frigidaire and
basement Is progressing very rapidly.
Lyman Baker Is quite ILL.,
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20

FFHFfH FF"FF'HfHKE
Mr.. and Mrs. win Richardson Of
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20

no less a person than Ruth Elder, his
leading lady in "Moran Of the
Marines" to be shown at the Bradley
Theater Sunday and Monday.
In several Of the climatic scenes
Miss Elder is called upon TO display
her skill at the controls of fast
airplane. II was while these scenes
were being filmed that Dix became
enthusiastic over flying.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
Abingdon

Mrs William Murdoch spent the
weekend in Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Weeks were Wis.
tors in Providence on Tuesday.
Stanley Amidon spent Sunday with
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
PoMFRET LANDING

Mrs. Ida fiiidreth is spending the
winter with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hill
droth Of Chieopee Falls.
Constable Angel is working for
John Whipplc Of pomfrct Center
Mrs. Ida Bildrcth, Mrs. +. N.
Searles and Mrs. Hans Anderson were
In Willimantic Wednesday.
Miss Margaret kcarney and Miss
Margaret Mccormick Of Harrisvills
were IN Worcester on Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
RICHARD DIX AIR CONVERT
Ruth Elder Provokes Air Mindedness
Both in Film

Richard Dix is the most recent CON
vert to the air among the film colony,
and he was influenced in his decision
TO take an active interest in flying by
Putnam patriot., 1928-12-20
Heat Radiating Fins

This new. improved, exclusive
Allen construction increases heating
surface 100 per eent--strengthens
the castings--prolongs the life q
the heating unit--saves fuel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-11-10
PLAN Dinner To
c. c. WILKINSON

Citizens, ministers and patrons OF
the public schools of divisions 10 to
10, have arranged for testimonial
banquet to First Assistant Super
intendent q. c. wilkinson, Friday
night, November Is, in the dining
hall of the Armstrong High School.
The general progress of the
schools as shown by improvements
inaugurated. better scholarship,
stricter discipline and the emphasis
upon character building as the goal
of secular education among the
colored people of the city, induced
the ministers to give a public testi-
monial to wilkinson.
The Rev. DIR. G.. u. King, Metro
politan A. M. e. Church; the Rev.
r. w. Brooks, Lincoln Congrega-
tional; the Rev. c. T. Long, presid-
ing elder; the Rev. w. A. Taylor,
Florida Avenue Baptist; r. F..
Coates, district superintendent, M.
E.; the Rev. II. B. Taylor. Fifteenth
Street Presbyterian, and the Rev.
H. D. Tillman, pastor of John Wes-
ley A. nj. K. Church. constitute
the committee of arrangements.
Educators from Baltimore and
Norfolk will join the local school
officials in making the affair a
general testimonial to Mr.. Wilkinson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-11-10
READY FOR
ANNUAL BALL

washington Lodge NO. is, Be-
nevolent and Protective Order Of
Elks expects one Of the largest
gatherings ever assembled at the
ninth annual charity ball which will
be held at the willard Hotel Tues
day. Both bathrooms will be
empowered in flowers.
Novel and special features will be
provided for the entertainment OF
The guests. Judge Robert e. Mat
tingly, chairman of the committee,
has announced that surprise gifts
viii be distributed to the most
popular members of the order.
Continuous dancing is assured by
two Orchestras under the direction
or David Holland McNYilliams.
The funds from the ball are dis
tributed among needy people in the
District Of Columbia. 1t is esti'
mated that upwards of 200 families
will receive the bounty and 500
children will be provided with toys.
clothing and goodies. Wounded
veterans of the World War viii also
share in the gifts.
The ElK's II o'clock toast will BIZ
offered by Judge Mattingly. Many
members OF Congress and the mill
itary branches OF the government
are expected to attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-11-10
War Author Presents
Illustrated Lecture

The campaigns of AlIenby and
Lawrence in Palestine and Arabia
during the World War eventually
will be regarded as of great signifi-
canoe in history. was the decIara-
ton of Lowell Thomas, author and
historian, at the close OF an illus.
trated lecture held yesterday after
noon in the National Theater.
Thomas was sent during the war
to make a first hand pictorial Illus
tration of events. He said that
when he learned that Allenby had
been placed in charge in Palestine
he forsook the western front and
followed the. campaign in the east
up to and after the fall of Jeru-
salem. He is the author of with
Lawrence in Arabia. =
The lecture was illustrated with
a group of motion and still pic
lures and followed the campaign in
detail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-11-10
MRS. JARDINE
NAMES new
MUM

Mrs. William M. Jardine, wife OF
the Secretary of Agriculture, sur.
rounded by group of Cabinet
and diplomatic women, yesterday
morning named the most attractive
of the new imported Japanese POM
pom chrysanthemum seeding. now
on exhibition at the Agriculture
hot house, for Peggy
Ann Hoover. granddaughter Of
President-elect Herbert Hoover.
The washington Florists Club
much priced certificate of merit
was awarded by Granville GUIDE,
the president Of the club, to the
for the display. About
IS florists of the city were present
at the presentation.
About $4,000 people so far have
visited the display which large
Is due to great ex-
tent to the school classes, who
come accompanied by their teachers
to see the twenty ninth annual
show Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture.
DIR. William Taylor, chief OF the
Bureau of Plant Industry, under
whose direction the exhibit is being
held, said it would close tomorrow
night at o'clock.