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Miss Hume Married to
Mr.. Clark This Morning.

The marriage of Miss Julie Hume,
daughter of Mrs. Rawlins Hume and
the late Mr.. Hume. to Mr.. Du Wayne
Gerald Clark took place this morning,
at IL O'Clock, in the Bethlehem Chapel
of the Washington Cathedral. the Rev.
E. Pinckney Wroth officiating. Only
the immediate families we're present.
Mr.. Clark and his bride will be at
home later at 2100 Nineteenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs James G. SHIRLEY an
ilounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter. Elsa Louise, to Lieut. Horace Gill
bert Trainer. U. S. N, of Bryn Mawr,
Pa The wedding will take place Sat-
urday, September %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Dawes Lawson
of Takoma Park, D. c., announce the
engagement of their daughter Flor
ence to Mr.. Francis Lemon Landon
of Berkeley, Calf The wedding will
take place during the Christmas season.
The marriage of Miss Meredith Page,
daughter of Mrs. George G. Heye of
New York. to Mr.. Robert Boal Wickes of
Washington, son of Mrs. Anna Boal
Wickes of Mount Vernon. Va will take
place September "a in st. Bartholomew
Church. in New York. A reception will
follow the ceremony at the Ambassador
Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman
will have visiting them for few days
In their Summer home at Southampton
the latter's sister, Mrs. Frederic Ashton
de Peyster.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Adams of Belfast,
Ireland. who have been in the United
States since the first part of August,
will be in Washington until tomorrow
morning when they are leaving for New
York preparatory to sailing for home
September IS. The greater part Of their
time has been spent in making trip
across the continent. They are staying
at the Mayf1ower while in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John William Town
send and their children returned re-
Gently from Ocean City. Md. Mr.. and
Mrs. Townsend will start tomorrow for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06

Mr. and Mrs Michael Conforti have
arrived in Washington from their
home in Torrington, Conn. and are at
the Carlton for short stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06

Miss Alyce Nunnally Hopkins and
Miss Helen Holt Owens, with Mrs.
Aulus B. Clements and Mrs. Charles P.
Hopkins of Richmond. Va, are staying
at the Grace Dodge Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Lloyd. accom-
panied by their daughters, Ida Hull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06

Mr. Wade H Ellis was host at dinner
on the Willard roof last evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06

Mrs Earl L. Crabb of Pittsburgh has
accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. D. I. Mach
man of Detroit to Washington and is
with them at the Mayflower. Mrs.
Crabb will return home the end of the
week and Mr.. and Mrs. Nachman will
go to New York for short visit before
going back to Michigan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06

Mr.. Charles Noble Gregory. who is
spending the season at the Homestead.
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Parker-HOOver
Wedding This Evening.

Wedding This Evening.
Miss Margaret Curriden Hoover,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George F.
Hoover. will be married to Mr.. Clarence
LIE Roy Parker jr, son of Mrs. Clar-
ence LIE Roy Parker, this evening at s
o'clock The ceremony will be per-
formed by the Rev. Simpson B. Daugh-
erty in the United Brethren Memorial
Church.
The bride will be attended by Miss
Ruth Campbell, her cousin. as maid of
honor The bridesmaids will be Miss
Elizabeth Brandenburg. Miss Julia Den
ming, Miss Mary Temple Hill, all sorority
sisters of the bride, who is a member of
Chi Omega Fraternity, and Miss Char
lotte Parker, sister of the bridegroom
Mr. James Donald Macmillan of
Wilkes-Barr will be the best man and
the ushers will be Mr.. Smith Brook
hart. jr of Iowa. Mr.. Otis Graeser of
Cincinnati. Mr.. Herman Philip Rass-
bach of Philadelphia and Mr.. Frederick
c. Windisch of New York City.
A small reception Immediately follow
ing the service will be held in the home
of the brides parents in Rock Greek
Hills
Miss Julia Denning entertained at
luncheon yesterday at the Carlton Ho-
tel for the bride and her attendants
Mrs. Parker entertained the wedding
party at a dinner and dance last eve
ming at the Columbia Country Club.
Mr.. r. Golden Donaldson. who has
been at Saranac Inn in the Adirondacks
accompanied by his son-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold E. Irish,
and his two sons, Mr.. Robert G. Donald
son, ir.. and Mr.. WYnan G. Donaldson.
returned yesterday Mr.. Donaldson will
be a guest over the week end of Mr.
John Shepherd, jr, at his place at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06

TIME Secretary Of the Navy and
Mrs. Wilbur will leave Los An
geles today for the East. They
Il will spend a short time in To-
peka and Chicago and are eg-
pected to arrive in Washington Tuesday,
The Secretary and Mrs Wilbur have
been on the Pacific Coast for about six
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06
Chilean Envoy Back
From Brief New York Visit.


Chilean Envoy Back
From Brief New York Visit.
The Ambassador Of Chile. Senior Don
Carlos Davila has returned to Washing
ton. having spent the week end in New
York.
The Acting Secretary of the Navy.
Mr. Theodore Douglas Robinson. re-
turned to Washington this morning from
his Summer home at Herkimer, N. Y,
where he spent about fortnight with
his family Mrs. Robinson and the
children will join the Secretary here the
end of the month.
The Assistant Secretary of War. Col.
Charles Burton Robbins. and his daugh-
ter. Miss Anna Robbins. who returned
last week from Europe. will 60 to their
home at Cedar Rapids. Iowa. the end
Of the week Weather permitting, they
will make the trip by airplane.
The assistant military attache of the
British embassy. Mai. w. H. S. Aston,
has left the Summer embassy at Man.
chester and is in New York for short
stay.
Mai and Mrs Edward H. Conger
have as their guest, in heir home at 1917
Alaska avenue, Mrs. Conger's sister,
Mrs Malsbury. wife of Mai Omer E.
Malsbury. assistant municipal engineer
of the Panama Canal.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-06
Maison Jules

Watch connecticut Ave nuc
Smart Shops" next Thursday for
the news of Maison Jules.
Miss Nails announces that the
whole interior is being redecorated
for the Winter season--and it is
going to be perfectly beautiful.
Smart new Fall models for
street. afternoon and evening are
arriving each day.
See Maison Jules.
1927 Connecticut Avenue.
Between Que & Il Streets)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27

Gene Vaughan, George Schmidt and
Frank Rooster.
PICNIC SUPPER
The following families enjoyed a
picnic supper on Llano Grande lake
Monday evening: Messrs. and Mes
danes B. B. Burns Of Decatur, ILL.,,
Leo Rupert Of Alamo, w. G. Rice Of
San Juan, p. G.. MatZen, j.. .. FrizZell
and L. 0. Garrett.
PERSONALS
Mrs. j.. 4. Martin motored to San
Benito and Harlingan Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Christensen re-
turned from San Antonio the first OF
the week.
Miss Loretta Sinclair Of Harlinger
spent the weekend with the Jesse
Avinger family.
W. L. Emery. ]. W. Clifford. W. H
Stevenson and w. L. Cappell returned
from a business trip TO Edna Tues
day.
Mrs. Leo Rupert and daughters OF
Alma are spending several days al
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. G. Matzen.
Mrs. j. d. Stephens and Mrs. Johr
Bennett are in San Antonio visiting
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Burns and chill.
dren, Helen, Robert, Billie and j. II.
left for their home in Decatur, III.
after spending a week here with
Mrs. Burns parents, Mr.. and Mrs
p. G.. Matzen and sisters, Mrs. j. o
Frizzell and Mrs. Leo Rupert.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
CHURCH LET
ATRIOHONDO
San Benito Contractor
To Erect Commun-
ity Building

SAN BENITO. July 27.-Walter T..
Chambers, local contractor, was
awarded contract for the erection Of
the SIS, 900 community church build
ing at Rio Hondo. il was announced
here Thursday night.
Bids on the building were opened
earlier in the week by Lloyd Z.
Mellor, of Harlingen, but contract
was not awarded until Thursday
night, after a consultation Of the
contractor, the architect, and mem
bers of the church board.
The bid Of Chambers was low on
the building.
Construction work on the new
church will be started at once, the
contractor announced. Mr.. Chambers
will start moving material to the site,
and will begin excavation work in
preparation for the putting in Of the
foundation.
The building is TO have one full
story and a basement, and will have a
seating capacity in the main audi
torium Of about 500. II will have
several Sunday school and church
rooms in the first floor, and church
rooms in the basement.
It is to be Of brick and concrete.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27

Kruse, w. II. Gossage, Floyd Het-
rick, L. G. Lemen, Clark Mellenbruch,
Banks L. Miller, Sam l.. Miller, Chas.
Starlin, Joe Waite, L. G. Warner, II.
Fl. Kidder, Jack Stone, ]. <. wilkins,
Jos. Tatar; Misses Nell Hancock and
Mildred Reichert Of San Juan; Chas.
jain, Bill Whalen, John Jacobs, and
Burl Stugard Of Alamo; w. N. MCGEE,
G. VI. Gaddy, M. L. Kreidler, p. M.
Perkins, Gail Hart, w. N. Payne, T.
w. Doster, Roy Randolph, II. II. DAN
ME, White Rogers Of McAllen and
Mrs. Tim Ware Of Tulsa, Okla.
PERSONALS
Judge o. c. Aldrich, who has spent
some time in Kerrville and San An
tonic, returned home Wednesday.
Miss Mildred Riechert spent the
past weekend in Houston.
p. Z. monty" Montgomery was q
visitor in San Juan Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. NJ. James and son. Louis,
returned Monday from Katy and
Houston. They were also accom-
panied by Mrs. James mother, Mrs
Laura Breedlove, who will visit al
the James home for some time.
]. B. Chalk returned Tuesday from
a trip to San Antonio.
Helen Kali, daughter of Mrs. N
Kali, celebrated her third birthday
Thursday with a dinner and had as
her guests her grandmother, Mrs.
Attic, from Pharr, and also her aunt,
Mrs. L. Kali, of San Juan. All en-
joyed the day and wished her many
more happy birthdays.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
SAN JUAN
Guest HONORED

GUEST HONORED
Mrs. Lee NJ. Green was a charming
hostess Of the wcek when she en-
t~ertained the Wedr ssday Bridge club
and a few out IT town guests, honor
ing Mrs. Tim Ware Of Tulsa, Okla.
The rooms were decorated with
roses, white lilies and ferns, making
a lovely setting for the eight tables
arranged for the games. Appropriate
place cards were passed. BY Miss Nell
Hancock and five games Of bridge
were enjoyed.
The hostess, assisted by her sister,
Miss Mildred Hancock. served lovely
refreshments TO the following mem
bers and guests: Mesdames u. r.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
Chinese Apologize
For Wounding Sailor

CHEEFOO, Shantung, Crina, July
27.-Pl-Northern military authori-
ties today rendered an apology to
the United States through the Amer
lean consul for the wounding Of an
American sailor on July %. The
sailor was shot in the hand when
the northern troops recaptured Chez
foo from the nationalists and in
vestigation showed the northerners
were responsible.
The northern commander volun-
gabe the wounded sailor COM
p%ensation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
STUDY JAPAN

The Woman's Missionary society
of the Baptist church met Thursday
afternoon in the basement of the
church. The purpose of the meeting
was TO learn of the customs, myth
ology and ideals OF the japanese peo-
pie. The basement was decorated in
flags of the United States and Japan,
with japanese lanterns and flowers.
There were seventy-five present.
seventeen of them being japanese
subjects from the colony az Hidalgo.
Miss Turya Otsuke. dressed in a ma
tive japanese costume belonging TO
her mother, gave a piano solo entitled
Japanese Tea Party" and read a
naper on the Customs Of Women in
.Japan." Sammy Hada read a paper
IN the mythology OF Japan.
Mrs. W. l.. Moore was the leader Of
The meeting. There was q very in
teresting program as follows: Read
incs bv Elizabeth Anne Vickery,
Emma and Julia Stevens and Mrs.
Villers read papers on various phases
~ Japanese life were read by Miss
Virginia Fenwick, Miss Jessie Lee
Tvles. Mrs. Vickery. Mrs. Suttle. Mrs.
Pnllen. and Mrs. Crockett. Mrs. NJ.
parker led the devotional.
-uIrDru uONCRS PASTOR
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
ruIrRcH HONCRs PASTOR

me members Of the Christian
rhurcb entertained Friday evening
with 4 swimming party and picnic at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Carl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
WESLACO
MRS. MAULDIN
ENTFRTATNG

Mrs. Douglas Mauldin was charm
ing hostess to a number of friends
at a bridge party Wednesday after
noon. After the games Mrs. Oliver
Swinnea captured high score receiv-
ing a pretty flower bowl and Mrs.
Lynn Wright won low, being present
ed with a hanging fern pot. Delight
full refreshments, consisting Of sand
witches. punch, cake and jello with
whipped cream. were served to Mes
danes l.. p. Everett. j. III. Watson.
Monte Walker, Gene Jones, Roy
Hough. Harold Harrison. Oliver
Swinnea. Lynn Wright. l.. o. Garrett.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
RUSSIAN FLOODS FATAL

MOSCOW, July 27.-P9-Many
lives have been lost in floods which
are sweeping the Nazanovsk and
Skobodinsk region. A nhmber Of
houses were floating in the river
mt Zeya today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
PARTY FOR
MRS

mhS. LAM
Mrs. John Closner entertained a
small group Of mutual friends Mon
day evening complimenting Mrs.
Chas. Seidenglanz, who was leaving
Tuesday morning for Dallas to make
her home.
Four tables Of bridge were form
I'd, and the guests spent the evening
IN play. A delicious Mexican buffet
supper was served.
Pink radiance roses decorated the
rooms.
Besides the usual prizes for high
score, Mrs. ~Seidenglanz was presented
with a Mexican luncheon set as a
reminder of the occasion.
PERSONALS
Mrs. John Closner has with her
for the weekend her brother and his
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Lipscomb, Of
Edinburg, who came over Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Canales have
gone to North Carolina, where they
will visit Mrs. Canales' mother and
other relatives. They plan to be
away about a month, making the trip
by motor.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Rogers, and Miss
Mollie Rogers have returned from a
motor trip to Kerrville. Miss Rogers
went 10 kerrville from New Orleans,
where she represented the local Bus
mess and Professional Women's club
at the national convention.
Miss Lula Champion plans TO leave
for McAllen Saturday evening, where
she will visit for a few days with
Mrs. j. o. Calvert. From there they
will both 90 TO San Antonio TO visit
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. +. Tucker have as
their guests for a few days Mr..
fuckers brothers, j.. J.. Tucker, Of
Pickens, Miss, and W. 4. 1ucker, OF
Canton, Miss. Miss Modene Tucker,
whose home is in league is also
spending a few weeks with them.
Miss Caroline Schwab is a guest
OF Mrs. Bascom Cox this week, having
arrived Tuesday. Her home is in
Galveston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claire White and four
children left Wednesday for their
home at Ennis, making the trip in
their car. They had been guests of
Mr.. Whites sister, Mrs. Jack Rowe.
Mrs. James Davis is spending the
summer with relatives in Michigan.
Mrs. Marshall White returned We'd
nesday from an overland trip to San
Antonio. She was accompanied home
by her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Par
ker, and children, who will be her
guests during August.
Miss Sue Moore of Waco and Miss
Rome Wilson of Oklahoma left yes
terday for their homes TO spend the
vacation. Both are teachers in the
local junior college.
s. A. Caldwell, dean Of the junior
college is at Austin doing some spe-
cial work in the state university.
Miss Matte Gentry and Miss Mat
tie Bourne are spending August in
Corpus Christi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
MCALLEN
COMPLIMENTS RRInE-ELEcr

SoNAA Li'iL-NAo DNiDE-ELEOI
Mrs. j.. Il. Cardwell entertained
Friday evening at the T~epehuaje
Country club with q bridge party
complimenting Miss Gwendolyn Gam
ter. who was married Wednesday
July 70 TO r. K. Russell Of Edinburg.
The club was beautifully decorated
IN zlnnlas in vivid colors. Punch was
served throughout the evening.
Mrs. r. +. Horn received high score
prize for the women and James Huff
fendick the high score prize for the
men,. Mrs. Clyde London and AL
fred Lewis received the low score
prizes. Miss G~antner received a
dainty favor.
The guest list included Messrs. and
Mesdames v. +. Cook, Stockton Foun-
tain, p. d. Moore. +. II. Beale, Gail
Hart, Clyde London, Chas. Bartliff,
W. n. Virette, Jr., Rhea Clark H.. r.
Ferry, Val Folsom, r. Z. Horn, and
Misses Gwendolyn Thomas of Pharr.
Alice Hasness, Marie Gregory, Gym
thia Lee Ford, Juanita Shipley, Dor
othy Belle Heuermann, Helen and
Doris Seibert, Louis Herman, James
Huffendick, Sam Scott and Paul Ford,
d. c. Perkins, and Alfred Lewis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
DINNER HONORING
MISS GANTNER

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Paul Matthews en-
tertained with a dinner party Sunday
evening at the Casa de Palmas tea
room, honoring Miss Gwendolyn
Gantner,
The tea room was attractively dec
GRATED in summer flowers in shades
Of lavender and rose arranged in crys-
tai bowls.
The personnel included Mrs. Win
ston. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Nix, DR.. Willis
OF San Antonio, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cardwell, Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Beale,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bartliff, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. o. p.
Archer, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gantner.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Rockwell. Misses
Dorothy Belle Huermann. and Juanita
Shipley. and i. j. Mason, Nandiver
and T.. r. Russell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-27
OKLAHOMA GUESTS
ENTERTAINED

Mrs. George Gaddy entertained Fri
day evening with q bridge party al
her home on North Twelfth street
complimenting Mr.. and Mrs. Tim
Ware Of Tulsa. Okla, and Mrs. Dock
ray Of Cushion, Okla.
The guest list included Messrs. and
Mesdames William Payne. Whit
Rogers. T. W. Doster. II. NJ. Perkins,
n. v. Sidener OF Weslaco, and Lee
Green Of San Juan.
Mrs. n. v. Sidener Of Weslaco was
awarded the women's prize for sue
cessful playing and Mr.. Dockray the
mems prize. Mrs. Ware was given
a dainty favor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
Well Known Line
OF Shoe Carried

Wherever American shoes arc
worn the name OF the Endicott John
son corporation Of 81. Louis is gen.
orally recognized as representing a
high standard Of product. Better
shoes for less money" has been the
slogan Of this firm since its organ
ization, and wide trade established
Is indicative OF how closely they have
followed this policy.
The Endicott Johnson mems and
boys work and dress shoes arc prac-
tically a national institution. Dur
ing the years they have conducted
their large factories in St. Louis
they have built up n trade which Is
more than national in its scope. and
have established the supremacy of
American made shoes in scores Of
foreign markets.
The T.. Manautou store win carry
a complete line Of the Endicott
Johnson shoes. Scores Of cases from
the st. Louis plant Of this firm have
have been received by B~rownsville's
newest mercantile establishment and
have been placed on the shelves Of
the shoe department.
The ERdicott Johnson shoes are
just what the company's slogan says
they are-'better shoes for less
money-and / have found that my
customers are more than pleased
with this linc." Mr.. Manautou said.
Il have ordered a large stock Of these
shoes for my new store and will
have all sizes and styles on display
in the shoe department"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-16
HAS A NICKNAME;
SISTER TELLS WHAT 1T is

SANTA MONICA, Calf. March is.
Want 70 know Herbert Hoover's
nickname From a real authentic
source?
Well it, Bert" And the source
Is his sister. Mrs. Mary Van Ness
Leavitt. a resident of Santa Monica.
Mrs. Leavitt doesn't see her
brother often. 10 was only last
September. when the secretary Of
commerce came to California 10 con-
fer with officials in regard 10 the
Boulder Dam. that the secretary.
Mrs. Lcavitt. and Theodore y.
Hoover, another brother who Is a
mining engineer. got together for
the first time in 20 years.
Proud Of ~Bert-
But even II she doesn't see him
often, Mrs. Leavitt is proud Of
Bert"
Bert would make a splendid presi-
dent" she declares. land IL he II
nominated. l know he will be elected.
for the country seems to want him
in the White House.
Recalls Youth
But 70 me-" Mrs. Leavitt goes on.
"the great thrill comes in recalling
his courageous fight against odds.
We were left orphans early IN life.
Bert earned his living when he was
IA. and worked his way through col
lege. But all the time he displayed
leadership and ability that won the
admiration Of professors and the
student body
Mrs. Leavitt lives quietly in a
tree-shaded home in Santa Monica
with her husband. Van Ness Leavitt,
and their son, Van Ness. Jr.