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New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
Growth of New BB1ii5taiin BB1i5tain Indicated
 By lncrea2e of Receipts Ar o.

cluded in the annual report of the postmaster general which covers departmental activities for the fiscal year. Figures for individual cities, however, are given out as soon as they are compiled from the quarterly reports made to the department.
 Fiscal year statistics are compiled by the department to determine the amount of appropriation to be ask cd of congress to run the nations postal business for the coming year Calendar year figures are used lr computing postmaster salaries and the like.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
Fiscal Years Ended June 30 Finds Figure ling S421,219, Jump of Ap- proximately S16,O00
Ev GEORGE H, MANNING


 (Wasnington Correspondent. N. E. Herald) Washington, D. C., Aug. 17.-NeW Rritain's postal receipts amounted to $421,219 during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1929, a considerable increase over the 1927-2S collections of $405. GAS, and an indication of the increasing prosperity of the city.
 The citys postal collections have shown a steady growth over a period of years, amounting during the fiscal year 1925-26 to $391,444 in 1926-27 to S403,G14 in 1927-28 to $4o5, GAS and in 192S-29 to $421,219, accord ing to statistics made public by the post office department.
 The figures for the state as a whole are not yet available, and will not be made public until they are in
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
GLORIA SWANSON IN FRANCE

Paris, Aug. 16 (P)-Gloria Swan son, American motion picture star, arrived today at Cherbourg aboard the White Star liner Olympic. She was afiectionately greeted by her French husband Marquis De La Falaise.
 Both expected to come to Paris and then proceed to DeauFille for a vacation before Miss Swanson goes to London to present her first talking picture.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
PETERS0NS WILL ATTEND
 MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION
Delegates of N. A. l.. C. and Auxil- iary to Leave for Midwest
 on Sunday

Charles M. Peterson, parcel post carrier, and Mrs. Peterson, have been elected delegates to represent local branch No. 192, N. A. L. C. and Auxiliary No. 104, respectively at the national convention of letter carriers to be held at Minneapolis from August 26 to 31. MT. and Mrs. Peterson will leave Sunday for Ma gara Falls and go to Buffalo from where they will cruise the great lakes to Duluth and spend some time visiting friends. While in Min neapolis they plan to visit Mrs. r. A. Bowen, former clerk in the Of flee of the board of health. On their return trip they will visit friends n Chicago.
 Charles M. Peterson, sr., will ac- company them on the trip.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
E>Imund Brady Follows
 h Eoo.stcnS of Father

Tho late Thomas II. Brady who in his day invented more than laJ c1,ctr.c dovicns has a son who is following in hls footsteps, E lmund W Brady, president and treasurer of the Brady Electric Mfg. Co.,, has re- ceivfd notice that the patent authori- ties at Washington, D. C.. have ap- proved his invention of an insulator supporting cob,
 Among the many devices which were invented by the elder Brady was a street light bracket which is still in Use in many cities.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
FIFTH WARD CLUB ASKS
 FOR SWIMMING POOL
officers of Polish Republican Club Will Send Petition to
 Common Council.

At the meeting Of the executive committee and officers of the Polish American Republican club held last night at their clubrooms at 94 Broad street the discussion centered about the proposed construction of swim ming pool in the fifth ward. It was voted that requests and petitions De presented pleading that the con templated swimming pool in the north end of the scity be located in the fifth ward. A petition to thi> effect will be presented to the com mon council.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
LOAN COMPANY SUES

Max Feigenbaum has been made defendant in suit for s450 brought by the Littorio Loan Co.,, Inc, oi Bristol. It is alleged that on June 27. 1928, the defendant and others took out a note for $500. The sui' is brought through Attorney Angela Iacava. Constable Fred Winkl+ served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
ALTO DRIVERS ARRESTED

Arrested by Officer Kiely on Broad street this afternoon for driv- ing a car without an operators h- cense, Frank Fredrick, 20, 62 Sil- yer street, is held under bond of S35 for police court tomorrow.
 Anthony Ference, 20, 223 Glen street, was arrested at 9:3O tnls morning for speeding on Broad street by Officer Doty.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
Sobers Up Friend But
 Possesses No License

Bridgeport, Aug. l6 (UP) - was soberiue up friend, said Henry Meyers when policeman found him speeding up and down a street with a semi-consc' oua companion.
 "Yod're under arrcst-reckiess driving and operating without q license " replied Patrolman James Mcclure.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16
McCue Every Sick Man,"
 Hospital Statement

Detective Sergeant William P. Me Cue, who was operated on at New Britain General hospital yesterday, was reported to have passed a far night. But he is a very sick man., l hospital authorities reported today.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16

early cftcraoon. Otherwise many nN~ gJCiS would have shot lnelf strings. The scores were as fol- lows: Carl Wahrenberger 16, Hugo Johnson 6, Conrad Wahrenberger 3, and George Peterson 5.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16

big divedends, so he can afford to save his salary.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-16

"Against Neough the state holds only a prina facie case. Why send it to Hartford? Under Frank Brighcnte's story there is nothing against Eeough. And the tools, listed in the information, were not proven to be stolen by the state. They cannot be proven stolen. It is just another case of well, the cops have Dukie again and they're taking him for a ride"
 Judge Traceski bound over the two men for the next term of supe- rior court under bonds of $500 each.
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lingen were callers at the Alexan-
der home Sunday afternoon.
Miss nellie Carter who has been
spending the winter In San Anto-
Mo, arrived home Saturday much
improved in health. y.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Lenser and
Mrs. j. w. Wichert, accompanied
bv Mr.. and Mrs. Art Uecker and the
latter's sister, Miss Louise Rash OF
Mercedes. motored to Point Isabel
Sunday. They drove also to Mat
amoros and Brownsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Wheaton &C
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Deckard and Billie Jean Of Pharr,
were visitors at the E. H. Norton
home in McAllen Sunday after
noon. In the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
peckard were dinner guests at the
Wheaton home
Prof. and Mrs. J. NJ. Baldwin left
Wednesday for their home In Bir-
den. Ill. after a visit with Mrs.
Baldwin's brother, E. H. Reichert.
They will stop for several days in
Corpus Christi.
MI. and Mrs. r. L. Willard of San
Juan anu AldIIIO, WClC IAAOoy C'CAl-
ing guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Wheaton. A birthday
cake and ice cream helped in the
celebration of Mrs. Millard's and
Mr.. Wheaton's natal day.
F. r. Lenser, Mrs. J. Weichert,
Miss Emma Brown and A. E. Brown
motored to Raymondville Friday, to
see the onion producing section.
Mrs. Tom Perkins Of Alamo Wis
tied Mrs. Wheaton Thursday. Mr..
and Mrs. Perkins arrived home last
week from q visit in Jasper City,
The teachers and students of the
Methodist Mexican school at Pharr.
spent Saturday at Lent's place. The
picnic dinner they
rought and the many games they
played made the day a most delight
full one for all.
Mrs. Z. H. Reichert, MFR. and Mrs.
George Page, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Huse, Mrs. w. P. Wheaton, Mrs. E.
N. Hall and Mrs Martin Deckard
and baby were among those who
heard Billy Sunday at McAllen Mon
Gay.
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PERSONALS
David Carter, John La Fleur and
Bill Strubin, returned THURSDAY
from a visit in San Antonio.
Mrs. Rushing and daughter, Ell
sic, of Pharr, were visitors at the
Johnson home Monday afternoon.
Miss Elaine Bell of San Diego
spent the weekend with home
folks.
Mrs. A. H. Sharp arrived Monday
from Taylorville, Ill, for a several
weeks visit at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. c. L. brennan.
John La Fleur, David Carter and
MISS nellie Carter motored to Point
Isabel Monday.
Mrs. F. r. Lenser, Mrs. J. w
Wlchert, Mrs. Fritz Schultze and
Mrs. Christensen attended the AL
amo Lutheran Ladies' Aid at the
nome Of Mrs. Murchin, southeast
OF Donna, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Lenser and
Mrs. J. ". Wichert visited at the
Henry Erdman home in McAllen
Monday evening.
Mrs. G. @. Neidhart was a dinner
guest Of Mrs. K. r. Lentz Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. r. Lenser and
Mrs. J..W. Wichert motored to Rio
Grained City Wednesday.
A. E. Brown and Miss Emma
Brown made a business trip to Ed
lnburg Monday.
Mrs. W. P. Wheaton and Mrs.
Meats of San Juan, visited Mrs,
Martin Deckard of Pharr Wednes-
day of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Choate who
are at the home Of their daughter.
Mrs. Harry Riddle. took in the
sights at Brownsville and Matamo-
ros Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Eby Of Har-
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MISSION
BRIDGE FOR
CALIFORNIA UESTS

BR1bCE FUR
CALIFORNIA GUESTS
The Garden Inn tearoom was
the scene Of a very happy party
on Saturday when Mesdames T. B.
Summons and Florence M. Hayes
entertained at an afternoon Of
bridge, honoring Mesdames Cong
don and Goodwin Of California
and Miss McCandless Of Kentucky
upon the eve of the departure Of
the two former for the East.
The Saint Patrick decorations
Of green and gold were evident ev-
e~rywhere, in the place cards, prizes,
and throughout the rooms.
Fifteen tables Of guests enjoyed
the sport. with Mrs. e. Owen Scott
as high score holder, Mrs. H. H.
Ewing second and Mrs. Dade HES
ter consolation; besides Mrs. A. NJ.
Picker. who was the holder Of the
lucky number among the non-play-
erS. and in consequence received a
pretty token.
Mrs. H. II. Saunders Of Browns
vile and Mesdames Hamilton,
Pickett and Scott of Rio Grande
City were the out-of-toWn guests
besides the honoreeS. The non
players among the group were Mes
danes Picker. Langford, Webb. z.
NJ. Goodwin, and Mrs. fisher Of
Selma, Ala.
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Menus


half cup diced cooked carrots. I
teaspoon salt, 2 cups tomatoes. 2
tablespoons butter, 8 tablespoons
flour.
Place the fat in a frying pan;
when hot add the lamb cut in 1
inch pieces. Add the onions and
brown all the ingredients. Add the
lima beans, carrots. salt and toma-
toes. Boil for 2 minutes. Pour into
a casserole. Cover and bake in a
slow over for | hour. Mix the but
ter and flour and add to the hot
mixture. Stir well and cook for Is
minutes. Serve in the casserole.
Honolulu Pie
One baked pie shell, % cup SUI
gar, 1-3 cup flour. ia teaspoon
salt, 2 egg yolks, 2 cups milk, l cup
diced canned pineapple. 2 table
spoons lemon juice, | teaspoon but
ter.
Mix the sugar. flour and salt.
Blend and add the egg yolks and
milk. Cook in a double boiler, stir
ring frequently. until a tfk
creamy sauce forms. Add the II.
Of the ingredients and pour into
the baked shell. Cover with the
meringue.
MerinEue
Three egg whites, 4 tablespoons
sugar. IL cup cocoanut.
Beat the egg whites until very
stiff. Add the sugar and beat for
2 minutes. Add the cocoanut. Mix
well and spread on top the filling.
Bake in a slow oven for Z minutes.
DO not forget the birds when
there is snow on the ground. Sc
lect a spot near the house fCr the
birds, keep it supplied with food
and fasten a piece OF suet On p tree
nearby. You will be rewarded by
having bird visitors all the year.
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CIVIC LEAGUE
LUNCHEON

Mondays luncheon Of the Civic
league brought out sixteen women.
who enjoyed q very pleasant and
profitable session With Mrs. T. J.
Caldwell as presiding officer. The
question Of civic Identification
brought forth considerable discus
sion, and plans were perfected for
the installing Of the lily pond in
the city park in the Oblate addi-
ton; which is to cost approximate
ly $40, with much Of the material
already donated.
Plans were also completed for
the bringing of Miss Ruth Penney
hacker to the city for a lecture the
latter part Of April.
Mrs. E. Owen Scott, county
school superintendent of Starr
county. gave a splendid address,
her talk being on the Medicinal
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SAN JUAN
MRS. HETRICK ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Floyd Hetrick entertained
the members Of the Wednesday
Bridge club. Easter colors and en-
blems we're used in decorations. in
equipment Of game tables and on
traps on which salad, cake and CO.
Goa were served.
At the conclusion of five games,
MRS. Sam Miller held high score.
Winner of low score at each table
received an Easter bunny.
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ATTEND BRIDGE
AUXILIARY INSTALLS


The three circles of the Presby-
terrain Auxiliary held a joint meet
ing at the church on Tuesday aft
ernoon for a business meeting. Mrs.
Walter Swarner led the devotional.
Rev. G. P. owen, pastor of the
church, installed the following new
ly elected officers for the coming
year: President, Mrs. H. E. Bennett:
1st vice-president, Mrs. l.. D. Mat
thews; second vice-president, Mrs.
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Allen at one o'clock luncheon Sat
urday.
ST. PATRICKS DINNER
Mrs. George Mitchell honored the
following guests with a St. Patrick,s
dinner Sunday: Miss Bess Wells
who IS attending college at San
Marcus. Miss Wilmuth Morgan and
Mr.. Arnold Zeiske of Mission.
PERSONALS
Mrs. James Miller Of McAllen
called on Mrs. j. P. Dewald Thurs
day.
Mrs. Ed Stobaugh and daughter
in-law Mrs. Maude Stoughbaugh,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Marshall Of
Brownsville were Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Lawrence.
Miss Ina Holmes was a guest in
the home of Miss Marjorie and Mr..
Everett Campbell Of Edinburg
Sunday.
Mr.. F. VI. Barnett Of Frankfort,
Indiana Is spending a few weeks in
the home of his niece, Mrs. j. l..
Polhemus.
Mrs. Andrew Miller and Andrew,
Jr., who have been having a visit
at the home Of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Wagner of Ever
green Grove, left for her home in
Chicago Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Longwel1 and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Galen Bushey
and family motored to McAllen
Monday to hear Rev. Billy Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stacy Of Snyder.
Tex, called at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. z. F. Sample Tuesday.
Mrs. j. ?. DeWald and son, j. r,
Jr., motored to Alice Tuesday. Mrs.
Dewald was in Alice for a medi-
cal treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Hennenger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Madsen. Mrs. N. Ut
ter and daughter of Pharr, Mr..
Harry Krussmark, Mr.. and Mrs.
Heck OF Donna and Mr.. and Mrs.
Shlifett Of Eargill and Mrs. D.. w.
Williams of Harrington called at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Rag
land last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lorenge OF
Dewitt, Mich, called at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. a. Parks Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shea Of North
Sharyland called on Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Hanson Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Cline Of Nc
Allen were Sunday guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loyal Gallon and
family Of Brownsville motored to
North Mission Sunday and spent
the day with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Parks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Perkins, Mr..
and Mrs. Bleifus motored to Har-
lingen Monday evening to attend
the evangelistic service.
MI. and Mrs. VIM. Massey spent
Sunday with their cousins. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Carroll Of LOS Fresnos.
Mrs. George Mitchell attended
the st. Patrick's social held at the
home Of Mrs. Al Whittlesey We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Teagarden of
Edinburg called At the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. G. Alsmeyer Monday.
Merle Polhemus spent the week
end at Point Isabel.
Mrs. Kelley Gray was in McAllen
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hooks and son Of
McAllen were Sunday guests Of Mr..
and MRS. Roy Baker.
MI. and Mrs. Newport, Mrs.
Thos. Theic, Miss Thelma and Mr..
Wade Twitty motored to Harrington
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Armstrong
left for Houston Saturday. Mrs.
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Valley Society
Phone
Phone z

r. E. Lee; secretary, Mrs. j. Schmit-
ter: historian, Mrs. r. E. Lee.
The following secretaries were
elected: Mrs. William Lick, spirit
life; Mrs. Jack Trollinger. foreign
missions: Mrs. A. K. Phillips, as
sembly of home missions; Mrs. T.
o. Underhill, synodical and Presby-
terial home missions; Mrs. E. B.
Wilmer, Christian and ministerial
relief; Mrs. E. H. Diehl, Sunday
school extension and young people
work; Mrs. Walter Swarner, liter
ature: Mrs. E. H. Couch, Christian
social service work; Mrs. James
Howe. social activities; Mrs. Kath-
ryn Chadick, pastors aid.
The retiring officers gave reports
Of the work accomplished during
the past year. Names were then
drawn for membership in the diff
ferent circles. Mrs. Wilmer was
made chairman of the Martha Cir
Gle, Mrs. T. H. Pollard, chairman
Of the Mary Circle and Mrs. Willard
Agnew, chairman of the Ruth Cir
Gle.
BAPTIST STUDY
The Baptist Auxiliary met in a
joint meeting at the church for
their study in Royal Service, the
subject being The New Negro, a
Missionary Challenge" conducted
by Mrs. Erenst Baldwin.
Those taking parts on the pro-
gram included Mrs. S. G. Bates,
Mrs. George Morrison, Mrs. Ralph
and Mrs. Grant Morrison.
SOCIETY
The Methodist Auxiliary met at
the church with Rev. M. H. Klein
conducting the mission study. All
present took part on the program.
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NORTH MISSION
BJNCO PARTY

Misses Elizabeth Lane, Vivian
Meadon and Josephine Thornton
were hostesses at a very enjoyable
bunco party at the Garden Inn,
Mission, complimenting the faculty
Of the Sharyland high school and
Mrs. j. P. Dewald, wife Of the
superintendent Of the high school.
St. Patrick's colors were used in
the color scheme for refreshments
and decorations.
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PERSONALS

L O1NA
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Busby Love
returned to Driscoll, Texas, after a
visit here in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Busby.
MI. and Mrs. Dan Moody spent
several days during the past week
in Mission with Mrs. Moody's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Fergu-
son.
Mr. and Mrs. t. B. Love and
daughter, Miss Dorothy, have re-
turned to their home in Dallas.
after a visit here in the home Of
Mr.. Loves brother, Ralph Love and
family.
Mrs. z. p. Breedlove and daugh-
ter, Emma Jane, were visitors this
week in San Benito. guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Breedlove.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Neff have for
their guest their daughter, Mrs.
William Pinkerton of Benton, III.
Mrs. Dick Begdon Of San Anto-
MO, is visiting mere in the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Troudale.
Mrs. Orion Ferguson Of Beau
mont is a guest here in the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. II. z. Hager
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hawkins had
for guests in their home this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Mueller Of Cor
puS Christi.
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SUPPER

BUFFET SUPPER
Mrs. G. P. Owen entertained with
a buffet supper on Tuesday eve
ming at her home on Missouri ave-
nue. in honor of the birthday of her
husband. Rev. Owen, pastor of the
local Presbyterian church, the
guests including The officers Of the
church and their wives.
The evening was spent in play
Ing games and in contests. The Of
Ulcers presented Rev. Owen with an
appropriate gift. The guests in
Guided Mr. and Mrs. James Howe,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 0. Meredith, Nil.
and Mrs. r. H. Kern, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. B. Wilmer, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T..
Statler, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Irby,
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Kelso, MI. and
Mrs. James r. Barry, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Gauch. DR.. E. H. Kasey and
Mrs. Lellah Lyle.
ATTEND BRIDGE
) Mrs. Carrie NJ. Stuart, Mrs. Ar
thur King, Mrs. John Rouse, Mrs.
G.. G. Fittz, Mrs. Ruth Teat, Mrs.
/ James Howe, Mrs. r. H. Kern,
Mrs. w. H. Carlisle, Mrs. A. N.
Brown of this city, we're guests at
a bridge party on Tuesday after
noon at the Casa de Palmas hotel
at McAllen, given by Mrs. Ealph
Love in honor of Mrs. T. B. Love
and her daughter, Miss Dorothy
Love of Dallas, who have been
guests here in the Love home.
Seven tables Of players, including
ladies from several Valley towns,
were present for the games Of
hriJpo
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By MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE
MENU FOR DINNER
Lamb Casserole Baker Potatoes
Escalloped Cabbage
Bread Butter
Head Lettuce and French Dressing
Honolulu Pie Coffee
Lamb Casserole, Serving Six
One pound breast of lamb, 8 ia
bleSpoons bacon fat (other fat can
be used. 2 tablespoons chopped
onions, l cup cooked lima beans,
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FAREWELL DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. James Ragland and
daughter Evelyn attended a fare
we'll dinner given by Sergeant and
Mrs. Curling of Fort Ringgold to
Sergeant and Mrs. Boiling. who are
retiring from active service at the
fort,
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WITNESS HANGS SELF

BELFAET-EdWard Cooper went
home from court and hanged him.
self after testifying against a burg
lar
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SHOWER CLUE MEMBER

Mrs. A. E. Darlington was de-
lightfully surprised by the mem
bers of the Just We Neighbors club
one day this week at her home.
Mrs. Darlington has entered the
living room contest of the county
home demonstration clubs and re-
celved many gifts for the furnish
ing Of this room, on this afternoon.
a number of games and contests
were eniOVed.
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11o
Mrs. D. G. Wood was hostess
last Thursday when she opened her
beautiful big home to the mem
bers Of the Presbyterian auxiliary,
this organization having meeting
Of the combined circles, with the
study period and a social time in
the background.
Mrs. T. B. Sammons, the general
chairman, officiated; Mrs. I. J..
Wright was leader, with Mrs. f. W.
Halstead conducting the devotional
services. Mrs. Dan Pitcher giving a
splendid address on Mexico, follow
ed by group songs, with Spanish
and Mexican children in costume,
under the tutelage Of their princi-
pal, Miss Elzada Glover of the
Roosevelt school. These children
gave readings and other numbers
in the Spanish language, and show
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Armstrong will take medical treat
ment while she is away.
Mrs. George Mitchell was a
guest at the home of Mrs. r. E.
Slocum Of Pharr Monday. Mrs.
Slocum gave a one-oclock farewell
luncheon to friends of her sister,
Mrs. Fisher, who left for her home
in Des Moines. Ia, Monday evening.
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ed fine training. Refreshments
we're served and a social time en-
j0yed by all following the pro-
gram.
SILVER TEA
The Methodist Missionary cele-
brated Saint Patrick's Day on
Thursday at the church parlors,
with a Circle Silver Tea with
Mrs. Wilbur Close as mistress OF
ceremonies"
A program was given consisting
Of music and readings, Mrs. R. A.
Dimmick and Miss Doris Ewing
performing an instrumental duet.
followed by Mrs. t. r. Card with
a vocal solo: Phyllis Darlington
came next with a reading, after
which a vocal solo was presented
by Mrs. Card, ending with a violin
piano duet by Misses Lou Saucer
and Ruth Duncan.
A game Of matching wits accom-
panied by refreshments which car
ried out the color scheme of green
and white with the other decora-
lions wound up a very pleasing and
successful afternoon.
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INFORMAL BRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. George Herran
were at home to a few friends on
Tuesday evening with bridge as a
diversion. COlorful boquetS of
spring flowers formed attractive
decorations for the rooms.
In the games high scores fell to
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Pepper of Weslaco.
The personnel named MI and Mrs.
j. E. Barnett and Mr.. and Mrs.
Pepper of Weslaco, Miss Emma
Reisterer and Raymond Stern and
the host and hostess.