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Report on Social
Service Activities

A number Of cases cared for by
the social service branch of the
federated churches of the city was
reported to the general meeting OF
the federation on Thursday after
noon. Mrs. w. S. West, chairman
of the committee. reported the
case of a young girl who has been
i'll, and needed help. The fedora
ton voted to give Mrs. West a
check for fifty dollars to are for
this cause.
Mrs. v. L. Conrad supplemented
this report, stating that the family
Of a man who had been i'll for
some time needed groceries, and
that these had been provided to
the amount Of 1854. Mrs. w. T.
Harvey reported the case of a man
and his wife who had been i'll and
needed milk. This had been sent
for one month, and the federation
voted to continue this provision for
another month. The organization
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Brownsville Club
and Social Activities
voted to pay all these bills.

voted to pay all these bills.
At the beginning of the business
session Mrs. L. A. Boory, treasurer
reported a balance Of $3.50 in the
bank.
Reports from the various mem
Der societies heard, Mrs. Ben
c. Clark, speaking for the Baptists
saying that contributions had been
sent to Buckner's orphans home at
Dallas, and that regular business
was being carried on. Mrs. E. It.
Hockaday reported from the Cen
trail Christian society that regular
meetings were being held and that
an intense financial drive was be-
ing carried on under the direction
OF the new pastor, Rev. Scott, and
Mrs. Roy Ruff, president Of the
society.
The Methodists, through Mrs. M.
w. Ward, reported the regular
work, and mission study. Mrs.
Bishop Clements stated for the
PreSbyterians that the election Of
officers had been held.
Mrs. r. O. Macintosh of the
Episcopal society, gave the devo-
tional at the opening of the meet
ing, reading the Scripture for the
fifty Sunday in Lent, followed by
the Lords Prayer, repeated by the
federation in unison. A program
prepared under the direction OF
Mrs. Hugo Milde, program chair
man, included a song by the fed
Grafton, MY Faith Looks Up to
Thee" and a talk by Mrs. Willie
A. George. of the Methodist So
ciety, on parliamentary law. Miss
Katherine Worley sang two solos,
accompanied by Miss Ethel Depew
Henderson. Mrs. E. j. Tucker spoke
on the missions in Africa. Mrs.
c. d. Lay sang a solo, accompan-
led by Miss Alice Paxton, and the
meeting closed with a song. "Oh,
Jesus, Promise Me" by the fedora
ton.
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HOuseWarming,
Farewell Party

A few friends and neighbors
gathered at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. l.. L. Baird on Saturday eve
ming as a compliment to Mrs
Baird's mother, Mrs. Chairman,
who is leaving oon for her home
in Missouri, and also to have d
housewarming for Mr.. and Mrs.
Baird, who have just moved into
their beautiful new home.
The stair landing was used as
a platform from which impromptu
speeches were made by Mrs. Clear
man. Mrs. Caldwell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenzie, and others. Mrs.
Lovenger sang a Bohemian song,
and Mr.. and Mrs. HeSSling joined
her in several German songs. Mes
danes Riley Johnston, ChaS. Low
enger and T. j. Adams acted as
hostesses, serving refreshments OF
ice cream and cake.
Those present were MeSsieurS
and Mesdames Joe Loaky and son,
John Ewing; S. w. Mckenzie, Bert
Hessling, T. j. Adams; Chas. Low
enger. and son Charles; o. A. Peck
stein, T. Chairman, F. Baird, Joe
Dennis and Caldwell, and Mrs. L.
Henshaw.
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Mrs. Stringfellow
Hostess to Club

Mrs. katherine Stringfellow was
hostess to the Friday bridge club
and one table of guests at their
regular meeting. Mrs. Laura Mon
roe held high score among club
members, and Mrs. j. A. Graham
second. Mrs. Katherine Hamilton
won the guest p-.ze. All the awards
were sets of bridge cards.
A refreshment course Of stuffed
tomatoes with crab meat, rolls and
ice tea was served to the two
tables Of club members and Mes
danes Hamilton, j. S. Graham and
w. B. Walton and Miss Louise
Thomas as guests.
Mrs. Henrietta Signor entertains
the club next week.
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Girls Friendly
To Have Dance

Mrs. Louis Brulay directed the
meeting Of the Girls Friendly So
ciety, in the absence Of Mrs. Car
yer. The meeting was held at 4
D. m. Wednesday at the Episcopal
parish house.
Plans we're made by the girls Tor
an Easter dance which will be held
at the parish house on April 5.
Shirley Slower, katherine Martin
and Ayliffe Cobolini were appoint
ed as a committee to make ar
engagements for the affair.
The girls are TO meet Saturday
for a luncheon at the parish house.
Frances Creager and Annie Ruth
Langford are to be hostesses at this
time.
At the close of the meeting re-
freshments were served to the club
members by Laura Rentfro
Doris Moser and RoXie Whitlock.
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TUESDAY LUNCHEON CLUB

Mrs. T. L. Terry was the charm
ing hostess at the meeting of the
Tuesday Luncheon club on Tuesday
morning. Roses in all colors gave
the rooms a spring touch. In the
games, Mrs. L. G. Newman made
the high score and received a dam
ty prize. The proximity Of st. Pat
rick's Day was noted in the lunch
con course. The hostess served
fried chicken, creamed potatoes,
buttered peas, shamrock salad, and
delicious pastry.
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the close of the afternoon the
h~ostesses served angel food cake,
strawberries and whipped cream.
MUSIC CLUB -
Mrs. Charles Fortson was the
leader Of the program at the Music
club which met on Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Cam E. Hill as
hostess. The program was devoted
to the study of the composer, Men
delssohn. Mrs. II. u. Miles read
a most interesting paper on the life
and works of Mendelssohn. Mrs.
H. c. Baker gave a beautiful vocal
selection. and Mrs. FortSon played
a delightful piano number. The
members were especially fortunate
in that John T. Sinnette was pres
ent and played several beautiful
piano numbers. Sixteen members
enjoyed this interesting meeting.
BUSINESS WOMEN'S BANQTST
In celebration of National Bus
mess Week. the Edinburg Business
and Professional Women'S club
gave a banquet on Thursday eve
ming at the Blue Bonnet Gardens.
Every club in the United States and
Hawaii celebrated this occasion in
the same way and a. the same
time. The guests at this affair
included the presidents of all the
service clubs in Edinburg, the
presidents Of all federated organi-
cations in the community and in
terested friends.
4 green and white color scheme
and st. Patrick'S motif was clev-
erly carried out in every detail.
Each guest was met at the door by
a member Of the club and a little
shamrock was pinned in his button
hole. Three long tables were ar
tistically decorated with tall green
tapers in green holders, bouquets OF
white roses in green bowls, and
Continued on page three.)
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Ell Jardin Bridge
With Mrs. Perkins

FL Jardin bridge club members
were guests Of Mrs. Aubrey Per-
kins on Thursday Of this week at
Mooreland Terrace, on Ell Jardin
boulevard. Tables were placed in
the lovely large living room, with
an abundance Of flowers giving a
springtime atmosphere.
Mrs. Emil Blanck was lucky in
receiving the prize, while Mrs. Joe
Martin, the only guest, also was
presented with a dainty favor. A
luncheon of chicken patties, hot
rolls, fruit salad, cake and coffee
were served.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Blancl- on April 4.
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VANISHING TEA

The second Of a series Of social
afternoons to be given to increase
funds for the Auxiliary was given
at the home Of Mrs. Norris on Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. H. O..
Aderhold, Mrs. Norris, and Mrs. j.
B. Smith as hostess. Several novel
contests were played during the
afternoon. Each guest was pre-
sented with a towel to embroider,
and to take home as a favor. At
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Woman's Guild To
Have Easter Sale

Members of the Woman's Guild
OF the church Of the Advent, Epis-
copal, are to have their annual
Easter sale on Friday and Saturday
of this week. at the Willman's
pharmacy. All kinds of fancy and
hardboiled Easter eggs will be sold,
as well as decorative baskets and
favors. Orders may be placed with
Mrs. Louis Brulay for either eggs
or baskets for Easter delivery.
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Mrs. Shell Is
Club Hostess

Mrs. Vernon Shell was hostess to
the Thursday Bridge club at Fort
Brown at their regular meeting. Two
guests were present, Mrs. A. w.
Rochenbacker of San Antonio, who
is here visiting Mrs. H. l.. Flynn,
and Mrs. w. E. Heaner. Table
prizes went to MesdameS Clyde
Austin and H. ". Seaman.
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Zone Program Is
Announced

Delegates from all Methodist Mis-
sionary societies of the county will
assemble at Santa Rosa March q
for the regular quarterly Cameron
county zcne meeting. Reports from
officers CT Zon committees will be
here q. this time, IS we'll as dis
cussion of work for the coming
| quarter.
Representatives from Brownsville
are to be Mesdames F. E. Morris,
G.. r. Easterly and j. K. Hull. A
number of other members are also
planning to attend.
Theme: A Review and a Pre-
view.
1000 a. m, hymn. Prayer, Rev.
j. S. Huckabee. 1910: Welcome,
Santa Rosa. Response; Santa Ma
ria. 1920: Devotionals, Raymond
vile. 1920: Recognition Of zone
officers and introduction of dele
gates; 10:40: Chairman's Message;
Mrs. G. N. Hill, Brownsville, ar
pointing committees. 1880: Music,
Santa Rosa. HOO: Report Of CON
ference at Memphis; Mrs. G. r.
Mann, district secretary. 11:25:
Reports of auXiliarieS on last year
work, to be written an dlimited to
three minutes each.) 1890 D. M:
Luncheon. 100: Hymn. Devo-
tionalS; Los Fresnos. 1:45: Chill
dren's work, Mrs. j. S. Huckabee,
district chairman. 200: Music,
San Benito. 2:10: Applied social
service, Mrs. Marshall McIlhenny
district chairman. 2:30: Recogni-
ton of Jubilee auxiliaries, Sebastian
Point Isabel. And of Jubilee mem
berS from all auXiliarieS. 2:45: Re-
port of committee on resolutions
and others. Reading and approval
or minutes. 3:15: Conservation
service: Brownsville, Mrs. c. w
Colgln. Solo-Mrs. Harry Faux
Brownsville. Benediction.
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TUESDAY DINNER CLUB

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Epperson en-
tertained the Tuesday Dinner club
on March 10. Beautiful bouquets
of pinks and roses were suggestive
Of spring. The delicious three
course chicken dinner was served
on small tables. Little Easter
chickens as favors were placed
upon each dessert plate. The
Easter motif was repeated in the
tallieS.
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Comings, Goings,
OF Local PeOnle

Mrs. John Starck and children
Frederick and Mary Beth are eX-
pected to return Monday from
Houston, where they have beer
visiting relatives.
Mrs. A. w. Rochenbacker is here
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EDINBURG
HI-LO d CLUB

Mrs. H. G. Baker was hostess to
the Hi-Lo Bridge club on Friday
afternoon. In the bridge games,
the honor score was made by Mrs.
John Mckinney, and Mrs. W. D..
Gardner cut low. The rooms were
attractive with spring flowers in
artistic bouquets. At the conclu-
sion Of the games the hostess serv-
ed a delicious. pastry course.
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Altar Society
To Sell EGGS

The Altar society Of the Sacred
Heart church is to have an egg sale
during the Easter season for the
benefit of their funds and will have
a variety of fancy baskets and Eas-
ter favors as we'll. They have an
exhibit at the home Of Mrs. John
Closner, 745 Levee, with whom Or
derS may be placed.
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Civic League
Hears ReDOrtS

Reports made by Mrs. Albert
Smith, chairman of the city beau
~tlflcation committee of the Civic
league, showed a total of more than
1000 poinsettia cuttings distributed
through the flower exchange, held
OFFICIALLY a short time ago, and
which is still in progress. More
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
SHIPPERS GET
QUIZ SHEET
Division Seeks Full In
formation on Valley
Citrus Fruit

In order to determine all facts
relative to citrus fruit production
and shipments from the Lower Rio
Grande Valley questionnaires were
sent out this week by W. 4. Leigh.
representative of the federal divi-
sion Of Standardization and grads,
to all Valley shippers Of citrus
fruits. Replies of the shippers will
b utilized in connection with the
establishment Of U. s. citrus fruit
grades for the Valley.
Shippers are requested to specify
the varieties Of grapefruit and
oranges shipped, thickness Of skin,
size. general quality, and sizes pack
ed. They also are requested to
specify their brands and grades, to-
gether with the defects permissible
under their grades.
This data will be necessary in
working out the grades, Mr.. Leigh
said, and IL replies to the question
naire are prompt he is confident
that recommendations can be sent in
to the head Of the division before
the last of the month. These recon-
mendations will embody the general
scope Of the various grades, and
after adjustment by the division OF
Standardization and grades will be
established a the grades for Valley
fruit.
The opinion was expressed By the
division represe= cative that it might
De possible to secur establishment
OF the grades before the latter mart
Of March. and If the shipping season
Is extended to April /. as now an
pears assured, they IAN be utilized
on last Of the season shipments.
This is sought in order to give them
a thorough try-out so that applica-
ton Of the U. s. grades may be gen.
eral when the i92s-30 shipping sea-
son opens.
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GOVERNOR
PLANS TRIP TO
CITIES
Matamoros to Enter
tain Tamaulipas Ex-
ecutive Early In
February

Plans for construction Of d high
way between Matamoros and Tam
pico, via Victoria; development of
the Brownsville ship channel and in
ternational airport. and promotion
Of agricultural development through
out northern Tamaulipas will be dis
cussed by Matamoros and Browns
VILE representatives, at a series Of
conferences with Governor Fran
cisco Castellanos, Jr., Of Tamau-
lipas, who will arrive in Matamoros
early in February.
Governor Castellanos, who sue
ceeded Portes Gil, now president Of
the Mexican republic. has no visit
ed the northern part of the state
since his appointment TO the office.
In messages to his friends in Mata-
moros he stated that he expects to
spend four or five days in the city.
The date of his arrival has not been
definitely ascertained, but It is I'M
derstood that il will be about Feb
ruary 4.
The new governor Of Tamallipas
has announced that he il In full
accord with the highway. educational
and development policies of his pre-
decessor, Portes Gil, which is con-
strued as an indication that he will
cooperate with Matamoros and Vic
toria in securing an extension of the
Tampico-Victoria highway. now un-
der construction. northward to
Matamoros. He also has advocated
an east and west highway to con-
meet with the Mexican national high
way south from Nuevo Laredo to
Mexico City, via Monterrey. A pro-
posed northern highway in which he
has evidenced considerable interest
would extend northwest from Mon
terrey through Cerralvo, to connect
with the American border highway
az Roma. Clearing Of this highway,
which would provide the Valley d.
rect connections with Monterrey, Is
now under way.
In his message to the Tamaulipas
legislature, Governor Castellanos
pointed out the possibilities of az
ricultural and livestock development
in eastern and northern TamaulipAs.
The trend Of his message indicated
that he would look with favor upon
any program that would assure i'm
provement Of transportation facili-
ties for that section, and that the
revenues of the state should be ex-
tended principally for that purpose
and for construction Of schools.
Both Matamoros and Brownsville
leaders are confident that the visit
Of Governor Castellanos to northern
~Tamaulipas will be followed by the
announcement Of policies Of great
importance in connection with the
development Of that part of the
state.
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2CAUSEWAYS
Will Be BUILT
Work on Crossings
Over Floodway to
Start Soon

MERCEDES, Jan. 1.-Two cause
ways, each approximately half a mile
in length. will be constructed on the
Mercedes tract by Hidalgo county
road district No. 4. work to start AT
an early date, according to plans Of
engineers.
Colorado will be constructed on Mile
IL east. approximately half a mile
southeast Of the Mercedes city limits.
This viii provide connections with
the river road which with
the Cameron county paving on the
military highway west Of Santa
Maria. This highway has been grav-
eled and soon will be ready for top
ping.
The other causeway will be across
the north fleodway near Valencia IN
the northern part Of the tract II
will be on Mile is f-2 north, begin
ming Mt a point approximately half q
mile Fast Of the base line highway,
This will provide connections be-
tween the Hidalgo and Cameron
county sections cf the new highway
which parallels the Southern Pacific,
extending from highway No. 50 nj
combes through Santa Ross. Edcouch
and Elsa TO EdinburT. The 3 1E
miles between the Mercedes base line
ando the Cameron county line has
been graded and material has bseis
unioaded at L. villa and Valencia for
the topping.
Both ca1sc-zys will be constructed
with creosoted pile. weed flooring
and 1S-foot rosdwsys. v
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
REMOVAL
OF HOST TREES
Commissioners Court
Passes Resolution
To Aid Cleanup

Complete cleanup OF secondary
host fruit trees in Cameron county
is recommended by the commission
ers court. which this week passed
a resolution urging residents Of the
county to support the movement in
a~ugurated BY federal inspectors to
remove all trees which are desig-
mated by the department as second
airy hosts for the Morelos fruit fly.
Following is the text Of the resolu-
ton.
Whereas this court recognizes
that the prosperity and future de-
velopment Of this county rests upon
the citrus fruit industry. more than
any other single industry and that
IN order 20 preserve said industry
il is necessary to give fullest CO.
operation 70 the state and federal
government in the determination of
what is known as the Morelos fy.
and other insects and pests.
Therefore be II resolved By the
commissioners court of Cameron
county. Texas. that said court goes
on record as pledging fullest sup
port to the officials Of the state and
federal government having charge of
inspection and enforcement Of the
law relative "a such pests. especial
" including the determination OF
what is known as secondary host
trees and 20 that end the citizenship
Of Cameron county is especially
urged ard requested TO give such
like cooperation by the inn ediate
destruction Of peach trees. Tuavas
and other secondary host trees and
plants"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20

FALLEN FRUIT
CUTS LOSSES
Practically No Mold
Or Rot in Transit
During Season, Is
Report of Shippers

DONNA, Jan. Redistribution OF
fallen fruit has proved Of material
value to the citrus industry Of the
Valley this year BY practically elm
mating mold or rot in shipments
according to local shippers. The
Valleys markets for fruit have
been extended this season from
| the Atlantic to the Pacific, and
practically all fruit has arrived al
destination in prime condition. ship
pers report. In former years the loss
from mold or rot in transit has been
heavy.
Credit for a part Of this decrease
in loss in transit is given packers
and shippers because Of more i'm
proved methods Of harvesting and
treatment in the packing houses. A
certain amount Of credit is due the
combinations of the newer spray ma
terials that kill a few of the spores
Of the molds and rots so common in
the Valley. But most credit for tire
decrease in the percentage Of fruit
lost in transit is given the federal
inspection Of groves.
Quarantine regulations requiring
the systematic destruction of fallen
fruit in combating the Mexican in
festation reoccurence is responsible
for the destruction Of thousands Of
fruits that would discharge millions
Of spores of the molds and rots into
the air and soil beneath the trees,
shippers state. These spores settle
in the soil and on the fruits and
parts Of the trees in the grove. When
these fruits are burned or buried at
least eighteen inches deep, as re-
CURED by the federal quarantine
regulations, these spores do not have
opportunity TO be released into the
air to settle upon sound fruits. The
spores when settled upon fruits find
each bruise and break. and decay
sets up as soon as sufficient spores
locate and begin growth. Fruit that
were sound enough to pass the
skilled sorteg on the grading belt
will contain enough of these spores
10 cause its collapse before reaching
the consumer at the end Of a long
haul.
A very similar incident occurred
in the peach industry a number Of
years ago when a large percentage of
the peach orchards were rendered
practically valueless until the grow
ers began systematic destruction OF
all fallen fruit and spraying to con-
troll brown rot. In a like manner the
systematic destruction Of fallen
citrus fruits required under the lin
tied quarantine is helping to gradu-
ally eliminate green and blue molds
and brown rot from the citrus grove
rs n Of the hazards Of shipping
long distances. Proper spraying in
connection with the cleanup meth
DDS required by the department Of
agriculture will in time practically
remove this hazard entirely.