davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
ST: Ma II:
WORKING,
At NIGHT
Bill To Protect Papers
In Libel Suits Gets
Approval.
ENDORSE NEW COURT
Many Measures Acted on
In Effort to Get Caught
Up.

SACRAMENTO, Calf, April is.
U.P)-Ncwspapers need pay only
actual damages in libel suits if they
can prove the Gbclous matter was
published through misinformation
or mistake under the terms of a
bill approved by the senate judi
ciary committee last night.
If publication CT Il retraction
has been demanded and refused,
the person bringing the suit against
the paper can recover exemplary
damages in addition to actual dam
ages, the bill provides. Senator
Frank Merriam of Long Beach in
troduced the measure at the re
quest of the California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Further restrictions on the judi
cial council are provided in a bill APP
proved by the senate judiciary
committee which prevents the eoun-
ell from assigning a justice Of the
peace to municipal court. Senator
George Rochester Of Los Angeles
introduced the bill.
Creation of an additional state
appellate court district is included
in an assembly bill recommended
for passage by the senate judiciary
committee. The counties Included
IN the new district were Fresno,
Tularc, Kings, Kern, Inyo, Stanis-
laus, Mariposa Merced and Mad
era.
Assemblyman Z. S. Leymel OF
Fresno is author of the bill, which
carries an appropriation of $780,
600 for support of the court which
would be located in Fresno, FOR the
next two years.
A bill permitting the destruction
Of any dog caught wounding or an
moving livestock or poultry was fav-
orably recommended by the assem-
bly, committee on livestock The bill,
supported by livestock interests, was
introduced by Senator Fred Handy
of Ukiah.
The assembly fish and game com
mittee reported favorably bill
calling for the closing of the Sacra-
mento and San Joaquin rivers to
commercial fishing from May Is to
November /.
Labor Chief Accused
Jack Buzzell, Los Angeles labor
leader, is accused of attempting to
influence the vote of Assemblyman
Willard f. Badham of Los Angeles
by threats, in resolution demand
ing an investigation into the matter.
The labor leader is alleged to have
offered to drop recall proceedings
against Badham if the assembly
would vote for two labor measures
sponsored by Buzzel.
State officials would be authoriz-
ed to. accept contracts for construc-
tion of public works entered by Cali
fornia firms even if bids from other
states are lower, providing the mar
gin does not exceed per cent, under
terms of a bill introduced in the as
Sembly. by Assemblyman F.. G.
Adams of Livingston.
\ bill amending the state real
estate act and creating more strin-
gent regulations for licensing Of
California real estate men, was sign
ed by Governor c. c. Young last
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
R0tarians' Chief
At Convention

LOS ANGELES, April IS. W.D -
Israel Bird Sutton, of Tampico,
Men, president of Rotary Interna-
tional, was scheduled to arrive here
today for the opening of the four
tcenth annual convention of the sec
ond district Rotary.
Local Officers expected more than
1000 delegates would be registered
before the convention closes Satur-
day Some $50 Rotary clubs of Cali
fornia, Nevada and Hawaii are in
cluded in the second district.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
Blease Would Dry
Ships And Enyoys

WASHINGTON, April lS. UP)
A resolution requesting President
Hoover to enforce the prohibition
law Gin the strictcst sense ON
vessels flying the American flag
on the high seas, was introduced in
the senate today by Senator
Blease, Democrat, S. G..
The measure was believed to
have been directed at the contro-
versy involving the sale Of liquor
on the Leviathan, recently sold by
the government to Paul Chapman,
Of New York.
Blease also introduced pro
posed amendment to the constitu-
tion to forbid use of liquor by
foreign diplomats.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
COMMITS SUICIDE

BERKELEY, April IS. U,H Be
licvcd a suicide because of i'll health
and nervousness from oVcrwork,
Mrs Daisy +. Wcbber, 80, former
Bakersfield resident, was found dead
early today in the tea room which
she had conducted for the past three
years. An employee found the body
beside IN open gas jet,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
FIRE DAMAGES CRUISER

CAMDEN, n. j., April IS. W.H-
Although slightly damaged by fire,
the cruiser Salt Lake City, which
was launched recently, will be com
missioned by July, officials of the
New York Shipbuilding Company
said today, Captain Nathaniel Wright
inspected the vessel after the fire
yesterday and said damage was con-
fined to scaffolding and engine room
machinery.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
Talks FOOtpad
Out Of Money

SEATTLE, April IS. W,H Mrs.
b. A. Larson today considered her
self successful rcformcr- tempo
rarily at least.
\ footpad grabbed her by the
throat.
"Let me go, J." Mrs, Larson di-
rccted,
" You ought to be ashamed of
yourself. IN give you dollar to
cat ON, but don't try any silly stunts
like this again"
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
w atch The Boys
Start To Dig

SAN FRANCISCO, April 18.
(U.p)-Pity The poor Pacific coast
moonshine' maker - he most
likely will need it.
Soon he may have to put up
with flying prohibition agents if
plans credited to Major Frank.
McReynolds, newly appointed
coast prohibition chief, material
ize.
Major McReynolds is said to
have started his purpose Of or
ganizing an alrplane squadron to
be used in hunting fo2 stills and
run rU1ncrG.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
TO BURY FLYING COP

Los ANGELES, April IS. W.P)-
Funeral rites for Oscar Bayer, fly
ing cop" and l.. l.. Johnson, inspec-
tor for the Douglas airpIane factory
who were killed in an airplane crash
Tuesday at Glover Field, Santa
Monica, will be held here tomorrow
afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
OH. GOSH

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 1s. Wp)
dwight L. Jones Interpreted his
dreams too literally, according ~
his wife, Pauline, who has sued
FOR divorce, Mrs. Jones charges
that when her husband dreamed
she was unfaithful, he would wake
up rouse her and quarrel with her
until daylight.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-18
GALES TROOPS
FOLLOW HOT ON
REBELS TRAIL
Final Battle Expected
In Few Days At Some
Point Tn Sonora.

MEXTCO CITY, April 18. UP
Minister Of War Plutarro Elias
Gales hopes were directed today
towards forced, and perhaps final,
battle with the Mexican rebels at
Navaioa or cruz Ee Piedra, sonora.
where the rebels were reported con
ccntrating.
Having evacuated san Bias, Sina-
loa. early this week, the rebels
marched northward so slowly that
they were barely ~ miles ahead Of
the fcderals today, reports brought
back by federal aviators indicated.
Gales set up his headquarters at
San Rlas after his troops marched
in and the rebels lad proceeded
only to Navajoa. Gen. Fausto Top
ste was commanding the insurrec-
tos.
The government issued orders
las5 night increasing the size of
Gen. Juan \. Almazan ; army
from 5000 to 10000 men. AhGazan
was instructed to march through
FL Pulpito canyon from chihuahua
into Sonora and attack the rebels
while Gales army marched north
ward. Five thousand troops from
Chihuahua will be added to the
5000 already being organized at
Casa Grandes, it was said
Gales reported that junior rebel
officers bad become so strongly
discontented with their supcriors
that "a tragic ending to the
revolution was expected.
NOGALES, Sonora, Mex, April
IS. U.R-Revolutionary forces here
pressed preparations today for an
expected encounter with fcderals
near the Jnaloa Sonora state
boundary.
The rebel garrison here was
strengthened by the arrival Of we'll
equipped cavalrymen from Aqua
prieta, Sonora. 1t was reported the
cavalrymen might be sent south
The troopers were part of the army
Of Gen. J. G. Escobar, which re-
treated from Chihuahua.
RIFLE pits from mountain to
mountain aDOut NoGdieS were com
plcted in preparation for dcfens,
Of the rebel stronghold if the fed
erals drive insurrcctionists back
from the state border.
General Fausto ToPete, governor
Of Sonora, commanded rebels near
the Sonora-Sinaloa line, but he may
be joined by General Escobar
supreme military commander, wht
was aboard a troop train here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28

home In Elyria, Ohio after spend
ing the winter here with Mrs. Co.
hens aunt, Mrs. r. l.. Ralston and
family.
Rev. and Mrs. Fl. N. Cunningham
and sons, John and Horace Newton,
left Tuesday for Beeville after
spending a week here visiting
friends and relatives.
Mrs. H. N. Cunningham and sons,
John and Horace Newton Of Bee
Vile, Mrs. H. r. Bass and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jack Mcfarland of Har-
lingen and Mrs. M. M. Nichol were
Monday luncheon guests of Supt.
and Mrs. E. E. Chamness.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Waters and
father J.. F. Waters who left
Thursday for Mineral Wells were
Wednesday evening dinner guests
OF Mayor and Mrs. d. z. Kirgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Scott Robertson,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Parkison and
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Goats Of San
Benito were Sunday picnic visitors
at the river south of Progreso. They
stopped for a short time at the
Monte Walker home in Weslaco.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Mobly attend
ed the recent meeting of Dads and
Mothers at the University of Texas
where they have several daughters
attending school.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28

guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Reichert.
MI. and Mrs. Neidhart OF Meal
len spent Sunday with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. N. Car
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Verhocks
Of Harlingen were dinner guests on
Friday of Mrs. Harvey w. Riddle.
Mrs. Joe Gum of San Benito is
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and j. G. Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Reichert left
Tuesday for C~hickasha, Okla. They
will return in a few days by way
OF Meneral Wells to bring Mrs. e.
H. Reichert, who has been visiting
there for the past three weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. Martin of Rio
Grande City called at the M. N.
Carter home Saturday evening. Miss
Nell Carter accompanied them home.
Miss Irene ByerS was among those
who attended the birthday party
of Miss Lucille Shafer Saturday eve
ming at McAllen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28

tied Mrs. Personals Sunday.
August Champion of Brownsville
visited Mrs. Personals last week.
George Champion and daughters
Misses Matte and Sophia of
Brownsville are visiting his sisters
at the La Gloria ranch.
Miss Balfa Greer spent the week.
end with Miss Eunice Liston Of Har-
lingen.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Hargrave,
Misses Bernice Foster Of Santa
Rosa, Mary Will Seaman Of Wes-
laco, Pauline Hawks and Elizabeth
Allen. Mr.. Wilbert Williams, Mr..
Vigness of La Feria spent the week
end at Boca Chica.
Mrs. McLain Of lie Feria spent
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H.
F. Kaiser.
Elder Perry and wife OF San An
tonic visited Mrs. j. r. Mock and
family this weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Kaiser and
Mrs. Ross visited Mrs. Ross son
and family at R~angerville Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Killain's ons and
families of near Santa Rosa visited
them Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
I3't7 Menus
.k akMe.Day:
BY MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE
Onions Add Flavor tn Frizzled

BY MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE
Onions Add Flavor to Frizzled
Beef
The Dinner Menu
Frizzled Dried Beef and Onions
Drowned Potato Cakes
Bread Butter
Fresh Vegetable Salad
Spanish Chocolate Cake Coffee
Frizzled Dried Beef and Onions
Serving -Four
4 tablespoons fat;
1-8 pound dried beet.
2 tablespoons chopped onions;
4 tablespoons flour;
2 cups milk;
Ia teaspoon paprika.
Place the fat in a frying pan;
when hot add the beef and onions.
Cook slowly and stir frequently un-
til the beef is a little brown. Add
and brown the flour. Add the
milk, cook until thick and creamy,
stirring frequently. Sprinkle with
paprika and serve.
Drowned Potato Cakes, Serving
Four
I IL cups mashed potatoes cleft
overs;
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
SANTA MARIA
PERSONALS

Miss Annie Smith spent the week
end IN Harrington with relatives.
Miss Thelma Rowe of Edinburg
spent the weekend with her par
ents.
Miss Margaret Craddock was a
weekend visitor in San Benito.
Miss Pauline Hawks and Miss
Daisy Gray were in Harlingen Sat-
urday.
Norman Donges returned Sunday
after attending the funeral of his
brother at Montell.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Davis visited
Mrs. E. F. Kluck of Santa Rosa
Monday afternoon.
j. Q. Duncan spent the weekend
in Edinburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. F. Mock were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Old
meyer of Mercedes Monday.
MI. and Mrs. Truett Shipley and
baby of La Feria spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Shirley.
The Methodist Missionary society
met with Mrs. j. F.. Mock Monday
afternoon with all members and
eight visitors present. An interest
Ing program raj given. Refresh
mentS were served by the hostess.
Rev. and Mrs. Walton and chill
dren of Donna were dinner guests
Of Mrs. B.. 0. Harpster Sunday. Rev.
Walton filled his appointments here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fernandez and chill
dren Of Brownsville spent Wednes-
day with Mrs. Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Hines and
Miss Mildred Scheckle and MI. How
ell of Mercedes visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Personals Sunday afternoon.
Miss Fela Champion visited Mrs.
Lazaro Champion of Mercedes sew
eral days last week.
Misses Rosa, Anita and Eufemia
Champion, Francisco Fernandez and
Mrs. Joe Gomez of Brownsville Wis
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
A Fashion Models Diary
By GRACE T~HORNCLIFFE
81. n:.er..scs . Pnir of Lnungine Pn;uu,ns
4 Discusse,

TT certainly takes all kinds of
people to make this world! And
- at one time or another they all
s+roll in to Madame's shop. Some
women are so charming and easy
IN sell to, that it's a pleasure To
serve them. They're the kind that
know exactly what type Of costume
+bev'ye come to buy, and pick 1t
o,lt and take it. They're generally
in the shop just a short time. And
,,S,,allv the woman who knows what
sbe wants and comes in and gets II
a lot Of fussing Is the woman
Who knows what style is and knows
what is most becoming to her.
Another type that's easy to sell
=. +ha woman who doesn't know
Iha+ she wants but who depends
On ms 80 much that she'll take any
+hinr we say is right for her. And
1-a do our utmost to help them select
Concerning that we think looks well
on them.
dgffic11lt time with is h oma who
doesn't have any idea OF what she
wants and who wouldn't for a min
,,ta take any advice. She some
times doesn't want anything at all.
hut lust wants to look. OF course.
Wa can generally sell them. too. and
II isn't our fault il they end up in
purchasing something that's not a
bit becoming, for if they haven't
any style sense themselves and won't
listen to us, what can we do?
There's a Mrs. r. who comes into
the shop quite regularly. She be-
longs in this last classification. She
has more money than she knows
what to do with. but to look at her
YOU wouldn't know it. 1t isn't that
She doesn't spend a lot on her
clothes, and she certainly spends
hours selecting them, but she just
doesn't know what's right for her.
She took up my whole morning
today looking at everything we have.
She started with evening gowns,
went through all our afternoon
frocks, looked at tailored ensembles
and suits, and, finally, when I was
near exhaustion, bought q pair OF
lounging pajamas.
Well. anyway. they're stunning,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28

Mrs. Cooper Smith, with Mrs. Ed
r. Smith as assistant hostess. Mrs.
A. M. Fairbanks presided at the
short business session. Several
items of business were discussed,
and pledges for the year were made
by the members. 1t was decided to
invite the evening circle to the
meeting of the afternoon circle in
May. The devotional was conduct
ed by Mrs. Norris. She also led the
program. which was on the sub
ject of the missionary work in At
RIGA. Assisting her on the program
were Mesdames Laferve, Casberg,
J. G. Epperson and J. J. Closner.
Mrs. J. j. Clsner and Mrs. r. E.
Porterfield reported on the confer
ence meeting in Donna on Friday.
At the close of the afternoon, the
hostesses served light refreshments
to the twenty-five members who
we're present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
IS and table accessories during the

lies and table accessories during the
games.
In the games of bridge, the hon
or score for the afternoon was made
by Mrs. j. j. Closner and Mrs. j.
C. Epperson was successful in max
ing TIE most games in clubs. The
guest list included: Mesdames A.
w. Boynton, B. H. Hooks, j. G. Ep-
person, Roy Klossner, Henry Kloss-
'ner, j. w. Kirkpatrick, G. j. Jones,
z. S. Doughtie, Jack Berry. L.. c.
Newman, linn, G. E. Bryan, w. 5.
Holiday, Jr., E. r. Chandler, c. S.
Collier, A. F. Buchanan, Jr., j. j.
Closner H. 0. Schaleben, j. B. Duff
fly, D. G. Printy. Katherine Miller.
j. r. Malone, Watt Tinker, E. A.
Brown, O.. w. Curry and Miss Ger
trude Schaleben.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. H. ". Griffith and Mrs. J..
G. SCHNEIDER charmingly enter
tanned with a bridge luncheon on
Monday at the Blue Bonnet. The
tWo-course luncheon was served at
small tables centered with green
vases filled with pink radiance rose
buds. The pink and green motif
was repeated in the dainty mint
cups at each place, and in the tai
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
BLUE BONNET
BRIDGE GLIB

Mrs. M. r. Turner entertained
the Blue Bonnet Bridge club on
Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. J.. M. Jetton. A delicious two
course luncheon was served at |
o'clock, and several games of
bridge were enjoyed after the lunch
con. Spring flowers gayly decorat-
ed the rooms. In the games, the
honor score raj made by Mrs. j.
NJ. Jetton, and Mrs. l.. G. Newman
made the most games in no-trump.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
CHRISTIAN LADIES' AID

The Ladies' Aid Of the Christian
church met on Tuesday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. F. L. Terry.
Routine business was taken care Of.
and officers for the coming year
were elected. They were: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Duncan; vice president,
Mrs. John Mckinney; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. Pore. a short social
hour completed the diversion of the
afternoon, and the hostess served
an appetizing salad course at this
time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28

and she looks better in them than
in anything she's ever worn. They're
black and white satin-the trousers
and Jacket black and the blouse
white trimmed with the black in a
modernistic design. A wide sash
ties snugly over the hips.
It's too bad Mrs. r. can't wear
them in the street, they're 30 be-
coming. Gssa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
CIRCLE MEETS

CIRCLE MEETS
Mrs. E. E. Chamness was hos.
tess Monday afternoon to the socia,
and business meeting of Circle No
| Of the Presbyterian church. Mrs
j. w. Frances led the devotional
The second chapter of Acts was
studied. Three visitors were pres
ent, Mrs. H. N. Cunningham OF
Beeville. Mrs. H. r. Bass and
daughter. Mrs. Jack Mcfarland OF
Harrington. Members attending
we're: Mrs. M. M. Michel, Mrs. N. S
Allen, Mrs. C. Lester Skaggs, Mrs.
j. w. Frances. Mrs. A. w .Voelkel
Mrs. Ellis Sawyer, Mrs. A. v. Will
Hams, Mrs. T. "A. Gwillim, Mrs. w.
H. Baxter, Mrs. E. E. Chamness and
Miss Jean Smith. The hostess serv-
ed delicious refreshments Of ice
cream and cake. The next meet
ing will be in three weeks with
Mrs. W. H. Baxter.
DIR. HANDMAN SPEAKS
DR.. M. S. Handman Of the Uni
versity of Texas gave a lecture
Tuesday afternoon at the Commun-
ity Hall on the Recent Changes in
international Relations" at the
open meeting Of the Women's
Study club. The club has been
studying the course Of study Of
fered by the extension department
Of the university on social prob
lens and the lecture was part of
the years work. The club extend
ed a general invitation to the pub
lie to attend. The class who Is
studying similar problems in the
school taught by Mrs. Phil D. Dixon
attended in a body. A number OF
the teachers. Mrs. z. M. Gard OF
Mission, a a load from McAllen
the club members as well as q
number Of local people attended
The club will hold its regular meet
ing next Tuesday at the home OF
Mrs. W. F. Powell and will study
The Causes Of War"
PERSONALS
Mrs. d. e. Kirgan will be a guest
Saturday of Mrs. S. j. Schnoren-
berg of La Feria and guest, Mrs.
John Hahn of Wisconsin who are
entertaining at the Women's build
ing in Harrington.
Mrs. VIM. Hughes and Mrs. Tom
Bruton were recent guests of Mrs,
y. II. Haynes and daughter, Miss
sara Haynes who entertained for
tnelr guest, Miss Adelaide Graham
of Waxahachie.
Mrs. Charles F. Cohen and son
EDWARD, left Saturday for their
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
WESLACO
BIRTHDAY PICNIC

Miss Evelyn Carr of Weslaco en-
tertained Sunday with a birthday
picnic at Progreso lake. Each of
the guests added to the delicious
noon luncheon. Those who were
invited for this pleasant outing
were: Misses Marie and Margaret
Schlensig, Winifred and Ethel Carr
Of Donna, Wants Rust of Edinburg,
Bonnie Hood Of Weslaco, Dorothy
Lohr Of McAllen. Beatrice Pierce of
Mercedes. Elizabeth Spencer of San
Juan and Dorothy Green Of Pharr;
Messrs. Lawrence Moody. Bill
Phelps, Eurvin Erase of Donna,
Garland Moore Of Mercedes and
Vance Davis of McAllelI.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-28
EDINBURG
DANCE Ar COUNTRY CLUB

DANCE AT COUNTRY CLUB
Mrs. w. r. Montgomery enter
tanned with an informal dance at
the Country club on Friday eve
ming, honoring her daughter, Mar
garet, and her guest, Miss Hattie
Lou Stapleton of FL Paso, who
spent the weekend in Edinburg.
Music was furnished by the Three
Leaf Clover orchestra, and refresh
ing punch was served during the
evening. At the close of the eve
ming the hostess served a salad
course to the following guests
Messrs. and Mesdames r. B. New
man, j. G. Hall, j. r. Norvell, Wal
ter Ramsey. Mesdames Scottie Dor
sey, Katherine Miller M. r. Turner,
j. K. Miller, Misses Ema Gene Ba-
ker, Charlotte Evins, Murrel Dunn
Grace Vandiver. Laurine Rutledge
Catherine Montgomery, Messrs. J
G. Looney. Rogers Kelley, Jack Rut-
ledge, Frank Wright, John Lip
scomb Mike Vandiver, Tom Hand
ley, Harry Ellington, Hogan, Wiley
Mcconnell and Hugh Lockhart Of
McAllen, John Minyard, Ransom
Walker and George Erwin OF Mis-
sion and the honorees.
COMMUNITY FEDERATION
Mrs. G. E. Bryan presided at the
short business meeting of the Com
munity Federation, which was held
on Thursday afternoon. The regu-
lar routine business was discussed
and Miss Sonora Ponder gave q
report on the clinic. This clinic is
conducted by Miss Ponder and local
physicians every Saturday morning
at the Medical Arts Hospital from
8 to IL o'clock. To date, Is OPP
erations have been performed, two
x-rays have been taken and one
blood test. has been made. Nineteen
patients have been treated. The
attendance was small, so other
items of business were deferred I'M
til the next meeting.
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
Mrs. A. Y. Baker delightfully."- en-
tertained at bridge on Wednesday
afternoon complimenting Mrs. o. o.
Norwood and Mrs. D. E. Geiske of
Austin. Graceful bouquets Of pink
roses were placed at vantage points
about the spacious rooms, creating
q charming setting for the IS Ia
bles Of players. Preceding the
games, a delicious duck luncheon
and artistically nodded ices were
served. During the luncheon hour,
the tables were centered with pink
radiance rose buds. In the games,
the honor was made by Mrs.
j. c. Epperson Of Edinburg, who
received a pretty trophy. Mrs.
Frank Moffet of Mercedes was pre-
sented with the consolation prize,
and Mrs. M. McCaskill of Weslaco
was lucky in the cut. Attractive
guest remembrances we're presented
to the honorees. The hostess was
assisted by Miss Emma Gene Ba-
ker.
INFORMAL DANCE
Miss Emma Gene Baker was
hostess to a group of her friends on
Saturday evening when she enter
tanned at her home with an in
formal dance. The affair was given
In honor of Misses Margaret Mont