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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28

WASHINGTON tP-With a
great-gand-daughter OF former
President Grant and the daughter
OF a cabinet member in their ranks,
next seasons debutantes are plan
ming their coming-out parties.
Clara Grant. daughter Of Col.
and Mrs. u. S. Grant. III, and Car
oline Hyde. daughter OF the secre-
tary OF agriculture and Mrs. Arthur
M. HYDE are among the girls who
will be presented to Washington
society.
Some Of the girls T planning
double debuts. one IN Washington
and one In their home city.
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who have been the guests OF Mrs.
Bergstrom, her sister during the
past several weeks returned to her
home in Hutto.
MI. and Mrs. A. Johnson OF
Austin. were weekend guests or
Mrs. Arthur Johnson Of the Turner
Tract.
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Sebastian
ADA BESS STALLTNGS
PARTY HOSTESS

Miss Ada Bess Stallings entertain
ed q number OF friends with a party
Saturday afternoon at the home OF
her parents. Cake and punch were
served to the guests.
Those present were Miss Juanita
Armistead. Hazel and Ruby Doris
jackson. Edna Smith. Lucille Crum.
Edith Morrow. Beatrice King, Mar
CARTE Hanning. Marion Gustafson
and Albert Morrow. Royal Crum,
Lloyd and Guy Woods. The young
hostess was assisted in her duties
by Miss Mary Alice Batcheler.
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Two Baltimore girls, Louise
Brooks and Audrey Barrett. are 70
be presented there and In the cap
ital.
Others among next seasons debs
are Katrina Mccormick. daughter
Of Representative Ruth Hanna
Mccormick: Martha CARRIER. daugh-
ter OF Representative and Mrs.
Milton G. Farber OF Oklahoma;
Mary Corning. daughter OF Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Parker Corning
Of New York; Eleanor Calvert,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George
Calvert OF Washington and Beatrice
Cotton. daughter Of Major and
Mrs. George s. Cotton.
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MUSIC CLUB AT
BRYAN HOME

Mrs. G. Z. Bryan ST.. was hostess
to the Edinburg Music club at her
home Thursday. Roses and sweet
peas we're used In the decorative
scheme. Mrs. H. G. Baker presided
over the business session, during
which several matters were dispos-
ed Of. and Mrs. Dorothy Kirkpatrick
Scott outlined her plans for parti-
cipation in National Music Week, IN
which she will cooperate with all
the local musical organizations IN
taking part in the program.
A musical program was carried
out.
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director for the West Texas Pres
Dyterial, and Miss Ada Lee Rich
mond Of McAllen. district president.
All churches represented in the
attendance participated on the pro-
gram, their numbers carrying out
the general theme Of the day,
kingdom Highways"
ITO Hondo was selected as the
meeting place for another rally of
valley District Presbyterian
churches In July, when a five-day
conference OF delegatts will be held.
attending from Brownsville were
barbara Biglow, Mary Agnes Puck
ett. Isabel Rose. Ann Gardner,
Cnester Clark. Peggy McGraw.
mary Zell Taylor, Virginia Blum.
prank Mathers. Edgar Brown,
George Cabler. Mrs. Randall Ma
TIERS, Mr.. Hartman. and Miss Fern
Day.
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CIRCLE MEETS
AT CHURCH

Members Of the Allegro Circle OF
the Methodist church met Tues
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Chas. w. Sterling.
The lesson was devoted TO the
study Of childhood. Mrs. Frank Myl-
mar discussed habit training and
Mrs Harry Pray ably presented the
subject. The Nervous Child.
"A delightful refreshment course
was served. The next meeting will be
held at the home Of Mrs. A. l.. Nor
gan, with Mrs. 5. w. Patrick, host
ess.
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MRS. GARDNER
HAS CLUB

Mrs. w. y. Gardner received the
members OF the Tuesday Luncheon
club at her home Tuesday. The
rooms were prettily decorated with
cut spring flowers in pastel shades,
and a luncheon was served.
Mrs. a. Y Baker received the
high o prize at the games which
followed.
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ness session and q course Of refresh
ments.
"A large number Of visitors are ex-
pected from the First English Luth-
eran church Of Donna and many
not affiliated with the church plan
TO attend from Edinburg.
The meeting at the Norqu,st
home Is the first OF q series or home
meetings which will be held during
the coming months.
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TWELVE PRESENT
AT MEETING

Mrs. j. G. Epperson was hostess
to the Senior Bridge club Wednes-
day afternoon, with three tables OF
players present. The bridge and tea
tables were decorated with bowls OF
larkspur I'm tones Of pink and blue
which was carried out In the bridge
TALES.
Mrs. Roy Klossner made the after
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Members OF the College Science
club held their regular meeting
Tuesday evening. disposing Of a
number OF important matters in a
brief business session.
A mystery program vas present.
ed by the Physics department. and
covered many seemingly strange
phenomena. which are easily ex-
planned by natural physical laws.
a demonstration or the X-ray
was given and an interesting IL
lustrated lecture hv n. II. Miles,
dean Of the school.
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BLUE BONNET
CLUB HOSTS

Nj. and Mrs. Ed A. Brown were
hosts to members OF the Blue Bon
net Bridge club Monday. Pink and
white was used as the color scheme,
being carried out with pink and
white larkspurs.
The refreshment table was COW
cred with Queen Anne lace cloth
giving a charming setting for the
repast which the hostess served.
Mrs. w. ID. Gardner scored high
for the evening.
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REGULAR SOCIAL
LUNCHEON HELD

Members OF the Business and
Professional Women's club met at
the Blue Bonnet Gardens Wednes-
day for their regular social luncheon
and brief business meeting.
Mrs. Ed A. Brown was a special
guest. a benefit dance Is planned
to be given on the RlosSner Roof
May 2, for the benefit of the local
Red Shirt Band.
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PICNICKING
ENJOYED

A crowd motored 70 Olnito sun
day from Sebastian spending the
day picnicking at the lake
Those who attended the trip were
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. r. SprouSe and
children Of San Perlita. Mr.. and Mrs
Marshal Bourne, Mrs. 1. P. Bourne.
Misses Marie Armstrong. Ethel and
Elizabeth Armistead and Newton
Klemann.
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A
CIIrR MEETS

The W4de-Awake Home Demon
stration club met az the home OF
Mrs. Robert Wakener Monday af-
ternoon. with Mrs. Eta Ringgold
demonstration leader. giving an
interesting lesson In italian hem
stitching. Mrs. Arthur Erase was a
guest Of the club.
A course OF refreshments was
served by the hostess. and the next
meeting date set for Monday, Nav
9Th, at the home OF Mrs. Carl
Boyer. The demonstration subject
for that day will be Light Refresh
ments and their Serving"
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grafton Of the rooms and the bridge
and refreshment table appointments
spring flowers being used In the
floral accompaniment.
Mrs. J. z. Berry made the club
high score, Mrs. j. w. scored at cut
and Mrs. Douglas Mackenzie won
the guest high score prize.
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@A@ &A ~
Members Of the class present
were Misses Maggie, Mary and
Annie McKeand. Letha Yundt,
Thelma and Matte Hocott. Messrs
Ira and Dinzel Strade, William
Vaughn, Walter Robbins, Randall
DeYine. Raymond and Daymond
Hocott.
HOSTESS TO
SOCIETY
Mrs. A. J. Critchfield was hostess
to the Woman'S Missionary Society
Of the M. z. church South, or
Monday. Several members and one
visitor were present. A splendid
program was enjoyed.
PERSONALS
Mrs. Mary Coker Of Georgetown
Is here for an indefinite visit with
her daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
H. Mitchell and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis r. Keene anc
children Mrs. It. j. Mize, mother
Of Mrs. Keene and Samuel L
Seward were dinner guests In Point
Isabel last week at the j. d. Keene
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward M. Soren-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bald
ridge and son. Stanley. we're visit.
ors in San Benito last week.
Miss Myrtle Rudd who is attend
ing @. A. I. in Kingsville spent the
weekend here with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Rudd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Houghtor
and daughter. Cecil, were visitors ir
San Perlita recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Jackson anc
children and Mr.. Nathan j. Jackson
visited their son and brother ALFRED
Jackson and family in Sebastian
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. william,
and children. Florence. Roland anc
Ralph, spent the weekend fishin:
at Holly Beach.
Nathan J. Jackson has returned
from a three weeks visit with rel.
atives IN Queen City.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. (. Mitchell and
son. OF La Feria. we're guests al
the home OF their o and broth
er. Supt. and Mrs. George Mitchell
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Nelson and
children or Sebastian were callers
here last week at the c. Z. Craig
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Gossett and
two children. Mr.. and Mrs. Hart,
Mr.. and Mrs. Showery and Mrs. M.
Young. e picnicking at Red Fish
Bay last week.
z. D. Baldridge left Saturday for
Laredo.
r. C.. Morris. bank cashier, was
in Houston on business the first
Of the week.
Elton Ray. who is employed IN
Mercedes. spent the weekend here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Ray.
Cullen Keene and Jack Mitchell
spent one day last week in Point
Isabel visiting Cullen's parents.
Miss Seva Nyquist attending the
University Of Texas. returned Mon
day after spending the Easter
vacation here.
Miss Lucille Brantely who Is at
tending school IN Brownsville IS
spending a few days with her
people.
Mrs. Soblem. entertained the
Mission Ladies Aid on Tuesday az
ternoon at her home.
Axel johnson arrived Tuesday
from Providence. r. I. TO be the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Gustaf-
son and family.
Mrs. John Hennech and children
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BRIDGE
AT SMITH HOME

Miss Florence Smith entertained
a number Of out Of town friends
at an informal bridge Thursday
evening at her home near Edin-
burg.
Refreshments tables were set up
on the lawn and iack-o'-lanterns
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Society Calendar
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
First Ward school operetta, Land
Of Sometime" at Junior college
auditorium.
Learners club with Miss Florence
Bell.
Rebekahs meet. evening.
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Olrnito
SWIMMING PARTY
FOR CLASSES

Miss Lois Barker. sponsor of the
seventh and eighth grades gave m
swimming party and wiener roast
in their honor Thursday evening
on Lake Olmito.
Those attending were Eunice
Stroman. Ruby Pearson. Mary
Whit. Margaret PuEh. Marjorie
Kloehn. Opal Harris. Vivian Aus
tin. Lloyd Parker. Henry Fanring,
Dan Bray and ROGER Myer.
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ALTAR SERVICE
TO BE HELD

The Edinburg Lutheran church
members will hold an altar service
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. =. NJ
Norquest Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock. A devotional service III be
held and followed with a brief bust
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13ODelegates Attend
Presbyterian Meeting

win $50 representatives Of Valley Presbyterian young people In at
tendance. the an-day rally Of the Valley district held Saturday at the
FIRST Presbyterian church in Mercedes was declared an outstanding sue
'ceSSiu feature Of the years program.
Presiding officers were Miss Kate Payne Owens. relgious educational
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Edinburg Society
SWASTIKA BRIDGE
CHR HOSTESS

Members OF the Swastika Bridge
club were guests Monday afternoon
Of Mrs. G. S. Collier. Pink was
chosen as the color scheme and
charmingly carried out in the dec
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WOMEN PLAN
WORK

The women Of the First Preshv-
terrain church OF Olmito met with
Mrs. w. y. Bennett. The president.
Mrs. ID. "A. Robbins opened the
meeting with a song. Mrs. n. r..
Mickle led the devotional.
After roll call and reading of the
minutes the discussion or work
IN the future.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess. The next meet
ing will meet with Mrs. E. ID. Box.
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Lyford
HOCOTTS ENTERTAIN
A MEMBERS

The Senior class of the First
Baptist Sunday school. was enter
tanned Sunday at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. K. Hocott with a deli
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Mr.. Milton Meeks og weslacc ana
sister, Elaine Laney or David City.
Iowa spent Sunday with MI. and
Mrs. w. II. Sammon.
Miss Dorothy KIester spent the
weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Doro-
thea Prltchett.
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cious dinner at the noon hour. In
the afternoon tennis and croquet
were played on the pretty lawn.
Members Of the class present
were Misses Maggie, Mary and
Annie McKeand. Letha Yundt,
Thelma and Matte Hocott. Messrs
Ira and Dinzel Strade, William
Vaughn, Walter Robbins, Randall
Devine. Raymond and Daymond
Hocott.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

A. E. Porsild and wife who re- gently ar1ved here from Ele- phant Point and Candle via dog team, were outgoing passengers on the plane for Fairbanks this morning. Owing to the plane be- ing somewhat crowded with mail and express, Attorney o. D. Coch- ran decided to await another plane. MT. Porsild is the re- presentative of the Canadian gov ernment in connection with the reindeer drive of 5000 deer from Kotzebue Sound to northern Cana da. The drive which is we'll un- derway is now in the vicinity of the head of Selawik Lake Mir. Porsild is enroute to Canada to report to his government.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18
JOINT INSTALLATION ~'-r
 OF PIONEERS

The installation of officers by Igloo No. 1, Pioneers of Alaska. on last Wednesday evening, will go down in the memory of those who were fortunate to be present as enc of those collaborating and pleasant events. which would baf- fle a writer to describe. Sufficient to say by way of introduction, that it was sourdough in comple- xion from beginning to end. The joint installation was most grate- fully, and alphabetically perform ed by past presidents of both or ganizations. A. Polet, and Mrs. T. A. Ross. The candidates were ushered by Marshal Jones, and Mrs. Alexson. After the installa- tion, the retiring presidents, Thos. D. Jensen, and Mrs Wm. A. Ar thurs, and Mrs. Harry Hagen, secretary of the Ladies' Auxiliary
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18
FRONTIER NIGHT COMING

The Eagle Frontier night, sched- uied for Saturday February Sth, is to be an event that has no equal during the year, this year an un- usual amount of preparation Is being made for the occasion, the personnel of the committee ap- pointed to take. charge of the diff ferent activities is enough assur- ance that every thing will be looked after and no effort will be spered to make this event one of the best.
 Hall Arrangements, Robert Me lain, Chr, Thos. Hess, Emil Las sen. John Olson, Otto Worm.
 Games, A. L. Hermansen, Chr. H. Burgh, L. Stephansen. Geo. Bodis. Ernest Balsinger, Albin Poison.
 Finance and Prizes, c. F. Rice, Chr, Thos. Hess, Emil Lassen, AL bin Poison, Peter Bloomberg, Chas Erickson.
 Music A. Polet. A. L. Carpen- ter, Gust Kunelis.
 Floor. Ed. Gross. H. Gumm. AL fred Lomen. Fred Gibson, Geo. S. Maynard. '-,
 Refreshments (roadhouse). Nick Nicon. Chr, W. A. McKenna. Nels Larsen. G. Kassen. Peder Berg. J. C. Cornell, J. J. Topolsky.
 Advertising and Printing. A. Polet. John Haldersen. M. Jacobs gaard.
 The committee will meet again at the close of the Aerie meeting on next Tuesday evening.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

were presented each with a beauti-- full gift; an acknowledgment of gratitude for the service they so cheerfully and honorably perform ed during the past year. The pre- sentation speech was delivered by Judge c. J. Lomen. The judge evoked burst of laughter, by humorous barb in his opening words and finish of the address. which was exceptionally well de- livered amidst applause. Short speeches of thanks were given by the recipients, after which cards were played, followed later on by delightful repast, cooked to or der in true sourdough style.
 A fine program was then rem dered of song, music, and story, that could only be appreciated by those present. At this point a tribute must be paid to the exceptionally brilliant discourse of Dr. W. F. Scott, in which he paid an eloquent eulogy to the pioneer men and women of Alaska Dr. Scott is not only fine speaker but possesses vein of rich humor.
 It was after one o'clock when the program was finished, after which the card prizes were dis tributed. The mems prizes were won by Elwood Crooks, first; Pete Bloomberg. second; and Hec- tor Lcurin, consolation. Among the women prize winners, Mrs. J. J. OLeary was first; Mrs. Hewitt second. and Mrs. Arthurs third.
 Marshal Chas. D. Jones was toastmaster of the evening and enriched the occasion by many stories of negro dialect. We trust the Pioneers will give some more of these joint entertainments dur ing the winter, as many, from business and other excusable reas- ons were unable to attend We'd nesday's affair.
 The following are the new of- ficers installed: Men Pioneers; A. Bahlke. President. L. Stephan son first vice-president, Nels Swan berg. second vice-president. J. c. Cornell. Secretary. A. Polet, treas urer. Vim. Arthurs. historian, Jack Starr. Chaplain. and Chas. Rice, librarian.
 Women Pioneers: Mrs. Lucia Grant. president. Mrs. Louise Walsh, vice-president, Mrs. Rose B. Hagen. secretary. Mrs. Nettie Swanberg. treasurer. Mrs. Thorulf Lehman. Chaplain. Miss Emily Polet. marshal. Mrs. Laura Her mansen. inside guard, and Mrs Jessie Lehman, trustee.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

Everything is all set for the smoker and election of officers for the Chamber of Commerce tonight at the Log Cabin, al. g PM. (after the show). This is one night of the year that everyone who is interested in this community should attend if for nothing more than to encourage those who have been doing most of the work. Light
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

MT. and Mrs. Chas. Meegan who went outside last fall for medical treatment. are living at Snohomish. Washington. Charles Olson who accompanied them is there also. according to letters received in yesterdays mail They are pleased with the change and are in excellent spirits. They wish to be remembered to their many friends.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

Hans Hansen, the well known Council mining man, who has been very i'll at that place for some time, was to be brought to Nome today by plane but his condition has changed so much for the better. according to telephone message this morning that he de- cided not to make the trip right away.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

NJ. J. Walsh returned from the Pilgrim Springs where he had been sojourning few weeks on ac- count of his health Mike looks and feels much better for the trip. Mir Walsh accompanied George Bodis with his dog team.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

Cliff Allyn disposed of his dairy last Monday to Joseph Walsh, 'he enterprising son of Mir. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh of Third avenue Joe will carry on the business helce- forth
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

According to letters received from the states by friends of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Ledgerwood, it is learned that Mrs. Ledgerwood' s since her arrival outside last fall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18
LOCAL NEWS

Several youngsters about town are suffering from a slight attack of chicken pox, It seems like all kids must sooner or latter go thru thls ordeal.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

Due to lack of space a detailed account of the joint installation of officers of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs which was held last night, we are unable to publish 1t in this issue, but 1t will be cover ed entirely in next Saturdays Mug get.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

refreshments will be served. Re- ports of committees will be given and new spirit entered into for the coming year Come.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18
N or rc E

LADIES' BASKETBALL PRACTISE SATURDAY NIGHT 7:SO PM. A COMPLETE ATTENDANCE IS
 REQUESTED
 A. R. HALL
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

At the last Monday night coun- cil meeting, it was agreed that the city street clock is to be the official time and it has been ar ranged to set the clock with the radio time which is furnished from Washington.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-18

The stork which apparently has found a good nesting place in tke West End of Nome. made an early morning call last Monday and pre- scented MT. and Mrs. Lars RynLing with a bouncing baby boy, The mother and child are doing nicely.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-14
', ", (. 4. NOTES

The Y. ". (. 4 Fellowship club Of employed girls held it's final meeting last. night at the home of Miss Anna Weber at KensIngton. A picnic supper was enjoyed on the hill Miss Gertrude House is presi- dent of the club.
 The scheduled Wednesday night hike and picnic for employed girls Of the '. ". C A. will be held or Monday night at 5:3Q o'clock.
 The Silver Bay club will hold its last meeting Of the summer on We'd nesday evening al the home of Mrs Otto Youngblad a Cedar Crest in Kens!ngton. 4 steak fry will be en- loved over the camp fire. Election Of officers will be held. The dele rates 10 the Silver Bay conference next month will he guests. Mrs, Robert Nuss will preside
 On Thursday evening q picnic will be held for the adult members Of the Enchanted Nioln' cast a Will low Brook park. The junior members were entertained with q picnic on the Y. ". C. A lawn al o'clock rhis afternoon.
 The regular archery practice will he held on Tuesday and Thursday 1t o'clock