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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-11
[extra trousers, $5]

Young men who are trying to make success
will welcome this new value. 1t gives you Hart
Schafner & Marx style, quality and tailoring at
price that meets young purses-$20.5O.
Fine worsteds twists tweeds and cassimeres
handsomely tailored into the smartest business
and University suits In the new Fall shades
Dusk blue, Briar brown, Pewter grey and
Malay tan A perfect fit and complete salts
faction guaranteed.
The Washington times., 1930-03-14
Ready to serve
and better
than most bOne-made

THOUSANDS of housewives have told me
- that this Hostess Devils Food Bar is better
than any they can make themselves. Finer
textured, more delicious. That's why am so
sure you would like to try it in your home.
Your grocer is featuring this wonderful cake
right now. 1t is made of two deep layers rich
with chocolate and butter. The crumb is as soft.
The Washington times., 1930-03-14

was heavy as she went UP the
stairs. Oh well-it was all over
now. Embarrassment had made
her awkward when she said
good night. He was probably
laughing at her now in his
mind.
Her depression lasted until
the following noon when Ken
walked into the store.
At the sight of the tall figure
in the gray suit her heart
started racing. She had to
struggle to keep the joyous
note from her voice as she
tried to sell a rhinestone butter.
fly to a vacillating lady.
Under the covert gaze of Ken,
the sale went badly. The vacil-
lating lady would not make up
her mind; she would think
about it and come in later. She
vacillated herself clear out to
the pavement, leaving the shop
to two radiant young people
who had forgotten her very cx-
istence before she had quite
faded from their view.
II was passing, I couldn't re-
The Washington times., 1930-03-14

However, there was more
than one excellent reason why
jeanette did not choose to take
offenSe. She had never been
popular with men. And here
was an invitation from two of
the best. Moreover, If Ken
became interested in Ardeth,
what q joke on Cecile-Cecile,
who had always been crazy
about Kent Cecile, whose
complacency had always grated
on her older sister. Pleasant
to see Cecile's vanity hurt.
Sunday, sang Ardeth'S heart.
Four eternities to Sunday!
She delighted in the small
preparations of the day
washing out her best pair Of
stockings. Pressing the blouse
Of her sports suit. Polishing
her new tan pumps and buy
ing gloves in her noon hour.
Bet viewed these prepara-
tions with suspicion.
Must have a heavy dateI'
she said, Sourly, on Saturday
night. her pale green eyes go
ing across the room to the
other girl.
wrapped in a cotton crepe
The Washington times., 1930-03-14

to the house. There was al
ways the chance of a jealous
scene with Nell.
He was waiting at the corner,
slouched down in the front seat
Of the blue car which was al,
ready so thrillingly familiar.
She saw his face light up at
the sight of her. They were on
their way, plunging down the
hill through the sunshine.
And the girl found herself
listening with painful intensity,
her heart turning to lead.
Ken was saying: "I couldn't
bring myself to tell you before
Jeanette phoned last night.
a house party at Bur-
lingame she'd forgotten. On top
Of Tom being called out Of
town, it looked as though "a
jinks were working for us. But
I thought hoped" he tore
his eyes from the street to fix
them pleadingly on her face:
Look here, why can't we go on
The Washington times., 1930-03-14
By FAY KING

malice-tinged smile curled jean
ette's lips.
The expression was gone,
however, as she hurried forward
with an air Of cordiality.
Surprised to see you, Ken.
I didn't expect to be so long,"
II had a bright idea this
morning, Jennie" he returned
easily. Tom Corbett and I
were over at the duck shack
you know, our houseboat in
the salt marsheS-getting 1t
into shape, and it struck me
what jolly place it would be
for a fourSome some Sunday.
We could cook dinner and all
that sort Of thing, you know.
Can't ! persuade you and this
young lady here to have q
primitive dinner with us
maybe this Sunday? All, Jen-
nie-be a good egg!"
A breathleSs moment, when
jeanette did not know whether
or not to be insulted. Tom
Corbett and Ken GleaSon-She
would have been delighted to
accept such an invitation from
either one. But to have this
girl who worked for her In.
cluded in the party!
The Washington times., 1930-03-14
CHAPTER 8

UUEneE ne was gone.
Hot despair ragged in the
girls heart. Comeback to that
bright, comfortable world,
where he belonged. That world
which held girls like Cecile
Parker, who could give jolly
little dances dinners supper
parties. If she, Ardeth, had
such q background If she
could have asked Ken to come
upstairs, assured Of an easy
welcome .
She interrupted her own
thoughts with an angry little
laugh. Only too vivdily she was
remembering a painful night
three years before.
A shy young fellow she had
known at school had called on
her.
That evening! Even now she
could go red at the humiliat-
ing memory.
1ne SnaDby living room uT-
der the glare of the chandler,
Tom. stretched on the couch,
coat and shoes off, grunting a
surly greeting behind his news
paper. Bet flouncing through
the room on flimsy pretexts.
The Smothered snickers and
painfully audible comments of
Fan and Paul in the, adjoin-
Ing room.
The agonized embarrassment
which had kept the unfortunate
young man from making a
break for liberty.
Paul slept on the couch at
night-it was not until Aunt
Stels muttered undertones at
$3.50 broke the spell that the
victim had mustered up the
courage to- escape.
Ask Ken Gleason to face
such an ordeal? Ardeth's heart
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kimona, faded to shell pink by
numerous tubbings, Ardeth sat
filing her nails. She had just
Shampooed her hair: not quite
dry, it hung about her head in
q shock Of dark gold.
She looked UP at Bets acri-
moniouS remark and burst into
a peal of joyous laughter
which completely baffled her
cousin.
I'm going out with King
George, Bet" she teased, "but
we don't want it known!"
Oh, it was easy to laugh
these days! Ken's laughing,
blue eyes-his white smile al
ways in her mind.
She awoke to a sense Of Joy.
Gus expectancy. Sunday morn
ing! The far sound of church
bells ringing over the city! A
glorious day! A day made to
order! The faded wooden
houses of Fell Street were
bathed in early sunshine when
she walked up the street to
meet Ken.
She would not let him come
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sist coming in to say hello" Ken
explained.
Ardeth struggled to hide her
delight. "You made me lose
that sale!" she smiled with mock
severity. "I should make you
buy this animal!" She shook
the rhinestone butterfly at him
before returning it to the case.
He leaned over the case until
his laughing face was close to
her own. Thanks for nothing!
I only collect moths!"
On the echo Of their laughter
jeanette entered. Her quick
black eyes drank in the scene
." vivid color in Ardeth'S face.
Something almost lover-like in
Ken's attitude. A strange little
The Washington times., 1930-03-14
What Do You Know?
ANSWERS TO TODAY's TEST
Questions on Editorial Page

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The Washington times., 1930-03-14
She Defied Convention to
Win the Man She Loved
The StOru Thus Ear

Ardeth works in shop and is being wooed by Neil Burke
Her home life far from pleasant She lives with aunt
and shopping girl cousin Neil is all right until she spies
swell riding . horse Neil Chides Ardeth jealousy.
The next day Ardeth picture of Ken Gleason, the
the horse in the rotogavue section and her heart
thumps But Areth earth with the usus bcker
ing with Bet about stockings Jeanette Parker calls the
store where Ardeth works and offers the latter job in the
swell shop she is starting Ardeth accepts Neil objects
to Ardeths plans and they have
NOW Continue
CHAPTER
INSIDE the dark hallway Ardeth stood tense srainng
\ to the sound of Ken's starting up the street.
There-he was at the corner he was turning the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
52Attend Circle
Meetings

A total Of 50 members attended
meetings Of the four circles OF the
Presbyterian auxiliary Monday.
Circle one met with Mrs. w. l..
Norton with Mrs. r. r. Harris lead
ing devotionals and Miss Frances
Shive the lesson. Fifteen were in
attendance. Mrs. McGill in FL Jar
din entertained circle two, with
Mrs. G.. W. Moothart leading devo-
tionals. Mrs. Howard Cummins and
Mrs. j. II. Batsell directed the les
son study.
Mrs. Edward McChesney was
hostess to circle three at her
home. Mrs. Frank Reynolds gave
the devotional service and Mrs. L.
A. Boorye was lesson leader. Elev-
n were present. The evening
circle met at the home of Mrs. j..
A. Russell. Miss Mary Conklin led
devotionals and Miss Frances Shive
the lesson. Eight members at
tended the meeting.
All circles engai ID in a review
lesson Of the Book OF Acts. which
the society has been studying for
some time. Following the pro-
grams. social hours were enjoyed
and hostesses served refreshments.
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Benito were Sunday afternoon call
ers at tn. N. p. Robertson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Schultz and
Mr.. and Mrs. Monte Walker and
daughter were also visitors.
w. w. Ludwig has returned from
Hebronville for q short visit here
with his family.
T. Q. Richcreek arrived Sunday
evening from Austin for several
days business.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. 3. Van vliet
were Sunday dinner guests or Mr..
and Mrs. VIII Peters OF Mercedes
who have for their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Peters OF Randolph. Min
nesota.
DR.. J. Z. Yates and r. G. Scott
OF Rosenberg arrived Sunday for
a short stay in the Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Head ac-
companied by Mrs. Wave Stebblns,
Miss Florrie Hagar and Miss Mazie
Stebbins drove to Rio Grande City
and Rcla Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Coultas and
Mrs. Coultas' sister, Mrs. M. s
Snyder Of Lennon. Ohio and Mr.,
and Mrs. NJ. 3. Murray OF Illinois
who are spending the winter here
spent Saturday and Sunday az
Point Isabel.
Miss Peggy Lusk OF Edinburg was
a Weslaco shopper recently.
Miss Howard Blackburn OF Amar-
lilo Is here visiting her brother.
Walker Boston, who Is with Wade
& Newton. Miss Blackburn is
stopping at the Weslaco hotel.
Walter Dunn Is here from Al
bion. Iowa. for several weeks visit
with his parents, MI. and Mrs. F
II. Dunn.
w. .. Daley has returned to
Fort Wayne. Indiana after visit
ing a month with his family who
are spending the winter in Yves
laco.
Waldo Montgomery. TRAVELLING
mechanic for the Gulf Refininr
company. spent Tuesday eveninr
with his parents, DR.. and Mrs. j
z. Montgomery.
Mrs. Irby Ford who was serious
ly injured IN an automobile acct
dent several weeks ago Is able To
be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Brasher and
children and Mrs. Brasher's sister,
Mrs. Gladys Davis, drove beyond
Roma Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mailer have
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
so Attend Bridge
PARTY at &C.

An unusually interesting party
was enjoyed by tourists Tuesday af-
ternoon at the weekly bridge affair
at the chamber of commerce with
Mrs. Ada Nolan Mayer hostess.
Ten tables of players occupied the
club rooms. and q total attendance
O. so made the afternoons event
an outstanding on.
Mrs. W. N. Sox Of Hartford,
Mich, held high score receiving the
first prize, donated by Miller no.
tel. Mrs. Ray j.. Shotwell Of Bloom
ington, Ill, won second high favor
and Mrs. Fred Schaussler Of Cleve-
land. O., was awarded consolation
prize.
After the games the group went
outside the club building for pic
ture taking.
With the coming Of warn spring
weather, a number Of outings are
being planned to take the place at
times &c the bridge parties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12

examined several .embers in un-
written secret work OF the lodge,
and refreshments were served.
The Brownsville lodge + plan
ming to go to San Benito Thurs
day night to attend a Valentine
party to be given by the Rebakahs
there.
In addition to Mrs. Dean. others
present yer her husband, j. r.
Dean, ,'ars. H. Grace Bumgartner,
Mrs. LYDIA Adams. Miss Ella Keys
and Miss Annie Adams, all of San
Benito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12

Six tables OF players enjoyed
games Of bridge and AZ" for several
hours following the breakfast. Mrs.
Lynn Cleckler won the club high
score prize. and Mrs. billiard Smith
the guest prize in bridge. Mrs. 6.
I. Yates was awarded high score
favor IN 40 and Mrs. w. S. Moot
hart won in the cut.
Out-of-town guests at the affair
IN addition to Miss Chanselor were
Mrs. Russell Hawk Of Miami. Okla,
MRS. Joe Chaudoin and Mrs. @.
w. Diehl of Harrington. and Mrs.
J. w. David Of Corsicana.
Other guests other than the club
personnel were Mesdames r. b.
Ernst, Order Perkins. II. G. II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
Fony-two At
'V Banquet
In McAZlen

Forty-two representatives OF VAL
ley Y. w. c. A. organizations at
tended the banquet last night at
Casa de IA Palmas, McAllen, mt
which Mrs. L. M. Hogsett OF Fort
Worth, member OF the national
board in the Valley for a visit. was
honor guest and speaker. Towns
represented were San Benito. Har-
lingen, Mercedes, Pharr, Sharyland,
Mission, McAllen and Brownsville.
A pretty color scheme Of rose and
green was followed in all decora-
lions md appointments Of the din
ing room and table. First on the
program vas a trio by Girl Reserves
Of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo high
school. Mrs. Earl Stewart OF Mis-
sion sang three charming solos
with Mrs. j. w. Holt Of Mission &C
companying.
Mrs. Hogsett's talk traced the
growth and development Of the Y.
w. G. A. from its first efforts to
its resent m nmoth organization.
Those attending the banquet from
Brownsville were Mr.. and Mrs. H.
l.. Fitch. Mrs. Randall Mathers,
Miss Hartman, and Mrs. Howard L.
Cummins.
Mrs. Hogsett is to conclude her
Valley visit in Brownsville Thurs
day afternoon. The local board Is
to give a tea in her honor at the
home of Mrs. Robin Pate at $3.50
p. m. and Mrs. Hogsett will speak
at 4. An interesting musical pro-
gram has been arranged, including
solo numbers by Miss Catherine
Worley. violin selections by Miss
Alice Verheiling. a dance by Miss
Alice Warden, and a piano solo by
Miss Ruth johnson Serene.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
Guild Plans For
Parish Dinner

A parish dinner for members OF
the Episcopal church and friends
was announced at a meeting Of the
Episcopal Woman's Guild at the
church Monday afternoon with
Mrs. F. w. Truitt and Mrs. Herbert
Thomas. hostesses. All arrange
ments for the affair have not been
completed but plans were discussed
and the date set for Feb. Is. the
dinner to be given at the parish
house.
The annual Easter egg sale was
also planned and orders for any
number of Easter eggs may be
placed with Mrs. J. S. Ford for de-
livery on Easter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
Society Calendar


Thursday
Y. w. g. A. tea at Mrs. Robin
Pate's home, $3.50. h~onoring Mrs.
L. NJ. Hogsett. Y. W. @. A. visiting
officer.
American Legion auxiliary meets
at home Of Mrs. Harbert Daven-
port. 7:30 p. m.
West Brownsville PIT. A. at
school. $3.50 p. m.
Junior college dance at Aztec
Cafe. San Benito.
Public Health Nursing associa-
ton at city hall. $50 a. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12

accompanied her here and Ia visit
ing friends In Donna.
Walter verhalen OF Dallas IN
here on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. j. Jones have
returned to Wisconsin after spend
ing two months here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12

for their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
NJ. Star OF Claflin, Kansas. Fred
Star and Miss Pearl Star OF Scott
City. Kansas. They will visit here
several weeks.
Mrs. Z. M. Douthit with little
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12

granddaughter. Betty Jean Huber
Of Abilene Is here visiting her
dauhgters, Mrs. =. G.. Brast IT. Mrs
W. T. Barbee, Misses, Louise and
Doris Douthit. and n sister. Mrs.
zada Jones. Mrs. thomas Smart
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
Officer Conducts
Rebekah School

Mrs. Ada Dean OF San Benito,
district deputy president Of the Re-
bekah lodge. came TO Brownsville
Tuesday evening with several men,
bers Of the S.n Benito chapter TO
hold a school Of instruction here
for members and officers. Follow
ing the school proper, Mrs. Dean
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
Comings, Goings

Mrs. Don E. Lewis OF FL Jardin
is convalescing at her home after
a three weeks illness from pneu-
monia and complications.
v. L. Conrad, local engineer. has
returned from a business trip To
Galveston over the weekend.
Miss frankie Chanselor will leav-
Friday for her home in Killeen a.
ter a visit here with her sister, Mrs.
Z. II. Parker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
Weslaco
MALL HOST
It PARTY

MALL HOST
IT PARTY
A delightful party was given Sun
my afternoon in celebration OF the
-xth birthday Of Pascal Page at
me home Of his grandparents, Judge
md Mrs. M. l.. Dew. An afternoon
d games supervised by Mrs. NJ. j.
Smith afforded the entertainment
ter which cake and ice crcaI.
we're served.
Little guests were: Bobby Teni.
-cn. Tommy McNear. Mary Bel
McNear, Bobby Fort, Giles For.
Donnie Schwiedler. Clifford Ear.
-lilton and Madison ]. Smith.
BIRTHDAY
dinner
Miss Margaret Hutto entertainad
Slnday evening with a surprise
dinner honoring the birthday o..
G M. Mackey of Harrington at the
ncme Of her parents. Mr. and Nj
n. T. Hutto Of Donna. Guests from
Weslaco attending were MI. ana
Mrs. N. p. Wimberly and Mr.. ara
Mrs. Bryon Hutto.
sss
GUILD MEETS
st CHURCH
The Hy-Shy-N Nj Guild met at tbs
Christian church Saturday after
noon for a short but interesting
program. Mrs. Bob Hankel is spon-
sor of the organization and Miss
Martha Williams is president. Miss
Arts King was leader Of the pro-
gram and lesson Saturday. Pro-
gram numbers were q piano solo
by Miss Arts King and a reading
by Miss Dorothy Bell King.
PERSONALS
H. Tarpley returned Sunday from
several days business trip TO Aus
in and other Texas points.
Mrs. Ralph Leech OF Point Isabel
5pent last week in Weslaco as the
Tlest Of her sister, Mrs. j. d. Gar
aett jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Hankel have
moved into their new home in Hol-
lywood Addition.
r. Z. Smith OF Corpus Christi
spent the weekend here with his
wife and daughter.
Cecil Parks has returned from a
three weeks visit with his parents
at Haskell. He was accompanied
back to Weslaco by Robert Morton
who has been absent the past year
spending most Of the time in Cal-
ifornia and Arizona.
Howard Ham left recently for
K%ingsville where he Is employed.
Nj. and Mrs. M. L. Walker and
two sons. Glen and Curtis. OF San
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12
Breakfast for Mardi
Club Honors Visitor

With Miss Frankie chanselor of Kileen, guest Of her sister. Mrs Z. H.
Parker. as honor guest. Mrs. c. p. Miller entertained members Of the
Mardi Bridge club and a number Of outside guests at a breakfast Tues
day morning at her home on the highway. Pastel cohrs Of pink. green
and yellow noted a pretty spring mot Il in flowers and table appointments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-12

Weinert, M. J. Upton. G. D. SUIT
ton, Z. r. Yates, c. w. Colgin, j.
r. Harris. Hilliard Smith, Gilmore
and Miss Sophia Spivey.
The Washington times., 1930-10-16
Rail Buying Is Aid to Steel
Industry, Report Says

gerated. September production
fell only 3 per cent below that Of
August, and it is probable that
output this month will show little
further recession. With q seasonal
falling off likely In November and
December, particularly In the last
two weeks Of the year, total Aneri-
can and Canadian production Of
cars and trucks for 1890 is now
estimated at $500. 900 to $500, 900
units.
Rail orders for the week total
$4,000 tons, including $4,000 tons
placed by Southern road, 10000
tons purchased by the Great
Northern. and 5000 tons each
awarded by the Kansas City South
ern and the Northern Pacific. In
addition, $4,000 tons Of track ac-
ceSSories were booked by Chicago
mills. Rail- purchases, even If
smaller than usual, are coming at
a time when demand from other
sources is diminishing.
The Iron Age composite prices
for pig iron, finished steel and
heavy melting steel scrap have all
declined to new lows for the year.
Pig iron is down to $16.29 a gross
ton, the lowest since 1915, while
the finished steel composite, at
2.135 cents a pound, and the steel
scrap composite at $12.92 q ton,
are the lowest since 1922.
The Washington times., 1930-10-16
lam 7 IC CITY
BONDS OUT

Formal offering Of a new issue
of $2,526,0OO City of Atlantic
City. N. Y, AZ per cent. bonds,
due from 1881 to 1869, will be
made today by syndicate COM
posed Of Lehman Brothers, Stone
& Webster and Blodget, Inc,
AmeS, Emerich & Co., Inc, j. s.
Rippel & Co., and r. H. Moulton
& Company.
The bonds, issued for street
improvement and convention hall
purposes, are priced to yield 3.25
to 4.30 per cent, according to
maturities.
The assessed valuation Of At
lantic City is $305, ,617,75S, while
its net bonded debt including this
issue is $25,621,258.
The Washington times., 1930-10-16
Colombian Credit to Stay
DESPITE Depression

as an indication of what may be
expected in other regions going
through the same experience.
From 1925 to 1928. the report
points out, a condition of busi
ness initiation in Colombia was
induced by the expenditure OF
large sums derived from foreign
loans and increased value of i'm
portations due to the rising price
of coffee. Deflation began to
take place about the middle OF
1923 when borrowing was cut off
by the limits set by law whereby
debts were restricted to amounts
that could be served by 20 per
cent of the annual revenues.
Prospects for a Colombian loan
are indicated by the statement of
the bankers that arrangements
will probably soon be made by a
group of American banks to lend
the government a sum sufficient
to cancel the accumulated debt
of approximately 10000, 900 pesos
for the period 1927 to 1880.
The needs of the country for
improved communications have
been studied, and when condi-
tionS permit there will be a re-
sumption Of public works on a
practical basis,
The Washington times., 1930-10-16

In an analysis of the Colon
bian financial situation, A. 1selin
and Company express the opinion
that the republic should pass
through the present depression
without loss of national credit
standing. Conclusions are based
on the fact that there is a COM
paratively light debt burden on
the central government and be-
cause of the practical manner in
which the budget. the currency
and exchange, and the political
aspects of the situation have been
handled.
Present conditions should be
of particular interest to the
American investor as the finan-
cial and trade relations between
the United States and Colombia
are especially close, the United
States having a large participa-
ton in the public indebtedness
and the foreign trade of that
country. says the bankers analysis.
Also the present worldwide bust
ness depression began earlier in
Colombia than in the majority
of the Latin-American countries,
and its progress, already pointing
to a return to normal, may serve