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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
In Society Circles = Complete Page for Valley Women s 5s

Cross. Mrs. J. z. Mont -lery,
chairman. conducted the business
session. d o'.onal wa led by Mrs.
VIM. lie May from ! John 3:21 &
%; Luke 1870; Heb. l0:35. The
topic was the Power L. Intercession.
After a ,ng interesting talks were
made by Mrf S. .. Thompson, Mrs.
Montgomery, Mrs.. M. Klingman.
A contest e. hidG,n answers was
led by Mrs. Montgomery.
PERSC AIS
Mrs. Gus S. kaufman left We'd
nesday morning for Brownsville
where she will spend the rema- Ter
OF the week Ting Mr.. Kaufman's
mothe-.
Mrs. w. H. . csc OF ansas City
NO. Is in the Way visiting her
sister, Mrs. Carroll Early.
Mrs. w. "A. Odom and Mrs.
George larper and baby Vf Rollo
were recent visitors at the j. c..
Odom home.
f. o. Rich. eek arrived Wednes-
day evening from Austin for sew
eral days bu Less.
MI. anu Mrs. -. r. Cooper are
spending the week in Oklahoma on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marshall
Of Clay Center, Kansas wera Sum
day evening dinrer fuests Of Mr..
and Mrs. George II. Hoeser and
Miss tIar.- lovely.
MI. end Mrs. c. II LeDuke and
Mrs. B. S. LeDuke Of Tiptonville,
Tenn, arrived Saturday evening
for several months .tay here. They
are now guests at the A. G. LaDuke
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. z. uir OF
Abilene who are spending the win
ter in McAllen were Sunday call
ers In Weslaco.
MI. nd Mrs. A. z. Snodgrass Of
Oklahoma are visiting at the r.
E. Snodgrass home.
Mr.. and . rs. j. o. FriZzell and
family OF San Eenito spent Sunday
here with Mrs. FriZzell's parents
Mr.. and IRIS. p. q. Matzen.
X. NJ. Anderson and son, Jack,
returned Friday evening from a
business trip 10 Houston.
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Sales Planned By
Society Circle

Mrs. Otis w. Singer was hostess
to circle one Of the Ladies Aid So
ciety Of the Central Christian
church Monday afternoon at her
home. Members Of the circle made
interesting reports on methods by
which they earned a dollar each
recently as an activity Of the
circle.
During the business session plans
were discussed for a bake and food
sale. also a rummage sale, to be
held In the near future. Twelve
members were present at the meet
ing.
All circles Of the society are TO
meet at the church next Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
Methodists Enjoy
Special Program

An enjoyable and original pro-
gram was presented at the social
meeting Of the Methodist Mission
airy society circles at the church
Monday afternoon, with MesdameS
j. X. Bull. J. NJ. Abel, Tom Davis,
Biggs. Banta, and Emil Blanck as
hostesSes.
Mrs. Bull read the scripture story
OF Ruth and Naomi, which was
pantomimcd by Mrs. Tate. Mrs. NJ.
L Love and Mrs. 5. G. Graham
while Miss Catherine Worley sang
the song, accompanied by Miss Lo-
ma Jones.
Mrs. Harry Faux sang two vocal
solos as another number Of the pro-
gram.
A salad ours was served dur
ing the social hour. featuring the
Valentine motif.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
Cora1ea Neel Given
Birthday Party

MIS-. X. l.. WORKS entertained
Saturday evening complimenting
her sister. Coralea Neel. OF her
fifteenth birthday. The living room
was prettily decorated with a va
riety Of flowers. Dancing and
games were diversions for the eve
ming. A buffet supper was served.
Guests were Misses Betty Rock
we'll. Josephine KENNY. Blanche
Miller, Lois Matthews, Judith Steg-
man. Harriet Kowalski. Reva Clark,
Frances Galbraith and Marie Jack
son: ]. G. George. End, Henry Len
horn, Miles Tomlin, Vernon Shell,
Billy MCGUIRE. Louis Kowalski,
Johnnie Dutro. Junior Yates and
Howard Cummins.
Mrs. Stegman Turner assisted
Mrs. Works as hostess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
Mission Society
MANY GUESTS AT
CLUB MEETING

Three city clubs and new residents
OF the city and community were
guests Of the Woman's Tuesday club
at their last meeting. which was
held in the Wilson school auditor
ium. Mrs. Wilbur Close, president
was in charge.
The program included piano Sc
lections by Mrs. George Jones, the
life story Of Sir James Barrie and a
review of m of his plays by Mrs.
Phillips Of McAllen, and a play en-
titled The Pound Look was given
by the McAllen Study club. Those in
the cast we're Mesdames Lee D.
Rowe. J. c. Paxton, Stephen Jones
and G. p. Sampson.
Tea was served in the cafeteria
and a social hour enjoyed after the
program. About a hundred guests
were present at this affair.
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the playing Of several German folk
songs on the grand piano.
Miss Lillian Pitcher dressed In the
German peasant costume. rendered
two folk songs, followed by Mrs. Lee
Truitt with some japanese music
dressed in a costume Of Japan.
Mrs. s. l.. Hardin representing a
Russian woman, sang two solos, in
GLIDING the "Volga Boatman," while
Mrs. George Jones, posing as a
member Of the colored race, gave
a negro dialect reading and songs.
Mr.. Beatty Of Hidalgo. Valley wide
known violiniSt, and his sister, gave
splendid musical selections with N
terpretative dances by Miss Beatty.
The grand finale, which was
participated in by al previous actors
and actresses, was begun by Mrs.
Homer Smith at the piano, the while
the different performers entered the
room and sang the national anthem
OF the country they represented.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
FRENCH DRAMA
CHAPTER TOPIC

The Delphian chapter held the
regular meeting in the social room
OF the Methodist church Friday,
with Mrs. Geo. Agnew presiding. Mrs
T. B. Waite lesson leader.
French Drama was the topic stud
jed, with Mrs Waite giving the in
PRODUCTION "Athalie" by Racina
being the subject. Mrs. o. S. Per-
kinS talked on the Beginning OF
Action" M Duffie h. for her
subject 'Atfnlie. the Man, Mrs.
Esther Ferguson. "Jehoidah's Plan.
also the Outcome" This chapter
will meet every Friday from now
on, until the completion Of the
bcok.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
The Truth
About Fat

Science has found chat excess fat is
Isrrely due to q weakened gland. Now
nhSs;c;ans the world over, In treating
nbesity. combat that major cause. Star.
vafion Is not advised.
The chief factors they use are en-
bodied IN Marmola prescription tablets.
Peonle have used them for q years
millions Of boxes of them. In late years,
sxcess fat has been fast disappearing, as
everybody knows. /,
T6emethod and formula are explained
= everv box of Marmola. As you gain
sew sIenderness. beauty and vim, you
rnow why. Gotrythe method which has
"a much. Watch the anazingresults.
kIdruqgists supply Marmola at 81 a box
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
Weslaco
RECENT BRIDE
COAIPLIMENTEn

Mrs. c. II. Stevens delightfully."-
entertained Saturday afternoon
with bridge complimenting a rec
ent bride, Mrs. Dean O. Nichol.
The bridal MOT was used In the
pretty tally cards, decorations and
refreshments. The predominating
color was pink. An individual we'd
ding cake and q corsage Of sweet
peas made attractive plate favors.
Miss Donna Clark held high
score and Mrs. Reed Lehman low.
Mrs. Nichol was presented a guest
prize. Enjoying the afternoon were
Mesdames Nichol, the honoree, Joe
Mason, Dan Coate, w. S. Ray, w.
@. MacKay, Blake Williams. Tom
Bruton, Harold Tobir, Reed Leh-
man. Nelson p. Wimberly. Carmen
Rives, Ray Griffin OF Kosse, Har-
ry Ratliff, Z. x. Ewing, p. G.
Spencer, r. @. Cressner, Robert
Taylor, r. @. Schanck. Rollin Carr
and Miss Donna Clark.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
Indigestion
Goes--QuickIy,
Pie

When you begin to suffer from
heartburn, gas or indigestion, it's
usually the fault Of too much acid
In your stomach. The best way
the quickest way-to stop your trou-
BILE Is with Phillips Milk Of Mag
nesia. A spoonful in water neau-
tarlizeS many times its volume In
stomach acids-and does 1t instant
ly. The symptoms disappear In five
minutes.
You will never use crude methods
when you know Phillips Milk OF
Magnesia. And you will never allow
yourself 10 suffer from ver-acidity
again. IL is the standard anti-acld
with doctors and has been for over
fifty years.
Your drug store has Phillips Milk
Of Magnesia, in generous Csc and
50c bottles. Full directions for its
many uses In every package. Insist
on the genuine. "A less perfect prod
uct may not act the same.
Milk of fGagnesia" has been the
U. S. Registered trade mark OF the
Chas. Fl. Phillips Chemical Co., and
its predecessors since 1875. adv.
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has ever presented the hospital,
several dozen sheets, pillow cases,
towels and tray cloths having been
completed, TO be sent Immediately
to the hospital.
Sewing for the day was not con-
fined to hospital supplies alone,
nurses Of the hospital also being
remembered. Quite a number OF
pretty boudoir pillows were made
as gifts for the nurses home.
Every member of the society at
tending the meeting brought a
special dish for the luncheon which
was served at the church at noon.
the work continuing through the
afternoon. Mrs. Ewing Clark, in
dustrial chairman OF the society,
was in charge of the days meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY
GIVEN SATURDAY

A delightful party was given Sat-
urday afternoon celebrating the
sixth birthday OF little Miss Joan
Mcconnell. jolly indoor games were
played. The honoree received many
lovely gifts. After a most happy
afternoon angelfood cake and jello
were served, carrying out the color
scheme OF pink and white. Pop
corn balls wrapped In tinted paper
Of the chosen colors made delight
full favorS.
Invited to the party were: Ruth
Moeller, Virginia Butts. Miliicent
and Irene Yoder. Phyllis Hoge,
Joyce Gregory, Rena Mae Tar
pley, Ruth and Wilbert Miller,
Aileen Lane. Grace Miliken, Irene
Yates, Margaret Ezekiel. Elaine
Walker. Edwin McsConnell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
Mrs. Day Leader
Of Program

Mrs. E. p. Day was in charge Of
the prayer and conservation service
held Monday by the Woman's Aux
iliary Of the Presbyterian church, at
the church. Twenty-three members
were in attendance.
DR.. Greer, who Is conducting
evangelistic services for the church
this week. made a brief talk, also
Rev. Day, church pastor. who
closed the meeting with prayer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
MRS. X STARR Is
AUXILIARY HOSTESS

The Firemen's Auxiliary, met re-
Gently at the h. me of Mrs. Harry
Starr. The decision was arrived at
to drop all members who missed
three consecutive meeting provided
their dues were not paid.
Mrs. Starr having a birthday in
this month, also on the date of meet
ing, was named honoree, while the
Mesdames Roy Reed. Jordan and
killenger were the hostesses for the
occasion.
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Mrs. Richards Is
Society Hostess

Plans for a Mexican ainner to be
served Teb. 20. 81 and %. and an
Ea5te. egs ard novelty sale were
discussed az a social meeting Of the
Altar society he'd Monday at the
home of Mrs. Eugene Richards. De-
tails and places for the events are
to he announced later.
Refreshments were seated at the
close OF the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
MUSIC CLUB
ENTERTAINS

The Mission Music club enter
tanned about so local women re-
Gently with their annual" guest
day, the meeting being held at the
home Of Mrs. T. j. Caldwell.
Mrs. j. w. Holt. recently returned
from Europe and a student OF music
for many years. gave an account
of the late conditions IN Germany.
and a history of German music and
German composers, winding up with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
MRS. WALKER HOSTESS
To BRIDGE CLUB

The Rainbow bridge club met
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Monte
Walker as hostess. Several tables
OF guests were entertained with Mrs.
0. Garrett assisting the hostess. A
color scheme Of red and white and
Valentine decorations were used.
A salad and sweet course was
served. Mrs. n Beasley won the
club score and Mrs. j d. Steph-
ems the guest sc )re. Present for the
afternoon were twenty-four men,
bers and guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
"a HOWLING SUCCESS"
To RI GIVEN IAN. RI.

Committees hav been appointed
for the play, "A Howling Success"
to be given Friday evening, Janu-
airy 81, Jointly by the PIT. A. and
the Women's Auxiliary Of the Good
Government League.
The committee for selecting the
cast are: Mrs. A. G. LaDuke, PIT.
A. president: Mr.. j. Z. Mont.
gomery, Good Government League
chairman; Mrs. d. Z. Kirgan and
Mrs. p. p. Doss.
Those on the stage committee
are: Mrs. w. Y. Fob 5. Mrs. v. r.
Myers, Mrs. L. c. Couch. Mrs.
George G. Jones. those on the cos
tune comD''stee are: Mrs. Doss,
Mrs. r. r. Macintosh, Mrs. A. T..
Downs. FRS. NJ. l.. Dew. The poster
committee is made VI Of Mrs. VIM.
Benton. Miss Maize Stebblns. Miss
Eleanor LeMay, Miss Fay Forbes
and Miss Rosemary lives. The adj
vertiserlent and ticket committee
consists OF Mrs. Jarr Ratliff. Mrs.
b. S. Graham, Mrs. b. j. Scott and
Mrs. r. @. CasSel'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21

While Czechoslovakia is enjoying
It's greatest prosperity since the
World war, Its farmers are COM
planning Of low prices for their
products.
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ternoon. honoring the seventh birth
day Of her small daughter, Ruth.
Many gifts were received by the
honoree. The hours were spent with
the playing Of outdoor games on the
lawn.
Assisting Mrs. Landry were her
mother. Mrs. Fred Landry, her sis
ter, Miss Viola, ESQ the Mesdames
Farrar Dooley and John Osborn.
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Society Calendar
WEDNESDAY

WEDNE SUA1
Self Culture club with Mrs. Emil
Blsnck.
Bethel Sisterhood benefit bridge
at the home Of Mrs. Wayne Wood.
FL Jardin Friendly club with Mrs.
C. L. Hunter.
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BRIDGE CLUB
HOSTESS

Mrs. r. =. Conway entertained
bridge club at her home just north
Of town this week, with a three Ia
bic personnel.
Mesdames j. W. Legg, j. d. Moore,
Jr. and Rogers Of San Francisco were
out Of club guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
Baptists Cine Linen
Shower For Hospital

Twenty members Of the Baptist missionary society attended the al-day
Industrial meeting held Monday at the church. despite the inclenent
weather. and spent the day proftaby and pleasantly in making linen
supplies for the Valley Baptist hospital at Harltngen. When the articles
we're completed, they constituted one Of the largest shiwers the church
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
VISITORS
BY STUDY CLUB

The Women's study club enter
tanned the Weslaco winter visitors
at the Community Hall Thursday
evening with old fashioned games
and stunts. Several tables OF bridge
were enjoyed. Refreshments were
served to a large attendance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
TUESDAY BRIDGE
CLUB MEETS

The Tuesday Afternoon bridge
club met with Mrs. G. p. Wright this
week. with a two-table personnel.
Mrs. Herbert Jeffries was high
scorer, while Mrs. Rice. a guest in
the house Of Mrs. Al Volz, was the
only out Of the club guest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-21
MISSIONARY sOCIETY
MEETS

Mrs. r. <. Sn .3raSS was hostess
Wednesday afternoon to the Chris
tian Missionary Society. Circle I
was in charge of the program and
served the refrc- AmentS. Mrs. Oar
Ratliff led the opening prayer fol-
lowing the song, TIL, Old Rugged
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SEVENTH BIRTHDAY
Is CELEBRATED

Mrs. Ray Landry was hostess to
about so little folk on Monday af-
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-29
VALLEY SAFE
FROM FLOODS
Immense Protection System
Of Levees, ~Fioodways
Control Water

When waters Of the Rio Grande
rise in flood time, owners OF pro-
perty in this section have no reason
to fear them for they are held back
by a system OF levees and flood
ways costing over S4.0oo,00o. They
r designed to hold back a flood
far greater In volume than any
which has ever reached this part
Of the country.
w. o. Washington. engineer,
says that the Cameron county flood
ways have ready more than paid
for themselves by protecting farms
and other property in this Sec
ton.
Two nations and all the Valley
counties have co-operated in build
ing a giant flood protection sys-
tenn consisting Of leyees and TO hold
waters within bounds and flood
ways to take surplus waters out Of
the river bed. The floodway Sys-
TEN Of Cameron, and Hidalgo coun-
ties and of the lower Rio Grande
Valley Of Mexico are one unit de-
signed TO take care Of 10000 second
feet Of water which is a greater
volume than has ever been re-
corded as flowing down the Rio
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Territory Impresses Valley Newcomers

Grande even during the greatest
known floods.
Prevents All Damage
Not a dollars worth OF damage
has been done back Of levees," said
Mr.. Washington. The money for
flood protection purposes has been
well spent. Half of Cameron county
would have been under water dur
ing the most recent high water II
there had been no levees or flood
ways"
Cameron county has about 800
miles Of levees and floodways. OF
this total IS miles were built in
Hldalgo county and almost 40
miles in Willacy county. Hidalgo
county itself built about 200 miles
Of flood protection works. Mexico
Is building about 500 kilometers Of
flood protection works on its side.
One OF the problems which faced
engineers constructing the flood
protection system was the fact that
the river cannot hold as much water
in the lower reaches as farther up.
About 10000 second feet OF water fills
the river at Brownsville whereas ID
takes $4,000 second feet to fill il at
Mission. When the river carries
$4,000 second feet OF water at
Brownsville the Rancho de Viejo
resaca floodway begins 70 function.
Opening to this flOodway Is nearly
opposite the Mexican community Of
Las Rucias. II was designed to take
away 5000 second feet Of water.
Another FlOodway
When the water reaches $4,000
second feet at Mission Ii begins to
run into the main floodway. This
floodway has an opening near Mis-
sion and another nearer Hidalgo
known as the Grangeno bend inlet.
This floodway was designed to take
care Of 10000 second feet. The
main floodway Is divided near
Mercedes. part Of the water going
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food waters at four different
points. according 70 jose ~. Rantreu
OF Matamoros. engineer Tor the
project. There will he WI inlet
Just below ReynoSa, one near FLO
Rico. a third about opposite u
Paloma and n fourth nc Las RurtaA.
near opening OF the American
floodway OF Rancho Viejo resaca-
Waters In the Mexican floodway
progress about ten miles from the
point az which the last delivers
waters 10 the Arroyo del T1grer 60
erosive stream similar TO the Arroyo
Colorado on the American SIDE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-29
PHARR PLANS
TO BEAUTIFY
Owes Some Of Importance
To Being junction OF
Two Highways

Pharr plans TO beautify itself. a
campaign along Identification lines
being n Of the major activities
planned for the year by citizens OF
this thriving town.
1t Is planned to beautify the city
along definite lines 50 that various
parts Of the Identification project
Will harmonic. Native Valley plants
and trees will be largely used III
carrying out this program. Includ-
ed in the program are provision for
beautifying parks and other open
air recreational centers.
Although Pharr was not laid out
until 1911 it is now a town of 1900
population. 1t was named after
Henry Pharr who owned half inter-
est in the company which developed
the townsite. The other partner
was j. c. Kelly.
Pharr owes much Of its import
ance 70 being a junction city. IL
lies at the junction of the Valley
highway with a state highway con-
Meeting this section with all parts Of
the country. Brownsville lies To the
east on the Valley highway and
Mission. Rio Grande City and Roma
70 the west with Laredo az the ex-
treme western end of the road. On
the state highway there are Edin-
burg and upstate cities to the north
with ReynOsa. Mexico. on the road
extending south.
Growth Has Been Steady
Pharr's growth has been steady
but there IS much building going
on now. 1t has not only a good pub
lie school system. being q part cf
the tri-city Pharr-San JUan-Alamo
district but also has a Methodist
school for Mexican girls. "A large
number Of students from Mexico at
tend this boarding school.
Pharr Is in Hidalgo County Water
Improvement District No. 3 which
also serves San Juan and Alamo.
This city has no chamber OF
commerce but has a live RiWanis
club which performs many Of the
functions Of such a body. This or
%ganization is said TO be the only
Kiwanis club in the country own
ing its own clubhouse or at least
the first one to erect such a struc-
ture.