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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Club To Be
Entertained
In Hdrlingen

Just-Sew club members enjoyed
the afternoon Wednesday in the
home OF Mrs. r. w. Neck in West
Banker addition. "a beautiful ar
rangement Of corona and roses
formed Q lovely decoration note.
There were II guests present for
the occasion ana they spent the
afternoon sewing and c0nversing on
interesting subjects. Later the
hostess passed q salad plate.
Mrs. w. q. Wood has extended
an invitation TO the club 10 be her
guests next Wednesday nv her home
IN Harrington nc a n o'clock
luncheon.
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PERSONALS

Supt. and Mrs. @. w. Gotke and
two children, Gertrude and Wayne,
returned Wednesday after a long
absence from the city, during which
time Supt. Gotke attended Column
bia university and Mrs. Gotke and
children visited in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kelley have
returned after a months vacation
trip in California.
Mrs. w. M. Alying Of Portland.
Ore. is visiting Mrs. j. T. Adams
Of FL Jardin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Entertaining
Program viii
Be Presented

ELSA, Aug. 20.-The Elsa Civic
club will sponsor the Friday night
entertainment in Elsa this week.
They have secured a number OF
Edcouch young people who Will
give a thirty minute entertainment
Of readings, and songs, and eight
Elsa women Will then present a
thirty minute play, How The
Story Grew
Next week the American Legion
will have charge. They are ar
ranging a splendid program. This
will close the weekly free Friday
night entertainments for the sum
mer months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Rev. Mario To
Preach Here

Rev. Miguel Mario professor OF
the Wesleyan institute OF San An
tinio, will preach az the Mexican
Methodist church Thursday. Friday
and Sunday az $50 a. m. Rev.
Mario Is a fluent speaker and every
one is cordially invited to come and
hear him.
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Informal Dinner
Party "Wednesday

An informal dinner party of We'd
nescay evening had as hosts. M.
and Mrs. Charles A. Rel at their
home on 18th and Jefferson Streets.
Summer flowers adorned the living
and dining rooms.
Places were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Ken Paul. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jack
son. Paul Kennard. Z. c. Osborne
and the hosts.
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HI-LO PARTY
AT LIONS PARK

The Wednesday Bridge club mem
bers and their husbands spent an
enjoyable Friday evening. II being
the occasion OF the quarterly "hi-lo'
party.
A picnic dinner was served IN
the Lions park, and later the group
motored to the Summons home
where bridge was played.
Mesdames t. NJ. Melden, Flor
ence NJ. Hayes, T. B. Summons and
Heathe May we're the losers in the
contest the past quarter, therefore
they were hosteSses. Mrs. II. E.
Moore, OF Pomona, Calf, was an
out OF club guest.
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FRIDAY NIGHT
BRIDGE CLUB

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Franklin Ewers
entertained the Friday Night Din
ner bridge club last week, with three
tables Of players present.
Mrs. w. Q. Brown and Col. S.
M. Duffie we're highest scorers, tIr.
and Mrs. III. II Rankin lows
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SECOND BIRTHDAY
is Bra

Mrs. Henry Richards gave a lovely
affair Saturday afternoon, compli-
mentary to little Master Ferry Evin,
who celebrated the second anniver-
sary Of his birth.
About 20 little folk were invited.
Many gifts were brought Ferry, who
enjoyed the affair as much as any
one. Cakes and other refreshments
were served by Mrs. Richards.
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Leftover cooked breakfast c.
reals may appear az the next meal
as dessert OF they are accomDanled
by sliced fruit, and either a fruit
sauce or a generous portion of
whipped cream
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
is BRIDE OF
PAST WEEK

Miss Marie Gusick. daughter "
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gusick OF Chi
cago became the bride August II.
Of Clarence Downey, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Downey OF near Elsa.
The marriage took place in Wes-
laco, at the home OF Rev. Thomas.
The young people will make their
home in this community.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
DOING

There are new scientifically ar
ranged sink trays into which YOU
can stack your dishes, spray them
with Suds, then with clear water
and they practically wash them
selves.
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". q r N no Nfrrr

Inc w. @. II. ". will hold a reg
ular monthly meeting Friday aft
ernoon az the Methodist church al
$3.50 p. m. All members are urged
TO attend.
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AT
r

An amateur 'marathon' was crea-
tive OF much fun at the j. II. Nc
Lane home Saturday evening. a
number Of the friends OF Miss Ona
Fay and her brothers participating.
Miss Jackie Covington and Lynn Nc
Lane were the victors.
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Frances Ii~htburn Of Port Isabel
left the EARL rart Of the week for
Corpus Chris. Rex Port and San
Antonio to be gone on a few days
vacation trip
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AUXILIARY OF
CHITRCH MEETS

-
The Presbyterian Missionary Aux
iliary met IN circles Thursday. with
Mrs. Albert NicHen-y hostess TO
Number Two, Mrs. Z. 3. Balthropc
chairman.
Mrs. Balthrope was assisted in the
presentation OF the lesson BY Mes
danes Arthur Noe. Lelachuer and
Martin Price. also little Miss Marian
McHenry. The lesson was on the
Daughters Of Mexico with each
circle having the same study course.
Circle Number One me. with Ms.
Z. w. Halstead, Mrs. Pever chair
man and Mrs. L. II. Smith study
leader. assisted by Mesdames @. w.
Garrett and L. B. Ash, also Miss
Betty Covington.
Mrs. B. NJ. Strong was hostess 20
Circle Number Three, Mrs. Strahle
chairman.
Mrs. Henry Richards gave a splen-
did devotional period. Mrs. Strahle
led the lesson service. assisted BY
Mrs. j. Il. Lehman. Each circle hos
tess provided refreshments.
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BASKET DINNER
PLANNED FOR SUNDAY

The Presbyterian Auxiliary met
at the church Wednesday after
noon for their meeting. The bust
neSs was conducted By the presi-
dent. Mrs. Stanfield. the devotional
services led by Mrs. j. A. Lille
strand. The program for the meet
ing was led by Mrs. @. o. Miller
who was assisted by several Of the
members.
The auxiliary voted 10 have a
basket dinner at the church Aug.
%, when Rev. Pollard and family
Of Falfurrias will be present. Every
one is invited to bring their din
ner, come to Sunday School and
the preaching services. and enjoy
the dinner at noon.
After the Auxiliary meeting.
delicious lemonade was served to
all members present.
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KELL,EYS ARE
PARTY HOSTS

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kelley en-
tertained at their home Thursday
evening with an "a party. After the
games, delicious refreshments were
served 70 Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Covers. Mr.. and Mrs. "A. p. Nil
Ter and Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Cox
OF Donna.
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Brotherhood
offs Towns
Has Meeting
Especial TO The Herald)

NORTH MISSION, Aug. 2O.-The
Brotherhood OF Mission, McAllen,
Donna. Pharr and Edinburg met at
the Methodist church Of Mission
Tuesday evening with an attendance
OF fifty members and guests. A must
cal program with readings and
speeches was given followed BY a
delicious dinner, North Mission men
present were: Messrs. F.. c. white
sey and son, Warren Whittlesey CT
Gilmer. George Mitchell and son,
Roseman, Oscar Perkins and Josiah
Bixler.
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GILMER GUESTS
ARE HONORED

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mitchell en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. F.. c.
Whittlesey OF Gilmer, who have
spent a number OF weeks at the
parental home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Whittlesey and Don Mix Of Mission
at dinner Saturday evening. The
remainder Of the evening was spent
with music and pleasant conversa-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Singer and
family have returned from Sanborn.
Ind. where they have been visit
ing the past six weeks
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BOCA CHrCA
TRIP ENJOYER

Mr.. and Mrs. William Russell and
guests, Roy Warner OF Dallas. James
and Lillian Russell OF Greenville.
Misses Jewel. Katie and Nancy
Belle Warner spent Monday at the
popular summer resort ut Boca
Chica.
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HOME IS
SCFNF OF

SCENE Of BARBECUE
"A very enjoyable e-ening was
spent at the pleasant country home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Whittlesey
Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Whittlesey
entertain each year with a chicken
barbecue in honor Of their son and
wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Warren white
sey Of Gilmer. who spend part II
their summer vacation at the par
entail home.
The guest list follows: Messrs. and
Mesdames Leos Brown or Mission
Carl Rotelle Of Mission. Roy Con-
way OF North Mission, T. Melden o:
ShaTyland. Conon Wood OF Mission
Backer Of Doona. Oscar Perkins ot
North Mission. GEORGE Mitchell and
son OF North Mission. Misses Ruth
Leone and Edna Walling and Mis-,
Lois Card OF Mission.
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BAPTIST UNION
MEETS IN PARK

The Baptist Missionary Union met
in the Lions park. separating for the
business session and uniting after
ward for the social hour.
Mrs. Reed, chairman Of the Han
nah Fair Sallee circle. conducted
the business session for this circle,
Mrs. Vandervort for thc Ann Baghee,
while Misses Patty Smith and Len
all Of Hot ston were guests.
The social was under the direction
of Mrs. Geo. Benson.
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TO PREACH
SUNDAY

Rev. T.. ". Pollard OF FalfurriaS
will preach at the Elsa Presbyterian
church Sunday morning and eve
ming, Aug. 23rd. The public Is in
vited 70 attend these services.
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MRS. SQUIRES
MPLIMENT

Mrs. j. f. Galloway and Mrs. o.
z. Carlson were hostesSes Friday
afternoon at the Carlson home
honoring Mrs. d. o. Squires Of
Edcouch who is moving from this
community. The house was beau
tifully decorated with many lovely
flowers, the pink and white color
scheme being carried out in every
detail.
The guests spent the afternoon
sewing and embroidering pink and
white friendship quilt block. which
were provided by the hostess and
presented TO the honored guest.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed TO Mesdames d. @. Squires. j.
". Carlson. Crockett. Z. B. Baker.
Nurse. A. j. Stephens, Delbert
Bowman, John Argood, Walter
Crinshaw, l.. I. wilson.
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Pharr
HOUSEGUESTS ARE

E2 ~
A. l.. Wolf and Mrs. Stella Mana
hand OF Pecos.
The rooms where the guests were
entertained were beautifully dec
Grated with lovely pink roses. in
termingled with green fern. max
ing an attractive setting for the
four tables OF players.
Delicious refreshments were
served BY the hostess at a late
hour.
Mrs. J. D. Lauck was recipient Of
the high score favor for the ladies
and Mr.. NJ. B. Gore received high
for the men. Mrs. Wolf and Mrs.
Mainland we're presented lovely
gifts.
The guest list included: Messrs.
and MeSdames j. ID. Lauck. p. S,
Devlne. NJ. B. Gore. Guy Johnson,
II. l.. Gum and S. T. Melton. Mrs,
r. w. Briggs and the honorees.
PERSONALS
Miss Ira W. Woody OF Houston
was the weekend guest Of Miss
Thelma Slocum.
Mrs. w. L. Moses and children
Of Gregory will arrive Tuesday
night 10 visit at the home or Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Kelley.
Dr. J. p. Lockhart and daughter
Jesse left Sunday for Dallas where
they will join Mrs Lockhart and
Miss Sidney Mae and Alva. who
are spending the summer in Dallas.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Kelley have
aS their guests this week Mr.. and
Mrs. r. ID. Fielder and three sons
Of Abilene and Mrs. w. Fl. Fielder
and daughter and two sons OF Fl.
Worth. r. ID. Fielder is a brother
OF Mrs. Kelley.
Mrs. Walter Calhoune and two
daughters. Misses Lila and Vadelle
Calhoune Of Matagorda. arrived in
pharr Monday to visit at the Ernest
Calhoune Home. Miss Velma Cor
don or Wharton. is also a guest at
the Calhoune home.
Misses Mary Virginia and Daisy
Ellen Polk entertained with a din
rer party Thursday evening honor
ing Mss Jesse Lockhart. who left
Sunday for Dallas. Those enjoying
this lovely affair were Misses
GLADYS Wolf. Catherine Melton.
Elizabeth Melton. j. Warren Patter-
son, LUCAS Polk. and Dan Nc
Lendcn and the honoree Miss
Jesse Lockhart.
Little Elizabeth Melton fell and
broke her right arm on Monday
afternoon. Her many friends regret
10 hear OF this painful injury and
wish for her a speedy recovery.
VIM. Horn Is confined to his
home due 10 injuries received when
he fell from a ladder on Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. A. j. Reed re-
turned home Tuesday from
Brownsville where they visited with
relatives for a week.
Mrs. S. M. Hull underwent a
major operation at tn McAllen
hospital Tuesday morning. Her
many friends wish for rer a rapid
convalence.
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FRIENDS ENJOY
INFORMAL PARTY

Miss Ruby Downev entertained
about forty or her friends with a
birthday party at her home We'd
nesday evening. After playing a
number Of jolly games, refresh
mentS were served to the guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
|DODCES PROVE
POPULAR WITH
VALLEY FOLKS

B. F. Whiting, new Dodge distrib-
utor in Ell Centre. took his place IN
the business life here in November
after having been Dodge dealer in
Yuma for 10 years.
dodge cars have been popular
in Imperial Valley since their origin
in 1914 said Whiting, land the
machine improves from year To
year. This year brings improve
ments which are a delight to the
motoring public. All dealers are en-
thusiastic about them.''
In the new Dodge six, Dodge Bro
thers present a car which links fine
tradition with vital spirit of mod
ern progress. 1t is first of all true
Dodge and embodieS in every detail
the basic soundness upon which
Dodge Brothers reputation was
founded. 1t lays emphasis upon de-
pendability, upon economy. stam-
ina. safety and long life.
The six unites perfect perform
ance and brilliant beauty that go
far beyond anything in Dodge his
tory. Generous length and a new
type of drop frame give the six a
sweeping, low-swung grace. It's
luxurious finish and appointments
have the true beauty that comes on
ly from fine quality and good grace.
Rich color combinations, uphol-
stery selections, adjustable seat
backs. radiator shutters, hydraulic
shock absorbers and double eowl
ventilators are few of the features
which suggest the luxurious char
acter of this car. It's 68 horsepower
engine stands ready to show its SUI
perlative ability on the road.
New Dodge eights illustrate the
genius of the Dodge Brothers organ
ization of today. Excellence of these
models is rooted deeply in the fine
traditions of the past. Advanced
beauty and engineering reflect a
vigorous forward stride of progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04

perial Valley is accomplished by a
fleet of 12 trucks.
The bakery is the most modern in
point of equipment and dough con-
troll in the United States and a par
ticular type of machinery was in
stalled which makes it possible for
the company to manufacture its
own atmosphere within the bakery
itself.
Extreme precautions are taken to
keep the bakery all machinery and
equipment clean and in a sanitary
condition.
There are 35 employees earning
a total pay roll of more than S70.-
600 yearly. All of these employees
live here and some of them are pur-
chasing their own homes. Their
weekly pay checks are distributed 10
valley merchants.
Cramer S Bakery. Inc. insures all
its employees against sickness. acci-
dent or death and in addition there
is a local safety organization func-
toning az all times TO find better
safety measures for employees in
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
MRS. LOUISE ROBINSON
Press Staff Correspondent

The Ladies Aid society will have
an all day meeting Wednesday,
February IL and have pot luck
dinner at the home of Mrs. Tom
Howard. The ladies will spend the
cay working on quilt blocks.
Oscar Springin was q weekend
visitor at Beaumont spending few
days with his mother.
j. Meadows accompanied his STU
dents which consist of the fifth,
sixth. seventh and eighth grades on
weiner roast Saturday evening.
The evening was spent roasting
marshmalloWs and weiners and
playing games. Mrs. w. l.. Wom-
ack and Mrs. j. Meadows enjoyed
The evening along with the children.
j. II. Allen. father of Mrs. w. l..
Womack, left last Monday for
Coachella to visit the j. L. Rogers
family
Mr.. Paul and Glenn Copeland of
San Diego were visiting friends and
relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Grant Of Los
Angeles are guests at the o. A. Kirk
home.
The G.. T. c. club met Saturday
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
Elks Will Have
Special Program

Past exalted rulers night for the
local Elks lodge is announced for
Thursday night at which time as
many past exalted rulers as posi-
BILE are asked to attend.
After a program of lively enter
tainment, a Dutch luncheon will be
served.
Announcements regarding a golf
tournament will be made at this
time with special attention being
paid to an impressive list of prizes.
One of the Elks delightful dinner
dances is scheduled for Friday
night. Members Of the lodge. their
families and house guests are in
vited to enjoy the excellent dance
music and splendid menu arranged
by those in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
Boys Compelled
To Be Careful

SAN JOSE. Cal. Feb. 4. U.P) -
William Fl Keith. 9. and his brother
Chandler. 4. Of Franklin. N. H.. will
be well taken care OF If in return
they take excellent care OF them
selves.
Their late uncle. DR. William r.
keith. wealthy San Jose physician,
left his $500. 900 estate in trust with
a New Hampshire bank 10 be used
as an educations fund for the two
boys.
a clause In the will specifies they
must not "use tobacco, Intoxicating
liquors. narcotics. or indulge In 9TH
er dissipation. and provides for 4
medical examination every six
months 70 enforce the rules.
And II they weaken. the entire
estate goes 10 the Clark school for
the deaf at Northampton. Mass
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
Plant Station
To Have Booth

Included in the agricultural dis
play at the county fair will be sew
eral exhibits from the Meloland ex-
pertinent station.
w. w. Weeth, foreman of the sta
ton, will superintend the display
which will be of much interest to
local farmers as it shows some of
the work being carried on by the
station for the benefit of valley
ranchers.
Much of Importance concerning
the raising of local crops and plant
disease and control has been dis
covered by the Meloland school
which has contributed to the prog
ress of agriculture in Imperial VAL
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04

at 2:30 o clock Friday afternoon at
the Inglewood cemetery in Los An
geles.
Many expressions OF sympathy
from friends in all parts of the val
ley have been received by the be-
reaved family.
Principal J. L. House OF Central
Union Junior college stated today
that classes at the institution would
be dismissed tomorrow TO allow fel-
low students of the dead youth to
attend his funeral. The flag on
the school grounds will be displayed
at half-staff throughout the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
CRAMER BAKERY
SUPPLIES BREAD
TO ALL TOWNS

Cramer IS Bakery, Incorporated
has been doing business in Imperial
Valley for the last six years, the
present plant being built and COM
pleted on December 8. 1929. in an
swer to increasing demand for Cra-
mer's bakery products. 1t is the
largest manufacturing plant of its
kind in Imperial Valley.
More than $165.0 is invested in
buildings machinery and equipment
and local taxes alone amount to
thousands of dollars yearly.
The production Of thousands of
loaves of bread daily is necessary
to meet the demand for Cramer S
Butter Cream and Butter Krust
bread. Service to every town in I'm
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04

the bakery as well as for statesmen
on the trucks.
The company at all times an
nounces an open invitation for Wis
itors TO inspect the plant and see for
themselves the care and efficiency
that is taken in the manufacture of
Butter Cream and Butter Krust
bread.
Another large plant is operated by
San Diego by Cramer's Bakery,
Inc.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
court Decides
Suit Over Land

Judgment for A. Berenson against
George May Singh was returned
by Judge Vaughn Thompson yes
terday afternoon, after he had con-
sidered the case for some time.
A lease on ranch property cast of
the Alamo river near Calipatria
held by Mrs. Singh was ordered
cancelled. and return of the prop
erty to Berenson ordered.
Trial of this suit was held some
time ago in Judge Thompson S
court, and briefs finally submitted.
The decision was announced only
yesterday.