, 1934-12-02
Bride tO-Be
Honored With
NoOel Shower

MERCEDES DcC. A--NAAoo
Fisham Of Donna, whose marriage
to Mr. Harold Betten Of Houston
viii take place in Mercedes In the
Elk's club parlors Sunday evening
vas honoree at a lovely party given
this week BY Mrs. Max MesteL
Baskets and vases Of gay polnset-
tias formed the colorful floral deco
rations for the Hessel home The
entire party carried out the idea
Of a two-act play, the setting ioE
which, was a pullman al where the
cast Of characters. which included
the guests Of the evening, we're en-
loving honeymoon bridge.
In scene two Of act one, a MIS-
Miriam Fishman was PACED ana re-
ceiyed the announcement tnat a
suitcase had been found and was
ben 9 held for identification. In tne
suitcase was found many lovely
linen gifts for the brlde-to-oe-
Act two included the serving OF q
delicious refreshment plate. Talhes
were in the form Of play programs.
IN the games Of CONTRACT bridge
Mrs. Westerman Of McAllen was
high and Mrs. Ben Levine OF Har-
lingen. second high. In the games
or auction, Mrs. III. Roth was hlgn
and Mrs. Frank Gordon, was second
high. Mrs. H. Rabiowitz OF La
Feria, was also awarded a trophy.
Pr. and Mrs. A. K. Krause enter
tanned a group Of friends at even
ing bridge this week al their home.
Gladioli formed pretty floral adorn-
ment for the bridge room. Awards
went 10 Mrs. j. L. Curlee Of Wes-
laco. and Mr.. r. i. stern Of Mer-
cedes. Guests present were: Mes
srs and Mesdames o. w. DUDE, A
J. Reisterer, j. A. Schupp, r. l..
stern, Messrs Frederick Oils, Arthur
Bell and Arthur Obs.
A delightful social affair was
made OF the evening benefit bridge
party given by the Business and
Professional women's club Of this
city, at the Mercedes hotel, with
a large number Of bridge lovers pre-
sent.
Among those playing progressive
games. Mrs. J. O.. Webb and Mr..
George Vallerius were presented
with gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. z.
No. $1,000 @r~cnfoffCr IN thfS
group. At set tables Miss Ruth Rol-
Inns ard Jack Martin we're high,
with Miss Emma Herzog and Mr..
q. G. Fittz received low. Follow
ing the games the guests we're serv-
ed refreshments at the Manhattan
Cafe. The proceeds from the party
are TO be used in furthering the
Identification project.
A most interesting Thanksgiving
program was had at the meeting OF
the Loyal Workers Home Demon
stration club al the home OF Mrs.
L. A. Wiae, in charge OF Mrs. z. z.
Etnire. In a contest enjoyed during
q social hour, Mrs. y. A. Chapman
was awarded the prize. Guests for
the occasion included Miss Ella
Borclet and Mrs. Moore.
A study in oil. painted by Mrs.
Carrie NJ. Stuart, will be one Of
four paintings to be used IN a dis
play BY Mrs. Ben Sanders OF Har-
hngen. president Of the Valley Art
League, who will make a speaking
tour OF the Valley az an early date.
in the interest OF the organization.
The picture painted by Mrs. Stuart
is a still life, a large bowl Of zinnias.
Of gorgeous colorings. In the dis
play will be pictures OF outstanding
artists, including Dawson Watson
Of New Yory City, at present In San
Antonio, Mrs. ElOise McGill Also OF
San Antonio, Mrs. McWhinney OF
Paris, Texas. and Mrs. Dolly Mabin-
ger Of Harrington.
On Monday. Dec. 10. the Art Lea
que will hold a Christmas party at
the home Of Mrs. Sanders in Har-
hngen- when a child welfare pro-
gram will be held. Each OF the
40 members Of the League will select
an underprivileged child and make
its Christmas an enjoyable one at
the party where there will be a
Christmas tree and gifts. The Mer-
cedes members include Mrs. Stuart.
Mrs. Harry Rouse, Mrs. Clyde Fore
and r. r. McAfee.
Games OF bridge were enjoyed In
the home Of Mrs. Art Tolson one af-
ternoon recently, with Turks caps
blossoms forming the colorful deco
rations. Mrs. Henry Lauderdale
was awarded the trophy.
A delicious sweet course was sery-
ed after the games TO the following:
Mesdames r. o. Swain, r. Maier-
Walden Greenlee. Harold
Stuart, Henry ~Lauderdale, Shelly