, 1935-06-02
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MERCEDES, June Mrs. G.
Holloman was hostess at bridge this
week. Miss Merrie Andrews claimed
honorS and Mrs. Charles Carr re-
ceived consolation favor. A salad
course followed the games and was
enjoyed by MeSdames Lowe Justice.
Carr Kelly. Misses Amy McManus.
Helen Drefke, Easter Fal Sheppard
and Andrews.
Poems and current events prov
ed interesting responses to roll call
at the meeting Of the Needlecraft
club this week with Mrs. Paul Shot
well. An entertainment feature OF
the afternoon was group Of piano
solos played by the hostess.
Mrs. George Carnes was elected
worthy matron Of the Mercedes
Chapter of the Order Of the Eastern
Star at the annual election Of Off
GERS this week. Mrs. Carnes succeeds
Mrs. Ada Struble.
Other officers elected for the COM
ing year include assistant worthy
matron, Mrs. John Polk; worthy pa
iron, George Carnes; assistant wor-
thy patron. B. F. Byers; conduc-
treSs, Mrs. B.. F. ByerS: assistant
conductress. Mrs. Sadie King; secre-
tary. Mrs. Ben Stafford, and trea-
urer, Mrs. H. T. Stotler. Appointive
offices will be announced by the
newly-elected worthy matron. The
new officers will be installed at the
first meeting In June. Mrs. Struble
presided at the session. which in
Guided a social hour and the Serv-
ing OF refreshments later.
Mrs. r. +. Langford entertained
the Just We Neighbors Home Dem
onstration club Thursday at her
home in South Palm Gardens. Miss
Lentz and Miss Harriet Kidder we're
guests Of the club. enjoying the Soc
la hour which followed the regular
business session.
Twelve tables OF players attend
ed the benefit bridge party held this
week at the Manhattan Cafe by
members Of the Mercedes Business
and Professional Women's club. The
proceeds from the party are to be
added to a fund 10 be used by the
Valley Business Women in advertis-
ing this section at the Centennial.
Games Of contract and auction
were played, with Mrs. l. N. Rice
being awarded the contract trophy;
Mr.. j. c. Lear the favors in auc-
ton; d.. G. B. Buck. Miss Minnie
Davis and Mr.. George Baumgart
receiving consolation awards.
Mrs. r. o. swain entertained at
bridge this week. Mrs. j. w. Cham
bers and Mrs. II. d. Lauderdale scor-
ed high in the games. A dainty plate
was served to Mesdames Harold
Stuart. p. W. Perkins, w. j. Cope
lend. L. r. Graham. John Hern-
don, Charles Hupp, Walden Haynes,
f. Maierhcfer and those scoring
high.
A program on the mission work
done among negroes during the
time Of slavery and since then, was
the theme Of talks given at the meet
ing Of the several circles of the
Methodist Auxiliary this week. Mrs.
Oscar Roman told OF the work done
by Bishop William Capers, a pioneer
in negro mission activities. Mrs.
Roman also discussed an exhibition
Of African Arts, which was recent
ly on display in New York.
Mrs. NJ. l. David had as the SUBJ
Ject Of an interesting discussion.
Work Done Among the Negroes
by the Woman'S Board Of Home
Missions" and Mrs. z. "A. HanShaw
told Of the Woman's Missionary
Council and its work with the neg
roes. Members OF Circle One we're
hoStesSes at a social hour. serving
refreshments from a table Of at
tractive appointments.
Mrs. A. r. F1encken Is returning
at the week end to her home in Tex
arkana after a visit here with her
daughter, Mrs. II. G. Aston and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Schmalzried
ard children left this week for Jack
Sonville where Mr.. SchmalZried will
be connected with Dublin Tankersly
In the tomato shipping business.
Mrs. John Leslie and son, left this
week for Fort Worth where they will
meet Mrs. LeSlie's sister and hus-
band. Lieutenant and Mrs. Sam La
who are enroute to their new
California.
Mrs. Paul Ruckel and daughter,
Nae Ruth. arrived from San Antonio,
'or a weeks visit at their home here.
They are spending some time in San
Antonio with Mr.. and Mrs. Z. 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. vining and Mr..
and Mrs. W. @. Urban OF Granite
City, Ill. the latter spending the
winter and spring In Mercedes, are
enjoying q weeks visit In Kerrville.
The Winnings will visit their son, Jeff,
Vho Is attending school at Schrein-
Institute. and who will 60 on to
TO spend the summer
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Burchfield and
children are spending several weeks
n Alabama, Wisconsin and Illinois,
visiting relatives and friends. D
Miss Isabel Hall left Wednesday
Tor Dallas where she will visit her
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Gardner. Miss Hall viii be joined
Don by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
frank Hall, all going to California,
where they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Randell of