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, 1935-02-03
Mrs. Arthur Pitt
Entert a the
Lucky Is Club

Mrs. Arthur Pitt was hostess 70
members Of the Lucky Is Bridge club
Wednesday afternoon A Valentine
motif was carried out IN all dec
orations and accessories for the par
ty, also in the menu
Awards were presented to Mrs.
Floyd Benn for the club. Other club
members who were awarded gifts
were Mrs Z. Giles, and Mrs. Nor
nan Wilson. Mrs. Ates, Of Kansas
was awarded the trophy for guests.
Guests Of the club included Mrs.
Ates. Mrs. Frank Berwald. and Miss
Laura Underwood. Club members
present were MeSdames Norman
Wilson. Lon Brown. r. A. Caldwell,
<. Garcia, M. Sauber. z. Giles. Geo.
Baker. H. Harper. Lawrence Shrum.
Harry johnson. j. B. Lawrence.
Otha Tripp and Floyd Benn. The
club will meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Fl. Harper.
, 1935-02-03
Uses ofTmes
Is Topic For
Study Group

Mrs. Lena More swas hostess to
the Learners Tuesday afternoon.
Twenty-Five members responded to
roll-call with interesting items
about trees and forests-legendary,
historical and contemporary.
The program on The Uses Of
Trees" was In charge Of Mrs. +.
II. Williams, who said Next 10
food, wood has been one OF the
most important factors OF civiliza-
ton. II wood and wood products
were taken away vi civilization
would slip very far down the scale"
In early times the dense forests
prevented intercommunication and
thus separate savage tribes develop
ed distinct racial differences which
still continue.
Used as a shelter. as a means OF
offenSe and defense, producing fire
for warmth and cooking, giving
fruits and nuts for sustaining life.
trees have been considered sacred
and ~worshiped since earliest his
tory. Many trees were believed TO
have spirits and were guarded BY
priests and protected by law. Al
ways trees have been an inspiration
70 architects. artists and musicians.
The wood OF esch tree has particular
characteristics which determine the
use for which II is best adapted
The history Of transportation Is
Quilt on wood and wool products.
Today easy riding depends on
wooden ties on the railroad road
Jed and on the resilient tires made
from the sap u a tree.
Our countrv has many forest
reservations for the preservation Of
trees and for a refuge for wild an
.mals and birds. All industry de-
ponds on trees. Manufacturing
plants may be operated by steam
or electricity but fuel OF some kind
is needed, and coal, oil and gas
all come from prehistoric forests.
The first clothing was made from
the leaves OF trees and today much
Of the wearing apparel is made OF
rayon, a synthetic silk material
manufactured from wood pulp.
The Brownsville Herald a one OF
the daily newspapers, one Of the
greatest evidences OF advanced civ
ilization, Is printed on paper made
Of wood pulp with ink, Of which
n OF the principal ingredients Is
a wood product.
The next meeting will be held in
the home OF Mrs. J. A. Muckleroy.
, 1935-02-03
Mrs. Rank
Is Hostess For
Joint Meeting

Mrs. Louis Rank was hostess 70
members OF FL Jardin Heights So
cial club when the club had as
guests members Of the Modern
Priscilla club. Thursday afternoon.
call was answered by each member
giving a current event.
Members Of Fl Jardin Heights
Social club decided TO have a social
meeting Wednesday night. Feb. Is,
honoring the husbands o. the men,
bers. Plans were discussed for the
night meeting which will take the
form Of 4 Lincoln, Washington and
Valentine party at the home OF Mrs.
Guy Suffer.
Mrs. Rank gave a short. concise
history Of the Lower Valley. and
the founding Of such towns as
Brownsville and others Of immedi-
ate interest.
At the conclusion OF the after
noon the hostess served a delight
full refreshment course. Members
of the Modern Priscilla club rres-
ent were MeSoames Alma Kitren.
Bessie Robbins. Eleanor Bray, Eliz-
abeth Womack. Elva johnson Mae
Wilbanks, Ella Willis. Jewel Lat
inner, Mabel Jones. Elizabeth VIII
lis. 10 Luke and frankie Box.
Members of e Jardin Heights
Social club that were present were
MeSdameS Lou.s Demeaville. Z. j.
Wells, Guy Suffer. j. NJ. George,
Guy Steele, Ivan Ford. George
Wahl. Gentry Moran. G. II. Dreas-
her. Charles Pinkley. and w. 3.
Mather.
, 1935-02-03
Club Elects
Officers AT Friday
Meeting AT School

Las Nencedares EspanoleS" met
With Mrs. j. Y. de In Portilla Fri
DAY IN order to elect Officers. Petra
Noemi Cortez, past president, call
ed the meeting to order. Those elect
ed were Gustavo Cara, president
and Dottie Mae Fisher, vice-presi-
dent.
The new president took over the
meeting. and the following officers
were elected: Gladys Armstrong.
secretary; Roberto Ramirez. assis-
tant secretary: Pauline West, treas
urer; Elsie Hahn, reporter; Eliza
beth Ann Tandy, program chair
man; Valentin Gavito. assistant re-
porter: and Dale Fisher. sergeant
alarms.
Following the election of officers.
the meeting vas adjourned until
next Friday. Spanish programs are
70 be held every FRIDAY. Mrs. j. Y.
dc Ia Portilla. sponsor of the club.
expects the club work to help the
students in the study Of Spanish.
, 1935-02-03
Bide a Wee Bridge Is
Entertained Thursday
Bv Mrs. H. r. Street

Mrs. II. r. Street was hostess to
members Of the Bide a Wee Bridge
club Thursday afternoon at her
home in FL Jardin. The home was
attractive with bowls of La France
roses.
During the games Mrs. Belle
Dagle. a CUES, Of the club, was
high. The hostess served a delicious
.refreshment course following the
bridge session.
Guests of the club included Mrs.
Belle Dagle, Mrs Oran Surface. OF
Missouri, a guest in the George
Carson home. Mrs. j. A. Kelley
and Mrs. w. L. LipScomb Club
members present we're Mesdames F.
r. Baird, George Carson, "A. z. Der
rick. w. II. Huffman. B. G. Hanna,
W. F. Street and r. F Shuler. The
club will meet next week with Mrs.
w. r. Street.
, 1935-02-03
C.. E. Banquet
&c lie brdtes
AnniOeYdy

The Brownsville Christian En-
deavor organization celebrated the
flfty-fourth anniversary OF the
founding Of the national organiza-
ton Friday night with q banquet
at the Central Christian church.
Between IS and 70 members Of the
Christian Endeavor units from al
over the Valley were present at the
banquet.
Dorothy Pearle Street was mistress
OF ceremonies. Martha Lee Street
opened the program with a toast
"a the Endeavors, which was fol-
lowed by a tcast to the visitors
which was given by Jack Noble
This latter was responded TO by
Hester Clarke.
Armenia and Juanita Adams sang
a very delightful vocal duet which
was greatly appreciated by those
present. Dan Bowling. accompanied
by Aileen Hanna also sang a vocal
number. The group then Joined In
singing a number Of Christian En-
deavor songs.
Rev. D. w. McElroy gave a mos
interesting talk in What is Chris
tan Endeavor?" The pastors very
Illuminating talk was followed by
q vocal solo ov Mrs. w. A. Velten.
Carroll McMinn obliged the group
with an entertaining reading. Vida
McMinn gave a splendid talk or
the History "a the Christian En-
deavor and It's Principles"
Edwin Whitaker OF Harlinger
gave a vocal solo. Glenn Hermann
Of Brownsville then gave a number
OF Christian Endeavor Bible verses
The group then sang more Chris
tan Endeavor songs.
After prayer which was led BY
Rev. McElroy, the birthday cake
ornamented with 81 candles was
cut and served. With hands joined
around the table, the group SANG
"BleSt Be the Tie That Binds"
Honor guests OF the occasion
were Mr.. and Mrs. ". A. Velten
who founded the Brownsville unit
Of the Christian Endeavor in 1925.
, 1935-02-03
Eugene OiMeil
Is Club Topic
In Harhngen
Especial to The Herald

Especial to The Herald
HARLINGEN, Feb. a. Eugene
O'Neil-An Outstanding Dramatist"
was the topic Of the Junior Literary
and Fine Arts club Tuesday eve
ming when Miss Lois Reynolds was
hostess TO the group at the home
OF Mrs. George Phillips.
Miss Mary Lois Parker was the
leader, and interestingly reviewed
Mourning Becomes Electra and
then presented Mrs. Glenn Miller.
who beautifully reviewed not the
greatest, but a good play OF O'Neil's.
"Ah Wilderness
During the business session. Miss
Gladys Sitz was elected president;
Miss Juanita M~othershead, vice.
president. and other officers includ-
ed Miss Mary Lois Parker. record
ing secretary: Miss Winnie d.
Worley, corresponding secretary;
Miss Lois Reynolds. treasurer: Miss
Julian Thomson. publicity chair
man; Miss winston Cock. parla-
mentarian.
During the social hour refresh
ments were served by the hostess,
Club guests were Miss Stanley,
Mrs. j. B. Golf. Mrs. Bob Baker,
Mrs. Glenn Miller and Mrs. George
Phillips
, 1935-02-03
DARK Horses
Enter Names
In Election

After a period Of intense cam
paigning. during which the keynote
was friendly rivalry and the motto
Of speakers. courtesy. a quiet cleo
ton was carried out at intervals
during the day Friday by the Junior
Contemporary Study club.
On account Of the laSt-minute
entry OF two dark horses. John
ny Mack and John McIntire. the
rival candidates for the presidency.
Margaret Weinert and Valerie Ros-
enthal. find It necessary to be in a
run-off election this coming Mon
day.
Officers elected Friday we're: vice.
president, Phil McNair; secretary,
Dorothy Huffaker; treasurer, Jim
Snead. parliamentarian, Jane Scan
IAN; reporter. Clarence Colgin;
sergeants-at-arms, Robert Smith
and Ed Faux.
The club numbers in its member
ship slightly more than 100 young
people from the department of
Social Sciences. The directors OF
learning activities in the social
studies are Mrs. Ruth Conrad. Mr..
Robert Stilwell, and Misses Helen
Louise McCourtney, Frances Du-
laney and Grace Edman.
, 1935-02-03
Growing Popularity
Of Supper Causes
Rendition SOOr

Tuesday night. another OF the
Mexican Suppers that have been
served recently BY the ladies OF the
Young Woman's Guild Of the Church
Of the Advent, and which have be-
come so popular, will be served
again.
Serving will begin at 5 o'clock
and will continue through until 8
o'clock in the evening. The meals
are served at the parish house,
cafeteria style.
Tourists r extended a most cor
dial welcome. and are reminded
that, should the Mexican food not
appeal 70 their tastes. there are a
number Of other dishes which they
can be served.
, 1935-02-03
Argentine Is
Subject For
Round Table

When the Pan-American Round
Table members and guests. num-
bertng 4, entered the dining room
o. El Jardin Hotel dining room
Friday, they found 1t empowered in
great plumeS OF the pampas grass
q the Argentine, while down the
length Of the lCng white table were
branches OF athol with the pampaS
grass entwlned with Streamers OF
blue and yellow IN the flag OF that
Tar country which forms the eX-
tTeme southern part OF South Amer
lea. Peeplng from the midst Of the
Ieatnery green were numerous pairs
OF horns that might once have been
On the heads OF the cattle that
roam the plains OF La Argentina.
AS the members took from a side
table their respective flags, they
each found an oil painting labeled
"A Gaucho." These we're fine copies
done by Mrs. Eugene Parker OF
Brownsville, Of The Master" BY
CeSario Bernaldo de Quiros, the
greatest OF Argentine artists. II
represents a bearded patriarch IL
his brilliantly colored gaucho CO.'S
tune. Mrs. Parker has succeeded In
reproducing the virile strength
found in the original picture OF a
ruler OF man and beast.
An excellent luncheon was served
followed by current events on theil
countries given by the members
and the presentation OF the hon
orary members, Mrs. Samuel Ire
vino, and Mrs. Herndon Gofortf
and the many guests.
Mrs. James L Rentfro. in charge
Of the program. gave with her usua.
exceptional skill, the story of the
great land Of the gaucho. She car
lied her hearers back TO the time
when the Spanish arrived, bring
ing in his small ships. men, tools
cattle, food, water and guns: ac-
compliShing a miracle Of tranSpor-
tation OF so much in so small q
space. There was no room left fol
womankind; therefore the Spanish
settler, with few exceptions, took
for wives the women Of the natives
The Indian Of this part OF the new
world was harder than those In
other sections. so that there grew
up a determined, strong. hard rid
ing. hard living. mixed race. The
plains became filled with the deS-
cendants OF those first cattle, and
the men built great homes upon
their huge estates. and became cat
tie kings as unruly as the herds
they owned.
Mrs. Rentfro painted a word
history as vivid as the Quiros pic
ture, completing her program with
a paper written by Mrs. Pauline
Goode while at Columbia Univer-
sity. on the "Similarities Between
the Gaucho and the Texas Cowboy
as Found in Their Respective Bal
lads" This interesting comparison
rounded out one Of the most per-
feet programs the club has enjoyed
, 1935-02-03
49,
Mrs. w. II. Huffman
Is Honored With
Birthday Party

Friends OF Mrs. w. II. Huffman
very delightfully."- SURPRISED her Fri
day night at her home, the occasion
being her birthday. Following q
supper party the group enjoyed
bridge in the evening.
During the games Of bridge Nj.
and Mrs. R. II. Shuler YER high,
Mrs. H. r. Street and Mr.. B. @.
Hanna were low. FavorS were pre-
Sented to the scorers, and a number
Of delightful gifts were presented
to the honoree.
Those present were MeSSrs. and
Mesdames +. T. Baird. George Z.
Carson, 3. @. Hanna, j. Clark
Gracey, w. L. LipScomb. H. r.
Street, w. F. Street, r. w. Shuler.
Mr.. A. NJ. Barnes, Miss Marie
Clark and Mrs. A. E. Derrick.
, 1935-02-03
81 Association Has
Dance Friday Night
AT High School

Brownsville High school students
were entertained at a dance given
Friday night al the school by the
B" association Of the High school,
an organization composed OF let
termen. The dance was sponsored
by the president of the organiza-
ton. Billie Putegnat. and by the
coach, Maurice Pipkin.
The hall was decorated in brown
and gold, the school colors, and
with vari-colored lights. Leo Fran
els and his orchestra furnished
music for the occasion.
About 10 couples were present at
the event which was a decided sue
cess. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Bortle
and Mrs. Louise Perkins we're the
c~haperones for the evening.
, 1935-02-03

Mrs. Gertrude Holcomb very de-
lightfully entertained the Self-Cul-
turg club at Mooreland Terrace
Wednesday. In the unexpected abb
sence OF the leader. Mrs. Randall
Mathers, chairman Of the year book
committee, presided over the round
table discussion on the Cause and
Cure OF War"
Mrs. <. T. Yates told why Lady
Aston entered politics: that II was
her belief and trust in women and a
knowledge that they had never yet
had a chance to give their full con-
tribution to the worlds affairs.
Lady Aston asserted that in crucial
1919 1t was the women's votes that
kept England steady. Woman's ms
piration in the political world is her
longing for a better, safer world for
the children. Mrs. Yates also re-
viewed an article by Viscount Cecil,
Britain's fighter for peace. in which
he asserts that war can be averted
by intelligent and tireleSs labor
against IL, but not otherwise"
The warriors shrine at Saint
PaulS in Hoboken. N. j.. was des-
cr.bed most effectively. Its purpose
Is to- bring together into a brother
hood OF heroes the memories Of all
dead Of all nations. to break down
racial prejudice challenge TO the
youth Of today and all tomorrows
to work for peace that civilization
may live.
Mrs. II. I. Watkins brought pre-
dictions from the famous inventor
and scientist. Nikola Tesla. One was
that the twenty-firSt century would
see the end OF a He says that
We can not abolish war by outlaw
ing II nor end il BY disarming the
strong. but. by making every nation,
weak or strong. able to defend her
, 1935-02-03
SUNDAY

SUNDAY
Open house in the recreation
rooms OF the Central Christian
church between the hours OF 4 and
. p. m. honoring DR.. 5. x. Hallam.
MONDAY
The Auxiliary OF the Church of
the Advent will meet in the recto-y
at 3 p. m.
The Young Woman's Guild OF the
Church OF the Advent will meet at
the parish house at 3 p. m.
Hope Chapter l24 OF the OES will
meet at the Masonic Temple at
1880 D. m.
The w. NJ. 5. OF the First Meth
Odist church Will meet at the church
al 3 D. m. for a business meeting.
All circles OF the Woman's Aux
iliary OF the First Presbyterian
church will meet at $3.50 at the
church for a business meeting.
Sacred Heart circle OF the Altar
Society OF the Sacred Heart church
will meet al the rectory Of the
church az 3 p. m.
Bridge tea bv Mrs. w. z. Heaner
and Mrs. George Toland between
the hours OF go and 4:30 at the
Woman's club.
TUESDAY
The Treble Clef will meet with
Mrs. Kellis Buckley at 1909 w.
Washington.
Mrs. II. L. Lindhe will be hostess
u the Ween Frac.
The Literature and Arts Review
will meet with Mrs. Walter Gallo
way.
, 1935-02-03
Travel Club Members
Hear Talk OH Texas
AT Tuesday Meeting


The Brownsville Travel club met
this past week with Mrs. r. K. Nor
ris because OF the illness OF Mrs. G.
B. Bowman. who tNd planned 10
have the club.
The president of the club report
cd a number of the centennial
stamps had been sold. It was also
reported that the club members had
taken an active part In helping with
he presidents ball which was given
Wednesday. and many tickets had
been sold by members.
Mrs. Fred r. Bohlen was endorsed
As recording secretary TO the
Brownsville Federation Of Women's
clubs. Parliamentary drill was under
the direction Of Mrs. r. +. Ries.
The lesson, "Texas-A Republic, A"
was given by Mrs. w. J. Vertrees.
Roll call had been answered pre-
viously by each member giving a
short talk on the governors Of Tex
as.
The hostess served refreshments
TO the members and one guest, Mrs.
II. Z. Nichols, who were present.
The club will meet Feb. II with
Mrs. r. / Bolding in Riverside.
, 1935-02-03

Congress Of Parents and Teachers,
and that unless we r guided by
that great body to be a part OF
educated parenthood, we are falling
far short OF the aim set for us by
that splendid body OF Christian wo-
men who have given their time and
thought to producing a wonderful
organization OF parents and teach
ers.
Among the many interesting re-
ports Of the morning was that Of
Mrs. c. d. Personette, chairman OF
health. Later she was asked to at
tend the meeting Of the Cameron
Health Unit, and to assure that
body that the Cameron County
Council would willingly work in uni
son with such a unit.
At noon the Council adjourned
for a delicious buffet luncheon,
and during the lunch hour, Mr..
John Barron, superintendent OF
schools, was the guest speaker. His
subject was The Trend Of the New
Curricula." Mr.. Barron said that
the aim Of the new curricula was
to teach the child how TO think
rather than what to think. Dur
ing the talk Mr.. Barron said that
the use Of health books in school
was meant not TO cram health down
the child's throat but to teach him
by precept and example the mean
ing Of health in a good citizen. Mr..
Barron urged that every parent OBJ
tain all possible reading matter on
the new curricula and to acquaint
h mself thooughly with the sub
ject in order that when the new
curricula is in working order every
parent and teacher will be educated
TO the modern ideas in teaching.
Miss Henderson, deputy state
superintendent of the department
OF education, also attended the
meeting in the afternoon. One OF
the things she stressed was the
teaching Of muse, and she stated
that during the Centennial in 1896
school children from all over the
state would sing together, and she
advised the teaching of the same
songs in order hat they might sing
in one grand chorus. Miss Hender-
son also reported that she had $50
schools in her district reaching from
Brownsville TO Goliad, and stated
her intention OF visiting each one
during the year. She also talked on
the county library project, and ask
ed rural PIT. AS on work on this
idea.
During the afternoon session an
orchestra consisting OF % small
school children of Stuart Place gave
a very delightful musical program.
A very beautiful and enlightening
panel" was given in the afternoon
by the Stuart Place members OF the
county council Mrs. Tyre Bell. the
main speaker in this panel, gave
a very clear and concise story Of
founders day. AT the close OF the
talks, candles were lighted in honor
OF Alice Burney and Phoebe Hurst.
founders OF the PIT. a. Local units
were asked 10 have a special pro-
gram Founders Day. Feb. II.
The following members were
elected and viii be installed in
April at the beginning Of the fiscal
year: president, Mrs. Charles Snyder
Of Santa Rosa; vice-president, Mrs.
Y. d. PerSonette, OF Brownsville;
secretary, Mrs. II. M. Dunaway, OF
Harrington; treasurer, Mrs. j. w.
Mayfield, Of Stuart Place; CORES
bonding Secetary. Mrs. M. L. Ross.
santa Rosa; historian, Mrs. "A. w.
Amther. La Feria.
The council closed with prayer,
and will meet again in March in
Harrington.
, 1935-02-03
Cause and Cure of War'k
Self Culture Club Subject

self. and he is working out a ma
chine that will furnish this protec-
ton through the use Of the energy
everywhere present IN unlimited
quantities.
Mrs. Nathan Moore read from a
London newspaper parts from a
speech by the Right Hon. Winston
Churchill on How / Would Pro-
cure Peace" He asserted that to
prevent the waste Of war was the
dearest wish In every English
breast, but how TO secure ii is a
babel Of opinions. He closed his
speech with the plea. Let the
peaceful and contented powers arm.
Let them invoke the august author
ity of the League OF Nations to
regulate their joint actions. Let
them sign conventions not to disarm
but rather to maintain ornaments
SO strong that they cannot be
challenged. Let them. then. in the
calm security of matchless strength.
endeavor to mitigate the grievances
Of the treaties which ended the
late war, and faithfully and humbly
seek 10 do justice among men,"
The general discussion brought
out the thought that when the wo-
men OF the world are permitted TO
voice their wishes and become or
ganized they will prove a great force
in securing World Peace. not in
sloppy pacifism, but in practical in
ternational movement.
The club sent its birthday greet
ms TO President Roosevelt by tele-
gram.
The hostess served a delicious
plate lunch during the social hour
Mrs. Y. Worley was a guest Of the
club.
The next meeting will be at the
home Of Mrs. volney Taylor
, 1935-02-03
Tuesday Ride of the
Brownsville Riding
Club Is ENJOYABLE

DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Eisaman
made arrangements for the Tues
dav ride Of the Brownsville Riding
club this past week. Members of
the party enjoyed the usual ride,
and then gathered at the new city
park where a supper was served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
R. D. Sundell. Mr.. and Mrs. Char
ley Burton. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Johnson. Mrs. Douglas Early. Mr..
Harl Thomas. Miss Madge Singer,
Miss Margaret Monroe. Miss Salo-
me McAllen, Gen. and Mrs. F. D.
Rockenback Of San Antonio. Miss
Elizabeth Ruff. Billy Faux. Mr.. and
Mrs. Newt Gray, Mr.. George Doole
Mr.. A. r. Tullis. Mrs. Higsbee, and
Dorothy. Donald and Douglas Early
, 1935-02-03
Cameron County Council Has
Many Interesting Speakers

Stuart Place was chosen for the
all-day meeting Of the Cameron
County Parents and Teachers re-
Gently. Mrs. J. w. Mayfield, the
president, presided over the pro-
ceedings. The meeting was opened
with a prayer and devotional by
Mrs. Chambers. president OF the
Stewart Place PIT. A. Professor W.
r. Montgomery OF the Stuart Place
school extended greetings to the
-ounc.l in a few words.
Mrs. II. L. Cummins of Browns
vile in her response said that the
county council Is simply a stepping
stone TO that greater edif.ce. the
, 1935-02-03
Mrs. r. F. Breeder
Is Hostess to the
Mardi Bridge Club

Mrs. r. F. Breeder was hostess
TO members Of the Mardi club Tues
day afternoon al her home. Follow
ing the games 81 bridge Mrs. Breed
er served a salad course.
Those present were MesdameS j,
3. Alderdice. Robert Ernst. Coils
Perkins. Frank Brown. BaScom Cox,
n. D.. Seago. Joe Ingram. and Arthur
Hipp. The next meeting OF the club
viii be held Tuesday at the Brazos
hotel IN Port Isabel
, 1935-02-03
ROCA CHICA AR

Fifty Of the Brownsville tourists
who make their home in the Palm
Courts tourist cottages spent
Thursday at Boca Chica. The Rus
sell <. McChesney home down there
had been loaned TO them for the
occasion. and members Of the party
enjoyed fishing and other diversions
at the beach.