, 1935-01-13
Mercedes Folk
Enjoy Varied
Social Notes

Especial to The Heraid)
MERCEDES. Jan. IL. - A de-
lightfu! dinner bridge party was the
courtesy extended Mrs. Henry Laud-
erdale and MIR. Ed Olson on Tuesday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. 8. II. Col
lier. In honor Of their birthday an
ni~versaries. A color note Of pink
was observed. with pink roses FORM
ing the floral decorations. The first
courses OF the dinner were served
ut quartet tables In the living room.
and for the last curse the group
gathered nj the dining table, where
a pretty birthday cake, with lighted
candles formed the centerpiece.
After dinner bridge was enjoyed
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank James
Markham being high. Guests of
the evening included MI. and Mrs.
Olson, Mr.. and Mrs. Lauderdale and
their guest. Mrs. j. ID. Lauderdale Of
Huntsville. Tenn. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hughes Evans. Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
ham and Dr. Marion Lawler.
All enjoyable party Of the New
Year was the one given by Mr.. and
Mrs. L. r. Dorland at their home
Tuesday evening. with a group OF
friends and their families in at
tendance. While the grownupS
played bridge. the young folk play
ed games IN the lawn. In the games
Of bridge. Mrs. Paul Shotwell was
high and Mrs. George Rupert was
low.
A tempting refreshment plate was
served to the following: MeSsrs. and
Mesdamcs M. A. Borchelt. L. A.
Clark. Paul Shotwell, George Rip
pert, George Baumgart and Miss
Ella Borchelt.
MI. and Mrs. T. j. Rupert were
high at an informal evening Of
bridge in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. 3. Weimer this week. A salad
plate followed the games OF con-
tract. Guests included Messrs. and
Mesdames Y. r. George. NJ. l.. Da-
vid. Rupert. Charles Parnell. and
Z. @. Farris.
Dancing aid bridge afforded di-
version fer the informal evening
party given this week by Miss Mer-
~ Andrews. The entertainment was
given at the home OF the hostess
sister. Mrs. Paul Ruckel. which was
attractively arranged with colorful
bouquets OF garden flowers. Re-
freShments were served during the
evening.
Guests for this enjoyable affair
were Misses Helen Drefke, Amy Nc
Manus. Mary Faye Hopkins, Geneva
Dorland, Mrs. Bobby Burns Of Har-
lingen and Messrs. Tom Shook OF La
Feria, Donald Barton. Kent Jones.
Dick Hopkins and Duke Jones
The study of the Book Of Mark
was beautifully brought out at the
monthly meeting OF the Business
Women's circle Of the Presbyterian
auxiliary. held at the home OF Mrs.
4. b. Wilmer Tuesday night. A
supper preceded the program. with
the hostess directing the study les
son. Mrs. Myrtle Lee presided at
the business session. Others in at
tendance were, MeSdames r. II.
Kern. Lellah Lyle. Marcos Hines,
May Irby. Bess Roberts, II. Z. Ben
nett. Paul Schrank.
A large number Of children we're
entertained at an afternoon party
this week by Mrs. r. @. Glover, in
honor OF the fifth birthday anniver-
sary Of her little son, Royce Gene.
Many games were played and at S
o'clock the birthday cake was cut
and served with ice cream.
The birthday program over KRGV
included the favorite song Of the
little celebrant. The Big Bad Wolf
Was Dead" Royce Gene entertain
ed his guests with a number Of songs
and tap dance numbers. Royce
Gene has gained quite a bit OF rec
IGNITION as a radio entertainer, hav-
ing given songs and tap dance num-
bers over KRGV during the summer
months.
A dainty color note OF yellow was
seen In the pretty afternoon bridge
party given by Mrs. Walden Haynes,
the honor guest being Mrs. j. ID.
Lauderdale. Of Hartsville. Tenn, a
guest Of relatives In Mercedes. Bas-
kets and vases held yellow roses and
cosmos. the same color showing in
the tallies. At the completion of
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