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, 1935-08-28
Mission Grout
Has Separate
Conferences
Courtesy Of Stein q Blaine

The Women's Missionary society
81 the First Methodist church met
Monday afternoon In separate cir
cles. Mrs. Homer L. Fitch was
hostess to circle one at her hcme on
West Fronton street. when eight
members and two visitors were pres
cnt. Mrs. Taylor gave the devotion
III and Mrs. w. ID. McBryde gave
the lesson from the mission study
book. At the close Of the study pc
liod. the hostess served o refresh
-nent course.
Circles two and four met together
nj the home or Mrs. G.. "A. Roy on
West Elizabeth street. There were
2 members present. Mrs. F. b. Nor
is gave the devotional and the out
look lesson was given by Mrs. ". L.
Conrad. The lesson from the mis-
ion study book was given jointly by
Mrs. III. T. Faux and Mrs. Charles
watson.
Mrs. Sam d. Hughston entertain
ID members Of circle three at the
church building. Mrs. A. B. Niven
gave the lesson from the mission
study book. Mrs. Ted Tucker and
Mrs. Ava ProSser sang a duet which
was greatly enjoyed. At the close
cf the study hour, the hostess serv-
cd refreshments.
The YOUNG Matrons circle met at
the home OF Mrs. j. Harrison Diltz.
Mrs. Sam II, Lockwood gave both
the devotional and the outlook les
son. while Mrs. Arthur Biggs gave
the leaflet. Refreshments were
served during a social hour.
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Shayldnd
News, Notes


SHARYLAND. Aug. M. - Sixty
members OF the Young Peoples
department OF the Methodist church
delightfully."- surprised their superin-
tendent, Mrs. Elmer Bentsen. who
has recently returned from a vaca-
ton trip TO Fairfiald, Nebraska.
Games were directed by Miss Lou
ise Peace. and later refreshments
were served on the lawn OF the
Bentsen home.
The Archie club met the latter
part OF the week I'm the home OF
Mrs. wv. n. ~6trawbridge. The hostess
was assisted In serving n luncheon
by Mesdames b. Y. Lewis, J. l.
Hemple. and Jesse Riggan. The past
week completed an eight-week Sc
ries OF games when those holding
low were entertained by those hold
ing high who were Mesdames r. r.
Allen, George Harding, A. wv.
Butler, and L. T. Berry.
In the games Of contract which
, 1935-08-28
Court OF Awards To
Be Held Friday AT
Methodist Church

A Court Of Awards will be held
IN the basement Of the First Meth
odist church Friday evening at 8 p.
m. by the Bluebonnet troop Of Girl
Scouts.
This ceremony Is held only twice
each year when the Girl Scouts re-
ceive badges Of rank and proficien-
cy. All who are interested in girls Of
teen age will enjoy this impressive
ritual. The public Is cordially In
Vited.
, 1935-08-28
BuHo -Ceetings
Muptiab Read
In San Benito

RANGERVILLE. Aug. n. Miss
Mabel GeetingS. and MI. Enrico
Buffo, were united In MARI ge
Thursday evening in San Benito. at
st. John Lutheran church with Rev.
o. z. Schmidt, pastor of the church.
officiating at the ceremony.
The bride. who was given In mar
rage by her brother, Mr.. Everett
Geetings. wore a floor-length model
Of white organdie trimmed with
ruffleS. She carried a bouquet of
pink corona blossoms and purple
Strawfl0werS.
The bride was attended BY her
sister, Miss Barbara Geetings. OF
Eton. Ohio, who wore plaid organ
die made on long lipes, and who
carried a bouquet similar TO the
brides.
The groom was attended nv Mr..
Oscar Theme.
Purple strawflowers and Gamma
lilies intermingled with fern adorn-
ed the church. Mrs. B. Caswell at
the piano played The Bridal
Chorus" from Wagner's "Lohen-
grin" ms the professional and Men
delssohn'S Wedding March" az q
occasional.
Only members Of the immediate
families Of the couple and intimate
friends were present.
Immediately after the ceremony
the young couple left en- a wedding
trip and upon their return win
make their home in R~angerville.
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aoNed the luncheon. Mrs. I. I.
low.
ma. ana Alra sIsel Olsen. Mar
saret and Myrlln. Mr.. and Mr.
George Walton. Helsn no-sr. 49,
Shirley were recent quests m SAN
Juan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry nprurn...
and daughter. Colleen n 49,
Buescher's mother. have return.d
from New Mexico and other uo,r.r
Miss Marjorie Simpson hnn rr-
turned from San Juan WherM nlsn
has been visiting for tine past waMM
with her sister, Mrs. Kenneth FlurA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. w. Robinson and
children, who have been residing
In the Morgan home On 6hnry
boulevard moved To North Lnmitn-
Miss Shirley Virginia Bel M
spending the week with friends in
Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Y. Lewis have
had as their guests this week Mr.
Lewis brother. r. II. Lewis and som
Robert. OF Gainesville.
.
The electric motors of modern
batleships have the energy OF a
million men.
, 1935-08-28
Girl
Giuen Degree
At Baylor
Especial 70 The Heraidl

tSpecial 70 Inc Aeraldl
MERCEDES. Aug. "a Mr.. and
Mrr. Fleet Lentz and son, Stewart
Lentz, OF this city, and Mrs. L. S.
Tnsyer Of McAllen, Mrs. Lentz'
sister. attended the commencement
exercises OF Baylor University al
Waco. when Miss Nadine Luntz
received her "A. d. degree.
Before returning to Mercedes, Miss
Lentz entertained VITA a reception
IN Waco at her apartment in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. z. Mer-
sereau. being assisted by Baylor
University friends in the receiving
line. Beautiful musical numbers
were rendered also by friends OF
Miss Lentz. in honor OF her guests.
which included many faculty MEM
hers and friends. Miss Lentz has
done much vocal solo work in the
religious circles of Seventh and
James Baptist Church In Waco this
summer.
Miss Lentz, who has been a men,
Der of the North Palm Gardens
school faculty. west Of Mercedes
for the past four years. has resigned
thar position to teach in the Harris
County School for Girls ut BeIlaire
in Houston. She will teach all high
school Spanish and some high
school English, as well as assist as
a matron and counselor. The Har-
RS County School for Girls was be-
gun 20 years ago and now has an
80 acre campus with numerous
buildings.
Ar enjoyable dinner had for hosts
this week. Mr.. and Mrs. II. Z. Hager.
who entertained In honor Of MI.
and Mrs. Harde Turner. who were
recently married. The dinner was
served buffet style. Mr.. and Mrs.
Turner r visiting in the home OF
Nr Turner's aunt. Mrs. Orlou Fer
glIson. in Donna. Mr.. Turner Is as
s0'iated with the Sun Oil company
and Is stationed at Baton Rouge
La. Dinner guests included Mr.. ana
Mis-. r. H. Austin and daughter.
Miss Josephine Of Donna; Mrs.
Orlou Ferguson, Mrs. Hager's moun-
er. OF Donna, Miss Dora Hager
Hoyt Hager, Jr.. and the honor
guests.
Impressive ceremonies marked
the meeting Of the local chapter of
the Order Of the Eastern Star Mon
Gay night, observing the anniver-
aTv Of the birth OF Robert Morris.
the founder Of the order. Following
a short business session. conducted
by Mrs. George CarneS. the worthy
nlatron. Mr.. w. M. McClelen direct
q an enjoyable program.
THE Life or Robert Morris" was
given by Mrs. Ben Stafford, follow
i " q violin solo by Miss Helen
Teal Stotler. accompanied by her
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mother. Mrs. II. +. Stotler. Mrs.
Clark Atterberry gave a reading.
Mrs. Ben Stafford read two poems
Mrs. Frank Dawson, Mrs. Carnes
and Mrs. L. A. Clark were in charge
OF the refreshment course which
concluded the evenings program.
After a months vacation, the
Woman's Auxiliary Of the local
First Methodist church will gather
at the church Tuesday afternoon
for a business and social session
Members Of circle one will present
tire program, and those OF circle
two will have charge Of the social
session.
Mrs. George Potts, president On
the auxiliary at large. announces
that the circles will draw new mem
oeIs for the new year and new circle
chairman will be appointed. The
members are looking forward to the
starting Of a six weeks study Of the
book That other America" by
John Mackay. the first Tuesday III
October, under the direction OF
Mrs. X. @. Farris. They have been
invited to be the guests or the Yves
lacc Auxiliary. at a luncheon. on
his date. the hostess group starting
the same study that day.
The Quarterly Zone meeting Of
arxiliaries will be held in Mercedes
September 6. at the Methodist
church.
Mrs. Harper Lilly entertained n
number Of young people at an after
neon party in honor Of her daugh-
tier. Marie. the occasion being her
eleventh birthday anniversary. The
time was spent In games and con-
tests
Those enjoying the afternoon IN
cluded Evelyn. Stanford and GaK1et
Lirzey OF McAllen. Hazel and Fltn
Tut. Marilyn Taylor. Kelly Cay
ton. Laura Mcdonald. Doris Bolger
Nancy Prothro. Norine Giddle. Char
iyn Avant, Jeannene and Ralph
Lilly. Mrs. Stanford Linzey of Nc
Allen was also present
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Henry OF
Miranda City. were in Mercedes
this week, visiting friends and rel
a.iveS, the latter being Mr.. and Mrs.
L. II. Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Baumgart
spent several days this week ~
Uvalde and San Antonio. Miss
Joella Baumgart visited IN the
home Of her uncle Mr.. John Baum
CART. in Donna.
Mrs. Frank Avant and daughter
Charlyn. are pending this week In
Poarsall. in the home or Mrs. Az
ants Parents. MI. and Mrs. G. T.
Roberts.
w Patterson OF Dallas, visited
here this week in the home OF his
Bother. j. p. Patterson.
, 1935-08-28
Mrs. Moore Is
Hostess For
Bridge Event

A9RGGAhA " An~ 1GA@A&l
SAN BENITO. Aug. 28.-Mrs. Joe
Steadham was named honor guest
when Mrs. Arthur Moore entertain
ed Friday afternoon with two tables
Of bridge.
When scores were counted. Mrs
Harry Bickle was high. Mrs. Moore
remembered Mrs. Steadham with q
pretty gift. Those present were Mes
danes Joe Steadham. Harry Bickle,
Asa Agar. 4. Z. Wilmeth. Murray
Higgins. Neal Kendrick and Anne
Radcliffe.
The Pennsylvania Avenue club
met in the home Of Mrs. L. A
Carpenter during the past week. An
interesting program was presented
during the meeting in which Mrs.
Clifford Clark talked on the Won
ders OF a City-New York" She was
followed on the program by Mrs. r,
III. Gerlach, who paid a tribute 70
VIII Rogers and Wiley Post. An in
teresting paper on when The In
dian WorShips," was prepared by
Mrs. Pekarski and read by Mrs. II
K. BARLEY.
During a series Of contests Mrs
Gerlach was winner Of the prize.
Mrs. Billie Mccain was received
into the club at this meeting.
An enjoyable affair Of the week.
end was the dancing party given Ii
the home OF Mary 10 Steadhazn
when she named her h-ouseguest,
Norma Gay White of Fort Worth.
honor guest.
Those present were Misses White
Carolyn Crews, Darlene Lawson,
Betty Bonner, Marietta Bickle, Sue
Helen Treen, Peggy Garibrandt
Doris Ogden. Tad and Betty Brown,
Seeta Mayme Foster. Leefe Brown,
MeSers. Delbert Davis. Ernest Agar,
Turner Watson, Scottie Brown. Car
roll Pfeifer, Neil Baker Kendrick
Henry Davidson. Robert Davis and
Roswell Bonner.
Mrs. J. Z. Fox and Mrs. Gene
Halbeck were Joint hosteSseS during
the past week when they entertain
ed with a linen shower arranged In
the home Of Mrs. Fox. Thirty-six
guests were present.
Following an interesting series OF
games, prizes went 10 MeSdames
Amos Prentiss. Leland Parsons. Nor
Is Ezzell. and A. G. Dodson. Many
lovely and interesting gift packages
were cleverly presented TO the
honor guest. In the late afternoon a
dessert course was served.
A pretty summertime event was
ARRANGED in the home OF MI. and
Mrs. q. S. Dodds when they enter
tanned with an outdoor picnic sup
per on the lawn OF their home.
Following the delicious supper tables
were set fer games Of bridge.
The guest list included Messrs.
and Mesdames y l.. Barrnore.. r. B.
Wells. James Sweeney. r. y. Sub
lett 7. ". jolly Jr.. I. r. Stanlev.
louie Morris. F.. ". Downs T. y
Narchb7nks. Jack Smith OF Oranre.
Texas. ". A Gsrrahrandt r. G..
Trcon and Mrs. r. e. Burk.
Mrs. louis Wrodmansea w7s host
csc 10 the Arts and Crafts club
when the members COMMUNICATED
Mr.. y. Patillo. 2 recent h-iSe. with
a shower OF prpttv and useful
gifts. During tho afternoon contract
awardS went 70 Mrs. Ravmrnd SNa-
fer while other awards went 10 Mrs.
r. O Hornburg and Mrs. r. ID
Mvrick.
Twelve members and three gueets
were present for the occasion. The
next MEETING Of the club will be
with Mrs. VIII Shafer.
, 1935-08-28
Miss Josie Wells
VIII Leave Soon
For New School

fSrecial 70 The HerRidl
SAN BENTTO, Aug. D. Miss
Josie Wells. who has been attend
ing Texas A. and I. at K~ingsville
has returned to her home here be-
fore returning to Ricardo where she
has been elected principal OF the
Latin-American school. At thu
close OF the summer session al
Ringsville. she received her Bach
elor Of Arts degree.
, 1935-08-28

A maximum sick leave OF 50 days
a year Is allowed federal employees
IN washington
, 1935-08-28

Hcrsh. Leona Steinman, Doris lee
Steinman, Francis T1sdale.
The Order or the Eastern Star
entertained with q picnic supper in
the Masonic Han dining room with
q large crowd attending, consisting
Of members Of the order and VS.
ting members. This picnic was In
observance of the founder OF the
order. Robert Morris. "A regular
meeting was held afterwards. The
committee In charge OF the affair
was Mrs. Emma Jones, Mrs. George
Chapapas. Mrs. Carl Dubois and
Fred Knudson- .
Mrs. Homer r. Gum entertain
ca with a pretty birthday party,
honoring her niece, Miss Jane At
kins of Fort Worth, on her birth
day. After the luncheon trophies
In the contests that furnished the
diversion during the afternoon
were awarded to Misses Lois Haw-
kins, Mary Lou Thornton. Dorothy
10 Baker and Myra Rich. Mrs.
Gum was assisted during the al
fair BY Miss Sara Chidlow and
Miss Marjorie Weber. The guests
were Misses Doris Germaine,
Charlotte Marie Malone. Virginia
Adams, Lucille Smitham, Lois
Hawkins, Tia Jean Schlensig, Mary
Lou Thornton, Betty Ann Shine,
Gretchen Campbell. Dorothy 10
Baker, Myra Rich, Marion Jones.
Mary Catherine Morris and the
honoree, Jane Atkins.
Mrs. ]. z. Leslie entertained the
Tuesday Contract club with four
tables OF players participating.
Mrs. John Gregory was awarded
high for guests. Mrs. Trantham for
club members and Mrs. Webster
Jones also received an award.
The Tuesday Bridge club met at
the home OF Mrs. Virgil Tucker.
Mrs. Tucker received high and Mrs.
Owen Henson low.
Mrs. r. NJ. McRill and daughter.
Elizabeth, left TO attend the cere-
monies at the San Marcos Teach
ers college when the formers son,
James will accompany them back
James will accompany them back
to McAllen.
The MaKocha club met at the
home OF Mrs. Homer Keeter In
Edinburg this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Cain returned
this week after visiting relatives
In San Antonio and Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cook and
daughter have returned from an
extended trip.
Mr.. y. T.. Tatum entertained the
Mid Week Bridge club this week
with several guests present. Mrs.
Earl Suite received the award.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. 4. Beth have re-
turned from a trip to San Antonio
and Kerrville.
MIR. and Mrs. y. O.. Mcintosh
have rs their guests the Reverend
and Mrs. r. T. Ellison OF Deming,
New Mexico
The Reverend and Mrs. Leslie
Gaylord have just returned from "a
meeting Of the annual state camp
meeting of the Church OF God at
German.
Mr.. and Mrs. James I. LaVelle
will return to McAllen soon after
a business and pleasure trip 10
California.
Mrs. "A. Elicott Brown returned
to the city this week after visiting
in Mexico. stopping In Mexico City,
Torreon and other points of inter-
est.
Mrs. Nan Sherwood returned
Wednesday from her summer vaca-
tino In San Antonio. 10 resume her
duties as matron OF the Faculty
club.
Dr. J.. M. Doss left this week to
join Mrs. DoSs and his daughter,
Mrs. Claud Worley OF Los Angeles.
In San Antonio. From there they
expect TO 60 to Colorado for a visit.
Mrs. Ellis Pratz and son, Dickie,
are visiting in the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. A. w. Owens.
Earl TrarNlam returned from a
weeks trip 10 Rockford.
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. MI. Weir returned
from San Marcos this week.
, 1935-08-28

GUESTS FROM MEXICO
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo Jimine1
and son, OF Mexico City. ere the
guests for a few days OF MI. and
Mrs. Fred Recio. Mrs. Jiminez
is the former Miss Vittorina Recio.
Of this city.
, 1935-08-28

Mrs. j. Z. Leslie entertained the
Tuesday Contract club with four
tables OF players participating.
Mrs. John Gregory was awarded
high for guests. Mrs. Trantham for
club members and Mrs. Webster
Jones also received an award.
, 1935-08-28
~Smiths To Leave
For New Home In
Canton Wednesday

Reverend and Mrs. Oscar Lee
Smith and children, ain Lee and
Virginia Ann, planned TO leave wed.
neSday for their new home In
Canton where Mr.. Smith has ac-
cepted a pastorate. Mr.. Smith IS
former pastor Of the First Baptist
church here.
Tuesday evening. a host OF
friends and members of the church
called at the Smith home To bid
the former pastor and his family
farewell.
, 1935-08-28

The Tuesday Bridge club met al
the home OF Mrs. Virgil Tucker,
Mrs. Tucker received high and Mrs
Owen Henson low.
, 1935-08-28

The Diesel Gil engine has nc
spark plugs. The fuel is ignited by
the heat from high compression.
, 1935-08-28

Mrs. r. N. McRill and daughter.
Elizabeth. left TO attend the cere-
monies at the San Marcos Teach
ers college when the formers son,
James will accompany them back
James will accompany them back
To McAllen.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-10-04
could find.

could find.
Hundreds of lives have been lost
when a crowd has stampeded for the
exits in theatre and it is great
wonder that similar tragedy did not
occur last week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-10-04

in the audience thought that they smell
ed smoke. One of the management
went behind stage with a flashlight
which flickered on the screen and look
ed very much like fire.
AS there was large crowd in the
lobby waiting to get in, the manager
had previously instructed one of the
guards to tell the crowd to leave by
by the back exits after the show was
over, but he so poorly timed his an
nouncement that the audience thought
that the theatre was on fire.
Although the house emptied in fairly
good order, two women screamed
Fire and ran for the exit. Several
tense moments elapsed before it was
discovered that nothing was amiss and
the crowd returned to what seats they
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-10-04
ANNUAL INSPECTION
BEGAN OCTOBER FIRST

The annual inspection of automo-
biles by designated garages started
Tuesday, October LIST and will contin-
ue until October 31st. During this
period the motorist must have his car
inspected, have corrections made and
display a sticker on the windshield.
In speaking about the campaign Mr..
Rudy, Commissioner of Motor We
hicles, said:
In the past years many motorists re-
scented being compelled to visit one of
these stations. This attitude should
be completely changed. The Maryland
Save-A-Life Campaign is one that has
a specific place in safe driving CAM
paigns conducted throughout the Uni
ted States. If every motorist will
stop and consider just what this in
spection means, he will cooperate COM
pletely with the office from which it
originates. Saving lives is something
that should be nearest the heart of
every motor vehicle operator. To pro-
tect the lives of our fellow citizens is
cur duty. The fatality figures have
continually grown to an appalling
number and most of this can be check
ed directly to faulty conditions of
brakes, tires, binding head lights and
many minor mechanical defects of the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-10-04
SALISBURY CLERGYMAN
GIVEN DOCTORS DEGREE

Rev. Thomas A. Williams, pastor OF
the Wicomico Presbyterian Church
was presented degree of Doctor OF
Divinity last week at the mid-week
services at the church by F. Leonard
Wales, representing the faculty and
board of trustees of Washington Col
lege, Washington, Tenn.
Washington College is one of the
oldest Presbyterian colleges in the
United States, having been founded in
1884.
The degree was given in recognition
of DR.. Williams work in the New
Castle Presbytery over which he SER
we'd two terms as moderator and at
present chairman of Committee on
program and activities, member OF
committees of Christian and National
Missions.
He has also served on important
committees in the Baltimore Synod
and was vice chairman of the COM
mittee on Foreign Missions of the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church which met in May in Cincin-
natl.
DIR. Williams has been pastor in
Salisbury since October 1, 1881, COM
ing from North Presbyterian Church.
Binghamton, N. Y. He is a graduate
of Lafayette College, Easton, Pa, and
the Princeton Theological Seminary.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-10-04
BRIDGEVILLE OIL FURRY
IS ABOUT ABANDONED

The work of drilling for oil, which
has been going on for approximately
10 months on the farms owned by U.
S. Senator John G. Townsend, Jr., a
few miles east of Bridgeville, was
abandoned last week and the contrac-
tors are preparing to move the mach
merry back to Cleveland, Ohio.
While it is believed by those inter-
ested that there is oil in the land, the
contractors were unable to hit a pay
ing strike.
Oil and gas were found at depth
of around $500 feet, but only about
three barrels of crude oil a day was
the output.
Recently the drills were moved and
another pipe sunk, but the result was
about the same.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-10-04
SCHOOL FOUNDATION
CLOSES in DELAWARE

A. J. Taylor, president of the Del
aware School Foundation, said recent
ly that the foundation may close it's
affairs sometime in December when
all details relative to the construction
of the Pierre S. DUPONT School and
the Georgetown schools are completed.
Mr.. Taylor said there will be no
last formal meeting Of the founda-
ton.
Any records and data of permanent
value in the files of the foundation
will be turned over to the boards of
education to whose districts the rec
ords relate.
The foundation finds it's last year
climaxed with the assistance in the
construction of the largest school in
the State, the Pierre S. DUPONT High
School and the one of the largest low
er Delaware schools, the Georgetown
School.
The finale of this civic organiza-
ton that has brought Delaware out
of the clark ages" of school build
ings, will be the end of the II year
program instituted by Pierre dupont.
During it's life, 165 schools were
built under the supervision of the foun
dation and of that number, 108 were
built out of funds provided by Mr..
DUPONT. Included in these latter are
Bayard School and the Howard High
School in Wilmington.
About $S,5OO,OOO has been expend-
ed by the foundation and it's prede-
cessor, the Delaware School -Auxil-
larry.