, 1935-04-18
PTA Officers
Installed At
Donna Confab

DONNA, April 10. = The Elemen-
tary Parent Teacher association met
Monday afternoon. in the elementary
auditorium. with a large number
present. Mrs. Rose, the president
of the association presided during
the meeting. MI. Herbert McDer-
mott gave a beautiful devotional,
telling briefly the story Of the play
Laughing Lazarus" in connection
with his theme Immortality"
The children's part Of the program
was given by the pupils Of Miss Bill
lie Engelking's fifth grade, with
Texas" the subject OF their selec-
tions. Readings were given by Bet
TN Vertrees and Eldon VickerS and
he songs "Silvery Rio Grande" and
Beautiful. Beautiful Texas were
sung BY the pupils. with Miss Mildred
McFarling accompanying them. Mrs.
j. G. George. the president-elect.
ave a very interesting report Of the
Tenth District Parent-Teacher as
ISOLATION meeting held last week in
WeslacO. Mrs. Josh Ewing made a
health report Of the work accom-
plished during this year. among the
chool children and children OF pre-
school age and announced that plans
are under way for the summer
roundup" She is working hard
for a 100 per cent record in the i'm
m%unization project. 1t was voted 70
hold the Parent-Teacher luncheon
in May. This has been an annual
event for several years past and Is
always greatly enjoyed. A special
meeting was called for this ~aSsocia-
ton for next Monday afternoon at
2.30 D. m. and all members and
parents are urged to attend. The
new officers for next year were in
stalled. with Mrs. Harry Towns act
ing as installing officer. Owing 10
the lengthy business session. IL was
necessary to omit part Of the pro-
gram.
The junior high school association
will become active a gain next year
and the parents of children who will
attend the junior high school next
year are asked 10 meet next Monday
afternoon al 3:45 10 re-organize
this unit Of the association.
The Dom 4 chapter 70 664. Or
der or the El .ern Star. .d It's reg
uiar monthly meeting Tuesday night.
The chapter room had been trans
formed into a veritable garden BY
he many great baskets Of Easter
lilies. roses. ferns and Sweet-peaS.
Lighted only BY the lights from the
star and the clusters Of tall tapers.
the beautiful and impressive memo
rial services were held. with Mrs.
Emma Vickers in charge Of the SER
vice. A background Of lacy green
fern had been arranged and az Mrs
Frank Thomson and her sister. Mrs
Burlington. OF Harrington. accomran-
led by Miss Claribel Timm At the
piano. sang that well beloved hymn
The Old Rugged Cross" the worthy
matron. associate matron and the
\ two conductreSses. each bearing a
sheaf OF Easter lilies. formed a great
cross on the background OF green.
This was followed by a scripture
reading BY Mrs. ID. A. Puryear, the
associate matron.
The first Sunday in May is Go
to-Church Sunday" and at the in
vitation of Rev. Herbert McDermott.
the Chapter will attend in a body.
the morning worship services al the
Presbyterian church on that day.
"A very delightful affair Of the
past week was the contract bridge
az Dunwanderin. when Miss Billie
Engelking va named honoree by
Miss Olive Graham. the hostess. The
rooms we're beautifully decorated
with masses Of spring blossoms and
floor baskets of pink roses. queens
wreath. and Queen Anne's lace.
When scores were counted Mrs. w.
c. Todd held high and Mrs. Forrest
Groves was also presented with an
award. Miss Billie Engelking. the
honoree was presented with a dainty
gift and Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Groves
very graciously presented her with
their awards.
AT the close OF the playing. In the
center OF each OF the three tables
was placed a lovely cake. surmount-
ed bv a bride and accompanied BY
dainty cards announcing the ap-
preaching marriage. on July 3rd. Of
Miss Billie Engelking and Mr.. a..
A. Prerbisch OF Sea,y. Those enjoy
ing the hospitality yer the honoree,
Miss Engelking. MeSdames Claude
DALEY Of Mission. Forrest Groves
J.. r.. Norwood. George Y. Bear. II. ".
Pritchard. Preston Austin. wv. G..
Todd. Misses Lula Johnson Of Odem,
Bernice Clark. Julia Claire Wood,
and Mildred McFarling.
Members OF the Ruth Bible class
OF the Baptist church entertained
with a very enjoyable "42" party re-
Gently at the home Of Mrs. 3. s. Rob-
erts. Nine tables OF guests we're
present.
The Sunshine Sisters Embroidery
club met recently at the home OF
Mrs. j. Fl. Day. Many flowers were
used about the rooms. After an af-
ternoon Of chatting and n~eedlework
a very attractive refreshment plate
was served. which carried out the
Easter motif.
Those enjoying the affair were
MeSdames Marvin Armour. Ivan
Dodd. Walter Farris. f. L. Galliland.
y. w. Monk. "A. w. Nations, G. l..
Tracey. <. K. Vickers. w. T. Wind
ham. w. E. Whigham OF McAllen.
@. Fl. Wood. DAVID Wilson Carmen
Boyce and o. A. Prather. The next
meeting will be in two weeks at the
home Of Mrs. Dodd.
Mrs. G. c. Weir of Alice was the
week-end guest Of her sister. Mrs.
y. r. Wier. Mrs. Wier was ! the
Valley attending the Tenth District
Parent Teacher convention in Wes-
laco.
"A Berlin school has perfected q
telescorP without a tense. The new