, 1935-07-18
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Observed AT
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MERCEDES, July Ia Miss
Pauline Baumgart was named hon
pee at a delightful afternoon party
this week, BY her mother, Mrs.
George Baumgart, IN honor Of her
fourteenth birthday anniversary.
In the games and contests OF the
afternoon, prizes c awarded Miss
Dcrothea Clayton and Miss Jose
rhine Mcneil. Punch and cake and
sandwiches were served. Others
: present for this enjoyable affair
Included Misses Winter Martin,
Dorothy Roman, Helen McLaugh-
lin. Dorothy Lee Howe, Betty
Jean Shotwell, Helen Ruth Clark.
Frances Dawson, Eloise McLelen,
Mary RoSalind Saladino, Peggy
DeavorS, Laura Ann Mitchell, Bet
ty sue Robinson, Frances Delaney.
Sara Virginia Henry, Esther Swirce,
10 Ella Baumgart.
Mrs. Roy Bowker. All pantry
demonstration for the Alternate
Wednesday Home Demonstration
club OF Mercedes. presided at a
demonstration this week held in
Relampago, with nearly 80 Latin
American women In attendance.
Canning of tomatoes and tomato
Juice was stressed. Mrs. Bowker was
assisted by other members OF the
club; Mrs. Martin Chic, Mrs. HON.
or Settles and Mrs. p. G.. KelSo.
Open house was recently held al
the home OF Mrs Bowker, when
warra1 wyrp.au fwr~n all rvow ALn
| county gathered for an inspection
Of her pantry. The pantry con-
tanned 1922 containers. valued az
S108.64, all planned and canned by
Mrs. Bowker. From the pantry food
was taken in exchange for services
4 Of a nurse In the case Of serious
illness In the family. In addition to
The food plan for the family Of sew
en-, Mrs. Bowker canned tomatoes,
spinach and broccoli for sale. Other
canned stuff included turnip green's,
krsut, snapped beans. green peas,
corn, carrots. beetS. okra, tomato
Juice, plums, apples. pineapple. sour
and sweet pickles, reliSheS and juices
Of all kinds.
Sabbath Day Observance" was
i the subject Of the program OF the
beautiful inspiratiOnal services held
Tuesday morning BY the members
Of the Presbyterian Auxiliary. fea-
tured by a courtesy breakfast. at
which the members OF circle two
we're hosteSseS.
Following the calling OF the
meeting TO order BY the president,
Mrs. John Leslie. a hymn was sung
and prayer said by Mrs. E. B. Wit
mel.
Mrs. John Pace had charge Of the
program, with Mrs. G. L. Huff Civ
ing the devotional. Mrs. Leslie, Mrs.
Wilmer, Mrs. Huff and Mrs. w. w
DeCell each made talks streSSing
the different phases If Sabbath Day
activities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Clark and
family left this week for their home
In Galveston. after a visit Of sew
ersl weeks here with Mrs. Clark's
sister. Mrs. H. c. Settles and family.
George Smith and family left
this week for Texas points for n
vacation visit. During his absence
end the absence OF other employees.
Paul Ruckel Is employed In the
local poStoffice.
DR.. and Mrs. z. O. Smith and
Eon, Blake. left Wednesday morn
ing for an absence from the city
until September. In San Antonio.
they will visit Mrs. Smiths mother.
Mrs. NJ. S. Hill. They viii visit Ms.
II. c. Darling in Gainesville: viii
Smith. a brother OF DR.. Smith, in
Hlco. and in Hico they will be
g1estS OF DR.. and Mrs. Joe Allison.
former residents Of Mercedes.
agNalone will be included in the
trip, DR.. Smiths former home.
While away. Dr.. Smith will do Pc
cial work In a charity hospital.