Mercedes Tribune (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 24, 1926 Page: 10 of 12
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MERCEDES TRIBUNE
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1926
Worth While Club
The Worth While Club was pleas-
antly entertained on last Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. W.
Arnett. A short business session was
held after which the following pro-
gram was rendered:
Reading, Modell Gilmore.
Selection on Piano, Helen Utter.
Reading, Juanita Griffin.
Reading, Violet Hanson.
Song, Juanita Griffin.
The hostess served a delicious
luncheon of sandwiches, cookies and
punch to the following people: Mes-
dames Hanson, Armstrong, Osborn,
O. D. Card, Griffin, Gilmore, Utter,
Hollingsworth, Hollister, H. C. Card,
and Max Hollister. The young peo-
ple present were: Juanita and Gene
Griffin, Helen Utter, Modell Gilmore,
Royal Osgood, Evelyn Card, Etall, E.
T. Reba and Carl Armstrong, Violet,
Leona, Rose and Alvin Hansen and
Lillian Hollister.
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The Progressive Club
Mrs. A. H. Downing was hostess
to the Progressive Club Friday after-
noon. Most of the time was spent
socially. Miss Lois Peters gave a
pleasing reading. Miss Melba Wright
and Mrs. A. J. Wright sang a duet,
and Mrs. Martha Jones sang a solo.
Mrs. Downning’s contest of scram-
bled words in which all took part
was interesting. Refreshments were
served to Mesdames M. L. Benbow,
J. A. Hess, Lloyd Hill( Martha Jones,
J. A. Judd, M. T. Peters, A. J. Wright
Misses Melba Wright, Lois Peters,
Beatrice, Colvin, Anna and Wilvia
Moore.
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Dallas C. Potts is Married
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Potts received
a telegram from their son Dallas C.
Potts announcing his marriage to
Miss Inez Tarkman at Brookhaven,
Miss., on Sunday, June 20. Dallas
is well known throughout the Val-
ley and has many friends who wish
him well.
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Alternate Wednesday Club
The Alternate Wednesday Club met
with Mrs. J. D. Kennedy on Wednes-
day afternoon of this week. An
angel food cake demonstration, given
by the hostess was a decided suc-
cess. Election of officers was held.
Two of our members won prizes at
the encampment. Mrs. Boucher won
a trip to A. & M. College short course
in the dress contest. Mrs. Ben Olde-
meyer won third prize in the canning
contest. A delicious lunch consist-
ing of watermelon, angel food cake
and lemonade was served to Mes-
dames Boucher, Borchelt, Drefke, Et-
nire, Kennedy, McKinney, Oldemeyer,
Shankel, Shraeder, Shriver, Miss
Florence Etnire was a pleasing guest.
The club will meet June 30 with
Mrs. J. H. McKinney. Roll call,:
Recipes for cold drinks.
Celebrates Birthday
H. T. and Elizabeth Tidmore and
Howard and Dorothy Roman were
guests of Betty Chambers 'last Friday
afternoon when she celebrated her
fourth birthday. Games were played
during the afternoon, after which ice
cream and cake were served.
Sunday School Class Has Banquet
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The Sunday School Class of the
Presbyterian Church taught by Mrs.
Ralph Buell enjoyed a swmiming
party last Thursday afternoon at the
Val Verde pool. Sandwiches and cook-
ies were eaten before coming home.
Those present included Ferguson
Wood, Randolph Bennett, Frances
Anderson, Helen Irby, Catherine Pace
and Lewin Buell.
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Coterie Club
Mrs. B. M. Sansom of Santa Maria
was hostess to the Coterie Club at its
regular meeting last week. Baskets
of flowers made most attractive the
porch where the three tables of play-
ers were located. High scores were
made by Mrs. I. S. Chadick among
the club members and Mrs. Ralph
Buell among the guests. A delicious
two course luncheon was served by
the hostess following the games.
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Wednesday Bridge Club
Members of the Wednesday Bridge
Club met last week at the home of
Mrs. T. L. Nolin, high score being
made by Mrs. A. W. Shouse and Mrs.
J. W. Rouse. Following the games
refreshments were served to the two
tables of club members who were
present. :
Methodist Church
Next Sunday evening will be the
last evening service at the church
before the union Sunday evening ser-
vices begin for the summer. Let us
have a full attendance at both ser-
vices next Sunday. Preaching at 3 1
a. m. and 8:15 p. m. Topics of spec-
ial interest will be discussed at both
hours. The Sunday school and Ep-
worth League will begin at the us-
ual time, 9:45 a. m. and 7 p. m. re-
spectively.
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Rainbow Girls
Velma Giddle was initiated into the
Rainbow Girls at the regular meeting
held on Monday night. Guests pres-
ent included Miss Van Cleve, a mem-
ber of the San Antonio chapter, and
Fred Robertson, Lola Robertson, Mrs.
H. H. Giddle, Fred Wright and Della
Enochs. Excellent profits from the
cold drink stand operated by the girls
last Saturday were reported.
American Legion Auxiliary
The regular meeting of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the American Legion
was held last Friday night at the res-
idence of Mrs. B. O. Snell at La Ferai,
Mrs. W. M. McClelen was appointed
to act as secretary during the absence
of Mrs. James Howze, and Mrs. D. L.
Campbell was chosen to serve as ser-
geant at arms. Ice cream and cake
were served to those present by Mrs.
A. O. Payne and Mrs. Snell following
the business session.
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
Mrs. I. S. Chadick was hostess to
the Naomi Circle of the Presbyterian
Auxiliary, the devotional being led
by Mrs. E. B. Witmer. A social hour
was greatly enjoyed by the following
who were present: Mesdames Gouch,
Tenney, Helen Buell, Ralph Buell,
Harrison, Witmer and Zastera.
Ruth Circle met with Mrs. A. B.
Scott, devotional being led by Mrs.
Clyde Fore. The time was spent in
social conversation, refreshments be-
ing served to Mesdames Gray, Fore,
Barry, C. N. Smith and Phillips.
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Methodist Auxiliary
Circle No. 1 met with Mrs. J. E.
Haynes for a social session which fol-
lowed a short business meeting. Re-
freshments were served to Mesdames
Swilling, Wood, Gause, Neal, R. C.
Brown, A. N. Brown, Moffett, Pritle,
Tidmore, Wray, Carlson, Mrs. Nor-
wood of Tampa, Fla., a Methodist
Missionary, was a very interesting
guest.
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Baptist Auxiliary
Circle No. 2 met at the church for
a study of the book, “Cuba for
Christ.”
Circle No. 3 met with Mrs. Fleet
j lentz studying the book, “Along the
Highway of Service.” Attending
were Mesdames George Morrison, J.
C. Potts, Marsh and A. E. Darling-
ton.
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Episcopal Guild
The Guild met with Mrs. Earnst,
devotional being led by Mrs. Albert
Kalbfleisch. The regular sewing oc-
cupied a greater portion of the af-
ternon, refreshments being served to
Mesdames Lear, Kalbfleisch, Kelly,
Fred Wright, Albert Wright, Ander-
son, Houehild, Ebeling and Miss Mary
Earnst, who favored those present
with several selections on the violin.
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Emanuel Lutheran Church
W. E. Dube, Pastor.
Confirmation services will be held j
at Emanuel Lutheran Church next!
Sunday, June 27. The following]'
young people will reaffirm their j
baptismal vow: Mildred Schabow,!
Selma Langkop, Elizabeth Karle,
John Ohls, Melvin Heilman, Randall
Law.
There will be no Sunday school
next Sunday morning in our church
and only one service, beginning at
9:30.
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Even thought the
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Opening Philadelphia's Pair
IS APPOINTED AGENT FOR
BUICK DEALER IN MERCEDES
ram spring nad prevented a completion of the
national, state and city officials were on hand to offi-
«... Sesquicentennial Exposition at Philadelphia, May 31.
shows Mayor Kendrick, Secretary of State Kellogg and Secre-
of Commerce 'Herbert Hoover opening the exercises.
Mercedes Pioneer
Back and Engaged
in Land
John L. Bruce, who sold his first
parcel of land in Hidalgo County
twenty years ago, is back in Mercedes
and is again engaged in the real es-
tate business, having opened an office
on Third St., just east of the Busy
Bee Cafe, in the same office as the
Glen St. Mary nurseries Co. Mr.
Bruce was one of the first American
residents of Hidalgo County, leaving
here about seven years ago, although
always maintaining holdings in this
section.
When he came to Hidalgo County,
the only towns were little Mexican
ranches; land was assessed at $1.00
Formation of a partnership be-
tween C. H. Hupp and Fred L. Johns-
ton under the firm name of Johnston
& Hupp, to engage in the real estate,
insurance and loan business, is an-
nounced this week. Mr. Hupp has
been engaged in the insurance and
loan business in Mercedes for the
past five years, and has been active
in civic affairs. He has been a mem-
ber of the board of directors of the
chamber of commerce, and is at the
I present time a member of the school
board.
Fred Johnston, who becomes a
partner in the business, has been sec-
president of the Hidalgo County State
Bank, for many years.
per acre in the brush and $10.00 per i retary of the local chamber of corn-
acre for farm lands, and the county j merce for the past year, and is also
tax rate was 85c with no outstanding j secretary> tax collector and assessor
indebtedness. Mr. Bruce was ^ iu j 0f the Mercedes Indpeendent School
partnership with Walter A. McNeil, j District. The new firm will maintain
offices in the Schaeffer building,
where Mr. Hupp has been located
for some time.
Want Cotton Pickers
C. L. Roby and F. L. Dooley of
McAllen were in Mercedes last Satur-,
day morning endeavoring to make
arrangements with the chamber of
commerce for cotton pickers for their
plantation south of Donna.
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Sells Kingsville Home
Millard Agnew of the Harrel Drug
Co., who was located in Kingsville
before coming here, has sold his
Kingsville residence.
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Church of Christ
Meets regularly every Sunday at
the new high school building.
10 a. m.—Bible Lesson.
11 a. m.—Communion Services.
The public is cordially invited.
WE DON’T OVERLOOK LITTLE
THINGS
Sim MRASEE REMOVER
a GREAT POUtTRV REMEDV
Given fowls in drinking water
or mixed in feed thoroughly
rids them of all blood-sucking
lice, all mites, fleas and blue bugs, destroys
in them all intestinal worms and para-
sites. Its formula is sulphur and other
Ingredients known remedies for improving
the appetite, purifying the blood, toning,
the system and preventing disease. Bet
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system and preventing: disease. Better
vent than try to curp. Contains no al-
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turkeys, any kind
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Its coat is very small—a one dollar bot-i
tie will last 100 fowls more th:
disease.
prevent than try to
cohol or poison. Cz
of chicks, old fowls
of weather with good results.
Its cost is very small—a or
tie will last 100 fowls more than 120 days..
The manufacturers are anxious for all]
poultry raisers to try it 60 days at theiri
risk on the following conditions: After
using 60 days if your flock has not im-
proved in health, produced more eggs-—eggsi
that hatch stronger and thriftier youpgri
chicks—come back to your dealer—he is
authorized to refund your money.*
in auto repairing like screws,
nuts, bolts, etc., that are so
likely to be neglected. Our
overhauling of motor or chas-
sis means a complete cleaning,
repairing and overhauling.
You can depend on that.
PHONE 34
Raybestos Brake Service Station
MERCEDES
GARAGE
D. J. Schwartz has been appointed
agent for the Weslaco Auto Co., deal-
ers in Buick automobiles, for Mer-
cedes and La Feria, according to an
announcement made by the Weslaco
company today. Mr. Schwartz may
be reached at the McConnell Battery
& Tire Station until he is able to
secure show room space in the city.
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Wants Claim Adjusted
Mrs. Martha Teitz, of Codfax, Wis.,
is in the city endeavoring to secure
an adjustment from the county for
dama'ges done to her land south of
the city which was crossed by the
flood control levee.
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Fills Pulpit
Dr. David Dempster of Brownsville
occupied the pulpit of the Presby-
terian Church the past two Sundays
while Rev. B. K. Tenney was in Den-
ver attending the annual convention
of Rotary International.
Inside Information
A sprig of mint is good with peas
or lima beans.
Do not use soda in making cream
of tomato soup. It changes the
flavor and affects the vitamin con-
tent.
Paradichlorobenzene is effective as
a moth repellent and may be used
just as napthalene flakes are used.
Iron - rust stains on white enamel
may be removed with a solution of
oxalic acid. Keep it out of the chil-
dren’s reach.
A two-way dish closet in the wall
between the kitchen and dining room
is a great convenience. If, on the
kitchen side, it adjoins the sink it
will save still more steps.
Anemic children need iron-rich
foods. Give egg yolk, prunes, raisins,
orange juice, and green vegetables,
especially spinach, as often as pos-
sible. Liver has been found espec-
ially valuable to persons having such
trouble.
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A shipment arrived this week and we have now on
display a beautiful assortment of georgettes and voiles
in both plain and figured materials. Colorful, cool,
sheer youthful models for every summer occasion.
Finely tailored from the simple to the elaborately
trimmed. Very reasonably priced.
Shekell & King
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Mercedes, Texas
' THURSDAT and FRIDAY, June 25
MARY PICKFORD
in
“Tess of the Storm Country”
Also Two'Reel Comedy
SATURDAY, June 26
WILLIAM “BILL” MIX
in
“Let Him Buck”
A Western Thriller. Also Two'reel Comedy
Admission 10 and 25 Cents
MONDAY, June 28
RANGER BILL MILLER
in
“West of the Alamo’
A Vivid Drama of the Great Northwest
Also Two'Reel Comedy
TUESDAY, June 29
JACK PERRIN
in
“Starlight the Untamed”
Plenty of Action
Also Two'Reel Comedy
Admission 10 and 25 Cents
WEDNESDAY night is Family Night
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Buell, Ralph L. Mercedes Tribune (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 24, 1926, newspaper, June 24, 1926; Mercedes, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1003984/m1/10/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library.