The Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 178, Ed. 1 Friday, December 27, 1929 Page: 2 of 10
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Three Holiday Dances
Hold Social Interest
Three big holiday dances will hold the center of the stage in Valley
Bocial life over the week end ranking almost equally in interest. Par-
haps the most elaborate of these affairs is the Christmas dance and caba-
ret being given by the officers and ladies of Fort Brovn on Saturday.
Then there is the A. and M. dance and the Texas club dance on Friday
and Saturday evenings respectively.
The holiday dances at the post
«re always outstanding among the
social events of the year and this
one promises to be of more than
usual interest. The officers club Is
to be arranged In cabaret style with
tables placed around the dancing
apace Light refreshments will be
served throughout the evening.
Pupils of Joe Crixell and Lt. and
Mrs Stodter will give novelty
dances and the Matamoros cafe
boys are to present specialty num-
bers. More than two hundred in-
vitations have been mailed out
and guests from Brownsville and
all Valley towns are expected.
The Valley A. and M. club Js
sponsotmg a dance on Friday eve-
ning. and the University of Texas
club on on Saturday evening. These
affairs will draw members of the
college set home for the holidays.
Committees In charge are making
special efforts to have these affairs
rank among the best dances of the
season. Both are to be held at the
Aztec in Sar Benito and Fred
Oardner and his Texas Trouba-
dours a special orchestra from
Austin will be here to furnish mu-
sic for both hops.
• • •
On Holiday
At Tourist Club
The tourist club rooms were the
scene of a pretty bridge party on
Ci rlstmas Eve. with five tables of
pity ere Joining in the popular di-
version. Mrs Ada Nolan Mayer was
assisted at this holiday hospitality
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bv Mrs. Frank M. Becker of Green
Bay. Wis.
Mrs. Hattie Coy of Vermont and
J. P. Schumacker Green Bay. Wis.
captured the trophies for high score
while second prizes went to Mrs. W.
H. Fox. Michigan and W. B. Down-
ing of California.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with greenery and flowers In true
Christmas style. The fireplace was
banked with greens and poinsfettta
and baskets of the same were scat-
tered about the room.
• • •
Comings Goings
Of Lcoal People
Miss Martha Taggart lias as her
holiday guest Miss Sue Bryan of
Mission.
Miss Amelia Young of Houston
is visiting her mother here Mrs. J.
J. Young during the holidays.
I H. E. Smith left for his home in
Houston Wednesday evening after
Christmas with his mother Mrs. D.
P. Gay Jr.
Commander Ben Johnson retired
of the United States Navy is here
visiting his cousin Mrs. W. S. West
and family.
Mrs. Cuban Memsees returned
home Thursday morning from
Mercy hospital where she has been
I ill.
Mrs. Ada Nolan Mayer hostess at
the tourist club spent Christmas in
i San Antonio with relatives and
friends. She is expected to return
Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Bishop re-
turned Friday morning from Hous-
ton where they spent Christmas
with relatives and friends. They
were accompanied by their son and
daughter Sherwood Jr. and Rose
I Alice.
Oscar Champion who Is home
for the holidays from the Univer-
sity of Oklahoma has with him as
his guest Sam Zimmerman. Mr.
Zimmerman is his schoolmate
there.
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Missouri Pacific
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Has come to be known by the
people of Brownsville as the symbol
of transportation service. The men
who answer when you call ITS
to a.tk travel questions are travel
experts uniformly courteous and
pleased at an opportunity to serve
you. Most travelers say “Missouri
Pacific of Course” when placing
1 their orders for tickets and reser-
J vations. They appreciate a real
“Service Institution.”
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The PIONEER
LATEST DEPARTURE
SAN ANTONIO
lv. Brownsville .9:00 pm
-Ar. San Antonio .« 50 am
v Through Sleeping Cars
Day and Night to Houston
. Day Train Night Train
Lo. t:10 am Lv. 9:00 pm
Ar. 7:50 pm Ar. 7:30 am
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FASTEST TIME
MEMPHIS* ST. LOUIS
Lv. Brownsville .9:00 pm
Ar. Houston .7:33 am
Lv. Houston (Sunshine).... 1:15 pm
Ar. Memphis .7:00 am
ArTtt. Louis .11:30 am
OR
Lv. Houston (Tsxan).10:30 am
Ar. St. Louis .9:23 am
Through Sleeping Cars
Dining Car Service for all meals.
TWO FAST TRAINS DAILY
FT. WORTH • NEW ORLEANS *
TRAIN 11 Tne PIONEER
Lv. Brownsville .8:10 am 9:00 pm
Ar. Houaton .7:30 pm_7:10 am
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Ar. New Orltana . 7:40 »m 6:S5 pm
L^Tnouston .*f:10 pm 10:}}
Ar. Ft. Worth .7:40 am 7:45 pm
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FASTEST TIME
CORPUS CHRISTI x.
Lv. Brownavilla .8:10 am 7:00 pm
Ar. Corpua Chrlati .11:40 am 12:5® a ti
Buffet Tarior Car on Morning Train
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• Passenger Station
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CLUB ENJOYS
PARTY
"The regular Christmas party of
the Friday Nite Dinner bridge club
took place Friday evening. After
dinner the tree was lighted and the
presents distributed to the members
and their guests.
At the close of the bridge games
Mrs. W. O. Brown and H. H. Rank-
in held high and received prizes.
Mrs. T. R. Burnett and W. O. Brown
held low.
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Strickland and
Ty Cobb were the only out of club
guests.
• • •
CHAPTER HAS SOCIAL
AT STEWARTS
The local P. E. O. chapter enter-
tained with a Christmas party.1
which is an annual event at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Btewart.
Practically all members were pres-1
ent..
Mrs. T. B. Sammons the chap-
lain. was in charge of the lesson
which was on the Christinas theme I
the "Fourth Wise Man."
• • •
SOCIETY GIVES
BENEFIT SHOWER
The Missionary society of the First
Methodist church here gave a bene-
fit and food shower for the inmates
of the Methodist educational insti-
tution for Mexican girls c' Pharr
recently. About twenty women took
a supply of fruit and grc series to
the institution.
An excellent program of music and
readings was given by the visitors
the program b^ing along the Christ-
inas theme with Mrs. Earl Stewart
and Mrs. S. L. Hardin presenting
vocal solos Mrs. George Jones pi-
anist.
The school students all of Mexi-
can parentage responded by sing-
ing several selections in their na-
tive language ali of which were
greatly enjoyed by the visitors.
MEMBER DEDICATION
AT MEETING
The Presbyterian * Auxiliary held
the regular monthly meeting with
the president. Mrs. T. B. Sammons
in charge. Beside the regular busi- j
ness for the month the annual
Christmas dedication of each mem-
ber was observed in the study of the
lesson for the day. This was in the
form of ‘ Life Dedication" in which
several members of the auxiliary
took part. The dedication represent-
ed the different talents in one's pos-;
session whether of mind or body
including the pledging of finances.
A splendid program was carried
out in keeping with the Christmas
season.
• • •
MISSIONARY I'NX ON
HAS SERVICE LESSON
Th»» Bantist Missionary union met
at the church wit te regular ‘ Roy-
al Service" lesson. Mrs. Minyard. the
general president in charge of the
business session. The Ann Judson
circle gave the program which was
on missionary lines. Mrs. Sikes gave
a solo accompanied by Mrs Quick.
D. L. Murphy presented the W.
M. S. with a gavel made from black
walnut which had been in the pos-
session of the family for many years
and which will be decorated by the
Woman s Missionary society with a
silver plate giving date of presen-
ration. and preserved by the church j
Mrs. R. A. Mathis made a response
thanking the donor and assuring s
him of the appreciation of the W. j
M. 8.
Dr. Minnie O. Parrish chairman;
of the circle was in charge of the
lesson.
• • •
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hill of Abil-
ene have been guests at the homes
of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Yates and
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Earnest at
Sharyland.
Dr. Minnie O. Parri3h is spending
the Yuletide season in San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. Worth Palmer of j
of the Day
BY MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE
USING CHRISTMAS LEFTOVERS;
Turkey Pie Buttered Cabbage
Bread Butter
Vegetable Salad In Gelatin
Cranberry Puffs Sauce
Coflee
Turkey Pie (6)
(Other fowl can be used)
1 1-2 cups diced cooked turkey.
1 cup dressing 1-4 cup cookeo
celery 2 tablespoons chopped on-!
ions. 1-2 teaspoon salt 1-4 teaspoon
paprika 1 cup gravy. 2 cups mash-!
ed potatoes 3 tablespoons hot milk.
Mix milk and potatoes and spread
over rest of ingredients which have
been placed in’ a buttered baking
dish. Bake 25 minutes.
Vegetable Salad in Gelatin
1 cup cooked peas. 1 cup cooked
diced carrots. 1-2 cup diced celery.
1 tablespcon finely chopped onions.
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos.
1-4 tablespoon salt 1 package lem-
on flavored gelatin mixture 1 2-3
cuds boiling water.
Pour boiling water over gelatin
mixture and stir until it has dis-
solved. Cool. Add other ingredi-
ents and pour into n mold rinsed
out or cold water. Set in cold place
to stiffen. Unmold on lettuce
When using leftover vegetables
in salads rinse them off with warm
water to wash off the seasonings
Cranberry Puffs iLeftover Sauce)
2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking
powder 1-4 teaspoon salt 4 table-
spoons sugar. 11-2 cups cranberry
sauce <sweetened). 1 egg. 3-4 cud
milk. 3 tablespoons fat melted 1
teasooon nutmeg.
Mix end pour into a greased
mold. Cover tiehtlv and steam for
2 hours. TJnmold and serve hot.
Cranberrv Sauce
2-3 cun sugar. 2 tablespoons flour.
1-8 teaspoon salt. 1 cup cranberry
sauce. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-4 cur* water. ? tablespoon® butter
Blend ruc«*\ flour end salt. Add
other ireredienf r and eo^k r1ow>v
until a little thick. Stir frequently
-*-\j»««vent lumping and scorching.
Brownsville were Christmas day
guests at the Will Martin home. Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Hardgrore and family
were also guests.
J. H. Smith is spending the week
in Houston with his family.
Miss Eugenia Eppright of Denton
is spending the Christmas vacation
here with her parents Dr. and Mrs.
C. D. Eppright.
Miss Irma Frances Gideon Is at
home with her family this week
taking a vacation from school work.
Fred Guerin. Will Parks and their
wives and families formed a hunting
party Saturday. Cecil Eppright and
Johnny Ferrell were among the
group also Miss Mardell Parks.
Margaret Halstead came home
from Denton Sunday to spend her
vacation with her parents.
Fred Peterson who has been
spending the past year in several
states and visiting his parents in
Montana is at homo with his un-
cle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. H C.
Peterson. He is attending the Uni-
versity of Texas.
Albert Dashiell medical student
at Galveston is here for a visit with
his mother. Mrs. T. H. Armstrong
and will remain until Jan. 2.
Miss Dorothy Keith is home for
the Yuletide vacation with her par-
ents.
Tom Sammons. Jr. and Cecil Epp-
right. of Shreiner institute and
Texas U. are home for the holidays.
Miss Grace Allsmeyer a teacher
in the Baymor.dville schools is
spending the holidays with her par-
ents north of town.
Theodore Mclden Jr. and his
brother Charles C.. are home from
A. and M. for the Christmas season.
They were accompanied by Wallace
Trapp. Dwight Bellamy and several
other Mission students.
NORTH MISSION'
CHRISTMAS PJaiY
FOR REBEKA1IS
At the close of the regular Re-
bekah Lodge meeting recently the
members and guests of the Lodge
enjoyed a social hour of Christmas
cheer which consisted of games
readings and music.
At the close of the entertainment
gifts were exchanged and refresh-
ments were served by the commit-
tee. Misses Clare Stewart. Blanch
Murphy and Mrs. L. L. Tryon.
The entertainment committee
Mesdames W. M. Dooley and Nor-
man wish to thank Mrs. George
Jones Jr. for the very enjoyable
readings and musical numbers which
she gave. A Bible reading was giv-
en by Mrs. Butler. Christmas read-
ings were given by Mrs. J. Leigh-
man and Miss Dorothea Marcus.
• • •
MRS. BARNES IS
SHOWER IIONOREE
Mrs. Harley Barnes was the honor-
ed guest at a very pretty shower
given at the home of her mother.
Mrs. G. S. Culver Wednesday. The
afternoon was spent with games
readings and general conversation.
After the shower which consist-
ed of many dainty gifts refreshmens
were served by the hostesses Mes-
dames Culver and Reed.
• * •
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hensley
daughters Anita and Frances and
sons Durward and Edward motor-
ed from Wingate Texas to enjoy
Christmas at the home of their
parents Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Hens-
ley.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore Win-
terset Iowa arrived Wednesday
to spend the holidays at the home
of their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Don
Chamberlain. Mr. and Mrs. Moore
have visited relatives in Kansar
and New Mexico. This is their first
trip to the Valley.
James Gonsette and friend of
Muskogee Okla. are spending the
winter in North Mission.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Newport and
daughter wielma accompanied by
Mrs. Stewart mother of Mrs. New-
port were dinner guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Newport of
Coombs Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wallace and
family are spending the holidays
with relatievs and friends at Ver-
non. Texas.
Messrs. P. C. Longwell and Ses-
sions returned from a hunting trip
recently with a ten point buck.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hansen en-
tertained the following guests
Christmas day: Mr. and Mrs. Ver-
non Hansen of Edinburg their
house guests. Mrs. Allen and son
Lindsey of Cookvtlle Tex. mother
and brother of Mrs. Hansen Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Hansen and son
Thomas.
Dock workers of London have
formed a horticultural society with
COO members.
Take the safe and proved remedy
—a laxative quinine. ... It
• cleanses the system and the
quinine relieves the cold.
Grove’s s#*
laxative
BROMO
QUININE
_Tablets
DID YOU TRY THOSE
Good Pecan Waffles
—AT^» t
Anthony's Waffle Shop
517 Twelfth Street
Creager Horne Scene
Of Social Affairs
Two parties the latter part of the week are on the program of holiday
festivities at the R. B. Creager home. Mr. and Mrs. Creager are en-
tertaining on Friday evening for their house guest Captain J. F. Lucey
of Dallas and for Commander Ben Johnson retired of the United States
Navy who is here visiting his cousin Mrs. W. 8. West with a buffet
supper.
On Thursday evening Mrs. car-
! lysle Williams was hostess at din-
ner. complimenting Mr. and Mrs.
Pedro Chapa on their wedding an-
niversary. The affair was quite in-
formal. close friends of the honorees
being the guests.
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Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Parker of
San Antonio are here visiting Mrs.
Parker's parents. Mr. and Mrs
Marshall White during the holi-
days. They are accompanied by
their sons Charles Joe and Bryce.
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Captain J. F. Lucey of Dallas
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. B.
Creager. Captain Lucey Is a close
friend of President Hoover having
been associated with him in Euro-
pean relief work and the food ad-
ministration during the war.
Merchants of Chefoo. China are
refusing to transact business be-
cause of the heavy levies imposed by
bandits.
‘CATERPILLAR’
Means
WEATHER
INSURANCE
Idle moments never made a dollar ....
“keep working” means “keep profiting.”
Market prices of farm products often rise
in bad weather . .. especially if at harvest.
Timely cultivation harvest on time selling
at top prices often means an increase of in-
come of many hundred dollars a year ac-
complished by “Caterpillar.”
Those long wide ground-gripping tracks
of “Caterpillar" .. . finding sure-footing in
mud snow or sand ... keep you at work or
take you to market . . . the best insurance
against bad weather.
Golay-Kirkpatrick Tractor and
Implement Company
1113-17 West Jackson — Phone 1030
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• new epoch of prosperity!" said Es- I
Governor Parker in an addreea before I
the great Dili* Convention of I.G.A.mero* |
bcis. The I.G.A. wins hearty approval 1
from leading Americana for its Amsrican 1
ideals of home owned home supporting \
store#—ideals that promote the *re«i ^
prosperity of America.
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