The Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 218, Ed. 2 Monday, February 9, 1931 Page: 3 of 8
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TWO CELEBRA TING A
SECRET MARRIAGE
NEW YORK Feb. 8.—yp—Some-
where chi Honeymoon Lane Roger
Wolfe K&hn wealthy musician and
av a tor and the former Hannah
Williams daughter of the stage
were celebrating their secret wed-
ding today.
His father Otto H. Kahn Interna-
tional financier and chairman of the
Metropolitan Opera company an-
nounced that the couple was mar-
ried Jan. 26 cm the family estate
at Cold Spring Harbor. N. Y.
The witnesses were Mrs. Addle W.
Kahn mother of the bridegroom
and Gilbert W. Kahn the groom's
eldest brother. The elder Mr. Kahn
Entre Nous Members
Are Complimented
Entre Nous bridge club met at
the apartment of Mrs. Joseph Hen-
ry McVay one day last week for
their weekly bridge luncheon.
St. Valentine's day was the mo-
tif of decorations and table appoint-
ments with red carnations hearts
and cupids accentuating the idea
A menu further emphasizing the
theme in the chicken loaf assor-
□'ed open face sandwiches trench
«5try coffee and nuts was ser-
ed. after which six progressions
f bridge were played.
Mrs. Milton Baird won high which
was a dancing doll lamp done in
pastel tints. Mrs. Roy Morris will
entertain Entre Nous next week.
• • .
Bridge Party Honors
Mrs. Knapp Saturday
Mrs. W. D. Ferguson was the
charming hostess on Saturday at a
bridge party honoring Mrs. J A.
Knapp who with- her husband has
recently moved here from Weslaco.
The Valentine motif was cairied
out in table appointments and re-
freshments. Five tables of players
were present for the interesting
games of bridge. Following the play-
ing. scores were totalled and tro-
phies awarded Mrs. S. A. Caldwell
for high Mrs. Ralph Eisaman for
cut. and Mrs H. L. Thomas for low.
Mrs. Knapp received guest prize.
was not present due to illness. The
ceremony was performed by Justice
of the Peace John Deans. The
couple left on an extended trip co
an unannounced destination—pos-
sibly to Florida by airplane.
Mr. Kahn gave his age as 23 and
his bride as 20. It was his first
marital adventure and her second.
Her first marriage to Charles Kaley
a bandmaster was annulled on June
30 1927. in Chicago. She was 16 at
the time. Her parents are Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas E. Williams of Taylor
Pa.
The news of the marriage was not
disclosed until Billy Rose theatrical
manager announced that Miss Wil-
liams had left the cast of “Sweet
and Low" a current musical pro-
duction in which she had been giv-
ing Broadway a “cheerful little ear-
ful" as a starred performer. Otto
H. Kahn gave his approval to the
union it was understood only on
the condition that she forsake her
stage career.
When each was 16 young Kahn
spurned the world of finance to be-
come an orchestra leader and Miss
Williams left a coal raining hamlet
to put her name in lights. He be-
came the owmer of a night club and
the leader of ten orchestras. She
became a dancer ard singer.
• • •
Hostess Compliments
Miss Irene Bouis
Mrs. P. H. Bouis complimented
Miss Irene Bouis whose marriage
to Mr. Roberto A. Garza is to take
place February 12 at the church
of the Immaculate Conception at
10 a. m. with a kitchen shower at
her home one day the past week.
Pink decorations were used to make
the home more attractive.
Games of bunco were enjoyed.
Miss Lucila Garza was winner of
first prize a lovely flower vase and
Mrs. Alfonso Perez was winner of
low’ prize an ash tray. •
During the evening the bride
elect was presented with a num-
ber of presents and each guest
presented her with a recipe.
A light refreshment course was
served to the followirg guests:
Misses Irene Elisa and Maria Isabel
Crixell. Aurora. Luisa Lucila and
Celia Perez Romana and Amanda
Cavazos Martina Redo. Victoria.
Zoila. Lucila and Rosa Garza. Irene
Garcia Gomez Ninfa and Esperanza
Pacheco Lila and Lala Tijerina
Rosa Piz and Eh*tra Reyna ©f
Corpus Chrlsti. Mesdames Arturo
Crixell. C. J. Ortiz Alfonso Perez.
R. P. Barreda. M. Gomez Charles
Bouis mother of the bride.
WHITE HEADGEAR IS MODISH
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Frocks for young loveliness to wear to parties run the gamut of im-
agination in their fabric and stylng. A stunning little gown (left) with
cap to match is made of red lame shot with gold. This Louiseboulanger
gown lor the slender In-th?-teens figure Is fitted as to bodice with
squarish neckline and shoulder straps cut in one and a shimmeringly
lovely skirt that flares below the knees. Demure and arrestingly lovely
is a white satin gowm (right) from Molyneux that innovates great skirt
fullness that begins at the waistline and Is held in place all around
by rows of shirring. Quite unlike the majority of new gowns this one
is daringly full right from the hight waistline which gives it a sweet
young look.
Comings Goings
Mrs. C. C. Lindsey 'iad as her
week-end guests Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
Kindell of San Antonio and Miss
Elizabeth Howell of Tulsa Okla.
John Closner has returned from a
short stay with relatives in Edin-
burg and McAllen.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Reil and
daughter Mr. and Mis. Henry Def
iel and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Walker
and sons of San Benito were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hemsa
of Weslaco.
Sncietv Calendar
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Tuesday
Valley wide picnic for Iowana In
McAllen.
Christian Endeavor members of
the Central Christian church are
to have a business meeting In the
evening at the church.
The Learners club is meeting
with Mrs. Sherwood Bishop.
Members of club Twelve meet
with Miss Francises and Maria
Cantu.
• • •
A regular business meeting of the
Business and Professional Women's
club will be held at the American
Legion hall at 7:30 p. m.
.Weslaco -
BRIDGE LUNCHEON GIVEN
IN HONOR OF MRS. SCOTT
Among the outstanding social
events of the week was a bridge
luncheon given In the honor of Mrs.
Vivian Solt by Mrs. E. P. Ballard
at her lovely home on the high-
way. Friday. High score favor was
awarded to Mrs. A. Lenheart low
to Mrs. George Herron cut to Miss
Katheryn Schuller Mrs. Solt was
presented with a guest favor.
A two course luncheon was ser-
ved to Mesdames Vivian Solt A.
Lemheart. Arthur Ulrich. C. A.
Ballard. Clifton Davenport B. A.
Mitchell George Herron. C. C.
Gunn. Prank Koester E. P. Pepper.
John Petty. J. W. Woolf J. P. Wll!-
moth E. W. Anderson. John B.
Lane and Miss Katheryn Schueller.
• • •
VALENTINE SOCIAL
PLANNED BY WOMEN
The Altar Society met Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Prank Sum-
mers with fifteen present. Plan
were completed for a Valentine so-
cial to be held at the North Sic
Relief from Gas
Stomach Pains
Dizziness
The doctors tell us that 90 per
cent of all sickness is due to stom-
ach and bowel troubles. You can’t
be well if your digestion is bad;
you are likely to get sick unless you
relish food and digest it properly.
Tanlac has a wonderful record
- as a relief from digestive troubles
even those of years’ standing.
Mr. L. B. Simmons of 1434H
Larimer St. Denver Colo. says:
“Tanlac made me relish and digest
j my food fine. It also cured me of
gas dizzy spells and nervousness
r Now I sleep well and can put in as
y good a day's work as a youngster.”
a If you suffer from gas pains in
the stomach or bowels dizziness
nausea constipation or torpid
I liver; if you have no appetite can’t
sleep and are nervous and all run
down you need Tanlac. It is good
pure medicine made of roots
herbs and barks. Get a bottle from
i your druggist today. Money back
if it doesn't help you.
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School. Every one is invited to at-
tend this social. Delicious refresh-
ments were served by the hostess.
• • •
CLUB AND GUESTS
ENTERTAINED
Mrs. C. A- Ballard delightfully
entertained the Delta-Deck bridge
dub Thursday afternoon. Red roees.
hibiscus and verbenas were used
in the floral decorations.
High club score favor was award-
ed Id Mid. Beth Duncan high guest
to Miss Katheryn Schueller cut to
Mrs. E. B. Ballard.
A salad course was served to five
club members and the following
guests: Mesdames E. B. Ballard. Vi-
vian Solt Glenn Lucas of Donna.
Dewey Bombarke A. Lenhart. Oliver
Swinnea and Ivlss Katheryn Schu-
eller.
• • •
BILLIE DUNCAN
OBSERVES BIRTHDAY
Billie Duncan entertained a num-
ber of his friends Wednesday after-
noon on the occasion of his ninth
birthday. Outdoor games furnished
amusement during the afternoon.
A sweet course was served to Gen-
evieve Schwtedler Aleene Lane
John Kirby Ewing. Buddie Stewart
Bob Smith. Hugh McClure. Forest
Gound. Buddie Pollakowski.
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At Weslaco in 1931
WESLACO Feb. 9—At a regular
meeting of the board of directors
of the Weslaco Chamber of Com-
merce Feb. 4 W. J. Bach was elec-
ted president for 1931. I. R. Stahl
was elected first vice-president and
Raymond Mills was elected second
vice-president. Carl LaDuke was
elected treasurer.
F. M. Coray one of the directors
submitted his resignation and Clay-
ton Malone was elected in his place.
Present were: J. P. Collver. L R.
Stahl. W. J. Bach F. E. Whittaker
Fred Archer W. M. Ball and Ray-
mond Mills. Luther Hughes retir-
ing president was also present.
BEWARE THE COUGH FROM
COLDS THAT HANG ON
Coughs from colds may lead to se-
rious trouble. You can stop them
bow with Creomulsion an emulsified
creosote that is pleasant to take.
Creomulsion is a medical discovery
with two-fold action; it soothes and
heals the inflamed membrane* and in-
hibits germ growth.
Of all known drugs creosote is rec-
ognized by high medical authorities
as one of the greatest healing agencies
for fought from colds and bronchial
irritation* Creomukion contains. In
addition to creosote other healing
elements which soothe and heal the
inflamed membranes and stop the ir-
ritation while the creosote goes on to
the stomach is absorb**.4 into tbs
blood attacks the seat of the trouble
and checks the growth of tine grnw.
Creomuision is f-aratrecd aatisfar-
torv in the treatmei.t ot ccugh* 4rom
colds bronchitis and mi-or in ns if
brorrhial irritations and is excellent
for building up the system after colds
or fij. Money refunded if not re-
lieved after taking according to direc-
tions. Ask your druggist (adv.)
CREOMULSION
FOR THE COUGH FROM COLDS THAT HANG ON
Why Experiment?
This Bank has long since passed
the experimental stage. Its policies
and practices have proven sound
and enduring for more than a quar-
ter century.
It is generally recognized as a
successful institution. It is a good
bank for YOU to do business with.
Capital Stock:
Originally paid in.$100000.00
Increased from earnings 150000.00 $250000.00
Surplus Fund earned ... 300000.00
MERCHANTS'
NATIONAL BANK
BR.OWNSVILi.fi --TF. XA3%
T | Commercial Activities Of The ---
i Twin Cities of the Lower Valley review
_ BROWNSVILLE - MATAMOROS
Present Building Savings
Favorable for Investment
Low construction costs make the
Present an especially opportune
time to start building homes and
other structures according to a
nation-wide survey just completed
by American Builders and Build-
ing Age a contractor's magazine.
Costs are down from 10 to 30
per -’ent in virtually every part of
the United States and average 15
per rent lower than last year F
W Handle manager of Grant
Lumi-*r company points out from
the survey.
Materials Low
Labor is efficient as eve* and
cheaper and materia! prices are
low. commercial building construc-
tion costing 12 1-2 per cent less
than it did in 1927. wish residence
costs 15 i>er cent below. Figures
estimate that 15 to 30 per cent
can be saved on any type of build-
ing if the project is started now.
Specific data showing the pros-
pective builder just where his sav-
ings can be made at present on
building projects is furnished by a
4 well-known housing engineer of
’ Pittsburgh in the inclusive build-
ing survey. He found that the prin-
cipal Items that go to mahe up the
building of a home are less than
1928 prices by the following per-
centages :
Excavating 25 per cent; mason
materials. 15 per cent; mason labor
?0 per cent; lumber. 10 per cent;
carpeni«»- labor 25 per cent; elec-
tric fixtures 15 per cent; wiring
10 per cent; plumbing. 15 per
cent; heating. 15 per cent; plaster-I
ing. 15 per cent; trim 20 per cent:
decorating and painting. 25 per •
cent; insulation. 5 per cent and
hardware 15 per cent.
Investment Wise
With these accurate figures on
savings in building it is Mr.
Randle's opinion that it is a wise
thing for the Investor to give care-
ful consideration to construction
projects at the present time. Even
should a iiouse or building not be
particularly needed now. the re-
turns it would bring in the next
few years in comparison with low
construction costs would merit the
venture he adilses.
The Grant Lumber company of-
fers its expert planning services on
all building projects under consi-
deration. and its complete stock
of building materials.
Stock Carried By
Parra Store Varied
Versatility in modern business
has been incorporated by Parra &
Sons in the Parra Grocery store
located at 1215 Levee street. Start-
ing in 1929 in the grocery business
in a smali way the proprietors have
gradually added departments fea-
turing automobile accessories and
hardware for the development of
their concern as well as the con-
venience of customers.
Proprietors of the store are
Robert Arnoldo Jose Sr. and Jose
Jr. Parra all natives of Browns-
ville. one of the brothers opened
a small grocery business in 1929
In June. 1930. a stock of automo-
bile accessories was added to the
grocery line and the elder Parra
“VALLEY FLOWERS”
HAIR TONIC
A Guaranteed Preparation for Dandruff and Itching Scalp
Exquisitely Perfumed
“VAL-RUB”—Rubbing Alcohol
An Excellent f reparation for Home. Hospital and Sick Room
Purposes—Used by Every Hospital in the Valley.
The Hair Tonic is Obtainable in all Valley Barber Shops
The Rubbing Alcohol Can Be Purchased At All Drug Storer
DELTA LABORATORIES INC.
BROWNSVILLE. TEXAS
Mai. Orders Given Our Careful Attention
THE BASKET PLACE
THE IDEAL MEXICAN CI RIO SHOP
Pottery. Drawn Work. Opals. Baskets. Zarapes. Blankets. Feather
I Cards. Walking Canes Leather Articles. Horse Hair Articles Etc.
" Robert Runyon Prop. MaUmoros Tamps. Mexico.
! and his other sons joined the en-
terprise. The newest addition to
their stock is In hardware and the
store intends to have a complete
line of this merchandise.
Operating on a strictly cash
basis Parra & Sons is known for
its reasonable prices on all mer-
chandise handled. The cash system
enables the store to buy and sell
more cheaply thus affording an
added economic satisfaction for its
customers.
Prompt delivery to all parts of
the city Is a feature of service
which the Parra store also provides.
Bakery Processes
•Yield Perfection
More magic perhaps is produced
from the oven than from any other
part of kitchen or cooking equip-
ment according to Ed Pehrson
proprietor of Gateway bakery but
he also points out that this magic
calls for the most careful atten-
tion.
‘It is difficult for the average
housewife to give her baking this
painstaking watching'* he says
further 'because of the numerous
interruptions she must contend
with. A telephone call attention to
the children any of the household
details may reduce to ruin what
might otherwise have been beauti-
ful biscuits or cakes.
‘These obstacles of course the
modern bakery can eliminate in
the accurate and up-to-date equip-
ment used. The element of time
Is double checked through mechan-
ism a most important factor in
baking. In all the larger bakeries
of today products travel on moving
trays through an oven in which
constant temperature is maintain-
ed at a regulated speed so that
there is no element of chance in
the baking process.
• Progress in baking from earliest
crude stages has been remarkable.
Highly specialized machinery and
equipment used in bakeries insures
perfection in results—flavors even-
ly blended smoothness of texture
even browning of crust.”
Mr. Pehrson has equipped the
Gateway Bakery to produce this
‘ perfection*’ in his popular "Amer-
ican Maid** bread butter biscuits
mads with malted milk as well as
his line of pies cookies and cakes
which are the daily output of the
plant for both wholesale and retail
trade.
It is said that red-haired per-
sons are seldom found in insane
asylums.
RCCIO BROS. PRINT SHOP
' Ph. 927 Brownsville 722 12th St
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Iron Door Hinges On |
Solid Panels in Use
Strikingly beautiful hinge straps
and handles fashioned in forged
iron are becoming popular for use
on solid panel front doors of mod-
em homes. The ornaments which
may be manufactured to order by
the International Iron Works in
Brownsville lend a distinctive fin-
ish to the arched door particularly
when other exterior finishings and
decorations are in accord. Clyde A.
Thorpe owner of the iron works
points out.
Long Experience
Through experience as a mechan-
ical architect for the past 40 years
Mr. Thorpe has added much orig-
inality in design to his training
and home decorators and women
in general who love unusual and
beautiful surroundings have found
him able to aid materially in the
decorating of homes.
The iron door straps and hinges
generally used on a door which has
an iron grill inset another spe-
cialty of the International plant
are graceful in design and come
from original examples of iron
work found in southern European
architecture of earlier centuries
notably that of Italy and Spain.
These ornaments impart a certain
dignity end rugged strength of
character to the door of a home or
church Mr. Thorpe notes further.
Decorative Features
Decorative garden and lawn
gates sun dials and weather vanes
lamp brackets of varied styles porch
and stair railings are among other
designs in iron craftsmanship ad-
mirably suited for the heme which
may be manufactured at the plant.
Mr. Thorpe believes that Browns-
ville women will be interested in
this method of home decorations
for both the exterior and interior
if they familiarize themselves with
the ornamental possibilities of
wrought Iron. He informs them that
he is glad at all times to study the
particular type of architecture of
« home and jts surroundings and
design plans for the ornaments
best suited to the individual resi-
dence.
Warm Days Luring
More Bowling Fans
Warmth of early spring days
carries with it a lure for sports and
exercise as attested by increased
crowds frequenting Campbell’s bowl-
ing alleys w. j. Campbell mmn-
ager. declares. He finds that both
A Feed For
FEEDS Every Purpose FEEM
Scientifically Prepared for Maximum Results
BROWNSVILLE FEED AND SEED CO.
Phone 492 BROWNSVILLE 1134 Adams St
.. . —
Phone 1317 Our Specialty Is Quick Service Residence 1226-W
INTERNATIONAL IRON WORKS
General machine work and ornamental iron work.
Clyde A. Thorpe Manager Fronton 8treet at Tenth
M. GARCIA GOMEZ Sc CHAMPION
WHOLESALE GROCERS it COFFEE ROASTER?
Exclusive Agent*—Pioneer Flour Mills
4th it Fronton jSts Brownsville Phones 83 and 151 1
Protein Feed Recommended
For High Milk Production
'Give your cows a square deal
in feed and they will give you a
square deal in milk."
This Is the opinion of N. R. and
F J. Willis and H. L. Maas pro-
prietors of Brownsville Feed and
Seed company after extensive ex-
perience with the problems of dairy
cattle in the feed business.
They have found that in prac-
tically every’ case concerning milk
production the first item to be
considered Is the kind of rations
being fed- For this reason they
urge the importance of the best
rations as the most economical
of his bowling alleys at 1223 Eliza-
beth and on Twelfth street are
holding increased attraction for
his patrons who are taking more
time to enjoy bowling.
Through the past season of
bowling competition has developed
to a marked degree between in-
dividuals and groups who are reg-
ular patrons of his bowling places
says Mr. Campbell. In fact it
seems possible to work up the sport
to as keen a pitch as in golf bridge
or other popular diversions he has
found.
Bowling is followed by numerous
Brownsville women as an eifectlve
and pleasant means of reducing.
Mr. Campbell provides free instruc-
tion for women ea*h Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'< lock and has lijht
balls for their use.
His place is equipped with eight
alleys for either duck pin or ten
pin bowling and seats are provided
for spectators.
feeding policy and recommend the
Blue Tag feed line which they
distribute as satisfactory for pro-
duction results.
Protein High
Experts in animal nutrition com-
piling Blue Tag feed formulas
designate the ration rich in protein
for maximum milk production from
dairy cows. They have manufac-
tured Blue Tag Cream Maker for
this need which contains 24 per
cent protein. It is further composed
of old process linseed meal corn
gluten feed prime quality cotton
seed meal corn meal milo meal
wheat bran wheat gray shorts.
alfalfa meal molasses salt and
calcium carbonate.
Important among these ingredi-
ents are the com gluten feed and
calcium carbonate the feed house
proprietors advise. Com gluten
feed is said to contain many food
elements concentrated to give
strength and increase milk pro-
duction. Its highly nutritive and
digestible and goes far as an aid
for the dairyman in keeping his
herd in fine physical condition
Calcium Csrd
Calcium carbonate or ground
limestone has been added to the
Blue Tag feeds in order to supple
necessary mineral matter which is
! now becoming «omewnat uncertain.
Jr many parts of the acnithweat
i A!’ salt used it* iodised according
to the formula.
The Blu< Tag Crecm Maker is
recommended In connection with
| green pasture stock feed or home
grown grains and roughages for
heavy milk producers.
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MATAMOROS HOTEL AND CLUB
Special Dinner* Daily
Caters to Private Parties. Clubs and Banquet*
* Best Epicunan Cooking in Mexico
Lady Grace Mackenzie Matamoros Phone 153
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