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SAN PATRICIO COUNTY NEWS, 8INTON, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 20, 1M8
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ia Patricio County News
Published every Thursday at
Sloton, Texas
MARTIN * MARTIN
Publishers
Entered as second class matter
March 25, 1909, at the Postoffice
at 8inton, (San Patricio County)
Texas, under the Act of Congress
of March 3, 1879.
Subscription Rates:
One Year, $2.00.
Payable Strictly In Advance.
Thursday, February 20, 1936
DYNAMITE IN YOUR KITCHEN
Your kitchen contains everyday
materials potentially as dangerous
as dynamite!
Thjs was demonstrated recent-
ly In an apartment house, when a
tenant decided to bake a cake. In
gathering together the ingredients,
she discovered that the flour, that
she had poured out into the dish,
contained bugs. She stepped oyer
to the incinerator, the shaft of
which ran up past ail of the apart-
nients. opened the door and emp-
tied the dish.
As site closed the door, a volcano
seemed to erupt. A terrific explos-
ion shook the place'and a sheet of
flame swept from the shaft into
the kitchen, disfiguring the girl for
life. The doors of the incinerator
shaft were torn off in all apart-
ments, and great damage was dong
on each floor. Several persons
were sent to the hospital. And yet,
only a small quantity of flour was
emptied into that incinerator—per-
haps a pound and a quarter!
What happened to cause this
great and unexpected explosion?
The National Hoard of Fire Under-
writers offers this explanation:
As the powdery substance was
thrown into the incinerator, it sep-
arated and many minute particles
floated in the air-, causing a dust
cloud that exploded as soon as it
came in contact With the fire at
MR8. MARKU88EN
COMPLIMENTS DAUGHTER
Mrs. Frank Markussen was hos-
tess to a group of young folks, hon-
oring her daughter, Vonnel, on her
thirteenth birthday.
Vases and bowls of spring flow-
ers decoratfed the rooms where ex-
citing games of “Pit" were enjoy-
ed. High score for the girls was
held by Louise MeSpedden; for the
boys by Waldon Pack. They were
presented with a Valentine box of
chocolates and leather bill fofd, res-
pectively. Imogene Cleveland was
presented with a celluloid "bear,”
having low score.
After the games the guests were
served with toasted sandwiches,
cake and hot chocolate.
Those present were Louis Me-
Spedden, Imogene Cleveland, Cleo
Waldrip , Juanita Watson, Cath-
ryne Inc-z Sipes. Anthony Kunitz,
Frank Winfrey, Waldon Pack and
Kill Muchler,
MISS DULA RAMSEL IS ON
HONOR ROLL AT S. W. T. S. T.
Miss Data Hafnsil, daughter of
Mia. II; 1’. Uamsel of St. Paul, who
is a, iVtisluBan at' the. South .West
Texas State Teachers College, San
Marcos, hrade the honor roll for
the fall semester of 1935-36. .
Miss Ramsel who w'as valedic-/
to.rian of the Winter Class of 1935
of the Hinton High school was an
excellent student, taking an active
part in ail literary, musical and ath-
letic activities of the school.
She is a member of the college
hand and orchestra playing, piccolo
and llute.
KIWANIS HOLD MEETING AT
LA QUINTA LAST THURSDAY
Kiwanis met atLa Quinta last
Thursday night. It was Ladies
night. .. A good representation was
present ami an enjoyable time was
reported,
C. \V. Perkins, Lieutenant Gov-
the bottom of the incinerator shaft, lernor of this District was present
Corn starch acts, similarly Under , t0 greet the club, There were more
certain conditions. ".Accumulation's \ than CO piTSent.
of dust, smh as are removed from- A KOfJ(, pi^r;lro ' was i li-'^med.'
and Mrs. (ieo. Denver sVart/l
,/s
era, unless1 cbmpressed into a mat-
tod mass,- are also hazardous: A
shovelful of dry coal dust, if thrown
loosely over a fire, could cause a
devastating explosion and will, in
any event, cause a dangerous flash
back.
The way to avoid dust explosions
is to keep the material in a com-
pact mass. When disposing of dust,
it should be put in a bag or wrapp-
ed Up securely. Then there will he
no possibility of Its separating and
forming a dust cloud.
Ah the majority of the,..thousands
Of deaths annually caused by fire
occur in. homes, this recommenda-
tion .should he placed high on your
“Safety First” list.
FIRE ON THE FARM
off tile program with some n’l/si-
cal numbers. Chief: lied Fox was
the main entertainer. He gave a
talk ami explained points of inter-
est i n In d iau 1 if e. He a Iso gave dem-
onstrations of the different Indian
dances, style of dress, etc.. What
the Indian did or wore meant some-
thing. There were the, signs or
symbols by which his tribe was
recognized.
Ail present report a good; time.
A good program is anticipated
for next Thursday. Be with us one
and all.
—Reporter.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
CALENDAR
I Mass on Sundays at 8:00 a. m.
No-i iass-of (itizcii.s. has :l great- and 10:00 a. m.
jr.c-\(-ntiou than,
Mass on weekdays at 8:00 a. in.
Mass on Saturdays at 7:00 a. .in.
.Friday, Rosary ami Benediction
t 7:30 p. in.
Confess:ions Saturday from' 5:00
:(*> to 3:00
fir. fighting equip- Iimst k,,pt open, oven in bad
weather. It is not uncommon for
or inter! s.i in fir
the fat hi or.
Farm fifes ap- custoinai iiy- 'more
disastrous I'lian 'urban fjros. This
is partly the tr-suli of the t u t that
much fimil properly-: hone-s, corn1 o-6:.00 p. in. an I from
fi »)»**. lit y-i iei.s, bare , stables, etc, !'■
is i-xtrcnielv intlammaide. And! F. J. GRUBER; ]‘aator.
R is partly the result el the ta-'.
'Im-t rnanv ptiwnvee up-to-date ; **
arming lutnmuniUes have a de- t•1 c i 1 itios and alarm systems. Roads
- p!orabl“ lack ,.:r fimust In
.'lent.
Fire ji., vein ion ,m ilm farm is'.1 rul'a! lilP department to stand by
■' :n not a simpl” matter—but If j impotent ly watching a house or a
ean be achieved. Better building bilrn 'turn • •!><*»« •='• the puiapef has
goo a lung v.ay toward attaining 'ecu mind in a mud liote oil a
the goal, a- does the exertion of;! ■ •
rrc.it (Tire and wa.trhfillness during j Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
the dry season, la very fanil should j' ecenlly pointed to the magnitude
:.n adequately- equipped with up-tu-U'l tin- farm fire toss, and to the
ditto fir - i xtineui-diers, mutated a’ need for-reducing-it. Other experts
etrflgi tie j'oints in tip* tionic am! ' 'uivi- done the same thing. Farm
out-building.''. Many a serious Fire, prop: ] ty is often inadequately in-
which dr i oy.d lives and proper sored, aiid values tend to deviate
ty. copid hnv been stopped before -handy fr->m s'-.tson to srasim as
making hi-.id way “litid a good tire ' gops at e raised and disti jtiuted.
■extinguisher been at hand wlo m.ltt good times a serious fire is a
the Maze Wav first discovered. blow to oven tip. most prosperous
Must .'.irudii;: < oiiimunitU'S, tus fit niei in bad times ii may njin
: well, can afford to develop modern ]him.
flic-fighting d< |,at itm-iitn—Indeed,! A fire jpv-ventieii program that
they cannot affofd. to b- without ’ will /get results should be umter-
them. Kitc’.i d. paitments must be jlaki.n in every agiii u’.turu'l area in
';i(h'd up with dependable water this country.
Ender Cash Grocery
On Highway 16 next t,o Chiltipin Bridge
SPECIALS for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22
Hi
Oasis in the Night
By THAYER WALDO
C McClure Newvpaper Syndicate.
WNU Service-
Pinto Beans,
Pork and Beans,
Sugar, Pure Cane
Sorghum, home made,
Mustard, Star Brand,
Prunes, - -
Fresh Can Italian Prunes,
4 lbs. 20c
6 cans 25c
10 lbs. 47.c
per gal. 53c
- per qt. 11c
2 lbs. for 12c
per<*gal. 30c
per lb. 25c
Admiration Coffee,
3 lb. Can with Cup and Saucer 75c
Smoked Bacon, - - per lb. 24c
EXTRA HIGH PATENT FLOUR
46 lb. $1.70.
241b. 87c.
and pay cath for Egg*. Come
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A T THE intersection he stood
** staring dully before him at
nothing In’particular. It was three
o'clock In the morning and a chill
breeze whined down the long
breadth of Hollywood boulevard.
In the light of far-spaced street
lamps," the cloud bank low over-
head. glowed with an opaque saf-
fron hue.
He moved away from the curb,
crossed Vine street, and walked
•lowly, aimlessly southward. To
speak of life bereft of . worth and
meaning Is one thing; truly to feel
that anguished void, ns did Lloyd
Roger Corrigan, Is quite another.
It must be understood that C&rrl-
gan was no mooning adolescent. At
thirty-four a man does not grieve
glibly. Those who knew Corrigan
at Zenith studio thought of-him as
"odd.” The film town’s night haunts
never saw him, and tils .cool, Im-
personal treatment of the women
in his casts had been the despair of
more than one ambitious beauty.
. Then Clarissa Brent came back
and In a single Instant, literally,
the world was nltered for him. Arm
in arm with Neal Carothers she
walked onto Lloyd's set one morn-
ing; lie looked at her and at her
smile, and found at last a reason
for existence. Not love alone was
born, hut jealousy and hate and
fear as well. The enmity of man
for man where woman Is concerned
sprang up In him, blind but un-
quenchable, turning upon Neal
Carothers . . .
With savnge sharpness he re-
called the weeks of doubt nnd In-
ner turmoil. At Corrigan's age
one’s Initial moves en. amour are
rarely faultless. Timidity and In-
ept hesitations mar that perfect
manhood which success demands.
And so it had been with Lloyd. He
saw that now, too late, and the
perception was as salt upon an
open wound.
Clarissa Brent had returned to
pictures. Within ten days of their
first meeting she Was under Lloyd’s
direction, playing a small role In
“Tonight in Budapest.” Neal Caro-,
thers, through coincidence or his
own conniving, was also cast, \
She went to dinner with Lloyd on
three consecutive i evenings; they
attended the opera and a party and
the circus together. Bit by bit, con-
fidence commenced to surge In
Lloyd's breast, bolstered, too, by
Carothers’ obvious pique over the
new familiarity.
At six last evening they had com-
pleted final retakes. Lloyd walked
with Clarissa to her dressing room.
“Well, It’s done,” he said, “and
that calls for a celebration. How
about this evening?”
She smiled at him, a sweet apolo-
getic smile.
‘Tin so sorry; I’ve promised Neal,
lie’s asked me a question that
needs answering right away. I’m
sure you understand. .Good night.”
Suddenly out of that gloom, just
ahead, loomed a brilliant light.. It
fell in a yellow square across the
sidewalk -iUiilM.loyd saw that It
came from the, window of a small
restaurant. Then, abreast the place,
he recognized it. Everyone in the
(ilm capital knew that hole-in-the-
wall cafe, known as Edward the
Epicure's.
Somehow tills spot of brightness
seemed a comforting relief from
the dual blackness of the night and
of iiis .mood. Corrigahi turned down
his coat collar and went In.
Warmth and pleasant odors and
gay music, from a radio behind the
counter greeted him. He took a
seal near the far .end, ordered cof-
fee, and nliiRist immediately saw
them,
In the-first booth,- nottwelve feet
awa.v, they sat—Clarissa with her
hack to him, Carothers facing. But
they were absorbed In conversation
and each other; obviously neither
had seen him.
All at once the radio had been
turned down, and with a start,
Lloyd found himself listening to
their voices.
. then you really agree with
me,” lie heard Carothers say, "that
this Is the best solution?"
“Yes, m.v dear, I do,” replied Cla-
rissa quietly; “we’ve tried it long
enough to see it won’t work, so
now’s the time to call quits while
we’re still good friends After all,
divorce, needn't be a nasty mess;
especially, when you're so . under-
standing' about—well, my own in-
terest In directors.” ...
The' waiter was waiting, encour-
agingly. I.loyd pushed his cup for-
ward.
“Give me,” lie said a trifle hoarse-
ly, “some more coffee. And listen-
yon can put a slug of brandy In It
this time.”
Chapel Inclpaet Pillar
A place of Interest in Qunretaro,
Mexico, Is the little chapel which
encloses the pillar at which Emper-
or Maximilian was shot Id June,
1867, ending an effort to set up roy-
alty In America A wreath of arti-
ficial flowers rests on the shaft.
Coming of tho Aryan*
The first of the Aryan popula-
tions came to Europe some 3,000
years ago or lew, and quite possi-
bly were themselves of mixed ra-
cial type, la which, however, the
or fair - haired man «
GEORGE WASHINGTON
BRIDGE TEA
MR8. J. E. D0D80N HOSTESS TO
MEXICAN BRIDGE LUNCHEON
A very lovely party of the week
was a Oeorge Washington Bridge
Tea, with Mrs. J. E. Dodson, hos-
tess at her attractive home on
East Market street, Tuesday after-
noon.
Floral decorations were in beau-
tiful potted ferns placed about the
living and dinning suite, with blue
rases of red and white phlox and
pansies lending the national color
scheme.
Bridge accessories were in the
Oeorge Washington motiff of at-
tractive design, with table covers
in the red, white and blue.
Five games of auction bridge
were enjoyed during the afternoon
at the conclusion, the hostess pre-
sented lovely gifts of framed col-
onial silhouettes to Mrs. Jesse Gil-
bert, high, companion George and
Martha Washington; Mrs. R. E.
Parker, travelling, companion, Sun-
shine and Rain; Mrs. Manton Wil-
liams, cut, Fireplace Scene.
Mrs. Ballard Montgomery assist-
ed her mother, Mrs. Dodson, dur-
ing the. tea hour and in serving a
lovely refreshment plate of salad,
sweets and coffee with plate favors
of baskets in the chosen colors,
filled with salted nuts and center-
ed with miniature American flags.
Those enjoying this delightful
hospitality were Mrs. John W. Star-
buck, Mrs. Manton Williams, Mrs.
C. H. Batchelor, Mrs. R. E. Park-
er, Mrs. B. C. Corder, Mrs. R. Kun-
itz, Mrs. J. A. Hill, Mrs. B. T. Lilly,
Mrs. Gertrude Dawson, Mrs. Ray-
mond Howell, Mrs. G. F. Peacock,
Mrs. Jesse Gilbert, and hostess,
Mrs. Dodson and Mrs. Montgomery.
Members of the W. M. 8. of the
Baptist church were guests in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sparks
Tuesday afternoon, when they as-
sembled for tjie usual monthly Roy-
al Service program and social meet-
ing of February.
Devotional was led by Mrs. T.
K. MeSpedden. The program was
in charge of Mrs. Burl H. Owens,
on the topic, “Laborers Together
A very artistic arrangement ofj With G<m In Kingdom Task.,’’with
members of Circle No. 2 giving pro-
A very colorful and gay winter
party was enjoyed Thursday when
Mrs. J. E. Dodson, complimented
the Friday Contract Bridge Club,
with a ode o’clock Mexican lunch-
eon, which wag followed by games
of contract bridge.
Mrs. Dodson was assisted In re-
ceiving and entertaining by her
daughter, MrB. Ballard Montgom-
ery.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Regular Sunday morning worship
will’be held next Sunday at 9:80.
“The Challenge of Faith” will be
the subject of the sermon by the
minister.
Church school will be held at
10:30. -
We invite those who have no
church home in Sinton to worship
with us.
Rev, C. Li* Austin, Minister.
CARD OF THANKS
We greatly appreciate the many
acts of kindness and words of sym-
pathy extended to us in the loss of
out' beloved mother, Mrs. J. O. Rig-
by. ’ May God's blessings rest with
each of you.
The Rigby Family,
MILLION DOLLAR MUSEUM
The million dollar Texas Mem-
orial museum to be constructed on
the Texas University campus as a
Centennial year project will be one
of the greatest museums of the
world when it is opened later this
year. Both the federal and the
state governments cooperated to fi-
nance construction of the building.
WHY:
Beeswax May Come Yellow
or White in Color.
Beeswax is often yellow, not be-
cause honey is dark,'tnit' because
tlie pollen of many plants visited
by bees contains yellow-timed sub-
stances .that dissolve in oil and
wax. Tests in California by ento-
moiogisls of tlie United States De-
partment of Agriculture and client
ists of the University of California
showed that wax secreted by bees
in close confinement is white, wheth-
er the bees live on white sugar or
on dark honey.
Beeswax, even when solid,, ah-
soflfc the pigment from .the pol-
len'of several plants. Raising the
temperature inerca-es the absorp-
tion. 'The pollen of other plants,
however, does not ’release its color
to beeswax.
Pollen from different plants—tak-
en from bees’ ”"baskgps”---w'as added
to cacti of three solvems; (1) pe-
trolenm ether and a while mineral
oil at room: temperature; ('_’) xy-
lene ut room temperature; and (3)
white beeswax at 08° G. (about
154° F.) The golden pollen of the
California poppy turned al! three
solvents' a brilliant orange yellow,
and the bright yellow dandelion
pollen was Imparted to each sol-
vent. On the other hand, the pol-
len of Jiiatree, though bright red.
did tmt color any of the solvents.
Why Horse “Pulls”—Does
Not “Push” the Vehicle
The word “pull” according to
Webster’s International diction
ary, means tf> exert force upon so
as to cause,(or tend to cause mo-
tion toward tlie force. The same
authority defines “push" as press-
ing against with force in order to
drive or impel. These definitions
imply that pulling force Is applied
in advance of the object moved,
while a pushing force is applied
behind, tlie thing moved, both of
which actions are involved when a
horse draws a load. If a horse Is
hitched to a vehicle In the usual
manner, It presses or pushes
against tlie collar or breast strap
of the harness for the purpose of
pulling the vehicle. But the col-
lar Is not the load; it U merely the
medianiertl equipment by which the
horse draws the load. Th^Iefore,
it is more logical to say tUgf the ve-
hicle ia pulled and not pTsbed by
the horse. Tills is also supported
by accepted n*i\y.
choice Mexican pottery, baskets,
pots of cacti, scenes with figures
depicting the Mexican life and sa-
rapes made a delightful setting for
the afternoon's pleasure. The din-
ning table held a large Mexican
basket filled with tropical fruits
and placed on a large sarape In
bright colors for the centerpiece.
A three course luncheon was
served on small tables, laid In yel-
low, red, and green linens, and with
bright china of the same colors.
Miniature baskets holding the gold-
en ripe kumquats were placed in
the center of each table.
The delectable meal was of the
typical Mexican food further em-
phasizing the chosen color theme.
Following the luncheon games of
bridge were enjoyed, with the ac-
cessories in the Mexican motiff.
Gifts of award were presented to
Mrs. John Easton, high, a beauti-
ful Mexican lace buffet set. To
Mrs. Sam Preston, cut, a Mexican
plate, and to Mrs. D. L. McCraray,
low, a Mexican vase. All gifts
were souvenirs collected from trips
to Mexico as were the many Inter-
esting pieces used for decorations.
The guests Included, members,
Mrs. L. H. Cockerham, Mrs. W. B.
Reese, Mrs. Sam Preston, Mrs. J.
D. Hollan, Mrs. George Cook, Mrs.
Edgar Bonorden, Mrs. W. B. Moss,
Mrs. Lillian Withers, Mrs. John S.
Easton, Mrs. H. H. Weaver. Mrs.
Georgia Shilling, guest, Mrs. D.
L. McCraray, and hostess Mrs. Dod-
son and Mrs. Ballard Montgomery.
MRS. ROE SANDERS HONORS
MRS. HARRELL LAST WEEK
W. M. S. HOLDS
ROYAL 8ER>
gram numbers . After the lesson
of the afternoon, a short business
session was held, with Mrs. C. I.
Albertson, presiding In the absence
of the president, Mrs. H. M. Jack-
son.
A social hour followed the busi-
ness, with a committee from Circle
No. 3 serving a dainty refreshment
plate to -Mesdames T. H. MeSped-
den, Burl Owens, C. I. Albertson,
C. S. Hilton, George Shilling, Eric
Warren, L. D. Adair, J. M. Lan-
drum, Annie Conn, J. I. Knox, N.
N, Campion, E. D. Maynard, M. B.
Keaton (Tyler), J. C. Russell, F. M.
Berry, W. S. Craibb, G. E, Archerd,
George Cook and J. J. Sparks.
—Contributed.
Little Sister—Who was Shylock?
Bigger Sister—How stupid you
are! You go to Sunday school and
don’t know that!
;So your son left college on ac-
count of poor eyesight?
Yes, he mistook the dean of wo-
men for a co-ed.
Mrs. Thomas Harrell of Corpus
Christi was honor guest at a mis-
cellaneous shower and bridge party
given at the country home of Mrs.
Roe Sanders of Sodville Thursday
afternoon, with Mrs, Sanders as
hostess. *
The Valentine decorative theme
was favored, with the Valentine mo-
tiff being carried out in bridge tab-
le appointments, tallies and favors.
High score gift was awarded af-
ter games to the honor guest. On
receiving heart-shaped Valentine
box, Mrs. Harrell was requested to]
look inside, where she found a note
telling her where she might find
“her lost heart." The directions
led her to a bedroom where lovely
miscellaneous gifts were displayed.
Mrs. Harrell, who had formerly
been a resident of the Sodville com-
munity and a member of the club
of bridge players assembled, had
recently moved to Corpus Christ!,
with Mr. Harrell, to make her home.
Lovely refreshments, with Valen-
tines as favors were served by the
hostess, to Mrs. Harrell, Mesdam-
' - John Harrell, Millard Vickers,
Leroy Banders, A. V. Wyatt, Miss-
es Julia Katherine Field and Flor-
tmco McKinney, and hostess.
—Contributed.
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