Kingsville Record (Kingsville, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 33, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 30, 1932 Page: 3 of 10
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March 30, 1932
THE KINGSVILLE RECORD
Page Three
Society
By Mrs. Curtis Huffman
Birthday Party
Mrs. C. O. Hosack entertained her
young non Billie Frank, with u clev-
er birthday party March 19th in
celebration of his 6th birthday.
Eighteen little boys assembled at
the home of Mrs. K. U. Hosack,
aunt of the honoree and the after-
noon's diversion of games of enter-
tainment were thoroughly enjoyed.
After several hours of amusement
the youngsters were invited Into
the dining room. The table was
beautifully appointed with a center-
piece of lovely pink rosebuds
around which were placed gleam-
ing pink tapers. A large birthday
cake ornamented with six lighted
candles was another attraction..
The cake was cut and served with
Ice cream. Yellow Faster ducks
were given as favors. An exciting
Easter egg hunt was another fea-
ture of the party that thrilled this
group of happy boys.
A new paint Job will Improve the
appearance of that shabby old car
100 per cent. Romike's Garage
knows how. Phone 682. Many
^satisfied customers as proof of our
"workmanship.
Delegates to Corpus P. T. A.
Conference.
Mrs. W. H. Walsh, president of
the Lamar P. T. A., Mrs. W. E.
Hopkins, Mrs. Ernest Martin. Mrs.
llale Harel and Mrs. F. F. Eubanks
were delegates to the Tenth Dis-
trict Parent Teachers Conference
held in Corpus Christi Thursday.
Mrs. Walsh reported the year’s
work of the Lainur Parent Teach-
ers Association.
Call Mrs. H. W. Bludworth phone
352 for your copy of “Coronado’s
Children" by J. Frank Dobie.
33-lt-np
Mrs. Beal, P. T. A. Study Course
Graduate.
Mrs. L. N. Beal was one of a
class of 92 graduates in the Parent-
Teacher work who were honored
with a banquet held Friday even-
ing on the deck of the Plaza Hotel
in Corpus Christ!.
Diplomas wore presented by
Mrs. S. M. Purcell, retiring presi-
dent. Mrs. F. T. Elrlck, the in-
coming president in an address to
the class urged a continuance in
the P. T. A. work.
Toastmaster Sidney Kring of the
Corpus Christi Chamber of Com-
merce; Mrs. A. F. Wood, State
President of P. T. A.; Dr. Jennie
Green, mother of the Tenth Dis
trlct; “Uncle By" Williams of the
Corpus Christi Caller-Times and
Prof. E. W. Seale of the Corpus
Christi schools were interesting
speakers at the banquet.
Dr. Green in reviewing the his-
tory of the district since 1924
highly complimented the Publicity
Record Book, prepared last year by
Miss Julia Mullen of the, then. East
Wurd Parent-Teachers Association.
This book was awarded the Blue
Ribbon at the National Meeting
held in Hot SprfngB, Ark.
“Uncle By" Williams urged our
Parent-Teacher Association to
study the art of getting publicity
for the organization.
Mrs. W. E. Hopkins was a guest
at the banquet, representing Mrs.
F. F. Eubanks, vice president, who
could not attend on account of ill-
ness.
This meeting closed the 8th an-
nual conference of the Tenth Dis-
trict Parent-Teachers Association.
See Romike's Garage for new
"Reliable" Batteries Uncondition-
al guarantee. Also recharging.
Phone 582. 25-tf-np.
Golf Tournament.
Mrs. U. L. Collins was hostess
to a group of golf enthusiasts Sat-
urday afternoon at the Country
Club. The players who partici-
pated were Mesdames, At Kleberg,
Robert Kleberg, Surah Johnson,
G. W. Moore, Clarence Kckhardt
Allan East, J. C. Nolan. U. L. Col-
lins, C. M. Sublett and Miss Mury
Kennedy.
Mrs. Sarah Johnson won the
trophy awarded by the hostess.
Mrs. Collins served cake and cof-
fee.
Mrs. Goodwyn Entertains J. Frank
Dobie.
Mrs. F. E. Goodwyn entertained
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Dobie of
Austin as her guests at dinner
Monday evening. Mr. Dobie was
In our city that evening under the
auspices of the department of Lit-
erature of the Kingsville Woman's
Club to make un address at the
College auditorium.
P. T. A. Convention Notes.
The P. T. A. Convention held
in Corpus Christi Thursday and
Friday of last week was an affair
of informative reports, interesting
speakers, gala social functions and
good fellowship.
Among the officers of the Flato
P. T. A. attending were Mrs. W. A.
Francis, president; Mrs. G. F. Mc-
Cullar, first vice president; and
Mrs. W. T. Moseley, second vice
president.
Visitors from this city to the
Convention included Mrs, J. L. At-
kins, Mrs. H. N. Harrel, Mrs. Wm.
Wright, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. J. E. Con-
ner, and Mrs. W. A. Shields.
Tho officers and delegates of all
the P. T. A. districts were enter-
tained Thursday noon with a de-
lightful luncheon at the Princess
Louise Hotel. Thursday evening
at the Methodist Church where all
Ounvention meetings were held,
Mr. J. E. Conner, head of the His-
tory Department of A. 44 I. College,
and Miss Frances Alexander of the
English Department, gave the prin-
cipal addresses.
At the Friday morning session.
Mrs. Francis gave her report of
the years work for tho Flato P.
T. A. This report was most en-
thusiastically received. Another
feature of the program was the ren-
dering of several musical selec-
tions by the Voice Ensemble of the
Kingsville Music Club.
Mrs. Georgia Bergeron of A. 44
I. College delivered the main ad-
dress at the Friday afternoon ses-
sion. Friday evening a beuulifully
appointed banquet was held for
the ninety-two graduates of the
P. T. A. study course.
Rischard Music Study Club
The Rlschard Music Study Club
met Wednesday afternoon at the
home of FHy Sinclair. Shelly Silt-
ers as lender for the day Introduc-
ed William Francis us the first per-
former on the program. His selec-
tion wus, “The Little Chinaman"
by Arthur Wallace Smith.
Tlie question, "Are you an inter-
esting pupil?" was then discussed
in a clever manner by Fay Sluclair,
followed by a musical story, “When
New
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FOR MEN
By carefully selecting on the best qualities that will give satisfactory service,—choosing only the
most desirable styles and presenting them at the fairest possible prices, insures complete satis-
faction to you when you purchase in our Men’s Department.
Paderewski Played," by Shelly
Saters,
Mary Louella Duncan described
"Living Music Day," which was re-
cently celebrated In San Antonio.
Local musicians and music organ-
izations presented programs of un-
usual Interoat In the down-town
district, throughout the day and
living music was commended to the
public In general, rather than the
“Canned" variety type.
"The Gypsy Band" played by
Bossl, a colorful picture of gypsy
life was played by Dorothy Jordan.
Lillian Wheat Kennedy then
sketched the interesting life story
of Harold von Mlekwttz, well-
known Finnish composer and pian-
ist and a former teacher of Mrs.
Kennedy. Mr Mlckwltz has been
called the “Leschetlzky" of Amer-
ica.
Mrs. Kennedy then played the
"Minuet," op. 6, no. 2 by this fam-
ous composer for the Club.
The hostess, assisted by her mo
liter, Mrs J. F. Sinclair aud Miss
Mury Margaret Sinclair, served u
delicious refreshment course, fea-
turing the Easter motif and con-
sisting of Spanish cream, nut cook-
ies and candy Easter eggs.
The Club adjourned to meet
April 6th with Lois Jean Duncan.
Seo the new 1932 Kelvlnator
Electric Refrigerators at Durham-
Millikcn Electric Company. Phone
231. 29-lt-np.
NEW
SHIRTS
In the newest Spring
patterns. See the
Breeze weave shirts
with the new patented
Sta-set collars.
$1.50 and
$1.95
Other new s h ij r t s
prices as low as—
$1.00
New Patterns in Holeproof Hosiery at
25c
50c
NEW
TIES
Spring Ties in the new
colors and silk lined at
35c or two for $1.00.
Other Ties at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 Each
SPRING HATS
in Felt and Straw
Felt Hats priced from
$5.00 to $10.00
Straw Hats from $1.50 to
$7.00
Sailors, Body Hats and
Panamas
STETSON CAPS
New Spring Stetson Caps
Priced at $1.95
Men’s
Suits
White Linen Suits, in the finest grade of Irish
Linen and Tub Shrunk, hand tailored at
$29.50
MEN’S ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR
Men’s Union Suits made of high count
materials and full cut garments, in white
and colored stripes and specially priced
at—
49 Cents per Suit
Men’s white, solid colors, and fancy pat-
tern Shirts and Trunks at—
25 Cents per (Garment
Other Trunks and Shirts at—
35c and 50c
Mu*ic Department Meeting
The Music Department of the
Kingsville Woman's Club met Mon-
day afternoon at the Club room
Mrs. C. M. Sublett, chairman, pro
sided.
A detailed discussion of business
Interests pertaining to the depart-
ment received careful considera-
tion. Mrs. Sublet! announced plans
for the department to feature a
formal musical recital during Na-
tional Music Week. Plans were
made Ity the department Hint nfter-
noon to present Mrs. Kenneth
Swlnford of Houston Monday even-
ing, May 2nd at the College Auditor-
ium. Admission charge will be
thirty five cents.
This will be a musical treat
eagerly awaited by Kingsville Mtt-
hIc lovers and the many friends of
Mrs. Swlnford, the former Miss
Nancy Yeager of Kingsville
The Music department also plans
to hold a food sale April 16th, de-
tails which will be announced later.
After completing the business In-
terests of the department the meet-
ing was turned over to Mrs. Iceland
Davenport, program lender for the
afternoon. Texas Artists in Opera
and Concert was the topic for dis-
cussion and one of great Interest to
the Club members.
Roll call conducted by Mrs. Dav-
enport was responded to by a num-
ber of members reading items of
interest concerning prominent Tex-
as musicians.
In introducing her subject for
that day. Mrs. Davenport told of
the extreme popularity of music In
Texas. This Is due, so she said to
the San Carlo Opera Company
which has probably done more to
develop a taste for opera In Texas
than any other one factor.
San Antonio Is now regarded us
the musical center of Texas with
Dallas and Houston having regular
opera seasons.
(Continued on Page Six)
If Miss May Harris will call at
the Record oflce she will receive
a pass to the Rialto good on Fri-
day. April 8.
New Wonderful
Face Powder
Prevents Large Pores—
Stays on Longer
For youthful »omplexlon, use new
wonderful MRLLO-GLO Face Pow-
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pores. New French process makes
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Purest face powder known. Pre-
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new, wonderful face powder, MEL-
LO-GLO, that suitH every complex-
ion Harrel Drug Co. 33-tf-np
If Mrs. F. (I. Frede will call at
the Record office she will receive
a pass to the Rex good on Sunday,
April 3.
SAVE MONEY
75c
35c
35c
20c
Mens’ Suits Cleaned
and Pressed Only
Mens’ Suits
Pressed Only . .
Mens’ Pants Cleaned
and Pressed Only
Mens’ Pants
Pressed Only
All Other Prices in Proportion
Remember the best costs no more
ALL MENS’ WORK RETURNED IN 8 HOURS
Tropical Worsted Suits, in the new Tans and Grays
(imported materials) all have extra pants and pric-
ed as low as $19.50.
Also the famous Coronado Cloth Suits, which sold
for $35.00 last year, now
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