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Kerrville Mountain Sun from Kerrville, Texas • Page 2

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giuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiinnniiiiiiifiiiiiiiiniitriiiiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiij IBANKING BY MAILI 8 a Frequently it is inconvenient to call here in business, social calls, or ent weather may make it difficult, In such cases we remind our readers that "BANKING BY MAIL" is one of the well established methods of doing business with us, By this method our Safety, Service and Facilities are afforded to all depositors, irrespective of where they may reside. STATE A Bank of Service jE Resources over Half Million i Safety Deposit Boxes from $2.00 to $3.00 a year RICE-SUBLETT WEDDING. The wedding of Miss Mable Sublett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.

L. Sublett of this city, to William Rice, son of Mrs. F. A. Rice of Pharr, was solemnized Wednesday evening in a quiet ceremony at the Sublett home on Main Street.

Baskets of bluebells and white zinnas and dahlias were used in arranging the rooms for the occasion. The ceremony was said before an improvised altar, trimmed with honeysuckle and ivy and holding a basket of bluebells. Tall white candles burned in silver holders. Over this was suspended a white wedding bell, with white festoons forming a canopy over the room. Mamie Sultenfuss, niece of the bride, was the flower girl.

She wore a dress of pale green chiffon and carried a basket of rose petals. Mrs. Cleveland Wheelus was matron of honor, 1 and wore a dress of shell pink chiffon, made with a long circular skirt, and trimmed with ripples at the hip line. She carried a corsage of blue forget- me-nots and sweet heart 1'oses. The bride wore a lovely dress of French blue chiffon and lace.

The long bodice and sleeves were of silk lace with the circular skirt of the georgette. Elaborate applique trimming of the material on the lace made an effective decollation for the bodice. She wore beige alipperss and carried an arm bouquet of fragrant rosebuds. The groom was attended by Cleveland Wheelus as best man. The impressive ring ceremony was said by Rev.

C. E. Wheat, former pastor of the First Methodist Church. An informal reception was held for the members of the family and intimate friends of the young couple, who were present for the ceremony. The punch bowl was presided over by the bride's sister, Mrs.

Hugo Sultenfuss of San Antonio. After the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Rice left for a brief wedding trip before going to Pharr where they will reside, and where the groom has built and furnished a home for his bride, Mrs, Rice's traveling dress was of navy blue georgette, with flesh pink trimmings with hat and other accessories of tan.

The bride has been reared in Kerrville and attended Tivy High School. She is a young lady of quiet charm and sweetness. For a number of years she has been a teacher in the Sunday School of the Methodist Church and a member of the church choir. The groom lived in Kerrville for several months last year with his mother, and is engaged in citrus growing in Pharr, He is a graduate of Rice Institute of Houston and a member of a distinguished Texas family. METHODIST LADIES HAVE SOCIAL MEETING.

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held their monthly social meeting Thursday afternoon in the church parlors when Mrs. D. Sanders led -a most inteersting lesson. "Forestalling Future the topic and the well educat- $4 and cultured leader handled the MISS ENTERTAINS CLUB, Miss Jean $wing entertained the Hi-Lo Bridge Club Tuesdaf ning in the home of her' parents, Mr, and Mrs, 3, Swing en Tivy Street. Masses of Shasta daisies adorned the living room for the casion, Miss Lois Fawcett was awarded the prize for high seofe, Refreshing ice cream and cake, with buttonieres of red carnations and fern as plate favors, was served to Misses Lois Fawcett, Anita Dietert, Blanche Daniels, Madalyti Peterson, Rttth Prescott, Clemis McDonald, Elsa Sea Henke, Ann Saenger, Beatrice Kincaid, Beulah Last Rites to Be aa fli Was nrelieu.

to UttMB £6f HWBBlttrti tnttteii wfiett fhrita Mildred Williams Helen Bonner of Mississippi. TRUE BLUE MEET and subject in a very efficient and instructive manner, Miss Lenore Rees, who is a missionary in the Centro Christiano station at Durango, Mexico, was present and gave a very graphic account of the Mexican school and national conditions. Miss Rees was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J. B.

Rees, of Center Point. Another prominent visitor was Mrs. Dobie, who is spending the summer at the Methodist Assembly. Musical numbers and contests were enjoyed during the social hour. Mesdames Tom Holdsworth, Stewart Davis and Wm.

Boeckmann were hostesses and served refresh- ng iced water melon to one of the argest attendances in a long time. SLUB MEETS WITH MRS. ADKINS. The Monday Bridge Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. A.

T. Adkins in her home on Tivy Street, when masses of midsummer roses were used in arranging the home 'or the occasion. Mrs. C. Pickle was given dainty lingerie for high score and Mrs.

Henry Lewis a box of dusting powder for second score. Mrs. H. Weiss cut the consolation, a "ne- ro mammy" door stop. Mrs.

I. Martin was awarded the guest's prize, a deck of cards. A delicious salad course was served to Mesdames W. G. Martin, J.

H. Moore, Richard Holdsworth, Don Deibner, H. Weiss, Miller, L. C. Pickle, Henry Lewis, E.

M. Forman, Charles Real and E. H. Fatherec. MRS.

MCDONALD HAS LUNCHEON. Mrs. Izma McDonald entertained with a lovely bridge luncheon last Friday in her home on Earl Street. Roses, daisies, zinnas and fern were used in arranging the home for the occasion. Mrs.

J. C. Beddingfield was given a box of bath salts for high score and Mrs. Arthur Saenger was given a dainty handkerchief for consolation. A delicious two-course luncheon was served to Mesdames J.

C. Beddingfield, H. H. Gallatin, A. A.

Saenger, L. C. Pickle, Milton Pampell, Al Manny, Dale Comparette, J. F. Stallings, L.

Secor, Dan Auld and W. B. Powell. MARRIED THURSDAY. Miss Ila L.

Bishop of this city and Benjiman E. Hassler of Hoodsport, were quietly married last Thursday afternoon at the court house. The bride has lived in Kerrville for a number of years and has made many friends while here. The groom is connected with tse U. S.

Fishery Station in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Hassler left for a brief visit with relatives in the Valley before going to Washington where they will reside. Miss Totsy Allen of San Antonio was visiting friends and relatives in Kerrville Wednesday, The True Blue Girls Class of the First Baptist', Sunday School met last Sunday morning at the encampment with ten members and 6 visitors from Houston present.

Mrs. Powell of Luling taught a most interesting lesson, The class meets each Sunday morning at 9:46 in the class room at the church, with Mrs. L. W. Montgomery as teacher.

All girls of the teen age are invited to join this class of workers. All members are urged to be present and help win the Reporter. READING CLASS MEETS WITH MISS DELANEY The Reading Class met with Miss Margaret Delaney in the home of her Dr. and Mrs. J.

J. Delaney, on the Schreiner Institute campus. The book, "House of Myrth," by Edith Wharton was read and discussed, The hostess served delicious salad, wafers and punch to Mrs. Candler Gordon, Misses Lavene Hudson, Lois Fawcett, Elizabeth Eastland, Velma Brown, Dorothy Rucker, Verda Tankersly of Mertzon and Bennette Platt of Houston. CLASS BARNYARD PARTY.

The Faithful Workers' Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed an unique "Barnyard Party" Monday evening on the church lawn. The group captained by Mrs. Wilby Garrett were hostesses and were in charge of the entertainment program. The group of merry-makers captained by Rabe Clinton were awarded the prize in the evening's program. A brief business meeting was held with Mrs.

Rabe Clinton, president, in charge. After a devotional Mrs. J. C. Woodward, assisted by Mrs.

H. M. Smith, a nominating committee for the year was named. Mrs. H.

C. White, Mrs. T. E. Webb and Mrs.

R. L. Chambliss were named on the committee. The class met at the encampment grounds Sunday morning with 37 members and 14 visitors present. Miss Emma Robinson was enrolled as a new member.

The entertainment committee served iced water melon to about 95 members and visitors at the Monday evening party. Reporter. YOUNG MATRON'S CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. FATHEREE The Young Matron's Bridge Club were delightfully entertained Tuesday afternoon when Mrs. H.

Fatheree was hostess. 'Blue bells, daisies and scabiosa were used in arranging the home for the occasion. Mrs, Beddingfield was given a hand-made picture for high score and Mrs. H. S.

Neal was given a blocked linen luncheon set. Mrs. Dan Auld cut the consolation, a yellow glass flower basket. A delectable salad course was served to Mesdames Ann Goodrich, J. C.

Beddingfield, Don Deibner, Arthur Saenger, Horace Starkey, A. Lochte, Richard Holdsworth, W. A. Salter, Pam Grinstead, Roberta Bondy, Dan Auld, D. H.

Com parette, Richard Smith, Jack Calder, J. E. McDonald and Ben Chambliss and H. Funeral seWidefc wete held Thursday afternoon at SsSOVeloefc RVC, 68, who 1 i wo ed away at 5:30 p. tnv Wednesday at the family residence 8tt Eari Gsrrett' The aefvieeS will be held frem the First Methodist Church and Tie conducted by Rev, Ct Wheat, assisted by fievt Cliff Muffins, Buffal Will.bejfi dflfitt'Sest Cemetery Uftdei- Haines Funelfet Home, one 6f Kerf -County's "families, had been, ill for several months and had been in for lefts of stif tfciretffovs the died teeth In (JJ ilj the teeth at breakfast.

Saturday jit-Fort. Bliss, 'El Paso, Bushed to Washington fn'an atftiy. ambulance, plane; cessfUl attempts' iWSf6 the. past week, SHe was, ft-native of, Kfrr. Cotiftty, having beettlbwn in the Turtle Creek "community" on November-3, 1862.

A complete article interesting family Saner will appear in next issue of The Sun. -V Real Estate Transfers Mrs, M. Lawson to Myrtle Ramsey; lots 1 and -2, block 9, Parsons' Addition, and-undivided one- half interest in lot 28, block 3,. Parsons' Addition; $1, etc, Henry Wallace and wife to tonia Laura; lot 74, block 25, Henry Wallace Addition; $200. Antonia Laura and wife to R.

J. Castillo; lot 74, block 25, Henry Wallace Addition; $100. G. R. Camp to Mrs.

J. C. Prewett; 280 acres, Survey 111; $5, etc. Mrs. M.

J. Lawson to Sadie Johnson; lot 52, block 14, Parsons' Addition, and lot 360, block 54, Schreiner Addition; $1, etc. Mrs. M. J.

Lawson to, A. Campbell; part of lots 49, 150 and 51, block 14, Parsons' Addition, and undivided one-half interest in lot 79, block 15, Parsons' Addition; $1, etc. Mrs. M. J.

Lawson to Etta Beckman; lots 54 and 55, and part of lot 35, block 14, Parsons' Addition, and undivided one-half interest in lot 79, block 15, Parsons' Addition; $1, etc. Christobal M. Alcala and wife to Jeff Cooksey and wife; lot 55, block 26, Henry Wallace Addition; $550. G. R.

Camp to Mrs. J. C. Prewett; 9.5 acres. Survey 1129; $1, etc.

J. V. Davis and wife to Kerr County Hotel all of lots 107 and 108 and part of lots 105, 109 and 110, block 8, old Addition of Kerrville; $10, etc. A. B.

Williamson, administrator, to King Ritchie; 160 acres, Survey 126; $2,900. R. C. Prewett and wife to G. R.

Samp; lot 14, block Park; $1, etc. o-o Improvements Made at Cemetery Walter Reed Hospital to extract thfe teeth, At, nf, teday he died fftni suffeeation; although three hours earlier he had been in a more satisfactory condition than at any time since he arrived here late Surgeon General Patterson of the army and Dr; James ell, Washington surgeon, had.feaiv ed septic pneumonia or a general infection, and after the fifth probing ordered that he be permitted to rest and regain his strength, Nelson tried to extract the teeth and pushed them farther down so they lodged about Opposite the fourth vertebrae, held by four golden prongs on the bridge work, 0-0- Texas Building Permits Slump Austin, July permits granted in 36 Texas cities during the'first six months of the year totaled $27,809,000, compared to $39,307,000 during the first half of the 1930, according to the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Texas, Only seven cities of the 35 showed an increase, but these increases were, large in most cases, Amarillo permits increased from $1,287,000 to Dallas, from $3,426,000 to Galveston, from $760,000 to Paris, from $86,000 to Ranger, from $12,000 to Tyler, from $592,000 to $1,351,000, and Waco, from $692,000 to $1,497,000. "The decline of 29'per cent from 1930 was less than the shrinkage of 31 per cent reported by the F. W. Dodge Corporation in the value of now construction throughout the United States," the Bureau's state- men said.

"The May to June decline in Texas amounted to 27 per cent, compared to the three-year average decrease of 23 per cent during this period. Permits in May amounted to $5,386,000, compared to $3,956,000 in'June." Dr, MeSlhannoft stated tftat seldom saw saeh stUfefc tfttekfof in a sfHall.lje^ "If.alltoeefrte are endanggfedTjy tuttTetnakes think that fast instead of gettfn? excited there-would, be less -datttfef of death, We tered would ham, done any good if that hadn't hatf the mind to tefldet flfst aid to himself," Heat-to'the Hills Inn Quests who yegistefed at the Heart Mills Inntoinj thfe week Jflfluded J. Lang, Miss Harriet Lang, MM, MRS, H. WEISS Florist 917 Water Street Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Floral Promptness and Efficiency. A number of improvements were completed this week at Glen Rest Cemetery under direction of offi- cals of Kerrville Cemetery Association.

Two new rooms were added to the caretaker's home, and the entire building was repainted. The work cost approximately $800. The United States now holds nearly five billions in gold, more than three-fifths of world's supply. -o-o- Bit of Twine Saves Boy's Life Belton, July thinking saved the life of little Joe Willis, about nine years of age who lives on a farm owned by Dennis Harkins near here when a rattlesnake bit him on the foot last week. "A pocket full of string and a head full of things caused his life to be saved," said Dr.

M. P. Mc-Elhannon, who attended the boy when freeman Hall, Mrs, Randall, Miss Nina Randall and Miss Alice Smythe Boggess, Dallas Mrs, Stark, Mrs, Sophie Shwate', Mr, and Mrs, Alston Clappe, James Anderson, Houston; Mr, and Mrs, M. Averill, Jimmy Johnson, Mac Averill, Beaumont; Mr, and Mrs, E. Bewley, Mrs, H.

Yorkmyk, Mr, and Mrs, K. Henger, Fort Worth; Mrs, E. Holmgreen, Mrs. Holmgreen, Mr. and Mrs.

George Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Pincum, San Antonio; Mrs. Walter Connally, Tyler; Mrs, Grace Wigley, Mr. and Mrs.

E. Day; Horace Nash, Waco; A. Smirnoff, Russia; Mr. and Mrs. Cock, Corpus Christi; Mr.

and Mrs, L. S. Hawley, Marshall; John F. Abi- Sheet Metal Work i Jack Hampson Phone 424 332 Quinlan St A OIL WATER COLOR SKETCHING DESIGN CARTOONS Ifliss "Bishop's at the WESTMINSTER ENCAMPMENT Merrill Doyle, Assistant Is Cut Flowers, Plants and Funeral Designs Flowers Delivered Anywhere 5 By Telegraph It's Cool up, to be sure w'Al all toy Bear in wind the complete, and very frog) fitting yew ya car. Give us a Service is We "MASON'S" Tuneeal Tbme Station.

ray Of course I'm proud of it, I want to show it to you. I want you to avail yourself of the conveniences I have to offer, I think you will like the Service, And I'll be right here personally waiting to thank you gin, cerely when you do come in. Tell the folks next time the car needs fin and to earnestly to please them and 1918 In 1918 100 Ibs, Sugar Cost $33.33 To give the people of the Hill Country some idea of the comparative value of the Dollar of 1931 to that of 1918, we are offering you 36 standard articles of merchandise for the same money that 100 Ibs. of sugar cost you in 191819, There may not be as many dollars in circulation now, but surely your dollar will go much farther, To prove this fact and to show you what a few dollars spent at the r.ight- place will bring you, we have ar- la 1931 100 Ibs. Sugar and 36 Other Items for $33.33 ranged a table-load of merchandise in our show window consisting of the following items; All yours for the price of 100 Ibs, of sugar in 1918, 100 pounds sugar, 100 pounds flour.

25 pounds meal. 20 pounds pinto beans, 20 pounds salt, 32 pounds Oustene. 5 pounds bacon. 8 pounds and H. Coffee, 3 pounds Maxwell House Coffee, 5 pounds soda, 2 pounds Hershey Cocoa, 12 bars Crystal White Soap.

6 boxes matches, 1 gallon vinegar, 1 quart pickles, 4 cans peaches, 2 cans salmon, to starch, 1 bottle catsup, pound black pepper, pound Lipton's Tea, 1 jar mustard, 2 cans Calumet Baking Powder, 1 gallon Syrup, 2 boxes large Post Toasties, 1 box Mothers' Oats, 10 pounds potatoes, 2 boxes washing powder. 4 pounds 8-lb. box crackers, 6 cans tomatoes, 4 cans 1 jar Peanut 1 quart Plato Oil, 1 box gwamdowB Flour. And One $5 BUI we WiU Have Uur Friday and Saturday Specials Charles Schreiner Company "The House of Quality" 1869 Bnement Grocery 1931.

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