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The alley First First in the Valley Band Mothers Club Formed In Me All en (Special to The Herald) McALLENC Oct. of the McAUen high school band members met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. Allen P. Vannoy for the purpose of organizing a McAllen Band Mothers club.

The idea of the club, according to information obtained from the officers, is to stimulate more interest in the band among the parents. Hermann Wren, band director, met with the ladies and discussed plans with them. Officers for the organization elected at this time were Mrs. I. Maurer, president; Mrs.

Stanford Lmzey, vice-president and Mrs. G. A. Short, secretary-treasurer. Immediately following the business of organizing and electing officers, a social meeting was reld at the close of which delicious refreshments were served to Mesdames M.

S. Wmburg, J. Gonzales, W. L. Hart I.

S. Schlenzig, D. H. Garner, Stan- lord Linzey, jese Cummins, Joe Hansard. H.

D. Horger, w. H. Coleman, G. A.

short, c. Richmond, w. P. Houser, Frizzell jJuurer. H.

Moon, A. F. Vannoy J. A. Hawkins, H.

P. Glenderming, Mr. Hermann Wren. It was decided at the meeting that in the future, meetings will be held the second Tuesday of every month in the high school building THE BROWNSVILLE (TEXAS) HERALD Laura Wheeler Designs FRIENDSHIP MEDLEY YOUNG PEOPLE HONORED The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church entertained approximately eighty young people at an informal banquet Wednesday evening in the basement of the church. Mrs.

Creola Vickers led the group in pep singing, during the program Mrs. Faye Jones playing the piano accompaniment. Mrs. Leverett T. Leonard, president of the Women's Missionary society, made a brief tulk.

after which she introduced the local pastor, the Rev. H. W. Shirley, who. in turn, introduced the Rev.

D. A. McCall of Philadelphia. who offered a brief address to the group. PERSONALS Mrs.

Anna' Bales and daughter, Mrs. Edna Co.x and Shirley Ann returned from Colorado where troy have been visiting- relatives all summer. Mr. and Mrs. Titus McAdams of conn.T.

are the parents of a son, born Tuesday night at the City Hos- p.ta! in McAllen. Mr. and Mrs. J. DeWitt Haden of McAllen announced Wednesday the birth of a son at the municipal hospital here.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winkle, Mr and Mrs. Alvin Winkle and Eva Knaur. of Kankakee.

111., who have been visiting In McAllen, left this last week. QUILT MAY BE PIECED WITH SCRAPS SAYS LAURA WHEELER FRIENDSHIP MEDLEY PATTERN 1312 Friendship Medley--a quilt made mainly of scraps. Easy to piece- there are only five patch pieces-you'll find the variety of the scraps makes your work as well as the resulting quilt more fascinating, in olden times friends contributed scraps giving such quilts their name. The block measures IB inches. Pattern 1312 comes to you with com- PATTERN 1312 plete, simple instructions for cutting sewing and finishing, together with yarnage chart, diagram of quilt to help arrange the blocks for single and double bed size, and a diagram of block which serves as a guide for placing the patches and suggests contrasting materials.

Send 10 cents In stamps or coin (coin preferred) for this pattern to The Brownsville Herald, Needlecraft 82 Eighth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Write plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME and Copyright, 1936, Needlecraft Service Marian Martin Patterns Meeting Scheduled The Christian Board of Education of tne First Methodist church, will have a meeting Wednesday evening at 7:45 at the church. All members of this board are urged to be present. her FASHIONS for your little girl This outstanding juvenile screen star filmdom's most adorable dresses! Choose the styles which will be most becoming fo your young daughter we have a grand variefy.

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232 W. 18th New York, N. Presbyterians Have Supper In Donna CSpeolal to The Herald) DONNA, Oct. 6. The men of the Presbyterian church met in the annex of the church, Tuesday night, with thirty present.

The ladies of Circle One served supper. An exceptionally interesting talk was given by the guest speaker, Rev. E. P. Day, former pastor of the Presbyterian church Brownsville, who spoke on the topic "The Jew," giving a very comprehensive story of Jewish activities and accomplishments from early Bible times to the present day.

Walter Bean entertained with a solo. During the business session the following officers were elected- Willard White, president; Forrest Groves, vice president; Milton White, secretary and treasurer. PRESBYTERIAN' CIRCLES Circle One of the Presbyterian church met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. A.

Baldwin The devotional study was given by Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Vernon Moore was in charge of the program, assisted by Mesdames McDermott, King and Sheriff. The topic for the meeting was "Where Christ Has Led in the Homeland." Circle Two met Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. Willard White.

Mrs. Ennis was in charge of the program. A delicious covered- dish luncheon and hour of fellowship was enjoyed during the noon hour. W. M.

S. GROUP The Methodist Missionary Society met in the church with Mrs. A. L. Harper, the president, presiding during the business session.

The devotional was given by Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Clyde Todd presented the lesson from the study book, "Toward a Christian America." PTA Confab Is Scheduled By School There will be an important meet tag of the Parent-Teacher association of Victoria Ward school Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at school. Mrs. B.

C. Bryson, president urges that all members be in attendance, and has issued a cordial invitation to all others who are interested in PTA work. The Thursday meeting will be the second gathering of the group. At the initial meeting, the new officers were formally installed in an impressive installation service, with Mrs. Harbert Davenport as installing officer.

Officials of the unit are Mrs. R. Bryson, president; Mrs. Vincent Stevenson, vice president; Mrs. F.

Klbbe, treasurer; Mrs. Hugh McGilvery, librarian; Mrs. J. C. Tucker parliamentarian; Mrs.

J. T. reporter. New teachers in the school were introduced by Mrs. Bryson.

Mrs Gertrude Sharp, supervisor of elementary education was a guest at the meeting and made a short talk Miss Elizabeth Graham, new principal of the school, in a short address, asked for the continued cooperation of the PTA members. This initial meeting was marked by a splendid attendance, and the formulation of enthusiastic plans for the school year. --o Church Class Heads Are Entertained At Noon Event Monday Mrs. Chas. S.

Pierce was hostess to officers of the J. o. Y. Sunday school class of the First Baptist church at a luncheon Monday noon Mrs. Pierce is teacher of the class The table was covered with a lace cloth and adorned with goldenglow with blue glass ware, carrying out a motif of blue and yc.iow.

Class officers enjoyinn- the affair ifere: Mrs. Guy Bevll, president- Mrs. J. B. Alderdice, first vice-president; Mrs.

Harry Roberta, third vice-president; Mrs. Hertha Rehmet, secretary; Mrs. A. V. Smith treasurer; Mrs.

John Barron, social chairman; Mrs. L. T. McCollister reporter. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1938 Local Woman Will Give Devotional At WMU Meeting Mrs.

Chas. S. Pierce, v.rtfe of the pastor of the First Baptist church will conduct the devotional exercises at the annual W. M. TJ.

meeting in Mission Wednesday. The session an all day affair will begin at 10 a. m. and will be a joint assembly of the Rio Grande Valley. A a representation from Brownsville is due 'j make the trip Various Reports Are Heard At Meeting Of Mission Group A business meeting of the Worn en's Missionary society of the Firs Methodist church was opened wit the singing of the hymn, "My Faith looks up to Thee." Mrs.

John Sam pie gave the devotional, taken from the twenty-fourth chapter of Ex odus. All circles gave reports of th work during the past month, an Mrs. Sam HUghston gave a report the zone meeting held recently ir Primera. Mrs. V.

L. Conrad gave a report of tfcie gathering of the Fed eration of Church Societies. The meeting closed with the sing ing of the hymn, "Blest Be iihe Tie That Binds." PAGE THREE New Group Is Organized At Social Event A group of girls met at the home of Frances Havre Saturday afternoon and organized a club which was named club Excelsior. Officers elect' ed were peresident, Frances Havre secretary-reporter, Alice Delaunay and treasurer, Lydia Perez. Members of the new club are Frances Havre, Alice Delaunay Maria Teresa Trevino, Estella Balli Guadalupe Belia Garcia, and Lydia Perez.

A delicious refreshment course was served and later in the afternoon games of tennis and other contests were enjoyed. Awards in the games went to Alice Delaunay. The next meeting will be held at the home of Lydia Perez. Miss Ina Wilds Becomes Bride Of Mr. A.

G. Brown SAN BENITO, Oct. telegram received late Monday afternoon advised friends of Mr. Albert G. Brown and Miss Ina Wilds that they had been married in the First Baptist church at Dallas and were on their way to Missouri.

The couple are well known here, Mr. Brown having been elected assessor-collector for the local water district in 1916 and Mrs. Brown having been employed a year later as tenographer. Mr. Brown has been assessor-collector since the original lection.

The office has since been ippointive. Mrs. Brown is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. C. E.

Wilds, San Benito -noneers. Returns Home Mrs. Katherine Stringfellow, who las been spending the past four months with her sister, Miss Louise Thomas, in jrnet, returned to her ome here Sunday evening. WMU Groups Will Convene In Edinburg MERCEDES, Oct. May and Mrs.

Fleet Lentz, of Mer cedes, will appear on the program a the twenty-fifth annual meeting the Woman's Missiorfary Union Lower Rio Grande Valley Baptis association, to be held October and 9, at Mission. The followin, program has been released by th publicity chairman, Mrs. Herber Goza, of Mercedes: Morning session, 10 a. "Lead On, King invoca tion, Rev. J.

W. Hickerson, Mission devotional, Mrs. E. N. Lawson, Santa Rosa; greetings; Mrs.

E. H. Regar den, Mission; response, Mrs. Lev erett Leonard, McAllen; recognition of visitors, new members; appoint ing of committees; president's mes sage; W. M.

S. leaders; local presidents; "Lead On Through the Mrs. W. O. Brown, San Benito vocal solo, Mrs.

H. E. Wilcox, Edinburg; "Laborers Together," Mrs. S. Robertson, San Benito; offering announcements; adjournment.

Afternoon session, 'He Leadeth devotional, Mrs Charles Pierce, Brownsville; "Lead On Through Stewardship," Rev. A. McCall; piano solo, Mrs. J. Monk, Donna.

On Through the Plan Work," associational cha i 'Young People," Mrs. A. J. Barrel! Edcouch; "Stewardship," Mrs. E.

May, Mercedes; "Education," Mrs. T. Hudson, Weslaco; "Mission Study," Mrs. c. H.

Riddle, Lyford; 'Personal Service," Mrs. W. Adams, Santa Rosa; "Periodicals, 1 VIrs. Burt Richey, Raymondville; 'Benevolence," Mrs. Miller Hammons, Donna; "Missions," Mrs.

I. Bushey, Mission; "History," Mrs Ewing Clark, Harlingen; "Method and Finance," Mrs. E. A. Oliver Los Fresnos.

Business session--reading of minutes; report of state board meeting; report of nominating committee; election of officers; report of committees of the day; adjournment. Young people's evening, 7:30 p. program under the direction of Mrs. A. J.

Harrell of Edcouch. Bridge Games Diversion For Groups RAYMONDVTLLE, Oct. 6. --The Wednesday Bridge club held its egular weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. B.

W. Green. Mrs. C. C.

xmley, Mrs. B. -5. Wright, Mrs. Hervin Hays and Mrs.

R. T. Green ere i The attractive favor was awarded to Mrs. Green. ACTUS CLUB The Cactus club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs.

D. E. ecker with Mrs. M. H.

Dreyer play- ng for the hostess. Mrs. P. D. Harris received the favor.

First of Winter Sessions Held By Church Auxiliary First of the regular business ses sions for the fall and winter seaso was held Monday afternoon members of the Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church Mrs. Clyde Tandy, president, pre sided at the meeting for the firs time since her return from severa months spent away from Browns ville. The devotional was, given by Mrs Ava Prosser. All four circles gave good reports, and Mrs. J.

A. Kelle gave a report of the meeting of th Federation of Church Societies. A report of the first supper for th men of the church was given Mrs. Sherwood Bishop. Officers Are Installed At Conference All WJtf.tr.

circles of Var. First Baptist church, convened Jointly in church basement Monday after noon for the regular monthly busi ness meeting and installation of new officers. Mrs. Fri'3 Schmidt, is the newly elected president, with Mrs. D.

Briggs secretary and Mrs. J. A. Baird, treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs.

W. F. Tanner, past president, and Mrs. Glenn Herman, past secretary. Mrs.

J. Baird, presen' treasurer, also served in that ca- acity last year. Twenty-eight members attended and heard reports of the past year's work, which showed profitable accomplishments. At the installation of officers the past pres.dent, Mrs. Tanner was presented with a bouquet of pink High Of Stomach Trouble Don't pay $2.50 to $3.00 for relief rom stomach pains, indigestion, lyperacidity.

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Visitors Leave Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kee of MJexico Ver Cruz, Mexico left Tuesday morning after a visit of ten days in the home of Mrs T. Kee and family.

Mr. and Mrs! Kee have been in the states two months, having toured the northwest and California before visitina Brownsville. They will sail from New Orleans Oct. 12 for their home. Near Winona, there are caverns in which ice may be found six feet below the surface during the hottest months of the year Greet Autumn In Edgerton UNUSUAL values! Here are three of the season's favorites--the Abbott, the Dundee, the Spur 430 Eleventh BF.CMVXSILLE Bridal Shower Is Compliment Here Mrs.

Jorge Garcia Cortina, who was before her marriage Sunday morning Miss Guillermina Marques daughter of Mrs. C. G. Marques, was honored Saturday evening before her marriage with a shower by Misses Zoila and Eloisa Marques and by members of the 1935 graduating class of the Villa Maria school. Mr.

and Mrs. Jorge Garcia Cortina left Sunday morning for Aguas Calientes, Mexico, where they will make their home. EMBROIDERY CLUB The Tuesday Embroidery club spent a very enjoyable afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. E.

Vickers. FAMILY HONORED Mr. and Mrs. V. H.

Pritchard and little daughter, Patricia Ann, of Livingston, former residents of Donna, have been the guests of relatives and friends in Donna, during the past week. During their short stay, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard were honored at several delightful courtesies, including a spaghetti supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Dale Washburn and an attractively appointed bridge-breakfast at the home of Mrs. Gordon Wood, with Mrs. Maurice Bell and Mrs. Emory Capt co-hostesses. COVERED DISH SUPPER Members of the Order of the Eastern Star and their families gathered at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Oscar Vickers, at Engelmann's Gardens, Wednesday night, for an enjoyable covered-dish celebrating Mr. Vickers' birthday. The local chapter of the-Order of the Eastern Star will observe Its sixteenth birthday at Its next regular meeting, Tuesday night, October 6. Members of the Mission chapter have been invited as guests for the occasion, as Mission is the mother chapter of the Donna chapter.

BAND MOTHERS The Band Mothers club will hold its regular meeting in the band Wednesday night, October 7, with the fathers as special All members are urged to be present. Society Calendar aLiqht Smoke! tight In New York Mr. S. W. Strana is a guest at the Barbizon Plaza in New York City.

TUESDAY Choral club at the Chamber of Commerce at 7:00 p. m. WEDNESDAY Penny Supper at the Central Christian church. Self-Culture club with Mrs. Milton H.

West at 611 Washington at 3:30 p. m. Wednesday Study club with Mrs. A. V.

Smith, on Boca Chica avenue. Lucky 13 Bridge club, with Mrs. Norman Wilson. Altar Guild of the Church of the Advent at the parish house at 9 a. Christian Board of Education of the First Methodist church at 7:45 p.

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