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PAGE 6 Who And Home for a short visit before returning to the University of Texas is Russell Harwood, son of Mrs. David Simpson, 1 Ebony Dr. He has been attending a U. S. Marines officer's srhool in California during the past summer, and a completing his last year of work at the University next spring, will return to duty with the Marine Corps, Mrs.

Charles G. Hell and infant son, Keith Grant, left Friday for McCamy, to join Mr. Heil, is employed there as a geophysicist with the Continental Oil Co. Heil is the former Miss Shirley Champion. Mr, Ifcil graduated from the University of Texas in August, Hector Garcia, son of Mr.

and Mrs. A. S. Garcia, 1728 Van Buren left Thursday for Dcnlon, where he will enroll as a junior at North Texas State College. -Mr.

Garcia, who attended school at Kingsville last year, is studying music at NTSC. Corporal Jack Hamby, son of Mr. nni Mrs. M. P.

Hamby, 1326 Lincoln is at home with his parents on a is-dny leave from the U. Air force. He is a member of the Air Police Squadron at Randolph Field. When children go back to school afier a summer vacation, working members of the family and friends utter a sigh the usual comment is, "Gosh, I wish I was a kid again, ami had nothing to do but to school." Yet a schoolgirl's life Is not such a cinch. If Daughter goes away to school, away from family and she friends, has a curfew to observe, must apportion time for studies, and keep busy every other mo- Fellowship Groups Meet groups of the Christian Women's Fellowship of the Cen Smart Teens Shop Warily It's a common pastime amonf; lany teen-age girls lo tnctitde min laluro shoppin among th i.

ti aiiuj-i'ij-s fi ian Church met last pleasures of allowance day. With THE BROWNSVILLE HERALD. BROWNSVILLE. TEXAS. TUESDAY.

SEPTEMBER 18, 1951 I School Girl's Life Requires Planned Schedule At Home ment to keep well-groomed for classes, the schoolgirl lives wiih her family, she probably arrives home from school only a hour or Iwo before the working members of the family, and must sandwich in studies before or alter dinner. She runs the errands, washes dishes. When Mom is shopping or playing bridge, il may fall on her lot to prepare dinner. While It is true that every young jirl should be acquainted with the routine duties of the household parents Wonder why their children are poor students, yet often a young girl finds it difficult to concentrate on her studies when she Is disturbed to carry cut orderi every few minutes. Parents could more considerate of their teen-agers.

Mom would outline Daughter's chores In advance, then the girl would know where she's at, Also 11 Is much nicer for a parent to speak antly when requesting Daughter to do a chore, Instead of issuing coin inands. Any girl can outline household chorea so that she can work to advantage In leisure time. A' recent survey which sampled teen-agers 715 communities including Sj Email towns and large cit- showed that 70 per cent of teen-agers do household chores regularly, 85 per cent (Jo their own laundry and per cent help Mom with the family wash. Some girls set aside one hour each day to do chores. Others like a knowledge is said to be to do them on certain days, necessary for the (lay ehe sets up licr own home the school girl deserves some consideration.

Many Save Glitter For Best Wear There's something about glin Young Husband-Wife Team Makes Good.As Toy Tycoons i.iem on ceriain aays. CULVER CITY, Calif. Six on weekends and began expert- Here are some systems employed yeas a a Handler, menting with plastic. He thought the eirls to helo make 3 vounp course with verv i i it u--i by the girls to help make easier: Iron harder pieces first, do dishes right a eating, "-cpare equipment before starling, have a designated lime for laundering, have dusting materials upstairs as well as downstairs, divide chores among sisters and rotate tasks each week break the monotony, wash dreary Monday that seu on edge accumulate, the teeth of most employers. The ''same thing holds true for the other for missionary study.

The topic of i liieir newly-received riches jangling hours of the day, the other days the lesson studies by all the groups in their wallets, browseiof lha week, was "Carriers of the a through the stores, purchasing al- study of our mission churches and their leaders. Group No. 1 met with Mrs, C. D. I-oop, El Jardin, on Wednesday aftdrnoon.

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mrs. John Wallcnburg. Xiiss Ailecn Britlnin led the dcvolional period and Mrs. J. H.

Copenhnver was the leader of the lesson study. A box of clot i and a money donation was sent from this group to the Kansas Flool Relief. The hostess served refreshments to the eight members and five guests present. Group No 2 held their monthly rnecllnc at the home of Mrs, J. M.

Pampelly on Southmost with nine members and one visitor pre most any priced-right gay thing liieir glances chance lo fail tipon. Uuying a scarf here, a belt or lapel pin there, Ihey go their merry way until their funds are exhausted. The result may be but chances are, it won't he fashion-right. A wardrobe assembled from such an unrelated and unplanned selection la likely to look like just what it Is a rag-lag assortment. It's a better idea to practice a bit of self-discipline when there's money in your pocket.

It's a wonderful feeling lo know, as you walk past a display of goods, that you have the wherewithal lo buy them. But a wise girl sets her standards not upon momentary purchasing sent. The devotional on "Friendly power, but upon genuine consid Christians" was led by Mrs. Llovd Christensen. i scripture from John I.

Mrs. c. D. Personett gave the lesson for the group. This unit fs now collecting Christmas gifts for (he children and old people in the church's Juliette In Dallas.

The meeting was held last Tuesday, and hour followed the lesson. ioclal ered needs and wants. Suppose 5-011 spot a bargain bell, for instance. Before parting with your money ask yourself these mieslions. Is this a good style for me? Exactly many costumes do I have that would be enhanced by this belt? How sure am I the colors will actually match? Is thi really what I would choose If I hat a little more money? If the belt flunks out when submitted lo this questionnaire, it'3 a belter plan to return It resohllelj lo iis counter.

Then go home ant take a good look al your clothes Do you really need a belt, and 1 so, what hue and kind? Flaring te elded this, you can shop more Intel Ifger.lly. Chances are, you'll decide hang onto your allowance for Iw or three weeks until you've -ic a enough for a truly hand some belt. You'll find such self-control am purposeful waiting pays off in i way you'll never Imagined posslbl 4. met for their lirst meeting of wl en you were limiting your prlc the fall Tuesday In the homo of ta '0 the size of one week's al Mrs. F.

A. Scott, 6 Zaragosa. At lowi prayer by the Rev. John Wallenburg opened the meeting. Mrs.

F. V. Toild was devotional leader, and Mrs. Scott gave the lesson. The twelve members present enjoyed a social hour following the close ol the meeting.

The home of Mrs. Vern Miller, VM Boca Chlca was the meeting place for Group No. 3 last Wednesday morning. Eleven members and two guests attended. Mrs.

Wallenburg led the group in prayer, and Mra. John D. Carrol's devotional concerned "The Voice of Mrs. Leonard Langford led the lesson and closed wilh the question, "Are we carriers of Uie This group will have charge of the general CWF meeting in the church parlors Thursday evening at p.m. Mrs.

Max Meek will the leader of the lesson, "A Treasure The evening group, Group No. A business office is simply not the place for Ihe new metallic fabrics, unless they're very restrained indeed. Particularly are they inappropriate when gleaming has been spread liberally around on a floral print that's already full- blown and opulent-looking. These prints, which are really at their best for evening or late afternoon wear, must be -chosen with extreme care if you are planning to go through the day with them. There are available a number of mctallics.

such as the tweedy-looking fabrics through with gold or silver threads. If you just can't resist the shiny new trend, it's best lo restnct your workaday dresses to this type mat Los Ebanos PTA Plans Program The Los Ebatios School Parent- Teacher Association has nounced that it will hold its first meeting of the year Thursdaj at 3 p.m. at the school. The year's program will be planned and yearbooks distributed. Officers for the group, who were elected at the last meeting of past year, are; president, Mrs Thomas Sweeney vice president.

Mrs. Harvey Nuckols; re Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs George R. Dushicll and theii daughters, Patricia and Cynthia are again at their home on Acaci: I-ake Dr. Mrs. Dashiell, who has been with Col.

Dashiell at his sta lion at Fort Hood, plans lo stjvj in Brownsville when Col. Dashiel leaves for duty in the. Far Ess charge of hV'p a I-fcMon morning nt tr.e First Ein a semor al Texas A.t.\ list Church, during the Prayer. Mrs. E.

J. Brcailx, cir chairman, presided. Circle Program Given Thursday The Winnie Miller Circle of Ih "omen's Missionary UniTM a Dashiell Family Relnrus Here Demy, Mrs. L. jj.

Bcnham and' 5 -Mrs J. ar( Eubjccts of their talks were "Agencies' ir.rough Souls are Won to' prominent local physician be his entrance into sen-ice wit U. S. Army. Col.

Dashieil ha il been division slir G. Gregory andVrs H. t. r-mvlett led In the prayers. Vrs.

To Visit I'lircnls In Robstoicn Mrs William Lovp. ajrportl will eav morning for Robstown. where she) Wi.t pa r( nts Mr xvTM'. Wnitch Mrs.) is at n.rr.c from a .11 rs. rxivcs dangler, Dans Eliii-' iiamf-" her.

A quarter cup of butter creame a tablespoon of mir.ccd chive is delicious served over freshl boiled potatoes. Hching Ifaema find hjpp, 1 tommy medica RESINOU Regardless of SALES or CUT PRICES Elsewhere ZALE'S Prices Are LOWER! AM Mothers To Entertain Mrs. J. R. Wade will be hostess her home at La Villa next when the Valley AM Moth' the Valley of Brownsville and Mntamoros.

Mrs. Jack Choate of Harlingen Is president ol Club entertains 'Freshman Mothers" the mothers of Texas AiM slu The Mercedes unit of the club is making the arrangements for the coffee, which will te held at 10 a.m. Mrs. Choate has announced that all mothers of freshmen stu Plill Family To Make Permanent Residence Mr. and Mrs.

Walter E. Plitt Jr. and their children, Walter Ed ward III and Stella LcBcss Local Girls Attend San Aiilonio College Miss Maria Alicia Tijerina, who I'ill attend Incarnate Word College San Antonio year, was ompanied to thai cily last week her aunls. Ihe Misses Lala Ljla Tijerlna. Miss Maria Alicia Perez, 604 also lefl for San Anonio last week.

She will contlnm er studies at Incarnate Word Col- ege there. It takes about five quarts ot rnili to make a pound ot Arrier- can cheese; as a result chtfM a concentrated food high in nu- rients. SUCCESS STOUY Elliot and Ruth Handler with some of their musical toys. 3 young couple with very money but some big Ideas, convert- ho ed their garage Into a and began making toys, designed and built them, handled the sales. Today they're still at it.

of a cindered garage they luive a brand new factorv with 58,000 feet of floor space, instead of a few toys a day they're turning out 30 million a year. They ox- pect to gloss about 56 million in 1951. How the Handlers zoomed to success is a story that is recited with wonder in the murderously competitive toy industry. a miniature hurdy-gurdy, took the ndustry and the public by surprise. They sold more than a million of them at $2 each.

Because of their patents, they had a monopoly in the field. Since then they have brought out almost a dozen musical toys. Their products include a jack-in- the-box that pops out to (he tune and Elliot. 35. modestly credit their rise to one thing: a music box capable of being mass produced.

Let's pick up their story in Denver, where Ruth and Elliot met. They were both 16 and going to school. After love bloomed, they went together for five-years marrying-- Rulh's parents opposed the match. "They thought I'd starve to death in some garret." uem, jSuckoJs; re- n.i;i., cording secretary, Mrs. Robert says Elhot was an art stud Overton; corresponding secretary Mrs.

M. Carrasco; treasurer. Mrs J. Kobeck; parliamentarian Mrs. J.

C. George, and historian Mrs, M. Alden. moved to Brownsville from Hous- fortune, ton recently and plan to their permanent home here. Plitt family were residents of, Brownsville briefly four years when Mr.

Plitt. "who is with a steamship line, was transferred to ent. Her parents' prediction wasn't far from wrong. A they marry they bad a string of lean years They moved to Los Angeles, where Elliot resumed "his studies anc Ruth took a job as a stenographer. They lived in a shabby, one-room apartment furnished only with a refrigerator, stove and a bed.

It was while Elliot was In the army a they started the business that was to make their Elliot, started at Camp Roberts Theinear San Francisco, commuted imc, iranaierreu lo the group, which Is composed of Qalveston and thence to Houston. Their new address is 104 Hibiscus Ct. here. To serve a different kind of party cake, bake the cake In a mold. Frost it with a butter frost-j Ing tinted pale green and fill the dents in Brownsville and Mata- cenler with scoops of vanilla and moros are invited.

How BAB-0 removes "SINK SMOG" chocolate Ice cream. OPEN 24 HOURS PER DAY Except Tuesday Nighhi From 9:00 TELEVISION Clifford's Restaurant Across from El Jardin Hotel so deep in in porcelain. it's, he re! new wonder-sudsing world's sudsiest cleanser! cleans sinks brighter-whiter than any other cleanser! now removes "SINK SMOG'ILM faster! would Weal for making doll of "Pop Goes the Weasel," a gul- Elliot was discharged chuck wagons and square dancers Ruth had going It's so easy to relieve coughs and stuffiness of colds in a hurry this home-proved way with 2 s'poonfuls of Vicks VapoRub in a vaporizer or In a bowl of boiling water as directed In package. Just breathe in Ihesteam! Every single breath carries VapcRub's soothing medications deep into throat and large bronchial tubes. It medicates Irritated membranes, helps restore normal breathing.

For coughs or upper bronchial congestion there's nothing like using Vicks VapoRub in, sleam. For continued relief always rub it on throat, chest and VAPORUI IKONIXti HINTS Iron light colored cotton and lin- By 1947 they were looking for en fabrics on the right side; dark he idea for a toy plastic ukulele. colored cottons and linens on the wrong side to prevent a sheen froir necessarily tuneful). It was a hit. but profits were smail.

The Handlers were in shaky 'inancial state when a compose! named Ted Duncan came to them 'We went for it hook, line and They were hand made a method too costly to be practicable in this country. But Duncan's box was capable of being mass Once production problems were the Handlers hit the jack- fcr PERFECT ICED TEA! Just think--you OUb LI -have to toil water for delicious iced tea. Just follow this easy recipe: 1 place about teaspoon of Instant Tender Leaf in a tall glass. 2 Add some warn water and stir until dissolved 3. Fill glass ice and cold tap-water.

Costs less than a THE MIRACLE TEA THAT MAKES.ITSELF I jw'll Ini its trtsli fntriKt! stms ItflifHJlHl mi turn,.

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