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Valley Morning Star from Harlingen, Texas • Page 7

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Tuesday, April 19, 1977-7 When you're traveling in sunny circles do a bit our beautiful new looks They make their connections easily 1621 t. 100th Birthday Celebration Mrs. Charlotte Thomas of Harlingen, along with five brothers and sisters, attended the 100th birthday celebration of an aunt, Mrs. Gene House Nell Com at Buckner, Easter Sunday afternoon The six are children erf the late Mr and Mrs Frank McEowen who made their home on the Briggs-Coleman Tract near Harlingen, coming here in December 1924 from Lewisburg. Kansas Two of the eight children are deceased The five brothers and sisters of Mrs Tliomas are Robert DONATION Mrs.

Dul Valdez, Theta Omega Chapter welfare chairman, right, presented a check recently towards the fight against cerebral palsy. Accepting the donation is Mrs. Henry Perkins, left, committee chairman for the Cerebral Palsy campaign for the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Looking on at center is Mrs. Gilbert Leal, club educational director.

The money was donated by Valley organizations and will be used only for the Lower Rio Grande Cerebral Palsy group for needed equipment. (Star Photo) McEowen of San Diego, Calf, Herschel McEowen of Briggs-Coleman Tract, Edward McEowen of Lowell, Ark Mrs Donald Bennett (Margaret of McAllen and Mrs John Cramer Ruth) of Rio Hondo The six brothers and sisters traveled together a part of the way in a private plane with Capt Calvin Earley of Dallas, son-in-law of Herschel McEowen. as the pilot The party was held in the home of Mr. and MrsJ.C Burnley, where Mrs. Com, sister to Mrs Frank McEowen, lives Also YOUR present were her other daughters and their families.

Mrs Dorcas Collier of Kansas City, and her son-in-law and daughters and two children of Denver, Colo, and Mr and Mrs Sanford Menter and son, Tim of Washington DC Eighteen and nephews from Califomina, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Washington and Missouri were also in attendance A sister-in law, Mrs Margaret House of near Buckner was a guest She celebrated her 82nd birthday the day before that of Mrs Com AT WIT'S END by bombock By ANN LANDERS PROBLEMS Role Of Federal Courts Is Topic At League Of Women Voters Convention Mrs. Donna Edeen of Harlingen is leaving today to attend the 16th biennial convention of the League of Women Voters of Texas from April 19 through 21 She will join delegates from 42 other local Leagues throughout Texas, representing approximately 4.200 members, to adopt a program of governmental concerns. elect officers, consider by-laws changes and adopt an annual budget. The featured speaker at the Wednesday luncheon will be the Honorable Patrick Higginbotham District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, and the youngest sitting judge in the United States His topic will be Role of the Federal Courts in Consitutional Gover- nemnt One of the ongoing interests for study and action is the administration of justice in Texas In addition to attending workshops and regular business sessions of the organization, delegates will be offered a tour of Fort Worth museums and a visit to the historic Northside area. Betty Anderson, president of the League of Women Voters of Texas, will address the convention on the chosen theme, League and Change-Hopes and The League is firmly committed to the importance of individuals working together to achieve open and accountable government that is responsive to citizens' needs Dummy Heart Attacks In Teaching Program WINSTON-SALEM.

N. C. (UPI) Heart victims are being helped by a bunch of dummies, the heart association here reports. Dummies with inflatable lungs, a pulse, and dilating eyes simulate heart attacks to teach doctors and nurses a lifesaving technique known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation Dear Ann Landers: uur grandson, Don, brought several friends home for the weekend (He is a college student.) Don aked that we not come to his home-said rather come by and see us at our place. We learned the reson from his mother He is ashamed of our shabby appearance I wonder if young folks realize how difficult it is for elderly people to live on Social Security checks these days After we buy food, medicine and pay for our housing and heating, there is nothing left We afford nice clothes Grandpa and I are deeply hurt.

Perhaps a word from you would help young people understand. Salt Lake Senior Citizens, Dear Fnends; Please judge ALL young people by your snobbish grandson. I know some very nice college students who would consider such behavior disgraceful Maybe seeing this in print will help place the problem in proper perspective Garden Club Has Design Workshop Current Events Harlingen Garden Club held a workshop recently at the home of Mrs G. H. McCall.

This was a practice session to study artistic design for the flower show which will beheld Apnl30andMay lat Casa De Amistad Members brought their containers and Newcomers Bridge Club Meets The Harlingen Newcomers Bridge Club met in the First Christian Youth Center for an afternoon of bridge recently. After the social hour the president, Mrs. Ida Bukofski, conducted the business meeting and introduced the guest, Mrs. Alice Carey Hostesses were Juanit Schmidt, Olive Gasper and Gertrude Matteson Winners at bridge were Alice Carey, Elsie Robertson, Myrtle Jackson and Kay Ranum. The next meeting will be held in the First Christian Youth Center on May 4 Anyone wishing to join the club may contact Mrs.

Adam Bukofski at 423-5656 or Mrs. John Kuhn at 423-6318. The meetings are held on the first WTednesday of each month. HARLINGEN BEEF CLUB BARBEQUE TONIGHT dried and fresh materials and discussed the making of arrangements and the points that judges will be looking for in rating creative design at the show. Mrs.

George Taylor was the co-ordinator. A short business meeting was conducted, followed by a covered dish luncheon and further discussion in the afternoon Mrs. Andrew Choiick reported on the District 6 Convention held in Brownsville, March 18 Harlingen Garden Club received five awards, with an individual one going to Mrs. G. Triplett who won the Sudie Blackburn award for horticulture.

Rose Cup chairman, Mrs. F. L. Newhouse. told the group how the award was judged in the various cities of the Valley.

Harlingen won for 1977. TUESDAY 9 a Housewives Bowling League, 77 Lanes. RioGrande Valley Museum of Harlingen 9a.m.-5 p.m. Confederate Air Force Flying Museum. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Harlingen Public Library. 9:15 a m. Junior Service League, Thrift Shop, 9:30 a.m. Christian Women's Fellowship Bazaar Christian Church, Youth Center. 1:30 p.

m. Queen Isabella Senior Citizen's Club, South Padre Island Pavilion. 2-5 p.m. Rio Grande Valley Museum of Harlingen. 7:30 p.m.

Harlingen Bridge Club, Elks Lodge Hall. 7:30 p.m. Harlingen Business and Professional Womens Club, dinner meeting Harlingen Lodge, 1132 Masonic Temple, 7th and Harrison. 7:30 p.m. Willacy County Coin Club, Dew Drop Inn 7:30 p.m.

Hi-Lo Bowling League, 77 Lanes 8 p.m. Bay Area Duplicate Bridge, Los Fresnos JSL Building 8 p.m. Harlingen AA, closed meeting, 922 N. First St. 8 p.m.

Al Anon Meeting, 922 N. First. 8 p.m. Tipof Texas Telephone Pioneers. 8 p.m.

Tropical Trail Cat Club, Elks Lodge. WEDNESDAY 9 a.m.- Noon. ioGrande Valley Museum of Harlingen. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Confederate Air Force Flying Museum.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. Harlingen Public Library. 9:30 a.m. Child Guidance Club. 9:30 a.m.

City Federation of Women's Clubs, Town Hall. for those who need it Dear Ann Landers been going with a married man for 19 months and I are very much in love Someone tipped off his wife and she telephoned me I denied everything The next night came to see me He said his wife bought my story hook, line and sinker, and we have nothing to worry about I told him 19 months was long enough to sneak around and if he wanted to stay with his wife he'd have to leave me alone He swore he love her but face a divorce on accont of his kids (Ttiey are 15 and 16 and go to boarding school I said, "That settles it. Leave this minute and I never want to see you again The following weekend called four times He said he loves me and is going crazy. I love him, too. but I now know never marry me A teriffic struggle is going on inside my head I want marriage and children and sick of motel rooms What should I In Connecticut Genealogical Society To Meet The Tip-O-Texas Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m.

in the meeting room of the Harlingen Public Library Harry A Robertson, a Winter Texan from Antwerp, Ohio, will address the group, speaking of some of his experiences as a genealogist He is entitling his talk "Living in the Anyone interested in genealogical research is welcome. Dear A Same old plot Married man No intention of leaving his family. Likes to fiddle around and hates to get out of the orchestra The next time calls, tell him if he phones again you will go to his wife and ask HER what to do TTus is a mighty strong threat but since you are fighting to build a new life and he insists on making it rough, use the heaviest ammunition you can lay your hands on Dear Ann Landers When my wife went to Grand Rapids to visit her mother, my sister invited me to dinner We got into a discussion about women who dye their hair I said I thought it was remarkable that Alma (my wife) was 52 and didn't have a gray hair in her head My sister said, "You fool, Alma has been dyeing her hair for years. 1 was shocked When Alma came home I put the question to her She said, "Yes. it's true I asked her why she told me She replied, "I didn't see any point to it.

I feel as if been betrayed Am I justifiedVKalamazoo Dear Zoo not a shred of evidence that Alma was trying to deceive you These days hair-tinting is fairly routine. (P S. Your sister sounds like a trouble maker-with gray hair Teaching your kids about the facts of life can be easy or awkward Ann new booklet, "How' What, and When to Tell Your Child About Sex" can spell the difference Send 50 cents in com, along with a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope with your request, to Ann Landers, O. Box 1400, ELein, 111. 60120 There are three four word expressions that give me stomach cramps One is, (Irie Size Fits All, one is Have a good day," and the other is.

"Youcan miss The latter usually accompanies a 15-minute set of direc tions. a fold-out map. and a series of a list of emergency numbers on how to get to house It has been my experience that most people know exactly where they live They just know how to get there Most of them overt rain you for the trip Who among you has not received directions from Mister Rogers, who talks to you like you are the poster child for Mental Health Week He begins by you know where you are now7 When assured you are at home he says. "Fine, go to the end of your driveway and turn right That is the hand you wnte with and then go to the traffic light at the end of your street When it turns green, signal for a left turn That is the hand nearest the window and get into the middle lane so other cars can pass you as you will be going slow etc There's a Charles Kuralt breed who not only give you directions on how to get to their house but throw in just enough history to confuse you. be turning left at the little church on the comer, which incidentally had half of its structure burnt to the ground in 1936 Don't confuse this with the Will Star At Chichester CHICHESTER.

England (UPI) summer festival theater will feature Ingrid Bergman in Hun "Waters of the Moon Miss Bergman will play Helen 1 Lancaster in the Hunter play for the Silver Jubilee theater season because it was first performed in the year of Queen Elizabeth I I accession The a four play season will run from May 10 to Sept. 17. It will include a revue of English monarchs. and Apple Cart is 61 miles south west of London ISLAND FERRYBOAT CHARLESTOWN. Nevis (UPI) A government ferryboat to the neighboring island of St.

Kitts is one of the few links between Nevis and the rest of the world, but passengers are never quite sure whether they'll be able to make the trip. There are no advance ticket sales and the only way to get on is to wait for the ship to come and stand in line with the rest of the people. 14 50 PROM SPECIAL APRIL MAY WHITE KING GEORGE Complete with shirt deposit Additional colors and sizes available at slightly higher including the Lancelot in wine. WHITt CLEANER HAYNIS CLEANERS FORMAL WEAR FORMAL WEAR 817 N. 77 SUNSHINE STRIP E.

HARRISON HARUNGEN. TEXAS HARUNGEN learn To Play PIANO ORGAN GUITAR DRUMS Enroll Now BLEDSOE MUSIC CO. 726 Morgan Blvd. hgn. got the best employees around because he gives them the best.

With Blue Cross and Blue Shield fringe benefit insurance, you can get the best protection for your employees and the best for yourself at the same time. Wrapped in one neat package, it can provide the maximum with a minimum in paperwork and administrative procedures. Blue Cross GROUP HOSPITAL SERVICE INC Blue Shield GROUP UFE 4 HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY of Texas Registered Mark Blue Cross Association Registered Service Mark ot the National Association ot Blue Shield Plans These professionals can give you details on our complete package of fringe benefit insurance for your employees. Bill Posey, District Sales Manager Jim Nolen, Life Sales Specialist Dan Garza Bill Rusteberg Suite B. Morgan Plaza, 808 Morgan Harlingen 78550 (512) 423-0474 Do you think enough of your employees to provide the best? structure an the previous comer that also burnt That was rebuilt in '43, but the architecture on that one is strictly Doric, so wat chit1" The direcUoas 1 love are the ones given by a Rowan and Martin team where a man is on one phone and his wife is on the extension and together they tell you how to get there i take the freeway and exit at ramp says the husband "Are you crazy0 They'll be drwing half the night, his wife interrupts Northern all the wiy to the (iooney iolf Cour se.

then make a right road is tom up. says the husband, and have to backtrack Come to think of it, they could use Miller Hoad and that way when miss the turn-off, there's an all night station open with a phone to call as for directioas Our house is a doozie to find The street changes names three times on you. comes to three forks and doesn't go all the way through, but if you turn where the road narrows, bear right and go two doors past the barking dog. you can miss it To Have 50th Anniversary Reception and Mrs Reeves will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday with a reception between the hours of 2 and 5pm in the Recreation Hall of Queen City Gardens Mr and Mrs Reeves were married at Harlingen in 1927 They have lived in Mercedes for the past 30 years Fnends of the family are invited to the reception No invitations are being sent Announce Marriage Announcement is made of the marriage of Jane Clark Kennedy to Herbert Fugene Reeves The Rev Mi lam Brantley performed the double ring ceremony the First Presbyterian Church at San Benito at 8 March 10 with only the immediate families present Mr and Mrs Reeves are living near Baytown The Light Touch Executive one who talks golf oil morning ot the office and business oil ofternoon on the links. One thing that neatly foolproof: Family fun with a new color tv By Joe Huerta Appliance 114 MT.

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