The Mercedes Enterprise (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 8, 1964 Page: 3 of 8
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The Mercedes Enterprise — Page 3
Mercedes. Texas. Thursday, October 8, 1964
Christian Church Class Plans
Old Fashioned Song Fesl, Supper
The Gleaners Class of the
First Christian Church are
again sponsoring the month-
ly “Sing Song Festival**
which will be held Sunday
evening beginning at 6 p.m.
with a covered-dish supper.
Everyone who likes to sing
the old, familiar hymns is
invited to attend this infor-
mal “worship in song” ser-
vice, stated Mrs. J. E.
Tankersley, choir director.
Mrs. E. V. Lyons at the
piano and Miss Connie Davis
of Weslaco, at the organ will
provide the musical accom-
paniment.
Mrs. Glenn .tones and
Luther McDonald are co-
chairmen for the supper and
they have issued a blanket
invitation to “come and have
supper with us and join in
the singing which follows
immediately. “
Class President Bill Mil-
ler stated that the second
Sunday evening in each month
will be set aside for this
combination covered-dish
supper and sing-song. Roy
Biddison. class vice pres-
ident. claims to be the best
"coffee maker’' in the south
and always promises to have
plenty of coffee ready and
waiting.
Glenn Jones is the wor-
ship chairman for the
Gleaners Class and acts as
leader for the evening’s pro-
gram.
According to recent ar-
ticles appearing in national
newspapers, hymn singing
is dying out within the
churches of America, and
the Gleaners Class has un-
dertaken the task of revi-
ving this traditional worship
service by arranging for
these monthly song festivals..
No planned program is ar-
ranged and- anyone may re-
quest any number to be sung.
If the nostalgia of the “Old
Tme Religion” stirs a per-
son’s heartstrings, then this
song program is the time and
place to share in the
fellowship and “Sing Unto
the Lord a New Song”
(Psalm 96). concluded the
spokesman for the Gleaners
Class. President Miller.
If viui'vo mvntly notiioii :i
type of flour ealloii solf-risinj;
flour on your .u.roeor's -shelves,
don't be hesitant about trying it.
Kuriehed self-rising flour is the
same high quality as the regular
enriehed all-purpose flour you’ve
been .using, but it has the eon-
veniehee of leavening and salt
already blended into it. Eaeh
(•uii of self-rising flour eontains
1'n teaspoons baking powder
and L teaspoon stilt. Von ean
use it in most of your favorite
reeipes just by omitting these
ingredients.
REPORTS 6IYCII
AT UNION MEET
OF BAPTISTS
The Woman’s Missionary
Union of the First Baptist
Church met at the church
Tuesday morning for the
regular meeting.
The meeting opened with
the group singing “Oh Wor-
ship The King”. Mrs. Delia
Schwarz led in the prayer.
Mrs. Connie Reagan,
W.M.U. president, presided
over a short business meet-
ing; The......standing com-
mittees gave their reports.
Mrs. Reagan announced that
there would be an annual
meeting and leadership con-
ference at the First Baptist
Church in Harlingen on Oc-
tober 15. The WMU’s offi-
cers were urged to attend.
Mrs. W, H. Drawe, pro-
gram chairman, was in
charge of the Royal Service
program titled, “A Look At
The Things To Come.”
Those participating in the
program were: Mrs. Reagan,
Mrs. Sally Wilson, Mrs.
Ruby Kelly, Mrs. Joyce Nol-
en and Mrs. Winnie Avant.
The new officers were in-
stalled by the president.
The meeting was closed
by the group repeating the
watchword for the new year,
Psalms 57-9.
There were eleven mem-
bers in attendance.
Miss Esmeralda Ramos
9
state
Fair
—
OFTEXAS
EXPOSITION OF U6HTS AND FLOWERS
RIDE THE NEW SWISS SKYRIDE LONGEST AMUSEMENT RIDE IN THE NATI0Nl|
DAILY
entertainment
events
HERE’S LOVE. Meredith WllUon'l
latest Broadway musical hit. Nightly
8:30, Oct 9-24. Matinees 2:90 p.m.
Sat., Sun., Wed., Oct. 10-25. Prices:
SS.95, $4.95, $4.40, $1.30, $2.20, $1.65.
Music Hall.
ICE CAP ABES. Nightly 7:30 Mon’-
Thurs., 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Matinees
2:30 p.m. Sat.. 1:30 * 5:30 p.m. Sun.
Prices: $4, $3.50, $2.75, $2.25. Special
children's prices Mon.-Thurs.: $2,
$1.75, $1.25, $1. Ice Arena.
"PARADE OF LIGHTS AND
FLOWERS”
Nightly at 6:45 p.m.
COLOSSAL FREE CIRCUS
MOBIL SKY REVUE • MIDWAY***
“GREAT MOMENTS IN FASHION”
Free Style Shows, 2 ft 4 p.m. Daily.
Women's Bldg._
TEXAS KITCHEN WINDOW ~
"LETS FACE IT”
Cosmetic and Grooming Demonstra-
tions Daily. ’Women's Bldg.
TV STUDIO. Featuring lulie BenelX
Mr. Peppermint, other popular stars
on WFAA-TV, Gas Bldg.
Fri.,.Oct. 16. Military Tattoo- Cotton
Bowl, 8 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 20. East Texas on Parade.
Cotton Bowl, 8 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 21. Jan Concert. Coli-
seum, 8 p.m. _
| LIVESTOCK |
PAN-AMERICAN LIVESTOCK
EXPOSITION. Oct, 18-18.
Junior LIVESTOCK SHOW. Oct. 19-24.
POULTRY SHOWS. Oct. 10, 11, 17.
Local KC's To Sponsor Miss Ramos]
In Weslaco Annual Dance
The annual sweetheart
dance sponsored by the Wes-
laco Knights of Columbus
will be held Sunday Oct.
11, at the Mercedes Civic
Center, according to Mario
Salinas, dance chairman.
Salinas also reported that
six contestants are now en-
tered for the crown now
held by Miss Maxine Ruby
Garza, of Weslaco The
young ladies entered are
Misses Carmen Martinez,
Lupita Rodriguez, Rosalinda
Cavazos, Annie Gonzalez,
and Ida Mendez, all of Wes-
laco, and Esmeralda Ramos
HORSE SHOWS
SPECIAL FREE
ATTRACTIONS
Mon., Oct. 12. Festival Mexicana.
Cotton Bowl, 8 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 13. Texas Music Festival.
Cotton Bowl, 8 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 14. Dallas Day program.
Cotton Bowl, 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 15. Dallas Symphony
Spectacular. Cotton Bowl, 7 p.m.
FINE SHOW HORSES. Oct, fl-13.
OPEN CUTTING HORSE CONTEST?
_Oct. 14-15.
QUARTER HORSE SHOW. Oct. 15-18.
NATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE SHOW.
_Oct. 22-25.
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WONDERFUL WORLD
_OF FINE JEWELRY
SOUTHWESTERN HISTORICAL
_WAX MUSEUM_
AGRICULTURE BLDG. Live animals
and recreation exhibits._
WOMEN’S BLDG. Fashion shows,
prize-winning entries in handicrafts,
hobbies, domestic arts. Contests and
special activities.
1988 AUTOMOBILE SHOW"
Los Ebanos Study
Club Hears Report
On Girls State
The first meeting of the
season of the Los Ebanos
Study Club, was held in the
home of the president, Mrs.
E. E. Marchant, with Mrs.
N. P. Barton, Jr., as co-
hostess.
Mrs. Marvin Schwarz, a
new member, was welcomed
by the president.
Mrs, Barton gave a re-
sume of the year’s pro-
grams.
The year’s theme of
“Great, Wide. Beautiful,
Wonderful World.” was car-
ried out as three reports
were heard from girls who
attended the American Le-
gion Auxiliary Blue Bonnet
Girl’s State. They were Lil-
lian Billihgs, Claire Adam
and Nancy Hoffman,
The social hour following
was enjoyed by Mesdames
Barton. J. W. Chambers,
S, H. Collier, Sr., S. H. Col-
lier. Jr., Bob Crooks, Barr
Ewing, Charles Greenwood.
Milton Hild, W. W. Holmes,
R, H. Johnston, Glenn Jones,
Gilson Knapp, Floyd Lang-
ford, H. D. Lauderdale,
James H. Lauderdale.
Also Mesdames M. R.
Lawler, Marchant, Earle
Martin, R. R. McAfee, Sch-
Gamma Lambdas
Name Education
Program Subject
The Gamma Lambda
Chapter of Epsilon Sigma
Alpha Sorority has chosen
“Arts and Crafts*’ as the
subject for its educational
programs for the coming
year.
The chapter, which meets
on the first and third Thurs-
day of each month, devotes
the early meeting to busi-
ness matters and educa-
tional programs. The sec-
ond meeting of the month
is a social function.
Recent rush activities in-
clude a Game Party held at
F.1 Sombrero Cafe with Mrs.
Pat Key as hostess and a
bar-b-que at the home of
Mrs. Clarence Vorhees,
rush captain. Guests were
Miss Charlotte Barnes,
Mrs, Michele Stokes, and
Mrs. Richard Sledge.
The groups next meeting
will be a Model Meeting at
the home of Mrs. Luther
McDonald on October 8.
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Mrs. Ziebartb
Hosts Ladies Aid
For October Meet
The October meeting of the
First Ladies Aid of Imman-
uel Lutheran Church was
held at the home of Mrs.
Edward Ziebarth as hos-
tess, and Mrs. John Karle
presiding.
presiding. The meeting
opened with the singing of
hymn, a scripture reading
and a prayer.
After the business meet-
ing, refreshments were
served to those in atten-
dance. Members present
were Mesdames Martha
Law, A. J. Keith, Rasina
Erchinger, Emma Mott-
miller, Arnold Krause, Ber-
LOCAL CHAPTER
HOSTS OES GROUP
The Mercedes Chapter of
the Order of the Eastern Star
entertained Valley Chapters
from Rio Hondo, Donna,
Weslaco, and Edcouch re-
cently.
Visitors who were intro-
duced by the Worthy Matron,
Mrs. Georgia Lee Swearen-
gin, were Mrs. Irene Guinn,
worthy matron of Donna;
Mrs. Inez Clawson, worthy
matron of Weslaco; Don
Uwne, worthy patron, Wes-
laco; Mrs. Marilyn Cellum,
worthy matron, Edcouch;
Mrs. Helen Wilson, worthy
matron, Rio Hondo; and Mar-
et H. Wilson, Jr., worthy
patron, Rio Hondo.
Hostesses for the.evening
were Mrs. Norma Smith,
Mrs. Ollie Clarke, and Mrs.
Lillian Park who served cof-
fee and cake from a table
decorated in the colors
chosen by the Worthy Ma-
tron. Pink sweetheart roses
made the centerpiece on a
table set in orchid and sil-
ver.
A total of forty-two guests
and members were present
for this evening celebrating
“F riendship.”
of Mercedes.
Ed Gomez of Weslaco will
be master of ceremonies.
The Leo Salazar Orchestra
will play for the dance which
will begin at 9:00 p.m. and
run till 1:00 a.m. Script will
be $3.00 per couple.
Each year the council
choses a queen from the
mid-valley towns which re-
presents the council. The
Weslaco group is made up
of Donna, Elsa, Edcouch,
Monte Alto, Mercedes and
Weslaco men.
Miss Garza also is the
current Miss All South Tex-
as Sweetheart representing
the Harlingen Ajax social
club.
warz, Howard Sparrow, H. D.
Stuart, J. D. Vollmer and
one visitor, Mrs. R.H.Owen
of Amarillo, mother of Mrs.
James Lauderdale.
tha Karle, and Helen Rode-
baugh. The guests were Pas-
tor and Mrs. John Herzog,
Mrs. M, W. Hoppe, and Mrs.
G. C. Borchelt.
The next meeting will be
held at the parsonage, with
Mrs. John Herzog as. hos-
tess.
£T,iuicKj.
!
“Yes, dear, what is it?”
Travis PTA Holds
Meet; Spaghetti
Supper Set Oct. 22
The William B. Travis
Parent - Teachers Asso-
ciation held their second
meeting of the 1964-65
school year at 3:45 P.M.
Thursday In the school ca-
fetorium. Mrs. Jim Kidd,
president, called the meet-
ing to order. Mrs. David Paul
led the group in the pledge
to the flag, followed by Mrs.
Curtis Reagan, vice presi-
dent, who read the PTA ob-
jectives.
Mrs. Jessie Brothers,
member of the finance com-
mittee, announced that the
annual spaghetti supper will
be held Oct. 22 from 5:30
to 8:00 P.M. Prices will be
75(J for adults and 50C for
children.
The association decided to
sponsor the kiddie parade
at the Halloween carnival.
Emmit Albright, principal
of T ravis, will head the com-
mittee.
It was voted to retain the
placque along with a $2.00
prize to be given to the room
which has the largest
parental attendance at each
PTA meeting.
“Together We Help A
Child by Increasing Educa-
tional Opportunities” was
the theme for Thursday’s
program. Mrs. Reagan in-
troduced Mr. Albright who
presented an outline on
“Modern Math”. He stated
that the over all purpose of
the new math program is
to lead the youngster to dis-
cover “why”. Mr. Albright
provided exercise sheets for
the parents and teachers
present to work problems as
he explained them. He said
that all Mercedes schools
will have the new math pro-
gram by Sept., 1965.
Coffee was served by Mrs.
Don Warner of the hospitali-
ty committee.
It’ark most ta Hit’ll about
new cars
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Harvey, J. Edwin. The Mercedes Enterprise (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 8, 1964, newspaper, October 8, 1964; Mercedes, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1091830/m1/3/: accessed July 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library.