The Enterprise (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, December 11, 1942 Page: 2 of 6
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Girl Reserves Give
Football Banquet
The annual Girl Reserves Foot-
ball Banquet, the highlight of the
winter season in school activities,
was held Saturday night in the
school cafeteria with the 1942 Mer-
cedes Tiger football squad as guests
of honor.
The long table was in the shape
of a rectangle, open on one side,
with minature football goal posts,
wrapped in orange and black, the
Tiger colors, at each end.
The attractive programs, which
served as favors, were in the shape
of an orange-colored football and in
the center were the pictures of the
co-captains, Rene Hinojosa and
Gene Brown, and the Tiger football
sweetheart, Lydell Drawe.
Lydell Drawe, president of the
Girl Reserves, gave the welcome
and Rene Hinojosa gave the re-
sponse.
The program opened with songs
by a girls sextet composed of Yvon-
ne Branch, Colleen Dodson, Velma
Rae Adams, Wilma Lee Adams,
Jean Sproles, Frances Grace Mc-
Clelen, accompanied by Miss Helen
Ruth Morrison.
Miss Orjena Gale Hamilton gave
a clever reading. A ballet dance
. was given by Leona Summers, ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. G.
C. Summers. Miss Mozelle Powell
gave a saxophone number, accom-
panied on the piano by Peggy John-
son.
In addition to the Tiger squad,
other guests included Supt. and
Mrs. Leon R. Graham, Mr. and Mrs.
Sterling Prince, Miss Helen Ruth
Morrison, Miss Gale Hamilton.
The hostess group included the
following Girl Reserves: Joyce
Clarke, Ann Schmalzried, Dorothy
Eldridge, Lydell Drawe, Ephterpe
Panas, Thalia Panas, Jennie Lee
Drawe, Barbara Clarke, Chlorene
Dodson, Peggy Johnson, Patty Ann
Lang, Murial Rennaker, Velma Rae
Adams, Jean Sproles, Norine Mc-
Clelen, Frances Grace McClelen,
Nadine Schwarz, Betty Schwarz,
Ruby Lois Moore.
Bertha Nebenzahl, Nancy Coffin,
Yvonne Branch, Dorothy Wilder,
Wilma Lee Adams, Jean Hoppe,
Leona Summers, Mary Kate Erwin,
Colleen Dodson, Lilia Zepeda and
Marjorie Collier. Miss Mozelle
Powell and Miss Mary Jane Mc-
Claugherty are sponsors for the
Girl Reserves.
Mrs. Harry Rouse
Has Christmas Party
The annual Christmas party held
each year by the members of the
Business Women’s Circle of the
Presbyterian Church Auxiliary, had
for hostess Tuesday evening, Mrs.
Harry Rouse. Early in the evening
the group gathered at Waters Cafe
Where a delightful dinner was ser-
ved.
The group then gathered at the
home of the hostess, where Mrs,
Katherine Chadick gave the devo-
tional and also the Bible study, in
the absence of Mrs. E. B. Witmer.
The entertaining room was resplen-
dent in floral arrangements. The
latter part of the period was spent
informally and with the exchange of
Chistmas gifts among “Corona”
friends, whose identities are with-
held throughout the year and will
be revealed at the April meeting.
Vivian Jane Rouse distributed the
gifts, playing the role of Santa
Claus.
Also present were Mrs. Myrtle
Lee, Mrs. Bess Roberts, Mrs. Frank
Chadick, Miss Helen Teal Stotler,
Mrs. Paul Schrank, Mrs. H. E.
Bennett, Mrs. R. H. Kern, Mrs.
Marguerite Simpson, Mrs. Louie
Hayman, Mrs. Mae Irby and Mrs.
Lellah Lyle.
Birthday Party
Enjoyable Party
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The home of Mrs. L. R. Crockett,
president of the Just We Neighbor’s
Club, was open to the club members
for their semi-annual birthday
party Thursday for a delightful
luncheon.
Mrs. G. G. Aldridge, Mrs. Nople
Foster, Mrs. E. O. Kramer, Mrs. E.
L. Sugg, Mrs. J. T. Wiggins and
Mrs. J. E. Wilder, whose birthdays
occur durire' the latter half of the
year, were guests of honor for the
party. Other guests were Mrs. Frank
Lamb, Nova Scotia, Canada, Mrs.
Bergstrom of Chicago, and Mrs.
J. P. Fisher, of Bryan, Ohio.
Mrs. J. C. Potts cut the beautiful
birthday cake. The table held giay
flowers for a centerpiece.
After lunch, a humorous program
of personal glympses was held, and
Mrs. John Rouse gave a clever read-
ing.
The hostess group included Mrs.
T. F. Langford, Mrs. J. C. Potts,
Mrs. O. E. Ridenour, Mrs. John
Rouse, Mrs. John Thornburg and
Mrs. Alden Wade.
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THE ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, DEC. 11, 1942
< MERCEDES SOCIAL I0TES >
Mr., Mrs. 0. M. Joyce
Given Housewarming
The pretty new home recently
purchased by Mr. and Mrs. O. M.
Joyce at South Palm Gardens, was
a delightful setting for a surprise
event Saturday evening when a
group of friends gave them a jolly
housewarming. A “carry-in” dinner
was served.
The evening was spent informally,
with various stunts and games ad-
ding zest to the program. The hon-
orees were presented a lovely table
lamp for tiieir new home, which
has been named “Green Acres’’.
The “univited” guests included
the following: Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Martin, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brower,
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Evans, Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Chambers, Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Langford, Mr. and Mrs.
H. D. Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Deyo, Mr. Harry Bowman, Mrs.
Carl Carter, Miss Mildred Bridges,
Mrs. Lyle Talbot and Mrs. Olive
Brower.
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Mercedes Woman
Among Honor Group
Mrs. H. L. Schmalzriecl of Mer-
cedes was among officials’who had
seats on the stage at the Sunday
meeting of the annual convention
of the loth District Legion posts
and Legion Auxiliaries held in Mc-
Allen. Mrs. Schmalzried is a district
committee woman. She gave a brief
talk and also introduced the depart-
ment auxiliary president, Mrs.
Frank Bell, of San Angelo. A. P.
Wright of Mission, is district com-
mander.
A joint session was held at the
McAllen Legion hall Sunday morn-
ing, the program being open to the
public.
In separate sessions in the after-
noon, Mrs. Schmalzried presided at
the meeting held at the Chamber of
Commerce building.
Officials who participated in the
convention proceedings were
Charles Maiswell, Phillips; Mrs.
Frank Bell; G. Ward. Moody, Austin,
and A. 0. Wilman, Legion.
Dr., Mrs. Lawler
Entertain Group
One of the prettiest pre-nuptial
courtesies extended Mrs. Lee H.
Matlock, formerly Miss Harriett
Kidder of Mercedes, was the dinner
given with Dr. and Mrs. M. R. Law-
ler as hosts.
The dinner was served buffet
stvle, the attractively laid bridal
table being in pure white. White
chrysanthemums formed the center-
piece, flanked by white tapers. The
dinner was served a quartet tables.
Small containers held cupids and
tiny white mums, and white wed-
ding bells mingled with the blos-
soms. The evening was spent in-
formally.
Other guests included Mr. and
Mrs. Lee H. Kidder, Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd Langford, Mr. and Mrs. Vir-
sril Thompson of Weslaco. Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. Poteet of Harlingen, Mr.
and Mrs. K. P. Cackey of Weslaco,
lvrr. and Mrs. O. M. Joyce, Mr. and
Mrs. Hughes Evans, the Rev. and
Mrs. W. G. Birkner, Miss Mildred
Bridges, Miss Helen Ruth Clarke,
Mrs. Victor Morava, Miss Betty Sue
Robinson, Miss Ala Mae Hudson,
and Master John Lawler.
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Mrs. George Kearney left Monday
for Los Angeles, California, for a
Christmas visit with her son,;
George, who is stationed at Glen-
dale, California, at the Curtis-
Wright Field. »Mrs. Kearney will
be located in Los Angeles, in the
home of Mrs. Robert Fasken.
Former Mercedes Girl
To Be Married
Many people in Mercedes will be
interested in the announcement of
the approaching marriage of Miss
Florence Eugenia Wright, daughter
of Mrs. Kathryn Ramstetter Wright
of San Antonio, to William Spring-
ail Decker, on the evening of De-
cember 12, at the Christ Episcopal
Church in San Antonio.
'Mrs. Wright and her family lived
in Mercedes a number of years ago.
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Business Women
Han Xmas Event
Mercedes Business and Profes-
sional Women will bold their annual
Christmas party on the evening of
December 22, at the library build-
ing.
Mrs. Artie Sugg, president, ap-
pointed Mrs. Lellah Lyle to have
charge of the program, Mrs. W. E.
Perry, chairman of dinner arrange-
ments; Mrs. Myrtle Lee, table, and
Miss Helen Teal Stotler, in charge
of table decorations. The Christmas
party is one of the highlights of
the year.
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Coterie Bridge Club
With Mrs. Langford
Members of the Coterie Bridge
Club enjoyed their Wednesday
meeting with Mrs. Floyd Langford,
when games of contract were enjoy-
ed. Mrs. W. B. Lawder was awarded
high score trophy in the games of
contract, following which, a dainty
refreshment course was served.
Chrysanthemums and roses made
pretty floral arrangements.
Additional players included Mrs.
Shelley Collier, Mrs. E. Q. Farris
and Mrs. H. L. Schmalzried, guests
for the afternoon, and Mrs. H. D.
Stuart, Mrs. Charles Hupp, Mrs. E.
A. Brown and Mrs. J. W. Cham-
bers.
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Epworth League
Is Well Attended
Approximately 16 boys and girls
were in attendance at the Epworth
League meeting at the Methodist
church Sunday evening. Mrs. Dewey
Acker is superintendent of the
young people and Grace Worley Is
chairman of the group.
Miss Worley had charge of the j
program on “Friendship”. Christ-j
mas carols were sung. The Rev. W. i
G. Birkner was also present.
A nominating committee was j
named for the election of perman-j
ent officers this coming Sunday j
night. This committee includes j
Grace Worley, J. B. TJaylor and
Laura Nell Lauderdale.
Mrs. W. W. DeCell
Is Bridge Hostess
An enjoyable meeting of the Sat-
urday Afternoon Bridge Club was
held with Mrs. W. W. DeCell Sat-
urday afternoon. In the games of
contract, Mrs. George Ferrier re-
ceived the defense stamps awarded
for high score, while Mrs. E. G.
Smith received a similar award in
cutting the cards high. A refresh-
ment course followed the games.
Others enjoying the games were
Mrs. Virginia Shotwell, Mrs. John
Rouse, Mrs. W. E. Perry, Mrs. O.
J. Schaeffer, Mrs. H. L. Schmalzried
and the hostess.
Mrs. Morris Bailey recently mov-
ed to the heme of Mr. and Mrs. R.
G. Boiler. Mr. Bailey is in the ser-
vice.
Dick Egan, fruit broker, of Jack-
son, Mississippi, has returned to
Mercedes for the fruit season.
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Woman’s Study Club
Has Guest Day Event
The guest day event, sponsored
by the members of Woman’s Study
Club Monday afternoon, in the
home of Mrs. O. J. Schaeffer, was a
delightful event and a highlight of
the year’s program. Co-hostesses
with Mrs. Schaeffer were Mrs. A.
E. Branch, Mrs. C. A. Eldridge and
Mrs. J. M. Hughes.
Mrs. Shelley Collier gave the wel-
come, in the absence of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Perry Perkins. Mrs. E.
Q. Farris, program chairman, intro-
duced Mrs. A. E. Branch, who had
charge of the music. Mrs. H. E.
Hager sang “The Holy City, accom-
panied by Mrs. Branch.
The very interesting review of
the book, “Cape Cod ■Christmas/’1
was given by Mrs. John Rouse. The
story depicted the life of two bro-
thers and of activities at the Yule-
tide season. iMrs. Branch played an
arrangement of Christmas carols.
She also presided at the attractive
tea table where refreshments were
served. The table lent a festive air
with the centerpiece of gay poin-
seltias and Brazilian berries. The
same floral decorations were over
the house, mingled with red bou-
gainvillea.
Guests included Mrs. C. B. Wil-
liams, Mrs. Sterling Prince, Mrs.
George Markham, Mrs. Floyd Lang-
ford, Mi’s. J. R. Faxton, Mrs. George
Graf and Mrs. W. G. Birkner.
Other club members present were
Mrs. W. W. Collier, Mrs. J. C. Deyo,
Mrs. G. K. Wattson and Mrs. Oscar
Roman.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Fisher of
Bryan, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. O.
E. Ridenour were Sunday dinner
guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
C. D. MaeVean.
Mrs. Mattie Hight of Brownsville,
has returned home after a visit here
in the home of Mrs. H. E. Bennett.
Volmer Roberts of Alice, had a
recent visit here with his mother,
Mrs. Bess Roberts.
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Miss Juanita Watkins
Robert L. Long Wed
Of interest to many friends is the
announcement of the marriage of
Miss Juanita Watkins, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Watkins, of Mer-
cedes, and Robert L. Long of Mer-
cedes, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E.
Long of San Antonio.
The wedding took place Monday
afternoon at the Baptist Church par-
sonage, with the church pastor, the
Rev. E. N. Lawson, reading the
marriage rites. The groom is now
stationed at Camp Edwards, Massa-
ehussetts. Several friends attended
the couple at the wedding.
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Miss Dorothy Perry
Hostess To Group
Miss Doorthy Sue Perry was hos-
tess to the members of the Beta
Sigma Phi, Gamma Omega Chapter,
Monday evening for an enjoyable
meeting.
Mrs. Lellah Lyle was in charge of
the program pn “Poetry.” She read
several selections and presented
facts that would tend to promote
the appreciation of poetry. Mrs. G.
C. Parrish also contributed to the
program, conducting the composi
tions of original limericks among
the group.
Plans were made for a formal
Christmas dinner party and also
initiatory ceremonies for pledges
and new members.
Also present were Mrs. Victor
Morava, Mrs. Bill Dickman, Miss
Betty Sue Robinson, Miss Helen
Ruth Clarke, Miss Billie Powell,
Miss Helen Teal Stotler, Miss Doris
Lester, Mrs. Floyd Langford, and
little Miss Lou Ann Langford, a
guest.
Mrs. James Drawe
Is Honoree
Mrs. James Drawe, formerly Miss
Betty Jean Wipke, was named hon-
oree for a pretty miscellaneous gift
shower Tuesday afternoon, when
members of the Presbyterian
Church Woman’s Auxiliary were
hostess group. The courtesy was
held at the church educational
room, with Mrs. Osie McNeil acting
as chairman of the event.
White and yellow chrysanthe-
mums were the floral piece for the
attractive tea table where Mrs. A.
K. Phillips presided over the tea
service. A lace cloth enhanced the
beauty of the table. There were
many many lovely gifts for the re-
cent bride.
Other guests present were Mrs.
E. G. Smith, Mrs. Leroy Ziegler,
Mrs. W. W. DeCell, Mrs. Charles
Tucker, Mrs. Elizabeth Schwarz,
Mrs. Moore, Mrs. J. W. Irby, Mrs.
J. E. Meredith, Mrs. Walter Collier,
Mrs. C. A. Dunnahoo, Mrs. J. R.
Barry, Mrs. A. C. Wipke, Mrs. Ed
Hauff, Mrs. Effie Hoffman, Mrs.
Homer Campbell and Mrs. John
Rouse.
The following group, who were
unable to attend, sent pretty gifts
to the guest of honor: Mrs. Homer
Settles, Mrs. Paul Schrank, Mrs.
Harry Rouse, Mrs. H. T. Stotler,
Mrs. E. M. Spendiff and Mrs.
Charles Meyer.
Frank Arnold, who has been em-
ployed in civil service work in San
Antonio, is visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Forney Arnold.
Paulette Goddard and Fred MacMurray in a gay mood in
in this scene from their Paramount technicolor feature
“Forest Rangers’* showing at the State Theatre, Mercedes,
Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Kenneth Edwards
Entertains Group
Members of the nursing staff of
the Mercedes Hospital were guests
of Mrs. Kenneth Edwards, also a
member of the staff, at an enjoyable
evening party Tuesday. Games were
enjoyed and the evening spent in-
formally.
Guests included Miss Helma Karle,
Mrs. Frances Wolf, Mrs. Grace
Speegle, Mrs. Floss Totman, Mrs.
S. E. Rennaker, of Mercedes, and
Miss Mamie Martin cf Weslaco.
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Mrs. Barr Ewing*
Entertains Club
Mrs. Jack Martin was awarded
the high score prize in contract
bridge on Thursday afternoon, when
Mrs. Barr Ewing entertained' her j
bridge club. The hostess scored
second high. Fall' colors of bronze
and yellow were chosen, with ar-
rangements of lovely chrysanthe-
mums. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Others enjoying the afternoon
were Mrs. J. R. Koonce, Mrs. Jimmy j
Sutphen, Mrs. C. A. Ripley, Mrs. j
Luther McDonald/Mrs. Jack: Martin 1
and Mrs. Forney Arnold.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elliott were
guests of Mr. and1 Mrs. E. E. Clau-
sen in Brownsville, at the week-end.
L. G. McNutt of Alice, is in Mer-
cedes this week on business:
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Robinson, for-
merly located at the Mercedes Hotel
have moved to the Fulton Apart-
ments.
Mrs. L. F. Drake Is
Bridge Club Hostess
Mrs. R. R. McAfee received de-
fense stamps Friday when Mrs. L.
F. Draae was hostess to her after-
noon bridge club. Fragrant roses
lent color and beauty where the
games were held and a desert course
served.
Also present were Mrs. H. D.
Stuart, Mrs. A. J. Brower, Mrs. Jack
Martin, Mrs. Shelley Collier, Mrs.
Carl Carter, Mrs. Jimmy Sutphen,
Mrs. J. W. Chambers.
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Mercedes, Texas
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