Brenham Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 226, Ed. 1 Monday, December 17, 1934 Page: 4 of 4
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STORY AND CAST CkeaP Money ■
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Added Attractions
$095 $jf95 $C95
Sensational
PERSONALS
$4.95
Give Him A Scarf
as
KADETTE JEWEL
‘1.00 ’1.50
/lai about thefactory Ont Year—One Dollar GaaraaiMl
‘2.00
Navratil Music House
Wa Haw Fumiahod You The Beat In Music For 25 Years.
WORLD’S MOST COMPACT RADIO
LADY BY
CHOICE
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Designed and built by the leading pioneer specialists
in compact radio sets, the Kadette Jewel is a marvel
of precision workmanship and superb performance.
Its clear, powerful reception from long distances
will amaze and delight you. Weighs only 3 Ji pounds—
you can take it with you anywhere. And no matter how
you handle it, its gleaming bakelite cabinet retains
its beauty for years. Compare Kadette Jewel with far
more expensive sets and—SAVE THE DIFFERENCE!
presented with a
box filled with
from the guests,
B.
J.
Knolle presented Miss Varin
set bf crystal goblets in her
design, and her gift to Miss
was a set of teaspoons in the
of silver she has chosen.
Ray Perry, Malvin Cain, and
mett Whitsett, students at the
versify of Texas, were here
Austin to spend the week-end
Billy Stuckert.
Buy handkerchiefs
with what it saves
THE SUCCfSSSR TO
"LADY FOR A DAY'T
fed-
the
tary, read the minutes of the previous
meeting, and the regular order of
business received attention.
The president appointed the follow-
ing committee to plan the Christmas
program: Mesdames Frank Malina,
Kate E. McAdam, and John Giddings.
The leader for the afternoon, Mrs.
Robert A. Hasskarl, presented Miss
Annie Louise Chadwick in a beauti-
Enter into the gay round of holiday
parties feeling perfectly at ease about
the appearance of your clothes!
Have your wardrobe completely
cleaned by the Brenham Laundry
ahead of time, and be prepared to
“go” at a moment’s notice! Clothes
HANDKERCHIEF SHOWER
Miss Natalie Coston.,bride:elect of
this week, was complimented with a
handkerchief shower Thursday after-
Em-
Uni-
from
with
Fully Licensed
and Factory
Guaranteed
decorations. Tift- living
symphony in white and
it were placed several
Christmas trees with
state insurance commissioner,
made a special inquiry for the
poration.
As outlined by the chairman,
METHODIST MISSIONARY
SOCIETY TO MEET
SIMON THEATRE
TOMORROW & WEDNESDAY
LADY BY CHOICE
WITH APERFECT
Made expressly for the millions
who demanded another “Lady
For A Day.”
Mrs. Brooke Smith and Mrs. H.
Baker, Jr., of Houston, and Mrs.
J. Crockett of Chapel Hill were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Coston for the
week-end.
FORTNIGHTLY MEETS
Members of all departments of the
Fortnightly Club participated in the
regular monthly business meeting,
Thursday, December 13, with the
preaident, Mrs. T. A. Low, Jr., pre-
Biding.
The meeting opened with the sing-
ing of “America” by the assembly,
after which Mrs. Will Grebe, secre-
LINEN SHOWER
AND MUSICALE
Mrs. H. W. Hughes and her niece,
Miss Mary Esther barnhill tutertain-
ed about thirty guests most delight-
fully Saturday afternoon, their hospi-
t.a£j£y takwg.. tttfJarm ^f a liunt-sluajc.^
Miss Doris Bryan is a patient at
the St. Francis Hospital, where she
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis this morning, and is reported
getting along very satisfactorily.
The Woman’s Missionary Society
of Giddings Memorial Methodist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
at three o'clock at the home- of Mrs.
Claude Harwell.
For the role of the derelict gin-
hound, reminiscent of her great char-
acterization in “Lady For A Day".
Ma,y Robson appeared not only the
obviojis but the only choice. By a
stroke of good luck both stars were
under Columbia contract, and the re-
sult, of course, is that they were co-
featured in the film play.
In the supporting cast will be seen
Walter Connolly, the fine character^
actor who has grown so popular with
theatre goers. He is seen as the Po-
lice Court Judge, whose kindly inter-
est in Miss Robson arid Alabam, the
young fan dancer, ultimately brings
happiness to the strange pair. David
Burton directed the film from a script
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Give him the kind of Robe he would
If he’s an outdoor man choose a Wool
Muffler for him. There are many gay
ones in bright colors that he would like.
There are dozens of Silk Mufflers in a
huge variety of patterns, fabrics, designs
and colors—
USTERINE
TOOTH PASTE
25*
Tally Card., Place
and Luncheon Sets in Chrixt-
Desicm. Banner Press
May Robson
And
Walter Connolly
IN
LADY BY CHOICE’’
Four stars together bringing
laughter and romance in the
brilliant successor to "Lady
For A Day," a picture that
everyone enjoyed. The story of
* pretty girl who adopted a
“mother" on “Mother's Day
and who wilt steal your heart
away. A great successor to “A
Lady for A Day." *
TODD & KELLY COMEDY
NOVELTY
of
Library
Thelma Todd & Patsy
Kelly Comedy
And Goofy Movies
by Jo Swartlng- Oth|$| In th« art
Arthur Hohl, Raymond Walburn and
Roger Pryor.
ful piano solo. Hist’s ''JJberstraam”
and in accordance with Health Day
observance, a very interesting and
helpful talk was given by Dr. Robert
A- Hasskarl, the city health officer.
* Concluding the program the meet*
ing adjourned to the next
meeting date, January 10th.'
Executive Meeting
The executive committee
Fortnightly Club met in
club room with Mrs. T.
acting as chairman.
Routine business was
and two new members were elected
into the club.
SIMON THEATRE
TODAY
FOR SALE—Small gentle Shetland
pony. $25-00. Cfcas. Haack, Jr.
226 3tp
BEGINNING
MONDAY, DEC. 17 to 29
LOCATED AT SINGER SEWING MACHINE SHOP
a Operator, Mr. Lewis
NU-MODE SUPPLY HOU^E, St.
of the Vr*<le-e1ect, after making a
clever speech in which she asked her
to “count your clothes.” In the bundle
Miss Coston found many pretty and
useful pieces of linen, for which she
expressed her appreciation in a few
appropriate words.
During the afternoon several beau-
tiful musical selections were render-
ed including two numbers by Mrs.
J. J. Crockett of Chapel Hill, one of
which “I Am Building a ‘Doll House
Under the Moon," was her own com-
position, and was dedicated to
the groom; several songs by Miss
Flora Ann Williams, one of her num-
bers .being “Stay As” Sweet As You
Are,” and several popular piano nunr-
bers by Landon Harper.-
Delicious ice box cake was served
with refreshing hot tea. and plate fav-
ors were novelty candles made by the
artistic hostesses.
Mrs. Brooke Smith and Mrs. II. B.
Baker. Jr;, of Houston, and a group
of Chapel Hill friends Were amqaig
D Anm service a
rVmkLZlVF SUPPLIES
We maintain one of the best
radio service shops in the South
Navratil Music House
PHONE 489
cleaner’s odor.”
SUITS—TOPCOATS-^DRESSES CLEANED—65c
BRENHAM LAUNDRY
Tuesday & Wednesday
Columbia Pictures
Presents
Caroie Lombard
the
A. Low, Jr.~
1— Enactment of a permanent in-
surance plan as quickly as possible.
2— Fixing of $5000, the present
temporlry level, aS the limit to which
the corporation should go in insur-
ing deposits. Unless congress sets be-
fore July, deposits up to $10,009 will
become fully insured, those from
$10,000 to $50,000 would be 75 per
cent Insured and those over $50,000
would be 50 per cent guaranteed.
select himself.. . . Flannel Robes in
Blues, Browns.and Maroons with collar
and sash in colors to harmonize, Rayon
Rbbes and Blanket Robes
AC-DC—complete
$1350
CAROLE - •
MAY ?
noon by Mrs. Arthur Peaker and Mrs.
E. H. Becker at th# home of the lat>
ter. A small group of friends enjoy-
ed this lovely hospitality, which was
entirely informal.. . „
The house was adortfed with poin-
settias and Christmas greens in recog-
nition of the near
joyous Yuletide. •
The honoree was
pretty Christmas
handkerchiefs, gifts
for which she expressed her apprecia-
tion.
A delicious salad course was served
buffet style, with steaming hot coffee,
salted nuts and Christmas sweets-
GIVE RAAMo°tTM
WHAT holiday gift could bet-
” ter express your affection
than a new PHILCO! Here is
the modern 29X, a beautiful In-
clined Sounding Board model
that tunes-in programs from all
over the world! Remarkable
performance and true naw
PHILCO tone. Special
Holiday Terms. Liberal ~
Trade-In Allowance. <75.UU
HOLLE HARDWARE CO.
Authorized Philco Dealers
Open Nights Until 8:00
MRS. BURNETT GIVES
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Mrs. M. D. Burnett, a very grac-
riuj J»-*—Tad-’
ies with an elaborate Christmas lunch"
eon Friday, the house showing gorge-
ous Yuletide
room was a
blue, and" in
small white
''"K blue light's^ .. -------
Four tables were laid for the lunch-
eon, a miniature Santa Claus center-
ing each table. An appetizing cock-
tail was followed by a delicious turk-
‘ey coutse, followed by angel parfait
ajjd fruit cake. Each guest was given
a poinsettia favor filled with Christ-
mas mitjjts.
The dining room was ablaze with
gorgeous poinsettias, and on the buf-
fet was placed a • Christmas tree
adorned with red lights. Poinsettias
were banked on the table. Mrs. J6hn
Barnhill made high score in the game
of contract bridge that followed the
luncheon, and was rewarded with a
pretty piece of pottery. Christmas
confections were served the players
throughout the afternoon.
CANDLELIGHT LUNCHEON .
FOR BRIDE-ELECT
Misses Isabel Becker and Floy
Adair entertained a group of ten girls
with a beautifully-appointed candle-
light luncheon at the home of Mr- and
Mrs. E. H. Becker Saturday, honor-
ing Miss Grace Vann,^Christmas bride
eket~ who has - beet< Lbmrrred with
many delightful social courtesies.
The entire house presented a color-
ful Yuletide appearance with its
adornment of gorgeous poinsettias
and Christmas greens. A massive sil-
ver bowl holding ".DPinsetti?«
centered the luncheon table, which
was illuminated with tall red whip
candles in silver candlesticks. Red
candles also glowed on sideboard and
buffet, there being no other lights in
the dining-room. Place cards were
handpainted in poinsettia design.
A delicious turkey luncheon was
served in six courses, many of the
dishes featuring the Christmas color
scheme, and the salted nuts appearing
in poinsettia nut cups.
The gift of the hostesses to Mies
Vann, one of their life-long friends
who is soon to become the bride of
Fletcher Brewer of Washington, D.
C., was a beautiful ’silver and crystal
relish dish.
Jk A/ew 1935
ALM PHILCOS from
■ which to choose-'
Big Assortment
Of Pajamas
A new shipment just arrived
solid color Broadcloth with
harmonizing collar and cuffs.
Stripes and Novelty Designs.
When “Lady By Choice" was pur-
chased by Columbia Studios for pro-
duction, two names instantly flashed
into the minds of the producers. One
was Carole Lombard, who will be re-
membered for her portrayal of the
temperamental stage star in “20th
Century”; the other was the beloved
May Robson of “Lady ‘For A Day”
fame- «-
The reason for, this spontaneous as-
sociation of play and players in the
minds of the producers is obvious
from the description of the stoty.
“Lady By Choice," which opens 4fcies-
day at the Simon Theatre, tells the
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er aridTmiiiicale arrangeTm bonor of | ity stunt, adopts a mother. The
Miss Natalie Coston, who is to be “mother" is a derelict police court fre-
married December 22 to E. B. Rich qnenter, who' has been arrested so
of Houston. The house was attrac-
tively adorned with a wealth of Wed j^g judge considers her an old friend.
Radiance roses and ferns.
GIFT-ROBES
A4 SPECIAL
W PERMANENT WAVE
Any Style, Fully Guaranteed
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M8WAY, If, MM
T. Crowlsy, ths Htaaunaadatians
were:
Stuart Erwin
Rochelle Hudson
Pert Kelton
And
Skeets Gallagher
IN
“BACHELOR BAIT”
The story of the president of
a matrimonial bureau who falls
for his own racket. A story of
wholesale love on a retail basis.
You’ll laugh at the goofiest
marriage racket you have Yvcr
seen.
FREDDIE RUCH’S BAND
AT THE RACES
NOVELTY
$1.00
$2 .00
------- The fifti dancer role called for a girl,
, hard-boiled and
by Mrs. B. F. Teague, who made her I sophisticate<], who becomes very ten-
entrance attired as a washerwoman I der an(1 S).mpathetic when she at last
and carrying a big bundle of clothes , finds (he nian she lov„ jn thc script
on her head. This she placed in front 1 Caro|e Lombard-S personaiity and
capabilities were so clearly indicated
that the part-deemed especially writ-
ten with the star in mind.
banking departments to make the
new rule uniform.
The reserve board and insurance
corporation action capped a long
study into money conditions. It
estimated unofficially that 75 pe^Tent
of time deposits already yield only
2J4 per cent or less and authorita-
tive sources emphasized that the
eral authorities were following
trend, not setting it.
“The reduction is in line with
action taken by state banking author-
ities in several states," the reserve
board said, "and also with voluntary
agreements made bv>,
as^oriafibns^arid otlier t“aiikl 11 J^oiips.
Coincident with the new effort for
cheaper money was a report to the
Deposit Insurance corporation recom-
mending three legislative changes in
the 1>ank guarantee law. The report
was made by Herman L. Ekern, for-:
trier Wisconsin attorney general and
who.
cor-
BRIDES COMPLIMENTED
Complimenting two popular brides-
elect, Misses Natalie Coston and
Grace Vann, whose weddings will be
interesting events of the holliday sea-
son. Miss Evelyn Knolle entertained a
group of girls in her usual gracious
manner, the guests also including
Mrs. Mark Coston and Mrs. J. L.
Vann, mothers of the honorees.
Great sgrayx-and branchex-nLhal^
rooui was placed a huge floor basket
filled with red berried holly-
Four tables of players enjoyed the
game of contract bridge, for which
the appoint
Miss
with a
chosen
• Coston
pattern
Thy jefreshjti.ei^jMales held
Ijcious .collation ofT creamed chicken
in ramekins, heart-shaped sandwiches,
ribbon -sandwiches; olives, scarlet
Christmas applc^st^ffed with ' nuts,
mints in Chystmas and bridal designs,
and steaming hot tea.
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Brenham Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 226, Ed. 1 Monday, December 17, 1934, newspaper, December 17, 1934; Brenham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1173443/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library.