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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1936.
MERCEDES NEWS-TRIBUNE
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“It’s For You”
RIO GRANDE VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY
ing to be held in the High School
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The water conservation board of
hich C. L. Huff is a member have
je right idea in taking this import-
it matter direct to the governor of
le -state. They are going to Austin
id talk the matter over. Maybe
at will stir up some of these slow
oving diplomats in Washington.
With no previous training, and
a good physique, it requires about
Have you noticed the new indirect
lighting at the C.- P. & L. Co., of-
fice? It is the latest thing according
to Manager Johnson and he intends
to complete the installation in the
near future.
Thanks to Reid and Stevenson for
the use of their truck all during the
trades days. Steve tore it all down
and put it back together one day so
that we would be able to get over
to the Elks club.
Better put your name in the Capi-
1 Theatre for the Centennial Ex-
osition Vacation Contest. From the
Miss Gary Ann Hadden
Becomes Bride Of Mr.
Frank Mathers Sunday
Miss Cary Ann Hadden
1
Loretta Young And Robert Taylor
Co-Starred In “Private Number”
Showing Here Sunday And Monday
Notice that the boys are not going
J blow this bonus money in as fast
I some people thought they would,
"ost of the boys here are cashing
st enough to pay up some past due
bts and are going to hold on to
.e rest for awhile. About $100,-
10.00 will be the amount due the
eterans in this community. By the
ay, at this writing I have not got-
n mine yet, creditors please take
>te.
What chance has love between a
millionaire’s son and a personal
maid?
That’s the romantic question pro-
pounded in the Fox hit, “Private
Number,” showing at the Capitol
Theatre here Sunday and Monday
and at the Ritz Theatre in Weslaco
Friday and Saturday with Robert
Taylor and Loretta Young starred
together for the first time as a
screen love-team.
Filled with youthful love-making,
gay romancing, and vivid drama
highlighted with hilarious comedy by
the irrepressible Patsy Kelly, “Pri-
vate Number” is said to be the- year’s
outstanding romantic hit.
Robert Taylor, only son of the
Winfield family, returns home from
college and mistakes Loretta Young,
his mother’s maid for a house guest.
He refuses to permit her to explain
her situation and this first chance
meeting is the keystone of a romance
which culminates when the family
go to Maine for the summer.
Miss Young has accompanied Mrs.
Winfield, and the small confines of
the summer resort result in Taylor
and the girl being thrown together
constantly. One moonlit night, while
riding in Taylor’s motorboat, they
decide to get married.
tain that Taylor will eventually
find her. But Rathbone is not yet
finished in his attempt to wreck the
two lives—he intercepts all messages
to and from the house and each of
the lovers mistakenly feel' that the
other has ceased to care.
The romantic climax of the film
comes in a crowded courtroom where
Taylor and Miss Young meet again
—the riddle of whether or not their
love can continue to exist is answer-
ed.
In case you are interested in this
little Port squabble and want to
hear all about the port at Port
Isabel, better make arrangements to
come to the Community Club meet-
Don’t forget before you leave for
your vacation trip to come into the
Chamber of Commerce and get a
sticker for your car showing that
you are from the best city in the
best part of Texas. We still have a
few left.
Had a nice visit from Division
Engineer Puckett of the State High-
way department this week. He is
certainly doing a fine piece of work
for this section and is helping us to
get some action on the much dis-
26th, at eight P. M. James C. Bowie,
port director of the San Benito Port
Isabel Port, will address the gather-
ing and it will really be an interest-
ing talk. Jim is one of the best
speakers in the Valley.
Bridge Luncheon And
Miscellaneous Shower
Compliment Recent Bride,
Mrs. James A. Barry
Mrs. J. R. Barry and daughter,
Miss Vera Barry, entertained at
their home on Missouri avenue Wed-
nesday morning with a bridge lunch-
eon and miscellaneous shower honor-
ing Mrs. James A. Barry, a recent
bride. The honoree is the former
Miss Lucille Evans of Pharr.
Shasta daisies were the charm-
ing floral decorations in the Barry
home emphasizing the green and
white color scheme carried out in
every detail of the party. The morn-
ing hours were spent in games of
contract bridge in which the honor
guest received the trophy for high
score and Miss Mary Jane Lee of
Weslaco received consolation for low
score. Many attractive gifts were
presented Mrs. Barry by the other
guests of the morning.
At one o’clock a tempting lunch-
eon was served at the quartet tables
to the following guests: Mrs. Barry,
the honoree, and her mother, Mrs.
E. Marvin Evans of Pharr, Miss
Mary Lee Kern, Miss Virginia Winn,
Miss Frances Anderson, Mrs. Forney
Arnold, Mrs. Bobbie Burns, Mrs.
Ray Elliott of Harlingen, Mrs. Al
Jensen of Alamo, Miss Mildred Bell
of Pharr, Mrs. Murray Hensley of
McAllen, and Miss Mary Jane Lee
of Weslaco.
A SERVICE INSTITUTION"
Brownsville and formerly of Mer-
cedes, became the bride of Frank
Mathers of Brownsville, Sunday
morning at 9:30 o’clock at the home
of Rev. Emmett P. Day, retired
Presbyterian minister. The Rev. Mr.
Day officiated at the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Mathers left for
Corpus Christi where they plan to
spend a few days before returning
to Brownsville where they will make
their home. ’
We are going to give you the low
down on how you can help us to get
behind the big push that will be
Stop in and get the new state
highway road map. This is really a
good map and the highway commis-
sion wants you to have one. Fine to
take along on that trip.
needed next month to finish the job.
Don’t forget to bring along a few
extra nickels for ice cream and cake
next Saturday at the trades day
event. This sale is for the benefit of
the Girl Scouts of the city and if
this weather keeps up you will be
ready for some ice cream. If we are
to make Mercedes the Valley’s lead-
ing tourist headquarters during this
centennial year we are going to have
to interest some one in building a
good tourist camp, and also some
tin can tourist parks. We can do it
if you will all help to get the proper
parties interested.
Mrs. George Markham
Entertains Monthly
Luncheon Club Thursday
Mrs. George Markham was hostess
to the monthly luncheon club at her
home on Missouri avenue Thursday.
One o’clock luncheon was served in
the dining room at the large table
centered with a low bowl of pink
roses. Members attending were Mrs.
James Anderson, Mrs. N. P. Bar-
ton, Mrs. Fred E. Bennett, Mrs. T.
E. Marchbanks, Mrs. E. E. Johnson,
Mrs. H. E. Hager, Mrs. R. H. Kern
and Mrs. D. R. Brower.
. _ I six years of hard training to be-
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If you want to mail any invita-
tions to your friends to visit the cen-
tennial we have a good supply of
nice centennial literature. You’re
welcome to it if you will just mail
it out with the letters that you
write to your northern friends and
relations.
Mr. And Mrs. Vann Are
Honored With Dinners
During Visit In Mercedes
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vann of
Kerrville, have been honored with
several delightful affairs during
their visit in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Hupp.
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Hupp gave a dinner on the lawn
of their home on Palm Heights hon-
oring their guests. Those present
were Mrs. R. M. Winn, E. H. Poteet,
Miss Virginia Winn, Frank Hall,
Albert Lynch and the guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Vann were compli-
mented with a dinner Wednesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Winn.
Those who were present besides the
hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Vann,
Mr. and Mrs. Hupp, Miss Virginia
Winn, E. H. Poteet, Frank Hall, and
Albert Lynch.
refuse to help bear their proportion-
cussed Mercedes Floodway Bridge, ate part of the expenses of a Cham-
itinerary the three day trip will be
well worth working for. If it’s suc-
cessful, Cliff Holloman tells me that
they will run such a contest every
two weeks. That’s with all your ex-
penses paid.
ber of Commerce. But as a rule
these merchants are the ones that
tell you just what the city needs and
what we ought to do. You can help
by insisting that the firm that you
spend your money with does its part.
If each one will do a little we can
continue to go ahead with many
worthwhile projects.
Chamber Of Commerce
Chatter
By Cott
Seems as if they have everything
of any importance that the Valley
produces at the exhibit in Dallas.
Wonder if any one thought of the
petrified woman that was shown
over the Valley a few years ago at
ten cents a look. We have heard no
one mention her as yet.
* * *
Well the Practical Drawing Com-
pany have opened up their Mercedes
Branch. If you have not had the
pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs.
Davis ,the managers of the firm,
better pay them a call.
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Shrine In Alamo
In the Alamo, historic shrine of
Texas’ revolution, at San Antonio,
there stands a memorial shaft to
its fallen heroes, erected as the gift
of natives of the province of Nag-
shine, Japan.
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Robert Kern Is Named
As “Goodfellow” By
T. U. Student Body
W ITHIN the next twenty-four hours 7,500 tele.
‘ phone bells in the Valley will ring 80,000
times.
Will any of these ring for you? If not, you’re
missing a lot in life.
Drop by our business office today. Say, “I want
a telephone.”
Mrs. R. M. Winn Presides At Annual
D. A. R. Flag Breakfast Held
At Cortez Hotel In Weslaco Monday
Iome Demonstration Club
lakes Plans For 4-H
‘antry Achievement Day
Plans for the annual 4-H Pantry
chievement day meeting of the
lercedes Home Demonstration Club
vere made at a meeting of that
roup held at the home of Mr. and
Irs. A. J. Riesterer Wednesday af-
ernoon with Mrs. Riesterer and
Irs. L. E. Drawe as co-hostesses.
The achievement day meeting will
e held at the home of the club 4-H
antry demonstrator, Mrs. 0. R.
rlasscock on Friday July 3, starting
t 2 p. m. A short business session
all also be held at that time.
Mrs. H. C. Settles, club president,
resided at the business session of
le club at the Wednesday meeting. 1
he remainder of the afternoon was
pent in a pleasant social hour. A
ght refreshment course was served
o Mrs. C. C. Harralson, a guest of
he club, and to the following mem-
ers present: Mrs. P .G. Kelso, Mrs.
Joy Bowker, Mrs. H. C. Settles, Mrs.
Irank Beale, Mrs. Faye Fikes, Mrs.
Valter Byrn, Mrs. J. C. Martin
hio, Mrs. Jesse Lilly. Mrs. J. 0.
Zard, Mrs. 0. R. Glasscock, Mrs.
ilbert Glasscock, and Mrs. Herbert
oza.
That you will miss the bargains of-
fered in our June Clearance Sale—CASH
Reid-Stevenson Furniture
Store
Looks as if the Veterans reunion
is going to be about the biggest af-
fair of its kind ever to be held in
the Valley. According to the com-
mitteemen there is going to be
plenty of everything. If you are not
a Veteran of some war better make
a deal with some veteran to get you
your ticket for each veteran is al-
lowed to bring one guest and take it
from me you don’t want to miss it.
* * *
The last trades day of this series
is going to be held Saturday, June
20th. Here’s hoping you are on hand
to take part in it.
Looks as if there is going to be a
slay in the spending of the six hun-
red thousand dollars by the Boun-
iry Commission, just North of
Mercedes, due to right of way
oubles. Hope they can get things
raightened out with the Commis-
oners Court or wherever the mat-
r is hung. That amount spent here
ght at this time would surely help.
Mrs. Oscar Seibert Is
Hostess At Luncheon For
Members Of Sewing Club
Mrs. Oscar Seibert entertained the
members of the Friday Afternoon
Sewing Club with a luncheon at her
home Friday. The one o’clock lunch-
eon was served in the dining room
at a large table centered with red
zinnias. The afternoon was spent
in needlework.
Mrs. Herman Lang was a geust
of the club and the members present
were Mrs. Roland Boller, Mrs. J. O.
Ward, Mrs. A. J. Riesterer and the
hostesses, Mrs. Seibert. The club
meets next with Mrs. S. P. Elmore
as hostess at her home in Santa
Rosa Friday afternoon, June 26.
SOCIETY
Mrs. R. M. Winn of Mercedes,
regent of the Lieutenant Thomas
Barlow Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, acted
as toastmaster at the annual Flag
Day breakfast of the four Valley
chapters of D. A. R. held in the
Cortez Hotel at Weslaco Monday
morning.
The breakfast was served at long
tables centered with summer flow-
ers. The program opened with the
singing of “The Star Spangled Ban-
ner” after which a salute to the flag
was led by Mrs. Ben Freudenstein
of Brownsville, D. A. R. national
vice chairman on the correct use of
the flag. This was followed by a
prayer by Mrs. T. J. Caldwell of
Mission.
Mrs. Winn introduced the follow-
ing regents of the Valley D. A. R.
chapters represented, each giving a
brief history of her chapter: Mrs.
Thomas W. Mahone of McAllen, of
the Rio Grande chapter at McAllen;
Mrs. T. J. Caldwell of Mission, re-
gent of the Colonel Henry Hill chap-
ter of Mission; Mrs. Harry C. Groom
of Brownsville, regent of the Du
Bois Hite chapter in that city. Mrs.
Winn gave the report of the history
Come in before the best bargains are
sold, and see for yourself the money sav-
ing prices on good merchandise.
of the Lieutenant Thomas Barlow
chapter of San Benito.
Musical numbers on the program
were vocal numbers by Mrs. H. E.
Hager, Mrs. G. G. Eddy and Mrs.
H. M. Rouse accompanied by Mrs.
H. T. Stotler, all of Mercedes.
A most interesting and instruct-
ive talk on correct use of the flag,
given by Mrs. Ben Freudenstein, was
a feature of the mornings program.
Mrs. Arthur Frase of Donna gave a
“History Of The Flag.”
Two real grandaughters of re-
volutionary soldiers were introduc-
ed at the breakfast, Mrs. J. W. Dow-
ler of Mercedes and Mrs. E. W.
Halstead of Mission.
Mrs. Groom extended an invita-
tion from the Du Bois Hite chapter
to hold the next annual Flag Day
breakfast in Brownsville. The in-
vitation was accepted.
The program was concluded with
the singing of “The Eyes of Texas.”
Mercedes members attending the
breakfast Monday were Mrs. Winn,
Mrs. John L. Bruce, Mrs. J. W. Dow-
ler, Mrs. E. E. Evans, Mrs. Kather-
ine Chadick, Mrs. G. K. Watson,
Mrs. J. R. Mason and Mrs. Lee H.
Kidder.
Robert Kern, son of Mr. and Mrs.
R. H. Kern of this city was awarded
the honor of being chosen as one of
the 35 “Goodfellows” of the Univer-
sity of Texas. This honor is bes-
towed upon a small number of stu-
dents who are well liked and who
take an active part in all school acti-
vities. These students are annually
chosen by the student body to ap-
pear in the annual publication of the
University, the Catus.
Robert is a member of Delta Kap-
pa Epsilon fraternity and the Cow-
boy organization and is on the re-
gular dance committee consisting of
five students and two faculty mem-
bers.
Robert will complete credits for
graduation from the University
school of law this summer.
Mrs. Frank James Markham
Named Honor Guest At
Afternoon Bridge Party
Given By Mrs. J. E. Haynes
Mrs. Frank James Markham was
named guest of honor at an after-
noon bridge party given by her mo-
ther, Mrs. J. E. Haynes at the Hay-
nes home on South Ohio avenue
Thursday of last week. Mrs. Mark-
ham left Mercedes Saturday of last
week for Corpus Christi where she
and Mr. Markham are now making
their home.
The Haynes home was charming-
ly decorated with summer flowers
for the Thursday party. The after-
noon was spent in games of contract
bridge in which Mrs. R. W. Maier-
hofer won the high score prize. Mrs.
Markham was presented a lovely gift
from the hostess.
A tempting refreshment course
was served at the close of the games
to the following guests: Mrs. Mark-
ham, Miss Mary Lee Kern, Miss
Frances Anderson, Mrs. R. W.
Maierhofer, Mrs. W. G. Greenlee,
Mrs. Robert Greenlee of Cheyenne,
Wyoming, Mrs. Ed B. Olson, Mrs.
D. R. Johnson, Mrs. Walden Haynes,
Mrs. M. R. Lawler, Mrs. Floyd Lang-
ford and Mrs. Henry Lauderdale.
Thanks to the Houston Chamber
’ Commerce all S. P. and M. P.
xcursionists into Mexico after Sep-
mber 1st next will be routed
rough the Valley. They have a
ce fourteen day all expense tour
om Houston to Mexico City via the
alley and then back to Houston
rough Eagle Pass. Tell your
orthern friends to come that way
they are planning a trip to Mexi-
• from the Centennial.
The Winfields return to their
home at the end of summer, and
Taylor wants to tell his parents of
the marriage. Loretta, however, per-
suades him that he should first fin-
ish his college education and Taylor
goes off to school.
The household is presided over by
the butler, Basil Rathbone, who
rules as a virtual dictator. Rath-
bone is infatuated with Miss Young
and is determined to make her ac-
cede to his wishes. He is furios when
he discovers that she is going to
have a baby and revengefully in-
forms Mrs. Winfield of the situa-
tion.
Loretta refuses to admit her hus-
band’s name but the marriage is re-
vealed by Patsy Kelly. The Win-
fields are astounded at this revela-
tion and Rathbone easily persuades
them that Miss Young is just a gold
digger.
Taylor returns from college to
find hisewife gone. In desperation,
she left the Winfield household and
had her baby secretly. She feels cer-
A flat 20 per cent discount on every-
thing in our stock. You save one dollar
on every five.
Miss Anabel Reid Becomes
Bride Of Roy E. Bray At -
Midnight Ceremony At
Home Of Bride’s Parents
Miss Anabel Reid became the bride
of Roy E. Bray of this city at a mid-
light ceremony of beautiful simpli-
ity at the home of the bride’s par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reid, Sat-
irday night.
The impressive ring ceremony was
lead before an altar covered with
’ern and daisies and on either side
)f which were tall floor baskets of
the same flowers. The Rev. C. E.
Wheat, pastor of the Donna First
Methodist Church and former pastor
of the Mercedes Methodist Church,
)fficiated.
As the clock was striking twelve
the bridal party entered to the
.trains of the Bridal Chorus of Lo-
lengrin played on the piano by Miss
Sarah King. The bride, wearing a
lavy blue triple sheer tailored suit
vith white accessories and a corsage
f sweetheart rosebuds, entered with
ier father by whom she was given
n marriage. The bride was attend-
d by Miss Nina Mae Moore who
vore a rose crepe suit with white
iccessories and a corsage of pastel
orn flowers. The bridegroom was
.ttended by Eura Reid, brother of
he bride, as best man.
Following the ceremony Mr. and
Irs. Reid were host and hostess at
. reception for the bride and groom,
‘he refreshment table, at which Miss
Vanza Jane Reid, sister of the bride,
nd Miss Marjorie Lester of Los
‘resnos, presided, was centered with
beautiful wedding cake topped with
. miniature bride and groom.
Immediately after the reception,
Ir. and Mrs. Bray left on a short
redding trip, their destination un-
nnounced. Upon their return they
fill make their home at the corner
f Missouri avenue and Tenth street.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Bray are po-
ular members of the younger social
et in Mercedes. The bride is a
raduate of the Mercedes high school
nd the bridegroom was graduated
rom the Edwin Fermin High School
1 Corpus Christi. He is now em-
loyed with the Charles Van Berg
ervice Station.
Just a little philosophy that is
good to remember during the hot
weather. “You find in people what
you bring to them, You get no more
out of anything than you put into
it.” Think it over.
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Several firms of our fair city still
Announcements Received
Here Of The Marriage Of
Mrs. Mary Raynor Learned
To Robert H. Winchester
The following announcement has
been received by a number of Mer-
cedes people this week: The Rev.
and Mrs. Charles Tefft Raynor an-
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Mary Raynor Learned, to Robert
Hitchcock Winchester on Friday,
June 12, in Watertown, New York.
The Rev. Mr. Raynor of Donna,
pastor of the local Christ Episcopal
Church, with Mrs. Raynor and their
daughter left the Valley several
weeks ago for New York, their for-
mer home. Following the marriage
of their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ray-
nor left for Canada where they will
spend a short vacation before re-
turning to the Valley.
Mrs. Sadie Lockett Hadden
And C. E. Carroll Are Mar-
ried In Harlingen Sunday-
Mrs. Sadie Lockett Hadden of
Brownsville and C. E. Carroll of
Laredo were married in Harlingen
Sunday by Judge F. D. Nance. Mr.
and Mrs. Carroll will make their
home in Laredo where he is em-
ployed. Both are former residents
of Mercedes and have many friends
in this city.
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Mrs. George Rippert
Entertains Friday
Afternoon Bridge Club
Mrs. George Rippert was hostess
to the Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
at her home last week-end. The
home was attractively decorated for
the occasion with bowls of mixed
flowers.
Games of contract bridge were en-
joyed throughout the afternoon with
Mrs. Frank Avant winning the high
score prize. A tempting salad
course was served at the close of the
playing.
Tea guests of the afternoon were
Mrs. W. R. McManus and her house
guest, Mrs. J. J. Payne of Albuquer-
que, New Mexico, Mrs. D. T. Camp-
bell and Mrs. E. J. Drefke.
Club members present included
Mrs. 0. J. Schaeffer, Mrs. Frank
Avant, Miss Ella Borchelt, Mrs. A.
E. Krause, Mrs. Walter Knaught,
Mrs. L. A. Wise, Mrs. M. A. Bor-
chelt.
The club will meet next on Fri-
day afternoon, June 26, with Mrs.
0. J. Schaeffer as hostess at her
home.
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