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HospitalitiesIn San BenitoAttractive(Special to The Herald)SAN BENITO, Dec. 30.—Dr. andMrs. M. L. Norvell entertained members of the Dos Mesas Bridge club Wednesday evening. The home wasdecorated with holiday greenery.Guests Were Dr. and Mrs. JamesCasey, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Welch,and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norwood. Following the games high scoreprizes were presented to Mrs. Charles Norwood and Dr. JamesCasey.Refreshments reflecting the holiday theme were served consisting of wild turkey salad, stuffed celery, caraway wafers, fruit cake with whipped cream and coffee.Mrs. Ralph Gause was a charming hostess Thursday afternoon when she entertained members of I the Silk Stocking club, at the home; of Mrs. O. L. Byrd.Red hibiscus in hand blown blue glass vases provided the floraladornment. Preceding the games, Mrs. Gause served tamales and coffee.High score award was presentedto Mrs. Harry Foehner. Mrs. A. W. Poizin was a guest.Mrs. R. B. Goolsby will entertainthe club next.Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Byrd entertained the Friday Night Bridge club at their home on North Travis avenue. Holiday colors of red and green were used for decoration. Poinsettias and red hibiscus were chosen for floral adornment.1 Following the game prizes were presented to Mr. and Mrs. PaulCowan of Weslaco. Guests wereMr. and Mrs. A W. Poizin. At a late hour chocolate cake and coffee were served.Mr and Mrs. Eugene LeMarshali entertained at dinner recently, having as their guests Mr. and Mrs. S. i H. Pease, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Keys.Mr. and Mrs. John Key* and Mr.and Mrs. W’aton. Holiday greenery provided an appropriate backgroundTable appointments also reflectedthe colors of the season.tMembers of the Culture Club and guests assembled at the home of Mrs. C. M Cash W’ednesday afternoon for the annual Christmas party. Christmas greenery provided atmospherefor the living room. The fireplace was cheery with poinsettias. turk’s cap and red roses. A Christmas tree was central adornment.Mrs. Nan C. Rigsbee, president,briefly conveyed to members and guests her Christmas message.A favorite verse of Scripture relating to the Christ Child and to the Christmas sesaon was given by members when answering roll call. Mrs. F. C. Richey of Los Fresnos,played piano accompaniment during the singing of Christmas carols and then played a solo composition by Rubinstein.A Christmas carol was sung by Mrs. James D. Ward, followed by a talk on “Customs of Christmas,” some of which date back to the Nativity, and concluded with the expressed regret that the season ofChristmas is more of a fesitvity than it is of religious thought. Dr Hugh R. Robertson was speaker.Mrs. Frank Grimsell was in charge of the tree which held gifts for all. The tea table was beautiful with a lace cover and centerpiece of bright red poinsettias and fern. Mrs.H. M. Cottrell poured coffee which was served with Christmas dainties in attractive designs and colors8pecial guests for the afternoon were Dr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Robertson. Mrs. Homer Ludden of Corpus Christ!, Mrs. J. C. Richey of Los Fresnos, Miss Earle Dawson of San Antonio and Miss Sadie Roberts. Members present were Mesdames Charles Barber, James Sweeney, E.I. Bucklin. Ned C. Rigsbee, F. C. Ludden. James Casey. Mitchell Orr, L. Winnel. Janies D. W’ard. CharlesBarnes. R F. Worth, F. C. Richey,Worth and Frank W. Roberta.Mrs. L. F. Boling acoompanied b;Mrs. Rucker were in San BenitWednesday shopping and visitinwith friends. Mrs. Boling, a forme San Benito resident, now lives h Mercedes.Mrs. Clay Calloway of Marshal! who has been in the Valley foseveral days visiting in the home c Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goolsby of Ri Hondo and in the home of her sis ter, Mrs. Ora Lee Goolsby, has re turned to her home. She was ac companied by her sister, Mrs. Or Lee Goolsby.Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Littlefield hav received announcement of the birt! of a granddaughter born Decembe 21 to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Little field who reside in Alton, Illinois.Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Potter hav had as their guest over the holitia period, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Potte of San Antonio. A family reunio: was held during the season at th Potter home here.Laurice Hartman of CorpuChristi and Miss Gertrude Jones c Kenedy have been the guests cMr. Hartman’s parents, Mr. and Mr; Fred Hartman on North Dick Daw ling Avenue for several days.Mr. and Mrs. Angus Munro ar spending the week in north Texa visiting in the home of Mrs. Mun ro’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. In gram.Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Byrd depart ed Friday morning for Waco wher they will spend New Year’s da with Mr. Byrd’s parents. They wer accompanied as far as Kenedy bMrs. Byrd’s mother, Mrs. J. Rut ledge, who has been visiting in Saj Benito for the past week.Mrs. Paul Cowan and childrer Peggy and Paul' of Weslaco, wer guests in the home of Mrs. J. FEllis Wednesday.Mrs. Jack Ward. Mrs. M. L. Nor veil, Mrs. Mason. Mrs. H. F McFad den and Mrs. R. B Goolsby wervisitors in Harlingen Tuesday. George Sanders has departed foChicago where he will be connectewith the Arthur Young Accountin company, assuming his duties o;December 30. He is the son of Miand Mrs. G. W. Sanders.Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bel! am children, Martha Louise and Bud dy, have returned to S*n Benit after a visit in the home of Mr: Bell’s mother, Mrs. J. Moore ii Lane.Miss Ella Keys who resides in th LeMarshal home in Palm Grov has as her guests Mr. and Mr; John Keys of west Texas, former! of Powell, Wyoming. The visitor will remain in the Valley for severa days.Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Littlefield Sr have as their guest their son, T. FLittlefield Jr., of Lyford. Mr. Little field Jr., has also visited in Waccwhere he formerly attended Baylo University. He is now principal othe Lyford schools.In the old days, when a mai wanted something to eat, he wen to a saloon; now. when he want something to drink, he goes to th grocer’s.istmcu
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Brownsville Herald
Brownsville, Texas, US
Sun, Dec 31, 1933
Page 9
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