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As millions of American servicemen over the world observe another Mother’s Day away from home, Corpus Christi mothers may be found entertaining other mothers’ sons  providing a little of laughter and fun for the youths who may soon be seeing battle action in the Pacific.  Shoreline USO Club has been the rendezvous for parties this season, as organizations of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs serve as hostesses on alternate Thursday nights.  The pioneer Woman’s Monday Club, the “mother club of Corpus Christi,” entertained with a Texas-styled chuck wagon party recently.  Cowhand frijoles and corn shuck tamales were on the fare for this gay ranch entertainment.

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Rounding out almost half a century of organization, Woman’s Monday Clubmother of clubs in South Texascelebrated its 48th anniversary yesterday afternoon with a traditional Valentine party.  The meeting was held at the old G. R. Scott home, Broadway and Kenney Streets, with Mrs. Scott, founder, as hostess.

            Mrs. R. G. Terrell led an entertainment feature on “Frills and Fancies.”  She conducted a “Who Is?” quiz, using the names of club members in apt suggestions, followed by an original tribute to Mrs. Scott, known to clubwomen over the state as “The Admiral.”

            Mrs. Scott responded with a Valentine message sent her by a Fifth District club member, Mrs. A. J. House of Yoakum.  She also read a toast, “What Are the Wild Waves Saving on Corpus Christi Bay?” first given 40 years ago. 

 

            A social hour followed with Mrs. B. W. Klipstein, Mrs. J. B. Hubbard, club president, and Mrs. E. W. Cumings presiding at the refreshment table.  A Valentine cake was decorated with red and white frosting, with the words “1897 to 1945.”  Cupids and red and white carnations centered the lace-covered table.

            Assisting in serving were Mrs. O. T. Blasingame, Mrs. O. C. Hamlin, and Miss Katherine Redmond.

            Guests of the club were Mrs. Maurice Parson, Mrs. George West Diehl, Mrs. Eldon Hornish, Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy and Mrs. Dick Schendel.


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