The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-14

trfct and Connersville is the banner
city"
Mrs. Kinsey acknowledged the
great honor bestowed upon club wo-
men Of this country by the president
of the United States, by inviting the
president of the general federation TO
meet with the governors of all the
states at the white house conference
called to conserve the nations resourc-
es"
The delegates and number Of local
club women took luncheon at the Nc
FarIan hotel at noon between sessions
Following the conventions the visitors
were entertained at the home Of Mrs.
Sophia Chitwood.
Mrs Pauline Jones was hostess for
a very pleasant social given last even
ing at her home in West Richmond.
The affair was for the members Of the
Women's Relief Corps. The attend
ance was very large. The hours were
spent at Music and games and in a So
cial manner. During the evening ice
cream and cake were served. The reg
ular meeting of the corps will be held
this afternoon in the G. A. r. hall All
members are urged to be present.
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Mrs. Fred Brachey, formerly Miss
Louie Swain, and little daughter Mary,
Of Covington, Ky, are the house guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Swain of
South Fifteenth street
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Mrs. Miriam Henley attended the
convention held at Connersville yes
| terday. She was accompanied by her
son Robert.
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A recital, consisting of dramatic
readings and musical numbers, was
given last evening in Spiceland by Pro-
lessor E. P. Trueblood of Earlham
| college. Mr.. Thurman Overman fur
nished the vocal numbers. Prof
Trueblood was assisted by four of his
most advanced students. The affair
was very successful in every way.
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Mr.. Harry Lancaster, a former resi-
dent of Richmond but now of Califor-
| in this city for a few weeks.
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The business meeting of the Ladies
Aid society Of the First Christian
church was postponed yesterday. A
business session will not be held now
until the June meeting, which occurs
the second Wednesday Of each month.
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Miss Rhodes gave a very charming
dinner party last evening, in honor OF
DR.. f. E. Townsend and wife The
rooms were arranged in very pretty
manner with pink and white carna-
lions. The affair was also given to
celebrate Mrs. Townsend's birthday an
niversary. In the dining room the
color scheme, pink and white, was
used in all the appointments. In the
center of the table was large birth
day Gaze covered with a frosted icing
and surrounded by thirty-one pink
candles. Places were arranged for
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Unthank, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Townsend, Misses
Elizabeth and Lucille Townsend, the
Rev. w. NJ. Nelson and wife, DR.. and
Mrs Mann, Mrs. Mary Price, Miss
Alice Price, Mr.. William Price, Misses
Mable and Jessie Townsend and Miss
Rhodes.
The Twentieth Century Dancing
club of Centerville gave a dance last
evening for members of the club. Ar
orchestra consisting of six pieces fur
nished the music. A luncheon in sew.
eral courses was served. The next
regular dance will be given at Jackson
park and will be for members and a
few invited guests.
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The Aid society of the First Presby
ernoon in the church parlors promptly
at two-thirty o'clock. A full attend
ance is desired.
The Jolly Twelve Euchre club met
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. James
thurman on the New Paris pike. The
game was played at three tables. Priz
es fell to Mrs. Pike. Mrs. Stevenson
Mrs. Horney and Mrs. Paddock. A
luncheon was served. The club will
meet in two weeks with Mrs. Pike al
her home on Crosshall street.
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The Penny club met yesterday after
noon with Mrs. Russell of Ridge
street. Arrangements were made a.
this meeting for the banquet which
will be given June second at the coli
scum. About thirty-eight women were