Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-10
Council Bluffs

Miss Georgia Mitchell. At the close or
the game a course luncheon was served.
The literature department Of the Council
BLUFFS Womsn's club held its closing meet
ing Thursday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs f. G. Smith on First avenue. Mrs.
Smith acted as leader OF the afternoon.
which was devoted to the study Of the
close OF the English renaissance. At the
close ot the meeting a social hour was
enjoyed and refreshments were served.
The MEMBERS Of the new Holy Family
church entertained at a most successful
card and dancing party Monday evening
at the West Council Bluffs club house.
played Throughout the evening on the first
floor. while dancing was enjoyed in the
ball room on the second floor. Light re-
eshm were served during the evening.
Mrs. Jayne H. Gretzer. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John s. Gretzer, and Mr.. Claude
F. Smith were united in marriage Thurs
day evening at 8 O'Clock at the ~rectory of
81. Pauls Episcopal church. the Rev. J.
w. Jones. officiating. The wedding cere-
mony, which was very quiet on account OF
the severe illness Of the brides mother.
was witnessed by only a few immediate
relatives and friends.
The regular monthly business and social
meeting Of the Woman's Aid society OF the
First congregational church was held Tues
daY afternoon at the nome Of Mrs. A. J.
Durfee, 10 Park avenue. At the close Of
the business meeting an informal kensins-
ton was enjoyed, Mrs. Durfee being as
sisted in entertaining by Mrs. O.. II. Lucas
hllh u nhIl btdIuSltNs llkul ItlEtHu-
ments were served during the afternoon.
The Jolly Jokers were entertained Thurs
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs. George
FINLEY. Miss Raglan acting as hostess, Five
hundred was played throughout the aft
ernoon, three tables being used. Miss Hat
tie Golf was awarded the prize for the
highest score, while Mrs, Swanson was
awarded the consolation prize. At the close
Of the game light refreshments were
served. The club will meet in two weeks
at the home Of Mrs. j. A. Hermesen, 625
Bluff street.
Miss Hazel Lacey entertained at a
p~rettiIv appointed card party Monday
evening In honor of Miss Leila Stevick
A miscellaneous shO yer was rendered the
bride. Five hundred was played during
the evening, Miss Irene Ward receiving
the prize for the highest score. At the
close OF the game luncheon was served in
the dining room, a color scheme of pink
and white being carried out in the deco
r%ations and menu. The guests we've
Miss Leila Stevick. Miss Irene Ward
Miss Name McVay, Mrs. o spetman
and Miss Pearl Hughes.
Mrs. Roy Smith entertained at a kensing-
ton Wednesday afternoon at her home In
honor OF Miss Leila Stevick. During the
afternoon n cup and saucer shower was
rendered the bride-to-be. The afternoon
was spent in a guessing contest. Mrs. Spet.
man being awarded the prize, after which
luncheon was served in the dining room
IL 5lilt Olt ilC NtIC plFA-
tily decorated with pink and white carna.
tons. Covers were laid for Mrs. Spetmau
Miss Hazel Lacey, Miss Irene Ward, Miss
Eunice Mortenson, Miss Frances Brandt
Miss Pearl Hughes. Miss Stevick, Mrs
Smith and Miss Edna Norgaard.
The annual luncheon of the Ideal club
was given Tt esday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Lewis Cutler. 1873 Bluff
street. Covers were laid for thirty mem.
bers. A color scheme of yellow. the
clubs color. was carried out in the dec.
orations. yellow roses were effectively
used in the dining room while. yellow
sh"ued candelabraes were used in light.
ing the room. At the close of tn
YnnGhe E}Ten the reports Msrf from the cS 0ffiGer:
of the club, presented the new year books
Short addre 5ses were made by Mrs. Levi
]. P. Organ, the new president. The clut
then adjourned until the first Tuesday
in October.
The closing reception Of the Council
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Victor Jen-
nings on North First street. The mem.
bers Of the board of directors acted a,
whit a recitation, after which Miss Maudt
Bell rendered a piano solo. Al the close
Npf the program a business meeting wai
ments and the chairmen of committees Civ,
ing Interesting reports on last years work
At the close of the meeting refreshments
were served and a social hour enjoyed
Forty members were present. Mrs. Charles
NJ. Weir was elected delegate to the con
vention Of the Iowa Federation OF Won,
ans Clubs. TO he held at Davenport the
week OF Monday, May is.
In honor of Miss Leila Stevick. whose
marriage TO Mr.. Charles c. Lacey, and
Miss Pearl Hughes, whose marriage tC
Mr.. Oscar Baumelster will take place In
June. Miss Irene Ward. Miss Mae Nc
Way and Miss Eunice Mortenson enter.
Of Miss Mortenson on East Washing.
ton avenue. The evening was spent with
sw9rded the first prize and Mrs. Roy
shubert was awarded the prize for Tins
game light refreshments were served
The guests were: Mrs. O. Spetman. Miss
Pearl Hughes. Miss Leila Stevick, Mrs
Roy Smith, Miss Hazel Lacey. Miss EtheI
Shubert. Miss EuniCe Mortenson. Miss
Mae McVay and Miss Irene Ward.
One of the largest and most successful
events OF the season was the card party
and dance given Thursday evening at the
beautiful home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F
Wilcox on East Pierce street for the benefit
of the Associated Charities. The affair
was in charge Of a number OF prominent
women of the city, who Helped TO make II
p success. The first and second floors OF
the Wilcox home were used for cards, both
bridge and five hundred being played. Mrs
John p. Organ and Mr.. CLINTON Byers
We're awarded the prizes for high scores
II playing bridge, while Mrs. Martin and
DR.. ]. H.. Cole were awarded the prizes for
high score in five hur dIed. The house was
gorgeously decorated with roses, cut
flowers and palms. In the living room
hydrangeas and palms we're used In decor.
ating, while the mantle was banked with
palms. The music room was decorated
with American Beauty roses. which were
I sed in profusion. while pink roses were
used in the dining room, where a luncheon
was served during the evening. There
were about 15 guests present. The bal
room on the third floor. which was decor.
/ afnn with ma Inns md Fp~pg NOS .,gol 60,
6arcing throughout the evening. a large
lumber Of the younger set enjoying the
evening with a long program Of darces
The patronesses were Mrs. ]. =. Wilcox
Mrs. A, +. Fair, Mrs. Gail Hamilton. Mrs
Q. A, Beno, Mrs. II. A Quinn and Mrs
F. J, Schnorr.
The yellow Peril.