Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
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IN THE SOCIETY WORLD

Misses Bessie and Leo Shelton delight-
fully entertained at kid" party wed
uesday evening at the home OF Mrs. Z
W. Shelton. North Tenth street. ne
guests, including Misses. Zeta Bradley
Aileen Savers, Grace Bowman. Kate.
Goblin, Lena Kearns. Marie Powell. khea
Wilson, Laura Swink. MableStrong. Myra
Rariok. Helen Horner. Mary Ford. Ethel
West. Callie and Letha Smirl. Pearl and
Mable Keenan,. Kathleen and Mauoe
Monkman and Mesdames Collins and
Waperrman. were dressed in costumes OF
childhood days bringing the usual dolls
Teddy-bears. etc. TO play with. The home
was beautiful in valentine decorations
and valentine games were INDUCED IN
appropriate for little folks. The most
amusing stunt" was a wedding ceremony
in which Jack" Rarick and Bessie Shell
ton were the happy contracting parties
and REV" Kearns tied the knot in the
most approved style Delicious refresh-
ments in valentine oolors were served
after which flashlight was taken OF the
youthful group. the"ehildren"then depart
ing after spending most enjoyable
evening.
Mrs, Annie B. Elser extended her
gracious hospitality Thursday and Fri
day afternoons of last week when she
entertained more than thirty ladies each
day. The decorations were patriotie'
tiny silk flags in pfofusion being placed to
advantage while the place cards were
pierced with flags. Thursday afternoon
each guest was requested to bring an
unfinished article with her. These were
placed in a large basket draped IN REQ
and white and each had to draw out a
parcel and then continue the unfinished
work. Friday afternoon each lady
brought her favorite recipe and the
quests had to guess the name OF each
recipe as it was read. Mesdames Mayo
and Steele were the best cooks and will
be presented with booklet containing
all the recipes given. A delightful two
course luncheon was served.
Mrs. Barkley and her daughter Iheo.
were the charming hostesses at beauti-
fully appointed one o'clock luncheon last
Friday. A color scheme Of pink and
white was effectively carried out. The
place cards were hearts with dainty pink
ladies' peeping out and in each Of the six
courses there was something to remind
the guests that it was the valentine
season. The exquisite pink hearts served
with the ice cream were almost too nice
to be eaten. Covers were laid for twelve
Roy Gnter had a birthday on Tuesday |
and his mother surprised him very
delightfully."- by having the boys basket
ball team up for an attractively appoint
ed seven o'clock dinner. Although it
was a complete surprise Roy managed
after the first few minutes. to make his
guests feel at ease and all enjoyed the
dinner as only boys can when there is
fried chicken and all the fxings ending up
with sherbet and cake. The table was
decorated with carnations.
The Sophomore girls Of the Domestic
Science department gave reception to
their mothers on Tuesday afternoon at
the high school. Each had a special part
to do by which to make their entertain
ment a most appreciated one by their
mothers. The rooms which were used
were beautifully decorated in red and
white. A delightful three course lunch
was served.
DR.. and mrs. Van Antwerp and Lois
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. W.
Royal at their country home near Weitzer
last Sunday. Mr.. Royal treated his
guests to trip to Fowler in his new
machine. afterward bringing them home.
This was delightful treat to the busy
doctors and was thoroughly enjoyed.
The B. Y. P, U. had most enjoyable
valentine social at the home Of Henry
Harley on Monday evening. /
DR.. and Mrs. E. N. Stout very enjoy
ably entertained the Methodist choir at
their home last Friday evening,
Or. and Mrs. H. Van Buskirk will be
hosts at dinner party this evening.
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