Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-02-07
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IN THE SOCIETY WORLD
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Mrs. G. w. Swink celebrated her sew
enty- seventh birthday on Tuesday even
ing A four-course turkey dinner was
served by Mrs. Hannah Conner and Miss
Laura Swink. The decorations, done by
Miss Laura Swink. were pink and white,
the table being tastefully arranged with
pink carnations and draped with smilax.
Each guest was presented with a pink
and white cake. on which was written
"zz" in frosting. Each little favor was
surrounded by seven candles. and as
there were eleven present including Mrs.
Swnk there were u candles on the
table. Those enjoying the unique occa-
sion were: Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Reynolds
of La Junta, DIR. and Mrs. w. E. Fenton,
H. A. Dawley. Mesdames Katherine E.
Goblin. Cynthia Coughren. Mary j. Has
kell. Addis Dye and Ida Klotzbaoh. 1t
is the wish of her host of friends. as ex-
pressed by those at her party, that
Mother" Swink may have such another
to celebrate her hundredth birthday.
The many friends of Miss Nell Hickey
and Frank Barrow will be surprised to
hear of their marriage, which took place
on Wednesday evening. The ceremony
was performed at the Methodist parson-
age by Rev. S. B. Warner, the ring SER
vice being used Those who attended the
couple at the wedding were: Miss Ella
Barrow. sister of the groom; Misses Ruth
Nelson and Lila Martin; Messrs john
Harper and Bert McCannon, After the
ceremony the party went to the home Of
the bride. where sumptuous turkey din
ner was served TO them and the immedi-
ate families of the happy couple. For a
time the newly-weds intend to remain in
Rocky Ford, where they have large
circle Of friends who will join The Enter
prise in wishing them happy future.
Mrs. W. T. Vaudeville entertained a
party Of ladies at "Thimble Party" in
honor of her daughter. Mrs. Cook, on Fri
day afternoon. Mrs. Steele and Miss
Cressy favored the guests with several
piano selections while Miss Beaver added
to the pleasure of the afternoon with her
vocal solos. Red carnations were used in
the decorations. Mrs. Mandevlle was
assisted in serving by Mrs. P. j.. Reifel
and Misses Maude Cressy and Alice
Hanen.
The fortieth wedding anniversary ot
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l. Roe. on Sunday last
was the occasion Of a pleasant surprise
when members of their family and q
number of friends invaded their hom,
about the noon hour with bounteou.
array of good things to eat. and the es
timable couple and their self-invtet
guests enjoyed a repast that will live il
their memory until the next anniversarl
rolls around.
Miss Kathleen Meals very delightful,
entertained a number Of her girl friend
Saturday afternoon. Progressive game
were the diversion and dainty refresh.
ments were served. Those present were
Misses Blanche Fenton, Beulah Hale
Mabel Bovee. Lena West, Bertha Hoff
man. Eva Conner, Eileen Richards, Rutl
Burkey, Ellen Bradshaw and Ruth Herd
man.
The Rebekahs and Court of Homo
joined in a birthday surprise party oil
Miss Ella Barrow last evening. 1t wa
held in the Moose hall after the reguia
meeting of the last-named order. Th
surprise was success and was enjoye,
by those participating no more than b,
Miss Barrow.
Miss Laura Swlnk gave turkey Dime
on Thursday last, in honor of her seven
teenth birthday. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Daring. Miss Daven
port, Mesdames G. W. Swink, Matt
Hulse and Hannah Conner.
Mrs. Hannah Conner entertained abou
thirty of her ehldren's young friends oil
Saturday afternoon. Games were played
after which. though tired, the young guest
| enjoyed lovely lunch.