Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-08-29
IN THE SOCIETY WORLD .
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On Wednesday evening Lester Swink
and Miss Grace Hoffman perpetrated a
surprise on their frlenis when they were
married at the home of Mrs. Nora Hoff-
man. Although the engagement had been
quite shock to the young folk when they
learned that the marriage had been con-
summated without their being around to
give an appropriate sendoff. Rev. L.
Weaver officiated at the ceremony. which
was witnessed only by the immediate
families. Tne bride was very simply but
beautifully gowned for the ceremony in
white satin dress velled with white voile
and trimmed with duchesse lace. Es-
Gaping a number of Lester's friends, who
| found out about the marriage early that
evening, the young couple autoed to La
Junta, where they boarded the train for
honeymoon trip to parts unknown. Their
| friends, however, are preparing to give
the newlyweds rousing welcome upon
their return.
| The @ E. C's are making a record for
themselves the past month. and this week
had two delightful gatherings: On Mon
day evening Misses Rhea Wilson and
Leota Gerbing entertained the club at
/ the home of Miss Wilson. Progressive
games were the amusement, Maude
Monkman winning the prize. Refresh
ments were served, which added to the
pleasure of the evening.
On Wednesday morning the young
\ ladies' had a picnic breakfast at o'clock
at the nome Of Mrs. o. G. Dukate, who
surprised them by having fried chicken
and hot biscuits prepared. as that had
not been on the original bill Of fare. This
was unique but very enjoyable affair.
and will be looked back upon by the
young ladies' who go away to attend
school as most happy event in their
lives. Mrs. Warner. their present teacher.
with Mrs Dukate. their former teacher.
hold warm places in the heart of each
member of the class.
Miss Esther Smirl of St. Joseph, Mo-.
wso is visiting her cousins. Misses Cally
and Letha Smlrl. was pleasantly sur
prised on Wednesday evening. In honor of
her nineteenth birthday. by about twenty
girls whom she has met during her visit
assembling at the Smirl home, The even
ing's amusement was progressive rook,
Miss Dorothy Bradley winning the most
points. A dainty lunch was served. Those
invited to celebrate with Miss Smirl were
Misses Eileen Richards. Melba Taylor.
Edna Whitehead, Florence Harris, Grace
Moore, Maude Monkman. Grace Bowman
Christine Johnson, Blanche Fenton, Kate
and Lucille Goblin. Gladys and Beulah
Hale, Zeta and Dorothy Bradley. Myrtle
and Bertha Hoffman. and Stella Shirley
and Nell oxer of KirksYille, Mo.
Miss Melba Taylor was the charming
hostess last Saturday evening. when she
entertained fourteen young ladies' comp'i-
mentary to Miss Stella Shirley of Klrks-
vile, NO.. who is her house guest. The
evening was delightfully."- spent. ending
with beautifully appointed luncheon.
The table decorations were in red and
white. The guest list included Miss
Shirley, guest of honor, Misses Gladys
Hale. Letha Smirl. Maude Monkman.
Aileen Savers. Myrtle Hoffman. Florence
Harris, Edna Whitehead. Kate ard Lu-
cille Goblin and Mrs. W. E Swink. The
out of-town guests were Miss Esther
Smirl OF St. Joseph, Mo, Miss Nell Oxer
of Kirksville. Mo-, and Mrs. Verne Arnt-
zen of La Junta.
Mrs. G. A. Blakely entertained large
party Of little girls and boys in honor of
Master George Edwards birthday. The
afternoon was pleasantly spent in games
and refreshments. the kind the children
like best. were served. Each little guest
had happy and enjoyable afternoon.
Congratulates Employees