The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-07-08
THE SOCIAL SIDE

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid en-
joyed very pleasant afternoon at the
beautiful country home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Little last Thursday.
About 16 ladies were present and fol-
lowing short business meeting the
hour was given over to visiting and
fancy work, delicious luncheon be-
ing served late in the afternoon. Mrs.
Little and children expect to leave
next week for prolonged visit at
the coast during the hot months.
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The families of B. G. Bowers, Jas.
Kinzer and Geo. Coulson motored to
Payette Saturday where they were
Joined by the families of Professor
Nifert and John Moulton from Weiser,
and together spent the day picnicking
and taking in the attractions of the
celebration.
Perhaps one of the most thorough
ly enjoyable occasions of the year was
the Indianola picnic held on Monday
at the home of F. c. Berry. The COM
pany numbering forty-fve, was COM
prised of former Iowa residents
who have organized into club, to
thus perpetuate the associations of
former years, this being the fifth an
nual meeting. The club had with
them as special guests Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Pryor from Missouri, who have
spent several months touring the west,
and Miss Cora Sloan of Walla Walla;
also Mr.. and Mrs. Frank DeClark and
Mrs. Amelia DeClark of this city. The
national colors were used in decorat-
ing. A picnic dinner and bounteous
one was spread at noon, after which
several auto loads were conveyed
about the country giving the visitors
sight of the wonders of our valley. AL
so the entire company was given
feast of cherries and peaches. Later
business meeting was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Brown.
1t was decided to hold next years
picnic at the McClelland home near
Meridian. Douglas McClelland of
Meridian was elected president, and
Mrs. R. N. Cakes of the same place,
secretary. Several members OF the
club reside at Boise, some at Eagle,
Star, New Plymouth, Nampa, Caldwell
and Emmett.
Mrs. E. l.. Holverson was hostess
to the Auction Bridge Club Tuesday
afternoon. The customary good time
was enjoyed with fine lunch. The
club disbanded for the hot season.
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The distinction of having procured
the first marriage lisence issued IN
Gem County is claimed by Mr.. Chas.
Vahlberg, while the honor OF tying
the first nuptial knot fell to Probate
Judge Vadney. The wedding, pretty
home affair, was solemnized Monday
evening at the home of the groom's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Vahlberg
east of town. The house was tasteful
Nv decorated and bunting added
suggestion of the gala season. AT
8 o'clock the bride, Miss Irene Kirk
patrick of Sweet, attended by Miss
Mabel .Vahlberg, sister of the groom,
and the groom with Mr.. Loren Well |
man as best man, preceded by Miss
Louisa Vahlberg as flower girl, took
their places at the temporary altar
before the double window, where Mr..
Vadney, using the impressive ring
service, read the words which united
two lives. Following congratulations,
a dainty lunch was served. Only the
Immediate families of the contracting
parties and a very few friends were
present at the ceremony, but very
soon parties of friends began to make
their presence known by means OF
improvised musical instruments ana
MI. NdnlDeTR ITtdISu ehS
makers very generously to cigars and
candy. Mr.. and Mrs. Vahlberg depart
ed Tuesday for short honeymoon at
Payette' Lakes. Upon their return
they will begin the construction OF
modern bungalow on the groom's lots
on Main street.
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Mr.. B. C. Bowers and daughter Miss
Mariory left on Wednesday for VISIT
of a week or more in st. Anthony
with relatives and friends among
whom she lived for nine years.
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C. C. Moore of st. Anthony stopped
off enroute to his home from Baker
City with his bride to enjoy a two
days visit with his mother VINO re-
sides here.
Mrs. A. C. Lathrop entertained very
the members of the Bap-
list Ladies' Aid last Thursday after
noon. Plans for the convention to De
held in September were the speclal