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Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-03
A Good Investment---A Classified Want Ad

FOR SALE--30 or 40 tons of good
alfalfa hay; one matched team of
horses, 7 and years old, 1900 lbs.
each; two sows with pigs; ID heif-
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and young laying hens; have rented
ranch and must dispose of stock
quick. d. Doty, 3 miles south, 3
miles west, 3-4 mile south. Box 10,
Star Route. 10-7
RECLEANED alfalfa seed; good
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smooth Peruvian, zoe, and the ia
nous hairy Peruvian, 3Oc per h.,
delivered at your railroad station.
Do not buy until you have compared
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E. F. Sanguinetti, Yuma, Ariz. If
ALFALFA SEED-New crop, first
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direct from greatest producing Sec
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sample. Be sure to state amount
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1925.
| still have few pounds of alfalfa
seed which l will sell at reduced
price. Write for sample and state
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Bard, CAL 10-4
FOR SALE-Peruvian Alfalfa seeC
Is cents; common alfalfa seel II
cents. Send for sample. George
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FOR SALE-Seed barley, 1-3 mile
south of Main street, on Imperia
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
NO INQUEST HELD
IN BELL TRAGEDY
Coroner Clements Decides That There
Will Be No Necessity for
Inquiry.

After learning the facts of the
death Of Charles and Luella Bell,
which occurred in such a tragic man.
ner at the home of the victims near
Mr.. Hamill, Friday evening, Coroner
Walter Clements of Ft.s Madison de-
cided that the evidence. of the man.
ner of death was conclusive enough
without holding further examination.
Mrs. Isaac Bell, the mother of the
unfortunate man and woman, is still
in a serious condition from the az
fects of the terrible accident, and
her life is hanging ins the balance
Besides the mother, a sister, Mrs. G.
O. Van Wrinkle of Salem, survives.
The funeral over the bodies of the
dead brother and sister was held
from the home at 100 p. m. sunday.
The friends and relatives from many
miles around were in attendance
Interment was made in Sharon GENE
terry. Rev. Lloyd Tenant, chaplain
of the Iowa state prison, ot1iciated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
ed States although men in Europe
find II easy

ed States although men in Europe
find 1t easy.
A leading embalmer stated this
morning that practically all supplies
used by American undertakers are
subject to a steady rise in price at
the present time and as proof offered
several circulars from leading manu-
facturers stating that conditions
rendered price increase necessary.
A few weeks ago, the price of cas-
ket hardware which is used for
handles and other metals which con-
stitute a portion Of the equipment
of the casket were advanced 10 per-
cent in price This morning circu-
Iare were received stating that a
further increase of Is percent was
necessary.
The hardwoods which enter into
the construction of caskets have in
creased in price and it was stated
this morning that manufacturers had
increased the price of shrouds. Sat
ms. pushes and lace are all affected.
There has not been noticeable
increase in the prices Of embalming
fluids to date, but EN- balmers are pre-
pared for increases. "
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14

Mary Wells Miller, Mrs. Louise B.
Field, Mrs. w. G. Blood. Mrs. J. F. FL
der, Mrs. George w. Delaplaine, Miss
Mamie Smith, Miss Mary Fletcher,
Mrs. A. L. Parsons, Mrs. H. G. Brown,
Mrs. George Fry, Miss Clara Gertrude
Fry, Mrs. John McGrath, Mrs. Leon
ard Matless, Miss Adalove Howell.
Miss Mary Howell, Miss Adelaide
Bartruff, Miss Fred Trawtck. Mrs. j.
A. M. Collins, Miss Ada Read, Mrs. J.
J. Ayres, Miss Anne B. Davis. Mrs. J.
L. S. Scadding, Mrs. Bertha Walcott
Balaam, Mrs. F. M. Fuller, Mrs. James
B. Diver, Miss Nettie Younker, Mrs.
William Logan, Mrs. Emma Virgins,
Mrs. T. r. Board, Mrs. H. I. Sawyer.
Miss Tirza Dnsdale, Miss Clement,
Mrs. John r. Irwin, Miss Cornelia
Meigs, Miss inertia Mitchell, Mrs. Mer-
rick, Miss Frances Martin, Miss Eta
Reps, Miss Julia Conroy, Mrs. c. F..
Mcfarland, Mrs. Hugh J. Robertson,
Mrs. Sarah WEIGH. Miss Alice Vermil-
lion and Miss Eta Ayres.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
PiIIsbury's
Best
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair in good
condition, be careful what you wash it
with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries the
scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very
harmful. Just plain nulsified cocoanut
oil (Which is pure and entirely grease
less), is much better than the most ex-
pensive soap or anything else you can
use for shampooing, as this can't pos
sibly injurc the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub it in One or two teaspoonfuls
will make an abundance of rich, creamy
lather, and c1eanses the hair and scalp
thoroughly. Tie latser rinses out easily,
and removes every particle of dust, dirt,
dandruf and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves it
fine and silky, bright, fluffy and easy to
manage. .-~.
You can get mulsifed cocoanut oil at
most any drug store. 1t is very cheap,
and a few ounces is enough to last
-vervone in the family for months.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
Tribute to a Woman.

When the Lusitania went down to
its watery grave, taking one Of our
prominent writer's and his wife, lead
ing papers published a remarkable
literary tribute previously paid by
the husband to the wife. This was
because she had been such help
mate to him in carrying out his
ideals. Thousands Of women have
the ambition to be such helpmates to
their husbands, but lack the neces-
sary health. Every such woman
should remember that Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable compound is the
one remedy which will restore health
and strength, the unrivalled medicine
for woman's aim ents.-Advertise-
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
keoE<uk Lodge No. 10, I. o. o. F. En-.
joyed Program and Chicken Pic
Supper at Odd Fellows
Temple.
MANY IN ATTENDANCE
Over $50 Members and Families Pres
ent to Enjoy the Event and
to Take
Part.

More than $50 members and their
families attended the anniversary Of
Keokuk lodge No. 10, I. O. o. f., held
last evening in the Odd Fellows tenn
pie. There was program which
proved most enjoyable to everyone
who was present. Following the pro-
gram a chicken pie supper was served
and there was dancing and other So
cial features to make the evening an
interesting one. ..-
The observance of the lodge ami
versary is always an interesting event
and this year the committee in charge
furnished most attractive evening
for the members and their families 1t
proved a most delightful affair in ev.
cry respect, and everyone enjoyed
himself.
The program was the following:
Orchestra number-Agne's orches
! ira
Opening Ode.
Prayer-Chaplain.
Welcome address-Geo. S. Merriam
Reading-Mrs. w. Frank Brown.
Comedy sketch-Earl Frank.
Piano solo-Miss Lagerpusch.
Address-George Angel.
Quartette-Clyde Inman. Clarence
iNumDerS, Arthur Petfy, RODert LIN
| quist.
Reading-Mrs. w. Frank Brown.
The two addresses by George s.
Merriam and George Angel were
greatly appreciated. The orchestra
| numbers by Agnes orchestra, and the
quartette numbers were excellent and
were given deserved applause. The
! comedy sketch by Earl Frank was
good and the readings by Mrs. w
Frank Brown merited the applause
given. A very pleasing piano number
| was played by Miss Sadie Lagerpusch
! The committee in charge was com
posed of AL Linquist, Charles Langley
nenry Schaefer, Robert Linquist, C
A. Armstrong, Vernon Mckay and o
| o. Tracy. Credit is due this commit
tee for the excellent program and sup
per provided.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
COST OF DYING
IS ON INCREASE
Looks Like European War is Even
Following Folks to Grave
With High Prices.

If you have any inclination to
shuttle off this mortal toll, put 1t
off a bit. This is poor time for
dying. Not that it is affected by the
dye situation, but because undertake
er's supplies are increasing in cost.
During the first weeks of the Euro
pean war wien the artillery Of the
belligerents was growing and rum
bling Medley Of DEATH" business
interests affected by wartime prices
were the exception. Firms had re-
serve supplies and for the time being
there was no appreciate change In
prices. But at the present time, bust.
ness interests which are not affected
by wartime prices are the exception.
1t even costs more to die in the Unit
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
BRINGING BODY
HOME T0N|GH7
Died In Buffalo, Being Brought
- ..- Hore For
Burial.
HAD BEEN GONE z WEEKS
Was Working on Stone & Webster
Construction Job Just Outside Of
Buffaio-The Sur
vIvors.

The body Of Clarence Whiteside
the young Keokuk man who died In
Buffalo, N. Y, yesterday, Will be
brought to Keokuk tonight and will be
taken to the Keokuk home of the de,
cedent on Oregon avenue. Mrs. White
side, who left this city to join her hus-
band in Buffalo about week ago
will accompany the remains to Keo
kuk.
No further news has been received
here by relatives as to the cause OF
the young mans death. He was work
ing on a Stone e Webster job just
outside of Buffalo and as he died in
the hospital after boing taken there
injured, it is the supposition that he
was seriously hurt while at work.
Mr.. Whiteside was twenty-three
years of age and was born near
Downing Mo-, in the year 1893. He
came to Keokuk about eight years
ago and worked here as a carpenter
during the construction Of the dam
He went to Buffalo seven weeks age
to work on another Stone C Webster
job and just week ago sent for his
wife.
He was married in Iowa City abou;
five years ago to Miss Minnie Strange
Two children, Clyde Whiteside, four
years old and Robert Whiteside, two
survive besides the wife.
Mr.. Wh!tesides parents also sur
vive with several brothers and sisters
His father, John Whiteside lives al
Burwell, Nebr., and his mother at Au,
rora, Ill The brothers and sisters
are Ebert Whiteside, Keokuk; Grace
Whiteside and Ellis Whitcside of Bur
well and Nellie and Clyde Boone OF
Des Moines. Iowa.
The decedent was a member Of the
Modern Woodmen Of America frater
nal society. -rt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
WOMEN ORGANIZE
TO SECURE VOTE
Officers Are Elected by keokuk Wom-
en- Yesterday Afternoon at
Meeting at Mrs.
ealiinser's.
CONSTITUTION ADOPTED
Mrs. Mcdowell Makes Address to
Women and Helps in Perfectina
Organization
CONSTITUTION ADOPTED

The organization Of the, first divi-
sion Of the Lee County Equal Suffrage
association was completed yesterday
Afternoon at a meeting held at the
home of Mrs. William Ballinger. Mrs.
Gerald Mcdowell spoke for half an
hour, after which a business session
was held, constitution adopted and
officers elected. Miss Younker pre-
sided during the business meeting
and Mrs. Louise B. Field served as
secretary. The chairman appointed
Miss inertia Mitchell and Miss Clara
Gertrude Fry as the nominating COM
mittee and after asking for instruc-
ton as to the number Of vice chair
men to be named, placed in nomina.
ton the following officers who on mo-
ton of Mrs. 7. r. Board, were elected
by unanimous ballot:
ChaiPman-Mrs. Winona q. Reeves.
Vice chairmen-Miss Nettie Younk-
er, Mrs. Leonard Matless, Mrs. w. G.
Blood, Mrs. J. F.. Elder, Mrs. William
Ballinger, Mrs. H. G. Brown, Mrs. w.
j. Roberts, Mrs. J j. Ayres.
Secretary-Mrs. Louise B. Field.
Treasurer-Mrs. H O. Whitney.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
EVERY WEEK.
Anti-ssptlc OIL
SHAMPOO

contains mineral and cocoanut oils
which produce a rich creamy lather. 1t
removes dandruf and leaves the hair
soft, lustrous fluffy and healthy. The
best shampoo for all ages. Large bottle
(64 teaspoonfuls) 500 at
WILKINSON q Co., Hotter IOWA Pnar-
macy, Crescent Pharmacy, McGrath
Bros, Scott e O'Reilly, City Drug
Store, Englehardt &. Co., J. F. Kied-
aisch & Son. w. H. Siegfried and all
other dealers In drugs and toilet
articles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
Will Get New Members.

Will Get New Members.
The association already has a large
membership and it will give its energy
first to adding new members and it is
hoped that practically all the women
in the city will enroll with the organi-
zation. A telephone message to any
officer will record the names Of new
members, who can later sign the con-
stitution, giving expression to their
sympathy in the purpose of the Or
ganization. At the first meeting of
the officers which will be called soon,
the following committees will be ap-
pointed: Publicity. speakers, enter
tainment, literature, finance and or
ganiZation.
Mrs. Ballinger introduced Mrs. Nc
Dowell at the meeting yesterday, who
had for a subject The History of the
Women's Movement"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
Mrs. McDoweIl's Talk.

She said: Some one has said that
the greatest discovery Of the nine
teenth century was the discovery Of
woman by herself" She gave the his
tory of some of the women who were
leaders in ancient times in Babylon,
in Athens, Sparta and in Rome. In
medieval times there were great
queens and abbesses and in English
history she cited the reigns OF the
three queens, Elizabeth, Anne and
Victoria as instances of the power OF
administration which women have.
Then she traced in our own country,
the advancement made by women
when the advantages Of education
were given her, and how she has sue
ceeded in the business and profess
sional world since those activities
were opened to her At the time
when the first clubs were formed in
the eos, they were organized, nine
cases out of ten, by suffragists. They
were at first. culture and study clubs.
Then they developed into depart
mental and civic clubs, and now every
federated club has endorsed equal suf-
frage. The general federation, which
is the national organization, gave it
unanimous endorsement, then the
state declarations endorsed it, p. and
then the clubs individually. Women
all over the world are asking for the
vote. The United States is the only
country on earth and it presuma bly,, is
the greatest democracy, which re-
quires direct vote to give franchise
to women. In every other country.
the legislature has the power to grant
it. In no other country are women
given so few voting privileges as in
some of our states, notably Maine
and Indiana.
William Ballinger, at the close Of
Mrs. McDowell's talk, spoke Of q
political meeting Of women which he
attended in Oak Park, ILL.,, and said
he has been in many political meet
ings, but never in one conducted in a
more direct, business-like way than
the one conducted by the women of
that Illinois city.
At the meeting at Mrs. Kflbourne's
last week, the majority of the women
present joined the organization. At
the meeting yesterday a majority of
those who were present affixed their
SIGNATURES, although not all of those
who were at the meeting signed the
constitution.
The following attended the meeting
yesterday:
| Mrs. Augusta w. Kilbourne, Mrs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
Don't Endure
Itching Skin

We urge all skin sufferers who have
sought relief in vain, to try this liquid
wash, the D. d. D. Prescription for Ec-
zema. All skin discs yield instantly to
its soothing oils. Ingredients, oil OF
wintergreen, thymcl and glycerine, have
been used by doctors for years IN the cure
Of the skin The liquid form carries these
healing ingredients down through the pores
to the root of the disease.
Druggists are glad to recommend THIS
Come to us and we will tell you more about
this remarkable remedy. Your money back
unless the first bottle relieves you. ID. ID: ID.
Soap keeps your skin healthy. Ask about 1t.
EHA WA IS u The Standard
szunzz.uIzuuIzu Skin Remedy
Wilkinson & Co.
NcGrath Bros, Druggists
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
HOW TO BE SLIM

If you are too fat and want to
reduce your weight 10 or 90
pounds, don't starve and weak
en- your system, or think you
must always be laughed at on
account Of your fat. but go to
Wilkinson & Co., or any good
druggist, and get a box OF Oil of
Korein capsules, take one after
each meal and one before ret,r-
ing at night.
Weigh yourself once a week
and note what a pleasant and
reliable method this is tor re-
moving superfluous fat from
any part Of the body.
1t costs little. is absolutely
harmless and I am sure a
weeks trial should convince
anyone that 1t is unnecessary
to be burdened with even a
single pound of unsightly fat.
Wilkinson s. Co. can supply yen
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
BYLAWS Adopted

The following bylaws were adopted:
Section 1. Name-The name of
this organization shall be the first d.
vision of the Lee County Equal Suf-
frage association.
Section 2. Purpose-The purpose of
the organization shall be votes for
Iowa women.
Section 8. Membership-Mem
ship shall be by enrolment.
Section 4. Officers-The officers
shall be a chairman, one or more vice
chairmen, a secretary and treasurer.
Section 5. Duties-The duties OF
the officers shall be such as Is I'M
piled in the name Of the office and
they shall have power to appoint sucl,
committees as the work may demand
Section G. Meetings-The associa
ton shall meet every two weeks until
June 5, 1916.
June 5, 1916.
| Section Z. Amendment-Thes laws
may be amended at any meeting o.
the association by a two-thirds vote o.
members present, two weeks prevl
GUS notice having been given.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14

Mrs. John Cole and daughter, MISS
Elizabeth, and Mrs. G. w. Eaton are
spending the day at Carthage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-14
AN OIL SHAMPOO
FOR FALLING HAIR

Many people are losing their hair to
day because they are using soaps and
shampoos containing free alkah. Each
hair is an oil plant and should be
washed regularly with IN oil shampoo,
never with free alkai soaps.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
CHILDREN We WORRY ABOUT

Close confinement in school during
the past winter, overstudy perhaps, an
attack of the grip or tonsilitis, some
one OF these things is doubtless respon-
sible for the condition of the child who
shows decline III health now.
What are the symptoms? Pallor and
languor, a tickle appetite, dark rings
under the eyes, bronchial colds. Very
often the best efforts of the family
physician fail in such cases and the
condition of the child causes the most
intense anxiety. Cod-liver oil, so often
prescribed, generally fails because the
weak stomach is unable to digest fats.
Try this treatment. Before break
!ast each morning give the child the
Juice or half an orange. Aftert henoon
meal give one of DR.. Williams Pink
Pills. Keep this up for few days and
then give one of the pills after the
evening meal also. Weigh the child
before beginning the treatment and
again after two weeks. An increase in
weight of from two to five pounds will
show you that you are on the right
track at last. Care is necessary in the
diet of the patient and it will be well
to send to the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y, for diet
book and the pamphlet, building Up
the Blood" Both are free. Yourown
druggist sells DR.. Williams Pink Pills,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
SPENDS VACATION
AT ENHAUT HOME
Miss Mary Bachman Tells In
teresting Stories of Her
Western Travels

Miss Mary Bachman. vocal teacher
in the Collegiate Institute at Port
Scott, Kansas, who has just returned
to spend the summer vacation at her
home in Enhaut, was guest of honor
at a party given by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jonas Bachman. During this
last year in the west Miss Bachman
visited in Missouri, Indiana and Ohio.
The guests invited to meet Miss Bach
man enjoyed interesting stories of her
travels. music and games.
Refreshments were served the Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Cora
Snavely, Mrs. Anna Lehman, Miss
Erma Lehman, of Harrisburg, Mrs.
Mary Snavely, Mrs. Nunemaker, Miss
Van Nunemaker Walter Hauck, Ira
Fackler, Mrs. Harry Loofer, Miss
Bertha Adams, Miss Minnie Lehman,
Miss Catherine Nye of Harrisburg. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Bashore, Miss Erma
Bashore, Ralph Cooper. Miss Mar
garet Cooper, Miss Catherine Cooper,
Miss Hazel Akens, Miss Mary Hauck.
Miss Irene Cooper, Miss Ethel Aungst,
Miss Helen Akens, Miss Bertha Akens,
Kendall, Miss Rhea Barvey,
Miss Maude Miller, James Mawyer,
Miss Esther Maywidt, Miss Mary Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hauck,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Bachman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
CITY BRIEFS

Death Accidental. Coroner Eek
niger. after an investigation yesterday,
decided that death was accidental in
the case of Daniel NJ. Rbof, of West
Fairview. whose skull was fractured
on Monday, when he was struck on the
head by an axle at the Harrisburg
shops, of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Hunt for Intruder. - City detectives
received a call last night that some one
was trying to enter a house in Hum
mel street, near Swatara street. A
search was made. but the officers fail
ed to land the intruder.
Club. Maru- Rosa, dedicated a religious
banner at special services held yesterday
in Royal Hall, 1905 North Third street.
dance and entertainment was held in
the evening.
Fractures Arm CranISinS Auto. -
James Mccormick, of Enola, fractured
his right arm last night when the en-
CINE back-fred as he was cranking the
automobile.
COIlarbone Broken in Fall. - Albert
Breach, 624 Woodbine street, fractured
his left collarbone yesterday when his
bicycle skidded, hurting Breach to the
street.
Cyclists Injured. - Russell Bolsch,
Ebenezer, and Paul Schuster, High
spire. were painfully injured when their
Middletown. They We're treated at the
Harrisburg Hospital
Cherry Pickers Hurt. - Two persons
sustained fractured arms as a result
Of falls while picking cherries. Carey
Wagner, 1876 Dock street, fell from a
tree in West Fairview, sustaining a
compound fracture of the arm, and Jo-
seph Emadia, Of Cove, fell from a
cherry tree at that place, fracturing
both arms. Both We're taken to the
Harrisburg Hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05
Miss Coe and Mr.. Gannett
Win Tennis Tournament

Miss Dora Wickersham Coe and
Farley Gannett were awarded the sill
yer loving cup at the close of the leap
year tennis tournament for mixed
doubles at the Country Club of Har-
risburg yesterday. winning in the finals
from Miss Gertrude Mott, of Marietta,
and William Calder by a score of Us
and 6-1.
Others playing in the tourney were
Miss Emily Bailey and William Bailey
with Miss Mott and Mr.. Calder; Miss
Frances Bailey and Edward ]. Stack
pole, Jr., with Miss Coe and Mr.. Gam
nett; Miss Eleanor Clark and Dr.
George r. Mofit playing with Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Ringaman; Miss Helen
Hammond and Edward ]. Beren with
Miss Katherine Etter and Daniel
Kunkel; Miss Virginia King and Theo-
dore Wells with Miss Sara Denehey
and Minister Kunkel; Mrs. Roy G. Cox
and George Kunkel with Miss Martha
Fleming and Raymond L. Gillespie.
The golf course was crowded with
players all day. although no special
events were scheduled. The attend
ance was very large and several in
formal parties took supper at the
club. Mrs. William B. Hammond pre-
sided over the tea table, assisted by
some of the younger girls.