Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-24
Council Bluffs
Social Notes


Dr. w. ?. Hombach, and Mr.. John T.
O'Brien. Omaha, were united in mar
rage by Rev. Father Herman, assist
cd by Rev. Father Stenson OF Omaha
at ST Peters Catholic church ne
church was beautifully decorated tor
the occasion. AT each side OF the altar
we're large wicker vases OF roses and
the pews were decorated with DAISIES
y tied with pink tule As the bridal
party entered the church, Miss Doro-
thy Schneider at the organ played the
Lohengren wedding march and after
v the ceremony the Mendelssohn march,
Miss Lowe, Omaha, sang Luzzie's
Ave Maria" and Mrs. Holland Baker
sang Because" The bride, charm
ing girl, wore a beautiful gown OF
IVORY satin with trimmings OF silver
n lace. Her long veil was arranged in
4 cap style and caught with silver
II clasps. She carried shower bouquet
of brides roses and swansonia. The
bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Maloney,
was gowned in orchid taffeta and
wore a picture hat of maline, with
wreath of Mrs. Ward roses and
F~6uuquet OF the same. The groom was
attended by his brother, Mr.. Leo
O'Brien. The wedding breakfast was
served to the relatives and friends at
\ the Hombach home OIL First avenue
after the ceremony. Pink and green
were used in decorating the house
Russell roses and ferns being used.
, A large basket of roses formed cen
terpiece for the brides table Girl
friends of the bride assisted in the
serving. Later in the day Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Brien left on their wedding trip
and upon their return will make their
home in Omaha. The bride wore a
travelling suit of blue broadcloth,
trimmed with Hudson seal, and hat
+ to match. The bride is graduate
of ST. Scholasticas academy. Atchison,
Kan, and a former student of st.
Francis academy. She is member
of the St. Francis Alumnae associa-
ton and is on the executive commit.
lee. Mr.. O'Brien is a graduate OF
Drake college, Des Moines, and OF
Ann Arbor, Mich. He holds the posi-
ton of professor of chemistry at
Creighton.
South First Street chapter, St.
Paul's guild, met Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Emma E. White
on Logan street. The meeting was
we'll attended and business session
was followed by social hour and re-
{Teshments. g..
= Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Norgaard an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter, Ruby, to Herman E. Nielsen
of this city, the wedding to take place
in the near future. ,
.. Mrs. Thomas Peacock entertained
H the members of Morningside chapter
of St. Paul's guild at her home on
Graham avenue Tuesday afternoon.
A short business meeting was fol-
lowed by social hour and refresh
ments. ~T-.'
The Madrigal club held a short
business meeting at the home OF Miss
Lena Battey, Monday evening. The
club had planned to meet with Mrs.
Guy Leavitt, but she was unable to
act as hostess on account Of the auto
mobile accident Sunday evening, in
which she sustained broken wrist;
Plans for the year were discussed and
regular work will be started at the
next meeting.
The West End Gard club was en-
tertained Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Williams.
High five furnished the amusement
for the evening; the prizes for high
scores were won by Mrs. William
Marquardt and Mr. A. B. Wright
Mrs. Ross Trotter and Mr.. Marquardt
won the consolation prizes. Mr.. Harry
Arbuthnot won the cut-for-all. After
the game supper was served. The
next meeting of the club will be at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Follett.
u Wednesday afternoon the Women's
gNhristian Temperance union met at
the library. About thirty members
were present, and the meeting took
the form of a reception in honor of
the new members. A reading was
given by Miss Helene Wheeler and a
vocal solo by Mrs. Carl Taylor. Light
refreshments were served late in the
afternoon. Arrangements were made
for sending delegates to the conven-
ton in Omaha Thursday,
Mr.. M. T. Lennon is enjoying a
visit from his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lennon of Los Angeles, Cal
This is their first visit to Iowa in
Twenty-Five years and they are enjoy
ing it to the utmost
Mrs. |. w. Pence, South First
street, entertained the Oakland Ave-
niue chapter of ST. Psul's guild at
combined meeting and tea on Wednes-
day afternoon. A number of guests
we're present in addition to the men,
bers, and a social afternoon was en-
. loved. followed by refreshments.
Wednesday afternoon the Klatter
Klub opened the season with a picnic
at the Boat club. The day was an
ideal one at the lake and the members
spent very enjoyable afternoon with
their sewing. Mrs. Henry Cutler will
entertain the club at a card party,
September %.
The Mothers and Teachers club Of
tba N,chipoto Avenue school met