The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-24
Luncheon for poIino,

mer conference at Lake Geneva.
| Luncheon for Polling.
A noon luncheon will be given to-
morrow in the private dining room of
the Y. w. G. A. by number Of promi-
nent business men and church men
in horror OF Mr.. Daniel A. Polling, of
| Boston, who is a national officer of
the United Society OF Christian En-
deavor. Mr.. Polling will speak at
Third and Main streets on Thursday
morning at half past nine o'clock on
the subject of Citizenship.
| ThimbIe Club Today.
Mrs. Harold Bowlby entertained
the Thimble club this afternoon at
delightful meeting.
| O. n. Clubs Are Meeting.
Both the O. H. and the Junior o. H.
clubs met today. Mrs. Harry Furt-
ney was hostess to the former, while
the Junior club was entertained by
Mrs. Lester Couloy.
Were Married Here.
The wedding of two prominent
young people Of Montrose occurred at
the home of the Rev. F. C. Edwards
on Saturday when Miss Effie Kerr
and Mr.. Matthew La Fever were mar
ried. The bride looked very hand
some in blue taffeta tailored suit.
Following the ceremony a dinner was
served at the home of the brides SIS
ter, Mrs. John Fry, Tenth and Morgan
streets. Mr.. and Mrs. La Fever will
make their home in Montrose.
q. y. p. U. Entertained.
A committee Of eleven young men
entertained the b. Y. P. U. last night
in the parlors Of the First Baptist
church. There were one hundred
twelve young people present at the
business session. The following Off
GERS were elected: President, Miss
Ruby Hummer; vice president, Ber-
nard Merriam; secretary, Miss Mil
dred Wright; treasurer, Miss Clare
Witt
A short program was given which
included two vocal numbers by Mrs.
e. G.. Weisman who is always heard
! with the greatest pleasure, and a
character song by the Rev. F. B. Nc
Alhster. The music for the song was
written by Miss Sallie Anderson and
was received with very hearty ap-
/
program with a prophecy which was
very cleverly written. Refreshments
were served and miscellaneous
shower of gifts given to Miss Vanden-
doel and Mr.. Lumburg.
Celebrated Birthday.
Mrs. Caroline Biddenstadt quietly
observed her eighty-third birthday,
Saturday NAV 90
Married In Peoria.
At high noon today in Peoria, Ill.,,
occurred the wedding Of Miss Bessie
Florence Honce, daughter of Mr.. w.
H. and Dr.. Alice Honce of this city,
to Mr.. Oliver R. Harrison, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. o. E. Harrison of Peoria.
The wedding was quiet affair and
occurred at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
| o. E. Harrison. Only the near friends
and relatives Of the bride and groom
were present.
! The ring service was used. The
bride wore a dark blue travelling suit,
with hat and shoes to match. She
wore a corsage bouquet of sweet peas.
The bridesmaid was Miss Williams
of Nauvoo, nurse at Proctor hos
pital, and the best man, Mr.. McClug-
/
| lowing the ceremony wedding din
ner was served by Mrs. o. E Harri-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison left Peoria
at 100 o'clock for Chicago and other
points. Later they will cons to Keo-
kuk for short visit and then return
to Peoria, after which they will go
to Portland, Oregon. where Mr.. Harri-
son is to enter business with his
brother.
The bride is well known in Keokuk
and possesses a host of friends here.
She was born and reared here and
graduated from the Keokuk high
school in the class or 1903. In 1911
she went to Peoria and entered train
ing in the Proctor hospital. gradual
ing from that institution ia July, 1914.
Mr.. Harrison is the son Of wen
known inventor and business man Of
Peoria.
Proctor hospital gave shower for
the bride.
St. PauI's So>ie+y
The Young Ladies' society of st. |
Faults church will be entertained at
the home of the Misses Engelhardt, |
zoos Exchange street, THURSDAY after
noon, May IS. They will be assisted |
by Mrs. Cannon, PAIL, Bierman and |
Kopp.
Study Hour Glass.
The Thursday morning study
hour" class will meet tomorrow morn
ing at ten o'clock with Miss Hughes.
Topic, Program Music"
w. r. c. to Meet.
The Woman's Relief Corps will
hold its regular monthly meeting to-
morrow afternoon at half past tive
in Cameron's hall.
Urges Home Guards.
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