South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02
SOCIAL AND OTHER INTERESTS OF WOMEN


Seventy-fve couples attended the
hrst annual d. zee OF the Modern
Aachte club. which took place
Thursday evening ar Beyler hall.
Following dancing. a dainty lunch
con was servea. Arts orchestra
furnished the music for the occa-
sion.
Members OF the Phnathea class Of
the Indiana Avenue Christian
church were entertained last night
az the home OF Miss Emma Comng.
1871 s. ST. Joe ST., and was assisted
by Miss Mary Wolf. The party was
OF a patriotic nature and the decor
ations consisted OF flags and ma
tional colors. Patriotic musical Sc
lectiOns and contests were given.
favors IN the latter being won by
Kittie Bowman. Helen Gilmore.
Hazel White and Ruby Brown. The
next meeting will De held March
p at the home Of Grace ElstrOm.
1922 Marine st
A farewell surprise ives given at
the home OF Mrs. William Dunbar
hOnOring her brother. Samuel Cas-
sells Of Five Points. who viii leave
Saturday for Nebraska where he
will make his home. Eighty rela-
tives and friends were present and
spent the evening informally. Re
freshments we're served.
Twenty members OF the Ladies'
Aid society OF the Indiana Avenue
Christian church enjoyed an all day
meetin gat the home Of Mrs. James
Scott. 1912 r. Indiana av. Comfort
tying formed the pastime and din
ner was served at noon. Durins
the afternoon devOtionals we're led
by Mrs Scott and a social hour fol-
lowed. Mrs. Charles Elstrom. 1922
Marine St, will entertain the society
March 10.
A pretty home wedding took place
Thursday evening at o'clock when
Miss Pearl Crum, daughter of Mrs.
Sarah Crum. 527 +. Ohio St, was
married TO Harvey MeAfee. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
G.. Z. Byrer Of the Conference
Memorial United Brethren church
in the presence Of "a relatives and
friends. The couple was attended
by Miss Treva Geyer and Edward
Harmon The bride wore a gown
Of tan messaline and georgette crepe.
She carried a bouquet OF white
sweet peas. Miss Geyer was gown
ed in gray messaline. After the
ceremony a wedding dinner was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. McAfee left
on three weeks trip through cen
trail Indiana and on their return
will be at home near BOubon.
Members OF the Centennial club
were entertained Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Jacob c.
Dibler. 619 r. Wenger st. The time
was spent socially with needle work
and contests. favors in the latter go
ing TO Mrs Pearl Burt, Mrs. Charles
Bradley and Mrs Edward Weaver.
How Women Should Vote was the
subject Of an interesting talk by
Mrs. Leon Thornton. The next meet
ing will be held March Is at the
home of Mrs. j. T. Kelly, ESQ sample
st.
A surprise party and house warm
ing was given Mr.. and Mrs Clark
Carson, Marquette av., Wednesday
evening by members Of the latter's
500 club and their husbands. The
evening was spent at the card tables,
honors being awarded Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Roberts, Raymond LittletOn
and Mrs. Walter Martin. Refresh
ments were served.
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An exceptionally interesting and
enjoyable meeting of the Thursday
club took place Thursday afternoon
in the parlors Of the First NJ. +.
church. The occasion was known
as Music day" and a program of
music was rendered in charge Of
Mrs. Dan Pyle. Mrs. Pyle gave an
absorbing talk on Indianas COM
poSers. with illustrations by her pu-
pills The entire program Of "a num-
hers was made up of Indiana mu-
sicians. Besides the piano and in
strumental selections. vocal solos
were given by Mrs. Norman Kelb,
MIS- htilutth btelSs MIS-. W dlteI
Fassnacht and Mrs. J. G.. TOmpsett.
Mrs. Pyle's orchestra gave a series
OF pleasing NUM- ers. while excellent
violin numbers were given by Fran
els Pyle. Miss Tallerday gave sew
eral fine instrumental selections.
The club Will enjoy an anniversary
banquet at Kable's banquet hall
March / 5.
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Mrs. George O'DeI, sos s Miehi-
san St. entertained delightfully."-
Thursday afternoon for the mem