Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-20
Benson
Social Gossip

Mrs. r. l.. Auerichs Will be hostess
for the Aufwiedersehn club next
Wednesday afternoon.
The formal opening to the public
of the Rosehill school building took
place last Monday evening, when
large number were present to view
the interior, and listen to program
Of patriotic songs by the pupils. and
short talks by prominent men OF the
town.
The women Of the Methodist church
held a successful bazar last Wednes-
day in the basement. A noon lucheon
was served.
Mr.. Lynn Colson, who was for
years a resident of this place, but re-
Gently of Omaha, was married last
week to Miss Mary Howell Of
Omaha. /.
The Red Cross organization OF
Benson is headed by Mrs. ]. w.
Welch and Mr.. James Howard. The
committee report about 800 member
ships taken out here.
Mr.. John E. Johnson Of Omaha
and Miss Helen Johnson of Benson
were married last Wednesday.
Mrs. E. A. McGlasson and son,
Carleton, left on Thursday to join Mr..
Nc Glasson at Chicago, going from
there to Detroit to make their future
home.
Mr.. George Iradale was called to
Denver last Thursday by the serious
illness of his mother.
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Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. ]. w. Welch, in honor OF Mrs.
Z. A. McGlasson, who was presented
with a souvenir spoon. A dainty
luncheon was served to about twenty
five guests.
The juniors Of the high school
entertained the seniors at a party in
the auditorium last Friday evening.
The class colors were used in dec
Grafton. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. O. Boyce was hostess for the
Baptist Missionary circle at her home
last Thursday.
Mrs. H. M. Coleman left last Mon
day to visit a month in Denver and
other Colorado points.
Miss Lucille Loechner OF Detroit is
a guest at the home of her brother,
Dr.. w. H. Loechner.
The postponed Better Baby" pro-
gram OF the Woman's club was given
Thursday afternoon at the Presby.
terian church. The program con-
sisted of music, readings and an ad.
dress by DR.. Calfass. Ice cream and
cake was served at the close of the
session.
Three grades in the Central school
held joint picnic last Friday.
Mrs. o. F. Hoffman entertained at
whist party Thursday in honor Of
her sister from Council Bluffs.
Mr.. ]. c. Hire of Esbon, Kan, spent
few days last week at the home OF
his sister, Mrs. F. M. Daley while
on his way to Union, Ga.
The Douglas county convention of
| Royal Neighbors held in Elkhorn last
Tuesday was represented from here
by Mesdames c. c. Williams, George
Frost, H. Ekstrom, F. E. Young, E,
E. Paddock, Al Snyder and H. c.
Campbell.
Mrs. w. A. Smith and Mrs. o c.
Redick of Omaha will address the
Woman's club and other organiza-
tions next Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock at
the Odd Fellows hall.
Mrs. F. E. Young will be hostess
for the Good Times club at her home
next Thursday.
Mrs. A. S. Ruth entertained at din
ner last Sunday in honor OF Mrs
DR.. Gibson and Mrs. James Weimer
OF Fontenelle, la.
Mrs. John Speedie entertained al
dinner last Tuesday for Mrs. Charles
Speedie of Nebraska City.
Mrs. J. Crews and Mrs. A. e
Lessard entertained thu Walnut Hill
Home Missionary tea" at the home
of Mrs. Lessard last Thursday.
The English Lutheran church mem
bers organized family society las
Tuesday with the following officers
lJ. Gehrig, president. and w. {
Kramer, ecretary-treasurer.
The local Eastern Star entertained
at the Odd Fellows hall Thursda,
evening. A large class of candidates
was initiated. Refreshments wer'
served.