The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
HAPPY OCCASIONS AMONG TOWN
AND COUNTRY FOLK.


Mrs. Clyde Vermilyea of Lacey en-
tertained the card club at the home Of
Mrs. Jennie Vermilyea, 500 High ave-
nue. east. Tuesday. The afternoon
was spent in card playing Dainty
refreshments We're served by the
hostess.
Sunday, April 10, number of friends
and relatives gathered at the home of
George Dunsmore, five miles northeast
of Bussey to help them ce.ebrate their
25th wedding anniversary. Those of
the company being present We're Mrs.
B. f. Haines and daughter Marie from
Saltwater, Oklahoma; l.. w. Smith, Of
Little River, Kansas; Mrs. w. T. White
and son Galen, of Knoxville, Iowa; Mr..
and Mrs. E. t. Nash and children, of
| Lacey, Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hull
and son Raymond, of New Sharon la. !;
Robert and Esla Dunsmore, of Lacey,
Iowa; S. A. Reeves, of Knoxville, la. /;
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hull, of Lacey, Ia;
Walt Mcconnell and Joe Dunsmore and
their parents with twenty-six piece
set of silver ware. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
I. White half dozen dessert spoons
| Mr Reeves from Knoxville took sew
eral pictures of the crowd. Every
body enjoyed themselves and left in
the evening wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Duns-
more many more happy years of life
/ together. The occasion was also a
reunion of Mrs. Dunsmore's brother
and sisters as it was the first time they
had all been together for thirty-eight
years.
The Philadora club met with Mrs
r. X. Taylor at her home. 80 c ave
, nue. east, with an attendance of forty
members. At this meeting the old
adage.- THE More the Merrier," was
proven true. Also a new one was IN
evidence, The more, the more en-
thusiastic." The time was we'll tax
en- discussing plans for the sample
sale which will be held in the Chris
tian church instead of the Savoy as
advertised, on April 26 and 81. Com
mittees were appointed for the diff
ferent booths. Great plans were
made for the pancake supper to be
given on the 9th for 25c plate
This money is to be used in starting
pipe organ fund. Refreshments
were served by the hostess.
! Legislation and Parliamentary Divis
{ ion of 0. w. C. met with Mrs. f. ID
Brewer on 212 North Third street
Tuesday afternoon. The topic for yes
terday's work was laws regarding
plumbing, sanitation, sewerage ant
garbage. The garbage question wa!
discussed and committees were ap
pointed to look into the garbage or
Edinance; different views were express
ed regarding each family taking carr
of its own refuse. Miss Bertha Turn
err conducted drill work regarding mo
tons and amendments. The mex
meeting will be held with Mrs. Brewel
and the subject for discussion will b
City Beautiful" with Mrs. Virgins
X. Logan in charge.
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The Arachne Club met Tuesday ev
vening at the home of Sydney Barn
hart, 4O2 Third avenue east in a brie
business session during which election
Of officers was held. Miss Sydney
Barnhart was elected president ant
Miss Edna Bacon secretary.
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A delightful dancing party was Civ
Ell Tuesday night by the Elks il
their hall, complimentary to those
who took part in the Elks' Minstre
which occurred a short time ago
About twenty couples were present
land Clough's orchestra furnished
very good music for the occasion
Mrs. Shoemake as cateress served ar
elegant supper. Out of town guests
were Miss Veronica Adams of Chart
ton and Miss Anne Berthold of For
Madison. The Elks proved them
selves royal entertainers and al
present had the very best of times.