Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-16

East Moline Society

SiIyis Red Cross work was eonun-
ued yesterday and the women turned
out to the number Of 25 Eight OF
these Joined the surgical dressing
class directed by Mrs Emmert and
Mrs. w r. Bell This line OF work is
A new one and the Interest and enthus-
iasm shown yesterday predicts splen-
did success. The rest of the workers
sewed pajamas and stacks OF them
grew rapidly. Some we're also knit
ting. and one sweater, together with
five pairs Of socks. were turned IN.
The rooms are now open for work all
day Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ladies Aid society Of St Johns
Evangelical Lutheran church met yes
terday afternoon in regular session
with Mrs. Kate Miller Eight ladies
were present, and while they discuss
ed the winters program they sewed
busily. Mrs. Miller served refresh
ments and adjournment was made to
meet again in three weeks.
! East Moline and Watertown Baptist
fLadies' Aid societies Joined LAST even
ling In rendering Rev and Mrs. J NJ.
| Osborne and family q delightful sur
/ prise party The party was held in
/ the basement rooms of the State bank
lin East Moline. Seventy-ive loyal
/ friends congregated and most enjoy
/ liable evening was spent One feature
was the pound" and canned fruit
party, when pounds Of groceries were
given to the 0sbornes, as well as many
cans Of fruit Rev. MIR. Osborne re-
I ceired a purse OF money. At the close
Of the pleasant evening refreshments
were served by the ladies.
+ A meeting for the purpose Of or
ganizing regisuauts has been called
TOR Tuesday afternoon at Plymouth
church. Mrs Arthur Little. chair
man. announces that it is necessary
that a vice chairman. secretary. treas
urer and filer be chosen aid everyone
interested is urged to make d specia
effort TO be there. Registrars are now
making a house to house canvass il
East Moline and the names OF only 40(
women appear on the census records
/ Members of Conservation league de.
partment are asked TO attend the
meeting Monday evening at the home
Of Mrs. Frank Kinney. Anyone de
string to Join the league is welcome a
/ this session
Mr.. and Mrs Dale Chambers enter
tanned informally at cards Wednesday
. evening. Guests piyoted at three tablel
SOC being the game Prizes were
awarded to Mrs. " F. Potter and G
S Walker, high scorers. and to Mrs
Frank Clendenin and c. J. Garrett
low scorers. A dainty two cours
luncheon was served at the sinai
I tables at the conclusion Of the games.
Mrs Zen Van Damme was hostes
yesterday afternoon to the Belgian
. Ladies Knitting club. The women ar
/ expert knitters and during the las
! month The club, having a membership
4 OF 10, has completed is sweaters. TIL
? hostess served an appetizing luncheon
Mrs. Peter Van Lancher will enter
p tain the circle at its next session
r Mrs Dave Beveridge was hostes
e yesterday afternoon to the Ladies' All
! Of the Silvjs Methodist church whe
s so members attended the session. Th
r society is very busy with plans and til
e making Of articles for bazaar they vii
have New, -. The sale viii be ope
p during both afternoon and evenin
= and supper will be also served The
q also decided to do Red Gross wor
? and that will be commenced at tn
next meeting which will be held De-
2 6 Two new members were received
: Mrs, Beveridge served refreshments q
+. | the close Of the afternoon.