Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
Council Bluffs
Social Activities


rage by Rev. George A. Ray, at the
Second Presbyterian church. The
decorations in the church were in
Easter colors, purple and white.
Niolets and Easter lilies were very at
tractively used. my Song to You
and words set to "A Perfect Day"
we're sung by Mrs. Clifford Stratton,
a sister of the groom. The Lohen-
grin wedding march was played
by Miss Florence Senior as the bridal
party entered the church. The bride
was beautifully gowned in white crepe
de chine with pearl trimmings.
Friends in California had sent real
orange blossoms. which formed a
wreath, holding the long tulle veil in
place. She carried white prayer
book instead of the conventional
bouquet. Mrs. F. J. Krumenacker,
twin sister of the bride, was matron
of honor. She wore a gown of bro
caded crepe de chine in shades of
lavendar and a corsage bouquet of
violets. Master Harold Price krum-
cnacker, the 3-year-old nephew of the
bride, carried the ring in big Easter
lily. Mr.. Bhrton Laird, Omaha. was
The best man and Mr.. Clifford STRAIT
ton, Mr. Alfred Price and Mr.. Harry
Cooper ushers. An informal reception
was held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Krumenacker following the cere-
mony, at which only the bridal party
and the family were present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward left the city on a late
train for a short wedding trip, but
will be at home in Kansas City after
May |.
Plans for garden work occupied
most of the time at the meeting of
the Federated Mothers and Teach
ers' club Monday afternoon at the
library. A special request was made
to the members to encourage work
along this line this year because of
the food shortage. Various matters of
routine business were also transacted
Miss Helen Davis and her sorority
sister, Miss Helen Bergeman of New
ton. Ia, are spending the Easter vaca-
ton at the home of Miss Davis par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Davis.
Tuesday afternoon the Atlas club
held the last study meeting of the
year at the home of Mrs. c. F. KIM
ball. After the discussion of current
events Mrs. Kimball gave a paper on
Russian and German Designs on
Turkey" "A short business meeting
followed, at which the officers were
elected for the coming year. The re-
suit of the election was as follows:
President, Mrs. R. Fl. Bloomer; vice
president, Mrs. Wood Allan: secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. F. T. True
A social meeting on April 10 will
close the season.
The last study program of the year
was given by the Ideal club Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. S.
Terwilliger. The discussion of cur
rent events was led by Mrs. w. H.
Dudley. A very interesting paper on
"Bulgarians in the United States" was
read by Mrs. Bonhan. Mrs. Robert
Moth discussed the Italian. Slavic and
Hungarian unskilled labor in America.
Mrs. George F. Spooner told of the
Poles in this country. A short bust
ness meeting was then held to elect
delegates to the biennial convention
at Fort Dodge in May. Those chosen
were Mrs. Thomas Metcalf, ST.; Mrs.
Lewis Cutler and Mrs. NJ. B. Moon,
with Mrs. Dudley, Mrs. Moth and
Mrs. George Williamson as alternates.
The club will close the season with a
social meeting at the home of Mrs.
Cutler next Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
Cutler will be assisted in entertaining
by Miss DeVol, Mrs. J. P. Organ,
Mrs. Katherine DeVol, Mrs. Will
Piper and Mrs. A. B. Nicholas.
A very delightful afternoon party
was given by Miss Jean Hunter
Wednesday in honor of Miss Spindler.
The guests were the bridal party and
a few other special friends of the
bride-to-be. Sewing and visiting oc-
cupied the afternoon.
Wednesday afternoon the Univer-
sity club met at the home Of Mrs. F.
H. Garrett. The lesson on Mexico
was led by Mrs. J. V. Mallery. The
club took up the study Of Mexican
gold mines and magazine articles on
Daughters of Mexico" An article on
Christmas at Los Reyes" was read by
Mrs. Fl. G. Redeem. Mrs. Mallory
read Bryant's poem, Waiting at the
Gate" The club will meet April Is
at the home of Mrs. J. M. Mathews.
The Book Lovers met Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles
R. Hannah, ST.. and took up the study
OF George Meredith's novel, Diana OF
the Crossways." The story was very
entertainingly outlined and discussed
by Mrs. ]. R. Reed and Mrs. c. D.
Parmelee. Mrs. ]. T. Hamilton gave
a sketch of the life of Charles Good
year and the rubber industry as the
selected topic. The club will meet
with Mrs. Hannah again next week.
Miss Clara Hart, who is attending
Dana Hall at Wellesley, Mass, is
spending the holidays with her
mother, Mrs. Ernest Eldred Hart. Her
brother, Eldred S. Hart, who is a
student at Ames, is also home for
Easter.
The history and literature depart
ment of the Council Bluffs Women's
club met Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, the leader
for the day. The study of Panama
occupied the afternoon. A description
of the isthmus was given by Mrs
Kate Cook. Miss Cecilia Mulqueer
discussed the sanitation and admin.
stration of the canal zone. The cities
of Panama and Colon were described
by Mrs. E. J. Towslee. Mrs. Charlie:
Hood told of the black ivory Of
Panama and Mrs. J. v. Mallery
described the Gotun dam and lake and
Culebra cut. The last study meeting
of the year will be held April 10 al
the home OF Mrs. Charles Hood.
Dundee Folks to Run