Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-24
East Moline Society

Mrs. w. F. Potter went to Harlan,
Iowa, Tuesday, where she will make
visit of several weeks with her moth
er and sisters.
Study department of the 'WOman's
club will meet tomorrow with Mrs.
Harry Anseline. Mrs. A. K. Johnson
will read a paper on the Romance of
Salt Lake City"
Talk about patriotism. Every men,
Der of the Silvis Baptist Aid society is
a patriot to the finger tips. Forty
two women who belong to this society
gathered at the home of Mrs. Dick
Bell yesterday afternoon to sew for
the Red Cross. Three machines were
in operation constantly and the speed
with which those women piled up
garments was marvellous Wednesday
being wheatless day refreshments
were served according to Mr.. Hoover.
Mrs. Bell was assisted In serving by
Mrs. William Emmert, who was joint
hostess. The women decided to give
half of the collection taken for re-
freshments to the Red Cross fund.
Mrs. Thomas Crawford will enter
tain the Pioneer Birthday club tomor-
row afternoon.
Some Of the members of the East
Moline Methodist church surprised the
Rev. and Mrs. J. " Kennedy Tuesday
evening. The affair was a pound So
cial, each guest bringing a pound of
something. Games and music were
enjoyed and refreshments were served
before the pleasant party broke up.
Methodist Aid society met at Mrs
M. A. Ganniard's yesterday for an all
day session. The ladies were busy
quilting. At noon every one enjoyed
a picnic lunch. In the afternoon the
busy workers were joined by more
members and at 5 O'Clock the hostess
served refreshments. Next Wednes-
day the ladies will gather at the Gan
niard home again 70 finish the quilt
they worked on yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Schilling have
returned from Joliet, where they have
been visiting for the past week. They
went to that city to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Schilling's cousin.
| Jones' orchestra furnished inspiring
dance music last evening for the mem
bers and friends of the knights OF
/ Pythias, Campbell Lodge GIL. Sixty
couples enjoyed the dancing party i'm
mensely. Next Wednesday there will
i, be a stag card party for members
only.
/ Mrs. A J. Nichols of SiIvis enter
tanned the Hour Klub Tuesday after
noon. Each member had her knitting
and the afternoon was spent socially
refreshments being the eliminating
feature. In two weeks the club will
meet with Mrs. T. r. Williams.
Rose chapter of Eastern Star held
their installation Tuesday evening
Mrs. Wayne ,Sleet acted as installing
officer, and the installing marshal was
Mrs. Anna Roach. Installing chaplain
and organist were Mrs. Mary Harper
and Mrs. M. B. VanLeer respectively
The following were installed as Of
ficers:
Worthy matron-Mrs. Mary EN-
inert.
Worthy patron-Samuel Marchant.
Associate worthy matron-Mrs. Jes
sic Carlson.
Secretary-Mrs. Rose Mckinley IRE
installed).
! Treasurer-Mrs. Margaret Hook
man.
j Conductress-Mrs Cecilia Morrison
Associate conductress-Mrs Minnie
Hill.
MarshakMrs. Grace Eaton.
Chaplain-Mrs., Ella Slower.
Organist-Mrs. Ethel Hough.
Adah-Mrs. Minnie OstrOff.
Ruth-Mrs. Nellie Hartline.
Esther-Mrs Anha Timsen.
i Martha-Mrs. Lulu kempf.
- Electa-Mrs. Ethel Diercks.
Warder-Mrs. Amanda Smith.
Sentine1-Harold Chapman.
Mrs. Emmert presented the outgoing
worthy matron with the past matron'
pin and Mr. Marchant presented Har
~ Hickman, the past worthy patron
with a gift. Mrs. Ethel Hough, VIII,
has been organist for three years
was presented with token of appre
: citation also. After the work socia
;. hour was enjoyed and refreshment
were served. Several visitors from
East Moline attended the meeting.