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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
BRIDGE CLUB FOR
NAVY AUXILIARY
Women of Navy Yard Play Cards
for Charity, Giving Proceeds
to Red Cross

Now that q Red Cross auxiliary has been
organized among the women OF the navy
yard the various charity bridge clubs that
have been meeting during the last few
months intend to concentrate their EFFORTS
for their own auxiliary. Quite a number OF
the navy women belonged to the successful
charity bridge organized some time ago by
Mrs Rowland Neitch, of Hamilton Court.
Each member paid much at each game,
and the proceeds were turned over TO the
Red Cross auxiliary Of which Mrs, Neitch-
Is an active member. The idea was such a
practical one that the members Of the naval
set feel justified in separating from the
original club and donating their earnings
10 the Navy Auxiliary.
The first meeting of the newly organized
club will be held on Tuesday afternoon when
Mrs. Clarence A. Carr, wife Of Captain carr,
L. S. n, will act as hostess at her home in
the yard. The members Of the Cluo are Mrs.
James r. Helm, Mrs. /. Schute. Mrs. John II.
Higgins, Mrs T., Hadt, Mrs, Theodore II.
Winters. Mrs. Raymond $. Keyes, Mrs g. +.
Nelson, Mrs Richard g. Meyer, Mrs, f. NJ
Robinson, Mrs Clarence A. Carr and Mrs
Edwin L. Cochrane Mrs Carr will also
have several extra tables at this first meeting
Mrs Preston b. Haines. wife of Lieutsn-
ant ,Haines L. s. n, Of 2lO4 Skunk street
has issued Invitations for an informal bridge
party TO be held on Wednesday afternoon at
her home There will be six tables.
Miss Florence Dubois, Of 250S South Cleve-
land terrace, entertained informally on
Wednesday at a small musicale, followed by
supper. Her guests were Mrs Emma Sny-
der, Mr.. Frank Dovey, Mrs Theodore H.
Winters Mrs Raymond s. Keyes, Mr., and
Mrs. William l.. Scott, Mr., Leon Rosewey
Mr.. John Wesel and Mr. Gene Bassett.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert $, Hayward, Of 25l2
South Colorado terrace, will entertain at a
small dinner party this evening at their
home. Their guests will include Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Tyson, Miss Elizabeth Williams
Mr.. Joseph Mcpherson and Mr.. Wharton
Haney.
Mrs Morey " Kerns entertained the MEM
bers Of her bridge club ON Tuesday after
noon at her home, 2526 South Cleveland ter
race The club, which meets every other
Tuesday, is made up Of the following MEM
bers: Mrs. w. T. Adelhelm, Mrs Robert
Moore, Miss Blanche Lane, Mrs, Harry Tyson,
Mrs. Morey Kerns Mrs Robert Hayward,
Mrs. Frank Delaney and Miss Helen Foster
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

ence Robinson, to MIR. Harold Miller Treen.
oi Ihls city, on Thursday evening January
81. at $50 o'clock at the residence Of tho
pr.ue parents, Robleyn, North Broadway
Pltman y. j. The ceremony win he per.
formed by the brides father The bride
ana ana bridegroom will make their home at 2i1
March T. '
Miss Ethel Pennington. of pupopt street.
ltoNborouEh, has returned from AN extended
Visit to Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
An entertainment will bo -i,op tbis ovo.
nlhs by the just SO Players al the Young
women Union, Fifth and Bainbrdgc streets
ne aHair viii consist Of dramatic and pa.
Nriotlc plays and win take place in tho
,n,n,alute playhouse. Enlisted men and the
public are invited.
Mrs Josiah T. Willis will give a large
pr'Gse az the Adelphia Hotel for the benefit
OF Base Hospital Unit No. 20, Of the Penn
sylNania Hospital on Monday afternoon,
FEBRUARY !, at o'clock Prizes will be do.
mated by several Of the department stores,
me captains appointed TO sell tickets for the
,aoleS eS are Mrs George Rehfuss, Mrs. George
'"ulnan. Miss Martha Blakiston Miss Rcr-
Snice Berons Mrs. Frank Craig. Mrs George
NHIt"eIl ana Mrs J. l.. Fritz.
Invitations have been received I'm this city
Tor the marriage Of Miss Mary Green Mack.
daughter Of the Rev Edward Mack. and
Lieutenant Theodore Thomas Patterson. L.
> ~ or Camden, which will take place on
saturday evening February .. at : o'clock
at the home of the bride, 500 Sputh William
street, GolsbOro. n. G.
In accordance with its promise the liter.
%,S committee OF the 5. r. club. Of West
Philadelphia. has arranged to have Doctor
M'doH address the members and their
friends on Sunday afternoon at the audito-
rum, 5'i2 Girard avenue, at 5.ao o'clock
served
Mr. ana Mrs. Samuel Smith. Of 5Ng2
Ihe street West philadelphia announce
that the marriage of their daughter Miss
sadie Smith, to Mr. Adolph A. Kulko ~
Ne" York. will take place on January 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Philomusian Club
Had Delightful Concert

The music committee Of the Phomusian
club gave a delightful concert at the club
house on Thursday afternoon. The musicale
was arranged by Mrs. Edward Philip Lynch,
who is chairman OF this committee, and in
Cluded some excellent artists
Miss May Farley was the soprano and
Miss Katherine Meisle the cOntralto.
Elizabeth Gest accompanied the singers
on the piano. and Efiie Leland Golz rendered
several charming selections on the violin.
The Phiomusian club chorus, which holds
rehearsals every Saturday morning, and
when is composed Of both senior and junior
club members, is planning "A concert TO be
given in the early spring,
Mr. James NJ Kelley, Of 800 North Forty
first street, has just received word that his
son, Lieutenant A, j. Kelley has arrived
safely in France.
Lieutenant Edward Millar. who is sta
toned at a southern camp, and his brother,
Mr. Joseph Millar, who is training near
home, spent the weekend with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs Edward A. Millar OF SIS
South Forty-ninth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Engagement Announced of
Son of Late Composer

An engagement that is of nationwide in
terest has been announced in New York.
Any one who loves music knows the COM
positions of Ethebert Nevin. whose death
occurred in 1901 The announcement was
made by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Soat Fassett, Of
395 Park avenue, New York, formerly of
Elmira, y. Y, of the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Jennie Fassett, to Ensign
Ethelbert Paul Nevin L. s. n. r., son of the
late composer. Ethelbert Nevin, and Mrs.
Neyin, Of ia East Fortieth street. Mr.. Fas-
sett was Il former Congressman and State
Senator
Miss Fassett attended the Cathedral
School at Washington, ID. c. at the same
time as the sister of her fauce, Miss Doris
Ncvin. Miss Nevin is now In France.
gagged In war relief activities, at present driv-
ing a motor in refugee work
MIR. Nevu is graduate of Princeton Unit
yersity, and is now somewhere on a United
States transport. Mrs Neyin Is well known
I'm literary and musical circles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Chestnut Hill People
Staying in Lakewood. N J.

Among those who have left the ice-bound
regions Of Chestnut Hin for the sunny At.
lantic shores are Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
DenclIla, Miss Pauline DenCkla and Mr. Paul
Denckla, who are staying at the Laurel
House, Lakewood, n. j.
Miss Barbara Lewis has gOnt to Lakewood
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Williams and Mr.. Charles
Knox. Jr.. are at the Hotel Traymore, Attain
tic city, y. J.
Mrs. Edward r.. LouEhlin, Of Princeton,
~ j., is visiting In Chestnut Hin.
on Wednesday evening Company b, Of the
Chestnut Eill Reserves, gave a smoker at the
Philadelphia Cricket club in honor OF Com.
pany A, Of the Reserves ana Company h, OF
the Germantown Minutemen. During the
evening very interesting addresses We're made
by Mr.. Garbarino, Of the Secret Service, and
Captain Mills. of the police force, and songs
from the leaflets used "oyer there" were sung
and enjoyed by all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
TEA GUESTS BRING
BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS
Women's Permanent Emergency
Association of Germantown Will
Give Reception Next Saturday

\ large book reception and tea will lie
given on Saturday afternoon, January &c.
at o'clock at the Fairfax Apartments by
the Women's Permanent Emergency Asso-
citation OF Germantown. The guests who
are attending will all bring books. whether
old or new TO send to the soldiers in France,
and there will be an exhibition of war
souvenirs and wa. posters. Several young
nurses who have recently returned from
activities abroad viii tell the experience
which they had while working in the hospi.
tails in France. Miss Miriam Kane. who re.
turned last month from France, wnere she
had been engaged In work among the blind
soldiers, will be one Of the speakers
Mr.. and Mrs. Frances Butler Reeves will
give dinner in honor Of their daughter.
Miss Mary Primrose Reeves. before the
last meeting of Mrs. Edward Troth's dane
Ing class this evening. There will be four.
teen guests
Insects and Insecticides" was the srhiact
OF lecture given on Thursday by Miss
Emily Exley at the Women's League for
National Service, Germantown, i'm it's edu
cational campaign which was recently in
augurated
MISS EXley is a graduate of the Ar,bIer
,i, i,. a. "ehooi ana her talk was along
the lines suggested to promote tho ,aisIn,
OF home products in small gardens aIso 20
get women Interested in taking places mall
vacant by men who have been called IN tIo
colors About forty members Of the IeaS,,o
"lenu the lecture at Germantown avenue
ana Washington lane.
Mr.. and Mrs William r. 1Jor,or ca,
'liyeden avenue. are spending tbn ,,f,', ~
at Belleair Fla. "' winter
EN-Mayor Rudolph BlankenburR 10 -
Corering from his recent illness at 6ie ~
l"S West Walnut lane. '"'''e'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

organization, which is composed OF repre-
sentatiyes of the twenty-eight councils of the
northwest section Of Philadelphia. The guests
included Mr. and Mrs. John Hibbs, Mrs
Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs Knight Warren Mr.
aud Mrs. Harry Bryant, Miss Elizabeth
Hildcbrand, Miss Bella Townsend, Miss Mabel
LcNering, Mrs. Martha Lippincott Miss Anna
Stcmple, Mrs. Grace Forrcstal, Mr.. and Mrs
William poth, Mr. and Mrs. George Gingas,
Mrs. Alice Schuler Mrs. Emily Rose, Mrs.
Jennie Woodngton, Mrs. Louisa Hurner Mr..
and Mrs. David Hastings, Mr.. and Mrs.
Napoleon Nache and Mr.. \. s. Carver
Mr.. William -. Griudrod is visiting his
brother, Lieutenant Irwin $. Griudrod of the
engineers corps, at the camp where he is
stationed.
Mr.. Thomas Kelly is in the United States
aviation corps at one of the camps
The members of the High School club Of
the Women's Christian Association have
given a number Of unique entertainments
this season, and the sob party" given in
honor of Miss Anna Weincr, who Is leaving
the Falls to attend college, was another de
lightful novelty. There were numerous games,
refreshments and many good wishes for the
success of the honor guest at college but the
sobs We're held over until train time.
The marriage has been announced Of Miss
Helen Collier, part owner of the Midvale
Theatre, an actress of ability and former
correspondent Of the Falls Weekly Fore
cast, to Lieutenant Frank Libby Valiant, at
Seattle. Wash, on December %, Lieutenant
Valiant is in the field artillery Of the Ma.
tional Army.
Mrs Lucy Brewer Of 3423 Queen lane.
will give coffee party next Thursday eve
ming at her home in aid of the war-relicf
work of St James the Less Protestant Epaco-
pal Church. The hostess will he assisted by
Miss Mary Grindrod Mrs, G. J.. McDermott,
Miss Bessie Brewer, Mrs. William II. Grind
rod and Miss Ethel Edwards.
A series of fortniGhtly drills for the Boy
Scouts Is being held in the new parish house
of the Church of st. James the Less by tho
scoutmaster Mr.. c. Il. McDermott. This Is u
new organization at the Falls and has about
fifty members. The enthusiastic members will
shortly start ON scouting tramps
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
500 Club and Sewing Circle
Entertained at Lawndale

Miss Louise Stanton, Of Argyle street, will
entertain the members of her five hundred
club at a luncheon at her home this after
noon.
Miss Alice Taylor, of oxford pike, win
entertain the members OF her sewing circle
on Monday afternoon,
Miss Gertrude Hammond, OF Lawndale
avenue, Is spending a few weeks visiting
friends in New York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

Mrs Harry Blynn will entertain at the
Saturday Supper Club this evening after
the theatre Her guests will be Com
mander Henderson and Mrs. Henderson, Mr.,
and Mrs Howell w. Pancoast and Mr..
Bryce Blynn.
MIR. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Pancoast, of
632S Woodbine avenue, Oyerbrook, are re-
ceivlng congratulations upon the birth Of
son, Thursday, January 10. Mrs Pancoast
will be remembered as Miss Edith Evans.
DR.. and Mrs. Francis W. Sinkler, of 1900
Rittenhouse street. are receiving congratu-
lations upon the birth of a daughter, Mil
dred Pearce Sinkler, born Wednesday, Jan
uary 16.
Miss Leta Sullivan daughter Of MIR. and
Mrs. James Francis Sullivan, OF 2lCO Wal.
nut street, who is visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Ferdinand Mohrenscheidt, of Washington,
was the guest of honor at dinner and
theatre party given by her host and hostess
at which there were many distinguished
guests,
Miss Elise Hepburn. OF 1928 Pine street,
is entertaining on Wednesday, January 23
Mt her home I'm honor of Mrs Arthur Meyer
who will be remembered Miss Esther
Mulford. The guests will include Miss JOS
ephine Tomlinson, Miss Marion milford,
Miss Lucille Morris, Miss Elizabeth Adams
Miss jeanette Schaeffer, Miss Louise Bill
sack, of Pittsburgh Mrs, Arthur Johnson
OF Washington. and Miss Helen Thompson,
OF Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leicester Knickerbacker
Davis, Of Langhorne, are receiving congratu-
Iations on the birth of daughter.
Miss Mary Viele, daughter of Mrs. II. 9.
Niele, Of Wyncote, is visiting Captain JOS
eph Green and Mrs. Green, at Charlotte,
N. e.
Mrs. Edward II. Rogers Is staying for
some time at Charlotte N. c., to be near
her husband, Lieutenant Rogers. Mrs
Rogers will be remembered as Miss Mary
AIrkil.
The Rev. Carlos Chester and Mrs. Chester
nave returned TO Wyncote and are living
on Webster avenue. Tney have many
friends there, as Mr. Chester was for num-
Der of years connected with Calvary Pres
byterlan Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Russell, Of Ridge
avenue, Roxborough, have gone to Clarks-
ours, W. Va, for an indefinite stay.
The Rev H. Rldgel- Robinson. D. D., and
Mrs Robinson have Issued invitations 70
thy marriage Of their daughter, Miss Flor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

Items Of news for the society paEe VIII be
accented and printed In the EVeninE Public
al ths paper sad are siEned With full name and
telephone number OF the sender, as u must
10 possible 20 VeFlfg the notes. Address sao-
eLsiy Editor," EVenlns Public LedEsr. 00a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

DR. and Mrs. Francis W. Sinkler, of 1900
Rittenhouse street, are receiving congratu-
lations upon the birth of a daughter, Mil
dred Pearce Sinlier, born Wednesday, Jan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

MIR. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Pancoast, of
632S Woodbine avenue, Oyerbrook, are re-
ceivng congratulations upon the birth Of
q son, Thursday, January 10. Mrs. Pancoast
will be remembered as Miss Edith Evans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Social Activities

Mrs. Harry Blynn will entertain at the
Saturday Supper Club this evening after
the theatre Her guests will be Com
mander Henderson and Mrs. Henderson, Mr.
and Mrs. Howell w. Pancoast and Mr..
BrNCe Blynn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

The Girls Guild Of the Episcopal Church
met at Miss Dorothy McEwen's home or
afternoon. The girls are planning
to give "a tea soon for the benefit OF the
Lenten offering OF the church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19

Mrs Chester aBecket gave a birthday
party for her little daughter Emma on Tues
day afternoon of this week. The guests were
Betty Eakin. Virginia Guinand, Marion Ray
mond. Carol Mackay, Grace a'BecSet and
Dorothy Cummings.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-10
THE PROBATE COURT

S. L. Beougher, executor of the
will of Harvey Beougher led account
of final distribution.
j. II. Hartings executor of the will
of Joseph Brinkman, deceased, re-
turned and filed inventory and ap-
praisemest.
Chas H, Denney and o. V. Ault,
administrators of the estate of o. e.
Denney filed inventory and appraise-
ment.
G. H. Brookhart, executor of the
will of Samuel Brookhart, deceased,
filed final accoust. For hearing May
21.
Application filed to admit to pro-
bate and record the last will and tes-
lament Of Rebecca A. Martz, deceas-
ed. Waiver and consent filed. Said
will duly admitted to probate.
Application filed to admit to pro-
bate and record the last will and test
ament of Elisha Martz, deceased.
Waiver and consent field. Said will
duly admitted to probate. Francie
Mart2 appointed administrator with
the vii annexed of said estate. In
ventory and appraisement dispensed
with.
Adam HoeEing appointed guardian
of Carharine Coughlin and Loretta
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-10
MONTEZUMA

Clarence Becker and wife, OF Cold
water, spent Sunday with w. M. Lacy
and wife.
c. Tobin and wife and children
spent Sunday with the latter's par
ents northwest of Coldwater.
Ben Palmer returned home from
Michigan where he has been working.
M. C. Clellin and family, and Gar
net Hanna and fanny, of North Star,
called on Mrs. Josie Hanna and fam
lily, Sunday evening.
Mrs. Maud Rose, of Ft. Recovery
and Mrs. Olive Cron, of Cleina, called
on friends here, Sunday.
julius Niekadp and family, John
Roller and family, Frank Srhwleter
man and family spent Sunday with
B. Roller and family.
Elmer Hayes and wife, of Van
Vert, visited L. E. Springer, Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Helen Cook and Miss Ruby
Burdge returned to Celina, Monday,
where they are employed
Frank Colson and family and Mrs.
James Colson spent Sunday with Lew
is Mosier and family.
Wilbur Ritlhie and wife spent Sat
urday evening and Sunday with VIM.
Colscn and family.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-10
CHICKASAW

Quite a hail storm passed through
here Tuesday.
Mr., VIM. Meyer is stlllon the sick
list,
August Desch, OF Dayton, visited
his mother here Sunday
Xavier Helm. of Dayton, visited his
parents here. Sunday.
VIM. Rutschilling and wife, Of Day
ton, visited the later's parents. Of
this place, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gerlach, of Car
thagena. visited relatives here, Sun
day.
Lawrence schunck was a Chicka-
saw business caller, Monday.
Rev. G. b. Menge was a Russia Wis
itor, Sunday.
George Fink and L. A. Grieshop
were Celina visitors, Saturday.
Kate Winner was a Celina visitor,
Friday.
If you expet the Red Cross to help
your son then you had better help
them. So do your bit by contribut-
ing to the Red Cross.
VIM. Gross attended the Red Cross
meeting at st. Rosa, Sunday.
August ironing. of Cellna, was
Chickasaw visitor, Tuesday.
Alfred Helm and best, of Dayton,
visited the formers parents, here, on
Sunday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-10
SClJDDER

Clyde Kincaid and wife, Miss Ly-
dia Smith spent Saturday and Sunday
at Camp Sherman.
A. j. Boise and family spent Fri
day evening with Clellle jenkins and
family.
Steve Siebert and family spent Sun
day with relatives near Beaver Creek.
The little four year old daughter
of Clelle Jenkins and wife was kick
ed by horse Thursday evening. She
received an ugy cash on the forehead.
DR.. Fishbaugh was hastily summon
ed and it required several stitches to
close the wound. She is doing nice
ly at this writing.
Erwin Davis spent Thursday after
noon with Lowell Siebert.
Mrs Polly Canary called on Mrs.
C. jenkins, Friday afternoon.
Ezra LalIin and family, ]. B. Latin
sr. spent Sunday with Mark Grey at
Waabsh.
Death came to the home of Mrs.
Stella Thomas, Saturday noon and
claimed the life of Miss Edith. She
had been very poorly the past six
weeks yith tuberculosis. Funeral
services were held at Mt Carmel on
Tuesday with Rev. c. S. Johnson in
charge. Burial at Swamp College.
John Davis and family spent Sun
day evening with Steve Wilson and
family.
Eber Teeters, of Wabash, is visit
ing with Steve WILSON and family.
Inez and Leila Kincaid spent Sun
day with their grandparents, Alec
and wife.
Mrs. George Painter, of Mercer is
with Nick Humbert and fam
lily.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-10
OBITUARY

Wilbur Ira Steele, little son of Nathan
and Laura Steele, was born August 26
1913, and departed this life April 26,
1918, age years, months. He leaves
father, mother, little sister Wilma and
little brother Chalmer, grandparents,
and other relatives and friends. He will
be greatly missed in his home, as he was
an attractive little child and favorite
with all wherever he went.
God, our Father, in whose hand rests
each fate;
He who gives shall also take from us
each our every treasure
Has foreseen some unknown reason for
recalling this young life away.
The funeral service was held from the
Rockford Friends Church, conducted by
Rev. H. L. Boyd. assisted by Rev L. E.
Ames. The body of the little one was
laid to rest in the Riverside cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-10
ST. ROSA

Anthony Winner and family, OF
McCartysville, visited relatives here
lest Sunday.
Math Bomholt and family spent
lest Sunday with relatives at PhiIo-
thea.
John Hartings asd family were
Egypt visitors last Sunday.
Frank Stucke was a Celina visitor
last Friday morning.
A. X. Meiring and wife and Mary
Meiring were Mister visitors last
Wednesday.
Charles Bruins and wife are de-
lighted over the arrival of a bounc-
ing little baby boy, their tirst-born.
The work on the cement road Is
progressing very rapidly. If they
contisue at this rate the road will
soon be completed.
Fred Stucke and family are de-
lighted over the arrival of a bounc-
ing baby that arrived at their home
last Saturday
Frank Hartings visited with rela-
tives at Columbus a few days last
week.
Rev. NJ. r. Schmaus, Henry, Fred
and Gregor Goettemocller spent last
Modnay with boys at Camp Sherman.
They made the trip in Mr.. Henry
Gottmoeller's Overland car.