The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-09-04
ORLEANS

All roads led to Orleans last Thurs
day when about 100 Lady Maccabees
met in Maccabee and Cleaner hall for
their August meeting. The hall was
newly decorated and a profusion of
beautiful flowers made a very pleas
ing picture. The meeting was call
ed to order by Association Command
er Anna B. Curtis. Two minute
greetings were given by the com
manders Of the several hives, followed
by most encouraging report from
the l.. o. t. M. County Red Cross.
Since the May meeting the society
has raised about $500 for Ionia coun-
ty chapter. Three candidates were
initiated into the mysteries of the
order. A recess was taken for din
ner and the ladies formed in line led
by the captain with Old Glory proudly
waving, marched to the dining room
of the M. z. church where an excel
ss siens dh sx and sefves
were perfect and many words of
praise were spoken at the close of the
meeting friends were invited in and
the following program rendered: Sc
lection, Palo orchestra. 1t was fine,
they responding to an encore. Cone
Estabrooks of Orleans cordially well
coined the members and friends. She
paid high tribute to the strong points
of the order, also to the Ct Com.
Frances E. Burns, and the other great
hive officers. In the absence of Com.
Gardner of Smyrna the response was
given by Association Commander
Anna B. Curtis in her usual pleasing
manner. She paid many compliments
to our progressive little town, all of
which were duly appreciated. At the
close of her remarks. Lady Crawford
was called to the front to give her
personal experience of the old age
benefits, one of our especially good
points. A military drill by 13 la
dies of Orleans hive was we'll execut-
ed and called forth frequent applause.
The ladies responded to an encore.
Another selection by the orchestra.
The dialogue, "The Interview, by
Mrs. Maurice Clements and Mrs. Joel
Palmer was greatly enjoyed. The
fancy dancing by Gayla Penton of
Smyrna was especially good and the
farce, "The New Woman" by four
ladies from Smyrna brought down the
house. A duet by Mrs. Insley and
Mrs. Mehney of Smyrna was well re-
ceived. America" was sung and a
CCACNblVh ny buC OAOnCotid was klNCn
and thus closed one of Ionia county
association l.. o. T. MS most sue
cessful meetings. We extend our
sincere thanks to every one who in
any way contributed to the success of
the meeting. The next meeting will
be held in Belding in November.
Mrs. Hiley Warner of Sterling, Col,
was a Friday guest at the White
home.
Leon Rich of Belding visited his
brother, Vern Rich and family over
Sunday.
Rhinehart Schrader and Otto Bieh-
Ter of Ionia spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollie Young.
Mrs. Nadia Shultz and children
spent Sunday with Mrs. Rollie Young.
Mrs. Minnie E. Gates visited with
friends in Stanton Tuesday.
Mrs. Elmer Fales of Belding was
Tuesday guest of Mrs. Nora Palmer.
with Miss Verona Pike of Milford
as teacher for the High school and
Miss Helen Lapham Of Bedding for
primary.
Mrs. Dave Treynor accompanied her
mother and sister to Grand Rapids
the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert McCord and
daughter Ethel of Flint were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Row
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Van Nornum of
Ronald were Sunday guests of her
brother, A. w. Sommers and wife.
Club Olmsted Of Grand Ledge call
ed on his mother, Mrs. Nettie Ohm
sted Monday.
School began in the Piper district
Tuesday with Miss Irene Aldrich of
GAINESVILLE "a teacher.
Mrs. Flora Cutting of Homer re-
turned home Saturday after a visit
Of two weeks with her cousin, Mrs.
Edith Face and family.
Miss Adah Leach Of Shiloh left re-
Gently for school work at Plymouth.