The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-13

An event OF unusual interest, the ceIe-
bration of e golden wedding anniver-
sary. attracted many friends and neigh
bors to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. ].
Van Giesen. at 1868 Forsythe ave. yes
terday through the afternoon and entire
evening. The home had been previously
arranged for the occasion and comfort
of the guests which number largely, and
the rooms were most attractive in their
decorations of cut flowers with many
beautiful tributes sent TO add more
elfcctiN ely to the entire scheme The
couple greeted the corners at the door
and were assisted in the grace of this
duty by their three daughters, the Mes
danes B. G. Brown Of South Bend Mabel
Maiers of Hammond and Miss Gertrude
Van GIesen. There was but little osten.
tation manifested in the courtesies ex-
tended and exchanged. rather there was
the cSre-free handclasping and the con-
versation trend of the earlier days of
this city when many came here TO make
their homes and be an integral part in
the great success of the city as it is
today and among this estimable number
were Mr.. and Mrs. Van Giesen. the host
and hostess of yesterday. They became
united in wedlock in the year OF 1859 in
a small town near Rolling Prairie named
Byron and TO their union were born six
children three sons and three daughters,
all are living with the exception of two
sons Clarence Is the son and with his
parents and three sisters form a very
happy family indeed. Mrs Van Giesen
was a Miss Hattie Harry before her
marriage of half century ago and
known in parts of the community in
which she was reared in girlhood. The
coming TO this city dates back to the
year of 1890. and during all this time
they have built UP an enviable reputa-
ton as ideal citizens. neighbors and
friends in this locality. AS they stood
yesterday smilingly greeting all who
came, the effectiveness Of the scene and
the significance OF the day was highly
enhanced by the colors OF gold draped
about a huge wedding bell Many of
the gifts came in gold and several of
the presents were gold mounted. Teie-
gram congratulations were received from
many out-of-town relatives and friends
The expressions OF congratulations in
this city were entirely too numerous to
mention in detail.
Members of the Elm Grove woodmen
Circle No. 50 will picnic with their
friends and members of the Woodmen
of the World and their families at the
Lake Front Park at Indiana Harbor to-
morrow commencing at 1890 o'clock in
the morning and hold games and races
through the afternoon and remain dur
ing the evening. A very good program
has been arranged and one in which all
are invited to participate
There is a party arranged for Harry
Brown of 4243 Olcott ave. for Saturday
evening. August 18th. at his home and
to which many of his friends have been
hidden
The T. NJ. Ps rendered Mrs. Eugene
Steffes. who was Miss Mabel Clapper. a
miscellaneous shower at the home of
her cousins. the Misses Sybil and GLADYS
Clapper. in 145th St. last evening. where
most enjoyable time was had and re-
suited in the bestowal Of many beautiful
gifts on the recent bride. who is now
the wife of DR.. Steffes. The luncheon
appointments were carried out in the
palest hues of pink and cut flowers
adorned the table. Covers were set for
and the favors were tiny cups in
the decorative color
Tho T. J. Godfreys. Of f44th ST ar.
motoring down to Miller Beach. taking
with them the L. D. Godfreys and Miss
Kathryn German. The visit will be TO
a party of young ladies who are camp
ing there. among them the Misses LII
and Mayme German Of this city.
Miss Ida Phillips. OF the East Chicago
library force, has left for vacation
trip TO Tippecanoe Lake, Ind. for few
weeks.
Miss Blanch Dessmeir. of South Bar
ing ave. and a teacher at the Mckinley
school. is taking a motor trip with her
parents. the c. F. Dessmeir. down to
Michigan City. where they viii visit the
coming weekend with friends.
Patrice Sweitzer. who has been visit
ing at her grandmothers home. Mrs. p.
McKenna, in South Olcott ave. is leav-
ing to return to her fathers home at
Manchester, Ind
The Mesdames l. Richards and s.
Hoffman. Of South Olcott ave. were
visitors at the home OF the Einsleys in
Hammond yesterday. who moved into a
new residence in the south part of town
Mr. and Mrs Jack Lotus. of 145th st,
are back from their outing at Water
valley of a few weeks.
The Business Girls League of the
Twin Cities will picnic at the sand dunes
at Miller in the near future. The date
has not been arranged. Announcement
Will appear later
A. L. Carlson has arrived in this city
to spend few weeks with his wife, who
preceded him on the visit and they will
remain a while longer taking a trip 10
fishing points in Michigan and then re-
turning to their home at Tulsa Okla