Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-10

he Bennett and Rebeeea Bales, were
hOstesses to the Woman 5 Relief Corps
aid society at the formers spaeiou.
farm home in Polk county, Thursday
afternoon. An atmosphere OF patriot
ism was prevalent as one approached
the house where the starry banner
fl0ated proudly from the flag pole a..
The house was decorated throughout In
the seasons blossoms, intermingled
with the national eolors. A short Dusi-
ness meeting and sewing filled the hours
most pleasantly. Refreshments were
served in a screened veranda beauti.
fully trimmed while huge bouquets Of
/ corresponding eolors deeked the table.
I Il is estimated that nearly seventy Of
the G. A. r., W. R. q. and friends
motored out to enjoy most pleasant
afternoon.
Mrs. John Roberts was charming
hostess at a delightfully."- informal din
ner party Wednesday evening at her
lovely home on State street. The table
was prettily centered with sweet peas,
pale pink being the predominating col.
or. Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
T. A. Livesley, Miss Catherine Slade,
Ward De Beck and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Roberts.
Following the dinner the party motor
ed out 10 the Country club TO atrend
the informal dance given for the club
members.
Honoring Miss Marjory Marvin and
Fritz Slade, whose wedding date has
been announced as June 7th, Mrs. W.
II. Lytle and Mrs. j. l.. Van Doren
will entertain a eoterie Of the young
er set with a delightful dinner this
evening. Invitations have been issued
to Miss Marjorie Marvin, Fritz Slade,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Thielsen, Miss
Hazel Downing, Miss Ahne Thompson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Fry Jr., Mrs, Hol-
lister MeGuire, Jim Young Albert Egan
Larry Hofer and Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
aim.
Mr. and Mrs. 7. A. Livesley, Mrs
w. NJ. Plimpton and Ward De Beck
were Portland visitors this week. Mr..
DE Beck Is brother Of Mrs. Lvesley
and is a guest at the Livesley resi-
dence for a few weeks. He has recent
ly returned from nearly four years ser
vice with the Canadian expcditionary
forces.
Mrs. II. W. Meyers entertained
with an enjoyable bridge party We'd
nesday afternoon at her home on North
Summer street. The outer rooms were
deeked with pink peonies
and fuehsia,. while variegated tulips
lent maytimc note to the dining room
Mrs. W. II Daneey was the recipient
Of the first pIize aud Mrs. Ed Baker
received second. About twenty guests
were present,
Salem folk were treated to a surprise
Thursday evening when Miss Jessie
lloeomb of Salem, and Major A. A.
Hall of Portland, were married at the |
home Of the brides parents on North !
Capitol street. Reverend W. @. Kant |
ner officiated and only the immediate |
relatives were present.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and |
Mrs. W. lB. HOlcomb and has resided |
in Salem for a number Of years. Ma. |
ior Hall is one of the military staff of |
Adjuiant General May. After a short |
trip the couple viii return to
Portland to make their home.
Mrs. AL r.. Steiner entertained a
coterie Of the younger set with a de-
lightful dinner party Thursday night,
at her home on Wallace road Low
bowls Of tulips aud graceful clusters of
snow balls formed the decorations for
the affair, The evening was gayly
spent with music aud dancing. The
guest list included Mrs. s. W. Poor
man, DR.. and Mrs. s. II Thompson,
Mrs. Charles Harding, Miss Rose 30
Ilayla, Miss Bertha Doerfler, Mrs. Hell.
sn Shea, Miss Mildred lmlah, Miss Al.
Ia Shea and Margaret and David Stein
sr
As an accommodation to Iae numor.
rus persons who did not have the op.
,ortunity Of hearing the presentation
" the oratorio "The CrueifiMon,V on
Food Friday, Professor John r. Sites
las decided 10 render Il tomorrow eve.
ling at 3 O'Clock in the First NJ. y. 4
'hurch. Numerous persons who have