South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-11
RIVER PARK

The "Trip Around the World"
under the ausI ices Of Truth Seekers
of the NJ Z. church, which was
taken Thursday evening, was very
delightful affair. About so took ad-
vantage of the excursion. The party
which was taken In automobiles
started from the church at 1880 and
visited Japan at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. 3. Brown, S. Ninth 81.
The lawn, where tea and waters
were served. was attra ctively decor
ated with Japanese lanterns and
plants. The program consisted Of
appropriate musical selections.
The second country visited was
England. at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. William Davidson. y. Sixth
St Boullion and sandwiches were
served at tables attractive'y decor
ated and a number OF piano selec-
tions were rendered by Miss Della
Gleason.
France was the next country
visited. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bertch, Greenlawn av.,
which presented a real French ap-
pearance with draperies Of French
scarfs, shawls and other collections
from France. There was also on dis
play a large collection OF souvenirs
from France and from the Orient
collected by their son, Herbert
Bertch. a sailor. A program Of mu-
sic was rendered and punch and
waters served.
The last place 10 be visited was
our own United States. at the home
OF Bert link, y. Eighth St The
Star Spangled Banner" and Amer
lea had a prominent place In the
program. John Newcomb and Miss
Irene Newcomb rendered a vocal solo.
The house was beautiful with flags.
bunting and garden flowers. Ice
cream and cake was served.
Mrs. R. L. Allen entertained at
o'clock luncheon Thursday in honor
OF Mrs. c. D. Fanley. Covers were
laid for seven.
Eight members and one visitor
were present at the meeting az the
River Park Independent club, held
Thursday at the home Of Mrs. Fred
Slade. 3O12 Mishawaka av. After
the business session the guests were
entertained with contests. Favors
were won by Mrs Bert Hardy, Mrs.
William Ault, Mrs. Lawrence Pick
, Ing and Mrs Charles Eager. A two
course luncheon was served by the
I hostess. The club will meet Thurs
day, Sept. 10 at the home OF Mrs.
Lawrence Picking. Margaret ST. I'd.
Mrs. Charles Eager will Se the as
sisting hostess.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Women's Bible class of the NJ.
K. church was held at the home OF
Mrs. Stuart Penrod, s. Eighth 81.
Mrs. Frank Hacker had charge Of
the devotional service. Mrs. Edwin
Stulle read a very interesting paper
on The ConfessiO in Prayer" Mrs
G.. L Rulison had charge OF the mis-
sionary program and read a paper
on The Church and Social Condi-
tions" A social hour followed the
program. The next meeting will be
held Octi Is at the home CT Frank
Rupe. y. Sixth st
Frank Z. Wolfe was cleo ed lay
delegate 10 attend the annual con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. 10 be held at Lebanon, Ind
the last week in September. at a
meeting held az the VI. z. church.
William Bertsch was elected as al
ternate.
Announcement has been made OF
the marriage OF Mrs. Rose Harding
Seventh St. and Charles Ashbaugh
OF South Bend. which took place
Tuesday Sept. u Mr. and Mrs
Ashbaugh will reside on z. Jeffer-
son blvd. South Bend.
Mrs. Drake OF Charlotte. Mich.
arrived here Thursday for a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Victor Hop
kins. y Sixth 81.
4 daughter was born Tuesday 70
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nandenburg, y.
Sixth st. az Epworth hospital
2. p. Ringel arrived here Fri
day from Jacksonville. his, and
and will take a POSITION with the
Studebaker corporation.