The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-08
SOCIETY
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An enthusiastic and poppy" meet
ing was held Thursday evening at Lee
gion hall. Mr.. Thomas Arnory Lee,
state commander. and Mr. Frank Sam
uel gave reports of the Legion con-
vention held in Cleveland. Following
this the Legion men sang some of the
war songs and little Miss Margaret
Morrison also sang several numbers.
Among those assisting were: Mrs.
J. E. Thomas, chairman; Mrs. Silas
Porter Mrs. A. NJ. Harvey, Mrs. John
s. Dean, Mrs. w. "A. Johnston Mrs.
Clarence Bowman, Mrs. ]. F. FARRELL
and Mrs. T. s. Morrison
Mrs. H. o. Garvey went to Kansas
City today to speak before the Ex-
celsior club of Kansas City on Euro
pean Art Mrs. Carney will be a
banquet to be held in Kansas City.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Gafvey will be
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Connolly
on Saturday evening and will hear
Senator Harding.
Mrs. George Brooks entertained the
Mothers club of the First Presby-
terrain church at an all-day meeting
Wednesday at her home in Taylor
street, in honor of her mother, Mrs.
e ighty-second birthday anniversary
Following the dinner, which was
served at noon, DR.. S. S. Estey made
a short talk and during the afternoon
the regular meeting of the club was
held.
Those present were: The Rev and
Mrs. J. w. Hart of Rossville. DR.. and
Mrs. S. S. Estey. DR.. and Mrs. S. B.
Anderson, Mrs Sprague, Mrs. E. F.
Sherman, Mrs. ]. H. Bergen, Mrs. J.
M. Bell, Mrs. B. F. McGiffin, Mrs. S.
IT. Mcclure. Mrs. j. McClemmons,
Mrs. w. L. Lemon, Mrs. Belle Crow,
Mrs. NJ. Holmes, Mrs. w. H. Reed,
Mrs. S. A. Dunlap, Mrs. Harriet
Checksfield, Mrs. L. Allen, Mrs. S. e.
Lux, Mrs. NJ. P. Erickson, Mrs. NJ.
Mcclure, Mrs. c. F. Chute, Mrs. Fred
James, Mrs. w. G. Davis, Mrs. NJ. E.
Thomson, Mrs. ]. S. Clark, Mrs
James Cuthbert, Mrs. George Hanley,
Mrs. E. C. Burge and Mrs. H. A. Black.
Mrs. Brooks was assisted by Miss
Juantia Dignon and Miss Marie Beer
bohm.
THERE'S A MAN IN OUR TOWN
Who is having perfectly wild va
cation. The first day he BACKED the
stove, the second day he riveted'
stovepipe together, the third day he
put up the stove and the fourth day
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The social season at the Elks club
will open this evening with a dinner
dance. Dinner will be served from
1880 o'clock until 8 and the guests may
dance from then until l o'clock. A
large number of reservations have al
ready been made for the affair.
The ballroom is decorated with
Japanese lanterns and umbrellas.
Festoons and sprays of dahlias, in
~, Las ont ha
wallis The lights have been shaded
with lavender colored streamers and
four floor lamps add to the beauty of
the cosy corners placed about the
room.
Mrs Alice Van Petten. 1901 Lane
street, will entertain the Girls King
Heralds of the First Methodist church
at a Halloween party Saturday from
1880 to 5. The mite boxes will be
a report OF the work done and of her
share in that work;
The engagement of Miss Frances
MeGinnis and Mr.. Donald B. Barrett
was announced Wednesday evening at
a shower given for Miss 5McGinnis by
group of club girls at the Y. w. c.
A. The bride-tS-be is the grand
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Main.
A farce, why We Never Married.,
was given by fourteen girls OF the cruz.
This was followed by dancing in the
gymnasium.
The following women will be in
charge Saturday afternoon at Demo
cratic headquarters: Mrs. Nellie Ter
rill. Mrs. John L. Bagby, Mrs. Harriet
Fisk and Miss Alma Blair.
y 4. s.
The members of the Pollyanna club
entertained at dinner Thursday eve
ming at Pe1letier's Tea room for Mr..
and Mrs. 1. c. Gall of Wichita. Covers
were placed for: Mr.. and Mrs. Gall,
Miss Dora Craig. Miss Faye Mowrer,
Miss Leila Bailey, Miss Ida Lane, Miss
Winnie Kirk, Miss Faye Ice, Miss Wave
Draper and Miss Bertha Bailey.
The marriage of Miss Aline officer,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Of
ficer, 1859 Clay street, and Mr.. Learn
ard D. Woods, son of Mrs, w. /. Mil
Ter, took place this afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home of the brides
parents, in Clay street.
The marriage service was read by
the Rev. A. W.. Mckinstry, canon of
Grace cathedral. The bridal party
stood before an embankment of palms
with baskets of yellow NUNS at either
side.
The wedding music was played by
Miss Marjorie Petro, who used the
ILohengrin march. Following the cere-
mony Miss Margaret officer. sister
of the bride, sang For You Alone"
with Miss Dorotha Leeper playing the
violin obligato.
The bride wore a frock of brown
satin with trimmings of rosebud beads
on the round neck and short sleeves.
| The skirt had overpanels of brown
silk lace at the sides. She wore a
corsage of OpheHa roses
An Informal reception followed the
4 fol eYi RI cGiG ad
lin the dining room: Miss Helen
tLeeper, Miss Lillian Larson, Miss
Helen iLeis and Miss Jeanette Dorsey
| of Kansas City.
| Mr.. Woods and his bride left this
| evening for Sedalia, Mo. to be the
| guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack -Truitt
| and on their return will be at home at
1325 Topeka boulevard.