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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
To Present PLAY.

The members OF the young
peoples society OF the Immannel
Lutheran church are giving a play
Thursday and Friday evenings,
April Is and Is at the school hall.
The name CT the comedy is BE
tween tie Acts" and it is one
which is full Of humor. The per-
formance will be staged at the
auditorium in the school building.
Plars for the affair were discussed
and con- pleted a. the meeting held
last evening III the rooms. There
We're 30 members present. The
society will hold its social meeting
April 20. Following is the cast
OF characters:
Dick" Comfort. married. yet
single ...... +. NJ. Flick
George Marrigale, an unfriendly
friend ...... Walter E9hlhof
Alexander Meander, Dicks uncle,
blamed but blameless ...
........... August Schroethe.
Harris. Comforts man servant.
Observation-Disclosures. John TheuS
Mrs. Clementiua Meander. Dicks y
aunt. Elameiess. but blamed.
.......y.. Miss Marie Lohse
Edith Comfort, Dicks wife. C7-
+ known. unhonored. and unsuGe
...... Miss Victoria Wilhelm
Sally, Mrs. MesnGer's maid 800.
....... Miss Norma Moeller
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Surprise Mr. NOOGhau,S.

Eugene woodlands, who cele-
brated his birthday anniversary
Monday was the victim OF a most
delightful surprise party yesterday
evening when members of the Mo
line Ladies horus and a number
Of his pupils called to help him
celebrate The occasion marked
the regular rehearsal OF the chorus
and after practice the party fea-
ture was introduced. The girls OF
the party had arranged sump-
tous spread which was served at d
late hour and Mr.. Woodlands was
presented with a handsome gold
pencil, tittingly inscribed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Gard Party Nets Large sum.

The game Of 500 was played at
Is tables yesterday afternoon AT
the Community club rooms in Mo-
line at the card party sponsored by
the Barbara Frietchie tent. Mrs.
Louise Bausch was the hostess and
deserves and received great
amount of credit fer her organizing
ability and charming and efficient
manner in managing the affair.
Several prizes were awarded to
those with high score during the
afternoon. A 5-pound box OF candy
and also bar pin were sold TO the
highest bidder. The proceeds OF
the afternoon amounted to $3.50,
which sum will be added TO the tent
flag fund. Friday the banquet for
old soldiers and their wives and
widows OF deceased soldiers will be
given in Memorial hall. The din
ner will be served ~ 6 o'clock and
Mrs. BESSIE Rarth Richardson is
tho chairman in charge of arrange
meuts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Miss Reck to Wed
Edward G. Todd Of
Baltimore in South

Announcement has been received
OF the engagement of Miss Winifred
Reck, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. NJ. Reck, formerly OF Rock Is
land, now of Avon Park. Fla, to
Edward G. Todd OF Baltimore, Md.
The announcement was made at a
lawn party on March 80 at Forest
Lawn, the Avon Park home of Mr.
Todd. The party was one of the
social events Of Avon Park. about
thirty guests being present to en-
10y the afternoon and learn the
news of the engagement. No date
has been set for the wedding, but
Mr.. Todd has purchased Forest
Lawn. and the home is to be there.
Mr.. Todd was captain in the field
artillery branch and was in service
in France for over a year. Miss
Reck is we'll known in Rock Island
and has a host Of friends here who
will extend their very best wishes
to her and wish to congratulate MIR.
Todd.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Lantau.kuehl Wedding.

Miss Esther kuehl. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. kuehl of East
Sixth street, Bettendorf. and Edwin
P. Lantau, son of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
c. Lantau of West Fifteenth street,
Davenport. are to be married this
evening at a 7 o'clock ceremony at
the home of the brides parents,
Rev. Samuel Bauer officiating. sMiss
Dorothy Denker will be bridesmaid
and Albert Lantau best man. After
the ceremony there will he a we'd
ding supper. The bridal couple Will
go to housekeeping at their new
home on East Grant street, Retten-
dorf. The bride has been employed
as stenographer in the Bettendorf
shops, and Mr.. Lantau is with the
Gordon Van Tine company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Of Interest to Women
The first woman ever to seek an
elective state Office in Nehrass, !,

The first woman ever to SEEK an
elective state Office in Nehrass. !,
Miss Anna Yokel. All employe n
the state board of control at Linz
coin. who has filed for the Demo.
cratic nomination for secretary Al
state.
y st, LoIis woman wants a d.
yorcc because her husband Won.
allow her to attend church. whns
a Nebraska woman is seeking 70.
lease from the matrimonial yok,
because her husband objects 10 her
attending the movies.
The first woman in America "a
hold position as superintendent,
of railroad was Mrs. J. 2. Carso1
OF Toledo. who in the carly ,o's
was made superintendent of The
Toledo. Wabash and Western road
after she had demonstrated her
ability in sew raj minor positions
In 1853. 10 years after the Or.
ganization OF the general land Of
fee at Washington, appears On TIL
rolls for the first time, The mans
of a woman-AIartha NJ Read. Sht
was appointed from Georgia at !
salary Of $500 a year. and assigned
to the division of surveys. But he
work, and that OF several other
whose names have never appeare.
on the records. was sent 10 he
home to be done-the gentle deTie
of chivalrous men to save delicat
women from the unaccustOmcd as
sociatiOns and surroundings OF
public Office.
Z Women OF rank so barcheaded i
Mexico.
The Woman's City club Of Indian
apolis has opened downtown club
house.
Among the Turks hath more
forms an item in every marrias
contract. the husband engaging I
allow his wife q certain sum fc
bathing purposes. If it be withheld
she has only to go before the ca
and turn her shipper upside dow
If the complaint he not then r
dressed, it is sufficient ground if
divorce.
The American cnllega for cir'
at Constant:nopIe will celebrate II
semi-centenniai next year, hayin
been founded in 1871 as a hls
school for girls OF every nationally
In 1890 it was incorporated as
college. hTe student cnrollmont.
the institution this year numhe1
upward OF COO in both department
collegiate and preparatory.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Miss De.ine Gives Party.

Miss Grace Devine Of SCI Twenty
eighth street, entertained at a pref
ty Easter party Monday after
noon at Fejervary park inn. Daven-
port, sor company Of school
friends al the Villa de Chantal.
The hours were spen' playing
games and enjoying contests Of all
kinds. In the donkey contest the
prizes went to Mary Harder. Bev-
erlT Grcnenger and the consolation
favor 10 Mary Ellen Davis. IN the
peanut contests Mary Amelia Hun
toon. Ella Hefferman, Ruth Sion-
ing and Mary Bragdon won prizes
and in the guessing contests Helen
shoning\ and Grace Mcfiigh were
the winners. A delicious dinner
was served in the dining room,
whera Easter cnlOrs were used in
decoration. Green and waite has
kets filed with candy eggs were
the favors and the place cards we're
dainty arrangements in a rabbit
design.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Have Coffee TomOrrov,

= Helen Gould auxiliary will give
a coffee tomorrow afternoon at
Memorial hall which members are
asked TO attend and to bring their
friends. The committee in charge
of this affair includes Mesdames
Kate Ransom, Anna Downs. Anna
Nelson. Mayme Lundberg, Joseph
inc Morgart. Grace Mccullough,
Lola Stapleton. Olive Van Emburg,
Cttilie White and Jennie Newton.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
E Official BOARD Meeting.

An official board meeting of the
Second Christian church was held
Monday night at the homeof Mrs.
+. J. Nessier on Sixth street. The
work of the church for the future
was discussed, and q great part OF
the evening devoted to considera-
tons of the new minister for the
church. Although the man to hold
the position has not been definite
ly decided upon, there arc several
en- the list, and the decision will
probably be made next Sunday. Aft
or the business session. a social
time was enjoyed. and the meeting
adjourned to'meet May 3.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Committees Report at Luncheon.

The different committees in
charge of the moving picture, THE
Rivers End" TO be shown April
Is and Il by the Rock Island Wom-
ans club at the Spencer Square
theatre, met at a luncheon at the
II. w. c. A. yesterday. The fact that
the woman's club receives no part
OF that money from the tickets sold
at the box Office was emphasized
Mrs. Sam Switzer, and Miss Ella
Baumbach were in charge of the
booth at Foley's drug store Tuasda.-
, and sold tickets there. Mrs. A. s.
Edwards has placed tickets in
Jcricho's drug store in Moline. Mrs.
C. L. Sharpe presided at the meet
ing and the others in attendance
we're Mrs. Frank Bahnsen, Mrs. J,
Paul Dufin, Miss Mary Gallagher,
Mrs. Ebert Dom, Mrs. Sam Swift
ger. Mrs. John J. Foley. Miss Kate
Larkin. Miss Helen krell. Mrs. c.
Z. Robb, and Miss Alberta Rich
ards.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Service Circle Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Ser
vice circle of Kings Daughters, was
held last evening at the home of
the Misses Zelina and Celeste
Comegys, 1903 Sixth avenue. Miss
Dorothy Rhoads read the treasur-
er's report showing the sum OF
$165.25 to be in the treasury. The
circle will furnish the treat at the
Municipal tuberculosis sanitorium
this week. The committee in charge
of this is composed of Mrs. Howard
kiove, Miss katherine Dolly, and
Miss Charlotte Huesing. Miss Lois
Brurer and Miss Pansy Jones were
appointed to be on the committee
with Miss Margaret Cook for pur-
chasing the material. with the city
union members, for the articles for
the bazar to be held in June by
the City Union Kings Daughters.
Miss Miriam Walker extended an
invitation to the members to attend
the meeting of the Helpers circle
Saturday afternoon at her home,
GIG Twentieth street, at which time
Madame Huard will probably speak.
Miss Zelina Comegys will attend the
baby clinic at ST. Anthony's hospi-
tai April 9. and Miss Miriam Walk
er will attend April Is. Delicious
refreshments were served and the
meeting Of April 20 will be held at
the home of Miss katheryn Dolly,
951 Twentieth street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Silyis GIee Climb Concert.

The Silvis slee club, an organ
ization which is rapidly gaining a
splendid reputation in the quad
cities. is to give concert Friday
evening at the Moline high school.
Members of the club have been
lracticing hard for this event. and
the program will no doubt prove
enjoyable.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
To Haze BOX Social.

4 box social is to be given al the
Big Island school Friday evening.
and the general public is invited,
Miss Mary Toricill IS the teach
and she has arranged Tor an inter
esting program Of dialogues. read
ings and minstrel acts. Each ladv
s asked to bring hoy PACKED with
lunch enough for Two. The pro-
gram is to star: e, O'Clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Sets Wedding Date

The marriage of Miss Eloise Ger
trndc Neayins, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Neavins of 1926 West
Fifteenth street. Davenport. TO
John j. Behan. Jr.. of Davenport.
will be solemnized on Wednesday
morning, April 21. at St Joseph's
church. Rev. A. Schoeningh to Of
ficiate. The bride will have Miss
Wilma Kroeger as her bridesmaid
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Meet 10 Sew.

The ladies' Of The Immapa,l
Lutheran church met Yesterday A.
ernoon in the auditorium to soe,a
the afternoon hours sewing, and .
considerable amount of WORK va.
accomplished by the - ladies pres
ent Refreshments were served ani
the sewing circle will meet in r,rn
lar session next Thursday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07

Miss Flora Schimeckel. daGgh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Schi-
meckel. and Raymond Utl1e. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. August utke of 513
Tenth STREET, were married yester-
day afternoon in the parsoIa OF
the First Methodist church, Rev j
Clarke Granger officiating. The
ring ceremony was used and Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Avery were attend
ants at the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. U:kc left for wedding trip
ano upon their return will make
their. home in Rock Island. Nh
ttke is a photographer here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Is Here for Three Weeks.

Deputy Anna E. Kirby of De-
catur is to spend three weeks in
the tri-cities to work for the benefit
OF the lodges of the Lady Macca-
bees, and was present at the meet
Ing yesterday afternoon of Pros
pect Hive No. 1898, Ladies of the
Maccabees. held in Swedish Olive
hall in Moline. The film committee
reported that the sum of S24 had
been cleared at the moving picture
sponsored by the society in Febru-
AIRY. There were several Rock Is
land ladies present at the meeting
and plans were made for a card
party to be held April 20 at the
home Of Mrs. Moses Ross, 1906
Fourth avenue, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Plan Mother and Daughter BANQUET

a mother and daughter banquet
will be the next big event in the
annals of the Y. W. c. A. The date
has not been set for the affair, nor
the details arranged as yet. In all
proba bility the affair will be car
ried out along the same lines as
the fathers and sons banquets in
the churches.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
.JcaEeftp" BlouSe Exhibit.

Rock Island friends of Miss
Jeanette Crawford, organizer OF
the beautiful jeanette" blouscs
which every girl loves to own, is
to be in Davenport Thursday and
Friday when she will have Oh dis
play an unusually attrs ctive sup
ply OF dainty waists and blouses.
Miss Crawford this year brings
with her something for the chill
dren. new line of designing which
she has just recently taken up,
They are called "Tilly's FrockS for
Tets" Miss Crawford is Il cousin
Of Miss Dorothy peasants Of this
city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Entertains for Miss Al.r.

As g. p-enuptial attention Z
Miss Viola Alex. who is to be-
bride of Wednesday. April e. y!
H. ]. Grcnthor OF 2oll Vine STR. ~
Davenport. entertained at a S
Yesterday afternoon at her hos. =
Eight girl friends OF the bridc-els,.
were the guests. The hours Va.
enjoyed with music and games. ~ -
was served later by the, hos,ssss'
Pink and white sweet peas a.
corn flowers were used in deems
ing the table. Miss Alex was y.
scented with a shower of aprons
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Turner Ladies Have Luncheon.

The Turner ladies met at very
pleasant luncheon at the Hotel
Farms Monday There were 20
members present and after the
luncheon the afternoon was spent
playing 500 and cinch. Mrs. A.
Jacobson won the cinch prize, and
the favors in the games OF 800 were
awarded TO Mrs. Bertha Andrews
and Mrs. Mary Schmidt. The So
cielE will meet MAY al the Hotel
Harms.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
New Band Meets,

The Mission band of the Memo
rial Christian church. a new Or
gapization. held it's first meeting
last evening at the home Of Miss
Gladys Steele. 2424 Eighsh-and-s-
half avenue. After a short bust
ness session, at which the plans
for the work were discussed, a So
cial hour was enjoyed when re-
freshments were served by the
hostess, who was assisted by Miss
Florence Nelson. The next meet
ing will be held at the home OF
Miss Florence Edwards, sol Fiji
teenth street, May 4.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Have Business Meeting.

The regular business meeii, Of
the Lady Eagles was held i'll the
hall last evening with an attend
ance of Sc members. Routine .af-
fairs were discussed hid, plans
made for the next meeting which
will be April q.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07

John Mceder received the all-eut
prize. After the games refresh
ments were served in the dining
room where bouquet of. spring
flowers was the centerpiece for the
table. In two weeks the club will
be entertained at the home q Mrs.
Kerr, 256 Second street. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
E.infeldt.Schmidt.

Miss Emma Schmidt and John
Einfeld'. Jr.. both of Taylor Ridge
were married at II o'clock this
morning at tire parsonage of the
Broadway Presbyterian church by
Rev. John McGovn Stevenson. The
double ring service was used. After
I wedding trin Mr.. and Mrs. Elm
feldt will be at home in Taylor
Ridge.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
standard Bearers Meet.

Mrs. G. ". Bucaner entertained
members Of the Standard Bearers
class of the First eMthodist church
Monday afternoon at her home.
lis Twenty-second street There
was a business meeting after which
social hours were enjoyed. The
next meeting will be May ).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Completc Aprons and Waists,

Fifteen waists and aprons for
the youngsters were completed at
the meeting of the Bethany Home
sewing circle yesterday afternoon
ut the home. There were 10 men,
bers present and an unusual
Hmount OF work was accomplished.
After finishing the little garments,
b they sewed on q quilt. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. c. c.
Il Kirsch The next meeting will be
held Mar 1.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
IlaebPIIiehn.Skates.

The marriage Of Miss Fannie
Skates OF Rock Island to Mr.. Wal
ter NJ. Daebelliehn of Moline was
quietly solemnized Monday after
noon in the Office of the officiating
Justice, d. j. Cleland. There were
no attendants. Mr.. Daebellichn is
machinist.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Rehearse fer .Hct Choicr. :

Rehcarsals for Her Choice" arc
being held every evening. and the
play is to be presented April IA in
the Franklin school. Mrs. Edna
Rounds is coaching the perform
ance and the> Midget Minstrels are
practicing a little stunt for be-
tween the acts of the play.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
To Have Gard Party.

The Piattdeutschen Schwes.,
will sponsor a card party at Math,
hall Thursday afternoon. The A..
of 500 is to be played and the pIas
ing will start al go.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
win observe Anniversary.

Today is the fifty-sixth we'd
ding day of Major and Mrs.
E. B. Hayward OF 902 Bridge ave-
nue.. Davenport, and while there is
no special celebration planned,
hosts of friends take pleasure
in joining in good wishes and con-
CALCULATIONS.
The Hayward home has been in
Davenport for over so years. and
both Major and Mrs. Hayward
have for years been active in the
Methodist church circles, Mr..
Hayward being one OF the trus-
tees.
He is president of the Eagle
Lumber company, and has for
years been prominently identified
with lumber interests of the middle
and southwest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Budget is Exceeded.

The budget planned for the year
at the January meeting of the f.
nance committee Of the Oak Grove
United Presbyterian church. was
found to have been exceeded, at the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
WEDNESDAY, THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS AlRn. I 1870

and Harry Neaviis. brother Of the
bride, will serve the groom as best
man. After the ceremony we'd
ding breakf&st will be served tor
the bridal party. The new home
Will be in Davenport. Mr.. Behan
ia an employee of the Pittsburgh
Plate Glass Co. He was with the
ensineers' corps of the S8th diyis-
ion. U. S. A., serving many months
overseas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Jelly Il fInI,.

Mrs. D. ". Rouslog. los Fifth
avenue. entertained members of
the Jolly Is club yesterday after
noon. The game Of 500 was PLAYED
at three tables, and the fayors for
high score were won b. Mrs. Mel
lie Cooper and Mrs. May Kerr. Mrs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Mrs. Tracy Entertains Alumnac.

Mrs. Harland A. Tracy was host
ess last e7ening to members Of the
sills Alumni at her home. 2735
Serenth avenue. The game of 500
wes played at four tables. prizes
being awarded to Mrs. P. j. Meers-
man and Miss Naomi Murphy.
There was a short business meeting
AMI refreshments were served at
the small tables. The meeting of
msy will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Il. Ryan, 93l Twenty-frst
street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
Dr.. Evans to Speak.

Or. W. A. Evans OF Chicago,
known worldwide through his ar
ticles in the Tribune on How to
Keep Well" has been secured by
the Davenport Woman's club to
speak at the April general meeting
At the parish house. The program
is Monday afternoon, April IL, at
$50 p. m.
Or. Evans will discuss some
questions Of good health but just
what his topic will be will be an
nounced later. He comes to the
club under the auspices of the
home department of which Mrs.
A. E. Huntley is chairman.
Bridge for Miss Allen.
Mrs. Burdick n. Richardson Of
1910 East River street, Davenport,
was hostess at a beautiful after
noon bridge yesterday at the Outing
club as prenuptial compliment
for Miss Elizabeth D. Allen who is
to be a mid-April bride. About
forty tri-city girls and young ma
irons were the guests. The artistic
vases in the music room, library
and reception halls of the club
we're filled with spring flowers. Tea
| was served later at the bridge
tables. There was a dainty party
gift for the bride-elect. Mrs
Thomas McClelland, who with her
husband. are here on their wedding
"trip from New York. house guests
/ at the residence of his mother. Mrs
Anna r. McClelland, was an out
of-town guest at the affair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-07
SOCIAL EVENTS

] meeting of the committee Monday
night in the church. There is more
in the treasury than the committee
had planned upon, and indications
are that there will be more funds
than required by the budget. The
meeting was most enthusiastic
one. and the prospects for the year
encouraging.