Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-03

| Miss Belle Dewey was chosen prest
dent of the missionary society OF the
| Congregational church at the annual
election of officers Of the organiza-
tion which was held yesterday NJ the
church. The other officers chosen
to head the organization during the
coming year were as follows:
Vice president Mrs. George Glenn
Secretary Mrs. w. II, Barnard,
Treasurer Mrs. Joseph Tomlinson
The day was spent in sewing on
articles fo- the bazaar which will be
held on Wednesday Dec II, and at
noon a very delicious luncheon was
served. SiXtXfye guests attended
this luncheon.
1t was one of the largest ever held
by the missionary society. The host
esses were Mrs W. II. Hart, Mrs 5,
G. Gay, Mrs, w, +. W'ecse and Miss
Elizabeth Colwell.
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In spite of the bad weather large
sized audience attended the recital
given at Pleasant View Luther col
lege on Thursday night. Those who
turned out were given a genuine me-
steal treat. The program was varied
consisting of both Instrumental and
vocal numbers. which We're greatly
enjoyed by all The piano and organ
pupils of Mrs w. c. Paisley and Miss
Rebecca Rorem. dis played faithful
and efficient work. Especial mention
is deserved of the piano and violin
Iy nj AfaptvFAIV Elliot
Sawyer and Victor. Swain Those
who heard them predicted they would
make a great success OF their music.
The work of the Pleasant View &C.
tette under the direction Of Prof
Mosby and of the p V. l.. c. orChes'
ira was also greatly enjoyed.
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Officers of the Ladies' Aid society
of the Christ Episcopal church were
elected at a meeting of the organiza
I ton which was held yesterday after
noon at the parish house, The fol
I lowing ladies were chosen to head the
organization during the coming year:
President-Mrs. John Jobst.
Vice president-Mrs. George w
Farrar.
Secretary-Mrs. Clarence Griggs.
Treasurer-M Mrs. Charles r. Duck
EFT.
The meeting was attended by about
! thirty ladies'. The afternoon was
spent sewing for the bazaar which
will be held on Wednesday Dec. IA
At the close of the afternoon tea was
l,,. hp ps ffhgr
II. Kingman and Mrs. Jos. Pearson.
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Tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Gaefke, 521 Adams street, was the
scene OF very pleasant gathering
last evening The occasion was the
birthday OF Mrs Gaefke and that the
! day miFht be pleasantly remembered
twelve guests assembled to do hei
honor Besides the ad-around social
time engaged in by all the assembly
! played bunco. the first honors going
to Mrs. Marshall Fike for the ladies
and DeibTt Fike among the men
The consolation prizes We're awarded
! Mrs BrUGo BOnini and Otis Fike. OF
! course there were the usual refresh
ments that served well as a relish for
the evenings enjoyment.
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The The redecorating and remod.
! cling of the Ottawa Boat club will be
finished in time for the annual for.
! NAL Christmas ball which is held
each year during the holiday week
and is always the most important fea
/ ture of the year in ottawa society
circles The members Of the club
| have been extremely anxious that
, their club house shall be completed
in time for the big Christmas ball
The annual chidrens party for all
the children whose parents belong to
the club win also take place during
! holiday week. This will be strictly
in the nature Of o Christmas party
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Elwood Ayers entertained twenty
two students at the Ottawa township
J high school last night at an informal
party at the home of his parents,
| Mr.. and Mrs G. s. Ayers, on Column
| bus street. The house was prettily
decorated with Christmas green's, and
with red and green color scheme.
| The evening was spent with various
| informal entertainments, after which
| delicious refreshments We're served.
! Mr. and Mrs, Frank Frazier of Co
lumbus street entertained with an
| informal dancing party last night,
complimentary to the formers broth
en- Charles Frazier, Of Chicago Christ
mas green's were used as decorations
and a very pleasant informal even
ing was spent by the fifteen guests,
dancing, after which delicious re.
freshments were served.
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Miss Bertha Lanter entertained six
teen guests last night az her home
ON West Madison street, at an in
formal bunco party The prizes were
awarded to Fern Douvia, William
| Thurman, Irene Hahn and Howard
Larson. AT a late hour delicious re-
| freshments were served.
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