Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-10
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The Progressive Union Club enter
tanned their families with a Hallow-
cen tacky party Saturday evening,
November 8 at the Holland hall. 1t
was postponed a week on account OF
the weather. The hall was artistical-
ly decorated with jack-o-lanterns,
black cats, bats, etc. The witches
and ghosts were present. Also the
fortune teller. Various games were
very much enjoyed by all presnt. The
prize was awarded Miss Ruth Hob
son for being the most tackily
dressed. Howard Haney won the
BOBBY and Miss Velma Haney, blind
folded won the prize for hitting the
pumpkin in the eye. The popcorn,
apples, candy, delicious treatments
and hot coffee were very much en-
joyed.
The United Brethren Christian Hn.
deavor Society met at the home Of
w. A. Callahan on East Fifth street
Thursday evening for their regularly
monthly business meeting. The reg
ular business was carried out, fol-
lowed by an election of officers. Each
one present thoroughly enjoyed them
selves. At q late hour refreshments
were served. This society endeavors
to be numbered by its active, ener-
getic workers and cordially invites
others to join who are not otherwise
occupied. ~.
Rutx.Arn0ld -
A pretty home wedding was SOL
emnized November 2 at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulrich Ruiz Of Elmo.
when their daughter, Ala Mae, was
united in marriage 10 Mr.. Benjamin
Harrison Arnold in the presence OF
only their immediate relatives. Rev.
Fluechinger officiated. The ring cere-
mony was used. The wedding march
from Lohengrin was played by Robert
Hatfield.
The rooms were tastefully decorat-
ed with autumn leaves, the color
scheme being yellow and white. They
were married under large arch of
autumn leaves and bells. After the
ceremony a dainty lunch was served.
The bride was gowned in French
blue canton crepe trimmed with
black net and silver lace. She car
ried a bouquet of yellow and white
chrysanthemums. Many pretty and
useful gifts were received. At late
hour they were serenaded by the
Dayton band.
The bride is very charming and
lovable young women, having grown
to womanhood in the Elmo commun-
ity and was actively connected with
the New Basil Reformed church of
which she was a member.
The groom grew to manhood at In
dustry and moved to Abilene three
years ago where he is engaged in car
penter work. He is young man OF
sterling worth, having served in the
3Oth Field Artillery band.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold will be at
home to their many friends after Nov
ember II. at SIS East Enterprise
street, Abilene
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Walters northwest of Abilene was the
scene of happy crowd Thursday
evening, November 8, when the Sun
flower club held Halloween tacky
party. The house was decorated with
orange and black crepe paper extend.
ing from the corners of the rooms to
the chandeliers in the center. Black
cat and JACKIE lanterns were also
much in evidence. The arriving
guests were greeted with peals of
laughter as some Of the costumes
were so grOtesQue as to hide their
identity, although they were not
masked. Andy Kean disguised as a
colored woman, Jay Mccoy as a Ger
man and Robert Green as a French
man tied for first prize among the
men. Mrs. John Garten and Mrs.
Chas. Rowland were the best among
the women. Games, Rotations and
songs occupied the whole evening. An
unusual and interesting feature Of the
evening was the "ghost auction"
When the men bought their partners
for supper they thought it was like
buying a pig in poke" as the
ghosts themselves could not tell who
each were after they were disguised
with sheets and pillow slips. The
usual Halloween refreshments Of
apples, doughnuts, pumpkin pie and
coffee were served. At a late hour
the guests departed feeling it was
good to get together for a social even
ing.
Muir auchIey
W. NJ. Mauchley Of Atchison and
Miss Christie Muir Of Salina, were
married at the Presbyterian parson-
age at Salina, this morning. Mr..
Mauchley was a former resident Of
Dickinson ciunty and is a brother Of
Mrs. W. A. Mourer. The young couple
went east on the noon train and were
visited by many old friends.
Stevens-Lee
William L. Lee and Mary A.
were married at the Metho-
dist parsonage Tuesday evening at s
O'Clock. The ring service was used
and the ceremony performed by Rev.
c. L. Hovgard, the pastor Of the
Methodist church. Mr., Lee was for