Arizona republican., 1922-03-19
MESA WOMAN'S s CLUB
ANNOUNCES COMEDY.
OFFERING MARCH g.

The paramount feature OF next
weeks events will probably be the
comedy Suppressed Desires" which
the Womans club OF Phoenix will
present in the Mesa high school au-
ditorium on the evening of Thurs
day, March %. Having to do with
dreams, beautiful dreams" the COM
edy is bubbling over with real humor;
the cast is excellent and will assured
ly play to crowded house next
Thursday. 1t is with genuine pleas
ure that the local wonan's organiza-
tion announces the event.
Proceeds will go to the Mesa Wom-
ans club building fund. Tickets may
be had from Mrs. Harry ChandleV or
at Everybody's drug store.
Despite the foreboding clouds and
chill winds the Woman's club met
Friday in the Guild hall. represented
by goodly number. A pleasant pro-
gram was given and the afternoon
was most enjoyable.
Mrs. Longmore Is Charming Hostess
The card parties given by the Soro-
sis club are indeed delightful affairs,
and especially so was the one held at
the ranch home of Mrs. w. j. Long
more on Thursday afternoon. In ad
dition to the regular members of the
club Mrs. Longmore had hidden the
following: Mrs. r A Kingsbury, Mrs.
Ada Shuman, Miss Nell Walker Mrs.
Frank Gurley. Mrs. Bush and Mrs. j..
G. Forbes. Mrs. George Wilbur won
high score in the games. Delicious
refreshments were served by the
charming hostess.
Mira. Helm Is Honored Guest
Mrs. w. C. Helm, formerly of Mesa,
was the incentive for a delightful af-
fair on Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Oscar r. Ferguson on East
First street. Bidden for the after
noon were the pianists of the Mesa
Musicians club, of which Mrs. Helm
was member prior to her departure
for Phoenix. The guests enjoyed a
number of unique games of a musi-
cal nature which formed the after
noon's diversion.
Pleasant Desert Picnic
Members of one of Mesas popular
bridge clubs spent a very pleasant
day on the desert Tuesday enjoying
the hospitality of six of their num-
Der, who, having scored lowest dur
ing a succession of entertaining par
ties, were obliged to do the honors.
A most delicious luncheon was served
a la desert. Those present included
the Mesdames NJ. L. Gibbons. G. o.
Wendell, David Reed, v. Palmatier,
Paul Baxter Beville, n. p. Elufson.
Katherine Swisher, Fred Riddell,
Edna I1amson, w. ]. Spanckeren and
e. P. Grover.
Host TO Mesa Friends
Dudley Ford, local musician. to-
gether with a Chandler pal was
host to a number of Mesa friends on
Wednesday evening at a very clever
affair. The guests motored to the
Suhuaro hotel in Chandler, where the
entertainment took place.
Miss Harper Weds
The marriage of Miss Vilate Har-
per, whose engagement to George T.
Woods was announced a short while
ago, took place Tuesday evening at
the home OF her aunt, Mrs. Joseph l..
Rogers. A large number OF friends
and acquaintanceS were present Tor
the occasion and after the ceremony
the evening was spent in pleasant
manner in fortune-telling games and
other amSsements. The couple de-
parted Wednesday for Stafford. where
they will make their home.
Tuesday afternoon the members OF
the Eastern Star met at the Masonic
hall for a. social time. These charm
ing affairs take place monthly. when
several dozen members gather to play
bridge and enjoy themselves in di-
verse ways. The hostesses of Mon
day were the Mesdames Bert New
man, John Lester. e. J. Warren and
Kenneth Houston, charming society
matrons of Mesa. Dainty refresh
ments were served at the conclusion
of the playing.
Mesa Matron Returns
Mrs. Jack Dotson, whose return to
Mesa has been looked forward to by
her many friends. arrived at home
Monday after months absence. She
has been spending the time with her
mother in Los Angeles.
Entertaining Friend From Miami
Mrs. w. X. Bowen has for her house
guest Mrs. Marshall Bowen of Miami
who will be with her for several days
Mrs. Marshall Bowen is close friend
of the Mesa Bowens.
Motor to Peoria
A number of Mesa's smart set mo-
tored to Peoria Saturday. where they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Ellsworth. Those who went were
Mrs. G.. P. Phelps, Mrs. Robert Scott
and Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Rooster.
Guest of Miss StapIey
Miss Maxine Hunsaker was the
guest OF her cousin, Miss Cleo Stap-
| ley during part of last week.
Hostess to Club
Mrs. Nellie HILBERT entertained
members of her club on Thursday
afternoon at her home on South Hib'
bert street. A very pleasant after
noon was spent by the ladies and al
enjoyed the hospitality Of their de-
| lightful hostess.