Evening star., 1929-12-08

four new members were elected, includ.
ing Mrs. Ernest Gillis, Mrs w. E. Boyer
Misses Anita Brown, Marion Cox
Loretta Cunningham, Alathea Lawton
Helen Martell, Fay Reeves. Rosalit
Shaw, Helen L. Clark. Mrs. Don Sweet
Knowlton, Misses Louise r. Hughes
Winnie Cox, Catherine johnson, Louise
Moore, Eva Trusheim, Maude Alton
Mrs. Lewis Alderman, Mrs. Earl w
Barnhardt Mrs. Florence w. Watkins
Miss Christine Heinig, Mrs. James Allen
Hicks, Mrs. Paul Nash and Miss Mar
garet Short
! Soroptimist Club of Washington, pre-.
sided over by its president, Mrs. Harriet
Hawley Locher, held it's regular lunch
con meeting Wednesday at the Lafay'
| cite Hotel
DR.. De Witt Croissant of George
/ Washington University, who was the
! guest of honor and speaker, gave talk
! on How to Get the Most Out of Lit
! tie Reading" Mrs Caroline Stephen
past president of the Soroptimist Club
spoke in humorous vein on her recent
! trip abroad.
| Guests in attendance we're Alice Boss
! of Washington, who was entertained by
| Mrs. MAY Lightfoot, and Mrs. Marie
! Winston, the guest of Mrs. Ruby Lee
| Minar
, The annual election of officers of the
| club will take place at their weekly
luncheon on Wednesday, December IL.
Lafayette Hotel, pm.
Prince Georges County Federation OF
WOmen'S ClubS.-Mrs. r. S. Allen, pres
ident of the county federation, has ap-
pointed Mrs. 0. N. Eaton of HyattSVille
chairman of the club institute, which
is to be held during the Winter.
The ChiIIum District Study Club will
hold its regular meeting Tuesday,
pm, in the Star Hall at Mount Rainier
Mrs. j. Enos Ray, the president, will
be the hostess at this meeting. She
extends an invitation to members of
other clubs to attend.
The Women's Civic League of Mount
Rainier, Md.-ThiS club held its regu-
lar monthly meeting December at
pm. at the home of Mrs. D. ]. Orcutt,
with the president, Mrs. C. P. Smith,
presiding. The meeting opened with
the Lords Prayer. The salute to the
flag was given, and THE Star Spangled
Banner" was sung.
The secretary, Mrs. G. N. Speck 90 n.
read the minutes of the November
meeting. Mrs. F. p. Brown, the treas
urer. reported.
40IS. ~. y. OTCuJI, JI1e QlTeCCOr, re-
ported on the Semi-annual meeting held
at Beltsville in November. She also
read Christmas Message" written by
Mrs. James H. Dorsey, State chairman
OF conservation for the Maryland Fed
Grafton of Women'S Clubs, and indorsed
by Mrs. John l.. Alcock, State president.
1t will be sent to the leaders of women'S
organizations all over the country.
The following members gave depart
mental reports: Mrs. Nelson Carr.
American citizenship; Mrs. Jerry john
son, American home; Mrs. F.. w. Caw-
thorne, education; Mrs. w. N. Barnes,
field, public welfare.
This being the annual meeting for
the election of officers, Mrs, A. IT.
Dodge, chairman of the nominating
committee, reported as follows. For
president, Mrs. ". E. Carneal: vice presi-
cent, Mrs. P. c. Smith; secretary. Mrs.
=. N. Speckmann; treasurer. Mrs. F. p,
Brown These were all unanimously
elected to the respective offices. MRS.
Smlth had previously requested to not
De considered candidate for re-elec-
Mrs. R. S. Allen, president of the
county federation. was the g1Iest of the
AFTERNOON, and she talked on federation
Work, Stressing the Importance of the
State endowment fund. She commits
nlented the Women's Civic League on
itS splendid work since its reor9aniza- =
tlon IN 1925, stating that it was rated
second among the 81 clubs in the
county on Its accomplishments
Inc next meeting of the Civic League
n Dan pe nelo az the home of Mrs. w. N.
2 pm. az
u. z. Federation of Women's CIubs
MRS. MRS. I. H. FariS will represent the ParL
view Women's Club on the comnoitteo
WORKING with Mrs. Virginia White SpeeI
on the Foundation Fund COMMITTEES Of
tne General Federation. of Wonnen's
Walker were delegates to the confere@nca @
OF the department of public welfare
held In the Raleigh.
VoteleSs ID. c. League of Women yot.
ers.-Dr. Esther Caukin, national secre-
tary OF the international relations of
tne A. A. U. W., will introduce DR.. I, 7
Hagatz' the speaker at the first of a
series OF lectures sponsored by the
league, the Y. w. c. A. and the A. a.
~ -, W; 10 De given Tuesday at IL m. in
and K streets. THE Background of the
world Court" will be the subject of the
talk. Or. Ragatz is professor of Euro
pean history at George Washinpton
University. An invitation to attend is
extended to all members of these
groups.
ID. c.. Chapter, American War Moth
eIs, unoer the supervision of the chair
man man Oh ways and means, Mrs. Wolcott
summons, gave a very successful card
party for the Christmas Welfare Find
Monoay evening, adding a substantial
amount 10 funds in the treasury
thursday Mrs. Ellen MacDonnelI and
MRS. Lucy Campbell, members of the
arlington National Cemetery COMMITTEES
with other members of the chapter took
part In the services for three members
OF the Polar Bear Division whose bodies
were returned from Russia this weeE a
laurel wreath" was placed to honor the
memory of the men Of this division who
gave their lives in service.
Friday, December 43, at 8 pm the
cnapter will hold business meeting at
the Hamilton Hotel, to which women
who are eligible for membership are
invited. "-0
Ohio Girls Club of Washington held
tnelr monthly meeting at the Thomas
Crcle Club Friday evening, the presi-
dent, Mrs. Ethel j. Hess, presiding
After short business session a one-act
play, under the direction of Miss Irene
Neikirk, was produced, by the following
club members: Misses Kathryn Kelly
Janice Kelly, Helen Joliff, Arista Huber
Estelle Pittman, Jean Lands. Miss
Dorothy Hennessy, Mrs. Roberta Ientz
Miss Phyliss Hawkins supplemented
| the dramatic program with a number of
piano selections. 0-
| 1t was decided at this meeting that a
benefit card party be held on Decemher
! IL, at the Thomas Circle Club to asSist
IN raising funds for the Christmas char
ity. The next meeting will be held
January Is.
Washington Unit, WOmen's Overseas
| Service League-The December ,,ooat