The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-01-30
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Large Number Of New Mem
bers Are Initiated: Mrs.
James Morris Speaks

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marck American Legion Auxiliary last
evening at the A. O. y. w. hall. Mrs.
Oscar selvig. who secured 46 menu
bers. and Mrs. John Bowers, who OBJ
tanned 50 members, were the winners,
and each were presented gifts, on be-
half Of the unit, for their excellent
work. Mrs. Selvig received q sewing
cabinet, and Mrs. Bowers q framed
picture. Mrs. A. L. Fosteson, CHAIR
man Of the membership committee,
through whose leadership such splen.
did results have been obtained, also
received, q gift.
The local unit now has q member
ship Of 202. the largest in the history
Of the organization. The member
ship quota here Is 184, and several
weeks before the contest closed the
quota had been exceeded.
Preceding the program q large
group OF new members were Initiated
into the Auxiliary, among them Mrs.
George Shafer. wife Of Governor
Skater. Mrs. Shafer had belonged to
the unit at Watford City previously.
Mrs. James Morris. president Of. the
department Of North Dakota, spoke,
greeting the new members, and men,
tioning the ideal Of the organization
and its history. Mrs. Morris also
commended the unit for its excep-
ttonal showing in membership and its
cooperation In the various Auxiliary
activities.
A group Of vocal numbers was given
by MRS. John Larson, accompanied by
Mrs. Harris Robinson, and Miss An
nette Leibole played several piano
solos.
A social hour followed, and refreste
ments were served. The committee
in charge included Mechanics Ken
meth King, w. =. Cole, 9. F. Dirlam,
N. F. Julius. Francis Register. Walter
Jensen, Chris Junkert, and Miss Hazel
Paris.
The meeting was attended by 100
members, the largest number in many
years.
Members Of the Rebekah lodge held
a benefit card party yesterday after
noon at the I. O.. o. r. hall. There
were guests for seven tables, and both
bridge and whist were played. Mrs.
Opal Elness held honors in the bridge
games. and the whist score prize was
awarded Mrs. j. p. Hanson. The Re-
bekhaS are sponsoring another benefit
party following the regular lodge
meeting Tuesday evening. Mesdanes
G. E. viii, A. w. Snow, and Fred
Swenson, who were in charge Of the
party yesterday, will also arrange for
the event next week.
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First Vanishing Party Given
Mrs. j. p. Wagner and Mrs. L. H.
Carufel entertained yesterday after
noon at the Wagner home, 112 Az
enue B, at the first of q series Of
vanishing parties which the local
court. Catholic Daughters Of America,
will sponsor during the coming
month, for the benefit Of their charity
fund. Bridge was played at four
tables, and q dainty refreshment
course vas served at the close Of tho
afternoon.
Five tables Of bridge were In play ct
the Yeomen party Tuesday afternoon
at the A. Q. u. w. hall. Hostesses
were Mrs. Peter Beylund and Mrs. w.
j. Church, and members were privi-
legged to bring a guest. Honors In the
card games were held by Mrs. H. A.
Lewis and Mrs. w. J. BROKER. Valen-
tine favors were used for the tables.
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Rev. Opie s. Rindahl, pastor Of the
Trinity Lutheran church, officiated
at the wedding Of Miss Marguerite
Ada Tjomsland, Rapid City. 8. D.,
and Harry Holm. Bismarck, which
took place at the home Of Rev. Rim
dahl. Attendants were MI. and Mrs.
Nick Nalbondian, Bismarck.
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Mrs. Charles Gaskell, who Is spend-
ing the winter with her son.in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Ko-
sticky. 723 Eventh street, was ten
dered q surprise party Tuesday eve
ming, the occasion being her birthday
anniversary. The evening was spent
informally with cards.
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Miss Kathryn Schlosser. Mandan.
and Martin 8. Stevenson, Bismarck.
were married last Friday, Roland Is.
Crane, justice Of the peace, officiat-
ing. The couple. were attended BY
Miss Elizabeth Schlosser and Rose z.
Klinger.