The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-22
SOCIETY NEWS
Musical Program Is
Given at Reception

A program Of musical numbers and
talks by members of the congrega-
ton featured the reception given
Wednesday evening at the McCabe
Methodist Episcopal church for Rev.
and Mrs. j. s. Wilds and Rev. and
Mrs. Walter E. Water and their fam
lilies.
The affair was planned in order
that friends might bid farewell to
Rev. and Mrs. Wilds, who will make
their home in Fargo where Rev.
Wilds will be superintendent Of the
Fargo district of the Methodist
church. Rev. Wilds formerly was
superintendent of the Bismarck dis
trict.
It also was in the nature Of a re-
ception for Rev. and Mrs. Water who
will this month enter on their eighth
year of work in the local church.
Rev. Alfred Roe, Devils Lake, new
district superintendent, and Mrs
Roe, also were to be honored guests
but business affairs have delayed
them and they will not arrive in Bis
marck for a few days.
Miss Jessie Ramp, speaking in be.
half of the board of stewards and
the women's groups Of the church,
extended greetings, as did Alfred S.
Dale, who spoke for the official board
and church mmbers. Short addresses
were given by Rev. Water and Rev.
Wilds.
Taking part in the musical pro-
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A. j. Arnot, who sang duet, accom-
panied by Mrs. Arnot; Mrs. John
Graham, who sang group of songs;
Miss Marie Wilds, cellist. Miss Ruth
Rowley, pianist, and Adolph Engel-
hardt. violinist: and a male quartet
composed of William Noggle, H. c.
Beall, Walter Bischoff and Loren
Curtis.
The Ladies Aid society had effec-
lively decorated the rooms with
autumn flowers, greenery and Hallow-
cen favors. Garden flowers and
candles adorned the refreshment
tables.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Simpson. Fargo,
are here for a short visit with Mrs.
Simpsons brother-in-law and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Culver S. Ladd, 831
Tenth st.
Misses Ruth and Helen Gade, I'll
Avenue A, were hoSteSses to the men,
bers Of their bridge club Wednesday
evening. There were guests for two
tables and score prizes were awarded
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Zeila Stribley.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Harroun, 206h
Main Avenue, have as their guest
Mrs. Harroun's niece. Mrs. Theodore
johnson of Velva. Mrs. johnson Is
spending several days here while her
daughter, Miss Evelyn johnson, is re-
covering from an appendectomy
which she underwent Thursday morn
ing at local hospital.
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Mrs. Charles Halvorsen, 1926 Eighth
ST., entertained IL girls at birthday
party Monday afternoon in honor OF
her daughter Goldie Byers, who was,
IL years old. Halloween games were
played. Orange and black decora-
tions and a birthday cake carried out
the Halloween note on the refresh
ment table.
Cards were played at two tables
following a meeting Of the U. c. T.
Auxiliary Wednesday evening at the
home of Mrs. A. w. Stadler, 305 West
Broadway. Assisting hostesses were
Mrs. j. B. Smith and Mrs Ralph Pen
ner. Honors in the bridge games
were held by Mrs. Peter Karpen and
Mrs. A. C. Olson.
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Mrs. Susan Breen, formerly of Bis
marck, who recently moved to James
town to reside. was an honored guest
at birthday party given recently by
her niece, Mrs. Frank LaFond,
Jamestown. The occasion was Mrs.
Breen's 18th birthday anniversary.
Bunco was played at two tables. with
high score going to Mrs. Breen. A
birthday cake centered the refresh
ment table.
Jack olanterns, black cats and 9TH
er Halloween favors decorated the
rooms of the Olson home at Az Fifth
St. Wednesday afternoon when MRS.
Malvin Olson entertained the men,
bers of her bridge club. Cards were
played at two tables. with Mrs. H. D.
Harding and Mrs. Sander Johnson
holding honors. Appointments IN
black and orange were used 1or the
tables.
Members Of the Junior Study club,
Youngest Junior group in the state
federation. presented radio program
Thursday afternoon from the local
station. It was the first program OF
a series to be given during the winter
season under the auspices OF the
North Dakota Federation OF Womens
clubs. Numbers given were THE Big
Raccoon and the Hunters Moon
song by club members; readlng.
.When There's Company for Tea,
Jean Paris: and piano solo, "Coquet-
try" Geraldine Farrar.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Jack A. Fleck, 5l4
West Rosser avenue. entertained
company Of 16 guests at dinner
party Wednesday evening at their
home. Black tapers lighted the tables
and decorations were in keeping with
the Halloween season. Autumn flow
ers were used about the rooms. Bridge
was played and score prizes went to
Mrs. Frank Hedden and Frank Bas-
sett. Major w. A. Snow, st. Louis,
Mo-, Captain Theodore Wyman. Kan
sas City, Mo-, and ]. T. Derrig, st.
po,,l vere p,1ests from out of the city.