White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-09-10

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erer entertained at bridge in honor
of Mrs. M. @. Bradbury, who has been
her house guest for the past week.
Two tables we're in play, Mrs. Will
liam S. Weber winning high score
and Mrs Bradbury receiving the guest
prize. Mr.. and Mrs Bradbury left Sat-
urday for their home in Toppenish.
Miss Violet Fife and Mrs. Thelma
Morashe entertained large group Of
women at the home of Mrs. James
Needham in honor Of Mrs. Dolen Jones,
a recent bride. Electric lights were
strung on the trees, and ice cream,
cake and iced tea were served on the
lawn. Mrs. Jones was the recipient
of many beautiful and useful gifts.
About forty-five were present.
Last Wednesday evening the Chris
tian Endeavorers enjoyed a social held
at the Leo Bell home. The spacious
lawn was lighted by means of electric
lights and games were played. Clam
choWder and crackers were served.
| The members of the Womens Mis-
sionary Society gave one o'clock
luncheon at the home of Mrs Lang
ford, on August 81 in honor of Rev
and Mrs. T. H. Gray of Pittsburgh.
There were eleven present, including
Rev. Noyes and Rev. Gray. Mrs.
Conkle baked birthday cake and it
was cut by Mrs. Moves, that day being
her natal day.
On Monday evening Mrs. Gustavius
Purford was agreeably surprised by the
following people appearing just before
dinner time: Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Rollinger, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Weber,
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gray and
daughters and the Robert mcdonnell
family. 1t was the occasion of Mrs.
Burford's birthday and her guests
brought a dinner all ready to be placed
upon the table.
Mr. and Mrs. w. IS. Weber en-
tertained at bridge Friday evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ O. Bradbury.
Two tables were in play, high score
for the women going to Mrs. E. r..
Griner and high score for the men to
Mr.. T. E. Kamerer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Metcalf and
daughter Betty Lou, came down from
Wenatchee last Tuesday with Mrs.
Otis Smith. The latter returned
Thursday in her own car taking back
some of her belongings which had been
left in Hanford. The former returned
in the Metcaf car, which has been at
the Charlie Pierson place since last
January.
Prof. Albert Thomson of Pullman
visited at the home of his cousin, Mrs.
w. H. Kirby from Saturday until We'd
nesday of last week.
Mr.. j. A. Purdy returned last week
from Walla Walla after undergoing a
major operation. Mrs. Purdy is get
ting along nicely and we hope for a
speedy recovery.
Fay Wilson drove to Wenatchee last
week. He was accompanied by his
nephew, Roy Wilson, and his niece
Miss Cleora Wilson. The two latter
remained in Wenatchee and will work
in the fruit there.
Last Friday, as Robert Fife drove
load of apples, the lower part of his
truck burst into flames. The truck,
which belonged to Lyman Moulster,
was quite badly burned. All but two
boxes of apples were saved.
For the pleasure of her daughter,
Ina Bernice, Mrs Guy Dayton enter
tanned fifteen girls and boys. They
played games and listened to the radio
At eleven o'clock, two-course lunch
was served. Ina Bernice was the re-
cipient of many beautiful gifts.
The Frank Clark family drove to
Prosser last Saturday to attend the
reunion of the Stradling family and
to attend States Day celebration on
Monday. All the Stradling family were
present except Mrs. Sokolik and Mrs.
Julia Howard. The Clark family re-
turned early Tuesday morning.
Word has been received of the sud-
den death of Mrs. A. E. Ferris at Bel
bingham. Besides her husband she
leaves seven-year old daughter, Carol.
About six years ago Mr.. Ferris had
store in the building now occupied by
the Grange.
Russell Weber drove to Kennewick
evening to meet his wife and
little daughter, who have been in Spo-
kane for the past two weeks. They ex-
pect to live on the Webber tract that
used to be known as the Sloan tract.
Roy Fenley and his father drove to
Yakima Tuesday and Roy had the
bandages removed from his eyes. He
is wearing dark glasses and it will be
some time before he will be allowed to
read.
Mrs. Morgan spent the weekend
with her husband and son. She re-
turned Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
H. Smith, John Fife and Tommie Mich