Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-12-25
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p. w., will meet in the studio OF Miss
Hester Walker Beall, chairman OF en-
tertainment Of the branch, January 3
at 4:3O pm. The president, Miss Viola
Onutt, will preside.
On January 9 the branch will begin
a series of book review luncheons, the
first to be held at the Kennedy-War-
rent. at l pm. with q luncheon, fol-
lowed by a book review by Mrs. Helen
T. Steinbarger, readers adviser OF the
Mount Pleasant Branch Of the Public
Library. Mrs Bertha CLANCY, chairman
of Ways and Means Committee, has ar
ranged these book review luncheons. Res
ervations for the luncheon can be made
through the secretary, Miss Louise
Worden, or through the past presidents.
Mrs. Richard Yates, Mrs. Jesse w.
Nicholson or Mrs. David Mcpherson,
named to assist the president.
American Women's Legion.-The Ex-
ecutive Board will meet at the Willard
Hotel next Wednesday at IL am.
PhiIo-C Classics members were enter
tanned In the home Of Mrs. H. J. Harris
1857 Lamont street. After luncheon the
president, Mrs. George Lewis Peckham,
called the meeting to order. Julius
Caesar-Omens In the Play was read
by Mrs. Alfred Hopkins Williams. A
QUESTIONABLE was conducted by Mrs.
Eugene H. Pitcher, followed by descrip-
tive readings by Mrs. Harris.
The Washington League for the Hard
Of Hearing held It's annual Christmas
games and a general entertainment
The league rooms are open each after
noon for callers.
Dahlgren Terrace Crittenton Circle
Mrs. William j. Weber was hostess at
a buffet luncheon in her home. 1915
Rhode Island avenue northeast, Decent
beI Is. Mrs. Ellen Boardman, first
vice president presided. 1T was voted
to purchase an American flag and pre-
sent it to Miss Cole for the home.
Mrs. Dereny gave a humorous read
ing. Piano selections were rendered by
Mrs Ella Dick and Miss Jeanne Weber.
Edna Boardman, 1902 Rhode Island
avenue northeast.
The District of Columbia League Of
American Pen Women will hold bust
ness meeting in the studio, 1706 L street,
December 20 at o'clock. The guest
speaker, Richard Hanna Hadley, Is the
son of Mrs. Lucia Hanna Hadley. chair
man of Publicity. He Is an honor grad
uate Of the School of Speech and The
alter Arts, Northwestern University,
Evanston, Ill.
Pc. o. Sisterhood. Chapter BrMrs
Sidney r. Jacobs was hostess in her
home, l473 Harvard street, at the last
meeting. Mrs. Edward S. LOmas pre-
sided. The program was "Yuletide In
Many Lands" This was the Christmas
donation party for the less fortunate
parents as well as the children, and a
collection OF articles and toys, as well
as cash. was the result. Refreshments
were served by the hostess and her as
sistants. Mrs. Margaret B. Dennison,
Miss Jessie o. Etting, Mrs. Howard l..
Hodgkins, Mrs Ralph L. Lynch and
Miss Myrtle Mccoy.
American Association Of University
Women.-The child development group
will meet Tuesday at 10 m, with Mrs.
Lucille F. Ezekiel as leader.
The Christmas celebrations will be-
gin on Monday with a bridge at 2
pm, followed by tea at 4:30. Mem
berS may bring guests and no reserVa-
lions need be made in advance. Those
who do not wish to play bridge may
come at the later hour for tea. Mrs.
Henry G. knight will be the hostess.
The junior group will hold a supper
dance on Monday at 1870 pm. when
the sons and daughters of the members
will be the honor guests. Miss Mar
gerite Atchison will be the hostess.
The seminar IN social and economic
planning will not meet until January
II. when Miss Ann Shumaker and DR.
John A. Ryan will discuss the social
and educational aspects of economic
planning.
The District Of Columbia Federation
Of WOmen's Clubs held its Christmas
party Monday evening in the Woman's
City Club. Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley pre-
sident. with Mrs. Howard Hodgkins
a past president. were hostesSes Miss
Alice Heaven. president Of the City
Club. welcomed the guests. Mrs. Chap
man. president of the Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Fire Department. also spoke.
Mrs. Lyman Kebler introduced res
olution calling for a single civil service
roll which would not discriminate
against women. The resolution was
passed. Dr. Laura S. Brennon, chair
man of the Committee on Social Hy-
giene introduced special resolution
Gaining lOI dCllOll Ol t<aAA uoliSC iiolAS,
which was passed. Miss Florence Hal
of the Department of Agriculture
chairman of Home Economic Demon
stration; Miss Ada Lillian Bush OF The
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce, and Nathan Boone William:
were speakers.
A Christmas tree was on the plat
| form. Gifts for the poor children OF
Washington and the patients at Wal
ter Reed Hospital were received. The
Tuesday Evening Club. under the lead
ership of Florence Howard, sang. MIS-
Marjorie Davies accompanied tns
chorus. Mrs w. A. WlnkelhauSe
chairman Of Bible Literature. read tnt
| Scriptures. wi
The federation will present Miss Vr-
pinia Rand. daughter Of DR.. and Mrs
Frederick Rand, in program OF Christ.
mas readings in its Among Women
period over Station WMAL, at IL am
December 30.
District Division, United Daughters
of the Confederacy will give a party &c
Confederate veterans in the Con1eo-
crate Memorial Hall, 1922 Vermont ave-
nue.. December % at 3 pm. Mrs. P. l.
Carter, chairman of the Entertainment
Committee, announced the 1oilo"lns
program: Mrs E. B. O'Brien, vocal solo
accompanied by Mrs. s. G. Woodend
william Moran, tenor solo, accompanied
by Miss Polly Lehman; Miss Margaret
Byrd keenan,, vocal solo, accompanied
by Mrs. g. Tue; Miss Isabel Buck1ng-
ham, readings; Miss Mary Eller, sole
dance: Bee and Cody, tap dance; miss
Betty johnson, Indian dance; MISS
Mary Buntus, reader. and Mrs. Benla-
min Soule, vocal solo, accompanied bJ
Benjamin Soule, jr.
Women's City Club.-Open house L
being observed at the club house TO-
day, with an informal tea this after
noon.
A Christmas party for Tuesday eve.
ming is being arranged by Miss Nell v
Price, chairman of the House Commit
tee, and Miss Elva Mcnamara, CHAIR
man Of the Tuesday evening bridge sec.
ton, assisted by Miss Jessie G. Lane
Various entertainment will be provided
for those who do not play cares anc
refreshments will be served.
| Miss Janet Richards will be guest