Evening star., 1937-07-04
News of Local Clubs

2Ol Elm street, Chevy Chase. Men,
bers and their husbands were present.
Songs and dances were part of the
entertainment, which was in charge
of Mrs. Kitty Garner, assisted by Mrs
Frances Horn, who also played the
scores. Mrs. Garner sang with her
'F1oradora SeXtette," consisting of
Mrs. Esther Schaffer, Ruth Eanet,
Ethel Eanet. Selma Grossnan, Esther
Blitz, Becky Krupsav, Lena Gerber,
Leah Abramson and Fanny Bland.
Mrs. Annie Garner was mistress OF
ceremonies. Mrs. Frances Horn ac-
companied herself In melodies. A
dance speciality was given by Mrs
Selma Grossn1an and Mrs. Esther
Blitz.
bu1et supper was served.
The next meeting will be held in the
Fall. Members will be notified.
District Sunshine and Community
Society-Mrs. H. L. Breuninger has
invited the members and friends to
her Summer home on Herring Bay
July l6. Luncheon, bathing and sports
are among the features. Since res
ervations are limited, the members are
urged to communicate with Mrs
Bair, telephone Georgia 4497, not
later than July 9.
Soroptimist CIub-Miss Daisy Reed,
president, presided at the meeting at
the Willard Hotel last Wednesday.
The club will meet informally dur
ing July and August at the Willard
Coffee Shop on Wednesdays at pm
Helen Began won the attendance
prize on Wednesday. The winners
Of the attendance record, the Gold
Side are looking forward with much
enthusiasm to July II, when they will
be entertained by the Blues, the losing
side.
The program on Wednesday was IN
charge OF Marie Rogers, who was as
sisted by Mrs Charlotte La Fond, Mrs.
Betsy Fisher and Mrs Lorraine Leese.
Mrs. Charlotte La Fond, vocalist,
gave vocal selections, accompanied
by Mrs. Jewell Downs.
Mrs. Edna Knight Gasch announced
new region in the American Fedora
tion OF Soroptimist Clubs was recently
formed in Canada. She is regional
director Of the South Atlantic region
and Washington Soroptimist.
The Curley Club elected officers as
follows: Miss Dorothy E. Barrett,
president; Miss Gretchen Baden, vice
president; Silvio Poll, treasurer; Miss
Mildred Mattimore, recording secre-
tary; James J. Burns corresponding
secretary; A, J. Agricola, advocate,
and Edward Pospisiel. sergeant at
arms. Rev. Francis J. Kelly is chap
lain.
A meeting will be held in the Gin
tinental Hotel next Thursday eve
ming, followed by dancing.
The Business and Professional
Women's Club of the District OF Co.
lumbia will hold an all-States fedora
ton banquet July 16 at the Mayflower
! Hotel. Mrs. Stella LeRous Is general
chairman. Secretary Of Labor Frances
Perkins will be the guest speaker.
Miss Lena M Phillips. president
Of the International Federation, who
will be an honor guest, extended an
| invitation to European members to
visit Washington and attend the ban
quet.
The Woman's Club Of Washington
Grove recently held its annual banquet,
with Mrs Ruth Cromelin presiding
A program was presented by talent
! from Washington. Mrs Grace Becraft
who recently retired, was presented
with a silver vase in appreciation OF
her work as president. Luncheon was
| served.
Mrs. Archibald's circle recently gave
an entertainment, after which cards
and other games were played. Refresh
rnents were served