Evening Star Newspaper, September 29, 1929, Page 56

Charming Fetes Noted In Society Calendar Housewarming Surprise Party Notable Event in Seat Pleasant — Autumn Program Featured by Home Entertainments. HYATTSVILLE, Md., September 28.— ‘Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Blackwell of Seat Pleasant were given 8 surprise housewarming, the leaders of the enjoyable affair being Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Boyer. Before enter{ng the Black- well home a band concert by 22 mem- bers of the local community band and a Washington musical organization was staged. A shopping bag containing numerous household effects was pre- sented to Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell. Guests at the home were Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Light, Mr. and Mrs. John Weedon, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Conner and Miss Esther Light and Mr. C. W. Cook of Capitol Heights, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Don- ald Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rooney, Mrs. Earl Gardner and Messrs. Duke White, Robert Waters, Mr. Garrity and Mr. Frisgee of Washington and Miss Dolner Cady of Seat Pleasant. Mrs. E. J. Davis of Sixty-first street, Capitol Heights, had as her guest re- cently her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. C. Matthews, who, with her husband and two daughters, motored to Capitol Heights from Richmond, Va. Miss_Elizabeth Davidson of Lynch- burg, Va. is visiting her cousins, Dr. ll’ldle"s. Alfred H. Wells, at University Park. Messrs. Charles H. Welsh of Hyatts- ville, Alexander Gude and George H. Lanhardt of West Hyattsville and Charles M. Lightbown of Cottage City returned Tuesday afternoon from a week's motor trip as far North as Mon- treal, Canada. Mrs. Steuart L. Memhard of New York City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Kenneth F. Brooks, on Wine avenue, Hyattsville. Mrs, Mamie E. Dodd, widow of Frank E. Dodd, whose family was well known in Bladensburg and vicinity a number of years ago, has arrived from Rich- mond, Va., and is residing with her brother-in-law, Mr. Royden T. Dodd, and Mrs. Dodd, on Shepherd street, Hyattsville. Pastor Welcomed Home From the Holy Land. Upon his return from Palestine and travels in the Holy Land Rev. Gilbert Stillman MacVaughn, pastor of the Methodist Church, Capitol Heights, was given a reception in the social hall of the church Friday evening. Vocal se- lections were rendered by Mrs. Phillips of Washington and Miss Maurina Trent and Miss Acuff gave readings. Mrs. Earl Gardner and Mrs, Eva Miller of Washington were recent guests of Mrs. J. S. Boyer, Capitol Heights. Mr. and Mrs. Weedon, Mrs. J. S. Boyer and son, Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Light, Miss Esther Light and Mrs, John F. Conner of Capitol Heights have ret(\:uned Ir“;m & motor trip to Endless Caverns, Va. Mrs. L. N. Hutchinson of Laurel is visiting relatives in New York City. ‘The Misses Gough of Laurel were hostesses Monday night at a largely at- tended bridge party given in compliment to Miss Edith Halverson of Beltsville. Mrs. Fannie Ours of Marion, Ohio, and her husband and son have been visiting her sister, Mrs. Kennedy Simms, Beltsville. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Converse_and children, Henry, jr.; Luther and Elea- nor of Beltsville, have returned from a vacation spent with relatives and friends in New Hampshire and Canada. Mrs. Boss of Laurel Hostess In Honor of Her Niece. Mrs. James Boss of Laurel was host- ess at a luncheon shower for her niece, Miss Mary Jane Stanley, Saturday. In- cluded among the guests were Miss Mary Guinn Williams of Baltimore and Misses Lena Little, Mary Katherine Bentley, Catherine McCeney, Flossie Hill, Elizabeth Slagle, Dorothy Brown, Betty Stanley and Margaret Boss. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Frey and family of Ash street, Mount Rainier, have re- turned from an outing near Piney Point, M d. After spending the Summer at Quincy, I, Mr. and Mrs. Walton Baker, Ash street, Mount Rainler, have returned. Mr, and Mrs. Phili] their home on Thirty-first street, Mount Rainier, after a visit of several weeks in Maine. Mr. and Mrs. A, A. Vaughn of Dewey street, Brentwood, are back from a visit to Mrs. Vaughn's home in Indiana. Mr. Leo F. George of Thirty-first street, Mount Rainier, has been spend- ing several days in New York City, where he attended the sessions of the National Federation of Postal Employes. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Euwer, Upper Marlboro, motored to Mercersburg, P: Monday to enter their son, Mercersburg Military Academy. Mr. and Mrs, Charles C. Marbury of ‘Washington have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Marshall Marbury near Upper Marlboro. Mr. John L. Kelly of Upper Marlboro has returned from a business trip to Norfolk, Suffolk and Old Point Com- fort, Va. Mr. F. M. Mathias and three sons of Mount Rainier have returned from a visit to friends in West Virginia. Mrs. George Seymour of Beach street, Mount Rainier, is visiting friends and relatives in Providence, R. I. Mrs, Charles P. Brown of Seabrook and her sister, Mrs. Willlam Hunter, arranged a delightful surprise party for their sister, Mrs. Reginald Wells of Russell are at Washington, Saturday night. Guests invited were 3 mdwhtdn. Edward , Mrs, King of Davidsonville, Anne Arundel County, Md.; Miss Louise Brown of Bowle, Misses Gertrude Marie Wheeler, and ia_Abel, Mr. and vu‘x":.m.hhn Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald_ Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown and their son. Cards were enjoyed, Miss Abel and Mr. Wil- liam Hunter being the prize winners. Miss Adeline Burroughs of Croom has returned from a visit to friends in Anne Arundel County, Md. Miss Elizabeth Barber and her sis- ter, Mrs. Blackwell, of Virginia have been visiting Miss Minnje Wallls at Croom. Miss Barber spent several years ‘a; alj:lomry of the Episcopal Church ™ Miss Kate A. Willes of Washington spent a few days at the home of Ler - | parents in Croom last week. Birthday Anniversary Marked by Card Party. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Latimer of Hyattsville entertained at cards Thurs- day evening in compliment to Mr. Wil- liam E. Howard upon the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. John D. How- ard, Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Howard, Mrs. William E. Howard, Mrs, Cissel sister-in-law of the guest of honor, and Mr. Edward A. Fuller., Following the games refreshments were served and favors distributed. Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Fuller of Hyattsville left this afternoon for a visit to their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Brian B. Kane, in Bev- erly, N. J. Mr. Norval Cookey of Hyattsville en- tertained a number of friends Monday evening upon the occasion of his birth- dax anniversary, nnouncement is made of the mar- riage of Miss Lorena Aist of Chelten- ham and Mr. Theodore Stanley Ent- wisle of Forestville, Monday morning, September 2, at Oak Lawn, Forestville, the home of the bridegroom’s parents. Owing to the illness of the bride's mother, the wedding was a very quiet one. Rev. Edgar W. Beckett, pastor of the Forestville Methodist Church, offi- ciated. Only the close relatives of the bride and bridegroom were present. Mr. and Mrs. O. Kees and sons, Charles and Albert, of Lyndhurst, N. J., are at home after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Moller at Colmar Manor. Mr. and Mrs. Moller also had as recent guests Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bowman and son Jack of Long Island, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Aiken and chil- dren of Bunker Hill road have returned after a visit to relatives in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Smith of Thir- ty-fourth street, Mount Rainier, are back from an outing at Colonial Beach, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Dodge of Mount Rainier have returned from a visit of a fortnight in Maine. Mr. and Mrs. James Dewhurst and daughter, Miss Harriet Dewhurst, of Florida have been spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. James Dewhurst, jr., at_Mount Rainier. Miss Anna and Miss Erva Holt of Dewey street, Mount Rainier. have re- turned from a visit to friends and relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Lena Charters of Bowie returned home last week from a six weeks' stay with Mrs. John H. Probv of Mount Rainier while the latter's husband was in Europe. Nuptial Engagement In Autumn Calendar. Mr. and Mrs. Ch. les M. Chavis of Bethesda, Md., founerly of Upper Marlboro, have announced the engage- ment of their niece, Miss Bernice E. Gregg of Washington. to Mr. Willlam Richard Wickham. Miss Gregg is the daughter of Mrs. I. Clark Evans of Seattle, Wash. The wedding will take place in Washington in October. A miscellaneous shower was given in compliment to Miss Ella Cross of Aquasco at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lum Richards in Westwood Thursday night. The house was decorated in orange, yellow and white. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Hyde, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Latimer, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rich- ards, jr.; Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Connick, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richards, Vigil | Thornburg, Cora Lee Grimes, Lillian Willett, Jerry Hyde, Gross Mass Broocke, Mary Perrie, Elsie Turner and | Nelson Perrie. Mrs. William Yoe and daughter, Miss Mary Steuart Yoe of Washington, have [ Food and Service Unsurpassed Uollier Jun COLUMBIA RD. ar I8 WST. OPPOSITE AMBASSADOR 12:30 to 7:30 SUNDAY DINNER $ 1 fl—o_ Choice of FRIED SPRING CHICKEN ROAST CAPON ROAST DUCKLING ROAST MEATS We Make All of Our Own Ice Creams and Desserts 5.Course Fresh Peach Parfait Chocolate Nut Fudge Shorteal served Frult Su Ce Variety of Hom Pastries, Cakes & Ice Cre: Special_Salad Courses for Those Not Desiring Regular Dintr Columbia 5042 A THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, FORMER WASHINGTON GIRL Niece of Mrs. o Joy D. wase. winMES 8. SEYMOUR, Robert Lansing and before her marriage in the latier's home, ataline Dulles. Underbluff, Henderson Harbor, N. Y., this month, she was Miss Natal been the guests of Miss P. Johns Wood, a sister of Mrs. Yoe, at Croom. Dr. Albert L. Wilkinson of Baltimore has returned home after a visit to his Minnie Wallis, Croom. and her daughters, 3 Viol? and K&:y Mr. and Mrs. ~—Bachrach Photo. Hyattsville have returned from motor trip of three weeks. They vis- ited relatives in Urbana, Iil, and on thelr return stopped with their parents in_Tollesboro and Garrison, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell of Bal- timore have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Wells, University Prk. Card Party to Benefit Riverdale Heights Firemen. Mrs. Nellle Carson was chairman of a committee which arranged the card Social Festivities Mark Autumn Season In Sorority Circles uled October 2 by Frater- nity Group—Other Con- Local Chapters. Mrs, Mary C. Love Collins, national president of the Chi Omega Fraternity, is coming from Cincinnati to be the guest of honor at the opening event of the Washington City alumnae chap- ter's Fall program, Saturday evening, October 5, at the clubhouse of the American lation of University ‘Women, 1634 I street northwest. Mrs. Collins will be introduced by Mrs, Florence Kirby Younger, president of the local club, and will speak to the members of Chi Omega about the fra- ternity, its expansion policies, its lead- ership in personnel research and in the educational fleld for women. In addi- tion, there will be also the annual roll call, at which time the names of evi woman who has been initiated into Phi Alpha Chapter at George Washington University will be called, with also the names of the members of the fraternity from other colleges who are afliated with the Washington City alumnae. This always brings an interesting re- party Thursday evening at the fire de- partment headquarters for the benefit of the Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department The affair was under the auspices of the ladles’ auxiliary of the department. Nicholas Orem, jr, son of Prof. Nicholas Orem, Prince Geol County superintendent of public schools, and Mrs. Orem, left Tuesday night for Dur- ham, N. C., to resume his studles at Duke University. Mrs. Rexford M. Smith of Washing- ton has been visiting relatives in Uni- versity Park and Hyattsville during the current week. A surprise shower was- given Mrs. Luciile Brown Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Marion Baden, Seat Pleasant. Present were Mrs. Ida Acuff, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Pansy Hargett, Mrs. Irma Phillips and son, Mrs Martha Marrow, Mrs. Rose Gray, Mrs. Annie | Lawrence, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Olive Litz, Mrs.. Sarah Staats, Mrs. M. Wil- burn, Mrs. Faye Kaldenbach and Mrs. | Marion Baden. Games and music formed the principal diversions of a most pleasant occasion. Mr. John Cooper Holden of New York City is visiting his sister, Miss Dorothy | Holden, of Ralston avenue, Hyattsville. Mr. and Mrs. George Thayer of Seat Pleasant have returned from a visit at | North Beach Park, Md. Mr. and Mrs Willlam Allen of Bowie |are at home after a visit of several | weeks in Indiana. They were accom- panied home by Miss Margaret Bullock of Goshen, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Francls W. Dix and daughter, of Baltimore, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Loveless, Townshend. Miss Louise, The Wandering Waistline Has Returned! Mounting Higher to Favor Fashion —1Tf you expect to wear the new dresses right away it is essen- tial that you get into the proper foundation garment. The old ones won't do. The higher waistline and the sweeping lines of the new silhouette demand the new models. You'll find them here at Kann’s and an expert fitting service as well. . —Save yourself the disappointment of trying on the new dresses over your old foundation garments. will look right until your foundation is right! None of them Special Ceremonial Sched- | possibie to . i Wh spicuous Events Listed by al ery | come, presided over the banquet table SEPTEMBER 29, 1929—PART 3. sponse, not only from those present, but also in letters and telegrams from those members who are no longer in Washington. Gravatte, chairman of in cl of the a MissJeanne mmn':mm B o, 't Mrs. ‘way, and also to Chi Omegas who have just come to the city, or who are just affiliating with the local alumnae tion. party on Frida; Phi Delta National Sorority opened its Winter season of activities Monday evening, September 23, at the Wardman Park Hotel, with a banquet and dance. The founders’ day banquet has become an annual affair in the sorority and is one of its most important social events of the year. Miss Irene Katherine Schmidt, national president, introduced Mrs. Alice McNight Gilcrest of the Alpha Chapter, who, after a few words of wel- for the evening as toastmistress. A shoulder cluster of yellow rosebuds was presented to the toastmistress by the n}:ua;:l president, on behalf of the chapter. national president, Miss Irene Katherine Schmidt, gave a short im- presfive talk on the general activities of the sorority and expressed great ap- preciation of the support given her by all chlftel'l in her every endeavor. The rest of the program was confined to short addresses from Miss Myrteen Sis- son, president, Alpha Chapter; Mrs. Evelyn Engel, acting for Mrs. Edna O'Dea Lloyd, president, Beta Chapter; Miss Anne Finnin, president Gamma Chapter, and Mrs. Anne Sherbet Nut- well, president Delta Chapter. Each president received a cluster of yellow rosebuds, presented by the toastmistress on behalf of the sorority. The banquet was closed with a sorority song, and the remainder of the evening was de- voted to dancing. The chairman of the banquet and dance committee, Miss Estelle Holt of Alpha Chapter, was supported by Miss Thelma Bonini and Miss Katherine Schmidt, Alpha Chapter; Mrs. Evelyn Engel and Miss Kay Johnson and Miss Mamie Lang, Beta Chapter; Miss Catherine Suraci and Miss Margaret Tresnen, Gamma Chapter; and Miss Gaynell” Smallwood, Miss Anna Pyles An Sales Must Be Final! UNUSUAL in is a very good Fashion’s favorite Furs. sizes. Coats—Second Floor Algha Omicron at the University of Maryland is open- tion | ing game. fitth anniversary of this cial interest is apparent this year as 1 hbhne Alpl'tllll ho':! -srl'l huudlagun a new use whicl axpec fulfilled will be the shhow of Col M-Broo but doing the unusual is the usual thing with us. reason for an event of this kind. . . . We find that early Fall purchases produce surpluses which must be eliminated so that we may enter the Fall season with ALL NEW MER- CHANDISE! Monday’s prices will do the eliminating . . . quickly. A Special Group of Smartly Furred WINTER COATS *49 Coats of soft rich Broadcloths and other fine materials are gen- erously and smartly trimmed with with individuality in Blacks and newest shades. In a good range of Most Amazing Values In New Fall Millinery $ 2.95 v of nthropic work, September 26 ewghxlwd-mkmmemhm and as they were assessed for this privilege, the money collected goes to some charity organization. ‘The ninth anniversary of the Phi Kappa Nu Sorority was celebrated by the majority of its members at & ban- quet and dance Monday evening in ‘Wardman Park Hotel, The members of the sorority had the pleasure of seeing Mrs. Virginia Young at a meeting held last Thursday. Mrs. Young, a member of Phi Kappa Nu, is here from Atlanta, Ga., on a visit to her sister, Mrs, Dor- othy Ewin of Chevy Chase, Md. Pi National Sorority the cam] social season by giving 1 dance Saturday, Octo- after the North Cerolina vs. h_this is the affair, a spe- lace of Col- Al sorority is socially active, it does quite a bit Special Prices During Our REMOVAL SALE of Fine * FUR COATS of Supreme Quality and Workmanship .By buying in this sale you get first choice of selected pelts at appreciable savings. Every garment has been carefully selected for supreme quality and ex- ceptional style. Charge Accounts Invited J. SPERLING, Inc. FURRIER 1235 G St. N National 4530 Al Sales Must Be Final! ks.Co End-of-the-Month Sale Monday Brings Most Interesting Savings! a way to offer such values at this time of year, . . Actually there 150 of the Popular Jacket Suits Here they are! Those smart, practical, and wanted, blouse or tuck-in styles. Satins, Crepes, Tweed Prints, Tweeds and Velvets. Newest shades and Blacks. = Dresses—Third Floor Just 75 Very Charming Party Frocks 2 Taffetas and Georgettes in lovely Pastel shades. Many of them were formerly much higher, priced. Chic styles in sizes 14 to 18, Party Dresses—Third Floor E. O. M. Specials on our Main Floor Styled STEP 1Ns $19 $7 .69 $7.69 $3.50 $9.69 $7.69 $].95 $3.75 $9.95 Hand-finished and soleil finished Felts in all the newest off-the-face and long-in-back styles. Also tiny brims and skull caps. Blacks, new Browns and other lovely shades. In all headsizes. Millinery—Fourth Floor Small Group of $29.75 Sport Coats $24 Warm, practical and. smart are these cleverly styled Tweed sport coats. Newest shades and weaves. In a good range of sizes. ¥ Sport Coats—Second Floor Two Thrift Shop Month-End S pecials! New Fall Dresses Satins, Crepes, _ Georgettes, o 8. 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