Evening Star Newspaper, May 24, 1937, Page 26

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SOCIETY. Suburban Residents IntheNews ‘(Continued From ThirJ Page.) hunt party Saturday night for their son, Mr. Henry Wilson, who will graduate from Montgomery-Blair High School in June. The guests in- cluded all classmates of the host. After the hunt the guests returned to the Wilson home for dancing, and at midnight a buffet supper was served. The guests were Miss Emily Os- born, Miss Virginia Sullivan, Miss Mary Dean Judd, Miss Margaret Money, Miss Mary Lee Cavanaugh, Miss Betty La Bale of Takomsa Park, Miss Lyda Sargeant of Sligo Park Hills, Md.; the Messrs. Robert Arent- son, Harold Woodward, Harry Dodge, Donald Auld, Donald Witherspoon, Fred Witherspoon and James Flynn. Miss Doris Gray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Gray, who has been attending the Southern Junior Col- lege at Ooltewa, Tenn., has returned to her home in Takoma Park for the Summer. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Anderson have returned to their home at 3500 Fourteenth street north, Arlington, Va,, from a month’s visit at Coco Solo, Panama, where they visited their son- in-law and daughter, Lieut. and Mrs. Omar J. Brown, and their young daughter, Joanna Harlowe Brown. Lieut. Brown was formerly stationed at the Naval Hospital in Washington and Mrs. Brown will be remembered as Miss Audrey Anderson. During their stay on the isthmus Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were exten- #ively entertained. Mr. S. P. Vanderslice, principal of Washington-Lee High School, and Mrs. Vanderslice have with them for & visit Mrs. Vanderslice’s mother, Mrs. J. H. Wilkins, sr., of Jesup, Ga.; also her sister, Mrs. A. T. Carper, and her young son, Ashby Carper, jr., of Statesville, N. C. Mrs. Caper will re- main throughout this week and Mrs. Wilkins will make an extended visit. Mrs. Carper will be remembered as the former Miss Elizabeth Wilkins, who was graduated a few years ago from George Washington University. During her college course she made her home with her brother-in-law and sister in Arlington. Yesterday efternoon Mr. and Mrs. Vanderslice were at home informally to a group of Georgia friends and relatives in compliment to their guests. Mrs. Robert Sheldon and Mr. Henry J. Klinge, both of Arlington, sailed Friday on the S. S. Chatham from Baltimore for a 10-day cruise to Jacksonville and Miami, Fla, Mr. and Mrs. James Keena and their son, Mr. Woods Keena, have re- turned to their home in West Hart- ford, Conn. after passing the week with Representative and Mrs. William J. Fitzgerald at their home in Club | Manor Estates, Arlington Ridge, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gregory of North Wayne street, Arlington, are spending a few days at their Summer home at Herald Harbor, near Annap- olis, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan D. Mitchell, North Jackson street, Arlington, were hosts Saturday evening at a bridge party, entertaining alumnae members of Chi Omega Sorority of George Washington University, of which Mrs, Mitchell is a member. Mr. and Mrs. Lennig Sweet have issued cards to an at home for Sat- urday, from 5 until 7 o'clock, in their Fairfax, Va., residence. Dr. and Mrs. William Harper Dodge of McLean, Va., were the week end guests of Dr. and Mrs. H. §. Dodge in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury Willoughby were the guests this week end of Mr. Willoughby’s brother and sister-in- law. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Willoughby, in Hampton, Va. The Rev. and Mrs. Herbert A. Don- ovan of Fairfax, Va., motored to Tow- son, Md, today to be the luncheon guests of Miss Margaretta S. Ridgely at beautiful Hampton estate. Miss Ridgely, who for 28 years was a mis- sionary in Africa, will accompany the Donovans back to Fairfax for a visit. A surprise shower was given in honor of Miss Mary Helen Parker of Clinton, Md., yesterday by Mrs. Ben- Jamin Paramore Darble. Miss Parker’s wedding to Mr. Alan Brooke Mackall Wwill take place on Saturday, June 5. Mrs. Darbie had as her guests Miss Mary Jane Covington, the Misses Cul- len, the Misses Carrico, Mrs. Lewis ——— O . RS (ATOLL HOUSE S TAVERN Are now being served at “The Old Tavern,” a setting most unusual for your Dinner Par- ties or Sunday Breakfast Phone Shepherd 3500 Engraved Business Stationery builds confidence Your firm deserves the prestige that Engraved Letterheads will bring— and at only a fraction of a cent more a sheet. Let us quote you. Phone DI. 4868 ‘BReO®D Engravers and Fine Printers 1217 G Street BY THE THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, MAY 24, 1937. WAY— (Continued From Third Page.) El dress with a black background with large, bright colored flowers delightful sma so well how to give. also we heard last night that Mr, Early, the Misses Parker, Mrs. Burch Gwynn, Mrs. Roland Swann, Mrs, John Mackall, Mrs. R. C. E. Parker, Jr., and Miss Ellen Queen, Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Stafford of Los Angeles, Calif., spent the week end in Takoma Park as guests of Miss Maud Brook. They were accompanied by Dr. Madge Schlotthaur of Tehachape, Calif., where she and her husband, Dr. Harold Schlotthaur, have the Tehachape Valley Hospital. Dr. Stafford is instructor in surgery in the College of Medical Evangelists in California, Mrs. Harold Mikkelson, accom- panied by her young daughter, Miss Barbara Jeanne Mikkelson, arrived from Nevada, where she has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rhodes. Dr. Mikkelson came some weeks ago to join the staff of the Washington Sanitarium, Miss Murray Bride Of Mr. John Sherman At Church Ceremony CHARMING in its simplicity was the wedding of Miss Mary Cecelia Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murray, and Mr. John Elmore Sherman, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherman, which took place this morning at 9 o'clock in Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown. The Rev. Henry J. Nelles, S. J., officiated and said the nuptial mass which fol- lowed. ‘The altar was decorated with Spring flowers against a background of palms and ferns. Mr. Glenn W. Ashley, or- ganist, played the wedding music, and several vocal selections were given by Mr. William Hannan, The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father, wore a gown of white chantilly lace over satin with a high neckline, long, fitted sleeves and long, sweeping train. Her veil was of white tulle, with a chantilly lace crown, arranged in halo fashion and caught with small cala lilies. It was bordered with chantilly lace. The bride carried & mother of pearl prayer book with lilies of the valley tied to stream- ers of white satin ribbon. She also carried the white lace wedding hand- kerchief of her great-grandmother. Mrs. Joseph P. De Marco, formerly Miss Margaret Murray, sister of the bride, was her matron of honor and only attendant. Her gown was of baby blue chiffon with shirred neckline, puffed sleeves and full circular shirt. She wore a large garden hat of natu- ral leghorn, trimmed with velvet rib- bon the shade of the dress and carried a bouquet of talisman roses. Mr. Rudolph Worch was the best man and the ushers were Mr. Joseph P, De Marco and Mr. Lee Kemp. A wedding breakfast for the wed- ding party and immediate family at the home of the bride’s parents on Tunlaw road followed the ceremony. The house was decorated with Spring flowers. Mrs. Murray wore a gown of navy flowered chiffon with match- ing accessories and shoulder bouquet of gardenias. The young couple then left for a wedding trip to Atlantic City, N. J. The bride wore a navy sheer dress trimmed in chartreuse lace with a| navy dress coat and matching ac- cessories. She had a shoulder bou-| quet of talisman roses and lilies of the valley. After June 15 Mr. and Mrs. Sher- man will be at home at 4404 Seventh street. Mrs. Sherman is a graduate of Holy Trinity Convent and Mr. Sher= man of St. John's College and Ben- jamin Franklin University. He is splashed all over. Also from New York we saw the Bill Emmets, who were stop]:ing with the Bernard Harrisons. This was a most 1 dinner dunce which Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin know AND BY THE WAY, Admiral and Mr:’. Luke McNamee have returned to Washington for a few days and are stoppin; at the Mayflower, Walter F. Dlfilngham is arriving in the East the end of this week, especially to see his son row on the Harvard crew against the Navy. Mrs. Dillingham is better, but with two broken wrists cannot make the trip, much to the disappointment of her many, many friends. Residential (Continued From Third Page.) for Atlantic City for a stay of several weeks at the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall. Mrs. Stephen A. McCarthy and Miss Mary C. McCarthy were hostesses on Wednesday evening at a shower given in honor of Miss Virginia C. Kekenes, whose wedding to Mr. Robert L., Simp- son will take place on June 9 at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. The party was held at the home of Mrs. McCarthy, 1127 East Capitol street. Mrs. Peter E. Kekenes, mother of the bride-elect, and Mrs. William A. Simpson, mother of the bridegroom, were present. Other guests included Mrs. Vincent Saccardi, Mrs. Willilam F. Simpson, Mrs. Philip A. Simpson, Mrs. James C. Simpson, Mrs. Wilfred A. Simpson, Mrs. Waldo J. Tastet, Mrs. John A. Simpson, Mrs. John F. Hillyard, Mrs. W. B. Cochrane, Mrs. George Kekenes, Mrs, Jack Pappadeas, Mrs. George Athanas, Miss Rose Pap- padeas, Mrs. Louis Burton, Miss Mary Roche, Miss Julia Kekenes, Miss Helen Kekenes, Miss Mary Kekenes, Mrs. Leo I. Prosise, Mrs. Francis Werle, Mrs. Harry B. McLaughlin, Miss Mary L, Ford, Mrs. James Vogts, Mrs. Ed- win H. Ferris, Miss Anne Calvert, Miss Catherine Ookinos, Mrs. Willlam Kolius, Mrs. David Fiondi and Miss Helen Simpson. Luncheon :I‘oday For Carnegie Clan Miss Marguerite Spilman, executive secretary of the Alumni Federation of the Carnegie Institute of Technol- ogy, Pittsburgh, Pa., has arranged a luncheon at the Raleigh Hotel today. The purpose of the luncheon is to reorganize the Carnegie Clan of Washington, D. C. Representative Peter J. De Muth of Pittsburgh, grad- uate of the Engineering College, will be the honored guest. Mrs. Turner Guest At Supper Party Capt. and Mrs. George A. MacKay of 5123 Connecticut avenue enter- tained at a buffet supper last eve- ning in honor of Mrs. W. L. Turner. The occasion celebrated the birthday anniversary of the honor guest. Mrs. Wal;h Hostess Mrs. J. Butler Walsh, newly-elected president of the Delta, Delta, Delta Alliance will be hostess tomorrow eve- ning to the members of this group at & buffet supper in her attractive new home, 4606 Thirty-second street ‘North, Country Club Hills, Va, The Place for Beds—Good Springs and Mattresses. Convenient Terms It Desired H. A. LINGER 925 G St. N.W. NA. 4711 RUGS WASHED—STORED REPAIRED A. H. BAKSHIAN 2601 Conn. Ave. St s now connected with the Post Office Department. Suntone, Tawny Rachel; Copyright 1937 by Dorotby Gray Ce., Ld. © For transparent, gauzy make-up. Impalpably fine powder that gives skin lovely delicate bloom. In 8 skin-tone shades, including summery ureate, Coppertan. out burning. Use under your make-up. Tub-down. Fragrant and refreshing...$1.50 Entrance Col. 9429, EST. 1889 A “eatch-all” while grooming! Protects frock from face powder, dandruft! 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Mrs. Smith wore a graceful gown of navy blue chiffon and a picture hat of navy blue straw, trimmed with a touch of pink, and her corsarge bouquet was a single orchid in shades of white and purple, Large bouquets of pink roses and peonies were effectively arranged in vases and bowls throughout the lower rooms. Cocktails and other refreshments The final touch to B were served on the wide sun porch. The historic home was built in 1721 by the original Gunnell family. One of its owners, Capt. Henry Gunnell, was & friend and neighbor of George ‘Washington. In the music room an orchestra played during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have restored the 200-year-old home to its original Co- lonial simplicity, adding a 200-year-old log dining room which formerly stood on Aquis Creek. The long table in the dining room had as a centerplece & bowl of pink and white peonies and lupines. Mrs. Warren Casady presided at the coffee urn, and Mrs. Prescott L. Weth- erill serving frappe. 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