Evening Star Newspaper, April 22, 1940, Page 21

SOCIETY. News Notes of Official And Diplomatic Sets Of the Capital Mrs. Hull Visiting at Staunton; Ambassador of Peru Returns; Belgian Ambassador to Entertain Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the Secretary of State, is spending a few days with her nephew and niece, Mr: and Mrs. Paul Hays, and their.little family at Staunton, Va. She will return later in the week. The Ambassador of Peru, Senor Don Manuel de Freyre y Santander, who is dean of the diplomatic corps, has returned from New York, where he spent several days at the Waldorf-Astoria. While in New York the Ambassador met the newly-appointed Peruvian Ambassador to Spain and Senora de Benevides, who sailed Saturday for the Ambassador’s new post. The Belgian Ambassador and Countess van der Straten-Ponthoz will entertain at dinner this evening in the Embassy on Massachusetts avenue. Mrs. Maloney, wife of Representative Paul H. Maloney, was hostess at luncheon today, entertaining at the Congressional Club. The Counselar of the Ecuador Embassy, Senor Dr. Don Eduardo Balazar, has left for his South American home, where he will be on vaca- tion until the early summer. Mrs. Wainwright Abbott, wife of the United States Consul in Ger- many, who has been visiting Mr. Abbott's mother and sister, Mrs. Wil- liam L. Abbott and Miss Ruth Abbott, at Mayfair House in New York, came to Washington yesterday for a visit. Mrs. Abbott and her daughter have gone to Canada to open their summer home at Coburg, Ontario, and Mrs. Wainwright Abbott will visit them there later in the year. The Secretary of the Latvian Legation and Mme. Smits, who have lived at 207 East Underwood street, in Chevy Chase, Md., have moved to the house at 6108 Georgia street, also in Chevy Chase, Md. The First Secretary of the Legation of El Salvador and Senora de Alfaro have moved from the apartment at 1445 Ogden street, where they have lived for some time, to the house at 5007 Nebraska avenue. The Third Secretary of the Mexican Embassy and Senora de Sierra have returned from a two-month vacation in their homeland. They again are at 1620 Fuller street. The Chairman of the Central Statistical Board and Mrs. Stuart A. Rice entertained 12 guests at dinner last evening in their home in Arlington. The ranking guests were Surgeon General of the Public Healtl Bervice and Mrs. Thomas Parran. Capt. Thomas A. Symington, U. S. N., has gone to New York and is gtaying at the Hotel Commodore until he sails for Panama, where he will resume his duties as marine superintendent of the Panama Canal. Capt. Symington has been in Washington for a part of his vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Cush, | Mrs. Cohen Honors Married Tuesday, Groups Backing On Wedding Trip Benefit Play Mr. and Mrs. E. Carville Cush are en route to Florida following their marriage in Baltimore Tues- day. The bride formerly was Miss Mary E. Riley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Riley. She was edu- cated in schools in Renovo, Pa., before entering Peabody Conserva- tory in Baitimore. Mr. Cush, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Cush of Pueblo, Colo., was educated in Pueblo schgols and is a graduate of National University School of Law. He is now in business in ‘Washington, A number of Washingtonians mo- tored to Baltimore to attend the wedding, which took place at 4 o'clock in St. Ignatits Church, with the Rev. Father Hugh Dalton offi- ciating. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a powder blue gown, small blue feather- trimmed hat, matching accessories and wearing an orchid corsage. The bride’s attendants were Mrs. New- ton Riley of Washington, who wore a gown of dusty pink, a small dusty pink feather hat, corresponding -ac- cessories and a corsage of talisman roses, and Miss Genevieve Davis of Baltimore, who wore an aqua gown, small white flower hat, correspond- ing accessories and a corsage of pale yellow roses. The other at- tendants were Mr. Newton Riley, brother of the bride, and Mr. C. D. MacIntosh, both of Washington. The members of the wedding party were guests at & luncheon at the home of the Misses Loretta and Genevieve Davis in Baltimore pre- ceding the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Cush will return from their wedding trip the latter part of the month and will make their home in Washington. Wife Succeeds Pastor When the Rev. Ian R. Henderson left his Baptist Church in Benwell England, to become a Royal Air Force chaplain, his wife took over all ministerial duties, including officiating at weddings and funerals. | Mrs. Rose Robison Cohen en- | tertained at tea yesterday after- | noon at the Grafton Hotel in honor of those interested in the presentation of the play, “Peter Pan,” for the benefit of the Chil- dren’s Convalescent Home of the Christ Child Society. The pupils of the Children's Studios of Drama will enact the play, of which Mrs. Cohen is director. Assisting Mrs. Cohen were Mrs. Clifford Lewis, Mrs. Loraine Leese | Good. Miss Estelle Zirkin, Mrs. Wilburn Cartwright and Miss Mary Bourke, president of the Soroptimis* Club. Costumes designed by Miss Kitty Liebschutz and scenic de- signs arranged by Mr. Edgar Kloten were on display. Among those present were par- ents of the participants in the play, patrons and members of the Soroptimist Club who are spon- soring its presentation at Ward- man Park Hotel May 3 and 4. More Sponsors For Benefit Party Mrs. Millard E. Tydings is among the additional sponsors for the benefit card party of the Episcopal Church Home which will be held at the Willard Hotel Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Among other additional sponsors are Mrs. William Felton Ham, Mrs. Truxtun Beale, Mrs. Luther Shel- don, jr.; Mrs. William Holland Wil- mer, Mrs. Edmund R. Cocke, Miss Bessie Kibbey, Mrs. Charles Stanley ‘White, Mrs. Robert Brookings, Mrs. Levi Cooke, Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, Mrs. George A. Randolph, Mrs. J. E. Mayfield, Miss Sarah Woodward, Mrs. Herman Hollerith, Mrs. Le Roy Mark, Mrs. Stanton Peele, Mrs. Chester Wells, Mrs. Cresson Newbold and Mrs. William S. Courant. JOSEPH R. HARRIS . .. THE HEART OF STYLE IN WASHINGTON A Haven For LARGER WOMEN who would be WEINE SDIRIESIS EDE /@w , SN N tion of ‘Slenderizing Lines’ %, .. . groduated Polko Dot | Chiffon lends itself admir- ably to the expert design. Lace collar and cuffs. Half sizes, too, in Navy or Black with white dots. Sizes 1872 to 24, Here is another demonstra- FASHION FOURTH FLOOR \\\ 10.95 Charge Accounts Invited THE EVENING; STAR, WASHINGTON, Notes From the Social Calendar MRS. GEORGE BOND BAILY. Her marriage took place Saturday in New Bern, N. C. The bride formerly was Miss Elizab of Mrs. Minnie Godley Ammons and Mrs. Baily will make their eth Bryan Ammons, daughter of Clinton and New Bern. Mr. home here. —Harris-Ewing Photo. [ ,‘ Bride of Mr. W, Miss Elizabeth Lee Whaley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Omer J. Whaley, and Mr. William Dabney Via, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Via, were married in the Pet- worth Baptist Church Saturday | evening, April 13. The wedding| took place at 7 o'clock, with the| pastor, the Rev. Henry J. Smith, | officiating. Mr. Tom Leef sang,| accompanied by Miss Esther Nor- ton, organist, who also played the wedding marches. The church was decorated with palms and baskets of lilies and white snapdragons. Mr. Whaley escorted his daughter and gave her in marriage. Her wedding gown was of white lace| made over satin and her veil was edged with lace and held by a halo of pearls and orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white roses, with a shower of lilies of the valley, and she wore pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Preceding her to the altar was her sister, Miss Mildred Whaley, | who was maid of honor, and the bridesmaids, another sister, Miss Margaret Whaley; two cousins, Miss Marjory Carder and Miss Dor- othy Sill, and Miss Alise Cole. They were dressed in net and lace, with halos to match their frocks. The maid of honor wore orchid color and the bridesmaids were in shades of peach, blue, pink and yellow. They all carried bouquets of spring flowers. The bride was met at the altar by the bridegroom and his brother, Mr. Herbert A. Via, jr, who was best man. The ushers included Mr. Everett Gianiny, Mr. Dick Hein- drich, Mr. P. Baxter Davis and Mr. Raymond McCutchen. The reception was held at the church and later Mr. and Mrs. Via left by motor for Florida. The bride wore a navy blue fitted coat over a dress of the same shade trimmed with white, with hat and accessories of blue. They will be at home after May 1 at 801 Garland avenue in Takoma Park, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Phillips, with their son and daughter, Wil- liam and Betty, came from Phila- Weddings Announced Miss Elizabeth Lee Whaley Becomes D. Via ‘ delphia for the wedding and others from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson, with their son and daughter, Miss Nellie Johnson and young James Johnson of Wood- ville, Va, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Krgbbs of Louisa, Va. Miss Joanne Jarvis Weds Mr. Jackson in Pennsylvania. The Pro-Cathedral Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem, Pa., was the scene of the wedding of Miss Joanne Jarvis, daughter of Mrs. Helen W Jarvis of Garden City, Long Island. and Mr. Frank Lains Jackson of Palmerton, Pa., son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Freeman Jackson of Chevv Chase, Md. The wedding took place Saturday morning, April 6, the Rev. Roscoe P. Foust, dean of the Pro- Cathedral, officiating, at 11 o'clock. The bride was escorted by her father, Mr. Edward J. Jarvis of Bethlehem, and her wedding cos- tume was & navy blue ensemble with which she wore white acces- sories and had a bouquet of two violet color orchids. Miss Anne Louise Smithers was her only attendant and wore a navy blue ensemble, trimmed with peach color. Her should Are the RUGS Cleaned by our MODERN PROCESS Also Repairing—Storage onan SERUICE e, 2813 M St. N.W. “Superior Care—Longer Wear” wot® ¥ -4 THS LOCK-SEAL TAG IS YOUR GUARANTEE OF SAFE FUR STORAGE NOT ONLY Moth, Theft and Fire Protection, but Preser- vation from the deteriorating effect of Summer Heat emd Humidity, which only genuine COLD STORAGE provides. D. C, MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1940. By the Way— Beth Blain One of the pleasantest and most gracious houses in ‘Washington s that of Mr. and Mrs. James Clement Dunn—and whether it be for luncheon, cocktails or dinner one always has a good time at the Dunns’ parties. Their cocktail party Saturday afternoon might have been a prelude to the Fahnestock dinner and dance, since so many of the guests were the same. Mrs. Dunn, dressed in pale gray wool, with her soft gray hair waved about her charming and gay little face, saw that all the out-of-towners met all the Washingtonians’and vice yersa, The center of much attention—both to the visitors and to those of us who had not yet met them—were the Australian Minister and his very lovely wife, she dressed in black with a bright red pompon on the side of her black hatg Mrs. Jouett Shouse, wear- ing her inevitable orchids—these of pure white—chatted with Mr. and Mrs. H. Alex- ander Walker of Honolulu, and Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett came to the party with their house guests, Mrs. Garrett’s brother- in-law and sister, the popular Robert Clarksons of Long Island. Other friends we saw iIncluded the Swiss Minister and Mme. Bruggmann, Baron and Baroness Baeyens and Jacques Dumaine of the French Embassy, Keith Officer of the Brit- ish, Mrs. Fflouke Dewey, Olin Dows, the talented son of Mrs. Tracy Dows, who has Jjust completed a set of murals depicting the history of the town for the post office at Rhinebeck, N. Y., Maj. and Mrs. Melvin 21" J@mes Clement Dunn. Hall, who had motored up from their adorable small house in Alexandria, Va.; the Harold Hintons, Mrs. Lee Warren, Countess de Baillet-Latour, the Dunns’ pretty daughter, who came dowd from New York for the week end with her parents; Mrs. Wallach Merriam, Marian Trumbull, the Canadian Minister, Mrs. Oliver O’Donnell, Mrs. George Sloane of War- renton, Mrs. Mathew Hanna, in black frock and powder blue flowered hat; the young Eugene Roberts, Count and Countess van Rechteren- Limpurg, Mrs. Kent Legare, in beige wool jacket and black frock, with a tiny pancake hat of beige; James Beck, Arthur Bradley Campbell and many, many more. So much has already been said about the Snowden Fahnestocks party that were we to again describe the hostess’ lovely pink and black gown—the heavenly spring flowers—the excellent music—the superb champagne and food—and the whole gay atmosphere and charm of the party—we should only succeed in being redundant—so we shall try to give you a few of the high lights of the evening. Mrs. Dwight Davis and George Garrett doing a very excellent rumba; the Minister to the Dominican Republic and lovely little Mrs. Robert Scotten, in sheer black lace, asking Sidney if he knew any Brazilian music—and he proving that he did as well as knowing all the words—but the sad part of the story is that the Minister was immediately cut on | before he had taken three steps with his popular wife; Philip Coffin telling | Mary du Bose that her orange and green print dress was the prettiest " (Continued on Page B-4.) [Miss Goldfarb Bride ;Kuniholm Leaves !Of Mr. L. S. Wolfe |[Soon for Iceland Announcement has been made by‘ The mnewly appointed United { Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Goldfarb {of New York of the marriage of | their daughter, Miss Shelley Audrey | Goldfarb, to Mr. Lester §. Wolfe. | The wedding took place Sunday | April 14, at the Washington Syna- | gogue, with the Rev. Dr. W. Ger- stenfeld officiating. The bride wore a tailored blue | dress with touches of white lingerie and her corsage was of grchids. With this she wore a small black hat, edged with green leaves and trimmed with white lilacs and a veil. | Miss Goldfarb received her B. S | from teacher’s college at Columbia and prior to her marriage held aj position as assistant editor and eopywriter on a fashion publication. After completing a pre-medical| course Mr. Wolfe took post-grad- | uate courses in merchandising and chemistry at New York University. | He is a member of Tau Alpha Omega National Fraternity and now is with the Government. NEWLYWEDS, Attention! Open a Charge Account at EISEMAN’S - F at Tth Men’s and Women’s Apparel | Service in Georgetown in the class Our Charming Mrs. Winfrey wears a jacket print Did you meet our Mrs. Winfrey when we presented her the other day? ‘ She’s a new name—a symbol of Jelleff’s ideas on women’s clothes. Her jaunty label appears States Consul at Iceland, Mr. Eric Bertel Kuniholm, who will leave | shortly for his new post, will be the first diplomatic representative from | this Government to Iceland. Mr. Kuniholm is a graduate of the Crawford School of Foreign of 1928. He served in Paris in 1933 and in several Baltic posts. ve s Lady Marler Visits,, Lady Marler, widow of former Canadian Minister in Washington. spent several days in Washington last week on her way to Charleston, S. C., where she is visiting the gar- dens. She is expected to return here the end of this week for an- other few days before returning to Canada. WASHINGTON DRANK| BERKELEY SPRINGS MINERAL WATER n_for 200 vears to be beneficial for Arthritis, Diabetes, certain Skin Diseases Know ‘i and Rheumatism. | | Bottled Only at Berkeley Sprins, W. Va.| Phone Wisconsin 3232 ‘ SOCIETY, MISS GLADYS KITCHENS. *¥» B—3 '* ~of Washington and Its Environs Representaiive and Mrs. Wade Hampton Kitchens of Ar- kansas have announced the engagement of their daughter to Mr. John Kenneth Pickens, son of Mrs. John K. Pickens of Cortland, N. Y. The wedding will take place June 15. —Harris-Ewing Photo. Alpha Delta Pi Pledges Members Of Maryland Local With Alpha Delta, local sorority at University of Maryland, slated to be installed as Beta Phi Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi at a three-day joint Gamma-Zeta . province convention next week end, pledging ceremonies were held yesterday both in Wash- ington and Baltimore. With the exception of five alum- nae, all actives, pledges and alumnae | of Alpha Delta were pledged in a | ceremony conducted by Alpha Pi Chapter of George Washington Uni- versity at its chapter quarters at | 2129 G street NNW. Anne Thomas, | president of the George Washington chapter, presided. The five Alpha Delta alumnae who | could not attend the Washington | ceremonies were pledged at a meet- ing held by the Baltimore Alumnae Association at the home of Mrs. William H. Merrill in Baltimore. New officers of the Washington | Alumnae Association of Alpha Delta | Pi include Mrs. George Riggs, presi- | dent, who was unanimously elected to succeed Mrs. Richard Fourchy; Mrs,. W! Clark,.vice president; Mrs. Wi , La Rosa, treasurer; Mrs. C “ Smell,;” "eorresponding" secretary; Mrs. Harold S. Blackman, assistant corresponding secretary; Mrs. Eldon Scott, recording secre- | man; Mrs. Perry Land, Pan-Hellenic delegate, and Mrs. Graeme Banner= man, alternate Pan-Hellenic dele~ gate, Republican Women To Give Luncheon Miss Maripn E. Martin, assistant chairman of the National Repub- lican Committee, will be the guest speaker at the final luncheon of the geason of the League of Repube~ lican Women on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the league headquarters, 1301 Seventh street N.W. Miss Martin, who will be the guest of Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, league president, will give a po- litical talk. Miss Mmson To Wed Mr. Gatens Mrs. Harry F. Anderson an- nounces the engagement of her daughter, Miss May Evelyn Ander- son, to Mr. Terence William Gatens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Gatens of Charleston, W. Va. 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