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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
5
Christmas five o clock tea scenes and multiple holiday gatherings fill the Archer rural school party at the DeGroot farm. Notable guests include Mrs Horace Jenkins and Mrs O A Whittemore.
Visiting teacher Miss Mildred Grahfam of Archer rural school was in town to visit her mother Mrs. J T Gra ham. Casper guests Mr and Mrs C H Townsend returned home after attending the Consistory reunion. Miss Margaret Burdick left for Denver after a week visiting friends. William C Kinkead, a Denver visitor, returned home Friday night and Miss Nell Morgan Baptist field missionary for Wyoming was in town visiting friends before leaving east for a month. She will attend her niece Miss Mary Lemon and Mr John M Darrow's New Year wedding in Bedford Indiana, a society event in Cheyenne society circles. Mr Darrow and Miss Lemon met at Granville Ohio. Darrow recently graduated, Lemon finished at Vassar. Miss Moreau will visit Richmond Indiana before returning to Wyoming. Mrs Bert Moffee of Granite Canyon, guest of Mesdames Qobenstein, will return home Wednesday. Mrs McGee attended the Kingsford-Bailey tea Saturday and will attend an evening tea hosted by Mesdames Jenkins Jerpe and Metcalf. Mr and Mrs J O Clark returned from business in Washington BC two weeks ago.
Woman's clubs including Alpha Club and Shakespeare Club plan meetings and Browning study. Churchill School notes invite PTA guests for December programs on December 21 and 22 with student plays. O T club hosts a parish house dance this evening with many invitations issued.
The Elks issue invitations to a social dance at the Elks home on Thursday evening of this week.
The Christmas club met yesterday with Mrs. David Kimport. Members worked on Christmas gifts as chatter filled the pleasant hours.
The Cheyenne W. C. T. U. holds an afternoon meeting with Mrs D R Kinport and speaker Mr Fred Crabb. The city federation of the W C T U convened a special meeting at the Y M C A on Wednesday at 2 30. All members are urged to attend due to important business. The Congregational Kings Daughters plan a gathering next Thursday at the Congregational church parlors hosted by Mrs Irvin Potts Mrs L A Broderick and Miss Mabel Potts.
Police raided the Graber home in Chicago, arresting thirteen women and men as a poker circle evolved from enchre parties. Hostess Mrs. Graber claimed guests, while investigators say hidden “kitties” funded expenses. Neighbors described the area as respectable despite the gaming temple.
The Y P D B will hold a meeting this evening in the Capitol avenue club rooms. Rev Stubblefield will address the gathering during the program.
Thursday December 14 all Elks invited for invitation event. details unreadable beyond date and invitation note.
A recipe for luncheon cakes using leftover smothered chicken mixed with rice and cheese. Form flat cakes with a center of chicken mince, coat in egg and cracker crumbs, and fry in hot fat until rich brown. Tip highlights economical use of chicken and precise seasoning.
A quirky proverb notes a better Master could not be deaired after hanging cheesecloth dipped in kerosene for forty eight hours, reflecting humorous old time wisdom.
The Northern Wyoming Herald recounts a society note where residents are described as alleged guests and reputed hosts at a yesterday card party. Mrs. Smith is alleged to be Archibald Smith’s wife and the piece notes locals from here and Leavitt's Junction with a dramatic editor’s reaction and a window incident.
Thursday evening program features the PANO drill team at K C hall with admission free for ladies and a small charge for others. Ke pald's orchestra will provide music and a featured act titled Barbie Movamenia. For details call A McAmterty at 6184.
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