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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1917
Page
16
A society event at Belasco Theater supports the Permanent Blind Relief War Fund with a lecture for soldiers and sailors from American, British, French, and Belgian forces. Moving pictures of Martyrs of the War, approved by France, will be screened. Readings note Mrs William Talheimer’s visit and Mrs Charles E Steinmeyer’s return from Norfolk to Riverdale.
Alexandria society weekly social items list guests and hosts at homes on Prince Street and South Washington Street. Attendance includes Mrs Hoffmann, Miss Ruth Gerlacher, Miss Janet Rishet, Mrs Binks, Miss Tuckert, Mrs Ristine, Mrs Duncan, Mrs Schwarzmann, and numerous visitors from Washington, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Richmond. The column notes tea series, bridge games, and guests staying on Braddock Heights and Rosemont with trips to New Orleans and Philadelphia.
Charles Coupill of Altoona Pennsylvania and Mrs. Charming Type Latin American visited Mr and Mrs Herbert J Ramey at their South Alfred street home during inauguration week. Edward I Daingerfield returned from Pina Forest Inn Summerville. Leonard Chesser came back from six weeks in Pittsburgh. A social hour followed with Mrs Waters leading a spring group.
Mrs Edward Sutler of Georgetown Delion was married in Washington by Rev B V Switzer at the minister's home. Georgia Buxton and George Warby of Boyas wed in Washington. Bo OW CG Club and others were entertained by Miss Anni Mary McCullough. Mrs Samuel B Hege entertained the Methodist Church Aid Society. Harald Smith left for Dover to begin business. Irene Keller of Winchester visited Helen Gans. Mrs Lawrence Dawson entertained. Miss Wattie Griffith of Redland visited Mrs Daingerfield in Washington. Rockville Bachelors Club dance at Montgomery Country Club attracted many. committee: Lewis Harr, Beard, Ft W Talbott, Randolph Talbott. Mr and Mrs Cleveland Harriss returned to Philadelphia from Rockville. Rockville Women’s Club met with program and refreshments. Epworth League hosted a literary and musical program in Carthernsburg Methodist Church. Mrs M J Wagner and daughter Lavinia returned from St Petersburg Fla. Preston B. Ray, circuit court clerk, returned after Burgia operation in Washington hospital. Malcolm Farquhar visited his father Roger R Farquhar in Sandy Spring. Miss Virginia Moore and Alice Darby of Gaithersburg visited Baltimore friends.
The Phi Alpha Omega presented a dramatic entertainment on Friday evening in the town hall titled A Family Affair. Cast members included Miss Damson Martin Wright Jorking Jobson Theodora Hartshorn Daniels Hleapise Hilott Adams Sally Bradford Armstrong Deacon Smith Donald Corrick Louisiana Edward Chapiner and Mrs Warren Leatman of Washington Miafra Gifford of Des Moines were guests of Miss Sadie Kinnear last week. Flora Mitchinson visits Mr Frank Bigtey as well. Inaugural week guests for Mr and Mrs A H Kinnear include Rev Henry Rumer Rev Hugh Rendall Mendham N J and Mr and Mrs Lee Martin of New York City. Dr and Mrs Rumer will visit Mr and Mrs B W Kumier before returning to Darlington. WC T U met Tuesday at president Mrs F T Chapman with program by Mrs Charles Houghton in memory of Frances Willard. Little Ger
The antisuffrage tea rooms were opened at 15 Pennsylvania Avenue with a latticed wall arbor design and American flora. Mrs James W Wadsworth presided assisted by Miss Anne Jaire. Visitors liked the decorated windows and the inviting luncheon area. The rooms will be open to the public during Inaugural week with a small luncheon charge.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association will hold a bazaar to fund the maintenance of its headquarters at 1626 Riverside Avenue on March 15 16 and 17. An opening entertainment and Mi-Careme dance will start the event and afternoon tea will be served during the three days. The executive committee includes Miss Heloide Meyer Miss Catherine Newton Mrs Edith Sells Mrs Malo Tsailman and Mrs O A Garripon McClintock.
A moving picture lecture yesterday at American University explored thrift as a reward. The American Bankers Association produced the film which also covered asbestos mining in Canada and slate quarrying in Ohio.
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