The Herald-Palladium from Benton Harbor, Michigan • 4

PAGE FOUR THE NEWS-PALLADIUM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 19, and putting South in the lead. South. FIVE HUNDRED CAROLS WILL BE BROADCAST FROM CHAPEL ORGAN SOCIETY and CLUBS 59 YEARS Christmas Dominates Society; Students Arrive For Holiday A LL other thoughts are pushed Christmas holiday season and their spell and finally triumphed, extremely pleased, when She spied old Santa Claus, and learned that Mr name had been added to his long list, as a "good little girl." The following cast performed: Rabbits, Edward Cobb, Wesley Knapp, Jack Drasler, Eugene Taute, Charles Pierce, Philip Thorps; Snowflakes, Margaret Stratman, Sharon Ostrom, Donna, Smith, Catherine Harris, Lcr. etta Brant, B3tty Jane Wise; Browniest Gerry Hinton, Dickie Lov-ell, Edward Palma. Brandon Meese, Streeter Bush; Sunbeams, Emmadell Shipe, Ruth Hosmer, Lillian Starner, Ruth Mandel, Dorothy Pierce.

Virginia Brewitz, Delora Miltenbarger, Violet Bedunah; Soldiers, Jimmy Grannell, Dorothy Painter, Junior Painter. Robert Painter, Harry Miltenbarger, Phillip Coniglio, Phyllis Wise, Franklin Bedunah, Wanlta Hosmer, Wilma Zachary, John Keith; Dolls, Gloria Wii3on; Helen Northrup, Santa Dolce, Beverly Bailey, Betty Jane Pierce, Betty Jane Wise, Marilyn Meese; Goblins, Jimmy Boothby, Gene Zachary, Raymond Hinton, Billy Hochleutner. Donald Troutman, Albert Funk: Wise Men, Jchn Pound, David Flnehout, Tony Antonelll; choir, Joan Decker, Loren Swisher, Norma 8mith, Billy Cobb, Oiannina Castelli, Alva Cobb, Thelma Strunk, Donald Smith; carolers, Richard Troutman, Dan Bedunah, Cora Mae Flnehout, Robert Honey, Raymond Berry, Charley Gow, Mildred Dres-king, Karin Clark, Delbert Stamer, Earlene Smith, Pearl Wallace, Elizabeth Zachary, Doris Brant, Russell Painter, Donna Ostrom, Rose Castelli, Betty McClure, Shirley Brant, Elwood McDorman, Jean Brewitz, Betty Brewlts. preceding the Yuletide here this week, and will also follow Christmas weekend next week througnout the twin cities. Dancing parties are scheduled by the Alpha Sigma Omega fraternity on Christmas night, December 25, and elaborate arrangements are being made by the young men members for this major social event in which many college students, home for the holidays, will participate, and there will be another ball on Sunday evening, at which very AT GALA DANi More than 500 merrymakers fil the Jap-O-Land dance hall on TJ.

12 road to overflowing Wednesc night for the musicians' bene' party given under the auspices the Twin City Musicians' Protectd union. Use of Jap-O-Land was generou, uinuig ior uie mime, xncy wcic Ptno's, Percy Bulley's and Clart Columbians of Dowagiac. Chick Bell, genial House of Da urciiesLra ana uuiu icauci tuiu Ih pron vaiiHpvIUa trnnnpr nrMiried master of ceremonies and did a gra t-c Job The general committee lnclud Karl Schlabach, director of music of A- Tfn.t. tf.yk.k VaRI Keefer, Paul Wenglarski and FranL, Ita St. Joseph schools.

lee 4st- GIGnV 85c Value 79 Lovely! Glamorous! Woe the Young Senior Jewish league will entertain. Both of these affairs will be in the tropical garden of the Hotel Whltcomb in Bt. Joseph. College students are arriving heme daily for the holiday festivities which will be more numerous and elaborate this year than in many seasons. At Hotel Vincent A brilliant pre-New Year's event will be the dance to be given by the Young People's club of St.

John' Catholic- church at the Hotel Vincent on the evening of December 37. The dance will be the first to be held in the re-decorated Rose ballroom of the hotel. Del Pino's orchestra has been engaged to provide the music for the affair. The committee in charge is; composed of Edward Locke and Miss MARRIED "yj- It. MR.

AND MR Mr. and Mrs. Foster M. Howard, 1018 Pipestone street, pioneer and prominent residents of this city and community for many years, will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on Christmas day at their home. Both are in excellent health and very active.

The above photograph was taken at the time of their golden wedding anniversary nine years ago. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Howard had a gala party, but on Saturday this week they will have only a family dinner for their children and 10 grandchildren. Open house will prevail this week-end, also, for friends who wish to call.

Mrs. Edward King, wife of a prominent stock and dairy farmer at Sodus, and Dr. O. J. Howard, of Watervliet, are the surviving daughter and son of the couple.

Mrs. Myrtle King Taber Crowhurst, an other daughter, died three years ago. The grandchildren are: Harold King, who is connected with the United States fliil Conservation! and is on the King farm in Sodus, assisting his father; Donald King, of St. Paul, distinguished aviator with the Northwest mm speciai- By means of an amplifying system, Christmas music will be broadcast from th Dean mortuary chapsl on Pipestone strcst Christmas Eve from 7 until 8 o'clock. O.

W. Dean, owner of the mortuary with its splendid chapel organ, has arrangid the broadcast as a contribution to the spirit of Christmas and also to mark the firm's 25th anniversary, Warren Colby, on of the most prominent twin city organists, will play the Christmas hymns and carols beloved by aH. "It is our -belief," said Mr. Dean this morning, "that anything which accentuates the Christmas spirit is a worthy project and that anything, especially music, that contributes to the gaiety, generosity and happiness of the holiday seawn is the finest tonic that the workaday man can have." i Lovely Full Fthn 50c Crepe Ideal Featuring Red A gift box with very hat purchase In a gay oolor. led a small spade, East Winning with the queen.

DeclaiEr cashed the heart Queen, South discarding a spade. East led a spade, which South won with the ten, next cashing his ace. South now was forced to lead a club, declarer Win ning the last two tricks with th queen and ace of clubs, thereby making his contract. (Copyright, 1937, NEA Service, Inc.) WOMEN in The Xeics "If RiEi AL WORKER Mary McMullen. bookkeeper in her brother's Memphis, sheet metal shop, learned the trade while the boss was out on calls.

Insists she'd rather fashion metal than balance accounts. AT KING'S COMMAND Anna Neagle, British picture star, returned to England to appear In a command performance before King George VI. said she would do scenes from "Victoria the Great." Pocket Spotlights Almost anyone you know would appreciate one of the new, small spotlights, smartly styled and scientifically designed the last word in miniature portable ilumlnation. No larger than a vanty case, one of these little flashlights fits In a Is handy when you drop your gloves In a dark theater, want to powder your nose In a taxi, and so on. They come In black as well as gold cases, have flat, concave witches which prevent accidental contacts.

BERETS ARE THE THING A beret is just the thing to freshen up your winter wardrobe. Round, rmall, set straight on the head or the new pin cushion type all are equally smart. They are youthful and have always been accepted by American women. As a suit hat, a beret is very chic. BOLEROS IN FUR Boleros have even invaded the fur departments.

White ermine, caracul anrt broadtail, sable dved kolinsky and baum marten are now being shown wltn either moderate or exaggerated shoulders, elbow to wrist length sleeves, practically no collars. The majority are 14 to 23 inches in length. ft! If2f.7.iv.irrit fc-su i a a -j Solve your gift problem with Admiration Hosiery." We carry a complete line in special gift boxes. Store Closes at 6 P. M.

Christmas Eva. Rapp and Prideaux PACK LAFAYETTE SCHOOL FOR ENCHANTING YULE EVENT BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY Sescreiary, American Contract Bridge League When East went to three no trump, after South had the bidding with his fair looking hand. South decided not to open his longest suit, but make a surprise attack in another. It was sound tactics and might have worked, If East had not played his hand with care and precision.

Solution to Previous Contract Problem J9 10 9 764 53 AJ753 AKQ72 AQ8 0 9 874 Q2 A A 10 8 6 4 KQ 105 Duplicate E. and W. vul. South West North East 14 i A Pass 2 N. T.

Pass 3 N. T. Pass Pass Pass Opening lead 0 K. 23 South had a wide choice of opening leads. He might have led his spade suit, but if he was to prevent East from getting two tricks in spades, he must find his partner with an honor in that suit and also an entry of some sort.

East permitted him to hold the first diamond, and South now shifted Contract Problem (Solution In next issue) If North opens the bidding, should he bid diamonds or clubs first? North and South can make five diamonds. East end West can make five spades. Good bidding by North and South may prevent opponents from getting to their proper Contract. A None 2 J9S432 AKQJ83 A AK32 Q875 None 10976 5 A 10 9 A 10943 K1076 2 Duplicate All vul. 23 to a low spade.

Norttl played the jack, and East false carded by playing the king, hoping that South on regaining the lead might decide that his partner possibly held the queen. East now lid the diamond seven, South played the ten and dummy the jack. Now the ace of diamonds was laid dewn, establishing South's queen. The Jack of hearts was played which held the trick. A small heart was led and won with the ace.

Declarer now led a small diamond, discarding dummy's king of hearts A53 I 2 AJ2 A 10 8 8 b. 4 Dealer 4Q 87 6 KJ6 A 8 5 4,4 Dealer into the background for the 'brilliant the scores of parties and thtertalrAnent in Temple hall. Three girls took part on the program; Miss Nancy Filstrup gave several readings on Christmas stories, Miss Betty Leiby sang two Christmas songs accompanied by Miss Lois Fer-rell on the piano. Following the program, Mr. and Mrs.

William Salteman, Jr. acting as Santa Claus and wife, distributed gifts to all present. PERSONALS Mrs. Junior Owens, of Washington, D. C.

arrived here yesterday for the holidays, as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Parsons at the Hotel Eastland. Mr. and Mrs.

George Larkworthy and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Avery, of Hinsdale, 111., are spending Christmas in South Bend, with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gentle.

Mrs. Gentle Is Mr. Larkworthy's niece. Charles J. Kenney, 840 Pipestone street, John Hosbein, 843 Pipestone street, and Maurice E.

Egan, 681 Ogden avenue, have returned home irom me university or Detroit to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ersklne and their two daughters Erika and Eliea-beth have left for Evart, to spend the holidays with Mr.

Erskine's parents. BREVITIES Entertain Endera Co. Fmnlov Mr. and Mrs. Harrv I.vnph th.

Enders entertained the employes of the company last evening in the Hoover department of the store. Refreshment were served by the horts. Placed In Cast Nicholas Mathieu, Of Bridgman, is at Mercy hospital where a cast has been placed on a frsctured vertabrae sustained some weeks ago while hunting. The cast was pisced following an X-ray examination. Leave Hospital William E.

Mur phy, of Knox. has returned home from Mercy hospital following an sp-oendicitis ODeration. Jams Klnmv of Muskegon, critically injured in an auto acciaent December 9, has been released and has returned home. Attend Premiere Miss Ruth McMahon, who as Ruth Terry, appears In a singing role In the Walter Wlnchell-Ben Bernie motion picture, "Love and Hisses," will attend the premiere of the picture Christmas eve at Orauman's Chinese theater. The picture Is scheduled for general release December 31.

The picture will be shown at the Liberty theater, Benton Harbor, sometime in January, according to Manager A. W. Force. Miss McMahon and her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

M. E. McMahon, reside in Beverly Hills, Calif. Her brother. Stewart, is now attending the University of Southern California.

All are Cornier residents here. COMING EVENTS December 25 Alpha Sigma Omega fraternity dance, Tropical Garden, Hotel Whltcomb, 9:30 p. m. December fienior Jewish league Christmas dance, Whitcomb Hotel, 8:30 p. m.

December 28 College night at Y. M. C. A. Men's dinner at o'clock, dancing at 9., December 29 Alpha Theta sorority Christmas holiday ball.

Rose ballroom, Hotel Vincent. Proceeds for sorority welfare projects. January 5 Methodist Peace Temple lecture course, book reviews by the Rev. P. H.

Murdick. "The Laurels Are Cut Down," by Binns; and "By Day and By Night," by Bojer. January 6 Y. M. C.

A. "Open House" to members and their families and friends, 7:30 p. m. Natural color plates of Ozark mountains projected by Frank Lauder, Kansas City artist. Music and other features.

January 12 Mrs. Frances Parkinson Keyes. "Behind the Social and Political Scenes at Washington." p. Benton Harbor high school. Aus- BENTON HAXSOft DIAL 8135 I I S.

HOWARD Airlines; Mrs. Thurston Springett. of Detroit, whose husband is assistant manager of the Parke-Davis pill and tablet department; Edward King, Kalamazoo college student; Howard Timm, salesman at the Sheffield drug store; Paul Timm, at home; and the three sons and a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Howar.d at Watervliet The Howards are shy on just one thing.

They laughingly but firmly refused to tell their ages. Mrs. Howard comes from a family of war veterans. Her great grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; her grandfather in the war of 1812; and her father in the Civil war. Her son, Dr.

Howard, was a veterinary surgeon in the World war. Mrs. Howard was born in New York state, and Mr. Howard was born in a Benton township farm. Both remember the wolves and bears roaming the Michigan woods in their youth.

Mrs. Howard came to Michigan with her parents when a child. After their marriage the Howards resided on a farm in Benton township 41 years. Nine years ago they moved to Benton Harbor, retiring from farm life. Love; Glen Strunk, Wongaloo; Virginia Draslcr, Clown Doll; Henry Gow, Chinese Doll; Betty Jean Baldwin; Japanese Doll; Pauline Davison, Dutch Doll; Charles Gonla, Cowboy Dell.

'Gifts To Community' The children of Lafayette school presented the operetta as their Christmas gift to the community. Appreclaticn was expressed by Principal Durflinger to Mrs. Don Northrup for the painting of the enchanted forest scene, and also to all who aided with costumes. The forest scene was especially painted by Mrs. Northrup for the operetta.

Dainty dances and singing were carried out by cleverly dressed groups cf Rabbits, Snowflakes, Brownies, Sunbeams, Soldiers, Dolls and Goblins. Carols Aid Yule Spirit The Wise Hen, choir and carolers aided in imbuing the audience with the Yule spirit, and making the Yule-tide a reality by joining with the entire group and paying homage to the Star In the East, signifying the birth of Christ in the Manger. The entire cast of nearly 100 children gave an excellent performance and a Christmas gift long to be remembered by the entire audience. All accompaniments were played by Mrs. Nelthorpe, whose musical programs, both at Lafayette and by her students at other events here, are always of outstanding character.

Lafayette school pupils are often invited to come down town and entertain Benton Harbor audiences. Mrs. Nelthoips re-arranged the score and interpolated many numbers adapted to the group. Mrs. Nelthorpe.

who has done much to give Lafayette school its reputation in music, was ably assisted by Mrs. Oliver and Principal Durflinger. Mrs. Northrup is a talented patron of the school. Special Dolls Clever The special dolls performed most cleverly, the clown with tumbling and acrobatic feats; the Chinese dell with his typical rice bowl and chop sticks the Japanese maid, flirting with her fan; the Cowboy doll performing thrilling rope twirling, and singing a song of his "Cow Pony." Ann Boothby, who easily carried the role of Jane, once again proved her ability on the stage.

She played the role of the Uttle girl who wa3 very selfish, and was only changed by the spirits of Kindness, Helpfulness. Gcodwill, Unselfishness and Love. All was not 'easy for Jane because the Wangaloo and his goblins did their utmost to influence her to follow the evil paths of life. But in spite of the Wangalco the spirits held Jane in Turkey Dinner 85c Louise Frick. Mercy Hospital Nurses Have Dinner Party The nurses' staff of Mercy hospital will meet in the hospital dining room tonight for a 7:30 o'clock dinner followed by a Christmas party at the nurses' home.

A play entitled "Bachelors Christ-mot" riirpcted hv Mis Doris Reeves. will be a feature of the evening. Miss Ann Koshel will sing several selections and Miss HetUe Korban will play piano selections. Christmas carols will be sung, followed by the distribution of giftt by Santa Claua. On Christmas day the nurse will sing Christmas carol to the patients in the hospital.

Altrusa Club Observes Yule With Dinner Party The members of the twin city Professional and Busineft Women's Altrusa club enjoyed their Christmas party in the Wisteria, room of the Hotel Vincent last evning at :30 o'clock. Mrs. Clyde Beebe, who was the guest speaker, gave two readings by Ben Hur entitled "The Shepherd," and "The Angel," and two other readings, written by Mrs. Stanley Patrick of Benton Harbor. Mrs.

Viola Hughson of St. Joseph, who was the hostess tor the evening, gave two (ketches on the and "Christ or the Andes." Christmas Carols were sung by the entire group. The club voted to give $2.50 to the Benton Harbor Good Fellow fund, and the same amount to the St. Joseph fund. Christmas decorations prevailed.

Red crepe paper spread through the table center and red and white candle holders with a poinsetUa plant as the center piece, made a beautiful setting against the evergreen and snow. Promethlan Club Has College Student Guests Sixteen members and guests of the Promethean club were entertained last evening at the home of MUe Betty Luta, 407 Maple street, at a Christmas party In honor of the club alumnae members who are home from college for the holidays. Miss Nancy Flint rup entertained With two readings, "The Duchess Make A Touchdown," and "The Three Wise Men." Centered around a beautifully lighted Christmas tree, trimmed with Silver tinsel, gift were exchanged. The home was gaily decorated with red and green streamers. Refreshments were served at a table decorated with holly.

The hostess' mother, Mrs. Olive LuU, assisted In serving refreshments. The alumnae at the party Included the Misses Lois Ann Shearer, Virginia Owen, Jean Betty Clough, Dorothy Hildebrant. Eleanor Mary Fletcher and Evelyn Kendall. Women's Relief Corps Elects Year's Officers The twin city Women's Relief corps elected officers at a meeting held Wednesday in the V.

T. W. hall, Benton Harbor. Mrs. Marie Zook is president; Mrs.

Harriet Noe, senior vice-president; Mrs. Eva AkinS, junior vice-president; Mrs. Sarah Brennan, treasurer; Mrs. Alice Grimes, secretary; Mrs. Hattle Danafield, chaplain; Mrs.

Emma Versaw, conductor; and Mrs. Rocella King, patriotic instructor. Members finished packing Christmas baskets for needy families. Christmas will be celebrated by the group next Monday with a co-operative dinner at 1 o'clock in the home Of Mrs. Marie Zook.

248 Jefferson Court, Benton Harbor. Bridal Couple Honored At Shower Affair Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell were gain honored last night by a proup tot 35 of their friends at a eous shower given at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Lee Packer. 985 Jennings svenue. Mrs. Russell Is the former Marguerite Packer. Cards were played with awards going to Mrs.

Elmer Pudleiner, Mrs. Ronald Weaver and Marion Bush. Supper was served at 11 o'clock by the hostesses. Mrs. Harris Snider and Miss Angelee Packer.

Many gifts were received by the couple. Fidelity Class Greets Santa; Donates Toys Thirty members of the Fidelity class of the First Congregational church enjoyed a Christmas party in Bonner hall, Wednesday night. Each member brought a toy for The News-Palladium Christmas fund. Miss Nancy Filstrup entertained with a reading, "Three Wise Men." The hostesses were Mrs. Leland Gorton, Mrs.

John Null, Mrs. Gladys Olds. Mrs. 'William Parker, tin. E.

C. Pieberts, and Mrs. Arthur Gilbert. father and Sons Have Gala Supper Affair Sixty members and ruet.it of the Temple Men's club enjoyed the co- perauve supper at the annual Father i nd Bon Christmas party last evening An enchanting Christmas entertainment was staged at the Lafayette school on the North Shore drive, Benton Harbor, Wednesday night, which left the audience of more than 200 admiring parents, and other relatives and friends quite breathless with its charm and the talent displayed by the children taking part. The charming play "In Quest of Santa Claus," had a typical setting in the enchanted forest, and the gala affair was one of the most successful of an array of programs with which this school entertains at intervals throughout the year, climaxed at the holiday season by a special entertainment.

With the entire student body presenting "In Quest of Santa Claus," by O. M. Carrington, and the performance directed by Mrs. Adeline B. Nelthorpe, music director and Intermediate teacher of Lafayette, the hearty applause proved the event a pronounced success to the spectators.

Mrs. Dorothy 8. Oliver, primary-teacher, who had charge of the stage, and Olenn L. Durflinger, principal ot the school, with Mrs. Nelthorpe, had worked for weeks to perfect the boys and girls in their parts.

The play comprised four scenes, the enchanted forest as a setting for the first two scenes; the home of Wonga-loo, act two; and the heme of Santa Claus as the fourth scene. The following is the cast; Ann Boothby, as Jane; Milburn Strunk, Santa Claus; Catherine Breeina, Kindness; Marguerite Palma, Helpfulness; Dorothy Beduna, Gcodwill; Marie Oonla, Unselfishness Betty See, pices: Congregational Men's Forum. January 18 Twin City-Watervliet Men's Choir concert at Congregational church. St. Joseph, 8:15 p.

m. Annette Lundberg, harpist; Fredelia Tut-tle, soprano. Auspices: Twin City Concerts-Lectures. January 19-20-21 Annual Benton Harbor Elks' show. January 28 "New Japan," Julien Bryan with large motion pictures, Benton Harbor high school, 8 p.

ra. Auspices: Congregational Men's Forum. February 1 "Highlights of Chinese Civilization." Herbert C. White with natural color pictures, Benton Harbor high school, 8 p. m.

Auspices: Congregational Men's Forum. February 3 "Wandering Windjammer: The Cruiae of the Joseph Conrad," Alan Villiers with motion pictures, Benton Harbor high school, 8:15 p. m. Auspices: Twin City 59 Gift Robin Silk Hose A most practical and serviceable rift Newest hats tha market affords. Felts and combinations, soma with advanced straw touches.

BENTON HARBOR It MY 124 PIPESTONE ST. A Merry, Merry Christmas Means Good Furniture from FURBER'S UNEXPECTED GIVING -SL 1 2 i ymfyr Treat your family to an old Fashioned CHRISTMAS DINNER HOUSE SLIPPERS of "touted in toutn, PURSES Featuring A Complete 2ft for Only All of our resources have been at and entire personnel put your disposal to make your Christmas Dinner one that you will remember. Served from 12 noon, to 8 P. M. Your Trustworthy Merchant for 24 Years Furber Furniture Store IIIIUER-JOnESSHOES especially pro of nr newly decorate aklle room nd ititrtst thai you ask ls show 70a around.

I I Welcome HOTEL ftra curst tna I he clerk 169 E. 178-82 PIPESTONE MAIN ST. IN.CENT.