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Social Events Personals Women's Activities WOMEN GOVERNORS MORE STEP ON WHITE HOUSE PATH Election of Two State Executives Encourages All Feminine Politicians FAILED IN OTHER FIGHTS Male Opponents Win in Ma jority of Battles for Legislature By O. It. SCOTT. "opvriffht, 1024, Consolidated Press Association CHICAGO, Nov. 5.

Women took one step more toward the White House at this election, hut Oiled to strengthen their lines materially in the move to tuild a feminist bloc In congress. The advance was in a new quarter, toward executive responsibility in politics, while the fight for legislative representation marked lime. Out of the present melee have come Governor Miriam A 'Ma" Ferguson, ruler of Texas, and Governor Nellie T. Koss, chief executive of Wyoming, the nation's first feminine political potentates. In the executive chair of the commonwealths they are to govern, these women will he Just one jump from the presidency as heads of states next in executive responsibility In the chief magistrate of the nation.

If they measure up to the demands their" task, and solidify their advance so that others of their sex may step up with them in elections to come, the" road to the Presidency will be sVthed off considerably for women. tV fact that the first feminine executives rode Into office on the shoulders of their husbands, takes atvay none of the glory for them in the achievement. tost Other rights. But In the battle for legislative honors the feminists barely held their lines. Nearly all candidates of the prettier sex wont down to defeat, while none was able to break Into tlm upper house of congress, which has remained unlnvaded to the present.

Mrs. Mary T. Norton, of Jersey City, (Continued on Page Nine) Owl Self Shining' Stove Polish is safe and leaves hands clean. Adv. Miss Ruth Maynard TEACHER OF PIANO BANJO GUITAR MANDOLIN UKELELE Stringed Instruments For Sale.

209 BOWMAN BLDG. Bell Phone 5753. SOCIETY NEWS The Country club will have a dinner dance this evening at the club house. The arrangements have been in the hands of Mrs. Geo! ire Nye.

chairman of the entertainment committee. The Pennsj will furnish the music for the dancing. A number of tables have been planned. Mrs. W.

J. Fitzgerald, R. D. Morgan, S. H.

Twining, and Mrs. George Nye will entertain. About twenty of the younger set will have their usual Dutch" table, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brady, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Worthington 'Scranton. Mr.

and Mrs. N. H. Cowdrey, Mr. and Mrs.

Carlton Connell, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Connell, Mr.

and Mrs. Major White. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Acker, Jerry Beldcn and Albert Watson will compose another table.

Th? bridge and mnh jongg party, which the club held yesterday, was attended by only about fifteen of the members, and the committee hopes that the next party, on November 19, will bring out the usual crowd present at the parties last year. 0 0 0 Mrs. Pxmuei Poli'V. of Madison avenue, will he the otr? for her bridge club on Friday afternoon. 0 Miss Marguerite Pattison, of Monroe avenue, entertained last evening at bridge.

were eight guests, ooo Mrs. Nellie Skillhorn and Mrs. Nettie of Quiney avenue, entertained at a masquerade party recently. There were twenty two guests, Miss1 Laura Green, of 1717 Penn ave nue, entertained the members of her bridge club.Tuesdav evening. ooo The marriage of Miss Gertrude Tiek'enbach, of Pine street, to Harry T.

Evans, of North Lincoln avenue, took place at noon yesterday, in the parsonage of the Elm Park church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. M. Gray, In the presence of the two attendants, Miss Grace Kvans, the maid of honor, and Ralph Leber, the' best man.

The bride wore a gown of sapphire blue chenille chiffon, over rust colored satin, trimmed with brown fox fur. with a hat of silver metal cloth and matching fur. She carried a shower of roses. After the wedding a breakfast was served at the Hotel Casey for the bridal party. Mr.

and Mrs. Evans left immediately after for New York, Philadelphia and Washington, ooo The Home for the Friendless was the scene of a very lovely party yesterday afternoon, when the' St. Catherine Guild, of the Church of the Good Shepherd, gave the old ladies a party. All of the ladies of the home attended, and were given a pleasant hour of entertainment. Mr.

Leach played for them. Mrs. Bryant and Mr. Gibbons vnng, and Mrs. Mosher gave a reading.

Tea and refreshments were served, and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the efforts of the guild in their behalf, ooo The plans have been completed for a card party, to be given on Saturday afternoon, by the Ladies' Auxiliary, of the Meiita Commandery No 68, in the Masonic Temple. Playing will SHE NOW BECOMES GOVERNOR OF TEXAS Copyright by raciflc Atlantic Hioto. Mrs. M. A.

Ferguson who was yesterday elected Governor of Texas. Mrs. Ferguson is the wife of a deposed chief executive of the state who made the race to vindicate her husband. An investigation of the cCS is now under way. Madame Berg, of Monroe avenue.

announces display of individual and exclusive gowns for Fall. Your inspection invited. Adv. begin at 2:30 o'clock, and there will be tables of bridge, dOO. and pinochle.

Prizes for high score will be awarded, and refreshments served. Mrs. D. E. Carpenter Is the chair man of a committee composed of Mesdames Elizabeth Sykes, E.

L. Bos bury, D. L. Fickus, Walter Oakley, K. Y.

Harrison, H. B. Bush, Donald Stevens. Herbert Troupe, E. B.

Sears, W. C. Smith, J. D. Reese and A.

L. Lanz, who are in charge of the 0 0 0 A pretty wedding took place at 5 o'cIock Monday afternoon in St. Mary's church, Dunmore, when Miss Nora M. Ginley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Michael Ginley, of 117 Dudley street. Dunmore, and John J. Larney, of 1410 Dorothy street, were married by Hev. Raffi rty. The groom holds a respon sible position with the Pennsylvania State Highway engineering coo Miss Claudia Hodgson entertained the members of the Jonquil club recently.

The members and their friends were in costume, and enjoyed dancing and games. The honor of having the most unique costume was awarded to Miss Harriet Boynton. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hodgson. Those present were: The Mary Griffiths, Eleanore Jones, Betty Gabriel, Mary Jones, Lorna Hamilton, Harriet Boynton.

Rachel Morgans, Olwin Morgans, Kathleen Hope, Francis Nealon, and Messrs. Roy Purdin, Roy Smith, Ed. Albracht, Charles Fellows, Gilbert East, Lewis Stevens, Ralph Thomas, Kenneth Smith, Feath erston Rodgson, Russell Cooke, and Ivor Hodgson. ooo Miss Alice Reese, of North Hyde Park avenue, was the guest of honor at a luncheon, given by the girls of the A. F.

and P. R. department of the L. and W. railroad company at the Hotel Casey on Saturday.

Miss Reese, who is to be married this week, was the recipient of gold encrusted goblets. Those present were: The Misses Lillian Lynn, Helen Frasher, Emily Coad, Dorothy Bennett, Dolores E. Cullen, Jane 51. Stumm. Hazel Hill, Elaine P.

Gleason. Mary V. Walsh, Helen Laderer, Frances Nealon, Rose M. Davitt, Janette Davis, Jennie Grom lieh, Laura V. Erickson, Kathleen Hope, Florence Roney, and Fenella pence.

ooo Mrs. David Brush and Miss Betty Gabriel entertained on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Brush In honor of Miss Alice Reese. The party was a variety shower. Pink and white was the color scheme for decorations.

The guests were: The Misses Fen ella Spence. Edith Prosser, Jane StuninC Annette 'Martha Gwynne, Charlotte Carwardine, Marion Morgan, Alice Reese, Bess Robling. Mrs. Lester Mayer and Mrs. Lester Thomas.

0 0 0 The Pal Mine club motored to Moscow on Saturday evening, where they enjoyed a dinner at the Old Homestead. Those present were: The Misses Jean Langan, Lona Drury, Hilda Louis, Gene Car, Catherine Myrick, Clare Brown, and Edward Ackerman, James Murphy, Scotty Clark, Jack Travis, Joe Anderson and Bob 0 0 0 The private dance given by the Seekers' club recently at the Fleischer studio, on Washington avenue, proved to be a most delightful affair. Colored lanterns and the festoons of club colors made a very pretty picture. The music was furnished by Waltzer, and Miss Esther Miller sang and danced for the guests. Miss Edith Smith.

was awarded the first prize for the prettiest costume, and Bernard Morris wore the most original one. Those present were: The Misses Frances Becker and Sophie Friedman, of New York City; Edith Smith, Dorothy Lon stein, Florence Cohen, Rose Dorman, Florence Lonstein, Frances Roberts. Henrietta Kurlancheek, Tillie Stonr, Sara Riskin, Fannie Ruhinow, Goldie Alpert, Blanche Whie and Manny Cohen, Bernard Shapiro, Ell Kurlancheek, Jack Green, Clifford Fragin, Ten Lonstein, Bernard Rubinow, Natie Freed man. Earl Raker, Moe Schik. Max Lehrman.

Joseph V. Phillips, Bernard Morris, Sidney Weiss. 0 0 0 Miss Eleanore Jiies, of 131 South nl I'll" II I II I il I MCTTlWrTMmTWlMTWBnirnWTW iTHlln ii Miiiimnri OATS for sports and dress 1 i occasions, each display I ing distinction of style, detail, Lf I 1 and impeccable workmanship J4 The Straight and Slender JUia I I Silhouette distinguishes 1 fcgy tiffin them all, and the majority 1 fijj I' JEzSJP ri vt tering use of fur as collars, bPeT I I 7Fy fxEl cuffs, borders and facings. "1 'I, WW THE FABRICS ARE: novelty I ypffiSP plaids and blocked effects; high 1 t.hZ pile velvety weaves, suede like PI finishes, and other favorites. ill THE COLORS ARE: cranberry It" 11 red, shutter jFjvA II gray, navy and black.

I jjjJy I 1 ifevay Sfotw Ca I PERSONALS Mrs. Fred B. Jones, of Webster avenue. Is home from New York. Mrs.

Charles R. Connell, of Vine street, and Miss Lucille Connell are In New York. Mm. H. Brady, of Monroe avenue, has had a communication from her daughter, Mrs.

Richard Wool worth, stating that she and Mr. Wool worth had sailed on November 1, from Marseilles, France, for India, where they will spend part of the winter. Mrs. Harry Duckworth, of Elmhurst boulevard. Is ill at her home.

John DeFralne, of New York, will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Jones, of Webster avenue, for the week end. Mr.

and Mrs. Jones will spend the week end entertaining their guest at their cottage at Lake Ariel. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schell, of Clark's Summit, have returned from their wedding trip in the west.

Mrs. John H. Scudder, of Scudder's Falls, N. together with her son, John M. Scudder, is on a visit with her father, Mr.

F. S. Barker, of 335 Madison avenue. Mrs. Gladys Mendenhall, daughter of Mrs.

C. T. Wynne, of Madison avenue, will sail on Saturday for Bermuda. Mrs. Jerry Belden, of Olive street, is in New York for a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Jermyn, and Mr.

and Mrs. Bernard Connell, of Waverly, will spend the week end at the Jermyn cottage, at Blooming Grove. Miss Kathryn Lochen, of 432 Crown avenue, has returned after spending a month with Captain and Mrs. John C. Christophel, at Mitchel Field, the air service post, Long Island, N.

Y. Mrs. J. J. Feeney, of Harrison avenue, has returned from a few weeks' visit in Chicago, and Detroit, Mich.

Mrc. Barbara Evans and her daughter, Mary, have returned from Phila delphia, where they attended the dedi cation exercises of the opening of the Samuel Gustine Thompson annex tn jereerson nospnai. Miss Valeda Wickham, of 1529 Adams avenue, has as her guest, Miss ay Kennedy, or Long Island. Miss Nellie Skillhorn. of Oulncv avenue, has as her guest, Mrs.

Laura wartzei, or fen Argyl. Closing 'tut 30 gowns at prices $10 to $40. Madame Berg, 708 Monroe avenue. aov. Sumner avenue, delightfully entertained the members of the Jonquil club at her home, on Tuesday evening.

Her guests were: The Misses Rachel Morgans, Olwen Morgans, Mary Griffiths, Kathleen Hope, Harriet Boynton, Margaret Hodgson, Claudia Hodgson, Eleanore Jones. 0 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. M. Weinberg, of West Market street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Millye, to Al Gottesman, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Gottes man, of Washington avenue. ooo In honor of Miss Nan Convey, who will be one of the November brides, the following parties have been planned: Mrs. E. M.

Gillera, of Carbondale, will entertain at the Hotel Jermyn, on November 12. Thursday night, November 13, Miss Angela Reilly and Mrs. Al. O'Boyle will entertain at a card party. Mrs.

J. Roche, Mrs. G. Griffiths and Miss Rose Davitt will entertain at a variety shower Friday night, November 14. The Misses McLane will entertain at a luncheon at the Hotel Je'rmyn, Saturday, November 15, and the same evening.

Miss Alberta Maguire will entertain at a card party and dance. Mrs. John Manley will entertain on Sunday, November 16, and the night of November 17, Miss Marie Convey (Continued on Page Nine) Madame Berg, of Monroe avenue, has Just returned from New York City. Adv. ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL WOMEN The dinner and meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club, will be held at the Hotel Jermyn on Saturday evening, November 8, at 6:30 o'clock.

Dr. Bertha Maxwell Huntington will be the principal speaker. There will be a musical program given by Mrs. Edith Heckel's quartet. Mrs.

Mabel Chase, Mrs. Lillian Keller and Mrs. William Bartlett will sing. Their program will be as follows: a "Sweet Miss "My Lady Cloe." a "Voices of the Sau it Flowers T7T nWT7TC For All Occasions Phone 4921 Besancon 329 Jefferson Ave. HAGEN FOR the brides of Autumn, or for the anniversary of those who were Autumn brides years ago.

you can do no better, than choose your silver gifts at ROGERS', where a complete Fhowlng of all the newest and most exquisite designs In standard makes of silver, either solid or plated, await your selection. ROGERS Diamonds 25 Lackawanna Jfvenue iiTASLitHEo naa MC4CALL pa WAGNER 205 207 Washington Ave. We Give and Redeem Green Stamps Knit Underwear For Women, Misses and Children. Exceptional Values Exceptionally Low Priced Now is the time to lay in a supply of warmer underwear for the cold winter months ahead. There are many models to choose from in the finest values and best fitting garments.

Long sleeves, short sleeves, high neck or bodice top; knee length and full length garments In light, medium and heavy weights. Cotton Union Suits In AH Styles and Sizes Wool Mixed Union Suits In All Styles and Sizes Cotton Vests and Tights In All Styles and Sizes. Each Wool Mixed Vests and Tights In All Styles and Sizes. Each 59c 69c $1.25 Children's Underwear in wool or cotton. Separate garments and union suits In styles favored for active youngsters.

All at most moderate prices. Infants' Shirts and Bands In wool and cotton and silk and wool mixtures. Straight and fold over styles. Priced from, garment 59c to $1.75 McCall Printed Patterns 3922, 3308, 3899 Good Cause for Argument "TTTHICH of these three gowns is smartest? The first to the left is assnpnably severe and tailored looking; the second is a new tunic blouse; the third is most cleverly designed. There's a chance for argument, but they can all be made with a McCall Printed Pattern the best pattern, with no argument whatever.

"Carry Me Back to Old 1rg1n1a. Mrs. Heckel and Mrs. Bartlett will sine Sole Mlo" as a duet. Miss Maynard will direct a 14 piece orchestra, and Miss Romaine Stevens, of Carbondale, will give a banjo selection.

There will be community singing, and a speaker from the Community Chest is promised. The regular meeting of the Sisterhood of the Madison Avenue Temple will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rabbi Levitsky, of 'Wilkes Barre, will give an address under the auspices of the educational department. His topic will be "Wanted, a Mission." Mrs. Brown, of Clark's Summit, will entertain the Ladles' guild of the Grace Lutheran church this afternoon.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Grace Reformed Episcopal church, will be. the guests of Mrs. Margaret Miller, 1705 Linden street, this afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. The women of the church are cordially invited to attend The Women's auxiliary, of the Church of the Good Shepherd, will meet in the Sunday school rooms on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for their regular meeting. Mrs.

Salo FYledewald will read the well known "St. Joan," by Bernaru Today, or for the long ago Shaw, at the John Raymond church at 8 o'clock this evening. In Hamlin Garland's Century club lecture this week he classed this drama as Shaw's masterpiece. The regular monthly business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society, of West rark M. B.

church, will lie conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church rooms. Final arrangements will he made for the annual Dutch supper, which is to be served on Thursday, November 13. All members are urged to bring in their reports at this meeting. The Ladies' Section, of the Scranton Liderkranz, will hold their monthly meeting this evening at the Casino, at o'clock. All members are urged to be present as important business matters will he discussed.

The Craftsmen's auxiliary will hold Its regular monthly business meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the club house, on Jackson street. The King's Herald, of the Scranton district, will have a banquet and rally at the Asbury Methodist church at 6:30 o'clock tonight. Mrs. F. Talmer, conference superintendent of children's work in the Women's Foreign society, will he hero and give a stereoptican lecture on ''Child Life In Many Lands." Mrs.

J. M. M. Gray, district superintendent of Young People's work, will give a talk to teen age girls, and Mrs. H.

Sheridan, district superintendent of Children's work, will talk on the work for the coming year. The Mother's club, of the William Frescott schooJ, will hold a regular meeting at the school building today at 2 o'clock. It is expected that there will be a large attendance, as an excellent program has been arranged. There was a meeting of the Executive Committee, of the Council of Church Women at the home of Mrs. J.

M. M. Gray, on Linden street, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. H.

S. Gorman presided at the meet ing, which was a business session. Tlio tto)nrarv snptotv of ih Pro vidence Presbyterian church will have Its regular meeting at i.iV clock this afternoon, instead of Friday, at the home of Mrs. Frank Davison, 38 Parker street, at 2:30 o'clock. The tmtr ef thn Hn "Klnnt an1 "The Mountaineers," and the leaders will be Mrs.

E. W. Scharar and Mrs. K. Williams.

Owen's Collegians To night. Fleischer Showerman School. Adv. WOMEN'S CLUB BOARD TO VISIT LYNETT HOME Members of the advisory board of the Catholic Women's club will visit the Lynett residence, 841 Clay avenue, In a body tonight to pay their respects to the late Mrs. Nellie Ruddy Lynett, wife of E.

J. Lynett. editor and publisher of the Scranton Times, whose death occurred Tuesday Previous to her illness, Mrs. Lynett was an active member of the board and gave much of her time for the betterment of the Women's Catholic club. The club has made arrangc CO.

Satin Canton Crepe A rich soft lustrous quality in a collection of beautiful new shades and black. 40 inches wide. An unusually good value, formerly $3.50. Priced for, the yard, $3.00 Cheney's Silk Chiffon Velvets In navy blue, empire filbert, brown and black; This is an exceptionally fine soft lustrous qualify priced considerably less than for, many seasons, at BEAUTY PARLORS We Do Marceling, Manicuring and Scalp Treatments LILLIAN M. KIRKENDALL NINA V.

SHOOK 1608 Monsey Ave. Phone Bell 7 7049 for Appointment: ments for a high mass of requiem to'' be sting at Si. Peter's cathedral on Thursday morning, November 13, for the happy repose of the' soul of Mrs. Lynett. All members will attend the Mme.

Guilmette, of New. York, is exhibiting exclusive evening arid afternoon gowns and day dresses at at tractive prices at the Jermyn Hotel, Room 246. Adv. You can now wear silk hosiery and keep your feet warm on cold days. All you need is GOTHAM INVISIBLES Trade Mark They are worn underneath your stockings and give absolute protection.

Sold In Scranton exclusively at Bteffenbath SILK SWOP Hotel Jermyn Corner.

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