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THE BERWYN NEWS 5 Friday, December 13, 1935 METHODIST FATHERS AND SONS BANQUET INSPIRING The Methodist Mens Club sponsored the first annual Dads and Lads banquet at the church Friday evening' of last week and there were over one hundred in attendance to enjoy the food, fun and fellowship Community singing was participated in with Chester H. Bragg at the piano and Rev. Warren Clark as song leader. S. A.

Krell served as toastmaster in a very impressive manner and Walter H. Flinn Sr. impressed the guests With his toast to the Sons, while Robert Krell gave a sparkling speech in which he toasted the Fathers. Francis Moon, accompanied by Mrs. entertained the assemblage with two groups of very good baritone solos.

The Rev. C. H. Newham brought the program to a rousing climax in a stirring appeal to fathers and sons to appreciate what they have in each other. o-o NEW BABIES The following babies were born at the Berwyn hospital during the past week: Douglas Joseph to Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Suda, 1217 Clinton avenue, December 2. Kenneth John to Mr. and Mrs. Jas.

J. Ribnek, Cicero, December 2. Richard Charles Jr. to Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Cinert, Cicero, December 3. Kenneth Douglas to Mr. and Mrs. F. A.

Rakouska, 3615 Euclid avenue, December 5. Donald Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woodruff, Brookfield, December 7. Loren George to Mr.

and Mrs. L. M. Avenson, Maywood, December 8. A daughter to Mr.

and Mrs. Melvin Roth, Oak Park, December 8. Mrs. Nicholsons circle of the Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a bakery goods and fancy work sale Saturday, December 14, at the Windsor Market, 6830 Windsor avenue. The Emerson school carnival, held Friday of last week, proved quite a success.

Conducted by the children who had candy for sale, bakery goods, and other things, about $180.00 was taken in. Miss Jones, teacher for many years at the school, had one of the leading parts in the supervising cast. Mrs. F. W.

Colliver, 6518 33rd street, who has been in the East for the past three weeks, has returned home and reports having had a wonderful trip. She was visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bess Mathis, and her son Donald and families. While there Mrs. Marks, formerly of Riverside but well known to Many Berwynites, entertained in honor of Mrs.

Colliver, other guests being Mesdames Pliney Walters, Hardy, Mary Coen, Townsley, and Mathis. She also had the pleasure of visiting with Mrs. Albert Speck-man for a short time. o.o BERWYN WOMANS CLUB HAD RECIPROCITY DAY One of the most brilliant reciprocity days ever given by the Berwyn Womans club was held Friday afternoon of last week in the Berwyn Masonic temple. According to Mrs.

John Humiston, in charge of the hostesses for the day, some two hundred and fifty members and guests were present to enjoy the splendid program arranged for the occasion. This program was under direction of Mrs. A. W. Whitten and was not only well planned but beautifully executed.

Mrs. J. Milton Smith, a dramatic reader of considerable ability, presented a one-act play Gilt Edge, by Agnes Emilie Peterson, in her usual charming manner. The Berwyn Womans Club chorus, under the capable direction of Mrs. Wilkie Ham, was at its best in the rendition of the selections chosen for the afternoon.

The efforts of this musical organization were well received. Mrs. Gordon Best, president of the club, was in general charge of the affair and introduced Mrs. Albert J. Pohlman, president of the Sixth District, wjio entertained her listeners with a short, interesting talk.

Assisting Mrs. Humiston as hostesses were Mesdames George Merwin, William Merz, Fred Minehart, Chas. Hostetter, John Hyman, D. D. Gwinn, and Walter Wallenhapt, and Dr.

Anna Hinds. Mesdames Moysey and Bur-ford who were to have assisted could not be present because of illness. Those in charge received many compliments on the manner in which the afternoon had been planned and the program presented. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the meeting. o-o Intriguing combinations of the whole alphabet can never put Supply Demand out of business.

Toledo Blade. Mrs. Arthur Moysey, 6620 31st has been ill with a severe cold. The Congregational Christmas program is to be presented December 23. 0 Mrs.

V. R. Stephens, 3121 Wisconsin avenue, entertained a group of friends at luncheon Tuesday. Chapter AV, P. E.

held its meeting Thursday at the home of Miss Cara Dole. The book review was given. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Warnock, 3243 Wesley, avenue, will attend a family reunion at Christmas time at Muskegon, Mich.

Mrs. Daniel W. Burford, 3329 Clinton avenue, was confined to her home for a few days, because of a case of the grippe. Mr. and Mrs.

George Garrett and Miss Edna Garrett of Lake Zurich were dinner guests of the John Ling-ners, 6515 Sinclair avenue. The Richard Huml family, which has lived at 6721 31st street for some fourteen years, this week moved to a new residence in Cicero. The Wheel and Distaff of the D. A. R.

were guests Wednesday of Mrs Geo. Hall, 3412 Wisconsin avenue, at a pot luck luncheon. The Methodist Sunday school entertainment wil be held Monday evening, December 23. The theme of the play will be Keeping Christmas. Mrs.

Harry Garrett, 7005 34th street, entertained at 1 :00 oclock Incheon Wednesday, the afternoon being spent in playing cards. Mesdames Lingner and Fabri held high scores. A lecture, free to the public, will be given Sunday afternoon at 3:30 oclock in the First Church of Christ Scientist in Riverside. The lecturer is to be Peter B. Higgins, C.S.B., of Seattle, Wash.

Mrs. Herbert Swansons circle of the Methodist Ladies Aid is to sponsor the comedy The Womanless Wedding January 8 at the Irving school gymnasium. A brilliant, all-star cast will be seen in action. Mr. and Mrs.

E. H. Baldwin were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and family, Dr. and Mrs. John Pugh of Glen Ellyn.

On Monday evening they were guests of their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Baldwin of Congress Park, for din-4per. Mrs. John Lingner, 6515 Sinclair avenue, entertained at bridge Tuesday evening, her guests being Mesdames Colliver, Medlicott, Page, Kressler, Frank MacDonald, Earl Kearnes, and Swanson.

Mrs. Medlicott and Mrs. Kressler had high scores. Members of the Illinois National Defense commitee of the D.A.R. will hear Mrs.

Sisson, chairman of the committee, talk on the subject Peace and Security Friday morning at the Dental Arts building in Chicago. Mrs. Sisson, now residing in Winnetka, was formerly president of the Austin Womans club and is well known for her ability as a speaker. The Fourth Grade Mothers Club of LaVergne school met at the home of Mrs. Fred Page, 6531 33rd street, Wednesday night for the regular meeting.

Eleven members were present. At the business meeting plans were discussed for Christmas surprises for the children. A bake sale will be conducted by the club Friday at the school at one oclock, proceeds to be used to buy books for the fourth grade Mrs: Wm. A. Richards, 3305 Ridgeland president.

LOCAL MENTION Mrs. F. Axen, 3218 Maple avenue, spent the week end in Wisconsin with Mrs. 0. L.

Weir. Frank C. Mueller, 6530 33rd street, has returned to work following an illness of two weeks. The Merry Wives will be the guests of Mrs. Van Ness of Clyde at her home today (Friday).

Mrs. Geo. W. Gaede, 6521 Sinclair avenue, i3 recovering from an illness of several days duration. The Fairfield Avenue Club will meet at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. M. W. Moulton, 6543 Fairfield avenue, December 21. i Dr.

Winfield Scott Hall strained his shoulder muscles in a fall recently at the home of his son, Dr. Albert Hall, 3117 Home avenue. The John M. Humistons of 34th street had tea Sunday with Mrs. Humistons sister and family, the George F.

Cushings of LaGrange. Mrs. Elizabeth Brunzell entertained the Berwyn Rebekah Sewing Circle at her home, 6503 31st street, for one oclock luncheon Thursday of last week. John F. Humiston, 7107 34th street, attended the alumni banquet of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the Frat House on Michigan boulevard, Chicago, Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Simeon C. Beebe entertained the Sew Club at luncheon and for an afternoon of sewing Tuesday at her home, 3324 Home avenue. Mrs. David Abram was a guest of the club for the afternoon.

Bridge was NOT played. Mrs. George A. Parker, Regent of High Prairie Trail Chapter, D. A.

visited Glencoe Chapter D. A. R. Monday. The occasion was a scheduled visit of the State Regent who was, however, unable to be present because of illness.

Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Burns of 3222 Clinton avenue had as their guests over the Thanksgiving holidays Mr.

and Mrs. F. G. Steenberg of Fond du Lac, and Mrs. Ethel Irish of Kalamazoo, Mich.

Mrs. Steenberg and Mrs. Irish are Mrs. Burns sisters. The Child Study Group of St.v Michael and All Angels Episcopal church will have a Christmas party at the home of Mrs.

John Krel, 2207 Home avenue, Wednesday evening, December 18, at eight oclock. Those attending are asked to bring a small The many friends of Mrs. Raymond Knotts of Kenilworth avenue will be glad to learn that she is home again after undergoing an operation at the West Suburban hospital last week. Fred W. Jones, 3110 Wisconsin avenue, is slowly recovering from the results of an infection.

Friday evening following Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Burns and Doctor Gordon Burns entertained a group of friends from Berwyn and Oak Park in honor of their house guests, Mr.

and Mrs. F. G. Steenberg of Fond du Lac, and Mrs. Ethel Irish of Kalamazoo, Mich.

A musical program was given by request by Miss Helen Nelson, pianist, who has been appearing with Mrs. Burns in concert work, and Mrs. Burns, soprano. Miss Nelson and Mrs. Burns are always warmly JLThey.

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