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Page Six GREENSBURG (IND.) DAILY NEWS Fiday, August 8, 1541. SOCIETY Surprise Shower The Misses Margaret Ardery, Plate Glass Mirrors AS ILLUSTRATED $6.95 OTHERS $1.95 UP In a variety of oblong or round shapes. Each mirror flawlessly clear and sparkling -each elaborately framed. A special group! Wenning Porter E. Side Square.

Dial 9101. of Indianapolis, and Maxine Walthers, of Brookville, entertained Wednesday evening at the home of the former, honoring Mary Florine Ardery, whose marriage to Stanley Dunn will take place Aug. 23. The apartment was attractive with summer flowers, with burgundy and green wedding bells representing the color scheme throughout. The ning was spent playing bridge, with the Misses Virginia Sheeley, of Indianapolis, and Thelma Salter receiving prizes and Miss Ardery the guest prize.

At the close of the evening refreshments were served. Hostesses were assisted by the Misses Helen Batchelor, Martha Busby, Clara and Ruth Ardery, all of Indianapolis. Those attending from Greensburg included the Misses Dorothy Scheidler, Frances Eward, Margaret Samuels, Carolyn Castor, Thelma Salter, Lillian Bowman, Dorothy Redelman, Vivian Salter, and Mesdames Gerald Hyatt, Charles Scheidler and Sam Ardery. Shoe Sale MEN'S SUMMER FOOTWEAR In order to make room for Fall and Winter merchandise, which is arriving daily, we offer. the following.

spectacular bargains in men's summer shoes: WHITES CUSHION MAGIC JARMAN Two-Tone Nationally advertised at The famous cushion magic $5 to $7.85. shoes with built-up port. Were $2.50. These shoes are available $1.98 in wing or straight tipsin buckskin or washable calf. Sizes to 9.

TAN and WHITE Also featurFORTUNE ing the cushion innersole advertised at and built-up support. Were Nationally $3.50. Now. $4.00 and $5.00. $2.69 $2.69 Sizes to 8.

Tan OTHER WHITE Just the shoe for these hot SHOES summer days. All leather Regularly priced at $3.50 sole. Were $3.50 to $4.00. to $4.00 $2.39 $2.69 lots, sizes to ALSO A FEW PAIRS AT 11 available in all these $1.98 shoes. If present market conditions prevail you will never see shoes of this quality at anywhere near these outstanding prices.

C. L. HYATT "Everything for Men and Boys." "IRONCLAD." SOUTH SIDE SQUARE. I MINEAR DRY- GOODS CO. Take Your Pick! LORRAINE 59c dye tub proof fabrics pure correctly proportioned full cut guaranteed seams guaranteed elastic A vast assortment, famous for conceivable style, fabric, weight and ture.

Tailored -lace trinimed. Outstanding values. St. Paul W. S.

C. S. The W. S. C.

S. of the St. Paul Methodist church held its August at the home of Mrs. Grace Scripture Thursday afternoon with a large group in attendance. Mrs.

Scripture led devotions from the 5th chapter of Matthew followed with prayer by Mrs. Nellie Mueller. Mrs. Ruth Lawless, president, presided over a short business session in which favorable report of the year's work was made by the treasurer, Mrs. Miner.

A social hour and pitchin supper followed. Mrs. Widholm and Miss Miriam Grosser, of Minneapolis, who are visiting Mrs. Lessie Burney, were guests of the society. -X- Union Baptist Missions The Union Baptist Missionary Society observed guest day at its' meeting Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs.

Dora Jackson. Ten members and 14 guests were present. Meeting began with song and prayer by Mrs. Jennie Lanham then the lesson was presented by the young people with. Miss Rosemary Ketchum in charge.

Miss Marilyn Andis played two Hawaiian guitar numbers. In the business session plans were made for entertaining the Baptist Association the latter part of the month. Mrs. Addie Jackson closed the program with prayer and the hostess served refreshments. -X- Garden Party Jethro A.

Meek entertained 50 guests at a supper party Thursday evening at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. C. Meek, lon East Washington street, honoring his guest, Miss Ann Birdwell, of Nacogdoches, Tex. The supper was served in the beautiful garden of the Meek home and appointments carried out a Mexican theme.

Hurricane lamps were used as centerpieces for the small tables at which the guests were seated. French marigolds adorned the service tables and red gladioli and other summer flowers were profusely used in the home. Mrs. Meek was assisted in serving the bufffet supper by Mrs. John Osborn, Mrs.

Floy Batterton and Mrs. John Hornung. During the evening a treasure hunt took place with prizes going. to Mr. and Mrs.

Hunter Robbins, Miss Sarah Wodfill and Donnell Ewing. Out of town guests besides Miss Birdwell were: Mr. and Mrs. Alan Clark, of Lafayette; Miss Eleanor Meek, Miss Kathryn DeLaney, Hugh McGowan, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs.

Spotswood Christian, of Rushville; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearce, of Columbus, and Donnell Ewing, of Chicago. -X- Clarksburg Aid The Ladies' Aid Society of the $1.00 For that feeling of Satesa" of Bemberg rayon and silk. Kayser's 4-panel slip- -daintily trimmed in lace--will start you strutting like a Peacock! It's hard to believe such expert cut and perfect fit could exist in 'a slip so low priced! DALMBERT'S 'Actress Seeking a Divorce? O'Hara Screen Actress Maureen O'Hara, protege of Charles Laughton, has established residence in Reno, in a step to secure a divorce from George Brown, English film man, according to Hollywood reports.

Miss O'Hara married Brown 90 minutes before she boarded a liner at London and sailed for the United States two years ago. They haven't seen each other since. Clarksburg Christian church met Thursday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. Miriam Davis, with 14 persons present. Mrs.

Fanny Humphrey opened the meeting with prayer and the bible lesson followed presented by Mrs. Margaret Martin. The meeting was dismissed by Mrs. C. A.

Williamson, a guest. Refreshments were served during a social period. -X- Birthday Party Miss Maxine Wingham entertained the following young people with a birthday party Thursday evening at her home on North Broadway: Edgar Land, Mary Nelson, Lewis Green, Joan Clark, Kenneth Hood, Justin Hunter, Betty Clark, Geneva Wingham, Wayne Hosher, Mildred Melick and Marna Melick. Out of town! guests were Dale Birely, Floyd! Ferguson, Robert and Morris Phillips, all of Madison. The evening was spent in dancing and refreshments were served.

Miss Wingham received many useful gifts. -X-- Marriage Announcement Mr. and Mrs. John T. Purvis announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen Evelyn, to Omer J.

Lux which took place Feb. 23 at Muncie. Mrs. Lux graduated in the class of 1937 from Jackson high school and has been employed as stenographer for the Decatur County R. E.

M. C. for the past two years. Mr. Lux, former manager of the Decatur County R.

E. M. is now employed! in the powder plant at Charlestown. They plan to take up dence in Jeffersonville in the future. Bridge Party Miss Mary Amanda Guthrie was hostess for a bridge Thursday night at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Stanton Guthrie, on North Broadway, honoring her house guest, Miss Betty Hancock, of French Lick. Four tables were at play, prizes going to the honored guest, the Misses Marijean Meyer, Mary Lee Cory, Maxine Wintin, Dorothy Billings and Jeanette Rutherford. Home and table decorations were garden flowers. At the conclusion of the games refreshments were served.

Miss Nancy Thomas, of Shelbyville, and Miss Betty Jane Boyer, of Tarpon Springs, were out. of town guests. -X W. S. C.

S. Meeting The monthly meeting of the Westport W. S. C. S.

was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edith Jessup with Mrs. Mary Goodrich as Mrs. Goodrich called the meeting to order and "Abide With Me" was sung. Mrs.

Minnie Krom led in prayer. Twentytwo members responded to roll call and the name of Mrs. Harry Thompson was added to the roll. During business session Mrs. Thompson was named president to take the place for the remainder of the year of Mrs.

Catherine Hostetler, who resigned, and Mrs. Jessup was named vice-president on the resignation of Mrs. Goodrich. Mrs. Iva Tyner had charge of a program which of a will meet at 7:30 Monday night in the K.

of C. hall. Philathea. Class Philathea. Class The Philathea class of the Baptist church will meet at 8 1p.

m. Monday with Mrs. Ben Lawson. LAST REUNION OF SCHOOL HELD The 22nd annual reunionland apparently the last- former students of old Hope Normal school was held Tuesday in the Moravian chapel at Hope. At the business meeting during the reunion, a motion was made and approved that the reunions be discontinued because of the few remaining former who are able to attend.

The morning was spent SOcially renewing old acquaintlances. At noon a basket served. The president, Miss Alta 'Snider, of called the students together and all joined in singing the song, "Stepping In the Light." The scripture read-: ing was given by the president. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. Lou Smith, of a number of letters from' students who were unable to at-! tend and these were from Ella Dennison, of Sardinia; Otto White, of North Vernon; Mrs.

Lorena George Newland, of Galesburg, Elzy Monroe, of Richmond; Charles B. Stucker, of West Lafayette; Charles R. Hudson, of Los Angeles; Mrs. Mary Bayless Tholke, of Columbus; Mrs. J.

W. Lautz, of Shelbyville; Georgianna Hacker and Frank Maulty, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Frances of Gary; George Augerman, lof Berwyn, and Ollie Dickey Gilham, of Natchez, Miss. Former students present were Miss Alta Snider, Mrs. Mattie Harker, Mrs.

Monta Hopkins, Mrs. Eliza Hitchcock, Mrs. Mary Ray, Mrs. Ella Neligh, Mrs. Regennas, Harmon S.

Dixon, Bertha Surber, William Surber, Arthur M. Mahaffey, Mrs. Pearl Aspy and Dr. L. D.

Reed and Mrs. Bell Enoch, of Rochester. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gore, of Shelbyville, Mrs.

Clyde Wolfe, George Harker, Mrs. Harmon S. Dixon, the Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Drebert and Mrs.

Ray Embry. The school, which was one of the first normal schools in the state, existed from .1882 1893. Some of the earliest teachers were J. W. Gatch, S.

N. Fouts, Miss Louella Burson and Professor Clark. There were over 200 pupils enrolled at the beginning of the school. Vichy Officers Are Interned In Reprisal International News Service) Beirut, Syria, Aug. Henri Fernand Dentz, former high commissioner for conquered Syria, was interned with 35 other Vichy army officers today in reprisal for Vichy's refusal to release Allied officers.

LAY-DEES AND BAY-BEES: SWAN IS AS PURE AS IMPORTED CASTILEMILD AS SOAP Yes, sirree! Swan's gentle 83 a lullabye. Suds twice as fast as old-style. floating soaps even in the hardest water. Better in 8 ways. Better try it! EP SWAN NEW WHITE FLOATING SOAP LIVER BROTHERS COMPANY 'British Royal Family Signs Up As Fire-Watchers (By International News Service) George and other male members of the British royal family have signed on for fire-waching in Westminster, the fashionable London borough where Buckingham Palace and other royal residences are situated.

Palace officials said that when fire-watching was made! compulsory the king insisted that Buckingham Palace must be registered with other premises. As registered watchers, the king and his brothers can be called on to man fire pumps, douse incendiary bombs, act as roof watchers during raids, or even take a fire-watcher's trick at a building other than that in which they live. LAUGH AT HOT WEATHER-STAY GLEAN SMART DIAL 4141 Colors carefully restored. Fabrics skillfully handled. expertly presssed WYANT Cleaning, Laundry J.

Hendrickson, Australian prospector who been searching for gold near, Inglewood, Victoria, for 14 years, uncovered a 17-ounce nugget at a depth of only six inches. TRY 'EM! YOULL LIKE EM! STAR BRAND WORK OXFORDS Why give yourself the "hot foot?" Star Brand Work Oxfords are sturdy as a high shoe, yet cool as" "summer whites." Just what you need for those hot days ahead. Switch to oxfords for comfort and satisfaction. $2.98 LEADER SHOE STORE Ine. Headquarters for Uptown and Patriot Shoes for Men.

He's VFW Early Bird Florence Pressman, Jack Farley, Although the national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars doesn't start until Aug. 24, Jack Farley, known as the "Irish traveler," already is in Philadelphia, scene of the gathering. Farley, who hitchhiked from Louisville, is seen getting the first badge from Florence Pressman. solo by Mrs. Helen McCullough; piano solo, Joy Jessup; duet, Joy and Vivian Jessup; review of last chapter of study book, "Dangerous Opportunities," Mrs.

Martha Webb. White elephant gifts were exchanged and the meeting closed with chain prayer. Refreshments were served. -X- Economics Club The Forest Hill Home Eco- nomics Club was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hetta Wolford with Mrs.

Edith Owens and Miss Donna Carter assisting. The origin of the song of the month, "I Dream of Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair," was given by Mrs. Mabel Kiefer, and sung in unison. Seventeen members responded to roll call with "The Book I Enjoyed Most." Guests were: Mrs. Hugh Rosenberry and children, Elaine and Lyndal, Mrs.

Dorothy Cann and daughters, Charlotte Jean and Alberta, Mrs. Rachel Rhodenbeck, of New Castle, and Mrs. William Galloway. Miss Papka, county nurse, was present and gave a lecture on "Cancer Control," and the "Life of Marie. Curie' presented by moving pictures.

A family night will be enjoyed in the near future at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Grimes. Mrs. Edith Ziegler was winner in a'n animal word contest.

Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Olytha Baugh, Sept. 4, near Hartsville. Coming Events Tri Kappa Meeting The Tri Kappa sorority will meet at 7:30 Monday nignt at the library.

Bring knitted squares. D. of I. Meeting The Daughters of Isabella MAY WE HELP Extra Vacation Money. Consolidate Your Debts.

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