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Detroit Free Press from Detroit, Michigan • Page 41

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7 DETROIT FREE PRESS Sunday. Oct. 1. 1950 Sec Sec. Washington's 'Extra Men5 Caught Up in Social Buzzsaw could not be served there.

The chairman of the Board is Fred M. Vinson. l1ipiWMTIiiiiiiiii.iiiiiyi iiifli'HWH IIIIIIWIHWWII I 4 1 "a "My feet hurt," he said, "and I nearly died of thirst, and I never did get to shake hands Vith the Chief Justice, but I did see some mighty pretty pictures." A YOUNG naval officer. Idaho potatoes." He fixed Associate Judge Allen Stearne of Philadelphia in his mind by thinking of "Philadelphia, blue laws, very stern." This worked fine until he used it and introduced the Philadelphia jurist as "Judge Strict." who somehow became involved with many of the visiting judges and lawyers, worked out a system for remembering names. For example, Justice Raymond Givens of Idaho was enshrined in his memory by "givin' away "if 4, kf 1 VP SHOP MONDAYS 9:15 TO 8:30 Continued from Page One 4 one year, it's a circus party, another year it's Wild West.

This year, the was "Oklahoma!" meaning the musical comedy and not Washington's usual interpretation of Oklahoma, which is in terms of Mrs. Perle Mesta. The St. Lewises also have a compulsion to produce invitations in verse-this year's was decorated with surreys with fringes, and such, and one verse went "Eighteen short miles from the White House Where the cowboys and cowbelles play; Where the corn is as high As you will be bye and bye. Come and arrange to play." The cowboys and cowbelles who subjected themselves to ready gotten a major mob scene party under our belt.

The latter was given by, of all people, Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. The occasion was a convention of the American, Canadian and International Bar Associations, and the scene of the affair was the National Gallery of Art. No less than 4,000 guests, most of them lawyers. As if this were not appalling enough, absolutely nothing was served by way of refreshment, not even tea or coffee.

The Chief Justice was caught in a box. He had to hold the party at the National Gallery because that was about the only place which would accommodate 4,000 people. But the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery had ruled that liquor "And him from Kentucky, too," a guest said. "I think he's embarrassed." "Don't be a companion replied. "How'd you like to pick up the tab for 12 to 15 thousand drinks?" Ordinary lawyers had to stand in line for periods ranging up to one hour in order to get a chance to shake hands with the host and his wife.

Celebrities, such as important judges, diplomats and their wives, were spotted by sharp-eyed aides who pulled them out of line and shoved them up to the head of it. All very undemocratic, but not unusual in this rank-plagued Babylon. When it was all over, the guests headed for cocktail parties all over town. At one of these, a Vinson guest summed up the party at the National Gallery. usseKS I Elaine Photo IN A CEREMONY solemnized Saturday morning at 10 o'clock In St.

Theresa's Church, Margaret Ann Lauzon, daughter of the C. E. Lauzons, of Pingree exchanged marriage vows with Robert J. McGrath. He Is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph irsRis I McGrath, of Wyandotte. I I- Hisvint Pholo MRS. DETTLOFF Maids Wear Mint Green Satin Frocks Mint green satin frocks powned the four girls who attended Betty A.nn VanAntwerp on her wedding day Saturday. Betty Ann, daughter of Mr.

and Mr. George L. VanAntwerp, of Kensington Road, bp-ramp the bride of Joseph Anthony Deftloff, ivhose parents are the George F. Dettloffs, of Yorkshire Road, at 10 o'clock In the rrorning In St. Clare of Montefiloo Church.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Keith L. Roach, ani bridesmaids, Nancy Esper. Eetty Beaufait and Mary Jo A'ortley, wore rloches of mint green satin covered with cocoa-olored chantilly lace, and carried cascade bouquets of two shades of bronze all tnis cuteness were an amalgamation of fun-loving politicians there are still a few around in spite of the adjournment of Congress plus various members of residential society. Boxed Justice THERE IS no doubt that the Season is in full swing: One popular young man reported that his social schedule was already filled right up to Christmas; Mme.

Helle Bonnet, wife of the French ambassador, was back from France with a new collection of Paris gowns, and we've al "A new face for your figure" Figure of high fashion trie oblique line strong Paris influence especially itresscd" by Dior. Stunning our oblique line peplum dress with pocket and" bow outlined in black braid. Frost klue, torck red or mink krown in textured rayon crepe. Sizes 10 to 18. 49.95 GOWN SHOP-THIRD FLOOR Ingleside Club Is Setting for Reception A reception at Ingleside Club followed the Saturday morning ceremony in St.

Mary's of Red-ford Church which united in marriage Charlotte Colette Currier and John Francis Walsh, Jr. The bride Is the daughter of the Patrick James Curriers, of Rutland Road, and her husband's parents are the John Walshes, of Holyoke, Mass. Clare Carol Currier was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were "A SI' -ill 11 I Remarkable new girdle that creates a younger you, because it narrows the "profile" view. Satin lastique side panels sleek down the silhouette tissue weight, boneless nylon power net, sizes 25-34 10.95 chrysanthemums; mingled with orange delight rses. For the rit.

and later breakfast served at the Whit-tier, the bride 4iose an ivory slipper satin gvn. A cathedral vi fell from her rose point lace cap encrusted with pearls, ani she carried a bouquet of steplanotis, ivy and a white orchid. Don Carrier performed the duties of best nan, and ushers were Paul Detloff, brother of the bridegroon; Tim VanAntwerp. the brile's brother, and Mr. Roach.

The ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. Tather Francis Van-Antwerp, uicle of the bride. Mr. and ttrs. Dettloff are on a wedding trip in Washington and New (HDMONS 1 Third floor Association to Sponsor Annual Sale At o'clock in the morning on Friday and Saturday the doors will open on the annual rummage sale of Grosse Pointe Woo-iy Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Robert W. Smith is chairman of the sale, which is sponsored by the Women's Association the church. Her co-chairman is Mrs. Herman Goodsmith, and Mrs.

William Gamble, Mrs. Roy Nelson. Mrs. Fred Leonard and Mrs. Franklin Dougherty are asssting.

Other conmittee members are Mrs. L. V. Westerville, Mrs. Lawrence Marr, Mrs.

J. C. Rowe, Mrs. Wiliam Ferguson, Mrs. Charles hank, Mrs.

Nel Anderson ari Mrs. Winston 1 FORTUNATE SPECIAL PURCHASE; Mnffrtt PholO MRS. WALSH, JR. Patricia Tighe, Jeanette McQuillan and Mrs. William Danz.

John P'allon came from his home in Holyoke to be best man, and guests were seated by Christopher Murphy, Louis Baile and Frank Muerille. Following a reception in the home of the bribe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walsh left "for a motor trip to Sun Valley, New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California. They will make their home in Royal Oak.

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