Daughter of the American Revolution gave their annual reception. Member Mrs. Hemingray among participants

[Newspaper]

Publication: The Evening Times

Muncie, IN, United States
vol. 30, no. 10, p. 4, col. 3


DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.


An Elaborate Social Event Was Held

Last Night.


The daughters of the American Revolution. local chapter, observed the an­nual celebration of the battle of Sara­toga by giving a reception in the parlors of the Universalist church, Thurs­day evening. The church was decorated with flags, palms, cut flowers and the club colors, blue and white. The women were attired in rich colonial costumes, and received their guests in colonial style. Music was furnished by the Opera House orchestra. Mrs. J. M. Fowler, state regent, of Lafayette, was guest of honor and gave an impromptu address.

Among the invited guests who are eligible to membership were: Mrs. John Reed. Mrs. A. Baker, Misses Emma Goodin, Belle Thomas, Klarissa Koons, Reba Koons, Mrs. Webb Richey, Mrs. J. V. H. Koons, Mrs. Charles Turner and Mrs. Ed. Ethell. The members present were: Mrs. Frank Judge, Mrs. J. E. Durham, Mrs. J. F. Wildman, Mrs. Thad Neely, Mrs. Mary Spilker, Mrs. Rose Wells, Mrs. Emma Guffigan, Mrs. William Ball, Mrs. Harry Ice, Mrs. Edgar Tyler, Mrs. Hemingray, Mrs. Will Marsh, Mrs. J. A. Heinsohn, Mrs. Arbella Winans, Mrs. Martin Meeks, Mrs. Marion Stewart, Misses Howe and Ludlow.

One of the prettiest features of the evening were the costumes worn by the children. Frederic and Loie Dur­ham, Mary Meeks. Jennie Guffigan, Ernest Meeks, Edwin Marsh, Frank Jamison, Willie Ball, Harriet, Louise, and Allen Tyler. Their costumes were also of colonial design.


Keywords:Hemingray
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Researcher:Bob Stahr
Date completed:September 1, 2023 by: Bob Stahr;