Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 144, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 June 1912 — “Flag Day” Observed By Womans Relief Corps. [ARTICLE]

“Flag Day” Observed By Womans Relief Corps.

On Friday afternoon Mrs. George Meyers and daughter, Miss Nell, and Mrs. C. P. Wright were hostesses to the Womans Relief Corps at the beautiful home of the former, at the corner of Rutsen and Division streets, the occasion being “Flag Day.” The parlors were prettily draped with flags, and red and white flowers set in a blue vase made an effective center piece. A program, consisting of appropriate recitations and readings was rendered and Miss Ruth Wood gave two solos, accompanied by Mrs. Ray Wood at the piano. < After Mrs. Medlcus had favored the guests with two recitations she presided at the piano while all joined in sntging “My Country.” Dainty refreshments of red, white and blue ice cream, with-cake and coffee were served, after which a general good time was enjoyed until 5 o’clock when the twenty-five guests took their departure, all agreeing that they had enjoyed the afternoon and feeling sorry for those who had been detained at home on account of the storm,—One present'