Guild Socials Bring Members Together At Parish House
A lunch for guild members was held last Wednesday afternoon at the parish house with many attendees enjoying the event. Mrs C B Wills hosted a gathering Wednesday evening April 28 welcoming Misses Hiledik McHugh and Soper. An elaborate six o clock dinner served with ten covers. Miss Nina Simmons entertained friends Thursday evening at the homes of Mrs Lloyd C Thomas and Mrs Ben J Sallows with cards and music. Alliance school teachers held a regular monthly social at Central School Thursday evening with Misses Soper Russel North and Wilcox hosting. twenty seven attended and reported a delightful time.
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Bhoure
Misa Nina Simmons
Lloyd C. Thomas
Ben J. Sallows
Alliance
Central
Soper
Russel, North and Wilcox
Sale of Various Goods At County Court House
Saturday afternoon May 1 1920 to begin at 2 p m an assortment of items are offered for sale at the court house assembly room first floor including wool works robes flannel yard gauge yarn curtains asparagus roots and related textiles. Alliance Floral Co lists items with prices amid miscellaneous catalog entries and OCR errors appear throughout.
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Court House Assembly Room
Anton Nannel
Bridgeport Murderer Retaken For Trial In Alliance
Braunia the self confessed slayer of Bridgeport farmer John Watts is brought back to Alliance for trial. Officials report difficulty securing a jury and public safety, and say the suspect is easier to handle away from Bridgeport where he has been escorted by a deputy sheriff.
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Braunia
John Watts
Bridgeport
Alliance
Rndeeport
Brawnta
Miller
Safety Committee Holds a Meeting Alliance Division
The monthly safety meet ing of the Alliance division was held Tuesday night to improve working conditions and stop carelessness. Attending were Ga L Griggs superintendent J B Irwin master mechanic E W Bell master carpenter A V Arnold chief clerk C K E Williams general yard master F M Hoenshell road master F Carlson roadmaster from Broken Bow Dr A L Wools medical examiner J R Beach chief clerk to agent C B Gibson engineer J W Coleman conductor and Paul A Wellingham brakeman representing all railroad organizations. Visitors included J Emerson J J Waddell George Red fern and J Bogan, former committee members.
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Alliance Division
Ga L Griggs
J. B. Irwin
E. W. Bell
A. V. Arnold
C. K E. Williams
J. Emerson
J. J. Waddell
George Redfern
J. Bogan
St Agnes Academy Holds Impresive Imperial Theater Program
St Agnes academy students staged a two part program at the Imperial theater to a full house on Wednesday. The show featured drills songs and a four scene colonial drama titled Lost and Found. The audience applauded each number and reflected on world tensions and war profiteering amid hopes for peace.
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St. Agnes Academy
Imperial Theater
Episcopal Alliance Church to Become Independent Parish
The Episcopal church of Alliance designated as a mission church is set to become an independent parish amid election of leaders. Fred Holsten and F. W. Harris were chosen senior and junior ward, with A V Gavin secretary and a vestry including A V Gavin Howard Reddish F A Hargraves L A Snyder Mrs R O Reddish and Mrs R A Smith.
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Episcopal Church of Alliance
Fred Holsten
F. W. Harris
A. V. Gavin
Howard Reddish
F. A. Hargraves
L. A. Snyder
R. O. Reddish
R. A. Smith
A. V
Alliance district conference draws large support in Hemingford
The Alliance district conference in Hemingford on Tuesday and Wednesday drew praise as the district’s most successful event. The district superintendent noted over six hundred additions to the churches since last September and about forty young people answered the evangelistic call on Wednesday night. Services for next Sunday include holy communion at 11 a.m. and a men’s fellowship service at 3 p.m. to organize men for church work.
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Alliance
Hemingford
Evening Worship Hour Change Urged for Church Men
The men of the church are urged to attend the regular service at eight o'clock in the evening. A note highlights a change in the hour for evening worship.
Army officers say U S gold dollar buys 76 cents in China
American officers warn that the gold dollar’s purchasing power drops to 76 cents in China while it remains around 465 cents in the United States. They note traveling to China to spend money is impractical for most people.
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United States
China
Oxford Professor Claims Eve Did Not Eat Apple
An Oxford professor asserts Eve did not eat the apple, claiming knowledge that tops the discussion. A vast audience reacts with lively debate on origin of cider and related ideas.
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Oxford
Names on Allied list leave some in luck
Fragments indicate some individuals think themselves fortunate to avoid being named on an Allied wanted list. The lines suggest concern about who is listed and who escapes notice, reflecting wartime social pressure and fear.
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T'He Country
Aurora attorney makes business call in Alliance
Attorney C. L. Whitney of Aurora visited Alliance on Thursday for a business call.
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C. L. Whitney
Aurora
Alliance
Draft dodger in Alliance rumor prompts alarm
A rumor spreads that a draft dodger in Alliance has gone insane, reportedly advised by his attorney. The fragment mentions a possible mental state change following legal counsel.
Miss Grace Thiel Visits Alliance Friends
Omaha resident Miss Grace Thiel visited Alliance friends on Thursday. The note mentions a baby chick food brand, Melick and Stephenson, and a commentary about debtors and creditors urging more production.
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Melick & Stephenson
Peck's Bad Boy at Imperial Theater Monday
The old comedy classic Peck's Bad Boy plays at the Imperial as Monday's one day engagement with special low prices. The show features the Peck boy Dutch grocer and the gang with a gorgeous chorus of musical voices and dancing. Reserve early for a crowd pleaser suited for kids and adults alike.
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Imperial Theater
Peck
Maccabee Lodge To Hold Food And Apron Sale
The ladies of the Maccabee lodge will hold a food and apron sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mor sons grocery.
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Ladies of the Maccabee Lodge
Morson's Grocery
Miss Irene Rice Returns Home For Alliance Summer
Miss Irene Rice returned home from Omaha today and expects to stay in Alliance for the summer.
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Irene Rice
Omaha
Miss Rice
Alliance
Smallpox Quarantine Hits A. H. Jones Manager
Calvin D. Walker, manager for the A. H. Jones company, is quarantined at his home owing to an attack of small pox.
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Calvin D. Walker
A. H. Jones Company
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Laramie
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