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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1922

Page

5

Junior Senior banquet at Methodist church gym

The annual Junior Senior banquet was held Friday evening at the Methodist church gymnasium. Sophomore girls served, half in lavender and half in yellow, with lilacs, lavender and gold décor, and a Happy Four orchestra providing music. Josephine Wilson presided as toastmistress as toasts and menu were enjoyed alongside a program featuring exhibits and gifts. Guests included Mrs. S. L. Clements and many Alli ance residents.

Methodist Church Happy Josephine Wilson Lee Strong Leota Becker Miss Snethen Rowland Threskeld Mr. Pate Peete Tek

Benailla Campfire Hosts Surprise May Wedding Reveal

Monday evening at the home of guardian Mrs T A Cross the Benailla campfire gathered for a normal meeting but announced the marriage of Miss Alta Young assistant guardian to Mr Arthur LeRoy Stockman of Lincoln set for May 23. The notice was left in a May basket on the door knob with Miss Esther Snethen and Miss Kathryn Harris as visitors.

Benailla T. A. Cross Guardian Alta Young Arthur LeRoy Stockman Lincoln Esther Snethen Kathryn Harris

Emma Wyrens Hosts Little Girls Club Social

Emma Wyrens entertained the Little Girls club at her home with games and a Kensington activity. Guests included Elizabeth Barker Ruth Mallory and several local girls. the M B of A plans a social meeting May 4 with a free play Popping the Question directed by Mrs F E Sanders and supper served by the ladies. A separate birthday gathering honored FE L Routh with an evening of refreshments and good wishes.

Emma Wyrens Little Girls’ Club Kensington Mary and Jean Kennedy Mary Dougherty Mildred Morgen Kathleen Blair Genjeve Kneist Agnes Curran Elizabeth Barker Ruth Mallory M. B. of A F. E. Sanders

Woman's club to discuss Latin America Pan Americanism

The woman's club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. James Burlington, Mrs. R. L. Harris and Mrs. Whitman as hostesses. The subject is Latin America and Pan Americanism. Papers include Pan Americanism—Its Records and Ideals by Mrs. Walker and The Latin American Republics by Mrs. Minelle Smith.

Woman's Club James Burlington R. L. Harris Whitman Walker Minelle Smith

League of Women Voters to Meet With Miss Lizzie Coker

The League of Women Voters will meet Thursday afternoon with Miss Lizzie Coker to discuss Election Laws of Nebraska and Taxation. Those interested should attend.

League of Women Voters Lizzie Coker Nebraska

Mrs Harriett Vance Talks to Union Workers

Mrs Harriett Vance editor of the Union Worker guest at Mrs Shoemaker home. Attendees heard her speech on topics dear to the WCTU and discussed voting. Musical numbers and refreshments followed as Potter County's Mrs Grant Brady aided in the program.

Sidney Telegraph Harriett Vance Union Worker Shoemaker Vance Grant Brady Potter

Daisy Day helpers named by American Legion auxiliary

The American Legion auxiliary met at the city library Monday evening. Mrs. R C Hoag was appointed chair man of the Daisy Day committee. Daisy Day sales will raise funds for the local post. Daisies sell for ten cents each on Saturday May 27 and Monday May 29. The auxiliary planned to ask the American Legion to meet with them on May 1.

American Legion Auxiliary R. C. Hoag American Legion

Special meeting of Adoniram Lodge of Perfection No 4

Adoniram Lodge of Perfection No 4, Scottish Rite Masons, holds a special 8 o clock meeting at the Masonic Temple to perfect plans for the reunion on May 12 and 13. All Scottish Rite Masons are urged to attend. T W Gee Venerable Master.

Adoniram Lodge of Perfection No. 4 Masonic Temple T. W. Gee

Social notes and local engagements in Alliance

Miss Louise Cogswell hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon with about twenty six invited guests. Mrs. Frank Shreve underwent appendicitis surgery at St Joseph’s hospital and is recovering at home. Jack Riordan returned from Los Angeles with his family and will stay in Alliance. Mrs E G Laing will entertain the Baptist church choir in honor of Misses Thelma Westley and Alta Young. Mrs Carroll senior and junior plan Altar Society entertainment. Baptist church women prepare a food sale at Fourth Street market Saturday at 10 am. Presbyterian auxiliary meets in church basement Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs D L Sturgeon. O E S meets at Masonic Temple with initiation and refreshments. Harold Gavin returned to the University of Lincoln after a weekend with his parents. Mrs A V Gavin and Mrs Adi Burhan host a luncheon at the Palm Room of Alliance Hotel on Thursday. County Attorney Lee Basye departs for Omaha on a business trip. Mrs Sanford Clemmons of Chadron to visit Miss Alta Young. Episcopal guild meets Wednesday at Parish House hosted by Mrs Dave Kauffman. William Rhoades of Reuter’s store spent Sunday in Denver. J R Kelly of Angora State Bank in Alliance on business. Dick Strong leaves for his Hat Creek Wyoming homestead. M D New of Haye Springs visits Alliance on Sunday.

City utilities report on storm damage and repairs

City crews endured long shifts to restore street lighting after a week of wet weather. Nearly 10 globe outages were fixed, with workers risking dangerous conditions to reconnect two blocks of homes. The department notes ongoing line checks and replacement of failed globes, aiming to finish planned improvements before the next storm season ends.

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Plan to grade streets and restore order across the city

The writer argues for burying and finishing street repairs after a storm, noting soft, rutted surfaces. They suggest surveying streets by a set meter and coordinating grading with a city-wide schedule, planning to address the entire city soon.

Electric Shock Nearly Puts Attorney Out of Commission

Sunday morning attorney FE L. Meyer escaped serious injury after receiving a heavy electric shock. He stood on a hot air register in a kitchen and leaned to touch the stove, becoming stuck until he dropped to the floor. Burns on heel and hand, plus a severe nervous shock, were treated.

FE. L. Meyer Mr. Meyer Any

Alliance Steam Laundry Wet Wash Ad Pricing

Wet wash calls received before 3 30 will be returned by 2 p m. 20 lbs for 1. Alliance Steam Laundry. 38 If Herald Want Ads Results.

Alliance Steam Laundry

Marriages reported from Alliance area this week

Multiple marriage notices list Harry I. Smith with Elsie Rust near Alliance and Charles E. Safford with Elsie V. Greenfield, both Alliance residents. Other ceremonies include Luther Krickbaum and Fern Treptow. Richard Lindquist and Eileen Woodsbury. Leonard Reeves and Bessie Serboucek. William Chaney and Myrtle Pink, with ceremonies conducted by local ministers and judges in Alliance and nearby towns.

Death and funeral of seven year old James Whitney

James Whitney of Potter aged seven died from chronic nephritic illness. Former Alliance resident and employee at the city light plant. Funeral held this afternoon with I O O F oversight. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.

James &. Whitney Potter Alliance City Light Argyle Wis Greenwood Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. C. Young Histoos L. Clements Chauron Mabel Izola Worley Mettie Miller Thelma Westley Avis Joder Edna Benedict Ruth Lulu Sturgeon Rose Carlson Vera Spencer Hazel Snethen Mamie Collins Lihel Graham Mesdames J Bik. Ft. Harris B. G. Bauman Joe O'Connor K. L. Meyer FE. L. Routh Mr. Routh Wright Mrs. Clark Mrs. Coeman Helen Kathrine Brown Oxford Oxfords Baer-Alter Co Dr. Smith Tr. J. C. Simpson North Platte Helen Frances Baker City Louise Cogswell Frank Shreve St. Joseph's Hospital Jack Riordan Los Angeles Cal Mr. Riordan E. G. Laing The Baptist Church Choir 720 Platte Mre. Carroll, Sr Mrs. Carroll, Jr Altar Society of the Catholic Church Ladies of the Baptist Church Fourth Street Market Presbyterian Church Eafternoon D. L. Sturgeon Harold Gavin University of Lincoln Aml Mis A. V. Gavin Minor Morris Adi Burhan Palm Room Alliance Hotel Lee Basye Omaha Sanford Clemmons Chadron Miss Alta Young Episcopal Guild Parish Haus Dave Kauffman William Rhoades Reuter’s Denver J. R. Kelly Angora State Bank Dick Strong Hat Creek Wyo M. D. New Haye Springs N. A. Kemmish F. E. Holsten Alon Victor Living Goat Gohnstone Orville Harrold Olive Kline —Elale Baker Olive Kline Elsie Bakew Collaje Alan Lo Surenne Oh Gioia Fucarci-Drigo Bella McGraw Wish Tite Schipa Svecresia Niaming McCormacs Olive Kline Vernon Dalhart Albert Campbell-Henry Burr Corless Fyertes Aileen Stanley Billy Murray Harry Lauder Sele Joscha Holfers Kreisler Sergeances Hrahma Iain Woatan Agic Philadelphia Orchestra Godend Selo Erika Marini Areasky Guy Maler Lee Pattison Espana Chabrier Guy Maier Dance Records Miami Bee Toners of Angel Chi Paul Whiteman Benson Orchestra of Chicago Bensons of Joseph C. Senithond Orile Orcheston Fox Trat Club Royal Greheetre pe—Fosliot Benson Orchestra Thiele Harry I. Smith Elsie Rust Charles E. Safford Elsie V. Greenfield B. J. Minert Luther W. Krickbaum Norway Neb Fern R. Treptow Brawnlee Judge Tash Ricard W. Lindquist Denver, Cal Eileen Woodsbury Allen, Neb Leonard F. Reeves Dawes County Bessie Serboucek Hay Springs William O. Chaney Myrtle E. Pink Rey Seeen I. Peer Mise Fink Mr. Chaney Genesee Jam Angelus Ferndell Hamburger Monsoon Sprague Warner & Co Mallery’s
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