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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
12
Local notices recount a Friday wedding in Alliance as Emma Hennessy, 21, and Earl Scofield, 22, married by County Judge L. A. Berry. Also noted are job moves, business visits, and community events from May in the area, including barber shifts, church plans, and local society updates.
The seventh year commencement at St Agnes Academy will be held Wednesday evening May 31 starting at 68 o clock. Graduates include Miss Kivelyn Kerr in High School Classical and Misses Mary Cusick Ruth Hart in Commercial. The program features numerous readings duets and a cantata with Rev Donnelly addressing and Rt Rev Bishop Wufly in Kearney Nebraska.
Western Nebraska towns enter band contest as part of the stockmen's convention celebration. Several towns organize bands with prizes to attract participants and audiences. Three or four bands have already registered for the event.
J. P. Nielson has leased his ranch near Alliance and plans to move with his family to Presho and Redfield. He will establish a home in Redfield, begin with a fine herd of registered Hereford cattle, and start a business raising them. The family left Wednesday and he will depart overland Saturday.
The Woman's Club gathers at Mrs Laing's home Friday afternoon with three Baptist church hostesses arranged by out of town member Mrs Macy. Nor ton funds an informal luncheon with menu and receipts. Alta Young performs a vocal selection after a general discussion and social half hour.
The P E circle will skip regular meetings for now while finalizing plans to host the state P E convention in Alliance on June 14 16 and 16.
The Presbyterian auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs John Alston on Mississippi avenue next Wednesday afternoon with lunch served.
Mrs. J. B. Carns acted as hostess to the Methodist aid for a regular business session with poor attendance. The Woman's Guild were entertained at the parish house yesterday afternoon with Mrs. W. O. Barnes and Mrs. J. A. Armour as hostesses. refreshments were served.
The Christian ladies aid met in the church parlors yesterday afternoon for a business session with several members present.
Regular Sunday services will be held by Alliance churches with all congregations joining for the baccalaureate service at the Phelan opera house. Dean William Carson Shaw will deliver the sermon to the graduates.
Mrs Frank Garrett and Mrs Lee Sturgeon hosted the Baptist ladies aid at Mrs Garretts home on Wednesday afternoon. They led a pleasant luncheon and the social hours were greatly enjoyed by many attendees.
An examination for a clerk and a carrier in Alliance has been postponed to Saturday May 27 due to insufficient applicants. Open to males who will be 18 within 30 days of the test, with a photo required. Details from F. W. Hicks at Alliance Post Office.
The Odd Fellows lodge and Rebekahs hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brant six miles south as they prepare to move to Fort Morgan. About 35 attended the meeting, honoring two leading ranchers with gifts of an Odd Fellows ring and a teaspoons set. A luncheon followed at Miss Cotant’s home with Mitchell girls and local attendees listed.
Miss Gladys Snyder celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday with friends at a moat fitting. The party featured seven candles on the cake, pink and white decorations, and carnations and roses. Guests included Lucile Waddell Edith Scott Thelma Faught Lila Miller Oscar Kennedy Marie Pauley Helen Feagins Richard Kennedy Mary Keiser Mabel Boone Norma Trabert Violet Williams Thelma Osborn Cressie Sahoda and others who brought gifts and well wishes.
Last Friday evening Misses Margaret Harris and Mable Young hosted a dinner party at ELF Younes home honoring Mitchell guests from the Mitchell High School play. Out-of-town visitors included Edith Newell Dorothy Whitehead Dorothy Reid Mildred Whitehead Mary Roseborough and Vera Springer. Guests at the affair included Hugh Davenport Everett O Keefe Donald Spencer Maurice Nelson Oral Harvey Howard Bennett Ralph McKenzie and Anson Thomas.
The Alliance lodge No. 183 hosts a grand reception for the Nebraska grand master at the Phelan opera house on Friday evening May 19. Eastern Star chapter invited. families and friends of both fraternities welcome. Grand Chaplain Shepard of Lincoln may attend. speeches and music planned. light refreshments served.
Miss Hannah Cotant entertained friends with a theatre party last Saturday evening honoring six Mitchell young ladies visiting Alliance. After time at the Imperial, the group continued the evening at the Phelan Opera House in the night.
Thomas F. Aspden of Sheridas county wed Dolly Fraedrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Fraedrich of Ellsworth at the Methodist parsonage Alliance on Tuesday May 17 with Rev J B Carne officiating. The couple are well known in their home community and plan homestead life. best wishes for their future.
The Baptist Sunday school crowned the men victors after a lively intra-church contest on various points such as attendance and new scholars. A pleasant evening followed with games, refreshments, and social time as the women hosted the event.
The Junior Seuk bouquet was held Tuesday evening at the Drake hotel. Students and guests enjoyed a six course dinner with faculty and guests present. Decorations were pink and white with carnations. Music featured Hattie Renewald on piano and the Cart and Paul Thomas on cello and violin. Toasts followed the meal.
Last evening Miss Ruth Rice entertained a few friends with an informal gathering. The evening featured music and candy making making for a pleasant social moment.
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