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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1920

Page

8

Farewell Party Honors Choir Leader at Epler Home

Christian church choir members hosted a farewell party last Thursday at Rev. and Mrs. J. Epler home in honor of choir leader Mrs. Scollen. The gathering featured games, music, and dainty refreshments with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scotten and others.

Christian Church Choir J. Epler Scollen Ben Scotten Stephen Epler W. A. McKune Gus Peterson Otis Atkins Cora Lewis Ferne McFarland Leslie Hall A. J. Cole Misa Sylvia DeMoss Leila Cutts

Alumni Banquet Celebrates Alliance High School with Formal Program

Sixty guests attended the Alliance High School alumni banquet at the Alliance Hotel. The room featured red and white floral decor. Toastmistress Misa Ethel James led a four course banquet and the program included piano and vocal solos, addresses by Jay Vance, Trev. J. Orrin Gould, and Mrs. Wm. Lunn, with Spacht and Avis Jodet performing.

Alliance High School Alliance Hotel Elisa Misa Ethel James Race Spacht Avis Jodet Jay Vance Janet Grassman Trev J. Orrin Gould Wm. Lunn

Johnson and Jones Tie The Knot In Monday Ceremony

Clarence H. Johnson of Longe Lake wed Agnes B. Jones of Antioch in a Monday evening ceremony officiated by Rev. Mearl C. Smith. The bride is sister of Mire Ward Norton, and daughter of a former Alliance Methodist Episcopal minister.

Clarence H. Johnson Longe Lake Agnes B. Jones Antioch Mearl C. Smith Mire. Ward Norton Mr. Jones Alliance

Ladies Circle Meeting at Mrs A J Cole Home

The Christian church ladies circle will meet at 2 30 P M Wednesday at 821 Box Butte Avenue with Mrs A J Cole hosting. Much work on hand and a large attendance is hoped for.

Ladies’ Circle of the Christian Church A. J. Cole Box Butte Avenue

Trustees and Officers Meeting at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church announces a trustees and officers meeting on Wednesday evening May 19 at the church. It is an important gathering and every officer is expected to attend. Minister J Orrin Gould urges full attendance.

First Baptist Church J. Orrin Gould

Eastern Star Meeting and Methodist Aid Social Planned

The Eastern Star holds its regular meeting this evening with refreshments and the grand Matron's introduction. The Methodist Aid Society meets Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Mrs J A Mallorys Fifth and Laramie for a social luncheon. both missionary societies invited.

Methodist Aid Society J. A. Mallory Fifth Laramie

Personal notes from Alliance Nebraska social scene

Mrs Jay Walker visits Exeter and others journey to Ravenna Lincoln and more. Mrs W A Bennett and daughter Hazel plan trips to Washington and Oregon. Miss Florence Bruce visits Alliance sister Mrs Fred Carlson. Hazel Bennet and mother plan northwest tour via Oregon Washington California Great Falls with Theresa O Donnel. Mrs W C Grubbs in critical condition. Sadie B Rhoades called from Pittsburgh. Twin boys born to Peter Weber near Alliance with one survivor.

Jay Walker Exeter W. A. Bennet Northwest Oregon Washington California Great Falls Mont Theresa O'Donnel McHugh Sterling Colo Aelster Gertrude McHugh Peter Weber Alliance Red Cross Home Service Bureau Court House Luat G. Isaaceon Des Moines Muscadine Omaha Messrs Pittsburgh W. C. Grubbs

Local Residents Move and Plan New Home on Alipeouri Avenue

The county clerk notes changes as Orlanda in Alinnes regrets leaving this part of the country. Mr. and Mrs. BR. C. Pearsen plan to move into their new home on Alipeouri Avenue.

Orlanda Alinnes BR. C. Pearsen Alipeouri Avenue

Bayard Jr Joins May Term Proceedings In Alliance

Juige Bayard Jr Paine of Grand Island traded benches with District Judge W H H Whatever for the May term and finished the work in Alliance alongside the Hagerty case. The last jury case on the docket was completed before leaving for Thedford where the Halsey bank case was set for 9 30 am yesterday. The judge made many friends during his two weeks in the city and attended banquets to meet Alliance citizens.

Juige Bayard Jr Paine Grand Island W. HH Thedford Halsey Bank Alliance

Mud and draymen push for paving in Alliance

Citizens complain of persistent mud after weeks of wet weather. Draymen faced repeated stalls at Box Butte crossings as heavy freight trucks lingered in puddles. Residents cheer paving as a remedy while awaiting contractor action.

Alliance Fll Box Butte Draymen

Alliance Officer Apollo Reed Considers Burlington Offer

Oscar Reed, who has served on city and county police, returned to Alliance after two to three weeks away. He was invited to join Burlington railroad as a special agent with a substantial salary boost and rank of sergeant. He has not decided, weighing city politics against Omaha opportunity and family considerations.

Oscar Reed Burington Railroad Omaha Ger-Geant Burlington Reed Oscar

Alliance Beasts Drawn Into Sudden Frenzy In Feud

Local whispers speak of a rapid escalation as rival factions in Alliance clash over disputed territory with tensions rising within 48 hours. Residents report unusual activity and calls for calm from community leaders.

Visitation Week Drives Church Membership Push Across City

Churches in the country initiate a visitation week with ministers visiting their constituencies to recruit members. The ministerial association agreed to a unified approach with each church contacting its own congregation. Next Sunday marks Pentecost anniversary and many new members are expected to join.

Navy deserter detained by Alliance police

Alliance police continue to hold Alex Kosciski a navy deserter who surrendered at the local recruiting office last week. Chief Taylor has wired naval authorities and they are expected to fetch him in the coming days.

Alliance Alex Kosciski Navy Taylor Naval

Grocer Seeks Alliance Site with Columbus Investor Arrival

W. F. Schramm of Columbus, in months of correspondence with the chamber of commerce, is expected in Alliance today or tomorrow to review possible wholesale grocery locations and aid a decision, according to Secretary J. W. Guthrie.

W. F. Schramm Columbus Chamber of Commerce Seome Alliance J. W. Guthrie

Too Late to Classify Young Men and Women for Federal Posts

Advertisement invites applicants aged 18 to 45 for railway mail and government clerks with salaries from 1300 to 1560 dollars. Experience required. exams on June 16. For details write R. Terry, former civil service examiner, 734 Continental Building, Washington DC 49. FOR RENT Room with all modern conveniences in private home. Phone 202 324 West 3rd 49ur BRIEF.

R. Terry Civil Service Continental Building Washington, D. C

Harvest Labor Wages Set At Seventy Cents An Hour

Nebraska workers may see the 70 cent per hour wage for harvest hands aligning with Kansas and Oklahoma rates. The Hastings or Scotts Bluff Star Herald notes the Kansas City fed bulletin confirms a Hutchinson conference decision. Nebraska expects wheat harvest near 3,000,000 acres with out of state labor aiding across July to mid August. Permanent offices operate in Omaha and Lincoln.

Oklahoma Kansas Scottsbluff Star-Herald State Labor Department Federal Employment Service Kansas City Harvest Labor Hutchinson Kas Nebraska South North Dakota South Central Omaha Lincoln

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