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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
1
The high school orchestra presented its annual concert last Monday evening, showcasing the twelve graduates in a refined performance of fine music and ensemble pieces.
The 1921 class roster includes Arthur C Hart Genevieve Randall Glenn Pfoutz Label La Meister Leslie Bresson Ellen A Gilbert Raymond D Hart Katherine Ventura Lloyd Stoudt Esther M Nass Glenn G Geyer Ethel Craig.
The Ashton Public School concludes its thirty-third commencement with two large audiences over two evenings. The Class of 1921 featured songs, histories, solos, and props while Dr. Gordon of Rockford delivered an acclaimed address praising the democratic American school and civic duty. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Fackler as seniors reflect on four years of high school. An Orchestra Recital drew a small, warm audience amid weather and scheduling issues.
An orchestra of 20 pieces delivered a fine program with heavy applause for Colonial Days and Ole South. Raymond Hart's trombone The Holy City and Arthur Hart's The Sixth Air Varie drew strong encores. Mrs. J R Brown of Rochelle sang several popular numbers. The group reflects credit on leader Prof Teenniges of DeKalb and on Prof Fackler for inspiring the local school program.
Faust H. Boyd recovers an ox welding outfit stolen from his garage before Memorial Day. Suspect M. A. Dawson, a former U. S. Marine, confessed after being located with Sheriff Schoenholz. the item valued at 150 dollars had been sold for thirty. The pursuit crossed to DeWitt, Iowa.
The Pasadena Evening Post reports Dr Thomas David Christie, a veteran Civil War soldier and noted missionary educator born in Tyrone Ireland, died May 25 at his Pasadena home aged 78. Survived by four children and wife Carmelite Brewer Christie. Funeral at Lake Avenue Congregational Church.
St John s Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m with English services at 10 30 a m Sunday school teachers meeting Friday at 8 p m The lesson texts include Luke 4 16 21 and Matthew 25 34 40 The lesson topic is Making the social order Christian The annual picnic is planned for Thursday at Lowell Park with a rain date Friday Pastor Henry Foelsch notes the guiding thought Love to Christ and service to the least among us
The Methodist Sunday school announces its annual picnic at Can field bridge on Kyte creek July 4. All members and friends are invited to attend.
Notice that empty cement sacks costing 25 cents will be accepted at 10 cents per sack after July 1 as all cement companies reduce empty sack reimbursements to 10 cents. D Hussey & Son Franklin Grove Illinois signed.
Theodore Knox Concert Party starts five day Community Chautauqua program featuring Ruth Bingham Frances Knox and Theodore Knox with sax violin piano and vocal numbers readings and character studies. Other week acts include Omar Wilson Singers Cammarata Mediterranean Musicians Philippine Quartet and Louis Williams.
A roof fire broke out yesterday afternoon at the North-Western tank yard. Firefighters faced heavy smoke as the tank, full of water, burned beneath the roof and pressure issues hampered extinguishing efforts. Presbyterian Church notes list Sunday services and activities for June 19 led by Pastor M T MacPherson with Mr C D Sanders supervising Sunday School.
The Reynolds church schedules catechetical instruction Saturday at 2 00 pm and requests parental attendance. Sunday services include Sunday school 9 30 am, preaching 10 20 am and 7 30 pm by Rev. John Buente of Malta with Malta orchestra. Quarterly conference set for Thursday evening June 23 with the presiding elder expected. WALLIAM ALBRECHT Pastor.
The notice lists June 19 schedule: Bible school at 9:30, preaching at 10:30, Epworth League at 6:45, evening preaching at 7:30. Morning theme Our Source of Help In Times of Peril. Evening theme Straight Paths. Pastor Rev. W. Be Kern calls for Centenary fund progress amid hot weather.
United Evangelical notes list Thursday prayer at 7 30 p m Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday school 6 30 p m and 7 30 gospel message Bradford Children Day program next Sunday at 10 00 am all invited Reverend F Brandfellner pastor American Legion Ashton Post 345 to meet in I O O F rooms this Thursday evening all members urged to attend OK to visit with Mrs Ben Frantz.
H L Goodrow, VP of the 200000 club, reports results from Peoria Life Insurance on a President Emmett C May Month Con test. The drive aims at new business to cover debts with old line legal reserve policies amid market losses. The notice closes with thanks from Adolph Schubacker and Sons.
The Farmers Telephone company plans extensive underground cable work in Ashton to replace poles. Three large cables will run along the alley between Stephan's Furniture and Gazette office with 50 and 100 pair lines serving business districts and North First Street. Old cables will be removed once new service connects. Mrs. Fred Wood visited Chicago yesterday.
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