Miss Edna Ballard Bride in May Wedding Near Town
Miss Edna Ballard wed Mr. Charles Thomas last Wednesday May 12 at 8 p.m. at the bride’s parents’ home east of town. Attendants were Miss Ciladge Ballard and Mr. Lemuel Thomas. Rev. T. W. Mecharis officiated. Music by Miss Fern Powell accompanied the couple as they entered to Lohengrin. The couple will reside on a farm east of town. Many gifts were given and best wishes extended for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomas
Mdlina Ballard
C. V. Ballard
Ciladge Ballard
Lemuel Thomas
T. W. Mecharis
Jasper and
Alon
Questa
Thomas
Soris
Jasper High School
L'Homan
Jasper County
Zion
Epworth League Installs Officers
The Epworth League of the M. I. Church held a Sunday night program with addresses by Rev. Chatten Messia Gus Campbell E W Scott and Hoy Bowers. Officers installed for the year include President Miss Ethel Peterson first vice-president Roy Bowers second vice-president Mrs J B Thomonas third vice-president Mrs W D Mullen fourth vice-president Miss Nellie Crow secretary Miss Felva Bowers treasurer Misa Capitola Cay anee and organist Miss Marie Whilesel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. I.church
Chatten
Messia
Gus Campbell
E.W. Scott
Hoy Bowers
Ethel Peterson
Roy Bowers
J. B. Thomonas
W. D. Mullen
Nellie Crow
Felva Bowers
Misa Capitola Cayanee
Marie Whilesel
Kitchen blaze at Mrs Melton’s home on North Main
Fire broke out in the kitchen of Mrs Melton on North Main last Friday afternoon. The flames were confined to the room where they started and caused considerable damage to the kitchen interior.
Ice Cream and Cake Benefit at Cox's Jewelry Store
The Ladies of the Christian Church will serve ice cream and cake at Cox's Jewelry Store Saturday afternoon and evening, May 2, for the church benefit. The public is invited.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Cox's Jewelry Store
Entertained Woman's Home Missionary Society closes term
The Woman's Home Missionary Society was entertained at Mrs. J. J. Thomas's home to mark the end of her term as president. Guests included the defeated side in the recent membership contest. After business and officer elections, an elegant luncheon was served, featuring a sour cucumber pickle starter. Music by Mrs. Allen Peterson, Miss Aretha Burns, and Mrs. Helen Thomas accompanied the event. The society aims to grow, with emphasis on steady attendance at the second Wednesday meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society
J. J. Thomas
Allen Peterson
Aretha Burns
Peterson
Helen Thomas
High School Commencement Program At Opera House
Commencement exercises tonight at the opera house with 115 diplomas awarded. Valedictorian Lou Webb leads, Charley Grim, C Worth Masters, Dan Magers, Hugh Melton, Alma Keenwood, Grace Teeter among speakers and performers. Piano solos, Bible reading, invocations, and choral items featured, with diplomas presented by Mr. Follmer and benediction by Rev W K Chatten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Lou Webb
Charley J. Grim
C. Worth Masters
Dan J. Magers
Hugh Melton
Alma PF
Keenwood
Grace M. ‘Teeter
Crace Teeter
Alma I. Geenwoort
AL Lewis
Charley Grin
Dan Magers
Blank Verde
Ieee
Sieek Loy Webb
C. H. Greene
Follmer
W.k.chatten
Alumni Meeting At Jasper High School Friday Night
The Jasper High School Alumni Association holds its annual meeting Friday night at the opera house. Committees propose changing the program order and banquet. Miss Hattie Kunkler, the treasurer, seeks input from all members. Members and guests are urged to arrive by 6.15 for the meeting, with the banquet preceding the program and seating arranged so everyone is seated by 4.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper High School Alumni Association
Opera House
Hattie Kunkler
Elder Crutcher to Preach at Christian Church in Jasper
Announcement states Elder J. N. Cruther will preach at the Christian Church Sunday May 2 morning and evening. This is his first visit to Jasper though he is a personal friend of Rey Mr Chathen. Sunday School at 1 o clock, followed by preaching at 11. Public invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Cruteher
Mr. Cruteher
Jasper
Rey
Farm at Sheriff's Sale Near Jasper
The Hoots farm about 80 acres three miles west and half a mile south of Jasper will be sold at sheriff s sale at the court house in Joplin on Saturday May 22 between dawn and dusk This sale is advertised but in a paper with little local circulation prompting concern the heirs estate say the notice misses locals who could bid and fears a market opportunist may snap up the property at a low figure The estate has been farmed by Jake Byers for three years and Lawson has managed the place for heirs in Illinois Their complaint argues notice should reach nearby buyers to satisfy the law and protect heirs from a perceived injustice.
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Hoots
Jasper
Court House
Joplin
Andi
Jake Byers
Lawson
Illinois
Carthage
Runaway Tramway Injures Lucas Family at Home
Mrs Lucas and her 7-year-old son were thrown from a buggy when a horse frightened at John Lucas's home northeast of town last Thursday evening. Mr Lucas grabbed the horse and was dragged into a wire fence, his ear torn. All clothing torn, they drove to town for treatment by Dr Knott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lucas
Dy, Knott
May Queen and parade spark Epworth League show
The Epworth League staged a May fete at the city park last Saturday, featuring a May pole dance and crowning of Miss Helen Thomas as Queen of the May after a two week popular vote. A parade showcased doll cabs, baby buggies, tricycles and bicycles, decorated with flowers, flags and colored paper. Winners included Pauline Roberts, Dorothy May Rand, Lowell Buerge, Alvin Radford, Bernard McCune and Dorothy Rex among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Helen ‘Thomas
Colleabs
Alice Amer
Zeta Jackson
Marguerite Teeter
Frances Wells
Josie Bradshaw
Juanita Purcell
Inola Patterson
Blanch Gresham
Helena Uanenys
Dorothy Rex
Mary Louise Oe
Baby Go-Cars
Alvin Radford
Fritz Gerald Kissell
Madeline Wagner
Baby Bugeles
Dorothy Muay Rand
Alva Mullen
Bieyeles
Pauline Roberts
Fred Cline
Lowell Buerge
Trievele
Bernard McCune
Dorothy May Rand
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Mit
Charley Triop
Irrom
Miss Edna Ballard Bride
Charley Thomas
R.L. Roberts & Son
First National Bank
Jasper, Missouri
Federal Reserve
Postal Savings Depositary
Opera
Kodaker
NYAL
J. K. Schooler
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