Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-12-30

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Mrs. E. McGovern, of Portland,
spent part of her holiday vacation at
the home of her father, DIR. j. ". Ran
som.
Mr.. J. H. Morrison, of Keswick, Cal
ifornia, was in Turner for a short Wis
it Wednesday. Mr.. Morrison was for
merly telegraph operator at Turner.
Mr.. Kenneth Cole, who is attending
college in Corvallis, is home for his
Christmas vacation. He was accom-
panied by his cousin, Jay Clark, who
is also q student of the State Agricul-
tural College.
Mrs. Ellis Arnold, of Pennington,
Wash, is visiting at the home of her
mother Mrs. G. Barzee. Mrs. Barzee is
still very i'll.
The holiday week in Turner has been
well filled with soeials and entertain
ments. One of the most praisworthy
was the program given Christmas eve
in the Presbyterian church, when the
Sunday schools Of the Presbyterian
and Methodist churches combined ther
efforts in celebrating the birth of the
Savior.
Appropriate decorations were at
tractively arranged in p~rofusion, all
suggestive if the day.
Rev. Crandall, of the Methodist
church, delivered a short opening adj
dress.
The program consisted of musical
numbers and Rotations.
Among the little folks, who took part
in a creditable manner were Misses
Merze Herrick, Birdie Dozier and Flo
Besse. Later in the evening candy and
popcorn was passed around, to the de-
light of the children.
Friday evening, December 23d, the
Turner baseball team gave a dance in
the Masonic hall. The party was well
attended, and good returns were real
lied.
The Epworth League of Turner gave
an entertainment Wednesday evening,
when a good program was enjoyed.
Over $40 were cleared. Those having
the affair in charge were well pleased
with the result of their EFFORTS.
The ladies of the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches will give a watch
night party New Years eve, for the
benefit of these ~organizati ons. Sand
witches and coffee will be s erved. All
cordially invited TO attend.
On Friday afternoon the Turner pub
lie schools closed for the h bliday va
cation, after a most succe ssful term
for both teachers and pupi Is. In the
principals room, a recently Organi-
.zed society known as the "I' ieal,'' had
charge of the program. Invitations
were issued to guests betwee n the ages
of 20 and 80 years, a gratif wing num-
Der responding by being pres bat.
The opening address was delivered
by the principal, Miss Lizzie Cornelius.
Following were q number Mi reeita-
tions and musical selections, in which
no small amount of talent. was dis.
played. Later the older bOys and girls
were asked to respond, andl a number
of short talks were given lby the visi-
tors. Among the latter was an original
poem entitled ga Smiling Face" re
cited by Mr.. TillOtson.
Souvenirs of mistletoe and Christ
mas cOlors were pinned ON each guest
by the pupils. Also a treat. ,of oranges
popcorn and candy was given each one
present. Among other fe,atu res of tn,
afternoon was a debate, led by Georg,
Harris on the Affirmative aud Sarral
Dozier on the negative, on the ques
tion; "Resolved, That Japa n is NOR,
likely TO be victorious IN the war nov
in progress than Russia" was wei
handled by the speakers.
The Ideal society is eOmpos. d of tn,
more advanced pupils, and hm for it
president Rex May, viee-p 'esident
Bertha Kay, and secretary, Ida Whip
per. These enthusiastic young peOpl
are making excellent plans f or tn
future. In Miss Hicks room the prim
airy and intermediate grades en- jOye,
a Christmas tree, beautifully a eeor
ated. The room was darkened, ana / tn
lights turned on producing a plea SIM
effect. Here, as in the other room
treat Of candy, nuts and oranges : "a
awaiting the children.
A number Of r~eeitations n SON 7
made the time pass pleasantly. seven
Of Miss Epley'A the primary teaehera
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