The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-16


Mr.. and Mrs. H NJ. Sowle and son were
the guests Tuesday evening at dinner at
the ]. c. Lingo home on Oakland avenue.
Today is the last day of the school year
at Oakland school and all the different
grades gave a program this afternoon for
the parents and friends. The beginners iii
the primary room gave number of pref
ty songs and drills Under the direction OF
Miss Waite. The exhibition of handmade
flowers and drawings and a number of
flower drills was given by the second
grade under Miss Whitaker. Some Of
training work under the supervision of
Miss Borst. Mrs. McCormick's fourth
grade gave a little playlet and number
or songs. The upper grades met in the
assembly room and rendered delightful
program. The May-pole dance given by
Miss Wright's pupils seemed to be the
leading feature of the program.
Mrs. Elmer Galyean and little daughter,
who live on the corner of Forest and Ar
ter avenues, were overcome by gas Tues
day morning. Mrs. Galyean was heating
too high for the flame to consume all the
pressure that was flowing from the jet.
Mrs Galyean could not distinguish an;
odor but she became dizzy and so did her
little girl who fell over on the floor. Mrs.
Galyean managed to call her husband who
sent for medical help at once. Stimulants
were given Mrs. Galyean and the little
girl, who are now recovering rapidly
from the effects.
Tuesday afternoon the w. c. T. L. of
Oakland had delightful meeting with
Mrs. w. H. Eastman at her home on Oak
land avenue Mrs. Stafford, county super
intendent of the soldiers and sailors de-
partment, gave an interesting talk to the
ladies. About 4:3O the l.. T. L., w. c.
T. L. organization of the school children
under the directions of Mrs. d. f. Sinner,
marched from the school building to Mrs.
Eastman's home. There were about sixty
children present and after giving their
yells and a few songs they were dis
missed
Mrs j. Williams of Rich Hill was Miss
Addie Caulk's guest for a few days this
week
Miss Mamie Zarker Miss Jessie Rice,
Miss Alta Coltes and Miss Bernice Boyles
were callers at the school Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. L. Massie of Michigan avenue
will leave the middle of next week FIR
Neosho Rapids for a few weeks visit
with her mother and will go on to diffe--
ent points in Indiana to visit relatives
during the summer months.
The Y. B. B. c. of the Oakland Presby-
terrain church met last evening with Miss
Ethel Carothers and Mr.. George Caroth-
ers at their home Winfield avenue.
The Oakland school graduating exer-
cises will be held this evening at the Oak
land Christian church. The following
program will be given: Music by saun-
Faze1. Chorus, Miss Norrnan's Treble
Cleft class. Glass History, Arthur Har-
Tis. Class Address. James Troutman.
County Superintendent john F. Ebey.
Cornet solo. Theodore Morse. Presenta-
ton of diplomas Mr. F. G. Ludington
Glass VIII, Miss Valda Johnson Music
by the orchestra The following will
ceive their diplomas this evening: Merle
Marion Nanorsdol. Nalda Vera Johnson,
Charles milford StoclSham, Arthur Jud-
son Harris. Blanche Nellie Lewis, Elsie
May Roberts, Dora May Lee, Mabel Ger
trude Beard, Myron Albert Wright Harry
Booth Wilson, William Henry Il1ston,
Florence Marie Coorey, Edith Alma Rock.
Lillian Moore. Myrtle Mary Clark, Bessie
Elizabeth Michael, Fred Guy Ludington,
Julia Alfaretta Randall, Iva Mary Caroth-
ers, Frank Roy Jessop, Susie Arminnie
Lula Gertrude HOFFMAN, Albert LeRoy
Hoag, Frances Rowland. Lorena nellie
Shehi, Karl Henry Smelser, Franklin Les
ter Cooper.
The Oakland W. c. T. T. have pre-
pared little booklets as small token of
remembrance to each of the graduates
which will be presented a the graduating
exercises tonight
The annual school picnic will be give
all day tomorrow at Garfield park A
wagon Will leave the school grounds at
$3.50 Friday morning to carry the lunch
baskets to the park Marks of Identified
ton should be placed on each basket. TIE
baskets will be hauled over free of
charge. Small buttons bearing the name
Oakland will be given out as this gives
everyone wearing oneof these buttons the
privilege of enjoying any of the conces-
sions at the park at one-half the regular
admission. The usual custom of charter
ing cars has been done away with and the
picnickers viii go any time during the
day.