Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-18
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GrinneIl and Vicinity.
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Special TO Times Republican.
G-tnnell- Dec. Is.-The large vested
choir of the congregational church
here viii present tomorrow evening the
cantata The Holy Child" under the
direction Of Prof. H. w. Madack. the
solo parts being taken by Mrs F. J.
KieseI. soprano: A H Engstrom. tenor.
and l. D. Harrison, BARITONE.
The new seventeen-lap cinder path
in the basement of the mems gymnas-
ium, notice Of which has appeared be-
fore in this column. is 70 be made dur
ing the Christmas holidays SO that it
will be ready for use when college
opens again. The expense Of this ath-
ietic Improvement will be met by
benefit to be arranged by the board OF
control and put on at the first oppor-
tune time.
City Superintendent Henely, Prinoi-
pal Charles Bell. and Coach Guy Mich
OILS united In banqueting the football
aggregation OF the high school and.
after the feast, Clayton Phelps was
elected captain of the team for next
year. Phelps has been star tackle the
past season. has had two years OF ex-
perience, and IS a good trainer.
The Congregational Sunday schoo!
viii present tomorrow morning the
usual Manager Service with the sup-
u!ation that this shall be white Of
fering as~emb!ematic Of peace. Every
gift that is brought, large or small, IS
expected 10 ne carefully wrapped IN
some material of a white color. BY the
vote OF the children Of the school the
Christmas tree is TO bear no gifts for
them but they are 10 bring their gifts
for others who are not so well situated
as themselves
The treacherous sidewalks, steps,
and streets still continue and the list
Of accidents grows larger w. G. Deeds
carries painful right wrist and arm,
tho not from fall on the ice. He was
cranking his car when the crank
slipped and he carries his arm In a
sing. P. D. Burton slipped on the ice
and as a result has a. very lame right
shoulder and some Commissions and
sprains hGt hopes aTe entertained that
the injury viii not De lasting.
The following officers were elected al
the annual meeting Of the Women
Home Missionary Union OF the Con-
gregational church: President, Miss
Stella Bartlett; vice presidents, Mrs
2. 4. Johnson, Mrs. H. ". Somers
Mrs. Z. e Harris. Mrs. G. L. Pierce
and Mrs Philip Hutchinson; secretary
Mrs. A. L. Frisbie, Jr.; assistant Sec
rotary. Mrs. W. c. Rayburn; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. c. c. Hunt;
treasurer. MTs. 5. {. Buck; assistant
treasurer, Mrs. \. J. Sibley; pianist
Mrs. VI. L. Hunt.
Miss Ettinger is both quick wittec
and lucky and to both, perhaps, she
owes her present condition Of body ano
mind Driving her car south on Broad
street yesterday morning she aimed u
cross the Rock Island tracks as neither
looking nor listening showed any sign:
of danger. Just before she reached
the main track the train from the ives
came suddenly in sight and so closs
that for her to cross in safety was i'm
possible by quick thinking and ar
extraordinarily quick turn she RAJ
parallel with the train and within TIVE
feet OF il until she could stop her ma
chine 1t was close call and ever!
one wonders what had become of thu
warcnman in the tower.
The local lodge of Elks of this city
individually and collectively, seem L
be playing the glad game" at THU
Christmas season especially. The mat
ter of good fellowship being broush
I'D in meeting a movement was started
9 and fund of $3.50 was soon raised t
make Christmas still more Christmasy
Then some one started the project o
skating pond for the kiddiss and ;
committee was appointed to formuiat
plans and report to the main body. A
these lodge members s-s noted for DO
ing things II is expected that the lad
and lasses Will soon have place pre-
pared where they can enjoy this white
( sport.
Iowa College is again the fortunat
recipient OK large gift coming a
such time az will make 1t appropri
ately Christmas gift Presiden
- Main las just returned from an easter
trip and reports that some one VII