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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
FAMILY. FROM BOONE
HAVE ACCIDENT
Big Car skids and Turns Over While
Coming Down Hill South
Of Town.

AS a result of the roads, made
slippery by Sundays early morn
ing rain, a party of ten Boone peo-
pie, driving overland from that
place to spend the day with the Nels
Swanson family north of town, ex-
perienced an alarming accident when
the big Chalmers car in which they
were riding skidded and overturned
into a ditch about five miles south
Of town yesterday forenoon. The
party included Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Haleen and seven children and the
formers sister, Mrs. Andrew Lind
brom, all of Boone.
Mr.. Haleen received a scalp wound
and his wife scalp wound and a
broken rib. Their son Arthur suf-
fered fractured right arm, and
Mrs. Lindbrom slight scalp wound.
The injured persons were taken to
the hospital temporarily, where
their wounds were cared for. All
were able to return home Monday.
The accident occurred on hill
when the driver put on the brakes,
intending to coast down, but owing
to the slippery condition of the
roads, the car skidded and turned
completely over. The top of the au-
tomobile was smashed, the wind
shield shattered and one door torn
off. 1t was towed into the city by
garage men and is still here await
ing repairs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
LIGHTNING DOES
DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE
G. J. Worthinston Residence Struck
Woodstock Baptist Church
Is Damaged.

A bolt of lightning during the
rain of Sunday morning struck the
G. J. Worthington residence on west
First street. lightning struck the
roof of the Worthington house.
passed down the chimney into the
furnace and doii5n, ri into the et8dsisa t8taia
No fire developed from the lightning
and no one in the home was in
jured, although the family were
badly frightened. A good sized hole
was broken in the shingles of the
roof and the chimney damaged some
what. The damage is covered by in
surance.
Lightning struck the Baptist
church in Woodstock yesterday morn
ing also, splitting the wood in the
church steeple. No fire resulted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
Off for Oberlin College.

The Misses Hester Huff and Leah
Wyatt left Sunday for Oberlin,
Ohio to enter the well known col
lege there to study music. Miss
Wyatt, who is promising piano
student. will study that instrument,
while Miss Huff will study both pi-
ano and voice.
Miss Huff has been a prominent
member of the Congregational
church chorus choir for many years
and is well known as possessing an
unusual voice. At the service yes
terday morning, at the close of q
sweet solo by Miss Huff. with violin
obligato by Miss Mildred Wetkavska,
the pastor of the church spoke of
Miss Hester's going to Oberlin and
the announcement was greeted with
applause by the audience. While
Miss Hester will be greatly missed
from the choir, her friends are glad
to know that she is to have the op-
portunity to study in such an insti-
tuition as Oberlin college.
Paints for everything, any size, at
Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
Will Move Here.

The N. G. Omstead family, who
reside in Ellsworth, will move to
this city within short time, having
rented the McLaury property on
Bank street, now occupied by the H.
B. Shinogle family, who are going
to Oconto, Wis. Mr.. Omstead is an
insurance agent and in moving to
this city will be more conveniently
located for his work, which takes
him to towns on the Illinois Central.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
BRADY LOSES HIS
SUIT FOR $1,000
Claimed $1,000 for Rescuing Clar.
india Couple from Water.

Clarinda, Iowa, Sept. 24.-Clyde
Brady, who sued Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Fallers for $1,000 which he
claimed for rescuing Mr.. and Mrs.
Fallers from drowning last summer,
had his case thrown out of court
when it was called in District court
here. 1t was admitted that he did
not intend to charge them for his
services when he went to their res
cue, and it being shown there was
no bargain made and that he acted
voluntarily, the court dismissed the
action.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
Breaks Bone in Hand.

While the high school football
squad were engaged in practice
game at the ball park Friday az
ternoon, James Young, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin Young, and high
school junior, suffered broken bone
in one hand.
The game between the practice
squads grew pretty exciting and the
skirmish hot and heavy and in the
midst of the fray Jimmie" while
hanging to the ball, received a kick
between the middle and third finger
Of his right hand. The injury will
take some time to heal and will be
of considerable Inconvenience, but
accidents seem to be accepted as a
part of the spirit of the game and
the victim only complains that it
keeps him out Of the regular sched-
ule of games soon to begin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
SOLDIER BEGINS A
LONG PRISON Term
First American Trooper Returned
for Crime.

Leavenworth, Kan, Sept. "a
Geo. A. Beasley, a member of the
American expeditionary force, was
brought to the federal prison here
yesterday to serve sentence of thir-
ty years imposed upon him by q
court martial in France.
Beasley, convicted of a statutory
charge, is the first American SOL
dier to be returned from France for
having committed crime, it is said.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
Auto Crank Kicked.

Thomas X. Desmond had the large
bone in his forearm broken Saturday
morning while cranking his fathers
car. The fracture was at once set
and Thomas will continue to 60 to
ahool as usual.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
win be Busy Week.

This Is the last week in which to
pay taxes and escape the penalty and
County Treasurer Hughes anticipates
big business, for he says many
property owners have failed to pay
their taxes so far.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Currie, who returned to
their home in Denison this morning,
following a weeks visit in the city
with relatives and friends. suffered
slight accident yesterday which re-
suited in the small bone of one arm
being bent and will necessitate the
keeping of snlints on the injured
member for couple of weeks.
The newest in jewelry at Teed &
Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

An honor roll containing the
names of the soldier boys who were
members of the Congregational
church or Sunday school, and have
joined Uncle Sans forces in the
great war for democracy, has been
placed upon the rostrum of the To-
cal church. The. scroll or paper
upon which the names appear was
secured from a Chicago publishing
house. The paper has upon it pic
ture or representation of a trium-
phal arch, we take it, and above the
arch are the flags of the allies in
their natural colors. Underneath
the flags are these words, "Honor
Roll-European War" The names
Of the soldiers were pen drawn upon
the roll by Henry Geist of this city,
draughtsman, and the work is very
nicely done. The whole is framed
oAu iCSlS OA al C0SCl uPOu 4tAC
church rostrum, where everybody at
tending the church or Sunday school
may see it.. There are nine names
upon this honor roll and there is
ample room upon it to add others,
which will probably be done should
the war continue any length of time
from now on. The nine names fol-
low:
Adolph Boeye.
Wilfred A. Groves.
Frederic A., Metcalf.
George Verne Buxton.
Paul E. Nickerson.
Donald F. Doty.
George l. Worthington.
Albert Nelson.
Alya Glenn.
Artist Traver has been requested
to photograph this honor roll, and
one of the pictures will be sent to
each of the boys whose name appears
thereon.
These brave soldier boys surely
deserve to have their names placed
upon such an honor roll, and the
conception and carrying out of the
matter is certainly splendid idea.
Many of the churches throughout the
land are honoring their soldier boys
in this way.
Sterling belts for gentlemen at
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Mrs. Arthur C.. Swanson has re-
signed her position as chief toll op-
orator for the Iowa Telephone COM
pany. Miss Martha Heiden has been
appointed chief operator over both
the toll and local lines, and she also
represents the traffic department
here,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
To Colfax for Treatment.

Mrs. G. M. Rouse went to ColfaX
Saturday, where she will undergo a
course of treatment for severe case
Of rheumatism which has been trou-
bling her for several months.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Miss Mamie Stebbins, who has had
years of experience in the dressmak-
ing trade, has accepted position in
the alteration department at the
Mercantile and will assume her new
duties October i.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

A new barn is being erected on the
rear of the G. w. Coleman residence
property on First street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Red cedar flakes for furs and
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

The varnish you want. any size,
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Sterling belts for gentlemen at
Teed & Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25
Still Improving.

The people of Webster City and
vicinity will be glad to know that
c. F. Gardner, who has been i'll with
infantile paralysis the past three
weeks, is steadily improving. He is
suffering less and can now slightly
move his arms and legs. All will
hope that the improvement may
continue.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

You save money II you buy 1t at
Teed q Teed's. d-t-ftf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Window glass. any size. at Teed's,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Calling cards printed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Paints for everything. any size, at
Teed's. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-25

Silver and gold magazine pencils
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
ROCK ISLAND NOTES

H. A. p. James. vice president OF
the S, U. of NJ A., was in town Satur-
fday and Sunday of last week. 4
D. ]. Martin is conductor ON Nos.
"a and So. spending his layovers in
Liberal.
The section crew is repairing the
track of the Rock Island in and
around Liberal.
The road seems to be short of
crews at this time to handle the
heavy business.
Jess Matthews is night man on the
yard engine here now.
Last Week Ed Devine seemed to
enjoy getting up early of an after
noon and waiting to meet No. /.
Wonder what the attraction was.
Mr.. Greenhouse. chief clerk in the
master mechanics Office, visited in
Liberal last week.
We wonder how w. B. Taylor ex-
PCNto- thO oWltCuutcH u SWlICH the IT'D
track when he carries the list home in
his pocket.
Geo. Curtis tore the knee out of
his trousers last Wednesday. Ask
him how it happened.
w. c. Cawthon, car repairer's
helper, is on the sick list. ~ <
w. c. Jones, the water service man.
has been. in town the past few days
and pulled all the wells. Conse-
quently the round house was short of
water during his stay.
Fl. Shumate has been laying off the
last few days, getting ready to build
new house on his lots.
w. NJ. Wilson, master mechanic.
was in town Wednesday.
The Rock Island has more coal on
hand now than any time during the
winter.
r. N. Martin swept out the switch
shanty last Tuesday. Every one is
wandering il he was sick.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
Old LADY
FEELING FINE
Aitsr Taking -Four Bottles o.
Cardui, The woman's Tonic.

Golden, In.--"Having used Cardui,
the woman's tonic, In my family, for .
number Of years." writes Mrs. Kate
Metz, Of this town, "and always with
such good results, feel il my duty to
write yeu about It, so that you may
publish my letter.
My mother il living with me, and
she ID 81 years old. For the last three
or feur years, abe has been troubled q
great deal with cramping spells, and
Ter days at . time, she would have .
severe headache.
0he read of how much Cardui has
holbed other women who were nick
end ailing, and decided to give IL q
dial. She began taking It three times
2 day, and since then has been getting
AOng simply fine.
Mother only used four bottles Of
Qafdui, but she is no longer troubled
with the severe headaches, and her
stomach 10 10 much stronger that she
can eat most anything.
We both feel that any lady who Ii
not strong and well, would be greatly
benefited by the uss Of Cardui."
I Try Card-u-i. NcBs
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
FROM THE KIsmEr KIIPPER

Mr.. and Mrs Fl. D. Massoni, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Lingo and Mrs. A. G..
Jones helped Beler Burr and family
do their butchering on Wednesday.
They report having had good time.
The Kismet Equity Exchange is
,itearing down the old corn crib on
thier property and are. having sand
hauled to put in foundation on
which they will erect some more bins
and feed bins. The lumber out of the
old crib will be used in the new
sheds.
F. R. Fellers and his hired man Of
south Kismet, w. F. Snyder and two
sons OF Mullinville and two cousins of
the Snyders from Iowa. also l., e.
Warden and his brother Paul motored
to Liberal Thursday.
Simon G. Wedel and wife of north
of town are the proud parents of a
new baby boy, weighing about 10h
pounds. born Wednesday morning.
David H. Koehn and wife were
having dental work done in Liberal
last Wednesday, P. C. Wedel and
wife accompanying them.
w. o. Nelson, the Veterinary of
Liberal. was called to this neighbor-
hood last Wednesday.
| IN Maaanni and MoAnay
were in Liberal on business Thurs
day.
The water foreman of the Rock Is
land was here last Thursday inspect
ing the local plant. He ordered new
steam pipe laid from the boiler room
to the east pump.
E. r. Hess and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Olson took Sunday dinner
at the ]. II. Light home east of Kis-
met.
James Olson and family of Hayne
were Sunday visitors at the c. G..
Hoffman home in Kismet.
r. e. Benson made business trip
to Liberal last Thursday.
A. G. Mutt, II. D, Massoni and
Buler Burr of this vicinity were in
Liberal Monday and Tuesday attend
ing the regular monthly meeting of
the Board of County Commissioners
of which Fl. d. Massoni is Commits
sioner from this district.
]. B. Fletcher and his nephew went
to Liberal on number l Sunday.
| Floyd Longwell of Liberal was
here Saturday and part of Sunday on
business.
w. Fl. Lepper and family and F. R
Fellers spent Sunday with L. E. War.
den and family northwest of Kismet
Edgar Thompson and family spent
Sunday at the A. L. Light home soutr
of Kismet. 'tt
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
MRS. cHAs. l. wEIDENsAUL

Amelia Gougler was born Novem.
Der IA, 1859, in Perry county. Penn.
sylvania, and died in Liberal, Kan
sas, February 10, 1917. She came tc
Kansas thirty-f1ve years ago and was
married to Chas. l.. Weidensaul, April
Is, 1888, at Highland. Kansas. Her
home was in Doniphan county until
seven years ago when she moved to
Liberal. Four children. Lloyd
Blanche, Zula and Lawrence, mourn
their loss. Four sisters are living
Emma Angstead, Ola Shaffer. Ids
Heikes and Anna Roger of Lorena
Kansas. Mrs. Weidensaul united
with the Congressional church II
early life.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. d. G. MacLennan at tn,
Christian church, Saturday, Februar,
II. Interment was in the Liberia
cemetery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
PROVISIONS OF THE
ssBONE DRY" BILL.

L r.
The bill as 1t stands makes 1t un7
lawful for any person to keep intoxi-
eating liquors. The exact wording
of section / of the bill, which. con-
tains the drastic provision, follows:
1T shall be unlawful for any per-
son to keep or have in his possession
for personal use or otherwise, any in
toxicating liquors, or permit another
to have or keep or use intoxicating
liquors on any premises owned or con-
trolled by him, or to give away or
furnish intoxicating liquors to an
other, except druggists or registered
pharmacists as hereinafter provided.
Any person violating the provisions
of this section shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor and on conviction
thereof shall be fined not less than
800, nor more than $500, and i'm
prisoned in the county Jail not less
than thirty days nor more than six
months"
Section makes 1t absolutely ''un-
lawful for any common carrier
(which includes automobiles), firm
or corporation. or any other person
for hire or without hire to bring or
carry into the state, or carry from
one place to another within this state,
intoxicating liquors for another or
for itself or himself"
Section 3 makes 1t unlawful for any
person to receive, directly or indi-
rectly, Intoxicating liquor from a
common carrier or other carrier or
person. This section 1t is stated APP
plies to liquor intended for personal
use as well as otherwise. .
Section 4 contains the exemption
allowing any regular ordained min
lister or regular priest of any church
to receive and possess wine for COM
munion purposes. This right is sur
rounded by much red tape.
Section 5 contains the exemption
allowing the use of alcohol. but not
intoxicating beverages, for scientific
mechanical and medical purposes, by
hospitals. schools and manufacturers
allowing only wholesale drug cor
porations with stocks worth 100000
exclusive of alcohol to dispose Of al
cohol.
Section 6 contains further exemp.
ton for the use of alcohol for scien-
tific, medical or mechanical purposes
under severe restrictions.
/ Section states that II for an!
reason any part of this act shall b'
held void. such holding shall not In
validate any other portion of thi
Iact."
Section states: This act shall
be considered supplemental to law
now in force relating to intoxicating
liquors"
Section makes the act effective
upon publication in the official stat
paper
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
SOCIETY NEWS
BY Mrs. Francis Morsan'

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The Light Bearers of the Presby-
terrain church meet at the Manse Sat
urday afternoon. An interesting pro-
gram and study hour is planned.
The Missionary, Society of the Pres
byterian church meets this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. w. H. Meyer on
North Kansas avenue. The society
course for the year. 1.-THE Living
Christ for Latin America" will be
perused as usual, as we'll as the other
features of the society's work
Mrs. Mat Dunlap entertained in
formally at auction bridge Monday
evening. Those enjoying Mrs Dun
laps hospitality were: Messrs and
Mesdames o. M. Woods. H. L.. Ginns,
Mrs. Harrison; Misses Ada Hobble,
Kathryn Jordan. Mary Flood; Messrs.
Ralph Colvin, Arch G. Fee.
The Colonial Tea given at the home
of Mrs. Frank Summers was one of
the most beautiful affairs of the sea-
son. Flags and National emblems
were displayed everywhere. The la
dies in the receiving line all wore
Puritan costumes. A large numer
of invited guests called during the
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
MRS. II. X. MOSHER

Grace l.. Lewis was born In the
state of Illinois, October 4. 1866. and
moved to Union county, Dakota Ter
ritory. with her parents when about
six years old. She was united In
marriage to Henry X. Mosher al
Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory. Aug
ust 2S. 1889. and located ON farm
near Akron, Iowa, where she lived
until the year 1900. when she moved
to Garh6tt.. Kansas. IN 1906 she
came to Seward county. Kansas. She
passed to Higher life February II,
1917. at her home in Liberal. Kan
sas, She was a member of the First
Spifitualist church of Wichita, Kan
sas. She leaves a husband and four
Winton D., Helen, Gillian
and Holly. All were with her to the
last. ~
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23

A number of substantial farmers
have taken policies in the IOWA
STATE LIVE STOCK ms. CO. the
past week This COMPANY insures
the farmer that his horses. mules or
cattle have to live or else the COM
pany pay for them-in other words
THE COMPANY TNSUREs AGAINST
DEATH FROM ANY CAUSE. The
stockholders are SIG of the most sub
stanton farmers of IOWA and the as
sets of the COMPANY are more than
a quarter of million. THE MAT.
KIN AGENCY WRITES THIS POLL
CY.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
afternoon and were daintily served
with tea and cake.

afternoon and were daintily served
with tea and cake.
The Ladies of the Woodman Cir
Gle entertained their friends with a
pie supper Wednesday evening. A
large crowd attended the program
which the ladies had prepared and it
was enjoyed by ALL The pies brought
good price, and the affair was sue
cess both from social and financial
standpoint.
Mrs. Frank Summers entertained
at an auction bridge party Tuesday
evening, three tables at bridge,
The guests included the following:
Mesdames c. r. Commons, Roy Har-
rison, M. w. Dunlap, Frank Summers,
H. l.. Ginns, H. v. Tucker, H. M.
Perrin, Harry Malone. Jennie Karau,
Lee Larrabee; Misses Edna Wiley,
Kathryn Jordan, Ada Hobble and
Mary Flood.
Miss Lucille Skinner was hostess to
a number Of her school friends on
Thursday evening at Valentine par
ty. Cupids, hearts and Valentines
formed the pretty decorations. The
evening was spent very pleasantly
with games and music and dainty re-
freshments. At late hour the guests
departed voting Miss Skinner an ideal
hostess.
Miss Laura Malone entertained the
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship. 1900 a. m.
Junior c. E., $3.50 p. m.
Christian Endeavor, 80 p. IN.
Evening service, 1880 p. m.
Mid-week service, Thursday, 1870
D. m.
Subject of the morning sermon
"The Vocation of the Wise Man." OF
the evening. "The Lost Coin" A
cordial welcome is extended to you
to attend these services.
D. G.. MacLENNAN, Minister.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23

Six Mexicans were killed by two
American cowboys, thirty miles west
Of Nogsles, Ariz.. when they were fired
upon while herding back cattle
"rustled" by Mexicans, according to
reports to Tie sheriff's office.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23

A party of young ladies linked" in
from Pleasant Valley to Liberal Sat
'urday. They started at $3.50 and
arrived in the city at 1880. Those
In the party were Ruth sStricklan,
primary teacher, Agnes Green, Effie
and Liza Martin, May Nix and Ada
Malone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23

III. Calvert came in from Kansas
City Sunday. MIR. Calvert says the
particular thing which attracted his
attention was the Sedan and Coupe
Dodge. A
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23

Miss Grace Hoy is again in the mil
linery department at the Boles store.
She came in the latter part of the
week from Kansas City. While away
she visited her parents at Hiawatha
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23

The United Workers of the Chris
tian church met at the church parlor
Wednesday afternoon Forty-seyen
members were present The regular
business session was held and an en-
joyable program rendered Division
mo. 2 served delicious refreshments.