El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-30
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is just as well to recognize the
fact-look the situation SQUARED,
in the face, and BE PREPARED.
Since the nations first birthday
celebration Of her independence, has
there ever been a time when all men,
bers Of Uncle Sans household were
so genuinely proud Of their relation
ship for him; so willing to revive the
spirit Of '76 and add to it the united
strength of II, and without passion
or hatred, without lust for land, with
out trace of vengeance, join the
fight for a worlds democracy
America. half brother Of the world,
With something good and bad Of
every land"
This year the patriotic music with
its triumphant strains will have a
minor chord, expressive of deep con-
cera for the millions of people en-
gagged in this awful war, brother
against brotE5T. Never for a moment
were we, before this time. indiffer-
ent to the sorrows OF other nations.
We gave and gave and gave, first
10 one and then an opposing country.
We did our bit-and our MUCH And
at last, we bad to come into it And,
now our boys are off for the front.
And our nurses to take care Of them.
And those of us who can't go in one
capacity or another, will find much
to do at home There are women
a-plenty in FL Paso who are up with
the dawn and going full pressure
until late at night. with their mis-
sions Of mercy. They are working,
and they are raising money for fu-
ture emergencies
1t is up to US" to take an inventory
OF ourselves and see just what niche
OF usefulness is ours Just wherein
We are best fitted for duty, and what
We can offer for our country's service.
It is, in plain words, time for the
women to mobilize. Maybe one can
sew better than she can cook-it is
something, methinks, to keen human
ity fed and in good health. Perhaps
she can make bandages or knit more
productivity than some other thing.
Not all of US can drive ambulances
close 10 the whizzing, whirring bull
lets But We can work with stead
4astness OF purpose for the Red Cross
or Navy league.
There is scarcely a pocket in FL
Paso that hasn't long since lost its
silver lining unlike the dark cloud,
with its generous giving. But we
must keep on And on.
The last few years we have heard
much about a sane Fourth" Women's
clubs have agitated II, and dignified
legislative bodies have passed laws
purely as a means Of conservation Of
life-and NERVES. It's all very well
in its way, despite the fact that it
weighs nil with the small boys de-
sire However, this year we are GER
tain Of one thing-an the bang and
noise and pyrotechnics and sky rock
cts 6they come too high to be in the
ordinary fireworks class) Of former
day celebrations are, with their dollar
value, to be diverted into avenues for
q money getting display.
Everybody in FL Paso has but one
fixed plan for the Fourth-to Join
the army of pleasure seekers who
are going TO the much talked OF lawn
fete at the W. W. Turney home, which
the members OF the Women's Aid So
ciety Of the First Presbyterian church
have arranged as a means OF provid-
ing for their patriotic fund No bet
ter day could have been chosen Mrs.
John L Dyer is the busiest woman
in town. completing plans, for as
president Of the organization. the de-
tails fall upon her shoulders-snd
capable shoulders they are. The COM
mittees are all perfecting their own
pans for the gala fete, and the city
may expect the eclipsing social event
of the SUMNER Ia carnival
Mrs William Hogarth is chairman
OF refreshments, assisted by Mrs
James A Dick. cake booth; assist
ants. Mrs. c. L. Pelham, Mrs webb
Hsden, Mrs. E A Shelton, Mrs.
Charles L Overstreet and Mrs. Bid
dick.
Mrs. H. H. Patterson, ice cream
booth, assisted by Mrs. G. W. Wilcox,
Mrs. Christine Garlick, Mrs. Joseph
Knox. Mrs. G. L. Worden. Mrs. H.
Hayes Watson. Mrs Ed Malcolm and
Miss Kate Fink.
Mrs E. P. Rankin. lemonade and
soda water booth; assisted by Mrs.
w c. Raum. Misses Mary Dewey,
Ruth Dewey, Frances Oppenheimer,
Dorothy Vollertsen and Frances Earl.
Mrs Joseph H. Hurxthal, sandwich
and ice tea booth; assisted by Misses
Mary Gates Redmond. Emily Kemp.
Clara Fink Sarah Bridgers, Estelle
Berrien.
Candy. Mrs. J. G. Barada.
Flowers, Mrs. II. A Warner.
Children. Mrs. J. A Pickett, as
sisted by Mrs. Norman Walker. Mrs.
street, Mrs. r. H Smith, Mrs. ". Van
Long and Mrs J. H Harper.
Decorations Mrs. r. P. Mosson.
with Mrs. J. A Pickett, Mrs W. L.
Gaines, Mrs. W L. Tooley, Mrs. J. o.
1ockstt. Mrs W. D. Howe, Mrs. n. A.
Warner. Mrs. W Van Long, Mrs. E.
p Rankin. Mrs. James A. Dick, Mrs.
Roach and Mrs. Elsern.
Publicity, Mrs. George LeBaron,
with Mrs. Howard Ware, Mrs. c. L.
Overstreet and Miss Kate Fink
Parental objection IS to be over
ruled, and the little folk are to be
allowed to remain I'D just as long
as their eyes will keep open. They
are, in fact, playing an important
part in the party. with their massive
pageant, for which they have been
oeToting three or four days q week
IN preparation Strolling glee clubs
ana eukelele bands-oh. such lots of