The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-28
The MOrenCi Leader
Items of Local Interest by Special Correspondent.

Items of Local Interest b
 Minor Roscoe returned home this week after a six weeks vacation wis it at the coast.
 Frank Mclean returned home this week after an extended visit with his family at the coast. '''
 Postmaster J. J. Roscoe returned from Las Cruces this week after a weeks visit with relatives.
 E. Wood of Phoenix, auditor for the Gila Valley Bank and Trust Co. spent several days hefe last week iT the interest of the local bank.
 Mrs. J. w. Brighton returned home on Wednesday evening after spend- ing the summer with relatives in Montreal Canada and New York City.
 Misses Lillian and Jeffey Owen left here last week for Nova Scotia, Canada, where they will continue their studies in a girls school during the coming winter.
 Mrs. E. B. Butts and daughter have been in Metcalf during the past week. During the absence of the regular nurse, Mrs. Butts has been in charge of the A. c. hospital.
 Mrs. w. A. Staab and daughter re turned to their home from Los An geles on last Tuesday afternoon af- ter nearly years absence, on ac- count of the baby's health.
 J. A. McDougall left for Tyrone last Sunday to take up his work in charge of the power department nf tl.r I;urro ".,untain Copper company. Ms McD0u<s and tl -rtr Hii. re- main here until living accommoda- tions can be provided.
 Dr. and Mrs. G. E.. Blatherwick and son Norman returned on Tuesday evening from an extended visit in the east The doctor visited Wash ington, New York City and Chicago and met his family who were detain- ed by sick relatives in South Da- kota, at Kansas City on his return trip. He saw the big series conten- dors in action and can give some tips on possible winners.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. J. Owen entertain ed a number of old friends at their home on last Friday evening in hon. or of MT. and Mrs. J. A. McDougall who will make their future home in Tyrone. The evening was spent in a most pleasing manner at cards, followed by a number of musical mum bers. A delicious lunch was served in conclusion of the affair thorough ly enjoyed by all.
 On Monday, October 3, the Ben Greet Players will appear at the Mo renci Club and present to the public "The Merchant of Venice. These well known players need no intro duction to the general public of Mo- renci and their past record speaks On Saturday evening, Sept. 29 Mme. Petrova will be seen in "The. Soul Market at the Club picture theatre.
 Gordon Fowler received word on last Friday from his long standing application in the aviation cotps To appear lOI ihH SlIdl GU North Island, San Diego during this week. Gordon left on Tuesday morning and was examined on Thurs day. Word was received by wire on Thursday afternoon that he had passed the examination and would return to Morenci to await orders to report for service. There is certain ly one "happy human to receive commission and his many friends are all pleased over the final results of his long wait.
 The three upper classes of high school students enjoyed a memora- ble affair on last Friday evening when they entertained the Freshmen class to reception into the high school from the grammar school. During the lTi4ir the "ErcshieS'' were put through all sorts of antics and tests of stamnia and back bone and wc =" cad to report that all passed through the ordeal safely. It was