Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-14
Successful Patriotic
Entertainment Given
By SlvertOn Church
Capital journal Special servieel

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star for every soldier boy who has en-.
listed from Silverton, or near here.
while some were working on the FLAG
others were preparing program to be
given when the flag was finished, and
Others prepared and gave a supper to
meet the expenses of making the flag.
Booths were erected in the church
basement representing each nation. be-
ing decorated with the flag and ma
tional flower and two or more of the
most prominent articles of food were
sold over the counter of each booth.
The Mexican booth = Flower was
cactus and food sold, chill con carne
and crackers.
Swiss-Flowers, rhodedendron and
pines, food cheese, milk, bread and but
ter.
Holland-Flower, tulips; food, Dutch
cheese and fish salad
Japan-F1owers, cherry blossoms
and wisteria; food, tea and waters.
F'rance-Fruit punch and pies.
Africa - Flowers, sun flower and
cotton bolls; food, chicken pies and
fruit salad.
At the italian booth the trays were
given out and the guests went from
booth to booth, cafeteria style, and
paid the bill at the American booth
under our own Stars and Stripes.
! The ladies' were prepared for a crowd
but all Silverton and many visitors
came out to supper and after sending
out and cleaning UP the stock in stores
and bakery only about two thirds of
the crowd could be served. Something
over SIS was realized from the sale of
foods After supper the church held
record breaking crowd to hear the
evening service. At eight O'Clock the
auditorium lights were turned off leav-
ing the lighted cross behind the altar.
Kneeling at the foot of the cross was
Miss Cushman, while Leila Riches sang
Rock of Ages with whistling accom-
paniment by Miss Osborn. The town
council and ministers of other churches
occupied the. pulpit, Rev. Bennett pre-
siding. He outlined the idea of the
meeting as being in memory of both
our departed boys and Lincoln s birth
day-one of the greatest leaders this
country ever had. How the same as in
llncoln s time Jour boys are giving
of their best to their country, never
hesitating at the hardships and priva-
tions they will be called upon to en-
dure. The program which follows was
enjoyed by all able to get in close
enough to hear:
Reading Rosella Richardson.
Remarks-Rev. Reselund.
Solo-Gordon Mccall.
Prayer-Rev. Bennett.
Mr Ia lo
ing the flag to the city of Silverton
through the mayor" Mr. Adams. Mr..
Adams followed Mr.. Slade with q
speech accepting the flag for the city
and thanking the Royal Berean soci-
ETY. for their thoughtfulness in prepar-
ing a lasting tribute to our local boys.
The flag is 7 feet by 10 feet and CON
tains 1873 blue stars and one blue star
with gold center, showing one life
has been given up for the flag. That
star stands for Olin Jones, whose body
is on its way back here for burial.
Remarks-Rev Smith.
Song-Aadies quartette, consisting
of Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
Wick and Mrs. Rodgers.
The lately arrived Lutheran pastor,
Mr.. Hendrickson, was introduced and
delivered both an interesting and pa
triotic speech.
Solo-Claude Slade.
Miss Osborn as superintendent of
the Loyal Berean society, thanked
each and every one who had even the
smallest part in making the entertain
ment a success. The list of names was
read to make sure no one had been
omitted and 8 stars were added
: A. ukelele selection was kiven by
Mr.. Rodgers and Mr. Hofstetter with
Mrs. Rodgers at the piano.
The congregation was dismissed by
singing Star Spangled Banner, in
which all Joined.
Bennie Guyard was removed to the
Salem hospital Monday afternoon, suf-
fering from pneumonia He fell into
the mill pond and has been i'll a week.
A younger brother, Paul, is very i'll
at home with the same trouble.
Reuben Thornley, of Portland wasI
home over the week end
Miss Lillian Roshiem of Silverton
was assaulted by masked man in the
yard at the home of Hugh Small, just
before nooSs Wednesday morning. He
attempted to kiss her and when she
repulsed him he drew out a file and
and attempted to file her hair off,
murmuring it was too pretty to be-
left on her head Her clothes we're bad |
ly torn in the struggle but before
more damage could be done a barking
dog scared him; as he turned to run
he overbalaneed her and she fell ial
some water where she was found some
time later by Mrs. Small. Lillian is at
her home in serious condition from
shock
The Silver Falls Timber Co. has been
taken over by the government and all
men were asked to sign up and wear p
button Three men, who were Germans,
refused to sign and have been dealt
with accordingly. This morning seven
teen inches of snow wal reported in
the camp.
IOhnny Evers WiH Play