The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-01
The Morenci Leader
Items of Local Interest by Special Correspondent.

have done much damage. It is thought the fire started from an exposed wire and an old screen door lying on top of it.
 The exercises in connection with the celebration of the 18th anniver- sary of the founding of the Morenci Presbyterian church will be held on next Sunday evening, March 8, at 7:30. The pastor will tell how the church first started, when, where, and by whom organized. Names of min isters and elders who served the church with some account of it's, growth and activities up to the pres ent. There will be a roll call of char ter members, as we'll as the present | membership. Letters will be read from Rev. B. c. Meeker, Rev. A. Krichbaum, R. H. Waugh and others. The occasion should be one of rare interest and 1t is hoped that there will be a large attendance of all in terested in the church.
 The prettiest and most enjoyable social affair of the season was the com plimentary dance given by the Cliff !, ton B.. P. O.. E. and the Stray Elks'' I of Morenci at the Morenci Club on i Wednesday evening of this week.
 The decorations were simple but
 handsome with flags and buntinlg
 over which shed the soft glow from i shades refecting red light. Adams six piece orchestra from Clifton fur
 nished fine music which was thorough
 ly appreciated by all. In spite of
 the extraordinary weather on that one night number of Clifton peo- l pie were present and enjoyed the af-
 fair. Hot coffee, sandwiches, olives
 and pickles were served on the stage during the evening and delicious punch during the dancing. Every
 body had a good time and much credit is due W. c. Jackson, who Nas in charge of the affair.
 Morenei School Notes-
 Miss Harnett of the high school is expected to return from Los Angeles Friday to resume her duties on Mon.
 day.
 March 23rd the pupils Of the high
 school will. present to the public ''The i ColonePs Maid" Those having lead ing parts are, Roland Hfll. Leslie
 Hamilton, Elizabeth Ulrey and Chas Il Tonkin. E n
 l High school honor roll for February
 average 90 per cent or orver:: Berit
 Davis. Emil Tanning. Jesus Sera
 Gladys McDougall, Salome VasQuez
 Charles Caribeili. Pauline Swift, Geo Il Clarke, Madaline Swift, Mildred Car nes, Josephine Fualdoni, Glen Roscoe Charlie Tonkin. .i Ar Ill averages, were given to Emil Tanning Jesus Sera, Gladys McDougall, Sa lome Vasquez, and Charlie Cabelli
 l,erle Davis had the highest averag, of the month and received an M. H , s. emblem. He also won the highes l school pennant by having the highes s average for the three months tern
 just ended. His average for tn,
 month of February was 96, and for tn,
 term 94 1-2.
 Friday, campaign will be started
 among the pupils to sell thrift stamp
 and war saving certificate stamps
 The committee in charge of this ha t not fully, settled upon the matter. - is thought probably that prizes vii s be granted to the school; first priz I to be granted to the class making th largest number of sales, a second t
 the class ranking second, and thir' , prize to the class ranking third. : has been suggested that some recog { nition might be given to each pup
 selling $50. .o0, worth or: more of tn
 stamps during the campaign.
 ' Any cast of shoes or clothing vii 2 De. gladly accepted at the Mexica 5. school. n War Savings Stamp sate-
 r Beginning Monday, March 4th. M, y renci' will be put through one of th i-st yi,osf ffO-onet ', scompaist.c For i..yi.