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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
HONORING MISS GRIFFITH

Mrs. JEFF Roberts of North Connolly
street entertained the teachers Of tho
West Side school and few intimate
friends on last Saturday evening in
honor Of Miss Milllcent Griffith, the
principal of this school. who has her
home with the Roberts family during
the present school year
Miss Griffith incidentally mentioned
In the early part Of the week to one Of
the teachers that she would have II
birthday on saturday and from this,
Mrs. Roberts got her cue for the sur
prise which she so effectively carried
out.
Mrs. j. H. Deuhof an accomplice Of
Mrs. Roberts. dccoyed Miss Griffith
into her home that evening by calling
her over the phone to come up and see
herne W piano. While Mrs. Denhof
was entertaining with music, message
came to Miss Griffith that she had
company at home. AS Miss Griffith
entered the door, she was met by
shower Of sweet peas from the guests
present From this time on, the eve
ming was full Of merriment, until
Father Time bade the guests seek
Natures sweet restorer"-balmy
sleep.
During the after part OF the evening
Mrs. Roberts served cream and cake,
and Miss Griffith was given hand
kerchief shower besides receiving
many other gifts, b'th from her pupils
and those present In the Roberts
home. The most beautiful, being
fountain pen from Mrs. Denhof,
late In the evening the guests said
good night after they had voted Mrs.
Roberts an adept in entertaining, and
wishing Miss Griffith wealth. the gift
OF men, health, from Healing's rod
JOY and love,and then, peace, the gift
OF God
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
HEREFORD CONGRATuLATES
US on PAVING SPIRIT

Clovis will extend $lO000O In paw
ing work during the next six months.
The Clovis News remarks that all this
money will he spent right at home,
too. You bet and In addition, the
good people OF Clovis will have that
feeling Of elation Hereford expert
enced over her paving, Of having ac.
compllshed task worth while, one
that stirred the civic pride Of every
citizen who contributed to Il or who
tread upon it. Congratulations to our
thriving city on the Hereford
Brand
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
CLOVIS. NEW MEXICO THURSDAY APRIL 10 1919
PUBLIC LIBRARY
PROGRAM SUNDAY

The following program will be rem
dered Sunday evening at o'clock ut
the Lyceum Theatre. The public Is
urged to attend.
Opening song America Audience.
Prayer Rev. $. b. Culpepper.
Scripture readlng-Rev. ]. 7. Rel
mon.
Report Of Mondays Meeting Mrs,
\. u. Austin.
Report of preliminary Work c. w
Harrison.
Music.-Double Quartet.
Benefit Of Library to Citizens OF
Communities "A. W, HOckenhull.
Relation Of Public School to Library
Il. W. BOwyer.
Public Library and It's Relation t,
the Soldier. NJ. Buckley.
Public Library and It's Relation to
the Church--Rev Ted p. Hollneld.
Music--Double Quartet
Closing Prayer-Rev I. \. Jett.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
Curry County Farmers Had
Big Meeting Last Friday

The court room at the court house
was filled last Friday when the annual
meeting Of the Curry County Farm
Bureau was held. The entire program
was filed with interesting numbers
from the beginning To the end.
Instructive talks were made by Nj
Hockbaum and Mr.. KnOrr of the gov
ernmcnt and stp'n departments.
County Superintendent J. NJ. Buckley
told of the work that has been done
the past year by the Boys and Girls
clubs and spoke Of the work that is
planned for the future G. II. De-
lozler, who lives IN the Pleasant Hill
neighborhood talked On the raising Of
maize aud kafhr
VIII II. Pattis0n. president Of the
Farm Bureau, outlined some OF the
work that has been accomplished by
the organization since Il was formed
u year ago. Some Of the most import
ant things accomplished Mr.. Pattison
said In his talk were:
Induced the elevator people to handle
seed wheat without commission.
Organization wired Mr. McAdoo
about delayed seed wheat and by Sc.
curing its more prompt delivery saved
the farmers a big sum Of mony.
Induced the farmers to treat their
wheat for smut which. at an estimated
saving Of three per cent Of the grain
viii save the farmers of the county in
the ncighborhood of $1,000 this year
The Farm Bureau located and has
shipped In spring seed wheat with the
result that n good sized acreage has
been planted over the county this
spring.
The Farm Bureau secured half rates
for the stockmen on feed stuff shipped
In which saved In freight paid ouI
$i5,02O.
Last fall the organization took uT
the matter Of loans to the farmers fol
the purchase Of seed wheat with the
result that the banks Of the county
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
COUNTY AGENT RE-
EMPLOYED THIS WEEK

At the meeting of the Board Of
County Commissioners this week It
was unanimously voted to make ap-
preparation to continue the County
agent In this county for the next two
years. The News is sure that this ac-
tion will meet with the hearty APP
proval Of the tax payers Of the county.
Mr.. Peterson was employed as county
agent two years ago. the county divid-
ing the expense Of maintaining the
office with the government. Many
good things have been done by this Of
lice during this time and really the
work has progressed to the point where
Mr.. Peterson is In position to serve the
farmers during his coming two years
TO Il much better advantage than he has
during the past two.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
BAPTIST CHURCH To
BU|lO HOSPITAL

The Baptist church Of Clovis Is he.
hind II movement to erect snniiarium
here. The matter was discussed ut
the Baptist church last Sunday aud
the movement will he launched next
Sunday when funds will be solicited
10 finance the erection Of the
building. Speaking Of the sanltarinm
natter Rev, \. u. Culpcppcr, pastor
Of the Baptist church, said TO the News
man this week I'VE realize that
Clovis needs sanlarnm aud II Is the
aim Of the Baptist denomination Ia
erect about Sl5.0O0 structure We
feel that We can raise much Of this
amount from the members Of our own
congregation and IN addition Ia this We
have the assurance that libelal dOna-
titns will be forthcoming from many
citizens Of Clovis who are not ofiil-
iEirl WIN tlc Bhptl>i cllh'ih hilt WHO
believe the enterprise n most worthy
me and wal t 10 he known financially
IN the movement NeX, sunday the
chlfch will formally slntt the move
ment 10 raise the necessary funds To
put The proposition over,
Mr. Cnlpcpper says the Baptist
church has been planning q new build.
Ing hut instead Of putting money into
new church edlilcc at this time many
Of his congregation favored putting the
same money into sanihrium which
l. needed IN Clovis ut this time
The undertaking of the Baptist
church To furnish Clovis hospital fucil.
iiiec is certainly commendahlr and
should have the hearty support ~ the
entire citizenship.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
SHERIFF DEAN GOT
HIS MAN IN ARKANSAS

Sheriff Dean returned last week
from DeQueen. Ark. where he went
for Rulo Hester. who was charged with
having stolen a car from II. V. Stone
hill This young fellow has given the
officers some trouble hut sheriff Dean
kept right OH his trail until he was ap-
pretended. He was arrested by the
sheriffs office at DeQueen, but II was
on information furnished through the
efforts Of Mr.. Dean. Shortly after
Hester was brought to Clovis he en-.
tered a plea Of guilty before Judge
Sam Bratton, who fixed his sentence
at from two to five years.
Sheriff Dean has worked mtirelngly
TO capture Hester and he is to he con.
graduated on his success,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
DTNLAP.WALKER

II was very pretty home wedding
that took place on Saturday evening.
April 9Th. at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
John Dunlap. en- South Gidding 81 ,
when their beautiful daughter, Miss
Minnie, became Mn Jpln WALKER At
the hour Of five the ceremony was per-
formed by Elder l. A. Jett, ihf'tie pres.
ence Of the immediate relatives. A
wedding supper was served to those
present The young couple are both
well known in Clovis The groom is II
mnchinist nj the Santa Fc shops, aud
has resided in Clovis for number Of
years. They will make their home IN
Clovis.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZED FOR CLOVIS

\ number Of ladies interested In the
civic pride. social progress aud wei
fare Of our city. met ut the PrcSby-
tcrlnn church Monday afternoon for
the purpose Of discussing ways aud
means Of obtaining u public library so
badly needed IN Clovis. Mrs. \. r.,
Austin was named chairman of this
meeting. aud il was ut once decided Ia
organize Il Library Association, Of
which the following officers We're elect
ed Mrs. A. u. Austin, President Mrs,
G. W. Harrison, Nicc-PrcSidcnt. Mrs.
e. H. Smycr, Recording Secretary Mrs.
Ashcraft. Corresponding Secretary and
Mrs. Pattison, Treasurer. A Library
Fund committee, n Publicity commit
tee and II committee to visit the diff
fcrcnt schools We're appointed Steps
are being taken To obtain Carnegie
library. but II was voted at this cnthus-
iastlc meeting that Clovis should have
II public library whether we get Mr..
Carnegie interested or not, A pro-
gram to further interest the public and
to solicit the help and approval Of
same, win he held at the Lycoum
theatre Sunday evening ut 3 o'clock
This interesting program Is published
elsewhere In this issue, and II Is earn.
esty hoped that the public will atten |
this meeting aud give these public
spirited ladies their assistance AMI mp.
prevail.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

loaned SI7G325.T3.
Last spring the organization started
the monthly newspaper that has not
only furnished much valuable infOrma-
tion for the farmer, hut has also fur
nishcd him free advertising space
for any products which he may have to
sell
The officers elected for the coming
year are: VIII H. PattisOn. reelected
president; A. b. Douglas, reelected
vicc-president and chairman OF farm
crop projects,
Mrs c. V. Steed. Secretary.
Chas. r. Dennis Treasurer and
chairman Of better broom corn projects,
Executive Committee
J. ID, Fleming, chairman. Manage
mcnt Of Blowing Soil Project.
u. l.. Moye, Rural Telephone Project.
J. \. Parret Better Seed.
Jas. NJ. Buckley, Boys aud Girls
Clubs.
Mrs. W. II. McGregor, Home Eco.
Monies and Poultry.
One Of the most enjoyable things
about the Friday program was the
lunch served at noon by the girls Of the
Domestic Science Department Of The
Clovis High School, this was under the
direction Of Miss Cochran. teacher Of
Home Economics IN the Clovis schools.
Over 40 farmers were present at this
noon-day lunch. The singing and re-
citing by the pupils were highly enjoyed
by all, the numbers rendered being
especially Appropriate for the occasion.
The several readings by Mrs. Cornell
during the days program also brought
forth rounds of applause from all
present. Miss Mary Lillian Reagan rem
dered two Farm Bureau songs that
captivated all those present during the
noon-day program.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
RUFUS JONES NOW
AT ALLIANCE, NEB.

A letter frOm Rufus Jones. who was
formerly secretary Of the Chamber Of
Commerce at this place but who re-.
signed about the st Of the year to 90
to Williams, Mont. says that he has
recently been elected secretary Of the
Community Club ut Alliance, Nebraska,
aud is already on the job at that plac-.
Mr.. Jones Clovis friends wish him
much success In his new home.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
CHN.FANT.ALEXANDER

Wllford Chalfant and Miss Elizabeth
Alexander were married last Thursday
evening at the Methodist parsonage,
Rev. ilcdmon performing the ceremony,
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
q. W. Chalfnnt aud returned several
weeks ago from Mare Island, where he
was stationed while IN the navy. The
News extends congratulations
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

G. n. Smith Of Oklahoma City; Elder
NJ. Lukens Of Oklahoma City; Elder
q. w. Spies Of Abilene. Texas; DIR. j..
Il. Rose Of Roswell, New Mexico; G. l..
Truitt Of Hagerman New Mexico and
Burt Gray and Elders Sanborn and
Hoover of Albuquerque were here last
week attending an important meeting
Of the Executive Board of the Advent
list church. They checked up the work
Of the Texico Tract Society and at
tended to many other business matters
IN connection with the work Of the
church IN this section
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
MORE WETNEsS

This section has had all kinds Of
weather during the past week. Spring
like weather last week was followed
by hail. sleet, rain and snow this week.
The wetness which came Tuesday eve
hing and Tuesday night gave the
ground another good soaking. 1t is
figured that about four inches Of snow
fell. Ii is fine on the wheat and for
the farmer, but possibly was not 50
good for The stOckman.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

We shall have on next Sunday morn
Ing the two services, Sunday School ut
9:i5 and the II o'clock worship II Is
Hoped that full attendance of the
membership viii he In evidence at these
services as there will he no night ser
vice at the church. The churches Of
the town will dismiss for the mass
meeting to be held Sunday night under
the auspices of the United Woman's
Clubs Of the city.
We shall be glad to welcome our
friends and any strangers in the city
at our services In the morning.
TED p. HOLIFIELD, Pastor.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
FIRE LOSS AJUSTED

The Insurance loss of the Lecpy
Building where the fire occurred re.
Gently has been adjusted aud the
building will he repaired ut once. g.
r. Wilson will not open his repair
shop there again. but will attend to
his business by going over the country
IN ms repair ear rs he did II few years
ago The building he was IN will he
occupied by white Il Carrington's bar.
her shop as soon as the improvements
are finished.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
CLOVIS MIST PRO.
VIDE MORE HOMES

Clovis must make provision for Nhe
many people who want to come here to
make their homes. Every day new
people are in the News office looking
gor houses 10 rcnt or buy. and our
population could be- very materially
increased if we had the houses to take
care of the people who want to come
here
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

The Red Cross will have an old
clothes drive beginning next Monday.
II Is the desire to obtain old shoes and
old clothes which are substantial
enough to get more wear out Of and
these viii he sent to the destitute ones
abroad. These clothes will be collected
here and win be sent to Denver, later
to be sent to the needy ones. The place
for leaving the clothing mentioned
above will be announced later, possibly
at the picture shows,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
EASTERN STAR MEETING

We want every member Of the q. H..
$. In Clovis, both Of the home lodge
and members elsewhere, to he present
on the night of April 11th We will
have initiation, and refreshments will
he served Give us the pleasure of
your attendance. Secretary
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

l.. s. Beckley has recently received n
letter from his son. Otto Bcckley, who
Is now at Polch, Germany Otto was
with the first troops to 20 over and
has been In some Of the leading engaeg-
ments over there, having servd In the
artillery. Notwithstanding the fact
that he was In the thlckest of fighting,
he escaped without the slightest injury.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
FARM BUREAU TO
PICNIC THIS SUMNER

The Curry County Farm Bureau Is
planning to have hig Fourth Of July
picnic this year. II will be- held in the
country ~ some centrally locatci
point and preparations FOR the affair
will be- started So far ahead Of time
that the success Of the celebration will
be- assured
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
PROGRESS CLUB

Mrs. H. +. Young was hostess to the
Progress Club Tuesday afternoon. At
the close of an interesting program, the
hostess served dainty refreshments.
The next club meeting will be held
April 22nd, at the home of Mrs. +. Il.
Cassel, ut T0I North Connolly.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
SALE or BUSINESS PROPERTY

j. V. Rice has recently purchased for
Mrs. Dora Rice. the Divers Building
now occupied by the Fncher Grocery.
the consideration being $1,000 Mrs
Rice also owns the building next door
which Is occupied by Skarda Hard
ware Company.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Mrs. Jcn Roberts has received II
radio message that her son, Earl r.
Roberts of Company 10 Train Head
quarters. 10th Division. arrived safely
In New York on April iih He is cS.
pcctrd home soon.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
WOM.iN'S CLUB

A regular meeting Of the Clovis
Woman's Club will be held at the home
Of Mrs. A. II. Dcrman, so North Con-
nelly Street. Tuesday, April 18th
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Dan X. Tscry formerly with the
Gulmon Okla. Herald, hus accepted
Ia position with the News ms linutype
operator to take the place of W, j.
Cnvrny who has resigned IL follow the
more noble and glorious occupation of
farming.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Through the efforts Of Manager
Beaver of the Deluxe Theatre. "Bab-
bling Tonguss" has been booked for
showing the Deluxe Theatre for two
days, beginning Wednesday Of next
week.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
AUCTION CLUB

Mrs. Il. NJ. Chapman entertained the
members of the Thursday Auction Club
last week Miss Grace Curtain was a
club guest. Mrs. Fred Dennis won the
prize pair uf silk nose.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Howard Dennis returned home this
week from the Great Lakes Naval
Training School. Before going into the
service he was In Medical College at
Chicago and he has been In the medica,
department since going into the service.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10
In Society
EVENING AUCTION CLUB

The Thursday Evening Auction Club
will meet with Mrs. Fred Dennis this
week.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

w D. Cramer and W. II. Marsh have
been summoned as petit Jurors to serve
during Federal Court which convenes
at Albuquerque next weeks
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

The greatest production Of the film
creator of "The Blue Bird" sporting
Life" Srhe Whip" "Pruuslln'' and
other successes at the Deluxe Monday
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

The most beautiful picture ever
screened is "Woman" coming to the
Deluxe theatre on Monday-Tuesday.
April nth and 18TH.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Assistant State Bank Examiner
Kaune has been here this week paying
a regular visit to the Citizens Bank.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

What happened when Eve ate the
forbidden fruit? See Eve in "womun'
at the Deluxe theatre Monday.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Wanted--Two light housekeeping
rooms, furnished or unfurnlshcd, no
children. Phone |, 7. Killebrew. at
I.atta Grocery Co. 1tc
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Can woman ne satisfied without mas
culine admiration? See woman at
the Deluxe theatre Monday,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

The history Of woman Is mfolded ia
"womaa' at the Deluxe theatre Mon
day,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

For Sale-3 Broom residence east
front Easy terms. j. II. Shepard.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1919-04-10

Maurice Tourneur's Masterpiece
woman"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-14

, demonstration agents and the sub
| Ject of DR. Fernyhough address
was "Co-operation between county
| agents and the state veterinarian.
n. II. Williams made a most in
| tercsting talk about how bankers
can aid farmers through county
agents and Professor Lancaster told
about cooperation between county
agents and the Smith Hughes
schools.
All of the subjects discussed at this
meeting were of a nature that deal
with the agents special work in the
field. one Of the most helpful fpa-
lures of the conference are the re
ports given by the agents relative
to the work in their respective coun-
ties.
In this way every agent becomes
thoroughly acquainted with the con-
ditiOns as they exist in the various
counties of the state, Another i'm
portant feature OF the meeting il
that every agent liz at perfect liberty
to present before the meeting any
particular problems which he may
have and in this. way secure advice
! and assistance from the director.
district agents and the spec taltsts
Very often some or the Older
agents are able to assist the younger
mon very materially in this way.
The personnel OF the agents is up
to the highest standard and the per
cent of agricultural college Eradu-
atcs now In the work ~ greater than
ever before, The majority Of these
are graduates of NirEinils own
agricultural college
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-14
D'JL|ER HEADS TIE
AMERICAN LEG|0K

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. H.
Franklin D'Olicr, OF Philadelphia.
was elected tonight as the first ma
t!onal commander of the American
legion. He was selected from a field
Of four candidates by a vote of
ass to 29t. Henry p. Lindley, of
Dallas Texas, who acted as head
cf the legion since the st. Louis
meeting. was given the title Of past
commander.
The following national vice-chair-
men were elected:
Alien Tukoy, Nebraska, army;
Jones O'Brien, California. navy;
Joyce p. Lewis, Minneapolis, Ma
rines; A. r. Chambers Massachu-
sotts. navy. and william Toilette,
Oregon army.
Francis A. Kelly. chaplain or tho
famous Irish regiment Of New York
was elected national chaplain over
John w. liner of Alabama.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-14
- /. w. VS. Arrested

Tacoma. Wash. Nov. Thirty
four l. w w agitator$ were ar
rested In Tacoma tonight Govern
ment operatives were working on the
theory they were connected With The
Gcntralia assassinations, y ] No
! N. zsid To have been directly enu-
nected with the tentralia outbreak
was arrested in the Monarch region
tonight according To a message re-
G,sf{td here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-14
QUEEN WTLHELMINA OF
HOLLAND

WHO Is about to take a trip &c
lava, one CT the Dutch possessions
Preparations are already being l7,ade
on the Island under the supervision
Of Queen Solo Of Java. who IS plan.
ming 10 lavishly entertain in Javas
native fashion