The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-10
| OMORROW, the second Sun day after Easter, is the day
 set aside as sacred to the memory of our mothers; The
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 the wearing of the white carnation symbolizing as it does the fragrance purity and strength of that mother nature which gives all and asks but little in return.
 The custom of wearing white car nation as tribute to all that the word stands for was originated by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, in 1908. The idea spread from state to state and, aided and encouraged by gov ernors and presidents, it finally be- came national custom. The custom is being adopted by other Christian countries throughout the world so rap idly that now it is beginning to, as- sume the proportions of an interna- tional custom
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 Miss Evangeline Church is visiting in Anchorage as the guest of Senator Thomas Price and family.
 # # On Wednesday evening the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church held it's regular business meet ing at the home of Mrs. B. J. Cur rier Dainty refreshments were served to those present, who were :: Mrs. w. E. Downing, Mrs. V. G. Vance, Mrs. H. I. Call, Miss Edna Morris, Mrs. w Brehmer, Mrs. A. J. Shriver and Mrs. J. E. Currier.
 # # # Tuesday evening witnessed the marriage of Mr. Richard Henry Lind sey Koaks and Mrs. Lottie Harmon The service was performed by Acting Commissioner A. J. Adams, with but Sergeant Elmquist and Captain Latin rop, two close friends of the couple, present The bride was radiant in dainty white silk. After the service a delightful wedding supper was served. The happy couple are plan ming bn making Cordova their home, :. and they have the well-wishes of their many friends here. The bridegroom has been in the service of the United States army, and before that served in India with the British army Mr. Noaks was admitted to the bar about a year ago, and recently received his appointment as United States com missioner, taking the place formerly occupied by MT. E. F. Medley
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 Among the new arrivals in Cordova who expect to be permanently located here is Miss Gladys Wagner. Miss Wagner is an expert optician and has accepted a position as such in Os- borne Bros jewelry store.
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 One of the recent social affairs at Kennecott was the Staff house dance. given on May at Recreation hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. On entering the eve was first attracted by the stage, with it's backgroundNof flags and greens" :" the front being banked by tiny trees and pink chrysanthemums, beyond which gleamed the white, flower trimmed supper tables. Then the win doWs, hung with multi-colored ribbon draperies, the many lights, each glow ing through it's own particular color or tendril-like swathing, the beautiful gowns of the ladies, the inspiring music, along with the very clever pro- gram, with it's order of dances typical of the appurtenances of the copper in- dustry, and not least, dainty supper. well served, made it an event to be long remembered by all those present.
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 Miss Frances Fraisure has accepted position in Aunty Keating's Wee Shop.
 Mrs. J. c. Smith and daughter Cath crime were dinner guests of Mrs. Rich ard Koch on Friday last.
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 Not to be outdone by the town peo- pie, the residents of Old Town are busily engaged in giving their homes coats of bright paint also
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 Dr. w. H. Chase was the host at a dinner given Monday evening at Lin. digs cafe. The guests were MT. and Mrs. Ibach and Mir. John Gillis.
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 Friends of Miss Mildred Graham are very glad to learn that that popular young lady is able to be out again Miss Graham was one of the latest victims of the flu.
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 The w. c. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Chester Mellison last Thurs day evening and there planned their share of the work in the big Jubilee drive which is coming soon. The aim of this drive is to raise one million dollars for prohibition purposes. x F F *