The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-15

hours. s5so.
W. E. Badly, city engineer. was present
at the meeting of the Civic club last eve
ming, and explained to residents Of the pro-
posed naxing district Just why the storm
water is not carried away on Topeka ave-
nue. and promised that when Harrison and
Van Buren streets are paved no water win
stand on these streets after heavy rains,
sufficient outlet being provided, to be
also explained the new sewer project for
North Topeka and stated that 1t will not
cest more than $50 lot i that Ra. much +
T. Gabriel and c, II, Dyal, was appointed
TO investigate situations outside the. city
h limits lgr tss eSr
eatieIs within the city limits are unde-
sirable owing to the ordinance against
A further appeal will beamade to Mayor
corwine in an ATTEMPT to prevent the rail
roads from blocking the Union Pacific
crossing at Kansas avenue for so long
time.
r. r. Baer, chairman of the. COMMITTEES
on the Christmas tree entertainment for
ported that he did not believe there would
be much difficulty in raising the neees-
sary funds, but asked that a COMMITTEES
be appointed to help in other work en-
tailed by the entertainment. V. r. Park
hurst president of the Civic club, promised
to apP hrse %aa Decided tRs
this is the first year the club has fur
nished a Christmas tree, that the pres
ents be limited to candy, nuts and oranges.
Next year the club hopes to give addi-
tional gifts.
The cafeteria supper at the Community
house last evening, given by the women OF
the Civic club, netted them over SIS. An
auction of food held after the entertain
boiled ham and doughnuts brought the
market price, hut pies were sold from 20
cents to 81 each. Fred o. Morns acted as
auetioneer
The entertainment put on last evening at
the Community house by the pupils of
fair, especially to those who enjoy amateur
performances. The selections were none of
them prepared especially for last evening,
at various times this year at the school.
Music was FURNISHED by the Quincy sch E,I
orchestra NJ a MoEr9T M, l eiasa c,o The
was pleasing, and the vocal solos by Char
iotte 'Conwell and Leon King were much
The dancing of the Mechanical Dolls was
one of the prettiest features and received
hearty encore. The Ten Little Pumpkin
Heads was charming conceit, and told
the story of each little pumpkin. each dis
appearing as his story ended, until the last
was taken for a jack o,,lantern
last number on the program, was exception
ally well played, Margaret Collins making
dignified matron, and Lillian Weir .
sweet and modest Priscilla, altho having a
mind of her own, and a way of getting
what she wanted, as was evinced plainly in
the closing scene. maxwell Bassett was
| as the doughty captain of Plymouth, played
| the part extremely well.
| Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, A. r. and
A. NJ, will meet tonight at the hall fol
| first degree work. Beginning Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock, the lodge win b
As n result of the donations of dishes
Tor the Community house, the supper giver
| was served entirely from Community hous,
dishes. the spoons and forks alone being
borrowed.
| Ed Stevenson went hunting yesterday
| and brought in 81 rabbits, only using
ss shots hos.s Stevenson is modest and claim,
! from local hardware dealer.
Notes and Personals.
Mrs. George Petro has gone to Hutch
| inson to make her home thru the winter
The Royal Daughters class of the North
| Topeka Christian church met Tuesday eve
ming at the home of Mrs; l. A Wilson
was present and a pleasant time enjoyed
| = Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Starbird of Monroe
at 200 West Gordon street, and after max
| ing improvements will occupy it as 4
| home.
| ter born Sunday.
Miss Elma ireland, missionary. from
Christian church Thursday evening: 80.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Galitzki of 101.
jackson street are the parents of daugh
Mrs. G. ". Ward and family moved to
| day from 220 West Gordon street to
i. nj. Priddy has returned from a visi
to his daughter. Mrs. A. V. Small
The Woman's Foreign Missionary societ.
| of the Kansas Avenue church will hold tn
regular meeting Thursday afternoon at >
at the home Of Mrs. Ed Holman. 1908 Kan
taken at that time and it is urged that eacl
| Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. Drake of so
strS the nPs prak Of
marriage, was Miss Barbara Antweiler..
Mr. and Mrs = r. Ward entertained
at Juvenile party at their home, 1913 Par
street. The majority of the guests wer
dressed as children, but few represente
toons. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Ripley were Aun
Polly and Huck Finn; Robert Mason, Tor
SAWYER Miss Marie wilson w,7boI Ree %esan
young man six feet tall, Waldo.
Mrs. June Chapman, Kindergarten direG
guests que " with ae ehiidish games and when the
tired of these, she gathered them aroun
her, where she sat on low stool, the chi
dren sitting on the floor, and told theI
stories in her charming fashion. Wonderfl
stories they were, all of them, but probabl
the fayorite Yves the one about Santa Clau
and the delightful gifts he brings good littl
furnished refreshments until a iai
hour, when ice cream and eak
were served. Guests in addition I
those before mentioned were Mrs. Mar
Warboys. Mrs. Frances Hassinger, Mis-
Janet Hassinger, Miss Ella Ripley, MS
Ruth Jackman, Miss Nellie Ward, Mis-
Olive Fisher. Miss Velma Ripley, Mis-
Blanche Mcmillan, Miss Beulah McKe
Tosfer ENGLAND RussolI Dodra Fran