The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-23
RECEPTION FOR
EX-SERVICE MEN

OroyIlle at the library building last
Thursday evening by the ladies of the
Civic League was far and away the
most enjoyable social event that has
ever taken place in Oroville, and in
this case the overworked adjective
enjoyable" is used in its most perfect
sense. Some 40 eX-soldiers and ex-
sailors responded to the invitation,
most of them in full uniform. In addi-
ton there were number of invited
guests from the Commercial Club. A
delicious chicken dinner was served
at o'clock After the tables had been
cleared away short program was
rendered. the crowd having been
largely augmented by the arrival OF
relatives and friends of the service
men who had been invited to be pres
ent after the dinner hour. Necessarily
these invitations had to be limited in
number owing to the size of the room
in which the reception was held.
The program was made up Of songs
and recitations and every number was
not only eXcellently well rendered
but warmly applauded w. A. CRUDE
delivered the address of welcome and
surprised his friends and acquaint-
ances by his clear cut eloquence. Mr.
CRUDE has been hiding his light under
a bushel, and now that the public
knows his ability as a speaker his
services will be in demand in the fu-
ture. His enunciation was clear and
distinct, his words carefully chosen,
his earnestness convinced his hearers
that he spoke from the depth Of his
heart and was publicly expressing
his beliefs and convictions. With a
heart overflowing with patriotism
and love and admiration for the fine
body of outstanding manhood who had
offered their lives to the service of
their country, he spoke touchingly of
their sacrifice and his thankfulness
that so many were permitted to re-
turn in health and strength to their
homes. His remarks were interpolated
with touches of humor. The address
touched a responsive cord in the
breast of every one within the sound
of Mr.. Grube's voice, making a pro-
found impression upon his audience,
and at the close he was given most
enthusiastic ovation Songs by the
high school girls, Mrs. Beverly Powell
Mrs. Hugh Riste and Mr.. Barney
Hughes, and recitations by Miss Lill-
ian Demorese, Miss Gladys Smith
and Miss Breen, of Penticton, were
excellently rendered. The hit of the
evening was the songs by Mr.. Hughes.
with his instrumental limitations. If
Mr.. Hughes has never been on the
stage then he has missed his calling,
Cor more versatile entertainer has
never been heard in this place, on or
off the boards. If he would have re-
sponded to the efforts to recall he
would have had TO have a repertoire
yard long.
At the close of the program the
floor was cleared of seats and an i'm
promptu dance followed until late
hour.
No social event has ever taken place
in Oroville that would comrore to this
soldiers welcome in point Of unalloy-
ed pleasure to all participants. The
ladies of the Civic League deserve
especial praise for preparing for and
carrying out this reception. An enor-
nous amount of work was involved
in decorating and preparing the din
ner, to say nothing of the aftermath
in the matter of cleaning up the
premises. 1t was a labor of love on
their part for the boys in khaki and
blue and the flag for which they
gave services. 1t may be thought that
it was rather a delayed welcome home
reception, but it must be remembered
that it was only within about the last
fortnight that the last of the boys in
the service reached home. But nothing
was lost in the delay, for the welcome
was just as sincere and warm as
though it had been given Immediately
after the signing of the armistice. The
civilians present were glad to meet
= and welcome the boys back to their
iomes and the boys themselves fully
Appreciated the warm and sincere
welcome that was extended
And what fine, snappy,' clean cut
bunch of lads it was, a fair represen-
tation of the personnel of the Ameri-
can army and navy, the finest fighting
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country. All of them young, square,
shouldred, bright faced, powerful
looking specimens of humanity, and
from their very appearance one could
readily believe that any soldiers in
the world that would go up against
them would find a mans sized job on
their hands. As they entered the hall
the service men were requested to
register, designating their regiment
and division, or shin. All did not reg
lister, and some neglected to put down
the units in which they served, but the
following is list of those present so
far as we could make out the names
and data
Frank W. Schultz, 2Sd Engineers,
1st Division.
Lawrence Dallam, 161st Infantry
41st Division.
Chas. F, Hollents W. B. 3Sth NJ. G.
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Francis Reeder, U. s. N, r. F.
r. S. Jones, U. S. S. Kingfisher
J. T. Knight. Canadian Army.
Geo. II. Jackson, 346th F. A.
John Hodges
Fraser Mack, Battery f, 37th F. A.
p. Gail Hanson, Spruce Division.
John Reeder, Co. c, 18th Infantry
Albert Lynch, Co. X, 1SOth Infantry
|. John f. Horrigan, oath Co. 20tf
Engineers.
o. N. Dickery, U. s. Navy.