The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-27
News and Notes
From Caliente

Two OF Lincoln countys most pop
ular young people were united In we'd
lock in Los Angeles February %. when
Miss Edna r. Himstreet of Caliente
became the bride of Herman Z. Middle
ton of Phoebe. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father Conniddy. pas
tor of the Church Of Our Lady OF Quad
aloupe, In the presence of the brides
mother and a few close friends
The bride was gowned in a tailored
suit of navy duvetyn. with hat TO
match. and carried a bridal bouquet of
white roses. She was attended by Mrs.
Lucille Ryan. formerly of Caliente.
who was dressed in navy poiret twill
trimmed with silver embroidery and
mink fur. Frank Warner. formerly of
Phoebe. a lifelong friend of the groom.
acted as best man.
After the ceremony the bridal party
motored to the Victor Hugo. where a
sumptuous wedding breakfast was
served. After a short honeymoon at
Avalon the happy couple will make
their home in Los Angeles. where the
groom has a responsible position with
the Western Machine Company.
Mrs. Middleton Is a graduate of St.
Mary's academy and attended the Uni
versity of Utah. She is an accomplish
ed musician and a member of the The
ia Sigma Alpha sorority. For the last
four years she has been teaching in
the public schools of Utah. being a
member of the Milford teaching force
until her resignation last month. 1t
was while she was acting as deputy
county clerk under w. A. Denton In
Phoebe In the summer of 1918 that she
met Mr.. Middleton. and thus began the
romance.
Mr.. Middleton came to Phoebe when a
small child and has lived here the
greater part of his life. He served In
the world war and upon his return en-
gagged in mining in Phoebe until re-
Gently. when he moved to California
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Mid
dleton extend to them their best wish
es in their new venture.
A Jolly crowd celebrated at the new
movie hall Monday evening. Cards
were played. Mrs. Fred Smith and
George Jeffs winning first prize and
Mr.. and Mrs. Claire Norris the second
After several hours spent in dancing
delicious refreshments were served and
everybody had one good time.
As Is customary when the folks are
out Of town, George Himstreet gave a
party Monday evening, at which most
of the young folks enjoyed a good
time. They danced the early part OF
the evening. Lee Welker furnishing
the music. Later a lively game OF
cards was played, at which Rodgers
and Wilson were Cleaned" Daylight,
came all too soon and the boys had tc
go to work. so the party was continued
Tuesday night with q much larger
crowd. The floors were cleared fol
dancing and when the guests grew
hungry refreshments mysteriously blew
in and were disposed of. Bergman's
rendition of "Dardanella" was an in.
Simultaneous hit. Wilson's skill a,
cards is equalled only by the way he
can juggle pies.
Speed and Highball. assisted by Mar,
Ann. served the drinks. After that ne
one remembered anything. Among
those present were Mesdames r. H
Rodgers. George Himstreet. Mary Anr
Stephenson. Sara Savage. Misses Irms
Weiser. Geneva Bean, Sarah ImOber.
steg. Ruth SPOTS. Messrs. George Nc.
Cormack. Charles Wilson, Sam Barton
George Himstreet, Speed Day, High
bali Nebecker. Johnny Bergman. Ches
ter Cook. Lee Welker, Tom Armstrong
Pat Sullivan. James Cover. Ray Dan
iels and Henry Ford, who motoret
down In a flivver.