Arizona republican., 1920-12-04
BUSINESS HOUSES OF MESA ID CLOSE
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Uiu UlllllUllvihU UHI MESA, Dec. 3.-Despite the fact that Snrastinas falls on Saturday this year, &esa business houses will all observe sne yuietide by closing for the entire o~s, according to a decision made at special meeting of the merchants held Friday afternoon in the Com mercial club rooms.
 n view of the customary heavy uSoing on a Saturday. some question arose as to the advisability of closing sn Christmas. at least for the entire gay At the meeting Friday, however. Nnetc was little or no opposition to .ne cloSing move and 1t was finally oecioed by a unanimous vote to ob seINe Christmas in the time honored Way with cessation of all business. New Years likewise comes on Sat- Nr0aN this year, and while the ques- .on or closing that day arose at the yhgneeting, no definite decision va &pered at
 s-. Lunch in Nets Building
 " ,lng advantage of the Alphabet falr and cafeteria lunch being served SAturuny by the ladies of the Meth oolst church. the Commercial club of ilcials Friday decided to entertain lheir Florence guests at the luncheon Saturday noon. Thirty strong, the
 
 boosters will be in Mesa Saturday forenoon and lunch will be taken in tne Nets building at the cafeteria as guests Of the Mesa Commercial club. Tho entire membership of the Mesa club Is urged and expected to attend the affair in honor of the visitors. Judge O. ! Bauchn heads the Flor cnce delegation and there will be oth- CT officials of both Florence and Mesa Who will speak during the course of the meeting
 Library Day at H. S.
 As means to increasing the num- Der of books in the library of the Mesa Union school. the plan has been de- cided upon to observe Wednesday. Dec. S, as Library Day at the school Tn speaking of the arrangements for the day, Principal NJ. l.. Doner said Friday.
 With the ever increasing number Of students. our library is too small to meet the demands made upon it. so we arc asking the people of Mesa to kind- ly go through their own libraries and perhaps there you will find one or more books which you would like to donate to the school library If you are unable to bring or send them, phone ss. and messenger win call for them.
 We are not asking this in direct opposition to the new public library. as VIC hope at all times to work with them in every way possible and shall turn over to them any books or doc uments which are not suitable for high school students. but are needed in public library"
 Legion Meet Saturday
 The regular semi monthly meeting Of the Mesa post of the American Le- zion will be held Saturday night at o'clock in the Knights of Pythias hall For the first time the post is to be opened under lodge form and thc regular ritualistic program oi business will be followed At this meeting preparations are to be made for the posts entertainment. Uncle Sarn's Nieces, to be given Thursday ~ evening. Dec. 9. in the high schoo auditorium. The nieces number fou attractive and talented young ladie from the Mendely system who presen an evening full of entertainment an fun.
 Seniors Are Champs
 The continuation of inter-c.ass bas kethail at Mesa high to decide tn school championship came Thursda, night with a victory by the senior and Friday night the grand finale of game between the faculty and SC niors resulted in another victory fo the 1927 men. The faculty put up stiff battle against the senior quin tet but were unable to get away wit the long end of the score. The SC niors won 30 odd to 22 The facult team was composed of Stokes. wicl Doner, Hartman and Smith.
 New Man at Franklin
 The management of the Franklin grocery on East Main street Ina changed hands. Fl. c. Maloy disposin of his interests in the concern to r. Pierce. Mir. Pierce took up his ne d6ies this week
 - In Los Angeles
 William Menheunett, manager ( the southside theaters left Thursda night on a business trip to Los AT geles. Mrs. Menhennett who hs been visiting for some weeks with h, children at Berkeley will join h, husband in Los Angeles.
 Southside Theaters Today
 Majestic. Mesa-"Wanted at Heat quarters" starring Eva Nova Comedy. "A Roaring Love Affair."" Glbert-"The Third Generation with all star cast Comedy, "Jur Madness" Pathe News. Tempe-"The Dark Mirror" starrir Dorothy Dalton. Comedy, "Tl Trouble Hunter"
 ChandIer-'Easy to Get" starrir Marguerite Clark. Sunshine comed Slipping Feet"
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