The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-02-26

good live wire. secretary and com
munity man should prove very bene
faqisl, and the compensation returned
't~eEfold. There is nothing too big
for Julesburg, the metropolis of a
most prosperous and fertile section.
All that is risaled is "wide-awake"
methods to produee> the results, which
will mean the upbuiGlng of our city,
in view of the numerals opportun-
it!es confronting US.
The Grit-Advocate is ready and
willing to do its full share in support
ing any movement towards making
Julesburg a bigger and better place in
which to live, and the community
building and community man are two
propositions that we are strong for
along with other vital needs of a pro
@ressive community. Being too con
servative often times proves detri-
mental in the upbuilding of com
munity. Nuff said, although we hope
to soc that community building and
the permanent community club secre-
tary made a reality.
The telephone committee reported
that an effort had been made to have
the district manager come to Jules
burg in regard to the service being
rendered here, but had been unable to
have meeting with the district man.
ager.
A committee composed of George
H. Thompson and Guy Smelser was
instructed to get in touch with the We
mango Telephone Co. relative to secur-
ing connection with their lines into
Juesburg, this being deemed very
important matter and worthy Of the
cooperation of the citizens of this CON-
munity.
Prof. Rowland made report in be-
half Of the Darling lecture committee
and stated that there was something
over $500 short in meeting the ex-
pcnses. In view Of the fact that
Thomas Brooks Fletcher, the conlmu-
nity lecturer would be in Julesburg on
next Monday evening March 1st and
give lecture at the Hippodrome thea.
tire as a number of the Community Ly.
ceum course, a motion was made, sec
onded and carried that the community
club stand the entire expense of the
Brooks Fletcher entertainment and
throw the doors open free to the pub
lie, and that the deficit of the Darling
entertainment also be taken care OF,
each member to be assessed his pro-
portionate share.
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that the community club hold
a banquet next Monday evening at
$3.50 o'clock in honor of Brooks Fletch-
er, at which the members Of the club
will entertain their wives and sweet
hearts. This banquet will be served at
the Congregational church building by
the domestic science girls Of the Sedg-
wick county high school. Prof. V. H.
Rowland and the entertainment COM
mittee have charge of the arrange
ments.
Last, but not least was the splendid
talks made by Evangelist E. S. Stuck
er of Ottawa, Kansas, and Foster
Jones of Winona Lake, Indiana, asso-
ciate evangelist and song leader. These
gentlemen are conducting revival
meeting at the Federated church in
this city, commencing Tuesday of this
week. Monday night was their first
introduction to the community, and al
ter listening to their very interesting
talks, those around the tables at the
community club dinner felt that they
were well acquainted with Messrs.
Sucker and Jones, the latter favoring
the gathering with two vocal selec-
tions. The remarks and songs were
much appreciated by all present, and
Messrs. Sucker and Jones were given
a standing vote of thanks and token
of welcome to the community, clearly
that these gentlemen
may be assured of the hearty coopera-
ton. of the community club in their
evangelistic campaign.
The meeting adjourned to again as
semble round the festive table next
Monday evening, March 1st, at the
Congregational church building.
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