Arizona republican., 1920-04-17

service men, over a half hundred of the members of Mesa post No. 26, Ameri- can legion, assembled in the Masonic hall Thursday evening for the smoker and social evening. It was a session replete with entertainment and busi- ness and one that aroused the service men to far greater interest in the ac- tivities of the local post On the enter tainment program several boxing bouts, battle royal, doughnut race, and other stunts were carried out. and a trio, Prof. R. R. Cross, Leonard Dykes and Fred Boyer. sang, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Ed Carey. During the business session the post dues for the year were set and proposal 10 organize the post tactically that 1t may present a creditable appearance when in formation was unanimously en- dorsed.
 Conclusive to the evening program a straw ballot was taken on the follow ing questions of importance to ex- , service men and voted on respectively; Are you in favor of a soldier candidate for president in 1920? No. Are you in favor of a cash bonus for service men? Yes. Are you in favor of fed eraI aid for soldier land settlement! Yes. Are you in favor of a repeal of the prohibition amendment? No. Are you in favor of an anti-tobacco con stitutional amendment? No.
 Death of Mrs. Wallace
 Mrs. Dave Wallace, resident of Mesa for 30 years past. died yesterday noon at St. Joseph's hospital in Phoe- nix where she had been for some weeks undergoing treatment for cancer of the stomach. While it was known that she was in a serious condition, owing to the fact that an operation could not be performed, the news of her death came as a distinct shock 10 the many friends and acquaintances of the family in Mesa. The deceased IS survived by her husband, four daugh- ters, Mrs. Walter Morrow of Gilbert, Mrs. A. c. Robbins of Tempe, Mrs. Annie Shamhart of Phoenix and Miss sons, Jim Wallace of Phoenix and Will liam Wallace residing here. Funeral services are to be conducted at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the parlors of Moore and Mcclellan in Phoenix and interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery there. The Mesa Rebekah lodge, of which the deceased has been a member for many years, will have charge of the service at the grave.
 Alma Picnic Today
 This is picnic day for the members of the Sunday school of the Alma ward. Latter Day Saints church, and several hundred or more are planning on mak- ing the trip to Mormon DutteS, lZ miles east of Mesa, for the days outing. A varied program of stunts and sports. including a ball game, boxing, tug Of war and other features, is planned for the day and big time is anticipated.
 Funeral of Mrs. Jones
 The funeral Of Mrs. Emma Jones, who died suddenly at her home in La veen as a result of heart failure, was held yesterday afternoon from the Bur ton undertaking parlors. The deceased was many years a resident of Mesa, James Arrowsmith. former residents of Mesa and now living in Superior.
 Leqion Entertains Tonight
 Thomas Fillmore Lucey, one of the best entertainers on the stage, will ap- pear at the Orpheum this evening un- der the auspices of the Mesa post of the American legion. MT. Lucey is poet, humorist, impersonator and 'laff maker generally, and presents pro- gram of entertainment that will be well worth hearing.
 In FiImdom Today
 "Other Mems Wives starring Doro- thy Dalton, is a feature film to be shown at the Majestic today Fatty Arbuckle will also appear on the screen in the comedy film, Camping Out.
 St. Marks Church
 Services will be conducted as follows at St Marks Episcopal church, Pepper avenue, tomorrow: Sunday school, :45 a. m.: morning Service, Il a. m.; subject of sermon: "The Positive Side