The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-20
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Inc Wctiitn Ol AtulllOlS Z hdNt hth'
onstrated their ability to succeed in
public affairs, as well as TO take lead
ershlp in social activities. as evil
denced by the success of Tuesday 5
election, with regard 10 the manager
ial form of city government, and mi
lady shows as much aptitude and
courage in the work as if she had
held the reins of that phase of life
many years instead Of the brief time
in which she has been given the
privilege of taking active part IN
the affairs OF our government
1T was the splendid cooperation
of the men and women of Ardmore
that enabled me to succeed rs l did
on last Tuesday, answered Mrs
Walter Young. when congratulated
upon the results Of her work IN the
campaign.
Just to give an idea of the perfect
systematized manner in which Mrs.
Young marshalled her forces it may
be stated that she established head
quarters at Hotel Ardmore early Mon
day morning; with various commit
TO house canvass appointing a num-
Der of women for ward and street
the captains of the wards being,
Mrs. oscar Deveney and Mrs. Joel
Crosby, first ward; Mrs sam
Mathews, second ward; Mrs. L. II.
Roger and Mrs. Charles NonWeise
third ward; Mrs Ewing London and
Mrs Bob Short. fourth ward The
house to house campaign was made
Monday. Every woman was asked
if she had registered, she was then
told why the managerial form OF
government was necessary to the
growth Of the city. There were no
partisan politics played and as the
matter was explained to the women
they were asked to go TO the polls
and vote. When it was found that
they could not leave their home for
a great period of time, the names was
taken and a car was sent for them
Tuesday In addition to this, groups
of women were placed at the different
voting places. They talked with
every man as we'll as the women urg-
ing them to vote for this principle
Nothing was left to guecs work. Mrs.
Young remained at her post at head
quarters all through the day, cap
tains made their reports and there
was no going away from the polls
unless another was there to take
their place.
II was splendid work. 1t was
thoroughly and Systematically hand
led. We endorse principles, but not
the man." was the slogan adopted
when the plans were discussed Tor
this work.
Tie campaign was under the spon-
soBhip of the recently organized Wo-
mans Auxiliary Of the George H.
Anderson Post of the American. Lee
gon of which Mrs r. l.. Davidson is
present. 1t was Mrs. Davidson VINO
outlined the campaign, as she eX-
plained 1--WE are back of every thing
that the American Legion stands for'
we will do our part in assisting these
men in their laudable undertaking.
and we will endorse principles, but
not the man or the party"
I'VE do not claim the credit, MIS-
Young insisted, because If the older
men OF Ardmore, as well as the
members of the American Legion, had
not cooperated with us as they diu'
we could not have done our part.
In compliment to the members OF
the Womans' Auxiliary, the members
of the Legion are en- -rtaining IN
formally tomorrow evening at the
Chamber of Commerce.
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National Health" will be the topic
for discussion when the Ladies of the
Leaf meet in regular fortnightly meet
ing at the Chamber of Commerce to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The program to be given is as fol-
lows:
Current Events, Mrs. John f. Easley.
Exterior Decoration: l. The House
itself, Mrs. r. X Kearney; 2. The
advantage Of permanent paintings, ana
the planning of the lawn, Mrs. w. a.
Wolverton 3. The back yard and use
Of vines, Mrs. Gilbert Presnen. 4.
Perennials suited TO our climate and
soil. Mrs. W. c. Baker.
Civics and Health, Mrs. Mort Woods
Economies and social effects Of the
immigrant-racial characteristics that
are desirable. Miss Julia Davis.
Discussion.
What are some of the methods
adopted by our own state for the
conservation OF health. Do state and
physician cooperate, Mrs. d. E. Allen
assisted by Mrs. c. L. McCann, Mrs.
Walter Hardy and Mrs. S. w
Wilson.
The subject, Exterior Decoration"
was to nave been given at the last
meeting of the society on March IA,
but owing to the rain storm which
arose during the session, the meeting
adjourned before this subject arose.
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Loom woven rugs. embroidered
house aprons a variety OF fascinating
and useful articles and a market OF
delicious delicacies will be for sale at
the Easter Bazaar to be given this
Saturday from IL to G o'clock at the
Consumers Light and Power Company
on West Main street, by the members
OF the East Ardmore Presbyterian
church.
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Mr.. and Mrs. c. VI. Joiner OF 3l9
Second avenue, northwest announce
the marriage Of their daughter, Ruby
Nell to Mr. George d. Harris on
Monday evening, March Il, at the
Broadway Methodist parsonage. The
pastor, DR.. Ashley Chappell Of The
church officiating
Mr.. Harris is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Harris OF 7Ol Second ave-
nue. northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris are residing
at 6OS Second avenue, northwest.
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The Missionary Society Of tbs
Broadway Baptist church will meet