Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-09-18
ARTESIA

The annual reception given for
the teachers OF the Artesia public
schools was attended by several
hundred people on last Friday
evening. A very interesting pro-
gram and good time was enjoyed
by all present. Punch was served
by Misses Velma Smith, Thelma
Clayton, Emma Caraway, Ruth
Roach, Ruth Lukins, Gladys
Cowan and Mary McCaw, on the
spacious lawn of the First Baptist
church. The Parent-Tea chers' as
fair, and are to be congratulated on
the success Of such an event in
the life OF the school patrons.
Dwight McCree left the first of
the week for Dallas, Texas. where
he will enter Southern Methodist
university. John Pate has gone to
Manhattan, Kansas, to enter the
Kansas agricultural college.
The American legion smoker, on
last wednesday evening was at
tended by about sixty ex-service
men. The boxing card was very
interesting and exciting. "Chigger"
Yeager and Norman Clyde fought
five rounds to a draw. Gordon
Sterling, of Dayton, and Hugh De-
Autremond, of Lakewood, fought
a four-round bout, filled with lots
OF action. The legion Jazz orches-
ira proved great "hit."
The funeral services of Mrs. J.
II. Brantley were conducted at the
home on last Friday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. Rev. Cox, pastor
OF the Church of Christ, was IN
charge. The body was shipped 20
Tennessee for burial on Friday
evening.
L. P. Evans, prominent merchant
of Artesia, underwent an operation
on his face at an Ell Paso, Texas,
hospital last week. He is now at
his home, as his condition is very
much improved. ]. T. Hollings-
worth, farmer on the Cottonwood,
was operated on at Roswell for the
same reason last week. His con-
dition is very serious. Local ply
sicians are not optimistic concern
ing his recovery.
DR.. Chester Russell and children
left for Albuquerque on Saturday
morning. He intends to place Miss
Doro and Chester Russell in the
university of New Mexico. Miss
Ruth Russell will keep house for
the young people during the school
session.
Mrs. C. M. Cole entertained a
large number of friends with a de-
lightful course luncheon on Sunday.
Covers were laid for about ten
guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Glover, OF
Electra, Texas, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. Glover, of this
place. Homer Glover was formerly
a business man of Artesia.
The Junior Baptist Young Peo-
pies union were entertained at the
home of Mrs. C. M. Cole on Friday
evening. About twenty-five MEM
bers enjoyed this occasion, which
was tacky party. Many verv
comical costumes were in evidence.
Little Miss Pauline Welschel and
Robert Burns won the prizes.
After an evening spent in playing
various games, the young people
enjoyed a musical hour. Delight
full refreshments were served.
The Parent-Teachers association
held their first meeting of the pres
emit school session on Monday after
noon at the junior high school
building. A large number OF men
and women were present. DR.. M.
p. skeen addressed the assembly.
concerning the eighth amendment.
20 be presented to the people at
the election OF September 20. The
following officers were elected:
Mrs. b. p. williams. president;
Mrs. B. A. Bishop, vice president;
Mrs. Martin Yates. secretary: Mrs
J.. H. Jackson, treasurer, and Mrs
G. r. Brainerd, corresponding Sec
rotary.
The funeral services Of M. d. NC