Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02
ARTESIA

DIR. e. e. Mathes. pastor of the
Presbyterian church. attended the
state Presbyterian synod held al
Albuquerque.
The Bridge club met with Mrs
Martin Yates on Tuesday after
noon. Three tables played, De-
lightful refreshments were Served
to all present. e
The young peoples class of the
Presbyterian Sunday school motor
ed to Horner's ranch on last Thurs
day evening, where they enjoyed a
weinie roast and watermelon feast
About thirty members were pres
ent. This affair was the culmina-
ton of a contest between two divi-
sions OF the class. After several
hours of pleasure. which is easy to
enjoy on trip of this type. the
merry crowd, headed by Mrs
Hewitt, popular teacher. returned
to Artesia.
Miss Alice Baber accompanied
her aunt, Mrs. Vann, to Fort Smith
Ark, where she will remain during
the winter. Mrs. Vann has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Zulu Baber
The revival meeting which has
been conducted at the Nazarene
church during the past three weeks
closed on last Sunday evening. An
unusually large crowd was present
to hear Rev. Terril, the evangelist
The carnival put on by the stu
dents of the Artesia high school for
the benefit of the football team
was decided success in every re-
spect. over 5000 was realized tc
be used in purchasing new equip
ment for the athletes. The affair,
under the management of Miss
Alma Owens, superintendent of
city schools; +. C. Adams. athletic
director. and Student Manager
Luther Caraway, was attended by
many hundred persons. Visitors
from Lake Arthur. Atoka. Cotton
wood, Dayton and Hagerman add
ed to the great crowd. The many
stands and concessions did a large
amount of business. 1t was esti-
mated that 200 people attended
the Hawaiian" hula show, and
the vaudeville show. Both these
attractions We're performed by
troupes composed of high school
beauties. The athletic contests
were very exciting. Tom Bullock,
football captain, wrestled Ben
Dunn, husky freshman. Hugh De-
Autremond, scrappy Frenchman,
fought Robert Bruce, speedy
Scotchman.
Fred Brainerd, star third base
man of the Columbus team in the
American association. has returned
to Artesia for the next few months
Mr.. Brainerd, who made an enyi-
able record during his baseball sea-
sons with the New York Giants
and the Columbus team. is young
business man of this place.
Miss Alma Giyens was hostess at
a delightful o'clock dinner on
evening in honor of DR..
Don w. Gudakunst. who addressed
a large number of citizens at the
public health meeting. The other
guests were the male members of
the Artesia public schools faculty.
Those present were w. p. Pascoe,
f. C. Adams, C. E. Newhouse. Cleo
Coger, C. H. Rhinehardt and the
guest Of honor.
Miss Viola Pearson. popular
freshman girl, won the beauty
contest at the high school last
week. She won this honor by re-
$50 votes. Miss Inez Nor
ris, senior, was second with I'll
votes. Other fortunate candidates
were Miss Eunice Wells. sopho-
more, and Miss Mary Lillian Rog-
ers, junior.
w. l.. Wyman, representative OF
the Notwithstanding Fruit
has returned to Artesia
after spending several weeks in
Tulsa, Okla. and other points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Glover lefS
last week for Albuquerque. N. M,
where Mr.. Glover has accepted a
position.
Mrs. Mayo Alexander was host
ess to the young set on last Satur-
day evening at a delightful dance
at her home. About twenty mem
bers of the high school set were
present to enjoy the evening.
Punch was served to the guests.