Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-10-21
ARTESIA

The Parent Teachers associa
tion meeting, held last week at tn
Central school building, was at
tended by about seventy-five per
sons. The officers decided to con
duct the meetings in the evenings
IN order to secure the attendant,
of the fathers, who had formerly
Deem detained by business matter.
during the afternoon sessions. The
early part of tho evening was de
voted TO a general social and get.
acquainted" meeting. Mrs. b. a
Bishop president of the organiza.
ton, presided. An unusually inter.
estiDg program was rendered by
talented singers and readers. Vocal
solos by Mrs. Martin Yates, with
Mrs. M. II. Ferriman as accompan-
list; by Mr.. John Lanning with Mrs
wv. II. Ragsdale as accompanist;
by Mrs. Mark Corbin. with Mrs
Ierriman as accompanist and Miss
Lucine Jones with Miss Ruth Nor
san as aCcompanist, were pleasing
Miss Irene Gage favored the audi
ence with delightful readings and
presentations. Miss Alma Owens.
superintendent of city school, made
brief talk, urging further coop
GRAFTON in school affairs by the par
ents, especially the men. After the
program, refreshments were served
by Misses Beatrice Burgan, lillian
Meadows, Velma Smith, Lucine
Jones, Alma Givens and others. A
silver offering, TO be used in pur-
chasing reference books for tho
Grammar school building, was
large.
Rev. r. r. Davis, who has been
pastor of the Methodist church for
the past three years, ha been reas-
signed to the Artesia church by the
conference, at Pecos, Texas. This
was surprise to Rev. Davis and
his many friends in Artesa, as il
was reported he would be trans
ferred to another field. His mem
bers are pleased to hear that he
has been returned to Artesia. lie
was pastor at st. Joseph, Mo, be-
fore coming to Artesia. Elder
Jones of Roswell was also reas-
signed to the Roswell district,
which includes the Roswell church.
Miss Pauline Bishop, of Floy-
dada, Texas, arrived in Artesia Sat
urday to visit with her sister, Mrs.
T. M. Cox.
The high school pupils paraded
through the streets of Artesia Sat-
urday evening with horns, tin pans,
and other means of making noise.
Their yells demanded a great deal
of attention. The bankers an
nounce the athletic carnival to be
staged at the high school audi
forum on Friday evening by the
student body, The funds will be
devoted to athletics, which are
prominent at this time New foot
ball equipment was purchased last
nual carnival. All events and
stunts are under the auspices of
the student body, under faculty
The Clarence Kepple post of the
American Legion was host to the
cast of the Powder Box Revue"
the Legion show. which recently
made such a hit at Artesia and
other Pecos valley towns. at BAN
quet on Friday evening at the
hotel dining hall. 4
tWo-course chocken din
ner was served. on account of the
rain and bad weather, only % per-
sons were present. After an intro
address by George Elan
1ers, Fred Cole was introduced as
for the evening.
Martin responded with an
address. A phono-
graph duet was given by Messrs,
Guy Stevenson and George Will
liams. George Welton, the "Big
Niger from New Orleans" re-
sponded with one of his rare adj
dresses. Mrs. Ruth L. Skecn, di- |
rector of the cast, and who was re-
sponsible for the success of the |
show, made a few brief remarks to |
he members in appreciation of
heir cooperation in the efforts for |
lis Success. After the banquet. the |
merry party went to the American |
Legion headquarters for the re-
mainder of the evening, devoted TO |
music and dancing.
Harvey Klopfenstein. Emmette
and Charley Mickey |
left for Albuquerque Saturday |
night, making the trip overland by |
automobile These Artcsia young |
men intend to spend the winter at
A party of young people motored |
% the old Miller place. north Of |
own, on Saturday night, where |
hey enjoyed a marshmalIow and
veinie roast. The night was cold |
but large bonfire made the oc-
.asion delightful.
The Intermediate Baptist Young
Peoples Union was entertained at
he home of Mrs. G. Il. Mann on |
Friday evening A large number of
he young people were present, In
spite of the drizzling rain. Many |
indoor games were enjoyed with |