Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-12-01
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES
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A pleasing incident at the Home
occurred on Friday the 24th. at the
instance Of Mrs. Hogle, the loca
Woman's Relief Corps. auxiliary to
Joe Hooker Post No. 16, Grand
Army of the Republic, in q recent
meeting. decided to remember with
a little gift the birth anniversary
OF all veterans. their wives or
widows who had reached the mile
stone Of four score years or upward.
Mrs. H0gle, president OF the Corps,
asked the privilege OF preparing
the first remembrance. Accom-
panied by several members of the
Corps. she presented to Mr.. John
c. Harris . box containing dainty
cakes and candies of her own make
and various other fruits and con-
fections. with congratulations and
good wishes from the Corps. Mr..
Harris received the gift with crate
full appreciation of the loving
thought that prompted the action
and thanked the donor most heart
lily.
Mrs. Ruby Biolette, sergeant Of
the main dining room. paid 4 visit
OF several days to her home peo-
pie, but 10 again ON duty.
We regret to learn Of the serious
illness Of DR.. A. C. V. Skinner. MIR.
Skinner has resigned A. chaplain
Of the Home and Sunday was his
last service in that relation. and
many noticed the fact that he SEEM
ed far from we'll on that occasion.
During his two years and . half
OF incumbency he has made many
friends by his faithful discharge Of
the duties Of his office. who re-
Eret the severance Of the Official
relation. and trust he may still be
often seen among rs.
Colonel and Mrs. Hogle enter
tained at breakfast on Monday
morning In honor Of the birth an
niversary Of Mrs. Anna A. Reid. Be-
sides the guest of honor DR.. Homer
Allison and Mrs. Eloise 8. Lehow
were Of the party.
On Sunday z5th instant the
Nevin Concert company. consisting
OF Misses Frances Northan. piano
and voice. Adelaide Murron. vio-
lin, Ruth Perrin. clarionet. Ethel
Norton. cello. gave an entertain
ment in assembly hall which was
greatly enjoyed by = large audience.
The thanks Of the Home people
were expressed by . rising vote OF
thanks.
Mr.. Rector. the Home carpen-
ter came back from . short visit
10 his former home In Canon City
and has been . very busy man since
his return with countless odd Jobs
that have been accumulating dur
ing his absence.
Mrs. Loretta Hoover went to Ala
mosa on Wednesday to spend
Thanksgiving with her daughter.
On Tuesday the 2sth. several
ladies Of the Home visited Alamosa.
The occasion was the inspection Of
Pfeiffer Relief Corps No. IS by De-
partment Senior Vice Presiden,
Anna 8. Hogis. A delicious chicken
dinner vas served BY the Corps to
the guests after the business meet
ing. Accompanying the inspector
were Mssdanss Fitssimmons. Glatz.
Lehow. MeKsllap. Sweeney and
Teller.
We are reminded OF the rscur.
renee Of the Holiday season BY the
receipt OF gifte from the several or
ganisations affiliated with the
Grand Army Of the Republic. Last
week II was . Donation Of fruits
and jellies for the hospital. from
John c. Frsnoat Rslisf Corps No.
IS. Littlston. this week. two high
back rocking chairs from Mera.
l.. Tanner Tent No. Z. Daughters Of
veterans. Colorado Springs.
Thanksgiving day dinner at the
Home 10 always An occasion Of note
and the present year forms NO ex.
eeption TO the rule. In addition to
the regular menu. Mr.. Hicks. the
baker. has added individuai pies Of
iruit surmountsd By whipped cream.
- aa extra. but too late for note
on the printed form.
THANKSGIVING DINNER MENU
Oystas Ooup