Arizona republican., 1922-03-01

cheaper than the Casa Grande route.
II the Casa Grande route would be
adopted Il would be an additional ex-
pense to the state as II would mean
the building of a bridge across the
Gila river at Sacaton. Major Keat-
ing urges that every citizen OF Flor
ence do everything possible to keep
the Bankhead route through Florence.
Mrs. Adam Vernaz, Miss Mercedes
Vernaz. Edward Devine and r. A..
Brock motored TO Phoenix Saturday.
Mr.. Brock will referee the Phoenix
high school Gilbert high school bas-
ketball game in Mesa
Robbers entered the Cozy cafe sun
day night and stole about $50 worth
OF cigars, cigarettes and tobacco.
Entrance was gained by cutting the
rear screen door.
Mrs. II. A. Robertson, who has been
i'll the past week, is reported much
better.
The Florence baseball club gave an
unusually attractive dance Wednes-
day night at the Isis theater. The
hail was attractively decorated in
red, white and blue in honor Of the
day, and suspended from the ceiling
were two large flags which. when
lowered, sent showers OF confetti and
red, white and blue balloons down
upon the dancers. Another interest
ing feature of the dance were the
spot dances in which the lucky per-
sons won boxes Of candy.
The Harmony Four orchastra fur
nished good music for the occasion
and the baseball club Is TO be con-
graduated upon the large attendance
and upon the cleveFly arranged dance.
The Woman's club entertained with
a delightful bridge party Friday art
ernoon at the club rooms. Mrs.
Chester Magee, Mrs. Dugald Stew
art, Mrs. Harvey Summer, Mrs. J. M.
Hall and Miss Lenna Bailey were
hostesses.
Mr.. and Mrs Adam Verna5. who
have been visiting their daughter,
Miss Mercedez Vernaz, returned TO
Phoenix Friday, where they will re-
main a few days before going on 70
the coast.
tained a few friends Saturday even
ing for Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Vernaz,
visitors in Florence. A delightful
evening was spent In bridge, with
Mrs. C. c. Vernon, Jr., winning high"
est honora and G. c. Vernon, Sr.,
winning the consolation prize.
Miss Mercedes Vernaz was hostess
Friday evening 10 four tables OF
bridge at the home OF Mrs. q. M.
Young. The guests were invited TO
meet Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Vernaz OF
Warrensburg, Mo-, who are here vis-
iting their daughter. Bridge honors
for the evening were won by d. y.
Thumm and Mrs. w. w. Lane.
Mrs. G. M. Young was the charm
ing hostess at Spanish dinner given
at her home Saturday evening Mr.
and Mrs. Vernaz Of Warrensburg'
Mo-, were the honor guests OF the
occasion.
Mrs. d. A. Little of Phoenix was
the weekend guest OF Miss jessie
Wood.
D. a. Little. state adjutant Of the
American legion, was a Florence vis-
itor Sunday.
a few days with his wife. who is a
teacher in the high school
Florence Notes
A rally OF both of the Christian
Endeavorers OF Florence was held
Wednesday evening at 1880 at the
PRESBYTERIAN church. Seventy-five OF
our wide-awake young people We're
present to meet and hear Harolu ~
Singer. a prominent Christian En-
deaVor worker, who is the field secre-
tary for Oklahoma
The meeting was presided over oy
Miss Helen Nolan of the Presbyterian
church and Mrs. Maurice Mann OF the
Christian church. Miss Nolan calied
the meeting to order and after a
short business period Mrs. A. L. Bart
lett sang a solo. Following the spe.
ciai music, Mr.. Singer was presented
and made a stirring talk. In which be
made an interesting explanation OF
the real meaning of Christian En-
deavor. Mr.. Singer also worked up
much enthusiasm over the big state
Christian Endeavor convention which
meets in Phoenix the 24th, 20tn ana
26th OF this month.
Following the meeting the young
people went to the chapel, where the
ladies auxiliary held a reception for
Mr.. Singer. The rest Of the evening
was given over TO q delightful party
in which the guests were entertained
with several clever games. Refresh
ments OF punch and cake were served
by the hostesses, Mesdames Sylves-
ter. ]. M. Hall. Abbey, Henderson
w. Y. Price and II. ID. Hall.
Miss Ellen Nolan left Thursday for
Phoenix to attend the state Christian
EndeaYor convention. Miss Nolan ]