Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-08-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS ITEMS GATHERED
FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE SUNSHINE STATE

dressed many hundreds, who were
present. Automobiles, filled with
listeners, were parked IN ,hree
and four rows around the tent.
The chautauQua goes from Artesia
to Hope.
Miss Pauline Well returned to
Artesia last week to visit her par
ents. She has been a.. Amarillo
for several months.
The Nazarene denomination at
Artesia is making elaborate plans
for the state camp meeting, which
convenes at this place, commence
ing on August II and continuing
until August 27. Hundreds of Wis
itors, including noted speakers, are
expected. A large tent has been
erected on the corner of Main and
Sixth streets.
Miss Nina Powell of Hope and
Mr.. John Dunn Of Artesla We're
united in marriage at the home of
| Rev. r. f. Davis, pastor of the
| Methodist church, on Wednesday
afternoon, with only a few close
friends present. The young peo-
pie motored from Hope, where
they were attending the rodeo, and
We're married, surprising their
many friends. Mrs. Dunn is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. Noley
Powell, prominent merchant Of
Hope. She is one of the most pop
ular members of the younger set
at Hope. Mr.. Dunn is connected
with Dunn and Sons garage at
Artesia, where he is doing a thriv-
ing business. The newlyweds will
live in Artesia.
| The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dunn, who were mar
ried last week, surprised the new
lyweds on Saturday night with a
charivari party. The crowd col
lected about midnight and found
the couple at home. After a few
| minutes of greeting and noise
| making, "A few of the gang left in
a car with the bride. They soon
returned after chase by the
groom. Refreshments were Of
fered to the guests by the host and
hostess.
The funeral services for little IS
months old Eugene Truitt were
conducted at the Presbyterian
church on Sunday afternoon, with
DR.. +. e. Mathes, pastor of the
church, officiating. A large crowd
of friends of the bereaved family
was present. A beautiful floral
tribute was presented by various
organizations and friends of tho
young parents. The child had been
visiting in Kentucky with his
mother during the summer and
reioined Mr. Truitt one week be-
fore the little boy died as result
, of summer complaint and teethina
complications. Four little girls
Ina Cole, LaRue Mann. Mary Jack
son and Nelma Richards, were tho
pallbearers. Beautiful music was
sung by Miss Emma LaDeauX
Mrs. Rex Wheatley, and Messrs
d. Z. Buckles and Chester Rus.
sell. lnterment was in Woodbine
cemetery.
The Artesia hospital opened fol
business Monday morning, after
being closed for several months
Mrs. Frank Ohnemus, trained
nurse, is in charge.
A delightful social event Of the
week was the bridge party given
last tuesday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. Thornton Person. Thu
Artesia Bridge club and few
guests were present. Delicious re.
treshments We're served to Miss
Loretta Linell and Mesdames c
Bert Smith, Earl Bigler, Beeche,
Rowan, S. ID. Gates, Mark Corbil
and others
On Tuesday evening, a large
company of the members of the
Christian Endeavor of the Pres.
byterian church motored to tho
shores of Rio Penasco, where they
enjoyed a picnic supper of weinies
roasted marshmallows. salads and
other viands. The bright moon.
light made the occasion a very de.
lightful affair.
The business houses of Artesia
closed on last Thursday as hun.
! dreds of Artesia people motored
to Hope to attend the gala day OF
the western rodeo and celebration
Roswell and Artesia were boil
represented by hundreds, VIII
mingled with thousands from al
portions of the state. A continue
stream of automobiles returned
from Hope to Artesia during al
hours of the night.