Arizona republican., 1922-03-23
FIRE DESTROYS TWO
BUILDINGS At TEMPE
TUESDAY MORNING

TEMPE, Mar. 23--Two buildings
on West Fifth street were almost to-
tally destroyed Tuesday morning
about $3.50 by fire of unknown origin
The building were owned by Mrs. A..
+. Bellamy of Mesa and were partly
insured. j. M Romero and Acedo
were operating a blacksmithshop in
one. while a Chinese laundry was es-
tablished in the other building. The
laundry was completely destroyed.
The fire department responded to the
call but the flames were beyond con-
troll by the time they reached the
scene Of the fire.
Dance Postponed
The weekly dance at the Midway
has been postponed again this week
on account of so much sickness in
town.
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Sisters M. e. c. has re-
quested that all rituals be turned in
Thursday, evening, March % as there
will be initiation. Refreshments will
be served after the work.
Farm Bureau Meeting
One of the most important farm
bureau meetings of the season will be
held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock
in the high school auditorium. The
handling Of cotton picking labor and
whether they will be handled through
the association again next year is
one of the subjects to be discussed
at this meeting. w. H. Knox of
Mesa will open this discussion. G.
S. Miller Of Phoenix who was chair
man Of the committee that managed
the recent grain pool. will speak on
Grain Harvesting and Marketing.
1t is especially urged that every
member be out to hear these two
vital questions discussed.
Called Home by illness
Mrs. A. A. Hunter was called to
her home in Los Angeles the latter
part of last week by the serious ill
ness of her mother.
Will Send Delegates 70 State Con-
vsntion
Six delegates VIII represent the
Kyrene district at the national con-
vention of PIT. A. and Congress of
Mothers, which will meet in Phoenix.
Thursday. Friday and Saturday OF
this week
Celebrate Fifth Birthday
The United Daughters of Confede-
racy celebrated the fifth birthday of
Dixie chapter at the home of Mrs. A.
d. Quinn, Tuesday afternoon. Each
member was allowed the privilege
Of inviting one guest and everyone
spent delightful afternoon. The
decorations in red, white and blue,
and cut flowers we're very artistic.
Both the United States and confed-
crate flags were draped over an
archway
A most pleasing program was pre-
EA til,
was opened by Rev. J. NJ. Boon. The
chapter and their guests then sang
America" Mrs. A. d. Quinn, the
president, gave a splendid talk on
Dixie" The two readings by Mrs.
w. f. Patterson were greatly enjoyed
as were also the two little songs by
Miriam Alexander and Margaret
Russell Then cadles on the large
white birthday cake which had ~.
d. c. written across the top in red
candy. were then lighted and left
burning while Mrs. Norman made
toast to the charter members of Dixie
chapter. Mrs. r.. l.. Alexander gave
a splendid response to the toast in
her usual pleasing manner The three
past presidents, Miss Lillian Cave,
Mrs Howard Woods and Mrs. r. l..
Alexander were then presented to
the ladies.
Mrs. j. A. Rountree Of Birmingham
Ala. gave most interesting talk on
the work of the u. D. c. since its or
ganization 2S years ago until the
present time. She told of the good
work which is being done by the Y.
D. G. in the way of education, the
erecting of monuments and the car
ing for old soldiers and their wives
Mrs. Rountree is a woman of excep
tionally pleasing personality and her
interesting and instructive talk was
greatly appreciated by everyone pres
ent. Mrs. Rountree was director of
hospital funds during the war and is
now director of war records.
"A Tribute to Dixie" by Miss Lii
liam Wave was very well given. The
program was concluded by the ladies
singing Dixie" Following the pro-
gram refreshments were served and a
social hour enjoyed.
You can buy our Grade A Jersey
Milk and Cream at the City Confect-
ionery and the Normal Confectionery.
The only Grade A Milk and Cream
sold in Tempe Wildermuth Jersey
Ranch. Phone III -3-Tempe. DIX