Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES
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city and environs and gained many
new ideas for his work. which will
be put In practice later on. The
Home is fortunate in securing the
services of a man of the experience
and knowledge OF Mr.. Erdman, who
was professor OF Horticulture In tn.
Botanical Gardens OF ST Louis. and
in our own State Agricultural Col
leKe at Fort Collins. The Home
grounds bear mute but eloquent
Testimony to the success OF his ef-
forts this summer.
The Home was agreeably sur
prised by visit from General 8.
J. Capps. Commander of the Depart
ment OF Colorado and Wyoming
Grand Army OF the Republic and ex-
officio member OF the Board OF
Commissioners of the Home. Mr..
Capps was enroute to the Shriners'
meeting and took us in by the way.
We were glad to have him with US
thus informally when he had time
TO become better acquainted with
conditions here than when on Of
ficial visitations of the Board when
other business intervenes. Gen.
Capps was accompanied by his SON
in-law Mr.. Ritter and father. who
remained with US only day.
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20 Denver on Saturday and say there
is no place like home. and are glad
to be back.
On Monday the members OF the
J. A. o. society. OF which every wo-
man on the Home grounds is auto
matically a member. gathered on
the porches of the Willow avenue
cottages for a social afternoon. The
porches were gay with bright rugs,
bunting. flags. and cut flowers. The
hostesses were the indwelling ladies
Of the row. and very pleasant
afternoon was spent by all who were
fortunate enough to be able to at.
vcuu. <tithoukh so'iUty
only female members. number of
comrades. including the Department
Commander took advantage OF the
fact that the screen doors have no
locks and came in force. They were
cordially welcomed and treated to
. share OF the good things provided
nv the hostesses,
On Thursday night. before the
picture show. an innovation was in
troduced which seemed to be so
thoroughly enjoyed that no doubt
IT will become a permanent feature
At the invitation OF Mrs. Hogle. who
has always been thoughtful and gen
erous In providing entertaining pro-
grams. MIR. George Rich, possessor
Of . rich and pleasing tenor voice
led In the community singing for n
half hour before the pictures. with
Mrs. Anna Reid at the piano.
The sincere congratulations of
every member OF the Home are ex
tended to MIR. and Mrs. Grover
Green who were married last week
and who left for their home In
Texas. Immediately. Mrs. Green.
nee Powell. was dining room SER
geant and much beloved by every
one. MIR. Green. our baker. wat
popular with everybody. for besides
being one OF the best In his pro-
fession he was genial and kindly.
with \ pleasant word and smile for
ali. MIR. Hicks succeeds to the posi-
tion and the good will left by his
predecessor. Mrs Hicks takes the
place in the dining room made
vacant by the resignation of Miss
ina McCord.
Mr.. Rogers. who has filled the
position OF postmaster has resigned
his office and returned to Denver:
he is succeeded by Mr.. Moffit. The
work Ia not new to Mr.. Moffit and
he will he assisted by his wife.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall expected to
leave for California on Tuesday
night but had the misfortune to fall
and fracture her wrist on Tucsda,
morning. and went to the hospital
instead. She is doing we'll but her
Journey IL indefinitely delayed.
Mr. and Mrs. Harsh. who have
been visiting Mr. Wright. left for
their home In Pueblo on Wcdncs-
day niEht. Their father MIR. Wright
10 resting fairly comfortable.
Mrs. Hogie assisted by several Of
the ladies Of the Home IL utilizing
the ripening crop Of crab apples BY
turning them into jcliics. MARINA
ladies'. buttsrs and sweet pickles for
uss In the hospital and main dining
roon. The work has been In pro.
gssss for several days aud bids fair
70 continue for some time longer.
n n no small labor to work them