Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-10-06
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES
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On Wednesday. September goth.
occurred the marriage OF Mr.. Joseph
Biolette and Miss Ruby Decker Of
the staff Of Home helpers. The
grounds were strewn with the leg
endary rice and old shoes IS they
departed ON their bridal trip to
Denver. followed BY ene good Wishes
OF q large crowd Of friends gather
ed to bid them God speed ON the
journey of life. They are returned
and once more busy about their &C.
customsd duties. A silver service
was presented to them by comrades
and ladies - . token Of the esteem
and affection in which they were
held BY all members Of the Home.
Many and happy may be their ysars
together.
Cn Thursday morning the 2lst
uit. upward Of hundred rssidsnts
of the Home gathered under the
trees about the chapel were pleased
to recognise the familiar and be-
loved tones Of Mrs. Hogle singins
from the Denver broadcasting sta
tion DINA. National Guard. The
words and music were distinctly
audible, and next morning = mes
sage was received stating that a.
far north a. Saskatchewan. Canada.
they had enjoyed her songs.
Word has been received Of q
great honor that has come to the
department Of Colorado and Wyom-
ing Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary
to the Grand Army Of the Republic
In the election. by = large majority.
OF Mrs. Julia +. Killam. Of Denver.
to the National Senior Vice Presi-
dency. the second highest office In
the organization. Mrs. Killam Is \
member OF the Board of Commis-
sioners Of the Home, and II the
duties Of the new office are as faith
fully and efficiently performed as
have been those In connection with
the Board no regrets will follow
her election. The Home extends
congratulations.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall left for . visit
with her daughter In California on
Monday.
Mr.. Hunt left on Saturday to take
up q permanent residence In Dem
yer. The good wishes Of the Home
20 with him and 4 hope for renew
ed health for Mrs. Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crandall are occupy
ing the cottage vacated by the
Hunts.
Mrs. Alice Hood returned from =
furlough ON Sunday. She has asked
for her discharge and will hence
forth reside In her own home In
Monte Vista. Mrs. Hood has been
= member Of the Home for about
nine years and ix much endeared to
all its residents. She has always
been ready to lend a helping hand
In time OF need and the best wishes
of the Home follow her and we hope
she will often return for y visit
among her old friends.
Mrs. A. W. eheiiabarxsr and Miss
Shellabarger were guests Of the
matron on Thursday night and re-
s..-uaA 90 sh~Ir hnvno - Nnffut nv,
Friday.
Mr.. NcCrillis Of the hospital had
. visit from his daughter. Mrs.
Rsnfrsw. her husband and son.
Commissioner and Mrs. Reed At
tended service at the Christian
church In Monte Vista and In the
absence OF the regular Incumbent
MIR. Reed osticiatsd In the pulpit.
The three wards Of the hospital
gratefully acknowledge the gift Of
copies OF the New Testament snd
Psalms II exceptionally large and
plain script. from The American
Bible Society through the kind
courtesy Of Mrs. w. L. Bailey Of
Monte Vista.
Mrs. Aoefitt Of cottage 20 has
been Quits III for several days.
The J. A. o. society had an su-
joyable session on Monday after
noon with the ladies Of the State
street and Lakefront cottages -
hosisssss. Il 10 probably the last
porch party Of the season. - the
imminent approach Of Jack Frost
will drive every body indoors. The
porch In front Of the row Of apart
msnts was taslsfully decorated with
flags and bunting. while cut flowers
and gay cushions aad bright rugs
gave . gala effect 70 the scene. We
undsrsaaad the nsxt meeting will b