Arizona republican., 1922-03-15
THREE APPLICANTS
ARE MADE CITIZENS
IN FLORENCE COURT

FLORENCE. March 14-On We'd
nesday at 80 pm. a very interest
ing program took place at the court
house. Judge o. j. Baughn, judge OF
the superior court, who was in charge
after calling the court to order. men,
toned the three applicants for nat
uraliZation. The applicants. Rev. "A.
S. Baillie of Casa Grande. native
of Blantyne, Scotland: John Herb
ert Forenas and Fred Peterson OF
Superior, natives of Jakostad Fln-
land, accompanied by their witness
es We're examined and took the oath
of allegiance to the United States
and renounced their former rulers
and fatherland. Following this the
high school chorus led in the singing
of america after which KEY. j.
Hunter offered the Invocation. Mr..
A. T. Bartlett, representing the flor-
ence post of the American Legion
then addressed the newly made CIT
izens assuring them of the Legion $
assistance in an way which would
lend in better, broader Citizenship.
Mr. Bartlett. in a very interesting
way, welcomed the men and showed
them the great privileges which tney
as citizens of the United states Win
be granted.
Mr.. Bartlett's speech was followed
by another song. America. the Beau
tiful," sung by the high school cho-
rus. Mr.. Charles Gorham, repre-.
senting the bar and the chamber OF
commerce, then spoke TO the men.
His speech, laying stress on the priv
ileges of the United States citlzen ana
particular stress on the duties OF
citizen in regard to laws and regu-
lations. Mr.. Gorhams short talk
was much apnreciated.
Rev. James Hunter then made
short talk in his usual hearty man
ner telling first how he had came
10 this country foreigner. and had
been naturalized thus being brought
under the protection of Old Glory.
Rev. Hunter showed how much TINS
protection means to each lndlVld-
ual and how much we owe TO our
country with its liberty and Jusuce
for ALL After Rev. Hunters talk
everyone present stood and sung one
verse of The Star Spangled ban ban
ner." and Rev. Bailey offered clos
ing prayer. after which Judge
Baughn dismissed court.
The program, aside from being IN
teresting. was valuable and partlc-
ularly valuable were the examination
questions given by Judge Baughn.
The civics class from the hlgh scnooi
attended the program and were asheu
several times to answer questions the
applicants were unable TO answer. IL
would be well if everyone could at
tend these naturalization programs
as they refresh the mind OF al Amer
leans that. in order TO enjoy the
great privileges of citizenship lhey
must live up TO the requirements u
true citizenship.
on Monday afternoon the Treat
home was the scene of a delightful
bridge party complimentary to Mrs.
Mccain of Tucson. The card rooms
were charming in their decorations
Of roses and potted plants. tAyors
were awarded. Mrs. t. A, Nicholas,
Miss Ienna Bailey and Mrs. A. II.
Bartlett and Mrs. McCann and young
son Bobbie were presented charming
guest favors. Thirty guests were
present. A delightful luncheon was
served.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs: Maurice
! Cook and Mrs. A. l.. Bartlett were
hostesses at a bridge party in honor
of Mrs. ]. w. Mccain OF Iucson.
| The Bartlett home was tastetully
decorated with jonqnils and pepper
! houehs. Prizes were won by MRS.
| T n Treat. Mrs. Nettie White ana
| Mrs ]. M. Hall. Mrs. McCann was
presented the guest favor. The host
| esses served a dainty luncheon. Ihir-
ty guests enjoyed the lovely party.
Mrs. j. w. Mccain, a Florence VS.
il or, was honor guest at a party
given by Mrs Louis Michea. Nednes-
| day afternoon. Twenty guests
played bridge in which the highest
scores were made by Mrs. w. G.
Randall and Mrs. ii. Z. Billingsley.
Mrs. Mccain received a charming
guest prize.
Governor and Mrs. Thomas h.
| Campbell and son Allan spent Tues
| day night as the guests of Captain
| and Mrs. Rynning. The governor
| and party left early Wednesday
j morning for Tucson.
| The Prickley Pear Dancing club,
| which is composed of the married
people OF Florence. held their reg
| ular dance at the Isis theater Friday
night. A delightful time was re-
| ported
About 80 members of the Florence
/ chamber of commerce met at their
| annual luncheon Tuesday at the Cozy
cafe. Mr. B. T. Thum, chairman,
presided and in the election OF OF