The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-04-20
PAONIA NEWS

Arthur Fulk returned from Decatur,
Illinois. Sunday evening.
Mrs. Belle Freeman and granddau-
ghter OF Bowie. were shopping in Pao-
MIA Monday
Phil Eisenkramer returned Monday
night from Pueblo where he has spent
the winter.
The home cooked food sale given
in the Bradshaw store by the Royal
Neighbors was successful
Mrs. Wick Whittmore underwent a
serious operation last week and at
last reports was doing fine.
]. C. Cunningham store has been
turned over to creditors and he has
moved on to a ranch near Austin.
Z. E. Hufty and wife entertained
at their home Thursday night a num-
Der of friends at card party.
Adelbert and Myron Sears, of Grin
NELL Iowa, came in last week to at
tend the funeral of their sister and
aunt, Mrs. Rhodes.
THE Sweets made up OF Bone
Mesa club talent. was given in Bowie
dance given by Bone Mesa orchestra
after the play was also enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rhodes OF
Montrose, came in Saturday to at.
tend the funeral of Mr.. Rhodes mo-
Their. They left Wednesday morning
for home.
A party comprising Mrs. A L. Sal.
isbury, Mrs. A. NJ. Lawrence. Mrs
w. r. Lamb. Mrs. Harold Clarke and
Mrs. IL. A. Forcum motored to Delta
and spent the day.
The X. o. T. c. band here Friday
night was thoroughly enjoyed. Al
ter the concert dance was given
the orchestra being taken from mem
bers of this organization. The Ro
tarians entertained the members OF
the band at supper.
Death visited the home of Mrs. A
w. Hice April II, taking away her
aged mother. Mary Adelaide Rhodes
| rs years old. Mrs. Rhodes was born
in Rome. New York. and has been
resident of Paonia for 90 years
The body was inferred in Bethlehem
cemetery April 10th.
James NJ. Livesay, aged SIS years
months. died at the home OF Mrs
Albert Campbell April IL. and was
buried in Cedar Hill cemetery the
18th. Mr.. Livesay was born in Nash
vile. Illinois, and was veteran Of
the Civil War. For twenty years he
has been a resident of Paonia, al
merchant and blacksmith.
The Seniors enjoyed a progressive
party Saturday night, meeting at Beth
Peters home, then visiting in the
homes OF Misses Louise Wilson, Lo
raine Lamb. Frances Glib and Vesta
Crawford. The homes were decorat
ed to represent foreign countries
Refreshments were served at each
home. The guests journeyed from
one home to another by car and a
good time and plenty to eat we're en-.
joyed by all.
Friday the annual inter-class track
meet was held to decide the school
representatives for Montrose district
meet. The Colorado Aggie band
helped put pep into the players. In
the 10O-yard dash Donald Jordan won !;
Broad jump. Jordan; Half mile
Gilbert Blanchard; Joe Roth won
by 113 feet inches; William Smith
won by 4 feet inches. Harland
Bryan won the shot put. In high
hurdles Morton Smith won from a tie
of Parsons and Rule. The Sopho-
more champ. Jordan, again came to
the front in the 50-yard dash. In
low hurdles Rule won first place.
In the 220-yard dash Baker; Jordan
won from his opponents. In the mile
run Gilbert Blanchard won first place
and the relay was won by the Junior
class. On individual honors Jordan
has Is points: Blanchard 10: Baker
and Rule each points. The total
class points were: sophomores ~;
Seniors, 81: Juniors 81; Frosh Is: