The Delta independent., 1923-06-08

Union StOckyardS.
The usual Boy Ranger meeting was
held Tuesday night and three-day
hike was decided on for next week.
A party was held in the home of
Mrs. Mack Davis last Thursday night
Ben and Laura acted as host and
hostess, and a number of their school
friends were present. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Bishop Fred Ingley of Denver de-
livered a sermon at the st. Michaels
Episcopal church Wednesday eevning
in honor of Memorial day. Members
of patriotic organizations were pres
ent and the Bishop dedicated the
Altar.
Mrs. J. E. Haley. mother of DR..
Haley, was accompanied by her
daughter. DR.. Poole and her husband
from Long Beach, California to Paon-
ia. The Poole's departed again Sat
urday for Denver, where the Doctor
will continue her services.
Because of the death of Miss Fran
ces Gibbs mother the Senior class
play, MRS. Bumpstead-Leigh" has
been postponed from June 9th and
7th until June IL and 10. Miss Fran
ces is member of the cast and she
has the sympathy of all.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Reynolds accom-
panied by Mrs. Reynolds sister, Miss
Bernice Miller, drove to Paonia Sun
day from Glenwood Springs. Mr..
and Mrs. Reynolds leave Friday for
Lincoln. Nebraska, where they will
visit Mr.. Reynolds parents.
Tuesday morning Coe Van Deren
found that the following girls had
visited his ranch the night before for
slumber party: Misses Elizabeth
Van Deren, Vassa Lambertson, Sally
Stevens, Doris Watson, Cleo Allen,
Ruth Grove and Ruby Fulk. Any
way they had good time.
A handsome large electric clock
has been installed by the First Ma
tional Bank to chime the hours by
quarters. This instrument has been
placed above the Main entrance Of
the bank. This mechanism shows an
investment of considerable sum
and the question of what time is it?
will probably be asked less frequent
ly.
The baccalaureate sermon for the
graduating class of '23 was preached
by Rev. E. G. Morse in the Commun-
ty church Sunday, June 5th The
sermon was based on the class motto
Tonight we launch-where shall we
anchor?" The sermon was a pleas
ing one and went to the hearts of
every member of the class and to
many others. The church was beau.
tifully decorated in purple and white,
the class colors, and the Seniors ex.
press their thanks to the Sophomores
for their dutiful job.
A number of professional and bust
ness men Of Paonia, who are Rotar
ians and their wives motored to
Grand Junction Friday and stayed
over Saturday so they might be with
the members of the Grand Junction
Delta, Montrose and Gunnison Clubs
Each organization gave their stunt
which helped to make the entertain
ment Friday night. Luncheon was
had at the La Court hotel and the
banquet was given Saturday night
The graduating class of 1923 OF
Paonia was entertained at banquet
in the home of Lieut. Gov Robert F.
Rockwell Tuesday evening. Mr. and
Mrs. Rockwell were host and hostess
Clarence Stewart acted as toastmas.
ter OF the evening and each member
OF the class was called on to say
something, which of course they did.
Mrs. Glen Nichols sang a few solos
with Miss Dorthea Clements accom-
panying her on the piano. A deli
cious four-course dinner was served.
And each member OF the class de.
parted with some new idea and feel.
ing as though they had found a
friend in both Mr.. and Mrs. Rockwell.
L. F. Stitt recently received word
OF the death of his mother, Mrs M.
]. Stitt. which occurred at Alpha,
Illinois.
An organization to be known as
the Twilight League has been organ
lied, composed OF four teams, repre-
senting the Masons, Paonia Boy
Rangers. Woodmen OF the World and
the Legion. Independents. This
League has been organized so as to
give the business men a chance for
recreation. A baseball game will be
played between some one Of these
organizations every Thursday after.
noon at $3.50. A small fee is being
charged. to cover expenses. A SEIZED.
ule has been made out and adopted
at the meetings and number OF
rules have been adopted to govern
the organization during the summer