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The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
MISS BLANCHE GILBERT is
BRIDE OF MARTIN WIERsMA

A wedding of interest to large
number Of Delta people is that which
was celebrated at the Methodist par
sonage Saturday evening at 7:15
o'clock when Rev. F. w. Pimlott unit
ed in marriage Miss Blanche Gilbert,
only daughter of Mrs. W. T. Gilbert,
and Mr.. Martin Weirsma. The young
couple were attended by Mr.. Harold
Beltz and Miss Paloma Merchant and
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Thyret.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party retired to the home
of Mrs. Gilbert, where lovely din
ner was served.
The bride is one of Delta's very
best girls She has spent the most
of her life here, graduating from the
Delta High School in 1922. Her hus-
band, whose home is in Denver, has
lived here for the past four years and
is employed at the Star Bakery. He
is young man of high qualities and
ideals and the Independent is glad to
extend hearty congratulations to the
happy young couple.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
MANY ACRES SUGAR sEETs
NEEDED FOR DELTA FACTORY

While the signing up for the grow
ing of sugar beets for the Delta fac
tory has been going on quite steadily
the fact remains that the company de-
sires many more acres in order to in
sure anything like good campaign.
There never has been a more prom
Using outlook for the price of sugar,
which naturally with the participating
contract which the growers have,
means a good price for the grower Of
sugar beets.
A survey of the past year and one
finds the sugar beet was about the
best money crop which the farmers
had. With the tariff to keep out the
Cuban sugar below the cost of produc-
tion in this country, indications point
to favorable sugar beet prices for sew
eral years to come.
Every farmer can testify to what it
means to have the factory remain idle.
We lose in more ways than one. Plant
a few acres of sugar beets and rotate
your crops and everyone will benefit.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
DELTA BOYS PLAY
GAMES DURING WEEK

The Panthers met the boys from
Olathe in a rather one-sided cage
match at the high school auditorium
Monday afternoon, when they ran off
with the game 25-19. The locals open
ed up with their usual style, running
up score of 16-0 after which they
slackened up little ending the first
half 1872
Two second team men, Bethel and
Crawley. were played in the second
half and, as Olathe came back for
blood, the second half was much more
hotly contested that the first
The third victory of the week came
to the Panthers when they romped
off with the big end of the score at
Hotchkiss to the tune of IL to 1. We
don't know what was the matter
with Hotchkiss. They seemed to have
good defense but were weak on
shooting baskets.
This game ended the dispute be-
tween Delta and Eckert as to which
was to represent this conference in
the Western Slope tournament begin
ming here today. Eckert had won
seven games and lost two whereas
Delta had lost one and won seven.
For this reason Eckert claimed a re-
turn game with Delta. The Hotchkiss
game. however placed Delta in the
tournament with eight games won and
one lost.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
WESTERN SLOPE BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT OPENS TODAY

The basketball tournament compris-
ing both boys and girls champion
teams from the four districts Of the
Western Slope Athletic League, will
open here today. Eight teams will be
represented as follows: District No. 1,
Glenwood Springs boys. Glenwood
Springs girls; Dist. No. 2, Fruita boys,
Fruita girls; Dist. No. 8, Delta boys,
Olathe girls, Dist. No. 5, Gunnison
boys, Telluride girls. Two games will
be played this afternoon, three this
evening, two Saturday morning and
two Saturday night.
The Admission charge for adults
season tickets will be $1.00. students
75c. Single admissions, adults 35c,
students Csc except Saturday night
finals when adults charge will be Soc
and students 35c.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
LIONS CLUB ENTERrAlNs
YOUTH WEDNESDAY EVENING

II was an evening out for q mum.
ber Of boys of the city when the Lions
Club had them as their guests We'd
nesday. Every one of the % members
present had with him boy-his own
or someone's else.
George W.. Bruce. of Montrose. gave
an excellent talk on "Boys and Their
Needs In the Home" Mrs. c. q. Hard
ing sang very delightfully."- lullaby
accompanied by Miss Kate Killian at
the piano. Mrs. M. Springer gave in
her own delightful manner reading
from the Wilvonville stories.
Cub Holtgren, good fellowship
chairman, did himself proud In his
table decorations. A buttonierre Of
sweet peas and smilax graced each
plate and some Of these were also sent
TO sick members. there being quite
. number who wero unable to be
present. Cub Terrell served . deli
cious chicken dinner. -
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
RoTARIANs EMPLOY UNIQUE
METHOD OF CALLING THE ROLL


The postponed meeting OF the Ro-
tary club which was held Friday ev-
ening, held considerable interest for
the members and their guests. Arthur
Fairbanks presided as president and
introduced Parsons Sherman who ex-
tended an invitation to attend a
special sermon Sunday on "Citizen-
ship"
President Fairbanks gave talk on
the 18th birthday of the Rotary and
then turned the meeting over to A.
NJ. Mathews, chairman of the program
committee. The secretary called the
roll by telephone numbers and found
that many of them were unable to
respond because of not having this
knowledge at their command. En-
tertainment was provided by a minuet
dance by eight high school girls in
costume, Miss Hatch furnishing the
the address of the national president,
from Kansas City, was interfered
with.
At the meeting Wednesday DR.. A.
F. Erich made a presentation speech
and turned over to N. w. Draper a
small package. It was found to con-
tain toy cat as souvenir Of a
hunting trip which he had recently
enjoyed and in which bob cat figur-
ed prominently.
Geo. C. Wilson, baby Rotarian, was
next introduced and the president
called on C. H. Stewart to make few
remarks with reference to Rotary" to
the new member.
w. ]. Hollands and Oliver B. Cook
were the program committee and had
on hand a number of kid photographs
of the members which they were ask
ed to identify. A prize was offered
but Secretary Davis said as they all
wanted the prize, he would take it
himself. 1t proved to be box of
cigars which was passed around for
all.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
OF GAMES FOR
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

300 p. m. Fruita VS.. Telluride, girls.
Delta VS.. Glenwood Springs, boys.
Tonight
7:30-Glenwood Springs VS.. Olathe
(girls).
$3.50 Grand Junction VS.. Gunnison
(boys).
Saturday Morning
9:00-Glenwood Springs VS.. Fruita
(girls).
10: :OO-Telluride vs.. Olathe (girD.
Saturday Afternoon
2:00-Delta vs.. Gunnison (boys).
3:OO-Glenwood Springs vs.. Grand
Junction (boys).
4:0O-Glenwood Springs VS.. Tellu-
ride (girls).
Saturday Night
7:30-Fruita vs.. Olathe (girls).
S:S0-Glenwood Springs vs.. Gunni-
son (boys).
9:3O-Delta VS.. Grand Junction
(boys).
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
J. n. S. STUDENTS ENTERTAIN
PARENTS WITH PROGRAM

we nave always Deen dTQenL
admirers and enthusiastic supporters
OF the Junior High School faculty and
II there had been any doubt in our
minds regarding the 100 per cent ef-
ficiency Of these ladies', it would have
been dispelled by the wonderful pro-
gram presented by the Junior High
School at the Armory Friday morning.
There has been growing need of
more close contact between parents
and teachers in the schools. no less in
this department than any other de-
partment of our public school system,
and with that end in view, the English
department arranged a program to be
presented by the pupils Of the 7th and
8th grades comprising the Junior Hi
School, at which time written invita-
tions were extended to every patron.
After the program picnic dinner
was served cafeteria style, and when
every one had eaten his fill, the pupils
were dismissed and the parents and
teachers enjoyed an hour of informal
discussion Of general problems in con-
nection with the school work.
The room was attractively decorat-
ed In large flags suitable to the occas-
ION for patriotic program The Jun
ior High School entered in a body and
after singing THE Star Spangled Ban
ner' gave the flag salute led by Will
Ratekin
Following this was a drill by 12
girls and one boy. Paul Cowles
stopped by weight Of years ca. enter
ed; gave short recitation and then
retired. Following this IL little
girls dressed in crepe paper dresses,
representing the twelve months of the
year. entered one at time and gave
a short verse depicting some histori
cal event in the history of America,
after which Father Time was escorted
to chair and the girls concluded the
program with a skipping exercise
around Father Time and the flag.
The following girls represented the
respective months: Alice Marshall,
January; Edith Stearns, February;
Hazel Hallock, March; Margaret
Morris, April; Martha Springer. May;
Charlene Smith, June; LOIS Shaffer,
July, Martha Fisher, August; Mary
EflC6 -SSHtChOCt, IoiohGo 0uhts WV
Der; Janet Hall. November; Inez
Morris, December.
Next was a recitation Captain, my
Captain" by Warren Ferrin. He was
followed by Marjorie Dowd with pa
triotic essay. Iona Stanford and
Elaine Lowe sang beautifully Its for
you Old Glory, It's for you" The next
number was an essay, Patriotism
Yesterday and Today" by Lola Will
son. She was followed by Mary Craw-
ley with an Grafton Mount Vernon
A group of % pupils then gave an ex-
ercise and after Iona Stanford had
read "Old Glory" a beautiful tribute
to the flag. sang Keep the Glow in
Old Glory" and "Old Glory Goes
Marching On" They were directed
by VIII Ratekin and were heartily
applauded.
During the exercise, the flag was
held in conspicuous place by Harry
Cook and Kate Covert, boy and girl
scouts.
The closing number on the program
was talk by Rev. Pimlott ON Pa
triotism." He paid glowing tribute
to the children who had demonstrat-
ed patriotism so beautifully and also
the teachers who had planned and
made possible the program.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
MRS. e. r. coFFEv DIES
WHILE VISITING ON COAST

Mrs. lola Coffey, beloved wife OF E..
r. Coffey of Austin. passed away Fri
day, February 23 at Los Angeles. Cal
ifornia, where she had been visiting
her daughter for about three months.
Death was due to flu pneumonia. Mr..
Coffey had been notified Of his wife's
serious condition and reached there
before she passed away.
The remains were brought to Delta
Tuesday accompanied by the sorrow
ing husband and funeral services were
held by Rev. J. R. carp from the fam
lily home Wednesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Mr.. carp being assisted by
Rev Edmund Clark OF Austin.
lola Coffey was the daughter Of
Luther and Sarah R Kriedth. She
was born in Davis county. Iowa Feb
ruary 2, 1862. At the age OF ten years
she became converted to the Christian
faith and united with the Baptist
church, living q christian life until
her death. On December 81. 1887 she
was united in marriage with E. r.
Coffey and for the past sixteen years
the family have lived near Austin
where they have endeared themselves
to the the community.
Besides the husband. six children
and two sisters survive. The children
are Miss Clara Coffey. Mrs. Sarah
Griffith, Mrs Mary Meaver and Oscar,
Ruble and James Coffey. The sisters
are Mrs. J. w. Osborn and Mrs. J. F..
Moore.
Z The whole community is plunged
into sorrow by reason of the death OF
this good woman.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
MUSICAL ABILITY
DISPLAYED At MUSIC RECITAL

The Presbyterion church was filled
to its capacity Monday evening by
music devotees who had come to at
tend the recital given by Miss Helen
Hillman, fifteen year old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hillman and a
pupil OF Miss Kate Killian. The pro-
gram continued over a period Of one
and a half hours and Miss Hillman
gave about ten difficult numbers from
classical writer's. She was assisted by
Mr.. A. N. Minton of Hotchkiss, and
Mrs. c. e. Harding and Mrs. J. A.
Chalmers OF Delta, in vocal numbers.
Mr.. Minton's solo, "On the Way to
Mandalay'' was highly complimented
and the two ladies, always Joy to
hear, were well received.
Miss Hillman, though very young.
displayed wonderful ability and it was
predicted by critics in the musical
world that she has only started on a
career OF unusual merit.
The church was attractively decorat-
ed in ferns and potted plants and Miss
Hfllman received number Of cut
flowers and other gifts in honor of
the occasion.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
s. S. WORKERS RALLY
AUSTIN, MARCH II, 1928

Meeting of S. Sworkers OF the Coun-
ty will be held at the M. e. Church,
Austin, Sunday afternoon and evening,
March IL The afternoon meeting will
be in charge of the Officers of the
County S. s. Association. The evening
meeting will be conducted by the local
pastors. Everyone interested in s. 8.
work is most cordially urged to attend
these meetings. Come.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
WIlIIte Berry NuptIaIe.

WIllits Berry Nuptiais.
At the Baptist Parsonage on Friday
evening. February 23rd. Rev. A. b.
Parry united in marriage Mr.. Leslie
Willis OF Peach Valley, and Miss
Hazel Berry. only the necessary wit
nesses being present. The young
couple Is very well known in the COM
munity. Mr.. Willis having spent sew
eral years there with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Willis. and Miss Berry
being school teacher here for sever
al years. The past two years abe has
taught the Peach Valley school and
will continue the rest of the term.
The best wishes OF their many friends
are extended 20 them.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
Another seipe.

Another SeI0e.
The Stanford family evidently be-
lieves that troubles never come singly.
Mrs. Stanford spent several weeks in
quarantine while her daughter Wilma
endured a siege OF scarlet fever. and
the two were released less than two
weeks ago. On Wednesday two others
OF the children came down with the
disease and the ban was again placed
on the home. Mr.. Stanford and the
children who are well are finding
quarters elsewhere. Iona and little
Raymond are the children who are
sick this time.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
Memurray'. Store Robbed.

MeMurray's Store Robbed.
Some time during Sunday night
thieves entered the l. NJ. McMurray
grocery store on Main street. Several
cartons OF cigarettes. a few pipes.
candy etc, were missing when the
proprietor opened up for business
Monday morning. Entrance was gain
ed through one OF the back windows.
The officers believe 1t was the work
of some local talent.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
Marriage Llesnsss.

M0rfl060 IIooHooo.
The following couples secured sicen-
ses to we'd from the county clerk : Of
fice during the week: James L. suty
OF Omaha, Nebraska and Mabel Agnes
Fitssimmons Of Delta; Martin Wiers-
ma and Blanche Gilbert both Of Dslta;
Lsslis Willis and Hassl Berry, both
of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
Important Meeting Next Saturday.

Important Meeting Next Saturday.
At a special called meeting last ev-
ening OF potato growers Of the Delta
section. it was arranged to have a big
public meeting in Delta. at the Com
munity Rooms. Saturday, March 10.
Prof. w. F. Hoppe. OF the division Of
Cooperative Marketing, was present
and outlined the objects and purposes
OF the forthcoming meeting. Further
announcement WIN be made next
week.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02

Miss Mcdaniel Visiting Here.
Miss Ivalyne Mcdaniel. nurse at the
Rio Grande hospital at Salida. arrived
Wednesday for a visit with her
brother.in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. H. Dunbar. Miss Mcdaniel IL just
recovering from a round of pneu-
monia.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
DELTA BEATS CEDAR BOYS
GIRLS TIE ON SCORE

Those who went to the high school
auditorium Friday night expecting to
see the Panthers run away with Cedar
edge were surely surprised. OF course.
we all expected the Panthers to win
admit Cedaredge had US mighty un-
easy for while. Delta led off with .
score OF to / and then Cedaredgs
got into the game by making four
points In quick succession. From that
time on the Panthers were never more
than three points ahead and most OF
the time only one until the last five
minutes OF play.
Had Delta High lost this game they
would have lost their place in the
tournament and when Cedaredge took
the lead by one point, 1918. in the
last ten minutes OF the last half local
fans were mighty uneasy. Nor did the
Panthers seem able TO regain the lead
for several minutes OF hard play.
until finally Hines shot foul tying
the score, 1919. Hawkes. shot 2l-1s
and Cedaredge Immediately tied 1t
again. Hines shot another 1921 and
Cedaredge got foul 1922. Here the
score stood for several more minutes
when Foster shot. followed by Cedar
edge. Score stood 1924 with Delta
still one point in the lead and
only q very few minutes left to play,
Hines drew foul which helped lot,
1924 and then in almost the last two
minutes EngelhArdt shot and was fol-
lowed by Foster and Hawkes. Just be-
fore the whistle blew. Final score.
Delta 50. Cedaredge -.
The lineup by points was as follows,
Hines, I. s; Hawkes., I. IL; Engel.
hardt. C. 8; Foster. 9. 6: johnson. 6,
6; johnson, 8, and Bethel, {.
Nor was this game the only feature
OF the evening. The Pantherettes met
the girls from Cedaredge and drew q
tied score. 1915. The Cedaredge
girls were playing for the champion.
ship Of this conference while the To-
Gals were battling for Delta High with
all that old fighting spirit 80 common
S~re. Tho game was fast and rough
with much fouling on both sides. How.
ever. Cedaredge while no. showing SO
much experience appeared a little
faster than the local girls and ended
the first half to 6 in their favor.
In the second half Delta came back
strong and took the lead while the
Cedaredge girls, fighting with the
very courage of despair kept the score
dangerously close and finally gained
the lead which they held until the last
minute Of play.
The old lineup: Elsie Engelhardt, g;
Ruth Scobey, g; Elma Larson. ]. CT;
Ruth Campbell, r. c.; Marion Watkins,
(, and Mary Covert, {, was in action;
Marion Watkins making 10 points and
Mary Covert s.
This was the last game OF the sea,
son for the girls and while, through q
certain amount of hard luck and per-
versity, they were not able to make
the tournament they have been mighty
faithful and have always displayed
that nerve and fighting spirit OF which
We all proudly boast and we are glad
to claim them 40 Delta's own.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
Provided ntertaInment.

Provided Entertainment.
Through the kindess Of Messrs.
Maurice Diehl OF Montrose and Chas.
Kirker Of Paynes Mesa, E C. Burk-
halter. who has been confined to his
bed for the past seven years, was
given rare treat. A radio receiving
set was installed in his room on the
evening OF February %. He and all
present enjoyed a fine Washington's
birthday program which was rendered
in Los Angeles; also concerts and
speeches delivered in other parts Of
this country, Canada and Hawaii. The
occasion was very much enjoyed, es-
pecially by Mr.. .Burkhalter.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02

They are Grateful.
The Orchard City Community Club
has requested the Independent to ex-
press its thanks to all those who as
sisted them in winning the Star car
at the Mathers' contest.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02

Back From Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Smith returned
to Delta Friday from Denver where
they have spent the past four months.
They expect to remain here indefin-
itely.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
sprInaers Out.

Sprinpers Out.
Mrs. M. Springer and son Lew. who
have been quarantined for several
weeks while the boy went through the
various stages Of scarlet fever, were
released from quarantine Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
Regarding the Big Number.

The Independent has received many
favorable comments, both from. the
press and individuals regarding its
big 44-page edition Of last week. all Of
which are greatly appreciated. Finan-
cially. such . venture 10 rarely, II ever
success, but the knowledge that one
has tried and in . small measure sue
ceeded in getting across to the outside
world the message Of wonderful r.
sources here. - sufficient remnnafA-
ton.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
Easter Services.

Easter Services.
An Easter evangelistic meeting is to
be held at the Christian church begin
ming Sunday, March rs and continu-
ing over Easter Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02

Mrs. w. T. Richardson, of Salt Lake
City. is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. R L. Sanders.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02

visited Miss Margaret Mathers the
fore pare OF the week.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02
THE MISSES kiLLIAN
TO PRESENT RECITAL

On Monday evening, March S. at the
Presbyterian Church, pupils OF the
Misses Wynne and Kate Killian will
present a vocal and instrumental re-
cital, with the following program:
"The Saracens MacDowe1l
Hazel and Melba Hooker
Gwendolyn Hillman
''Twickenham Ferry -Marzials
Rose in the BUD Forster
Lloyd Mathers
Pas Des Amphores" -----Chaminade
Margaret Mathers
March Fantastique" IN. G. Smith
Neva Remington
Il Send My Heart up to Thee
H. Beach
Helen Berninger
"Barcarolle" -Grodsky
Dorothy Day
"Calm as the Night" -BOhm
Polish Dance" Scharwenka
Alice Kurz
"On the Road to Mandalay" ------
Obey Speaks
Mr.. Minton
Second Waltz Brilliante" ---Godard
Helen Hick
''The Eagle" -MacDowell
Hazel Hooker
''The Gift" Brown
''The Quest" Smith
Mrs. Chalmers
"Papillons" ------------- Schumann
Beth Johnson
Winged Winds ----Cecil Burleigh
'Trilby" GODDARD
Melba Hooker
"A Spirit Flower" --CampbellTipto
Mrs. Chester Harding
"Impromptu" --- Schubert
Spinning Song" -------Mendelssohn
Helen Hillman
Barcarolle from Tales OF Hoffman"
OAAehooA
Mrs Chalmers and Helen Rerniuger
The Delta independent., 1923-03-02

Mrs. Chalmers and Helen Berninger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-06
MT. VERNON

Col. Thomas S. Hopkins and family
of Washington, ID. c., have arrived at
their summer home here. q
c. NJ. Robinson of Auburn was a re-
cent guest of his sister, Mrs. C. A.
Hall.
Mrs. Nellie Cookson of Madison, ac-
companied by her son Clarence, and
her nephew, Orman Athearn. recently
passed week with her brother, Reu-
ben Higgins.
The young people Of the Baptist
church have recently re-organized the
Christian Endeavor Society and will
hold meetings through July and Au-
gust. Miss Mildred Parlin will be the
leader next Sunday evening and there
will be special music.
James Turner is the guest for sew
eral weeks of his uncle. Roy Carson.
Mrs. Mae Farnham of Augusta is
visiting at the home Of her brother, E.
e. Hersonl.
Mrs. C. z. Turner and daughter
Carolyn are passing several weeks in
Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. McQuaide of
Clinton recently passed several days
at their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Briggs and
daughter Katherine of Poland passed
the weekend at the home of J. w.
Allen.
Miss Helen Weber. who is in the
Augusta General Hospital for surgical
treatment, is reported to be doing we'll
and is expected home in a few days.
Mrs. c. A. Hall is visiting relatives
in Auburn.