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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
OPERETTA ION PLYMOUTH ROCK"

The faculty and pupils of Pratt City school will present an operetta, ''On Plymouth Rock" at the Pratt City hall November 25-26, at 8 S:15 D. m. This Thanksgiving operetta consists of Il variety of Puritan, Indian and patriotic songs. A number of unique drills and dances have been planned to precede the operetta. The Glee club will sing two selections. About one hundred and fifty children will particiate in this en- tertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. MONTGOMERY GIVES TEA AT HER NEW SHOP

One of the prettiest events of the past week was tea given by Mrs. Sarah Hagen Montgomery in her beau tiful new flower shop at 2006 Fifth avenue, Friday afternoon. For the oc- casion the two tea tables were deco rated with an artistic arrangement of table smilaX, the large boxes being adorned with chrysanthemums, roses, lilies of the valley and other fall flow CTS. During the afternoon number ot friends called. Mrs. Montgomery has been manager of the Tutwiler Flower Shop for q number of years and has numbers of friends who will be inter ested in the opening of her attractive new shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
Ina nksgiUing Party To
 Be GiUen

From now on Birmingham will have bazars and more bazars. For many ot the churches fall or winter bazars are annual events, each one vieing with the other in the attractive and worth while articles for sale, all of these being made by the church members.
 The first of these bazars, which is annually looked forward to as it's fame for dainty and beautiful as well as reasonable handmade objects for sale is known over the city, will be given by the womans organization of the lnde- rendent Presbyterian church.
 Tuesday and Wednesday, November 9 and 26 the days preceding Thanks giving are the days the bazar Will be held The attractive reception rooms of the church will be the place where women will gather to buy their holiday gifts before the rush of Christmas shop ping.
 A novelty of the bazaar will be a "White Elephant Table This unique plan has been tried out in other cities and proven successful, so Mrs. Robert Ingalls,, chairman of the bazar has de cided to have one this year. The table will be filled with articles or objects from the homes of the members of the woman's organization which they themselves do not need but which may be just the thing someone else has wanted for long time for their home. This will not be trash or old broken pieces, but useful and nice objects, so if you need some odd pieces for nook or corner or for the sun parlor or just anywhere, come and look over the White Elephant Table"
 The young matron's band of the church will dress lovly dolls to order. Any one desiring one of ese dolls please call Mrs. Sterling r. Floyd at Main 6162.
 Lunches will be served both days of the bazar and every one knows what delicious things to eat the ladies of the Independent Presbyterin Church serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
F arm 1rechsel Wedding Plans
 Completed

A wedding in which a great deal of interest is centered is that of Miss Lii lian Fearn and Mir. Frank Rinard Treschel, which will occur December j at the Independent Presbyterian church at s o'clock in the evening. Miss Mar. garet Fearn, a sister of the bride, will serve as maid of honor, and sister ot the groom, Mrs. Kenneth A. Ross, of New York City, is the matron of honor Another sister of the bride, Miss Mar tha Fearn, will serve as bridesmaid Miss Florence Stokeley of Washington D. C., and Miss Martha Syson of Mo bile will be the other bridesmaids. Julia Lake Planck of Mobile will attend Miss Fearn as flower girl.
 Mir. Freschel has asked Mr. Sam Galloway to attend him as his best man
 MT. Charles w. Mills, Mir. Henry H Jones, Mir. George F.. Harwell, MT. Robert l.. Green are groomsmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
Reception At '. WoodLdWn
 High

One of the pretty affairs of the week will be the reception to be given at the Woodawn High school on Tuesday eve ming when the School Improvement as sOcation will entertain hOnoring the entire faculty Invitations have been sent to every patron of the school and several thousand guests are expected. The entire lower floor of the school will be brilliantly lighted and decorated ap- propriately for the occasion. 2
 Mrs. John Alien. the president has appointed Mrs Claud Mitcham., who is chairman of the social committee, as general chairman and with this eff rient chairman many committees have been busy for several days making plans for one of the most delightful affairs ever given in the eastern section of the city.
 The Woodlawn High school is made up of children from nine different local- i ties and these affairs bring together 1 these communities in most happy man. ner.
 All the guests will be asked to regis ter and Mrs. Harry Burgess, assisted bv Mrs. Robert Sims and Mrs. Howard will be in charge of the guest book.
 The general arrangement committee is composed of Mrs. Virgil Powell, Mrs. J. V. Pogue and Mrs. Jas. Davis, assist ed by Mrs. Scudder Ryall, as chairman of publicity.
 The attendance committee is composed of Mrs. Houston Cranford. chairman, and Mir. R. P: Suddeth and Mrs. J. Turnipseed.
 | Entertainment committee. Mrs. <. J. Bigham, Mrs. Paul Taylor, Mrs. F.. (. Cooley. Decoration, Mrs. Thomas Bell snyder, Mrs Fitzpatrick and Mrs. J. G. Smith. Refreshment, Mrs. Thomas Huey, Mrs Y. l.. Sem, Mrs. 0. B. Sparks, Mrs. A. w. Bell, Mrs. John Prude and Mrs. W. F.. Perryman.
 Those who will serve at the punch bowl will be Mrs. w. F. Kreh. Mrs. K. r. Suddeth. Mrs. John McPhersOn. Mrs R. r. Howlette and Mrs Eugene Reed.
 Goodfclowship, Mrs. k. l. Wheeler, Mrs. R. l. Posner, Mrs. D. F. Manasco, Mrs. C. E. Yandle, Mrs. E. r. Triplette and Mrs. W, D. Lindsay.
 The invitation committee is composed of Mrs. F. P. Triplettc Mrs. r. F.. Smith and Mrs. w. A. Griffin. These invitations have either been mailed and will be delivered by the students and all patrons and friends of the school are most cordially invited to come and meet the teachers iu this informal manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16


 This was proven the past week when st the largest social gathering of the mast several years, friend met friend in social converse in twos, three or in larger groups in the very lovely home ot the Lee K. Steiners on Highland Ave nue.
 Seldom has a new conner to 'Birmlng- ham made so delightful an impression upon the people as has the dlminut1ve and lovely Mrs. Lee K. Steiner, Jr., whose recent marriage to MT. Leo K. Steiner. Jr., native of this city, brought her here to live. Pretty, gracious, clever. cultured and with boise which is the outgrowth of a well balanced mind, her personality is most unusual. The universal verdict of Mrs. Steiner IT.. is that she is indeed welcome ad- whose elders are much beloved as MT. dition to society, and a most capable representative of family whose elders are as much beloved as Mir. and Mrs. Leo Steiner, ST. No woman in Bir- Mrs. Leo, Jr., steps into place and a name already respected and appreciated.
 Weeks HOspitalities
 Yhe first hospitality of the week was a bridge luncheon by two of Birming- hams younger matrons, Mrs. Edmond McDavid, Jr., and Mrs. Jack McDavid, a tthe home of Mir. and Mrs. Edmund Richardson McDavid on Highland ave me. This, too, was large gathering of the younger members of society and was charming, and beautifully planned. From the always gracious presence or the elder Mrs. Edmund McDavid and her two lovely daughters Ill law ana their receiving party who greeted thelr friends and the delectable luncheon, to the end of the spirited bridge game it was a delightful event.
 Wednesday the Country Club, al. ways so lovely especially this tune or the year was unusually alive on lhls regular luncheon day with the many luncheon parties honoring interesting visitors, or those whose departure IS the inspiration of courtesies of charm and distinction. On this day the largest of these was luncheon given by Mrs. . Frank Holland Lathrop and er daughter Mrs. Marye Dabney, to Mrs BrentOn K. Fiske in the sunparlor of the club house. The long table had for adornment q miniature Italian garden of flowers with decorated wicket gates and floral cOlOrings reminding one of a golden Italian sunset with it's touches of blue and rose. Mrs. Fiske, whose removal to Washington next month is regarded as Birmingham calamity has realized during the past month how greatly a city values real service such as she has long given. Since the first announcement that she and her splen- did husband who preceded her to his new post in Washington, would leave Birmingham, there has been one con tinual round of entertaining in her honor. She will leave December 9th and no woman will be more genu- inely missed in the things that count for civic and educational betterment than she. On Thursday she was again the inspiration of d delightful luncheon in the home of Mrs. A. J Bowron, who has been associated with Mrs. Fisk in many worth while things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
COMMUNITY CLUR RANNOUNCES DATE OF CHRISTMAS BALL

The Community club holiday ball is one of the elaborate and brilliant events of the Christmas season at which time the debutantes of the year are introduced to society. This year, Tuesday evening, December 23, has been selected for the date of the ball, which will be given at the Country clnh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. JEMISON HONORS MRS CLINGMAN

The beautiful home of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Jemison at Glen Iris was the scene of lovely entertainment yes terday afternoon when Mrs. Jemison gave buffet luncheon to compliment Mrs. Charles Clingman, who, with Dr. Clingman, has recently come to l]ir- mingham to reside, Dr. Clingman being the rector of the Church of the Ad- vent.
 Mrs. Jemison used flowers from her own wonderful garden to adorn the house. the roses, snapdragons and chrysanthemums being at the height of their beauty at this time, and were ar ranged with the colorful autumn leaves. One hundred and fifty friends were in- cluded in the hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MISS JOHNSON MAKING SUCCESS ON STAGE

Miss Claudine Johnson, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. F. A. Johnson of Bir- mingham, is scoring success on the legitimate stage She recently took the part of Billy" Gillian in Charming Pollock's ''The Fool' when it was given at the Barracks theater in Detroit, Mich. Miss Johnson is charming and talented young girl and her many friends will be interested in the above
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MISS OLIVER TO BE
 DEBUTANTE OF SEASON

Miss Bingham Oliver, the attractive daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. G. Oliver, ia the first debutante of the season to announce the date of her debut party, which will be brilliant dance given by her parents on Monday evening, December 9, at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. THOMPSON HOSTESS HONORING MRS. HENDERSON

Mrs. Maude Palmer Henderson, who has returned from five years stay in the orient, was complimented Thursday when Mrs. DuPont Thompson entertain ed with luncheon at her home in Glen Iris park.
 The guests included Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. J. E. Penny, Mrs. Joseph McLester, Mrs. c. r. Orr, Mrs. G. NJ. Iancey. Sr., Mrs. A. J. Massey Mrs. B. F. Tyler, Mrs. w. T. Eaton, Mrs. R. N. Bell, Mrs. w. F. Price and Mrs. W. k. Snead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. NOLAND TO
 HONOR BRIDE-ELECT

IIonoring Miss Kate Earle Terrell and Mir. William Wilson, Mir. and Mrs. Powell Noland will entertain Tuesday evening with buffet supper at their home. The guests will be confined 10 the members of the wedding group and a few close friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. RESELL TO HONOR MRS. FISK WITH TEA

Mrs. Brenton Fisk, who is being shown number of social courtesies previous to her departure for Wash ington to reside, will be the honOree again Tuesday afternon when Mrs. c. s.. Bissell has. invited d number of her intimate friends to an informal tea to be given in her honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. CONSTANTINE TO GIVE lI.NCHEON

Tuesday Mrs K. w. Constantine will be hostess to small group of friends when she will entertain at buffet luncheon, complmenting Miss Kate Earle Terrell, whose marriage to Mir. William l.. Wilson will be an event of November 26 at the Church of the Advent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
Social Activities Of Past Week 4 Reminder z
 Of Pre-War Days

OCEY the week harked back days when
 social activity after another rapid succession occupied the
 of Bmnghams four hundredor three hundred whatever number have been Indeed not since the has quite possible the number of those who give society the place in the of life that used to and larger things took place However ones friends and whether it be cups the service plate the golf very sweet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MIR. AND MRS. SMITH TO ENTERTAIN

Among the interesting pre-nuptlal par ties planned for Miss Kate Earle Ter rell and Mir. William Wilson is q buffet supper Monday evening to be given by Mir and Mrs. Maclin Smith at their home. The hospitality to include the circle of intimate friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
BUFFET LUNCHEON
 FOR MISS TERRELL

A buffet luncheon is the feature of the entertainment to be given Wednes- day afternoon by Mrs. Gus Colvin when she will entertain at her home informal ly, honoring Miss Kate Terrell, bride elect. The guest list will include the intimate friends of the bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. CALDWELL TO HONOR MISS TERRELL AND MIR. WILSON

Terrell and Mir. William Wilson will be entertained by Mrs $. r. Caldwell, who has extended invitations to bridge party for the evening, November 24, at her home, the guests to be confined to the group of intimate friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. BOWIE'S LUNCHEON FOR MRS, STEINER

Mrs. Sidney J. Bowie is entertain ing Wednesday with d luncheon at her home, inviting a few of the season $
 Brides to meet Mrs. Leo K. Steiner. Jr.
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
SECOND BASEBALL TEAM
ORGANIZED ON MONDAY

Monday May 9Th, another baseball
team was organized in Holyoke under
the name OF the Merchants Ball Club.
This team will consist only of Hol-
yoke men. and will be self supporting
but in no way try to belittle or ruin
the team now organized. but the pur-
pose is to give the younger boys a
chance to get some practice at base
bail so that in coming years Holyoke
will have team to take the place of
members deciding to retire.
Floyd Therman was elected mana
ger of the team. and Glen Fennell
was elected Sec-Treas. The first work
out was held Tuesday evening. and
II is probable that they will cross
bats with Lamar Sunday for their
initial game
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
REples = VeNARD NUPTlALs

Miss Eliza veuard. teacher in the
Haxtun High School. and Mr.. Henry
Redies, of this city, were united in
marriage at Fort Morgan. on April
18th. 1t had been the plan OF the
young couple to hold their marriage
secret until June 1st, but the Morgan
newspapers gave them away.
Mrs. Redles win finish her school
term at Haxtun before joining her
husband, and they will make their
home in Holyoke. Mr. Redies being
employed at the Holyoke Elevator.
The Herald joins their many friends
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
|ERRORS GIVE STERLING
LEGION TEAM VICTORY
OVER H0[Y0KE'S CUBS
HOLD LEAD OVER VISITORS TIL
SEVENTH INNING ERRORS
COST THREE RUNS

The Cubs looked good Sunday In
their first home appearance and were
reasonably assured of coping the
long end Of the score from the Ster.
ling Legion team until the seventh
round when a flock of errors in the
infield and couple of hits gave the
visitors three runs and lead of one
run which the Cubs could not over.
come.
Pillard pitched good game for the
Cubs and playe his position well. He
allowed the Sterling aggregation but
one lone run until the seventh and
kept their hits badly scattered.
Schmidt, pitching for Sterling was
hit freely but good backing held the
Cubs scoring to minimum, the first
inning being the only time that they
could register. Marlatt and Lind.
berg singled in succession and then
Seymour Mortin drove the ball to the
race track for a home run scoring
Marlatt and Lindberg ahead of him.
Sterling came back in the second
frame and put one man across, and
the scoring was over until the unlucky
seventh when a hole showed up in
the Cubs infield and the Sterling boys
bombarded it for three counters. The
Cubs We're unable to rally and the
final score stood to in Sterling's
favor.
The Cubs have strengthened their
inGeld this week with the signing of
VanMeter for shortstop and now will
present much stronger defense.
They will meet the venango team
here Sunday and get revenge for the
drubbing they got in their first ap-
pearanoe of the season at the Ne.
braska town.
Following is the summary of Sun.
days game:
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs HAVE
SOCIAL MEETING AND BANQUET

Crescent Lodge, X. of p. held an
open meeting last evening at the
Court House. according to previous
announcement. The meeting was
largely attended by the members OF
the lodge. their ladies and members
OF the Pythian Sister Temple, In ad-
dition to the home folks, the lodge
had as guests, delegations from DEN
yer Lodge No. IL and Sterling Lodge
No. 130.
Bunch's orchestra furnished music
for the evening. Henry Gassert act
ed as master OF ceremonies.
The first OF the events OF the ev.
ening was the presentation OF the
Goodfellowship Cup by Knight Ben
net. OF Lodge No. II. Victor Lodge
No. s5 OF Victor, Colo. was TO have
sent delegation for this purpose but
owing to a severe snow storm were
unable to make the trip OF $50 miles
to perform the act Charles Il. Peter
In behalf o fthe local lodge accepted
the cup.
Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs.
II. n. White and Miss Lavina Peter.
son. Judge G. B. Weir, in a few
well chosen words presented the vet
eran jewels TO knights Il. n. White
W. II. Show and r. J. Peter. Mr..
White responded in behalf Of the re-.
clpients. The Grand Chancellor
then made the address OF the even
ing. speaking on True Fraternalism. ."
Al tho close OF the ceremonies re-.
freshmcnts were served by the com
mlttoe in charge The floor was then
cleared and those who cared TO re.
main tripped the light fantastic toe
for an hour or two.
The GoodfellowshIp Cup will be on
exhibition at Whites lcwclry store
until next Monday evening when II
will be taken to Sterling by dele.
gation from the local lodge and pre-
scented TO Sterling lodge No. 1870, who
IN turn will take the cup to Brush
lodge at later date. Up to date
the cup has been presented TO TWEEN.
ty.aey lodges, ~ indicated by the
engrayingupon Il.
Crescent Lodge meets next Wed.
ncsday evening IN regular meeting
and will confer the ranks OF Esquire
and Knight. Lot every member be
preaent.-Con.
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
DRAGON TRACK TEAM TAKE
SECOND PLACE AT MccooK

The Holyoke high school track team
went to McCook, Nebr., last Satur-
day where they entered the Tri-State
high school meet and placed second
among the thirteen schools that were
competing. Cambridge won first with
a total of "a points to their credit:
Holyoke was second with 2S; McCook
third with 26; Sterling fourth with
20 points.
Holyoke entered seven events, win
ming three firsts, two seconds, one
third and two. fourths. V. Albers
won the 100 yard dash by pacing it
in ten seconds; the 220 dash was
won by Cambridge runner with the
Albers brothers taking second and
third; L. Albers won the 44O dash;
Francis Mcmahon placed fourth in
the mile run; V. Albers took second
place in the high jump when he made
five feet and seven inches; Hal Scott
placed fourth in the discus throw;
the relay race was taken by Holyoke
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
HALVES MOTOR COMPANY
SOLD TO LUTHER A. coATNEY

An important business deal which
has been pending for sometime was
closed this morning when Luther A.
Coatney, well known resident of Hol-
yoke, became the owner Of the busi-
ness and equipment of the Hawes
Motor Company, for which he traded
eighty acres of land five miles north
east of Holyoke to the Hawes broth
ers. The deal was brought about by
Warren S. Hathaway
Mr.. Coatney took possession of his
new business today and will carry on
a general garage business in much
the same manner as the Hawes broth
ers did, although he intends to make
a specially in handling secondhand
cars and repairs. The building still
remains the property Of the Hawes
brothers.
Messrs Hawes are as yet undecid-
ed as to their future plans, mean
while they will remain in Holyoke.
We welcome Mr.. Coatney to Hol.
yoke's business circles and bespeak
for him success. We hope that the
Hawes brothers will remain in Hol-
yoke and again go into business.
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
PARENT.TEAcHERs' ASSN.
TO PRESENT PLAY THE 18th

The ladies of the ent-Teachers'
Association will present a short com.
edy entitled Twelve Old Maids" at
the Court House next Tuesday eve
ming, May 18th. This play will close
the activities OF the association for
the year. the proceeds to be used for
the expenses incurred during the past
few months.
From all indications the play will
lie scream from start to finish and
a large attendance is anticipated.
One feature on the evening will be
the musical numbers by the male
chorus.
Following is the cast OF characters
OF the play:
Madam Zekeller, fortune tel ler.
.,.............,..M Mrs. II. II. Vath
Miss Lizzie Lidy, awful tidy.
..............M Mrs. c. p. Peterson
Selma Zook. an Al cook.
.................M Mrs. p. S. Struble
Matilda Finn. who's rather thin.
.,.,........'..... Mrs. @. u. Weir
Jemima Routt. a little stout. ......
Mrs. Roy Sutherland
Ethel Mcwade, a poetical mald....
..,..........M Mrs. A. Scheunemann
Mary Ann Fltes. who wants her
right. Mrs. o. Canaday
Mandy Mentor. from Punkin Center
......,,.........M Mrs. Fred Keslar
Mrs. Beamer, sehcmer.
...,.......s...,,.M Mrs. Paul Reimer
Liza Pearl, her hired glrl..,...,.
.,,..........,.M Mrs. Dwight WELLS
Miss Kate Foss. who loves to boss
...,....,..........M Mrs. q. II. Paul
Loretta McCann. who wants a man
Mrs. Geo. Hoglnbotham
cerinthy Fling. does nothing but
sing. g.,..,,. Mrs. A. w McFadden
Luoinday Toots. who elccutes.
.,...,,.......M Mrs. Ralph Robb
Eliza Nof. just slightly deaf.
."......,.....,,Mrs. c. A. Mowry
The Mystic orran. a wooden man.
..i,.. fsober, Ralston
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08

Word was received here the first
Of the week that George Lockwood
for many years resident of this
place. had died at Pueblo, Monday,
where he has spent the past few
months taking medical treatment. lie
Is survived by a sister Miss Emma
Lockwood. who resides IN the east
part Of town. and who lived with her
brother before he went to Pueblo. and
who has been with him most OF the
time while at that place. His remains
were taken TO Hubbell. Nchr.. his for
mer home for burial.
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
FIREMEN ELECT NEW CHIEF
AND SECRETARY

The Holyoke Fire Department met
last Thursday evening to elect both
chief and secretary to take the places
of the present officers who resigned
on account of leaving the city.
George Zeiler was elected to the
Office of chief to take the place OF
o. l., Wikoff who leaves Holyoke
after the school year is ended to take
charge Of the schools of Granada,
Cola. e.. W. Lindberg was elected as
secretary to take the place OF Virgil
Patrick who recently accepted a pos.
ition in Denver bonk.
Phillips County herald., 1924-05-08
w. A, WHITE TO HOLD
TRACTOR DEMONSTRATION

W. A. White, one of our progress
i've and up-to-date implement dealers
will hold a demonstration of the
Titan tractor on Friday and Saturday
May 9th and 10th, in a field III
miles south of Holyoke. where he will
show the labor-saving and time-sav-
ing qualities of the famous Titan, for
which he is the Holyoke dealer.
Farmers and others interested in
power farming are uged to be pes
enrt at some time during the two days
as many thing of interest and bene-
fit will be explained.