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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
bers are cordially invited to attend,
Annual Parley in Prescott
OF Arizona EpwOrth League.

Rev. Q. l.. Enyeart, his daughter
Miss Marion Enyeart, and the Misses
sGladys Lott and Martha Good, and
Lewis Good, are among the delegates
from the Grace Methodist Episcopal
church of this city who plan to at
tend the state institute of the Ari-
zona Epworth league in Prescott from
June 81 to 90, it was announced a
few days ago. Several other dele
gates are also planning to attend the
sessions as representatives of the lc-
cal church.
Elaborate preparation is being made
for one of the largest and most sue
cessful conventions held by the organ
ization in the state, and it is expected
that a large number will be in at
tendance for the sessions.
The institute will be attended by
memberd of the Methodist I1pworth
league from all parts of the state.
Classes will be conducted for their
benefit in the Old Testament mission,
ary work. and Young Peoples activi-
ties in connection with the church.
National representatives of the
Methodist church. including j. l.. Cor
ley, of Los Angeles Calf, represent
ing the Sunday school national board,
and A. r. Moore, who is in charge of
the Epworth league and Young Peo-
pies work in Los Angeles, will assist
with the program. s
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Westminster Class
Concludes Years Sessions


| The Westminster class of the First
| Presbyterian church concluded it's
present years sessions, with a meet
ing Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Margaret Light, 1898 Tenth
street. Reports of the rummage sale
and the cooked food sale, which were
sponsored by the class, were given
by Mrs A. L. Massey.
announcement is made to the eff
feet that the sum of 500 has been
| contributed by the class to the an
mex fund of the church, and also that
the Christian Endeavor society will
be represented at the conference IN
oracle next week by at least one
delegate.
The group of members presen, in
cluded Mrs. Emma Miescher Mrs.
A. l.. Massey, Mrs. William Pugh.
Mrs. A: T. Kleinschmidt, Mrs. e. 0.
Patterson, Mrs. Hendricks of Light.
Mrs Anna Temple, Mrs. C. A. Fore
man, Mrs. Ralph S. Petersen, Mrs.
W. W. Welcome, and her niece, Mrs.
Walter Wetzel, Mrs. r. E. Souers,
Mrs Benjamin Gregory, Mrs. Harry
Watson, Mrs. John Davis, Miss Carrie
Haviland, Mrs R. E. Webster, Mrs.
George Doubleday, Mrs. C. F. Nc
Cord and Mrs. Walter Morris.
social hour followed the meeting
and refreshments were served
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
| Former DOugIasite
WEEDS In Los Angeles

OF special interest to local society
IS the announcement made during the
week OF the marriage of Mrs. Blanche
+. klmball- Godin, widow of the late
Dr. Arthur Fuller Godin, of the Ram,
part to Mr.. Henry Arthur Strodtboff
Iormer prominent Douglas resident.
Mrs. Frederick I. Kimbal, of La
Crescenta, mother of the bride. an
hounced the marriage, which was SOL
emnlzed in the Congregations church
or Santa Barbara, Calf, on Friday
afternoon, June 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. strodthoff left for
San Francisco, for a few days, stav
sailing from there last Wednesday
on the "Matsonia' for Honolulu
J. H. They will be at home to their
friends after September first at 300
oxford avenue, Los Angeles
Mr. Strodthoff is a former resident
of Douglas, and while here was as
sociated with the Phelps Dodge cor
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Rev. r. L. ROusseIIe Host
AT Complimentary Dinner

In compliment to the members of
the choir of the Immaculate Concep-
ton church and in grateful appre-
clatlon for their work during the
past year, Rev. Fernand L. Rousselle,
pastor, gave dinner party in their
honor, Tuesday evening at $3.50
o'clock at the Catholic club.
A variety of colorful spring flow
ers was used to decorate the table.
The invitation list included mem
bers of the choir and their husbands
and among those who attended were
Rev. c. Mandin of Bisbee and Rev.
Garcia of Douglas, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
r. Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Il.
Rork, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Welcb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Demo, Mr.. and
MIS-. James MCGUIRE, Mr.. and Mrs.
z. 5. Griffith, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
" Mahon, Mrs. Virginia Heinze. John
Aazal, Leo Schwamm, Miss Doris
Daley and Miss Eileen Houghney.
After the dinner the guests were
entertained at bridge
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13


The annual party and frolic of the
Mothers Jewels of Grace Methodist
Episcopal church, was held Friday aft
ernoon in the church parIors and was
attended by a large number of chill
dren and their mothers.
This party, although given primarily
for the Mothers Jewelsl the junior
branch of the missionary society, was
opened to all children of the church
under 10 years of age. The affair
was planned by Mrs. w. r. Gabriel,
leader of the group, assisted by few
of the mothers.
The afternoons program consisted
of games, stunts, songs and readings,
followed by the refreshments. Each
child present was given mite box"
which will be opened at the next an.
nual meeting.
The guests present included Ade-
laide Hughes, Bessie Lee Adams, Adair
Fritz, Dickie Fritz, Jennie Louise
Mayo{ Mary Frances Duncan, vena
Baldwin, Cecil Snoddy, Elizabeth
Snoddy, Virginia Grabfelder, Ruth
Murchison, Lucille Murchison, Billy
Seely, Allen Kenvig, Virginia Crab
tree, Loretta Maythrush, Billy Crow.
ell, Henry Harrison, Vida Mae VIM
berley MarceIla yWimberley, Evelyn
Porter, India Evans, Lois Jackson
Sue Jackson, Arnold Cowden, Nodine
Kitzmiller, Dorian Kitzmiller, Glyr
Burman, Oracle Burman Virginia
Warden, Helen Kitzmiller, Roy Cow
den, Ruth Enyeart, Helen Evans.
Elizabeth and valla Lucas Lillian and
Raymond Watson.
Assisting Mrs. Gabriel in entertain
ing the little guests during the after
noon were Mrs. Frank Duncan, Mrs,
Arthur Mayo, Mrs. Ole1 B. Warden
and Mrs. Evans.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Joint HOstesSes At
Bridge-LuncheOn

Mrs. William B. Allen and Miss
Annabelle Driskill were joint hostesses
at delightful bridge-luncheon Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock at the
formers home, 1850 Ninth street.
Three tables of bridge were played,
and the first prize was won by Mrs.
George Dave, holding the highest
score.
A luncheon was served to the guests
at l o'clock, the luncheon table be-
ing attractively decorated with mas
turtlums yellow daisies and carna-
tions. Covers were laid for 12.
The guests included Mrs Lynn S.
Palmer, Mrs. e. G. Hamiter, Mrs
Albert 6tady, Mrs. A. Guy Crouch,
Mrs r. E. souers, Mrs E. c, Piper,
Mrs S. A. Gardanier, Mrs George
Dave and Mrs. G. w. Patterson.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Hostess no
Tuesday BriaEe club

Mrs. George Dave was hostess to
the Tuesday Bridge club at her home
this, week, having as her guests,
Mrs. L. Mayo Alexander, Mrs. L, j.
Meiser, Jr., Mrs. L. A. Herring, Mrs.
William Eichbaum, Mrs. John Bowen
of Bisbee, and Mrs, J. Will Reay.
Mrs. P, A.. Griffith assisted her
daughter in entertaining the guests
during the. afternoon. She held high
score.
Mrs. Eichbaum will be the next
hostess, entertaining the members at
her home, 919 Fifth street, on Tues
day, June %.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Tuesday Morning Bridge Club
Holds neIightfuI Gathering.

Members of the newly organized
Tuesday Morning Bridge club gather,
ed at the Douglas Country club for
their weekly party Tuesday morning
at o'clock. These parties are of a
very informal nature, there being no
prizes or refreshments served after
the games The club is composed of
matrons from the city and Camp Har-
ry j. Jones. ls,s
The three tables were played by
Mrs James L. Hastings, Mrs. John
Cook and her sister, Mrs. Price, Mrs.
Edward Leahy, Mrs. c. c. Mcbride,
Mrs A. Guy Crouch, Mrs. Robert J..
Hoyal, Mrs. Dudley Woodin Mrs. Ed
win Hubert Randle, Mrs. William S.
Mckee, Mrs. Carl G. Weaver and Mrs.
B. G. Thompson.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Rev. Ben Matthews Addresses
WOman'S Missionary SOcietv.

Rev. Ben Matthews, pastor at the
! First Baptist church, addressed the
meeting of the Woman's Missionary
society Thursday afternoon at the
church at 2;3O o'clock. Rev Matthews
spoke on "The Incompatible Ransom
Mrs. Ed Powell president of the
society, presided at the meeting,
which was attended by the following
members: Mrs. Russell Rokahr, Mrs.
w. r. Bennett, Mrs w. F. Ellis, Mrs.
G. b. Pray. Mrs. H L. Laskey,, Mrs.
Curry Bennett, Mrs. D. Is. Ingman,
Mrs. e. f. Jones, Mrs. James Carman,
Mrs. H. c. sherfick, Mrs NJ. e. Jacks,
Mrs. J. H. Kendrick, Mrs w. Fl.
Reed Mrs I1. L. Martin and Mrs. E.
n. Strickland.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Embroidery Club to
Hold Outdoor Meeting

The Amateur Embroidery club will
hold it's last meeting for the present
year on Wednesday afternoon in the
Fifteenth Street park, with Mrs. Emma
Reed as hostess. Members are asked
to gather at the park at 2:SO o'clock
and it is hoped that all will be pres.
ent for this concluding session.
Mrs. Martin Langford Of 1856 Fif-
teenth street entertained the club
members at their last meeting. She
had as her guests Mrs. ]. H. Kendrick,
Mrs. Port. Selby, Mrs. Stephen Miller.
Mrs Harriet Grover, Mrs. Mary K.
Morgan, Mrs. J. c. Wright, Mrs Emma
Reed, Mrs. Ida Canclar, Mrs. Ray Brew
er and Mrs. F. E. Miller.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Bi-MonthIy Bridge Party
Held ut Officers, Club.

Lieut. and Mrs. William Mckee OF
Camp Harry j. Jones were hosts TO
the officers of the camp and their
wives at the bi-monthly bridge party
Monday evening at the Officers club.
The group of players enjoying the
evening included Maj. and Mrs. G. 3.
Townsend, Capt. and Mrs. Edwin HUI
bert Randle, Lieut.. and Mrs. Dudley
Woodin, Lieut. and Mrs. A. 7. Wilson.
Mrs. G. B. Jones, Capt. and Mrs. AL
bert Peck, Mrs. Richard Jones, Lieut..
and Mrs William Beuchner, Capt.
Peter Hanses, Mrs. William S. Triplet.
High score for the evenings games
was held by Mrs. Peck and Lieutenant
Woodin, and low by Mrs. Randle and
Captain Hanses
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Mrs. Annie M. Dyer HOnOred
At Social FunctiOln Friday

OnA of the most attractive social
functions of the week was high noon
bridge luncheon Friday, complimentary
to Mrs. Annie My Dyer. The affair
was given in the hospitable home of
Mrs. James East at 843 Tenth street
by Mrs. e. J. Huxtable, Mrs. Samuel
p. Applewhite, Mrs. James S. Doug
las, Mrs. F. wv. Jones, Mrs. Martha
White, Mrs. George Dave, Mrs. S. A.
Gardanier, Mrs. A. H. Key, Mrs Shell
ton Dowell and Mrs. J. T. Hood.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Mr.. and Mrs. Bergfield
Hosts at TwO-TabIe Bridge

Mr.. and Mrs. Georgv a. Bergrleld
of lilo Eleventh street, were hosts
at two-table bridge Thursday eye-
ming. The affair was given in honor
of Miss Elma Hazelwood who left
Friday for Los Angeles, where she
plans to spend the summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bergfield had as their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. e. j. Leahy, Miss
Martha Dennis, Miss Katherine Bean,
Miss Elma Hazelwood and Roy Riley.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13

Miss Eleanor Arthur, popular young
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs r. G. Ar
thur, of 1912 Ninth street, who is
leaving Tuesday with her parents for
San Diego Calf, was the inspiration
Of numerous farewell parties during
the past fortnight.
Among the hostesses who entertain
ed in her honor were Miss Elizabeth
sexton who gathered together a
group of Miss Arthur's friends for a
swimming party week ago Satur-
day After the swim at $50 o'clock
at the American legion pool the party
enjoyed n 'trcasuie hunt which led
them to Twin Buttes. where a picnic
supper was served.
Miss Sections guests included the
Misses Eleanor Arthur, Elizabeth
Piper, Annie Pratt, Lucille Rokahr,
Merle Rokahr, Cecilia Gmahling, Mar
garet Dotv, Eloise Rokahr and the
Messrs Herbert Bishop, George Dave,
frank Gardanier, Allen Hood, Bert
rand whitehead, Billy Pratt, Lewis
Nichols, FRANKLIN Moore, James Sex
ton and Joe Hall. The party was
chaperoned by Mrs. J. P. Sexton, Mr.,
and AIRS. B. G. Thompson and Mrs
]. T. Hood.
Miss Margaret Doty was another of
the hostesses who entertained in
honor Of Miss Eleanor Arthur Miss
Doty entertained at luncheon Friday
noon at 1890 o'clock. having as her
guests, Miss Elizabeth Piper, Miss
Molly sweeney, Miss Annie Pratt ana
Miss Arthur
Another of the delightful parties OF
the week was a joint affair given
in honor of Miss Arthur and Miss
Aileen Maiden, who has left for Cal
ifornia with her parents. This party
was a breakfast bridge Monday morn
ing and was given by Miss Dorothy
Griffith at the Griffith home, 1923
Ninth street, at 8 o'clock Monday
morning.
A mound of pink sweet peas gfaced
the breakfast table and covers were
laid for the honor guests, Eleanor
Arthur and Aileen Maiden, and Louise
Baker, Cecilia Gmahling, Barbara
Klingensmith, Isabelle Miller, Eliza
beth Piper and the hostess. Dorothy
Griffith.
After the breakfast the guests were
entertained at bridge. two tables be-
ing played. Prizes were awarded to
the guests of honor and Miss Miller.
The Misses Eloise and Lucille Ro
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Wed i'm Don Luis

O4 interest to Douglas friends of
Miss Edna Kendrick and Harold Fels-
rud of Bisbee, was the announcement
of their marriage early in the week in
Don Luis. The ceremony was per-
formed at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Kendrick,
by Rev R. 0. Bates, pastor of the
First Methodist church of Bisbee.
Mrs. Felsrud was graduated from
the Bisbee high school this year. Her
husband is associated with the Calu.
met and Arizona Mining company.
Following wedding trip to Nor
mon lake, the Grand canyon and other
interesting points in northern Arizona,
Mr.. and Mrs. Felsrud will make their
home in the mining city
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Mrs. RigdOn Entertains
Small GrOnn Mt Lunche0n

Mrs. May Rigdon entertained a small
group of friends at a delightful lunch.
con party Thursday at 1 o'clock at the
home of her niece, Mrs. H. A. VIM
berley, 1921 Eleventh street
yellow color scheme was effec-
lively carried out with bowls of chry-
santhemums and attractive place
cards. Covers were laid for Mrs
Emma Adamson, Mrs. A. L. Massey
Mrs. R. L. Gibson, Mrs. o. L. Neer
Mrs. iWimberley and the hostess, Mrs
Rigdon.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
birthday Surprise Party
For Mrs. Snm Reckett

Mrs. Sam Beckett, who celebrated
a birthday Thursday, was given a
pleasant surprise party by number
of her friends. Among those present
were Mrs. j. P. Dunaway Mrs. James
Powers, Mrs. Carmen Good, Mrs. ]. K.
Heidrick Miss Mary Heidrick, Mrs. A.
T. Ash, Mrs. Charles w. Long, Mrs.
Mary Craig, Mrs. M. E. Beckett, Mrs.
Eunice Eldridge, Mrs. Edna billiard,
Mrs. E. T. Strickland and Mrs. Esther
Bacon.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Alfred Paul, Jr., Gives Dance
At DOugIas Country Club.

Younger society made merry Thurs
day evening at the Douglas Country
club, when Alfred Paul, Jr., gave a
dance in honor of his guest, John
Garroutte, of California. Invitations
were extended to more than $50
guests.
| The Elks orchestra furnished the
music for dancing between the hours
of o'clock and midnight. Refresh
ments were. served during the eve
ming.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Lewis Nichols And Leo Schwamm
Hosts At Sting Party

Lewis Edward Nichols and Leo
Schwamm were hosts to group of
friends at stag party Wednesday
evening at the Nichols home, 1928
Ninth street.
Among those present were Alfred
Levy, George Dave, Herbert Bishop,
Bill Franklin Douglas Wright, James
e. -Rork, Jr., Henry Bollweg, Harry
Demo, Jose C.tusey, Alfred Nelson,
Joe Hall, Alfred Paul, John Garroutte,
Bertrand Whitehead, James McKinnon
and the hosts Messrs. Nichols and
Schwamm.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Unit One of League
Holds Rf-MOnthIy Meeting,

Mrs. e. r. Williams of 1859 Four
teenth street entertained the members
of unit one of the League of Women
Voters, at their bi-monthly study pc
riod Tuesday afternoon. This unit
has taken up study of '"The EARLY
History of Arizona
The members present included Mrs.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
DOreas Bible Glass
To Meet with Mrs. Sparks

TO WeVI Win MrSs SparkS
The Dorcas Bible class of the First
Christian church will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. H. c. Sparks at
her home, S43 Eighth street, for a
regular business session
social meeting of the class was
held last Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mr.; A. R. Beck, 1918 A
avenue, and was well attended After
the meeting a social hour was en-
joyed and light refreshments served.
The group present inoluded Mrs. L.
D. Mccartney, Mrs. Ellen Harsell,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Presbyterian Church Plans
For Conference in Oracle.


Members of the Presbyt Srian
churches Of Arizona are bending their
efforts to the successful launching
of the Young Peoples Summer con-
ference, which will be held in Oracle
from June IA to 20.
Delegates will be sent from the
churches in all parts of the state
and a most successful summer con-
ference is anticipated.
The Presbyterian church of Doug
las viii be represented at the sessions
by Rev. and Mrs. c. A. Foreman ind
their daughters, Mildred and Ruth,
who will join them after the y w.
&c. A. conference at Iron Springs
Miss Thelma Fain, Miss Bernice
Moore and Miss Jennie Welcome. The
delegates are leaving early Monday
morning by automobile for Oracle.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Spanish American Veterans
And Auxiliary Picnic Today

Spanish American war veterans OF
Douglas, Bisbee, Tucson and Phoenix,
the Ladies' auxiliary of both posts ana
their families are motoring to Cochise
Stronghold today for a Flag day pic
mic, for which an appropriate program
Continued on Page Nine)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
SEVERAL INTERESTING SOCIAL
AFFAIRS HONOR MISS ELEANOR
ARTHUR, WHO GOES TO COAST

kahr and Cecilia Gmahling entertain
ed at a theatre party and buffet sup
per Wednesday evening in honor Of
Miss Arthur. The hostesses had gath
lered together the neighborhood friends
!of Miss Arthur, for this little fare
we'll party, at the Grand theatre, after
which a supper was enjoyed at the
Rokahr home, 1904 Ninth street.
Among the guests were the Misses
Elizabeth Piper, Mary Ellen Lundy,
Rowena Stillman, Frances and Ana
del Dunno, Annie Pratt Elizabeth Sex
ton, Dorothy Griffith, Emma Lou
Mfescher, Merle Rokahr Katherine
Bean and the honor guest, Miss Ar
thur.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Pratt at 1929 Ninth street, was the
gathering place for another group
on Tuesday evening, when their
daughter, Miss Annie Pratt, entertain
ed in honor of Miss Arthur, at an in
formal supper party.
Miss Pratt had as her guests the
Misses Lucy Schwamm, Margaret
Adams, Elizabeth Piper. Molly Sween-
ey, Margaret Doty, Glendora Buckles,
Mary Ellen Lundy, Elizabeth Sexton,
Merle and Eloise Rokahr and the
honor guest, Eleanor Arthur.
Messrs John Garroutte, James Sex
ton, Lewis Nichols, Herbert Bishop,
Allan Hood, Alfred Paul, Alfred Levy,
James McKinnon, George Dawe, Bert
rand Whitehead and Elmer Knight.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Wed in Prescott.

One of the interesting announce
ments made during the week was the
marriage of Miss Ada B. Hinshaw,
niece of Miss Ida b. Lawrence of
this city, to Mr.. Gilbert G. Allen of
Tacoma, Wash. The ceremony was
performed in Prescott on Wednesday,
May &C. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen will
make their home in Phoenix, at Sl4
North Eleventh street. The bride has
many friends in this city,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
= DOUGLAS SOCIETY, CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS CHURCHES

Walter Wetzel, Mrs. william NoIand,
Mrs. John r. Bouldin,, Mrs John Nell
son, Mrs. Charles Ream, Mrs. NJ D.
( Teachout, Mrs. Michael Dowling and
Mrs. James A. Slater.
Mrs. Wetze1's home win be the
gathering place for the next meeting
on Wednesday, June %.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
Mrs. Eberharklt
Hostess to "SOcfaI Eight"
Thursday Morning Bridge


Mrs. Fred Eberhardt of 1851 Twelfth
street entertained "The Social Eight"
at delightful bridge party Friday
afternoon at her home.
Mrs. Eberhardt's guests were Mrs.
Levin w. Stewart, Mrs. w. j. Brand.
Mrs A. w. Cotton, MRS. L. r. Brown,
Mrs E. H. Richardson, Mrs. Arthur
Burnett and Mrs. Harry Warnock.
MRS. Richardson will be the next
hostess, entetaining the group at her
home, 1874 Eleventh street, on Fri
day, June 25.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
To Entertain Club
A.. WaeExIv Party.

Mrs. j. M Johnson of S24 Eighth
street has invited the members of
the Tuesday Bridge club to her home
for their party this week. All mem
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13
PARTY AND FROLIC OF
MOTHERS JEWELS ATTENDED BY
LARGE GROUP HERE ON FRIDAY

Mrs. Harry Wilder, Mrs. Sam Beckett,
Mrs. Eunice Eldridge, Rev. and Mrs.
Tolbert F. Weaver, Mrs. J. A. Fain,
Mrs. r. C. Scott Mrs. H. C. Sparks,
Mrs. C. c. Cosper and Mrs. James
Whitlow.
Thursday Morning Bridge
Group Entertained At Mrs. Hastings
The members of the Thursday Morn
ing Bridge group gathered at the
home of Mrs. Jame1 l.. Hastings, 1880
Twelfth street, for their weekly party
this past week.
Breakfast was served at 9 o'clock
after which the guests were enter
tanned at bridge, two tables being
played.
Mrs. Hastings had as her guests,
Mrs. Samuel p. Applewhite, Mrs. E..
j. Huxtable and her mother, Mrs.
Martha White, Mrs. Henry Williams,
Mrs. A. H. Key, Mrs. James McKin-
non and Mrs. Carl G. Weaver who
substituted for Mrs. r. E. Souers,
who was unable to attend.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-13

The Misses Eloise and Lucille Ro-
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Finally we hear the verdict, 1--WE work
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