Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-19

Murphy and Charles Monmonier won
the consolation prizes. A dainty
luncheon was served at IL o'clock after
which games were enjoyed until late
hour The house was tastily deco
rated with hearts and pepper boughs
and the Valentine idea was carried out
both in tally. and score cards and
luncheon. 1T being the crystal we'd
ding anniversary of the host and
hostess their guests surprised Ehem
with a beautiful crystal ice tea set.
Their guests were: Mr. and Mrs Will
liam Bouck and daughter, Billy Jean,
and Miss Kathryn Delacourt, of Co
ischises Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Barlow,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murphy, Miss Anne
Marie Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B.
Ewing. Miss Birdie Ceilings, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Y. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. M. j.
Hurley, Mrs F;arvey James, Harold
Hildreth, Miss Elizabeth Squires, Mrs.
w. Brown and Charles Monmonier.
C. M. Renaud made his weekly visit
to Wilcox Tuesday.
Mrs. E. j. Kelly, who went to Doug
las Thursday, returned Monday, stop
ping to visit with friends here before
returning to her ranch at Middle
march.
Rain fell off and on all day Wednes
day and turned into snow Wednesday
evening, and Thursday the ground was
white and the surrounding mountains
were covered from top to bottom. This
is great sport for the kiddies as they
! so seldom have the pleasure of throw
ing SnoWballs.
Business visitors in Pearce during
the past week included: Mr.. and Mrs
Kennedy and children, Light; Mrs. Jay
Fressy, Light; Mrs Cowan, Tombstone;
!, C. C. Rathburn, Frank Lange, Light;
Sheriff Henshaw, Tombstone; j. A.
RockefelloW, Tombstone; Bob MeerS,
Harvey Cartmel, ranch.
High School Notes
One of the school societies gave the
other Valentine party Friday night
In spite of the storm it was well at
tended by the students. Progressive
hearts was enjoyed the first part of
the evening, Miss Imogene Haven and
Paul Brown receiving the prizes for
highest scores. A Valentine box was
opened and Valentines received by
everyone The latter part of the eve
ming was spent in dancing. Punch
cookies and sandwiches were served as
refreshments The evening was very
much enjoyed by all
A student booy meeting was held
Thursday, Feb. 7 and it was decided
to give play about April 1.
A. Y. Smith gave very interesting
talk to the students a short time ago
which was much enjoyed.
The names Of the two societies will
be chosen Feb. %. A prize of dollar
will be awarded to the student sub
mitting the most appropriate names
Grammar School Notes
The eighth grade did some very fine
construction work in arithmetic this
, month They have been studying
circles and made waste baskets and
work baskets using the principle of an
inscribed heXagon and two concentric
circles. The baskets were very attrac-
tive. The seventh grade has also done
excellent work this month in interest.
Both classes are doing very well in
analyzing sentences in grammar. The
eighth grade handles poetry unusually
WE'LL
The Shepherd -Towner nurse has
written Mrs. Fl. James, principal of the
grammar school, that she will be
in Pearce about 10 days beginning
March IS. She expects to have nurses
and doctors with her and to hold a
free medical clinic for all those de-
string medical attention.
The intermediate and upper grades
had a. Valentine box and party Tues
day afternoon in Miss Stevens room.
The primary department under the
direction Of Mrs. Hurley also had
Valentine party. All children were
presented with candy suitable to the
occasion by the teachers.
The following is the perfect attend
ance and honor roll for the month OF