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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (April 8, 1920)
GKAIH ATE EKOM NIGHT SCHOOL. That our people are taking ad vantage of the educational advantages offered by the night schools is borne out by the fact that last Friday uight four students in the night Commer cial High school received diplomas. They were Robert Lee, who took the regular high school course; Mesdames Stella Saunders and Maud Ray. short hand and typewriting and Mrs. Henry VV. Black, bookkeeping and typewrit ing. Mr. Lee and Mrs. Black were on the commencement program. ADVERTISEMENT. Those who have not purchased stock in the Co-Operative Workers of America, should do so at once, be cause it is being subscribed for at the rate of, approximately, one thousand per day. Any person desiring to sub scribe for stock, will please notify the office of the company by calling Douglas 3954, or .1. R. Lemma. Web ster 4006; Jesse H. Moss, Webster 6.34 ; John W, Gordon, Webster 3110, and S. W. Mills, Webster 148. Co-Operative Workers of America. Per Z C. SNOWDEN, Secretary. LA GRANGE. TEXAS. Prof. G. W. Howard closed his school at Pin Oak Point last Friday night. He was in the city last week accompanied by his daughter. Miss N. J. Howard of Oklahoma, and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Howard of Muldoon. Mrs. L. E. Franklin and her assist ant. Miss Mary L. Price, both of La Grange, closed their session of the West Point public school last Friday night with a fine program Profs. W. P. Palmer, G. W. Howard, C. L. Rhone. A. Johnson, Miss Janie Phillips and Mmes. Lee Grant Dris dale and E. Lucy McDale, some of our country teachers were in town Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Tay lor, last Tuesday, a fine baby boy. Mrs. I. Victoria Nunn left last Thursday for her home in Giddings after spending three weeks with her parents here. Mrs. Susie V. Mitchell visited her old home, West Point, last week. The La Grange K. of P. lodge and the Court of Calanthe met at their hall and held their annual thanks giving service and rendered a splen did program. Rev. A. M. Mason held regular re ligious services at Ellinger last Sun day. Rev. S. A. Tillman held very profit able religious services at Ebenezer Baptist church last Sunday. Our sick are: Mrs. Lovie Simpson and Mrs. Pollie Smith. Rev. Matt Grant and his holiness followers held forth at the Second Convention church last Sunday. PALESTINE, TEXAS. The weather is fine and the farm ers are all very busy. The K. of P. lodge held their an nual thanksgiving service at West Cnion Baptist church on Sunday. They had a large audience. Collec tion $100.00. The Eastern Star had their annual sermon Sunday night at AA'est Union Baptist church. They also had a full house. All the churches had appropriate services Sunday. The banquet that was given at Pil grim Rest Baptist church Saturday night was a success. It was in honor of the first anniversary of their pas tor's work in the church. Rev. Mr. Meads was in the office last week. Miss Tessie Galln of Sapulp Oak was visiting Mrs Booker last week. Mesdames Rossie Ross, l.ula Miller. A. E. King. Maggie Green and Sallie Hughes were visitors to the office last week. Dr. Boykin of Cunev passed through tlie city Saturday on his way to Tucker. Mr. B. F. AA'allace was a caller at the office last week. Mr. D. D. Govan passed through the city last week. Mr. A. G. Howard was in Oakwood Saturday on business. COUNCIL BLUFFS. I A. The Pastor's Aid society' gave a grand musical and concert at Bethel A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening, March 30. The affair was success fully managed by Mrs. T. L. Haw thorne, $52.35 being cleared. Mrs. Estelle McCoy, in the absence, of Mrs. Frankule and Mrs. H. V. Besse, acted as musician. The following persons were on the program. Misses Juanita Gamble, Dorothy Gamble, Helen Gam ble, Oline Althouse, Annie Gipson, Virginia Robertson, Mrs. Alexander. Mrs. Hazel Briscoe, Miss Ray Lee Middleton, Mrs. Estelle Caldwell, Messrs, Rodrugez, Cook, Jordon and Fred C. Williams, business manager of The Monitor. The program was in charge of Mrs. Rhonenee, the refresh ments in charge of Mrs. Richardson, Gamble and Rodriguez. On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Farmer entertained a number of their friends at a dinner party in honor of Mrs. Farmer’s birthday. Choir meetings on Wednesday and Friday nights under Mrs. S. Davis, president. The Easter program was conducted by Mrs. E. H. Madison, superintendent of the Sunday School. The children gave an excellent program. Contribu tions amounted to $11.12. The Rev. Mr. W. A. Moore made some timely remarks. Morning and evening services were well attended. The Rev. Mr. Rhonenee, wife and j son were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ' John Fearman at Easter dinner. Those on the sick list are: Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Madden, Mr. and M rs. Jack Payne. Mrs. Frankul, Mrs. Mamie Brown and Mrs. Dessde Johnson are improt | ing rapidly. ATCHISON. HAS. Miss Ethel Jones is the guest of Mrs. Pearl Jennings. Mr. Alfred Pyles, who is attending the state university at Lawrence. .----w Kas.. spent Easter at home with his parents. Mr. Ralph Donaldson sustained a broken collar bone at the foundry. We are glad to see Mrs. Ella Tay lor out again after such a long ill ness. Mrs. Billings is slowly mending. We extend to her our sympathy. Rev. A. C. Terril was here Sunday and will remain for quarterly meet ing next Sunday. Don't forget the wedding of the Dotillers Tuesday. April 13. Mrs. Bertha George is improving very rapidly and we hope to see her out among us soon. Dean Pickens spoke nobly before the N. A A, C. P. Sunday at the audi torium. There was also a reception at Ebenezer Baptist church in his honor. Messrs. Bert flunison, White and Harris are the new roomers at the Olympia Cafe. Miss Dorsey and Miss Cradick, who attend the State Normal at Emporia. Kas.. were the guests of Miss Entile Dorsey at the home of Mrs. E. 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