The Perry Mirror from Perry, Kansas • 1

EE 2P MY ii VOLUME XXlV NO. PERRY, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1922. THE AMERICAN What The Boys" Are polng Over Ue State and Elsewhere. Working under the direction of The American Legion' Auxiliary at Newton, Kansas, units at Halstead, Sedgwick, Burrton, and Moundridge, cooperated In sending tokens of Earter cheer to 308 dlsablod ex-service men In the hospital at Ft. Bayard, New Mexico.

A few men In a 1 Topeka, Kansas, hospital, were also remember-ed. Seventy pounds of 'home-made candies and fourteen four-pound fruit cakes were boxed and sent to the wen. An Easter greeting was included in every box. LUNCHEON. The ladies of the Legion Auxiliary will give a luncheon this Saturday.

Roast beet, sandwiches and gravy, hot cabbage salad and mashed potatoes, hot coffee and pies of many kinds, We aim to please the most fastidious mind. In pennies this will take thirty and five, The investment la sure to mik9 you thrive. Now in case this shouldn't quite satisfy, Come back in the afternoon and more you can buy. Ice cream and cake, the home-made kind, Food for devils and angefs you're sure to find You may have all this for dimes only two. A real bargain, especially for you Now those who read this little rhyme, Don't forget the dae and be on time, At the Legion house at twelve o'clock, 4 The latch string is out, don't stop to knock.

M. E. CHTRCH. Everything went nicely Sunday. The solo by Miss Genevieve Hurley, at the Thompsonville service, was much appreciated.

In the afternoon at Oak Grove, the Rev. H. T. Clark, pastor of the Willlamstown Baptist Church, honored us with a visit. He consented to come back later and preach for us.

In the evening, at the Perry church, a fine audience, made up of representatives of all three con- gregations, greeted the district superintendent. Rev. C. B. Zook, who preached an inspirational sermon on "pur Father." The choir numbers were fine.

The first quarterly conference, held at the close of the service, enabled the membership to.chck up on past performances and consider plans for the future, The Perry Epworth League ias elected officers for the new year, which began Sunday evening. The new cabinet consists of the following: President, Prof. A. B. Collom; first vice president, Theodore Grindol; second vice president, Miss Lois Abel; third vice president, Miss Ester 'Wolfe; fourth vice president.

Miss Nedra Cain; secretary, Miss Catherine Abel; treasurer, Leonard Bayles; pianist, Miss Anona Cain; assistant pianist, Miss Bessie Collins; superintendent Junior League, Mrs. A. J. Hamm.These officers were installed by the district superintendent at the League service GRADE SCHOOL NOTES. Those of the first grade making an average of 90 or' more over the 8th months work, art; Francis Bettys 96 6-7; Margaret Pashman 96 2-7; Mildred Goodrich 91 1-7; Russell Van-Duier 93 2-7; Louise, Michael 92 4-7; Lois Getty 91 5-7; Steinmetz 90 617.

Those of the second grade are Phyllis Bowers 98 5-7; Regene Zimmerman 96 2-7; Irene Sharkey 94 5-7, and Manford McCall 91 6-7. The Primary room enjoyed a visit from Miss Trant and the Normal Training class, last Friday. Christina Terry, a former puptl of grade one, visited the primary room, Monday. Earl Bryant, Geneva Jordan tnd Jim Mahew received their large spelling certificate last week and Merna Brown received her sixth certificate last Tuesday. Room two were very glad toLhfve Miss Trant and the Normal Training class visit them last week.

The children of the fourth gride who averaged 90 per cent and above for the eighth month of school, were: Dorothy Smith 92 1-4; Raymond Deck er 91 5-8; Katherine Jordon 90; Hazel Wolfe 93 1-4; Carl Michael 94; Brown 93 5-6; Alvis Zimmerman 94 3-4; Junior Raines 94 3-4; Woodson 93 1-4; Althea DeBacker 95; Vivian Goodrich 95 1-8; Mrai Brown 96 1-8, Those in the third grade, ara: Betty Bradford 90 7: Mary Elizabeth DeBackor 91 3-4; Beulah Tavior 92 3-7; Frances Goodrich 94; Lavada Michael 95 2-7; Billy Cain 95 4-7; Elma Goepfert 96 3- Doris and John former pupils were welcome visitors in room two last Monday. 'i Room three enjoyed a visit from Miss Trant and the Normal Training class last Thursday. ELECTRIC SPARKS. i If you are a genius, keep quiet about It when you apply for a job. The darkest hours ara just before the first of the month.

The humiliating thing about 't is that the man who acts like he knows mora about your business than you do, sometimes does. Anyway a flapper is better than a snapper. There are two kinds of ffiendi the kind that says "I sympathize with you," and the kind that says I'll help you." The average family man has no difficulty in keeping up with his bills. His trouble is to prevent his bills from keeping up with him. The village "gdod fellow" In youth is found selling lead pencils yon the city street corners In old age.

Lots of thin women also are determined to reduce the contents of the family pocketbook. More people would have confidence In a bright hereafter if they knew more people who were anxious to get there. Those who have done the least others and are of least consequence in the world, generally demand most of others and of the world. It is usually a ten-cent girl thai makes a fool of a ten-thousand dollar man. A ten-thousand dollar woman doesn't mane, a fool of anybody because she Is nobody's fool Remember: that every man is the beet in his business', but that he is not properly appreciated; that overy young woman is beautiful and has wonderful taste in dress; that every mother's children are the brightest The poor-houses are filled with those who believed in the saying, "While we live, let us live." The candidate for office who believes very -little of what he hears Observance by The American Legion of the tirthdays, of both General Robert R.

Lee' and General U. S. Grant rival leaders of the Civil War, was requested of i all posts In the North and South by national headquarters of the service men's organization. The birthday of General Grant was observed April 27, and that of General 7ee will be observed January 19, 1923. The national Legion's celebration of the girths of these great Americans will be "an effective argument that all sectionalism is buried and that the glory of the nation Is the chief concern of.

every patriotic citizen," Lemuel Bolles, national odju-tnat declares. CRAWFORD KNAPP. A very pretty wedding was solemnized Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 o'clock p. when Miss Ethel Crawford' of Sunday evening, The League meet-i Whiting, Kansas, became the wife of ing was conducted by Miss Greeta Mr. Lloyd Knapp of this city.

Only The Thompsonville Le igue a fewrelatives and intimate friends was also guests of the Perry League, were present. The service was, raad Ushers have appointed for the Perry, by Rev. Perrick of Whiting, at the church. They, are Clarence Hart and home of the bride's parents, Mr. nd The pari that America played in the World War will be protrayed by a huge painting given by.

The American Legion and preserved by the French government in the World War exhibit in the Musee de l'Armee, In-valides, Paris, France. The museum, founded by Napoleon as a home for his soldiers, was visited by thousands of Yankee doughboys during the war. Dale Stark. They will greet you next 1 Mrs. G.

F. Crawford. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Vivian Penwell -pang "At Dawning." As Mrs. Paul Oli er played Lohengrin's "Wedding March" the bridal couple, attended by Miss Vera Cleland, of Whiting, as maid of honor and 'Mr.

William Hoffmen of Doris- Sturm. Pauline Bleske. Nona about himself or the opposite, and trusts only the election day figures, Perry, as best man, entered, and took their places before a trellis of flowers. The bride was lovely In a dress of Sunday. -The Perry choir is doing fine work, under the leadership of Miss Georgia Hoffman.

The district superintendent was greatly pleased with their work night The. goal-is to have, a of sixteen members. The choir is planning to give a series or Sunday evening concerts this year. The offerings taken on these occasions. will be used to buy a supply of Methodist hymnals.

The Thompsonville folks are begin-. ning to look forward to the dedication of their new church. The plas and then not until after he has verified them, is an ideal candidate but he doesn't exist After all, girls wear rouge and put peach colored satin and georgette, Her corsage was of sunburst roses and lilies of. the valley. She -i orrthe paint for the same reason that Michael, Betake 1 Wolfe, Mary Jennings, Eugene Plummer, Agnes Pashman and Alice Plummer of the fifth and sixth grades have received their large perfect spelling certificate.

For the eighth month's work, Doris Sturm of the sixth grade has the highest average. In the fifth grade Eugene Plummer and Alice Plummer tied for first place. The sixth grade history claBS has men shave. A man may be a kind husband and charming young lady and has a.iuost pleasing personality which will win many friends for her here. The Citations issued from National Headquarters of American Legion, signed by Hanford Masalider.

national commander, and by Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant, and countersigned by Wilder Metcalf, department commander, and by Frank E. Samuel, department adjutant, were presented to seven Kansas, cities who qualified by reporting a 100 per cent employment situation. The following cities received' citations: Independence, Anthony, Lawrence, Osborne, Washington, Downs and Solomon. Citations are yet to be given to two first-class cities that may repot 4 100 per. cent employment situation, Presentation of the citations was made on, April 19, the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.

loving father and give all his thoughts to his family and then be terers, who have been delayed by I groom has lived in this vicinity all other jobs, expect to begin work this his life and is recognized as a likable come interested in an automobile and It Is hoped that one of our young man of good character "and thereafter think only of roads. sterling worth. Bishops may be secured for the idi "been doing note book work this week We are glad that Mildred Bryant, who has been out of school for ix weeks is so much improved in hsMth The country would have a composed wholly of millionaires Mr. and Mrs. Knapp will be at home catory service.

0 series 'of services lasting a week, during which time aU interests of the church will have a after June 1st at home in if everybody heeded the advice of city. They have a host of friends that she returned to school this week. who join in extending congratulations The highest average made by the night, will possibly follow thesdediea tion. and best wishes for a long wedded eighth grade, for the eighth life of happiness and prosperity. The Oa Grove people are looking -forward to Children's Day.

A com was 95 per cent and was made by Helen Gordon. Other members of that BIG RALLY DAY. grade averaging 90 or more, Te: Lorena JVIichael, Archie Goepfert and mittee was, appointed Sunday to-nr range a program. The committee is: Mrs. Harvey Baker, Miss Bessie Col llns and B.

A. Thompson. Merrill The Christian church of Perry, is to hold a Rally Day on Sunday, May 'efficiencyr departments in the You may be one of those who Jon't understand your own child but your neighbors do. The lack of success that a good many salesmen have is due to the fact that they dres and act like grafters instead of acting like they believe what they say. "Truth is mighty and will prevail," we have been told, but every unappreciated soul doubts it One who looks at herself in a glass is seldom displeased, but others don't look at her in a glass.

Maurice Lrotn of the sevnlh. grade xnompsonviue is to organize -a 7th. There will be three services, conducted by Rev. E. McFarland made an average of J7 7-'J.

Other members of th seventh grade averag Ladies' Aid Society this week, thus New Yory City is hearing vo'ces from the clouds as Lieut B. W. May-nard, former army chaplain, is flying over Manhattan with a group of girl singers. The airplane is equipped with a radio broadcasting device. The stunt was arranged to raise Tunds for an American Legion camp in the Ad-ironack mountains for sick and the wounded service men.

Thft American T.ornnn A nTliion. (n of Lawrence. Everybody invited to making an Aid at all three points, these services and the members of he The Perry Aid Is giving a tea Friday church are especially requested to be afternoon of this week at the home of MTl. Taylor. Mrs.

J. E. Bdwers present. ing 90 oi n-Of' are: Earl Dougan. Edith Bryant, Leona Goepfert, P.ay Grindol, (Jllve Johnson, fcoretta Dick, Pauline Hnjing, Jewell Campbell and Harold Baker.

Maurice Brown, Pauline Hujmg, Leonp Goepfert and' Lorena Michael have their sixth perfect spelling Mrs. Taylor are the hostesses. Everybody (men, take notice) is invited NEWMAN Dome oi mose wno say tney are "tired of life" make others even The Oak Grove Aid meets Thursday -ired of it i of this week with Mrs. Collins. Sunday services as follows: Perry, -10 a.

Sunday School; 1 a-, There are going to be more tomor row's than there are today's, but the public worship, with sermon by the tomorrow's may not be yours. pastor, M. M. Thome; 7 p. wvQ.u llUAUlttl 1U convention at Salina, April 17 and 18, elected the following Department ffi-cers to serve until the time of the Department Convention.

Presi dent MVs. E. Cravens, Salina; Vice-President, Mrs. Ondrew Platner, EHis; Sergeant-at-arm3, Mrs. Bennet Washington; Chaplain, Mrs.

Showalter, Cottonwood Falls. Mrs. Ray Hile nan, Garden City, past department president 'was unanimously elected to the position of national Executive' KORB. MYERS. "Miss.

Clara M. Korb and Roy G. Myers were united in marriage at the HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. Epworth, League; Junior League. Oak The Rural grade track meet which Grove, :30 p.

Sunday School; 3:30 p. public worship, with ser Methodist parsonage in Perry, last Mrs. Frank Mongold is visiting in Kansas City with her mother, who is Mr. and Mrs. John Lentz called on Mr.

and Mrs. Jones and children last Saturday evening. Miss Nancy Mayall is here fro-Kansas City, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MayalL Jim Quinlan and Miss Julia Quin-lan, were Topeka visitors Friday.

MrsT Fred Matthias, who has been sick, is Mr. and Mrs. Joe yeesart and daughter and Mrs. John Lentz and" daughter Adalene, were Topeka visitors mon by the pastor. Thompsonville, Saturday night, Rev.

M. M. was postponed last week, will be "-eld Friday, May 5th at Oskaloosa. Literary events begin at 9:30 a. m.

10 a. Sunday School; 7:15 p. m. Epworth League; 8 public wor-J Thome. Both of these young people are well and favorably known in this community.

Miss Korb, whose par The annual' High School track and 6hip, with sermon by the pastor. -A committeewoman from Kansas, to literary meet of Jefferson county, will be held Thursday, May 11, at Oska-loosaT" Perry has entries in both lit ents, and Mrs. JohnKorb, live in Lawrence, has taught school for the welcome for all. Come, to help and be helped. succeed Mrs.

Lelah Luther Klein, of Dodge City. Mrs. Calihan will assume past two. years at Round Mound. The her duties in that capacitjy immediate groom is the son of A.

Myers, one ly following the National Convention A mass meeting of democrats of Jefferson county will be held in Oska of the substantial citizens of he at New Orleans in October. loosa, Saturday, May 13, for the pnr- erary and track events and we ask the support of the community. Let's have a good representation at Oskaloosa and show the-county that we are behind our school. On Thursday, May 9, at the High School auditorium a- short program will be given consisting of so 'gs, Mary M. Roberts of Oskaloosa.

an Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sheridan and two children motored to Topeka last Sunday, Mrs. Joe Hemme and children were, in Saturday.

Thompsonville community. Mr. and Mrs. Myers will make their home with the groom's father for a time, and then move to the adjoining farm, where they will set up house- nounces as a candidate vfor the office, of Register of Deeds, subject to the posr of filling out a county ticket All democrats and frjends are urged to attend. 4 Frank Gragg, Chairman.

Frank Sharp, Sec. August primary. Miss Roberts is Mrs.1 Kate Billings is visiting with Keeping. 0. readings, etc.

The oration and dscla- only asking fork renomination and -i i. 1 -w-0w m. uv V1HWUU CfrUll UOvltt" her brother, Joe Shoner and family. I The young couple have the bestPmation to be given at the track meet election. She has held this import Mr.

and Mrs. Oscar Tenpenny called wishes of their friends for alill be heard, besid the Glee Clubs, ant place for one term and so far a happy wedded life. quartets, etc. Refreshments will be we have been able io learn, has gtvta on Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Veesart one eve ning. last week. Armstrong of St) Louis; arrived the first of the week to visit Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hart, northbf town 'several days.

entire satisfaction, so she is at least entitled to the customary sekr term. served afterwards, for which a small fee will be charged. Come and etoy the evening with us. FOR SALE: Choice seed corn. 5-5-tf D.

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