Claflin Clarion from Claflin, Kansas • 1

1 A OLAFLIN, BARTON COUNTY, KANSAS THURSDAY, MAY 27,1920 NO. 12 VDL22 i 11) ECO RATION DAY n.OUUASr. OSiaOSXOOS) JUNIOlt-SENIOR BAflQUKT. MERS UNION FAR The' first event of the commence-1 Arrangements are aimost complete aeiit season for the Claflin schools "THE HOME BUILDERS' occurred last Friday evening when for colebratlon of Memorial Day hare." The American Legion has had charge of the program and the boys the Juniors entertained the Seniors and faculty in the basement of the nave secured tne iioisingtoii nana to Methodist church. furuf-h music, and havo made plans for the proper celebration of the day.

The room was very prettily decor ated in the class colors, gray and old At one o'clock p. in, service men The R. N. Powell Lumber Co. T.

C. SHEA, Manager ose, and the guests sat down to a are requested to appear in uniform at south end of Main Street to form for the parade to the cemetery. bountiful and tasty banquet of four courses prepared and served by Miss Austonfeld, Miss Marlpa, Hamilton, The parade headed by the band will march to the Cemetery beginning at Mias Vera Hardten and the Domestic Science girls. Everything on the and the band will play while the crowd gathers for the ceremonies talk menu was well prepared, served in a dainty and artistic manner and cal by Father Rico, salute by the firing Tt will soon be harvest mid now is the time to get busy and build that rack or header- squad, the singing of "America" by culated to stimulate the appetite of those who partook. an octette of mixed voices and the Benediction by Rev.

Hicks, followed Those present were the five seniors, by "Taps" played by the bugler. Arthur Ames, Arthur Mayo, Julius Brocket, Lena Soeken and Emma Knorr; the twelve Juniors who are Wiibert Haury, Ella M'tller, Freda Grossardt, Lucy Robl, Edith Jung, Or build that granary to bold tlio crop. Mildred Dowse, Evelyn Starr, Gle Hie crowd will then march back the opera house where the band vilf'piay until everybody is ready for the services, The' services at the opera house will consist of an opening address by the Post Commander, B. A. Wickert, a song by a male quartet, an address by Stewart Simmons, another song by the quartet and tU.

benediction by P. Starr, Sam Caler, Edwin Knorr, Ella Coine and let us supply your wants for in the building line. Storks and Leo Kraft; and the three faculty members, H. H. Konantz, Miss Anna Hurd and Miss Florence Hurd.

PICNIC AT SEUS GROVE, ODIN, KANSAS TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST. PROGRAM 10 o'clock Band Concert 10:30 Welcome Address by President of Odin Local and short addresses by local talent. 11:30 Basket Dinner Bring your dinners 1 o'clock p. in. Band Concert Addra-s by Hon.

M. McAuliffeof Salina 3:00 Races 1. Sack Race for Boys 2. Egg Raoe for Ladies. 3.

Pie Eating Contest for boys. 4:00 p. Movie Matinee 5:30 p. Band Concert Lunch 7:30 m. Moving Picture Show at Odin School Hall 6 Reels Wm, S.

Hart A Western Drama 1 Reel Fatty Arbuekle Comedy 9:00 p. m. Music by Odin Band All. Kinds of Soft Drinks and Refreshments Served During Day. EVERYBODY WELCOME Superintendent Konantz was toast- p.

1 West. master and the program of the evening consisted of music and toasts with musical titles. Wllbort Haury spoke on the subject, "Pack Up Your Don't Forget Storage Coal! Fill Your Bins This Summer Troubles and Smile, Smile, Julius Drockel's subject was "Auld All service men In this vicinity are asked. be present in uniform and to join In the march to and from the cemetery, Members of the A. R.

and other veterans of the Civil war or Spanish-American War are urged to be present also. Autos will be provided for the trip to the cemetery aud back. The boys are still short several rifles for the firing squad and color Lang Syne;" Evelyn spoke on "In the Sweet Bye and Bye;" and Miss Anna Hurd's subjet was "Farewell to Thee." Service "Qualily- The Junior girls quartet sang two songs. Mildred Dowse, Ella Miller, Gfee Starr and Ella Storks are the members of the quartet. The seniors quard and if any In this vicinity have Springfield rifles of any pattern, they also sang one song, "Gona Are the will be very welcome for this occa Days." The banquet was a very enjoyable FIRST C03DIUM0X.

occasion ond one that will be remem bered for a long time by those who WE ARE Exclusive Agents Beautiful and impressive services were fortunate enough to be present. were held at Immaculate Conception Wol ford-Dowse FOR Church here Sunday when twenty -five boys and girls approached Holy Communion for the first'time. The church At the Methodist parsonage yesterday morning occurred the marriage of Mis3, wa3 crowded and emphasized the great of the congregation and the nied in the near future of a larger -EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ida May Dowse and Mr. Ira A. Wolfprd with Rev.

L. C. Hicks officiating. We invite householders generally to call and see samples of these finishes. Every product guaranteed-for quality and service.

W.MilW Co. Claflin, Kansas. edifice to accomodate the Claflin con Glen Dowse and Miss Julia Raden- gregation. 'V, berg accompanied the bridal couple. Mr.

and Mrs. Wolford left on the 7:25 The First Communicants, splendidly drilled by the Sisters, went to the a'tar in pairs as the choir rendered the beautiful and solemn hymn, 'Oh YOUR INSUR i train for Salina and will go from there to Lincoln and Clay Center, Nebraska, for their honeymoon. Lord I Am Not Worthy." fThose who received the scrament Mrs. Wolford is the youngest daugh Subscribe For The CLARION loiutve nrst time were: Joseph Dona ter of Mr. and Mrs.

M. A. Dowse and HEAT linger N. Weber, Ed Moran, Chester has grown up in Claflin. Sue has been telephone girl here for several years and has developed a naturally sunny dispo 4WmT.WVWmmWmW'i Frank Niehouse, A.

Link, Leo Hertach, V. Hromadnik, Harry Knorr, George Miller, Piris Powers, Leo Licbl, Conrad Liebl, Joseph Moeder, John Sauber, Joseph Preisner, John Jarmer and Misses Against sition until it should be prepared for all storms of married life. Mr. Wolford worked in the drug store ft 8 if Insure Against Hai! Rose Maes, Lois Moran, G. Niehouse, s88 by Hai i Mario Reif, Marie Hopkins, Re detzke, Caroline Peschba and Frances here all last summer and recently purchased an interest in it.

He has made a great many friends during his stay here and everyone wishes him and his bride long life, happiness and success. Gehrer. WALKED FROM II0ISINGT0X. Mr. and Mrs.

Wolford will live in H. H. Konantz's house this summer. See me at once for a policy in a reliable old line company. Five girls walked over from Hois ington Tuesday forenoon in a iittle CULTURE CLUB MET.

less than four hours, thereby winning a bet. The Claftin ladies' Culture Club had ti it ft ft ft ft ft it ft it li ft ft ft li 8 ft ft ft ft it They started at six o'clock and the last meeting of the season Monday reached here at twenty minutes to t. VI. .1.7 1 night at the Methodist church. It was tenV One of them said it was fourteen We represent Old Line Companies and can assure you prompt settlement of losses and the best of treatment in every way.

Come and see us or call us and we will come out. W. C. Schumacher E. A.

Schumacher miles but it seemed like a hundred. an open meeting and the program was onjoed by a small crowd. 'The girls stayed here for a short i ou can ajjora to nst the loss of a Valuable wheat crop by hail. time and then started on the return trip. The girls were Lois Wood Martha Shook, Hazel Shattuck, Erma Tripp and Helen Simpson, It takes grit to make a long walk like that and these girls showed their Mrs.

Shea talked on the advisability of getting a library here and Mrs. Powers gave a very interesting history of Claflin, dwelling especially on the early days of the town. Mrs. Haury and daughter, Gertrude, played. a piano duet and Mrs.

F. L. Herthel and Mrs. Guy Weltmer sang a duet. The club will take up its work again next fa'l.

l.9 HAMILTON spunk by staying with it until they I it reached their destination. COMMUNITY PICNIC. The end of school wKl be celebrated ARRESTED THIEF HERE. this year by a big picnic at the Heinz grove southwest of town, next Thurs day, June 3rd. Everybody is cordially Invited to attend and bring your din ner for the big basket dinner which will be served at twelve o'clock.

Hail Insurance About two o'clock, the afternoon program of races, contests and other Monday the sheriff from Ellsworth county arrived in Claflin in search of a man who had stolen a quantity of icwclry at Wilson and had come in '-his direction. Not finding the man, the sheriff went on toward Redwing. After he had gone, Frank Bloomer arrested a man who had been under suspicion and who carried a small sack. In sack was found the jewelry stolen and a gun, The sheriff returned soon after and took the man to Ellsworth. amusements will begin.

These in elude baseball throwing, potato races jumps, running races, sack races, leap frog bicycle races and other forms of amusement for all the grades and the high school, each group sep arate. Prizes for the winners have been Sih Grade Commencement offered by the O'aflin business men a- ijg-iL as follows: Evans Mayo Mer. a necktie; O. R. Bennett, a hair cut; The farmer spends good money for seed-Invests time and labor for cultivation Spends long and weary hours bringing it through the season.

lie is not going to take a chance on having his investment wiped out in thirty minutes by a Hail-Storm when he can buy Hail Insurance. TYPF. nnd uietures can enl surest tKe 0alue M. Huff, a year's subscription to the Claricn; O. T.

Herthel, J. A. Watson J. W. Miller, Joe Huston, Chas.

Wood Commencement exercises for the 8th grade of the Claflin public school will be held next Wednesday evening in the opera house, baginning at 8 o'clock. HOME Tli.RESHIXG COMPASY. F. A. Adams, P.

H. Reed, Bloomer of tKe Fairbanks-Morse Engine. To realize what en example of master engine-building it is, must see it. We Havo a on our floor end rtie are alwajJsglad to explain its man.) features. Let us tell olvj) He selected the from among ell other engines.

Garage Powell Lumber Uni versal Mill, Claflin Mill L. Knorr, Farmers and Merchants Bank and Citizens State Bank gave cash Claflin Drug a manicure set; Cit izens Lbr. a quart of rose coored I paint; Farmers white silk hose Tou vJili select it, too, pr the seme reasons. We W.l tell you about our Tics also. A nearlrj) Bosch Magneto Service Station helps to make it complete.

fer' vi--w-fc-J D. B. Yarberry, a haircut; Harold Lit 7 The Home Ttireshing Company, composed of Joe" and August Hertach, Ah in Beck, Robert Schlicht and W. H. Poppelreiter, was organized last week for tho purpose of purchasing a threshing outfit with which to do their own thresh'ng.

High labor and thresh'ng bills ere forcing these community threshing companies to be organized all over the country. Bush-ton News. tie, a haircut; E. A. Wickert, a 'base ball bat; City Meat Market, some wien a it rj Phone II.

M. Starr at Claflin for a policy in the St. Paul or the Northwestern. He will write your insurance for you, and you will have insurance that you may depend upon. IV, H.P..

I7S-3 H.P..S125 U. S. Hardten will sharpen plow 'ays; and W. H. Roberts will give a Ws -o" fi -6 H.P., $200.

All F.O.B. x-3 T-r' J9 n- 5 lb. box of -chocolates. izens Lum 1 The races will be interesting and PiT Ar Supply Co. JW KT- --V Lf.l everyone who possibly can should come out to tte picnic atiJ stay till For a good time at a dance, go to EUlnwood every Friday nigH.

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