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THE NEWS-JOURNAL FULLERTON, NANCE CO. NEBRASKA 1 June 1916      Volume 23 No. 22 --------------------------------- RECEPTION One of the large social functions of the week just passed was a reception tendered Mr. and Mrs. E. M. LaGrange on Saturday night at the LaGrange residence. About 100 guests responded to the invitations and a stream of friends were coming and going from 8 to 10 o'clock. Those who assisted in receiving and in the dining room were Mrs. Wood Smith and Prof. J. A. Yourd of Columbus, Paul Stowell of University Place, Miss Pohlman of Syracuse, Misses Nettie LaGrange, Ellen Hinshilwood, Irene Gilmore, Mary Brower and Gertrude Agnew of Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. LaGrange were the recipients of some beautiful gifts from old time friends of Mr. LaGrange. ---------------------------------   Mr. and Mrs. LaGrange and daughter Nettie and Mrs. Wood Smith went to Genoa Wednesday evening to attend the White Shrine meeting. Mr. and Mrs. LaGrange were honor guests.    Beatty Douthit has accepted a position as book-keeper in the Farmers State Bank in place of Jas. Gleason Jr., who resigned to join his father who is in the banking business at Ulysses. Beatty was born and raised in Nance county and is one of the promising young men of the community.    Theodore Reimers recently sold "The Point" to Frank ?oucks and his ranch west of town to a polander. There are big sales for Nance county and indicates activity in the real estate market. The ranch is one of the best in that locality and it is said brought a good price. ---------------------------------

--------------------------------- DECORATION DAY Tuesday was an ideal day and great numbers of automobiles and teams began arriving early with loads of people who came to celebrate Decoration Day. The services given in the early afternoon at the Presbyterian church was most interesting. Mesdames Storch and J. F. Johnson had charge of the program while Messrs. Philbrick, Storch Piercy and Frame looked after the automobiles as they lined up to go to the cemetery. The address of the day was delivered by Dr. G. W. Abbott of the M. E. church and was one deeply impressive and patriotic. The two vocal numbers by the male quartette received encores and the piano solo by Miss Phoebe Kremer was a pleasing selection. The Juvenile parts of the program showed careful training and were well rendered. It is estimated that more than 100 autos were in the procession, which went to the cemetery at 3:30 p. m. when the graves were decorated with flowers by the children, W. R. C. and G. A. R. The Hussar Band in charge of the director W. E. Wolters played the opening number at the church and also rendered selections at the cemetery. --------------------------------- 1916 CLASS PLAYS The graduating class of the Fullerton High School numbering 31 have put on two excellent plays at the Royal Theater in the last two weeks "Aaron Boggs Freshman" which was produced Thursday night under the direction of W. C. Findley played to a crowded house and many were turned away. "Anita's Trial" was a drama in which the cast was composed of girls and was a great success, under the directorship of Miss Alice Miller. The specialties were highly pleasing and the music by the high school orchestra under the leadership of A. H. Cook showed careful work on the part of the director and players. The two evening performances were great successes and a credit to all concerned. The school board are financing the plays this year and have been well supported by the public in general. ---------------------------------

1 June 1916 Volume 12 No. 22.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

   Come everybody and help celebrate the Fourth of July in Fullerton where all kinds of entertainment will be provided. The immense groves make inviting spots for picnic parties and the celebrations are always well patronized by people from the neighboring towns.

   The following committees have been appointed to look after affairs:

Races and Sports -- Bert Bennett, I. R. Wagner, G. H. Marvel, M. W. Piercy, E. Newman.
Ball Game -- M. L. Cunningham, Fay Griffin, Arthur Leard.
Wrestling -- Lew Smith, F. S. Wolters, Chas. Nixon, Lewis Hoppock.
Advertising -- H. Burtman, G. D. Griffin, C. N. Philbrick, Curtis Bullock.
Music -- W. E. Wolters, G. S. Rolph, R. E. Christy.
Arranging Seats on Broadway -- C. L. Mahornay, E. R. Gilmore, P. A. Coleburn, J. L. Boardman, O. J. Rishel.
Roping Street -- C. M. Shepard, M. Castle, Geo. VanCleave, Harry Underwood.

By Order Celebration Com.

J. T. Russell.
W. C. Schull,
Jesse Jones.

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2 June 1916

   The commencement exercises of the Fullerton High School took place on Friday night at the Presbyterian church. The 31 graduates clothed in caps and gowns, marched up the aisles and took their places in the choir to those who are leaving the Fullerton school and entering their chosen vocations.

   Prof. Ireland with fitting remarks tendered thanks to the teachers and school board loft. On the platform was Prof. W. B. Ireland, Rev. G. W. Abbott, Hon. G. W. Andrews and J. R. Russell. Mr. Andrews delivered an inspiring and patriotic address on "American Ideal". The diplomas were presented to the graduates by J. R. Russell, who on behalf of the board of education commended the excellent work done in the schools during the year and gave kindly words of advice for their hearty co-operation during the year.

   Mrs. M. L. Cunningham sang "Somewhere a Voice is Calling: by Tato in a pleasing manner. Prof. W. C. Findley gave "A Fleeting Hour", with violin obligato by Lowell Russell, a number which was greatly pleasing to the audience. The class prophesy proved humorous and interesting as told by the ghosts who appeared on the darkened platform.

   The class honors were awarded to Helen Darling and Bertram Christy.

   The board of education have expressed themselves as greatly pleased with the results of the years work and are looking forward to a successful one for 1917 with the efficient corps of teachers which has been secured.

    Bertha Esther Adams
        Shirley D. Adamson
            Verna C. Anderson
                Vernard C. Anderson
                    Lola Maude Ballinger
                        Glenn N. Bennett
                            Marie Violetta Black
                                Richard P. Bryson
                                    Frances M. Byrnes
                                        Helen M. Campbell
                                            Howard J. Carson

    Mildred Carter
        Bertram F. Christy
            Helen Darling
                Pearl Davis
                    Sylvia Delaney
                        Verdilla Fitzgerald
                            Emma A. Frenzen
                                Lucille R. Gilbert
                                    Vera Howland
                                        Eva Kaytos

    Ernest V. Larsen
        Grace I. Larsen
            Mildred Pancoast
                Lillie Leota Platt
                    Eleanor Mae Purvis
                        Myrtle Berenice Simpson
                            Eldon A. Stanley
                                Berenice Swanson
                                    Mary Elizabeth Travers
                                        Lyman P. Young

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2 June 1916

Stowell-LaGrange.

   The marriage of Mrs. Zilpah Stowell and Erwin LaGrange took place at the home of Mrs. Stowell, 1710 P street, University Place, at high noon, May 22. Preceeding the ceremony Miss Nettie LaGrange sung "A Perfect Day," accompanied on the violin by Miss Grace Smith. Rev. A.I., Keener performed the ceremony, which took place in the presence of a group of relatives and intimate friends. The house was beautifully decorated in bridal wreath, ferns and roses. Immediately following the ceremony a three-course luncheon was served. A reception was held in the afternoon from 2 until 5 to church friends and members of the Eastern Star and E. E. D. club.

   The guests were met and introduced at the door by Mrs. McElrath and Mrs. Keener and Mrs. Stockman. Music was furnished during the reception by Grace Smith's orchestra. Punch was served in the dining room by Misses Ruth Smith, Susa Meyer and Myrtle Schurk. The bride was dressed in lavender crepe meteor trimmed in silver lace and net.

   After a wedding trip to California of a month Mr. and Mrs. LaGrange will be at home in Fullerton, Nebraska.

   Among the out-of-town guests were, Lyle Stowell of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stowell, Robert Stowell, of Scottsbluff; Paul Stowell, Phillips; Miss Nettie LaGrange, Fullerton; Mrs. Wood Smith and daughter, Katherine, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Miller, John Yourd of Columbus; Miss Leta Pahlman, Syracuse; Mrs. Eric Brodboll, White River S. D.; Mrs. Ermine Booth and Charles Booth of Central City.
--Lincoln State Journal.

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9 June 1916 - Weddings

A JUNE BRIDE      Miss Lillian Russell, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Russell, was united in marriage to Mr. Gilbert Griffin of the Griffin Bros. Drug Co. on Thursday morning June 1st. The marriage lines were read by Rev. W. H. Cooper of the Presbyterian church and the ceremony witnessed by the near relatives of the contracting parties. The newly married couple left on the train for a honeymoon trip to Omaha and will be at home to their friends after June 15th in the fine new bungalow which Mr. Griffin has in readiness for his bride.      The bride is a beautiful girl who has grown to womanhood in our midst and is held in highest esteem by all. The groom is a popular and estimable young business man who recently came to the city and engaged in the drug business. The News Journal extends best wishes to the newly wedded pair. ---------------------------------      Mrs. P. C. Ohaver was hostess for a miscellaneous shower tendered Miss Lillian Russell on May 31 the eve of her wedding which occurred June 1st. The evening passed in a delightful manner in music and games and the bride to be was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. Delicious refreshments were served. ---------------------------------

COPLEY--HELLBUSCH      The marriage of Miss Lenna Copley and Mr. Gustav Hellbusch took place at the Copley residence in the south part of town at 8:00 o'clock P. M. June 1st. Rev. Dr. Abbott read the marriage lines in the presence of forty relatives and intimate friends. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white peonies, white bridal roses, and ferns.      Immediately after the ceremony refreshments were served. Punch was served later in the dining room by Misses Mae Dolson and Gladys Ward. The bride was gowned in white silk and net and carried a shower bouquet. Miss Flossye Spackman acted as bridesmaid and was beautiful in a pink satin dress. A brother of the groom was best man.      The bridal parties took their places under a beautiful green and white arch and white wedding bells, to the strain of Mendelsohns wedding march played by Miss Lela Ellsworth accompanied by Mr. Geo Ellsworth of Lincoln on the violin.      Mr. and Mrs. Hellsbusch left Friday morning for a short wedding trip east. Aomong the out of town guests were Mrs. James Bulkley of Fruita, Colo, Mrs. Max Bulkley of Wray, Colo., Mrs. Roy Verley of Burmel of Burwell, Mr. Geo. Ellswell, Neb., Mrs. Agnes Humworth of Lincoln, Elizabeth Holmes, of Boone, Iowa, Mrs. and Mrs. Gansen of Platte Center, Nebr, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dexer of Clarks. ---------------------------------

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