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py oN S© LJ- ts SS SSS es, Graduating Exercises.for St. Alexius Hospital Nurses to Be Held Tuesday at City Audivenum Justice A. M. Christianson Will Address the Graduates; Reception Is Planned —_— | Justice A. M, Christianson of the State supreme court, will be the speaker at the commencement pro- gram for the St. Alexius. Hospital School of Nursing at 8 o'clock on ‘Tuesday evening, May 12, at the city auditorium. The general public as well as relatives and friends of the graduates are cordially invited to at- tend, according to hospital officials. Dr. R. W. Henderson will present the diplomas. For the remainder of the evening @ musical program has been arranged. Adolph Engelhardt’s string trio will play several numbers and Mr. Engelhardt will play @ violin solo. Vocal numbers will be given by Mrs, Frank Barnes and Ernest Grew- er. Accompaniments will be played by Mrs. Arthur J. Bauer. For the decorations, the class flow- ers, sweet peas and lilacs will be used and the class motto, “Semper Fidelis” ‘will be in evidence. ‘Those who will receive diplomas are: Eva Gallagher, Taylor; Margaret Gilfoy, Garrison; Eleanor Hoff, Rich- ardton; Doris Hoke, Mohall; Esther Keefe, New Rockford; Mildred Keefe, New Rockford; Marie Kruger, Linton; Virginia Klein, Mandan; Kathryn Klein, Mandan; Mary Kwako, Glen Ullin; Emma McConkey, Glendive, Mont.; Alam Riedlinger, Linton; Hil- degard Roith, St. Paul, Minn.; Mar- tha Seyfert, Mercer; Ann Tavis, Glen Ullin; Vivian Wagher, Linton; Fae Newman, Wilton; Alice Pelle, St. Cloud, Minn. A reception for the graduates and their relatives and friends will be held in the Nurses’ home at the hospital following the oy * Liberal, Arts Club Elects Officers Mrs. F. H. Waldo was re -clected president of the Liberal Arts club at the final meeting of the club for the season held following a dinner Satur- day evening in the Cavern rcom of the Hotel Prince. Other officers named were Miss Alice Angus, vice president and Miss Harriet Rust,’ secretary-treasurer. ‘Work for the coming year will em- phasize activities of the several de- partmenits ¢f-tie General Federation of Women’s clubs, according tc pro- grams distribyted-during the neting. The group meet for a dinner cn the last day of each month. Miss Harriet Rust had the program Saturday and she reviewed a fasci- nating volume of reminiscences en- titled “Military Life in North Dako- ta,” written by Count Regis de Tro- briand, a major general in the Army of the United States who was sta- tioned in Dakota from 1867 to 1869. Written in French the book waz pub- lished recently in Paris by his grand- son. While in Dakota General Trobriand was in command of Forts Stevenson, Benton and Totten and his otserva- tions on pioheer life are those one would expect from a cultured French- man. At the same time he under- stood the Indians and was we1l able to handle the military situation in this part of the territory. Much in- formation of value to historians contained in the volume. General Trobriand, who came from ® distinguished French military fam- fly fought with the Army of the Po- tomac during the Civil War ard fol- lowing his service here was sent to Utah and later to Louisiana on spe- cial government missions, -.istory shows. ee ® Members of the Bismarck high school alumni association who are in charge of the alumni banquet and dance which is to be held at 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening May 21 in the Masonic temple, announce that tickets will be one dollar. Other en- tertainment will be provided for those who do not care to dance. Members of the class of 1931 and alumni are urged to make reservations with Miss Mary Cave at the ‘earliest Possible date. xe & Erma Weinberger, pianist, Gilbert Benzon, tenor and Ida Azure, con- tralto, will present the weekly minia- ture radio recital sponsored by the Belle Mehus Music studio, at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening over KFYR. Num- bers to be given are: Nocturne in E Flat, Chopin, Romance in D flat, Sibelius, Spanish Dance No. 5, Gran- ados and Impromptu, Rheinberger, Erma Weinberger; Come Down to Kew, Deis, and To You, Speaks, Gil- kert Benzon; and From the Land of the Sky Blue Water, Cadman, and Fale Moon, Logan, Ida Azure. * * * Dr. and Mrs. R. 8. Towne, 1722 Seventh St., Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Rawl- ings, 214 Avenue A West; Dr. and Mrs, J. K. Blunt, Mason apartments and Dr. K. W. Morris, left Monday for Fargo, where they will attend the convention of the North Dakota Den- tal association. The meetings will open Tuesday and continue through ‘Thursday. In connection with the convention a number of social affairs are planned for the visiting ladies, among them a bridge dinner, a thea- tre party, a style revue, and tea, as well as the annual banquet and ball for dentists and their wives. Miss Lois Howard Will Become Bride Of Dr. R. E. Graber Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Lois Howard, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Howard, Wells, Minn., and Dr. Rex Graber, Bismarck, was made at a bridge party given Saturday by Mrs. J. B. Smith, 805 Fifth St., and Miss Irene Lambertus. Guests were 12 intimate friends of Miss Howard. Hidden in miniature old-fashioned wells at each plate were found the names of the couple and the date for the wedding. Appointments in pink and green were used, with bowls of snapdragons centering the tables. Bridge was played during the eve- ning, with the score prize going to Miss Howard, who has been ical education instructor in the marck high school for the last two eda is @ graduate of Carleton col- Dr. Graber, a son of Mr. and Mrs, Graber, Fargo, is associated with the Quain and Ramstad clinic. The wedding will take place the latter part of July. Church School Holds Mother’s Day Parties th observance of Mother's day, three of the church school groups of the First Presbyterian church planned ta affairs for their mothers Sun- The junior department, Mrs. John Page, superintendent, had their moth- ers as guests at the morning classes and a short program in keeping with the day was given. The Tuxis society, composed of the senior department, held a tea and an informal social hour at 5:30 p. m. be- fore the regular meeting of the de- partment, and mothers were special guests. The sophomore and junior girls’ classes, taught by Mrs, G. Ol- gierson and Mrs. Roy Nelson, were in charge. Members of the intermediate group, known as the Pioneers, also held a get-acquainted party and tea for mothers at 6 p. m., preceding their meeting. Mrs. A. M. was in charge. * * * Program Is Arranged For Mother’s Party Hand colored pictures of North Da- kota scenes and native animals taken by Russell Reid, superintendent of the state society, will be shown at the annual mother’s day party of the American Legion Auxiliary Tues- day evening in the World War Me- morial building. War Mothers and mothers of veterans will be guests. ~ ‘Miss Mary Houser, president of the unit, will welcome the guests, and Mrs. W. A. Falconer, president of Fort Lincoln chapter, War Mothers, will respond. Mrs. A. A. Whittemore, will pay a tribute to mothers and Mrs. Alice Bailey, juvenile commissioner for Morton county, will speak on phases of maternity welfare work. Musical numbers will be given’ by Miss Miriam Knauf, Myron Ander- son and Sam Kontos. The Rhythm band of the Roosevelt school will play and two pupils of Miss Margaret Ramsey will give dance numbers. is| ‘The publicity committee composed of Mesdames R. J. Kamplin, John R. Fleck, Herbert C. Hanson, J. M. Har- ty, Jack McLaughlin, Frank Hedden, Arthur V. Sorenson, William Yegen, F.C. Stucke, Roy Mills, and B. J. Kuntz and the Misses Nora McGetti- gan, Margaret Wynkoop, Dorothy Blunt and Amy Fahigren, is in charge. * ek ® Mrs. Samuel H. Merritt, 221 Third St., entertained a company of eight women at a 1 o'clock luncheon Mon- day afternoon in honor of her moth- er, Mrs. C. A. Burton. The affair was in the nature of a Mother's day party and the guests were old-time friends of Mrs, Burton. Sweet peas in vary- ing shades of pink and pink tapers centered the tables and the favors, which also served as place cards were gaily colored parrots sent from China by @ daughter, Miss Helen Burton. The afternoon was passed informally. Mrs. C. D. Rodgers, McKenzie, was a guest from out of the city. * 8 * Mrs. John Ehrmantraut and small son, 204 Thirteenth 8t., and her sis- ter, Miss Eunice Bowen, have return- ed from Hurdsfield, N. D., where they spent the week-end as the guests of another sister, Mrs. & V. Parsons, * * Mrs. Isabella Gainer, who has spent the last six months in Bismarck at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Merle M. Gil- roy, 204 Avenue A, left Monday for her home at Neche, N. D. . { Meetings of Clubs | e | And Social Groups Mrs. John R. Fleck, 712 Mandan Bt., will be hostess to members of the Mother's Service club Tuesday eve- ning at 8 o'clock. Mrs. E. J. Heising and Mrs. P. R. Webb will have the program. May dinner meeting of the Business and Professional Women’s club Tues- day evening at the club rooms. Dinner will be served promptly at 6 o'clock, with the emblem committee in charge. Mr, and Mrs, Hallard Atkinson of Bismarck are parents of a son born Saturday at St. Alexius hospital. nego! control plan, is hurrying home, Asked the reason, he displayed a cabiegram from his young daughters: “Daddy, we want you to come home. We are tired of this sugar business.” KING TO RECEIVE (CIETY NEWS AMERICAN WOMEN} == List of 20 Is Prepared by Mrs. Charles G. Dawes, Wife of Ambassador London, May 11.—(%)—Twenty American women will be presented to g0; Dr. H. H. Pfister, Wahpeton; Dr. G. J. Pattison, Rochester, Minn.; Leola Simonson, Valley City; and Lila edict, Fargo. The hain banquet will be held y morning clinics will be held by Irene Helenskt cf Minot, and Betty Kohler of Fargo. The annual business meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon. George and Queen Mary by Mrs. Charles Gates Dawes, wife of the American ambassador, at the Ttoyal courts May 19 and 20. « The names announced Monday for Presentation at the first court are: Miss Louise Behn, Miss Barbara Hut- ton and Miss Jasmin Schoellkopf, New York; Miss Helen Brinton, Miss Margaretta Duane and Miss Edith Martin, Pennsylvania; Miss Adele Jahncke, Louisiana; Miss Virginia Penn, North Carolina; Miss Bertha Potter Palmer and Miss Virginia Dawes, Illinois, and Mrs. Ralph H. Booth, Michigan, wife of the Ameri- can minister to Denmark. ‘Those who will be presented at the second court are: Miss Audrey Bar- ret, Miss Mildred Hockstader, Miss Helena McCann and Miss Maureen Smith, New York; Miss Elizabeth Howry and Mrs. Clarence Dill, Wash- ington, D. C.; Mrs. Andrew Long, North Carolina; Hilles, Delaware, Donovan, Massachusetts. MANDAN NEWS | To discuss Fund Drive At Commerce Meeting Captain George Dearholt of the Salvation Army citadel at Mandan will discuss @ proposed drive for funds at the meeting of the directors of the Mandan Chamber of ree Mon- day at 6:30 p. m. Meeting in the Lewis and Clark ho- tel at Mandan, the commerce group will hold its regular monthly ban- quet, according to A. W. Furness, sec- retary of the group. Pick Speakers for Slope Bank Meeting Selection of speakers for the an- nual meeting of the Missouri Slope group of the North Dakota Bankers’ association at Mandan May 20 has not been made, it was announced Monday by W. J. Watson, secretary. Discussion of recent bank legisla- tion, bank taxation, float and service charges, and legal matters pertaining to state banks, will be made at the meeting, according to a letter received from Michael Tschida, Glen Ullin, president of the organization. The meeting is scheduled to be opened at 11 a. m. in the Lewis and Clark hotel. A luncheon at noon will follow. Several state officers have indicated that they would attend the meeting, Tschida’s letter said. Slope Retailers to Gather in Mandan Retailers from! towns in the Mis- souri Slope district will attend a one- day institute in Mandan May 20, The meeting will be in charge of Harry L. Kyes, secretary of the Na- tional Merchants’ association. This is @ continuation of the national group's program under which in the last year Powell has sponsored 29 meetings in North Dakota. In addition to Kyes, two other Prominent speakers will address the merchandising group. Local arrangements are in charge of H. C. Schulte, manager of the Pur- ity Dairy company and president of the Mandan Chamber of . Schulte is being assisted by T. G. C. Kennelly, head of the North Dakota Funeral Directors’ association. Several wholesale houses in the state may have speakers who will ad- dress the group. Retailers in all parts of the Missouri Slope country are urged to attend the meetings, Kennelly said Monday. The tentative schedule of events calls for the meeting to open at 2:30 P. m. and close about 5:30 p.m. A Dutch treat dinner at the Lewis and Clark hotel at 6:30 p. m. will follow the afternoon program. LEAVES ON BUSINESS McDonald, manager of on @ brief busines trip. He expects to return to Mandan soon. VISIT AT LYONS Mr, and Mrs, Harry Wiiteman and family were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Herman Benderwall, Lyons, N. D. TO GO TO WAHPEION Len DeMacey, Wahpeton, who has been on a ranch near Man- dan for the last three months, will return to his kume in Wahpeton Fri- day. ARBIVES IN MANDAN E. E. Kapsner, Breckenridge, Minn., arrived in Mandan Sunday on a com- bined business and pleasure trip. Dental Assistants To Hear Authorities Fargo, N. D., May 11.—(#)—Some of the outstanding dental authorities of the Northwest will address the annus! meeting of the North Dakota State Dental Assistants’ association meet- f City-County News ,| are expected, according ee ees Every bed in the Patterson hotel is equipped with a new Beauty Rest Mattress. ‘Rest in Comfort and in Safety in a Fireproof Hotel. SEES BIG VALUES FOR LOCAL STORE Bismarck Manager for Mont- gomery Ward and-Company Back From Conference Low prices, high quality and au- CLAIMS SENTIMENT OPPOSED 10 CHANGE Highway Engineer Says People of State Do Not Like Gas Tax Referendum Plan Sentiment throughout North Da- kota appears definitely against the movement to refer to a vote the mea- sure in the gas tax from three to four cents, J, N. Roherty, re- search engineer for the state high- way department, said today after a week's tour of the state. Roherty, whose trip concerned the inspection of highway projects, said the work was progressing satisfac- torily. At the same time, he said, he had occasion to speak to county offi- cials, businessmen and other citizens who expressed @ general disfavor of the referendum. thentic style will feature the mer- chandise offerings to be made this summer by Montgomery Ward and Company, a to A. H. Maas, manager of the firm’s Bismarck store, who returned Sunday from Fargo |where he attended a conference of store managers and merchandise ex- ecutives, Maas was highly complimented at the meeting for his successful man- agement of the Bismarck store and for his cooperation with and partici- pation in the civic enterprises of the community. Information gained at the confer- ence, Maas said, disclosed a trvo-fold reason for his prediction regarding price and quality in the immediate future. The first, he said, is that prices generally are at the lowest levels in many years. The second is the fact that the company’s tremen- dous buying power enables it to skim the cream from the market. It is this buying power upon which the company normally counts to effect economies and enable it to sell high- class merchandise at low cost, Maas said, and its effectiveness is in- cteased by current market conditions. ‘The result, he said, will be a sum- every department of every Ward store. The Bismarck store will participate to the full in this advantage. In order to make sure that quality is not sacrificed for price, Maas said, the company maintains at Chicago a sold is rigidly tested. will continue to be selected by one of America’s noted style authorities who keeps in close touch with the latest innovations on the Rue de la Paix in Paris. At present, Maas said, the jacket frock is the most popular style for women. The latest shipment re- ceived here features these dresses in both light and dark colors and com- binations and in various fabrics, OPERA SINGER MUSICIAN RE-MARRY | Edith Mason and Giorgio En- joying Second Honeymoon After Reconciliation Milan, Italy, May 11.—(?)—Edith Mason, opera singer, and Giorgio Pol- acco, former musical director of the Chicago Civic Opera company, are enjoying a second honeymoon here after a remarriage Saturday in Zurich, Switzerland. Two years ago their first marriage was ended when Miss Mason divorced Polacco and married Dr. Maurice A. Bernstein, Chicago. This matrimonial venture also culminated in a divorce. ‘When Miss Mason arrived at Genoa Tuesday she was listed on the ship's Passenger list as “Edith Mason Polac- co.” “This is still my, name and al- ways will be,” she said. Polacco, who has claimed never to have wavered in his feeling for her, met her at the dock and they came together to Milan in Miss Mason’s car, dining that evening with their child, Grace Edith. That night ‘they left for Zurich, where after three days they complet- ed Swiss requirements for their re- marriage. This ceremony would not have been possible in Italy where di- vorce is not recognized and they still the | were legally considered as man and wife. ‘They came here Sunday and resum- ed an interrupted residence at the home on the Piazza Eleonora Duse, which Polacco gave her as a wedding present when they first were married. “I found,” he declared, “that peo- ple are almost unanimously opposed to the referendum.” H. C. Frahm, chief engineer of the highway department, said that the movement to refer the gas tax law has already placed the department at_a disadvantage. He declared the department was Planning to draw up a schedule of work to be let in the future, based on the increase in gas tax. Until it is determined whether the petitioners have obtained sufficient signatures this work will be suspended, he said. Time for the filing of the petitions with the secretary of state expires 90 days after the termination of the leg- islature session, or on June 4. Seven thousand signers are necessary to refer the law. So far as could be learned Monday, none of the petitions is in circulation in Bismarck or in Western North Dakota. County Seed Loans Total $31,543.64 One out of every seven farmers in Burleigh county has applied for and mer of record-breaking values {| obtained a government’ seed loan ac- cording to H. O. Putnam, county agent, who says that 217 of the county’s 1400 farmers have received federal aid this year. The loans total $31,543.64. The average amount alloted to in- testing laboratory where every item dividual farmers is approximately $150, Putnam said, with loans rang- ‘Ward’s feminine apparel, he said, | ing from $24.50 to $675. Seed loans are made available to farmers by the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture not only for secd but for fuel used in seeding oper- ations and feed for horses doing seed- ing work. Every farmer who has availed bim- self of the government's offer of funds will be required to make a complete accounting as to the disposition of those funds Putnam said. Report Little Disease From County in April With the exception of one case of tuberculosis, communicable diseases reported to the state department of public health during April were lim- ited to diseases of children, ordinarily not considered serious, to the monthly report of the depart- ment. Besides the tuberculosis case there were two cases of chickenpox, eight PALACE THEATRE - MANDAN Tonight - Tuesday 7:15 - 9 p. m. — 15c - 40e Greater Than “Beau Geste” BAKING Mine ee coug! For the state as a whole there were Teported 117 cases of chicken pox, 19 of diphtheria, three of erysipelas, nine of influenza, two of meningitis, 233 of theasles, 104 of mumps, one of poliomyelitis, 38 of pneumonia, 87 of scarlet fever, 24 of smallpox, 20 of tuberculosis, 6 of typhoid fever, 49 of = angina, and 44 of whooping coug! Slope Sheep Men to Meet in New England New England, N. Sheep men from Adams, Hettinger, Grant, and Stark counties are expected to attend the wool growers’ meeting to be held here Tuesday, according to an announce- ment Monday by County Agent Wal- ter Sales, organizer and secretary of the New England wool pool. Two officers of the National Coop- erative Wool Marketing corporation, Matt Staff of Montana, president, and J. H. Lemmon of Lemmon, 8. D., @ director, will address the gathering. ‘Through the National Wool Mar- keting corporation, established with the aid of the federal farm board, the New England wool pool has sold wool for the highest price paid in North Dakota, Mr. Sales said. An entertainment program has been MINISTER IS 98 Norwalk, Conn., May 11.—(?)—The Rev. Dr. August F. Beard, oldest Con- gregational minister, was 98 Monday. He takes a walk every day and eats what he pleases. If he were in a hurry to go somewhere he would take an airplane. 700 LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR RENT—Five room modern} apartment, furnished or unfurnish- | ed. L. K. Thompson. Phone 287. The annual meeting of the Izaak Walton League will be held in the Lions’ room, Grand Pacific hotel, Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 p. m. Regular meeting of Bis- marck-Mandan Lodge of Per- fection will be held Wednesday, May 13, at 8 o’clock p. m. No Large Pores With New Powder If you have large pores use a face powder that will not clog them. A new French process called MELLO- GLO makes the skin look young, stays on longer, furnishes a youthful bloom, does not ate the skin or make it look pasty or flaky. Spreads smooth- ly. ‘Try this new wonderful Face Powder MELLO-GLO. — Advertise- ment. Eyes Examined Glasses Prescribed The eye is an organ you can’t afford to neglect. Dr. H. J. Wagner Optometrist Offices Opposite the G. P. Hotel since 1914 IN GENERAL STRIKE 450 Leave Jobs in Three Mines as Protest Against Armed Guards Harlan, Ky., May 11.—()—Work Officials that the men would quit unless walked out Monday in keeping with the announcement Sunday of union Officials the men would quit unless the mine guards were disarmed. The number out was estimated at more than 450. Part of an agreement signed last week by union leaders and represen- tatives of Governor Flem D. Samp- son was that mine guards would be; disarmed when Kentucky national guardsmen went into the coal fields. Arrival of the troops last Thursday was followed by resumption of the special grand jury’s investigation in- to the slayings and other outbreaks and the indictment on murder charges of four men, including a lo- cal union leader. Requests for the was made by Harlan county officials and opera- tors and acquiesced in by union lead- ers. Reports have been circulated that some union leaders have asked It Could Happen to Any Woman! ‘Tempted by a man more charming than sincere, Of- i fered escape from the dull duties of an unromantic marriage. Promised _ the carefree gayety and Vienna, instead of the dreary drabness she could not endure. Who could condemn. her if she yielded ? ANN HARDING CLIVE BROOK “EAST LYNNE” WEDNESDAY KENTUCKY MINERS [r= LEARN BEAUTY CULTURE You will enjoy this pleasant profes- sion with its good pay. We teach every detail and use our influence to help you obtain a position after graduation. WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG and COMPLETE INFORMATION MINETTE BEAUTY SCHOOL FARGO, N. 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