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NUifBER 33
VOLUME XIV
THE iOVKKAlM Vol SS       No. 18.
FLORA. ILUNOIS. THlfRSDAY. APRIL 29. 1926
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miST ANBnVERSART B. Jk O. ^ MATIONAIi UaOTHD
On Monday th« B. A O. nllroad celebrated the flrat annlrersity ot the eatabllshment ot their auperior aU-PoUman train—the National Lim¬ ited, running from St. Louia to Wash- Incton, Baltimore and New York City.
At St. Louia a couple' ot houra waa speat in showing busineas men tkronch the train, atter which tha trip was begun, with sereral railroad «ttl«lals aboard.
Chambers ot Commerce along the roate where the train stopped wera ¦aotltlod ot the program. Here at Vlora, the Commercial Club mem- kora and othar ctttia^, including ¦ome ot the ladiea, met tbe train 'With a basket bouquet,which was pte- ailnted to the officiats by a committee «t young ladies, namely: Misses Dorothy Anderson, Harguerite Bow¬ man, Frances Stantord, Celia Tlbbs •nd Lesle Taylor, HIsa Anderson making the presentation speech. Clarence T. Smith, Secretary of the Commercial Club, had charge ot tha reception here. O. W. Squigglns, ot Cincinnati, general passenger agent, TeeelTed the flowera with a neat, ap¬ propriate talk.
Otftciaia aboard besides Mr. Squig- fins, were Asst. General Pagsenger Agent E. D. Ainslie of St. Louis, C. O. Sterens, Division Supt.; H. R. Lewis, Traffic Manager, Cincinnati; «nd  Trainmaster  K.  S.  Pritchett.
In Its flrst year of serrice this flne train has established the exception¬ al record of 98.8% on time, travel¬ ing a total of 669,992 milea.
VBRNOW  WBDIHNq
TOITNG MEN'S CLASS OUGAMZBD
The men's Booster "class of the Flora Christian Sunday school gave a banquet Monday evening at 7:00 o'clock to the youngs men of the «hurch. The church ladies served the flne menu. BImer Kinnaman presided and' after "America" had been sung, Rez. W. Oaie gave the Invocation.
Several popular songs were render¬ ed and instrumental music was furnished by a male orchestra. Rev. C. L. Uoty gave a short address of -welcome to the young men guests. Prof. Dale made a short talk, telling the object of the meeting.
Rev. Irl R. Sidwell, pastor of the Lansdowne Christian church, of East St. Louia, made the address ot the evening, and for 30 minutes he held the audlelce In the very closest at¬ tention by his masterly talk.
Aftar the dinner. Prof. Dale held a meeting with the young men and organized the clasa. EUmer Wood was elected president, E. H. Wine¬ land, vice-president; Ronald Burrls, secretary; Sammie Drake, treasurer; Bex. W. Dale, teacher. Twenty-flve aigned up as members.
MBRRIE MATRONS
Ivan Koonts and Hable Woomer surprised their many frienda by alip- ping quietly over to Mt. Vernon and being married by Rev. Earl C. Phil¬ lips, pastor of the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church, Saturday, April 24th. Bverett Windle and Hae Koonta, consin and sister of the sroom, were the only attendants. The double ring ceremony was used.
The groom is the only son ot Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Koontz, and the bride is the youngest daugbter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Woomer. l>oth ot Harter towttshlBu The groom tjrorks at the IntenatUmal Shoe Co., where he haa had emdoyment the paat two yeara.
The bride Is a graduate ot the H. S. T. H. is. elas* of 'ti, and tanght a successful term oC^school at Milan last winter.
A wedding dinner waa served to thirty relatives and friends on Sun¬ day at the home of the bride's par¬ enta.
Mr. and Mrs. Koontx left Monday for Edwardsvllle, St. Louis and Gene- seo, where they will visit two weeka with relatives.
Thla young couple Is well and fav¬ orably known in their part ot the conntry and enjoy the best wishes ot their many friends tor a long, happy and prosperous married life. A. Friend.
HIOH SCHOOL PLAY
"Wives to Burn" a comedy in three acts will be given by the Senior Class ot tike H. S. T. H. S. at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, May 7, 1926, at eight o'clock. Reserved seats will be on sale at Theatre each afternoon and evening from tour until eight o'clock Admission SOc and