Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 229, 6 August 1921 — Page 11

THE JUNIOR PALLADIUM WEEKLY SECTION OF RICHMOND PALLADIUM

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SIEGEL SLEEPS IN RAIN AT CAMP-ALL REPORT FINE TIME John Siegel adds his name to the list of sound sleepers among the city's boys. He was sleeping 60 noundly one night when the Richmond boys at Camp Kern were on an overnight hike that be slept through a steady -rain' all night. The rest of the campers moved to the pavilion when the rain started and aroused John (or rather tried to arouse bim) three times. They thought he was awake enough to follow them. But not so. The next morning into the pavilion dripped John, as wet a3 a dog which has been swimming. Camp a Success. All of the boys who went to Camp Kern with Perry Wilson with tho junior camp which returned Saturday evening, July 30, voted the place "a regular camp," good "eats" and plenty of them, good place to swim, to hike, In short a , success in every way. i Honors Won by Boys. Felt camp letters were awarded the boys as honor emblems who complied with the rules and re-j quirements printed in the Honor System leaflets of the camp. The boys who won these among the itichmona group of campers were: Johnson Healey, Charles .In.f PArwin TI.,. l. .M ojuna.u rami, Myron Pentecost, Roger Hanseman, I Curtis Siegel, John Siegel, Maurice i Hosier, Charles Weaver, Dan Weaver, Wayne Bentlage, Richard Coates, Northrup Elmer, Robert Surendorf, Frank Lennard, Percy Smith, Harold Jones and Merritt S wails. In addition to this, special hon ors were won in swimming by Harold Jones, Edward . Mull, Percy Smith, Merritt Swails, Maurice Hosier, Charles Surendorf, Robert Surendorf, Robert Holding, Myron Pentecost, Richard Coate and Rog er Hanseman. SOUTH TENTH GIRLS WIN IN NEWCOMBE Girls Of South Tenth street playground defeated the girls of the Finley playground in a close game of Newcombe ball on the Finley grounds, Wednesday afternoon. This game gave the South Tenth street girls the Newcombe championship and they received championship ribbons which show they hold first place in the city in this activity. The resulting score was 4 to 47. At the end of the first half which lasted 15 minutes, the score was 25 to 25. Players for South Tenth street were: Ruth Richards, captain; Bernlce Wehrley, Garnet Wehrley, Clara Huber, Alice Weist, Mildred Worley, Zella Weist and Judith Mauzy. Girls who represented the Finley playground were: Mary Koorsen, captain; Martha McLar, Virginia Brehm, Mildred Bussen, Mable Suits, Mildred Green, Annette Schneider and Grace Oberle. SCOUTS TAKE TRIP Scouts of Troop five were planning a "bike" trip for Saturday, Aug. 6 as this edition of tho Junior went to press. They decided to start soon after noon Saturday, and ride to the McConaha farm where they camped for several days early In July. It was decided to purchase wa termelons from Centerville, and have a feast during the later part of the afternoon. CHILDREN'S HOUR IN FRIENDS1 MEETING Children who Attend the yearly meetings both the one that meets at the North A street Friends' hurch and the one that meets at East Main street Friends' church will be entertained with stories, rach day the meetings are in session. Mrs. Anna Doan Stephens, a member of the East Main street meeting will tell the stories. ,

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Y. M. G. A. BOYS ENJOY Boys Brave Haunted Church Camp Kern, Ft. Ancient, Ohio. July 28, 1921. Dear Molly I ara writing you this letter at the Y. M. C. A. camp at Camp Kern. I am gojng to tell you some of our sports. We have races, boating hikes and swimming. Last night the boys of the camp and I went on an all-night hike and slept to about 3 a. m. It rained so we got up and went to the pavilion and slept I am having a fine time here in Camp Kern. It is very hot. We have eix Indian tribes. The names are Yukis, Mohicans, Choctaws, Apaches, Catawbas and Kiowas. We have camp fire every night about 9:30 p. m. Tonight we are going to a haunted church. Tell the boys of Richmond hello. P. S.: Yours till Ivory Soap sinks. Yours truly, Robert Surendorf. Hello, Robert: ThN enni" "' late for last week's Junior, but It ws trio Kimrl ti) misH it ami .-iiiwln Beach's letter so we are pub

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"Little Mitch", the At. G. Barnes circus baby, who has traveled 140,000 miles in the four 6hort but Joyous yearof his life. He will be "at home" to. Richmond youngsters when the Al. G. Barnes 4-ring wild animal circus comes on Friday, Aug. 12.

Don't waste any sympathy on the circus children. They wouldn't appreciate it. To the circus-going public there usually is something appealing about the youngsters who spend their early years with the "white tops." The general belief Is that It must be a bard life for the little ones. Those familiar with the circus voice an opinion just opposite, and thtey are in a position to know. Around the Al G. Barnes Circus, which comes to Richmond, Friday, Aug. 12, are several "kiddies" and they are about the happiest youngsters in the country. From the superintendent down to the most lowly of pony boys and canvasmen, there Is a degree of interest shown in the circus juveniles that is not found in any other walk in life. Instead of being "mothered" exclusively by their natural parent, the circus baby from infancy is shared by the feminine contingent of the organization, and instead of

INDIANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6,

FORT ANCIENT,

LETTERS FROM CAMP KERN SHOW

Our Camp Program. July 277 1921, Camp Kern, Fort Ancient, Ohio. Dear Editor: I am having a swell time at Camp Kern this season. The boys are di vided into six lodges. Each lodge has an Indian name. The names are Yukis, Mohicans, Choctaws, Apaches, Catawabas and Kiowas. I ara In the Apache lodge. There are 12 boys and the leader in one lodge. All the time we have religious, mental or physical tests. Emblems are given away to each boy who gets 75 points at the end of the period. The program of the camp Is as follows: 6:30 Reveille. Setting up exercises. Dip. 7:00 Inspection. 7:30 Breakfast 8:00 Flag raising. 8:30 Camp duties. 9:30 Team competitions. 10:30 Swim. 12:00 Dinner. 1:00 Inspection. Store. 1:30 Recreation. Rest period. 4:00 Swim. 5:15 Supper. ' 7:30 Bible class. 8:00 Camp fire. - 9 : 00 Tent devotions. 9:30 Taps. Corwln Beach. one recognized father, the youngster is adopted by every man in the show. Every day is filled with interest ing events for the circus children. There are ponies to ride, puppies to play with, monkeys, goats, pigs and other domestic animals to feed, new faces to see, strange children with whom to compare notes on their young lives and joys of all joys an occasional ride on top of one of the gaily decorated wagons during parade. Hours spent in the open, good wholesome food, plenty of loving care from everyone, and a diversity of Interests make the days pass quickly and the sandman a welcome visitor. The circus boys and girls have certain study hours each day, and they pick up a fund of information that is of lasting benefit to them. No, the circus kiddies need not your sympathy, as they will inform you should you ask them.

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SOCIETY A pretty party was given by Dorothy Mae Mitchell at her home, 32 South Eighth street, Saturday afternoon, July 30, in celebration of her twelfth birthday anniversary. Games were played during the afternoon and later refreshments were sofved. The Invited guests were: Genevieve Stlnson, Maude Ingrlm, Nina Murray, Kthel Bell, Florence Binffley, Martha Yeddlnff, Verna Sturgls, Helen Moody, Velina May, Jane Knollenberg and Dorothy Mitchell. John Whelan, of 22 North Twelfth street, entertained a number of his friends who live in his neighborhood with party, Monday morning In celebration of his fourth birthday anniversary. The children were entertained on the Whelan lawn with games. Late In the morning refreshments were served. Boxes of candy with little butterflies on them, kewple dolls and paper caps were given the guests as favors. Out-of-town guests were Anna Mae Collins and John Collins, Jr., of Chicago. In honor of her sixth birthday anniversary, Catricia Marlnace entertained a number of her friends Saturday afternoon, July 30, at her home on North D street. During the afternoon the guests were entertained with stories and games in Glen Miller park. After this they returned to Catrlcia's home where an attractive luncheon was served. The color scheme was pink and white. Balloons were give nthe guests as favors. Among those present were: Ijorralne Clark, Mary Jane Clark, Freda Sheets, Mary Kllzabeth Sigler, Beverly and Mary Arnold, of New aria, O.; Walter Blossom, Billy Squire, IKissell Neff, Catricia Marlnace. Miss Alice Jean Trice was enter tained at a pretty lawn party given in honor of her ninth birthday Tuesday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Price, on South A street. Mrs. Price was assisted by Miss Elizabeth Kolp and Mrs. Stuart J. Beebe. Games and contests were played on the lawn, the favors going to Miss Ellen Quinn, of Chicago, and Miss Dorothy Jane Riggin. Later refreshments were serv ed in the dining room of the Price home. A large white birthday cake, lighted with pink candles, formed the centerpiece of the table. Balloons, caps and whistles were given the guests. The guests were: Kllzabeth Reller, Uretchen Heller, Kmelyn Kggemeyer, Jane Kobe, Jean Orottendick, lOllen Bartel, Kvelyn Carr, Janet Thompson, Ellen Quinn, of Chicago, Barbara Bernhardt, Marian Weeks, Sarah Catherine Long, Dorothy Jane Riggln, Virginia Youngflesh, Ktnily Watt, Margaret Jenkins, Louise Jenkins, Caroline O'Byrne, Kleanor Collins, Llzetta Campbell, Oeorgianna Doan, Theresa Davis, Marian Hart, Frances Watson, Myra Dennis, Mildred Moss, and Alice Jean Price. SKATEMOBILE RACE FEATURE IN MEET FOR PLAYGROUNDS Are you making a skatemobile? If not you had better get busy. One of the big events in the track meet in which all the city playgrounds will take part on Aug. 18 is a skatemachinemobile raoe. No driver of this machine may enter this contest who does not have a homemade skatemobile. Sack races and all the usual track and field events will be played that afternoon on the South Twenty-second street playground. PLAY DAY MONDAY FOR ALL 'Y' BOYS Boys of the "Y" will hold a special play day at Reid Field, Earlham College on Monday, Aug. 8, from 8:30 to 4:30 o'clock. Games of all kinds will be played. Leaders In the sports will be Coach Mowe, Coach.Lyboult, and Harold Latta.

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SINBAD'S STORY TO BE DRAMATIZED ON PLAYGROUNDS NEXT The story of Sinbad the Sailor as it is written and printed in another part ot this issue of the Junior Palladium, will be dramatized next week on the city playgrounds and in the library story hour on Saturday morning, Aug. 13. For the children's hour on Saturday, Aug. 6, it was planned to dramatize the stories told the preceding Saturday. The stories which were told by Mrs. Girty on Saturday, July 30, were: "The Kingly Children or the Goose Girl; "How Nice It Would Be," "T'he Pled Piper of Hamlin" (a : new version), and "The Rabbit Who Was Afraid." WHITEWATER WINS ' CHAMPIONSHIP IN HORSESHOE FINALS Whitewater won th city championship game over the Warner team in horseshoes which was played on the Finley ground Tuesday afternoon. The horseshoe tournament was played two weeks ago and resulted In a tie for first place between these two playground teams. The game Tuesday decided the winner to be Whitewater which team won five out of nine games. Members of this team will be given blue ribbons lettered to show that their team holds the city championship for 1921 in this activity. . Those who played for Whitewater were: Jesse Dionissio, William Hamilton, James Saunders, John Rlzzlo, Ernest Davis and Ralph Burrell. Charles Tracey and Charles Turner, subs also played In Tuesday's game. Warner was represented by the following boys: Harry Norton, Robert Morgan, Howard Thomas, Kenneth Holtcamp, Paul Runnels and Chester Collins. Donald Hoffman Is a substitute on the school team. , WHITEWATER WINS GAME FROM 22ND Whitewater's team gave the . team" of the Twenty-second street playground, the black eye (not literally) Thursday afternoon, July 28, by making them take the smaller end of a 26 to 14 score. The game which was one of the minor league games was .played on the Atlas grounds. Those who played on the Whitewater team were: " Ernest Davis, pitch; Ernest de Foderlco, catchT Charles James, ' short Htop; Herbert Webster, first base; William Tlnnapple, second' base;; Miml Kolentus, third base; Angelo I'rofldto, left field; William , Kazarula, center . field, and Albert Corsl, right field. Players for Twenty-second street were: Marshall, catch; .Tu'tls, pitch; Shurley, first base; Harter, second base; .Sweet, third base; Brewster, right field, and Fosscnkemper, left field. There were only seven boys playing that afternoon. WARNER BOYS BUSY CLEAN PLAYGROUND Boys of the Warner playground formed a Clean-up team Wednesday morning to put their grounds in good shape. Mr. Zuttermelster found out about this and thought the boys and their leader,. Miss Mildred Crabb deserved a watermelon, so they received it and probably would almost be willing to clean the grounds every day if the result would always be the same. The boys who worked to improve their playground were Harry Nor-' ton, Harry Martin, John Sherer, James Brlndell, Richard Meyer, John Meyer, Monroe Martin, Lawrence Williams and Willard Tray-lor.