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October 26, 1920
The Idaho Springs Siftings News
Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, Colorado
What is this article about?
A successful Catholic fair at the Opera House raised over $500 through sales of handmade articles, a dance, prize drawings, and lunch service. Prizes included a silver-plated toilet set to Miss Myrtle Turner, a doll to Mary Woodward, and a creton dresser set to Miss Eva Woodward. Organized by St. Paul's church ladies.
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OVER $500 RAISED
AT CATHOLIC FAIR
Large Crowds Throng the Opera House Where Gay Festival Is Held. Pretty Fancy Articles Sold; Big Dance in Evening
Knowing that the Catholic fair would be unusually attractive, people came from all the surrounding towns to participate in the festivities. The bazaar was open all afternoon and evening, Saturday, and the ladies sold out almost completely all the pretty articles they had made. They had worked most faithfully for a long time preparing the dainty hand work for this occasion, and had a magnificent display.
In the evening the dance was held and there was an immense crowd of spectators and dancers. At intervals during the evening the numerous drawings took place, and the fortunate ones were happy over their gains. A dainty lunch was served by the ladies of the church in the Opera cafe all afternoon and evening, and all told, the church made over $500.
Being unable to secure a list of all those getting prizes for today's issue, we will give those in which so much interest was taken preceding the fair. The silver-plated toilet set was drawn by Miss Myrtle Turner, and the beautiful doll which had been gazed upon by several pairs of longing eyes, was awarded to little Mary Woodward. Miss Eva Woodward was fortunate in securing the creton dresser set. There were numerous other articles, thus giving various opportunities for prizes.
The Catholic ladies were untiring in their efforts to make the affair a success, and succeeded far beyond their expectations. The last fair given by St. Paul's church preceded the presidential election four years ago.
AT CATHOLIC FAIR
Large Crowds Throng the Opera House Where Gay Festival Is Held. Pretty Fancy Articles Sold; Big Dance in Evening
Knowing that the Catholic fair would be unusually attractive, people came from all the surrounding towns to participate in the festivities. The bazaar was open all afternoon and evening, Saturday, and the ladies sold out almost completely all the pretty articles they had made. They had worked most faithfully for a long time preparing the dainty hand work for this occasion, and had a magnificent display.
In the evening the dance was held and there was an immense crowd of spectators and dancers. At intervals during the evening the numerous drawings took place, and the fortunate ones were happy over their gains. A dainty lunch was served by the ladies of the church in the Opera cafe all afternoon and evening, and all told, the church made over $500.
Being unable to secure a list of all those getting prizes for today's issue, we will give those in which so much interest was taken preceding the fair. The silver-plated toilet set was drawn by Miss Myrtle Turner, and the beautiful doll which had been gazed upon by several pairs of longing eyes, was awarded to little Mary Woodward. Miss Eva Woodward was fortunate in securing the creton dresser set. There were numerous other articles, thus giving various opportunities for prizes.
The Catholic ladies were untiring in their efforts to make the affair a success, and succeeded far beyond their expectations. The last fair given by St. Paul's church preceded the presidential election four years ago.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Catholic Fair
Fundraiser
Bazaar
Dance
Prize Drawings
St Pauls Church
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Myrtle Turner
Mary Woodward
Miss Eva Woodward
Catholic Ladies
St. Paul's Church
Where did it happen?
Opera House
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Myrtle Turner
Mary Woodward
Miss Eva Woodward
Catholic Ladies
St. Paul's Church
Location
Opera House
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Catholic fair with bazaar, dance, prize drawings, and lunch raised over $500 for St. Paul's church, exceeding expectations; prizes awarded to several winners including handmade articles.