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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
6
Four elderly sisters who live together open their home to a dozen underprivileged children for Christmas. They provide table service and turkey, but the act is not charity. they cherish making children happy. The writer calls them angels, celebrating a Christmas spirit that endures beyond the holiday.
The tale describes Louise hosting a Christmas pudding game where each family member reads a twisted motto from a plum. Father cites All is not laugh that titters, Mother a Wrong turkey that has no turning, Aunt Mary a hitch in time saves mine, Susan We never miss the SWatter, Bob a strolling boy catches no horse, Louise ends with All's well that ends swell.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch prints Sister Mides Shepperson's meditation on Christmas joy. The piece links greater happiness to shared Christ like spirit, noting how compassion softens judgment and brightens sights and hearts in households and communities.
Ann, nicknamed the hard-boiled, resolves a long feud with Beatrice after a Christmas misstep. Beatrice accepts a thoughtful gift but emphasizes that love and companionship matter most, moving Ann to confess her past misjudgments and pledge genuine affection. The tale ends with Ann embracing a heartfelt change and promising to give her love.
Last Sunday the Daggett Sunday school was entertained by Redlands students under Lloyd E. Hansen. Attendance was 24 as the group plans a return in spring. The piece urges social obligation and one hour weekly to learn and do God’s will. Hours are 10 to 11 am.
Mrs E G Tripp of Dillingham apartments entertained many children Friday afternoon for Ediths eleventh birthday. Games and music followed by a dainty lunch at five o clock. Guests included Bernice Atchison Beatrice Hanan Mary Eden Chambers Barbara Jean Houk Paula Mary Strain Myfanny Sarah Strain John Cambron Larry Cambron Linden Cox and Arthur Wall.
Berlin reports a Meuse Nachrichten dispatch saying the Krietern observatory near Bresan heard wireless signals from Capt. Roald Amundsen aboard the Maud. The message notes temperatures from 30 to 40 degrees below zero Celsius and clear skies enabling balloon observation above 3,004 yards.
A school Christmas program Wednesday afternoon featured students delivering well executed parts and special guitar and mandolin duets by Mr Martine and Mr Yslas. Visitors Miss Edwards assistant county school superintendent and Miss Taylor visiting nurse praised Miss Smith's teaching. Ralph Riche of Barstow accompanied Miss Edwards.
An entertainment program at the grammar school auditorium is planned for Friday evening December 21 with a following dance. Home made candy and refreshment booths will be open. The event aims to raise funds for the school.
Board directors levied a 3 cent per share third assessment on all capital stock payable by December 24 1923 at 415 Hollingsworth Building Los Angeles California. Unpaid shares by December 24 1923 will be delinquent and sold at public auction on January 18 1924 to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs. Co Owners seek contribution from M Kotalsky W F Beckman and others for labor on mining claims in Kern County California. if not contributed within 90 days, ownership will transfer to co owners.
Notice to creditors and all claimants in the estate of Edwin C. Tuttle deceased. E M Tuttle as administrator directs claims with vouchers be filed within four months after first publication at the San Bernardino Superior Court or at the Duckworth Harrison law offices Fuller Building San Bernardino. Date of notice November 22 1928.
Dennis D Connell of Yermo California filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to lands in sections 31 6 and 1 4 9 2 east and more before the U S land office Los Angeles California on December 26 1928 Witnesses named Thomas Williams Barbara A Williams John Baker and Joseph W Vance Jr The notice is dated November 9 1923 and signed by Register Dudley B Valentine non coal no withdrawals
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