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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
6
CHUROM Denter 9 30 Sunday School election of officers preacing 10 30 Christmas Message 6 00 Epworth and Junior League no preaching Sunday night Everyone invited C W Montgomery Pastor Camr M E Carron Chili Sunday School 9 80 arm L W Doud Supt Christmas program 7 00 P M Everyone invited to all services C W Montgomery Pastor
Sunday School at 9 30 led by Omer E Zook Supt B Y P U at 6 00 pm Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 pm Pastor J J Johnson invites all to attend services of this church.
Public invited to Bible study at Grethren Church at 9 30 a m led by Homer Ward in September. Pastor W F Jonxson invites all to attend.
Christmas exercises planned by each room for Friday afternoon mark the Denver schools' start of a weeklong vacation. The primary and grammar rooms hold 1:00 p m programs, with a joint 3rd through 6th grade program at 2:15 p m.
A Christmas program will begin at 7:00 p m at the M E Church featuring a miscellaneous program, a Christmas tree, and Santa Claus. All are invited to place gifts on the tree and enjoy the evening.
On last Thursday CG Bi Stockdale of Denver was admitted as a member of the Miami County Bar after the examination committee Hal C Phelps Re J Wildman and D Butler reported favorably on his petition.
A Christmas program will be given at the Baptist Church next Sunday morning after Sunday School. The program is of a miscellaneous nature and will include readings and recitations.
Sunday hours will be observed at the Denver Co-operative Tele phone Office on Christmas Day. The article reflects a pleasant tone noting holiday observance and customer accessibility.
Three key changes occur at the courthouse on January first as Arthur C Baldwin becomes county treasurer elect Ed Marburger takes the office of county clerk elect and Marion Boswell becomes county commissioner elect They succeed Merion E Andrews GO E Reyburn and Richard N Gilbert respectively The remaining board members Eugene Mills Republican and David Kessler Democrat Will keep the board at two Democrats and one Republican marking a party shift in the governing body.
In Miami County October reports show twenty one teachers with attendance above 99 percent and three reaching 100 percent. All schools pursue compliance with the Acts of 1921 requiring daily attendance for children seven to sixteen while illness remains the sole legal excuse for absence.
The note from Culver Indiana describes Everett Skinner visiting his grandfather Thomas Skinner at East Side Landing on Maxinkuckee Lake. It says Fred Skinner and his son from Sugar Grove Farm at Twelve Mile produced 20 000 gallons of apple cider and were still working on it.
A church board reports over 200000 dead from the Japanese earthquake and asks Methodist churches to collect 25000 on December 23 to aid survivors. Property losses to the church exceed 1.65 million dollars while thousands remain missing.
Pupils of the Mexico school will present a Christmas cantata titled "Foxy Santa" in the school's auditorium Friday evening the 21st. Admission is 5 and 25 cents with proceeds benefiting the piano fund.
Ambiguity in the record shows Mrs Augustue Maus winning a side offered by the ardware vendor to the person most. Pyrex Ware bens.
The event honored J M Cowley at the home of Mrs. Ella Greer in South Denver on December 16. Family and friends gathered to toast the near centenarian with songs, violin and mandolin music, cake, and greetings. Attendees included John Charles, Russell Long and class of M EF Sunday School, and Mrs. Perry Tharp who provided a pink and white cake. The day featured performances by Mrs. Les Long and the Ream brothers, with Cowley receiving many cards and flowers as the community wished him well into the next year.
Amendment dated December 12 sets Christmas Day as a holiday for rural mail carriers. Residents are advised to mail Christmas packages early since there will be no rural mail service on Christmas Day.
Elvin R. Long, Denver Indiana postmaster, hosted dinner Sunday at the home of grandmother Mrs. Lottie Stowman for guests Little Miss Maxine Musselman and Little Miss Louise Goff. Tribune requests readers share any news tips via phone.
Mrs J M Fouts living south of town traveled to Rochester with her husband and Dr J W Newell. At Woodlawn Hospital on Monday morning surgeons Shafer and Newell removed multiple gallstones including a large stone obstructing the common duct. She had been ill six weeks and bedfast three, recovering well and hoped to return home soon. Mrs Frank Ward and Mrs Joe Murphy, sisters, were in Rochester during the operation.
At a Monday night meeting officials for the upcoming revival were elected. Key posts include Rev. C. F. Golden as president and prayer meetings chairman, F. W. Zook as secretary, N. B. Howe as treasurer, Foster Long as publicity chair, Lee Long as personal work chair, Clint Murphy on business cooperation, and Perry Tharp as custodian of valuables. Meetings start January 6 at the Methodist Church.
On Friday of this week the schools will close for a one week Christmas vacation and reopen on Monday December 31. The second half term runs thirteen weeks. Semi annual exams are set after the holidays rather than before Christmas, increasing grading workload but allowing extensive review work for pupils.
Large crowd from Denver watched Mexico High School defeat Bunker Hill 25 to 17 on their home floor. The doubleheader included Bunker Hill second team and girls claiming wins by narrow margins, and both teams had only one loss this season. Mexico’s next game hosts Fal ton at home next week.
Fragmentary note states plans to drive back to Peru on the day before Christmas with a Denver departure. The text hints at an ordinary routine or halt at a harvest location before travel. The source lacks clear dates or named individuals beyond places referenced.
A fragment from the Tribune mentions Henry Whisler and a Christmas gift for friends, indicating a festive message or note authored for the holiday.
Local notes reveal holiday wishes to Tribune readers as editors extend Christmas and New Year greetings. Various residents visit Peru, Plymouth, and nearby towns, with multiple families visiting, shopping, and hosting gatherings ahead of Christmas.
Revival services are ongoing at the Denver Brethren Church this week led by Rev. W. F. Johnson and Harry Richer with church members assisting. Large crowds attend each evening as efforts to revive the community and bring souls into the Kingdom continue. Everyone is invited to attend and participate.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Citizens State Bank of Denver Indiana will be held at the bank’s office on Wednesday January 2 1924. Doors open from 1 to 4 P M. for election of directors and other business. Noble B Hunt cashier.
Have Dr and Mrs E LcVarmire enjoying the pleasure of a Radiola V General Electric outfit installed by MEE Beams Electric Co of Peru in their Washington Street home.
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