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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
A historic notice discusses the shorthand for Christmas and Christian terms. It explains that X stands for Christ and Gen X stands for Christian terms, recommending spelling choices and usage guidance for editors and readers.
In a neighborhood notice the Elmwood club and residents express regret over the death of Mr and Mrs Chapman and family. Attendees include Mrs Jarvin Mrs Kroba Mrs Elton Barnhart Mrs Huby Bennet and others, with mentions of school events and visitors to the Chapman residence. The message preserves names and local ties while noting a Monday evening observance and recent gatherings at homes and the school.
The note mentions Martha Lierer hosting a young folks gathering with skating as the highlight. It records wheat delivery by Diehl to Filer during the week and lists residents McAtee Hart Miers McDavitt at J. W. Williams. Maroa Schools will close Friday for holidays and resume in January after exams and lamination sessions.
A local note indicates Ralph Welker, a student from Twin Falls, attended events over the weekend, with details sparsely recorded and unclear due to damaged text. The fragmentary report suggests attendance or involvement in activities during the weekend.
Middetetedt and family recently moved from Vermont to the county and have rented a ranch 180 miles east of Hubl Mr. Middet-Veit owns a fine Jervey herd. Mise Lowine Bentrup underwent an appendicitis operation at the county hospital. Trinity congress tow children will present a Christmas program.
A report from Pocatello notes Hey 4. K. Itaner returned from Washington DC and preached at the MB church service. The quarter conferees were held and plans were made for the district convention. A New Year program is in place with Prof. H. McAfee outlining the work for the coming year. All church members and the congregation are urged to attend.
The American Legion plans a Christmas dance to be held on Friday and Saturday near the Christmas period. Tickets are expected to be available at post halls and local businesses. Proceeds support veterans’ programs and community youth activities.
A high school group presents Wy Smith Left Home at the Gom theater to raise money for the European relief fund. Cast includes Mary Pearl Fisher Florence Orta Luetlie Murray Leah Timm Claribet ter Margareet nun de Maun Carl Murray Chr Lewie Williams Loren and Melvin Blackburn.
The Bull Herald published its annual Christmas edition last week under editor Harry W. Barry and assistant. The 28 page issue is filled with substantial material on Bull and the surrounding area and features numerous advertisements. The Bull Republican ran a similar edition earlier this week.
William Macaw aged 77 died Friday morning at his home north of Filer after three strokes. Funeral services were held from the home Saturday afternoon with the KI CB, Deal of the Methodist bar officiating. Interment followed in the I. O. F. cemetery. Survived by his widow, three sons Martin J and Delano of Filer, Alyares G of Dallas Texas, and a daughter Mrs Lula Roberts of La Grande Oregon. He was father of the late R. L. McCan tor. On Wednesday
Addiional locals Gertrude Walter returns from Allien State mortal school for Christmas with her parents Mr and Sire H Walter Jos Dybee rents L O dughes property on Fifth street and Jay moves his family into their new home. A marriage license issued to John Grover Wingle and Ming Victoria. Cadieh Litteton Cole Mere 601 Snyder and two nephews Virginia and Charles depart for Legmont Colorado to spend holidays with Mrs Say fers patente Christie exercises scheduled for Christmas Eve at Methodot church under Mrs C. C fering. Mire Mudie Goode hosts at home a Christmas party for Mrs W Duerig. Minot Mae Wolfe, Helen Kiu, Berle Buckehead and Luetile Heitrick attend.
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