Carol spirit and a Christmas outreach amid Civil War echoes
A periodical notes increased Christmas celebrations replaced July 4th revelry after the Civil War, praising carol singing to curb rowdy excess and promote reverence. It urges public support for the plan, with candles as symbols of Bethlehem guiding safe celebration. Margaret Jackson and Albert Smith wed at the bride’s family home in Georgia and will reside in Flovilla after a brief honeymoon.
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Bethlehem
Cantata at Methodist church aids destitute European children
A Thursday evening cantata at the Methodist church invites the public to help destitute children in Europe. The event aims to raise funds and support for relief.
Christmas Party Plans and Local Entertainments
Mrs Avon Gaston hosted a party for eighteen music pupils at her North Mulberry Street home with contests prizes and favors. Master George Head Jr will host ten children at a Christmas party Friday at three oclock with games and a tree. A dance at the armory on December 27 features Muecke’s Orchestra and out of town guests. Miss Lilla Watkins, Cox College student, appears in the play How Nellie Made Good and is noted for her readings and growing career.
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Dren
George Head, Jr
Armory
Muecke
Macon
Jackson
Lilla Watkins
Cox College
Conservatory
College Park
Nellie
Miss Watkins
Weege
Local residents share holiday visits and greetings
A long list of residents announce holiday visits and guests across towns. Paul Lemon spends the weekend with the Landers in Eastman. J C Jones and Mate Watts attended a Shrine meeting in Macon. Herman Cole returns from Dahlonega. L L Tison and J R Lyons return from a South Georgia hunting trip. Mrs O A Pound and Mrs Martha Graves of Atlanta visit. Gertrude Jinks arrives from Alabama City for holidays. Kinards return from New York. Howells visit Zebulon with the Owen family. James Williams of Ardmore visits relatives. Various couples host dinners and plan short trips to Newnan and Conyers. Several Georgia Military Academy students are home for break. The Teachers return home for holidays. Mrs Clarence Jinks and family guests. Death notice for Mrs Floyd Williams in Tarpon Springs. Street family visiting Newtons then to Conyers before Richland.
Birthday Party for Master Levi Hart
About twenty five children attended a third birthday party for Master Levi Hart on Monday afternoon. The home was decorated for Christmas and games were played. A sweet course and a candle lit birthday cake were enjoyed, with candy filled baskets given as souvenirs. Mrs J H McKibben and Mrs L P McKibben assisted in entertaining.
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Levi Hart
J. H. McKibben
L. P. McKibben
Hart
Shower Honors Dora Gilmore Before Monday Wedding
Miss Dora Gilmore receives a miscellaneous shower from Misses Hattie Belle Gilmore and Nannie Belle Jinks at Miss Jinks home. Decorations include holly poinsettias and red roses, with rock music, a musical program, and a flower contest. Master Henry Turner delivered a wagon of bridal gifts, and guests toasted the bride over hot chocolate and wafers.
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Hattie Belle Gilmore
Nannie Belle Jinks
Miss Jinks
Dora Gilmore
Paul Maddox
Henry Turner
Local residents share holiday visits across Georgia
A string of social notes lists Lois Biles Emma Lou Nolen and others visiting relatives in Atlanta Jackson Carrollton Macon and Milledgeville for Christmas. Notables Col J T Moore Emma Mallet and Oliver Willingham are mentioned among guests and travelers visiting family and friends statewide.
Gifts that last are the kind to give
Indian Spring notes list Christmas gatherings and visits. Mr L W Collier of Birmingham spent the weekend with sisters Mrs T P Clay and Elizabeth. Mrs W O Brown and two children of Chattanooga plan to spend Christmas with Mrs W H Arnold. The Indian Springs Methodist ladies are making a quilt for their Flovilla pastor. Dr Robert VanDeventer will preach Sunday at 4 PM Eastern. A Christmas service is planned. all invited.
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Idlewilde
Indian Springs
Flovilla
Eflen Heath
Atlanta
Davis
Moss
Robert VanDeventer
Wll
The Night Before Christmas’s Enduring Fame
A nostalgic look at how The Night Before Christmas rose from obscurity after its Troy Sentinel publication in 1823 and became a beloved children’s poem. It recounts Clement Clarke Moore’s life, family tragedies, and how the poem’s fame spread, ending with a ceremonial tribute in New York’s Holy Trinity Cemetery.
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Nick
Troy Sentinel
St Nicholas
The
Sentinel
Santa Claus
Clement Clarke Moore
Bishop Moore
New York
New York General Theological Seminary
Sorrow
Clement Moore
Wnfe
Holy Trinity Cemetery
New York City
Christmas Tree Event at Pepperton Church
A Christmas tree will be held at Pepperton church on Friday evening December 24 starting at 7 30. The public is invited and the event aims to be a pleasant, engaging evening for children as part of the church community’s holiday activities.
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Pepperton
Busy Corner Showcases Dolls and Toys Lineup
A Busy Corner feature highlights a wide display of dolls and children's toys with colorful selections and seasonal appeal. Local shoppers discover affordable findings for gifting and playtime.
Christmas Program At First Baptist Church Schedule
At First Baptist Church a Christmas program begins 11 A M with Gloria invocation anthem Angels of Jesus by Wildermere hymn 242 scripture prayer and solo When Christ was born sung by Mrs Mac Potts Sermon The Infant Christ hymn 262 and benediction A 7 P M preaching on Getting Religion
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Angels of Jesus
Wildermere
Christ
R. M. Stuts
Mac Potts
Pepto Mangan Health Ad Promises Vitality Boost
An old advertisement claims thin blood saps energy and motivation and urges readers to try Pepto-Mangan to nourish red blood cells. It touts gains in strength and resilience with either liquid or tablet forms branded Glide.
Mr G M Wood Appointed Southern Agent at Jackson
Mr G M Wood, previously a local office clerk, is named agent for the Southern Railway Company at Jackson. He succeeds C L Harper, now with the Seaboard in Atlanta. Wood is described as experienced and capable. I O McKeithan becomes a Jackson office clerk.
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G. M. Wood
Southern Railway Company
Jackson
C. L. Harper
Seaboard
Atlanta
Wood
I. O. McKeithan
Appeal to aid Near East starving with direct farmer aid
The message urges the U.S. to buy food directly from farmers and ship it to Armenia. It cites the abundance of food in the United States and the starvation in the Near East as a compelling reason for government or agency action. Aims to mobilize funding and logistics for direct relief shipments.
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Near East
United States
Armenia
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Margaret Jackson
Bostwick
Albert Smith
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Europe
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Dancegat Armory
Paul Lemon
J. C. Landers
Eastman
Messrs
J. C. Jones
Mate Watts
Herman Cole
Dahlonega
L. L. Tison
J. R. Lyons
South Georgia
O. A. Pound
Martha Graves
Gertrude Jinks
Alabama City
S. B. Kinard
Margaret Kinard
A. A. Howell
Zebulon
FE. M. Owen
James Williams
Ardmore, Oklahoma
J. M. Currie
H. R. Slaton
W. E. Merck
Joe Buchanan
State University
Mrs. C. W. Buchanan
Park Newton and
Park, Jr
Newnan
L. R. Powell
David and
Lewis Leach
Atlee Carmichael
Bert Kinard
Samuel Maddox
Georgia Military Academy
Balckman
West Point
Tate
Decatur
Mundy
Virginia
Clarence Jinks
New Market, S. C
Emily Jinks
Jinks
Dorothy Milam
Joel Beam
Martha Beam
Hawkinsville
Ed Parker
Lyons
Russell Merideth
H. F. Gilmore
Floyd Williams
Claude Williams Douglas
Tarpon Springs
Florida
Children’s Party
Col. J. T. Moore
J. S. Cummings
A. H. Ogletree
W. T. Pruitt
Locust Grove
J. O. Gaston
Emma Lou Nolen
Carrolton
Mr. McKibben Lane
Elizabeth Lewis
Rollin Powell
Monticello
W.S. Colvin
F. S. Carmichael
New Orleans
Mrs
Maurice Redman
Joel B. Mallet
Barbara
Emma Mallet
Ollie Willingham
Rome
H. O. Ball
Emma Thomas
Wrightsville
Mary Lizzie Thomas
Madison
W. F. Thomas
P. C. Hawkins
Forsyth
W. L. Nutt
J. R. Carmichael
Lolie Carmichael
Edward Carmichael
J. W. Lee
Adairsville
Mrs. J. T. Flagcher
R. N. Etheridge
Robertson-Blackman Sanitarium
E. D. Tolleson
Miriam
McDonough
W. P. Nutt
George Damour
George, Jr
J. H. Carmichael
Sara Lester
Lucy Evelyn Nichols
Bernice McMichael
Gladys Redman
Milledgeville
W. E. Watkins
Mollie Watkins
John S. Murph
Marshallville
W. A. Newton
Edwards’ Jewelry Store
Eversharp
Ingersoll
Edisons and Records Magazine
Nunnallys
Nortsis
Carmichael Drug & Book Co
Rexall
Jackson, Georgia
First Baptist Church
NEW Southern
Bert Carmick
Moye
Waittrow
Fece Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, GA
Jessamine Dairy
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