26 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
1
Publishes subscription and address information for Middlesboro Kentucky paper. Includes carrier and mail rates, office pay options, and claims United Press membership and full republication rights for dispatches.
The piece notes widespread generosity amid a peaceful Christmas in Middlesboro. It describes charitable gifts to the poor, shared meals, and numerous children enjoying toys and Santa Claus, with minimal violence and broad happiness across rich and poor alike. The writer praises kinship and communal spirit as the year ends.
A reflective note looks back on the passing year and urges forward momentum as 1929 approaches. The author emphasizes hope, planning, and renewed confidence, urging readers to shed disappointment and pursue new achievements in the coming year.
In the Alps during a harsh winter, airplanes are increasingly used to reduce avalanche deaths and rescue climbers. The practice expands with more flights, spurred by fatal slides and high-risk climbs, aided by new search methods and improved equipment in France and nearby regions.
A garbled report notes confusion over a church group, health claims, and a travel service. It mentions Christikis and Vine bed but details are unclear. The fragment implies misdirection and disrupted plans but lacks concrete actions, dates, or named individuals.
A garbled text describes a school Christmas dinner with scattered phrases about decorating, beverages, and student participants. The fragment references a group gathering, a decorated room, and various unspecified activities, but the overall meaning is unclear due to transcription errors.
A garbled campus note describes quiet holiday observances at a university, mentioning students and staff during the season. It references campus traditions, Christmas mood on campus, and a sense of pride in university life amid festive times.
The Norton Wall Girls are shown receiving numerous gifts during the Christmas season. Mis Houteingen arranged a party in Sutton Hall and thanked contributors at a Loyal Legion event where presents were distributed.
Readable fragments show Sortau Hall girls winning a social at Fadia Park with names like Miss Parsons and Miss Tatty among attendees. Mentions of Mrs Warlord and others hint at a neighborhood gathering with many residents and staff noted.
An obituary summarizes Colenday as a devoted mother and steadfast friend to many. She is described as tender and loving, admired by the community for moral offerings and kinship. Her funeral notices note a family aligns with Har dorings and a burial in Redmond cemetery.
Fragmentary notice reports a wedding in Cumberland Gap Tenn with details on the groom Pubrost Wilson and bride Kev. Cla Stradivy officiated at a ceremony described as modest. After the event, relatives attended a gathering before plans to travel to Teepely Alabama.
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