18 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
Grandma Wayne recalls a bygone Christmas on a farm with Edith, describing frugal gifts, shared prayers, and a loving family ritual. The tale contrasts hard times after a failed trust with memories of stockings, a tree, and a grateful celebration tied to Christ's birthday.
A charity ball next Monday evening at Montgomery Hall near W H Kings store invites all to attend or donate. Funds go to the town’s Christmas relief for children with music and socializing promised. Floor managers include Harry Becker William Wright Lem Osborne and James Frakes.
The post announces ongoing work, non political, free from militarism, to aid World War I veterans. It invites interested people to visit the First National Bank for information and joining, promising weekly support and ready guidance. A call to action urges men to join now.
School children present a Christmas story operetta at the Opera House on Friday night December 19 1919. Cost 25 cents at the door. Come and encourage the children and show support for their performance.
Dear Santa I will list items we need tonight My pal hurts from an eye tooth Pa is grouchy when upset Grandma wears glasses to help him not the dark ones Ma hobbles from morning till night She says coins on her toes hurt her and nobody knows
The fragment notes an Annual Roll Call Meeting for Knights of Phythian Lodge No. 264 on Friday night January 2, 1990. It mentions officers such as Vice-Chancellor George Dick and Master of Finance Homer Manwaring among line items, with scattered local lore and community chatter.
The next issue of the Enter Prise will be mailed one day earlier. Submit your items and advertising copy promptly to avoid being too late.
Trains No 7 and 8 were restored on December 18. The notice urges readers to buy tickets for the upcoming Charity Ball.
Auction style listing from Montezuma Garage advertising several used cars for sale with prices to be decided by responsible parties. Includes dealership contact and sale terms.
Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana will cover costs for dead animals and telephone charges according to a local notice. The item specifies reimbursement or settlement of these expenses.
A handwritten note from Johnnie Cline requests Santa bring Mollie Ann Beth flour and perfume to keep her primped. The letter speaks of Molly Ann leth and a sister, referencing powder, paint boxes, and a polite plea for service.
The Charity Ball to be held Monday night December 22 supports the children's Christmas fund. Tickets are available and a bet is encouraged. Attendees will enjoy good music and entertainment even if they choose not to dance.
The organizers of the rummage sale report total sales of $70.71 with expenses of $6.60, leaving $65.11 cleared. They are well pleased and feel they did well considering all factors.
Prof H Derby elected to teach Latin and History replacing Mr Jones. Derby, Northwestern graduate with about twenty years of teaching experience, joins four other college graduates on the faculty. The town notes a school talent program opening exercises by the high school orchestra and individual acts. A township institute visit inspired donations to Armenia through short speeches urging aid.
Primary Miss Schaufler was absent due to sickness and the school will close Friday for a week. Teachers attended Institute at Rockville on Saturday. Miss Schaufler visited Rockville with Miss Hallie Miller. A Lyons from Terre Haute selling Harvard Classics visited. Fifth grade leads with a school bank around $40 to be returned Friday. Most flowers froze in Tuesday night zero weather.
On and after November 17 1919 Dr S L Pope will be at the Holmes Hotel Montezuma Indiana every Monday Wednesday and Friday each week for chiropractic services.
Inquire at Enterprise Office for details on a sale range cook stove and washing machine available through the enterprise office.
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