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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
14
A wartime camp scene shows Saint Nicholas delivering parcels to sleeping soldiers. The jolly figure gifts boxes to each hut while soldiers hug their presents, and the field is lit by holiday goodwill. The moment ends with a friendly Merry Christmas to all.
Lord's Day service details include Sunday School at 9 30, sermon on Peace on Earth, communion, offering reminders, and a 7 00 Evangelistic sermon What Think Ye of Christ The message emphasizes completing quarterly points and offering envelopes before year end with inclusive social notices and a 3 00 afternoon gathering for Both Endeavors.
A Christmas message laments national affliction and urges stronger trust in God. It proclaims the safest place is with God, warns against relying on human wisdom, and calls for faith and service to the heavenly Father. It emphasizes a calm, trusting mind and acceptance of whatever comes.
Pastor Rev Ernest Roberts lists Oden Church events for Christian Endeavor Sunday School and preaching times across branches Pleasant Hill and Mud Pike. The country schedule may vary, with a Christmas offering for Otterbeing Home and a stated goal for Home Missions, urging participation and Religious Telescope in every home.
A reader writes about Christmas giving stressing kindness over apologies. The piece argues a gift should express goodwill and that no apology is necessary if the spirit of giving is present.
Miss Gladys Dyal is ill with influenza at her home south of Ragleville. Alvin Seneff visits from California to see his uncle J A Overton. Mrs Anna Herndon moved into John Sims property. Telephone stockholders elected James Burriss president A M Clark treasurer and Blanche and Blanche Herndon as switchboard operators for the coming quarter. Leamon Stuffle family visited his parents. Dyan Wadsworth returned from SATC Butler College. School resumed after influenza closure. Cecil Stuffle and family visited Ed Stuffle. Alfred Caveness visited his sister Mrs Wm Hubbard.
Good seed potatoes free of blight and rot should be saved for future crops or sold. Feed culls to hogs and cook thoroughly with cornmeal and bran. Grading boosts market prices. use skim milk as a ration supplement. Introduce slowly and mince through a root cutter to prevent choking.
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