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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
8
Linton fell 6 to in a tight game as OL H S battled hard without regulars. Local stars Williams and Anderson led scoring while defensive pressure limited opponents and kept the contest within reach to the final whistle.
Checks will be made out at once in the office of Daniel I Myers county auditor for distribution of taxes collected on the fall installment. The settlement sheet prepared by Miss Marie Cosby deputy in the office having been approved by the state auditor. The state to receive 50873.23 exclusive of advancements amounting to 14000. Oliver M Vance county treasurer to get 1521.05 as his fee for collecting delinquent taxes. The total amount distributed was 346795.30. County general fund 345131.36 township poor fund 1382.90 gravel road repair fund 40734.02 gravel road bonus fund 42 575.54. By townships distribution: Herrison 5359.78 Veale 5153.15 Reeve 819982 exclusive of 2000 advanced Washington 1810.41 Barr 2146590.26 Madison 291 7.47 Van Buren 8018.62 Joss 2100 adv at oud iimore 85886.16 Steele 7856458.09 Baegard 2958188 School boards in corporations will receive the following So Ordon 50575.05 Washington 32 NSSa11 Tass 10000 ib a need
The Rexall Store offers Goff's Salt Water Taffy in one pound boxes for 29 cents. Owen Crooke of Indianapolis visits his parents in the city this week. Local figures Hugh Neerlemer Otis Williamye George Kemmis Frank Correll and Miss Trene Williams spent Monday in Washington.
In a 1942 Western Newspaper Union piece artist AVID SPENCER recalls his southern visit and the miraculous Christmas scene that followed a perilous train ride near Redfield. The tale contrasts a sacred halo on Christ with a halo on an old man honored for quiet service to mankind.
An English writer notes the Yule log as a massive irregular root piece carried through the forest amid shouting and reverent travelers. The log is prepared in the hall of a castle where each family member places it in its natural seat before burning.
Confused dialogue fragment shows characters discussing gifts and a plan to stay together. The text reads like stage notes with names Louura Tomy and Lowish Daddys, plus a reference to a Western Newspaper Union entry. Context unclear, likely a serialized dramatic excerpt.
Poem excerpt from 1923 Western Newspaper Union sourcing F. H. Sweet praising Christ's birth. Evokes bells and joy across hills valleys inviting welcome. Localized historical religious verse reflects era tone and community sentiment.
Poem line recalls Christmas cheer with garlands and twinkling tapers. The speaker notes feasting and merriment, followed by returning to ordinary life. Susan Coolidge authored the verse.
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