28 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
1
A compact reading of local items from Indianapolis includes social visits and writeups of residents. Mentions reference Christmas gatherings, family notices, and community names amid various brief paragraphs.
Local readers report a Marcorn show featuring popular youths to be held in Atiedoat during February. The event highlights appearances by students and community figures, with plans for performances and audience participation.
Police raided Earl Seneff’s residence on Main Street amid concerns of illegal liquor. Seneff claimed accidental discharge during a suspected break in as a deputy and bystander were injured. He faced assault charges and posted 300 dollars bond. no liquor charges were filed. Miss Ruth Critchlow visited relatives earlier this week as other local notes noted.
The article notes December 16 to 29 with sun angles and rise times, mentioning the shortest day and daily change in sunrise. It cites J. H. Armington, meterologist at the United States Weather Bureau in Indianapolis. The piece references 7:05 PM sunset at Indianapolis and sun rise progression until January 12.
Observers debate a mystery event described as Elmo's Fire with mentions of church spires, ship masts, and two bright points visible from a distance of about two miles. Some insist the phenomenon sits beyond a 35 street area while others seek a definitive explanation amid dark, rainy weather.
Churches across the community hosted Christmas events as children from First Christian and MEL Church performed complete plays with elaborate decorations. The audience enjoyed the efforts and the festive spirit was evident, with other churches also staging similar entertainments during the holidays.
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