Shopping and advertisers ink a Christmas note
A festive plea urges readers to patronize local advertisers in the Times and enjoy a merry Christmas with community support.
06 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Pendleton Times
Location
Pendleton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
1
A festive plea urges readers to patronize local advertisers in the Times and enjoy a merry Christmas with community support.
The Pendleton Loan Association held its annual meeting with many stockholders present. Directors elected for two years were George P. Longnecker Dr F L Stone and R O Golder each with 257 votes. Three directors for three years were J B Taylor C F Brown and D G Barrett each with 257 votes. The association pays 7 percent dividend on running stock and paid borrowers about 35000 while distributing about 42338 83 to stockholders on mature stock and withdrawals. Shares are 100 each and run six years.
The Music Study Club met at the library with Miss Nell Stone presiding. The program included sacred duets, vocal solos, a paper on Ethelbert Nevin, whistling, piano solos, a piano duet, and a group performance featuring Mrs. Dilts Mrs. McVaugh Mrs. Speck Miss Benefiel Miss Stone and accompanist Nell Stone.
Miss Mildred Carey of Alexandria visiting in Anderson as a witness in the John Boyles trial fell down the circular stairway in the court house. She missed a footing and slid the full length of the stairs colliding with Asa McKinley who was also toppled and left partially paralyzed and bruised. Carey was bruised but stayed to testify.
The Christian Church will dedicate a newly built parsonage next Sunday with C W Caudle of Indianapolis leading morning and evening services. Aubrey H Moore will give the afternoon address, a basket dinner will be served, and the public may inspect the building in the afternoon. The project cost between 6000 and 8000 dollars, funded by church members and guided by L V Mays D G Barrett and J B Taylor.
Granville Jones, famed lecturer, appears at the Christian Church Saturday night. He is described as tall and logical, with rich humor, a typical Southern son whose talks span The Philosophy of a Hill-Billy and The Siege and Fall of the Alamo.
The Friendly Circle reported a sizable total from its market held last Saturday, reflecting strong community support and steady participation. Local organizers praised volunteers and noted proceeds will fund upcoming circle activities and charitable efforts.
An agreement between Elizabeth M. Lantz and Pendleton Banking Company will relocate the Lantz Department Store to the Chambers Block while the Pendleton Banking Company moves into the Lantz Building after remodeling. The bank has outgrown its current space due to rising business and staff, and the new location promises ample accommodations and a more prominent site.
The Christian Church Sunday School presents a Christmas Cantata titled Santa Listens In as part of the annual Christmas program on Monday evening December 24. The plot shows youths using radio to inform Santa Claus of their wishes rather than letters. Mrs Ward McCarty leads the preparations for the playset beginning next week.
Last Sunday at the M. E. Church drew extra crowds with seven new unions at the evening service. Visitors filled the evening sessions as the Young People’s service was led by Miss Gene Shetterly and singing by Miss Margaret Ackles. A cordial welcome invites worship next Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Woodie Cooper hosted the Mauzy family for a Thanksgiving dinner six miles east of Pendleton. Attendees included numerous Mauzy relatives and spouses from Markleville Indianapolis Knightstown Anderson and Wilkinson areas, plus guests from Pendleton and surrounding towns.
John Springer died Monday night at his daughter Mrs Maggie Hale’s home in Brewersville Jennings County. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Springport this Thursday afternoon. His wife died three weeks earlier and was mother to Herbert Veach.
The store room of Crosley and Taylor grocery is newly decorated and put in first class condition. Both owners are very particular and the public may expect a pretty attractive store when the work is completed.
Reverend C W Marlow will continue for another year serving Cyanthianne and Kirklin Churches, preaching through September and then planning to relocate with a new church. The arrangement extends his current ministry and outlines his future parish placement.
Sunday School begins at morning time with class meetings for youth and adults. Christian Endeavor follows in the afternoon. Preaching at 7 30 p m with special music at evening services. U R Welcome.
The Young Married Peoples' Class of the M. E. Church will hold a market and bazaar in the Smart Hat Shop room on Saturday December 8.
Postmaster C L Bragdon announces Treasury approval to exchange 1919 War Savings Stamps for higher yielding certificates dated January 1 1924. Each 1919 Stamp at face value five dollars can be used as part payment toward new certificates. small $20 and large $800 denominations available.
The Universalist Church in St Paul Minnesota will host a morning and evening service by Rev Luther Riley Robinson on December 9th. He previously shared sermons here last spring and made many friends. The public is invited to attend a progressive service aligned with modern thought.
The Hardy Manufacturing Company has placed a new truck into service for its operations, signaling an expanded fleet and enhanced on-site capabilities for deliveries and maintenance tasks.
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