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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
5
C. Gain of Richmond has applied for passports through the United States court to travel to Cuba. Clerk Miss Sarah Monday is arranging to obtain the papers shortly. Cain will spend time on the islands and return to Richmond in early spring per current plans.
Pineville Kentucky campaign managers report several thousand dollars above anticipated cost have been subscribed for the new Christian church. Contracts will be let with completion aimed for next September.
The article claims more than 21,000 American women are eligible for membership in the auxiliary of the American Legion, highlighting potential expansion for the women's auxiliary organization.
Fire committee members probing alleged mishaps in the city fire department are progressing and expect to brief Mayor Evans soon. Inquiries over the past 24 hours included unidentified department personnel and several interesting incidents, though details and the council report remain uncertain.
S. I. Roberts departed Friday for Franklin Ohio to make his future home joining his family who left last week. He has been a Madison county resident for several years.
Kentucky reports its latest quarterly income tax payment with about 12 000 individuals settling accounts by the due date. Officials must finish cross checks to confirm full compliance. Uncle Sam totals show a large figure of 3 640 863 95 in the period.
City officials report a shakedown in general conditions prompts property owners to consider paying street assessments now to accept the deferred ten year plan. Many previously eager to meet payments immediately have reconsidered, altering the projected repayment percentages.
County schools plan a week off with two days featuring no Christmas tree activities. Preparations are light while annual events build excitement among students and staff.
A group of young men who worked in various cities last summer and the past year are returning home. They report many were thrown out of work due to factory closures and decide Madison County is a real place to live after all.
Dr J W Scudder left Friday for Deland Florida to join his family and spend the winter touring in the south. He notes his relatives are thriving there and schools will reopen closer next week before he begins a long journey southward.
Miss Sara Monday a United States court clerk leaves Friday for Frankfort for one day of vacation. She is accompanied by her mother Mrs Emma Monday and plans to visit relatives and friends during the holidays.
A suit by county clerks asks whether they should receive 5 percent of auto license collections or only 30 cents per license issued under a different statute. The article also notes visits by Miss Mattiette Wells to Aunt Mrs Joe Mize and other short personal items.
Forest Hill residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Richmond guests Mary Terrill and Elizabeth Jenkins joined Mrs. Hiram Azbill and others. Jessie Curry of Red i cuse visited Albert Newby and family. Neale Bennett spent time with E E B Cossy and family. Franklin Million marked his 19th birthday with relatives. local residents planned a Christmas ice on Thursday night December 23 with the community invited.
Attendance remains steady in the school amid an outbreak with widespread illness across households. The honor roll lists Grade 7 students Price Stevens Laura Hurley and Grade 6 names including Nora Alexander Attie Lee Lewis Chester Alexander Homer Skinner and James Skinner. Grade 4 honors include Rena Jackson Nannie Morgan We Abeny Charles Morgan Rena Acne Gussie Alexander and Hele Mit.
Mrs Willie Cole entertained many friends and relatives at dinner Sunday. Miss Effie Hale spent Saturday night with her brother and wife on the Four Mile Road.
Rawson Springs residents at a mass meeting agreed to pay a school tax of 1.25 dollars after the court of appeals ruled the legal maximum was 75 cents. The move reflects local pushback against tax limits in Hopkinsville Kentucky.
Miss Gertrude Motley spent the weekend as a guest of Miss Sallie B. Coates, sharing social hours and informal gatherings.
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