Council and Citizen Groups Tackle Seymour Water Rates
City officials and a citizen coalition appointed at the adjourned council session form a joint committee to study Seymour water rates. Edward Massman chairs the panel with members from old and new councils and the Business Men's Association to propose a fair solution to minimum meter and flat-rate disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old and New Council
Business Men’s Association
Seymour
CC. &. Wiethoff
Nathan Kaufman
Ed Loertz
FE. C. Petterman
W. Barkart
Edward Massman
George Huber
George Skriete
Wmcoming Council
Mr. Massman
Jack Love
A. C. Livensprees
Colder Christmas Forecast With a Chance of Snow
Associated Press reports Chicago and surrounding areas awhite with deep snow from the past week. Forecasters predict overcast skies tonight with possible rain or snow and colder conditions tomorrow, as Santa Claus faces a snow covered landscape.
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Chicago
Santa Claus
Weather Bureau
No Prisoners In Jail No Christmas Dinner
Jackson county deputy sheriff Meredith Stewart announced there will be no Christmas at the county jail in Brownstown because no prisoners remain to be kept. Sheriff J Otis Hays moved the last inmate to the state penal farm today, creating an empty jail prior to noon Wednesday.
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Brownstown
Meredith Stewart
Jackson County
Tribune
J. Otis Hays
Seymour's Fortunate Aid Spreads Christmas Cheer
In Seymour, wealthy residents distributed Christmas baskets to about fifty families. Mrs. J. F. Shiel of the Seymour Welfare Association, serving as basket clearing house, reported strong church and club donations. Children without a happy Christmas would have benefited from the generosity.
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Seymour
J. F. Shiel
Seymour Welfare Association
Santa Claus Attends Seymour Rotary Luncheon
Santa Claus in person visited the Seymour Rotary Club luncheon today. L. Frost announced a brief session due to holiday business while Mr. Thompson gave each Rotarian a Rotary calendar and a calendar badge with the emblem and ethics code.
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Santa Claus
Seymour Rotary Club
L. Frost
Thompson
Rotary
Seymour Yule Bit A Gust Near Five Million In 1925
A Seymour Christmas shopping estimate places spending around 300000 today as the last pre Christmas day. Merchants expect about ten dollars per person with 30000 people in the area for a conservative figure. Shops stay open tonight but close all day Wednesday as last minute shoppers flood Seymour.
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Seymour
Sesson
C. H. Wiethoff
Business Men's Association
Indiana
Last Rites for Aged Woman Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Cordill age seventy five who died at her home near Freetown Monday were held at the residence this afternoon at 1 o clock with burial in Utes Cemetery. The Rev Eph Scott conducted the rites. Mrs Cordill was born and reared in Freetown and married John Cordill about fifty years ago. He died about two years ago. Surviving are three sons James Cordill Seymour Cyrus Cordill and Fred Cordill of Freetown a daughter Mrs Laura Wayt of Morgantown and a sister Mrs Isabelle Wheeler of Freetown. The deceased was a member of the Christian church at Freetown.
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Louisa Cordill
Freetown
Utes
Eph Scott
Cordill
John Cordill
James Cordill
Seymour
Cyrus Cordill
Fred Cordill
Laura Wayt
Morgantown
Isabelle Wheeler
The
Christian Church At
Old Resident Visits Rooney at Hospital
W. P. Rooney recovering from a fractured leg at Sehneck Memorial hospital was surprised by a visit from Dr. Robert Wood, a former Seymour resident now of Pittsburgh, who was en route to French Lick and stopped by. Rooney is improving nicely.
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W. P
Pat” Rooney
Sehneck Memorial Hospital
Robert Wood
Wood
Seymour
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
French Lick
Rooney
Presbyterian Ladies Thank You Note
T C Goodon thanks the Presbyterian ladies for their generous Christmas gift. The gesture is gratefully appreciated.
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Presbyterian Ladies
T. C. Goodon
Hall Orchard Co Apples Cider and Apple Butter
Holiday rush for apples begins with Hall Orchard Co offering fresh apples along with cider and apple butter. Local shoppers can stock up for celebrations.
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Hall Orchard Co
Paper mill employee suffers hand injury in Brownstown
Lawrence Montgomery, a Kieffer Paper Mills worker from Brownstown and Crothersville resident, suffered a cut artery in his right hand Monday afternoon. He received emergency surgery at Schneck Memorial Hospital, was released a few hours later, and was reported recovering at home.
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Lawrence Montgomery
Kieffer Paper Mills
Brownstown
Crothersville
Thee Schneck Memorial Hospital
Tie
Christmas and Santa A Peculiar History Revealed
The article traces Christmas origins from terror to joy as Christianity spread, noting Santa Claus, gifts, and charity. It cites The Book of Days by Robert Chambers and mentions the Public Library shelves as a source for a thrilling, wonderful historical narrative.
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Robert Chambers
Public Library
Dispatcher J. A. Butcher Suffers Right Thumb Injury
J. A. Butcher, car dispatcher for the C. M. and St. Paul railroad, sustained an injury to his right thumb while inspecting a box car. The thumb was mashed after being caught in a door. amputation is not believed necessary and the thumb may be saved.
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J. A. Butcher
C. M. and
St. Paul
First Christmas Pageant at First Baptist Church
Attend Wednesday morning at 4:30 a.m. The First Christmas Morning in Bethlehem pageant at First Baptist Church, 24d location.
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Bethlehem
First Baptist Church
Brownstown Study Club Sponsors Farm Inmates Christmas Party
Nineteen Jackson county poor farm inmates joined a Brownstown Study Club led event with grade school performers, recitations, carols, a Santa visit, and gifts. About forty to fifty people shared in the program. a Christmas dinner is planned for Wednesday with a chicken feast.
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Jackson County
Brownstown
J. B. Cross
Fred Sciarra
Italy
Mr. Sciarra
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Newkirk Announces Permanent Barber Shop Notice
Edward L. Newkirk states a notice that a service location will be permanently at Brunew's barber shop and invites appreciation from friends and former customers.
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Brunew
Edward L. Newkirk
Prisoners attend Christmas festival at Leavenworth prison
In Leavenworth Kansas on December 24 more than 1,700 inmates filled the prison theatre for a Christmas Festival program presented by the Kansas City chapter of War Mothers. The procession through the grim corridors and the solemn atmosphere set a stark mood as inmates awaited the event.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Federal Penitentiary
Kansas City
War Mothers
Washington Christmas Observance Quiet Across Capital
The wind and holiday cheer filled Washington as officials and citizens prepared for Christmas. Government operations paused, and White House activity slowed while many homes completed last minute decorations and gifts.
Reception for Mexican President-elect Ortiz Rubio in Washington
Washington December 24 A grand reception and lengthy entertainment will mark Ortiz Rubio's visit to Washington as president elect. Rubio and Senior Rubio will arrive by special train at Union Station from Baltimore where they were treated at Johns Hopkins. Secretary Stimson and Mrs Stimson Ambassador Tellez of Mexico and three Hoover representatives will greet them as soldiers sailors and marines render honors and bands perform.
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Washington
Ortiz Rubio
Meico
Rubio
Union Station
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Stimson
Tellez
Mexico
Hoover
Missing Aviators Rescue Plea Embraced by Soviet Aid Request
Washington seeks Soviet help to rescue American aviator Ben Kielson and five others missing in Siberia. Sen Borah cables M Lit to urge aid as weather hinders search, with Alaska crews mobilizing planes from Seward to Fairbanks aboard the coast guard cutter Chelan.
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Washington
Ben Filson
Siberia
Borah
Senate Day
M. Lit Foreign Relations Committee
Yesterdnesf
Forcon
Aviation Corporation
Kmileen
Carl Vorland
Wilbur
Résere
Name
Alaska
Bering Strait
Carl Ben Kielson
Arctic
Earl Borland
Teller
Phil Graham
K. B. Julian
W. B. Miller
Elephant Point
Frank Dorbandt
Pope
Eielson
Graham
Julian
Miller
Ed Houng
Nanuk
Siberian
Borland
Harold Gillam
Joe Goosson
Eielsen
Seward
Fairbanks
Seattle
Coast Guard
Chelan
Yule customs abroad mirror American Christmas traditions
Interviews with Adolph Steinwedel from Seymour and others reveal that Christmas meals in Germany England Italy and Greece resemble American rituals. Germans and Englishmen report roast dinner chicken and pudding while Greeks await New Year gifts for children and family from the father, with Boxing Day noted in Britain.
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Greece
Demas
Two Held in Robbery of Bruce Jarvis Store
Riley Q. Allman and Cephus Butler were arrested by a police posse on charges tied to the looting of the Bruce Jarvis second hand store. Officers recovered clothing, rug, and lamp. The store had been closed weeks earlier after a divorce alimony dispute.
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Riley Q. Allman
Cephus Butler
J. Otis Hays
W. A. Misch
William McQuerty
Seth Hlusucker
Bruce Jarvis
Edward, Massman, Jr
Attoney
Jarvis
Hays
Representative Leatherwood Dies in Washington
Associated Press report from Washington notes the death of Representative Leatherwood of Salt Lake City Utah after a period of illness. The Utah Republican stalwart served in the House for many years and his passing marks a significant loss for the party.
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Washington
Leatherwood
Salt Lake City
Utah
Public dance opens new garage with square dancing
Tonight the public is invited to celebrate the opening of a new garage at 615 W Tipton with square dancing and good music featuring James Ruddick. The event promises lively entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere.
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W. Tipton
James Ruddick
Seymour Business College Opens New Term
Seymour Business College begins a new term on January 6, 1930, inviting students to enroll for the upcoming session as the campus resumes classes and outlines new courses.
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Seymour Business College
Moose Club Dance Promises Good Music Tuesday Evening
A note promotes an old time dance at the Moose Club on Tuesday evening with promises of good music and a social gathering for attendees.
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Moose Club
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Elsner
Water Company
Marvin
Ter
Massman
E. P. Elsner
Jones
Associated Press
Seymour Yule
the Tribune
John H. Conner
Fred van Devender
Anna FE. Carter
Martin J. Plump
W. HH. Noelker
Elizabeth Sharp
Grace Brackemyre
RAY HI. Horperkamp
Margaret McBride
Virgil Lante
Ralph Wienerke
Ralph Dorgan
Lois Ackerman
Esther Coryer
Mary Disney
Marie Lahne
Jonn Adolph
Alma Otting
Don Bolginger
Dorothy Havenschild
Allan Brackemyre
Buddy Charles
John Gill
Billy Clark
Wilford Greemann
Marvin Harrington
Chester Droege
Walter Lange
Wilfred Droege
Louis Morgan
Everett Moritz
Robert Fleetwood
Melvin Rebber
Ralph Rebber
Charles Roeger
Alfred Tower
Brownstown Study Club
Yale
Germany
Adolph Steinwedel
Seymour Business
Mr. Steinwedel
America
England
T. J. Parsons
Baptist Observer
Rev. Parsons
James Demas
Mr. Demas
Riley O. Allman
Riley Geble
Loa
Office Au
Seymour Water Co
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