Wheeler School Notes Recap and Students Absent
Glen Hillock was absent Thursday and Alice Watson and Henry Mischler missed Monday. Miss Maxham organized a cleaning bee leaving spotless desks. Paul Schatzer won the third grade multiplication contest. Alfreda Barnes and Marle Hillock were on sick lists. The high school challenged Merrill High for a debate set early next year. Miss Blackman assists with Christmas music. Mr. Dunbar delivered a bimonthly talk on good habits. Mazie Coleman was the third fully on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hillock
Merrill High School
Miss Blackman
Margaret Robbins
Dunbar
Solomon
Mamie Winn
Alice Watson
Henry Mischler
Mazie Coleman
St Louis notes and regional business travelers
Mike Zigallia of Elwell visited St. Louis Sunday. Wm. W. Boise and son Arlie went to Alma on Monday on business. H. Tiffany of Shepherd was in St. Louis Monday on business. R. Fixall of Detroit was in St. Louis. Representative N. Smith is in Lansing this week on business, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lettick will
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Zigallia
Elwell
St. Louis
Wm. W. Boise
Son Arlie
Alma
H. Tiffany
Shepherd
R. Fixall
Detroit
N. Smith
Lansing
Charles Lettick
Local brief notes wrap up the holidays in St Louis area
The column lists visits and travel plans from Mrs N Colburn and others, high school closing for holidays, and a slew of local movements. Frank Cameron heads to Detroit, Elmer Bigelow family visits Kent City, and Boice store sale shifts to Shepherd. Rebekah fair yields about 60 dollars for L O O F improvements. Mr and Mrs Reams wed at Tyroles with rooms ready for housekeeping. Rena Hodson of Owasso dies in F Parrish home. funeral at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Colburn
Chicago
Frank Cameron
Detroit
C. Eastman
Wheeler
A. E. Boice
Grace Delnic
Saginaw
St. Louis
Blanche Kemp
Elmer Bigelow
Kent City
Walter Graham
Mel Robison
L. D. Knash
H. Giddings
Rebekah
Bert Reams
Gertrude Smith
Tyroler’s
Ford
Ray Ellison
Riverdale
Geo. Dubay
Rena Hodson
Owasso
F. Parrish
Bright
Oaks Grove Cemetery
Christmas Sermon in Words of One Syllable
A one syllable Christmas sermon by Rev. A Smythe Palmer from Holy Trinity Wanstead. He speaks of God sending his Son to dwell among us and the birth as light for all, noting the inn refused him and the humble cave in the rock where the child lay. The sermon invites listeners to welcome Christ in their hearts and praise God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Smythe Palmer
Holy Trinity Church
Wanstead
England
Christ
Bo Jess
Tess
The Yule Log Holds Precedence Over Christmas Tree
The article notes England favors the Yule log and mistletoe over the tree. It traces origins to pagan solstice rites and describes Christmas Eve lighting, family gatherings, rural games, and carolers singing long-standing carols old as centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Victoria
Christmas Bells in Familiar Carols
A fragment reflecting on Christmas bells and the traditional carols that echo themes of peace on earth and good will, with a note on the familiar words urging repentance and harmony. The nostalgic verse captures the season’s hopeful mood through classic imagery.
Birthday party honors Mr Henry Hetler in N Yac
A birthday gathering in New Haven for Mr Henry Hetler drew about 32 attendees. The crowd enjoyed cards and a noon dinner, with many local families listed among guests. Other items note weddings, trips to Ithaca, farm work, and upcoming Christmas events at Olford school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hetler
Simon Worden
Philo Davis
Lloyd
Fred Flegel
Frank Pratt
Hazel
Howard
Donald
Frank Mikesel
Dora Shepherd
Will Davis
Laura
Fred
David Davis
John Pratt
William Barnes
Hank Hartus
Joe Caley
Lisa Smyth
Sumner
Thomas Connerton
Ithaca
Andrew Frazer
Albert Plank
P. Davie
Riverdale
John Ferris
Jobe Wolford
Will Henry
Willie Rank
F. Davis
William Standash
John Stoffs
Emory Mulford
Jos. Cooley
Rose McGreanor
Ida Wiles
Alma
J. D. Helman
Frank Cooley
Hugh McKinstry
Claud Stoffs
Henry Hattus
Olford School House
Gift Laden Pinatas of Mexico Delight Children at Xmas
In Mexico City ten days before Christmas market stalls along Calle de San Diego and Calle de San Juan brim with evergreens, flowers, fruits, nuts, candies, and bright pinatas. Peddlers display polea laden with colorful pinatas, depicting flowers, fruits, animals, and people containing goodies. Prices range from two and a half centavos to several dollars. A family gathers as a blindfolded child tries to strike the pinata, with three misses passing control to the next until a lucky blow breaks the pinata and releases the treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City
Calle de San Diego
Calle de San Juan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merry Christmas
Holiday Trade
W. A. Brunner
Alma Harness Shop
C. An Ogle & Son
E. Superior Street
Wheeler School
Barney Oldfield
Maxwell
Western Union
Newcomg Carlton
Regelved
Woodward
Los Angeles
Calif
Walter E. Flanders
Marvell Motor Company, Incorporated
Detroit Mich
Corona
Mad
War
Frank F. Smith
North Half Gratiot Co
Prospect Ave
Michigan
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Alma Garage
W. A. Borton
Brown’s Bazaar
Union
Mich
N. W
New Haven
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