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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1923
Page
2
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those offering sympathy and support during their bereavement. Mrs A Selsemeyer and family convey appreciation and promise not to forget the kindness shown.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe liniment for rheumatism sciatic neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swellings. It claims instant relief from tender spots with a small trial bottle from a druggist and warns against internal treatment.
Wakefield High School opened its basketball season with a 26 to 12 victory over Iron Belt. Wakefield scored all its points from field goals while Iron Belt netted six free throws and six field baskets. Substitutions included Rydeski for Bugni Hillis for Hansen and Groceone for Hook.
John Bartram, a Quaker farmer turned botanist, founded America's first botanic garden on the Schuylkill in 1728 and built a notable house in 1731. He linked Europe and the United States for plant exchange, pioneered hybridization, and established a lasting horticultural legacy later continued by his sons. The garden, once the largest collection in the nation, is preserved in Philadelphia parks and commemorated by Bartram's oak and a moss genus Bartramia.
The Mount of Olives is a Jerusalem ridge on the east, half a mile from the city and separated by the Valley of Jehoshaphat. It is linked to many biblical events from David’s flight to Christ’s ascension, with Gethsemane below and Bethany to the east. a central summit church tradition marks the Ascension, though some authorities place it near Bethany.
Wakefield Treasurer George J HRBACEK announces the 1923 state county and school tax roll is due. Taxes payable at City Hall with payment windows 10 am to 12 pm and 1 30 pm to 4 30 pm daily through January 9 1924, plus evening slots. Delinquent after March 1 1924. Collection fees apply through dates.
Sunday December 11 schedule includes 10:00 Sunday School for children, 11:40 Morning Worship with the Moses Nile to Nebo theme, 7:30 Evening Service on Freedom, and a Tuesday 8:00 quarterly conference with Dr Olmsted at the Community Building. The event promotes Bible instruction and spiritual liberty.
The text notes a pleasant evening promoted by the Aid Society with W M Hughes serving as pastor. Notable names include W M Hughes and the Aid Society organizer, indicating a community event hosted by the church.
Jakeway Boy, injured in a coasting accident on the Wico hill last Friday, is improving rapidly. His condition is satisfactory and the physician says recovery is certain. He collided with an automobile along with his friend Richard Hasbrook, who suffered a painful cut across the forehead while Jakeway sustained a skull base fracture.
The high tension line along Pierce street has been removed. The Department of Light and Power has demolished all poles in the city carrying this line, and the line now skirts the residential area near the south city boundary.
Archie Carpenter visited Saxon Monday while accompanying children for a Toyland event at Skud and Goldman store.
Do your Christmas shopping in Wikefield In regard to Tuberculosis Sunday he says The church should give a sympathetic ear to the plea of tuberculosis sufferers Jesus Christ looked upon a needy group and was moved with compassion He gave proof of his interest by dedicating himself all that he had to meet their needs It is very fitting that those who gather in the house of God and all others in Whose hearts is the milk of kindness should give generous support to the Michigan Tuberculosis Association in their ministry of love and helpful ness
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