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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
8
The musical comedy Cheer Up, Mabel presented at the City Auditorium drew a good audience. Management promises to locals were fulfilled as the show stood out among the best seen in years.
The notice describes a January 2 B Y P U gathering to start the new year with a devotional meeting, song service, prayer, business, and Bible readers quiz followed by lessons on the new life with multiple speakers and a call to win more people to Christ.
Special request repeats last Sunday's Christmas music program at the Methodist church. Prelude from Peer Gynt Suite. Processional O come all ye faithful. Hymns Morning Star Brightest, Regent Square, Hark the Herald Angels, Silent Night, Joy to the World, O little town of Bethlehem, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Anthems and offertories conclude with a Christmas song. Sermon and evening service follow.
At a local Knights of Pythias lodge meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Elected were C. C. W. C. Joiner as C. C. W. C. and other posts including H. Lee Burkhalter M. C. Sutton R. Lee M. of T Chess Abernathy Geo. S. Rountree J. T. Steptoe F. L. Huie L. Thomas and O. G.
The local I O O F lodge with the Knights of Pythias and the Junior Order have leased the hall above Union Pharmacy and are fitting it up for their quarters for the coming year. They had been using the Masonic hall but were not renewed for another year, prompting the move.
Notice states the grocer has moved to the former Wager's Bakery location to supply groceries with a full bread stack and prompt delivery services for the city and surrounding area.
A heartfelt New Year’s prayer expresses deep affection and devotion. The speaker asks for ongoing happiness, love, and protection, hoping to meet again after life ends, and cherishes the beloved’s kiss and hand to hold each day.
A reflective year end note thanks Old Year for lessons and missteps, while looking forward to the New Year. It speaks of learning from blunders, lingering regrets, and hopeful resolve as Time moves from past to future.
A practical guide to hosting a warm watch night party with easy decorations, informal games, and gentle costumes. Includes fanning contests, Pierrot and Pierette dances, Virginia reel, and simple refreshments. Provides tips on pacing, toast selections, and keeping within budget.
New Year's Day in Manila blends Christmas Easter and Fourth of July elements. Mass at the cathedral opens the day with women in old clothes and the poor barefoot, while the wealthy wear sombre black mantillas. After breakfast, people fix their hair with cocoanut oil and adornments for visitors.
A devotional prayer asking God the Father for guidance, peace, health, and joy through life’s turmoil. It speaks of facing unknown dangers and storms, seeking divine presence, and finding assurance amid fear and disaster, ending with a Christ’s sake doxology.
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