12 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
1
Local notes report church services and Christmas programs across towns. Evangelical Lutheran and Pilgrim M E church activities include Sunday programs, rehearsals, bazaar proceeds, and a tree and candy for Sunday school members. Community visits, family gatherings, and school events fill late December with plans for Christmas exercises and vacation.
SOLTH WAEKES AE the F. U. Women's Auxiliary meeting at the Piks' club Wawke sla Friday afternoon program includes report of the Chicago convention by Mrs. id. Frnt phe nol Minuet Allow Sites Heise tian No Lincoln Need Apply Andrew "ick play by Lawnsdale school 1 Nist recitation Wezel Wingledine selection Auxiliary Ladies' Glee club Members of Muskego No. 2 and Lisbon No. a invited to attend at 2 o'clock Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Join Stewart Laurel of West Allis visited Vernon United Presbyterian church services on Sabbath. Mrs. Stewart remains visiting. Jenna Freraun with Herbert Freeman at Waukesha Friday night. August Hatse family guests at Sohn arteJuane Vernon Vida Christison guest of Clara Olson. Ch took part in Vernon M. F. S. program. Delbert Mazn improving at home. Mrs. Panetti Hedowa farm visit. Fancywork sale and supper by M. E. church cleared 419. there are 26 members. Glengarry school program and tree on Dec 19th. Glengarry Community Club meets Friday Jan 5."
A memoir-like digest lists visits and greetings among families and neighbors. Mr and Mrs Pervyy Atkhusen and others spent time with friends in the region. several locals traveled, hosted guests, or attended events. The week featured social calls, dances, a Ladies Guild supper, and community milestones in small town life.
A garbled notice describes a local entertainment event at a community center with unclear names and dates. It mentions committees and a tree and a Christmastime display affecting families and youths, but the details are unreadable.
A fragment notes festivities with cake and coffee offered free. An invitation to Mrs. Huery Womer appears, though she is seriously ill and under Dr. Nixon care. James Smell, town chairman of New Berlin, serves on the county board at Waukesha. The text ends with a mention of a visitor for his sister, Mrs. J. J. Carpenter.
Alvin Drahos hosted guests in Kenosha while Mrs Harris traveled to Milwaukee for a sister’s death. Mayonian and First Star lodges fed visitors at their new hall. George Gkenwhs plans to return to Daeirell with family, while Wanna Signe visits her sister in Gam Rin. The Ladies Aid Bazaar and supper are set for December at the Methodist church parlors.
West Waukesha society page records guests and gatherings at homes of Rob erts and others. Attendees include Mrs. Williams and daughter, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Callow, and Miss Owens. Other items note illness recoveries, a preachers’ service, a tea, travel to Milwaukee, and a Tabernacle church gathering.
Waterville residents recall pioneer days along the old federal road No. 41. The piece recalls a slower era before the highway’s modern automobiles, noting the shift from ox teams to cars and the changing landscape of Waterville. It contrasts spring sweetness with fall shadows and reflects on local memory of the route’s historical significance.
Fragments recall roadhouses near Waterville and Narvan castle later known as the Wakesha House with travelers by the fire sharing tales, and the decline of roadside inns as modern highways ease travel. Also notes on local residents traveling to Cleveland, California, and Milwaukee events and visits.
Gustav Braeger of Waukesha died Saturday at his Wisconsin home after months of illness. Survived by wife and three children Irving Akike Irene at home, sister Mrs Zili ter of Waukesha, brothers Edward Milwaukee Albert Pewaukee Otto Portland Ore Pant Lisbon Wis. Funeral Tuesday 1:30 p.m. at Artine PB Gaspar funeral chapel with service at 2 o'clock, Rev. IL S. Settle officiating. Burial Pilgrim's Rest cemetery Pewaukee. London conference of Allied premiers adjourned with no German reparations agreement. status remains until Paris meeting.
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