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Newspaper

Waukesha Daily Freeman

Location

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1923

Page

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Christmas Spirit Sparks City Court Arrests

Court testimony today leads to planned arrests after a Christmas spirit fueled intoxication wave. Police seized about 40 dollars from a poker raid on Hyedwedl avenue as two men from Test Haven pleaded guilty to intoxication and others faced fines for illegal drinks and alcohol distribution.

Olaf Vinger Vintger Galoga Wd Mie Gaspar Street Diwnd Police Yoo Camieller Joli Manning TesUhaven Harvey J. Frame Wilbheld Haeurntier Cb. Carlisle Cambner Banning Milwaukee Hyedwedl Avenue Marinsbtwak White Rock Avenue Mint Street Trimposo Gena Nick Morena Ebayer Nose Louse Ald Junge Frame Petty Ben Enders Enders Judge Frame

Great Plans Laid for Christmas At Resthaven

Christmas spirit returns to Resthaven hospital with plans by the Wos Auxiliary of the American Legion. Lawa Claws will visit tonight to distribute presents, followed by a Christmas day turkey dinner and two musical interludes. A special program continues through the week, with thanks to Red Vows, K of C, YM, and Carlisle for donations of presents food and a Christmas tree.

Resthaven Hospital Lawa Claws Wos American Legion Ted Wil G. &. Carlisle

New Officers Installed by William Gushing Post and W R C

A joint installation at the G A R rooms in the courthouse saw William Gushing Post and the Woman's Relief Corps appoint new officers. Gifts of mowers, a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, and a harvest of Christmas baskets accompanied the ceremony.

Woman's Relief Corps Steele C. (. Grossman Krel Wirlrabe Charlea Siete Senor Cumimmnanier Ll. Crossnan Fanioy Comander Avon Wilkins Aurgeon Tobit Sheels Chaplin Grossman W. Dungany Huard Serguant-Mijor J Murlcher Horn Peeshlent Hie W. RC Misa Hoss Lillian Teer Atrs Lavern Weber Olbersy Weee Milly Korn Dismaie Hoss Alma Kuiplul Thee Fight Angusta Limp Liltiga Dents Virginia Overholt Aligabeth Maaren Mra Jennie Myvi Kigase ‘Thomas Addie M. Witte Audrey Sherer Dilete Tsely Minnie Stack Aires Asie Righards

Statewide school aid apportionment figures released

Waukesha and other districts receive 346 960 each under a state aid plan funded by a general tax levy for public schools. The apportionment, totaling 3 656 050 25, is to be distributed among districts based on the number of children, with larger counties receiving higher shares. Details note provisions and future public release by officials.

John C. Catalan Fond ix

Sheriff to Sell Sugar Co Property in Foreclosure Sale

The real estate of the Wistan Sugar company near Menomonee Falls, including three acres of land and large buildings with machinery, is to be sold at foreclosure on December 28 1425 after a heavy mortgage debt of about half a million. Walter G Caldwell civil engineer has surveyed the property as the sale draws near.

Wistan Ttt Meunmonee FF Menomonee Whiten Faireys of Chicago

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Wave Applications

The following wave applications include Kage Kreng Edwin Moll and Grace B. Ebel Brookhell, and Tyr on Hatt Mukatonage and Frances Love Warkerha seeking marriage licenses.

Kage Kreng Edwin Moll Grace B. Ebel Brookhell Tyron Hatt Mukatonage Frances Love Warkerha

Christmas Snow Melts As Warmer Weather Returns

A garbled report notes three inches of wet snow fell Saturday turning to rain and mild temperatures later. Records show warmest December days on the 11th and 18th with about 50 degrees. The Vth marked the coldest with subzero readings. No significant precipitation beyond rain and snow was recorded. Local youths hoped for sleighing but both snow and ice are scarce.

J. FL Watt United States Decemer Sat

Local Speaker Addresses Privilgus Marriages Meeting

Jurge David W. Agnew delivered an address on Privilgus Marri ages at a community elob in Donswain, noting no meeting was held. The event drew observers from the local area.

Juige Agate Adintess Jurge David W. Agnew Donswain

Venizelos Refuses To Return Amid Greek Crisis

In Paris Kleutherios Venizelos, former Greek premier, reportedly refuses to return to lead Greece during the crisis. Appeals for his return follow the exile of King George and the Republican gains as Venizelist factions gain support. A separate note mentions Arctic explorer Douglas Melan awaiting a sister’s greeting broadcast via Zenith station in Chicago.

Dylletin Athens United Prees Kleutherios Venizelo Greece Paris Venixelos George Elizabeth Venizellans

Appetite Draws Man Into Pantry in Christmas Burglar

William Franklin was arrested in Sussex after burglarizing Betot Smith’s pantry. He admitted appetite to pie and meat before the owner’s return, claiming mistaken identity at first. Police detained him until Sheriff Alin Redford took custody. case set for preliminary exam.

Turkey Willian Franklin Sussex Betot Smith Benita Don Stier Rev. Smith Tampa Stier Smith Sherif Alin Redford

Pastors Hold Truce Over Controversy

New York clergy suspend warfare over disputed Christmas sermon content. Bishop Manning urged cessation of debate as Dr Leighton Parks and other church leaders faced scrutiny for controversial remarks. A public statement outlining aims of St Marks to be issued, while tensions linger for 1924.

NEW Worme Uniten Press Christ Manning Digeese New York Leighton Parks St. Bartholomew’s Church Wilkes Norman Guthorie St. Marks Percy Stickney Crant Guthrig Simon

Water Reservoir Burst Destroys Cudahy Packing Plant Tank

A new concrete water reservoir at the Cudahy Brothers Packing Company plant in Gubany Wisconsin burst releasing over a million gallons of water. The west wall failed first sending a flood that demolished a box car and damaged tracks. officers were injured by falling concrete as the east end collapsed across the railway. The reservoir had been completed months earlier at a cost of 16000 and was recently filled to capacity to aid the village over holidays.

Gubany Wis Numage Cudahy Brothers Witter Cudahy

St Luke's Church Early Service and Christmas Program

St Luke's Church plans an 7 o'clock evening service with a four scene program including Watchman of the Night and Bethlehem Child. A six o'clock morning service will be held in the YMG. Mrs Baiting hosts Thursday sermon on the significance of Christmas birth by Pastor Fritz.

St. Luke's V. M Bethlehem Fritz

Rotarians Entertain With Santa Claus Visit

Rotary members and guests enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at a restaurant where each received a gift tied to life’s work. Santa Claus, portrayed by Chet Gal, called individuals by name, while readings by C.H. Bovrid and D r Wy AL Ganfrell accompanied verses that drew some censorious reaction. Christmas carols enriched the program, with Br. C. C. Edmondson singing The Birthday of a King and Anthony Clinger performing Adeate Fidelis.

Chrishy Apie Rotary Chet Gal Santa Lous Josteal Santa Claus C.H. Bovarld Dir Wy AL Ganfrell Troy Richard Davies Br. C. C. Edmondson Anthony Clinger Adeate Fidelis

Daughters Sing for Veterans in Waukesha

Local Daughters of a veterans group visited homes from four o clock in the afternoon to evening singing Christmas carols. Members across the city delivered candy and gifts to veterans including G. W. Macomber Fred Wardrone George Walt and others. The event closed the first year of the local tent’s activities.

Waukesha G. A Otevane Mr. Tucker Tower W. C. Logan Oley G. W. Macomber Fred Wardrone George Walt H.W. Howard C. Te Crossman George Hoag Willian Young Livid W Liams George Dungin Willian Cooper Iatn Ross

Officers at Ocontoowoc New 6 C Meeting Elects Officers

The Oconowuwae Chamber of Commerce held a meeting at the Maine hotel and elected President W H Brooks, Vice President Andrew Fischer, Secretary and Treasurer P B Henschel, Exeirt Uva comipities Fal R Melee T T Cronin O P Adbert and J F Rettentofen. The secretary treasurer salary was set at 75 dollars per year. Theodore S Johnson seeks re election after serving acceptably in 1921.

Oconowuwae Maree Weld Maine W. HE. Brooks Andrew Fischer Ao PB. Henschel Uva Fal R. Melee T. T. Cronin O. P. Adbert J. F. Rettentofen Theodore Johnson

Children Made Happy at Elks Club Today

About 125 children were brought to the Elks Club this afternoon at 2 o clock where Ganta Clans handed out gifts to every guest. The city nurse Sucher man supplied the names of the youngsters. A large number of Elks were present and joined the party to make the Little folks happy. They were carried from the clubhouse in a conveyance provided by the moms.

ORE Anan Elks’ Club Ganta Sucherman

Giant Dixmude Airship Struggles in Mediterannean Gale

Reporting from Tunis Algeria an immense French airship the Dixmude driven off course by a powerful storm drifts toward the Tunis coast and then the Gulf of Cadiz with its wireless cut and fuel exhausted. Crews of fifty seven men face possible wreck as landing attempts fail amid heavy seas and gales.

Gulf of Gades Tunis Algeria Dirigiale Dixmunde Africa Amit Prince's Air Navy Andarines Cnmpist Dixmar Kikrit Saraba Medine Despita Gulf of Gahes Ure Mulhouse Dixmunle Mendeine

Electric Train Offer Prompts Wisconsin Gas Ad

A Wisconsin Gas and Electric Company advertisement in the Wisconsin Freeman hints at a wonky prize. It offers a locomotive, three feet of track, signal nests, and a transformer as a prize for a contest tied to a washing machine sales promotion, with a deadline in late November.

Wisconsin Gas & Electric Company Gas & Eléctric Company Wankesba Freeman Beery Tor Inter En Dey Ullernann Belling Wat

Freeman Company Spreads Christmas Cigar Cheer

The Freeman force enjoys a fine supply of cigars as a Christmas gesture from T. MRREL, via publicity rep Charles W. Lamb. Lamb’s past ties to newspaper boys suggest he knows the value of a good cigar for morale and camaraderie.

Freeman Force T. Mrrel, Company Charles W. Lamb Newsaper Boys

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