26 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
1
The Watertile region notes a busy Christmas period with school programs at Turhurst and Okanecher, carols and a tree for St Nicholas visits. Families gather for meals, weddings are announced, and many locals travel to Milwaukee, Waukesha, and other places for holidays and relatives.
SYSSEX Evi Suer entertained fire friends on her birthday. Mr and Mrs Mie and others visit Mrs Frank Marviss in Hartford. Lawrence Harriss visits parents in Harrise. Carl Marx guests of Ry Ingies Milwaukee. School closed for two weeks and a Christmas program. Mrs Catherine Ducks called to Alderly by death of friend Mrs Crready. Ink Davidson, former resident, died in Milwaukee at 75. Survived by wife Le Day and four daughters. Adelaide Weaver visiting from Hovican. Elsie and Lydia Marx visiting relatives then to Washington. Miss William Mielke seriously ill.
Christmas trees and entertainment were provided by teachers and pupils in rural schools. In Waterville a Friday program delighted attendees with candy and good will. The Moriah school held a Saturday evening show despite a storm, and all participants contributed to a pleasant event. Schools closed for two weeks as holidays begin.
Numerous residents and guests share Christmas holiday visits across towns. Names include Mrs. William Breekinrides Marg Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Vick, George Stackman, Mrs. Jennig Peacnck, Miss Avnet, and many others visiting family in Milwauke, Beloit, Monroe, and surrounding areas. Some announce business changes while others note hospital stays and community events.
A Milwaukee neighborhood gathers for a Christmas house party with Mrs Orvin Perkins and relatives among the guests. Mrs Sehnitz is recovering from eye surgery with gradual improvement under a Milwaukee specialist. The event includes Mrs Krauper recovering from last fall’s car crash and visits from Chicago friends. An impromptu program and a mistletoe gift from Arizona add festive cheer to the Hollister household as guests travel from Chicago and Wisconsin for the holiday season.
Community notices detail funerals and family gatherings in Merton. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Weber and relatives, Lita Schneider, Ivon Milwaukee, Clinton William, Atlee Lehmann, Fred Fonte, Millet Winkler, Dr. Ray Mont Erhinany, and Alice Lehuman. Holiday visits and travel plans are noted among neighbors and families.
The article notes a shy first day of school on Friday observed by teachers and pupils with Christmas music and presents. A party planned to fund a new Mingwan school on public grounds, with thirty seven attendees voting to approve building. Christmas services were held, and several residents are mentioned traveling or visiting relatives during the holiday season.
The notice lists numerous visitors and travelers spending holidays with relatives across Milwaukee, Pewaukee, Winona, Tomah, Colubus, and Milwaukee area homes. Names include Mr. and Mrs. J. S Leaken, Mina Ivey Byrne, Verne Goodenough, Virginia and Grace, Willa Pluckhahy, Waller Whey, Hans Schneider, Mrs. Wales Whitman, Louise, Roy Fitzpatrick and daughter Margy, Akerles Kuckunk and daughter Lev, Edna Schneider, Mary Dante, and Alvi Hetzel. Several are visiting hospitals or planning trips to Milwaukee and Winona for the Christmas season.
A New Year’s Eve religious gathering led by H C Speer from Tabernacle Church Milwaukee closes the old year and opens the new with a sacral service. Christmas day events include a Baptist church service at 2 30 conducted by Rev W C Equate of Waterford. Numerous family visits and holiday dinners are noted across local households with community church activities planned for January 6.
United Press dispatch from Austria cites American Friends Service Committee with Quaker relief workers describing immense German student hunger. They note funds falling short as 509 students receive meals instead of 1,006, highlighting ongoing suffering amid wartime shortages and aid constraints.
In North Africa a missing dirigible Dixmude is pursued by cavalry and air units amid desert winds and a dwindling fuel supply. Tunisian and French authorities debate distress signals while winds drive the airship toward the Mediterranean.
Madison reports a Wisconsin cement highway plan for 1924 with bids opening June 1. The state aims to lay 270 miles of cement road, expand the trunk system to 10 000 miles, and fund cement via competitive bidding. A Portland Cement plant near Manjiuwe will produce up to 1 000 000 barrels annually if favorable.
A damaged passage describes a group facing decline as their effort and growth erode. It references a yearly aim, a return to studies, and a tolling mark that erodes previous gains, ending with unclear figures and names. The text remains partially readable yet uncertain in key details.
A daughter born Saturday at their home on Jamies Street south to Mr and Mrs Arching Stallman Pleasant Street. Roy Sprague family also mentioned.
In a 1923 letter from Dec 23, William Lowry argues that famine signs are sent by a benevolent God to teach lessons, urging restraint in efforts to avert evils. He cites biblical famine events in Genesis and Egypt, warns against overzealous human action, and advocates trusting divine will while upholding moral duty.
The International Mayvesters tour stops in the northern part of the state as they face the Macons Wan kesha club and the Waskethill Minnows in a Friday night scrimmage. The Maroons’ Song deat, Vickie Bere, battles a cold but aims to play.
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