November 14, 2024

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO

Thursday, November 14, 1924

Social News: The Carpe Diem club met with Mrs. J. E. Langstaff Thursday afternoon. Mrs. L. E. Benton gave a paper on American nurses in the World War. Our duty to the Flag was Mrs. Delmar Cahill’s subject and Woman and World Peace, Mrs. F. A. McAllister’s. The usual business session was then held.

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School News: Coach Wolgamot has parked before the high school building a new limousine, or in modern language, a flivver roadster. Yea, coach, let’s go!

Thursday, November 14, 1924

Social News: The children of Mrs. Elizabeth Haines gathered at her home Sunday to help her celebrate her 85th birthday anniversary. Each came with well filled baskets and a find dinner as serviced at noon. The afte…

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