Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 346, 24 December 1921 — Page 11

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY, DEC. 24, 1921.

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RURAL CHURCH JOINS ONE-ROOM SCHOOL IN OBLIVION IN OHIO

(By Associated Pres COLUMBUS, O.. Dec. 24 The clap

boarded, weather-scarred rural church is joining the one-room school. In oblivion in Ohio. Before there were automobiles and smooth roads. It wasn't easy to get to the adjoining town on a Sunday, so, one went to church right at homer But now, it's a simple matter to pile Into the car, and drive to the "big church." The state church survey, made by the Ohio Federation of Churches, reveals the passing of many open-country churches. Recent comment by the Federation attributes this situation to changing economic and social conditions in the country, the chief of which have been the development of the automobile, and better roads. The federation recommends that town churches extend their influence into rural territory where necessary. The first 50 counties surveyed had 637 abandoned churches, mostly in the open country and distributed among the denominations practically in proportion to their respective strengths. Abandoned Methodist Episcopal churches numbered 137, United Brethren, 71; Baptist. 52; Disciples, 36; Presbyterian, 32; Lutheran, 26 and smaller numbers are reported for other denominations. Consider Problem The Ohio Federation of Churches has devoted much attention to the problems created by the abandoned church. It has emphasized that with automobiles and good roads, making the town east of access to rural residents, the town has become the social center for a wide area, whose people -formerly grouped themselves into jf small neighborhoods frequently about the rural church. As a result of this, explains the federation, the country church has declined in influence, and in many cases, has been abandoned. At the same time, it is declared, the town churches have in many cases, not fully met the need thus created, and large groups of rural people have been left without any adequate church facilities.

."AMERICA'S VENUS" IS TITLE GIVEN HER I AS WINNER IN PERFECT WOMAN CONTEST

The money of Argentina, in South America, is the best protected in the world, the gold reserv e .amounting to R0.16 per cent of the total amount of paper currency in circulation.

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Wllbl Ml IWII lllllll I I W SPENDS $2,500,000 FOR XMAS BASKETS

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Dec. 24 More than a quarter of a million dollars is to be spent by the Salvation Army in fifteen states, known as the Central Territory, to provide Christmas dinner baskets for the poor, according to an advance estimate made today at the Territorial headquarters here by Commissioner William Peart. - The estimate i3 based on advance

reports from ten cities near Chicago and does not include the money to be spent for candy, toys, fuel and clothing, the total of which will probably

exceed that to be spent ror the baskets. It is estimated that the total expediture of the organization for all purposes will run very close to the mildollar mark. Towns making advance reports were Ottawa, Streator, Rockford, Joliet, Aurora, Belvidere, East Chicago, Ham

mond, Mishawaka and Gary. Salvation Army officers in these places estimate a total of 1,500 Christmas dinner baskets at an approximate average

cost of $5.00 each.

me uentrai lermury comprises suj Salvation Army corps, located in In

diana, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan. Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Minnesota, North Dakota,

South Dakota, Alabama, Texas and Louisiana. Each of these corps will be the center for basket distribution and will provide a grand total of not less than 46,000 baskets, each of which will contain a Christmas dinner for not less than five persons. In addition to these, the 18 Men's Industrial Homes in the territory will provide Christmas dinners for approximately 2.500 unfortunate men who find shelter and the means of sustenance beneath their hospitable roofs.

Nine rescue and maternity homes, affording refuge to some 450 unmarried mothers and wayward girls will expend a considerable sum for Christmas cheer, both for those now in the homes and for thousands of "outside girls" who have passed through the institutions to self respect and self

support on the outside.

S. Eighth Street Friends Announce Xmas Program The following special Christmas program is announced by the South Eighth Street Friends' church: Young People's group will assemble at 6 a. m. to sing Christmas carols; The Bible school will meet at 9:45

nd the exercises begin promptly at

iv ociock m unison with the church service, closing at about 11; mid-week

meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone interested.

MOTOR MANUFACTURER. DIES. FLINT. Mich., Dec. 24. Charles M. Begole, president of the Chevrolet Motor company and one of the' founders of the Buick Motor company,, died at St. Petersburg. Fla., Thursday, word received at his home here said. . Mr. Bergole, a son of Josiah Bergole, was 73 years old. - ;

POUND DEAD IN BARN LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 24. Edward C. Escue, 35 years old, was found dead in a barn on the farm of Mrs. Mary Van Atta, eight miles west of Brookston with a large gunshot wound in hi3 left breast. A gun was found lying beside the body. Escue, it is believed, committed suicide.

The United States army has 18,000 officers, or approximately one to every seven enlisted men.

An interesting study of Miss Gertrude Eggert. I Miss Gertrude Eggert of Fresno, CaL, has been adjudged America's most perfectly formed woman in a contest conducted "tay a well-known (magazine. Her daily program, to which she attributes her perfect health and figure, consists of a cold bath, breakfast, aesthetic dancing, rest, a brief walk, lunch, ju jitsu or other exercise, shopping or visiting, dinner and then aquiet evening; at home. .

BLUE SKY LAW UPHELD SPRINGFIELD, 111., Dec. 24. The Illinois securities law, commonly known as the blue sky law, was held constitutional by the Illinois supreme court yesterday.

BOLIVIA FAVORS ARBITRATION LIMA, Peru, Dec. 24. The government of Bolivia has sent a note to the foreign offices of Peru and Chile approving ihe recent Peruvian proposal to submit to the arbitration of the United States the ' problem of the

south Pacific, as the Tacna-Arica dis

pute, together with the complications involving Peru, is termed.

USE TORCH AND HAMMAR YORK, Pa., Dec. 24. Burglars yesterday broke into the Mt Wolf bank and stole $100,000 in securites from safety deposits boxes. They forced a window and cut through the doors with acetylene torches. Locks on 80

deposit boxes were Droken with a

hammer.

TO OUR FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS

With gratitude we take this method of extending to you "Greetings of the Season" We Invite Your Further Patronage MEYERS & KEMPER Bicycle and Motorcycle Dealers Opp. City Building North Fifth Street

Our First Christmas To our friends and patrons and the public in general, oar wish to you is for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Although we have only been open a few weeks, we thank our patrons for the liberal support given us, and assure you that our every effort will be to serve you with uniform Quality Milk during the coming year and that we will maintain a service second to none.

Wayne Dairy Products Company South Sixth and A Streets

Greetings

Christmas, the joyous day of the year, is almost here the day that gladdens life and pilts us all in happiest of moods. On this joyous day may you be gladdened with gifts and all Christmas cheer, is our Christmas wish for all our patrons and friends.

A Joyous Christmas and A Bright New Year

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fBIO our many friends and patrons

we extend the most cordial wish for a Merry. Christmas and a Happy New Year,

Richmond Oil Co. North 6th & Ft. Wayne Ave. H. S. STILLINGER - - Owner and Manager

Christmas Cheer for All the YearA solid year of Christmas cheer! Smiling faces and happy hearts! No time for worrying or crossing bridges ! Who does not long for a way to make that true? Well, there is a way by saving your spare nickels and dimes, and depositing them here where they quickly grow into dollars because we will pay

INTEREST January 1

and July 1 on Savings

Open an account now. Savings accounts can be. opened as low as 25c, payable weekly, and can be started any time. It's the sure way and the easy way to keep the Christmas cheer in the home all the year. We'll be proud to serve you, to help you, to advise you. .Our every'facility is yours to command. . The Peoples' Home & Savings Assn. 29 North Eighth Street

At this Christmas Season We Heartily Thank the Public for their Splendid Patronage During 1921

The continued patronage of our old customers and the many new ones added has been most gratifying, and we appreciate it. During 1922 we will strive to render even better service than in the past.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

ichmond Coal Co.

West Second and Chestnut

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Phone 3165-"