Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-12-30
IN VARIOUS
WAYS AT CHRISTMAS TIME
Community Christmas Tree


Owing to the very inclemen
weather Christmas eve, it wa'
thought best to transfer the exer
cises which it had been planned t
hold about the community Christ
mas tree, on the court house lawn
Eveland gladly gave the use of the
opera house free, and at the time
OF the beginning of the exercises, il
was crowded 1t was beautifully
decorated with Christmas trees or
either side of the stage, and the
hall cozy and warm, made fine
place for the gathering. The eXer-
cises included the singing of Christ
mas carols by the high school Choir
us, under the direction of the mu-
sic supervisor of the schools, Miss
Ruth Pursel. Rev. G.. c. Van Arts
dalen gave the scripture readings
interspersed with the songs, and
read short Christmas message. A
real Santa appeared later and an
rounced that there was a present
on the stage for all the children.
Manager Eveland told the aud
fence that all those present could
stay and see the picture show, eth
er free, or to pay as they might
choose. Many staid, and both
plans were followed. The COM
munity Christmas tree, with the
treat, presents, etc, was put on
under the auspices of the Rotary
club, American Legion, Ladies' Aux
iliary and Boy Scouts
Free Show and Treats
Saturday, practically every busi-
ness house and office in the two
towns was closed In the afternoon
Manager Earle Eveland gave a free
picture show to the children and
mothers, in all about 800 persons
being present. Rev. Van Artsdalen
made short address,, and a five
piece orchestra played a number of
selections. Gene and Carol Murray
and Margaret Matson gave recita-
tions, and Clara May Miller sang
solo. A candy treat was furnished
by the Rotary club, and Editor
Wilbur Matson gave each child a
box of cracker jack In all it was
very pleasant afternoon, and the
generous hospitality of Mr.. Eveland
apd others was keenly appreciated.
At County Home
Down at the county home the 38
inmates feasted on a good chicken
dinner Many of them received
presents, and all enjoyed a fine
treat. The latter was made possible
through the donations of secret or
ders, and individual citizens.
Child's Welfare
The Is children under the care of
the county child's welfare, were all
remembered with treat, and gifts,
the expense of which was met from
the appropriation for child's well
fare work of the county.
Red Cross
The local Red Cross was active
in looking after dozen or more
families of the county. A number
of baskets of groceries were sent,
and other families received candy,
toys ana various rememDranceS.
AT SanatOrium
1.-THE happiest Christmas in the
history of Rocky Glen sanatorium,'
was the answer in response. to what
sort of Christmas was held at that |
Institution. The recreation room
was beautifully decorated, and there
was a big Christmas tree, which had |!
presents for each of the 73 patients !
now in that institution. The exer- |
cises began Saturday morning at 9 !!
O'Clock about the Christmas tree. At !
noon turkey dinner, elegant in
every detail, was served. Open !
house was observed Saturday from !
9 a. m. until p. M, and large :
of visitors were present. !
Sunday throughout, the day, was
quietly observed. At o'clock in |
the evening Christmas carols were
sung in the recreation room, fol-
bowed by a picture show.