Bit of History - November 13, 2024

From the pages of the Ridgeway Journal dated November 20, 1924:

The Methodist-Episcopal Church held their annual Father and Son Banquet.  About 75 fathers and sons attended the banquet and program of music and speeches.  The Henry family was represented by four generations of their family:  W. H. “Uncle Will” Henry, Sheridan Henry, Clarence Henry and Lloyd Henry.  The food was prepared and served by the ladies and the men promised to return the favor during Mothers and Daughters Week.  

The New Ridgeway Hotel changed management when it was leased by W. V. Hopper from C. H. Washburn.  Mr. Hopper was from Albany where he managed the New Albany Hotel.  

The Ridgeway Journal also changed ownership, having been purchased by Frank and Bettie Robertson who had previously leased the Record of Weir Kansas.  “The Journal was already a good paper, but Frank and Bettie began immediately to make improvements.  If they continue the way they have started they will soon be classed among the best in the state.”  Despite this glowing recommendation, there were still some mistakes in their first issue:  The article about the new Journal owners was placed between the last two paragraphs of the obituary for Cordelia Barnes.

The Harrison County Poultry Association was preparing for their Annual Winter Show in conjunction with Ridgeway Annual Corn Show and Farmer’s Festival, planned for early December.  The Rex Theatre had several entertainments planned such as a vaudeville show and two plays.  There was an “old-time square dance” for Ridgeway area residents at the New Ridgeway Hotel and the Methodist Ladies Aid member were planning Thanksgiving dinner.