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Mail Tribune 100, Dec. 16, 1922 By Alissa Corman Dec 16, 2022 12:00 AM A A News from 100 years ago The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Dec. 16, 1922 COMMUNITY XMAS TREE IS ASSURED Medford will have a splendid community Christmas tree this year, one of the finest yet attempted in this locality. At a special meeting held at the library last night, tentative plans were discussed and a number of committees appointed to carry out all necessary details. The tree will be erected in the city park, just south of the library, and the surrounding streets closed to accommodate the throngs who will attend. A musical program will serve to entertain the grown ups as well as the children, who will be there in great numbers. It has been decided to have this community Yuletide observance on Christmas eve, December 24th. SALVATION ARMY ACTIVE IN XMAS WORK IN COUNTY The Salvation Army as is its custom throughout the world, is remembering the poor and needy as far as the means at hand will allow, and in conjunction with other county organizations, is trying to follow the advice and admonition of Him who said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” A Christmas tree and program will be held at the Salvation Army hall Monday night, Dec. 25th, where suitable remembrances will be given out to all Salvation Army Sunday school children, and the poor children. A “gift box” will be placed in the Salvation Army hall and those desiring to give gifts of food and provisions may do so and they will be distributed. The Salvation Army “Christmas Kettles” with their sign “Keep the Pot Boiling,” (a familiar sight in cities at the Yuletide season), are on the streets attended by Salvationists where the public may give their contribution for the Christmas dinners, wither relief and general work. Christmas appeals have distributed and in there is space provided for the names of needy which can be mailed to the Salvation Army and they will receive attention. Help the Salvation Army continue the good work. The workers understand human nature and know how to help and relieve. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The number of autos seen parked on the business streets this forenoon and afternoon and the crowds of people in that section indicated that this would be a big day with local merchants for Christmas shopping. Most of the autos had their hoods blanketed because of the cold weather. ------ Next Saturday is expected to be one of the busiest days of the holidays season as on that day supplies must be purchased to last over until the following Tuesday, because of the stores being closed Sunday and Christmas day. — Alissa Corman; [email protected]