Christmas Joke Involving Auto Trouble Near Advance
A lighthearted tale follows Ora Reed who helps Frank Riner with a stalled car on a public highway near Sam Frazier’s. The rope towing fails, misdirection happens, and Reed narrowly avoids an accident while recounting nearby misadventures of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Ray.
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Ora Reed
Sam Frazier
Frank Riner
Reed
Mainer
Ree
Advance
Wm. Caldwell
Geo Ray
Married Fifty Years Bless Community Couple
A Christmas wish honors Mr and Mrs Self on fifty years of marriage. George Broshnar, Frank Heady, Emma Sparks, and Russel family share greetings. Reed morning notes feature visits from Wyi koop, Mrs Shalley’s family, and Claire Leeke with Walter Nicely families.
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George Broshnar
Frank Heady
Emma Sparks
Russel
Wyikoop
B. Shalley
Pretty Home Wedding at Advance Unites Ruby Cor nest and Fred A. Riner
The wedding of Ruby Cor nest and Fred A. Riner occurred Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cor nest in Advance. The ceremony used Lohengrin’s Wedding March with a pink and white luncheon to follow. The couple will reside in Lebanon after a short wedding trip and return to East Washington Street apartments.
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John Cornest
Ruby
Fred A. Riner
M P. Riner
Verna Crouch
Moore
Fred Routh
Lebanon High School
Wabash College
Hayti
Marines
Indiana
East Washington Street
Lebanon
Harvey M. Coffin
Monte Lux
Bement
Illinois
Lyle Turner
Joplin
Missouri
Another Home Wedding Near Advance
On Sunday at 2 30 p m Miss Olive Payton and Claud McLaughlin wed at the bride’s home northeast of Advance. Rev Homer Dale officiated. Guests included numerous local families. the couple will reside on a Montgomery County farm.
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Olive Peyton
Claud McLaughlin
Advance
Charles Payton
Thos. McLaughlin
Homer Dale
Miss Pearl Zimmerman
Indianapolis
Lucile Morrison
Blanch Myers
Wm. Miller
Clayton
Letitia Payton
Hugh Pierce
Ward
Kiefer Riner
Jamestown
Andy Chambers
Geneva
Linnsburg
Rush Livengood
Whitestown
Harry
Harold McLaughlin
Guy McLaughli
Beckville
Noble Pierce
John T. Jones
Grand Sox
John Ben Jones
Dover
Archie Pierce
Ermina Long
Pleasant View
Montgomery County
Aid Society Raises Funds to Pay Mortgage Note
The Aid Society of the North Christian Church celebrated paying off a parsonage note due November 21. President Mrs. Swalt received support from Mrs. Kwalt and Aunt Sarah Melian who organized a funds drive replacing the debt. Volunteers, including Mrs. Clara Jones, offered prayers and refreshments as the note was burned amid a joyful meeting.
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North Christian Ch
Lil'i T Srwalt
Kwalt
Birthday Surprise At Home Of Frank Rinov
Neighbors and friends gathered Monday night at Frank Rinov's home to surprise Mrs. Frank Rinov on her birthday this week. Attending were Emmett Thompson Andwin Frazier Daisy Im Geo Broshac and family Mrs John N Poughter Pearl Isaac Ergis Joe Frazier and others who offered well wishes.
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Frank Rin
Frank Rinava
Ware
Emmett Thompson
Sunday Services At Local Church Highlight Armenia Relief Drive
Reverend O V Rector led a large Sunday worship with a strong Sunday School response to the Armenia Relief Call. The children’s program lauded as war excellence drew many attendees though Mr and Mrs David Hedge missed due to Mr Hedge’s accident. Church ladies prepare missionary barrel for Franklinton College. donations invited at parsonage or post office.
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Armenia
C. F
David Hedge
Hedge
Barret
Franklinton College
Women Key to International Friendship Says Japanese Diplomat
Japanese embassy representatives in Washington assert international friendship rests on friendly relations between women of nations. They cite cooperation in family and state as essential and endorse the Y W C A and C A as promoters of cross cultural understanding through recreation, study, and outdoor life for women. The World Service program funds aim to aid women and girls across multiple regions.
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Washington
Japan
America
C. A
United States
India
China
South America
Egypt
Siberia
Near East
Mexico
Ralph Rohn Drives Ford Through Severe Deal Skirmish
Ralph Rohn steers a Ford through a tense business dispute described as a tough deal. The narrative portrays strategic positions and decisive moves amid negotiations.
Boost for the American Legion in Lebanon
A group of Lebanon men gathered Thursday night to invite soldiers to join the Emmett Brown Post American Legion. The push drew several signups as Jackson Township prepares for strong future representation with leaders Farl Waters Otis Wall Henry Swindler Lawrence Riner and Rex Shinn heading the recruitment drive.
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Lebanon
Our Soldier Toys
Emmett Brown Post American Legion of Lebanon
Jackson Township
Farl Waters Otis Wall
Henry Swindler
Lawrence Riner
Rex Shinn
Hogs Sold and Local Errands Reported in Indiana
Claire Leeke trucked hogs to Indianapolis Monday. Lawrence Riner sold hogs to Newman Monday. Mr and Mrs William Walter of New Ladoga transacted business Monday. They like their new home fine. John M Randall of Dover was in Advance yesterday on errands.
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Claire Leeke
Indianapolis
Lawrence Riner
Newman
Wm. Walter
New Ladoga
John M. Randall
Dover
Hand Mangle Incident During Home Shredding
Dave Hedge suffered a severe hand injury to his left hand while shredding corn at the home of Carl Ferguson on Saturday.
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Carl Ferguson
Dave Hedge
Preacher and Barber Learn To Be Friends In Fog Shakedown
Ed Hypes a barber of Advance and Rev. Clawson of Mt. Zion swapped greetings in fog on Monday as their Ford cars bumped. Damaged tinware and express costs ranged around twenty to thirty dollars. It notes an costly way for a preacher and a barber to shake hands.
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Ed Hypes
Barber of Advance
Rev. Clawson
Mt. Zion
Oklahoma River visit and family notes
Sunday visit by Basil Smith and Emma Sparks visiting daughter Mrs. Russell Wynkoop in Lebaston. Kibbey and family from Mish are in town for Christmas.
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Okla River
Basil Smith
Emma Sparks
Russell Wynkoop
Lebaston
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Bank of Advance
Self
Walter
Nicely
John Niceley
Famil
Advance Hardware Co
Wm. Johnson
U. S
Ralph Rohn
Ford
Hvoral
American Legion
Orga
Burrin
Shredder
Kibbey
Mish
Cesawall
Erivan
M. S. Littlefield
Fie
Asia
Igdir
Miltot S. Littlefield
Near East Relief
Dr. Littlefield
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