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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
1
Next Sunday morning Rev Norma C Brown of the Flying Squadron Foundation will speak at regular preaching hour on Prohibition and Law Enforcement. Her travels as a speaking member have given her wealth of knowledge and breadth of vision. An unusual opportunity says Pastor E C Geeding.
The N. Christian Church lists 9:30 Bible school with 116 last year and a goal to start stronger this year. 10:30 Communion and preaching with theme The inning of a Perfect Day and origin of The End of a Perf Day. 7:00 Evening service and annual meeting held Dec 31 with encouraging financial reports despite farmer mood. Triangle Ci meets Tuesday with Esther Burrin. Miss Mary meeting led by John T. Jones next Wednesday. 7:00 Thursday Bible study.
The Junior Mission band meets with Freda and Oscar McClaine on Tuesday night January 8 1924. The program includes New Purposes for the New Year song Keep the heart singing prayer Bible reading Luke 2 8 20 Opal Showalter My New Year Purpose Pauline Thompson The Old Year Lula Bright Mc Daniel Flight into Egypt Lowell Where the Star led eager hearts James Wyatt The New Years Shop Martha Graves Solo Nova Cabe Three questions on the eve?
Leland M. Ross a Wabash College junior won the $50 first prize in the Day Oratorical contest held December 19 in the old chapel. His oration titled Disrespect of Law advances him as Wabash’s representative to the state contest at Butler College in February.
The Indiana Brotherhood of Threshermen holds a four day convention January 8 to 11 1924. Activities include committee appointments, pictures shows and speeches by visiting guests, business sessions, officer elections and entertainment each evening by bands and vaudeville. All Threshermen and friends are invited to attend.
Mrs. Lucile Yager and daughter Betty stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Broshar then visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Finley near Pleasant View. Delbert James spent time with his sister's family near New Ross. Virginia Owens visited grandparents near Thorntown. Miss Ruth and Ruby Threlkeld visited Pearl Mills Friday night.
Big 4 Laundry soap 6 bars 25c Caplinger Bowman Cecil Broshar helped Amos Broshart butcher Friday. Otto Threlkeld and Jess Garner butchered hogs Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert Ferguson were dinner guests Sunday of Bert Ferguson and family. Ray Therlkeld spent days last week with his brother near New Ross. Orville Dean was a Sunday guest of Morris Meadows. Earl Threlkeld Harold and Harry McLaughlin and Fred Davis were in Indianapolis Friday. Mr and Mrs John Sandy entertained guests Sunday R L Rose and family E P Rose and family Ladoga Clyde Nease and family Lebanon. Chas Fulwider and wife of Vincennes visited from Saturday till Tuesday with Bob Fulwider and wife. M A Fulwider and wife Willis Fulwider and wife with Robt Fulwider and wife Sunday. Mrs Lulu Mullendere and Walter Wall Brownsburg called on Bob Fulwider and wife Monday afternoon. Wilda Whitecotton returned Friday from visit with her sister Mollie Wall New Ross. Harold Caldwell Crawfordsville spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs John Caldwell. Chas Forbes and family of Lebanon called in Advance Tuesday afternoon.
Otis Wall and family spent Tuesday with Ernest Hurt and family near Thorntown. Mr. and Mrs William Ross entertained Friday with Lester Ryan and family of Pittsboro, Miss Eunice Ross of Knightstown, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ross of Lafayette, and Carmen Ross and family.
Local residents report a flurry of visits and travels with relatives and friends across Indiana Illinois and Michigan. Notables include Mrs Demna Baldwin and family in town Andrew Rohn of Danville and Charles Rohn from Tell City returning to move his family.
Miss Dorotha Garner spent the weekend with her aunt near Lebanon. Harry James and family were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Floyd Rhodes near New Ross. Mr and Mrs G W Trask of Lebanon were Sunday callers of Mr and Mrs Wm Pittenger. Mr and Mrs George Threlkeld entertained over Christmas guests Grant Foster of Michigan and Mr and Mrs De Cogle and family of Danville.
Mr and Mrs J C Morrison of New Ro hs spent Sundays with Guy Morrison and family Mr and Mrs Clifford Reed entertained several guests Mondays at their country home near Thorn wn.
Miss Leona Bateman of Pittsboro spent the weekend with Elizabeth Swisher, sharing time and conversation in a brief social visit.
Lloyd Gordon and family were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mark McDowell, sharing a pleasant afternoon visit and good conversation.
E. M. Coons and wife, Dr. Coons and wife and Joseph Coons and wife and son of Lebanon spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Coons.
Mr and Mrs Arlie Hancock hosted a dinner at the Cicero Hancock home honoring Mr Hancock. Guests gathered for a celebratory meal in a warm, family occasion with neighbors and relatives in attendance.
The Producers' Commission Association at Indianapolis shows strong growth since May 1922. From the start through August 1923 it moved 191 carloads of livestock to the Indianapolis market, distributing a 30 percent patron return and building a refund fund, while improving market service, efficiency, and buying, transportation, and information services for shippers.
A New Year reflection urges gratitude for 1923 and faith that 1924 is in God’s keeping. The piece quotes Psalm 31 15 and quotes William T Ellis on growth through daily divine messages. It frames the year as a chance to become a nobler person under divine guidance.
Frank Lockeridge suffered severe burns to his face and arms when gasoline ignited while warming a carburetor near New Ross on a Saturday morning. A bystander dumped partially filled gasoline on the blaze, causing a rapid flare but the sweater protected his body. He is staying with Day Sparks and is thought to have noninjured eyesight.
Harry Nicely son of Thomas Nicely of near Advance and Gertrude Hughes daughter of W H Hughes of near Danville Indiana were married on Wednesday December 12 in Danville Indiana. The couple now reside on a farm just south of Advance.
A reader from St. Ailes Ladora Indiana writes to praise The Hustler and its 1924 subscription value alluding to a prosperous New Year. The note ends with a humorous remark about helping others and starting a car on a cold morning.
Caplinger and Bowman serve as sale agents for Seal Brand Coffee, promoting its quality. The note highlights strong reception and distribution role of the two agents in pushing the product to customers.
Advance played Lebanon on their floor in a fast thriller. The first half tied 18 to 18. In the final minutes Lebanon pulled ahead, with Advance finishing 29 to 37. All Advance players contributed a good effort despite the loss.
A state 2 cent gasoline tax produced 2 552 754 11 in revenue for the first six months ending Nov 30, with December totals pending. Estimate for a full year projects about 5 million. funds fund road work while collection costs were only 3471 22. Public service receipts aid the general fund as back bills are paid.
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