Locals note varied visits and events across communities
Local residents share a Sunday pattern of visits and gatherings. Jane Brown hosted Oakle Ashwell, while Sallie Beaver spent the day with Thomas Caldwell and family. Others, including Bessie Nicely of Lebanon and Claude Lawler of Jamestown, visited friends here. Notable notes include Hazel Shera’s measles illness, oil deliveries for the streets, and several Indiana residents visiting relatives. The community anticipates church events, a Home Coming and Court House Dedication in Lebanon, and the Shiloh church’s upcoming pastor assignment.
Close Call in Elevator Shaft Incident
Cecil Wall nearly died in a Litton elevator mishap when a heavy load caused the cage to shoot to the top and drop to the bottom. He clung to a pulley rope, suffering severe burns on both hands, as the shaft runs about 60 feet high.
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Cecil Wall
Litton
Wants Out Of Prison After Parole Rejected
A Laporte dispatch reports friends of William E. Hinshaw, serving a life term in Michigan for his wife’s murder, plan another bid for clemency. The 1910 Board of Pardons denied parole after a dramatic hearing in which Mrs. Hinshaw’s mother urged no mercy. Hinshaw, once Winchester resident, was paroled but later implicated in a separate affair and returned to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
William E. Hinshaw
Michigan City
State Board of Pardons
Hinshaw
Winchester
The Letter E Noted as Most Unfortunate
An exchange jokes that the letter e is unlucky in cash and debt yet always in peace. It claims ee is the start of existence and the end of trouble, and without it there would be no money bread meat water life gospel Jesus family home heaven or hell.
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Heaven
Hell
Floral parade invitation for July Fourth in Boone County
The dedication committee invites all businessmen and auto owners in Boone County to join a floral parade on July 4 at 4 30 p m. The event features floral emblems for decorating autos and wagons, with supplies available at Bratton & Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Court House
Lee Bratton
Howard L. Rouse
Chas. McClain
Elmer A. Brenton
Bratton & Jones
North Christian Church Students Attend Big Basket Dinner
Attendance at Sunday School was 101 with a collection of 3.20. Juanita Coolman resigns as cradle roll superintendent and Grace Wall is appointed. Brother Kelley will fill his regular appointment next Sunday and Sunday night. Morning service will be dismissed early for all to attend the Big Basket dinner at Providence. Kelley speaks at Providence Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Coolman
Grace Wall
Brother Kelley
Providence
Bro
Kelley
Sunday School Report at M. E. Church
Sunday attendance reached 118 with a 4.95 collection. Adults and children joined in a 323 chapter study as Ruth Ford and Forest Reed sang solos. Five Sundays average attendance stands at 86. Evening service featured Brother and Sister Cross. Visitors included J. D. Emmett and wife from Zion, Theodotia Stout, and a Miss Jackson of Mooresville.
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Ruth Ford
Forest Reed
Brother
Cross
J. D. Emmett
Danger From Storms Reported Across Cities
Fragmentary notes describe severe weather with multiple states affected. Data mention deaths and damage from storms in Ohio and surrounding areas, alongside references to roofs and construction materials.
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Smith
Ohio
Weather Bureau Points To Lightning Dangers
The Weather Bureau notes lightning poses greater risk to people and property, killing farmers more often than other causes. It highlights dangers from energized fences and metal poles, and suggests improved protection through better grounding and metal fencing.
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J. Warren
Ing
Public Sale Notice For June 8 Auction Event
PuplipSale s will sell at inipidence at Ad vance at 2 p. m. on Saturdaysg June 8th HORSES: 1 the year old horse, 1 mare and colt. 4 COWS: I good am 3 2 calves. VEHICLES: 1] peton, one de livery wagon. TERRE A credit of 9 men on all sums over $5. note with approved. 5 per cent discount & sums entitled to credit no property so removed un til terms of sale are complied with. L. E. WALL Col. D. O. Mead or a person, Clerk.
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L. E. Wall
Pleased With Michigan Land Visit By Gordon Party
James Gordon and wife returned from a Michigan trip seeking a new location. John Weldon joined the party and they met former Advance residents Deana Powells and Weldons. Weather was rainy but they enjoyed the visit and say Michigan appears promising. Weldon has not yet returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon
Michigan
John Weldon
Deana, Powells
Shiloh Church Plans Children’s Day Program
Shiloh Christian Church reports last Sunday’s attendance 102 with 2.69 dollars collected. Joshua’s band and Victor Jewel Caplinger’s birthday are noted. Mrs. O. H. Beaver will attend the State Sunday School Convention at Richmond. Rev W P Kibbey has been called as pastor starting the September conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Victor Jewel Caplinger
O. H. Beaver
Richmond
W. P. Kibbey
Band Concert Opens Season With Evening Program
The band performs the first concert of the season next Saturday at 8 15 PM. The program includes marches titled Advance The Electric King A Royal Welcome Home and Solid Front, a waltz Sweet Evening Bells and Twilight Echoes, an overture Living Pictures and a serenade Sweet Dreame. Enjoy the music.
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Living Pictures
Home Coming at Providence Church Weeklong Series
Providence Christian church announces its annual Home Coming starting Thursday June 6 with an address What is Religion by the pastor. Friday features Why I Am A Christian by Rev Homer Dale. Saturday night Rev Harry Hamilton speaks on God Man And the Other Fellow. Sunday School at 10 a m and 11 a m service The Kingdom of Heaven and Leave by Rev Henry Ashley lunch in the grove at noon 3 p m Place and Mission of Rural Churches by Rev Kelley 7 30 p m The Majesty of the Word of God by Rev Willis G Heggins. All invited to attend and bring baskets for dinner in the grove.
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Providence Cristian Church
Homer Dale
Harry Hamilton
Henry Ashley
the Grove
Kelley
Word of God
Willis G. Heggins
Providence Church
Morristown Hosts Indiana Associated Weeklies Meeting
Nina Waters attends the Indiana Associated Weeklies gathering in Morristown with Ora McDaniel hosting. Editors and wives enjoyed a welcome supper, a K of P hall business session, a farm milking demonstration, a banquet by the Morristown business community, and a guinea dinner at Ora McDaniel’s home. A silver tribute was presented to the McDaniels.
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Nina Waters
Morristown
Indiana Associated Weeklies
Indianapolis
Ora McDaniel
Morristown Sun
I.A.W
K. of P. Hall
Carney Farm
I. C.C. F. Hall
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Card of Thanks From the Woods Children
We thank friends and neighbors for kind acts and charitable deeds during our mother’s sickness and death. Woods Children.
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Woods
Old Union Social Ties and Local Visits Highlight Community
The week features church roof work by the committee and a flurry of visits among neighbors including Mrs. Oakie Bailey Mrs. Nina Burris and various families. Socials at the North Christian church basement plus a big hats and flowers sale. Carmen Rosas heads to Ada Ohio for summer study at Ohio Northern University. Ice cream cake fruit salad coffee and sandwiches served at the Five Social.
Miss Nancy Schoen Visits Urbana Sister
Miss Nancy Schoen of Urbana Iowa returned Sunday and visited until Tuesday with her sister Mrs H O Bennett
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Nancy Schoen
Urbana
Iowa
H. O. Bennett
Mike Lost: Norse Bet Ends With Loss And Fine
A barber tale recalls Mike backing a Norse in a playful bet that ended badly. He admits paying ten dollars after backing the “blessed boss” through a shop window, an outcome he concedes as a loss.
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Begorra
Press Agents Seek Venues and Tours for Future Show
An actor quotes a press agent planning a Venice run after the show closes and a Japan tour, while mentioning a manager for a concert hall job. The exchange hints at upcoming travel and professional opportunities in promotion and booking.
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Venice
Japan
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Jane Brown
Oakle Ashwell
Sallie Beaver
Thomas Caldwell
Bessie Nicely
Lebanon
Wm. Caldwell
Henry Deatrick
Hazel Shera
Bert Burriss
Near
Roach
Dale
Iva Owens
Danville
Claude Lawler
Jamestown
Ora Swindler
Bloomington
Indiana University
Tom Burrin
Waveland
Har! Wynkoop of
Lebaron
Dad Caplinger
Chas. Payton
Olive
Putnam Co
Claude Pittenger
Ernest Hurt
Osford
J. W. Waters
Wm. Wells
Dan Whiteman
Glen Bratton
Arthur
Homer Bratton
John Bowen
Rollie
Ross Custer
Glen Brattons
Christian Church of
Colfaxere
North Christian Church
New Ross Christian Church
Tom Hendrix
Merritt McClaine
Ruby Whitecotton
Chas Wall
Susie Jackson
Lena
Jas, Neal
Oxford
Clarence Bowman
Chicago
Bethany Assembly
Oscar E. Kelley
Shiloh Christian Church
Rose Davis
Indianapolis Dental College
Edith Davis
John Edlin
Lake Bruce
Indiana
Edlin
Baird & Jordan
Claude Lucas
Perry Pointer
Advance Telephone Co
Advance Telephone Company
BOVIS
Oss Lian
Hiss
Nate
North Christian
Terre
Col
D. O. Mead
Michigan Land
OLD Union
Oakie Bailey
Nina Burris
Frank Peterson
Pete Todd
Lelia Beckelhimer
Wm. Beckelhimer
North Salem
Susan Hinton
Norris Jarretts
Blanch Poynter
John Poynter
Sam Woods
Ora Sutton
Treesie
Pearl Gardner
James van Horn
Family
Henry Loop
Wm. Weldon
Geo. McDaniel
Carmen Rosas
Ada
Ohio’ Northern University
Bigler
Burrin Drug
Advance Hustler
Gra McDaniel
Miss Nina Waters
Advance
Mike
Sering
Sur
Joaw
C.E
Claude Mangus
N.G
John Campbel
Pocohontas Lodge NO
Isa Edrington
Diprnusck Hyloft Ido
Stype DuLty, C. H. Sumner Owyns
C. of S
Nipmuck Tribe
Ernest Edrington S’c’h Cub
McCianve
C. of R
Advance Lodge
H.o.bennett
W. M. T. E. Bubrin,s
Enterprise Reb. Lodge
Gregory
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