Neighborhood Happenings and Visits Spotlight Local Guests
Sunday dinner guests included Dr Minton of Dayton Ohio Rev Geeding and family Mr and Mrs Lode McLain Arthur Bycourt and family Eugene and Mrs June Shera Stanley Plunkett and mother visited Jess Plunkett family Miss Odel Hiland Lorane Gook and Lena Hypes stayed Friday with Mary Catherine Bean Mr and Mrs Robert Ferguson visited the Pointers Basil Debard attended a Lebanon birthday dinner for Mrs Francis Beck Letha Waters and Haxel Waters spent Friday in Lebanon Harold Bennett and baby from Indianapolis visited Chas Emmett Ida Jane Culley stayed with Callie Ross Saturday I B Beaver held a farm sale on Saturday March 22 Tom Plunkett visited home folks Otis Klinger and wife Frank Gregory and wife attended Pocahontas county meeting in Ross ton Otis Wall and wife visited Cecil Hendricks in Flora Raymon d Rohn drives a new Ford Willis Fulwider of Whitestown visited Relatives Emmett Debruler and family traveled to Indianapolis Glen Bowman and family hosted nearby Shannondale visitors Mrs Iva Ross suffered a severe tonsilitis attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Morrisons
Minton
Dayton
Ohio
Geeding
Lode Mclain
Arthur Bycourt
Eugene
June Shera
Church Notes Reminders for March 21 Night and Sunday Services
The church announces a Friday night program on March 21 at 7 30 with music readings and slides. A Sunday service schedule follows including Bible school at 10 00 communion and preaching at 7 00 with the sermon The Christian or Disciple Church. Go to Church campaign continues until Easter with attendance baselines and pastor E C Geeding noted. Local families and visiting speakers are listed among weekend guests and revival plans for early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. McClain
Bible School
E. C. Geeding
Moral Rut and Gospel Light
A church message urges breaking social and moral ruts through Christian fellowship. It argues that living by Christian gospel offers the only sure path beyond the grave, urging timely conversion and a brighter communal life.
School Notes Plans to Secure Playground Equipment
Plans to secure playground apparatus with funds from the school event. Public spirited patrons offer aid and advance schools need equipment. Commencement set for Friday evening April 18 with Dr. Robert J. Aley as speaker. Grade oratorical a splendid success and music numbers excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Aley
Bean School House Family and Social Visits Recap
Earl Debard returns to farm this year while Robert Shaw attends school on Monday. Donna Shanahan and daughters visit Mr and Mrs Frank Peters on Sunday. Ray Pointer and family visit John Pointer near Old Union. Tom Debard of Michigan spends Monday with Wm Debard. Chas Bean and family visit Mr and Mrs Jas Bean. Ed Wright and family stop by in the afternoon. Mrs Mabel Swindler and daughter Rosa visit Mrs Mollie Bean last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Shanahan
Frank Peterson
Ray Pointer
John Pointer
Near Old Union
Chas. Bean
Mrs
Jas. Bean
Ed Wright
Mabel Swindler
Rosa
Mollie Bean
Remembrance of Robert Morris Linn From Loving Parents
A bereaved mother and father Mr and Mrs Lester Linn recall their son Robert Morris Linn who died a year ago and rests above the mound. The poem reflects a mother’s grief, longing, and hope for a reunion in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Linn
Lester Linn
Midland Railroad Preserved To Propel Local Prosperity
The community celebrates news that the old Midland railroad will continue operating, promising prosperity. Some urge a rally to mark the victory, while others consider celebratory hats from last year. The Commercial Club is expected to take up the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Midland Railroad
Commercial Club
Birthday Party for Mary Catherine Bean
Last Friday night friends of Mary Catherine Bean gathered for a social evening centered on music. Refreshments included cracker jack and candy as attendees departed at a late hour, wishing Mary many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Catherine Bean
Former resident Naomed Robinson dies in California
Naomi De Robinson, former resident of Advance, died Sunday in Santa Monica, California from heart trouble. Funeral and burial were in Glendale, California. She was about 50, born in Advance, later lived in Alberta Canada and Great Falls Montana before settling in California. Survived by husband A D Robinson, mother Mary Jane Sering of Advance, sister Kitty McMullen of Long Beach, California, and brother James Sering of Advance.
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Advance
Naomi de Robinson
Santa Monica
Calif
Glendale
Robinson
Alberta
Canada
Great Falls
Montana
California
A. D. Robinson
Mary
Jane Sering
Kitty McMullen
Long Beach
James Sering
Burglar Alarm Upgraded at Advance Bank
The State Bank of Advance adopts a new double strength burglar alarm system touted as the best in the county. The loud siren can be heard over a distance, enhancing security and serving as a model for other banks in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of Advance
Columbus Plans Growth Toward 100 000 Population
Columbus Georgia aims to expand its population to about 100000 residents as part of a development plan reported by the Savannah Morning. The effort envisions increased housing, services, and economic activity within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ga
Savannah
Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party for Esther Morrison
A cheerful birthday gathering celebrated Esther Morrisions seventeenth birthday last Tuesday evening after church. Friends present included Junius Clifton Livings Brindle Kathleen Morrison Russel White Thora Melson Genieve Clifton Ella Adams Earl Reese Mary Lane Larence Whitecotton Merl Staton Marjorie Martin Orin McClaine Esther Burrin Richard Caldwell Dorothy Lassey Mary Billingsly Herschel Faulkinbury Elizabeth Swisher Lucille Yager Rev E C Geeding and family and Mrs Lottie Bratton and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Morrison
Esther
Junius Clifton
Livings Brindle
Kathleen Morrison
Russel White
Thora Melson
Genieve Clifton
Ella Adams
Earl Reese
Mary Lane
Larence Whitecotton
Merl Staton
Marjorie Martin Orin McClaine
Esther Burrin
Richard Caldwell
Dorothy Lassey
Mary Billingsly
Herschel Faulkinbury
Elizabeth Swisher
Lucille Yager
E. C. Geeding
Lottie Bratton and Son
The Path Across The Hill at New Ross
The Path Across The Hill, a comedy drama, will be presented at New Ross Saturday night March 29. The play, shown here in the community building, was well liked, and the evening performance drew favorable notices from local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ross
Advance Welcome Day Sale Opens Saturday
Advance invites readers to spend the day in Advance with a street combination sale starting at 1:00 PM sharp. The notice urges readers to read the bill in the paper for details.
Miss Lida Buntin Dead At 71 In Advance Community
Miss Lida Buntin, 71, lifelong Advance resident, died at the home of relative Perry Ray after a pneumonia illness last Friday. Survived by two brothers Albert and Byers Buntin of Oklahoma. She was a Shiloh Christian church member. Funeral services were at the Ray residence with Rev. E C Geedings officiating and burial at Pisgah cemetery five miles northwest of Advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Buntin
Advance
Perry Ray
Albert
Byers Buntin
Oklahoma
Shiloh Christian Church
Ray
E.C. Geedings
Pisgah Cemetery
Combination Sale Boosts Community Aid Efforts
Local organizers report strong turnout and clear support for a series of combined sales aimed at funding community programs. Volunteers note broad participation from residents and businesses, with proceeds directed to neighborhood projects and services.
Improvements On C I Not Yet Decided Upon
Central Indiana Railroad line from Brazil to Muncie awaits transfer back to Big Four and Pennsylvania railways owners before any improvements are discussed. Federal court recalled orders of sale, noting mortgage satisfaction. Formal transfer back to owners set for April 1, with sale to proceed today under receiver William P. Herod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Indiana Railroad Company
Big Four
Pennsylvania Railways
Brazil
Muncie
J. Q. VanWinkle
A. B. Anderson
Central Union Trust Company
New York
Anderson
William P. Herod
Indianapolis
Jackie Coogan to lead children’s aid voyage this summer
New York March 17 Jackie Coogan will forsake films for ten days to head a modern Children Crusade across the United States seeking a million dollar shipload of foodstuffs for destitute Near East orphans. His father approves the trip saying Jackie will see hardships suffered by other children and that all expenses will be covered as he and Mrs. Coogan accompany him to the Near East Greece Palestine and Syra aboard the gift delivery mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jackie Coogan
United States
Children of America
Near East
The
Jackie
Pacific Coast
Flanders
Greece
Palestine
Syra
Prostrated Friend Mourns Death At State Tourney
Vern Daggy, operator of the electric scoreboard at the Indianapolis Coliseum, died after a 35 foot fall while repairing wires during the basketball tournament. He worked for Cecil Hendricks of Flora, inventor of a new electric scoreboard first tested at the state tournament. Hendricks, a noted basketball fan, was overcome by grief and remains prostrated at his Flora home as Daggy’s funeral was held there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Daggy
Indianapolis Coliseum
Cecil Hendricks
Flora
Advance
Hendricks
Daggy
The Road To The City Plays Draw Large Saturday Crowd
A Saturday night performance at the Community Building titled The Road To The City drew a large audience. Attendees praised the production and the cast delivered a solid presentation in a lively local venue.
Kern Seeks Ninth Indiana Seat Amid Strong Local Support
Russell B. Kern, Republican hopeful for Congress in the Ninth district, visited Lebanon and touted 3,000 to 4,000 local boosters. A Covington paper praises his life, education, and public service, highlighting his 1916 to 1918 church and teaching roles and World War I service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Kern
Congress
Lebanon
Kern
Covington
Ountain County
Indiana
Lehigh County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stanley Plunkett
Jess Plunkett
Odel Hiland
Lorane Gook
Lena Hypes
Mary Catherine Bean
Robert Ferguson
Basil Debard
Francis Beck
Letha Waters
Haxel Waters
Harold Bennett
Baby
Chas. Emmett
Ida Jane Culley
Callie Ross
I. B. Beaver
Tom Plunkett
Otis Klinger
Frank Gregory
Pocahontas County
Rosston
Otis Wall
Otis Wall and Son
Ad. OW. Waters
Raymond Rohn
Mrs. Willis Fulwider
Whitestown
Debruler
Emmett Bowman
Glen Bowman
Shannondale
Iva Ross
North Christian Church
Chas
MacClaine
Thomas E. Burrin
Christian Church Notes
Old ‘Union
Advance Churches
Linton
Japan
Old Union
Aid
North Christian East Christian Methodist Ee
Howe
Madge Smith
Dave Nicely
Weaver Emmert
Montazuma
E. P
Jamestown
Darlington
Arlie Hancock
Beulah Leap
Cicero Hancock
Near
New Brunswick
Earl Debard
Robert Shaw
Tom. Debard
Michigan
Wm. Debard
Midland
Pennsylvania
Weston H. Kern
Smerald
Helen ‘Rene Evans
Lykens
Dickinson Orive
Carlisle
Rom
Studlies
Theological School
Northwestern University
Swanston
Ill
U. S
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