Second Hold Up Targets Local Station Manager
James Witt, the Roxana Oil filling station manager, was robbed twice within weeks in Lebanon. The latest incident near Main and Park streets involved a masked man demanding Witt halt, then fleeing with about 40 to 50 dollars after Witt handed over cash and a cigarette. A bloodhound trail led across several alleys and yards, but no suspect was found. a roomer formerly employed by Roxana Company was questioned but not tied to the crime. A church banquet later that day featured a program and address by Rev. C Howard Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Witt
Witt
D. S. Whitaker
East Alain Street
Roxana Oi
Main
Park Streets
Whitaker Rest
Central Christian Church
Tyre
Lambert
Bedford
J. E. Cornwell
Main Street
South Street
Pearl Street
Superior Street
Mark Adler
Roxana Company
Lebanon
Seymour
Methodist Men Enjoy Banquet in Thorntown Church
Thorntown March 25 The Mens Brotherhood of the Methodist church held their annual banquet at the church Tuesday evening. Covers were paid for one hundred and fifty members and guests. The tables were beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntown
David Nicely Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Mr. David Nicely died at Williams hospital at nine this morning after an appendicitis operation. He became suddenly ill Saturday night and was rushed to the hospital for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nicely
Williams Hospital
Advance Church Rally In Progress
Advance March 26 Rev G D Wyatt opened a rally program with Crawfordsville Y M C A choir of twenty two male voices. The program featured old time songs that filled the seats and drew encores after services were dismissed. Monday night Rev C C Griggs of Jamestown spoke in his first appearance before the audience. He was greatly admired. Tuesday night Rev R R Chaver of Thorntown spoke to a warmly receptive crowd with several from his church in attendance. Special music highlighted the service. Last night Rev Craig of North Salem attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Wyatt
Crawfordsville Y. M. C. A
C. C. Griggs
Jamestown
Nora McCabe Eleventh Birthday Party at Home
A birthday party honoring Nora McCabe on Sunday at her residence featured friends and relatives including Freda Mc Claine Martha Graves Silvia Bowman Frances Higpes Alamanda Goliday Laura Graves Mary Sering Jane Yager Ruline Geeding Ellie Rohn Pauline Blank Evelyn Poynter Pi and Mr and Mrs L M Jones and Mrs Alice McCabe. Nora received several useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora McCabe
Freda McClaine
Martha Graves
Silvia Bowman
Frances Higpes
Alamanda Goliday
Laura Graves
Mary Sering
Ae Jane Yager
Ruline Geeding
Ellie Rohn
Pauline Blank
Evelyn Poynter
Fire destroys two farm homes and large barn in county
Three fires in different parts of the county total a loss of about 20,000 dollars, destroying the farm residences of Orus Harvey and Eddie Proffitt and a large barn on Nancy Gilmore’s property. Names, locations, and insurance details are noted for each property, with extensive damages to barn contents and residence structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orus Harvey
Eddie Proffitt
Nancy Gilmore
Hazelrige
Big Shrines
Harvey
Whitestown
Proffitt
Old Advance Citizen Dead
Mrs McClaine died at Taylorsville after moving there two years ago to be near her daughter. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs Sublette, two sons Norman and Pierce, and several grandchildren. Funeral and burial were at Scottsburg Sunday. son Lora McClaime of Advance spent Friday at the home.
Ladies Aid Meeting and Community Notes
The Ladies Aid chaired by Mrs. Mary Lane with Mrs. Lillie Starwalt in charge heard readings by Lane Plunkett and Frazier. Frazier and Ora McDaniel sang a duet. eggs to be donated at the next meeting. Various local visits and movements include the Grif in reconstruction plan by Marcus, Red Cross support, and tornado relief efforts. senior class play Bashful Mr Bobbs at the Community Building with a few reserved seats left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Mary Lane
Lillie Starwalt
Vonnie Plunkett
Ada Frazier
Mr. Bobbs
Community Bldg
Burrin
Mission Quotas Raised at Prairieville Churches
Mrs. Carrie Beaver returned home from her Prairieville appointment Sunday evening enthused. The church missions quota stood at 45 dollars but a cash count showed 64 dollars collected. Rev. Geeding reported that Advance and Old Union churches surpassed their targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Beaver
Prairieville
Geeding
Mrs Dollie Dull Improves After Toledo Hospital Operation
Mrs Dollie Dull who underwent surgery at a Toledo Ohio hospital a few days ago is recovering well and doing nicely at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Dull
Toledo
Ohio
M E Church Plans next Sunday and Week Services
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules morning services next Sunday and union services at 7:00 p.m. An evening sermon by Rev. G. D. Wyatt leads the week. All nights next week exclude Saturday with themes on Christian faith. Rev. J F. Clearwater preaches Thursday.
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Union
G. D. Wyatt
J F. Clearwater
Local Friends Visit In Sunday Gatherings
Emmett Bowman and family visited Glen Bow man and family on Sunday. Mr and Mrs S Z Billingsly and Mr and Mrs Jerry Higgins spent the weekend with Rev Hartley at North Manchester where Hartley formerly preached. Clarel Martin visited with Margaret Beaver Sunday. Quince Canada and wife moved in with George Canada and wife, Roy Babbitt and family will move into the Canada house. Mr and Mrs Arlie Hancock and daughter Miriam Ann were supper guests of Harry Foster and family at Mont Clair Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Z. Billingsly
Jerry Higgins
Mrs. Hartley
North
Manchester
Rev. Hartley
Quince Canada
George Canada
Roy Babbitt
Canada’s
Arlie Hancock
Miriam Ann
Harry Foster
Mont Clair
Randall Improves Nicely After Hospital Stay
Randall who has been in the hospital at a for wer ks to his near North Salem Sunday. He is improving very nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
A For Werks
North Salem
Builders to begin new house on Pat Shahan farm
John Campbell Harry Reese and John Whitecotton will begin gin work Monday to build a new house on the Pat Shahan farm east of Advance. The house was destroyed by fire March 7. Earl Reese has been staying in Advance this past week practicing. The Advance Class will present Bob Friday evening March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Harry Reese
John Whitecotton
Pat Shahan
Advance
Earl Reese
Move to New Telepee Office and Pole Arrival
To Move Phone Exchange Arrangements are rapidly being made to move the telepee office to the late Dr. Fall property. A car load of new poles will also arrive in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telepee
Dr. Fall
Flood waters threaten Griffin as rivers rise
Flood waters from the Wabash and Black rivers advance after heavy rain, threatening Griffin Indiana where residents flee to higher ground. Militia and Red Cross teams rescue injured housed in farms nearby and hospitals take the gravely hurt to Evansville and New Harmony. Eastwood Illinois floods cut rail access and towns along the Wabash brace for more rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Griffin
Grifi
Red Cross
Illinois Central Railroad
New Harmony
Wabash
Hovey
Eastwood
Rowe
Meetings of Women five lecture series at Advance School
The Child Hygiene Division of the State Board of Health invites women to five lectures at the Advance School Building on March 30 April 6 13 20 27 at 3 00 P M Miss L A Bontell M D will lecture and nurse Edith N Ross G N will demonstrate A film Well Born and others will be shown April 27 These lectures are open to general audiences Young people may attend with parents Financed by State and Federal maternity funds matched under law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. Bontell
Edith N Ross
G N
State Board of Health
Wabash College awards sweater to Carl DeBard
Carl DeBard of Advance was awarded a "W" sweater by the athletic department of Wabash College. The two year varsity veteran, described as a giant in stature, is expected to develop into a gridiron star before graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Carl DeBard
Advance
Wabash College
DeBad
Wabash
Passion Play Screened At Community Building Tuesday
The Passion Play depicting the life of Christ will be shown at the Community Building on Tuesday night March 31. Rev. Geo Francis, former local Methodist pastor, will lecture on the picture as it is shown. Admission 15 cents and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Geo . Francis
Methodist Church
Proffitt and Pittenger Tie the Knot in Brief Ceremony
Proffitt Emory Proffitt and Eva Pittenger were married by Rev. E C Geeding Tuesday of last week in a simple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Proffitt
Eva Pittenger
E C. Geeding
Business men urged to submit advertising notices
Advertisers are advised that notices of importance should be sent to the office by next Monday. The call emphasizes timely submission for publication and seeks cooperation from local business men.
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
Thankful note to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness shown during the sickness and death of a beloved baby. The family expresses deep appreciation for support, prayers, and aid received in their time of sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling Baby
April First Silverware Tickets Sold by Morrison and Waters
April first at 2 p.m. Morrison and Waters offer silverware tickets for sale. Gather the tickets and bring them to court to count them together.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bloodhound
Methodist Church Orchestra
Wild White Rose
Anon
Riley
Zora Smith
Miss Stora Powers Green
Narcissus—Nevin
Mansfield
Stora Powers Green
Rev
C. Howard Taylor
DePauw University Church
Greencastle, Indiana
Burns
Con McClaine
Ladies’ Aid
Dortha Rohn
Tell City
Walter Spicer
Artie Clifton
Sam Woods
C. G. Lawler
James Serring
Rebuen Burrin
Indianapolis
T. E. Burrin
Poe Duckworth
New York
Mg Friend
Jennie Hendrix
Ora McDaniel
Omer Kennedy
Marcus
Princeton
National Guardsmen
M E. Church
Emmett Bowman
Glen Bowman
Clarel Martin
Margaret Beaver
Black Rivers
Ohio River
Busiess
Morrison & Waters
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