15 May 1919
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes Salvation Army in East End with references to May 1826 and a call for public aid. Mentions Miss Boo and public figures, with unclear details about a ceremony or address. The text is garbled but implies a community outreach or fundraiser connected to wartime relief efforts.
Advance residents reported visits by Claud Carty and family from Terre Haute, J W Forbes, Mrs Tibitha Newman from Indianapolis, and John Subiette with wife. A Salvation Army drive received a political nod from President Wilson via a cable, while local events include church mission circle notes and family happenings. The Sumpter heirs sold the Scott Sumpter farm for 42 200 dollars, and small ads note pianos, a four year old horse, and requests to Dalton for entertainment.
Sunday School attendance 140 and offering 923.11. Birthday offerings count 2c each for Pittenger twins and others. Church votes to retain Rev Rector as pastor next year, salary increased 100. A Mother's Day program is described and Missionary Society to meet next Wednesday at 2 o'clock to receive new members.
The Out of Love Club, a Salvation Army program in major cities, invites former beneficiaries to join as life members. Membership requires good conduct for at least one month and supports the Army’s House Service Fund campaign for 13 million dollars in May 1926.
A record lists numerous contributors and workers for a Victory effort. Names include Mrs. Mary E Weaver, Mrs. Anna Starwalt, Miss Mona Swindler, Mrs. Lillie Starwalt, and many others among donors and lady workers across communities.
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