Christian Church observes Baptisms and Birth Day Offerings
The Christian Church with O. V. Rector and E. R. Proffitt conducted services on Sept 5. The Sunday School saw three birthday offerings for Ruby Cunningham, Mary Hinkle, and Edith Morrison. Children's Day is planned for the third Sunday in June with Florence Proffitt and Irene Caldwell leading the program. two baptisms occurred at the morning service.
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S. S
Ruby Cunningham
Mary Hinkle
Edith Morrison
Florence Proffitt
Irene Caldwell
Methodist Episcopal Church Sees Strong Attendance and Plans
The Workers Council reported better attendance and set Children's Day Exercises for the second Sunday in June. The Children's program committee includes Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Martin, and Miss Reed, with music led by Mrs. Shera. Sunday school was 66 present, below the hopeful 75 plus.
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Workers’ Council
Etta Caldwell
Smith
Walker
Wm. Martin
Fannie Reed
Arthur Shera
Altho
Teacher to Lead County Potato Growers Unit for Three Months
Chester Demaree of Cornell University informs his parents that his class nearly splits as students join the colors. He will oversee extension work from the college and take charge of a county among potato growers, at a salary of 100 dollars a month plus expenses. The assignment lasts three months, possibly four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Demaree
Cornell University
Advance Christian Service at St John Halstead Meeting
The Advance Christian group led by Minister Chas Farlow announces an enlistment for the Master’s service on September 8.They urge brave men to stand for the right, promise acceptance to all volunteers, note a 108 attendance last Sunday, and plan Men’s Day next Sunday. Choirs, church members sick list, and a call to visit the needy are included.
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Advance Christian
St. John Halstead
Chas. Farlow
Mother
Dorothy Rohn Returns from Pawnee Visit
Dorothy Rohn has returned from a visit near Pawnee, detailing her travels and experiences during the trip.
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Dorothy Rohn
Pawnee
Mother's Day tribute in New Era panel
The editorial piece urges reflection and gratitude for mothers in a Mother's Day message. It laments past sorrows and imagines returning home to comfort a mother, recalling lullabies and shared affection. It cites a writer's lines on mothers, endings, and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iumetes
Leavenwerty
New Era
Birthday Dinner Causes Surprise for Mrs James Golladay
Mrs James Golladay celebrated her sixty first birthday with a family gathering on Monday. Her children planned a surprise dinner on Sunday but she sensed a surprise and prepared the meal herself. A noon dinner drew Mr and Mrs Bruce Burris Ollie Smith and family Harley Galladay and family of Roachdale and Mrs Susan Shelley.
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James Golladay
Golladay
Bruce Burris
Ollie Smith
Harley Galladay
Roachdale
Susan Shelley
Birthday Tributes Mark Grandma Heath's 89th Celebration
A large family gathering at D. D. Budd home honors Grandma Heath on her 89th birthday with a big dinner and baskets. Attendees include Geo Canada and wife James Darnell and wife D D Budd and family John Heath and wife George Darnell and wife Mary Heath of Jamestown Dr A F Nelson of Lebanon Dr O A Nelson and family Gil Utterback and family Noble Canada and family Frank Heath James Graham and family Glen Waters and wife Mrs Gertrude Rohn and daughter Mary May 22 1917 note remembers Lila who passed away a year ago and hopes for a reunion on the peaceful shore.
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D. D. Budd
Grandma Heath
Geo. Canada
James Darnell
John Heath
George Darnell
Mary Heath
Jamestown
A. F. Nelson
Lebanon
O. A. Nelson
Lila
Eva Galladay
Y. M. C. A. War Campaign Aims to Aid Training Camps
A continent wide Y M C A campaign urges support for building training camp facilities and 1100 secretaries to promote Christian living. A united mass meeting is planned at Advance Community Building with Rev R H Kent of Lobanon as speaker. Local churches report recent contributions and call for funds. meeting at 8 o clock.
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R. H. Kent
Lobanon
Dover
North Salem
Golladay School House Visitors Report Local Relatives
Mark Beck was in Indianapolis Wednesday. Walter Dean remains poorly. Vashti Dean of Lebanon visited over Sunday with her sister Pansy VanHorn. Wm. Garner and wife were in Crawfordsville Monday. D. O. Meadows and children near Pittsboro spent Sunday with John and Mrs. Dean. Ben Elmore and family visited Willard Stansell. Wm. Lucas of Advance did papering for Mrs. Garner. Jesse Garner and family hosted Cecil and Grace Broshar. Aunt Mary Custer is poorly. Mettie Martin helps care for her.
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Vashti
Lebanon
Mrs
Pansy VanHorn
D. O. Meadows
Near Pittsboro
John Dean
Wm. Lucas
Wm. Garner
Jesse Garner
Cecil Broshar
Grace Pickering
Mary Custer
Mettie Martin
Bean School House visits and farm chores noted
Wm. Whiteman remains not much improved this writing. Crawfordsville relatives visit Mrs. Dennis Shannahan’s brothers. Ed Wright and James Bean plant corn on 80 acres. Several local families visited or traveled to Lebanon and New Maysville, including the Beans, Ray, Owens, Whiteley, Culley, and Canada households. Joe Airhart and Joe Dean hosted or were hosted by local neighbors.
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Dennis Shannahan
Crawfordsville
James Bean
Ed Wright
Frank Peterson
Edgar Peterson
James Swindler
Henry
Lebanon
Rosa
Ambreee Smith
Dan Ryan
George Ray
Earl Ray
Lew Owens
Fred
New Maysville
Lee Owens
Chas. Bean
Ed Hypes
Otha McDaniel
Near Potts School House
Pearl Whiteley
John Young
Cal Ross
Clyde Culley
Joe Airhart
Wm. Whiteman
Joe Dean
Chas
Canada
Family Visit Near Ward Mentioned Sunday Night
Dan Ryan and his wife called on Frank Peterson and his wife Sunday night, describing a family visit near Ward this past weekend.
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Ward
Dan Ryan
Frank Peterson
Pole Beans in Corn Fields Advised by State Entomologist
State entomologist Frank N. Wallace advises planting pole beans in cornfields this year to save time and labor. Beans grow with corn and vines touch the stalks for support, eliminating poles. Surplus beans can be dried for winter use and stored. fresh pods can be prepared as string beans after sun drying. In Thorntown, Assessor Billy Roberts reports 138 automobiles in Sugar Creek township with Ford leading at 63, Buick 26, Overland 16, and 63 other makes. total assessed value $51,415.
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Frank N. Wallace
Thorntown
Times
Billy Roberts
Sugar Creek Township
Patriotic edition boosts Ora McDaniel paper in Advance
Ora McDaniel issued a ten page patriotic edition last week with ads and content reflecting the spirit of the town. Advance, a 400 person community, shows strong support for the Hustler in name and truth per the Coatsville Herald.
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Ora McDaniel
Advance
Coatsville Herald
Advance Hustler patriotic edition praised for manual work
The Advance Hustler released a six page patriotic edition last week with hand composed pages and up-to-date ads, totaling a ten page paper. Editor Mr. McDaniel is congratulated for rallying a strong corps of correspondents and publishing farm and crop news. A front page feature, “Motherheo,” was written by Mrs. Walter McDaniel.
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McDaniel
Walter McDaniel
Whitestown
Men's Day Program Promises Bigger Turnout at Advance Church
Advance Christian Church Sunday School invites all men to a special program next Sunday morning. Last year 76 men attended. organizers aim for 100 this year to boost participation and community involvement.
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Advance Christian Church Sunday School
Proposed Mail Service Beginning June First 1917
Boone County to shake up mail routes with Leb anon and Jamestown extensions. All carriers retained in each office at Advance office expense. Route 21 to be served from Jamestown. Roy McCabe moved to route 20. J F Roark released. Advance will have one route. Lebanon and Jamestown unaffected.
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Boone County
Lebanon
Jamestown
Advance
Roy McCabe
McCabe
J. F. Roark
Unclaimed Letters at Post Office
Isabel Gurney, Bai ncair, F L Rogers, Ralph Montgomery, John F McBerth named on unclaimed mail list at local post office. Missing letters prompt claim by addressees or authorized agents. Postal officials request recipients to present IDs and address verification to recover correspondence.
Automobile Insurance Coverage in Indiana Declines
Ora McDaniel accepts agency with Indiana Mutual Automobile Insurance Company of Laporte as state auditors urge broader coverage. Indiana has over 400,000 cars while less than 30 percent are insured. urban areas hold about 70 percent of that insured share, leaving rural owners largely uninsured. Some local machines are insured by this company.
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Ora McDaniel
Indiana Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Laporte
Ind
Indiana
Hinds
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Caplinger & Bruce
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C. B. Smith
B. L. Smiley
Epworth
I. L
Pearl Gardner
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League Institute
Epworth League Institute
Battle Ground
Jamestown Christian Church
Our
Dave McClellan
Ernest
Elvin Busby
Near
Clayton
Bert Smiley
Les Walker
Tempa Shawiley
Golladay School
Mark Beck
Indianapolis
Walter Dean
Ben Elmore
Willard Stansell
Edward Everett Hale
Janesville
Rohn
Advance Bakery
Automobile
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