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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
1
Jamestown visits for the season opener as Jamestown Press notes a busy week with Old Soldiers events in Indianapolis and a sweep of regional visits. Residents travel between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Danville, and South Bend, with multiple family updates and a motor trip to the northern states and Canada.
A fragmented social notes item lists visits and meetings in Indiana towns. It mentions Mrs. Hackley a former Jamestown resident, Misses Rose and Pauline Davis, Mr. and Mrs. George Tucker of Ladoga, Mrs. Ralph Hamer, T. E. Hall of Indianapolis, Pauline Davis on a business trip, and other local visitors and gatherings. Rollie Proffitt and Goldie Gibson wed at North Salem with Rev. Houston officiating on Sept. 20.
North Salem, a 700 person village five miles south of here, bids for fame after auditor of Hendricks county requests tax assessment report. Town records show no levies with a “none” note, prompting confusion and a telephone call to cut out the “funny business.” The town claims its treasury suffices to run next year, and no taxes will be levied. Wayne town Dispatch also reports sufficient funds and no tax levy for next year.
An official birth notice announces the arrival of Norma Jean Moody, the great granddaughter of Grandma Sefton, born to Mr. and Mrs. Moody of Akron Ohio. Mrs Moody formerly Miss Vonnie Dean of Advance.
Mrs. G. W. Trask who recently underwent an operation is not yet fully well and remains under careful care.
Joseph A Coombs born January 27 1858 in Boone county died 3 o clock Tuesday morning at his Litton home at 63 years 8 months caused by locomotor ataxia ill nine years. Survived by wife Sarah Pratt two daughters Kate Scribner and Anna Groover two sons Earl J Coombs and Iva B Coombs a brother Jesse Coombs and sister Mary Wall. Funeral from Old Union church at 2 pm Wednesday Rev William Kibbey officiating interment Old Union cemetery.
A Cadillac seized from Chicago booze runners was sold at public auction on the south side of the square to George T. Miller, a local road contractor, for 1725 dollars. The sale was supervised by Sheriff Joseph Cain and witnessed by Col. C. O. Tribbett amid a crowded court-yard scene.
Indiana agricultural statistics report notes heavy rains and wind storms delaying outdoor work. Corn cutting, silo filling near completion. late-planted fields at risk from frost. Ear worm, mold damage extensive. Wheat seeding widespread. rye seeding rising. Potatoes yields low. pastures and meadows good. Tobacco better than expected. apple crop smallest on record. Hog cholera widespread in some areas. livestock generally in good condition. Farm larders supplies plentiful.
In regular October session County Superintendent Hussey presided with full board attendance. Teachers will attend the State Teachers Association in Indianapolis October 20 and 21, enrollment fees to be forwarded via school principals. Also endorsed tobacco use law enforcement and approved delaying resignation of Attendance Officer A Frank Smith. State township trustees meet October 24–26 in Indianapolis. County schools show strong prospects for the year.
The Boone county Superintendents and Principals Association met to discuss educational issues including the Riley Memorial hospital project and a proposed October memorial month. A resolution urged strict enforcement of tobacco and cigarette laws for minors to support student health and progress, with regular future meetings planned across the county.
The Women’s Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Laura Riner next Wednesday in October at 2 PM with Miss Mabel Graham as Leader. The subject is Pure Religion and Undefiled. Hymn, prayer, devotional, special music, and Bible study are listed, with several named participants and readings.
The school will host its annual Fall Fair on Friday night October 28 as a major event of the term.
Eddie Brown and family of Martinsville called on friends and relatives here yesterday in a social visit that highlighted neighborhood ties and local goodwill.
The managers of the Community Movies presented a promising Saturday night show with plans for try-outs and refinements. The piece lauds the venture and urges community support for a smooth snappy program in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rohn drove to Mt Vernon this week with Mrs. Claud Lucas and children. Mary Burrin of Indianapolis is visiting here this week.
Basketball will begin in advance Friday night October 21 with Jamestown as the opponent. This first game for both teams sparks a keen friendly rivalry as each side uses all its pep.
Rev. Bleam, longtime minister of the New Ross and Advance M. E. Churches, will move to Veedersboro in a few days. The churches grew under his leadership with his wife’s support, and they are highly recommended for their new field. Rev. Evers of Shawnee Mound has been assigned this charge.
The Masonic banquet featured a hearty supper prepared by the Mason's wives. Speakers included Fred Saunders Bro Bleam Dayton Wright and Bro Lamb. Musical numbers came from the Plunkett brothers Morrison sisters and an orchestra.
In memory of Bunnie Airhart three years dead sorrow remains yet memory keeps him near. From his Paresits Brothers and Sisters.
The passage questions Washington's birthplace while reporting school notes. A local event invites the winning side of a contest to a roast in the school house yard and a student, Nora Crisler, broke an arm while attempting to crank a Chevrolet.
A one ton poultry haul brought attention to the town’s poultry raising efforts. Residents note the farming kinship remains strong even in hard times, with talk of extra income from poultry despite challenges.
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