Local notes from Napoleon and vicinity
Miss Elva Newman returned home Friday after attending school in Indianapolis.Neighbors and visitors include Mr and Mrs John Thress of New Port Kentucky with the Hart family, Elmer Heimsath and sister Martha visiting Indianapolis, and E O Waters and family at Flat Rock for Decoration Day. Stark weather and social updates cover baptisms and weddings with several attending funerals in nearby towns. A Luther League lawn fete is set for June 17 and a Logansport couple Miss Mabel Behlmer and Mr Paul Marsh wed in Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Newman
Indianapolis
John Thress
Newport
Isaac Hart
Elmer Heimsath
Martha
E. O. Waters
Flat Rock
Harry Stevenson
Babe
Frank Stevenson
Cecil Dodson
Jacksonville
Fla
William Dodson
Lois Tarpenning
Bradshaw
O. Meyer
Lutheran Church
Springfield
Baptist Sunday School
Monford Alexander
Alexander
Lulu Detjen
Clifford Lawrence
Muncie
Ind
John Lemaster
Edward Fox
Adah
Elmer Fox
Noah Norwold
Vivian Stacey
Little
Harriet
Knoxville
Anna Wiebking
Arthur McClanahan
Terre Haute
Fred
Florence Behlmer
Grafton
Emerson
Luther League
Mabel Behlmer
Paul Marsh
Logansport
Akron
Ohio
March
Alvina Narwold
Cincinnati
Community Notes From Ballstown and Nearby
In Ballstown several residents attended the Ladies Aid at Cross Roads Thursday afternoon. Clint Taylor of Napoleon was seen in the vicinity Saturday doing paper hanging. Huth of Batesville plowed with his tractor for George Wamsgans Thursday. Virgil Wilson spent last week with friends in Cincinnati. Grandma Dorrel visited Rollin Hoyer and family Friday. Joe Newman of Bath Indiana was seen in the area Friday. Mr Rose and family near Osgood visited John Compait and Albert Siebert and families last week. The threshing club met at Hayti School Saturday evening. William Menchofer and family visited Mrs Henry Menchofer near Osgood Sunday. she was very sick but improving. Mrs John Hoyer called on Charles Harvey Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Cross Roads
Clint Taylor
Napoleon
Mr. Huth
Batesville
George Wamsgans
Virgil Wilson
Cincinnati
Grandma Dorrel
Rollin Hoyer
Joe Newman
Bath
Ind
Mr. Rose
Near Osgood
John Compait
Albert Siebert
Hayti School
William Menchofer
Henry Menchofer
Osgood
John Hoyer
Charles Harvey
Social guests and visits around Otter Creek
William Schwier and family hosted at Otter Creek with Roscoe Monroe Florence and William Johnson, also George Brown's family. Mrs Anna Hoyer and son Roy visited Mrs John Huneke. Oscar Engel and family and Wil liam Schwier were with Mrs Susan Johnson. Elma Huneke traveled to Indianapolis. Claude Dorrel showed a new Ford. Susan Johnson and son Harvey visited B J Wiete. Dick Bultman and family passed through the Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schwier
Roscoe
Monroe
Florence
William Johnson
George Brown
Otter Creek
Anna Hoyer
Roy
John Huneke
Oscar Engel
Susan Johnson
Elma Huneke
Indianapolis
Claude Dorrel
Harvey
B. J. Wiete
Dick Bultman
Health Affects Coral Beads Among West Indies Folk
A belief persists among West Indies Black communities that coral color changes with health, growing paler during illness. The claim ties coral hues to bodily condition and wellness across local Caribbean traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Youth and the Bright Madusa quote by Cather
A reflective line from Willa Cather’s Youth and the Bright Madusa on companionship and dreaming. It emphasizes that the people we cherish shape our world more than the company we keep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Cather
NEW PENNINGTON BORN TO ROLLAND PALMER FAMILY
New Pennington born June 3 a boy to Rolland Palmer and wife. Local gatherings note Decoration Day visits by families from Batesville Greensburg and Indianapolis. Various calls and local social activities described with names Thackery Hart Narwold Siebert and others. Children’s Day exercises planned for June 11 at 2 PM inviting all.
Local social visits in Napolean and nearby towns
A string of calls and visits reported across Morg Martin Batesville Kellyton Osgood Napoleon and Sandusky including Harry Huneker Niehaus Graue Pohlar Dittmer Kirchoff Henneke Rim stidt and Massing. Sunday school announcements note 2:00 PM services and a birth to George Williams and wife on Sunday June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Huneker
John Niehaus
Morg Martin
Napoleon
John Graue
Osgood
Morg Martin and
John Pohlar
Ida
Clara
Batesville
C. F. Sellers
John Dittmer
Floyd
Kellyton
Britney Rimstidt
John Kirchoff
Sandusky
George
Raymond
James Henneke
F. B. Henneke
George Williams
Thomas Hanson
Gaff News Summary Briefs and Neighbor Visits
Gaff News notes scarce week with limited visiting: Richard Hafft and family. Sherd Copeland with Clifford Copeland in Canaan. Will Wright with Shady Wright in Rexville. Jesse Hyatt and Rush County kin with James Benefiel. Fred Hafft with John Montgomery in White Hall. Tribute to Poetry quotes Matthew Arnold on poetry’s rhythm and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hafft
Sherd’ Copeland
Clifford Copeland
Canaan
Will Wright
Shady Wright
Rexville
Jesse Hyatt
Rush County
James Benefiel
Fred Hafft
John Montgomery
White Hall
Bird Weather Prophets
Birds act as zood weather prophets with the green woodpecker called the rain bird for his laugh before rain. The missel thrush is termed the storm cock for its song prior to wind and rain.
Worn phono needles repurposed for picture framing
A note advises saving worn phono graph needles as substitutes for stall-headed nails to secure pictures in Ciel frames, describing a practical upcycle use for fragile hardware.
A Woman Answers with No Good Reason for Inaction
The quotation notes a maxim that without a worthy motive a woman may still have a sound justification for choosing inaction. It contrasts motive with restraint, implying prudence in delaying action without a compelling incentive.
Versailles News Highlights Local Social and Court Notices
Greensburg couples attend Eastern Star event while Morris and Sunman visitors call on friends. Cleveland guest Grace Hendrixon Frazier stays with Pearl Lane. Ripley County and Decatur County commissioners meet. several estate matters and inheritance tax petitions filed. Will probates, admin appointments, and marriage licenses listed for area towns including Milan Batesville and Piercetown.
Safe and Sane Fourth of July in Indiana
State Fire Marshal Newman T. Miller urges every community to observe Independence Day safely by omitting fireworks. He warns that fireworks cause loss of life and property and calls local authorities to enforce the ban, promoting a national pride with safe celebrations across Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Newman T. Miller
Childish Frankness Says Thanks At Grandparents Home
Charles with his father and mother spends day at grandparents. After finishing dinner he asks to play with toys and, on being prompted to say thank you, adds with seriousness that he hopes for both good dinner and good supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Another Good Reason Man Died From Wife's Cooking
Wry dialogue from Life magazine quoted Mr Jenkins and Mrs Jenkins as they joke about domestic roles. The exchange highlights cooking and eating as humorous commentary on past tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jenkins
Mrs. Jenkins
Something Wrong Somewhere
A cryptic note discusses familiarity breeding contempt and questions why many people are such self-promoters. The fragment hints at social critique but provides no clear incident, names, dates, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doston
Trans
Trustee's Notice for Township Meetings at Sunman and Morris
A trustee announces regular township meetings with schedules: Morris on the first Saturday each month, Sunman on the second and third Saturdays, and the home site on the last Saturday of each month. The notice covers all official business to be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Sunman
Township Trustee Announces Weekly Office Hours in Batesville
E C Timmermann township trustee declares office hours every Tuesday at the First National Bank Building Batesville for all parties with township business. Call on that day to reach the trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Batesville
E. C. Timmermann
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Game Center
New Pennington
Rolland Palmer
John Abplanalp
Colson
Virginia Thackery
Odell Hickman
Ted Wessler
Hickman
Frank Hart
Isaac Palmer
Ward Williams
Rosco Moody
Wabash
McFerrin
Carrie Thackery
Joseph Parmer
Newpoint
Rolland Parmer
Logan Thackery
John Davis
Martin Alexander
Albert Miller
Harry Siebert
Norwold
Narwold
Ernest Narwold
Greensburg
Bert Mart
Jerry Wagoner
Ed Hart
Rosa Hart
Roman Meyer
Ben Lemmermohle
Ambrose Hickman
Lou Neigles
Henry Miller
Lafe Hickman
John Korte
Adolph Siebert
Laughery Bridge
Matthew Arnold
Versailles
Charley Hyatt
Harry Ricketts
Eastern Star Lodge
Herman Oehlrich
Nordmeyer
Grace Hendrixon Frazier
Cleveland
Pearl Lane
Tra Brinkman
Court House
Messrs
Charles L. Johnson
Quirin Vanderheide
Donald McCallum
Michael Bohland
Court
E. McCoy
Ripley County
Decatur County
Jacob Dauth
Rennekamp- Spreckleson
Shirling
Adams Tp
Fred Martin
Lebanon
Jos. E. Gordon
Cliff Hill Cemetery
John Wamsgans
George F. Wamsgans
Mathilda Lehmkuehler
Clara Green
Cort F. Borches
Fred Borchers
Christopher O. Holwadel
Marshall Spangler
Herbert Steingruber
Lewis Rost
Mary E. Haas
Nicholas
Anna Behr
Henry E. Schmaltz
Delaware
Anna M. Ruggles
Milan
Edward Norbert Vernie
Maggie Lacile Lane
William G. Conner
Markleville
Viola M. Snell
William L. Sutton
Dora M. Coffee
Pierceville
John E. Meyers
Elva H. Lichtenberger
Big_Four Station
L. M. Gibson
Gibson Garage
Batesville, Ind
N. E. Gregory
Gibson Theatre
Tribune
UB Patent Office
Gogdall Worsted CO
Palm Beach
Nobky Clothing Co
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