Local Notables Share Christmas Visits and Health Updates
Mrs. Charles E. Welch remains ill as winter cold spreads. Residents and visitors arrive from Buffalo New York, Danville Illinois, Owensburg and Bloomington. Soldiers return home for holidays. France dispatch confirms Walker Marshall’s safe arrival. Red Cross minstrel earns $84 after expenses with donations from Indiana Power and Water Co. Christmas publication delayed a day for employer holiday.
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Red Cross
The
Indiana Power and Water Co
Christmas entertainments at local churches
Christmas programs were held across churches this weekend. The Baptist church hosted a volunteer-based Sunday morning program at Sunday school. the Christian church presented a mixed program Sunday night with strong choir music led by Mrs. Merritt Owen. the Methodist Sunday school offered a four o clock Monday afternoon show. the Presbyterian church staged Bethlehem a Christmas pageant Monday evening.
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the Baptist Church
Christian Church
Merritt Owen
Methodist Sunday School
Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem
Red Cross Ships Supplies To Europe In War Effort
Red Cross shipping 33,000 tons of relief materials via Washington-Ocean carriers through its clearing house. Hospital supplies anaesthetics dressings and foodstuffs rise as winter increases demand. The drive funds broader aid to war hospitals infirmaries recuperating stations canteens and nurse homes in France aiding American and Allied lives.
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Washington
American
Red Cross
National Clearing House
Americas
Europe
France
Federal Food Administration Orders Rationed Sugar Flour
A Greene County communication dated December 24 1917 from J Frank Cravens Federal Food Administrator outlines new sugar sales limits 2 to 5 pounds for consumers 5 to 10 pounds for rural buyers and flour sales in towns eight to quarter barrel and rural quarter to half barrel quantities. It bans advertising urging larger purchases during the national crisis.
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J Frank Cravens
Greene County
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Ashcraft
County Clerk E K Ashcraft reports new marriage licenses issued since last notice. Alvin Clyde Parsons, a clerk, and Ava Grace O Donal d Bloomfield. Ora Goodwin, a farmer, Highland township, and Jennie Hoke, Highland township. Charles Baughn, a railroad brakeman, and Ruth Jeanette Mills, Lyons. Harvey L Blume, a stenographer, Lawrenceville, Al, and Harriette Baughn, Lyons. Elmer West, a miner, Linton, and Corina Hardesty, Jasonville.
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Alvin Clyde Parsons
Ava Grace O’donald
Bloomfield
Ora Goodwin
Highland Township
Jennie Hoke
Charles ©. Baughn
Ruth Jeanette Mills
Lyons
Harvey L. Blume
Lawrenceville
Harriette Baughn
Elmer West
Linton
Corina Hardesty
Jasonville
A Merry Christmas Wish From The Democrat
The Democrat extends season greetings to patrons subscribers and friends and even those not yet its friends. It urges acts of kindness at home and support for service members overseas while celebrating the Christmas spirit and national values.
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the Democrat
Circuit Court suspends trials to aid war service
In a Monday session the Circuit Court, with mutual consent of all attorneys, struck from the docket all trials through January 7 1918 to free lawyers for government war service aiding about 2700 registrants in the county.
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Circuit Court
War Savings Stamps Mark a New Era in American Life
Secretary McAdoo describes War Savings as an epoch creating patriotism and thrift. He argues the campaign will spur individual saving and a nationwide shift toward economy, benefiting millions and shaping the country’s future.
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Treasury
McAdoo
Thrift Stamps Not Redeemable for Cash
The Treasury Department explains Thrift Stamps cannot be redeemed for cash as they are a simple aid for small savers to accumulate for War Savings Stamps. Redeeming them would require extensive accounting and labor, making them impractical and too costly to the government.
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Treasury Department
Young Couple United in Quiet M. and Parsonage Wedding
Miss Ava Grace O'Donald and A Clyde Parsons wed Sunday at 5 30 pm in the M and Parsonage officiated by Rev J D Smith. The bride, daughter of A J O'Donald, worked at Bloomfield Trust. the groom is with Van Meter Dry Goods. Both active in Epworth League and church work. They will reside in Rev King’s home after December 25 with many friends offering best wishes.
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Ava Grace O’ Donald
A. Clyde Parsons
J. D. Smith
A. J. O’donald
Bloomfield Trust Company
Parsons
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Rev. King
The Christ Child and the Nativity Tale
A summary of the Nativity story: Jesus is born to Mary and Joseph with shepherds guided by a star and an angel. Jesus faces opposition, is crucified, buried, and then resurrected, with angels witnessing the empty tomb.
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Christ
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Red Cross Drive Friday Noon
A narrator recalls three Red Cross solicitors visiting at noon urging membership. She explains using Liberty bonds for future return and questions the purpose of the drive, reflecting Civil War contrasts and concern over potential loss. The piece captures homefront fundraising and public sentiment during war.
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Red Cross
Harry
Curt
John
Liberty
Fund drives for France service members earn support
A handwritten plea by ALICE MANSFIELD urges supporting soldiers in France through a fund. The speaker describes sending care, medical attention, and comfort to wounded or fallen soldiers, praising the effort as a collective drive led by John, Curt, and Harry to gather contributions.
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France
John
Curt
Harry
Alice Mansfield
Telegram from Provost Marshal General on questionnaire compliance
Message dated December 21 1917 warns Indiana boards to answer all questions in the series if the first question is answered No. The directive aims to prevent alien enemies from induction and urges immediate dissemination to Local and Legal Advisory Board members.
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Washington, D. GC
Indiana
Indianapolis
Crowder
Red Cross Benefit at Plummer School House
A taffy pulling event will be held next Friday night at the Plummer school house to raise funds for the Red Cross society. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Plummer
Red Cross Society
Enlists and Loses Pension in Rapid Return to Service
Westfield, Massachusetts resident Fred H. Lenois rejoined the Twenty-fifth Engineers after losing his pension. A former regular with two full enlistments, he served in the Philippines and Cuba and once served as an orderly to Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston. Despite prior discharges due to disability from an ear injury, he obtained a Washington pass to a physical exam, passed, and was assigned again, forfeiting his pension.
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Westfield
Mass
Fred H. Lenois
Twenty-fifth Engineers
Lenois
Philippines
Cuba
Frederick Funston
H. E. Howard
Washington
Infant Clarks Earl H. Dies at Two Months
Earl H Clarks infant son of Mr and Mrs Earl Clarks was born Oct 11 1917 and died Dec 19 at two months eight days He leaves parents one sister Beulah two grandmothers eight aunts and many relatives Funeral at Simpson Chapel Friday morning with words of comfort by J D Smith Methodist pastor at Bloomfield
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Earl H
Earl Clarks
Beulah
Earl
Jesus
Simpson Chapel
J. D. Smith
Bloomfield
Red Men to Host Wigwam Night With Drill and Band
Yuba Tribe invites pale faces to a patriotic meeting tomorrow at eight o clock. Judge T E Slinkard will address. New chiefs begin their terms in 1918: Prophet Geo M Sparks Sachem Wilson Smith Senior Sagamore Joseph Lester Junior Sagamore C C Hendren Keeper of Wampum John Keys Chief of Records George Sullivan Trustees Theo E Slinkard Lawrence Lester M G Messick.
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T. E. Slinkard
Geo. M. Sparks
Wilson Smith
Sagamore
Joseph Lester
C. C. Hendren
Wampum
John Keys
George Sullivan
Theo. E. Slinkard
Lawrence Lester
M. G. Messick
Bugler in brig for taps
A U S marine bugler aboard a transport to Europe sounded taps at sea and was jailed for three days bread and water as punishment. The commanding officer called it a premature surrender to the tin lizzie of the sea, while the marine saw no humor in the act.
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Washington
United States
Europe
A Successful Red Cross Pie Supper at Crabbe School
A Red Cross pie supper at Crabbe school in Jackson township Saturday night December 22 drew a large crowd. Sixteen pies sold for twenty two dollars plus a pipe and tobacco lot raised over fifteen dollars. proceeds totaled around fifty dollars. All pupils joined Red Cross and many families contributed subscriptions for magazine memberships. Roy Wilson, the teacher, starts his second successful term at Crabbe school, a large rural school in eastern Greene county.
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American Red Cross
Crabbe
Jackson Township
The
Red Cross
College Students Return Home For Christmas Break
A list of students spending the Christmas vacation at home includes Marie Hudson Thelma Tucker Grace Allen Helen Cravens Wilma Slinkard Esther Slinkard Garland Ashcraft from Indiana University Martha Louise Miller Olaf Naugle from Franklin College Elizabeth Osborn from DePauw and Earl Chaney from Purdue.
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Marie Hudson
Thelma Tucker
Grace Allen
Helen Cravens
Wilma Slinkard
Esther Slinkard
Garland Ashcraft
Indiana University
Martha Louise Miller
Olaf Naugle
Franklin College
Elizabeth Osborn
DePauw
Earl Chaney
Purdue
Our Navy and the Silent Vessel of Victory
Our navy receives less attention than the army yet its enduring traditions inspire. Renowned captains Jones and Hull sit alongside Perry and Farragut as the fleet lies in reserve, awaiting the day when Britain’s ships may meet ours in a brave, decisive clash. News of a brave fight will bring confidence and victory.
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Ohio State Journal
Jones
Decatur
Hull
Bainbridge
Perry
MacDonough
Porter
Farragut
Dewey
England
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Charles E. Welch
David N. Alkire
Marco
Leon Johnson
Buffalo
N. Y
Harvey Corbin
Owensburg
Mary L. Cravens
Stanley Powell
Danville
Tfl
E. E. Knapp
Haig Welch
Dental College
Chicago
Thomas Bogard
Taylor Township
Democrat
Freeland Rutledge
Koleen
W. W. Moffett
Spencer
Hubert Hickam
S. R. Jackson
Bloomington
Floyd Jackson
Ray Wymer
Camp Taylor
Mrs
Oscar Wymer
Harry Wade
Camp Dickson
N. J
Claude Calvert
Maquaketa, Iowa
Willard Calvert
Eart Combs
Fort Dodge, In
Chas. E. Combs
Charles Beck
F. R. VanMeter
Gross Antibus
Frank McGannon
John R. McGannon
Mary A. Pringle
Vincennes
Sarah L. Isenhower
Miller
Seymour
Simeon Smith
Cavins Baughman
Manuel
Mrs. Baughman
Evansville
Nell Shirts
New Albany
Margaret Shirts
J. A. Faucett
Julia
Morgantown
L. J. Faucett
Joseph Leavitt
Charles E. Henderson
Laurence
Amelia Henderson
Henderson
Light
William L. Slinkard
Opera
RED Cross Ships
Federal Food Administration
News OF the Circuit Court
Christ Child
Mary Naomi Slinkard
RED Cross Drive
Funston
Clarks
RED Men
OUR Navy
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