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Newspaper
Boonville Enquirer
Location
Boonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
1
Poem fragment contrasts enduring truth with evolving modern combat. It evokes a steadfast divine gaze amid the scaffold that supports technological drones and uncertain futures, suggesting moral weight behind weapons and progress.
The article praises President Warren G. Harding as a pure hearted, devoted leader who did his best under challenging postwar conditions. It notes prior political opposition but asserts his presidency earned respect and that his death is a civic loss.
Warrick County officials consider a memorial fund for Senator James A Hemenway and veterans of the world wars. A resolution requests a 0.25 percent tax levy to establish The American Legion and Hemenway Memorial Fund, with Boonville city cooperation and approval planned for September 1923.
The Boonville Fair runs August 27 to September 1 showcasing agriculture, livestock, floral exhibits, and a full racing program. Officials, stockholders, and community groups from Moonville and surrounding areas promote three days of free acts, concerts, and family entertainment with premium funds totaling substantial prizes.
At the Warrick county tobacco growers meeting in Boonville the temporary organization was perfected with Edward Metz elected chairman and plans announced for a four year contracts pool. Warehouses expected at Boonville and Dale will grade and receive tobacco for storage and sale. Additional meetings are scheduled including Farm Bureau gatherings and township sessions with speakers from Owensboro and Green River district.
Mrs Mansar Scales hosted a Friday afternoon missionary society gathering at her North Third Street home for the Hem Enwya Memorial Church chapter.
Boonville Standard editor Thomas E. Downs denies running a matrimonial agency but concedes that working in the newspaper office has historically boosted a girl’s marriage chances. He notes more than twenty five women have worked there, most quitting because a man was involved.
A reader list shows numerous individuals including Hudspeth, Mrs Henry Lipnight, Fred Becker, John E Paker, J A Hawkins, T R Latshaw, Mrs Henry Gelhausen, C H Taylor, Shafer Bros, G J Roth, George R Hemenway, F W Pelzey, T D Seales, Charles Hebner, A L Beeler, Isaac Alexander, Howard G Taylor, James McCulla, Curran A Reed, Claude W Reed, Mrs Margaret Howard, Earl W Scales, William E Hart, Leroy Gardner, William B Bethell, Haskell Sharp, Henry G Whittinghill connected to a local notice.
The Kiwanis weekly gathering became a memorial service for Warren G. Harding with Dr. T.D. Seidtles presiding. Speakers Judge Roscoe Wiper Oran A. Davis Judge Marshall Q. Tweedy and Judge Caleb J. Lindsey homage to the late president and his legacy. John E. Kelley won a pocketbook attendance prize donated by Andy Franz.
Memorial services are held at the courthouse for Warren G Harding with American Legion sponsorship. Rev G W Holmes delivers the eulogy as the community joins in songs. a piano is placed on the steps for music. The benediction is by Rev Doellefeld. City officials announce early closing of offices and banks in tribute.
Boonville council discussed sourcing water from Newburgh at 50 percent of city revenues, a potential annual payment of 24000 to 26000, with a counterproposal possible. Land appraisals were ordered for Meece and Ferguson overflow land, while traffic violations prompted police action and a special meeting to set the street oiling assessment for August 1.
The Boonville school board was organized with John H. Kohlmeyer as president Ivor Robinson as secretary and Robert Houghland as treasurer. Robinson is the new member appointed by the city council.
Professor W F Kanman of Pittsburg Pennsylvania, a former Warrick county boy, is visiting old friends in the area. He plans to tour nearby communities and reconnect with classmates during his stay.
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