Boonville Ensign Wells Weds Miss Bennett in Manila
In Manila the wedding of Ensign Forrest Hampton Wells United States Navy Boonville Indiana to Miss Jane MacClintock Bennett Charleston South Carolina was held at the Cathedral of St Mary and St John with a full Episcopal ceremony. The groom a 1921 naval academy graduate is stationed on the destroyer Truxton. The bride wore simple white linen lace and will reside in the Philippines with her husband after a short honeymoon.
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Manila Daily Bulletin
Manila
Philippine Islands
Forrest Hampton Wells
Boonville
United States Navy
All Hollows
Cathedral of
St. Mary and
St. John
Jane MacClintock Bennett
Charleston
South Carolina
Indiana
Mrs. Bennett
Nd Tracy
Tanila
Johnennett
J. Bennett
Century Company
New York
United States
Dana Hall
Bennett
United States Naval Academy
Truxton
Ensign
Mrs. Wells
Baguio
Ells
M. H. del Pilar
Philippines
E Orient
Wells
Ck County
George Wells
Annapolis
Charles Lieb
Rockport
Congress
Woodmen Camp Elects Officers in Oonville
Woodmen World Camp No. 50 in Oonville elected officers last week. W. Th was chosen Consul Command Adolph Floyd Advisor Lieutenant, Wm. Shafer banker, D. R. McNeeley clerk, Chris Buffkin watchman, Isaac Deweese and John Buiff auditors. A social session followed. Boon iire Camp lists 249 members.
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Oonville Camp
Woodmen World
W. Th
Adolph Floyd
Wm. Shafer
D. R. McNeeley
Chris Buffkin
Watchan
Isaac Deweese
John Buiffin
Booniire
A Smile and a Task
A short verse by Nixon Watermann urges keeping a smile and a task in hand. It promotes joyful effort over lingering sighs and notes clouds in the sky yet a star shines somewhere. The piece links happiness to labor and civic care through deeds and cheerful service.
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Nixon Watermann
Victory clubs organized in Boonville and district
Former State Senator William B. Carleton of Boonville is named president of the National Democratic Victory Club of Boonville by Cordell Hull. The club is the first in the First district as part of a nationwide Democratic plan with 6000 towns and 100000 members. A Boonville banquet in April for Jefferson’s birthday will feature speakers including Senator Samuel Ralston.
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Boonville
Evansville
William B. Carleton
National Democratic Victory Club of
Cordell Hull
Victory Club
Democratic National Committee
Carleton
William E. Wilson
Indiana
Democratic Party
National Democratic Victory Clubs
National Democratic Victory Club
Cordell
Vanderburgh County Democratic Club
Boon Township
Democratic Club
Boon Township Club
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Ralston
Splendid Meeting of the Philharmonic Club Hosts
The Philharmonic club met Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Finch on Hargrave Avenue with Miss Delores Frahlich and Mrs. Finch as hostesses. The program included piano solos by Nevin and Luders, vocal solos by Miss Dorothy Finch and Welby Thornburgh, a paper by Miss Finch, a discussion on Nevin and Luders, a chorus directed by J. W. Mason, and a two course luncheon. Plans were announced for a February free concert and the next meeting will be in January at Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harrison’s on West Main Street with a program of Edward McDowell and Massinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Club
Lewis R. Finch
Hargrave Avenue
Delores Frahlich
J. W. Mason
Jas. Harrison
West Main Street
Edward McDowell
Massinet
Mesdames
Henry Hudson
Moravia Patterson
Albert H. Trimble
George Gree
Herbert O’neil
Cypress School Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance List
The Cypress school honors Willard Bilderback Doris Edwards Frances Edwards Aiten Miller Wilbur Groeninger Irene Miller Elva Montgomery Lawrence Woolsey Bertha Miller Martha Edwards on the honor roll. Perfect attendance for the past month includes Willard Bilderback Doris Edwards Frances Edwards Alton Miller Anna Powers Ralph Burlton Irene Miller Elva Montgomery Woodrow Powers Bertha Miller Reba Chambers Martha Edwards. James L. Fay, Teacher.
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Cypress School
Willard Bilderback
Doris Edwards
Frances Edwards
Aiten Miller
Wilbur Groeninger
Irene Miller
Elva Montgomery
Lawrence Woolsey
Bertha Miller
Martha Edwards
Alton Miller
Anna Powers
Ralph Burlton
Woodrow Powers
Reba Chambers
James L. Fay
Petersburg to vote for mayor in December election
Petersburg will hold a special election on December 18 to elect a mayor and other city officials. The Democrats nominate Fred Whitlock and the Republicans nominate Sylvester Thompson, former Petersburg Press publisher, with full tickets from both parties.
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Petersburg
Fred Whitlock
Sylvester Thompson
The
Petersburg Press
My Father Poem by John H Styles Jr
A heartfelt tribute praising a father for faithfulness to God family and community. The speaker admires honesty gentleness and steadfast values hoping to live up to the father’s example and bear his name. The verse extols contentment humility and moral integrity over fame or wealth.
Mutual Company Reports Strong Year for Farm Mutual Aid
A. E. Swope, elected treasurer of the Farmers Mutual Aid Association covering Gibson Vanderburgh and Warrick counties, released a year end financial showing 20 lightning losses and 20 fire losses totaling 18816.58. The plan collected 0.20 per 100 of insured valuables, with 1500 members and total insured valuables at 5100000. Officers include James E. Sanders president Edward J. Memmer vice president and J. E. Hart secretary. Directors span Warrick Vanderburgh Gibson counties and the association attends the state convention in Indianapolis January 9.
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A. E. Swops
Farmers Mutual Aid Association
Gibson
Vanderburgh
Warrick
Swope
James E. Sanders
Boonville
Edward J. Memmer
J. E. Hart
Lynnville
A. J. Lawrence
Philip Geyer
Warrick County
Harrison McCutchan
William Kuhlenschmidt
Vanderburgh County
Charles F. Seam
Work halted on Newburgh Dam project as river rises
Work on the government dam on the Ohio river at Newburgh has been halted with machinery rushed to safe spots amid expected river rise. Coffer dam completed, piling driven for lock walls, with December 31 1924 completion target for the lock chamber. dam extension to resume after chamber completion. National Contract Company of Evansville holds the lock chamber contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Newburgh
National Contract Company of
Evansville
Boonville Library Highlights Classic Photoplay Text
A worn copy in the Boonville Public library, once studied by Monte Kaitterjohn a noted Boonville writer, remains a favorite. Librarian Mrs. Anna Isley says demand for photoplay writing books is high and new titles are being added to the collection.
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Boonville Public Library
Monte Kaitterjohn
Boonville
Anna Isley
Boonville Youth Given State Farm Sentence
Otis Gentry, 19, of Boonville, found guilty by Evansville special juvenile judge of contributing to the delinquency of Connie Anderson, 14. He is fined $1 and costs and sentenced to three months on the state penal farm. Trial held behind closed doors per Judge Lockyear order.
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Albert Funkhouser
Evansville
Otis Gentry
Boonville
Connie Anderson
Funkhouser
Gentry
Evansvillle
Pleasure Park
E. Q. Lockyear
W C T U Holds Large Warrick County Meeting at Chandler
Warrick county W C T U gathered in Chandler last Tuesday for an all day session. Grace Lee Scott national worker spoke on Moral Education recounting wartime service praised by many. School children performed Old Barleycorn Wants to Come Back. Judge C J Lindsey discussed law enforcement. Mrs Mueller flower mission head presented a bouquet to Mrs Alice Hetzel. Luncheon was served in M E church basement.
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Warrick County
Www. C. T. U
Chandler
Grace Lee Scott
Flower Mission
Alice Hetzel
M. E. Church
New Laundry Opens on Chestnut Street
M. L. Craig opens a Chestnut Street laundry offering pickup and delivery with guaranteed satisfaction. Call and see him. telephone 538.
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M. L. Craig
Chestnut Street
the Enquirer
TWO STORY SCHOOL NOTES HONOR ROLL AND VISITORS
The November honor roll lists Florence Hebner Lena Kissel Paul Bracher Florence Scales Frank Hebner Lela Kissel George Bracher Oliver Eisler Lola Brown Otis Bracher Eddie Roth Forest Byers Richard Hebner George Kissel Mildred Eisler. Visitors include Miss Gladys Schultz Miss Phillips Mabel Fay Marie Small Ruth Winsett Anna Kirsch Mary Clark Lillian Pike Mrs Esther Lutz Mrs Monroe Pike Truman Mundy Mr Phillips and Levi Barker.
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Florence Hebner
Lena Kissel
Paul Bracher
Florence Scales
Frank Hebner
Lela Kissel
George Bracher
Oliver Eisler
Lola Brown
Otis Bracher
Eddie Roth
Forest Byers
Richard Hebner
George Kissel
Mildred Eisler
Gladys Schultz
Miss Phillips
Mabel Fay
Marie Small
Ruth Winsett
Anna Kirsch
Mary Clark
Lillian Pike
Esther Lutz
Monroe Pike
Truman Mundy
Phillips
Levi Barker
Benefits of Educational Week Observed at School
Educational Week highlighted Patriotism Day with students choosing eminent figures and presenting speeches. School and children's day featured essays on education’s importance, followed by Illiteracy Day essays. The three days energized thought on learning and offered rest from regular studies.
Student Government Aims to Improve School Life
The article explains student government as laws and duties created and enforced by students to regulate behavior during school hours. Committees handle questions on conduct, may pass laws, and aim to raise student engagement and grades.
County awards road and bridge contracts amid bid rejections
Five bids for a rock roller were rejected by county commissioners who will inspect rollers and reopen bids in March. Barrett Construction Club of Chicago won the Newburgh road resurfacing contract with tarvia at an estimated $7,500. Gifford Campbell earned the Cruse Gentry and Hizer bridges contract.
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Newburgh
Tarvia
Barrett Construction Club
Chicago
Gifford Campbell
Cruse
Gentry
Hizer
Trees along a shady way provide shelter and peace
Poem by Wilbur W. Ayres from Prospect Avenue, Highgrove, California. It praises a cultivated path lined with walnut, pepper, and palm trees as a safe retreat from the sun and a lasting civic blessing from the planter. It urges kindness to ease life and reduce strife.
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Wilbur W. Ayres
Prospect Avenue
Highgrove
California
U T Sewing Club Dinner Hosted by Miss Marie Goad
The U. T. Sewing club held a dinner at the home of Miss Marie Goad on Third street with guests Earl Shafer Harold Bender Frank McConnell Harry Shaw Marie Goad Ruth Thornburgh Kendrick Newby and Herb O'Neil. Boonville and Warrick county teachers attended the Southwestern Indiana Teachers Association convention at Evansville. William F. Vogel superintendent of Boonville public schools served on the nominations committee. W. S. Painter of Mt. Vernon was elected association president for the next year.
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U. T. Sewing Club
Marie Goad
Third Street
Messrs
and Mesdames
Earl Shafer
Harold Bender
Frank McConnell
Harry Shaw
Ruth Thornburgh
Kendrick Newby
Herb O'Neil
Boonville
Warrick County
Southwestern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Evansville
William F. Vogel
W. S. Painter
Mt. Vernon
Santa to Visit Boonville on Christmas Eve
A town bulletin announces that Santa Claus will arrive in Boonville early on Christmas Eve, bringing festive cheer to local residents and children awaiting his visit.
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Santa Claus
Boonville
St John’s Evangelical Ladies’ Aid elect officers
Mrs John Pfeiffer was elected president of the St John’s Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society at their meeting last week. Mrs Mollie McConnell was elected vice president, Mrs Otto Roller secretary, and Mrs Edward Roth treasurer. Mesdames Heinzle Becker Fluhrer Rauth Hartig and Rauth were elected members of the arrangement committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pfeiffer
St. John’s Evangelical Ladies’ Aid Society
Mollie McConnell
Otto Roller
Edward Roth
Mesdamse Heinzle
Becker
Fluhrer
Rauth
Hartig
Community Notes From Local Evening News
Miss Elizabeth Slaughter suffers from an infected hand. Mrs. A. J. Hopkins reports large donations for orphans from Relief Corp members and friends. William Julian resumes night duty after a two week hunting trip, his first vacation in two years. Rousseau Dedman filled in during Julian’s absence. The tourist club met at Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bennett’s home on West Walnut Street, holding an old fashioned spelling bee. Alfred Bennett spoke on the future of the airplane for national defense. The Queen Esther society of the M. E. church organized at Mrs. Ernest Nagle’s home with officers elected: Margaret Meyer president, Constance Kelley VP, Helen Roth secretary, Wilma Doane and Opal Williams mite box, Mary Florence Seigle treasurer.
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William Julian
Julian
Rousseau Dedman
J. A. Bennett
West Walnut Street
Alfred Bennett
Queen Esther ‘Society of the
M. E. Church
Ernest Nagle
Margaret Meyer
Constance Kelley
Helen Roth
Wilma Doane
Opal Williams
Mary Florence Seigle
Father and Son Banquet at First Baptist Church
A father and son banquet will be held at the First Baptist church December 14 with Frank Cady as toastmaster. The banquet committee includes Mrs. Charles Felts and Mrs. C. R. Davis, assisted by the Ladies' Aid society. The program is arranged by Frank Cady, Pearl Brown, and Mrs. Edwin C. Hunton.
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First Baptist Church
Frank Cady
Charles Felts
C. R. Davis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Pearl Brown
Edwin C. Hunton
Foreclosure Ends Mortgage on Key Coal Company Property
A mortgage on Key Coal Company property in Warrick circuit court was foreclosed by trustee Thomas J. Morton. A judgment for 88000 was issued. The site lies about three miles west of Boonville, largely owned by Evansville residents. The mine halted operations last March and no interest was paid on the bonds. A receiver petition was filed November 17 in Warrick court, with Vanderburgh probate court later appointing and discharging a receiver. John F. Heingle of Evansville was appointed receiver upon the Consumers Coal Company’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Coal Company
Warrick
Thomas J. Morton
Boonville
Evansville
Vanderburgh
Vanderburgh Probate Court
John F. Heingle
Consumers Coal Company
Indianapolis
Happy chicken and wiener roast near Boonville honors movers
Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Ellis hosted a chicken and wiener roast five miles south of Boonville on Wednesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Leslie who are moving to Evansville. Guests included numerous neighbors and family members, and all departed late with upbeat remarks about the evening.
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Sam C. Ellis
Boonville
John Leslie
Evansville
Charles Dike
Fred Roth
Clarence Young
Otia Boyer
Jim Houghland
Wm. Tooley
Bill Roeder
Elijah Howes
Enos Fisher
Orval Taylor
Henry Roeder
Elix Hanold
Hazel
Josie Clark
Presley Smith
Walter
Bill Kaiser
Beauty Without Paint Provokes Righteous Scorn
A reader contends that true beauty lies in natural charm not painted cosmetics. The piece speaks of paint as treason against grace and swears purity of heart outshines any cosmetic enhancement. The writer labels most society as savages for relying on makeup.
Brother of local pastor killed by train in Logansport
A telegram informed Rev. G. Washington Burton that his brother, John H. Burton, died after being struck by a train in Logansport Indiana. The pastor traveled there to attend the funeral.
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G. Washington Burton
Hemenway Memorial Church
John H. Burton
Logansport
Ind
Burton
Christian Science Services At Hepp's Theater
Christian Science services are held in Hepp's theater with a Sunday 10 45 morning meeting and a Wednesday 8 00 testimonial service A loving welcome is extended to all to attend The Sunday December 16 topic is God the Preserver of Man
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Hepp
God the Preserver of Man
The Arab's Code of the Table and Friendship
A Kiwanian named Edgar White from Macon Missouri presents a verse extolling the Arab creed of breaking bread as a barrier against betrayal. The poem contrasts hospitality with violence and credits the shared meal for upholding trust and unity among travelers and friends.
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Edgar White
Macon
Local residents visit and return from outings
Mrs Daisy Duothiss returned from Marengo Cave after visiting Mr and Mrs Clyde Dark. Miss Donna Smoot returned to Christopher Ill where she teaches after time with Miss Maurine Miller. Hon Joseph H Madden a former Indiana legislator from Warrick county was a pleasant caller at the Enquirer office last Friday.
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Daisy Duothiss
Marengo Cave
Clyde Dark
Donna Smoot
Christopher, Il
Maurine Miller
Joseph H. Madden
Hart Township
Indiana
Warrick County
Enquirer
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Ensign Wells
Faraway
Woodmen
Kiwanis
O. Sam Cummings
John H. Styles, Jr
Dad
Mutual Company
Monte
Elizabeth Slaughter
A. J. Hopkins
Woman's Relief Corp
Friends and Relief Corp
Christian Science Services
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