Aunt Rody Downs and Warrick County Mound Builder Roots
A freaky note from Boonville Standard mentions Aunt Rody Downs as grand illustrious dragon and editor, promising support for Lew Shank for governor. It recalls Warrick county descendants of mound builders and praises Aunt Rody as a steadfast Republican icon dating to Theodore Roosevelt and Albert Beveridge era politics.
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Warrick County
Rody Downs
Loonville Standard
Lew Shank
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge
United States
India
Boonville
Hearts and Sentiments For Snonville
Local note reflects enduring affection for the town of Snonville and its community spirit. Residents express pride in traditions and shared memories, underscoring a commitment to kindness and neighborly support.
Eventful Week Signals Public School Education Drive
American Education Week observed from November 1 to 24 sponsored by the American Legion the National Education Association and the Bureau of Education. Boonville and Warrick county schools will host programs to discuss questions benefiting pupils and parents, highlighting the value of public schools and citizen involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
National Educational Association
Bureau of Education
Boonville
Warrick County
America
William Samples Runs for Warrick Circuit Clerk Nomination
William Samples known as Veal Samples launches a bid for Warrick county circuit clerk as a longtime Democratic activist. The veteran farmer and former school teacher has faced defeats but remains active, with friends urging him to run and believing he would make an effective clerk if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Samples
Owen
Warrick County
The
Enquirer
Samples
Dle
Democratic Party
Death of Frederick William Pelzer Remembered in Warrick County
A funeral notice notes Frederick William Pelzer rests in Maple Grove Cemetery. Born abroad and immigrating to America, Pelzer dedicated his life to Warrick County and Boonville, earning praise for his civic spirit and generosity. Hundreds mourn his passing and recall his sterling qualities of head and heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William Pelzer
Maple Grove
Pelzer
Boonville
Warrick County
Mr. Pelzer
America
Indiana
Loss Felt As Judge Tweedy Leaves Boonville For Evansville
The Boonville Warrick County community laments the departure of Judge Marshall R. Tweedy and his wife who will relocate to Evansville to practice law. They are esteemed as leading citizens whose move is seen as a significant loss to local civic life. The Enquirer extends best wishes for their new home while hoping they visit often and remain considered home folks.
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Marshall R. Tweedy
Warrick County Bar
The
Enquirer
Boonville
Warrick County
Red Letter Day at Str Johns Evangelical Church
The dedication of a new church addition at Str Johns Evangelical will be Sunday with an all day program. Sunday school at 9:30, German service at 10 with Rev Aldinger, Louisville, English sermon by Rev Doelefeld, Louisville, and 2:20 pm services led by Rev Haas Evansville and Rev Schweitzer Boonville. Evening services feature three Boonville ministers led by Rev James A Brown and others. Local Legion members from Warrick Post No 200 visited Rockport and hosted by Spencer county legion boys at banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str. John’s Evangelical Church
Aldinger
Lynnville
Jacob Doelefeld
Louisville
August Doellefeld
Doellefeld
Theo. Haas
Evansville
Schweitzer
Boonville
James A. Brown
First Baptist Church
W. E. Brown
Main Street
M. EF
R. Washington Burton
Hemenway Memorial Presbyterian Church
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Warrick Post No. 200
American Legion
Jenkins
Rockport
Spencer County Legion
Charles Collins
Charles Lamar
Leslie Rucker
Harry Robinson
Earl Cassidy
Howard Deweese
Earl Kelley
Ed Kirsch
Autrey Birge
Walter Miller
Ernest L. Lutz
Chester O'Neil
Arlie Skelton
Bert Jones
Edward Bracher
Herbert O’neil
Kiwanis Club Nominees Pick Leaders and Guest Speaker
Kiwanis Club 10 selects president candidates Dr. Travis D Scales William S Huatfield and William E Cleves for December vote Ed Jarrett Roscoe Kiper and Philip Lutz as vice presidents and others for treasurer and district trustee New members Dan Hewins Manson Scales Levi Barker and Gus Roth join the club Group 24 to lead next week program features C D Hardy Swift Company on economic conditions Father Crumbly from St Louis delivers youth training theme at meeting and Cross Drive noted for Warrrick county drive events.
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Kiwanis Club
Travis D. Scales
Williams. Huatfield
William E. Clevems
Ed Jarrett
Roscoe Kiper
Philip Lutz
John Kohlmeyer
Curren Reed
Lenpha A. Folsom
Floyd Traslor
George W. Iyers
Thomtort Ons
William B. Carleton
Charles J. Vavier
Shafer
Wirl Weyerbacher
Roger LD. Gough
Father Crumbly
St. Louis
St. Clements Catholic Church
Todas
Prisom
Mother Crumbly
Doc Scales
Doc
Group 24
William L. Barker
Billy Barker
Billy
Barker
United States
Dan Hewins
Manson Scales
Levi Barker
Gus Roth
Traylor
Forrest
Albert Derr
Owen
Weyerbacher
Red Cross
Warrick County
Ready to Receive Here Tobacco Demonstrations Begin
Beginning Monday November 26 the Dark Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association will hold stripping and classing demonstrations at six to ten Warrick county sites over three to five days with two per day The Boonville Enquirer will publish dates and venues November 23 A receiving station will operate in Boonville and one in Dale Indiana starting December 1 Tobacco growers in Warrick county expect good prices This work is led locally by Wayne Turpen with organizer Jank Mosely from Owensboro Wy visiting Breckenridge county Ky.
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Dark Tobacco Growers Co-operative Association
Warrick County
Boonville
Jank Mosely
Owensboro
Decrepit delivery horse Billy goes on wild ride in Boonville
George Lutz’s old horse Billy suddenly bolts through Boonville as Everett Murray cannot stop it. Packages spill, baskets scatter, and cars swerve to avoid the runaway, then Billy quiets on his own. Meantime Mr. and Mrs. White return from West Baden and Rev. A J Holloway of Evansville to speak on patriotism at the Ben Hur lodge rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
George Lutz
Everett Murray
Third Street
Boonville
A. J. Holloway
Evansville
Ben Hur Lodge
Flag is raised atop 80 foot pole in Boonville park ceremony
Thousands gathered in Brackenridge City Park to witness the 80 foot steel flagpole gift from Warrick Post 290 to the city, with Boonville Elks presenting the flag. A parade led by the Boonville brass band preceded the dedication as Ora A. Davis spoke on Armistice Day ideals and Americanism.
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Brackenridge City Park
American Legion
Boonville
Frome Udb
Fromi
Charl Krelley
de Kirsch
Post Duveks
Gos
Collmeander Wesley
Ora A. Davis
Jyavis
Europe
Kuaki
Mullian
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Order of Benevolent and Protective Order of Milks
Sabvation Army
Order of Elks
Boonville Lodge of
Ilks
Warrick Post
Legion
Mr. Davis
Sousa
Viola Kohlmeyer
Marshall Tweedy
Sterno Latest For Boys Here
Local druggists report a three week run on Sterno as a pretend drink. Boys were seen intoxicated after heating and draining alcohol from the can and claiming it has a strong kick. Authorities warn the alcohol is denatured and poisonous.
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Imive
City park board accepts fine amid patriotic ceremony
Commander Weller introduces acceptance of a fine by the city park board. Efe and speakers praise integrity and patriotism as officers and a booster quartet perform. The firing squad salutes the flag, the band plays The Star Spangled Banner, and a Legion benediction closes the ceremony with a procession to post headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
Efe
Tite
Tweedy
Quarreife
Albert Stoer
Tierbert O'Neil
Frank Derr
J. W. Mason
Ernest W. Owen
United States
Autry Tiree
Bert Jones
Ird Deweese
A Amsley May
Tients Osha
William Newby
Hobart Simpson
Fred Whirseh
Louis Buickel
Earl Cassidy
Leslie Rucker
Geoffery Owens
Elmer Smith
Blarvey Tall
The
Legion
Ed Kirsch
Louis Worth
Gifford Iastham
Ed Bracher
Charles Collins
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Boorville Enquirer
Carleton & Carleton
Anna May Carleton
Advange
Ind
Schiller
McCray
Toonville Standard
Snonville
Bill
SE. Johns
C. D. Hardy
Swift Company
Congress
England
Ged Dobbing
Mrs. W. T. White
West Baden
FLAC
MR A. Davis
Alqustice Day
Sterno
Emple
Shadowland
Gladys Walton
Constance Talmadge
Miss Talmadge
Vitagraphs
Morgan Robertson
Earl Williams
Cullen Landis
Alice Calhoun
Wanda Lawley
Jack Hoxie
Daniel Boone
William Elisha Brown
M. E
Indianapolis
State Council of the
M. E. Church
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