Notable Farmers Meeting to Hear National Union Leader
White County farmers plan a mass meeting next Saturday afternoon December 16 to hear Joan G. Brown president of the Indiana Organization of PF Associations discuss past activities and future plans. The event aims to inform and unite local farmers with Brown’s remarks on national and state farming efforts.
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White County
Joan G. Brown
Rt My
Bipwert
Indiana
Breen
Brown
Renin
Winive
Derren
Min
Atlanta
Sunday School Attendance Report in Ville County
The note records Sunday school attendance with Baptist 130 and Christian 0, Methodist 0, noting many interested people who have not yet attended. The writer urges that five hundred people attend Sunday schools in Ville each Sunday.
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Bey
Card of Thanks for James E. Million
We thank friends and neighbors for their kind acts and floral offerings after the death of our husband and father James E. Million. Mrs James Million and family. Baptist Ladies Bazaar opens all day next Saturday at Buchanan's store a wood place to buy Christmas gifts.
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James E. Million
James Million
Ehilor
Baptist Ladies
Buchanan's
Market Conditions One Reason For Low Prices
Farmers and stock raisers note low prices in grain and livestock markets. A study of Indianapolis Star retail market pages shows hogs at 3.00 to 7.50 per hundredweight in stockyards while dressed pork sells locally for 9 to 14 cents per pound, reflecting wide gaps between farm and city meat prices and dampening consumption.
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Spain
Indianapolis Star
Duger
Baptist Church Notes Outline New Officers and Plans
The church announces new officers Thomas Young president Virgil Persanett vice president secretary and treasurer Miss Pauline ey to lead Sunday services. Morning theme The tools adri tion should use evening topic The man who was looking for His right girl. A lively prospect for this Sunday with a 6 oclock service.
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Ul Plu
Thomas Young
Virgil Persanett
May Theeker
Pauline Ey
Adri&tion
Baptist Ladies Elect Officers for Coming Year
The Ladies Aid and Mission circle held their regular meeting last Thursday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were chosen by both societies. Ladies Aid President Mrs J trewn Vice President Mrs na Davis Secretary Mrs Ben Grahaim Treasurer Mrs hammer Barnes Mission Circle President Mrs Sam McVay Vice President Mrs Wm McElheny Treasurer Mrs Addie Wolfe.
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Ladies Aid and Mission Circle
i.eHes Aid
J. Trewn
Na Davis
Ben Grahaim
Hammer Barnes
Mission Circle
Sam McVay
Wm. McElheny
PoPeLas
Cecil Gleuchanan
Addie Wolfe
Home Economics Club Announces December Meeting
The Home Economies Club will entertain members of the ilaville Club on Friday December 15 at the home of Mrs RR Alexander.
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Home Economies
Ilaville Club
Lee Mertz Visits South Bend Father George Mertz
Lee Mertz of South Bend spent a few days last week visiting his father, George Mertz, in the city.
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Lee Mertz
South Bend
George Mertz
History of Burnettsville Schools and 1872 changes
The article recalls harsh punishments and scarce books at Burnettsville schools, describes the 1872 shift to a new frame building, and credits local politicians and church members with supporting the change. It highlights teacher Royer from Versailles, his character, and the new teaching methods emphasizing analysis and research.
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Gool
Board of Education
Burnettsville
Idaville
Winner and Love
Methodist Church
David Fisher
Church of the Brethers
Marion Million
H. S. Stine
James Perkins
Henry Perkins
James Caldwell
Edward Smith
Pennsylvania
Cove Mon
Reckless Drivers Cause Night Road Rampage
Three men in a touring car terrorized the north road Saturday evening forcing a horse and buggy and autos into ditches. Dr. Hattie Wilkerson of Idaville, returning from Logansport with Mrs. Milt Friday and three young ladies, suffered the heaviest damage and needed assistance to return home. The trio fled into the darkness, leaving no identifiable license or trace.
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Hattie Wilkerson
Idaville
Logansport
Milt Friday
Charles Shoop Trades For The Burnettsville Garage
Charles Shoop traded sixty acres of land to W A Roby for Roby’s residence, garage building and storage business. Shoop takes possession of the garage and Roby plans to move to his new farm soon. The garage business will continue without interruption.
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Charles Shoop
W. A. Roby
Mr. Roby
Mr. Shoop
Virden and Family Visit Fred and Family Fisher
Mr and Mrs Virden Graham were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Fisher in a local social visit noted in the society section.
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Virden Graham
Fred Fisher
Local Births and Visits Highlight Busy Week
Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Wilneck a girl Tuesday. Mrs Julia Mclelland stays with aunt Jane York this winter. Mr and Mrs John Gorman were guests of Ed Gorman and family of Monticello Saturday. Mrs Jeff Davis and son visited Brazer Strasser and family in Logansport this week.
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Harry Wilneck
Julia Mclelland
Jane York
John Gorman
Ed Gorman
Monticello
Jeff Davis
Brazer Strasser and Family
Logansport
Rat Campaign Ends Next Saturday In White County
The Rat Campaign ends next Saturday afternoon, December 10, with prizes from the White County Farmers Association. An official counter will be in the county agent’s office all afternoon. prizes awarded at five o’clock. Top rat tail collectors win 750 dollars, second 500, third 2.50. The drive aims to eliminate rats harming farmers’ (losses) across the county.
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White County Farmer’s Association
Thieves Raid Hog Pen Last Saturday Night
Len Kendall and Milt Mertz mourn a missing hog from Milt’s farm west of town. The animal was killed in the pen and dragged away in a vehicle, with meat reportedly being consumed at the two men’s expense. Local concern grows over ongoing auto thefts and calls for burglar proof vaults at night.
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Academy
Hiawassa
Wimner
Henry Johnsonbaugh
Len Kendall
Milt Mertz
Milt
Len
Local residents named in weekend visits and travels
Elton Shaffer stayed in St Louis on business for a few days. Jeff Davis handled Indianapolis affairs this week while Ted Gorman visited Monticello on Saturday with Rev and Mrs Ross. Charlotte Stuart and Miss Edna Wein from Idaville area were weekend guests, with Mrs Melissa Million visiting Idaville relatives. Dinners featured Rev and Mrs Ross and their Monticello daughter with Mr and Mrs D F Risser. Lloyd Lentz left for Lafayette to join Purdue’s veteran training. A Buchanan bazaar offers handmade gifts for Christmas.
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Lloyd Lentz
Lafayette
Purdue University
Buchanan’s
Baptist Church Set For January Meeting Series
Arrangements are made for a series of church meetings starting in January at the Baptist church. Rev. Renn of Indianapolis will assist the pastor, bringing evangelist experience. He aided Rev. Burnett at Rushville in a revival with 75 confessions, 68 joining the Baptist church. More details will follow.
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Ben
Revival meetings at local Christian church concluded with Rev Sellers
Rev Sellers of Peru draws good crowds with scriptural lessons urging a better life. He closes his series tomorrow evening as Rev Ross, the regular pastor, leads services Saturday and Sunday. Topics include evolution and the evangelistic meeting's meaning for church and community. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor at six feature Rev Ross.
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Sellers
Peru
Ross
Christ’s Witnesses
Christian Endeavor
Rev
Notice to Light Consumers
Light bills are due and payable on the first of the month. A one cent per K W H discount is paid before the 10th. Service will be discontinued if bills are not paid promptly. Burnettsville Light and Power Co.
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Burnettsville Light & Power Co
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Travel Across Indiana
Jack Moore returns from Purdue University on a Saturday. Doris Pearson and Margaret Chilcott visit Logansport. Irving Duffey from Topeka Park stays with Ernest Chilcott. Mrs. Adrian Nelson and daughter visit grandmother Mrs. York near Royal Center. Mrs. Adeline Perry returns from Canada and Faribault trip. J H Rohrer in Logansport praises Burnettsville school history and recalls July homecoming honoring Mr Irelan and Rev Duly in 1907.
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Doris Pearson
Margarette Chilcott
Logansport
Irving Duffey
Toopavepark
Ernest Chilcott
Adrian Nelson
Frank Risser
York
Royal Center
Adeline Perry
Burley Perry
Luseland
Canada
Guy Hanna
Faribault
J. H. Rohrer
B. F. Stuart
Burnettsville
Irelan
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Venticello
Ternoon
John Grown
Baptist Church
Baptist
Home Economics Club
Burnettsville Schools
J. W. Hanna and
Elton Shaffer
St Louis
Indianapolis
Ted Gorman
Mrs. Ross
Charlotte Stuart
Melissa Million
Ida Hanna
D. F. Risser
Edna Wein
Idaville High School
Charles Moore and
Fred Duffey
J. C. Duffey
Burnettsville News
Christian Church Notes
Jack Moore
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