Lynn High rips Lincoln 5 to 1 in key prep baseball game
Lynn High School defeated Lincoln 5 to 1 as Dick Fowler had timely hits and Erwin and Ammerman split the mound duties. Lincoln’s Ammerman fanned six, while Lynn’s Erwin struck out five. Borah and Kuster led Lincoln with doubles and five hitters combined for 15 Knightstown mentions. Knightstown 3-15 loss noted with Borah’s strong pitching and Lincoln’s 14 safeties. Friday Knightstown visits for the local diamond clash against Lynn Vickersmen coached by Vickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lincoln
Knightstown
Lynn High School
Cats
Erwin
Fowler
Ammerman
Dick Fowler
Parent
Borah
Kuster
Koman Borah
Orphans
Wampus Cats
Efte A
Vickrsmen
Anightstown
Bill Hoover
H. S
Knightstown High School
Vickers
Graduating Hagerstown High Class Noted in Jacksonburg News
Jacksonburg items list several graduating seniors from Hagerstown High School in May including Maxine Dougherty Ber nice Kellum Gladys Kinsinger Norma Taylor and Harry Kingrey. Community events span May Festival visiting families church services and socials with numerous local households hosting dinners and gatherings.
Pioneer Lady Motorists And Early Auto Tales Recap
A nostalgic poem recounts early motoring hardships from thirty years ago with humorous incidents. A female driver recalls rough roads, prying farmers, and stubborn mules, while reflecting on how today’s cars differ from those clumsy, perilous times. The verse closes noting the speaker’s age and a tease of continuation on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
George
Sunday School Convention Set for Presbyterian Church
The Southwest District Sunday School Convention meets next Sunday afternoon April 30 at 2:00 in the Presbyterian church. The program includes music by the orchestra, a trumpet solo, two vocal solos, two addresses on religion and prohibition, a business session, and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Southwest
Poe Orchestra
Stamper
Edna P. Bertsch
Rev. Koch
St. Paul's Lutheran, Rich
Rebekah Aid to Meet May 4 at Brumfiel Home
The Rebekah Aid Society will hold a meeting Thursday evening May 4 at Mrs. George Brumfiel’s home. Members with quilt sale tickets should bring or mail them. The Ohmit’s window quilt will be disposed of Saturday night May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Aids
Rebekah Aid Society
George Brumfiel
Ohmit
Public Service Co of Indiana Elects New Officers
At the annual election Public Service Company of Indiana reelected John N. Shannahan as president Chester D Porter is elected vice president and general manager Porter will start June 1 Henry Bucher is reelected vice president Edwin J Booth becomes vice president The list of reelected officers includes Louis B Schiesz Bernard P Shearon W Marshall Dale Lois Allen Nightingale and Arthur E Erwin Sauer and Porter join the board replacing VanArsdal and Mulholland who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Co
Indianapolis
Public Service Company of Indiana
John N. Shannahan
Chester D. Porter
Porter
Henry Bucher
Edwin J. Booth
Louis B. Schiesz
Bernard P. Shearon
Sunbeams Club Resignations and Riddles at Meeting
Two Sunbeams members Phyllis Gill and Eva K Bertsch resigned at last week s meeting. The program committee Mavis McGrady and Marthanna Wiss ler gave out riddles to solve. Candy was the refreshment. The club reporter was ill, and president Mavis McGrady served as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunbeams
Phyllis Gill
Eva K. Bertsch
Mavis McGrady
Marthanna Wissler
Candy
Bible Study Group Dines, Holds Contests After Session
Members of the Organized Bible Study class at the M. E. church and their families enjoyed a cooperative dinner in the church dining room. The evening concluded with a regular business session followed by games and contests as entertainment on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Mills Family Hosts Guests From Several Towns
Mrs Malinda Mills and Mrs Grace Fuhrman visited Miss Emma B Mills in New Castle on Friday. They toured Richmond on Saturday. Mrs Emma Berman and her daughter Grace from Fountain City were guests at the Mills home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Mills
Grace Fuhrman
Emma B. Mills
New Castle
Mills
Fuhrman
Richmond
Emma Berman
Grace
Fountain City
Miss Valera Gilbert Visits Hopewell for Weekend
Miss Valera Gilbert of Dayton is hosted by her mother Mrs. Ida Gilbert and Miss Margaret ta Kendall in Hopewell for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valera Gilbert
Dayton
Ida Gilbert
Margaretta Kendall
Hopewell
25 Years Ago In This Community Highlights
Dublin high school graduates listed seven names with teacher M E Mason. Local deaths, birthdays, land sale, and school staff re-elections are noted alongside a destructive regional storm. Weather harms fruit prospects and area sports events were interrupted by the storm. Voter tallies for Wayne County show racial breakdown by township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin High School
Thomas Butler
Ozro Thompson
Howard Champe
Lucile May
Mabel Voris
Estella Pea
Margaret Scott
M. E. Mason
John W. Ellebarger
Dubin
John Dora
John Manlove
Dale Avenue
Santford Wilson
Andrew Drischel
Harrison Township
Daniel Hoover
Lee Ault
Anthony Hower
California
D. C
Hollowell
Nature
Central States
Texas
Atlantic Seaboard
Little Giants
Centervills Blues
Lake Erie
Capitol Hill Park
Gra
Richmond Bearviews
Grays
Connersvillle
Wayne Coounty
Jackson Township
Harrison
Jefferson Townshi
Washington
Wa Township
Abington
Body of Dublin man found in Eden Park reservoir
The body of 79 year old George M. Wiker was found in Cincinnati Eden park reservoir 18 days after his disappearance from his daughter Mrs. Charles Scott in Cincinnati. Coroner identified the body and noted it had been in water weeks. funeral services were held Tuesday in Pershing Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
George M. Wiker
Eden Park
Cincinnati
Charles Scott
Mr. Wiker
Cincinnati Times-Star
East Reservoir
Kearns
Hewitt Avenue
East
Walnut Hills
Wiker
George Buening
Texas Ave
Price Hill
Charles D. Scott
Kearn
Scott
Arthur
Oscar
Manson
Wash
Harvey Perry
Straughn
Charles Wiker
Connersville
Pershing
Out of Town Guests Attend Mrs Florence Martin’s Funeral
Attendees from Richmond included Mr and Mrs R E Gilmore and Mr and Mrs George O Morris of Muncie plus many others. Daytons J E Magill Herbert Newkirk and Corwin Overhiser were also among visitors. Residents from Richmond listed with spouses and relatives traveled for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Martin
R. E. Gilmore
George O. Morris
Muncie
J. E. Magill
Herbert Newkirk
Dayton
Ohio
Corwin Overhiser
Willard Overhiser
Bentonville
Ben Erte
Rushville
C. P. Trusler
Oscar Quigley
Mrs Stone and Family Visit Cincinnati This Week
Mrs Stone and children spent Sunday with Mr Stone in Cincinnati. Mr Stone is spending the week with his family at the home of Robert Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stone
Mr. Stone
Cincinnati
Robert Reynolds
Mrs Lola Hoel Spends Sunday With Friends in Brookville
Mrs Lola Hoel spent Sunday with friends in Brookville according to a local social note. The item records a casual visit and mentions no additional details or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Hoel
Brookville
Dublin Community Notices Highlight Meetings and Visits
The Bid-A-Wee club schedules an all day meeting May 5 at Mrs. Logan Roszell home. Various clubs hold gatherings this week including Mothers club at Cambridge City and Help-One-Another club near Jacksonburg. Residents share visits and moves among Indianapolis, New Castle, Connersville, Centerville, and Chautauqua New York with neighbors attending, hosting, or hosting family nights at Legion Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Roszell
M. E
T. J. Cotton
Mothers Club
J. C. Smith
Cambridge City
Ward Elzy
Indianapolis
Carl Jackson
Ernest Swift
Chatauqua
N. Y
Elizabeth Schuneman
Bertha
Julian Harbaugh
Charles Fagan
Will Taylor
Jacksonburg
Frank Scott
Richmond
van Crawford
Anna
Connersville
Clyde Huffman
Carrie L. More
Gertrude Foster
Barney Rustell Coaere
Logan Nee Ee le Ciaveer
New Castle
Indiana Railroad Eyes Public Vote On Electric Lines
John N. Shannahan head of the Indiana Railroad System announces a plan to test public demand for electric interurban lines starting April 27 with new fares of 2 cents per mile one way and 1 1/2 cents per mile round trip. The company touts reduced fares and rapid service as key benefits while noting its status as a major state taxpayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Shannahan
Indiana Railroad System
Indiana
Indiana Railroad
Helen Hunt club meets after noon session at Mrs J W Young
Nineteen members attended the Monday meeting with Mrs J W Young. Reports from the county meeting in Hagerstown were presented by Mrs E O Paul and Mrs George Callaway. Papers discussed covered Asia’s Far Interior and Manchuria with notes on Turkey’s modernization and shifts in Mohammedanism led by Miss Mary Overbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hunt Club
J. W. Young
E. O. Paul
George Callaway
Hagerstown
Asia
Walter Waddell
Manchuria
Turkey
Charles Kniese
Mary Overbeck
Intangible tax information session set for May 4
Wayne county assessor will visit Jackson township assessor M Straughn at 325 W. Church Street to extend information on intangible taxes to anyone seeking details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Assessor
Jackson Townshissessor
M. Straughn
W. Chur Street
City
Memorial Day Plans Open With Cambridge Corps Meeting
The Cambridge War Memorial Corps outlines Memorial Day exercises starting with Friday's regular meeting. Patriot groups rely on the American Legion for support and previous services have drawn strong public interest. Further announcements will follow as plans develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
American Legion
Milton Items Reflect Quiet Milton Community News Highlights
The Milton area hosts a string of social and school events from commencements at Bentonville to alumni gatherings at Wilson school auditorium. Local residents attend hospital visits, club meetings, and Easter dinners while civic groups report on federation events and diploma ceremonies.
Spring Festival by Grade School Children at Lincoln Auditorium
The Central and Pershing grade schools stage a music festival in Lincoln auditorium on Friday May 5 at 2 00 pm. The program features folk songs and games, moved indoors due to weather, with no admission charge and no special costumes to ensure wide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Auditorium
Central and
Pershing
April Meeting of the National Old Trails D A R
The April session of the National Old Trails chapter of the D A R met at Mrs. Carl Caldwell’s country home south of Dublin with strong attendance. Vice regent Mrs. Walter Waddell presided in absence of regent Mrs. R A Hicks. Two papers on D A R work were read by Mrs. Harry Manlove and Mrs. Glen Beeson, with Mrs. J W Marson reading the genealogical piece. A flag talk and a prayer opened the program, and the meeting closed with refreshments hosted by Mrs. Marson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Trails
Carl Caldwell
Dublin
Walter Waddell
R. A. Hicks
J. W. Marson
America
Lillian Evans Adams
Harry Manlove
Glen Beeson
Magazine
Review
Rowe
Marson
M. H. Gaar
Effie Julian
Lewisville
Local Notes from Connersville and Nearby
A digest of community updates recalls letters from Mrs. Karl Koehner of Cologne and remodeling on Main Street. Reports cover school activities, D A R talks, Circle meetings, a Valley Inn Junior-Senior reception, and social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Miss Kniese, and the Hudd leston and Bertsch families plus a high school operetta “In Old Louisiana” directed by Mrs. Davis and Miss Cutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Koehner
Mary Margaret Connell
Cologne
Germany
Lloyd Parkins
East Main Street
John Reed
Charles Kniese
Wilson School
Pauline Kniese
Ruth Kay Murray
Rex Murray
H. R. Manlove
Carl Caldwell
Harry Caldwell
Paul Caldwell
Estoile Clingman
John P. Jones
Lloyd Heller
Ruth Circle
Jesse Moore
Elsie M. Davis
Mildred Cutter
Loyal Daughters
The
Christian Church
Connersville
Omera Circle
Milton Inn
Isabelle Snider
Danco
Robert Hunt
Richmond
Brown
Wilmer Hofmann
Earl Crawford
Fayette Bank and Trust Co
House of Representees
Banking
Standard
Philip Higham
Walter Clevenger
Doddridge
Iles Dickerson
Earl Clingman
Ire Leone Ee Ee
Deaths Mrs Catherine Thalls 77 in New Castle
Mrs Catherine Thalls aged 77 died at her daughter Mrs Clay Lesters home in New Castle after six months illness and a week paralyzing episode. Survived by two daughters Mrs Adam Keiser and Mrs Lester two sons Harry Thalls and Orville Thalls four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral in the Christian church at Hagerstown with burial west of that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Thalls
Clay Lester
New Castle
Thalls
Orville Thalls
Adam Keiser
Lester
Harry Thalls
Hagerstown
Christian Church
Death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Ervin at 65 in Pershing
Mrs. Sarah Jane Ervin aged 65 died at her home in Pershing on Sunday morning. Survived by husband Will Ervin an adopted son in California two stepsons five daughters and a brother. Funeral services held Wednesday at the home of Jacob Ervin with Rev M L Scheidler officiating. Burial followed in West Side Cemetery at Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Ervin
Pershing
Will Ervin
California
Jacob Ervin
M. L. Scheidler
Westside
Milton
William Hunt 80 Dies After Long Illness at Pershing
William Hunt aged 80 died at his Pershing home after a long illness. Survived by his widow Gertrude Hunt three sisters Mrs. Mahlon Geathers Pershing Mrs. Fred Davis Richmond and Mrs. Monroe Smith Centerville one brother Ed Hunt Pershing. He belonged to the I O R M lodge Cambridge City. Funeral services were held Monday at the Evangelical church conducted by Rev. M L Scheidler. Burial followed in the Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Ind
William Hunt
Gertrude Hunt
Mahlon Geathers
Fred Davis
Richmond
Monroe Smith
Centerville
Ed. Hunt
I. O. R. M. Lodge
Cambridge City
Evangelical Church
M. L. Scheidler
Lutheran
Mrs Laura Schepman Dies After Illness in Richmond
Former resident Mrs Laura Schepman died at her Richmond home after three weeks illness. Survived by husband John a daughter Mrs Esther Ryan of Richmond a son Roy Schepman of Indianapolis nine grandchildren and half sister Mrs Margaret George of Muncie. Member of local Degree of Pocahontas and St Pauls Lutheran Church. Burial at Lutheran Cemetery Richmond with services by Rev Koch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Schepman
Richmond
John
Esther Ryan
Roy Schepman
Indianapolis
Margaret George
Muncie
Pocahontas
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Koch
Mrs Florence Martin Dies At 81 In Mt Auburn Home
Mrs Florence Martin aged 81 died Thursday morning at her Mt Auburn home. Widow of John Martin, she lived her life in the same house. Survived by daughter Mrs Elmer Newkirk Mt Auburn and son George Martin Richmond ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Member of the Christian church. Funeral Saturday afternoon with Rev F C McCormick officiating burial in Capital Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Martin
Mt. Auburn
Capital Hill Cemetery
Bentonville Man Dies in Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Walter Rowe age 34 of Bentonville Ind died Sunday afternoon by suicide with a revolver. He left parents Mr and Mrs Richard Rowe Alpine Ind several sisters and brothers. Services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Bentonville Christian church with burial in Bentonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentonville
Ind
Walter Rowe
Richard Rowe
Alpine
Mark Morris
Connersville
Walter Locke
Falmouth
Jesse Elkins
Dorothy Rowe
Million
Ontario
Ohio
Allen Markham
Margaret
Maxine Rowe
Here
Clarence
Theodore
Robert
Bentonville Christian Church
Mrs Margaret Heck Smith Dies at 81 in Dublin
Mrs. Margaret Heck Smith aged 81 died April 22 in Dublin. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning with burial in Connersville. She is survived by her husband George Smith and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Heck Smith
Dublin
Ind
Connersville
George Smith
Capital Hill Cemetery Association Plans Summer Upkeep
The Capital Hill Cemetery Association met at Mrs. Sarah Stombaugh’s home to organize summer maintenance for the Cambridge City burial ground. Officers include Mrs. Caroline Poff as president and Mrs. Alice Medsker as vice president, with Mrs. Stombaugh as treasurer and Mrs. Jessie Cornell Ayres as secretary. Bids will be sought for mowing and cleanup. supporters may contact Mrs. J. H. Ayres to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Hill Cemetery Association
Sarah Stombaugh
Caroline Poff
Alice Medsker
Jessie Cornell Ayres
Cambridge City
J. H. Ayres
Winter and Garrett Attend Indianapolis Baseball Game
Harry Winter and Robert Garrett traveled to Indianapolis on Sunday to watch the baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Winter
Robert Garrett
Indianapolis
Couple Relocate Homes Within Town Neighborhood
Mr and Mrs Charles Haylin moved Monday from the Carter house on Maple street to the Petty house on Church street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Haylin
Carter House
Maple Street
Petty House
Church Street
Madison and Richmond Families Dine with the Closes
Mr and Mrs Hubert Kregery and family of Madison along with Mr and Mrs Frank Goble and family of Richmond joined Mr and Mrs John Close and Mr and Mrs Charles Close for Sunday dinner guests of the Close family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Kregery
Madison
Frank ‘Goble
Richmond
John Close
Charles Close
Also Mentioned on This Page
BY Paul Seffrin
Maxine Dougherty
Bernice Kellum
Gladys Kinsinger
Norma Taylor
Harry Kingrey
Hagerstown High School
Fred Scott
Raymond Craig
Wm. Wilson
Bartie Wickersham
Carey Wickersham
North of Hagerstown
Ake Stamper
Charles Riggs
Frank Dorgan
Wilma
North of Dublin
Clayton Dougherty
Maxine
Mary Jean
Arnold
Georgianna Gilmer
A. L. Stamper
Springport
Goldie Halstead
Paul Hill
FE. Fouts
Losantville
William Clark
Arthur Barnes
Glen Barnes
Anna Bergen
Wm. Armstrong
Benny Clark
Dave Winkle
Park Ammerman
Spencer Geathers
Wilbur Allen
Betty
Georgia
Will Widau
Earl
Eva Fagan
Edith Dougherty
Lewis Kirby
Eva Jean Gray
Scott Lichty
Ary Modlin
Herman Kingrey
Norman Waltz
Helen Jones
Crye
Nash Lindley
A. A. Lindley
Joe Enkins
Eechiere Aioe Tecioa Beechesugherty
Is Nerty
Cheries Riggs
Alonzo Hormel
Gaile Kingrey
John Scott
C. Harris
Bobby
Firman Ri - George Crye
Gladys Smith
George Deobel
Dolph Personnette
George Fadely
Ing
Srank Walter Williams
Will Hamilton
John Keiser
Will Conway
Charles Conway
Ids Odom
Elma Morris
Ada Perry Bei
Hacker
Phere
Dobbin
Meo
Phyllis
Shirkey Business
Phyllis Ammerman
W. EF. Allen
Truman Kenworthy
Reynotus
Indiana Railroad Company
Helen Hunt Club Meeting
Ruth Wissler
Clinton Bertsch
Maggie Wise
Reid Memorial Hospital
Bert McNutt
Kermit
Catherine Hussey
Elizabeth Scott
Allie Trine
Ruth
Carence Trine
Milton High School
Lucille Murey
Herman White
Harry E. Elliott
Sara Ann
Prof
Scholl
Edgar Beeson
Reid Hospital
Anna Broaddus
Milton Cary Club
Nellie Jones
Elma Ferris
Maude Wilson
Anderson
Macy Department Store
New York
County Federation of Clubs
Carrie Stewart
Howard Beckman
Charles Kirlin
Walter Keen
Harrisburg
Iday
J. R. Schultz
North Manchester College
Milton Orchestra
A. H .Hines
Elmo Jobe
Donald Dillon
Robert Myers
Ralph Webb
Hilda M. Hofmann
Leo Daniels
Arthur Bertsch
Lowell Sam- Barbara Mildred
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