Man Hurt When Truck Goes to Ditch
Robert Powell a farmer west of Rushville suffered several broken ribs and bruises when his truck plunged from an abutment into a stream near the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home. The brakes failed as Powell stopped to let another machine pass. Two riders were bruised. several chickens died. Powell was transporting a family and furniture from Knightstown to a Rush County farm and was taken to Rushville City Hospital.
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Robert Powell
Rushville
Here
Powell
Knightstown
Rush County
Ed Compton
Crawford Family Wedding Ties Madison and Anderson Guests
Mrs Ella Crawford and Mrs Kalima Mathers attended the wedding of Madonna Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Crawford to Joe Gourley of Anderson last Saturday evening. The ceremony at the bride’s home was before an altar of palms and ferns with flowers, a reception followed and about one hundred guests attended. the couple will reside in Anderson.
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Ella Crawford
Kalima Mathers
Appreciation of sympathy after death of Wh. M. DeMoss
The DeMoss family expresses sincere appreciation for the sympathy and expressions of love shown during the extended illness and recent death of Wh. M. DeMoss.
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Wh. M. DeMoss
Disappearance of Port Alexander Island in 1955
The article recalls the sudden vanishing of Port Alexander, a Portuguese island off West Africa, in 1955. It was inhabited and several fishing vessels were present in the harbor. Survivors reported a warningless collapse, leaving only wreckage and numerous bodies. Ships on the sea encountered a titanic tide that swallowed the island and left no reef behind.
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Alexander
West Africa
Port Alexander
Peculiar Peffers and Puffers Shape Sea Life
Peffers vary with the moon as sea creatures wax and wane. Globe fishes or puffers swell by swallowing water or air to become balloon like, then deflate with a loud hiss. Their round bodies and spines deter predators, while some species regenerate as they grow or restart life.
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Norma
Cds to a Nag Oh Arkansas Highways
A quirky verse praises an automobile's reliability and simplicity. It extols the vehicle’s dependable start, no clutch issues, and sturdy frame. It notes rising Nox gas bills but focuses on enduring parts like inner tubes and spark plugs, celebrating a well-kept ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Use Poppy Oil for Lamps in Chinese centers
Popular Mechanics reports poppy oil is widely used in China as lamp fuel, especially in opium producing areas where it is abundant and cheap. Its light output is inferior to kerosene but costs about half as much, a key factor for locals who stick with it.
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China
Popular Mechanics Magazine
London conference shows limits of international talks
The London conference failed to produce concrete results and exposed the difficulty of agreeing on global policies. It demonstrated that any gains would come at the United States’ expense, with France Britain and others pursuing devaluations to their advantage while the US paid the price.
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London
United States
Sincia
United Stas
Aioe Ee
Sam
France
Japan
Congress
Hoover
Couss
America
Europe
Uncle Sam
National Republic
For Sale Pioneer Island Creek and Yellow Jacket coal
Classified notice selling Pioneer Island Creek and Yellow Jacket coal with coke and related goods. Kept in stock, available delivery, priced right. Contact Roy Herkless by phone 78 for inquiries and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Island Creek
Yellow Jacket
Roy Herkless
Farm Adjustment Plan Viewed as Experiment Says Ferrer
F I Ferrer president of Kansas Agricultural College argues in the American Bankers Association town hall that the farm adjustment program is an experimental socialization effort. He notes prices depend on supply and demand and questions whether exports will regain prewar volumes. The plan aims to support wheat prices domestically and could signal the end of extreme individualism in U S farming if given a fair trial.
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Kaneasuvicultural College
American Bankers Association
Mr. Farrel
Piin
United States
Ferrer
Wallace
Fem
Pamyers Prepare for a Finance Book
A book on Making Farm Investments Safe prepared by the Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers Association summarizes ten years of material. It offers practical guidance on farm loans, crop health, soil, and business methods, with sections on leases and directed farm credit.
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Agricultural Commission of the
American Bankers Association
Rumage Sale At Friends Church With Market
The Missionary Society of the Friends church holds a rummage sale on Thursday Friday and Saturday September 21 22 and 23 with a market on Saturday September 23 at the first door west of the telephone office.
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Missionary Society of the Friends Church
Funeral Services for Mrs. Clara Henley
Mrs. Clara Henley died Sunday evening at her daughter's home after a long illness caused by uremic poisoning. Born December 5 1854 four miles west of Knightstown, she married Henry M Henley in 1878. A longtime member and active worker at Friends church of Carthage, she lived with her daughter for sixteen years and is survived by one grandchild and numerous cousins. Services were held Wednesday at the Friends church with interment in Riverside Cemetery.
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Clara
Roy Mayse
Slara Dale
Knightstown
Eptember
Matto Henry M. Henley
Friends Church of
Henley
Library Notes On Guilds, Bethany, and Nation Makers
Seventeen noon loans and three new patrons marked a strong start to school library cooperation. The library joined the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Division of Intercourse and Education, with new speeches and book lists for adults and juveniles available for checkout.
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Lamprey
Watson
Thomas E
Bethany
Augusta
Thomson
Sparks
Edwin E
Benjamin Franklin
England
Samuel Adams
Abraham Lincoln
America
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Division of
Intercourse and Education
G O P Rally Program in Liberty Set for Sept 19
The Tenth District Republican Rally in Liberty on September 19 will attract nearly 2000 attendees. Notable speakers include Myres Y. Cooper of Cincinnati former Ohio governor and mayor, Raymond A. Slinger of Connersville Republican gubernatorial candidate, H. H. Evans of Newcastle state representative, and Sen. Arthur R. Robinson of Indianapolis. The day features band concerts radio acts a barbecue lunch and an old-fashioned dance at the Coliseum with funds to defray rally expenses.
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Liberty
Union County
Myres Y. Cooper
Cincinnati
Ohio
Raymond A. Slinger
Connersville
Indiana
H. H
Bert) Evans
Newcastle
Henry County
Arthur R. Robinson
Indianapolis
Luther Draper
Courthouse Lawn
Davis' Park
W. A. Tompson
Walter Bossert
Owier
Blue Ridge Mountain Girls
Virginia
WHBU
Govenor Myres Y. Cooper
Clarence Hardin
WHEU
Ernest Bossert
Blue Ridge Mountain
Davis’ Park
Clarence Harding
Bere Fivans
Furnas Ice Cream at Parish's Lunch Room
Notice states a Frigidaire has been installed at Parish's Lunch Room and the establishment is now serving Furnas Ice Cream to customers.
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Parish
Woman Beaten by Medicine Show Proprietor Abandons Town
Mrs Ruby Graham, wife of medicine show owner Charles Graham, reports that he severely beat her Friday afternoon and left with their car. Marshal Rhodes and Sheriff Ed Compton investigated. Graham fled, leaving the show outfit and living quarters for a day. The woman, claiming jealousy and past threats, filed assault and battery with intent charges in Justice Hinshaw's court. Their daughter from a previous marriage accompanied him. the couple's Tennessee home was noted.
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Charles Graham
Marshal Harry Rhodes
Ruby Graham
Graham
Justice
Tennessee
Fletcher M E Church Plans Annual Fair Activities
Church committees met to finalize arrangements for the Big Church Fair starting Friday and running through Saturday night with a bean auction booths shows and contests each night. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 35 with Epworth League at 6 30 and evening service at 7 59. Cec il Er vin and wife will sing and Mr Erwin will speak. he is a DePauw graduate and Harmony Indiana area educator.
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Oll Parade
Kevin With
Epworth League
Cecil
Ervin
Erwin
Nicht
Tle
DePauw University
Harmony
East St. Christian Church Sunday Schedule
The East St. Christian Church lists a Sunday School at 9 30 a m and evening services at 7 39 p m with special music by the Wehi boys quartette during Sunday School and other services The Friends congregation is invited to worship Sunday evening The Young Peoples Society meets Monday at 7 30 p m with Gladys Reddick as leader Guests Geo and Lois Holwager are announced President Jean Sullivan hopes for a large number present
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Wehi
Othler
Pickett Faf
Friends Congregation Church
Young Peoples Society
Gladys Reddick
Geo
Lois Hol
Prayer Meeting and Worship Schedule at Friends Church
Thursday night prayer meeting led by Social Service committee. Morning Worship at 10 30 in charge of Mrs Stone and Mrs McThwaine. No evening service. congregation to attend Christian church services. Missionary Society canceled due to Indiana Yearly Meeting in Richmond. meetings run next Tuesday to Sunday with hopes of attendance.
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Social Service Committee
Stone
Wesleyan M E Church Bible School and Worship Times
Bible School at 9:36 a m Morning Worship at 4 30 p m Hyvanganistists Service at 7 36 p m Prayer and Praise service Tuesday at 7 30 p m Test our welcome.
District 4 School Reunion Brings Former Students Together
The 2nd annual reunion of District School No. 4 gathered last Sunday at the E. A. Junken farm near the old schoolhouse. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jesse Stone Mrs Alma Henley Mrs Rena Hill Mr and Mrs Ed Rethford Mrs Avery Rawls Ford Stanley Morty Stanley Mrs Margaret Parish and Mrs Eva McDaniel and children from near Westland.
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E. A. Junken Farm
Jesse Stone
Alma Henley
Rena Hill
Ed Rethford
Avery Rawls
Ford Stanley
Morty Stanley
Margaret Parish
Eva McDaniel
Near Westland
World’s Fair Visitors Named In Local Circle
Miss Mabel Phelps Miss Harriet Grey Ralph Leisure Mrs Louis Campbell Mr and Mrs Russell Parish Albert Terhune and Harvey Bunion spent from Sunday to Wednesday at the World’s Fair. D. P. Dunn and Mr Hamilton drove them to Chicago Sunday morning.
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Mabel Phelps
Harriet Grey
Ralph Leisure
Louis Campbell
Russell Parish
Albert Terhune
Harvey Bunion
D. P. Dunn
Mr. Hamilton
Chicago
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Crawford — Gourley
JcoGhl
Agricultural College
Pamyers
Clara Henley
Library Notes
East ST. Christian Church
Worih's Fair Visitors
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