Aurora displays over town as winds howl
Residents report strong south-easterly winds and a dramatic aurora borealis showing seen across the area. Local updates note increased activity on East Mill Street with Alta Containers expansion and new fruit display cases at Carney & Ridlen's. Community members share travel and weather tidbits, injury news, and moving updates before the town signs off.
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Texas
East Mill Street
Auditorium Building
Alta
Joel
Ridlen
Carney & Ridlen’s
Lon Tuttle
Columbus
Seymour
Lucile Marsh
Alvan Sohn
Wisconsin
Frank McCullough
Frank
Charles Coats
F. M. Sparks
E. S. Shadday
Rushville
Dr. Sparks
Will J. Sparks
Chicago
Rush County
Bert Wrennick
Detroit Free Press
Art Lineback
Carl Stevens
U. S
Bud Smith
North Main Street
Russell Kennedy
Harold Culbertson
Smith
Ripley Town ship Youthful Goodwill Music club program
The Ripley Township Youthful Goodwill Music club presented a surprise reception for Rev. S. M. Riggle duties at Fletcher Methodist church. The program featured soloists and ensembles led by Mrs. Ervin Renegar with praise for the club’s growth to sixteen members and improved performance.
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Youthful Goodwill Music Club
Ripley Township
S. M. Riggle
Fletcher Methodist Church
Ervin Renegar
Renegar
J. A. Lineback
Riggle
Carthage
Deer Spotted Near Terre Haute by Local Worker
Mason Horsley, a Terre Haute resident, spotted a deer within a hundred yards of his home south of the city. The animal jumped two fences before vanishing, marking Terre Haute’s first deer sighting in the area though previously seen near Greencastle. Officials say liberated native deer are gradually expanding in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Horsley
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Indiana
Division of Fish and Game
Former No 6 and 7 Students Reunite at Hannegan
A Sunday reunion of former students from No 6 and 7 schools was held at Hannegan. Attendees from the area included Mr. and Mrs. George B. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Harnest, Mrs. Bila Nelson, and Mrs. Rena Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannegan
No. 6
George B. Moore
Oliver Harnest
Bila ‘Nelson
Rena Hill
Knightstown Korn Karnival Set for October Weekend
Knightstown Conservation club sponsors a three day Korn Karnival in downtown Knightstown October 2 3 and 4. The event features rides booths music vaudeville acts and a large corn show with pumpkin prize. Proceeds fund Sunset Park upgrades and locals host a neighborly festival with a diamond ring prize. Lovelace of Cleveland Ohio visited local hosts Wednesday night.
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Knightstown Conservation Club
Knightstown
Indiana
Henry County
State Conservation Department
Sunset Park
CHS Students Invited to Indiana High School Day Games
Local CHS students are invited to attend Indiana University events on September 27 and October 11 as part of High School Day. The IU football team hosts Detroit and Texas Christian with tours of the campus starting at 10 a.m. at the Indiana Union.
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Indiana University At
Bloomington
State University
Indiana
Detroit
Texas Christian
Dents
I. U
Indiana Union
Choral Club Members Present Monday Night Recital
Three members of the Choral club Mrs. Ralph Dreyer Knightstown Mrs Harold Phelps and Mrs A J Carr will perform at the Friends church Monday night September 29 starting at eight o clock. Proceeds will aid children in their lessons a silver offering will be taken and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dreyer
Knightstown
Harold Phelps
A. J. Carr
Friends Church
Assault arrest and fine for Thomas Howard
Thomas Howard was arrested Monday night on an affidavit for a warrant sworn by his wife Beulah for assault and battery. He was tried in the J. P. court and fined 25 dollars plus costs of 6 dollars, which he stayed by bond.
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Thomas Howard
Beulah
J. P
Visitors from Indianapolis Called on Local Residents
Mrs. Charles D. Moore Mrs. Grace V. Drake Mrs. Carlos Brooks and Mrs. Robert S. Moore were visitors in Indianapolis Friday.
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Charles D. Moore
Grace V. Drake
Carlos Brooks
Robert S. Moore
Indianapolis
Restored Old Pioneer Village Draws Autumn Visitors at Spring Mill
The restored Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park attracts thousands of autumn visitors from Indiana and beyond. Hugh A. Barnhart, director of the Department of Conservation, notes the log cabins and mills recreate Indiana life a century and a quarter ago with demonstrations of corn grinding, water-powered machinery, and period furnishings.
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Spring Mill State Park
Indiana
Hugh A. Barnhart
Department of Conservation
France
Hoosier
David School Reunion Held at Holt Grove
The David school reunion gathered Sunday at Robert Holt grove, southeast of Carthage, with a noon pitch-in meal and an afternoon program. Next year’s gathering will be the third Sunday in September at the same site, with many attendees including Col. and Mrs. George B. Jones, Nellie Jones, Anna J. Sipe, and numerous locals.
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David School
Robert Holt Grove
Carthage
Col
George B. Jones
San Francisco
Cal
Nellie Jones
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Anna J. Sipe
H. T. Beher
Ray Gurley
James Heifner
William Gatewood
Walter Newsom
Fannie Clevidence
L. C. Frost
Ora Siler
Passion Play At Murat Theatre
The Black Hills Passion Play comes to Indianapolis for a limited run at Murat Theatre October 7 to 16 presented by the Indianapolis Lions Club. The production features Josef Meier as Christus with a 500 member company, Arabian horses and camel scenes set on Lookout Mountain.
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Murat Theatre
Mohammet
Europe
Luenen
South Dakota Black Hills
Black Hills
Spearfish
South Dakota
Indianapolis
Mile High Lookout Mountain
Josef Meier
Christus
Cappenburg
Meier
Christ Child
Jerusalem
Attendees At Hannegan Sunday Services
Reverend and Mrs Frank Jones and their son joined Mr and Mrs George B Moore at Sunday evening services at Hannegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
George B. Moore
Hannegan
G O P Rally to Be Held in Connersville
A large turnout is expected at a tenth district Republican rally at Roberts park Connersville next Saturday night. Congressman Raymond S. Springer will deliver the principal address after touring the district and meeting county leaders. Other speakers include Ralph R. Gates and Mrs Eleanor Barker Snodgrass with county chairs coordinating arrangements.
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Congress
Roberts Park
Connersville
Raymond S. Springer
Washington, D. C
Springer
Hancock County
John Nigh
Marjorie Walker
Hancock
Ralph R. Gates
Eleanor Barker Snodgrass
Grace Reynolds
Cambridge City
William D. Hargrave
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
H. J. Loyd
Fayette County
Chester Boone
Tenth
High Wind Causes Light Damage Across Town
A Gulf coast storm moved inland causing swaying trees and snapped wires. Dr. Geo. B. McNabb reports an awning damaged by the gusts as households brace for winter. Tomatoes continue to pour into Indiana canneries amid widespread drought and harvest expectations.
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Gulf Coast
Geo. B. McNabb
Indiana
Rev Murray Kenworthy Attends Indiana Yearly Meeting
Rev Murray S Kenworthy attended the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends in Richmond on Tuesday. He chaired an important committee but could not join other sessions due to his father Milton Kenworthy's serious illness. Other local attendees included Rev Charles Winslow and several area residents.
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Murray S. Kenworthy
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Richmond
Kenworthy
Milton Kenworthy
Charles Winslow
Ethel Clark
S.L. Newsom
David Binford
Mary Ann Jessup
Iola Stafford
Woman Related Here Expires in Idaho
Mrs. Vern Plummer learns of her aunt Mrs. Emma Ball Phillips death at Rupert Idaho. Phillips widow of Julian Phillips, had lived near Arlington before moving west after years of poor health.
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Vern Plummer
Emma Ball Phillips
Rupert
Idaho
Attendees at George Ewing Funeral in Muncie
Mr and Mrs Hollis Ewing Mr and Mrs Greeley Ewing and Mrs Walter Newsom attended the funeral services for George Ewing Thursday afternoon in Muncie. Mr Ewing died Monday night at his home in Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Ewing
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