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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
5
Community news from Danville reports Ken neth Keasley at Akron promoting a gas mask discovery, Mrs Keasley’s son and Mrs Tinder relocating, Bridges visiting Pittsburg, and Ruth Pattison’s Indy weekend. Red Cross recruitment, new pastor Rev Sweeney, holiday letters to service members, and assorted relocations and visits across town. A California obituary mentions Robert Dayne.
Reading list shows suits filed in Indiana. Washington School YS Township of fendricks Co. vs Flora Hh. Tianna et al. seek quiet title to and possession of real estate. Lillian D. Harvey sues Eugenia Shields on note. John T. Sawyer moves J. W. Haase venue change from Morgan County.
A listing of twenty nine West Clay township men in Uncle Sam’s service compiled by Wm McAninch. The complete addresses will be placed in the public library for mail to soldiers and sailors. The three last named have been certified to the army but not yet called.
The big Red Cross membership drive asks every citizen to contribute and show support by wearing a Red Cross button and displaying a service flag. Local women have prepared 16 sweaters 8 pairs socks 6 helmets 3 wristlets 3 washcloths and 46 bed socks in two weeks, with Thursday rooms in the Larkin building serving as a headquarters for garment work to aid the war effort.
Notice from W L Davis financial secretary for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A new sovereign grand lodge law requires a war fund contribution of 28 cents per member. Therefore 10 cents extra due for the first and second quarters and 5 cents for the third quarter of 2017. First quarter dues due by December 28 to avoid delinquency.
A frail mortal confronts Sin in a vision of darkness and temptation. The narrator rejects earthly craving through prayer, seeks God, and experiences darkness vanish into brightness. The poem centers on inner struggle and spiritual release through faith.
The Herald presents a Christmas edition urging optimism for service members and families. Merchants cooperate by offering gift ideas as the holiday shopping season nears its close, urging readers to spread goodwill and make Christmas merrier for all.
Mr and Mrs John Friend of Greencastle visited the Opera House Tuesday night to witness a moving picture series including American Troops on French Soil. The film showed General Pershing reviewing troops and a later scene focused on John Arthur Friend, a Greencastle boy, whose smiling image drew enthusiastic applause from the audience. The Parents were invited to view a second showing and expressed unexpressible pleasure.
The Plainfield cow tester group began work despite poor weather as a tentative route was mapped for testing and recording under C. E. Peck. The association grew from demonstration work by former county agent M. O. Pence. A meeting to elect officers and a board of directors is set for Thursday December 27 at 2 PM. County Agent Tt. Kk. Arnett notes the results.
A brief note argues that happiness from gifts comes from presentation and thought rather than value. A quarter’s worth of mixed candy, each piece wrapped separately, multiplies the number of gifts and enhances the holiday delight in a house full of children.
Mrs Tincher Sylvia A. Tincher aged 64 died at home in Coatesville after years of illness due to paralysis. Wife of John H. Tincher she leaves a husband and son C. E. Tincher of the locality. Funeral at the Baptist Church Friday at 10 conducted by Rev. J. E. Sherrill. Obituary in next week's Herald.
A brief note urges thoughtful present choices avoiding impractical items such as oversized boots or specialized aids, recommending practicality and consideration for recipients during the holiday season.
A mother in the American Midwest fights tuberculosis affecting her eldest son while her husband serves in France. With scarce funds she cannot send him to a sanatorium, leaving him on a crowded free hospital waiting list. The message urges buying Red Cross Christmas Seals to fund care and abolish waiting lists.
The article notes time is near for candidates to announce for next spring's primary. It discusses Clay township trustees with West Clay representation suggested and praises Figg's trustee work. Jank Brown undecided due to corn planting timing conflicting with campaigning and farm duties.
A fair sized audience gathered at the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon to hear Red Cross addresses to Superintendent Martin and Julian Hogate. James Davidson led the meeting with the Methodist orchestra providing music. The congregation sang America and C D Ralph read scripture before prayer. Speakers described Red Cross work and urged participation in the week’s new membership drive to help bring the war to a close.
Shoppers seek novelty as average Christmas stockings outsell purses this season, with many buyers hoping for fresh designs and brighter colors in stockings.
Brownsburg and Zionsville couples wed in Indianapolis as Sadie Rose and Fred Payne unite in Danville. North Salem raises subscription price while coal shortages threaten power at Public Service plant. Local men enlist as chauffeurs and a big Sammy bucker meeting forms to support troops. multiple deaths affect Cloverdale families.
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