Danville Notes Show Visits That Reach Many Towns
A long list of visitors from Indianapolis Muncie Stilesville Louisville and North Salem call on local residents. Moves include Wesley Brady moving to the Henry Howell property and George Reed family relocating on East Main Street. Community events include patriotic day and Red Cross efforts with speeches by Dr Sherman Davis and Dr Lyman Powell.
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Hendricks County
Sherman Davis
Indiana University
J. B. Wisely
Indiana State Normal Schools
J. C. Clay
North Salem
Lyman Powell
Hobart College
New York
Curtis Hodges
Indianapolis
Al Montgomery’s wartime letter from Camp Shelby recalls range life and a haunting homefront wish
Al Montgomery writes from Camp Shelby to his mother describing three weeks on a rifle range with bullets tearing through logs and stumps, old log cabins riddled with bullet holes, and a sight of damaged furniture. He notes finding 1805 papers and a 1913 letter, laments his wife’s loss in 1913, and asks for news from home while reporting a visitors’ day with Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker and daughter.
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al Montgomery
Oon
Moe. Weill
Co. A
Laf
Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Misa
Sermon from Rev Fraley on the solid rock of character
Rev Fraley of Greencastle preached at the Methodist church citing the parable of two builders. He contrasted foundations of a garage with a skyscraper to stress that character must be built on solid rock rather than shifting sands from revival tempers. Christ is named as the solid rock for a lasting life.
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IV, O. Fraley
Greencastle
Christ
Public Sale on Brown Farm Stop 23 Amo Coatesville
Public sale on the Brown farm Stop 23 on the T H I E traction line halfway between Amo and Coatesville Tuesday Feb 26 at 10 30 p m. 8 head horses and mules 6 head cattle 9 head hogs hay oats straw corn implements and other articles. 8 months bankable credit 4 cash discount. Col Geo West auctioneer Milber E Kendall clerk Lunch served by Amo Ladies Aid Society.
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W.O Brown
Col. Geo. West
Milber E. Kendall
Amo Ladies Aid Society
War Savings Stamp Committee Seeks Township Leaders
Hendricks County War Savings Stamp Committee chairman Wm A King asks Danville officials to appoint a Township Chairman and report weekly on progress. Volunteers named include J W Wright M Kendall J W Figg Loren Flachey C D Knight Mrs Ryner and Slathaway. Stamps now sold at post offices and banks with aims to expand sale through stores.
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Herald
Wm. A. King
Hendricks County War Savings Stamp Committee
Danville
Ind
Mr. Hathaway
J. W. Wright
M. Kendall
J. W. Figg
Loren Flachey
C.D. Knight
Ryner
Slathaway
Figg
Postoftice
Woman’s club meeting features Crescent topic
The W. F. M. S. met Feb. 5 with Mrs. Glen Brown as hostess. The lesson on Woman Under the Crescent was led by Mrs. Elia Quick. Participants included Mrs. Maud Lakin, Mary Greenlee, Mrs. Killa Gambold, Mrs. Grace Hathaway, and Geneva Bryant. Fifteen members and two guests attended. A mystery box was conducted by Mrs. Larkin and refreshments followed.
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Glen Brown
Elia Quick
Maud Lakin
Mary Greenlee
Killa Gambold
Grace Hathaway
Geneva Bryant
Larkin
Indiana defense council backs harsh action against sheep-killing dogs
The Indiana state defense council endorses killing stray sheep-killing dogs to protect wool and mutton production. A 9,000+ sheep loss is cited, with sheriffs and deputies empowered to act under state law. The council also discusses drainage projects, coal miner transport, and war bond outreach while planning labor and employment measures for war effort.
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Indiana
E. M. Wilson
James L. Keach
Isaac D. Strauss
State Defense Council
Patoka River
Ite
Defense Councils
Charles Fox
Terra Waute
Hoover would push market food to prevent waste and loss
A fictitious note claims Mr. Hoover will ensure vegetables and fruits produced this year reach markets. It warns against dumping produce in rivers or neglecting fields, arguing the effort would aid food availability.
Mrs Gertrude Mills to Open Coatesville Millinery Shop
Mrs Gertrude Mills of Stilesville plans a spring expansion with a new branch millinery store in Coatesville. Miss Hallie York will manage the shop at the Masten store room near the post office, while Mills continues operations in Stilesville.
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Gertrude Mills
Stilesville
Coatesville
York
Mills
Be Here In March From Sam Case At National Soldier's Home
Sam Case writes from the National Soldier's Home that he remains well and plans a March visit if rail service resumes. He mentions Fred Gaston, once a family boy, now with the 146th U.S. Field Artillery in England, hospitalized with mumps but hoping to be discharged soon. A Sunday bill of fare lists breakfast, dinner, and supper items for the home.
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Sam Case
National Soldier’s Home
Fred Gaston
Fred
U.S. Ff
England
Local coal orders delay stirs fears of shortages
Ellett and Smith, coal dealers, ordered government coal through local fuel administrators three weeks ago and paid in advance, but the delivery has not occurred. They have since received two Carloads by regular channels. Town officials expect fuel to arrive within 24 to 48 hours after ordering.
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Ellett & Smith
Coatesville
Old Coatesville Hotel Landmark Demolished
The historic East Main street hotel building, long a Coatesville landmark, is being torn down by Oscar Stevenson and Morris Hendren ewan amid uncertain age. The site, once a meals stop for trainmen, holds a rich local memory including a suicide and a stairway fall. Much poplar timber remains as the ground awaits new use.
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Coatesville
Oscar Stevenson
J. Larkin
East Main Street
Mr Stevenson
Morris Hendren Ewan
Coatesque
Mr. Wolfe
Larkin
Quiet wedding ties Cecil McAninch and Feor Hilzabeth Wilcox
Cecil McAninch son of Harvey Mc Aninch and Feor Hilzabeth Wilcox daughter of Everett Wilcox were quietly married Saturday at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. W J Stewart. They worked in Indianapolis where they met and will reside there as he works at the Lab Belt factory. The Herald wishes them a long and happy life.
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Cecil McAningh
Harvey McAninch
Feorrest Hilzabeth Wilcox
Everett Wilcox
Belle Union
Methodist Parsonage
W. J. Stewart
Indianapolis
McAninch
Fogel School
Amo High School
The
Herald
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Employers’ Cooperation
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