Hendricks County News Aims War Efforts And Thrift Stamps
Local notices report 25 Hendricks County boys leaving for Columbus Ohio training camp. Thrift Stamp week urged across the Northwest Indiana conference with a goal of 15 to 25 cents per member. Endowment fund drive seeks $300000 for retired preachers and orphans, with schools encouraged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks County
Columbus
Ohio
Northwest
Indiana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Northwest Indiana
KF. O. Fraley
Greencastle
Ind
Don’t Shoot Pigeons Warned By U S Agriculture
The Agriculture Department urges hunters not to shoot pigeons in air as some birds are homing pigeons trained by the signal corps to carry messages across battlefields. Farmers who allow their birds liberty for a few hours may suffer losses.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Aignal Corps
U.S. Army
Rilla Collins Weds Alex Mott in Bloomington Union
Miss Rilla Collins of this place marries Alex Mott of Brazil on June 8. The couple met two years ago when Mott clerking here, now plan to set up housekeeping in Bloomington after his building project finishes. Mrs Mott’s mother learned of the marriage only recently.
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Rilla Collins
Alex Mott
Brazil
Bloomington
Mott
Sual
Elmer Stewart
Billa
Greencastle
Mr. Mott
Ainsworth
War Savings Stamp Drive Seeks Pledges Townwide
Canvassers conduct pledge solicitations across streets with named solicitors for each area. A public library assembly room meeting is set for Sunday evening to advance and explain the W S S work and urge citizen attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Bennett
Ott Stanley
Lbrary Assembly Room
W.S.S
Bins urged for wheat farmers to store large crop
The Department of Agriculture calls on wheat farmers to provide on farm bins to handle the expected bumper harvest. A circular from the Bureau of Markets offers portable bin designs to prevent pileups at elevators and straining transport systems. Copies have been sent to county agents in major wheat regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Mrs Oat Hunt Dies After Illness and Accident
Mrs Ida Hunt age 42 wife of Oat Hunt of this place died at her home Tuesday morning at one o clock after four weeks illness. Injuries from a runaway accident and a nervous breakdown were the immediate cause. She was born near Reno and lived in Coatesville all her life. Survived by husband and three children Kenneth Olney Maheline and two brothers William and Archie Figg and sister Mrs John Summers. Funeral from Methodist church Wednesday at two o'clock with Rev W J Stewart. Buried in Odd Fellows cemetery south of town.
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Ida Hunt
Oat Hunt
Hunt
Reno
Coatesville
Kenneth
Illinois
Olney
Maheline
William
Junior Red Cross Class Starts At Public Library
Stella Shields Guilia Masten led a group of Isleven girls who registered for Junior Red Cross work at the public library last Friday afternoon. About 60 quilt blocks were pieced with knitting also active. All girls 12 to 18 are asked to meet again at the Red Cross rooms next Friday June 238 with knitting or sewing ready.
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Stella Shields
Guilia Masten
Red Cross
Isleven
Frost misses Coatesville area but harms corn
Frost largely spared Coatesville region though heavy frost reported nearby. Corn sustains considerable damage but is expected to rebound with favorable weather, maturing two to three weeks later. An overnight rain on Monday aided the growing crops.
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Coatesville
Notice to Herald Readers About Postage Rate Increase
After July 1 new zone postal rates take effect raising mailing costs for The Herald. Delinquent subscribers are urged to renew, or request more time, to ensure delivery. If not paid in advance, readers may miss issues after July 1 due to the higher postal charges.
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The
Herald
Letters from Sailor Boys From Coatesville ship life bound for France
A former Coatesville boy writes from a convoy in the Atlantic describing mid voyage conditions. He details twenty two days to reach waters near France, a seven thousand mile round trip, and coal deliveries aboard a Tacoma class ship. He recalls rough seas, heat, and near misses with coal, sea life, and a near drowning of an officer who leapt overboard. He notes Chester Walton, Cecil, and potential rest in New York before再going back to sea.
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Holly
Cole
Coatesville
Chester Walton
Dad
Sis
France
Tacoma
Chester
New York
Cecil
Sherty
Clarence Wilson
Girls Working Reserve Volunteers Help Farmers In Danville
The Camp Fire Girls and other Danville girls offer to assist farmers’ wives with canning and harvest work to support the war effort. Some have volunteered to donate earnings to a war fund. Interested parties should contact Miss Norton, home demonstration agent, via the county agent’s office.
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Danville
Miss Norton
Lawyers Leaving Indiana Due to Prohibition
The dry law prompts many lawyers to leave Indiana seeking better business elsewhere. Prosecuting Attorneys report reduced caseloads since prohibition. Alcohol fueled divorce and damage cases have declined as parties faced litigation sober or restrained.
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Indiana
What Kansas Did to Harvest War Crops
Kansas mobilized an army of harvesters from towns and cities, adults and youths leaving work to pick grain for patriotism and food security. The effort mirrors Pershing's troops, backed by women and boys in support roles, with agriculture agencies urging community mobilization nationwide.
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Kansas
Pershing
Army of Harvesters
United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Coatesville
In Loving Remembrance of W. T. Awbrey
In loving remembrance of our father and husband W. T. Awbrey who departed this life one year ago June 24. He rests in the Father’s house safe in the Lord with angels welcoming him to the mansions above. Mrs. Awbrey and Children.
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W. T. Awbrey
Christ
Pather
Mrs. Awbrey
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