Danville News Highlights Local Life and Events
Master Edwards Dunlap returns home after tonsil surgery at Methodist hospital Indianapolis. Social notices include the Terre Haute Club gathering hosted by Mrs FE Finley. Students and staff prepare for summer term at Central Normal College with rising attendance. Red Cross drive in Clay township advances with strong subscriptions and a large church meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Normal College
Red Cross
Clay Township
Methodist Church
Judge Clark
John T. Waine
Danville
West Clay Township
West Street
A. A. Wright
W. R. Lisby
C. W. Bridges
O. J. Larkin
North
Suits Filed In Various Civil Matters
Paul NH. Buchanan sues Laura B Foster et al appealing from J. P. Court. Stella EK. Phipps contests Jesse Edwards et al for quiet title to real estate. Clara Titzelberger sues Curtice C. Brookshire for breach of promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul NH. Buchanan
Laura B Foster
J. P. Court
Stella EK. Phipps
Jesse Edwards
Clara Titzelberger
Curtice C. Brookshire
False Red Cross Pay Report Hits Stilesville
A report claims Hazel Gibbens is paid $30 monthly for Red Cross work at Stilesville, which is false. She states she volunteers fully and has been a key cutter and inspector in Franklin township. The rumor delayed the Red Cross drive, and officials urge clearing up the misunderstanding to continue the good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranklin Township
Hazel Gibbens
Red Cross
Stilesville
Miss Gibbens
Franklin Township
Struck by Automobile In Indianapolis Injures Local Man
Our townsman W. N. Lakin was hit by a car at tenth street and Capitol Avenue while on a morning walk during a rheumatism treatment stay in the city. He sustained head and back bruises and was taken to a hospital. His son Otto F. Lakin rushed to Indianapolis and moved his father to a Methodist hospital. Both the injured man and the driver were not said to be at fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Lakin
Indianapolis
Tenth and
Capitol Avenue
Tie
Eleventh and
Ile
Coatesville
Otto F. Lakin
Methodist Hospital
Mr. Lakin
Woman's Literary Club Meets With Mrs Elrod Guests Present
The Woman's Literary club met with Mrs QO D Elrod on May 16. Members answered roll call with names of native birds. The program featured music and a paper titled Our Birds by Mrs Ila Quick. Three guests attended: Mrs G W Bryant Miss Geneva Bryant and Mrs Lydia S Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Literary Club
QO. D. Elrod
Mra.ila Quick
G. W. Bryant
Geneva Bryant
Lydia S Hunter
Hendricks County urged to buy War Savings Stamps drive
County officials push residents to invest in War Savings Stamps with a goal of 416 800 for the year and a per capita quota of 20. Stamps available from 5 to 1000 face value, bearing 4 percent interest, with a plan to raise funds for war needs and support soldiers overseas. Local leaders promise an honor flag for meeting the quota and note limits on holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
pPassyeovich Febsla Betonda
W. S.S
Hendricks County
W.S. S
Indiana
Moved Dental Office At Coatesville
The Dr Stone dental offices were emptied late last week by a young Mitchell dentist. The facility has stood idle since Dr Stone left Coatesville last November. It is hoped a dentist will locate there permanently, as Coatesville is a good site for dental practice and can succeed with proper work and permanence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Stone
Mitchell
Stone
Coatesville
Local Social News From Coatesville and Surrounding Towns
Community notices record visits and travels of residents to Terre Haute Indianapolis Cloverdale Greencastle Bloomington and other locales. The item lists relatives and friends visiting, furloughs and arrivals, plus local moves and a note on rising taxes and national concerns.
Officials Penalized for Food Violations in Indianapolis Case
J. P. Michael Company of Indianapolis admitted knowing violations of food regulations and was fined 3000 dollars, split among Red Cross YMC A and K of C. Licenses were revoked but the firm could continue on suspension. Lafayette grocer Carman sold pancake flour as wheat flour substitute and priced flour excessively, resulting in a one week business suspension. Carl Simms leads price investigations for wheat flour substitutes under Washington orders. Hoover directs mills to set corn meal and white corn flour prices below wheat flour and pledges action against inflated prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Michael Company
Indianapolis
Red Cross
K. of C
Dr. Barnard
BE. A. Carman
Lafayette
Tippecanoe County
Carl Simms
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Barnard
Hoover warns against bread price hikes and profiteering
Mr. Hoover states there is no justification for bread price increases as substitutes stay costly. Downward corn meal and corn flour prices are noted, while dealers seeking bread price rises face possible charges of profiteering. Ice shipments to surplus areas are discouraged as wasteful. discontinuation orders target Princeton and Martinsville. Thrift stamp incentives and other sales boosters for wheat products or sugar are banned. No change to strict ration rules is allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Food Administration
Princeton
Martinsville
Federal Food Administration
Young men called for 1918 Working Reserve in Hendricks
Danville locals report 23 men from Hendricks County are needed for a Columbus Barracks call. Hilden Harris Hershel Ciiie Oscar Fields and Oat English of New Winchester are among those leaving tomorrow. Coal blanks from Klett and Smith must be filled before sale. Farmers and townspeople urged to cooperate for 1918 food and labor program.
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Danville
Hilden Harris
Hershel Ciiie
Oscar Fields
Oat English
New Winchester
Hendricks County
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Klett & Smith
U.S
Indiana
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Lucy Roberts
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I. A. Sallust
India Wyon
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Red Cross Drive
Hermain Ayers
W. L. Simpson
Minnie Sims
Woman's Literary Club
Wm. A. King
Nendricks Co
Y. M.C. A. Work
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Ada Draper
Nella Webb
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Uncle Sam
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Joe Vaughn
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