DeWeese at center of Harrison County school dispute
Harrison County officials pressure to raise County Superintendent A O DeWeese salary to 2408 50 annually to match teacher pay. County Board of Education circulated a petition for 1000 extra per year payable monthly. trustees across townships largely support the plan. The County Commissioners expected to rule August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
de Weese
Corydon
University of Louisville
Harrison County
A. O. DeWeese
DeWeese
Board of Education
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Acholol
Home Economics School for Girls at State Fair Grounds
Harrison County announces a ten day home economics program for girls August 28 to September 6 at the new women’s building adjacent to the State Fair Grounds in Indianapolis. Leading experts will teach. top student earns a Purdue University scholarship. county club winners gain school sponsorship and exhibit participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Fair Association
Indianapolis
Purdue University
A. O. Deweese
Interesting France letters from Theophilus Reynolds Jr
Theophilus Reynolds and his daughter report letters from son Theophilus Reynolds Jr in France where he may be crossing the sea. He married a French woman at Autun and worked as a telegraph lineman while hoping to fish in Blue River. He sent a 45 page Autun guide from the American Y M C A with a city map. Prof W H Fouse visits Corydon. longtime colored school principal, now supervisor in Lexington, with a wife active in chautauquas across several states.
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Theophilus Reynolds
Theophilus Reynolds, Jr
France
Auntun
Saone Et Loire
Blue River
Jeanne
Autun
Theophilus
W. H. Fouse
Lexington
Kentucky
Corydon
Fouse
Gallipolis
Ohio
Covington
Paducah
Louisville
New York
Alabama
Tennessee
Local residents share visits and events across Corydon area
George Jones and John May visited Corydon last Friday. Marguerite Willar on sick list. Farmers plowing for wheat. Ice cream supper at Rehoboth attended. Anna Olliar and others visited Taylor township. Miss Jennie Williar toured Falls City. Mr and Mrs Miller of Evans Landing joined in a car trip. Alex Miller from Corydon stayed on the ridge with John May. Edward and Harry Williar in Elizabeth. Schweitzer family spent Sunday with Liebert in Evans Landing. Leonard Evans returned after time with grandparents near Rehoboth. Williar family hosted Dale Williar and James Weaver from Laconix. Mrs Steinback and Leslie of Louisville visited. Undertaker C F Treece passed through en route to New Boston for a body found in the river. likely Prof R E Bassett of Cincinnati. Body buried at discovery site. Mr and Mrs Wm Robinson returned from Louisville and Madison. daughter Mrs Wm Thompson improving. Rev Alva Bennett preached at M E church July 20. Mrs Frank McCauley sang, organ by Miss Carrie Kelley. Services planned again Sunday at 10 20 AM.
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George Jones
John May
Corydon
Marguerite Willar
Rehoboth
Mises
Anna “Olliar
Virgin May
G. O. Ferree
Taylor Township
Jennie Williar
Falls
A. H. Miller
Evans Landing
Alex Miller
Edward
Harry Williar
Elizabeth
John Schweitzer
A. J. Liebert
Leonard Evans
Wm. Evans
Dale Williar
James Weaver
Laconix
Nate Williar
John Steinback
Leslie
Louisville
Farl Williar
South Boone
C. F. Treece
New Boston
R. E. Bassett
Cincinnati
Wm. Robinson
Wm. Thompson
Madison
Alva Bennett
M. BE
Frank McCauley
Carrie Kelley
Ain
Bro. Bennett
Family Reunion At Schafer Home Draws Large Turnout
The Sunday July 27 gathering at Mr. Georgie Schafer’s home brought together relatives from Richmond Missouri and many Wetzel Schafer and Secrist families. Ice cream and cake were served as photos were taken, and Jane Wetzel enjoyed reuniting with sisters after thirty five years. One Who Was There.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Schafer
Sarah Wetzel
Richmond
Maliss. Schafer
Mahosia Wetzel
Jacob Wetzel
Jesse
Roy
Edna Wetzel
Willie Singleman
Elva
Albert
Christian
Clara Bell
Mallisa Emmett
Laura
Esther
Emma Kiger
Effie
Alma
Bobbie
Mildred
James
Lizzie Secrist
Maria Webt
George’ Secrist
Charles Askren
Arch
Dan
Zelfina
Gladys
Minnie
Henry Stine
George Schafer
Hale
Talmadge
Warren
Snyder Family Reunion Spreads Across Three Indiana Counties
A Snyder family reunion gathered July 27 at Frank Reas's Boone county home with members from Harrison Boone and Fountain counties. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Snyder Lily Lee Mrs. James Doll and Fountain county relatives William Snyder Sylvia Ellsworth Snyder Daniel Snyder George Stearns Clyde Sutton Maurice Stonecipher Jade Simmons and others. They enjoyed a lawn dinner and ice cream with arrivals on July 26 and departure July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Indiana
Harrison, Boone and
Fountain
Frank Reas
Boone County
Sam Snyder
Lily Lee
James Doll
Fountain County
William Snyder
Sylvia
Ellsworth Snyder
Daniel Snyder
George Stearns
Clyde Sutton
Maurice Stonecipher
Miss Jade
Mr. Simmons
Party Honoring Mayme Miller Held At Miller Home
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Mealia Miller near Elizabeth on July 2 honored their daughter Mayme Miller. Attendees included Celia Bierly Betty Bierly Thora Dora Elnora Edna Best Anna Cromwell Ida Bishop Jennie Best Irene Best Johnnie Cromwell Richard Bishop Edgar Best Richard Pierson Walter Bierly and Emery Miller. All departed at a late hour and looked forward to another similar gathering.
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Mealia Miller
Mayme Miller
Elizabeth
Celia
Betty Bierly
Thora
Dora
Elnora
Edna Best
Anna Cromwell
Ida Bishop
Jennie
Irene Best
Johnnie Cromwell
Richard Bishop
Edgar Best
Richard Pierson
Walter Bierly
Emery Miller
Engleman Family Reunion Near Town
A reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin E Engleman three miles southwest of town brought together John E Engleman Retta Engleman and Harve Engleman of Corydon Albert Engleman of Gibson County and Ivan Barrow with four children Their gathering featured a good dinner and pleasant social time Reminders were given for the Harrison County Fair August 25 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin E. Engleman
Engleman
John E. Engleman
Retta Engleman
Harve Engleman
Corydon
Albert Engleman
Gibson County
Ivan Barrow
Notice of Executor's Real Estate Auction in Indiana
Executor N Roudenbush schedules a public sale of real estate in Harrison County Indiana on Monday September 1 1819 at 2 PM The description covers two parcels in section 9 township 4 east with boundaries and areas totaling about 70 acres 143 square rods A roadway to section 10 is included Terms require one third cash and two thirds paid in six and twelve months with notes and sureties issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrion County
Indiana
Bart
Temeship
Sila
Raccoon Creek
George A. Walker
Roudenbush
Notice to Non-Resident Divorce Case in Harrison Circuit
In Harrison Circuit Court 1919 Maurice H. Horn sues Jean Horn for divorce. Plaintiff’s attorney C W Cook states non-resident defendant must appear by September 21 next term to answer or demur. court seal dated July 2 1919 Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison
Maurice H. Horn
Jean Horn
C. W. Cook
Dear Horn
Harrison Troutt Court
Corydon
Isgau
James A. Watson
Harrison Circuit Court
Farm Lighting Plants for Harrison County Advertised
A G Stover of Corydon Indiana announces agency rights for the Western Electric Lighting Plant supplying power and light for farmers. He can also furnish electric irons and fans for Corydon use and invites opportunities. Eureka phone 530-2w.
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Harrison County
Western Electric Lighting Plant
Corydon
A. G. Stover
Ind
Eureka
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TRE County
Democrat
A. ©. DeWeese
Gardless
Dan F. Stauth
Harrison Township
Board of Commissioners
The
Wwe
Clifton
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Polarine Gil
S. Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
B. F. Smith Grocery
C.W. Jean Company
Gilbert Smith
Jacob Roudenbush
Fence
Hurst Hardware Company
Corydon, Indiana
Dayton Airless
Ford
Thor
Giller
Jos
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