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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
6
Harrison County Pig Club borrowed 1400 dollars from Corydon National Bank to buy purebred Duroc Jersey gilts for county youths. One hundred fifty members currently participate with over three hundred applicants. funds will fund breeding pigs for high school and eighth grade students as contracts are signed.
The article surveys Christmas observances from early Massachusetts law penalizing Christmas celebration to varied customs in England Italy Netherlands Switzerland and beyond. It notes the unclear date of Jesus birth with many proposed days and cites Pope Julius fixed date ideas. It ends with a family visit of Omer Johnson and relatives at Palmyra visiting his parents.
Nov 1919 library data shows 437 magazines loaned and 738 total volumes at month start, with 799 borrowers at start and 24 new borrowers registered. Adult and juvenile fiction and non fiction counts are listed, plus 888 adult and 652 juvenile visitors. Signed Georgia Stockslate.
The Corydon High School Vocational Department held a pie supper in the gym Monday evening December 15. Net receipts after expenses were more than $906.00. The top pie sold for $7.00 to C H Buchanan for Catharine Hudson’s pie. Auctioneers Frank BE. Watson and Frank Dropeey impressed. A cake baked by Mrs. W H Morotta went to the prettiest girl Migs Zola Evans, raising $26.90. The Bosler prize for largest mouth went to Prof. B L Fisher. Funds support the Corydon High School Vocational Department.
Two fingers severed on left hand of Orlin Falts after accident with a corn shredder east of Corydon on Thursday. Doctors W. A. Amy and Irwin Sonne attended the injury. Also mentions birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Denhart of Permyra on December 21st.
C C Shepherd writes from Indianapolis thanking Gregg Lodge No 235 Corydon Indiana for aiding Mrs Nettie Gudgeon. He credits their care at the Greensburg Home with bringing peace in her illness and notes the devoted service of the Home managers Mr and Mrs Travis. He praises the Grand Monument of Odd Fellowship and expresses family gratitude.
Miss Ruth Keller returns from a visit with Miss Fiona Fravel of Central as wedding plans loom. Local residents share holidays with relatives, visiting friends, and a forthcoming box supper at No 8 next Friday night inviting all to attend with girls bringing boxes and boys bringing money.
Edward Weaver, 15, drowned after breaking through ice one mile north of Milltown during a skating outing. His companion also broke through while trying to help but managed to escape with difficulty. the body was recovered. Also listed: For Sale a six months old mare mule. Alma Houses Eureka. Ramsey, Ind. d24-2w.
Mrs Rebecca Fravel widow of John Fravel dies suddenly at home in Central after heart trouble. Maiden name Daley. Survived by two sisters Abbie Lasley and Emma Smith. Mother of ten children, all predeceased. Funeral Tuesday at eleven at home. burial in Jordan's cemetery. Rev Gray officiated. She was eighty four.
Towanda Illinois announces the marriage of Eve Line Olga Geiger to Oscar E Deutsch. The groom, son of Charles Deutsch of West Salem, is a World War I veteran who recently returned from France. The couple will reside in Towanda after a visit with relatives in Corydon.
Mrs. Muriel Byerley wife of Lee Byerley of Mauckport died Monday night after a three week illness from a lung abscess. She was about thirty, leaving a husband a four year old son and a five month old daughter. Her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Bullington a sister and two brothers of Leavenworth survive. Funeral services are set for today in Mauckport with burial in Flora Cemetery.
Mr Benjamin Williams of north Corydon and Miss Ruth Davis of near Hursttown were united in marriage at New Albany with Rev W H Howerton officiating. The bride is praised as a fine Harrison county young woman and the groom as a respected farmer. This marks Mr Williams second marriage. The Democrat extends congratulations and best wishes.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelier entertain guests this week with a house party. Attendees include Miss Blanche Sharp and Miss Edna Sharp of Bloomington Indiana Miss Dorothy Cook and Miss Marestet Hudson of Corydon Hershel and Kenneth Ward and Otto Boehn of Bloomington Illinois Robert P O Bannon of Corydon and Mr and Mrs Claud Sharp of New Albany.
D W Griffith sought a Chang Huan capable of expressing the line from Limehouse Nights. Richard Barthelmess, a Trinity College alumnus, was chosen for the role after studies in Shanghai to absorb Oriental atmosphere. He is portrayed as a simple, natural actor whose portrayal conveys pure selfless love for the poor Chinese girl in the film.
The Zoar Sunday School reorganized on December 21, 1919 with officers led by Supt W B Yenawine and Asst Supt Albert Stauth. Anna Conrad serves as Sec with Glen Yenawine as Asst Sec and Raymond Quebbeman as Treas. Gladys Hamilton is Organist with Blanch Yenawine as Asst Organist. Paul Boaz and family of Northern Indiana visit relatives at Palmyra.
William Henry Harrison Post of the American Legion in Corydon invites all members and eligible veterans from the county to a December 28 meeting at 2 PM in the Young Business Men's Club Room Bullett Building. The gathering aims to discuss business and launch a membership drive with World War veterans urged to attend and participate in boosting Harrison County 169 percent American.
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