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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1921

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Ex-service Man Vic Tim of Red Tape in Legion Case

Charles B. Brewer of Louisville a former sergeant major with seven honors discharges and a long war record suffers severe disabilities from World War I. The American Legion backs his fight for proper compensation and aid after years of unclear disability ratings and delayed payments from the Veterans Bureau.

Charles B. Brewer Louisville Jeffersonville Llewer Quartermaster American Legion Louisville Evening Post Brewer United States Army China Philippines U Hawaiian Islands Mexican France Sixteenth Infantry Chateau Thierry

Jury panel drawn for Harrison term opens January 2

Maurice Griffin and James Hest, Jury Commissioners, drew 37 names for the petit jury to serve at the Harrison district term beginning Monday January 2. Names include James F. Smith, Fred Bickel, Thomas Filiott, Herman Gilham, Emery Reeves, Taylor Wilson, Fienny Woertz, Frank Stevens, Clarence McKinney, John G. Biekel, Clarence Windell, Carl Haut, and others. The Carter Post and Harrison Post will be hosted by the FCOOSIER Elm Charter at Lewton Hall from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

Maurice Griffin James Hest Mury James FE Smith Harrison Fred Bickel Thomas Filiott Herman Gilham Emery Reeves Taylor Taylor Wilson Boone Fienny Woertz Jackson Np Frank Stevens Jackson Clarence McKinney Perey John G. Biekel Webster

Christmas Vesper by Corydon High Glee Club

The Corydon High School Boys and Girls Glee Club, directed by Miss Mollie Keller, delivered a large Christmas Vesper program in the public school auditorium. The concert featured carols and sacred songs with accompaniment by Mrs. Kathryn Buchanan and Mrs. Clara Bennett Ulen, and drew a crowded, appreciative audience.

Corydon High School Boys’ .and Girls’ Glee Club Corydon Corydon High School Mollie Keller Corydon Public Schools Miss Keller Kathryn Kathryn L Buchanan Adam Song of the Chimes Chira Bennett Ulen Bethlehem Mollie

Married at New Albany Anna Beal and Edgar Whitman Wed

Miss Anna Beal daughter of Mr and Mrs George Peal Ramsey and Edgar Whitman son of Mrs Martha Whitman Hancock were married at seven o clock Sunday morning at the Evangelical church New Albany with Rev F L Mersh officiating. The couple will reside in Evansville after Christmas visits with families.

Anna Beal Edgar Whitman Parsons Geom the Evangelical Church New Albany FL. A. Mersh George Peal Ramsey Martha Whitman Trancock Tie Evansville Indiana Democrat Whitman

Quiet Farm Wedding Unites Roney and Wenning at Parsonage

Miss Anna K. Roney wed Lawrence Tee Wenning Thursday afternoon in a simple ceremony at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. C. S. Whitted performed the knot tie. The bride, daughter of Frank Roney, travels from Fredericksburg area with her sister Stacy Roney and friend Conrad Turnbaugh. Groom is from Harrison County.

Anna K. Roney Lawrence Tee Wenning C. 8. Whitted Frank Roney Harrison County Brside Stacy Roney Conrad Turnbaugh Fredericksburg Salem

Family visit ends with friendly call on return trip

Mrs. Sybil Yeager and her two children Joseph and Chloe of New Albany spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Farleigh Hays in Mauckport. They passed Corydon on the way home Monday morning and made a pleasant call at the office. Mrs Yeager works at the M Fine and Son's Shirt factory in New Albany which employs about 175 women.

Sybil Yeager Joseph Chloe New Albany

Fifteen Years as Publisher and Editor of the Democrat

The Democrat marks fifteen years of operation with the publisher noting the early January 1907 start in the old frame building and detailing growth. He praises staff, describes upgrades including a Model Eight Mergenthaler linotype, hotel space, and planned gas lines, and reaffirms commitment to Democratic principles and reader service into the new year.

the Democrat Public Square C. W. Thomas C. J. Ellis Geo. K. Gwartney James L. Morris Kirkham O’bannon Martin John S. Martin Celestia Louden Louden R. S. Kirkham Stella B. Caughlin Katie Scharff Ite Folk Ia Pa Optme Démocratic Priseipres Simeon K. Wolfe Amzi W. Preywster S. M. Stockslager Smith Askren George K. Gwartney Chas. W. Thomas Chas. B. Ellis Democratic Party Woodrow

Marriage Announcement Gwartney F wed Thomas in Los Angeles

Miss Mildred Gwartney and Mr Raymond F Thomas married in Los Angeles on Saturday December 17, 1921. The groom is circulation manager for Screenland Publishing in Hollywood. They will reside in Hollywood with bride and her mother Rose B Gwartney in attendance earlier that fall.

Riage Mildred Gwartney Raymond F. Thomas Los Angeles California Screenland Publishing Company Hollywood Geo. Kk. Gwartney Rose B. Gwartney Thomas

Marriage Licenses Listed for Whitman Beal Kiger Byerley

Edgar R. Whitman wed Anna Dora Beal Johan W. Kiger tied to Hallie Anna Bruce Emerson Raymond Byerley to Bessie Pearl Millen names appear in marriage license notices from a local registry in this brief column.

Edgar R. Whitman Anna Dora Beal Johan W. Kiger Hallie Anna Bruce Emerson Raymond Byerley Bessie Pearl Millen

Notice to KE OF P Members Dues Due Before December

Frank E. Dropley M of E urges KE OF P members to pay arrears before December to allow a year end report. Mrs Lizzie Wright wintering with her son Dr Adolph Wright in Louisville. Maurice Kitterman of Corydon visiting friends in Indianapolis.

Frank E. Dropley Lizzie Wright Adolph Wright Louisville Maurice Kitterman Corydon Indianapolis

Countywide plan urged for gravel road repair

A countywide proposal seeks a written agreement by progressive residents to donate days of team and wagon or cash to haul crushed stone for road repair. The plan aims to use tax funds for quarrying and crushing while individuals contribute labor to keep roads in good condition. Local officials and businessmen are urged to back the effort.

World’s oldest man Zora 146 travels to Paris

Paris dispatch reports Mehmed Zora of Constantinople arrives in Paris claiming to be 146 and the world’s oldest man. He says he began work 140 years ago and can lift 200 pounds, comparing a US Sioux man aged 137 as a “mere boy.” He doubts marriage after four attempts.

Paris Associated Press Zora Mehmed Constantinople United States

Family visit noted at Oscar Hauswald residence

Eva Harbeson Fid Hosstraser Emile Hosstraser and family spent one night last week visiting at the Oscar Hauswald home.

Eva Harbeson Fid Hosstraser Emile Hosstraser Oscar Hauswald

Pact muddle grows worse over U S aid to Japan

Washington dispatch reports deepening confusion over the four power Pacific treaty. Republican senators press textual clarifications or reservations to prevent implied U S obligation to aid Japan if threatened. McNary leads, arguing a reservation is needed to deny US commitment to defend Japan against any future alliance against it. Democratic leaders watch and weigh Wilson era fears as Utah’s Senator King advises Japan’s acceptance hinges on US binding support.

J. Bart Campbell Washington Harding Hughes McNary Oregon Pacific Coast United States Japan U. S Germany Russia China Senate League of Nations Wilson King Utah

Spencer Township Literary Society Meeting Deliberates Abolition Debate

The Spencer Township Literary Society meets at Prenchtown School No 2 on Saturday night January 14. The program includes music readings recitations and a debate on the resolution that the United States should abolish capital punishment. No admission fee. Large attendance expected.

Spencer Township Literary Society Prenchtown School No United States

Former resident George Ebling Jr dies at 28 in New Albany

George Ebling Jr aged 28 died Saturday December 18 at the family home in New Albany after a brief illness from throat affection. He is survived by his parents Mrs and Mrs Gee Ebling a son three sisters and two brothers. Burial was in Fairview cemetery New Albany.

George Ebling, Jr New Albany Gee. Ebling Corydon Fairview Cemetery

Four year old Angeline Stevens dies in New Albany

Angeline Stevens the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H F Stevens of 216 West Sixth Street New Albany died Wednesday. Funeral and burial were held Thursday afternoon at Oak Grove. Alva McCutcheon of McLean Illinois visiting his sister Mrs John H Daley of this place. He arrived Friday and will stay about a week. Mr McCutcheon and his wife former Harrison countians.

Angeline H. F. Stevens W. 6Th St New Albany Oak Grove Alva McCutcheon Mclean Illinois John H. Daley McCutcheon Nona Keller Harrison

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Has. Brewer Government Depot Legion Mason Brewer San Francisco Spencerian College Loursville Congressman Ogden R. Forbes United States Veterans’ Gureau Tounsville Tforbes Threwer Gire American Legion Post Lezionaire Petit Jury Carter Post Gon R Harrison Post Ean Levion Lewton Hall Miss Mouse Killer Miss Beal Mr. Whitman Roney—Wenning Charlotte Dyer Dyer John Y. Hudson Sallie Feller Herman Kapp Gwartney—Thomas Kan Turk Smale
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