PRESENT WAR CONDITIONS German Drive Fails as US Forces Advance
The article reports that American soldiers and Marines win engagements against German forces while U boats menace the Atlantic. It notes heroic Allied morale, successful Yankee offensives, and increased submarine activity along American shores. It calls for continued protection of transports and condemns German attacks on Red Cross hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renin Ot
wAllies
Lero
Abe
Aaxs
Battlefelds
France
Atlantic
United States
War and Navy Department
Red Cross
Harrison County Men Win Prizes at Indiana Meeting
At the Federal Savings and Distances Company of Indiana annual gathering in Indianapolis, Albert L. Gordon and his father John A. Gordon of New Albany and Orlan Conrad of Corydon topped the awards list for new business. Albert received a diamond pin. his father and Mr Contiki each earned gold watches. Frank Walker of New Albany won a free trip to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savineys and Distrance Company of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Illinois
tHlarrison County
Albert L. Gerdon
John A. Gerdon
New Albany
Orlan Conrad
Corydon
Albert
Southern Indiana
Mr. Contiki
Frank Walker
American Red Cross
United States
Army
Navy
Wilson
Central Committee
State
Treasury, War, Justice
Navy Departments
Red Cross
War Department
Congress
Secretary of War
France
Seine
Picardy
Aisne
Oise
Pas-de-Calais
Somme
Yonne
Bureau of Public Information
Thos
Jones
County Council of Defense
Blaine Hays
Harrison County
Frank Cropsey
Albert Wicke
Corydon, Ind
Army Chaplain Capt Jenkins Speaks at Corydon Meeting
Canadian Army chaplain Captain Jenkins spoke in Corydon Public School Auditorium about Allied war aims and front conditions. He described joint religious efforts with Catholics and Jews, highlighted support from Y M C A, K of C, Red Cross, and urged public gifts, sewing, and thrifting stamps for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Chaplin
France
Corydon Public School
Indiana
W. P. Huff
Junction
New Albany
My Four Years in Germany at Corydon Theatre
Ambassador James W. Gerard documentary My Four Years in Germany to be shown in Corydon on Saturday June 22 with matinee at 2 30 pm and two night showings at 7 00 pm and 9 15 pm. General admission 30 cents and 50 cents for the night performances with seats reserved in advance. Mail orders and phone reservations to J and Grimes, manager, with early advance sale expected. Mrs Leander Bottles and daughter Mrs Sam Pfrimmer return home through Lindsey California en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gerards
Germany
Corydon
James W. Gerard
U. S
J. &. Grimes
Mgr
Leander Bottles
Lindsey, California
Sam Pfrimmer
Baby
Towa
Death of Union Soldier Christian Keller Near Corydon
Christian Keller aged seventy two died at his home one and a half miles south of Corydon last Sunday after a lengthy illness. He served in Company E 144 Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was buried at Jordan cemetery after funeral at Shiloh Church. He leaves wife Mary Rosenbarger and six children with twelve grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Keller
Corydon
Southeastern Hospital
Shiloh Church
J. H. Toombs
Pfrimmer’s Chapel
Jordan Cemetery
Mr. Keller
Mary C. Rosenbarger
David A. Keller
Annie L. Rompel
Charles W. Keller
Mary J. Haun
Margaret M. Conrad
Catherine Wedeking
Laura A. Hrenchman
Dora A. Rowe
Jacob
Andrew Keller
George Meyer
Philip Ackerman
United Brethren Church
144Th
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Special Notice to Farmers on Wheat Flour Use
Farmers and all others having grain to harvest may obtain wheat flour for their use by applying to the County Food Administrator and using the flour under Food Administration rules. Applications must be made directly to The Food Administrator for Harrison County and no dealer is authorized to sell flour for this purpose unless ordered by the Food Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Harrison County
Fight at Dam 43 on the Shawnee blasts onlookers
At Dam 43 New Boston a scrap on the steamer Shawnee left Henry Ellis badly stabbed, six wounds, by fireman Talmage Cox over a crap game. Ellis taken to Marine Hospital Louisville, Cox held by authorities at West Point and distributed to Sheriff Miller at Evans Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam
New Boston
Talmage Cox
Henry Ellis
Elizabeth Ellis
Boone Township
Ellis
Cox
Marine Hospital
Louisville
West Point
Sheriff Miller
Evans Landing
Farmers in Heth and Washington Township Notify Return of Ballard Bags
All farmers in Heth and Washington townships who have Ballard wheat bags must return them at once to the listed parties: George Funk New Amsterdam Leslie Byerly Mauckport Jesse Shuck Central. The notice also mentions estate administration and local residents visiting relatives, with brief references to local civic events and military service details.
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Heth
Washington
Ballard
George Funk
New Amsterdam
Leslie Byerly
Mauckport
Jesse Shuck
Central
George K. Sherman
Admr
Geo. R. Sherman
Wheat harvest signals town activity and visits
Community notes recount farmers and residents in Corydon Laconia and nearby towns. Names include Elmer Williar Dale Wilbur Mary Funk and others visiting relatives, purchasing equipment, and moving operations. The week ends with Clifton Sunday School Children’s Day program announced for June 23 with recitations drills and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Iushears
Latham, NL
Nate Williar
Marybank
Corydon
HH. US. Funk
Lace
Lydia May
Virxia
Margia
Thomas Cooper
Laconia
Mary Funk
Harry Funk
Madge
Mary
Harry, Jr
Ray Williar
Marguerite Williar
Virgin May
Misie
Trene Williar
Clifton
Louisville Marriage Unites BR Omer Cole and Miss Geraldine Crosier
In Louisville at the bride’s home on East Saint Catharine Street the wedding joined BR Omer Cole son of Mrs. Lydia Cole of Washington township and Miss Geraldine Crosier daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crosier. Rev. F. M. Petty officiated. The bride, from Boone township, has taught and studied at Purdue University. The groom will work at Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station. The Democrant offers congratulations to the young couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary [Iunk
Harry Ss. Iunk
Harry, Jr
Walter Radmacher
Joaconia
John May
Herman
Louisville
Alv
Dale Williar
Edward and
Inmier Williar
Ferree Heirs
Dale
Kie
T. W. Wells
BR. Omer Cole
Lydia Cole
Washington Township
Missy Geraldine Crosier
Thomas Crosier
East
Saint Catharine Street
F. M. Petty
the Rivers Memorial M. E. Church
Boone Township
Proom
Agricultural Department
Purdue University
Agricultural Experiment Station
Purdue
Lajpya
Special Meeting Notice of Harrizon County Council
Notice announces a special meeting of Harrizon County Council in Cotydcon on Saturday June 22 19138 at 1 PM. Auditor Sam C. Wauck urges attendance without fail. Meeting location is the usual place in Cotydcon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrizon County
Cotydcon
Sam CC. Wauck
Beut Crandall and Georgetown Visitors Gather Sunday
Elbert Albin and family from Beut Crandall spent Sunday with Philip Gerter south of Corydon. Mrs. George Benton hosted relatives Mary Yaggi Chas Fournier and three children Teil City O D Maxwell and baby Logansport and Mrs Maxwell Delphi. Mrs B B Brackett and son Rivch ard Brookings S D arrived Friday to visit J T Wilson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Albin
Beut Crandall
James Kirkham
Omie
Georgetown
Coy Kirkham
Philadelphia
Harry 8Sceum
Moline
Lilinois
Philip Gerter
Corydon
George Benton
Mary Yaggi
Chas. Fournier
Teil City
O. D. Maxwell
Logansport
Maxwell
Delphi
B. B. Brackett and
aon,Rivchard
Brookings, 8. D
J. T. Wilson
Idle Men Roundup Sparks City Protests
City officers arrest numerous men found idle in multiple towns amid enforcement drives against idleness. Police emphasize public order but critics call the actions excessive and abusive of civil liberties.
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Athantic Coast
U.S
Saladier Boys
K. of C
Knit
Huff
J. L. Battram
America
T. J. Hudson
Jureau of Public Information
Ind
Henry Ellis Seriousy
Hdwin
Afr
W. J. Lulleit
C. HH. Reader
Vliss Anna Reader
Harrison ‘Ounty Fair
Hmdward Harnett
Hadward Hild
Squire Jesse Young
Taylor Township
Tild
Maurice
William
United States Service
W Wiiliam
Engineers’ Corps
Laurel
Maryland
Mr. Hild
Roy Kepp
Cambridge Citys
George Kopp
United States Army
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Kopp
Albert Stover
Elmer Williar
Dale Wilbur
Steby
J. W. Jones
Stanley
Salls
Lola Madge
Virgin
Margia May
Edward Hild, Jr
Nate Wilbiar
W. H. L Bullett & Sons
Chevrolet
Flint
Mich
C. M. Byrne & Sons
Byrneville, Ind
Mascot
MILES
Suriday
Fr. W. Gudgeon
Frank R. Wright
Sec’y
Jiarrises County
Pratts
Riely
Dru
Morton
Olive Stevens
Bloomington
Indiana University
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