Tommy Milton Wins 500 Mile Indy Race at 91.44 MPH
Tommy Milton in an H C 8S Special takes the $20,000 top prize in the Indianapolis 500 mile race run on Memorial Day at the Speedway. The event drew about 150,000 spectators and an accident killed a 16 year old bystander, injuring four others. Miltons time was five hours 28 minutes and 627 hundredths seconds, averaging 91.44 mph.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Tommy Milton
Special
Milton
LaFayette
Frank Osborne Palmyra Postmaster Dies at 62
Frank Osborne longtime Palmyra postmaster dies at age sixty two after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife four sons and a daughter, with brothers Jim Martin and Alfred EL. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev Otis Sear and he is buried in Palmyra cemetery.
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Frick Osborne
Oeleck
Pieyasra
Denise
Aintes
Breen Nsia
Jeffersonville
Enjoyable Day at Neely Home Marked Watsons 88th Anniversary
On Sunday June 3 a group gathered at Mr and Mrs J W Neelys home in Corydon to honor C W Watson of Lincoln Nebraska and celebrate the 88th wedding anniversary of the Neelys. Attendees included N W Miller of Campbellsville Ky Cora Ballard and daughter Helen of Mauckport Ind Herman Flessman and daughter Ariene of Elizabeth Ind Merc Margaret Watson Robert Watson and daughter Faye Mee Grant Watson and daughters Elza and Elsie Christena Fleshman W Flora and Miss TDais Wolfe of Corydon Dr Paul C Necis of Louisville Ky. All expressed themselves as having a good time.
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J. W. Neely
Corydon
W. Watson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Neely
Neb
N. W. Miller
Campbellsville
Cora Ballard
Helen
Mauckport
Ind
Herman Flessman
Ariene
Elizabeth
Margaret Watson
Robert Watson
Faye
Mee
Grant Watson
Elza
Elsie
Frank Watson
John
Robert
Christena Fleshman
W. N. Flora
Tdais Wolfe
Paul C. Necis
Lounisville, Ky
Evervene
Boy Scouts End Rainy Camp Trip With Field Meet
Boy Scouts from Corydon and Peru returned from a soggy camping trip. The two troops held a field meet across the river with a drill and color ceremony, pledge of allegiance, and Scout oath. Corydon led 51 to 34 despite Peru’s athletic prowess, as parents and citizens offered support.
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Corydon
Peru
Hurley Conrad
Mgr
Joe Bender
Meeting of Moberly church trustees on June 14
Notice states a meeting of the trustees of Moberly church on Thursday June 14 at 7 30 P M to consider improvements on the cemetery Abrah am Sieg president of board invites all interested persons to attend.
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Moberly M. FE. Shurch
Abraham Sieg
Part Two News Highlights And Local Events
This two page section lists upcoming events and notices such as Poultry Field Day on June 20 Children’s Day programs at Mo herty on June 17 and Shiloh August 11 plus a history lover letter and church gatherings at Corydon Depauw Dogwood and Presby terian venues. It also notes local Milltown South Boone Heid elberg and Pfrimmer’s Chapel celebrations with ads for United States Tires Davidson Bros. show and Red Crown Gasoline.
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Nere
Moherty
Shiloh
Crood
Presbyterian Church
Corydon
Milltown
South Boone
Heidelberg
Pfrimmer’s Chapel
Depauw
Dogwood
United States
Davidson Bros
Standard Oil Company
Harrison County Historical Society Meets at Corydon Court House
Harrison County Historical Society schedules a Friday 7 30 pm meeting at the Corydon Court House. President Miss Jennie Griffin urges members to attend and notes the gathering is of importance.
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Harrison County Historical Society
Court House
Corydon
Jennie Griffin
Lanesville Notes Highlight Local Repairs and Events
Heavy rains caused damage to local farms while the State Highway Commission pumps work into Main street improvements. Bella Berg made a business trip to New Albany, and J G Zabel with wife visited their son. The Lanesville team lost 1 to 2 at home to Mauckport. Conrad Waller, who finished the new high school, will build the new Bradford Catholic church after the old one burned.
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Bella Berg
New Albany
John Zabel
Louisville
J. G. Zabel
State Highway Commission
Main Street
Rev. Schumacher
Lutheran Church
Philip Blank
Norton Infirmary
Lanesville
Mauckport
Conrad Waller
Desirable 52 Acre Farm for Sale on State Highway
Fifty two acres on State Highway with twenty five in creek bottom in fine clover and suitable for alfalfa. Includes a good house. A real bargain if bought now. Old Capital Real M-30-11 Estath Agency.
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OLD Capital Real
Estath Agency
In Memoriam for Mrs Ma tilda Lagle
In memory of our mother Mrs Matilda Lagle who departed this life January 30 1923. We miss you dearest loved one and there is an empty space. In our hearts there is no other who can take your place. We miss your voice and face and your bright smile. Yet we look to heaven where we will meet again. Husband and Children.
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Matilda Lagle
Heaven
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits and Weddings
Ramsey notes show Ward Housel visiting parents the Trousels and Davis family gatherings near Palmyra. Beatrice Davis and Raymond Rusk wed at Mott's Station. Various visits include Gail Glenn with Ruth Bye in New Albany and Jack Davis family time with Bertha Davis.
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Gail Glenn
Ruth Bye
New Albany
Russell Davis
Bertha Davis
Gillie Voyles
Pauline Swarens
Floyd Davis
R. F. Davis
Eli Crayden
Louisville
Ben Rowe
Jack
Maggie Crayden
H. Welker
Ed. Hiser
Evansville
Jake Hiser
Noah Martin
Monon
Tid
Georgia Stevens
New Albans
Radusey
Hill Grove Sunday Society Notes and Visits
Sunday School progress continues under Supt Pern Lissey Lee with many local visits reported. A crowded church outlook and revival preaching planned for June 28 invite all. community spirit and church repairs noted as progress.
Tobacco Plants for Sale in Corydon Indiana
Fine lot of Kelley Strain White Burley tobacco plants for sale. Plants ready now. Contact Harvey S and Cline, RR 2, Corydon Indiana. Phone J-6-2-W.
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Fobacco
Kelley
Harvey S&s. Cline
Corydon
Ind
Burveka
State 8 8 Convention at Tadimmapolis Sunday
The Kidinna Sunday School Convention will meet in Tadimmapolis on June To PO and 2. Thousands are expected to attend at Cable Babernache Obie and hersex streets. The event is sponsored by the Intermediate Sunday School Council of Re- Hotons Pidtuesdion with workers WHE present to address attendees. An arts exhibit conferences and a parade are featured. County attendance is anticipated.
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Kidinna
Tadimmapolis
Cable Babernache
Obie and
Hersex
Inedium Sunday School Council of
Re- Hotons
Chau tauqua Meeting Urged at Corydon Public Library
Chautauqua guarantors announce a meeting at the Corydon Public Library next Friday June 15 at 7:30 PM to elect officers for the coming year and discuss very important matters. A. R. Connor serves as president and Lui B. Reising as secretary.
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Corydon
A. R. Connor
Lui B. Reising
Oil Engine Aided by Air Ministry Attracts Notice
A new crude oil air engine is reported from a manufacturing firm with the British Air Ministry. The six cylinder motor may deliver 750 to 1,000 horsepower, with construction details withheld. Royal Establishments have long pursued Diesel type engines using shale oil. In London Old Bailey a judge faced sentencing three women to death within two days.
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British Air Ministry
Royal Aircraft Establishments
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Old Bailey Court
London
For Sale Rural Antique Machinery Featured in Geogeton District
For sale contents include a 16 horsepower Huber engine a Garr Scott separator a 31 inch key a Pony Brennan saw mill a water wagon and two new grate bars for engine. Cash sale only prompt pickup call Lanesville exchange Matt Hausz route 1 Georgetown Indiana
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Call Lanesville Exchange
Matt Hausz
Kh. R. 1
Georgetown
Ind
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Jesse Lee Keller and Elva Hershman wed, Daniel Miller and Lorena M Swartung marry, Raymond A Rusk ties the knot with Beatrice Davis in local license records.
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Jesse Lee Keller
Elva Hershman
Daniel Miller
Lorena M. Swartung
Raymond A. Rusk
Beatrice Davis
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Hearne
Corum
Barber-Warnock Special
Ford
Elliott
Eee Eee
Durant
Sailer
Mercedes
DeCystria
Bugatti
Speedway
Wilcox
Brown's Grocery
Frank Osborne
Palmyra
BOY Scouts
Cordon
Ain Ahtemebifes
Wreanloth Cave
Presday Bt Wis
Ilas
Spencer Township
Moberly
Poland
China
Erty
Harvey Wiseman
Gibbs Wiseman
Hill Grove
Witurel Wiseram
Pern Lissey Lee
Bentah Tastes
Preston Haun
Joe Than
Tinery Davis
Uille Grave
Harve Stevecipher
Ea Windelli
Katy Ripperdan
John Windell
Perry Wiseant
Scott Wisemint
Strand
Anizie
Gilbert Toler
Abr
Late Brengman
Grover Wiseman
Jesse Moeyvars
Bertha Moyars
Zelpha Mauck
Louise Watson
James Aus
Forrest Mauck
Marshall Whitterman
Lafe Lasley
Elmer Cunningham
Eddie Dean
A. Rhodes & Coa
Claude Watson
Cary Watson
Connor
Chautauqua Guarantors
Democrat
Odge Brothers
C. H. Buchanan
W. H. Keller CO
MILES
M. Griffin & CO. Riely’s
Stoi Farnsley & Colv, Hudson & Farish
S. Miller’s Groces
GEO. E. Brown Miller’s Bakery
Brown’s Meat Sho
C. P. Trotter & CO
Shirema
R. L. Miller Turley’s Barber Shop
Harrison CO. Auto CO
Rosenbarger’s Rest, Morris Cream CO
C. H. Buchanan Davis Drug Store
O. D. Stark Beanblossom & Son
Wilbur Miller
Conrad & Son Music Store
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Bert Weedon
Interstate Public Service Company
Indianapolis
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