Morgan Township Commencement at Palmyra June 16
Morgan Township schools held commencement at Palmyra with 22 graduates. Ten high school graduates and twelve eighth grade graduates were honored as the Palmyra band and Dixie Highway Singers provided music. Reverend J M Hedges gave the benediction. T J Wilson of Corydon spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Township
Palmyra
T. J. Wilson
Corydon
Dixie Highway Singers
J. M. Hedges
United Brethren
Clyde Martin
Mabel Brugh
Cleo Mosier
Lottie Summerville
Ben Scharrer
Herman Vorgang
Wilbur Voyles
Robert Sappenfield
Courtney Coleman
Fred Miller
Hobart Smith
Ethel Sappenfield
Annie Mae Ler
Elmer Wenning
Thelma Cale
Farmers Hold Key to Victory Says Pinchot Letter
Boston-Gifford Pinchot argues in a Boston News Bureau piece that the war's outcome hinges on American farmers. He warns that Germany seeks victory through subsistence and urges guaranteed crop prices and ample harvest labor to feed allies and sustain democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gifford Pinchot
Boston News Bureau
France
America
England
Belgium
Kaiserism
Farmers of America
Flag Raising At New Amsterdam Attracts Crowd
A poplar pole and a large flag were raised at New Amsterdam last Sunday afternoon. The pole raising drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators. Prof. A. O. De Weese served as master of ceremonies and J. L. O Bannon delivered a stirring patriotic address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Amsterdam
Prof
A. O. de Weese
J. L. O’bannon
Sidney May Notable Boone Township Figure Conducts Business
Sidney May, a leading Boone Township citizen, was seen conducting business in town on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney May
Boone Township
Organ Recital by Miss Mollie E Keller at Corydon Church
Miss Mollie E Keller gave an organ recital at Corydon Christian church last Sunday afternoon at four. The program featured works by Dubois Kreisler Hande Harker Minnett and Wagner with a duet by Mia Charles H Buchanan and Mrs Nellie Bullett drawing an emphatic encore. Keller recently completed ten weeks of organ study in Louisville and the recital replaced the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie E. Keller
Corydon Christian Church
Mia
Charles H. Buchanan
Nellie Bullett
Corydon
Miss Keller
Louisville
The
Christian Church
Impressive First Communion at St Marys Church Lanesville
Twenty children received the Bread of Angels at the 9 30 High Mass in St Marys church Lanesville. Rev Father Pecks kamp led the ceremony with uniformed Knights of St John and St Marys School pups in attendance. The altar decorations and wreaths complemented a moving sermon as children joined the Sodality and Confra tership with rosaries as keepsakes. Parishioners praised the pastor and Sisters for their devotion and the elegant preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Lanesville
Father A. Peckskamp
Knights of St. John
St. Mary’s School
Father Peckskamp
Bauer Kopp wedding in New Albany
Miss Clara Bauer and Alva Edna Kopp were married Wednesday evening at eight in the Rectory of a Catholic Church in New Albany. Guests later gathered at the bride's home for refreshments and music. The bride is the daughter of Herman and Mrs Bauer, formerly of Lanesville, and the groom, son of Henry and Mrs Kopp, will reside in New Albany where he works as a baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bauer
Alva Edna Kopp
New Albany
Herman Bauer
Lanesville
Henry Kopp
Bazaar and Dinner Change for St Peters Church
St Peters Catholic church in Buena Vista Tay lor township has moved its bazaar and dinner from Seibert's Grove to a grove by Mace donia schoolhouse on Elizabeth and Rosewood pike to allow car access. A fine dinner will cost twenty five cents with coffee sandwiches and a fish fry plus assorted refreshments. Everyone is welcome.
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St. Peters Catholic Church
Buena Vista
Taylor Township
Seibert
Local families visit relatives and attend services
Frank Schoen bought a new bug last week. Mr and Mrs Jesse Toops and daughters Irma and Goldie visited Mrs Toops parents near Laconia. Various families including Hollis Bryant and Blackman visited Mrs Wm Hiner. Ed Schoen and daughter Mary spent time with Mrs Robert Dobson. David Bryant funeral at Bethesda attracted many. Additional visits tied to Louisville and Macyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schoen
Jesse Toops
Irma
Goldie
Ed Schoen
Mary
Iduma
Mattie Bryant
Noblesville
Macyville
Jesse Speigenhalder
Wilma
Andy Keene
Hallie Hollis
Louisville
Carl LaDuke
Chas, Wells
Ning Shaffer
Sunday School Conventions Across Townships
Township Sunday School Conventions were held last Sunday afternoon in Webster at Smith's Camp Ground Boone at Laconia Presbyterian church and Washington at U B church New Amsterdam. Officers elected at Laconia include President R F Evans Vice President Hewitt F Cunningham Secretary Treasurer Mildred Williar Elementary Dept Miss Lou Shields Home Mrs Lou Bauman Adult Eli Shields Temperance William Evans Missionary Mrs S H Hurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Township
Smith’s Camp Ground
Boone Township
Laconia Presbyterian Church
Washington Township
U. B. Church
New Amsterdam
Jobn Heth
C. B. Hays
Harry Kepner
Birkham
Laconia
J. L. O'Bannon
John Daley
A. O. Deweese
Eli Shields
Korace Sonner
R. F. Evans
New Corydon Insurance Agency Introduces Major Companies
Corydon establishes a new agency offering life fire tornado and automobile policies with Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford and the Northern Assurance Company of London as represented firms. Miss Georgia Wheat heads the agency over the First National Bank location with attorney Clyde R. Lottick assisting in fire insurance. Miss Wheat is also a noted court reporter and Corydon corporation clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Miss Georgia Wheat
First National Bank
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Northern Assurance Company of London
Clyde R. Lottick
Miss Wheat
Corydon Corporation
School Picnic at German Lutheran Church Grove
A July 4 school picnic will be held in the grove at the German Lutheran church near Laneaville. Children and young folks will perform drills recitations and gongs. All are invited.
New Albany Y M C A Boys Camp to White Cloud on Blue River
Fred L. Todd physical director of the New Albany Y M C A led ten junior boys from New Albany through Corydon on the way to White Cloud on Blue River for a camping week. They traveled with ponies and pony carts for gear. Todd also serves as a Lieutenant in the Indiana National Guard. The campers are Paul McClain Connor Henthorn Russell Kelso Richard Kelso Paul Hackett Stanley Ellis Lester Sheloff Verne Scott Herbert Stein and Leo Dupaquier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Todd
New Albany
Corydon
White Cloud
Blue River
Mr. Todd
Indiana National Guard
Paul McClain
Connor Henthorn
Russell
Richard Kelso
Paul Hackett
Stanley Ellis
Lester Sheloff
Verne Scott
Herbert Stein
Leo Dupaquier
Local residents and visitors noted in New Albany column
Mrs. Homer Crandall of New Albany visits grandmother Mrs. Hobbs who is poorly. T. W. Burton of French Lick in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Winders of Boone township stay with Dr. and Mrs Winders. John Cline suffers rheumatic trouble. Lawrence Flanigan returns from Grafton WV glass works. Willie Hames travels home via several states. Walter Evans visits Chattanooga before returning to Portland Oregon. Rev E E Young returns home after Kentucky visit. Mrs Frank Bowling and children return to New Albany after visiting here. Ernest Deatrick in Louisville visits home last Sunday. ZZ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Crandall
New Albany
Mrs. Hobbs
T. W. Burton
French Lick
Wayne Winders
Boone Township
Lawrence Flanigan
Grafton
West Virginia
Willie Hames
Walter Evans
Ella Wolpert
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Portland
Oregon
E. E. Young
Kentucky
Frank Bowling
Death of David W. Bryant in 1917 at Georgetown
David W. Bryant born December 11 1879 in Elizabeth died June 18 1917 after seven months illness at his brother Thomas J. Bryant's Georgetown home. Survived by wife Ella McCain seven children three brothers and a sister. Burial at Bethesda with funeral by Rev Howerton and Rev Oster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bryant
Elizabeth
Thomas J. Bryant
Georgetown
Bethesda
Howerton
New Albany
Oster
Amanda Sturmy
Edward L
Ben F
Lanesville
Thos. J. Bryant
Methodist
Ida Bryant
Brerzy announces candidacy for Harrison Floyd delegate
G Remy Brerzy declares his bid for Delegate from Harrison and Floyd counties to the Constitutional Convention meeting in January. He states he will publish a declaration of views soon and confirms unequivocal support for granting women the same political rights as men.
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Harrison and
Floyd
G. Remy Brerzy
Big Palmyra Fourth of July Celebration Planned
The Knights of Pythias Red Men lodges and Sunday Schools of Palmyra plan a large Fourth of July event with music drills and speeches. Rev. Joseph E. Bunch of Palmyra Clarence Quebbeman of Morgan township T J Wilson and Lew M O Bannon of Corydon are slated as speakers. Palmyra hosts expect large county attendance.
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Knights of Pythias and
Red Men
Palmyra
Joseph E. Bunch
Clarence Quebbeman
Morgan Township
T. J. Wilson
Lew M. O'Bannon
Corydon
Local Visitors and Wedding Shower Details
Mrs Frank Bowling and children of New Albany visit. H A Faith attends M W of A meeting in Chicago. Misses Lucy Wayne and Marie Hot tell pass through en route to Illinois. Grace Carroll of Laconia attends Faith and Wayne wedding and returns to Terre Haute. Dorothy Drillett visits Falls Cities. A miscellaneous shower for Roxie Faith precedes her June 14 marriage to Paul Wayne. Guests include Mary Wolpert Emma Cline Mary Clark and others. They enjoy photos and music.
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Frank Bowling
New Albany
H. A. Faith
Chicago
Lucy Wayne
Marie Hottell
Ilinois
Grace Carroll
Laconia
Faith
Esther Plue
Gertrude Holmes
Beatrice Crosier
Mildred Grantham
Helen Crosier
Argelia Best
Williar wedding celebration hosted by Nate and Dale Williar
A June 21 gathering at the Williar home honored Mr and Mrs Dale Williar on their June 20 marriage. Thirty six attendees included family and friends such as Ella and Mary Cunningham, Harry Funk, Mary Messia, and numerous Williar relatives. Guests brought useful gifts and several photographs were taken of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Williar
Dale
Williar
Ella Cunningham
Mary Cunningham
Earl Williar
Harry Funk
Mary Messia
Harry Williar
Clarence Leffler
Ray Williar
Roy Kron
Carl Williar
Herman May
Anderson Williar
Enlists In Marine Service From Decatur Leader
C D Bopp formerly of Harrison county has enlisted in the U S Marines. Purdue 1911 electrical engineering graduate, he passed a rigorous engineering exam in Chicago with one of two passes. Former manager of Reo Motor Sales Co Decatur Ill, he heads to Atlanta then to foreign service after Louisville stopover.
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C.D. Bopp
Harrison County
U. S. Marines
Purdue University
C. A. Quebbeman
Chicago
Bopp
Reo Motor Sales Co
Decatur
Ill
Louisville
Atlanta
Foreign Service
Lanesville Woman Dies After Long Home Life
Mrs Hulda M Wolfe wife of Charles M Wolfe died Saturday June 16 at her Floyd county home near Lanesville She was 61 a lifelong Methodist church member Survived by her husband two sons two daughters three brothers and four sisters Funeral held today in New Albany.
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Hulda M. Wolfe
Charles M. Wolfe
Floyd County
Lanesville
Methodist Church
New Albany
Southern Cinderella Cast at New Middletown Hall
A listed cast including Madam Charteris Enid Bellamy Miss Rose Winterberry Miss Johnnie Bell Randolph Katherine Hawke Caroline Hawke Mammy Judy Johnson performs on June 30 at M. W. A. Hall New Middletown. Admission is 10 and 15 cents.
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Madam Charteris
Roth Turley
Enid Bellamy
Jessie Gehlbach
Rose Winterberry
Lula Turley
Johnnie Bell Randolph
Katherine Hawke
Lillian Meyer
Caroline Hawke
Maud Quebbeman
Mammy
Judy Johnson
Edna Brace
M. W. A. Hall
New Middletown
Pfrimmer’s Chapel Community Notices and Events
Mrs. Pfrimmer Faith of Jeffersonville visits relatives here. Mrs. Eleanor Pfrimmer visits New Albany. Miss Jessie Quebbeman has measles. Will Quebbeman party in Anderson visits Henry Quebbeman family. Glad Game Class to stage A Southern Cinderella at New Middletown Saturday night June 30. Christian Endeavor topic Littl Things That Make or Mar. Edna Bruce to lead. July 8 observed as Patriotic Sunday by Sunday School. Former soldiers and those registered for service invited. Preparations underway for the town’s biggest celebration Thursday July 12 with committees appointed to ensure a lively day.
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Eleanor Pfrimmer
New Albany
Jessie Quebbeman
Will Quebbeman
Anderson
Henry Quebbeman
New Middletown
Christian Endeavor
Edna Bruce
Suneday School
Two Local Couples Tie The Knot At Pfrimmer Chapel
Miss Rath Turley daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Turley and Orlin Faith son of C E Faith wed at Pfrimmer Chapel Sunday evening at eight o clock. Attendants Roy Turley and Miss Georgia Benson. Rev Toombs officiated with Allen Benson playing the wedding march. Mr and Mrs Faith are popular young neighbors. Mrs Faith studied Corydor High School and Mr Faith has attended Purdue University.
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Rath Turley
W. A. Turley
Orlin Faith
C. E. Faith
Pfrimmer's Chapel
Roy Turley
Georgia Benson
Toombs
Allen Benson
Faith
Corydor High School
Purdue University
Death of David Mauck in Corydon County
David Mauck died at his sister Mrs. Lafe Lingenfelter's residence after months of illness. He lived alone near the old Constitutions Eim and worked for local families. Aged 63, he is survived by three brothers and six sisters in Indiana, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. Funeral and burial set for Heidelberg on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mauck
Lafe Lingenfelter
Columbus D. Mauck
Scott Township
W. S. Nye
Corydon
Julia Shaw
Louisville
Amos Cline
Vincennes
Lizzie Faith
Bruce
Martin Hotel to Quit After Auction and Move
John 8. Martin, proprietor of the Martin Hotel, sold hotel furnishings at public auction last Saturday to wind down the business. He plans to close within a week, ending seven years of Corydon hospitality. the Martins will travel with their children before deciding on a new location.
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John
Martin
Martin Hotel
Corydon
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Morgan Township Commencement
Miss Mollie Keller
Part
Pealegs Dickinson Intermezzo
Callaerts Cradie
Kreisler
Gottschalg
Pitied
Harker Minnett
Boccherini
Kramer
Bauer-Kopp
Seibert’s
Pike
Macedonia School House
Lottick’s
New Agency
Y. MC. A. Boys
Ernest Deatrick
David W. Bryant
Bla Lodge
Infair
Marine Service
Pfrimmer’s
Turley
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