Very Interesting Letter From F P Wilkin on World Trip
Glendale California resident F P Wilkin writes from October 5 1923 to Corydon Indiana friend Lew M O Bannon explaining plans for a around the world journey and recalling boyhood days near Buskirk Schoolhouse now long past. He notes Mrs Wilkin Julia Mauck a sister of Sam C Mauck and mentions longtime local teachers and friends. He hopes to stop in Corydon on return and closes with a prayerful reflection on life progress and trust in the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Wilkins
Frank
Glendale
California
Buskirk
Corydon
Wilkin
Julia Mauck
Sam C. Mauck
F. P. Wilkin
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Joseph H Schneider
A surprise birthday party was held for Joseph H Schneider at his home one mile north of Lanesville on Sunday October to honor his 50th birthday. Attendees included numerous Schneiders and extended families from Louisville, Laconia, and surrounding areas. The event featured cakes, candy, lemonade and a long guest list totaling 101 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Schneider
Lanesville
Edward
Catharine
Leona
Welen
Wildia
Gilbert
Fred L. Schiemann
Louisville
Uillian
Tlelen
Edna Lee
Ernest
Evelyn
Margaret
Louise
Irene Ray
John, Kochert
Flenora
Francis
Bertha
Marie
Chriss Kochert
Arthurs
Peter Kochert
Bernard
Adeline
Anna Mary
Louis
Dora
Joseph Kochert
Sam Hinermelharer
Gertrude
Mary
Charles
John Liteh
Elizabeth
Marvin
John
Robert Litceh
Herman
Wilbur
Herretta Ott
Chas
Kiensfer
Andrew Richmer
Philomene
Werman Riehmer
Wilhelm
Geo. Richmer
Morris and
Thonis
Geo. Lambertus
Andrew
Leonard
Georgia
John Snyder
Trene
Joe Weckmann
Faugene
Alberta
Richert
Wilma
Albert Messmer
August Baunach
Mamie
Geo. Hahn
Jos
Steven Bachmann
Elmer Lahue
Laud Rad
Elmer Conrad
John Bach
John Loew
Devensia Schmeltz
Will
Agnes Schellenberger
Geraldine Love
Roy
Nellie Wolfe
Amzi Stultz
Johnie Anderson
Roy Wolfe
Mr. Schneider
Laubershimer
Shimer
Minnesota
Jordan
Brown
Spencer Township
Democrat
Lew M. O'Bannon
Geo. Davis
O'Bannon
Davis
Blue River
Morgan Townships
Davis Settlement
Toomet Smith Askren
Tie
Smith
Grimes
William
Piccaniries
J. Bruce
Roger Watson
Old Friends News from James Wynn Moving to Independence
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Wynn recounts their move from Corydon to Independence Missouri. They describe new homes on Mapel Avenue and 400 FE Fair Ave, travel by train, local scenery, and the Latter Day Saints General Conference in a tent attended by 6,000 from across the U S. They request the Democrat be sent to 400 E. Fair Ave. in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Wynn
Corydon
Independence Missouri
Lew M. O'Bannon
Indiana
Independence
Mapel Avenue
FE Fair Ave
Democrat
New Albany
St. Louis
Illnoois
United States
Germany
Australia
England
Jerusalem
Welsh
Kathrine Smith
Louisville
Jonathan Jenkins
Lucinda Burns
Ind
E. Fair Ave
R. R
Jas. M. Wynn
Hill People and Hill Bills in State Borderlands
The author notes a regional stereotype labeling residents along the Ohio River as hill folk or hill billies. While the writer admits being hill folk themselves, they critique outsiders who use the term to separate Kentuckians and Tennesseans from the more prosperous Blue Grass region and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Kentucky
Tennessee
Natural gas plans spark growth push in New Albany
The Ledger reports a potential gas pipeline from Tobacco Landing and possibly New Middletown to within ten miles of New Albany. A 70 cent per thousand line and a 50 50 distribution proposal to the Interstate Public Service Company are noted, with a $25 000 bond issue for Corydon mains approved by the Public Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Tobacco Landing
New Middletown
Ledger
Interstate Public Service Company
Railroaders Gas Company
Railroaders Oil Company
New Albany Ledger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern Railway System
South
The
Southern
LABOR
Firestone
Gold Tire
W. H. Bulleit & Sons, Inc
Frank P. Wilkin
Harrison
Lew M. O’bannon
Corydon, Ind
O’bannon
Arthur Brown
Boone Township
Laconia
Ladies of Memorial Church
Charles Neel
King George
Harrison County
J. Edward Murr
John W. Kern
Thomas Marshall
Lew Wallace
Pfrimmer
Kankakee
James Whitcomb Riley
Benjamin Harrison
Jean Stratton Porter
Hill Hoosier
James Eads
Eads Jutz
Gen. Harrison
Thomas A. Hendricks
Wim
Oliver P. Morton
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Egypt
Missouri
Independence, Mo
Hill
William H. Griffin
Ted
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