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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1923

Page

6

Georgetown W C T U Institute Delivers Notable Results

The Georgetown W C T U held its local institute at M E church on September 15 with Mrs Anna Jones and Mrs Anna McDaniels leading the program. Reports from Mothers Meetings and jail ministry highlighted by Sunday infirmary and jail services. new officers elected and a silver medal contest awarded to Lois McGlothan and Gertrude Willar.

Georgetown W. C. T. U M. E. Church Anna Jones Anna McDaniels Anna Plaise New Albany Union Eugene Montgomery M. BE Ralph Stewart Union Tnion New Aldhany Terre Haute County Infirmary Florence M. King Maud Hottell Mae Seppenfield Florence Crosby Vesta Hippy Georgetown Anna Montgomery Tima Gayle Albin Helen Kirkham Virginia Taylor Georgetown Union Floyd County New Albany James Mattie Engleman Rastus Anich Enslaved Ruth Jacob Sellersburg Vesta Rippy Ida Woelflin Park Christian Church Splm Georgetown Viien Florence M. Ring Bartle Res. Miller al Boebureh Vernon Smith Virginia Murphy Ethel Hauswald Gertrude Hodge Gertrude Willar Elbert Lobac Lois McGlothan Mattin Engleman George Washington Jefferson Brown The Christian Church Bro Robert Kelley Walter Oster Virginia Murphy Alice Oster Alma

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Getz With Eighty Seven Guests

Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Andrew Getz’s home on September 16 for a large birthday party. A long table spread in the front yard drew cheers as George Kopp offered thanks before the feast. Forty six candles graced a birthday cake presented by Ida Curtis, with many gifts and music and games concluding the celebration.

Andrew Getz Grover Carpenter Amzie Richard Maggie Stephens Ida Curtis Sarah Irma Calvin Douglass Maurice Duggins LeRoy Powell Wesley Tucker Frank Cooley Lafe Brock Gladys Newman Evelyn Overton Paul Jansen New Albany Emery Bradford J. P. Denbo Emma Ollie Claud Denbo George R. Binkley Grover Wiseman Frank Cunningham Otto Wiseman Wim. Reas Cora Miller Samuel Henry Amy Freida Mary Geo. Kopp Ernest Chas. Neely Fern Sylvia Charline Wilma Albert Kitterman Veleria Ruth Glenn Clifford Stillwell Louis Stillwell Vera Forest Leana Pheiler Mary Roberts Beauehel Ariston Alstott Elsie Wiseman Marcia Wiseman

Health Conference At La Conta Brings Child Health Examinations

On September 6 and 7 the Health Conference of the State led by Dr M W Allen and Nurse Miss M Steilberg and Mr W W Smith provided a health picture show and child examinations for ages 1 to 7 in LaConda area. Mothers learn to improve child health with milk intake and dental care. Several children were examined at the High School with Mrs Mollie Lillpop Zeina assisting. A man, David Tirdson, 63, was sentenced for assault and battery with intent to kill, six months on the State Penal Farm and a $100 fine. Mayor Robert W Morris reported the case from New Albany Item Courier Journal.

Health Conference M. W. Allen New York M. Steilberg Louisville W. W. Smith Benton County State House Indianapolis Mollie Lillpop Zeina Arminda Greer David Tirdson Robert W. Morris Fred L. Cook New Albany Item Courier- Journal

State Highway Reopens After Months Closed for One Mile

Edwardsville to New Albany road reopened last Saturday after over two months of closure for a one mile construction. Report says the surface carried heavy oil, prompting many to use the detour from Edwardsville north to the other pike, with some paying 50 cents for private farm road passage to avoid the oiled stretch.

Edwardsville New Albany

Pearl Conlee Weds Vernon Blenkiron In Bloomington Home

Miss Pearl Bernadine Conlee became the bride of Vernon Blenkiron of Los Angeles at the home of the bride’s brother in Normal. Rev. H B Wooding officiated the single ring ceremony after which a wedding dinner followed. The couple plan a honeymoon trip and residence in Los Angeles.

Walter M. Conlee Hester Avenue Normal Pearl Bernadine Conlee Vernon Blenkiron Los Angeles Cal H. B. Wooding Presbyterian Church of Normal Miss Conlee H. Conlee Elizabeth Ind Brown's Business College W. Klemm Teavenry Blenkiron H. B. Blenkiron Compton University of Southern California Zeta Kappa Epsilon Bloomington California Vernon Club Daily Pantagraph Til

Corydon Auto Accidents Report Near Lanesville and Rosenbarnger Corner

Two Corydon area crashes last week involved local drivers. G C Armor and Joe McClaran head on near Lanesville with both vehicles heavily damaged but no serious injuries. Claude Hurst and Lew M O Bannon also collided at Rosenbarger’s corner, causing minor damage and slight injuries to Mrs Hurst. The piece notes drivers from the left must yield to right of way and urges caution. It also recounts a cherry blossom feast gift from Davidson residents including cake, napkin, games, shoes and pears sent by Rev J Griffin Chapmien and mentions a Japan earthquake disaster context.

Corydon G. C. Armor Joe McClaran Lanesville Armor Mr. McClaran Claude Hurst Lew M. O’bannon Rosenbarger’s Corner Mr. Hurst Henry Greer Japan Floyd Chapman Davidson

Public Auction of Farm and Household Goods in Taylor Township

Mrs Lavina Critchlow will sell personal property at public auction at her home one mile south of Buena Vista on Thursday October 11 1923. Items include a milk cow wheelbarrow and ample household kitchen furniture with beds tables chairs carpets and more. Sale starts at 1 PM with four percent cash discount over five dollars. Also offered at the same time and place is the forty acre home farm with sale terms to be announced. S-19-t-w.

Lavina Critchlow Taylor Township Buena Vista Wood Lawson Tyrell Davis

A Hoosier Gathering Honors Mrs Willett at Hillsboro Dinner

Mrs Mary Willett of Hillsboro Indiana hosted a large dinner Sunday September ninth in honor of her sister Mrs Charlotte Gehlbach of Harrison County Indiana. Seventy two guests from multiple towns attended including Mr and Mrs James Willett and son Walter Ambia Ind Mr and Mrs Holm an Willett Mr and Mrs Lew Rich Danville Ind and others from Williamsport Rossville New Ross Judyville and Churubusco.

Mary ‘Be. Willett Hillsboro Ind Charlotte Gehlbach Harrison County Bell Royal Amanda Engle Kate Engle Foster Poe W. T. Willett James H. Willett Walter Ambia Holman Willet Lew Rich Danville Sallie Hread Clyde Auter Williamsport George Smith Rossville Elvira McCormick Ray Ducas Tab, Ind Mikie Woehl Ray Ethel John Bruch New Ross Cave Willett Stone Bluff Will Abel Roscoe Zenor Frank Barwick Rev Judyville Willie Tuell Elizabeth Boyd Stevenson Benton County Helen Pauley Churubusco Whitley County Mabel Edwards Que

Farewell gathering for Lowell Stevens before Taylor University

Relatives and friends gathered at Pete Stevens home to honor Lowell Stevens as he prepares to resume studies as a minister at Taylor University. Guests shared a noon feast on the front lawn and enjoyed social time and music aboard the Ambrosa before departure.

Pete Stevens Lowell Taylor University Ernest Kenneth Raymond Ed. Colin Chas. Lincoln Geo. Stout Ed. Bye Nicholas Lon Mosier Russell Ollie Colin Ray Whitman Howard Mada Elden Ellis Robert Cora Briscoe Doris Orville Goldman Alfred Lester Paul May Harry Davis Juhnnie Riley Charles Marvin Tinaire Gayle Delmo Loig Rigot Blanche Colin Cleo Colin Hart Lincoln Bishop

Popular Summer Camps For Boys And Girls In The South

The growth of summer camps for boys and girls has become a major trend in tourist travel. The Southern Railway News Bulletin notes thirty-one camps across North Georgia North Carolina and East Tennessee attracting attendees from as many as twenty four states with families visiting alongside the campers.

Ark Southern North Georgia North Carolina East Tennessee Southern Railway News Bulletin

Wedding of Miss Lithia and Mr Claude Rosenbaug Held

Announcement notes the wedding Saturday at Mrs Laura Cnadel's East Spring Street Newany. Officiant Rev F A Mensch. Attendants were Miss Althea Fuller of Philadelphia and Mr Charles Drayer. Groom son of J W Rosenbarger, nephew of Henry Wiseman.

Lithia Claude Rosenbaug Laura ¢Nadel Spring Street Newany F. A. Mensch Althea ‘Fuller Philadelphia Charles Drayer J. W. Roesenbarger Henry Wiseman

Southern Railway handles 1923 Georgia peach crop efficiently

The Southern Railway System highlights its growth in handling large freight by moving 5,700 cars of Georgia peaches in 1923 with no extra effort and without slowing other traffic. Improvements like double track grades and stronger locomotives aided the record, described by an Inman Yards worker as “just like shooting fish.”

Southern Railway Georgia Southern Inman Yards Southern Railway News

Oil and Gas Wells in Indiana June Report

A June bulletin by Theodore M. Kingsbury details Indiana oil and gas activity in 23 counties. Highlights include the Met Mock farm 200-barrel well, the ninth on Thomas O Brien farm at about 100 barrels per day, and a fifth Ritenour farm well at about 150 barrels daily. Wa bash Pipe Line Co. organized with a 1000 barrel storage tank near Ridgeville and the first 2000 barrel tank car shipment to an Ohio refinery.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Theodore M. Kingsbury Richard Lieber Pike Township Jay County Met Mock Ridgeville N. E. Masters Thomas O’brien Omar Oil & Gas Company Ritenour Wabash Pipe Line Company Ohio

Visitors from Pennsylvania to Corydon

Mrs Harve Fink and her son Howard from Rochester Pennsylvania visited Corydon last Monday driving via Rochester and plan to return later in the week. Mrs Fink, formerly Florence Colvin daughter of Luke H Colvin, was born in Taylor township and lived in Rochester Penn for years. Mr Fink grew up in Posey township. They have seven children. They stopped to visit Jacob Fink in Miamisburg Ohio and Cy Lemmon in Shelbyville Indiana on their way west. Mrs Fink was a pupil of the Democrat editor and is held in high regard as a leading Harrison county resident.

Pennsylvania Harve Fink Howard Rochester Corydon Fink Florence Colvin Luke H. Colvin Taylor Township This County Penn Mr. Fink Posey Township Harrison County

Attitude Toward Work Shapes Career Success

A motivational note stresses that view of one’s job determines long term achievement. It contrasts seeing work as mere labor versus a calling and urges adopting a diligent, purposeful mindset to advance professionally.

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The text urges taking pride in work and applying the best effort to turn a job into a life’s masterpiece. It argues success depends on spirit brought to work and viewing one’s vocation as an opportunity to show inner talents and achieve expertise with dedication.

Stocking Ponds and Streams With Fish in Indiana

Indiana fish plants from state hatcheries for June total 119 725 with 20 June first shipment. Species planted in public waters include 96 775 black bass 8 650 bluegills 3 550 crappie 1 500 rock bass 4 050 yellow perch 5 100 carp and bullheads and 100 catfish. Work will continue into fall as the season was backward this year per George N Mannfeld.

Indianapolis Ind George N. Mannfeld Fish and Game Division State Conservation Department Indiana Manfeld

Lanesville Ball Club Defeats Chipcoes In Close 11–10 Victory

The Lanesville Ball Club beat the Chipcoes of New Albany 11 to 10 on Sunday September 16. Lyskowinski pitched seven innings with seven strikeouts and Walters finished with no hits or runs allowed. Batteries Chipeoes Pine and Thomas. Lanesville Lyskowinski Walters and Stanley. Umpires Flanigan and Woodward. The Leavenworth team from Borden will play at Lanesville on Sunday September 23.

Lanesville Chipcoes New Albany Plue Lyskowinski Walters Chipeees Chipeoes Pine & Thomas Stanley Flanigan and Woodward Leavenworth Borden Bali Club

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