Cyclone Ravages Hedrick and Warren County Killing Eleven
A deadly cyclone struck Hedrick and surrounding Warren County areas around 4 50 PM Monday. It wrecked homes, farms and outbuildings, killing eleven and injuring many, with fences and elevators toppled and residents aiding neighbors as volunteers from Attica assisted before local groups took over.
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Hedrick
Warren County
Middle West
Attica
Prr
Fithian
Eve
Chejloon
Election guidance and voter duties in a local primary
Fragmentary notes discuss the Republican ticket and voter responsibilities in the primary. Mentions Hicks and unnamed candidates, urging voters to consider the best choice and participate in the process.
Party splits spark calls for new organization and clean slate
Residents denounce the present regime and its dominance, urging a fresh, independent Republican group to restore confidence. Citizens demand透明 candor on candidate loyalties, threatening noncommitted contenders if old groups influence the ticket. Names cited include C. Claypool Sr and Omer M. Spork with district leaders listed.
Fire Marshal Checks Covington Fire Limits and Orders Removals
Assistant State Fire Marshal F C McCall and Fire Chief Ginger Martin inspected Covington’s business district within the fire limits. They ordered removal within sixty days of several structures including two buildings on Third Street owned by Mrs Lee and three on the North side square owned by Bergdahl and Voltz plus a McGeorge residence used as a storage area.
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F. C. McCall
Covington
Ginger Martin
Lee Ie Earne
Third Street
Charles Bergdahl
Harry Voltz
McGeorge
Liberty
Dow
McGeorge Jr
Legion Receives Memorial Flag From Arlington Ceremony
The memorial flag that draped the unknown soldier at Arlington Cemetery was sheltered in Ceremonton and placed in the custody of the local American Legion. At the request of Faye, two former high school students serving as police during the ceremony retrieved the flag and it was promised to be returned to his former unit until a display can be arranged.
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Tne
Capitol
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Cermeton
Pos American Legion
Faye
Herd Free of Tuberculosis Certifies Mr. Smith Herd
A veterinary test confirms Roy E. Smith dairy cattle herd is tuberculosis free. This is the second positive test, cited as a vital asset to the dairy industry and hospital to public health, with note of public mention for patrons rather than advertisement.
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Roy E. Smith
Mr. Smith
John Lowe Dies at Clinton in West Central Indiana
John Lowe of Perrysville aged 78 died Monday at his son Harry's home in Clinton where he was staying. Funeral services were held in Perrysville at 1 p m Wednesday, the body shipped to Indianapolis for cremation as per his wish. He had been a resident of Vermillion County.
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John Lowe
Perrysville
C. F. Lowe
Harry
Clinton
Indianapolis
Vermillion’ County
Bem aie eee the order of the
The readable text provides limited context. The item appears to be a fragment or garbled OCR. No clear events, people, organizations, or places are identifiable for a substantial summary.
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Bem Aie Eee
Order of the
Myers seeks renomination for Jackson district seat
Representative Earl M. Myers of Jackson township seeks another term after two years in office and service through 1921 sessions. James C. Claypool Sr. of Shawnee township, a well known farmer with legislative experience, is also trusted to serve the county.
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Earl M. Myers
Jackson Township
Myers
James C. Claypool
Shawnee Township
Two Candidates for Prosecutor John Brissey and Harvey McBroom
The race for prosecutor features incumbent John P. Brissey and Harvey McBroom of Hillsboro. Brissey is praised as a conscientious, nonpartisan official with ties to Covington and Veedersburg, while McBroom, a Hillsboro resident and son of Elam McBroom, is described as a capable lawyer with prior candidacy and expected support if nominated. The electorate will decide between them.
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John P. Brissey
Harvey McBroom
Hillsboro
Brissey
Covington
Veedersburg
McBroom
Hilsboro
Elam McBroom
River Flood Recedes After Five Weeks of Raili n g Wabash Rain
The Wabash River remains in flood for five weeks but showed no serious danger as rainfall eased Friday. Lafay ette’s Brown Street gauge read 14.9 feet at 7 am, down from the prior day, while storms pushed levels above 17 feet earlier in the week. Farmers face spring delays and potential crop losses as persistent rain disrupts plowing and planting, and local business suffers from continual rain.
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Wabash
Brown Street
Lafayette
Married in February
Clifton Martin and Miss Cleta Karden were married on February 7. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Kern. The couple kept the secret well and now are confirmed as newlyweds. friends offer congratulations and best wishes.
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Clifton Martin
Cleta Karden
Kern
Martin
Herzef
Storm Kills Man Near Williamsport In Barrens Area
John Hasty, 63, living alone on the Wilmer Shefer farm, was killed when a storm tore through the Barrens southwest of Williamsport. His shack was demolished and his badly bruised body found in a nearby field. Nearby homes of Victor Briggs and Lesher Weidenhamer were blown apart and other structures suffered heavy damage as rain accompanied the violent wind.
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Hedrick
Pleasant View
Church of God
Christian Church
Arnet Byers
Byers
A. A. Evans
Evans
Twister
Elmore Hardin
Chester Rossiter
Williamsport
Phillip
Alva Heck
John Hasty
Wilmer Shefer
Barrens
Victor Briggs
Lesher Weidenhamer
Commission to be continued after Covington inspection
State School Inspector E B Weberow visited Covington March 20 reviewing both high school and grade buildings. A new commission is planned after about ten changes and additions to the west building and room relocations. The report praises janitor service teachers pupils and student body but cites crowded assemblies over 30 pupils per class and poor ventilation in the science room.
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E .B. Weberow
Covington
Covington Commercial Club Hosts Banquet at Armory
About 70 members attended a banquet at the Armory hall on Thursday night cost $1 per plate. Speakers from the Danville club discussed features for the new Covington group to consider. The event aims to advance the club's community work in Covington.
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Covington
Hiigel Hill Best In Years From City Improvements
City authorities graded and gravel ed Hiigel hill and south Eleventh street from Liberty to the viaduct, the main entrances to the city on the Dixie Highway. The improvements end long felt eyesores for travelers. An agreement with the County Commissioners will have the Dixie Highway and other county approaches maintained for the year for better roads.
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Hiigel Hill
Third Street
Eleventh Street
Liberty
Big Four Train Goes Into Ditch Near Covington
Passenger train No. 43 westbound hit a washout two miles west of Covington about 2 o clock Monday morning. The engine and three cars left the rails and overturned into the stream. Fireman Hervey Watts sustained severe injuries and was sent to St Elizabeth's hospital in Danville, while Engineer William Auten escaped with minor injuries. No other passengers were harmed as relief trains moved in and detours via Clover Leaf and C E I were arranged.
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Hurtes
St. Elizabeth's Boenital
Denvill
Wabash River
Covington
Hervey (Curley) Watts
Indianapolis
William Auten
Urbana
Wert
Watts
Veedersburg
Danville
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Clover Leaf
Veedersbore
Denville
Enjoy Radio Program Brightens Moore Home Gathering
A party including Mrs Coffing and daughter Miss Carrie and others attended a Saturday evening radio program at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Moore. Mrs Allen Coffing of Cincinnati sang and the Indianapolis Hetfield Electric Company broadcast the Chicago Detroit Boston Pittsburgh Washington D C and Indianapolis selections. The hosts and the Hetfield Electric Company received thanks for the fine program though Mrs Coffing’s voice was overshadowed by the live Indianapolis broadcast.
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Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
Indianapolis
Hetfield Electric Company
Simms to Speak Here as Democratic Senate Candidate
Dan Simms, a former resident and Democratic candidate for the U S Senate, will speak at the courthouse at 8 p m today. Many friends in the area are expected to attend and hear him discuss his campaign and views.
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Dan Simms
U. S. Senate
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Earl Goorwine
Bert Ward
Seecer & Betts Elevator
Mrs. Ward
Hurley Hurley
Seeger & Betts
Lawrence Strickland
D’s
Joe Clarcy
Masonic Lodge
Johnson
Cole
Jordan Masonic Jadze
Grover Johncon
Jordan Lodge
Russell Hanson
Scott Hedrick
Glen Doneyard
Edward Steffani
Hoopeston
Etta Hurley
Hedrick Horse Thief Detective Association
Ross Miller
Bert Etchison
Forrest Ward
van Armstrong
Chester England
Charles Gritton
Thagbori
Pagiele
Baris
Tative C. Claypool, Sr
Omer M. Spork
Jones
Charles F. Lowe
Elijah J. Earl
John W. Foster
Arge
Mont Board
William M. Ratcliff
William E. Fletcher
R . V. McKnight
C. Shelton, Y Songer
T. Adkins
Legion
Shegpen
Brant
Ditch
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