Fountain County Teachers Institute Held at High School
The Fountain County Teachers Institute met this week in the high school auditorium under County Superintendent Guy Waldrip. Over 100 teachers enrolled with citizens and outside workers. Prof. G. A. Henderson led sessions, and State Superintendent attended, urging better teachers and schools. Community singing directed by Mrs. C. L. Myers highlighted each session. Representatives from Purdue and other interests spoke to the body. The institute proceeded with coed lessons and was a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County Teachers’ Institute
Guy Waldrip
C. L. Myers
Purdue
Petition to Stop Road Building in Washington Township
A petition led by F. McCabe asks county commissioners to halt many road projects in Washington township until economic conditions improve. Signers back the measure hoping to ease tax burdens and reduce ongoing taxpayer drains. The Pioneer notes officials may ignore the petition if past county actions are any indication.
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Ae F. McCabe
Washington Township
Wildam
Opening Postponed By Hevg and Servs Details
Opening postponed at tetlas claw as postpercuent of oleic opendni date. Dietaro account of Gelows ir ogettion needs noveriner ft ft to be on sale. A rest epenine will be held at x Inter date to be named.
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Hevg & Servs
Prize Winners At Yeddo Old Settlers Reunion
The Old Settlers reunion at Patterson's grove near Yeddo drew a large crowd. Highlight was W. S. Ephlin on the fife, age 84, nicknamed Billy, a yearly favorite. Prizes went to Joe Polan and Mrs. Haas as oldest attendees, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Haas as oldest married couple, James LeRoy Clingan and Evaline Louise Long as best looking babies, each prize funded by a one dollar bill with shoes donated for the babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Patterson’s Grove
Yeddo
W. S. Ephlin
Ephlin
Billy
Joe Polan
Veedersburr
Haas
Newtown
Jerry Haas
Little James LeRoy Clingan
Kingman
Evaline Louise Long
Hillsboro
George van Deventer
Veedersburg
Sixty Third Annual Reunion of Indiana Volunteers
The sixty third annual reunion of the 63rd Regiment Indiana Volunteers is held here as we go to press. Fewer old faces remain with time and death thinning ranks, but the spirit of 61 endures among these patriotic veterans. A full report will follow next week.
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63Rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers
In Memory of William Chezem
William David Chezem born near Covington September 20 1853 died August 17 1922 aged 69 years 11 months and 28 days Married Cynthia A October 12 1874 wife died April 22 1016 Eight children born four survive including Mrs TE Bo Parks Myre Robert Herris Mrs Clyde Groves and Mrs Pearl Keller One brother John Chezem and sister Mrs Charles Kell Twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral by Joy BR Kern from RBen ell Chanel Power Warren Upper Mound cemetery A child of God has been called home
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William David Chezem
James
Deliah Chezem
Covington
Cynthia A. At
Harrys W
Pethiceae Maudie D
Helen My Ony
Wale Cis Pant
Mary Ellen
TE. Bo Parks
Myre
Robert Herris
Clyde Groves
Pearl Keller
John Cherem
Charles Kell
Joy
B.R. Kern
Rbenell Chanel Om Power Warren
Sunése
Rootian
Karr & Sors Undertakers
Upper Mound Cemetery
Cailed
Purnell Heads to Washington on Urgent Congressional Duty
Congressman Fred S. Purnell left for Indianapolis this morning and will board a train tonight to Washington D C. He was summoned by an urgent telegram to be present when the house convenes on Monday. Mrs. Purnell and the children travel with him as far as Indianapolis.
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Fred S. Purnell
Indianapolis
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Bord Family Reunion in Hoopeston August 31
The Bord family with ties to Fountain county and Danville plans its annual reunion in Hoopeston Alabama on Thursday August 31 hosted by E J Boord of Hoopeston. Relatives are asked to note the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bord
Fountain County
Danville
Hoopeston
E. J. Boord
Farmers Hold Tax Meeting in Fountain County Veedersburg
A Fountain county farmers gathering in Veedersburg last Friday formed a committee to obtain a legal opinion on the State Tax Board's proposed valuation increases. The group plans to consult Nebeker & Dice and may pursue a court challenge if advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Veedersburg
State Tax Board
Board of Review and Organization
Nebeker & Dice
In Memory of Little Marjorie Babe
The community mourns Marjorie Ellen born October 10 1917 at Stone Bluff. After toxine poisoning on July 20 she died leaving a twin and baby brother, parents, grandparents and many relatives to grieve, with a poetic tribute of loss and remembrance.
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Marjorie Ellen
Marjorie
Stone Bluff
Obituary of Jame Ricketts in Foster Indiana 1822
Jame Ricketts born Vermilion County moved to Warren County as an infant died at home in Foster Indiana on August 17 1822 at 2 pm He leaves a mother five brothers a sister two half siblings and many relatives Friends mourn his death funeral held Benson chapel at 2 pm Sunday Rev R B Kern officiating burial at Lower Mound cemetery under M Board undertaker Cette obituary notes his gentle memory and family loss.
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Jame Ricketts
Vermilion County
Ingiure
Warren County
Lfe
Foster
Indiana
Benson Chapel
R. B. Kern
M. Board
Lower Mound Cemetery
Laytons Visit Green County Farm for Farm Work
W. W. Layton and his wife visited their Green county farm Tuesday driving to Bloomfield to tend to the farm duties and inspect the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Layton
Green County
Bloomfield
Former Covington Girl Married in Veedersburg Ceremony
Miss Lenore Cade Hurst and Sidney George Davidson of Rockford Illinois were wed Saturday at 10:30 at the Cade home south of Veedersburg with Rev. William Blezm officiating. Bridesmaids included Miss Margaret Voltz and Miss Edith Hurst. gowns were green and orchid organdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Cade Hurst
Sidney George Davidson
Rockford
Cade
Veedersburg
William Blezm
Methodist Church
Bessie Hurst
Clarence Nixon
Danville
Margaret Voltz
Covington
Gordon Hurst
River Forrest
Edith Hurst
Harriet Cade
Davidson
Obituary for Solomon Rector 1863 1922
Solomon Rector died August 16 1922 at age 61. He left one sister and five brothers and was a longtime member of Holonest Church. Funeral at Fountain church with burial in Fountain cemetery. Born in Warren county in 1863. A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in our home. God recalled his bloom and love with his soul in heaven.
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Solomon Rector
Holonest Church
Fountain Church
Fountain Cemetery
Warren County
New Hillsboro Band Forms With Twenty Members
Hillsboro begins a new band organization of twenty members under director Evan Tinsley. The group includes Jewell Tinsley on trombone William Brant and Evan Tinsley on baritones Thurman Long Frank Deth Wilbur Barnett on slide trombone Charles Frazier Ernest Shade Herbert Krug Roy Maudlin Carter Hutchins Everett Rivers Louis Harrison Harry Hudson Arthur Janeway on cornets Virgil Mason on piccolo Willie Brant Joseph Glascock on saxophones George McBroom on bass drum and Will Haas on snare drum.
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Oe 2
Hillsboro
Evan Tinsley
Jewell Tinsley
William Brant
Thurman Long
Frank Deth
Wilbur Barnett
Charles Frazier
Ernest Shade
Herbert Krug
Roy Maudlin
Carter Hutchins
Everett Rivers
Louis Harrison
Harry Hudson
Arthur Janeway
Virgil Mason
Willie Brant
Joseph Glascock
George McBroom
Will Haas
Aged Lady Parmella J. Miller Dies at 81
Mrs Parmella J Miller wife of Nelson Miller died about 2 m Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Aries Hall home west of Cates aged 81. The funeral services conducted by M Boer will be held this afternoon. Mrs Miller was held in high respect and loved by all.
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Parmella J. Miller
Nelson Miller
Aries Hall
Cates
M. Boer
Muller
Straights is the Way musical event and guest visits
Matt Moore and Gladys Leslie perform Straight Is The Way tonight. Miss Carrie Coffing visits Indianapolis relatives. Miss Mary Brant of Hillsboro attends Teachers Institute with grandmother Mary Gardner. Margaret Brant of Lebanon visits. John Van Leer and family from Nebraska guest Wm. Conner's. Mrs. G W Williams returns from Culver with Ralph. Katherine Kerr and Dolores Kerr join trip to Mammoth Cave and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Moore
Gladys Leslie
Mary Brant
Hillsboro
Mary Gardner
Teachers’ Institute
John van Leer
Ads Odel
Maurice van Leer
Nebraska
Wm. T. Conner
George Kerr
Dolores Kerr
Wm. Thomas
Dorothy
Mammoth Cave
Township meetings planned to resume in September
Icounty agent notes that township meetings will restart in September after a busy season. Due to the County Fair, Jackson and Richland townships will meet in the last week of August, Cain township will hold its first meeting in the first week of October. Committees are preparing a program and residents are urged to plan attendance.
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Jackson
Richland
Cain
County Culling Demonstrations At Fletcher Crane’s Townships
The poultry culling event at Fletcher Crane’s last Tuesday drew strong interest as September is the prime month for culling. Planned are two more demonstrations in each township on the regular dates, inviting residents to attend the nearest session.
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Fletcher Crane
Fertilizer meeting in Veedersburg discusses prices
A crowd of men met Friday evening in Veedersburg to review fertilizer supplies. Dealers listed prices and sent them to the local chairman. Railroad issues urge prompt purchases as the tax question follows. The State Tax Board reportedly cut 32 percent of the total. Nebcker & Dice now take up the matter.
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Veedersburg
Nebcker & Dice
Crawfordsville District Shropshire Sale Held With Strong Attendance
The Crawfordsville district Shropshire sale took place last Wednesday August 16 in Crawfordsville. Several states were represented and the sale was well attended with Col. Madden pleased. Mr. Wm. Shade was the sole consignor from the county.
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Crawfordsville
Wm. Shade
Col. Madden
County Contest at Qld Settlers Produces Finalists
Seven townships competed with preliminaries, producing finalists Hallett and Simpson, Laird and Glascock, Crumley and Rayburn, Claypool and Marshall, Lindley and Lindsey, Diffenderfer and Layton, Campbell and Bebb. Semis began at 1 30 with Jackson defeating Cain and Richland beating Van Buren and Shawnee. Millcreek fell to Cain. Final: Richland 50 Jackson 28. Richland won 30-50 in reverse score, earning state contest berth.
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Qld
Jackson Township
Hallett & Simpson
Cain
Laird & Glascock
Richland
Crumley & Rayburn
Shawnee
Claypool & Marshall
Millcreek
Lindley & Lindsey
Troy
Diffenderfer ,& Layton
van Buren
Campbell& Bebb
Jackson
Soybean Meetings Draw Large Fountain County Turnout
Regular Fountain County soybean meetings on Monday August 21 drew large crowds at Sowers Alf Livengood and Preston Howards farms with Prof Ostrander and Mr Whickcar sharing insights on varieties and limestone value. About 50 to 100 attendees participated in discussions on practical soybean culture and county crop rotation.
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Fountain County
Prof. Ostrander
G. A. Sower’s
P Ot Ostrander
Va Ae
Sowers
Purdue Experiment Station
ing+ Wallace
Covington Fair Set for Sept 5 to 8 With Big Show Lineup
Covington Fair returns September 5 through 8 featuring daily horse racing with attractive purses and Delmar and his lions on track between heats. Vaudeville by Ben Holliman’s Get Hot Five, live midway shows, riding devices, concessions, and a large boys and girls club exhibit highlight the event. Admission begins free Monday and Tuesday with 40 cents for adults later. grandstand seats 25 cents. An automobile will be given away Friday at 4 PM.
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Covington
Fountain
Delmar
Fighting Lions
Ben Holliman
Robertson & Jennings Amusement Co
Hesler
Covington Fair
United States
Passage of Dr. Bassett, Monticello pastor
Dr. T. J. Bassett, Methodist pastor at Monticello, died after a paralysis stroke. A former minister, teacher, scholar and traveler, he taught Latin and mathematics at DePauw. His funeral was held in Greencastle, honoring years of his labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Bassett
Monticello
Bassett
DePauw
Greencastle
Home Stretch thrills with joy and excitement in Lyric
Douglas MacLean stars in The Home Stretch a lively Lyric Monday showing. The film promises upbeat momentum and audience appeal with a brisk pace and cheerful tone.
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Douglas Maclean
County fair may host soybean exhibit follow up planned
Notes indicate a discussion on soybeans at a recent meeting with Case people presenting thrashing ideas. Organizers propose a county fair soybean exhibit and will revisit the topic next week. Inquiries welcome at the office for information Prof. Ostrender provided.
Soil testing drive urged for limestone needs
Farmers urged to submit soil samples from multiple spots for limestone reaction testing. Officials plan to test at the office and also offer township testing in September if workload allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Thvedillings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milton Sills
Ann Forrest
Paramount Magazine
Yeddo Old Settlers
William Chezem
Congress
Boord
Little Marjorie
Babe
Daniel Ricketts
Carrie Coffing
Margaret Brant
Lebanon
G. W. Williams
Ralph
Culver
Williams
Piqua
Ohio
Shropshire Sale
Preston Howard
Melott
Mr. Ostrander
Mr. Ostrand
DR. Passett
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