County Education Board Backs Alfred Hesler as Agent 1922 33
The County Board of Education met to decide on employing a County Agent. By 7 to 5, with several absentees, Alfred Hesler was chosen for 1922 33, despite earlier sentiment for economy and a decision to discontinue the office. The attendance officer also received 20 extra days and $1 per day for expenses over objections by Trustee Her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldrip
County Board of Education
Alfred Hesler
Silverthorn
Hesler
Her
Let Us Suggest A Wedding Gift
A fragmented line hints at a wedding gift suggestion and a casual remark about knowledge. The readable portion lacks complete context or names but implies a light advisory piece within a social column.
Cyrus Perry Caught Moonshining Near Covington
Covington correspondent notes federal agents and Sheriff Ambrose Banta raided Cyrus Perry’s east of Silverwood home near the Tiley coal mine. They found mash and moonshine. Perry fled the scene, later pled guilty to a state charge, fined $100 and sent to the penal farm for six months.
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Covington
Danville
Ambrose Banta
Cyrus Perry
Silverwood
Tiley
Perry
New City School Trustees Elected
At the regular City Council meeting John LaTourette assistant cashier of Citizens Bank was unanimously elected city school trustee for three years to succeed himself. Chilier Bieken tendered resignation. Nelson White was elected to fill the unexpired term. White did not expect the honor.
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John Latourette
Citizens Bank
LaTourette
Chilier-Bieken
Nelson White
White
Stephens Family Reunion at Veedersburg Park
The William Stephens family held an annual reunion at Veedersburg Park on Sunday with about seventy five immediate members attending. The gathering was social with a large dinner and representatives from different branches present. Next year’s reunion will be hosted by Views Taren Stephens at McHatt in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stephens
Veedersburg Park
Views
Stenhers Erst
McHatt Treipter
Heavy Storms Trigger Widespread Property Claims
Storms lashed the Eastern and New Beuline states over Sunday and Monday causing dormitory damage and rent disputes as residents report property losses and clamoring for relief.
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New Beuline
Reception For Candidates Honors Judge Livengood and Rev Moffett
A Democratic club and citizens held a reception in the court room for Judge V E Livengood and Rev George Moffett, county candidates for state and congressional posts. Speakers from both parties praised the men. attendance was strong, with a social punch finale and remarks from W E Livengood, J C Dungan, J Wesley Whickar, W N White, Rev Kern, and Tom Allen.
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Democratic Club
V. E. Livengood
George Moffett
Livengood
Moffett
Congress
Anna Clawson
W. E. Livengood
Geo. Moffett
Jack C. Dungan
Huntington
Supreme and Appellate Court
J. Wesley Whickar
Attica
W. N. White
Rev. Kern
Tom Allen
Birthday Party Gift Ice Cream at Ost Soda Shop
The Ost Sanitary Soda Shop invites all children fifteen years old or younger to visit on Friday June 16 from 6 am to 4 pm. Each will receive a free ice cream cone in celebration of the shop’s fifteenth anniversary.
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Gi Ki Vicinity
Ost Sanitary Soda Shop
Deputy Auditor Appointed After Miss Smith's Retirement
SELECTED DEPUTY AUDITOR Mrs. Harry Shuler, long a janitor's office worker, is promoted after Miss Hortense Smith retires and plans to marry. The article praises her as courteous refined and able to serve the public well and faithfully.
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Harry Shuler
Hortense Smith
Settlement Notice for Millinery Accounts Owed
To have all millinery accounts due me turned over for collection. Persons owing for opilisers please call at Mrs. Sol Purfeerst store on North Fourth street and settle. Mrs. Aileen Coffing.
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Sol Purfeerst
North Fourth Street
Aileen Coffing
Hortense Smith to Wed F A McCue in St Josephs Church
Miss Hortense Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of this city will marry F A McCue of Chicago on July 3 at 9 30 a m in St Josephs church. She has worked as a bookkeeper and deputy auditor in the county auditor's office and will reside in Chicago after marriage.
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Frank Smith
Heve
Hortense
F. A. McCue
Chicago
St. Joseph's Church
Taken to Lake-View for serious operations
Miss Edna Hollingsworth and Miss May Wagner were taken to Lake-View hospital Wednesday morning for hernia and appendicitis surgery. Both are reported to have passed the operations safely and are doing as well as could be expected at the present time.
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Edna Hollingsworth
May Wagner
Lake- View Hospital
Money to loan on farms at 5 percent interest
W R Messey and Son offer loans on good farms at 5 percent interest with a reasonable commission. They supply more funds than current demand and promise guaranteed satisfaction.
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W.R. Messey & Son
Rogers Park to Open Sunday June 18
The Rogers Park management near the city will open on Sunday June 18 with a ready dining hall, a concrete dance pavilion, amusements for children, a bath house, and new roadway. Tourist camping quarters are popular and many concessions are reserved. The Covington Red Men band will perform Sunday afternoon and evening.
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Rogers Park
Covington Red Men
Receivership Named for Lodi Mineral Water Co
In Montgomery county court last week Captain W B Gray was appointed Receiver for the Lodi Mineral Water Co at Silverwood. He qualified immediately and assumes charge of the companys affairs which are described as in very bad shape. Offices are in the Hill building on South Third street.
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Montgomery County
M. F. Steely
W. B. Gray
Lodi Mineral Water Co
Silverwood
Hill
South Third Street
Accident at Veedersburg injures two as cars collide
Report of a two car crash at a Dixie Highway crossing in South Veedersburg involves R C Allen and wife en route to Indianapolis and R A Booe of Kineman driving a northeast bound vehicle. The collision crushes rear wheels and pushes one car into the curb. No blame assigned as details are released.
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R. C. Allen
Indianapolis
Dixie Highway
South Veedersburg
Starnes-Van Note
R. A. Bove
Kineman
Booe
Allen
More
Lucas Adamson June wedding in Howe Indiana
Claude C. Lucas and Ruth FE Adamson were married at the bride’s home by Rev. R. B. Kern on Thursday June 15. They will honeymoon briefly and reside in Howe Indiana after September 1. Both are noted as fine young locals. the groom is a government teacher and the bride has led in church and school work.
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Claude C. Lucas
Ruth FE. Adamson
J. M. Adamson
R. B. Kern
Howe
Ind
Gray Family Reunion At Sant Gray Farm Wesley
The fortieth annual Gray family reunion was held Wednesday at the old Sant Gray farm near Wesley east of Waynetown. S. P. Gray and W. B. Gray, local residents, attended along with many generations and a large dinner was served.
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Gray
Sant Gray
Wesley
Waynetown
S. P. Gray
Citizens Bank
W. B. Gray
Committeeman Resignation List From Wa bash Township
Committeeman Charles Marlatte resigns as Republican precinct committeeman for Wa bash township. He cites lack of integrity among fellow members and refusal to humiliate himself serving with those who break their word. Mr Cveats of North Millcreek also resigns for the same reason.
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Charles Marlatte
Wabash
Marlatte
Esk
Cveats
North Millcreek
Mrs Starnes Improving After Hospital Operation
Mrs H I Starnes is reported to be doing nicely in Culver hospital at Crawfordsville after a major operation ten days ago. This will be good news to her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Starnes
Culver Hospital
Crawfordsville
Eighth Grade Commencement Held on County Court House Lawn
The Eighth Grade Commencement took place on the east court house lawn with a large crowd. Commercial Club oversaw arrangements, about 180 dollars donated by local merchants funded prep work. Dr. R. G. Stett of Franklin gave the address, praising 148 county graduates and two from Meund township, with diplomas also for Fountain county graduates.
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LaVeta Lowe
William Lucas
R. G. Stett
Franklin
Redpath
Meund
Lower Werren
Guy Waldrip
Fountain County
Red Men
Richland and
Cain
Teachers Selected for High School Comity Year
The article lists selected faculty for the high school comity year led by Superintendent D. E. Leist. Principals and teachers include H. H. Maurer, Verna Glascock, Olive Coffeen, Blanche Smith, Madelene Snoddy, Jessie DeHaven, and several unnamed grades staff. Additional placements for Commercial and History pending.
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D. E. Leist
H. H. Maurer
Verna Glascock
Olive E. Coffeen
Blanche Smith
Madelene Snoddy
Jessie DeHaven
Lizzie McDonald
Pearl Reard Myers
Frenia Bender
Berniece Carpenter
Pauline Staunton
Ruth McComas
Clare McMahon
Ruth Elmore
Republican installs new machinery at paper plant
The Republican reports adding a 3 horsepower electric motor for presses and other upgrades, including two small motors and a Mergenthale Linotype, as it reflects on twenty five years since purchase from the Gwynn estate. The paper vows continued advocacy of Republican principles in the community and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Mergenthale Linotype
Gwynn
Rpublican
Boycot
Judge Ratcliff Visits Merom College For Commencement
Judge Ratcliff, a Merom College trustee and graduate, attended commencement ceremonies this week, highlighting his longtime ties to the institution.
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Judge Ratcliff
Merom College
Lyric Tonight Presents Frances Luke Vichnist and Marie Luke
Entertaining piano duo Frances Luke Vichnist and Marie Luke perform a Thursday night show at the Lyric. Genres span light classical to popular tunes with a lively stage presence.
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the Lyric
Frances Luke Vichnist
Miss Marie Luke
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