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Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1921

Page

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Mothers Guests Of B. L. Club Attend Arts Day

At Mrs John Saidlas home the Book Lovers Club hosted Mothers Day with mothers and friends as guests. Mrs Walter Weaver welcomed attendees and after roll call members sang My Old Kentucky Home. Mrs M F Black spoke on Opera of Today and Mrs Frank Custer shared Madam Butterfly. Piano solos by Mrs T L Stovall and Mrs Saidla followed. refreshments featured club colors and jonquil accents. Next meeting set for April 27 with Mrs I W Craig. annual business session to be held at the Library next Wednesday night.

John Saidla Kentucky M. F. Coons Frank Custer T. L. Stovall Aniel Cunningham Elma Cunningham F. W. Schroff Alice Buchanan Frank Buchanan Elvira Bowers Earl Butler S. A. Marshall Olive Rhorer Gill Williamson Mary Hunt Clara Mullen Martha Bowers I. W. Craig

Illustrated Lectures by Friends Church on Mission Work

On Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Friends church, Orville Chance and Miss Leitzman presented stereoptical views. The program highlighted church extension, home missions, Native and foreign work, Friends Publications, and schools. The American Friends Service committee's reconstruction efforts in France, Poland, Serbia, Palestine and Germany feeding 1,000,000 children were featured as the event’s centerpiece. Community members from other local churches attended to learn about mission work.

Friends Church Orville Chance Church Extension France Poland Serbia Palestine Germany Darlington

Bread Prices Reduced by Local Baker Shaffer

In a Monday announcement residents learned bread prices dropped to 9 cents a loaf or three for a quarter. The new rate applies at all bakeries in town selling bread.

George Shaffer Notones

Firth of Daughter Birth to Mr Peterson Family

Mr and Mrs J Harold Peterson welcomed a daughter named Phylli Goodwin born Saturday night.

Firth J. Harold Peterson Phylli Goodwin

Shannondale Folk to See Valley Farm Drama Repeat

The four act drama Valley Farm presented by the Lutheran church at the local gym on March 30 will be repeated at the Shannondale School House next Wednesday night April 13. The community club requested the repeat for its benefit. Admission is 15 and 25 cents with tickets at Raymond Linn's garage in Shannondale and Schroff's in Darlington.

Valley Farm Shannondale Raymond Linn Schroff Darlington

Maywood Pythian Sisters Initiation News

At Maywood Temple Pythian Sisters regular meeting one candidate Mrs Harry Wheeler was initiated. Birthday committee served ice cream and cake from December to April. Pleasant evening noted by all present with social remarks.

Pythian Sisters Maywood Temple Harry Wheeler

Darlington State Bank Elects New Officers

At a stockholders meeting V. E. Craig was elected president, William B. Lynch became vice president, and I Willard Craig was chosen as director. Grades Close Yesterday as Darlington school ends a short term and makes up three days this week. The high school will close May 4 with commencement that night.

Darlington State Bank V. E. Craig Alex Buchanan William B. Lynch I. Willard Craig Darlington Smith Schweitzer Burgin Campbell State Normal M. F. Coons Ernest Weesner Elmer Chambers

Free Government Garden Seeds Offered by The Herald

The Herald announces multiple packages of government garden seeds available to the first callers.

The Herald

Concert company to perform at gymnasium next week

The North American Concert Company, a traveling organization, will headline at the gymnasium all next week starting Monday night. Advertisements say the first show is free to the public and the act is described as moral and refined.

Entertained for Guest by Miss Jeanette Paddack

Miss Jeanette Paddack hosted a Saturday train informal party for Miss Marjorie Miller of Crawfords, with a group of young guests including Mabel Woody Audrey Wisehart Mary Hopkins Ruth Carson Marian Johnston Christine Rhoads and Margaret Peterson. The party visited the Sunshine Theatre and ended the evening at Miss Paddack's home.

Jeanette Paddack Marjorie Miller Crawfordsoft Sunshine Theatre Miss Paddack Miss Miller Mabel Woody Audrey Wisehart Mary Hopkins Ruth Carson Marian Johnston Christine Rhoads Margaret Peterson

Veteran teachers resign from Lebanon city schools

Mrs. Julia Harney and Mrs. Hattie B. Stokes longtime principals of the grade schools bearing their names resign, effective at term end in May. Harney has taught 43 years and Stokes 41 years in Lebanon schools.

Julia Harney Hattie B. Stokes Lebanon City Harney Stokes

Chamness Dickison nuptials in Crawfordsville parlor

Mrs Nancy Mahala Dickison and Robert E Chamness of Bowers were married yesterday afternoon at 2 30 by Justice E M Brewer at his marriage parlors in Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Chamness will reside in Bowers

Chamness Dickison Nancy Mahala Dickison Robert E. Chamness Bowers Justice E. M. Brewer Crawfordsville

Roy Weliever Named Cream Route Manager for Schlosser Co

Roy Weliever will helm the Schlosser Co cream route at Linden starting the week after next. He plans to relocate his family to Linden once he finds a house suitable for them.

Roy Weliever Schlosser Co Linden Mr. Weliever

Masons Confer Third Degree on Mark Stewart

A large turnout of local Masons attended last night as the third degree was conferred on Mark Stewart. After the ceremony, sandwiches coffee and cigars were served.

Mark Stewart

Crawfordsville Visit Noted by Local Families

Mr and Mrs John Lynch Mrs Sarah Hiatt Mr and Mrs Emory Moffitt and son Ned Mr and Mrs Byrd Saidla Collyn Saidla Mrs Ethel Milner and Mr and Mrs Frank Custer spent Sunday in Crawfordsville with Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson and sons.

Crawfordsville John Lynch Sarah Hiatt Emory Moffitt Ned Byrd Saidla Collyn Saidla Ethel Milner Frank Custer Carl Anderson

Catherine Fisher Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party

Catherine Fisher marked her eleventh birthday with a Sunday party at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Fisher. She hosted ten friends for games and refreshments in a light hearted afternoon.

Catherine Fisher Levi Fisher

For Sale Clover Hay Good Quality

Classified notice lists Clover hay for sale with contact phone 3 on 83. The fragment references Clint Conra and Mr and Mrs James Peterson, plus a theater outing at the Strand in Crawfordsville. Other items mention Mrs S A Marshall returning from Sharpsville, Tipton, and Frankfort visits, and several residents traveling or attending library events in Lafayette.

Clint Conra James Peterson Strand Crawfordsville S. A. Marshall Sharpsville Tipton Dick Marshall Frankfort Evelyn Booher Indianapolis Aniel Booher Fay Miller Elmer Chambers Library Board LaFayette Ernest Wegener Miss Miller

Darlington High Alumni Banquet Set for May 7

The annual alumni banquet of Darlington High School will be held in Castle Hall on Saturday night May 7. Organized with Pythian Sisters serving, the event blends old school days with friendly talk and entertainment. Tickets are $1.25, reservations due by May 6, with invitations mailed by April 16.

Darlington High School Castle Hall Pythian Sisters Schroff

Kumjoinus Class Elects Officers At April Meeting

Kumijoimus Class gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Conrad on Sunday April 3 for dinner and a business meeting. Officers elected include Hazel Vannice president Dorothy Binford vice president Gladys Taylor secretary Jessie Moore assistant secretary Mary Hartung treasurer Eva Moore pianist Eston Jackson and Mildred Cox correspond ing secretaries with Gladys Taylor and Jessie Moore on the social committee. Next meeting set with Mr and Mrs Gregg Conrad the second Sunday in May. A lively afternoon of games followed with many members listed as attendees.

Albert Conrad Hazel Vannice Dorothy Binford Gladys Taylor Jessie Moore Mary Hartung Eva Moore Eston Jackson Mildred Cox Gregg Conrad Middie McMurray Clara Carroll Dorothy Hole Etelka Cox Marie Taylor Bonnie Jackson Glenn Birch Basil Banta Kenneth Myers Russell Galloway Adrian Cox Horace Hatch Robert McMurray

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. L. W. Vannice

A Sunday birthday party honored Mrs. L W Vannice with a noon dinner and an afternoon of music and social time. Guests included Floyd Crumm and family, Rade Crumm, Clarence Crumm, W C Vannice, Everett Vannice, Julia Sheron, Katherine Haviland, Mabel Quigg, Wilma Jean Quigg, Tacy Quigg, Bertha and Rena Quigg, Morris and Curtis Quigg.

L. W. Vannice Floyd Crumm Edith Damon Mace Rade Crumm Clarence Crumm Potato Creek

Colfax High Seniors Stage Evening Play

Mr and Mrs Charlies Gery with Lucile Peacock and Florence Hiatt attended the Colfax High School senior class play Friday night in Colfax.

Charlies Gery Lucile Peacock Florence Hiatt Colfax Colfax High School

Nessir Adys and Bizness News in This Paper

The notice emphasizes that business ads drive revenue and guide readers to where money is spent. It frames the paper’s advertising section as essential for commerce and reader guidance.

Nessir Nessiiz

Rank of Page Ceremony Set By K of P Next Monday

A big time in K of P circles will be held next Monday night when the Rank of Page will be conferred on twenty four candidates. Grand Chancellor Neal will be present to speak and refreshments will follow. A large attendance of home members and visitors is expected.

K. of P Neal

Will Meet At Linden For Missionary Society Session

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Crawfordsville District North west Indiana Conference Methodist Episcopal church will meet at Linden on April 19 and 20. The program starts at 1 30 p m on the first day and runs to the closing hour on the second afternoon. The gathering focuses on reports and business matters with installation of newly elected officers the second afternoon led by Dr Demetrius Tillotson.

Linden Woman’s Home Missionary Society of Crawfordsville Northwest Indiana Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Demetrius Tillotson

Dow Painter Wedding Sealed in December Secret

Miss Belle Painter of Darlington and Professor W A Dow principal of Greencastle high school announced their marriage performed Sunday. The couple wed December 18 in a private ceremony. Mrs Dow has taught at Riley and Mr Dow has led Greencastle high school for three years.

Dow Belle Painter Darlington W. A. Dow Greencastle High School Riley

School Enumeration To Begin April 10 In Indiana

Township trustees will start April 10 to tally unmarried persons aged six to 21 in Indiana. Data will determine the state tuition fund distribution. Reports must be filed by May 5 to I. N. Hines, state superintendent.

J. S. Hubbard Indiana Public Instruction

County High Schools Set Graduation Dates

County schools announce May and April graduation dates with speakers from notable colleges. Darlington and Linden plan May 4 and May unspecified with Dr. Stott and Prof. Math eny. New Ross, Mace May 3 with President George R. Grose. Waynetown April 29 with President Grose. Wingate May 3 with Prof. G. H. Tapy. New Richmond April 25 pending. others list speakers such as Prof. Helt, Ed Jackson, Dr. Jonathan Rigden, and Harry T. Hill.

Darlington Stott Linden Matheny Ohio University New Ross and Mace George R. Grose DePauw University Waynetown G R. Grose Wingate G. H. Tapy Wabash College New Richmond New Market Helt

Meeting of Providence church forms Young People's Sunday School class

The Provi dence church young married group organized a Young People's Sunday School class at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Vannice on Friday night April 1. Officers elected include Egtel Troth as president, Mrs Mack Newbold as vice president, Roy BeBee as secretary, Dorsey Butler as treasurer, with committees for entertainment and program and Charles Mills named teacher. The May 6 meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy BeBee.

Providence Church Maurice Vannice Ralph Young We Will Gravelly Run Egtel Troth Mack Newbold Roy BeBee Dorsey Butler Beulah Owens Hazel BeBee Olive McLaughlin Esther Troth Charles Mills Claud McKaughlin Estel Troth Floyd Frank Mount

Western Christian Conference Attendees Gather at Antioch

Mr and Mrs A H Woody hosted dinner with Forest laningem and family while attendees at the Western Christian Conference near Frankfort visited Antioch yesterday. Miss Leitzman lectured and taught in Hamilton County earlier, with Ms Wesner staying as a guest of I A Et a.

A. H. Woody Forest Laningem and Sons J. B. Cooper Ina Bowers C. F. Lease G. Robert VanZant Western Christian Conference Eveay Antioch Frankfort Leitzman Marat Weesner Hamilton County Wes A Weat

Local Firemen Spiffed At Us

In a sharp community note the Herald addresses reactions to a prior piece titled Whats Wrong With Our Fire Department. Fire chief Newt Boots cites issues from nondepartment help to citizen interference, urges proper authority, safer water mains, and fixes after Weliever home fire blamed on an overheated stove rather than wiring.

the Herald Newt Boots Weliever Boots

Harvey Beck Home Burned at Linnsburg

The Harvey Beck farm home, located about a quarter mile south of Linnsburg, burned Saturday night after a roof fire started from a chimney. Neighbors and beck family members formed a bucket brigade to save furniture and canned fruit from the cellar. the barn escaped as wind shifted.

Harvey Beck Linnsburg Beck

For Your Calendar Which for You What position do you occupy

Question prompts church members to reflect on their role. It challenges Attender versus Absenter, Pillar versus Sleeper, Giver versus Getter, Doer versus Deadhead, and other contrasts. Encourages self assessment of involvement and commitment in the congregation.

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Events

From one Sabbath to another all people may worship at the Methodist Church. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Theme Paramount Values. Evening Praise 7:30 p.m. Sermon Habit. Choir rehearsal April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Missionary Society meeting April 8 with Mrs. L. W. Little. Pottery Creek talk and numbers during Sunday school hour. Attendance goal of 100. Pastor T. L. Stovall invites participation.

the Missionary Society L. W. Little Potato Creek

Presbyterian Church Darlington Sunday School Services

Darlington Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by A. E. Caldwell plus a Shannondale Sunday School at 10 a.m. Evening worship follows at 7 p.m. Pastor W. J. Frost, P. D.

Darlington A. E. Caldwell Shannondale J. Frost

Christian Church Sunday School and Services

The Christian Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 morning service with Communion and a Praise Service at 7 00 and 7 36 with sermons titled Love to the Supper and The Comparison of the Church to a Vine. A midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday April 18 at the home of Brother and Sister William Vannice led by Sister Rachel Campbell with a lesson on Growing in Grace from 2 Peter chapter 3. Members are asked to bring old picture postcards to the secretary for shipment to Boyboys and girls in Porto Rico. Pastor G Robert Vanzant signs the notice.

Bormie William ‘Vannice Rachael Campbell Peter Bert Cain Brother Martin Porto Rico Christ G. Robert Vanzant

Church of Christ Bible School At 10:00

A Church of Christ Bible School opens promptly at 10:00 led by Pastor W. H. Bell.

Church OF Christ Bible School W. H. Bell

Orville Woody Praises Location At Clarks Hill Visit

Members from Friends Church and M. E. Church attended services in Clarks Hill last Sunday. Orville Woody preached and guests including Mr and Mrs Howard Paddock and family and Mr and Mrs Roy Coltrain with son toured, then spent the day with Jay Woody.

Zilpha Finley Crawfordsville Evelyn Booher Bertha Booher Cerro Gordo Illinois Guerney Woody Clarks Hill Orville Woody F. H. Finley Harry Howard Roy Coltrain M. E Jay Woody

Home Guards Meeting At Methodist Church

The Home Guards of the Methodist church gathered last Friday with James Weaver. Miss Florence May Painter read scripture, Jack Buchan and Louise Crowder with James Weaver distributed leaflets, and Robert Cox reviewed chapter three of a study book as Mrs Weaver hosted the delightful gathering.

The Methodist Church James Weaver Florence May Painter Jack Buchanan Louise Crowder Robert Cox Weaver

M. E. Ladies Aid April Meeting Highlights

Mrs Roy Snyder hosted the M E church Ladies Aid April gathering this afternoon. An interesting program was presented and angel food cakes and punch were served.

M. E. Ladies Aid Roy Snyder Ladies Aid M. E. Church

Suntieg in Cenorfonde a

Fragmentary OCR yields a brief note centered on Charles Garyood with unclear context. Readable words point to a person and a place but no verifiable actions or dates emerge. The item appears as a local brief with insufficient detail for full summary.

M . Charles Garyood Suntieg Cenorfonde

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