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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
Postmaster V. E. Craig announces strict guidelines for parcel post. Packages must be plainly addressed and well packed. Insured parcels with meats or perishables must bear Perishable. Fragile boxes marked. Eggs must be crated with each egg separate and labeled Eggs. Every package must comply.
A Sunday meeting at the Friends church featured a 10 o'clock service led by Enos Harvey of Noblesville, talks by Mary Cox, Edith Paddock, and E T Albertson on Bible instruction and Sunday school organization. A noon dinner followed, with Rev Simon Hester leading afternoon devotions and Claude Quigg discussing The Organized Class. Despite bad weather, many from nearby Friends churches attended.
The Potato Creek Aid Society will host its annual meeting at Mrs. Anna Boots home on Wednesday, December 7, to share a big noon Xmas dinner. Members’ families are invited and gifts will be exchanged. The day also includes officer elections for the Adult Bible Class of the Potato Creek Sunday School.
Highview Farmers Institute will meet next Wednesday December 7 at Gravelly Run church. Morning talks include Some Social Problems of Rural Life by Mrs. Lillian T. Pierce and Farm Managment by M. J. Briggs. Afternoon programs feature Conservation of Our Boys and Girls by Mrs. Pierce and Growing and Fattening Hogs by Mr. Briggs. Lunch is served at noon by the Gravelly Run Ladies Aid.
Earl Valentine of Kokomo was convicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court for robbing the Darlington Thompson garage. Judge Jere West sentenced him to two to fourteen years in the state prison at Michigan City and four years of disfranchisement. Sheriff Fred Brown took the prisoner to Michigan City Friday.
Dr. G Earl Martin, after fifteen years in Kentucky general practice, is now comfortably located in his new East Main street offices. His professional card will appear next week's issue due to space limits.
HL Samuel J Lough remains in precarious condition after a slight hemorrhage yesterday. He has not shown improvement today and remains seriously ill.
A brief public notice cites a fork in the case against O. Q. Crumm, with C. C. Crumm referenced in related motions or filings. Details are sparse and no dates or court names are provided in the readable text.
Mrs. E. E. Chambers and Mrs. G. R. VanZant hosted a Book Lovers' club gathering at Chambers' home. Members delivered character sketches and readings of short stories by Aldrich, Brown, and Edith Wharton with biographical notes. Four guests attended. Christmas meeting set for December 14 at Mrs. Roy Snyder's home.
Miss Jeanette Paddock hosted a Wednesday night party at her Colfax home for friends. The gathering featured rock games, music, and dainty refreshments, with attendees including Marian Johnston Lillian Lane Virgie Carson Lucile McNary Jeanette Paddock Ruth Carson Mabel Woody Laura Darby Kathleen Shirley Elizabeth Darby and Miss Smith of Colfax. Colfax men Ralph Finch Edward Darby Earl Anderson Ralph Wilson James Parker C E Shepherd Bud Holloway Max Shirley Brenton Carson and Max Peterson also attended.
Thanksgiving evening a happy family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Booher in honor of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Booher of Joliet Ti. A delightful supper was served in cafeteria fashion. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Booher Joliet Trs. and many Booher family members along with Rev. H. W. Wortman.
Mr and Mrs Harry Peterson hosted a Thanksgiving day dinner for relatives at their home north of Darlington. Guests included Frank Hoss and son Orville, Earl Bonwell and sons Robert and David, Lloyd Etter of New Market, Perry Everson and Gordon and Gladys of Crawfordsville, Walter Hoss and children Chase Helen and Isaac of Darlington, plus Miss Byrde Hoss and friend Miss Florence Ward of Indianapolis.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Dan Booker’s home with many members present. One comfort was completed and another prepared for frames. October patterns yielded blocks, enough for two with sixty blocks over. December gathering at Mrs. Obed Needham’s home will include a grab bag.
Mr and Mrs John Brugh traveled from Leiters Ford to visit Mrs Brughs sister Mrs Walter Burgin and other relatives over the weekend. On Monday the Burgins and Brugs along with Kenneth Cox spent the day with I W Craig. The Brugh family returned home Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Booher entertained guests at dinner Friday including Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Booher of Juliet Mrs. and Mr. Dan Booher. In the afternoon they with Mrs. R. 2 Booher and sons motored to Lebanon.
Mr and Mrs Adam Carrick and Mrs Amanda Mikels of Linden with Miss Lucile Paddack and Miss Mabel Freeman of Fort Wayne were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Paddack at their country home on Thanksgiving day.
John M. Woody traveled to Indianapolis to attend a War Finance Corporation meeting at the Masonic Temple. The visit highlighted a government effort to finance fees through local banks as part of the broader wartime financing program.
The fragmentary note references a person named Carey Mrs and remarks on a health issue described as severe and occurring several weeks earlier. Context is too incomplete to determine event type or location.
The Crawfordsville American Legion team visits the Bear Cats for the first game in a two part series that will decide the county championship. The 7:15 p.m. tilt features veteran Legion players from high school and college play with Bill Sprow directing and Pet Vaughn influencing the lineup. Admission is 20 or 35 cents, aiming to finish before the Methodist church entertainment.
The Bear Cats defeated New Richmond Wonders 31 to 24 in the season opener at the gym on Thanksgiving night. Bear Cats led 17 to 7 at halftime, Wonders narrowed to 23 to 24 late, but Cats pulled away to finish strong. Next, the Cats host Crawfordsville American Legion team Friday night.
Five auto loads of Sophomores and Seniors visited the home of the Misses Eva and Jessie Moore on Tuesday evening to celebrate Eva’s birthday. The evening included games music and refreshments with chaperones Messrs Kinkaid and Merrell supervising.
Ladies of the Garfield Home Economics Club hosted husbands and families at Mr and Mrs Earl Woody’s home Wednesday evening of last week. Music and games entertained both young and old as refreshments of sandwiches pie coffee and candy were shared with eighty seven attendees.
A Thanksgiving gathering of the Lynch and Remley families plus neighbors numbered sixteen at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brainard. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Remley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lynch and daughter, Mrs. Adaline Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch and Miss Mildred Brainard of Bloomington.
Mr and Mrs Howard Paddock and daughters and Mr and Mrs Glenn Saidila joined Mr and Mrs John Campbell for a Thanksgiving dinner northeast of Crawfordsville. The table featured candlelight and place cards shaped as miniature turkeys.
Mr and Mrs Carper G Crowder returned Monday evening from a brief wedding trip after marrying Wednesday noon last week by Rev W M Nicely at his Battle Ground home Mrs Crowder is Jessie Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace Peterson
Friends report the arrival of a baby daughter at the home of Prof and Mrs Otis Hall in Springfield Massachusetts. The notices note the family's joy and welcome the new child.
The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church will hold a food market at Brainard and Butler's store next Saturday in the morning, December 8, at 10 o'clock.
For Sale listing fragment mentions contact Mrs George Spear at Williamson area and a stab incident noted as occurring this afternoon at the home of Mrs Herb Peebles with references to Mrs Bertshia Bie.
The H I M club hosted mothers and several ladies at the library on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Don Hunt welcomed guests and led a Thanksgiving contest won by Mrs. Harry Peterson. A short program featured Alberta Mullen, Fred Milner Mullen, a piano duet by Mrs. Damon Thompson and Mrs. Norman Thompson, and Lois Paddock in a solo. Mrs. James A. Peterson won another prize in a later contest. Selections played on the Widdecombe preceded a two course luncheon for numerous guests including Mrs. N. F. Peacock and Miss Geneva Peterson. Yellow ribbon favors were distributed.
Mrs. Harry Weliever hosted the H. I. M. club gathering at her country home yesterday afternoon. Members spent the time making Christmas gifts and were served refreshments by Mrs. Cecil Mullen and Mrs. Harold Vannice. The group will hold its annual grab bag event at Mrs. Damon Thompson’s home on Tuesday before Christmas.
Thanksgiving day guests were Dr. and Mrs. E. O. Fink of Danville Illinois, Miss Bertha Jones, Miss Mary Fink of Terre Haute, and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Le Page with daughter Natalie of Darlington.
Miss Mary Fink and her guest Miss Bertha Jones of Terre Haute have returned home to resume their work at the State Normal after spending their vacation with Mr and Mrs Commodore Fink on the farm.
Mr and Mrs Royal Cox hosted Thanksgiving dinner with relatives including Mr and Mrs I W Craig Mr and Mrs Walter Burgin and daughters and Kenneth L Cox.
Joe Snyder Brenton Carson and the Misses Lois Woody Mildred Brainard and Ramona Rhoads, students at Indiana University, returned to Bloomington Sunday evening after spending the Thanksgiving vacation at home.
The regular W. C. T. U. meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon December 2 at the home of Mrs. Jennie Booker. An interesting program has been arranged and good attendance is desired.
Called meeting of Darlington lodge No. 186 F. and A. M. December 7. This is Past Master's day. Work will begin at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and supper will be served at six. Roy Wells W. M.
The market and bazaar will be held in the waiting room of Dr. G Earl Martins new office starting at 1 pm on December 10. Proceeds support church works and the Presbyterian ladies invite the community to attend and browse the stalls.
Lew Mikels of Judson spent Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr and Mrs Barry Layton Ralph Cross and family of Cutler shared Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs John Cross Mrs Hubert Seybold and daughter Billy returned from Ply south where they had visited relatives Miss Celia Carson teaching at Hope visited her parents Mr and Mrs B F Carson Mr and Mrs N A Booker arrived from Joliet Illinois for a brief visit by auto They returned Sunday Rev Enos Harvey of Noblesville attended Friends Quarterly Meeting and was guest of Mrs Jennie Paddack and daughters
A mass gathering of Franklin township farmers and families is set for next Saturday evening December 3 at 6 30 at the K P Hall in Darlington. All are invited regardless of membership. The Pythian Sisters will provide an oyster feast and an orchestra. After supper several county leaders will give addresses. The event is free. Committe in Charge J E Butler, Sec.
The Lutheran church youth class held its second meeting at Anna Bush's home on Thursday, choosing a class name and expanding the constitution. A social time followed with cranberries, whipped cream, and cookies, attended by Janet Grimes Edith Martin Hazel Harris Anna Bush Clara Hampton Virgil Grimes Lester Martin Bennie Cook and Lon Hampton.
Students return happily from vacation and attend Saturday classes to make up for Friday missed.
Three friends of Miss Pence visited the high school on Tuesday. Mr. Evans, Supt. of Warren County, spoke to students on the topic What I Would Do if I Were Fifteen Again, delivering a helpful cone of advice.
The freshmen attempted a weiner roast Tuesday night but plans were unsettled, resulting in a modest failure.
School trustees dismissed classes Wednesday at noon so residents may attend the funeral of H. L. Harvey, with city officials noting the community’s respect and the decision affecting afternoon activities.
Four girls were excused from school Tuesday of last week to sing at the funeral of Uncle Luther Coyner. They left classes to attend the service honoring the family patriarch.
The cast practices the play with energy as roles were assigned last week. Rehearsals focus on pacing, timing, and stage presence to prepare for upcoming performances.
Mr. Harvey resumes his teaching duties on Monday with Lois Fisher acting as substitute last week and June Boots continuing in her classroom.
Ed Rogers visited a doctor on Monday to have his arm dressed amid concerns of blood poisoning developing. The report notes the potential complication and ongoing treatment.
The town will soon lose its janitor Alden Rogers who plans to relocate to Kankakee to establish his future home.
Friday night game in Crawfordsville pits the Bowers basketball team against Linden. Bowers holds one prior win, but faces a crippled lineup after losing star Ed Rogers.
Mr and Mrs Earl Osborn of Thorn town hosted Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Reuben Booker. Mrs Jennie Paddack and daughters Edith Jennette and Lois joined Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Crammy and children near Ming Lena Carrell and the Misses Letha Smith visiting Mrs Ella Crawfordsville.
Tomorrow night marks the third entry in the Senior class Lecture Course at Darlington School. De Jen the wizard presents a show titled A Fantastic Evening aided by soprano Lucile De Jen who Cleveland critics named among Ohio’s finest singers.
A lively Thanksgiving night basketball game saw Colfax and Darlington tied 26 all after regulation. Colfax pulled ahead with two late goals to win 30 to 26 as Holloway Stewart and Cox excelled, with key scorers Albright Boots and Kelly contributing notably for their teams.
Rev McNary led Monday morning opening exercises noting that all creation testifies to God’s glory. He contrasted two influences, good and evil, urging students to act honestly in exams and business to provide full measures, and closed with prayer.
A group visiting the Darlington school on Wednesday included Misses Pad dock Freeman Fort Wayne Margeruite Micaeton Ruby Martz Bowers Peterson Greencastle Max Ed wards Chicago Thelma Martin Gladys Mullen and Mrs Chas Miller along with Mrs Bert Brainard from this place, reflecting a lively social exchange.
A very enthusiastic pep assembly was held Wednesday with short talks from teachers and members. Harold Wisehart led the yell as students praised their loyal Davington high school.
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