Farmers Institute at Gravelly Run Draws Farmers
The Highview Community club hosts a Farmers Institute at Gravelly Run church on Friday December 14 an all day meeting. Speakers include Chas Meharry Attica on Livestock Enterprises and Reducing Cost of Production and Mrs R A Ogg Greencastle on Preservation of Foods and Household Efficiency both Purdue Institute staff members. Readings and a double male quartette also featured with a large attendance urged. Abbott chairman Peebles secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highview Community Club
Farmers Institute
Gravelly Run Church
Chas. Meharry
Attica
R. A. Ogg
Greencastle
Purdue University
Kin etic club hosts festive meeting in inclement weather
Mrs. Sam Hampton presided over a Kin etic club gathering Tuesday afternoon despite bad weather. Members—past chiefs of the Pythian Sister Lodge—discussed lodge affairs and elected officers with Mrs. F W Campbell as president and Mrs. Sam Hampton as secretary treasurer. The room featured red and green Christmas decor and candles, with guest Mrs. Rose Hampton of Thorntown attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hampton
Kinetic Club
Pythian Sister Lodge
F. W. Campbell
Rose Hampton of
Thorntown
Book Lovers' Club Studies New Books at Paddock Home
Fourteen members met at Mrs. Jennie Paddock’s home for a study of new books led by Mrs. Walter Weaver and Mrs. Ernest Weesner. Mrs. Weaver discussed modern fiction trends and Mrs. Weesner reviewed Doctor Nye by Joseph C. Lincoln. Over $6 was donated to Near East Relief. Christmas meeting set for December 19 at Mrs. Alf Morrison’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Lovers’ Club
Jennie Paddock
Walter Weaver
Ernest Weesner
Alf Morrison
Family Dinner Honors Mrs. Lou Sutton in Crawfordsville
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Smith in Crawfordsville honored Mrs. Lou Sutton who returned to Paris Missouri after a several month visit with local relatives. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williamson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Williamson and Mrs. Harold Vannice and daughters, C. O. Tribbett and John Tribbett of Lebanon, Clyde Loop of Mace, Carl Snell of Paris, S. C. Norris, Ira Perkins and son, and Morris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buchanan
Ed Williamson
Chas. Williamson
Harold Vannice
F. A. Smith
Crawfordsville
Lou Sutton
Paris
C. O. Tribbett
John Tribbett
Lebanon
Clyde Loop
Mace
Carl Snell
S. C. Norris
Ira Perkins
Morris Smith
Kelly Wins Honor Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor
Arthur Kelly of Darlington, Purdue University senior in chemical engineering, earns membership in Phi Lambda Upsilon. The honorary fraternity recognizes scholarship and activity in chemistry with emphasis on both pure and applied fields. Kelly has maintained an excellent scholastic record through three years at Purdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Arthur Kelly
Darlington
Purdue University
Phi Lambda Upsilon
Hornaday Marries Murphy in LaFayette Nuptials
Announcement from Darlington reports the September 25 wedding of H. J. Hornaday and Mrs. W. H. Murphy of LaFayette. Hornaday, a retired LaFayette businessman, weds Mrs. Hornaday, formerly of Darlington, communicated by letter to Mrs. Emma Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornaday-Murphy
H. J. Hornaday
W. H. Murphy
LaFayette
Mr. Hornaday
Hornaday
Darlington
Yimmia Yonson's Yob at Darlington Gymnasium
The three act play Yimmia Yonson's Yob will be performed Wednesday night December 19 at the Darlington gymnasium under the Pythian Sisters. The cast mirrors last year's hit Safety First with a full synopsis and cast to be announced in next week's Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yimmia Yonson
Darlington
Pythian Sisters
W C T U to Meet With Mrs Laura Lynch Friday
The W C T U will hold a Friday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Laura Lynch to discuss plans for delivering Christmas cheer to the Orphans Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lynch
Auto Goes Over Embankment Near Rockville
The Ford driven by Miss Bessie Burk left the road and overturned onto its side after a request to pass a car. Mrs. Burk suffered bruises. no other injuries were reported. The family, returning from Montezuma after Thanksgiving, remained at a farm house near the accident overnight. repair work occurred in Rockville before driving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Lew Burk
Bessie Burk
Rockville
Raymond Burk
Burk Ford
Gleaners Class Holds December Meeting at Todd Home
The Gleaners class of Potato Creek met with Della Todd on Tuesday evening December 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Todd for a business and devotional session. Officers for the coming year were elected: Pres Reid Paddock Vice President Cecil Royer Sec Florence Cook Assistant Sec Della Todd Treasurer Herbert Royer Teacher Mrs Wilson Hudson Assistant Teacher Mrs Wiley Tribbett. Refreshments were served to J essie Smith Hazel Harvey Myrl and Florence Cook Cecil Royer Della Todd Reid Paddock Herbert Royer Haven Mahoy Mr and Mrs Everett Vannice and Mrs Dale Todd and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaners
Potato Creek
Della Todd
Dale Todd
Reid Padack
Cecil Royer
Florence Cook
Herbert Royer
Wilson Hudson
Wiley Tribbett
Jessie Smith
Hazel Harvey
Myrl
Reid Paddock
Haven Mahoy
Everett Vannice
Hard Times Party at Westminster Class Meeting
The Westminster class of the Presbyterian church held a hard times party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Husted Peterson on Tuesday night. Attendees wore oldest clothes, forming a portrait of poverty. Will Holloway won the prize for tackiest dress. The evening featured a cuckoo game and a lunch of salad sandwiches and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesminster
Presbyterian Church
Husted Peterson
B. O. Flora
Will Holloway
Holloway
Surprise party for Mr and Mrs Sicks at their farm home
Neighbors and friends gathered Saturday night to honor Mr and Mrs Ora Sicks before their move from the farm. About sixty attendees joined in games and refreshments of apples candy and cracker jack. Guests wished the couple happiness in their new home and departed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ora Sicks
Mrs. Sicks
Make Haste With Your Christmas Greetings
There is still time to order greetings from our new sample book if you select soon. Buying from samples your cards come directly from the publisher and have not been handled and picked over like those displayed in open stock. Decorations and engraved greetings are correct in every detail and prices vary to suit any purse. Let us send in your order before it is too late to get what you want.
New Richmond Record Suspends Publication After 28 Years
The New Richmond Record, in operation for 28 years, suspended after last week's issue due to lack of advertiser support and staff. Owner Edgar Watts plans to travel south with Mrs. Watts for the winter and then operate a job printing shop upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond Record
New Richmond
Asea
Edgar Watts
The
Record
Shannondale Community Club Plans December Meeting
The Shannondale Community club will meet Friday night December 7 at the school building in Shannondale. A strong program includes several musical numbers and an address by Rev. Herschell Griffin. Walter Shumate from Lebanon will perform as entertainer and cartoonist. Public invited for an enjoyable evening.
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Shannondale
D. A. R. Meeting In Crawfordsville Highlights Fort Wayne Paper
Mrs. Chas. Gery and Mrs. James Peterson attended a D. A. R. meeting Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Geo. Mackintosh's home in Crawfordsville. Mrs. Peterson delivered a paper titled Fort Wayne in 1790.
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Chas. Gery
James Peterson
Crawfordsville
Geo. Mackintosh
Darlington Lodge to Elect Officers Next Wednesday
Stated meeting of Darlington Lodge No. 186 F and A M is scheduled for next Wednesday night December 12. Election of officers will be held. Harry Weliever is listed as W M.
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Darlington Lodge No
Darlington High News Highlights and Games Preview
The Darlington High School notes absences and returns, a pivot player standout, and a shift in the school’s sports and clubs. The Wildcats beat Shannondale 30 22 as the girls face Mace and the boys meet Waveland. fundraiser results and a November 22 eighth grade musical program are recorded. Next Saturday the Darlington Junior High plays Crawfordsville at home, following an overtime loss at Wingate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Clarence Maxwell
Ruth Pickering
Cupid
Fletcher
Ladoga
Reid Booker
Darlington Wildcats
Shannondale Tigers
Mace Girls
Darlington Girls
Waveland
Parent-Teachers Association
Helen Remley
Henry Lidikay
Our
Athletic Association
Bowman
Mr. Lucas
Walnut Grove
Mary Fletcher
LaRue Dunbar
Lawrence Woody
Elda Caldwell
Lucile Parnell
Robert Cornell
Janice Pickerell
Max Burk
Harry Lidikay
Joe McClaskey
Darlington
Crawfordsville
Wingate
Dinner party honors Mr. Weesner birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weesner entertained at dinner Sunday in celebration of Mr. Weesner s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A D Peebles, Mrs. Rachel Rich, Mrs. S A Marshall, Miss Margaret Weesner, Miss Mabel Mullen, Miss Agnes Peebles, Charles Marshall and Steve Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Weesner
Mr. Weesner
A. D. Peebles
Rachel Rich
S. A. Marshall
Margaret Weesner
Mabel Mullen
Agnes Peebles
Charles Marshall
Steve Perry
Burgess-Bogan Nuptials At Darlington Vicarage
Rush Burgess and Miss Cosy Bogan wed on Thanksgiving afternoon at 2 in Darlington at the home of Rev. Guerney Woody. The couple will reside in Kirklin where Burgess serves as cashier at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess-Bogan
Rush Burgess
Cosy Bogan
Nora Bogan
Kirklin
Guerney Woody
Darlington
Burgess
First National Bank
Taken Home from Hospital in Crawfordsville
Dr. Martha Griffith of Crawfordsville returned home from Culver Hospital after ten weeks recovering from a broken hip. Her son Dr. J. B. Griffith and his wife of Alamo have moved to Crawfordsville to care for her for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Griffith
Crawfordsville
Culver Hospital
J. B. Griffith
Alamo
Birth of Daughter Named for Indianapolis Couple
Mr and Mrs Henry Piper of Indianapolis announce the birth of their daughter born Saturday night December 1 at the home of Mrs Elien Hamilton, the mother of Mrs Piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Piper
Indianapolis
Piper
Elien Hamilton
Eastern Star Notice for Darlington Chapter Meeting
Stated meeting of Darlington Chapter O E S set for next Tuesday night December 11. Every member urged to attend as officers for next year will be elected. Mayme Lynch, W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Darlington
Mayme Lynch
W. M
Pauline Cox Returns to Lawrenceburg After Thanksgiving
Miss Pauline Cox came back to Lawrenceburg Sunday afternoon following a Thanksgiving visit in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Cox
Lawrenceburg
Padlock Club Promotes Membership and Benefits
A local booster urges joining the Padlock Club claiming widespread benefits and community support. The message promises dues not required, invites quick signups, and hints at helping others while challenging critics.
Aged Madison Woman Mary McBee Dies At 86
Mrs. Mary McBee aged 86 longtime Madison township resident died Monday at 3 30 am at her son Walter McBees home southeast of Linden from infirmities of old age She was born March 20 1837 in Ross county Ohio married William Z McBee August 23 1855 He died fourteen years ago She is survived by six children W H McBee Martin Z McBee Olive Hart Linden W T McBee Kirkpatrick Mrs D P Long Swayzee and Mrs Hunter Dain Langden Canada Also fourteen grandchildren Funeral services were held at Wal ters home Wednesday at 10 30 am conducted by Rev D C Campbell Interment in Armantrout cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McBee
Madison Township
Walter McBee
Linden
William and
Malinda Shobe
Ross County
Ohio
William Z. McBee
McBee
W. H. McBee
Martin Z. McBee
Olive Hart
W. T. McBee
Kirkpatrick
D. P. Long
Swayzee
Hunter Dain
Langden
Canada
D. C. Campbell
Armantrout
Funeral Services for Emma Appleby in Darlington
Miss Emma Appleby died at Home hospital in LaFayette Tuesday night last week. Funeral held Friday at 10 am at her niece Mrs. W A Burgin’s home in Darlington. Officiating were Revs Brandenburg Carpenter and burial in I C O F cemetery. Accompanying the body were numerous mourners from Crawfordsville and Darlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Appleby
LaFayette
W. A. Burgin
Darlington
A. L. Brandenburg
M. H. Appleby
Guy Carpenter
Geo. Peyton
C. W. Ross
Gilbert Howell
W. E. Nicholson
C. F. Higgins
Lydia Griest
R. T. M. Giffin
Laura Fertich
Noah Myers
Will Miller
T. C. Thompson
W. H. Johnston
Death of Mrs. A. S. Buchanan
Mrs Aniel Cunningham received word of the death of Mrs A S Buchanan of Indianapolis. She died the morning of December 4 at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. Mrs Buchanan was the wife of Rev A S Buchanan formerly pastor of the Darlington Presbyterian church. She had been an invalid for many years. Surviving are her husband and a son Milo Buchanan. Rev Buchanan has led the Home Presbyterian church in Indianapolis for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Buchanan
Aniel Cunningham
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Buchanan
Darlington Presbyterian Church
Milo Buchanan
Home Presbyterian Church
Death of Ford Everson After Short Illness
Ford Everson died of uremic poisoning at his parents home in Crawfords ville after a brief illness. He had long fought rheumatism but worked at Louis Bischof's Big Store as an elevator operator until ten days before his death. The funeral was held Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the Christian church in Whitesville, where he had lived before his parents moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Everson
Wm. Everson
Crawfordsville
Everson
Louis Bischof
Christian Church
Whitesville
Chicken Supper and Bazaar at East Christian Church
The East Christian church ladies host a chicken supper and bazaar next Saturday December 8 in the Larrick room on East Main street. Admission to the supper is 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the East Christian Church
Larrick Room
East Main Street
Yimmie Yonson's job Coming soon guests at Cunningham home
Mr. and Mrs. Aniel Cunningham hosted Thanksgiving guests including Cunningham’s nephew and family from Crawfordsville. The visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Brance Brown and children Henry Dora Martha and David A. The note hints at an upcoming project or job related to Yimmie Yonson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yimmie Yonson
Aniel Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Mrs. Brance Brown
Henry, Dora Martha
David A
Crawfordsville
Personal Items of Interest From Local Social Page
Local society notes list numerous visits and weekend trips. Names include Ezra Engle, Mrs. Hila Cox, Dorotha Burgin, Evelyn Booker, Ewell Engle, Oscar Biddle, Frank Buchanan, Clyde Loop, Helen Cox, Naomi Cox, Oka Gambrel, Nancy Chrisman, Neil Little, and families from Crawfordsville, Mace, Lebanon, Frankfort, Walkerton, Tulsa, and Indianapolis. Interwoven are church society activities and Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives and friends across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yimmie Yonson
Ezra Engle
Edward Rogers
Ernest Weesner
Lebanon
Rose Hampton
Thorntown
Sam Hampton
Hila Cox
Indianapolis
Hubert Peterson
Dorotha Burgin
Ladoga
Evelyn Booker
Anderson
Aniel Booker
Ewell Engle
Crawfordsville
Oscar Biddle
Waynetown
Mr. Biddle
Martha Biddle
Frank Buchanan
Chas. Williamson
Clyde Loop
Mace
Helen Cox
Naomi Cox
Elk’s
Oka Gambrel
Judson Gibbons
Pittsboro
Nancy Chrisman
Marietta Clements
Neil Little
Walkerton
L. W. Little
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ben Carson
Virgie Carson
E .E. Chambers
Camden
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Chambers
Mary Katherine
Martha Leah Henry
Frank Smith
Stanley
Frankfort
Dwight Booher
Hester Geniece
Lakeville
D. W. Booher
Jennie Hillis
Lina West
Hess
Oma Simmons
Terry Klingman
Ira Booher
Frances Peterson
Sunshine Class Dinner Brings 62 to Shannondale Church Home
The Sunshine class of Shannondale church held its annual dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Val Riggins home with 62 attendees including members, families, and guests. Birthday cake for ten November birthdays, Robert LaFollette as oldest to cut, and contests for dolls from bottles, bean throwing, and other games featured the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Shannondale
Val Riggins
Emmett
Stith
Robert LaFollette
Christmas word deserves full spelling in writing
The author argues against abbreviating Christmas to X noting its sacred meaning and recalling that Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays are not shortened. He urges using Christmas in full in print to honor the holiday’s significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Christ
Christmas ads invite early shopping in Darlington
Read The Herald's Christmas advertisements and shop early to secure a complete stock from local merchants. Support Darlington businesses and avoid the last minute rush by choosing gifts from nearby shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Darlington
PTA Chicken Supper Raises Funds For High School
The Saturday night chicken supper in the Methodist church basement hosted by the Parent Teachers Association drew a large community crowd. Proceeds for the high school athletic fund totaled 50 dollars and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Parent-Teachers Association
Good Games Friday Night At Armory
Two high school and guard matches set for tomorrow at the armory. Local school team faces Waveland while the National Guard unit meets Linden Independents. The N G squad features a lineup of veteran players in their first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Waveland
National Guard
Linden Independents
N. G
Lawrence Lockhart Improves After Mill Injury
Lawrence Lockhart is slowly improving from serious injuries suffered Tuesday night last week at the Wire and Nail Mill in Crawfordsville. He was moved this week from Culver Hospital in Crawfordsville to the Ben Hur Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lockhart
Wire and
Crawfordsville
Culver Hospital
Crawfordsvile
Ben-Hur Sanitarium
Bowers Team Dominates Week with Wins Over New Ross and Linden
The Bowers high school team extended its winning streak with a 22 to 6 victory over New Ross and a 20 to 11 win against Linden. Darlington fared worse, losing to Ladoga 34 to 20 last Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers High School
New Ross
Linden
Darlington
Ladoga
Christmas shopping in Darlington prompts early plans
Items note Bert Hiatt as trucking contact and a call for early Christmas shopping in Darlington. The column also covers local social visits including Edith Shaver in Chicago and Mrs. Gregg Johnston visiting Indianapolis with family, plus Thanksgiving gatherings at Booher and Colburn households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hiatt
Yimmie Yonson
Darlington
Edith Shaver
Chicago
Gregg Johnston
Indianapolis
Kathleen
Marian Johnston
Reuben Booher
Allen
Colburn
Dan Booher
Binford Woods
Billy Binford
Harry Scholler
Otis Stafford
Crawfordsville
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Gravelly Run
A. M. Abbott
M. T. Peebles
Harry Weliever, W. M
Bill Booster
Gladys Fole
Christine Rhoads
Jeanette Paddock
Mabel Woody
Audrey Wisehart
Bloomington
L. L. Martin
Buck Creek
Mary Remley
Martin
Floyd Cornell
Herbert Peebles
John Clouser
Eula
Tulsa
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