Red Cross Tuberculosis Seals Sale Opens in Montgomery County
The Red Cross seals sale starts with Montgomery County quota set at 3500 dollars. County chairwoman Mrs. Ben Wilhite selects a team including Mrs. S. A. for Sugar Creek and Bowers, Denton Cox for Garfield. Mrs. Mollie Darrough handles Shannon Dale and Mrs. Bert Brainard oversees Darlington area. Darrough has 40 dollars for Shanondale, Brainard 260 for Darlington and surroundings. Proceeds fund a county public health nurse and a bi monthly clinic. The effort aims to avoid house to house canvassing by leveraging clubs and lodges. Public health needs in the county are stressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Montgomery County
Ben Wilhite
Mie
Sugar Creek Township
Bowers
Denton Cox
Garfield
Mollie Darrough
Christmas Meeting Of Y M L Club In Country Home
The Young Married Ladies club held its Christmas meeting at Mrs Herbert Peebles country home. Members recited verses, Mrs Herman Francis read a paper on house and table decorations, and Mrs Raymond Linn told the Christmas story. Refreshments featured a mini Christmas tree centerpiece and lighted candles. The annual gift exchange was enjoyed, and the January meeting will be at Mrs Harry Weliever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Married Ladies Club
Herbert Peebles
Herman Francis
Raymond Linn
Harry Weliever
Community Christmas Tree planned with daily music
Plans for a community Christmas tree on the Library lawn progress daily. A short musical program will run each evening starting Tuesday with the Parent-Teachers Association in charge. School children will sing on other evenings and older townsfolk on Friday and Saturday. The project invites all to participate for a memorable first community tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Christmas Party for Sunday School Class at Methodist Church
Mrs. Damon Thompson hosted a Christmas party for the Sunday School class at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening. Sixteen members attended and played games and contests. Misses Louise Crowder Mary Malsbury and Dorotha Slauter helped serve cocoa cake and jello with whipped cream. A highlight was the annual Christmas grab bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Thompson
Methodist Church
Louise Crowder
Mary Malsbury
Dorotha Slauter
Second Annual Past Master's Meeting at Darlington Lodge
The Darlington Masonic Lodge held its second annual Past Master's meeting at the local temple. The event opened at 4 PM with strong attendance, a supper at 6 PM by the Eastern Star ladies for over one hundred Masons, and resumed at 8 PM with the Master Mason's degree conferred on John Campbell and Ward Flaningam. A large turnout from nearby lodges attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Franklin Township Farmers Meet at Oyster Supper
About 160 Franklin Township farmers and families gathered at the Knights of Pythias hall Saturday evening. An oyster supper was served by the Pythian sisters and music or entertainment by Bar County or community group followed. Ed Mount of New Radley Ladoga attended and helped provide the event, organized in part by the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Phall Satmerey
Bar County
Ed Mount
New Radley
Ladoga
Christian Church
Knights of Pythias Meet at Shandon dale Lodge
Over one hundred Knights of Pythias gathered at Shannondale for the first winter county meeting. Homer Cooper opened the session with Darlington Lodge officers assisting. Walter Mason of Darlington Lodge was the Page candidate. Grand Lodge officers including Robert A. Brown and Thos Neal attended. New Richmond was chosen for the next meeting on January 5, 1922. Apples and cigars were provided by Shannondale Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Shannondale
Homer Cooper
Darlington Lodge
Mace Lodge
Walter Mason
Grand Lodge
Robert A. Brown
Thos. Neal
Nathan J. Lane
C. E. Bell
Mr. Brown
New Richmond
Shannondale Lodge
Parents and Teachers Meeting Address by Prof McBrier
Prof J L McBrier of Terre Haute will address the Parents Teachers meeting at the Library Tuesday evening December 20. His subject is Our Young People and What Shall We Do With Them. The talk precedes Christmas and is hoped to draw many parents and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McBrier
Terre Haute
Pythian Sisters Initiate Three New Members
Last night the Pythian Sisters welcomed three candidates Mrs. Jack Blanton Mrs. Ralph Young and Mrs. Chas Foxworthy during a pleasant meeting. A birthday committee served oysters celery and pickles. Present were Mrs. Robert Larrick recovering from illness and Miss Ethel Kimler. Two more candidates will be initiated at the December 21 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Jack Blanton
Ralph Young
Chas. Foxworthy
Robert Larrick
Ethel Kimler
Crawfordsville
Revival services at Presbyterian church conclude Sunday night
Dr Wilkinson speaks each evening at revival services begun last week at the Presbyterian church. Robert J White leads music. Last night high school pupils and teachers attended and sang two songs. Monday evening Mr White will give a recital assisted by local talent. Meetings end with Sunday night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Wilkinson
Robert J. White
White
Family Dinner Brings Fremans and Johnstons Together
Mrs L J C Freman and son John Newton traveled from Crawfordsville to spend the weekend with sister Mrs S G Kersey and family. Mr Freman joined Sunday as the Freemans, Mr and Mrs Gregg Johnston, Miss Marian Johnston and Gordon Johnston shared a family dinner at the home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. C. Freman
John Newton
Crawfordsville
S. G.kersey
Freman
The
Freemans
Gregg Johnston
Marian Johnston
Gordon Johnston
Y Home
Visited Relatives Here in Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Tony Lankford of Waynetown spent Saturday night with Misses Mattie and Jennie Kersey. Sunday they and the Misses Kersey were guests of Mrs Lankford's brother H Pickett and family at their home north of town. Geo Elliott and family were guests at the Pickett home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Lankford
Waynetown
Mattie
Jennie Kersey
Kersey
Local Church Five Defeats Crawfordsville M E Boys 14 to 13
The M. E. Sunday School team from Crawfordsville edged the local M. E. boys 14 to 13 on Saturday night. A fair sized crowd saw the winning field goal in the last minute of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Crawfordsville
Unclear historical note reaches Crawfordeville Bishop store
Fragmentary OCR item describes a bishop visiting a Crawfordeville store and making it headquarters. Sentences mention an escort and a government figure, but many words are garbled, leaving the core event unclear and lacking full names or dates.
Thorntown Faces Bear Cat Man In Key Friday Night Clash
The lineup features Kushner, a Bear Cat man, joining Thorntown for a pivotal game. Wabash Earlham alumni Cauger Beck D Vol Kashnet straddle past connections as the Thorntown squad eyes a close, potentially high scoring duel. Etter Cox Rohn Stephenson anchor the home front with guards in a stout front line. A fast curtain-raiser pits Thorntown Junior against Darlington National Guard before the main 7:30 contest with 20 and 36 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauger
Larsh
Earlham
Beck
Wabash
D Vol
Wabash Wonder Five
Kashnet
Wabash Pecency
Thorntown
Kushner
Aes Gas
Etter
Cox
Rohn
Stephenson
National Guard
Darlington
Busy Bee Class Elects Officers
The Busy Bee Class of the Christian Sunday School held a business meeting at Mrs F W Campbell's home and elected officers including President Mary Van Zant and Vice President Helen Morrison. Other posts named were Secretary Marguerite Ryan Assistant Secretary Frances Jackman Treasurer Bessie Burke Assistant Treasurer Beulah Burke. Committees named include Flower Georgia Little Beulah Burke Membership Frances Jackman Pauline Engle Entertainment Mary Anderson Mary Hopkins Social Helen Morrison Bessie Burke Devotional Hazel Harvis Mary Van Zent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School, Sd
F. W. Campbell
Mary van Zant
Helen Morrison
Marguerite Ryan
Frances Jackman
Bessie Burke
Beulah Burke
Georgia Little
Frances Jackmai
Pauline Engle
Mary Anderson
Mary Hopkins
Hazel Harvis
Mary VanZent
Potato Creek church hosts all day Bible class and Ladies Aid
An all day meeting at Potato Creek church at Mrs. Anna Boots home elected officers for both groups. Bible class chose Pres. Chas Moore V Pres Arthur Paddock Sec Mrs David Ghere Treas Robert Dunbar. Aid Society elected Pres Opal Holloway V Pres Arthur Paddock Sec Mrs S A Dykes Treas Anna Boots. Seventeen class members and twenty one aid members attended with families and visitors. A bountiful noon dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of Potato
Creek Church
Anna Boots
Chas. Moore
V. Pres
Arthur Paddock
David Ghere
Treas
Robert Dunbar
The
Aid Society
Pres
Opal Holloway
A. Arthur Paddack
S.A Dykes
High View Farmers Institute Meeting Summary
High View Farmers Institute heard Mrs. Ian Pierce of Knightstown discuss Problems of Rural Life and Conservation of Our Boys and Girls. Mr Hopper substituted for M J Briggs on agric topics. Prof Latta of Furies attended and led the session with others. Dinner followed served by the church Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High View Farmers Institute
Highview - Farmers’ Institute
Oyten
Ian Pierce
Knightstown
Hopper
M. J. Briggs
Latta
Furies
Ladies Aid
Church
Sugar Creek Yarmers Gather for Bowers School Program
Sugar Creek Yarmers met at the Bowers school where Walter Stewart led singing and the girls performed a special number. Ed Mount New Ross gave the principal address on the impact of the Farmers Federation. Short talks by Brown, county chairman, and Ackerson, county agent, followed, with a free supper served by the Domestic Sciences girls. Tomorrow the M E church Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Bert Brain's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Creek
Hip Yarmers
Bowers
B. McNary
Potato Creek
Walter Stewart
Bowers School
Ed Mount New Ross
Farmers Federation
Brown
Ackerson
Domestic Sciences Girls
the Missionary Society of the M. E
Bert Brain
Christmas Meeting Of Loyal Circle Class
The Loyal Circle Class of the Christian church met at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Anderson. Willard Anderson was re elected teacher with Eva Cooper as assistant. A program included Scripture, prayer, a debate, and a large Christmas pie. Guests enjoyed boxes of apples, doughnuts, and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Circle
The
Christian Church
Willard Anderson
Anderson
van Zant
Eva Cooper
Es Lemors
Wermos
Willard
Live Wires Class Christmas Meeting at Potato Creek
The Live Wireakr of Potato Creek Sunday School held its December and Christmas gathering on December 1. Ross and Herman Bovis led devotional exercises and the evening included a Christmas basket, games, and contests. About fifty five attendees, including twenty four class members and their parents, enjoyed crackers, homemade candy, and refreshments before departing late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potato Creek
Ross
Herman Bovis
Birthday Dinner Honors Grant Gray at Six O'Clock
Mrs. Grant Gray entertained at a six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening in honor of her husband’s 54th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Miss Earl LaFollette and daughter of Thorntown, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. Damon Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Gray
Earl LaFollette
Thorntown
Charles Peterson
Norman Thompson
Damon Thompson
Darlington Chapter QU E S Elects Officers Next Tuesday
Eastern Star meeting of Darlington Chapter QU E S set for Tuesday evening December 12. Election of officers and payment of dues urged for all officers and members to attend. Glenn Barley W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star-Netizr
Darlington
QU. E. S
Revival services at Potato Creek
Revival services at Potato Creek are planned for the coming Sunday with local organizers inviting residents to attend. Strong emphasis on community gathering and spiritual renewal, with details pending.
Mickie Says One Wan O Parainte Trade Is 0
Fragments describe a Lyceum sale for a school event with planned entertainment and community guests. Mentions Mrs John Buchanan Mrs John Remley Mrs Bert Brstoned the Senior Class and absent students Hazel Vanhice and Hazel Harris due to illness. Visitors attend Friday at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
John Buchanan
John Remley
Bert Brstoned
Hazel Vanhice
Hazel Harris
Augusta Mary Anderson 100 Celebrates Birthday in Hunt City
Mrs Mary Anderson aunt of F W Camyptemua of Sa pla recently marked her 100th birthday at her daughter Annetta Wright's home in Hunt City. Born November 12 1821 in Fairfield Ohio she lived through twenty one presidential administrations and has eight children eleven grandchildren twenty nine great grandchildren and one eaten great grandchild. Despite a fall three years ago she remains lucid and in good health with letters from President Harding and Illinois Governor Small among congratulatory messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Hotélie
F. W. Camyptemua
Sa Pla
Annetta Wright
Hunt City
Anderson
Campbell
Fairfield
Ohio
Greenfield
Ind
Edward Anderson
Peoria
Ill
Harding
Gov. Small
Illinois
Fortnightly Needle Club Meets at Mrs Miller Home
Mrs C Miller hosted the Nevaine meeting of the Fortnightly Needle Club yesterday afternoon with nineteen members and guests present. The session covered business and Christmas plans, including a $10 gear purchase and a $5 donation to the school. A luncheon followed. future Christmas gathering set for Mrs John Woody’s home on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C._Miller
Needle Club
Chas. Hortens
M. F. Coons
A. N. Eveer Budd
How
Ny Club
Oe Miller
Mags. W. Booker
Mima Johnston
Budd
John Woody
Fort Wayne man to Chicago trip and local church notes
John Love returns home to Fort Wayne and will depart for Chicago at week’s end. Mrs. N F Peacock attends funeral services in Crawfordsville and Ladoga. East Christian Church Ladies Aid held an afternoon at Aniel Booker’s home. Miss Zola Dunnington in New Mexico health service visits her brother in Crawfordsville and plans to stay with Dr. and Mrs. N F Peacock. Mrs. John Graoa travels for Missionary Society meeting at East Christian Church. Dorothy Weliever spent Sunday in Crawfordsville with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Peterson and daughters. guests included Mrs. Jennie Fiar and family of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Love
Fort Wayne
Chicago
N. F. Peacock
Crawfordsville
Ladoga
Florence Fudgethe
Claude Dunnington
Ladies Aid of the East Christian Church
Aniel Booker
Zola Dunnington
Government Health Service
New Mexico
B. Dunnington
Hugh Peterson
Jennie Fiar
Grawfordsville
Darlington Lecture Course Delights With Magician Deren
In a third number of the course the people of Darlington enjoyed clever tricks by Deren. Dr Wilkinson urged students to be ambitious earnest and sincere, shaping preparations for later life. The performer head only one assistant yet delivered a rare treat to the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Deren
Eapeet
High School Opera Students Work On Love Pirates of Hawaii
The high school music classes are working on the opera Love Pirates of Hawaii. Students prepare scenes and chorus numbers, with planning underway for rehearsals and performances.
Close game ends in Ladoga defeat Friday night
Well, Well, Another close game for the high school team at Ladoga. The opponents opened 14 to 3 in 16 minutes, then led 18 to 9 at halftime. Second half saw both teams trade infield goals with free throws scarce as Cat Adams of Wabash officiated. Ladoga fought hard but fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladoga
Cat” Adams
Wabash
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