Darlington PTA Plans Community Focused Meeting
Darlington parents and teachers gather in the library assembly room Tuesday evening to discuss improving local schools. Prof. McBrien of the Indiana State Normal will speak on Our Young People and What Shall We Do With Them, outlining educational directions and national insights. He travels from Terre Haute, with minimal expense covered by state funds, and invites all to attend for a broad view on education and its future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington Parent-Teachers Association
Parent-Teachers Association
Darlington
Parent-Teacher Association
McBrien
Indiana State Normal
Bureau of Education
Federal Department of Interior
United States Commissioner of Education
Washington, D.C
America
Prof. McBrien
Terre Haute
Christmas Meeting of Book Lovers Club Report
The Christmas meeting of the Book Lovers club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Roy Snyder’s home with 19 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. J. B. McNary. Members shared Christmas tales including works by Aldrich Anderson Wiggins. The group bought Red Cross Christmas Seals worth 21.30 and enjoyed a two course luncheon. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ernest Weesner and Miss Margaret Weesner on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Lovers’ Club
Roy Snyder
Snyder
J. B. McNary
Be +o
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Wartin
Hans Anderson
I. W. Craig
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Red Cross
N. F. Peacock
Walter Weaver
Ernest Weesner
Margaret Weesner
Weesner
Ladies Aid Meeting at Gravelly Run Church
The Gravelly Run church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Roy Peebles home on Thursday December 8 with devotional led by the president and business discussions. Each attendee received a Christmas gift and the next gathering is planned for January at Mrs Walter Martins. Attendees included numerous named members and their daughters and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of Gravelly Run Church
Roy Peebles
Walter Martin
Frank Massing
Bernard
Ralph Young
A. D. Peebles
T. W. LaFollette
Milk theft troubles west town homes
Milk has vanished from several west town home porches over nights. Police warn the thief that capture will bring punishment. Abe Simmons of Chicago was seen in town recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Medi
Wilbur Cooper
Poverely
Abe Simmons
Chicago
Barn Fire in Arkansas Preserves Home and Horses
A blaze at a rural Arkansas property damaged a barn while preventing the loss of a house and horses. Officials estimate costs at $2,900, with several residents aiding in containment and keeping flames from spreading to the main dwelling.
High View School Organizes Parent Teachers Association
Yesterday afternoon a large group of Higview patrons met at the school house and, with Mrs. Ben Wilhite of Crawfordsville, formed a Parent Teachers Association. Ralph Young was elected president, Mrs. Walter Martin vice president, Mrs. Everette Butler secretary, and Homer Cooper treasurer. The group and the Highview Community club plan joint social and school affairs efforts. The first meeting of the new year will be held at the school building with trustees Campbell and Earl Woody assisting from Darlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higview
Ben Wilhite
Crawfordsville
Ralph Young
Walter Martin
Everette Butler
Homer Cooper
Highview Community Club
Campbell
Earl Woody
Darlington
Local Miscellaneous Shower For Bride Carper Crowder
Mrs. Carper G. Crowder celebrated a pre wedding shower hosted by Mrs. Hiram Smith and daughters in a country home decorated in Christmas style. Guests included Miss Dorothy Cameron, Mrs. Bess Brown, Mrs. Ward Enoch, and Miss Jeanette Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carper G. Crowder
Hiram Smith
Della
Jessie
Jeanette Crowder
Visited Old Home by Former Darlington Youth Frank Marshall
Frank Marshall, a former Darling ton boy, stayed Friday to Monday at his aunt Mrs. S. A. Marshalls home renewing acquaintances with friends. He recently returned from France with the Y M C A during the war and now lives in Rock Island Illinois after twelve years there. He previously lived in Pekin Illinois for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Home
Frank Marshall
Darlington
S. A. Marshall
Mr. Marshall
France
Rock Island
Pekin
Ill
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Brainard Home
Mrs Bert Brainard hosted the December meeting of the Methodist Missionary Society last Friday afternoon. Mrs Nancy Lamum led the devotional while Mrs Royal Cox discussed Migrants. Mrs John Woody read leaflets on the lesson and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Brainard
Methodist Missionary Society
Nancy Lamum
Royal Cox
John Woody
Remembered at Christmas by former Darlington resident
Mrs. Mary F. Hulett, longtime Darlington resident, now in Warren Indiana home for aged women, enjoys hearing from her old community. Friends are urged to send Christmas cards letters or small gifts to brighten her holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Hulett
Darlington
Warren
Ind
Knee Injury After Horse Kick Near Lebanon
Ernest Weesner was kicked by a horse at the home of C. S. Leck rone near Lebanon last Saturday evening. The ligaments in his right knee were torn loose and the injury will likely keep him laid up for about a week. He has remained at home since Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Leckrone
Lebanon
Ernest Weesner
Houston to Manage Dr LaSalle's New Wabash Office
Mrs. Arnold Houston of Wabash will oversee the business office of Dr. Gilbert LaSalle who has built a new surgery office in the city. Houston is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Houston
Wabash
Gilbert LaSalle
Houston
C. B. Dunbar
Sunday School Party at Miss Weesner’s Home
Miss Margaret Weesner entertained her Sunday School class at her home with Friday evening games music and refreshments, hosted by the Friends church organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Weesner
Friends Charch
Community Christmas Tree Brightens Town Schedule
The Christmas tree stands on the Library lawn for the season as plans unfold for daily programs. The PTA lights the tree next Tuesday and students from elementary to high school perform through Friday with the Girls Glee Club and church band participation. Fundraising was done by the Tree Committee to cover event expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers' Association
Girls Glee Club
Christian Church
Miss Darby
Christmas Tree Committee
County Agents Asked to Help With Seal Sale
G A Coleman Indiana county agent leader affirms Indiana Tuberculosis Association support for the Annual Christmas Seal Sale. He writes to M A Auerbach noting concern about tuberculosis and praising eradication efforts, urging county agents to cooperate in raising funds through seal sales to help continue and strengthen prevention work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Coleman
Indiana
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
M. A. Auerbach
Peccaton
Injunction Hearing in Darlington Armory Case
Judge Frank E. Hutchinson heard arguments in Crawfordsville on a case where Perry G. Gray and others seek an injunction and damages against the Darlington Athletic Association to stop construction of an armory addition. Property owners argue the frame building would be a nuisance and devalue nearby homes. the hearing covered the demurrer to the complaint and no decision is yet rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Hutchinson
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
Perry G. Gray
Darlington Athletic Association
Darlington
The
Athletic Association
Hutchinson
Bowers High School Seniors Host Class Party
Seniors and friends gathered at Marguerite Middleton’s home for an evening of music games and social conversation. Light refreshments followed as June ones Ruby Marts Frances Wilson Lenora Weimar Madge Booker Gladys Harvey Marguerite Middleton, Clarence Hampton Rufus Mullen Howard Andrew Willie Emal Floyd McMurry George Pampall left wishing many more such gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers High School
Marguerite Middleton
Ruby Marts
Frances Wilson
Lenora Weimar
Madge Booker
Gladys Harvey
Clarence Hampton
A Harvey
Rufus Mullen
Howard Andrew
Local Hall Social Brings Over a Hundred Members and Families
The Ogd Fellows and SP Eeoccas with their families enjoyed a coat at the local hall Thursday night. Over one hundred were in attendance. Brothers Gustney Woody and Rev G B Vé were present, all members are asked to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogd
Gustney- Woody
G. B. Vé
Sach Gee
Two Close Wins Ignite Gym Night Basketball
The Na-Gapedte team edged Thieorntown Juniors 13 to 12 in a tense opener as a lively crowd watched. The Bear Cats defeated Thormtown All-Stars 83 to 51 in a high scoring finale, with continuous scoring keeping fans engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Botes Deriheion
Na- Gapedte
Thieorntown
Bear Cats
Thormtown
Crumm Schedules Stock Sale On January 26
Clarence reports that Crumm will hold a stock sale on Thursday January 26. The notice specifies a single upcoming sale with no additional details provided about items or venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Crumm
Quick Service On Auto License Plates
The Secretary of State automtive license department established 24 branches across the state for faster license plate issuance. Crawfordsville will host a branch at Crawfordsville Vulcanizing Company starting December 19, requiring applicants to appear in person with ownership certificates. The plan aims to speed service and reduce delays at Indianapolis and is credited to H. D. McClelland and M. E. Noblet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State’s Office
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
H. D. McClelland
Auto Department
Secretary of State
M. E. Noblet
Hoosier’ State Automobile Association
Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Caroline Paddock
Relatives gathered Sunday to honor Mrs. Caroline Paddock on her birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Todd and son Oscar, James and daughter Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Todd with Martha and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haines of Crawfordsville, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Paddack and son Reid, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paddack and Mrs. Mary unt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Paddock
T. C. Todd
Oscar
James
Mary
Carl Todd
Martha
Robert
Joe Haines
Crawfordsville
Arthur Paddack
Reid
Frank Paddack
Maryunt
Lutheran Ladies Aid to Present In Plum Valley
The Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a gymnasium play in Darlington titled In Plum Valley. Many cast members from last year’s praised Valley Farm will return, and their strong reputation should bring a full house for the new production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Darlington
Plum Valley
Valley Farm
Presbyterian Missionary Meeting At Mrs Polom’s Home
Mrs. R R Polom hosted a Presbyterian missionary society gathering this afternoon with devotional by Mrs James Peterson and a map talk. Mrs Polom spoke on Syria and Mrs W J Frost described Christian schools in Utah. The January meeting will be with Mrs N F Peacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Polom
Presbyterian Missionary Society
James Peterson
Polom
Syria
W. J. Frost
Utah
N. F. Peacock
Recital Pleases Large Crowd at Presbyterian Church
A large audience attended a Monday night recital at the Presbyterian church. Evangelist Robert J. White performed with help from Edgar Stewart Mrs. O C Edwards of Mace Mrs B O Flora Walter Stewart and the Misses Weimer and Pence of Bowers, delivering a pleasing program with strong solo and group numbers.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Robert J. White
Mr. White
Edgar Stewart
O. C. Edwards
Mace
B. O. Flora
Walter Stewart
Weimer
Pence
Bowers
Masons Elect Officers at Darling ton Lodge No.186
At the stated meeting last night Darling ton Lodge No.186 F A M elected officers including Ian Walang Sear Ware Nh sre George Russelloe W A By wire C A Marshall Secretary Roy Wella Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Darlington
Ian Walang Sear Ware Nh
George
Russelloe
W. A
C. A. Marshall
Secreaty
Roy’ Wella
Surprise party honors Captain Dunbar and family
A crowd of relatives and friends hosted a surprise party Friday February 9 at the Dunbar home near Bowers for Captain M B Dunbar and his daughter Madge. Guests included J W Dunbar J M Dunbar Mort Dunbar and many others. The event celebrated his long Army service from Spanish American War through World War I with a feast and warm congratulations. Captain Dunbar, a Clinton and Montgomery county native, has served in the 4th U S Infantry and in numerous campaigns, with duties from Washington to Fort Oineha Nebraska and Camp Dix New York, and is set to retire to civilian life in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.B. Dunbar
Madge
R. M . Dunbar
Bowers
Captain Dunbar
J. W. Dunbar
J. M. Dunbar
Mort Dunbar
Maliza Dunbar
Simon Welshiemer
O. Horney
Audrey
John
Atlanta Dunbar
Belle Dunbar
Frank Parker
Anna Boots
Paul Boots
S. A. Dykes
Charles Moore
Marshall Hampton
Carl Stearn
Dave Ghere
Walter Scheer
Dunbar
Clinton
Montgomery
Co. C 158Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
David F. Allen
Frankfort
4Th
U. S. Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Ilinois
Phillipine Islands
New York City
Manilla
U. S
Vera Cruz
War Plans Division
Washington
Hoboken
New York
S. Army
Fort Oineha
Nebraska
Camp Dix
Chicago General
R. M. Dunbar
Germany
156Th
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
United Staes
Hoosier
Tate
Christmas Seals Sale Proceeds Lag in Darlington Area
The Christmas seals sale continues with a $260 local quota for Darlington and vicinity but has reached little of that amount. Notable contributions include $5 from the H I M club, $10 each from the Fortnightly Needle club and the Eastern Stars, $13 from the Darlington teachers, and $21.30 from the Book Lovers' club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Needle Club
Eastern Stars
Lovers’ Club
Darlington Lodge Promotes Page Rank at Regular Meeting
Members of Darlington Lodge No. cred of P. meet Monday night for work in the rank of Page with C. A. Cramm as C. C. attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington Lodge
C. A. Cramm
C. C
Elsie Ferguson in The Danger Mark at Darlington
Manager Ward keeps his promise to show top pictures with Elsie Ferguson in The Danger Mark on Saturday night. The film has had long city runs and is being shown at a great expense. A Mack Sennett comedy also screens, followed by The Affairs of Anatol on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Darlington
Elsie Ferguson
Mack Sennett
Anatol
Neighbors of the Right Sort Attend Farm Corn Drive
On Thursday December 8, after noon neighbors and friends of the K of P gathered at Floyd Crumm’s farm and loaded 16 acres of corn into 11 wagons with 35 men. Participants included R D Galloway Gerald Myers Roy Morris William Chadwick Henry Faust and many others. Brother Grimm expressed gratitude for the kindness and pledged to repay the debt of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Crumm
R.D. Galloway
Gerald Myers
Roy Morris
William Chadwick
Henry Faust
William Nichols
William Armstrong
Charles Elmore McConnell
James Armstrong
Raymond Chestersoon
Otis Vanscoye
Elmer McClusky
Adrian Linn
Ross Myers
Homer Faust
P. A. Paterson
Charles Galloway
Frank Williams
Thursman Rosen
Floyd Rosen
Hugh Shaver
William Hinkle
William Myers
Frank Chesterson
Waynetown Electric Co. lowe r rates approved
The Public Service Commission authorized a 20 percent cut in Waynetown Electric Co. rates effective January 1. New charges set at 8 cents per kWh for Waynetown residents, 10 cents for rural customers, and 7 cents for power consumers regardless of residence. The Crawfordsville municipal plant supplies the current distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynetown
Waynetown Electric Co
Public Service. Commission
Waynetown Company
Crawfordsville
Wadetown Company
Elma Cunningham Celebrates 81st Birthday in Peru
Mrs Elma Cunningham was guest of honor at a dinner celebrating her eighty first birthday at Paul Cunningham’s home in Peru. A large birthday cake with candles figured in the menu. She visited Penn last Thursday and returned Tuesday evening after a most delightful stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cunningham
Peru
Elma Cunningham
Colfax Social Notes Mention Local Lunch Hosts
Miss Laura Darby is entertained at lunch at her Colfax home. Guests include Kathleen Shirley and Max Shirley of Colfax. Laura is described hosting an afternoon gathering with friends and neighbors in Colfax community social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Darby
Colfax
Moe
Frlington
Kathleen
N Shirley
Max Shirley
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Library
High View School
Crawfordsville Vulcanizing CO
Sunshine Theatre
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