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Newspaper

Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

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Salvation of Israel cantata set for Sunday at Methodist Church

Final rehearsals underway for The Salvation of Israel cantata at the Methodist Church this Sunday at seven. The performance features the regular choir with guest singers from town and extras from Linden Kirkpatrick and Chicago, with Charles E. Faust of Chicago as bass soloist and Ruth Little at the piano. The program includes Seek Ye Out of the Book, Thou Blessed Bethlehem, Midnight in Her Dusky Mantle, Chiming Bells, A Lullaby, Night of Nights and other numbers culminating in Rejoice O Earth. The choir director is Charles Marshall.

Charles E. Faust Chicago Chas. Faust Bethlehem Gertrude Thompson Leon Little Linden Mrs. Little Earth Ione Coe Damon Thompson Grant Gray H. N. Hiatt Don Hunt Tessie Wisehart Helen Louise Cox

Masons Hold Past Masters Meeting Turnout Strong

A large number of Masons attended the Past Masters meeting at the local lodge yesterday afternoon and evening. Two candidates were given the Master Mason degree after supper. Members from neighboring towns and visiting Masons joined the event, and a posthunt supper was served by those who backed the rabbit hunt.

Masonic Lodge Darlington Lodge Damon Wray Damon Thompson Lodge O. L. Reddish John Reddish Waveland Cale Williams Carl A. Rusk Browns Valley Harry C. Wells Colfax Will McBee Chas

Bowers Defeats Darlington in Local Gym Clash

The Bowers high school basketball team beat Darlington 25 to 9 at the local gym on Friday night. Bowers led 12 to 7 at halftime while Darling ton scored 18 in the second half and the home team managed 2. A large crowd attended and played in good spirit.

Bowers Darlington Fast Bowers Darlington Boys Bowers Boys Eadh Denesye Tho E

Car Crash Near Darlington Injures Hoss Family

Walter Hoss and his eight year old daughter were hurt when their car collided with a speeding Terre Haute salesman at the William Taylor crossing two miles south of Darlington. Mrs. Hoss escaped serious injury. the daughter sustained a broken collarbone and was shaken. The salesman admitted fault and promised settlement. Walter Hoss lives on the Charles Leas farm six miles northwest of Darlington.

Walter’. Hoss Hoss Walter Hoss Charles Leas Darlington

Celebrate Anniversary of Darlington Lodge K of P

The thirty sixth anniversary of Darlington Lodge No. 159 Knights of Pythias will be marked with a chicken supper at the lodge hall on Thursday night December 28 from six to eight. Rev Homer Elmore will speak. All members and families urged to attend. Meeting for Knights Monday December 25 to prepare. Committee Homer Cooper Ralph Young Earl Halvey.

Darlington Lodge K. of P Homer Elmore Homer Cooper Ralph Young Earl Halvey

Thelma Iones Weds Leon Ed ward Doyel

Mr and Mrs Ed Conrad of Roachdale announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma Iones to Leon Ed ward Doyel of Indianapolis. The ceremony occurred December 15 at Beallion s parsonage with Rev Davies officiating. The bride works as a stenographer for Real Silk Hosiery Co. The groom is an appraiser for Interstate Loan Co. of Indianapolis. They will live at 312 East Walnut Street. Mrs Doyel has many friends in the community where she lived with her parents for years.

Doyel Conrad Ed Conrad Roachdale Thelma Iones Leon Edward Doyel Indianapolis John E. Doyel New Market Beallion’s Davies Real Silk Hosiery Company Interstate Loan Company of East Walnut Street

Darlington Men Fined for Spear Possession

Roy Cain and Frank Cox of Darlington were fined five dollars and costs totaling twenty dollars and five cents in Justice Brewer's court at Crawfordsville on Tuesday morning after pleading guilty to possessing a spear intended for gigging fish. John J. Bravey filed the affidavit.

Darlington Roy Cain Frank Cox Justice of the Peace Brewer’s Court Crawfordsville John J. Bravey

King Kouriers Meet at Potato Creek Sunday School

The King Kouriers class of Potato Creek Sunday School will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stearns on Friday night, December 22. A Christmas tree will be a feature of the occasion. Each family should bring gifts for children so each child may receive one. All members urged to attend as this is the last meeting of the year and officers will be elected. Come early.

King Kouriers Potato Creek Carl Stearns

Live Wire Class Meets at Boots Home

The Live Wire Class of the Potato Creek Sunday school met at the home of Ross and Herman Boots on Monday December 18. Martha Boyland led a devotional after the meeting was called to order by the president. Guests included Martha Boyland Mildred Neels Donita Williamson and Frank Williamson. Members present were Frances Gook Glenn Hesser Gitors Reese Ross Boots and Herman Boots.

Potato Creek Ross and Herman Boots Martha Boyland Martha, Boyland Mildred Neels Aw Donita Frank Williamson Truth Gun Frances Gook Glenn Hesser Gitors Reese Ross Boots

Will Have Food Sale By British Deaver Society

Ambiguous note lists a food sale event linked to an unnamed group. Readable fragment hints at a church or community society organizing the sale to raise funds. Details like date location and exact group name remain unclear in the text.

Chautauqua Entertainment Contract Details Approved

A list of signatories confirms a Chautauqua Association plan for July or August entertainments. The event promises a series of high class performances with international talent. specific date to be decided. Signers include A. Ma, D., C. Thompson, Cox, G. F. Gery, Earla W. Saidia, and many others.

Métime Chautauqua Association A. Ma C. Thompson Cox N. J. Lane Harry Yount W. E. Craig Elmer Chambers H. M. Weliever G. W. Shaffer Byron E. Cox I. W. Craig E. N. Woody J. H Peterson Adam Carrick Wallace Cox N. F. Peacock J. R. Rettinger John E. Lynch

Missionary Meeting of Presbyterian Society Held at Home

The December meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Joe LaFollette and Mrs. Will Holloway as hostesses at Mrs. LaFollette's home. Christmas decor framed an engaging program including devotions by Mrs. Pollom and talks on Persia Syria. Prayer books for 1923 were shared and refreshments followed. Mrs. Jules LePage will host the January gathering.

Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society The Presbyterian Church Joe LaFollette Will Holloway Jules LePage

Infant dies after illness. funeral held in town

Mrs Tester Mullen and her infant son died Tuesday after several weeks illness. In his five and a half months he had won much affection from parents and friends. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 p.m. by Rev A L Brandenburg of the Methodist church. Burial followed in the I O O F Cemetery.

Tester Mullen A. L. Brandenburg Methodist Church

Notice to Eastern Star Regular Meeting

Darlington Chapter of Eastern Star announces its regular meeting next Tuesday evening December 26 with installation of officers led by Madge Cooper W M.

Eastern Star Darlington E. S

Woman's Part in the Home Highlighted at Institute

The meeting opened with a hymn and continued with reports and officer elections. Officers named for the year include President Aben Abbott and Treasurer Leo Laningam, while Bertha Quigg served as pianist and Clifford Quigg as program chairman.

Brace Sare L. Clark West Leon RA Dee Aben Abbott L. R. Peebles Merritt Peebles Leo ¥Laningam Bertha Quigg Clifford Quigg Everette Butler Ed Williamson F. K. Clark Institute Nelda Warren R A. Ogg

Christmas Meeting of the Book Lovers Club

The Book Lovers' club held its Christmas gathering at president Mrs. James A. Peterson's home on Wednesday afternoon. A white elephant tree served as decor, red candles lit the house, and readings included Annunciation by Mrs. J. W. Craig and The Other Wise Man from VanDyke. Mrs. T. H. Martin, with pianist Mrs. B. O. Flora, led carols as guests—Mrs. Nathane, Mrs. LePage, Mrs. B. Flora, Mrs. Alger Budd, Mrs. Cyrus Cunningham, and Mrs. Williamson—attended.

Book Lovers’ Club James A. Peterson J. W. Craig Bert Brainard VanDyke T. H. Martin B. O. Flora Nathan Ane Leon LePage B. C. Flora Alger Budd Cyrus. Cunningham Charles Williamson

See Play du Murat Returns from Indianapolis Visit

Mrs S A Dykes and Mrs Charles Faust returned Wednesday evening from Indianapolis where they visited Mrs Dykes daughter Miss Irma Dykes a Butler College student Miss Dykes had the leading feminine role in a drama presented by the college Dramatic club.

Charles Faust Indianapolis

Darlington State Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of stockholders of Darlington State Bank Darlington Indiana will be held at the bank office on Saturday January 6 1923 at 1 p m for the election of directors and any other business. W A Burgin Cashier. 2t

Darlington State Bank Darlington Indiana W. A. Burgin

Dinner guests share evening with Frank Custer couple

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Peterson and Dr. and Mrs. B. C. Flora were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Custer Tuesday evening for a dinner gathering.

James A. Peterson B. C. Flora Mrs. Frank Custer

Slowed by Stroke Two Senior Men Improve at Home

Joseph Booker and John Kersey both about seventy years old are slowly improving at their homes after paralytic strokes. For a time officials feared the strokes could prove fatal.

Joseph ‘Booker John Kersey

Denatured alcohol price listing from Lane and Wever

An 188 proof denatured alcohol is offered at 60 cents per gallon by Lane & Wever. The ad item notes the strong solvent for sale, typical of early newspaper classifieds and merchant listings.

Lane & Wever

Township Young Peoples effort cited and urged

Mabel Quigg, township Superintendent, reports survey data from eight churches in the township. Of eight churches, five reported classes, eight organized, one unorganized, total enrollment 195, total average attendance 110, and average attendance 85 percent. The piece urges delegates to the Crawfordsville county conference and invites all to Sunday School on December 24 to learn more.

Young’Peoples Department Montgomery County Young Peoples Crawfordsville Franklin Union Mabel ‘Quigg Young Peoples’ Department

Entertains Social Club at Homer Irons Home

A social club evening at the Homer Irons residence five miles north of Darlington featured a Roc Gob event and a Christmas treasure hunt for children. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Gray, Mr and Mrs Wallace Peterson, Mr and Mrs Hiram Emil Pe, and numerous others, with oyster soup and a table bell signaling seating partners.

Homer Irons Darlmeton Thomas Gray Wallace. Peterson Hiram Emil Pe Gill. Willis Eugene. Gook Harry. Wolfe Jack Harry Smith Mary Jane Charle Harriett Custer Woody Homer “Irons Chacon Keith Turnipseed Bel “Candess Smith Miss Truth Charles Irons George Boots

Orphans in Bible Lands Thank Santa for Aid

A letter from Near East relief orphans thanks Santa Claus and American donors for bread clothes and shelter. They praise teachers and request continued support until they are able to care for themselves. Indiana agent Thomas C. Day handles contributions at 528 Peoples Bank Building Indianapolis.

Warren T. McCray East Ralee Ed. Jackson Santa Santa Claus America Near East Santa’s Indiana Thos C. Day Peoples Bank Indianapolis

Indiana Wheat and Rye Seeded Areas and Conditions

The Co operative Crop Reporting Service notes Indiana seeds 2 201 000 acres of wheat this fall up 0 4 percent from last year while rye acres are 10 percent lower than the prior period. Wheat conditions are about 2 points below normal at the December benchmark with no snow cover stressing plants and some counties reporting notable acreage gains.

Indiana Plantige Ywar Thi Jas

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