Local Visits and Birthday Greetings Highlight Community Notes
Residents and visitors appear at homes across the area for Decoration Day visits. Alice Appleby returns from Washington while Ruth Butler celebrates her ninety second birthday with friends stopping by. Families from Indianapolis Danville Crawfordsville and Rankin share meals and gatherings with local hosts over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Appleby
Washington, D.C
Pearl Gaines
Danville
Joe Shaver
J. De.McElroy
Indianapolis
Thos. Campbell
Elizabeth ‘Beaven
Rankin
Indiana
Jnciemapelleeters
Emma Appleby
Jesse
Graves
Kathrine
Crawfordsville
S. 2
Imel
Ruth
Butler
J. C. Graham
Wallace
Dorothy
John L. Graham
Owen Booker
Decoration Day Observed With Sermons and Address
Motoriat Sunday and Decoration Day were observed in Darlingen with services including a Memorial sermon at East Christian church and a Decoration Day address by Garth Nelson of Indianapolis at the Presbyterian church. Major Montgomery attended, a military service with taps followed, and a Christian church band concert drew a large town crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlingen
Frost
Presbyterian Church
East Christian Church
Reagan
van Zant
Walter Stewart
Byron Stewart
The
Garth Nelson
Indianapolis
McNary
Jeanette Paddock
T. H. Martin
Nelson
First Christian Church
W. B. Montgomery
151St Infantry
Christian Church Band
Burk and Henry Wed in Veedersburg Ceremony
Raymond Burk and Miss Helen Henry united in marriage Wednesday May 24 at Rev. O W McGaughey's home in Veedersburg. The bridal pair, both known locally, will reside in Chicago after a short stay with relatives. The bride plans to continue music studies and the groom, a baker, is popular locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burk
Henry
Raymond Burk
Lew Burk
Helen Henry
Veedersburg
O. W. McGaughey
D. S. Cade
Arthur Burk
J. L
Estella
Darlington
Avis Overfield
Joe Harshberger
McGaughey
Chicago
Veterans Association visit to Culver and Lake Maxinkuckee
The Pennsylvania railroad Veterans Association and families, over 500 Southwest system employees, were hosted by Brigadier General L. R. Gignilliat at Culver Military Academy. Ben McKeen of St. Louis addressed the group as cadets escorted guests through grounds. Activities included swimming, boxing, Black Horse brigade riding, a garrison parade, and a band concert. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Veterans Association of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Lake Maxinkuckee
Culver Military Academy
Southwest System
L. R. Gignilliat
Ben McKeen
St. Louis
Pennsylvania System
Black Horse Brigade
Fred Kelly
H. N. Hiatt
Gery Family Reunion At Lafayette Home
The Gery family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Chas F. Gery home last Sunday for a reunion. Attendees included L. Gery, Gertrude Lane and family, J. E. Gery and family, Jay Gery of Colfax, E. F. Gery and family, and W. E. Gery of Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Gery
Gerys
L. Gery
Gertrude Lane
Dacaliee
J. E. Gery
Jay Gery
Colfax
E. F. Gery
W. E. Gery
LaFayette
Native timber buyer seeks assortment in Bor
E. T. Rawell of RR 2 Bor 3s requests purchase of all kinds of native timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Rawell
Party Guests Spread Across Cities For Summer Home Visit
Day one party included Mr and Mrs Wood Meeks of Indianapolis Miss Clara of Chicago Mr and Mrs Cliff Freeman of Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Pony Ward Mr and Mrs Al Flaningam of Thornton and Gregg Johnston family. Thirty two guests enjoyed the event. Edith Paddock returns home for the summer after finishing at Auburn. Mrs H N Hiatt travels to Chicago to visit daughter Margaret and hear the Bush Conservatory Students Symphony Orchestra recital at Orchestra Hall as part of the conservatory commencement program in which Margaret teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirriereni
Joeaneni
James
Wood Meeks
Indianapolis
Clara
Chicago
Cliff
Freeman
Crawfordsville
Pony “Ward
al Flaningam
Thorntown
Gregg Johnston
Edith Paddock
Auburn
H. N. Hiatt
Margaret
Students Symphony Orchestra
The
Bush Conservatory
Orchestra Hall
Conservatory
Fire Destroys Pretty Home On East Main Street
The residence of L. W. Peterson on East Main Street burned after a hot water heater ignited the basement. Firefighters faced low water pressure as the roof caught fire. most ground and some upstairs furniture were saved. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars with partial insurance. Petersons staying with daughter Mrs. Harry Wolf until rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Peterson
East Main Street
Petersons
Harry Wolf
Death of Wm H Halstead Near Kirkpatrick
William H Halstead aged 80 died at his home near Kirkpatrick at 4 30 Friday. He had been ill long and spent winters in Florida for 14 years. Causes listed as heart trouble. Survived by Ruby Halstead Fielden Morin John Halstead Will Halstead and Joseph Halstead. Funeral at home Monday at 10 00 and burial in Linden Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Halstead
William H. Halstead
Kirkpatrick
Mr. Halstead
Florida
Ruby Halstead
Fielden Morin
Linden
John
Will Halstead
Brookston
Joseph Halstead
Linden Cemere
Sarah Graff Dies Suddenly at 71 in Greenwood Visit
Mrs. Sarah Graff of Greenwood died suddenly from acute indigestion while visiting her sister Mrs. Noah Brock in this place. She fell ill at 7 pm Friday after appearing well at supper. Son arrived from Greenwood around midnight. Funeral held Monday at Memorial Church in Indianapolis. Her nephew by marriage was Deputy Marshal William C. Painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Graff
Greenwood
Noah Brock
Herown Marshal
William C. Painter
Man Knocks Out Fence at Greenlant Cemetery
James Thompson attempted a U turn Tuesday morning and struck a cement fence at Greenlant cemetery just east of town. The car suffered a battered fender with no other damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James “Thompson
Fenée
Greenlant Cemetery
Young Peoples Meeting at Franklin Township Churches
The young people of Franklin township churches are urged to meet at the First Christian church on Monday in June for a joint gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Sia
Train wreck near Honey Creek bridge disrupts Decoration Day travel
A passenger train derailed near the Honey Creek trestle on Tuesday night injuring no one. The tender twisted and ties torn damaged the trestle as the train crossed. Locals assisted. a new engine from Midway moved the train to Terre Haute. Passengers bound for Crawfordsville rerouted by taxi. Work crews from Midway and Colfax repaired the track and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowly
Nessing
Midway
Terre Haute
Crawfordsville
Colfax
Indiana University enrolls over four thousand. Commencement June 7
Montgomery county reports sixty six local students at Indiana University this year. The State University total enrollment exceeds 4200, up nearly five hundred percent in twenty five years. Graduates number over 500 for commencement on June 7 with a large all University exposition June 3,5,6,7 and a pageant in memory of the fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Indiana University
John W. Cravens
The
State University
United States
Darlington
Mildred Brainard
Celia Opal. Carson
Willis Brenton Carson Marion Olive Miller
Ramona Rhoades
Joe J. Snyder
Lois Blanche Woody
Indiana
Guard Company to Attend Frankfort Review Sunday
Company E of the local National Guard will travel to Frankfort Sunday afternoon for a formal review of the Second Battalion 161st Infantry at the fair grounds. The event starts at 3 o'clock and is expected to be the largest military affair ever held in Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Frankfort
161St Infantry
Fair Grounds
Hand mashed at gas pump near Darlington
Homer Irons suffered a bad crush of his left hand while working at a gasoline pump near his home six miles northwest of Darlington on Sunday night. He received prompt medical care and an X ray was taken in Darlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Homer Irons
Notice to WCU Members for Orphans’ Cookies Drive
Ladies are asked to bring cookies to be taken to the children of the Orphans. Each participant is requested to contribute a batch for the drive organized by the WCU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCU
My Struggles With a Failing Garden and Fears of Theft
A speaker vents about repeated crop failures from worms and pests wrecking beets beans onions and cabbage. They fear hunger and possible prison if forced to steal. Neighbors listen as spring rains ruin corn and clover hay and hops dominate their worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramy
Sid
Amile
Cup Won By Rebekah Lodge In Membership Gain
W F Shumaker of Pan sy Rebekah Lodge No 576 traveled to Roachdale for a district meeting and returned with a silver loving cup awarded to the lodge with the greatest gain in membership since last February. The cup remains the lodge’s possession and bears an inscription noting a 14 percent membership gain praised as remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Shumaker
Pansy Rebekah’ Lodge
Roachdale
Rebekah Lodge
Advertising as a public benefactor in business
The piece argues advertising enhances life by sparking joy and social interaction. It cites a party where form-name ads prompted competition without sales. A woman found happiness from two lines in a daily ad. Advertising is proposed as a scientific, reliable investment that benefits society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rth Bestew
Peterson Reunion Hosts Family Dinner South of Linnsburg
Mr and Mrs Homer Hayes entertained a Peterson reunion group Sunday three miles south of Linnsburg with family members from Darlington Kokomo Lapaz and other areas. A bounteous noon dinner and an evening of music and sociability followed.
Dinner Guests Attend Decoration Day Event
A fragment notes guests at Decoration Day in Maine including Mrs Wallace and Mr Fordsville with Mr and Mrs LaFayette and Mr Wa Kimler of Crawfordsville among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decoration Day
Wallace Bucfordsville
LaFayette
Wa Kimler
Crawfordsvill
Local residents and visitors noted on Decoration Day week happenings
Readable fragments list numerous visits and movements across towns including Crawfordsville LaFayette Indianapolis Terre Haute and Brownsvalley. People attend gatherings with relatives and friends while local homes and farms see repairs moves and new construction underway. The Colton Dramatic Company plans a weeklong Thorn Town performance.
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Bert Hiatt
Buchanan
Vivian . Caldwell
Bakomia
Sarah’ Peebles
Emma Butler
Emma Henderson
Brownsvalley
New Market
Helen Martin
Johnr. Saidla
Lyda Hunt
Edna Harper
Kathleen Johnston
Grant Gray
Clover Leaf
Eugene Owsley
Eliza Owsley
Harry Quillen
Waynetown
George Manning
Hysted Peterson
Harris Saidla
Lena Carroll
Ella Carroll
Pheo Stephenson
Clint Conrad
Chas
Harry Freeman
Aniel ‘Cunningham
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