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Newspaper

Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1923

Page

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Darlington Chautauqua to Open July 19 With Noted Attractions

Tickets go on sale immediately for Darlington's Chautauqua starting July 19. The program includes HH. R. Manlove the man of many faces, the Copley Quintette, reader Ethel Salisbury Hanley, Italian soloists Miss Berna bo and Mr. Trepiccione, plus inspiring lectures and music. Officials urge everyone to buy programs and support a standout season.

Darlington Chautauqua HH. R. Manlove Copley Quintette Lyceum Ethel Salisbury Hanley Bernabo Mr. Trepiccione

Patriotic Service at Methodist Church Next Sunday Night

In observance of Independence Day the regular Methodist church service on Sunday night July 1 will feature patriotic music and a sermon. Readings include Your Flag and My Flag by Ruth Carson and The Old Red White and Blue by the choir. The service ends with Doxology and Benediction.

Mabel Woody America E. S. Lorenz Ruth Carson Carrie B. Adams

Booher Family Picnic Reunion Held At School

Descendants of William Booher gathered for a rainy day reunion and picnic dinner served at noon in the school building. Attendees included Martha Bowers Clara Mullen Elvira Bowers Claude Mullen and daughters Mabel Ruth John Lynch Emory Moffit Ned Bert Hiatt Albert Bobby Ariel Cunningham Al Booker Ina Bowers Ira Hiatt and Glenn Guthrie.

Booher Wm. Booher Martha Bowers Clara Mullen Elvira Bowers Claude Mullen Mabel Ruth John Lynch Emory Moffit Ned Bert Hiatt Albert Bobby Ariel Cunningham al Booker Ina Bowers Ira Hiatt Glenn Guthrie

Aid society meeting postponed to July 12

The Methodist church Aid society meeting scheduled for Thursday July 6 is postponed to Thursday July 12. An all day gathering will be at Mrs. Clara Reeves home west of town with a covered dish dinner and in the afternoon Dollar Day. Ladies are urged to attend and contribute to the dinner and the Aid society treasury with a dollar earned.

Aid Society of the Methodist Church Clara Reeves Aid Society Will Holloway Alger Budd Robert Lynch Lee LaFollette John Remley

Miss Alice McClaskey Omitted From Flower Bearers List

Miss Alice McClaskey was unintentionally left off the flower bearers at the funeral of Miss LaVeta Wever held Monday of last week.

Alice McClaskey LaVeta Wever

Craig couple back from Martinsville stay

Mr and Mrs W E Craig returned Monday evening from Martinsville where they spent two weeks at the National Sanitarium Mrs Craig's health is much improved

Martinsville W. E. Craig National Sanitarium

Mrs Sarah Peebles Taken for Treatment in Lebanon

Mrs Sarah Peebles of the Gravelly Run neighborhood was taken to Williams hospital in Lebanon Monday for several days of treatment. The move follows a medical need and outlines the local health care steps in the community.

Lebanon Hospital Sarah Peebles Gravelly Run Williams Hospital Lebanon

Condition Not Improved for Mrs Grace Anderson Wallace

The condition of Mrs Grace Anderson Wallace of Indiana Harbor remains not improved after eight weeks in a Gary hospital. Her brothers Willard and Ray Anderson visited her last week.

Grace Anderson Wallace Indiana Harbor Gary Willard Ray Anderson

Darling ton man nearly dies after drinking lye

Perle Grimes of Ward Little farm north of Darling ton attempted death by own action Friday evening by drinking eight quantities of lye. He was found unwell around eight and by after midnight was out of danger. His lips and tongue were burned and he suffered pain. Family troubles are said to be the cause. He is about 35, with a wife and one child and is expected to recover. Also note a Pink Tea on June 30 hosted by Main street Christian church at the library from 2:30 to 5 with music and readings. all town ladies invited.

Perle Grimes Darlington Mr. Grimes Main Street Christian Church

Local men in auto accident at Lovers Lane Crawfordsville

Roy Weliever and Lee Foster were in a Ford bug headed to Crawfordsville when they hit a truck at the state road intersection with Lovers Lane. Foster was thrown out and cut on face and right arm. Ward Enoch drove the other vehicle. Foster’s injuries were dressed in Crawfordsville and a local truck later retrieved the badly damaged bag.

Crawfordsville Roy Weliever Lee Foster Foster Ward Enoch

Victims of Accident Improve at Crawfords-ville Crossing

Reverend J B Johnson of Waveland, former Darlington Methodist pastor, has improved after serious injuries from a Rockville bus train collision at Grant avenue crossing in Crawfords ville last Thursday evening. Miss Ruth Hodgkin of Waveland was killed, others injured include Miss Gladys Evans of Waveland and BE M Hobbs of Indianapolis. Richard Glaze, the bus driver, escaped injury. Evans is a friend of the Paddack family near Darlington.

J. B. Johnson Waveland Darlington Methodist Church Rockville Grant Avenue Crawfordsville Johnson Indianapolis Ruth Hodgkin Gladys Evans BE. M. Hobbs Richard Glaze Miss Evans Howard Paddack Paddack Darlington

Highview Home Economics Club Meets At Mrs Smiths Home

The Highview Home Economics club holds its June meeting this afternoon at Mrs Lydia Smiths country home. The program includes patriotic elements with To U S A toasts, a musical number by Miss Bertha Quigg, and Short Sketches of Our Patriotic Songs by Mrs Harold Vannice. A final talk on The Principles of Correct Dress will be by Miss Agnes Peebles.

Highview Home Economics Club Lydia Smith Bertha Quigg Harold Vannice Agnes Peebles

Birthday Dinner Honoring Dwight Miller Attended

In Crawfords ville Sunday a birthday dinner honored Dwight Miller. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Alger Budd, Mrs. Sarah Miller, Fay Miller, Mrs. Rose Miller host, plus Mrs. Onelia Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Clay and Lucile Clay of Lebanon, and Mrs. Emma Stewart and Esther Rue of Frankfort.

W. C. Miller Alger Budd Sarah Miller Fay Miller Crawfordsville Rose Miller Dwight Miller Onelia Hopper Emmett Clay Lucile Clay Lebanon Emma Stewart Esther Rue Frankfort

Sunday Dinner Guests

Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reed and Thos Wisehart with son Earl. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bales, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fletcher, Kenneth and Mary Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Conrad, June and Zola Conrad, Miss Opal Reed and Don Morrison of Crawfordsville.

Ed Reed Thos. Wisehart Earl Alex Bales Carl Fletcher Kenneth Mary Fletcher Clint Conrad June Zola Conrad Opal Reed Don Morrison Crawfordsville

Girl Scout Troop Meets for Tests and Swimming

Tuesday afternoon a Girl Scout troop gathered in the park to study for tests and swim. Twenty one girls completed the tenderfoot test and will go into camp next month at the Girl Scouts camp near Yountville.

Girl Scout News Girl Scouts Younteville

W. C. T. U. Meeting at Mrs Bucharan Home

The regular monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Bucharan.

Breinard and Yost Sell Furniture to Vivian Caldwell

Breinard and Deter Yost purchased a stock of furniture and delivered a trocado pad to Vivian Caldwell in Kokomo.

Breinard &, Deter Yost Vivian Caldwell Lat Kokomo

Marriage of Lois Woody to Joe Snyder Announced

Mr and Mrs John Woody announce the marriage of their daughter Lois to Joe J Snyder son of Mr and Mrs R E Snyder of this place. They were married in St Joseph Michigan on June 4 with a single ring ceremony. Both were Indiana University students Mrs Snyder Chi Omega sorority and Mr Snyder Lambda Chi Alpha. Mr Snyder works at Studebaker's Company in South Bend and they will live at 423 West La Salle St after July 1. Mrs Snyder had been with her parents since June 6 and went to South Bend last Thursday.

John Woody Lois Joe J. Snyder R. E. Snyder St. Joseph Michigan Snyder Indiana University Chi Omega Lambda Chi Alpha Studebaker South Bend

Birthday Party for Martha Branstetter at Country Home

Mrs. Wm. Winlingham hosted a charming birthday gathering for her daughter Martha Branstetter’s ninth birthday. Guests enjoyed piano music, yard games, ice cream, cake, and candy as a pink and yellow nine candle cake marked the occasion.

Wm. Winlingham Martha Branstetter Irene Crull Virginia Cornell Mildred Morrison Margaret Brainard Helmia Celia Crowder Florence Dowden Edith Jackson Madonna Warren Louise Sarah Henry Hazel Mason Frances Lucile Barnett Ethel Louise Cox Thelma Clifton Mary Roger Eula Beck Don Lodell Branstetter Miss Martha Pheebe Cooper Vanscoyce Herbert Smart Orin Cox Russell Clifton

Esther Fay Burroughs Weds Leslie E. Burroughs at Campbells

A quiet wedding at the D C Campbells near Colfax joined Esther Fay Campbell and Leslie E. Burroughs of Crawfordsville. The ceremony on the porch used summer blossoms with relatives present. Esther Fay, a Columbia graduate and former teacher, will live in Crawfordsville after a short wedding trip east.

Columbia University Michigan Indianapolis Burroughs Crawfordsville

Birthday Surprise For Paddack Family Names Neighbors

A pleasant birthday surprise greeted Mr. and Mrs. Howard Paddack last Thursday as three neighboring families joined them for an evening of celebration. Mr. Paddack’s birthday fell on Thursday and Mrs. Paddack’s the day before, with ice cream and cake provided by the visiting party. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coltrain and son, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bowman and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Paddock and son.

Howard Paddack Mr. Paddack Paddack Roy Coltrain Glenn Bowman Harley Paddeck

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Cunningham Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Aniel Cunningham's home. Assistant hostesses are Mrs John Cox and Mrs E Tressell. Devotions will be led by Mrs T H Martin and Mrs Jules Le Page will present work on the Philippines.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Aniel Cunningham John Cox E. Tressell T. H. Martin Jules LePage

Driver Marries Morris at Thorntown Presbyterian Manse

Harry Driver of Darlington and Miss Lillian Morris of Thorntown wed on Wednesday afternoon June 20 at the Presbyterian Manse in Thorntown. Rev Homer Campbell officiated, with immediate family present. They will reside on a farm near here.

Driver-Morris Harry Driver Darlington Lillian Morris Thorntown Homer Campbell Driver

Papers Delayed To Thursday Printing Holiday Week

The Herald will not print Wednesday July 4 due to a vacation. Papers will be printed Thursday afternoon. rural route readers receive them a day late while the town list goes to the post office Thursday evening.

Herald Force

Sunday Guests Prompt Memorialized in Local Social Notes

Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Harris of Jamestown Mrs Lew Honecker of Thorntown and Mr and Mrs Guntle of Crawfordsville visiting Mrs Sarah Gunthe and Miss Anna Guntle.

Chas. Harris Jamestown Lew Honecker Thorntown Guntle Crawfordsville Sarah Gunthe Anna Guntle

Businessman Ensures Loyal Patrons With Courtesy

A local business man known for welcoming customers with a smile emphasizes consistent service and personal touch. He notes that building relationships drives repeat visits and steady patronage, even during slow periods.

Visit Former Members At Stern Home

A Sunday gathering of 32 people from Potato Creek church and local neighbors visited the Stern home east of Thorn town. They arrived, enjoyed greetings, then spent the day in a social afternoon with a large dinner and children’s swings, sharing daily lunch style and fellowship.

King Kouriers Potato Creek Church C. A. Stern Stern Thorntown Fred Carroll Alvin Thos. Turnipseed Mary Ellen Monroe Pittman Chauncy Wiley Tribbett

Mission School at Battle Ground

The Woman's Foreign and Woman's Home Missionary societies of the North-West Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church plan a Summer School of Missions in Battle Ground from July 9 to 13. Lecturers include Mrs. W. A. Griest, Rev. F. F. Williams, Miss Edith Mae Bell, Dr. E. R. Fulkerson, Mrs. E. W. Matthews, and Mrs. Hallie Linn Hill. The program aims to train Methodist women for more efficient work in local auxiliaries.

Battle Ground Woman's Foreign and Woman’s Home Missionary Societies North-West Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Griest F. F. Williams Edith Mae Bell E. R. Fulkerson E. W. Matthews Hallie Linn Hill

Classes Honor Dr Arch Bond Reunion at Custer Home

The first reunions of the Darlington high school classes of 99 and 00 gathered at the Frank Custer home near Darlington. Dr Arch Bond of 00, home from six years as a medical missionary in Africa, was feted with family and friends. Attendees shared letters, talks, songs, and photos, as Bond outlined his work and future studies while his wife and children prepare to join him in Africa next summer.

Darlington High School Frank Custer Darlington Arch Bond Africa Custer Indianapolis Greist Harry Freeman Otto Fink Danville Inl Coll Harland Bert Brainard Bond Miss Truth Custer Dr. Bond Ernest Weesner Charlotte Neumann Lucile Peacock

Dinner Guests Include Holloways and Friends

Mr and Mrs Will Holloway hosted a dinner Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Lee LaFollette and their sons Robert and Adrian Mr and Mrs John Buchanan and their sons Jack Billy and Bobby and Mr and Mrs Chas Williamson.

Will Holloway Lee LaFollette Robert Adrian John Buchanan Jack Billy Bobby Chas. Williamson

Personal items of interest from Crawfordsville area

Local notes itemize weekend visits and travel of residents including Lena Carroll Ella Carroll James Peterson Myrtle Staley Emma Henderson Pauline Engle Phelma Keyes Ralph Hiatt Betty Burk Florence Hiatt Arch Bond Henry Thornburg Edith Cox Emma Butler Misses Rhoads Margaret Weesner Helen Cox Mary Peterson Harriet Steele Velma Grimes Pauline Engle Phelma Keyes Ed Rogers Clyde Reese Elda Caldwell Ina Bowers Marion Smith Roy Shipley Lake Barbee July 4 plans and moves into Murphy property on Main Street.

Lena Carroll Ella Carrol Crawfordsville James Peterson Lake Barbee Myrtle Staley Emma Henderson Ezra Engle Pauline James Thompson Ralph Hiatt Frankfort Hiatt Sarah Hiatt Pauline Cox New York City Columbia University Ralph Burk Betty Lew Burk Florence Hiatt Shelbyville Arch Bond Plainfield Bond Clarence Taylor Indianapolis Pauline Engle Phelma Keyes Edward Rogers Clyde Reese Martha Bowers Ina Bowers Byrd Dunbar Frank Caldwell Elda Caldwell Leslie Bowers Billy Jene Lawrence Madding Thomas Warren Colfax Marion Smith Roy Shipley LaFayette Murphy West Main Street Shipley B. O. Flora Thosers

Rebekahs Observe Degrees and Birthday Social

Pansy Rebekah lodge No. 576 held a meeting at the hall last night conferring degrees on Miss Rena Henry of southwest of Darlington. After business, a birthday party followed for members with birthdays in the prior three months with ice cream and cake served to many members and social time afterward.

Pansy Rebekah Lodge Rena Henry Darlington

Visiting in This County by Galloways

Mr and Mrs Jesse Galloway of Wahoo Nebraska are visiting relatives at Crawfordsville and Mace after attending commencement at Ann Arbor Michigan where their son was one of the graduates. Mr Galloway was superintendent of the Darlington schools many years ago and has long lived in Wahoo where he is a prominent lawyer.

Jesse Galloway Wahoo Nebraska Crawfordsville Mace Ann Arbor Michigan Galloway Darlington Schools

500 Club Picnic Recalls Last Thursday Gathering

A picnic lunch was enjoyed by members of the 500 club last Thursday before returning to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Husted Peterson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Seybold Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McBee and Mrs. Evans of Frankfort.

500 Club Husted Peterson Hubert Seybold Earl Butler W. T. McBee Evans Frankfort

George Bowen Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Country Home

A Saturday party at the country home of George Bowen’s granddaughter Mrs. Marion Smith honored his 83rd milestone. Ice cream cake and lemonade were served to Ernest Sprong and family, Charles Calahan and sons Anthony and Aloysius, John Bowen and daughter Pearl, Gentry Jones and family, and Leslie Bowers with son Billy Jene, with best wishes for many more birthdays.

George Bowen Marion Smith Here Ernest Sprong Dorothy Tone Campbell Charlies Calahan Anthony and Aloysius

Receipts Required for Special Delivery Mail

The post office department orders that after July 1 all special delivery mail must obtain a receipt from the addressee or their designated agent. The move aims to enlarge the service and safeguard and speed the mail system.

Post Office Department

Carmel Visit Ties Weekend to Local Friends

Mr and Mrs W C Biddle spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Carmel. Rev G R VallZant and son Vernon of Mooreland visited Homer Cooper and family this week. Mr and Mrs Byrd Dunbar were in

W. C. Biddle Carmel G. R. VallZant Vernon Mooreland Homer Cooper and Byrd Dunbar

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