Memorial Plans Stir Community on Memorial Day Observances
A memorial program is set for next Sunday at 11 am with Rev W H Bell of East Christian Church delivering the sermon at the Methodist church. Music from a union choir directed by Walter Stewart with performances by singers from all churches. Decoration Day address by Rev M H Appleby at 2:30 pm at the gymnasium, with Rev Frost presiding and special music by Mrs Bert Hiatt and Mrs Walter Burgin. A Christian church band will provide selections at the Library and lead the procession to the cemetery where Mrs Gambrel will oversee services. A concert is planned for the night with a large expected crowd. The article argues Memorial Day honors national righteousness and heroic dead rather than wartime glory.
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W. H. Bell
East Christian Church
Methodist Church
Walter Stewart
Stewart
Stovall
The
Frost
Presbyterian Church
van Zant
Christian Church
M. H. Appleby
Crawfordsville
Bert Hiatt
Walter Burgin
Fire alarm rings for false barn blaze in local station
Fire Department responds to a smoke-filled room at William Hiatt’s barn housing the J. A. Long Cream buying station. Investigators find coal oil stove to blame with no damage. It marks first test of the new alarm system, which operated correctly and pinpointed the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hiatt
J. A. Long
Darling ton Reader Sends Renewal Note From Washington
Mrs H R Rickenbrode of Washington DC encloses a renewal for two Herald subscriptions and praises the paper as the only way to keep up with events in Darling ton, calling the town the best on earth. She is identified as formerly Miss Gladys Drollinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
H. R. Rickenbrode
Washington, D. C
Herald
Darlington
Kickenbrode
Gladys Drollinger
Funeral for Lizzie Stratton Held in Sullivan
E H Russell attended the funeral for his cousin Mrs Lizzie Stratton of Sullivan who died at 72 and was a Woman's Relief Corps member. Survivors include three sons Paul Claude and Harry Stratton. She was also a cousin of Mrs Rhoda Harrison and Mrs Huldah Bond.
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E. H. Russell
Lizzie Staton
Sullivan
Stratton
Russell
Rhoda Harrison
Huldah Bond
Young Robbins Sentenced for Auto Inn Theft
Harry Robbins of Lebanon, youngest son of Mr and Mrs H O Robbins, is sent to the Indiana Reformatory after breaking into the Auto Inn owned by Watt Fogle and stealing 19.77 dollars. He was temporarily released on 500 bond from his father and uncle Guy Robbins, but his prior suspended sentence was revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Harry Robbins
Lebanon
H. O. Robbins
Indiana Reformatory
Auto Inn
Watt Fogle
Young Robbins
Guy Robbins
Storm Causes Notable Farm Damage North Of Town
A wind storm at around 4 am Wednesday damaged Mort Gray’s farm north of town. Trees were blown down and several buildings sustained damage. Lightning killed several sheep on the property.
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Mort Gray
Visit Keeps Vera NcHaffie in Indiana With Relatives
Mrs Vera NcHaffie and her son Jack of Indianapolis visit relatives through Decoration Day. Mr and Mrs Merritt Peebles and Mr and Mrs Raymond Linn drove to Mecca Indiana Friday and stayed till Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Needham and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera NcHaffie
Jack
Indianapolis
Merritt, Peebles
Raymond Linn
Mecca
Ind
Mrs Gray Hosts Fortnightly Needle Club Meeting
Mrs Grant Gray hosted the Fortnightly Needle Club at her home with eleven members present. Guests included Mrs James Peterson, Mrs N F Peacock, Mrs John Woody, Mrs Jennie Paddock and Mrs Davenport Thompson. Royal Cox and James Peterson won the afternoon contests. Refreshments were by Mrs Geo Malsbury and Mrs Thompson. Next meeting with Mrs Jules LePage on June 8 will memorialize deceased members Anna Malsbury, Thompson and Laura Honecker, with three bouquets per member for graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Gray
James Peterson
N. F. Peacock
John Woody
Jennie Paddock
Damon Thompson
Royal Cox
Geo. Malsbury
Jules LePage
Anna Malsbury
Thompson
Laura Honecker
The Stork. A son born to Mr and Mrs Donald Good
A son was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Donald C Good of Clermont. The mother was formerly Miss Theresa Nogtle of Darlington.
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Stork
Donald C. Good
Clermont
Theresa Nogtle
Darlington
Darlington Man Dies After Prolonged Illness
Sylvester Branstetter died at his home in Darlington Tuesday at 9:45 am after a sixteen week illness with sleeping sickness. Born March 12, 1888 near Summershadt Kentucky, he was 33. Survived by wife Nettie Rogers, three children, eight brothers, two sisters, and his mother. Funeral at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Nicely officiating. Interment at Greenlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Branstetter
Darlington
Mr. Branstetter
Summershadt
Kentucky
Nettie Rogers
William
Zey
Samuel
Webb
Isaac
George
Hobart
Luther
Cora
Flora
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Nicely
Hillsboro
Greenlawn
Mrs Jennie West Dies After Ill Health in Chicago
Mrs Jennie West a well known Darlington resident died in a Chicago hospital Saturday after a period of failing health. She had visited Mrs Mima Johnston in Darlington and Crawfordsville where she worked at Graham's store before her health declined. Her body was taken to Crawfordsville then Rockville for funeral and burial beside her husband, with Rockville her old home and where her longtime friendship with Mrs Johnston began over thirty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie West
Darlington
Mima Johnston
Chicago
Graham’s
Crawfordsville
Masonic Temple
Rockville
Arm Breaks for Harold Booher After Garage Incident
Harold Booher, son of O A Booher, carries a sling on his left arm after an accident at the garage last Saturday. The injury is a fracture just above the wrist.
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Harold Booher
O. A. Booher
Aturda
Milk Price Reduction Scheduled Beginning June First
The price of milk will drop from six cents to five cents per pint starting June 1. Patrons are urged to place empty bottles out for collection daily. Lynn Tribbett.
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Lynn _Tribbett
Presbyter ian Church Ladies Aid Food Sale Near Wallace Buchanan's
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church hosts a Foodie sale on Saturday May 28 at 9 o'clock at Wallace Buchanan's grocery location. Proceeds support church activities. Local shoppers can enjoy a variety of prepared foods and desserts.
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Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church
Wallace Buchanan
Local social notices from Indiana figures and events
Mr and Mrs Walter E Woody move from Indianapolis to Ti Mrs Arnold Huston of Wa visits her sister Mrs Ernest Francis James A Peterson attends C entre Convention in La yer Joe Snyder visits Bloomington guest of his cousin Wa ing Dr and Mrs B O Flora attend May Musical Festival in Indianapolis heard Orville the tenor Mr and Mrs Willard Anderson visit Lebanon calling on Mr Fidaligar at a social occasion
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Walter E. Woody Nave
Indianapolis
Arnold Huston
Ernest Francis
James A. Peterson
Joe Snyder
Bloomington
Ind
B. O. Flora
Orvile
Willard Anderson
Lebanon
Fidaligar
Epworth League Convention Slated for Darlington District
The thirty first annual Epworth League Convention of the Crawfordsville District will be held at the Arlington Methodist church on June 2 and 3. Delegates from eight churches are expected with at least 150 attending. Local families are asked to offer lodging for visiting delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Crawfordsville
Lington Methodist Church
Crawfordville
Darlington
Two Day Church Meeting With Noted Speakers
Miss Clara Woody chairs the assignment committee as meals are served at the church. The two day convention features Dr. W B Farmer of Indianapolis First Methodist Church and Rev George E Francis of Frankfort First M E Church as main speakers. Friday includes 6 30 morning watch led by Mrs Lynn Bates and talks by Richard Silverthorne Dr A S Warriner Miss Miriam Brown and Dr A G Leazenby with officers to be installed Friday at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Woody
W. B. Farmer
Indianapolis
George E. Francis
M. E
Frankfort
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs John Flaningam
Mr and Mrs John Flaningam celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at home in Lebannon Indiana with an informal reception from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. The couple married near Thorntown on May 25 1871 and spent many years in Darlington before moving to Boone County. They were members of the Presbyterian church in Darlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeatenday
Lebanon
John Flaningam
Flaningam
Susan Clark
Thorntown
Boone Co
Darlington
Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs. Malsbury Home
The Missionary Society of the M. E. church met at Mrs. Geo. Malsbury's home last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Roggl Cox led the devotions, Mrs. L. W. Little spoke on district conventions, and Mrs. I. W. Craig presented a Balance Wheel chapter. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. John Remiley in the country on the 1st of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Missionary Society
The
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Geo. Malsbury
Family Notice From Rossville Column
Mr and Mrs Will Mayne and daughter Tone of Rossville list their relatives in a brief social notice. The fragmentary text mentions Sanday and Roy and Hu in unclear context.
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Will Mayne
Tone
Rossvillace
Sanday
Roy
Local Masons to entertain tonight at Darlington Lodge
The Darlington Lodge of Masons will entertain tonight for their families and friends at the lodge hall. The program includes a short sketch by members and an address by Rev. Nicely, followed by refreshments. All Masons, their families and friends, and Eastern War Chapter members are invited. Domestic Science updates: Miss May Shannon named head of Lebanon schools domestic science department succeeding Miss Mabel Kersey who resigns to attend Columbia University.
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Darlington Lodge of Masons
Lodge Hall
Nicely
May Shannon
Lebanon
Mabel Kersey
Columbia University
Miss Shannon
Indiana University
School Building Repaired and Expanded This Summer
The High View school building will be redecorated and repaired this summer. New out buildings and new walks will also be constructed.
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High View
Convention in Franklin Township Draws Strong Sunday School Turnout
A large crowd attended the Darlington gymnasium Sunday for Franklin township Sunday School Convention. The program featured the Christian church orchestra, a youth chorus, devotional by John Lehman, and varied talks on religious education, valued by all attendees. Officers were elected to lead efforts toward 100 percent school participation across the township.
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Franklin Township
Darlington Gymnasium
Christian Church Orchestra
Walter Stewart
John Lehman
Presbyterian Church
Anna R. Guntle
Genefried Harris
Crawfordsville
Lois, Paddock
Friends Sunday School
J. L. Graham
Methodist Sunday School
Louise Crowder
Ray Anderson
Potato Creek Methodist Church
Harry Eller
Christian Sunday School
J. B Cooper
Maggiederson
Jennie Paddack
Annis Peebles
James Peterson
Home Dept
M. F. Coons
Oka Ga
Velma Grimes To Visit Home After Long St Paul Stay
Miss Velma Grimes returns to her hometown for a two week visit with relatives after eighteen months in St Paul Minnesota. She will be accompanied back to St Paul by Adolph Hevanain and daughter Charlotte.
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Viait
Velma’ Grimes
St. Paul
Minnesota
Jes 8
An He Re
Adolph
Hevanain
Charlotte
J F F Club Hosts Pleasant Darlington Party
The Just For Fun Club in Darlington was entertained Tuesday afternoon at Natalie LePage home with Mary Isabelle Peacock as hostess. Members present included Dorcas Butler Rose Schroff Helen Martin Alberta Mullen Mary Schroff Louise Crowder Natalie LePage and Mary Isabelle Peacock. A unique contest winner was Rose Schroff. Refreshments featured Strawberry and Lemon Jello with whipped cream Devils Food Cake and lemonade.
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Herald Office
Natalie LePage
Latage Sod
M Isabelle’ Peacock
J. F. F. Club
Darlington
Miss LePage
Mary Isabelle Peacock
Rose Schroff
F. William Schroff
Dorcas Butler
Helen Martin
Alberta Mullen
Mary Schroff
Louise Crowder
Queen Esther Circle Meets at Crowder Home
The Queen Esther circle met at Jeanette Crowder's home Wednesday night with Ruth Carson leading devotions and Mrs Stovall guiding prayer. Marion Johnson led the lesson from chapter, and Helen Louise read the leaflet Come Unto Me. Refreshments were served by Mrs Brewer. One visitor, Miss Louise Crowder, attended. The June meeting will be at Mrs Stovall's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Crowder
Ruth Carson
Stovall
Marion Johnson
Helen Louise
Entertained Club Hosts A Country Night
Mr and Mrs Harold Vannice hosted a gathering for 500 at their country home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Gery Mr and Mrs Everett Vannice and Miss June Boots. Prizes were won by Don Hunt and Mrs Byron Peterson. Mrs Vaninice was assisted by Mrs Everett Vannice and Miss Boots serving sandwiches perfection salad cake and punch.
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Harold Vannice
Charles Gery
Everett Vannice
June Boots
Don Hunt
Byron Peterson
Vaninice
Miss Boots
Lodge Birthday Party for Pansy Lodge Members
After the close of the regular meeting of the Pansy Lodge Daughters of Rebecca last night a birthday celebration was held honoring Mrs. Nancy Lamum and Mrs. Ruth Foster whose birthdays occur this month A covered dish supper was served and an enjoyable evening was reported
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Pansy Lodge
Rebecca
Nancy Lamum
Ruth Foster
Pythian Sisters to Visit Lilly Temple in Crawfordsville
The local Pythian Sisters lodge will be guests of Lilly Temple at Crawfordsville for an all day meeting on June 2. Sixteen members of the local temple drill team will participate in the program and perform in the work of the lodge.
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Pythian Sisters
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Lilly Temple
Crawfordsville
Center Grove to Host Memorial Day Church Service
Church services will be held at Center Grove in the afternoon at 3 oclock. Rev. G R VanZant will deliver a Memorial Day sermon. The Christian church orchestra will furnish the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Grove
Christian Church Orchestra
Visiting Relatives in North Carolina and Florida
Mrs. Mary A. Mills returns after fifteen months in Asheville and Miami and is visiting her sister Mrs. Marion Holloway and family in the Potato Creek vicinity.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Miami
Florida
Mary A. Mills
Marion Holloway
Potato Creek
Local Social Notes Highlight Lebanon Visitations
Miss Neill Hiatt of Lebanon spent Sunday with her father in Crawfords. Mrs. Jennie Cade visited Crawfords on Saturday evening. Mrs. Mima Johnston hosted visitors, with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leage joining Sunday afternoon.
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Neill Hiatt
Lebanon
Jennie Cade
Crawfords
Mima
Johnston
Charles
Love and Lather makes big hit at local show
Love and Lather a barber shop black faced comedy by Shannondale Community Club members drew a packed house at Hannondale. Patrons urged a repeat performance at Dover last night with the house again full and consideration given to taking the show on the big time circuit. Cast includes Raymond Linn Lester Linn Chas LaFollette Carol Shannon and George Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannondale
Hannondale
Dover
Shannadale
Raymond Linn
Lester Linn
Chas LaFollette
Carol Shannon
George Russell
Missionary Meeting Postponed After Branstetter Funeral
The Presbyterian church missionary meeting was postponed to Thursday of next week due to the funeral of Sylvester Branstetter this afternoon. Mrs. W B Lynch and Mrs. Ida Miller will be Komtenkaa at Mrs. Lynchs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Branstetter
The
Presbyterian Church
W. B. Lynch
Iea Miller
Komtenkaa
Lynch
Oiled Streets Remembered in Darlington Hopeful Revival
A Darlington reader recalls the old practice of oiling streets each spring to curb dust and preserve road surfaces. The letter notes years since last oiled, cites neighboring towns already oiling, and urges cooperation between property owners and the town council to restore oiling to the streets.
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Darlington
Neighbors Help Clouser Family During Illness
Mr and Mrs Marion Clouser thank neighbors who moved to prepare their field and assist farm work while Mrs Clouser was ill. The note expresses gratitude through the Herald columns and notes the value of good neighbors during sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Clouser
Mr. Clouser
Young Boy Falls From Barn In Linden Farm Mishap
The 12 year old son of Mont Greenburg of Linden fell from a cattle barn atop a farm owned by Harry Montgomery. He climbed to the top while playing and plunged about thirty five feet to a cement floor. He suffered head and shoulder injuries but no broken bones after medical examination.
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Mont Greenburg
Linden
Harry Montgomery
Weekend trip to Remington by Williamson Barley Holloway party
A group including Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barley Mr. and Mrs. Will Holloway and daughter Alice, traveled to Remington last Saturday afternoon. They joined Mr. and Mrs. Lough and children for a weekend visit with the Loughs. The ladies were classmates of Mrs. Lough in Darlington High School.
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Remington
Chas. Williamson
Fred Barley
Will Holloway
Alice
Lough
Clays
Darlington
Ladies Aid Meeting Change for Epworth League
The Ladies of the Methodist church will meet next Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage instead of Thursday. Final arrangements will be made for entertaining the Epworth League Convention to ensure all church ladies are ready and present.
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The
Methodist Church
Pareenage
Epworth League
Ee Church
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Mrs. Gray
Dee WB. Farmer
Hittveds
Will
J.ff
Shannodale Club
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