Children of American Revolution inspire at Corcoran event
Mindwell Crampton Wilson recalls a Washington gathering where 400 children from many states spoke clearly under leadership of mothers and senior leaders. A Tamassee program funding a cow gift and an Indiana donor’s aid highlighted the day, capped by a Willard dinner and a Constitution Hall reception with 4000 Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Constitution Hall
Corcoran Art Gallery
Union
Red Cross
Corcoran
Museum of Art
Corcoran Art Galley
Nevada
Samuel Arentz
United States Marine Band
Herbert Hoover
Tamassee
South Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountains
Indiana
White House
Mrs. Hoovers
Willin
America
The
Willard
Congress
Constitution Fiall
Hobart
Dolly Gann
Fashion Show Recalls Colonial Gowns at Constitution Hall
Mrs Schlosser of Franklin wore a wedding gown from 32 years ago as part of a Civil War era display. Guests viewed gowns from bygone days all night while seated in a gallery box. The narrator urges sport and honesty as the parade continues on stage, recalling weary hours and untruths about resting at home.
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Hind Hintz
Schlosser
Franklin
Oraole Booster Club Plans and Purdue Egg Show Results
The Oraole Booster Club drafts plans for a school year end party. Purdue Egg Show winners from the agriculture class include Charles Johns and Roger Meff with high scores for brown and white eggs, while other students earned prizes and subscripts to the Purdue Agriculturist. Visitors and social notes from Indianapolis, Chicago, Lafayette, Manchester, and Watse are listed alongside student health updates and absences.
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Oraole Booster Club
Mary Lou McFarland
Janet Olsen
Indianapolis
Frances Amick
Chicago
Mary Hsther Phillips
Pauline Imler
Mary Lane
Lafayette
Genevieve
Louise Wise
Watse
Til
Ruth Enjamin
Ahys Henderson
Eva Landes
Helen Groninger
Louise
Charles Johns
Marvin Henderson
AEC
Eugene I McCouch
Wayne Million
Roger Meff
John McCormick
Carl’ Roark
Harold Kastan
el Shbffer
Paul Disinger
Garnette Smith
Owen Delaney
Eugene McCouch
Purdue
John Emerick
Safety tips for spring cleaning fire hazards
State Fire Marshal Alfred Houston warns against gas and naptha cleaners and urges proper can colors for gasoline and kerosene. He stresses using licensed electricians, no rubber gas connections, no flames to test leaks, metal can storage for rags, and chimney and stove safety during cleaning. he says insurance costs ultimately fall on the public.
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Alfred Houston
Indiana
Mr. Houston
Bowser Announces Appellate Court Candidacy in Indiana
Francis K. Bowser a Warsaw attorney and city official declares his bid for the Indiana Appellate Court Division Two before the Democratic State convention. He is a veteran lawyer with ties to the Kosciusko County bar and state associations and is backed by Democratic leaders statewide. Bowser is son of the late Judge Francis E. Bowser.
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Francis E. Bowser
Warsaw
Ind
Francis K. Bowser
Bowser & Bowser
Indiana Appellate Court
Bowser
Indiana University
Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Errors on Philadelphia tombstone misprint in 1776 inscription
A marble marker in a Philadelphia cemetery preserves a perverse inscription that mixes birth and departure dates, creating two errors. The line reads In Memory of Mary wife of Christopher Barndollar born December 15 1776 departed this site out at 1 1826 aged 50 years 116 days.
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Philadelphia
Mary
Christopher Barndollar
Washington quarter ready by June 1 for Bicentennial
The George Washington quarter will be coined in large enough quantities to meet normal demand and be ready for distribution before June 1. The design by John Flanagan features Washington on the obverse with Liberty and 1932, while the reverse shows a spread eagle with United States of America and E Pluribus Unum. Manufactured in San Francisco Denver and Philadelphia, it will replace the 25 cent piece and circulate nationwide through federal channels.
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United States Treasury
Treasury
United States
John Flanagan
New York
Department of Agriculture
George Washington
Congress
San Francisco
Denver
Philadelphia
Federaleserve
Popular Prices At State Theatre Attract Big Crowds
The State Theatre here reports larger crowds since price reductions. Ten cent bargain nights on Tuesday drew full houses, while midweek and weekend shows offer 10 and 25 cent or 15 and 35 cent admissions. The management promises the best pictures on Sunday and Monday.
Memorial Day Observance In Rensselaer With McNutt Speaker
Dewey Briggs Post No 29 of the American Legion will observe Memorial Day on May 29 Sunday with Paul V McNutt Past National Commander as speaker. Parade begins 2 30 P M and services at 3 P M.
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Dewey Briggs
American Legion
Rensselaer
Paul V. McNutt
The Final Argument About Made Right Bread Quality
An advertisement asserts Small's Made-Rite Bread uses pure ingredients and stays fresh without crumbling. It claims a real bread flavor baked in a clean daylight shop, as clean as your kitchen.
Delphi Wins Triangular Track Meet At Plymouth
Delphi defeats Plymouth and Winamac in a triangular meet held at Plymouth last Saturday afternoon. Team scores: Delphi 57.5 6, Plymouth 40.5 6, Winamac 18.1 3. Individual winners include Gee and Disinger for Delphi in sprints and jumps, Wise and Taylor winning middle distance events, and Delphi taking relay titles with a 4:02 mile relay and 1:46.7 half mile relay.
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Delphi
Plymouth
Winamac
Gee
McDowell
Kelly
C. Disinger
Kopkey
Gochenour
Wallace
Anderson
P. Disinger
Meeker
dash—Pearson
Kelley
Disinger
King
McKee
Teeters
Lee
Fritz
Taylor
Stevenson
Hood
Brooks
Madam Ella Winn Scheduled at Rockfield Church Recital
Madam Ella Winn contralto will sing at Rockfield Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning May 15 during regular service. Rev H Hugo pastor announces the free recital. Winn is chaperon and trainer for the O Singleton Jubilee Chorus and represents the National Home Funding Society of Louisville Ky.
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Ella Winn
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Nethercutt Leads Cass County Democratic Committee Change
Orville Nethercutt of Cass County was named chairman of the Democratic central committee last Saturday. Mrs Charles Weser was selected as vice chairman, with Wendel Schmidt named to a key post and John S. Lairy also listed in the action.
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Orville Nethercutt
Cass
County
Democratic Central Committee
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Mindwell Crampton Wilson
Longfellow
Bonnie Farwell
Terre
Ame
Little Napoleon
Ado
Eddie
Edenburn
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mussolini
Conners
Met
Indianapolis Track
E. V. Rickenbecker
Luther M. Cain
John T. Kirkpatrick
Journal
Peru
Public Service
Mission of
Indiana Service
Blythe & Sons
Ieee
Mary Eijlen-Jones
Margaret Martin
Gerie
Betty Dyer
Manchester
Hazel Anderson
Bridge
Doris Doolittle
Edward Godenour
Kenneth Black
Donnabelle
Billy Smith
Kenneth Newell
Betty Louise Welker
Mary Messick
Byron Foster
Donald Hughes
Roberta Jean Shaffer
Turner’s Grocery
Madam Ella
Winn
Rockfield Church
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