Schools Close Year With Diverse Schedules Across County
The Denver school ends eight months of work this Saturday, Mexico finishes Friday, and surrounding townships plus county schools continue or end closures over the next fortnight. Denver students plan a Brethren church entertainment, while Jefferson Township High School in Mexico holds its commencement Thursday with eight graduates led by speaker Dr. George Grose.
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Denver
Mexico
Peru City
Brethren Church
Jefferson Township
George Grose
Ruby Cunningham
Elizabeth Donaldson
Floyd F. Fouts
Emma C. Gallahan
Gary L. Gross
Asa M. Hiner
Lela Rennells
Blanche Turnipseed
Birthday Party for Mr. Benham In Surprise Evening
Mrs. Norman Benham hosted a surprise birthday gathering on Thursday April 12 for her husband Mr. Benham. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. E S Waymire Lee Long and family Lizzie and Sapho Wright Glen Crist and Edgar Tharp. Mr Benham received several gifts.
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Norman Benham
Mr. Benham
Kathryn
Lizzie
Sapho Wright
Glen Crist
Edgar Tharp
Haines Couple Take Charge of Telephone Central
This week Mr and Mrs Carl Haines move their goods into the telephone central building on West Harrison Street. Mr Haines succeeds Ben son Park who resigned recently and moved to a southern state to farm. Despite limited experience they are proving capable in their new venture.
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Carl Haines
Telephone Central
West Harrison Street
Haines
Benson Park
Victory Bonds Drive Ends May 20 at Citizens State Bank
Citizens State Bank urges residents to bring Victory Bonds for collection with no charge. Interest on Victory Bonds closes after May 20, directing owners to submit promptly.
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Citizens State Bank
Card of Thanks to Denver Citizens for Fire Help
The Cunningham family thanks Denver and nearby residents for assistance after their home was destroyed by fire. J. H. Cunningham and family express gratitude for help and support during the event.
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Denver
J. H. Cunningham
Henry Whisler Plans Two Circus Trips Monday
Henry Whisler will drive his back to Peru on circus day making two trips at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and will return after the show.
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Henry Whisler
Peru
Harmony teacher prepares Denver classes in May
Mrs. Gilbert Kinley, Harmony History Piano and Vocal Music teacher, will start classes in Denver on Friday May 4. Phone 6-1. A. U. Ronk and family from Warsaw visited Saturday and stayed a few days with Albert Fouts and family.
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Gilbert Kinley
Denver
A. U. Ronk
Warsaw
Ith
Albert Fouts
Fami
Denver Hotel Fire Destroys Old Structure
Fire discovered at nine o clock in the roof of the Denver hotel gutting the large frame building. East winds spread flames as firefighters saved nearby structures and contents. Owners J H Cunningham and family faced heavy losses with partial insurance coverage. other residents lost furnishings and stock.
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Denver
J. H. Cunningham
Albert Fair
J. M. VanDusen
Roann
Close Call Damages at Denver Post Office Fire
Albert Fouts narrowly prevented a major blaze at the Denver post office Friday morning. He found smoke and a burning waste basket, used a pail of water to extinguish it, saving records near the stove. The incident triggered a nervous breakdown for Fouts that night as he recovers.
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Albert Fouts
Denver Post Office
Few Eighth Grade Graduates Pass March Exam
County Superintendent E L Powell reports only 37 of 260 plus eighth graders were successful on the March graduating test. Jefferson Township saw three pass and 13 conditioned. many failed in one subject. Reexamination Saturday at the Mexico building after plans to hold in Denver fell through.
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E. L. Powell
Jefferson Township
Mexico
Denver
Car Flips in Ditch After Radius Rod Loosens
Floyd Fouts and Herbert Kessler escaped injury when their Ford veered off at the Baker corner south of the bridge Saturday morning. The loosened radius rod caused the turn at high speed, sending the car into a ditch. windshield and top were damaged but both occupants were unharmed.
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Ford
Floyd Fouts
Baker Corner
Floyd
Herbert Kessler
Mexico
Sister of Mrs J M Halleck Dies in Rochester
Mrs Henry Lewis learned on Tuesday morning that her sister Mrs J M Halleck of Rochester New York had passed away.
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Henry ~ Lewis
J. M.halleck
Rochester
New York
Indiana State Pentathlon Opens For School Athletes
Bloomington Indiana April 12 Indiana University invites Denver grade and high school pupils to the first state pentathlon to crown champions in five events. Competition organized by IU with weight classes 65 to 175 pounds, run under three groups running strength jumping. Over 800 schools invited, thousands expected. reports due May 4. Pontoon rules aim for 1000 point perfect scores. five top scorers earn class champion titles. Prof George E Schlafer, contest planner, is a noted play and recreation authority.
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Bloomington
Ind
Denver
Indiana University
Department of Physical Education
Indiana University Athletic Department
Indiana State
George E. Schlafer
United States Bureau of Education
Addition to W. C. Redman Basket Factory Expands Denver Plant
The W. C. Redman, Sons & Co. Basket Factory enlarges its Denver plant on South Yorick Street with a large storage room. The expansion addresses higher staff numbers at the Denver branch and coincides with the end of the school term freeing more workers.
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W. C. Redman, Sons & Co. Basket Factory
Yorick Street
Denver
Wanted Manager for Denver Branch Store
Help wanted for a branch store in Denver Seeking a manager who can post a $500 cash bond Applications directed to Clyde L Rubber COO 166 W Jackson Blvd Chicago Illinois Include experience and references in your reply for consideration.
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Denver
Clyde L. Rubber Coo
W. Jackson, Blvd
Chicago
New Town Trustee Appointed to Fill Ward Vacancy
At a special meeting of the Town Board Augustus Maus was appointed to fill the vacancy created by J R Wright moving to Peru. Maus will serve as trustee for the third ward until next January when the new town trustees elected this year take office.
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Augustus Maus
J.R. Wright
Peru
Maus
Third Ward
Mrs Raber Acts as Stand-in for Absent Wife
Mrs John Raber is asked to take charge of the family in the absence of his wife who has left for treatment at the Mayor Bros. facility. The note requests continued management until her return.
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John Raber
Omer ‘Minnick
Mayor Bros
Death of Mrs. Letha Miller in Denver
Mrs. Letha Miller died Friday morning April 13 at age thirty at her parents’ home in East Lake Maxinkuckee. Funeral held Sunday at one oclock in Maxinkuckee led by Rev. Albert Vermillion. Interment at Twelve Mile. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs G L Woolley and extended family including Mrs Musselman and Maxine.
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Denver
Letha Miller
G. L. Woolley
East Lake Maxinkuckee
Maxinkuckee
Albert Vermillion
Argos
Hold Mass Meeting on Denver School Standards
About forty patrons gathered at the Denver school house to meet the township trustee and discuss bringing the Denver school up to state class one standards. They cited poor sanitary conditions and water issues, noting Mexico’s new building as a benchmark and urging a new heating plant before next fall.
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Denver
Mexico
Pumpkin and Cucurbit Seeds in Animal Feeds
Trials from Vermont and Oregon stations show 2.5 tons of pumpkins with seeds equal 1 ton of corn silage for dairy cattle. Pigs gain 1.5 pounds daily when fed 26 pounds of cooked pumpkins plus wheat shorts. Seeds are a nutrient source but may affect kidney excretion. traditional cautions and vermifuge notes appear in Henry's Feeds and Feeding.
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Hills
Vermont
French
Oregon
U. S
Henry
Armour Creameries Cream Station Notices for Farmers
Notice announces Armour Creameries Cream Station in Denver Indiana operating Tuesdays and Fridays each week with guarantees of correct weight and test and the highest market price for farmers.
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Armour Creameries
Denver
Ind
Piano Tuner L. P. Reinhardt Scheduled in Denver
L P Reinhardt, a piano tuner, will be in Denver to address piano and playing issues. Calls may be left at the Denver Tribune office.
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L. P. Reinhardt
Denver
Denver Tribune
All-fuel Colony Brooder Lauded by Peru Buyer Jones Howe
Peru vendor Jones Howe promotes an All-fuel Colony Brooder at reasonable prices. The notice emphasizes customer satisfaction and affordability for farm owners seeking a reliable poultry rearing solution.
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Jones Howe
Peru
Bill booster urges end to rut and higher living
A persuasive piece argues that rising expectations and better opportunities for businessmen and professionals will not be met by mere comfortable living. It urges readers like Mr and Mrs to push for brighter futures beyond dull routines.
M. E. Ministers Moving This Week In Denver
The Methodist ministers assigned at Kokomo conference are moving to new charges this week. Trucks from Hobbs carried Rev Park and family’s goods to Denver, with Rev and Mrs Park following in a Ford. Their son Paul remains at Jefferson Township High School, staying with George Smith on East Harrison. The Montgomery family moved their belongings from Inwood to Denver, and Rev Montgomery is not due to arrive until Friday. The congregation welcomes the new pastor and urges cooperation for a prosperous year.
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Methodist Church
Kokomo
Hobbs
Denver
Park
Parks
Denver Methodist Church
New Star Sedans Bought by Denver Residents
Two Denver citizens bought new cars in the past week. Elvin Long traded his old Ford for a Star Sedan at the Rooks Agency in Peru. Upton Friend purchased a Star touring car from the same firm.
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Denver
Elvin Long
Ford
Rooks Agency
Peru
Upton
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