Family Reunion Near Andrews Indiana in 1918
On August 4 1918 a family reunion was held at Frank Wiedenhoefts farm three miles north of Andrews Huntington County Indiana. Attendees included Mrs Charles Haven and family Fairmount Ind Abner Earhart and sons Carl and Charles daughter Ethel Denver Ind Henry Eatrhart and children Lyman and Laura Jacob Earhart and son Vernon Wells County Samuel Earhart family Mike Earhart Andrews Newell Earhart Logansport A L Earhart family Roann Lawrence Dillman family Roann and Thomas Hasty Fairmount. Guests enjoyed a war time dinner and piano music from a new player piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Farm
Frank
Lyman
Laura
Jacob Earhart
Vernon
Wells Co
Jonas Earhart
Samuel Earhart
Mike Earhart
Andrews
Newell Earhart
Logansport
A. L. Earhart
Michigan
Lawrence Dillman
Roann
Jos. Gustin
Thomas Hasty
Fairmount
Deedsville Social Roundup and Visits Mentioned
Mrs. Charles Bowman remains poorly. Townfolk report visits by Anna Hill of Ft Wayne and numerous relatives from Rochester Indianapolis and Peru. The group attended Hearts of the World in Peru. Evening at Nelson Kindig’s featured home made ice cream and music by Nelson Kindig and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bowman
Anna Hill
Ft. Wayne
Carrie Hill
Levi Karn
Douglas Kindig
Rochester
Nelson
Kindig
Claude
Albert
Orvile Lee
Helen
Lee Leedy
Metta
Emmon DeWard
Charles Waymire
Reba Smith
Purdie
Clarence Hattery
Ellis Robins
Nelson Kindig
Klina and Foster Family Attend Hearts of the World Show
Mr and Mrs Elbert Klina with Mrs Foster Long and Mrs Tha Fouts traveled to Peru Saturday evening to see Hearts of the World at Wallace Theatre. The Klinas stayed over Sunday with their daughter while Mrs Rhineberger and family also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Klina
Foster
Tha
Peru
Hearts of the World
Wallace ‘Theatre
Major L. Gordon Sanford to Speak Today in War Bond Drive
The address list notes Major Sanford, a Royal Field Artillery officer who served on the Western Front in 1915 16 and took part in Loos Somme Beaumont Hamel Ancre Vimy Arras and Ypres. He will speak this afternoon and evening at the Liberty Loan Red Cross and USO drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Sanford
London
France
Royal Field Artillery
Western Front
Loos
Somme
Beaumont
Hamel
Ancre
Vimy Ridge
Arras
Ypres
Red Cross
Chaplain E. C. Lindsay Noted at Camp Pike
Volunteer Chaplain E. C. Lindsay has served nine months as Camp Chaplain at Camp Pike and spoken in five states. His talk, The Lights and Shadows of Camp Life, highlights camp life details every citizen should know, praising the camp’s system and efficiency. This topic marks a first for Miami county readers.
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Camp Pike
Lindsay
Miami County
Powell to Speak at Miami County War Celebration
Dr. Lyman P. Powell LL.D. will headline the evening as guest speaker for a National Council of Defense event in Miami County. Powell, an educator and patriot, has toured twenty two states and addressed four hundred audiences sharing views on education, reciprocity with Allies, and postwar peace aims. He will discuss Win the War For Permanent Peace with the message This Is Your Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
National Council of Defense
Miami County
Dr. Powell
The
Red Cross
State Council of Defense
Congress ‘of Forums
League To
War Aims and Warnings From Indiana War Efforts
wartime guidance urges thrift and endurance as Indiana mobilizes civilian support. Liberty Guards assist draft boards to inform registrants about service, while grain and fuel cautions stress fair pricing, no grading shortcuts, and expanded wheat acreage. Officials push for more railcars and transport to prevent grain backlog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Liberty Guards
Crowder
Boards of Instruction
Notice of Tribune subscription price increase 1918
The Tribune announces a price hike effective August 1 1918 due to postage and material cost rises. Rates vary by postal zone with yearly, six month, and three month options and single copies mailed at 5 cents.
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Tripuan
The
Tribune
Denver Leaders Seek Speakers for Big Celebration
R. S. Place John Sunday J. H. Goff Rev. Melton and C. W. Long all from Denver with Senator Mercer of Peru traveled to Indianapolis on Monday to secure speakers for Denver's big celebration and flag raising set for August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Place
John Sunday
J. H. Goff
Rev. Melton
C. W. Long
Denver
Senator Mercer
Peru
Indianapolis
Church Schedule and Social Announcement
Next Sunday Sunday School at 9 30 a m B Y P U 7 00 p m Instead of the Training Class Wednesday evening Aug 21 there will be a business meeting of the church at 8 30 after which all the members and friends of the church are invited to a social on the church lawn All are welcome to these services Wm Melton Pastor
Brethren Church Bible Study and Choir Schedule
Bible Study at 9 30 p m led by Omer Flora Superintendent Young People meeting at 7 30 Choir rehearsal Thursday evening 8 30 A hearty welcome awaits all who can attend any or all of these services L A Myers Pastor
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Omer Flora
Church Sunday School and Epworth League Schedule
The M. E. Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Cheston Long leading the Sept Epworth League at 7 p m Mid Week Service is Thursday at 8 30 p m The public is invited to all services Pastor Alvin Ff White conducts the programs.
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Cheston Long
Epworth League
Alvin Ff. White
GARS Change Owners
Clarence Flora sold his Ford touring car to his son Dale and bought W W Sellers Buick. Sellers had owned the Buick about a year but found it too costly and ordered a Ford touring car, though the Peru agents are behind with orders, delaying delivery by a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Flora
Dale
W. W. Sellers
Sellers
Peru
Gallahans Learn Son Arrived Safely in France
Mr and Mrs S W Gallahan report a card from son Glen stating he has arrived safely in France. Earlier he passed through Peru and was believed near that region, and his safe overseas arrival ends the parents suspense about his location.
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S. W. Gallahan Jare
Glen
France
Peru
Broadway Auto Exchange Car Lot Ad Peru Indiana
For sale the most complete line of used cars in northern Indiana featuring Chevrolet Ford Roadsters touring cars Studebakers Overlands Maxwells Ford roadster bodies and other models at Broadway Auto Exchange 109 111 8S Broadway Peru Indiana open evenings phone Main 950-Read as a local classifieds car dealer notice.
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Indiana
Chevrolet
Studebakers
Broadway Auto Exchange
Broadway
Peru
What Two Thrift Stamps Will Buy
Two thrift stamps will buy for some soldier boy somewhere a pound of tobacco and a pair of shoe laces or a canvas basin a comb and a cake of soap or a shaving brush or a hair brush or a bath towel or knit woolen gloves or a pipe or a pillow or a chambray shirt or a First Aid Packet.
William son Roger writes home from front
Mrs. Louisa W Williams received a card from her son Roger E stating he arrived safely over seas. Roger is a sergeant in Company B 337th Infantry of the North Division American Expeditionary Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa W. Wiliams
Roger. E
Scae
Roger
Co. B
Gorth Division
American E. F
Family trip from Denver to Indiana over weekend
The family motored to Indianapolis on Friday and then to Shelbyville for the weekend. They spent Sunday at Ft. Harrison and returned to Denver that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Gallahan
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Ft. Harrison
Denver
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Deedsville News
Ivan Brower
Dee Brower
William Groat and Son
Isaac Groat
Deedsville
Metta Leedy
Huntington
Chester Morgan
Lake Maxinkuckee
Ross Robins
Ethel Vivian
Ethel Hattery
Harve Norriss
Merrit Robins
Oda Hart
Pipe Creek Falls
Will Norris
Ed Norris
Jacob Norris Sr
Chili
Jacob Norris Jr
Zome
Good Music
Mental Band
Major L. Gordon Sanford
E. C. Lindsay
Arkansas
Lyman P.powell
LL. D
John W. McCardle
Public Service Commission
A. E. Reynolds
Washington
Goodrich
Wm, Melton
Pastor
Brethren Church
L. A. Myers
M. E. Church
GARS
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