Brethren Church Announces Services and Conference
The Brethren Church posts a weekly schedule with Bible School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 8 p m Junior Endeavor at 2 30 p m Advanced Bible Class Tuesday 8 p m choir Friday 8 p m and Union Bible Class Friday 8 p m at Deedsville A note invites a large delegation to the National Conference at Winona Lake on August 30 with a strong program and recognized departments Pastor L G Wood invites all to attend any service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Christian Endeavor
Union
Deedsville
National Conference of the Brethren Church
Winona Lake
L. G. Wood
Baptist church notices schedule and invitation
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m B Y P U at 6 45 p m Bible Class Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Choir practice Friday at 8 p m It invites the public to attend and welcome Rev A S Gloyd signs the notice
M. E. Church Sunday Services Schedule
The notice lists Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School and Epworth League at 6 45 p m The Prayer Meetings are Thursday at 7 30 p m Public invitation from Leo Glenn Jacobs to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Leo Glenn Jacobs
Chili Picnic Transport Offer by Local Livery Firms
Readily available travel to the Chili Picnic with three autos and a ten minute interval schedule. Robbins Livery and Guinn Livery advertise round trip rates and urge early bookings to support local welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
GUINN
Peruvian Ladies Visit Denver for Day on the Lawn
A group of women from Peru traveled to Denver by the ten o clock train last Saturday to visit Mrs. Samantha Brower and family in South Denver. They spent the day with baskets, enjoyed a noon dinner and an evening supper on the lawn before returning to Peru by the evening train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Denver
Samantha Brower
John Curran
Ol Tillitt
Currell
Cora Frick
Nicholson
George Nicholson
George Miller
Runnells
Joseph
Forrest Bowles
Betty
Meeker
Lester Hart
Shelton
Rochester
Kathryn Coffman
Marshall
Ruth
Ripley
Tenn
Nettie Brower
Charles Long
Garritsons Guests Of Morton Smith Family At Kokomo
J. W. Garritson and his family spent Sunday as guests of Mrs Garritson's brother Morton Smith and family at Kokomo. Mr Smith is recovering after being laid up for weeks with an injury he sustained three weeks ago at the Great Western Pottery Co plant where he works as an inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunda
Miami County Teachers Institute Held At Peru High
The Miami County Teachers Institute meets in the Peru High School during the week of August 28 to 27. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 3 45 p.m. with instructors Dr George H Betts Dr James R Howerton and Prof Charles M Carter in methods psychology and music. A Thursday balloon game pits south end against north end teachers. Attending all sessions grants teachers below the high school two percent added to their general average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami County Teachers Institute
Peru
George H. Betts
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
James R. Howerton
Evanston, Ill
Charles M. Carter
Arcadia
South End
North End
Buggy Crash Injures Mr and Mrs Amos Long Near Peru
Mr and Mrs Amos Long of Chili were thrown from their storm buggy when their horse frightened by a passing automobile on Chili Pike near Tillet school house north of Peru. Both suffered severe cuts and bruises but survived without life threatening injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Long
Chili
Peru
Chili Pike
Tillet School House
Mr. Long
Mr. Long's Face. While Both Mr. and Mrs. Long
Special Week Prices on China and Glass at McCaffrey Co
McCaffrey & Co. in Peru offers ten percent off Haviland china and all cooking utensils and domestic or imported china and cut glass. Selected sets with slight crazing priced as low as 1.98 for a $7.00 set and up to 9.98 for a $22.00 set. Prices valid this week only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland
McCaffrey & Co
Peru
Miller sisters plan visit to Roanoke Virginia
Mrs Clyde Miller leaves Wednesday for Indianapolis to meet sister in law Mrs John Wade of Green Castle. They will travel to Roanoke Virginia to visit their mother Mrs William Wade for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Miller
Indianapolis
John Wade
Greencastle
Rooat Va
William Wade
Two Boys Drown In Wabash River Near Peru
Patsy Cuda sixteen and Fortune eleven died after a boating accident on the Wabash River below the Broadway bridge in Peru. The pair, sons of Tony and Mrs. Cuda, were playing when Fortune fell in and Patsy attempted a rescue before both were swept away. Searchers recovered Patsy first four miles west of the city and Fortune two miles west near Pipe Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Cuda
Fortune
Wabash
Broadway Bridge
Peru
Tony Cuda
Patsy
Matt Bush
Crawford-Costin
of Fortune
Pipe Creek
Walter Cumberland
Teachers Chosen for Coming School Year
Trustee A C Baldwin reports selecting teachers for the coming year with assignments listed. Principal Denver Albaugh leads the Denver district. Margaret Goldthwaite Thas and J A Hostetler are among the assistants. Schools open September 13 for winter work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Baldwin
Denver
C. F. Albaugh
Thas. A. Shively
Margaret Goldthwaite
Thas
A. Clark
J. A. Hostetler
Gladys Hill
Birthday Social at Ebenezer Draws 125 and $34 Proceeds
The Ebenezer church hosted a Birthday Social on Saturday evening with about 125 attendees. A stereoptical lecture followed by a social hour entertained guests, who enjoyed ice cream cake and coffee. Proceeds exceeded $34 and all praised the event as a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Church
Downing Martindale Family Reunion Set in Peru Park
Invitations are out for the Downing Martindale Family Reunion to be held in Peru Indiana city park on Wednesday August 25 with a large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing-Martindale
Peru
Ind
Poultry Buyer Clyde Miller Announces Prices
Indiana poultry buyer Clyde Miller advertises to farmers to get prices before selling with both phones listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Miller
Local social roundups show visits across Peru and surrounding towns
Rural Route 23 notes Frank Mathias and others on business trips to Peru and Twelve Mile. Many calls and visits occur Friday through Sunday with neighbors including Berger, Ream, Hoover, Lee, and Wise families. Several guests travel from Detroit and Huntington to join local households.
New Pulpit and Furniture Arrive for Methodist Church
On Monday the Methodist church received new furniture and a pulpit. Classes six and seven of the Sunday School secured the furniture, while the Epworth League purchased the pulpit. The solid oak furniture is upholstered in brown leather and enhances the church’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Eastern trip by Mr and Mrs J Uly Long and daughter
Mr and Mrs J Uly Long and their daughter Gladys returned Saturday from a tour of the east visiting New York City Niagara Falls and many other interesting places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J-Uly Long
Gladys
East
New York City
Niagara, Falls
Insurance Agent Promises Broad Coverage and Experience
CG Fite, an agent with nine leading companies and seventeen years in the business, offers farm and property insurance including fire, lightning, tornado, automobile, plate glass, grain storage, and liability. Claims prompt, satisfactory loss adjustment and notary public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
CG. F. Fite
Miss Esther Godfrey Returns Home From South Whitley Visit
Esther Godfrey arrived home Monday after several weeks with grandparents Rev and Mrs J B Bair in South Whitley. She was accompanied by Beulah Baldwin of Knox who spent the week with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Godfrey
South
Whitley
J. B. Bair
Beulah Baldwin
Knox, Sincsh
Chili Old Settlers Picnic Set for August 28
The Annual Chili Old Settlers Picnic will be held in Meyers grove north of Chili on Saturday August 28. It is one of the largest gatherings in the region drawing crowds from this and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Meyers Grove
Entertained at the Home of Mrs. Lide Woolley
Mr. and Mrs. William Whisler and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Murphy with family and Mrs. Jessie Taylor were pleasantly entertained at Mrs. Lide Woolley's home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whisler
Merritt Murphy
Jessie Taylor
Lide Woolley
Wood reports fruitful district Conference trip in Virginia
L. G. Wood attended a district Conference in Virginia last Friday and Saturday and preached at the Church in Roanoke on Sunday. He reports having had a good trip and favorable impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Wood
Virginia
Roanoke
Grover Hetzner Visits Miss Beatrice Baber Sunday
Chicago resident Grover Hetzner was the guest of Miss Beatrice Baber on Sunday, sharing time at her home in a polite social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Hetzner
Chicago
Beatrice Baber
Rufus Kinzie Live Stock and Farm Sale Auctioneer
Auctioneer Rufus Kinzie advertises livestock and farm sale services through Mexico phones at Residence No 17 and hardware store No 32 with Standard Life Insurance Co as agent for contact and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Kinzie
Mexico
Standard Live Stock Insurance Co
W E Burke D C Chiropractor Hours Notice
W E Burke a licensed chiropractor lists hours 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. at nova N Broadway Peru Indiana with telephone numbers Broad 1286 and residence Broad 1342. Additional hours by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Burke
D. C
Nova
Broadway
Peru
Ind
Wood For Sale By Frank Murphy
Frank Murphy advertises wood for sale at 2.00 per card with delivery details to be provided by phone. Mr and Mrs Howard Chenoweth and two children from Lynn visited Denver then Mexico before heading to Gas City to see Mrs Chenoweths parents, Rev Godwin and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
Howard Chenoweth
Lynn
Denver
Glen Smith
Mexico
Gas City
Local Social Notes and Street Improvements Report
Miss Gladys Brew of Peru visits Mrs. Caroline Black and son Beamer. East Harrison Street residents advance curbing and concrete gutters. Mrs. A. L. Davis guests of Aaron Douglas and family in Peru. Rev. L. G. Jacobs lectured in Rue on motion picture event. Mrs. Jessie Taylor of Milwaukee returns home after weeks with sister Mrs. Merritt Murphy. Mrs. N. B. Hunt and son Marvin Rudolph join Mrs. M. M. Dukes at the W esley Bowens near Gilead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Berger
Hazel Berger
Aaron Berger
Dd.ff. Kevm
Near
Gilead
Mary Sullivan
Sarah Matthias
Alvena
Louisa Lantz
Elba
Peru
Clarence Benner
Detroit
Mich
Frank Murphy
Gladys Brew
Mrs
Caroline Black and Son
Beamer
East Harrison Street
A. L. Davis
Aaron Douglas and
Mr. Davis
Rev. L. G. Jacobs
Rue Onn
Jessie Taylor
Milwaukee
Wis
Merritt Murphy
N. B. Hunt
Marvin Rudolph
M.M. Dukes
Wesley Bowen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brethan Church
A. S. Gloyd
M. E. Church
Patronize Home Industries
Miami County
Teachers Institute
Ebenezer
Indiana
Frank Mathias
Billy Ream
Brother Clarve Ream
Twelve Mile
Rhoda Hoover
Sister Mary
Ethel Berger
John Quick
Elvin Sullivan
Mrs. Wise
J. M. Lee
J. W. Hoover
Edna Benedict
Ruth Ream
May Lee
Mary Moore
Francis Morris
Allen
S. D. Berger
Frank Brower
West of Mexico
Doe Dillman
Sid Toover
Charles Marburger
John Overstreet
L. H. Dice
J. W. Dice
John TL. Dewald
George Staller
Perrysburg
Jacob Stanton
Edgar Stanton
Albert Leffel
J. W. Weaver
Charles Richardson
P.S. Sullivan
Mather
Dot
Pauline Farner
Melvin Wise
Grover Lee
Mabel
Wilma
Will Ream
Harve Ream
Huntington
W. FF. Newbold
Berger
Alice Sloppy
Pete Sarver
Denver, Indiana
Panama
OLD Settlers
Chase Wright
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