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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
5
Wm Balsbaugh of Mexico visited Denver Saturday while many area residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. The column lists numerous brief social visits from Peru to Kokomo to Decatur with dinners, picnics and upcoming trips, reflecting a bustling community calendar.
Omer Holman of Peru presents Yellowstone National Park pictures and a Lyman J. Howes travelogue at the Denver M. E. Church under Section B Ladies Aid Society. A 10 cent admission at the door includes a refreshment intermission. The event aims to educate and entertain, with proceeds benefiting the society.
County Agent Davis announces a countywide poultry tour to showcase modern mechanical equipment and its benefits. The itinerary starts at Aukerman Bros. in Amboy at 9 a.m. July 19 with stops at Kelsey farm Harrison township, Clymer farm Washington township, Peru City Park for dinner and a Purdue talk by H W Fitting, L Eicher farm on the Mexico pike, Flora farm south of Denver, and ending at Omer Flora home in Richland township where Purdue demonstration farming has yielded notable poultry success.
The Ku Klux Klan advertises a public meeting on the Denver public square at 8:00 p.m. tonight with speakers presenting the organization’s tenets. Earlier, several hundred Knights gathered at Place farm east of Denver, where a fiery cross drew hundreds as new candidates were admitted.
The appearance date at Den ver M E church has moved from Tuesday evening July 31 to Tuesday evening August 7 due to the Big Methodist County Picnic on July 31.
Community fundraiser at the Denver Brethren Church invites all to a cake and ice cream gathering in July to support church programs. Details readable describe a friendly neighborhood event with refreshments and a call to attend.
George W Piper writes from Tacoma thanking Denver Tribune readers for continued subscription and mentioning expected visitors Ira Eikenberry and wife from San Jose California. He notes health, welcomes Indiana friends, and praises letters from Uncle John Charles filled with news and good things.
Residents with kin buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery one mile northwest of Denver have petitioned the county commissioners to incorporate the cemetery. Inclusion would enable proper care and maintenance, a goal pursued for a year, with hopes to complete incorporation this summer.
Dr J W Newell has his home on Washington Avenue being brightened with a fresh coat of paint Claud Sullivan is doing the work in charge of the repainting project.
The owner forbids trespassing and berry picking on the farm without the tenant Mr. OSS Floyd's consent. Signed by B B Krammes.
Farmers urged to protect harvested grain from fire with a flexible Special Grain Certificate. Coverage costs scale from 20 to 80 cents per $100 for one to eight months and applies to grain cut in shacks, stacks, bags, or bins on the farm. Contact Lewis H. Dice in Denver Indiana for quick quotes.
Edward Condon aged citizen of Jefferson township was badly hurt Saturday evening when his buggy was struck by a road bug near the Mexico junction on the Mex ico pike. He suffered a fractured rib and multiple cuts and bruises with fault not stated. The accident site has been a hazardous spot with prior collisions including a recent one involving Stewart Hatch and his family.
Manchester Fair Association adopts an early schedule for the annual event. The fair will begin the week of August 6 with major races from August 7 to 10, focusing on horse racing as the week’s main attraction and exhibits on opening day.
A baby boy named Byron Eugene Maus arrived near noon on Sunday July 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Maus. The baby weighed 74 pounds at birth, and proud parents and grandparents celebrate. Mrs. Maus is Eva Grimes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Grimes. Nurse Mattie Davia of Akron assists the family.
Sousa's Kitchen Band will give a concert at the M E Church on the evening of August 7 with a troupe of entertainers. Watch this paper for farther particulars.
The Denver M. E. Church announces Sunday services led by Pastor C W Montgomery with Sunday School at 9:30 a m. Lee Long preaches at 10:30 on The Christian's Task. Epworth League meets at 6:30 with Ruth Powell presiding and evening sermon at 7:30 on The Conquering Christ. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Everyone invited.
Cuius M E Cuuron announces Sunday School at Chili at 9:30 a.m. L V Doud is superintendent. Everyone is invited to all services.
Omer E. Zook serves as superintendent for 9:30 Sunday School and B Y P U meets at 6:30 with a 7:30 prayer gathering Wednesday. Pastor J Jonnson extends a cordial invitation to attend these services.
The Brethren Church invites all to Bible Study at 9 30 a m led by N B Brower superintendent and Tuesday evening gatherings at 730 o clock. W F Johnson is pastor and public worship is open to all attendees.
Mrs. B R Fagan and Rose, Mr William Woolley and daughters Lois Eunice, and Martin Mat hies visited Horace Merritt and family in Gilead for a cousin reunion. Lewis Gustin and wife Lulu Anna Black motored to attend with Mrs Kercher present. A noon chicken dinner and afternoon ice cream and cake followed.
Eva Ream entertained many friends last Wednesday afternoon for her 11th birthday. Ice cream and cake were served, games and music enjoyed, and Eva received many nice gifts as the children had a fine time.
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