Local notes from Hoover area report harvests and visits
The Hoover column notes farmers threshing most wheat and rye with lighter yields, corn improving after rains and good pasture. Visitors include Mac Hile from Ford's Crossing, J H Crumpacker Jr. ill, and Manson Howard with wife from Peru. A new rail bridge is planned over Twelve Mile creek, and a cousin trip north yielded corn and hogs.
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Ftmers
Mac Hile
Ford
J. H. Crumpacker
Indianapolis
Charles Broughton
J. H. Crumpacker, Jr
In Remembrance of Charles M Lee
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father Charles M Lee who died one year ago on July 20. Neath his eyes you faded slowly yet bore suffering with no complaint. A loving father faithful to the end. His wife and children Sarah Lee Elbert Lee and family Mrs George Fisher and family extend prayers for eternal rest.
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Charles M., Lee
Sarah,Lee
Elbert Lee
George Fisher
Dinner Date Note From Mrs Lee Grimes
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Mrs Lee Grimes and a dinner with references to Friday and C Derek. The readable portion suggests a social note or event reference without clear details or outcomes.
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Mrs. Lee
Grimes
Mra
C. C. Derek
Biederwolf Named Leader of Winona Bible Conference
Dr. W E Biederwolf widely known evangelist accepts leadership of Winona Bible Conference at Winona Lake Indiana. Selected by the executive committee because he fits the role best. Conference opens August 18 for ten days with noted speakers expected to draw thousands of ministers and church workers. He leads Family Altar League and Glad Tidings Publishing Company of Chicago.
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Winona Lake
Ind
W. E. Biederwolf
Winona
American
Europe
United States
Canada
Biederwolf
Family Altar League
Glad Tidings Publishing Company
Chicago
Epworth League Camp Trip To Lake Wawasee
The Twelve Mile M E Church pastor and Epworth League members join Rev Park and family to Lake Wawasee for a week long conference. The group travels in Henry Whisler’s motor truck with Mr Whisler driving and Mrs Whisler as passenger. They return Monday night.
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Twelve Mile M. E
Epworth League
Denver
Mr. Whisler
Mrs. Whisler
Wetherow Resigns to Lead Latotte City Schools
E B Wetherow state school inspector resigns to become superintendent of Latotte city schools. He previously served as Miami County school superintendent for years and led Peru city schools for one term, earning strong local regard.
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E. B. Wetherow
Latotte
Wetherow
Miami County
Peru City
Dukes Erects Garage Ahead of East Washington Home
S C Dukes begins building a garage on his East Washington Street lot to serve as storage during the planned dwelling construction. Glen Brown hosts guests Paul Donald and family C O Derck and wife Mrs A Brown and B F Derck for a Thursday evening with home made ice cream and cake.
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Washington Street
S. C. Dukes
Glen Brown
Paul Donald
C. O Derck
A. Brown
B. F. Derck
Glenn Brown
Doc Dawald
Zenoleum Disinfectant Urged for Farm Buildings at Jones Howe Peru
A brief notice urges use of Zenoleum disinfectant on farm buildings at Jones Howe in Peru. The message emphasizes genuine products for sanitation and pest prevention on agricultural premises.
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Jones Howe
Peru
Paints and varnish items listed for small jobs
Red Barn advertises paints for small jobs in pints quarts and half gallons plus floor varnish stains and wood finishes. Paint price is 1.75 per gallon and 1.60 per gallon for the can. Donaldson is the contact.
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Donaldson
Death Toll of Carelessness Across Rail Crossings
The piece notes about 1800 annual railroad crossing deaths and 5000 injuries nationwide. It urges safety education, stresses that 75 percent of injured are auto occupants, and urges drivers to STOP LOOK LISTEN before crossing. It cites 251000 crossings and estimates $12.5 billion to eliminate all grade crossings, impossible in practice. It calls for caution and patience at every crossing.
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United States
Five Hundred Party Hosted in Peru by Mrs McElwee
A refined Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Clayton McElwee’s West Seventh Street home in Peru hosted Mrs. R. J. McElwee of Indianapolis. Tables were set for five hundred with Mrs. Delbert Gillis taking honors. Refreshments followed, served by the hostess and assistance from Miss Mary Alice Rannells of Fulton.
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Clayton McElwee
West Seventh Street
Peru
R. J. McElwee
Indianapolis
Delbert Gillis
Mary Alice Rannells
Fulton
Town Marshal Orders Weed Cutting and Alley Clearing
Public notice from Town Marshal E.8. Kline demanding owners and tenants cut weeds and keep alleys clean or the town will act at their expense. All streets and alleys must stay open and free of blockades to maintain sanitary conditions.
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Kline
Bread temperature not main issue in indigestion claim
The USDA says indigestion from hot bread stems from bread lacking characteristics of good bread, not from heat. Large or thick biscuits, yeasted or leavened, cooked briefly tend to be soggy inside and that sogginess, not temperature, is the objection.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cream City Cream Cans Best Grade Price Names
Readable text notes Cream City cream cans with best grade priced around $1.00 to $1.10. Mentions Jones Howe of Peru as a possible seller or contact. Details are fragmented and unclear.
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Jones Howe
Peru
Cattle Tuberculosis Inspection Finds 14 Reactors in Miami County
R. S. Dodson conducted tuberculosis inspections in Miami County this week, finding 14 reactor cattle. Seven reactors are purebred Shorthorns. others include Holstein, Angus, and Jerseys. Some reactors milked in Peru, prompting emphasis on cleaning to prevent milk supply infection.
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Dodson
Mi‘ami County
Peru
Miami County
Pleasant Family Gathering at East Harrison Street
Mr and Mrs William Balsbaugh entertained at dinner Sunday with their children and families. Ovid Lane Elmer Berkheisler Albert Ailt Elmer Balsbaugh Lewis Patrick Ralph Eskerley and others from Kokomo Walkerton Chicago Heights Peru shared a bounteous noon meal for twenty nine guests and a memorable day.
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William Balsbaugh
East Harrison Street
Ovid Lane
Kokomo
Elmer Berkheisler
Albert Ailt
Mexico
Elmer Balsbaugh
Walkerton
Lewis Patrick
Chicago Heights
Ralph Eskerley
Peru
Carbola Substitute for White Wash
A product called Carbola may replace white wash in use. It dries clear, disinfects, and acts as a germ killer. Available in any quantity at The Dukes Hardware Store.
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Dukes Hardware
Arnold Lee Spends Saturday Night with Donald Musselman
Arnold Lee spent Saturday night with Donald Musselman in a social gathering noted by local witnesses. The event drew attention for its casual nature and familiar company within the community.
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Arnold Lee
Donald Musselman
M. & CHURCH Denver Sunday School and Services
M. and Church Denver holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with C B Stockdale Supt. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Epworth League at 6 45 p m Theme A Man Who Believed in the Power of One Ezek 34 23 26 Leader Charley Wade Pres John L Sunday Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 H W Park Pastor
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Denver
B. Stockdale
Epworth League
Ezek
Charley Wade
John L
H. W. Park
Sunday School in Chili Invites All to Services
Cain M. Be Curorco presides at the Chili Sunday School at 9 30 a m with L V Doud as superintendent. Everyone is invited to all services.
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Cain M. BE. Curorco
Chili
L. V. Doud
Grow Sunday School and Prayer Meeting at Baptist Church
Omer E. Zook leads Sunday School with B Y P U theme Grow. Prayer meeting at 7:30 Wednesday for Acts 26. Pastor C F Gorpen invites a hearty welcome to the friendly church on the hill.
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Omer E. Zook
C. F. Gorpen
Brethren Church Bible Study and Sunday Services
The Brethren Church invites the public to Bible study at 9 30 a m led by N B Brower and to Sunday evening preaching at 7 45 p m. Pastor W F Johnson oversees services and welcomes all attendees.
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B. Brower
Denver Merchants Band Free Concert Draws Huge Crowd
A first season free concert in Denver attracted the largest crowd in years. The main square closed to traffic, ice cream tables lined the street, and proceeds supported the band as it funds new instruments. Musicians praised the ensemble and plans called for weekly concerts to continue through summer with merchant incentives urging midweek shopping.
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Denver Merchants
Denver
Perus Residents Visit Denver and Rochester Family
Harold Friend and his family of Peru traveled to Denver Saturday night staying with Iva Friend. They left Sunday morning with Mrs Friend and daughter Muarybelle McGinnig to Rochester to visit Mr and Mrs S M Friend for the day.
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Harold Friend
Peru
Denver
Iva Friend
Friend
Muarybelle McGinnig
Rochester
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Mat Deisch
Letha
Lincoln
Fred Snider
Uncle Henry
Uncle John
Manson Howard
Hank Long
Col. Kinzie
R. I
Goshen
Missouri
Henry
Mable Kingery
Twelve Mile Creek
Perrysburg
Ruus
DR. Biederwolf
Lake Wawasee
Denver Bakery
J. E. Goff
Denver, Ind
M. & Church
Brethren Church
W. F. Johnson
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