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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
1
The 17 year locust invasion will sweep 21 states in late May. Farmers are advised to cover young fruit trees with cheesecloth to prevent egg laying, or postpone planting until 1920 if feasible, and prune damaged wood after the insects disappear.
W. C. Redman of Peru has bought the land on South Emmons Street east of the L. E. W. right of way and south of Mrs. Catharine Sunday’s home. He plans a large two story factory that will be as fire proof as possible and centralize his Denver operations with improved shipping. The plant will increase employment from forty to fifty now to a larger number once space is added.
The Women’s Baptist Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Minnie Tharp’s home on Wednesday May 7 with Mrs. Fernbook as leader. Members aim to memorize as many Bible verses containing the word love as possible.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will meet with Mrs. A. M. Brown on East Harrison Street Wednesday afternoon May 7. Mrs. Brown's assistants are Mrs. O. Q. Cover, Mrs. W. H. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. A. B. Guyer.
Two story dwelling available for rent located on East Harrison Street in Denver Indiana. For information contact D A Fisher of Denver Indiana.
The article prints a letter from Gordon Grimes son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Grimes, written near Bordeaux in March 1919. He notes transfers to the 43rd Bal. Co and service near Bordeaux, mentions a band with retreat and dances, and asks about family health and news, promising a homecoming soon.
Local insurance agent F E L Dice of Denver Indiana advertises a hail crop protection policy promising coverage for the whole season. He notes high prices for corn and other crops and invites residents to call for details, with office and residence numbers provided.
Governor Goodrich calls for unified American patriotic effort to oversubscribe the Fifth Victory Liberty Loan. He praises U S resolve and efficiency, credits soldiers and civilians, and urges every state including Indiana to persist in the final war bond drive. He stresses finishing the Kaiser’s defeat through financial commitment.
The Jefferson Township Sunday School Convention met at the Denver Methodist Church Sunday afternoon and evening after a postponed October date due to influenza. Speakers Rev Myers Rev Melton Rev White and L W Shultz delivered talks on Sunday School work. officers Tony Fisher C F Golden Josiah Maus were re elected for another year.
Extremely cold weather has severely damaged fruit crops across Indiana with cherries plums and peaches hit hardest. Small fruits gooseberries and currants are practically killed as a result of the late warm spell followed by frost.
The text notes Miller Brothers Ora Hortén and daughter Miss Lalla of Per were guests of Dr G W Musselman and Mrs Musselman and children Tuesday evening. The fragment shows a social visit among local residents and a family.
Governor Goodrich calls Indiana churches to observe May 4 as Employment Sunday. National church groups and the U S Department of Labor back the plan, endorsed by President Wilson, urging churches to help returning soldiers and war workers find work and keep every man employed.
On Wednesday last, Mrs A L Fouts with her husband and daughter Mrs Omer Flora and attending Dr EB Waymire left Denver for Indianapolis. On Thursday at ten o clock she underwent an operation at Methodist hospital performed by Dr Hatfield. She rallied well and is expected to recover fully if no complications arise. Mr Fouts returned from Indianapolis Sunday evening.
The Young People’s meeting led by Rollin Place is announced for next Sunday evening. Mrs. Bernice Murphy led a splendid meeting last Sunday. The first lesson in the new Teacher Training book begins Wednesday. The Teaching Values of the Old Testament is the title. All are welcome to attend. The Sunday School plans curtains to section the building for classes, enabling flexible use. Curtains expected ready next Sunday. Wm. Melton, Pastor.
The pastor will preach next Sunday at 10 30 on Intercession or The Stewardship of Prayer. The Minute Men speak on the subject. Sabbath School at 9 30 Epworth League at 6 45 and Evening Worship at 7 45. All are invited to attend.
The Brethren Church announces Bible Study at 9 30 a m led by Sam Clingaman in September The Teacher Training Class meets Thursday evening with Choir Practice afterward Communion Service Monday evening May 5 at 730 The public is invited to all services Pastor L A Myers leads the church activities.
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