Local Graduates and Family Tife Noted in Community Sketch
The article recalls graduates from Kello High School class of 1915, Western College Ohio 1919, and Purdue University. It mentions honors, teaching roles, family relocations, and a funeral with Rev Sidebottom officiating. Surviving relatives include widows, eight children, three brothers, three sisters, and twenty four grandchildren. Burial was east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kello
Western College
Ohio
Western
Burnettsvilles
Congram
Focal High School
Purdue University
Ala Rho
Thello
Heroesville
Spring
Clintordiana
Minnity
Anna’ Creek
Paul Hall
Obe
Alta
Charles
Clyde
William
May
Myrtle
David
Lawrence
Elnora
Sidebottom
Lyceum Evening At High School Auditorium
Chester R. Scott presents a musical Lyceum program at the high school auditorium Monday evening at 8 o clock. Scott is a cornetist with the United band and has selected fine numbers to accompany him. Spectators are urged to hear these entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester R. Scott
High School
Monyo
Scott
Uniteds
Independent basketball team routed by Rensselaer Legion
The Independent team fell 33 to 15 at the high school gym last Saturday. Rensselaer led early and kept the pace. Francesville’s Evernham Swing Jordan Kopka Rhinehart faced Dixey Collins Babcock Tilton for Rensselaer as substitutes were used with little score change.
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Rensselaer Legion
Rensselaer
Francesville
Evernham
Swing
Jordan
Kopka
Rhinehart
Dixey
Collins
Babcock
Tilton
Gleaners Elect and Install Officers
The Ancient Order of Gleaners installed officers on Wednesday December 28 led by Chief Gleaner Harry Topp and Vice Chief Gleaner Thomas Saltwell. Other officers included Grace Huppert as Secretary and Treasurer Fred Saltwell as Chaplain and Alvina Saltwell as Lecturer with True Robinson Conductor Hazel Robinson Conductress Ernest Weltzen Inner Guard John Saltwell Outer Guard Edward Finnegan Purchasing Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Gleaners
Harry Topp
Thomas Saltwell
Gleaner
Grace Huppert
Fred Saltwell
Alvina Saltwell
True Robinson
Hazel Robinson
Ernest Weltzen
John Saltwell
Edward Finnegan
Goble Named County Road Superintendent
William Goble of Beaver township was appointed by the county commissioners to succeed William Kahler as county road superintendent. Goble resides in Beaver township and replaces Kahler. W H Linn of Winamac was named superintendent of the county farm.
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William Goble
Beaver Township
William Kahler
Goble
W. H. Linn
Winamac
M. E. Church Sunday Schedule and Prayer Services
The M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer services are held each evening this week and all are invited to attend.
Local People and Visits Highlight Indiana Town Life
Mrs. H. H. Weaver spent Sunday with relatives in Monon. J. P. Auxier of Edinburg visits his son John and family east of town. Ray Hudgens of LaFayette was here last week with his parents Mr and Mrs John Hudgens. Clancy Philips who left Lurber Hardware moves to Winamac. Francesville contact line notes Otto Hooker phone 122F.
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Ashen
John West
H. H. Weaver
Monon
J. P. Auxier
Edinburg
John
Ray Hudgens
LaFayette
Mrs
John Hudgens
Clancy Philips
Lurber Hardware Company
Winamac
Blast Narrowly Hurts Boy In Town Walkway
A boy found dynamite caps hidden in a bush used in an excavation blast. He touched a fuse with a match and lost his eye and finger. The complaint accuses Hinkle employees of negligence in handling explosives to prevent children from observing the danger.
Winters Begin For Aery And Relatives In Midwest Tour
Mrs. S C Aery returned from Medaryville after a two month visit with relatives. She plans winter stays with daughters Mrs Harold Dennis in Gary and Mrs George March in Chicago. Christian church choir hosted a covered dish for Mr and Mrs E J Schultz before their trip to Corydon for holidays. Charles Reimider, Pax ton news stand proprietor, visited his parents Theo Reitnenschnieider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Aery
Medaryville
Corydon
Charles Reimider
Paxton
Theo. Reitnenschnieider
Chicago Crooks Loot Totals Revealed for 1921
Police department figures show Chicago burglars safe blowers pickpockets and holdup men netted 3 974 326 in loot from Jan 1 to Dec 23 1921. Cash accounted for 636 887 with 1 616 293 in merchandise and 107 199 in cash recovered.
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Chicago
Shippers to Meet in Winamac on Friday to Hear Marketing Report
A Pulaski county meeting for livestock shipping and cooperative marketing is set for Friday afternoon January 6 in the court room at Winamac. The gathering will hear the National Committee of 15 report on live stock marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Winamac
National Committee of 15
Local Social Notes and Tributes From Monticello to Lafayette
Mrs Zora Burger and son Bel videre return to Chicago. Dr Robert Roberts of Chicago visited friends here last Sunday. Mrs Albert Shirtz returns from Detroit where she visited her sons James Rex and Kenneth. A D Wentz and family were in Monticello last Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Everett Lawrie. Miss Anna and Elmer Kopka return to Lafayette to resume studies at Purdue University. This Tanlac is the on medicine I have ever taken that does what they say it will do said J F Bay. Lexington Ky City rug Si Fell.
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Albert Shirtz
Detroit
James
Rex
Kenneth
A. D. Wentz
Monticello
Everett Lawrie
Miss Anna
Elmer Kopka
LaFayette
Purdue University
J F. Bay
Lexington
Mann Speech At Farm Hearers On January 26
A note indicates a permanent system to benefit agriculture on farms and invites listeners to hear Mann speak on January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Brown Of Monon Heads Producers Association
First board of directors of the national stock producers association met in Chicago. John G. Brown of Monon elected vice president, E. Collins of Kit Carson named secretary treasurer, Cunningham of Des Moines named. Officers form the executive committee. requests to establish terminal commissions and associated stocker and fee companies were received from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tional Stock Producers’ Association
Chicago
John G. Brown
Monon
New Town Officers Take Office As Finances Stay Sound
The new town board will oversee two years of municipal business. Trustees are Fred C. Westphal Paul Von Tobel and John Koster with J Q Richardson as clerk treasurer. They succeed Carl Nelson O E Dunn T J Tomlinson and Claude Burson. Outgoing members leave a surplus over nine thousand dollars.
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Fred C. Westphal
Paul von Tobel
John Koster
J. Q. Richardson
Carl Nelson
O. E. Dunn
T. J. Tomlinson
Claude Burson
Community Building share holders meeting notice
The annual meeting of the share holders of the Community Building is set for Wednesday evening January 1 in the library basement. Members will hear a past year report and elect officers and a board for the coming year. Secretary invites interest in the progress and plans.
Local residents tale and a college basketball note
Alex Merica of Rensselaer visited Saturday. Lenore McMurray returned to Indianapolis to resume schoolwork. Lora Brown of Detroit visited Mrs. C. A. Nelson last week. Gladys Hudgens returned to Lafayette after weeks with her parents. The Fair Oaks basketball team vs Daryyile Five at a nearby venue.
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Lenore McMurray
Indianapolis
Lora’ Brown
Detroit
Gladys .Hudgens
LaFayette
Investigation hints at future changes in Board of Transport policy
A fragmentary report notes an investigation into present fee practices by a transportation association. It suggests possible decreases and a 6 percent return under a clause of the transportation act. The text is incomplete but indicates forthcoming changes and financial expectations.
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Weanapottatana Shriv
Gas Field Opens in Harrison County with Five Wells
Investigations by the Division of Geology of the State Conservation Department led to the opening of a new natural gas field in Harrison County. The five wells, RG 560,000 cubic feet per day, are expected to produce Bacchia gas from oil-bearing shale, suggesting a long life for the field according to Director Richard Ibeer and State Geologist W. S. Kogan.
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Harrison County
Division of Geology
State Conservation Department
Richard Ieber
W. S Kogan
Sas
Logan
Former Monon Man Drowns in Gravel Pit
Marion Nixon, 23, a former Monon resident and night watchman at Logansport Greenville Gravel plant, drowned in a water filled pit six miles northwest of Logansport. His father James Nixon kept watch through the night and left at 5 30 Thursday morning.
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Marion Nixon
Monon
Logansport
Greenville Gravel Company
James Nixon
At the Movies Myers Theatre Weekender Listings
Friday and Saturday January 6 and 7 feature Man's Plaything at Myers Theatre with matinee Saturday at 2 30. January 10 and 11 show Shirley Mason in Mother Heart and Shadowed with Matt and Jeff. January 13 and 14 matinee Saturday offers The Servant Question with a special all star cast.
Local Social News Highlights Visitors From Nearby Towns
Miss Mildred Brenneman of Manon visited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs Frank Bechdell of LaFayette were over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J B Gant. Mr and Mrs Vern Hewitt of Chicago were guests of his mother Sister for Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Brenneman
Manon
Frank Bechdell
LaFayette
J. B. Gant
Vern Hewitt
Chicago
Fragmentary report on church damage and rebuilding plans
In the fragment a defender of C. C. Bassett notes the north side was undamaged. Plans to rebuild were drawn up. The Sunday afternoon event involved the remaining churches and the opera house staff offering spaces for the Methodists until they can secure own quarters.
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C. C. Bassett
Soodland
LaFayette Daily advertises rates and paper collapse
The LaFayette Daily booster paper failed after its receiver faced unpaid bills. A rival LaFayette daily charged 65 cents per inch for ads, forcing the Weekly Times to try a daily edition. Strenuous objections and lack of support led to the collapse as the hard critics stayed quiet.
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LaFayayette
Times
LaFayette
Weekly Times
Revival Meetings at Pleasant Ridge Church of God
A series of revival meetings will begin next Sunday at Pleasant Ridge Church of God in Jefferson township. Rev. Watson of Anderson leads the services, assisted by Rev. East of Henry county and Rev. Alvin Hall of White county.
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Pleasant Ridge Church
Farmers Institute town dates list and brief notices
Towns and dates for farmers institute events are listed: Francesville January 17 18 Medaryville 19 20 Star City 24 Winamac 27 Monterey February 2 3. Mrs George Fox visits Linden for several days. Miss Lois Petra hosts with Rev A Dunlavey in Brookston. Mrs Dunlavey formerly Miss Amanda Shallender. The Christian Workers of A h tate eae em Pe.
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Francesville
Medaryville
Star City
Winamac
Monterey
Lois
Petra
Brookston
A. Dunlavey
Dunlavey
Amanda
Shallender
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Lyceum
Harry
Sther’ Rees
Ees
Ato
John c
Turday
Mes Ricks
Kokomo
F. L. Sharrer
Olph Tetzloft
WM. Goble
M. E.' Church
Otto Hooker
Indiana
Winamac Republican
Shippers
Zora Burger
Belvidere
Robert Roberts
Brown OF
Monon Heads Producers’ ‘Association
Alex Merica
Movies Myers Theatre
the Tribune
Farmers’ Institute
George Fox
Linden
the Christian Workers of A H Tate
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