Local Social Notes From Indiana Community
Local residents visit and return with relatives while winter plans unfold. Mr and Mrs H W Bledsoe return to Indianapolis staying at the Linden. Mrs Samuel Brenneman and son visit from Monon. Mr and Mrs Perry Wilson of Winamac stay with Mrs Cary Comstock and Mrs Hattie Clark. Continental adjuster Lon D McConnel surveys recent losses as N A Gottier plans a Monon winter stay. Charles F Daseke and wife report wintering in Colorado Springs and expect February return. Christian Workers meet with Miss Alice Hill for Friday afternoon with annual factory election. Lon Davis and W O Pha mond, aging locals, remain frail. Meri Ball of Mitchell visits Carl Jones and Mrs John Danford at Monon. Merl in business in Mitchell. Lambert Kratman and Charles Swing travel to Lafayette. Prickas Mr Wrallman reports Twiners business. high land prices hinder crop loan payments. Dle Nas sells farm south of town to Springhorn of Monon for March closing if Mrs Harry Foster hosts Pioneer Club Thursday evening. new officers elected for year: President Mrs W F Engle, Vice Mrs John Alkire, Secretary Mrs F Byrd, Treasurer Mrs W C Richardson. Husband's Day planned for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meri Ball
Mitchell, S. D
Carl Jones
Bistoriday
John Danford
Monon
Merl
Mitchell
Lambert Kratman
Charles Swing
Tafayétte
Wrallman
Twiners
Dle Nas
Springhorn
Moton
Ton
Harry Foster
Pioneer Club
W. FE. Engle
John Alkire
F. Byrd
W.C. Richardson
Francesville Opens New Flour Mill With White Rose Brand
Francesville announces operation of a new flour mill owned by the Gutwein family. The plant will reach 75 barrels per day at full capacity and uses top US equipment installed by a milling expert who has since left. The Gatweins previously operated mills in Munegart and plan wholesale distribution to rural communities in barrel lots under the White Rose brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesville
Phillip Gutwein
Thes
Comire
Chey
Blue Bird Service to Return Next Summer
The Blue Bird passenger run on Sundays in winter will resume next spring. The Moudi line continues to operate with trenchment moves to pave the road. Freight theft and several wrecks caused substantial losses, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in freight lost last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moudi
Menon
Cataues
Light hearing held at Monon Friday
A public hearing occurred in Monon on Friday regarding the Continental Utilities Company service. Patrons from Francesville Medaryville and surrounding towns spoke on current use and shortages of power, noting service reliability at about ninety eight percent and awaiting the Public Service Commission decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Pabloervies
Cohueis
Padaana
Mbedvon
Dave Bel
Othe Continental Hities Corpony
Severib Techs
Cartee
Francesville
Mionow
Francesvile
Medaryville
Theystem
Continental Cltilities Company
Public Service Commission
Wee
Blue Sky Act Change Seeks Felony Misrepresentation Penalty
Senator Miles Furnas of Lynn proposes a bill to strengthen the state blue sky law and make misrepresentation in securities advertising a felony. The measure would punish false statements about value of stocks bonds or other debt instruments with up to a $5000 fine and up to three years imprisonment or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Furnas
Lynn
For Sale Dry Stove Wood in Francesville Route
A classified notice advertises dry stove wood for sale in Francesville on Route percent with contact A M Bewa. Proceeding reader should contact for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. A. Bewa
Francesville
Hangings Grove Woman Dies Under Tragic Circumstances
Mrs. Mary Jane Brandenburg of Hangings Grove township died Friday night near 5730 o'clock after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Barkley church with burial in Wheatfield cemetery. She was nearly 60 and survived by her husband and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Brandenburg
William Brandenburg
Hangings Grove Township
Barkley
Wheatheld
Evangelistic services and early settlement obituary noted
On Sunday Rev. E J Harris led two congregations with messages on Grace for taruce and Fishing for Men and planned special meetings starting January 16 with choir and orchestra. An obituary from Francesville Home Banner details Elizabeth Rees wife of Major John Rees dying July 31 in Francesville with praise for her piety and pioneer family impact in Western Pulaski County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Harris
Taruce
Ruth
Ev. Harris
Brother Harris
Mir. Harris
Orchester
Francesville
E. F. Rees
Daniel McBride
William Reiswanger
Guderian
Rees
Ind
Elizabeth Rees
John Rees
George
Western
Pulaski
Hampshire County
Virginia
White County
Major Rees
Menon
Salem Township
Reeses
West Side
Presbyterian Church
Farmers Short Course Draws Attentive Attendance
The Farmers Short Course held over three days last week saw strong turnout despite bad weather. Attendees valued talks from agricultural scientists and domestic science experts, recognizing growing importance of university knowledge for farming progress.
Surprise Dinner For Mr And Mrs Stalnaker Held At Home
A surprise dinner was hosted at the Stalnakers home north of town on Sunday January 6. Guests bringing baskets included Mr. and Mrs Fritz Weltzin, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Weltzin, Mr. and Mrs J C Malchow, Mr. and Mrs James Hayworth and son Robert, Mr. and Mrs William Beiswanger and daughter Edna, Mr. and Mrs Knox Lehman and daughters, Mr. and Mrs Theo Garrigues and children, Mr. and Mrs August Nightengale and children, Mr. and Mrs Orie Wammond, Dorothy and Utoka Stalnaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A.stalnaker
Fritz Weltzin
Ernest Weltzin
J. C. Malchow
James Hayworth
Robert
William Beiswanger
Edna
Knox Lehman
Theo. Garrigues
August Nightengale
Orie Wammond
Dorothy
Utoka Stalnaker
Badger Caught on Wickersham Farm Near Monticello
A rare badger was caught Saturday morning by Jerry Wickersham at his home northeast of Monticello. The trapped animal weighed about sixteen pounds and was brought to Monticello for public viewing after it was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wickersham
Monticello
Public Sales and Local Notices
Howard Hall sales set for Tuesday February 8. High School play “Assisted by Sadie” scheduled Friday night January 21. Dr and Mrs J C Sharrer return from Benton Harbor visit with son Dr F L Sharrer. Nursing services offered any time. Mrs Anna Phillips Fraser Indiana listed at 148. Pillsbury Flour $3.60 this week at Clark’s. Corn 10, 12 1/2 and 15 cents, peas 12 1/2 and 15 cents at Clark’s. Smokeless coal available for furnaces from Cooperative Elevator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
Anna Phillips
Francesville
Ind
Keeler To Exhibit 60 Birds At Chicago Poultry Show
Charles V. Keeler of Winamac displays 60 birds for the Chicago poultry show opening next week. He enters 11 cocks 11 cockerels and 16 pullets plus pen and hen entries and bets on over $50 in entry fees. He challenges rivals to match his 60 birds with equal breed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Keeler
Winamac
Chicago
Keeler
Grass Creek High to Open Community House Basketball Night
The first basketball game in the Community House will be held next Saturday night January 15 with Grass Creek high school facing Francesville H S. A curtain raiser precedes the main event and the building will be heated to keep spectators warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grass Creek High School
Francesville H. S
Missionary Society Social Held at Mrs Mallon Home
Mrs A C Mallon hosted the Women's Missionary Society at her home last Tuesday afternoon. An interesting program followed by a two course luncheon was served to thirty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Mallon
Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
White Rose Flour Comes to The Up-to-the-Minute Grocety
The new White Rose brand flour is now on sale as a home production product. The message urges buyers to try it and compare quality and economy. The Up-to-the-Minute Grocery advertises quality as standard and the lowest prices.
Madden Scores Air Mail Plan Debate in House
Madden argues the air mail plan is costly and time ineffective versus rail. He cites post office budget total 3573.964.721 and compares air at 53 a ton mile with rail at seven cents, estimating ten billion yearly if all mail flew and receipts near 450 million. He notes posting by 3 45 p m in Chicago, overnight flight, arrival by 6 p m in New York, with about 48 hours to deliver versus 24 hours by fast train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Madden
Appropriations
House
Purchasers of Liquor to Be Card Indexed
Federal prohibition directors will card index liquor purchasers to improve supervision. Instructions issued by the bureau of internal revenue require cards for each permit holder showing on hand quantities, purchases, deliveries, and the permit holder’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Mrs Lulu Malchow Weds Frank Bailey in Francesville
Mrs Lulu Malchow daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Hamilton of Francesville wed Frank Bailey a farmer from Francesville on a Wednesday morning at the M E parsonage Rev J F Porter officiated. The couple plan to live on a farm three miles west of Francesville Winamac Republican records the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Malchow
Oscar Hamilton
Francesville
Frank Bailey
J. F. Porter
M. E. Parsonage
Winamac Republican
Coroner Change In County Leadership
Dr. R J Ives of Francesville declined to qualify for the new term. Commissioners named Dr C F E Tinton of Medarvville as the new county coroner, to start January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Ives
Francesville
C. FE. Tinton
Medarvville
Own Your Own Home Offer From Universal Builders
An advertisement from Universal Home Builders Supply Co announces home plans and a one year subscription to Home Today Magazine for a dollar. The pitch promises suitability for home loving buyers and directs readers to 1224 Garrick Building, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Today
Universal Home Builders Supply Co
Garrick Bldg
Chicago
For Sale and Notices Noticeboard Fragment
For Sale items include baled hay from Co operative Elevator Company and three good milk cows fresh January 15th. Other entries mention Aristos Flour and Clark's products, a book from Christmas to be given to the library, and a base burner for sale via Judson Fitzpatrick. Theatre note: Sadie Myers presented at the show Friday night January 21. Francesville, Ind. Price references include $3.00 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Wentz
Francesville
Ind
Evangelistic meetings begin at Christian church
Evangelistic meetings start next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The newly appointed Rev. E. J. Harris will lead the sessions at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
E. J. Harris
Tippecanoe River Conservation Society Formed to Fight Dredging
Indiana conservation officials celebrate Marion organized effort by Grant county leaders to resist the Matchett and Kring ditch plan. The group aims to protect the Tippecanoe’s natural beauty from dredging and channel changes that engineers say would cost more than they benefit, lowering water levels and harming lakes. They may pursue state wide action while not opposing hydroelectric dam building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Conservation
Marion
Tippecanoe
Marshall
Kosciusko
Grant County
Department
Indiana
Tippecanoe River
Yellow Ticket Urged for All War Objectors
Bill introduced in the House by Representative Milligan Missouri proposes substituting dishonorable discharges for all objectors who refused military service or wore uniforms after induction under the 1917 Selective Service Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Milligan
Missouri
Reynolds Five Tops Rensselaer in Fast 29 17 Victory
Reynolds defeated Rensselaer 29 17 at Rensselaer in a fast game. Reynolds rallied in the second period to build a lead Rensselaer could not overcome. Rensselaer led 11 8 at halftime. Houston led Reynolds with five field goals while Collins and Weis led for Rensselaer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Rensselaer
Houston
Collins
Weis
Hullinger's Barber Shop Razor Sale Teaser
Pure strained honey offered nearby for 3 pounds at 90 cents. Bring your bucket. If your razor pulls do not cuss buy one at Hullinger's guaranteed not to pull. If you shave yourself you need a good razor. Call Hullinger's Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Nolan
Hullinger’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. H. W. Bledsoe
Indianapolis
the Linden
Samuel Brenneman and Son
Perry Wilson
Cary Comstock
Hattie Clark
Lon D. McConnel
Continental
N. A. Gottier
Charles F. Daseke
Colorado Springs
Christian Workers
Alice Hill
Foctory
Allen Hinton
Star City News
Lon. Davis
WO Pbavmond
Blue Bird
Furnas
Pillsbury Pan
Clark’s
Hanging Grove
Louie Ricks
Jersey
J. W. Bechdell
South Bend
L. A. Stalwaker
HP International
John FE
Emmett
Denham
Christian Church Notes
MR. and
Mrs. Stalnaker
Wickersham
Howard Hall
J. C. Sharrer
F. L. Sharrer
Benton Harbor
Pillsbury
Co-operative Elevator Co
Missionary Society Entertained
New York-Chicago
DR. Linton New
Cooperative Elevator Company
Malion’s
Sadie” Myers Theatre
Judson Fitzpatrick
Eastern
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