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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

Page

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Christian Endeavor Union Convention Held in Star City

The annual Christian Endeavor Union of Pulaski County met in Star City for a single spirited session closing a four day county tour led by state field secretary Evan Williams of Ft Wayne. Eldon McCombs was elected president. Pauline Miller secretary. Ed Hettinger treasurer.

Christian Endeavor Union Pulaski County Star City Evan Williams Ft. Wayne Christian Endeavor White County Eldon McCombs Francesville

Francesville Plans July Fourth Celebration

Francesville businessmen met at the public library to outline activities for the Fourth of July celebration. The plan promises amusements and attractions for hundreds of visitors. Francesville remains the only nearby town with an announced celebration, though Rensselaer is urged to join.

Francesville Business Men’s Association Francesville Rensselaer

No Sunday Dancing at Parks in Logansport

Sunday dancing at Spencer Park in Logansport has been placed under a loan by order of the board of public works. The ban follows complaints by citizens and the Logansport Ministerial Association. Mayor Guthrie will meet Ministers and pavilion managers tomorrow to discuss the issue.

Spencer Park Logansport Board of Public Works Guthrie Board of Works

Monon Announces Michigan City Excursion Next Sunday

The Monon Railway will operate the first excursion of the season from Indianapolis to Michigan City and from Lafayette to Michigan City next Sunday. Trains arrive at 10 35 a m and depart returning city at 5 20 p m with a round trip fare of 1 25.

The Monon Indianapolis Michigan City Lafayette

Pioneer Club Hostess and Rural News at Francesville

July 4th at Francesville reports Mrs. C. V. Benson hosting the Pioneer Club last Thursday afternoon. Visitors include Mrs. Will Douglas and Mrs. Charles Parker of Medaryville. Harry Hubbard and daughter Miss Mary return from Chicago visits with relatives. Mrs. Edward Finnegan and children are in Chicago due to her father’s illness and death. Mrs. J. B. Gant in Lafayette with daughter Mrs. Frank Bechdell after a serious operation. Mrs. Ira Shaffer and daughter return from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stoker in Cissna Park Illinois.

C. V. Benson Pioneer Club Will Douglas Charles Parker Medaryville Edward Finnegan Chicago J. B. Gant Lafayette Frank Bechdell St. Elizabeth Hospital Ira Shaffer Charles Stoker Cissna Park, Ill

Osburn and Edge wed at M E parsonage in Rensselaer

Thurman Osburn son of Mr and Mrs N Osburn of west of town and Anna Edge daughter of Mrs O M Peek, formerly of Rensselaer now Michigan City, married at 2 30 pm Thursday by Rev E W Strecker. The couple will reside with the groom's parents after a brief wedding trip. Mrs Osburn plans to keep her rural route carrier job on Route 3 from Rensselaer. The groom is described as a prosperous young farmer. Attending were the groom's parents Am mon Osburn and family and W F Rockwell and family of Gillam township.

Osburn Rensselaer N. Osburn West of Town Ammon Osburn W. F. Rockwell Gillam Township

SALLACY OF SOCIALIST THEORY

The article critiques socialist pro rata distribution by imagining equal cash shares of 48.89 dollars per person and questions the viability of such a system. It notes this figure as of May 1 and compares it to April 1, arguing the plan would fail to sustain national needs.

United States

Careful Crossing Campaign Promoted by American Railway Assn

The American Railway Association launches a careful crossing campaign from June 1 to September 36 to urge motorists to approach railroad crossings with caution. It stresses avoiding crossing when a signal shows track clearance and following all signals to prevent frequent accidents caused by carelessness.

American Railway Association

Myers Theatre Friday and Saturday Showings Start June 9

The Myers Theatre schedules two day runs featuring Gift Supreme from Republic with Selznick News on June 9 and 10. June 13 and 14 present North Wind's Malice by Rex Beach from Goldwyn. June 16 and 17 showcase Elaine Hammerstein in Reckless Youth along with Selznick News.

Gift Supreme Republic Selznick News Select North Wind Rex Beach Goldwyn Elaine Hammerstein

Indiana road commissions add two northern systems

Mrs. Sarah Morgan visits Mt Ayr and relatives while Mrs. M P Hill and Mrs. George Eldridge spend Friday in Monticello. Miss Mary Sidebottom travels to Terre Haute to attend Indiana State Normal. State Highway Commission plans two more northern road systems and will supervise at today’s meeting. Lafayette to Michigan City route faces delay but may be taken over later.

Mary Sidebottom Terre Haute Indiana State Normal Indianapolis State Highway Commission Indiana Lafayette Michigan City

Government Hesitates as Coal Strike Persists Toward June

Officials say no government move to end the coal strike before mid year and expect no decisive settlement before July. Hoover convenes 1,500 non-union operators to discuss price controls while urging voluntary restraint to avert shortages and runaway markets.

Hoover Garfield

Christian Church Services Sunday

Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m A vital subject will be discussed at each service The evening topic is The Second Coming of Christ When How And What the Results D L Dunkleberger Minister

Christ D. L. Dunkleberger

Woodmen Lodge Memorial Meeting Called

The Modern Woodmen lodge asks members to assemble at the hall Sunday at 9 30 am for memorial exercises hosted by the committee.

Woodmen Lodge

Local visitors sight Benton Harbor duo over weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles H Kruger and Mr and Mrs J L Beesley visited friends in Benton Harbor Michigan over the weekend. The Hanging Grove township rock road project in Jasper county is advancing north with rock hauled from Francesville. Trucks began hauling from the area yesterday.

Charles H. Kruger J. L. Beesley Benton Harbor Mich Hanging Grove Township Jasper County Francesville

Birthday Gathering Honors Westphal and Busch Kin

A Beaver Township home hosted about fifty relatives and friends for a birthday party for Mr. Westphal and his sister Mrs. Sam Busch. A buffet dinner followed games enjoyed by all ages. Local and out of town guests attended from nearby towns.

Albert Westphal Walter Westphal Vernon Weltzin James Rusk Everett Hintz Herman Kruger Ernest Kuger Ferry Westphal Lara Weltzin Emma Malchow Mable Sylvia Malchow Charles Schleman Paul Edna Rensselaer Guilford Westphal Fred Star City Geo.b. Morrow Logansport

Jack Robinson Dies in Warsaw After Oil Boom Ties

W. R. Jones, of this place, received a telegram announcing the death of Jack Robinson at his home in Warsaw. Robinson, once tied to Jancesville’s oil and gas boom, helped start the local company and drilled the first well before pursuing work as a drilling contractor and later running a successful meat business in Warsaw. His death recalls the earlier tragedy of Joseph Robinson, killed in Winamac by Mike Robinson.

W. R. Jones Jack Robinson Warsaw Mr. Robinson Jancesville Mr. Jones Joseph Robinson Winamac Mike Robinson Jack

Harding Cuts White House Expenses Saving $128,552

President Harding trims government costs with a treasury report showing White House expenditures totaling $182,132 from July 1 to April 30, down from $310,684 in the prior year. Reduced entertainment and lower operating costs drive the savings.

Harding White House Treasury

Catherine Hepp and John Kientz Wed in Winamac Parsonage

Miss Catherine E. Hepp of Winamac and John W. Kientz of Monon were married Friday evening May 26 by Rev. Victor M. Meagher at the parsonage. The groom is a farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kientz of Monon.

Catherine E. Hepp Winamac John W. Kientz Monon Victor M. Meagher Jacob Kientz

Social visits spread across Delphi and nearby towns

Frank Rees of Delphi visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Duttenha ver of Kentland and their children joined Misses Lucy and Clara Ames for several days. Misses Lucinda and Gladys Koster rode to Lafayette yesterday. Miss Susannah Liddle of Cropsey Jr stayed with her sister Mrs Margaret Hill and Miss Alice Hall for several days. The Christian Workers plan an afternoon meeting with Mrs T M ise. Mrs Mary Hubbell returned to New Rochelle N Y yesterday after extended visits with her aged mother Mrs Elizabeth Byers and sisters Miss Florence and Miss Agnes Byers.

Frank Duttenhaver Kentland Lucy Clara Ames Susannah Liddle Cropsey, Jr Margaret Hill Alice Hall Mary Hubbell New Rochelle Elizabeth Byers Florence Agns Byers

Protection at a Glance and the Tariff Debate in America

The piece argues that protecting American industry sustains jobs and consumer power, while importing goods harms factory employment and farmer incomes. It blames a small, well financed importing clique for opposing tariffs, linking idleness to foreign competition and urging a policy to keep workers and farmers prosperous.

Abraham Lincoln America United States Europe Asia

One Man Talking Sense Urges Women Friendly Farm Care

A contributor signing Herbert Quick argues farm households should invest in home amenities and labor saving devices. He contends that if a farm can afford a silo and machinery, it can provide running water, lighting, washing machines, and other conveniences to improve life for women and children on the farm.

Rensselaer Herbert Quick Quick

Land Purchases Advance for Norway Dam Project

Indiana Hydro Electric Company has paid 21000 for overflow land and 4000 more was added, with fast progress on buying required parcels for the Norway dam. Legal work and abstract examinations are extensive, and completed land purchases will take several months.

Indiana Hydro- Electric Company Norway Dam Monticello

Hoosier Inn Proprietor Severely Hurt in Tree Fall

C P Moody owner of the Hoosier Inn fell from a cherry tree at his Barkley township farm yesterday noon. He suffered a deep head cut thought to risk skull fracture. He was brought to town for treatment and advised rest and quiet for a full recovery.

C. P. Moody Hoosier Barkley Township Jasper County Democrat

State case postponed again in Starke county court

The case against W. P. Morgan Frank Irven and Harry Overman of this place and Dr Noland of Logansport was halted at Knox Monday due to an affidavit claiming Dr Noland is ill with tuberculosis. The matter was adjourned to the October term.

W. P. Morgan Frank Irven Harry Overman Dr. Noland Logansport Starke County Knox

Library Story Hour Draws Local Children

Miss Gladys and Lucinda Koster will lead the story hour at the library Saturday afternoon. Forty two children attended last Saturday to hear Misses Thelma and Dorothy Poundstone. The W C T U and guests were hosted by Mrs. W J Hubbard Wednesday evening. Loyd Gras visited friends in North Manchester over the weekend.

Gladys Lucinda Koster Thelma Dorothy Poundstone W. J. Hubbard Loyd Gras North Manchester

Campaign Clash Over Tariff Policy Spurs National Debate

The text frames a stark choice for the American people between supporting productive factories and prosperous workers versus profiteering import interests allied with foreign bankers and industries in a nationwide propaganda campaign against tariffs.

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Christian Endeavor Union Convention Harry Hubbard Miss Mary Jud” Osburn Sallacy R. R Sarah Morgan Mt. Ayr Ind M. P. Hill George Eldridge J. C. Sharrer Christian Church Beaver Township Frank Rees Delphi Lucinda Gladys Koster T. M.ise Power Company Shafer
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