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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1923

Page

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France Not Justified In Ruhr Invasion Debate

A letter argues France owes large debts to the United States and Germany, questions seizing Paris or French colonies, and warns France risks losing American friendship if it pursues indemnities. It contends France could have avoided indemnities and Alsace Lorraine and urges Paris to handle world affairs independently.

France Ruhr United States Germany Paris West Indies Alsace-Lorraine Vimes Phi

Chicago River Boulevards Proposed to Ease Traffic

A proposed river boulevard plan would run ten miles along the Chicago River with 200 feet width and a central vacant strip. It includes boulevards sidewalks parks garages and oil filling stations, rising 20 to 30 feet above water and not hindering river traffic.

Chicas Chicago

Health Nurses Essential For Preventive School Care

A report from the state university extension shows 42 percent of school children weighed here show undernourishment, 66 percent with defective teeth, 36 percent with tonsils, 12 percent with defective vision. In one community 15 of 14 pupils were suspected of tuberculosis. The piece urges expanding school nursing to prevent handicaps with timely care.

Th State University

Notice to Keep Up Chickens in Garden Time

Owners of chickens are notified to pen them up as it is garden time and running them about violates a town ordinance. Bert Overman, Town Marshal.

When Knighthood Was in Flower at His Theatre Winamac

The 12 reel feature will be shown at His Theatre in Winamac for three nights May 9 10 and 11 at 7 39 p m. The film is billed as the greatest picture of the season and aims to attract all ages from schoolboys to adults.

Winamac

Meeting Disturbance at San Pierre Stirs Local Crowd

A Ku Klux meeting in San Pierre was disrupted when Leo Jogan, described as demented, fired a pump shotgun into the audience. Peret Gilmore, Edward Wilkins, Mrs. Henry Wiseman, and Mrs. Paul dhardel were injured by shot or glass while Hogan was arrested. The assailant, alleged to suffer epilepsy, fled after the attack and will face assault with intent to kill charges.

San Pierre John van Orman Leo Jogan Peret Gilmore Edward Wilkins Henry Wiseman Paul Dhardel Hlegan Wis Ble Wall Carho Cambatants Thewan Charles Lerew Nios

Married Lafayette Teachers Start Life Together

Jiorace V. Wain science teacher and athletics coach and Miss Lucille Bishop were married at Central Presbyterian church in Lafayette on Saturday at 1 p.m. They had both taught in local schools with moves to new positions and will reside in Indianapolis where Mr. Wain has a job with Mutual Benefit Life Insurance.

Jiorace V. Wain Lucille Bishop Central Presbyterian Church Lafayette John ©. Kain Tudianapolis Kain Dlenry Hh. Bishop Indianapoli Indianapolis Mutual Benefit Life Insurance

Salem Evang Church Fifth Sunday Services

Fifth Sunday after Easter schedule: Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning service at 10 30 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m Rev Dr Flor Schreiber of Grand Rapids Mich president of the Michigan District Evangelical Synod will preach both services All members and friends urged to attend G A Firgau Pastor

Flor. Schreiber Grand Rapids Mich Michigan The Evangelial Synod G. A. Firgau

M. E. Church Service Schedule and Outreach

The M E Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and evening worship at 7 30 with programs by the Women s Foreign Missionary Society and Epworth League groups. Pastor Paul A Reisen extends a welcome to all attendees.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society Epworth Paul A. Reisen

Christian Church Services Next Sunday

The Christian Church will hold morning and evening services next Sunday with Rev. C A Jacobs delivering sermons at both. Wanted A cook at Wright Brothers restaurant in Rensselaer Indiana. County Agent Herbert Verling of Winamac was in town Wednesday on business.

The Christian Church C. A. Jacobs Wright Brothers Restaurant Rensselaer, Ind Herbert Verling Winamac

Miss Schleman Starred At Northwestern

Miss Helen B Schleman of Valparaiso and Francisville prominence shines in Northwestern activities. Freshman year earned Women's Athletic Association membership and as a top freshman tennis player. Sophomore year saw hockey basketball and varsity tennis with executive board election. Junior year on varsity hockey volleyball and basketball. named president of the Woman's Athletic Association and delegate to Midwest Conference. Gamma Phi Beta member and student council roles highlighted.

Helen B.schleman Francisville Valparaiso Northwestern University Women's Athletic Association Woman's Athletic Association Dana M. Evans Northwestern Miss Schleman Beine Delogate University of Colorado Y. M.C. A. Council Junor Women's League Afiss Schleman Gamma Phi Beta Sorority William Sehleman Valparatso

State Board Rejects High School Textbook Bids

The Indiana state board of education in Indianapolis refused all bids for five year high school textbooks. Officials cited suspected collusion due to similar bids and the persistent rise in book costs. New bids set for May 1 were planned amid ongoing concerns about textbook price and frequent revisions.

State Board of Education Indianapolis

Safe of Star City Bank Found in Calumet River

The safe from the First State Bank of Star City, stolen last Wednesday, was recovered today in the Calumet River near Hammond. The robbers drilled a hole with an acetylene torch and dynamited it to recover nearly $4000. cashier A P Wirick reports the safe is wrecked.

First State Bank of Star City Calumet River Hammond Geggs A. P. Wirick

Newton County Still Seized in Farm Raid

Federal prohibition officer and Deputy Hedrick arrested John Friedl after raiding a farm ten miles east of Conrad two miles east of town. Friedl’s brother fled and remains at large. Equipment seized included a fully equipped still.

Newton County Prohibition Hedrick John Friedl Conrad Frieda

Miss Lucy Ames Visits Friends in Lowell

Miss Lucy Ames visits friends in Lowell. Walter Engle traveled to Star City yesterday and returned home with his father-in-law Blach Rotruck, who has stayed there for months. Mrs. Paul A. Reisen and her sons went to Wingate for a week with relatives. Mrs. S. C. Aery returned home from a month with daughters Mrs. George March of East Chicago and Mrs. Harold Dennis of Gary.

Walter Engle Star City Blach Rotruck Paul A. Reisen and Sons Wingate S.C. Aery George March East Chicago Harold Dennis Gary Winamac Republican

Rensselaer Businessmen Oppose Local Road Plan Hearing

Rensselaer businessmen oppose hard surfacing a road near the Minots lines from Vincennes through Brook and Morocco. They argue the Jackson highway is the direct link from Indianapolis to Chicago and serves the Calumet region. The State Highway Commission will send a member to Rensselaer for a hearing.

Rensselaer Minots Vincennes Brook Morocco Jackson Highway Indianapolis Chicago Calumet The State Highway Commission

Supreme Court limits liquor import inside three-mile limit

The Supreme Court ruled that liquor cannot be legally brought inside the three mile territorial limit by U S or foreign ships. Outside the limit both American and foreign ships are not bound by American prohibition. The decision partially reversed Attorney General Daugherty's ruling on prohibition within the three-mile zone.

United States Supreme Court U.S Daugherty

Miss Vivian Judy and Ralph Myers Married in LaFayette

Miss Vivian Maribee Judy and Ralph D Myers were married in LaFayette on Thursday March 29 with Rev Jesup officiating. The bride daughter of Charles B Judy and Francesville native, taught at the local high school. the groom son of Matt Myers, Francesville graduate, works in the battery business. They plan to set up housekeeping in the east part of town.

Vivian Maribee Judy Ralph D. Myers LaFayette Jessup Charles B. Judy Francesville High School Manchester College Matt Myers Battery

Prominent Rensselaer Citizen Dies After Illness

Grant Warner a leading Rensselaer hardware merchant for 47 years died at his North Front street home at 5:15 pm on Thursday after several days of critical illness. The death was due to cerebral thrombus with paralysis on the left side and a stomach hemorrhage following a long stomach ailment. Rensselaer Republican reports.

Grant Warner North Front Street Rensselaer Republican

Notice for Bids for Cemetery Upkeep

Board of Control of the Frances ville cemetery will receive bids for spring and summer upkeep in 1923. W. C. Richardson serves as secretary. Other items mention visits by local residents and a grandson’s wedding in Me daryville.

Board of Control Francesville Cemetery W. C. Richardson

Indiana Flour Week Drives Home Use Of State Milled Bread

Domestic science teachers influence views on home milled flour as Indiana promotes a state wide drive to use locally grown cereals. The American Miller notes flour week has boosted home economics programs and increased sales of Indiana flour, with similar campaigns seen in Arizona and other states to reduce imported wheat.

Indiana Arizona

First Steps Toward Haven for Game Along River

Three appraisers were appointed to value state land along the Kankakee river in La Porte and Starke counties. Land will be sold to buyers who will turn a riverfront strip back to the state for a game reserve. The reserve will join the state park system to aid fish and game propagation.

Indiana Kankakee River Laporte Starke State Department of Conservation

The Farmer and the League

The farmer becomes the last hope of the League of Nations and international bankers as propaganda floods the public with claims that agricultural distress stems from America’s nonparticipation in European affairs. The piece argues this effort seeks to entangle the United States in foreign policy.

League of Nations America

Dunkleberger to Teach Manual Training in Lake Winona Schools

Russell H Dunkleberger and family moved to Warsaw on Monday this week. He will serve as instructor in manual training in the Lake Winona schools next year.

Russell H. Dunkleberger Warsaw Lake Winona

James R Guild's Mississippi letter from Greenwood Green wood cotton wealth and growth

Medaryville residents James R. Guild and his wife describe three months in Greenwood Mississippi in the delta region. They note rich soil and cotton wealth, the city’s 15,000 population and six banks, a warehouse with three million dollars of cotton, and local water from a 600 foot artesian well. They contrast black labor and white business, report church and school strength, and mention road projects and declining Mississippi colored population. They plan to return home in early May.

James R. Guild Medaryville Guild C. K. Little the Tribune South Mr. Guild Mississippi Mississippi Delta Francesville Prairie Greenwood Laflore County Indiana

Booths Grandson Proposes Prison Reform Plan

The grandson of General Booth argues prisons fail society by penalizing families. He urges three steps: make each prisoner self supporting, require restitution to victims, and support dependents to avoid extra charity costs.

Booth Salvation Army

Summer Underwear Guests Visit and Travel Plans

Mr. and Mrs. Sarah Morgan and Miss Jessie Flowers were guests Monday of Mrs. J. W. Marion. Mrs. Morgan’s health has improved and she plans to travel with Mrs. Flowers to Iowa for an extended visit. Mrs. A. C. Mallon is visiting relatives in Vincennes Indiana.

Sarah Morgan Jessie Flowers J. W. Marion Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Flowers Iowa A. C. Mallon Vincennes, Ind

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Chicago River Boulevard Bert Overman Frank Nolan Lloyd Gras Whiting Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Lizenby Gunnerson Hill Salem Evang Ciurch M. E. Church Christian Church Services Star City Bank Lucy Ames Lowell U. S. Supreme Court Miss Vivian Judy Ralph Myers Wilson Timmons Monticello Clyde Myers John C. Engle Clarence Hansell Mildred Maddus Henry Maddus L. L. Travis Fairbury, I Herbert Powell Salem Township the Farmer and the League
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