Government Savings System becomes permanent treasury tool
The U S Government Savings System is established as a permanent part of the treasury to encourage saving, sell new savings certificates, and counter frauds in risky investments. A recent Treasury booklet explains the system and invites inquiries from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
War Savings Organization
Treasury Department
U.S
Treasury
Government Savings System
Washington
Southern whites may go to work
The South Carolina governor orders local officials to arrest anyone offering African Americans emigration outside the state unless they hold a permit costing 2000 dollars a year. Similar tactics are used in Virginia and other Southern states to curb black migration as labor shortages push movement nationwide. The piece argues migration will continue despite restrictions and hints at old sectional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Virginia
Congress
Vacant Farm Houses Near Wolcottville
Lyle Webb of Wolcottville reports twelve vacant farm houses near Wolcottville. He says tenants moved to South Bend for work paying twice as much as farming, with less worry. Monon News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Webb
Wolcottville
South Bend
Monon News
Local Notes on Visits and Travel
Mrs Olive Eldridge returns from a visit with relatives in Bloomington Illinois. Frank Nolans offers single strap patent leather sandals for children and big girls. Howard E Nyhart of Lafayette visited Tuesday on business. Argos Rotruck and daughter from Sylvania spend the week in Detroit visiting parents Emil Schubert. Walter Myers, ill eleven weeks in Evansville hospital, goes home to Albion Illinois this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nolan
Mr. Argos Rotruck
Sylvania
Detroit
Emil Schubert
Walter Myers
Evansville
Albion
Salvation Army aid praised for rehabilitating prisoners
The piece notes a New York City case where the Salvation Army freed and supported former inmates at cost and records a net profit for the charity. It hails the Army’s work at Jeffersonville Reformatory and praises Superintendent Scheidles Chaplain Rule and Chaplain Lucien Vorude for restoring self respect and trust with prisoners. It adds the Salvation Army annual appeal will run in Pulaski County next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
New York State
Salvation Armia
Armia
Salvation Army
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Scheidles
Rule
Lucien Vo Rude Aminof
Salvation Armay
Pulaski
County Christian Endeavor Convention Scheduled Next Sunday
The Young People's Christian Endeavor Union holds its annual county convention Sunday afternoon at the Christian church in Woinameae with Rev B D Thirt of Beaver Creek to speak. A roll call and election of officers will occur, and delegates from Francesville and Jessie Jentz plan to attend the state convention in Marion June 12 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Chorch
Woinameae
B.D Thirt
Beaver Creek
Francesville
Jessie Jentz
Christian Endeavor Soviets
Marion
Decoration Day Observed With Military Honors
Ceremonies marked Decoration Day with graves east of town decorated in the morning and a trip to Nauvoo in the afternoon to honor the dead. Veterans from the Spanish American, World, and Civil wars attended, including Stephen Eldridge, the Civil War survivor, who enjoyed the event at over eighty. Visitors from out of town joined the annual observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauvoo
Stephen Eldridge
Two-piece underwear for men at Frank Nolans
Tee and Purl Goble of Hammond visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goble the latter part of last week. Miss Susannah Liddle is visiting with her sister Mrs. Margaret Hill and daughter Miss Alice Hill. Miss Liddle has been guest of her niece at Cecil Ohio and is en route to Cropsey Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee and
Purl Goble
Hammond
J. M. Goble
Susannah Liddle
Margaret Hill
Alice Hill
Miss Liddle
Cecil
Ohio
Cropsey, Ill
Ebert Garrigues Named Postmaster Here
Ebert Garrigues of this place has received official notification from the post office department and will succeed Walter AP as postmaster when his time expires on July 28. Garrigues was recommended by Milton Kraus and Senator Watson, and endorsed by the local political organization. Engle retires after many years of service and leaves with high praise for his efficient government work, aided by Miss Lannah Byers as postmistress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert Garrigues
Post Office Department
Walter AP
Garrigues
Milton Kraus
Senator Watson
Mrr. Giarrigues
J. R. Playworth Co
Engle
Llannah Byers
Memorial Sermon by Rev. J. N. Jessup at Local Church
Rev. J. N. Jessup of the Sirst Christian church Lafayette delivered a memorial sermon to a large congregation at the local Christian church Sunday evening. He praised Christian civilization and the United States as a grand example capable of aiding world peace. Special music by quartets complemented the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Jessup
Lafayette
Jessup
United States
Ameria
Farewell Sermon Sunday From Rev Deckinger
Rev. George L. Deckinger, longtime pastor of St Jacobs Evangelical church in Beaver township, will deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday at 10 30 AM. He is assigned to a Michigan pastorate and will be succeeded by Rev G A Firgan who will also oversee Salem Evangelical church with his Beaver duties.
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George L. Deckinger
St. Jacobs Evangelical
Beaver Township
Deckinger
Michigan
G. A. Firgan
Salem Evangelical Church
Beaver
Parable of the Good Samaritan Sermon Prompt Sunday
M E Church schedules Sunday activities including Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 The subject is the Parable of the Good Samaritan Junior Epworth League meets at 2 00 and Epworth League at 6 30 with installation of officers Pastor Paul A Reisen invites all to attend and bring a friend
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Paul A. Reisen
Salem Evang Church Sunday Schedule
The Salem Evangelical Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Service at 10 30 and Evening Service at 7 30 All are invited Pastor G A Firgau leads.
Frank Nolan's Sells Men’s Cool Pants for Hot Weather
Mrs. Clarence Westphal and her son Armin Wain visit Medaryville on Tuesday. Charles Rice of Gary spends several days with his brother Frank Rice and family. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Otto Hooker on May 22.
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Frank Nolan
Clarence Westphal
Armin Wain
Medaryville
Charles Rice
Gary
Frank Rice
Otto Hooker
Mrs. Girthie Fitzpatrick Buried Friday
The funeral for Mrs. Girthie Fitzpatrick was held at Salem Evangelical Church Francesville with Rev. G A Pirgau officiating. Burial followed in the east Francesville cemetery. Born November 9 1890 in Hungary she came to the U S at age four and later settled here. She married in 1911 to Girthie Fitzpatrick and leaves five children ages from infant to eleven.
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Girthie Fitzpatrick
Salem Evangelical
Francesville
G. A. Pirgau
Fitzpatrick
Samuel Fleck
Hungary
Former band leader dies at Logansport
John W. Coons of Logansport died at his home Saturday from uremic poisoning after months of declining health. He had recently directed the local band and the funeral was held Monday in Logansport.
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John W. Coons
Logansport
Jones Bakery Promises Ample Bread Saturday
The bakery reports a sold out rush last Saturday and promises plenty of Bread Cakes Cookies and Rolls this coming Saturday. Customers are urged to telephone ahead to reserve orders. Phone 6.
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Jones Bakery
Labor Shortage Feared As Demand For Skilled Workers Surges
The Department of Labor reports April shows near full employment nationwide with rising demand for skilled labor mechanics and farm hands. The analysis notes a predicted farm labor shortage is already a fact, hampering farming in many regions.
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Department of Labor
Corts Family Reunion Planned at Monticello Park
The Corts Garling and Wiuger families will gather at Monticello Park in Monticello next Sunday June 3 for a family reunion.
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Corts-Garling and Wiuger
Monticello Park
Monticello
Death of Royal Brenneman’s brother in Maroon NL
Royal Brenneman of this place was called to Maroon Newfoundland Monday for the death of his brother Crist Brenneman aged about 83. The funeral was held Tuesday.
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Royal Brenneman
Maroon
Crist Brenneman
Local visitors and extended family seen in town
Mr. and Mrs. Will Schleman arrived Wednesday from Valparaiso. Mrs. Will Rees of Niles Michigan visits relatives including Mrs. Orio Haymond. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hardy and Mrs. Cliff Summerville of Indianapolis visited Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Howat on Sunday.
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Will Schleman
Valparaiso
Will Rees
Niles, Mich
Orio Haymond
Ralph Hardy
Cliff Summerville
Indianapolis
W. R. Howat
Many Towns Rally to Co op Cash Sales and Events
Nearby towns push monthly co operative cash sales and suburban days to draw shoppers. Logan sport Lafayette Monticello Rensselaer Menom Delphi Remington launch campaigns including a merchants club sale and planned band concerts. The push aims to boost business as Delphis sale runs June 16 to 23.
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Lafayette
Monticello
Logansport
Rensselaer
Chamber of Commerce
Menon
Merchants of
Delphi
Remington
Meyer Family Reunion in Jefferson Township
Ten year gap ends as all Henry Meyer’s children gather in Jefferson Township for a reunion due to his kidney illness. Visitors include Mrs. John Sass Oak Park WL and Bertha Meyer Aurora LL, Frank Meyer Chicago, Mrs. William Vpiel Medaryville, Mrs. Arnold Stein Francesville, plus Henry and Wilbert Meyer at home. Mrs. Sass stays to care for him.
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Henry Meyer
Jefferson Township
John Sass
Oak Park
James Stratton
Bertha Meyer
Aurora
Frank Meyer
Chicago
William Vpiehl
Medaryville
Arnold Stein
Francesville
Ienry
Wilbert Meyer
Sass
Mr. Meyer
Pulaski County
Democrat
Lawyer recounts courtroom quip about a stone
A neighboring county lawyer described a magistrate probing a case of windshield damage. The judge asked about the stone size and the witness compared it to a book and his head, prompting laughter in the courtroom.
Third Alarm Coming to Isis Theater in Winamac
The motion picture sensation of the century The Third Alarm will be shown at the Isis Theater in Winamac three days next week Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday June 5 6 and 7 A freehand promotional ad urges readers not to miss it.
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Isis Theater
Winamac
Closing Out Eyewear Discounts From L G Hullinger
L G Hullinger advertises ongoing closeout on glasses with prices from 75 cents to 10 dollars. Offers include 1.50, 2.00, 1.00, 5.00, 3.50 and 7.00 price points and a shell frame option.
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L. G. Hullinger
Family News and Local Travel Notes
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Pound and daughter Alice visited Streator Illinois for Decoration Day. Elmer Kopka and Harold Trader went to Chicago Sunday for work. Mrs Fawn Gilsinger and children spent several days with friends at Reynolds this week.
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Lawrence Poundstone
Alice
Streator, Ill
Elmer Kopka
Harold Trader
Chicago
Speakers of Note at Winona Lake Conference
Over fifty leaders will address the Consultation Conference on Christian Citizenship at Winona Lake Indiana July 1 to July 5 under the National Reform Association. Notable speakers include Bryan Sterling and McConnell with topics on moral accountability and national life. Free lodging offered to pastors and missionaries who notify ten days in advance.
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Winona Lake
Ind
National Reform Association
Pittsburg
Fary
Simeon J. Fees
Elon
Morris Sheppard
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas Sterling
W. A W. Brandon
Frank J. Cannon
United States
Utah
Francis J. McConnell
Walter AL Sellow
William M. Bell
William FP. Andersen
Charles E. Wishart
Daniel AL Polne
Weliam Rt
D. de
John F.ee
Richard C. Mee
David
Wilic
Iveishart
Floyd W
Kempskins
John Ke Mene
James S. McGaw
America
Pittsburgh
Mary Pickford in Tess of the Storm Country at Strand
Strand Theatre Monon presents Mary Pickford in Tess of the Storm Country 1923 with orchestra. One show at 8 pm featuring Pickford as Tess and a vaudeville road show on June 4 5 and June 6 7 includes five act specialties.
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America
Mary Pickford
Tess
Mary
Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs W G Burger Home
The Women s Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet with Mrs W G Burger Tuesday evening at 7 15.
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Womens Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church
W. G. Burger
Local residents host visiting relatives and friends
Rev Armon Hosto of Illinois visited friends here last week. Jacob Arnbrecht of Lafayette stayed with Mrs C Arnbrecht. Mr and Mrs Robert R Engle and their children from Piedmont South Dakota motored to visit his parents Mr and Mrs John Engle arriving Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armon Hosto
Ilinois
Robert R. Engle
Iedimont, S. D
John ©. Engle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Olive Eldridge
Bloomington, Il
Howard E. Nyhart
Christian Endeavor County Convention
Frank Nolan’s
M. E. Church
Salem Evang. Church
Trinity
G. A. Firgau
Corts Family Reunion
Strand Theatre
Monon
Jacob Arnbrecht
Tafayette
C. Arnbrecht
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