Mrs Lucas Chosen National PTA Better Film Chair
Telegram announces Mrs Ford Lucas of this city named national chairman of the Better Film committee by the National PTA executive board in Madison Wisconsin. Lucas headed Indiana Better Film efforts and attended the national meeting last week with the Indiana PTA delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Lucas
Parent-Teachers Association
Better Films Committee
Lucas
National
Parent- Teachers Asociation
Madison
Wisconsin
Better Film Committee
Parent Teachers Association
Parent Teachers Asociation
Unization
Ice cream social draws crowd at Clinton Falls church
The Clinton Falls church hosted an ice cream social largely attended by families including Lon and Leslie Frank and their sons. Several visitors stopped by, with numerous local residents noted in attendance or visiting others. A birth is recorded, June 2, to Owen and unnamed wife Sigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Frank and Sons
Leslie Frank and Sons
George Frank
Eli Boswell
Muncie
L. D. Dodd
Local Social and Business Notes from Green Castle
Albert Gardner and family joined by Saveyer Laughter and kin Sunday. Harry Neff and wife visited Oscar Martin’s family. Mrs. George Christie hosts as Junior and Senior Kappa Sorority at a Walnut Street tea. A J Cox Auto Agency to display a new Maxwell chassis Saturday with an expert mechanic on site all day. Keith Roberts, city fireman, broke a bone in his right hand while crank- ing a ladder wagon Thursday. Adrien Reed, son of J Fenwick Reed, finished Tod Seminary work and returns home for the summer with a gold medal award. H E Burkhalter of Green Castle Gas Co. made a business trip to Wabash today. Mrs. Margaret Sellenberg of Terre Haute visited, guest of Mrs. R A Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gardner
Saveyer
Harry Neff
Oscar Martin
George Christie
Kappa Sorority
East Walnut Street
A. J. Cox Auto Agency
Indiana
Franklin Streets
Maxwell
Keith Roberts
Adrien Reed
J. Fenwick Reed
Tod Seminary
Woodstock, Ill
Young Reen
H. E. Burkhalter
Greencastle Gas Company
Wabash
Margaret Sellenberg
Terre Haute
Sellenberg
R. A. Lawton
Feast Day of Transfiguration Celebrated by Peasant Dancers
Albert Rhys Williams in Yale Review describes a Transfiguration feast where poor and aged villagers gather. beggars beg for alms as peasant girls and boys in bright costumes perform rustic songs and dances with cucumbers, torches, and traditional drums, evoking ancient rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanishev
Ivan
Isie
Tera
Albert Rhys Willams
Yale Review
Treacherous wagons and a downtown traffic jam
A driver describes a perilous wagon incident in a busy town corner. The wagon swerved into an intersection causing a dangerous chase as the driver pressed the gas and narrowly avoided a traffic officer, who finally admonished the driver to move along for safety.
Woodmen Adopt Necktie Stashing for Cash in Virginia
Woodmen drifting into Virginia Minnesota increasingly carry their cash in neckties. They insert bills in the tie lining, pin it, and tuck the tie at the shirt front. The format keeps the bank directly in view, and more lumbermen wear neckties this year than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Minn
Philadelphia
Houses for Scotland pace demands more homes
Scotland seeks over a hundred thousand new homes to meet wartime losses and crowding. In cities six to eight families occupy single dwellings and rooms. The 1920 program aims to build 10,000 houses to ease housing shortages and supply American lumber and hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Country Reading Club plans 1920 21 year program
The Country Reading Club schedules a year of meetings with hostesses, readings on topics ranging from patriotism to immigration, and events throughout 1920 1921. Officers for the year include President Mrs Omer Stoner and various hostesses and committee chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McFarlane
Omer Stoner
Local Club Officers List Names Various Secretaries
First Vice President Mrs. Rence Daggy and Second Vice President Mrs. Ivan Ruark lead a club alongside Secretary Miss Agnes Torr ess and Mrs. Albert Stoner Trongutetsi with Mrs. C. E. Stoner also listed as an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycurgus Stoner
Agnes Torr
Rence Daggy
Ivan Ruark
Agnes Torress
Albert Stoner Trongutetsi
C. E. Stoner
Hog and cattle market holds steady as buyers buy briskly
Indianapolis receipts show hogs 9 000 with steady prices and a top of 15 10. Pigs sold at 13.00. Cattle active and strong calves steady. Sheep steady. Local buyers bought 6 000 while outsiders took 3 000. Visitors include Mr and Mrs O O Allen of Cherokee Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Warren Newgent on West Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mrs
O. O. Allen
Cherokee
Oklahoma
Mrs. Warren Newgent
West Walnut Street
Mr. Allen
County
Section Three Elect Officers for Next Year
Section three of the Christian Church held a delightful meeting at the West home. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs. Wilson Handy, Vice President Mrs. Mark Rector, Secretary Miss Mila Barrow, Treasurer Mrs. Frank Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Milo West
Wilson Handy
Mark Rector
Mila Barrow
Frank Farmer
Crowds Hear Nominating Speeches in Chicago Coliseum
A large crowd in the Chicago Coliseum endured heat as several nominating speeches were delivered. No balloting is expected before late afternoon or night, with the event proceeding under tight security and public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Ice Wagon Strike Causes Ice Shortage in Greencastle
A drivers strike at the ice plant in south Greencastle leaves homes without deliveries though ice remains available. Gardner Brothers introduce new drivers and expect partial delivery schedules soon for affected customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Brothers
South Greencastle
DePauw University music recital program reading
Preparatory students recital at the music hall on Saturday June 12 at 4 o clock featuring a series of solo and ensemble pieces. Performers include Mary Louise Barth Mae Mullins Virgil Apple Blossoms and many others with piano violin and voice selections from Mozart Behr and Beethoven among others. The program lists teacher and performer pairings and instrument assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University School of Music
Music Hall
Tres@sisenses
Cas Barth
Mary Louise Throop
Primrose
Krogmann Mae Mullins
Marshal Loepke
Mary Emily Garrett
Geceuse
Virgil
Passes by Rocky Lake Mark Winter Route to Flin Flon
At Rocky Lake a stopping place on the winter trail to Flin Flon hosted about 1 500 dog teams and 1 600 freight teams. Indian veteran Sam Cook ran the camp with his wife and two children and collected 25 cents per team and per trader who used the facility. Meals and fuel were provided by Cook, with leftovers usually shared by travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Lake
Landield
Flin-Plon Mine
Sam Cook
Sam
Samuel
When Hubby Cleans Up A Holiday Rest Day
A woman describes her husband’s holiday routine. After breakfast he naps and smokes then sets to chores, often deciding to clean the cellar or reorganize clothing. He tires quickly, leaving tasks half finished and prompting her to hire help to restore order and salvage items saved from the ash barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Telegram
Local man finds 1710 Stradivari violin hidden in garret
Parrottsville resident H. C. Blazer uncovered an intact violin in his home garret after fifty years. The instrument bears the name Stradivari and carries a 1710 manufacture date. Dust concealed the maker’s name. origin remains unknown.
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Parrottsville
Tenn
H. C. Blazer
Blazer
No Harps and Viols for Her Funeral Choice
Mrs Johanna Tib Bets of Princeton Indiana requests band music at her funeral expressing a love for loud band performances. She has just celebrated her ninety ninth birthday as hundreds gather to offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
Johanna Tibbets
Huddreds
Crow and weasel clash over hawk prey in English woods
A gamekeeper witnessed a hawk fighting to keep two mice clutched in its talons while a crow and a weasel harassed the raptor. The scene ended as the trio noticed the keeper. The crow and weasel appeared intent on denying the hawk its meal.
Miss Jeanetta McWethy Heads to Chicago Chautauqua
Miss Jeanetta McWethy leaves at noon for Chicago to join the Community Chautauqua Company for summer work in the children's department. Paul Haltom resigns from his job at Christie Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanetta McWethy
Chicago
Community Chautauqua Company
MecWethy
Chautauqua
Paul Haltom
Christie Shoe
Edgar Prevo Returns From Chicago Business Trip
Edgar Prevo of this city has returned after a short business trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Prevo
Apostrophe Confusion Sparks Schoolyard Dispute
A neighbor near the schoolhouse, described as a spinster, complained about boys using her chicken house roof as grandstand during a ball game. After the boys offered apologies via a note mispunctuated by an apostrophe, the principal deemed the note insulting. The incident highlights a misplaced apostrophe as the perceived fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prine
N— School
Indianapolis News
Golf Club Picnic Planned Friday Evening
Members of the Greencastle Country Club and their families are invited to a Friday evening picnic under elm trees on the golf links weather permitting. Supper starts at 6 o’clock and the event, following last year’s well received gathering, promises to be even more enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Country Club
Dury
Community Visiting and Family Gatherings Across Local Homes
Local residents share Sunday visits with relatives and friends across multiple households. The Lathems, Syesters, Keisers, Walden, Tribble, and Mace households host relatives from Brazil Linton Poland Reelsville Terre Haute and nearby towns.
Local Social Notes From Corn Stalk Valley
Clarence Sutherlin and wife spent weekend with Tom Sutherlin and family. Boy Scouts met with Lester and Harold Storm. Arthur Perry visited with Marie McNary. Mrs Davie Bryan called on Mrs Lora Quinlin. Leona Smith visited Geneva Carter. Lawrence McGinnis called on Myrtle Storm. Elsie Hunter and children with Johnie Meek family. Memorial Services held at New Providence. Leland Carter spent night with Noble and Fred Storm. Myrtle Storm called on Amy Bllis. Harold McNary returns from Purdue for summer. Storms and McGinnis families socialized. Lillie Landes travels to Muncie for Lake Serenac trip with Pittingers due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sutherlin
Tom Sutherlin
Boy Scouts
Lester
Harold Storm
Arthur Perry
Marie
McNary
Davie Bryan
Lora Quinlin
Leona Smith
Geneva Carter
Lawrence McGinnis
Myrtle Storm
Elsie Hunter
Johnie Meek
New Providence
Leland Carter
Noble
Fred Storm
Amy Bllis
Harold McNary
Purdue
Lloyd, Ray
Harrison McGinnis
Kenneth
Morris Bryan
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Mrs. Lucas
Clinton Falls
Hertha Brothers
Goldie Bee
Nella Bettis
Lizzie Heart
Emily Boswell
Margaret Newgent
Allen Noble
Tom Brothers
Greencastle
Edward Brothers
Owen Sigler
Russell Township
Benny
Cyclones
Qlor
Pont
Pete Stoner
Johan Mc
Farlane
Miss Louise Hauck
Izora Hutcheson
Louis Zaring
Fannie Torr
James Garner
P. B. Hutcheson
Charles Hutcheson
Man
Wilbur Sellars
Daniel Hutcheson
Albert Stoner
Dee
John Gray
Walter Torr
John King
St Valentine
Desert
Edmond Watts
Valentine Box
John Hauck
Flora Houck
Edith Houck
Christian Stoner
Gary
Ed Houck
Ige
Ige Toja
Esther Boyle
Harriett Barnum
Gavotte Moderato
Wyatt
Barchetta
Geraldine Sherrill Nevin
Lucile Gill
Geraldine Sherrill
Week Cities
Virgil Apple Blossoms
Burton Woodland Revels
Keats Imogene Cooper Vinlin-Air Varie
Bellini
Mary Rogers
Sartorio
Maxine McAnally
Smith Paul Sweet
Over Hill and Dale
Engelmann
Blanche McDaniel
Sbevomig
O Ethene Cae Behr
Bowne
Mona Eckhardt
Frances Eckhardt
Beethoven Mona Eckhardt
Merkel
Mabel Hurst
Kathryn Skinner
Layoff-Gluck
Harriet Barnum
John Brothers
Teilman
Ruth Cooper
Manitoba
Hawk
Weasel
Golf Club
Liberty
Mic
A. EE. Keiser
Elmer Lathew
Vernice Syester
Linton
Syester
Brazil
D. W. Syester
Harry Lash
Henry Keiser
Lewis Kortepeter
John Wehmeyer
Worth Walden
John Steuerwald
Thomas Tribble
Margaret Keiser
Poland
Zume Smith
Margrarete Mace
Helen Muncie
3Travil
Mary Keiser
Dtr
R. B. Mustard
Esme
Lathem
Sarah Radeve
Henry Harris
Fred Haris
Violet
Ruth
Ellen Sketter
Near
Reelsville
Lou Austomsley
Lloyd Syester
Corn Stalk Valley
Lillie Landes
Arthur Pittinger
Pittinger
Lake Serenac
New York
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