Legion Drive Expands In Fourth District Posts
About 1,000 new members joined the American Legion in the Fourth district last week, with Jennings Post 91 of North Vernon leading at 75 gains. The campaign runs through Sunday with hopes of more than doubling gains in the final week.
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American Legion
Jennings
North Vernon
Osgood
Versailles
Rising Sun
Nashville
Wn County
St. Paul
Decatur County
Greensburg
Lawrenceburg
Osgood Be
Yay
North Vernam
Brownstown
Edinburg
Philip B
Lees
Stapp
Adams Farmers 10 Meet at St Paul
Adams township farmers meet Thursday night in the St Paul school building to discuss rural health problems food distribution and fertilizer contracting County Agent Ireland to attend Dr D W Weaver and George Parrish speak refreshments to be served all invited
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Adams Township
St Paul
D. W. Weaver
George Parrish
County Ageney Ireland
Blue Lodge Masons Hear Master Mason Lecture
The Blue Lodge Masons held a large meeting last night and listened to an able lecture on the Master Mason degree by Bro. J. H. Christian Jr. Three petitions were received and one was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lodge Masons
Bro
J. H. Chrisian, Jr
Brother of Louis Zoller Dies in Germany
Louis Zoller of this city learned of his brother Albert Zoller s death in Germany on March 17 at age 73. Albert was two years younger than Louis and had visited here several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Zoller
Germany
Albert
Three Maxwells Arrive for Local Dealership
Three Maxwell vehicles arrived today for the Oliver Dannacher dealership and will be unloaded tomorrow. The new models are among the latest offerings from the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Dannacher
Chief Police Meek Takes Boy Into Mayor's Court
An affidavit filed in Mayor's court charges 13 year old Leroy Wolford with riding a bicycle on the sidewalk after he allegedly struck Myrtle Louise Manning on East North street while en route to the East school building. The incident occurred yesterday morning near the school route.
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Meek
Leroy Wolford
Wolford
East North Street
Myrtle Louise Manning
Anniversary Observances At G A R Hall Tonight
Tonight marks the Battle of Shiloh anniversary the Grand Army of the Republic formation and the U S declaration of war on Germany to be observed at the G A R hall. Notables include Rev I C Overman Mrs Minnie Porter Mrs Winnie Mitchell Mrs Deinert Mrs Jane McKay Foster Rev Alonzo Murphy Taylor F Meek Wilbur L Kendall Louis D McHenry Sgt E J Harbison and Rev A H Pitkin. A new addition Towering of the Flag and Taps by Harry Robbins. Program starts promptly at eight oclock. public invited.
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Shiloh
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Germany
G. A. R. Hall
I. C. Overman
Minnie Porter
Winnie Mitchell
Deinert
Jane McKay Foster
Alonzo Murphy
Taylor F. Meek
Wilbur L. Kendall
Louis D. McHenry
Louis D. McHenry, Sgt. E. J. Harbison
A. H. Pitkin
Harry Robbins
Greensburg Kiwanis Club to organize next Tuesday
A temporary organization will be formed next Tuesday evening with about sixty members. Directors will be elected, and Carlos Harrison is named president, Charles Woodward vice president, and Robert Woodell secretary. The preliminary meeting was held at the DeArmond hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Kiwanis Club
Carlos Harrison
Charles Woodward
Robert Woodell
DeArmond Hotel
Negro with White Mule Draws Farm Sentence
Edwin Riggs of 431 Carlyle Avenue Cincinnati was arrested after being taken off a Big Four train by Detective Harry Lacey. He pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor unlawfully, was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to the state penal farm for thirty days, with a small quantity of white mule seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Riggs
Carlyle Avenue
Cincinnati
Harry Lacey
Jenkins
Riggs
Department Club Meeting Noted In Presbyterian Church
The Department Club met Tuesday afternoon in a Presbyterian church and heard Rev. F C Wicks of Indianapolis lecture on the seriousness of humor. Wicks spoke as a substitute for Rabbi Firschlight. Mr and Mrs Jacob Black, Mrs Florence Simmonds and Frank Lawson of Letts motored to North Vernon.
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Presbyterian Church
F . C. Wicks
Indianapolis
Wicks
Rabbi Firschlight
Jacob Black
Florence Simmonds
Frank Lawson
Letts
North Vernon
Greensburg to Meet Shelbyville on April 24
Greensburg baseball will face Shelbyville on April 24 according to the Shelbyville Republican. Groundwork at Shelbyville Nationals park is progressing, with an exhibition at the new park planned this week and a season opener set for April 17 against Hope if talks succeed. If not, Columbus may be scheduled.
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Greensburg
Shelbyville
Shelbyville Republican
Republican
Shelbyville Nationals
F. W. Ulrich
Fast Hope
Columbus
Campbell to Be Sentenced by Judge Blair
Sentence withheld for Ralph W. Campbell a 20 year old Milroy man by Judge Blair in Shelbyville circuit court after pleading guilty to forging and passing fraudulent checks. Campbell a Shelbyville auto salesman and brother of the Rush County recorder faces June 1 for final sentencing and possible appeal.
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Ralph W. Campbell
Milroy
Blair
Shelbyville
Campbell
Rush County
Legion Meeting At Westport Discusses Americanization
The American Legion gathering at Westport meets Friday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church. Prof E C Jerman of Greensburg schools will speak on Americanization and a Greensburg post representative will explain the Legion's purpose. The event stresses patriotism and invites all service men to attend.
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American Legion
Westport
E. C. Jerman
Greensburg
the Legion
Oldest Traveling Salesman Heads to Funeral
Dan Henry of Chicago arrives with his brother F. M. Henry and sister Mrs. S. F. Rogers to Dayton Kentucky for the funeral of their father B. F. Henry. Henry was noted as the oldest traveling salesman out of Cincinnati when he retired at age 88.
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Dan Henry
Chicago
F. M. Henry
S. F. Rogers
Dayton
B. F. Henry
Mr. Henry
Cincinnati
Things Going On in Greensburg Tonight
Community notices list regular weekly prayer services at Elks Lodge and Masonic lodges. Women’s group anniversary meeting noted. Local theatres show movies at R. of P. and South Side venues this evening.
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Greensburg
Public fountains installed in Greensburg square
Greensburg Water workers completed four drinking fountains in the public square and opened them for public use during a city council meeting on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Water Company
Marion Lodge Guests Here Friday
Greensburg Lodge No 36 F and A M plans a visit to Marion Lodge No 96 in Greensburg on Friday evening. Marion No 96 will host twin sister lodge Marion No 35 of Indianapolis with a welcome reception at 5 30 pm, dinner at 6, then degree conferment of Master Mason on the visitors at Main Street lodge hall.
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Greensburg Lodge
Marion No
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Soldier Cartoonist Frank B Logan Delivers Fine Program
Frank B. Logan, a soldier cartoonist lecturer, pleased a Presbyterian church audience with an excellent program. The American Legion series drew a fair crowd, considered among the best in the course. Logan demonstrated rare ability in sketches and talks, after eighteen months overseas entertaining soldiers.
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Frank B. Logan
Presbyterian Church
American Legion
Logan
Soldier
Son of Louis Zoller Sails for New York
Albert Zoller of Indianapolis, in France for weeks, has sailed for New York and expects to land April 16. His father Louis Zoller of this city has been seriously ill for several days.
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Albert Zoller
Indianapolis
France
New York
Louis Zoller
Westport Notables See Family and Health News
Mrs George Wallace of Westport recovers at home after grip confinement. Mr and Mrs Ed Talkington of Alert visited Columbus on Tuesday. The estate of Amanda Smith of Sardinia was auctioned today. Mrs Paul Gunder of this city visits Westport with her brother in law Charles Gunder. Mrs George Nicholson of Westport ill and cared for by a nurse. Mr and Mrs Simon Densmore of Westport listed as sick. Samuel Ridenour remains about the same. Mrs Dennis Robbins of Lets s shopped locally today. Miss Gladys Thompson of Alert spends week in Indianapolis. T Thelma Dobyns traveled to Indianapolis on a business trip.
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Paul Gunder
Westport
Charles Gunder
Chapter Masons Tonight in Greensburg Chapter No 8
Members of Greensburg Chapter No 8 R A M prepare to conduct the Most Excellent degree tonight. Lodges and visitors are invited to attend the Masonic work session and related rituals.
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Greensburg
Local Social Notes From Milroy Area
Mary Martin and daughter Janie visited Guy Root family north of Milroy. Chas Fightmaster and children spent the weekend with Thomas Gill west of town. Rev. Watkins attended the funeral of Mrs. Watkins father Mr. Meade in Edinburgh. A. D. Martin family visited M. Martin east of Napoleon. Margie Nation visited friends at Williamstown. Johnnie Thrine broke his arm twice cranking a machine in town Saturday. J A Ryan and family visited Everett Ryan in Greensburg Sunday.
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Mary Martin
Janie
Guy Root
Milroy
Chas. Fightmaster
Thomas Gill
Rev. Watkins
Edinburo
Mrs. Watkin
Mr. Meade
Watkin
A. D. Martin
M. Martin
Napoleon
Margie Nation
Williamstown
Johnnie Thrine
J. A. Ryan
Everett
Greensburg
Correction Notice On Kitchin Heirs Identification
The News corrects an error from yesterday stating that the Kitchin heirs in Philadelphia were to inherit property. It clarifies that Hal Kitchin Mrs Woodfill and Mrs Johnson have no connection to the matter and offers apology for the misidentification.
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Kitchin
Baker
Philadelphia
Hal Kitchin
Woodfill
Johnson
Wages Cut for Traction Line Workers on I C Lines
About 150 Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction workers face wage cuts ranging 17 percent for trainmen and 15 to 20 percent for linemen, trackmen, shopmen and powerhouse staff. Company officials cite falling income and aim to balance past increases since 1918, with no passenger or freight service reductions announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
C. L. Henry
Legionnaires to attend Cincinnati meeting special train planned
R Gates passenger agent announces a special train to Cincinnati in early May for a Legion event at the Billy Sunday tabernacle. Col Galbraith and Gen Pershing are named as principal speakers. Departure from Greensburg is tentatively 3 30 p m with return about 1 30 a m from an starting point to be announced. Several Joe Welch Post members plan to go.
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R. Gates
ocal“Legionnaires
Cincinnati
Col. Galbraith
Gen. Pershing
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Bet
Columbus
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Joe Welch Post
Newlin Home Burns in Indianapolis
Mrs C E Shields of East Main street received a letter from Mrs Carrie Stewart Newlin of Indianapolis detailing a Sunday fire at 11 20 that destroyed the roof and attic of the Newlin residence and burned five trunks of clothing and many relics. Insurance covered the building. Mrs Newlin later visited her brother in law's home, whose wife was formerly Miss Stella Bobbit of this city and now lives at 127 S Ritter avenue Irvington Ind.
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C. E. Shields
East Main Street
Carrie Stewart Newlin
Indianapolis
Newlin
Stella Bobbitt
S. Ritter Avenue
Irvington
Ind
Westport Sailor Returns After Seven Years in Navy
Albert Lawrence comes home to his parents near the wooden bridge east of Westport after seven years of service. He built a new barn and is nearing completion of a story and a half house, intended as a home for his father and mother in their old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Navy
Albert Lawrence
Westport
Sam
Advertised Letters Greensburg Indiana April 6 1921
List of names for advertised letters at Greensburg Post Office dated April 6 1921. Oliver Humles Rev C S Right E A Scott Walter Tunis Mrs Carrie Ellison Mrs Earl Martin Mrs Earl F Smith R RAY HAMILTON Acting Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Indiana
Oliver Humles
C. S. Right
E. A. Scott
Walter Tunis
Carrie Ellison
Earl Martin
Earl F. Smith
R. Ray Hamilton
Templars Drill Thursday Before Grand Encampment
The local Sir Knights Templar will drill Thursday night and continue weekly for five weeks leading up to the Grand Encampment.
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Sir
Knights Templar
Indiana Weather Forecast for Showers Tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Thursday in Indiana with little temperature change expected. Gusty winds may accompany the shower activity though temperatures remain mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Clarence Donnell Heads to Indianapolis This Afternoon
Clarence Donnell travels to Indianapolis on business interests this afternoon. A dance tomorrow night at Dalmbert Hall features Smith's seven piece orchestra. Tickets priced at two dollars and two cents.
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Clarence Donnell
Indianapolis
Dalmbert Hall
Smith
Missionary Meeting at Westport This Evening
A lecture by Dr. S. A. Bright, superintendent of missions in New Mexico, will be given at 7:20 PM in the Westport Methodist Church. Dr. W. M. Whitsett of this city will attend. the event is free and open to all.
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Methodist
Westport
S. A. Bright
New Mexico
W. M. Whitsett
Memoris Plan To Furnish Rooms
The state Board of Accounts notes changes in the memorial hospital project contracts. Trustees have been informed and will sign, with real work expected to begin. The plan seeks to furnish rooms as memorials, using funds and support from organizations and societies.
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Memoris
Tate Board of Accounts
Rial Hospital
Volleyball Players Defeat North Vernon in Seven-Game Match
Local volleyball team traveled to North Vernon and won five games to two while praising courteous hospitality. Judge Craig made two sensational recoveries and has shown marked improvement in tactics since joining the team. The traveling squad included Judge John W. Craig D A Batterton Joe Miller Robert Woodfill Harry Black James Lanham Raymond Magee and Gus Eckel.
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North Vernon
Craig
John W. Craig
D. A. Batterton
Joe Miller
Robert Woodfill
Harry Black
James Lanham
Raymond Magee
Gus Eckel
Republican appoints a Democrat as deputy
Sheriff Ray Sexton of Shelby county, a Republican, appointed Chester Fox a Democrat to be his deputy. Fox previously served as deputy a few years ago, and the move is seen as unusual and a sign of spirit that has drawn much comment.
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Ray Sexton
Shelby County
Chester Fox
Sexton
Fox
Prayer Service and Choir Practice at Local Church
A prayer service is held at the Christian church tonight at seven o'clock sharp followed by choir practice at eight. The meeting will close at seven fifty, with a note that those who wish may attend patriotic services at the G. A. R. hall afterwards.
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Christian Church
G. A. R. Hall
Local Notes From Martinsville And Nearby Towns
John J. Puttman of Newpoint visits Home lawn sanitarium Martinsville for a two week stay. Hartford Sallee and Willis Charles travel to Madison to assist Garland Milling company. Mrs Erle Hamilton and daughter Margaret Jane spend the day in Rushville. Wirt Woodfill makes a business visit at “Tpennall” today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Puttman
Newpoint
Home Lawn
Martinsville
Hartford Sallee
Willis Charles
Madison
Garland Miling Company
Erle Hamilton
Margaret Jane
Rushville
Teachers of Decatur County Vote on New State Constitution
Members of the State Teachers Association from Decatur County must vote on the new constitution drafted by the convention. The vote, to occur before October 10, may be delayed until the county institute in August due to travel costs. A delegate body of several hundred teachers would oversee association business and officer elections, reducing the scope of the annual Indianapolis convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Elmer C. Jerman
Decatur
Crawley
Jerman
Knights of St John and Ladies Aux meet in St Marys Hall
The Knights of St John and the Ladies Auxiliary held a joint meeting in St Marys Hall. The hall was packed and the event was considered one of the most successful in the organizations history.
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Ioint Baaster
ST. Mary’s Hall
Knights of St. John
Ladies
St. Marys
Millhousen
Greensburg
Jlargue Audiencs
Bie
St. John Day
Greensboro
Excellent Musical at St Paul
The St Paul schools presented a fine program at the Methodist church led by Miss Fifine Funk. The evening featured piano and vocal solos duets trios and choruses with readings. A free will offering supported the senior class for a commencement speaker.
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St. Paul
Methodist Church
Fifine Funk
Local Legion Meet Features Frank Hamilton Address
Ex servicemen and American Legion members gathered at Alert to hear Frank Hamilton urge community support for a hundred percent Legion enrollment in the county. Several Joe Welch Post members attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Alert
Frank Hamilton
Joe Welch Post
G A R Posts Attend Milford Burial of Merit Dorsey
The G A R Post from Milford officiated at the burial of Merit Dorsey who died Monday night near Scipio.
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G.A. R. Post
Milford
Merit Dorsey
Scipio
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Jennings Post
Adams Farmers
St.paul
Good Eats
Blue Lodge
Maxwells
Boy
Mayor's Court
Kiwanis Club
Legion Meeting
Elks Lodge
Haymakers Lodge
W R. C
R. of P. Theatre
South Side Theatre
Marion Lodge NO
Eagles Hall
Capital City
George Wallace
Grip
Mrs
Ed Talkington
Amanda Smith
Sardinia
George Nicholson
Simon Densmore
Samuel Ridenour
Dennis Robbins of
Letss
Gladys Thompson
Dobyns
Masons
Sandusky
Westport Sailor Returns
Templars
Hour OF Prayer
Wirt Woodfill
Alert Legion
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