Clarksburg Social Scene Reflects Busy Week
Miss Evelyn Halsey hosts a birthday gathering as friends and relatives arrive from Portsmouth Xenia and Lawrenceburg. Local groups attend church events at Flat Rock and Hillsdale Park, while James Moore and family celebrate forty second wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Halsey
G. A. Patton
George, Jr
Portsmouth
Ohio
L. F. Snyder
Xenia
M. B. Hite
D. F. Hite
Burlington
D. J. Thorton
Elizabeth Patterson
Laurel
C. B. Emmert
Rev. Lewis
The
Christian Church
Andersonville
Jacob Emmert
Allen
Sylvia Seniour
Mabel Emmert
Bernice Beggs
Lewis Newhouse
Knightstown
D. J. Thornton
D. F. Wite
C. A. Martz
Lours Frederick
Florine
C. E. Freeland
Greenwood
Feeland
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Art Vail
William Osborn
East of Town
M. E
Hillsdale Park
Delta Theta Pi
James Clark
Portland
Ore
Ira B. Hite
Delta Theta Pi Sorority
Margaret Walters
Florine Hite
James Moore
Muriel Moore
Greensburg
Wheeling
Rushville
Jack Davis
Raymond
Iris
Hazel Dell
Ill
Earl Davis
Purdue University
Frazeur Kammerling Announcement After Wedding
Lucille Kammerling, daughter of Mrs. Mary Kammerling of Indianapolis, wed Chester Carl Frazeur in Los Angeles on Wednesday August 4. The Greensburg native and former local girl moved west with sister Margaret for health reasons. they spent the winter in Arizona where Frazeur studied music and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Kammerling
Mary Kammerling
Indianapolis
Chester Carl Fraseur
Los Angeles
California
Greensburg
Ignatz Kammerling
Mrgaret
Arizona
Fraseur
Man Who Disappeared Returns Home From Ohio Visit
William Christian, who vanished from Milford two months ago, arrived at Noor today after a trip to Union City and northern Ohio. He said he enjoyed the visit but was eager to get back home. Benjamin Meeker, a Batesville G. A. R. veteran, stopped by the News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Christian
Milford
Noor
Union City
Ohio
Benjamin Meeker
Batesville
Rotary dinner features bicycle stuntman and legion talk
Oscar Babcock described his track building and hair raising experiences in bicycling. Phil Stapp spoke on jubilee week, while J. T. Arbuckle introduced as Rushville attorney and Democratic Senate candidate. Profferman announced boy night August 30 at Hillsdale park to boost youth education and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Oscar Babcock
Phil Stapp
American Legion
J. T. Arbuckle
Rushville
Geo. Menzie
Profferman
Hillsdale Park
Public invited to hear dramatic reader at institute
The public is invited to hear Prof. Arthur McMurray of the University of Kansas at 2:50 PM during the county teachers institute. He is a dramatic reader and interpreter. readings include Bogard Kipling today, with James Whitcomb Riley Wednesday and miscellaneous readings set to music Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McMurray
University of Kansas
County Teachers’ Institute
Bogard Kipling
James Whitcomb Riley
Greensburg Couple Returns From Western Trip
Mr and Mrs George S Littell have returned from a tour of Kansas and Yellowstone National Park In Kansas they visited Mrs Littells 700 acres in Greenwood county A one thousand barrel oil well was struck within a mile of one of her farms on the trip site notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Littell
Kansas
Yellowstone National Park
Mrs. Littell
Greenwood County
War veterans to teach in Ontario schools
Two hundred war veterans trained at public expense will begin teaching as Ontario public schools reopen next month. The education department welcomes ex soldiers entering the teaching profession as male teachers have recently been scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Education Department
Minnie Porter Assigned State Campaign Speaking Role
Mrs. Minnie Porter of this city was appointed today by Miss Julia Landers of Indianapolis to make a series of campaign addresses over the state. She will enter at once on her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Porter
Julia Landers
Indianapolis
Democratic Women’s Organization
Marriage Announced for Lois Drake and S A Rowland
Miss Lois Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Drake of Chicago will wed S A Rowland of Schenectady N Y in a ceremony at the Drake home Thursday evening The couple are Chicago University graduates The bride taught mathematics and French in Harvard Illinois High School and the groom is a professor at Union College Grensburg born bride's mother formerly Miss Alma Stout of Letts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Drake
Lois
Frank Drake
Chicago
S. A. Rowland
Schenectady
N. Y
Chicago University
Harvard
Union College
Grensburg
Alma Stout
Letts
Interstate Commission Sets Hearings on Illinois Rail Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission using its Transportation Act authority ordered Chicago hearings for September 8 on Illinois railroad requests to raise interstate and passenger rates. The Illinois State Commission rejected the railroads 20 percent passenger rise, approving 33 1/3 percent freight increase instead, and the ICC may act in other states denying similar requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Illinois
Illinois State Commission
Tincher Family Visit Brought by Hope Residents
Mrs. Roscoe Martin and her daughter Miss Dorothy of Hope visit Mrs. Frank Tincher and Cayle C. Tincher who arrived from Minneapolis. The father Rev. Frank Tincher, on the chautauqua platform, is expected to join them in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Martin
Dorothy
Hope
Frank Tincher
Cayle C. Tincher
Minneapolis
Minn
How Things Have Changed Since The Beginning of Organized Work In Decatur County
The piece reflects on Decatur County education history from 1860 onward, noting the first teachers institute in Greensburg led by Prof. G W Hoss with Prof. D A Batterton as president and Jacob A Dillman as secretary. It contrasts early conditions with present times, including wage, staffing, and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Teachers’ Institute
Greensburg
G. W. Hoss
D. A. Batterton
Decatur County Seminary
Indiana University
Jacob A. Dillman
Waynesburg
William H. Powner
J. B. Mallett
John Brown
G. W. Stotsenburg
Wm. Merritt
Elizabeth Riley
Margaret Logan
Man Sues Over Damages From Cut Tile Drain Near Rushville
Thomas S. Craig of near Letts sues Charles and Ora Wilson in Rush circuit court seeking 5500 damages. He alleges the Wilsons cut a tile drain on their Rushville farm that supplied water for cattle, causing harm to his tenancy and herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Craig
Near Letts
Settle & Hylton
Rush
Charles and
Ora Wilson
Craig
Turner to retire from Madison ministry after six years
The Trinity Methodist church board in Madison expresses appreciation for Dr. Turner’s six years as pastor here plus four prior years of service. Dr. Turner notes strong friendships and warm relations with congregants. The Madison Courier confirms widespread regret and civic respect for his ministry and retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Madison
Turner
W. M. Whitsitt
Greensburg
Instructors at Capital Named for Marion County Institute
Mrs Nell I Sharp former Greensburg schools directs music at the Marion County Teachers Institute. Miss Belle OHair active here spoke on teachers pensions. Prof Jonathan Rigdon from Danville is listed among instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Teachers’ Institute
Nell I. Sharp
Greensburg
Belle O’hair
Jonathan Rigdon
Danville
Decatur County Wheat Yield Sets County Record
Decatur County posted the highest wheat yield in the region per a government report dated August 1. The county averaged 17 bushels per acre, ahead of Rush 12 Shelby 15 Fayette 18 Union 12 and Wayne 10. Fly damage and planting timing are noted as factors in Rush County. Purdue advises sowing in the first week of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Rush County
Shelby
Fayette
Union
Wayne
Purdue
Resident Emma Barrow moves from Greensburg to Denver
Former Greensburg woman Miss Emma Barrow has lived in Rochester for two years and now resides in Denver Colo where she works as a nurse. Mr and Mrs Fred M Erdmann and daughter Miss Ellen arrived today from Lake James outing near Angola and have taken rooms with Mrs Daisy Magee on East Hendricks street. Miss Ellen plans to enter Indiana University this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Barrow
Greensburg
Rochester
Denver
Colo
Fred M. Erdmann
Ellen
Lake James
Angola
Daisy Magee
East Hendricks Street
Indiana University
James Gilbert
North East Street
Mabel
Harry M. Anderson
James Anderson
Indianapolis
H. H. Sheldon
Centenary M. E. Church
Greensburg High School
West Grocery
West Avenue
Capital City
West Main Street
Hanover Shoe
Ewington
Koothe Flat
Virginia
Mates Jorie
Mar
Loyd and Withers Stage Sunday Minstrel Hit
The Loyd and Withers home grown minstrel troupe opened their week with a full house at the southwest square corner and scored a big hit. County Clerk Bob McKay acted as intersector while Morris Green Cole Whitaker Seward and other stars supported the show. Harry Nordmier and Mrs Thomas Robbins perform drums and piano with Minetti and Riedl as comedy and accordion acts enhancing the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd & Withers
Bob McKay
Intersector
Loyd
Withers
Morris
Green
Cole
Whitaker
Seward
Harry Nordmier
Thomas Robbins
Minetti
Riedl
Prison escape thwarted as jail bar nearly sawed in two
In Rushville Indiana Sheriff E M Jones found a window bar nearly cut in two as Carey Wagner Russell Shepherd and James Martin allegedly plotted escape. A small hack saw blade was seized. The trio, held on burglary charges, awaited September term sentencing. Wagner claimed he saved two nights on the bar and hid the saw in wall cracks. The Beemer brothers faced $3000 bonds after similar incidents. Bull pen lockdown and search for more saws followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Ind
E. M. Jones
Carey Wagner
Greensburg
Russell Shepherd
Muncie
James Martin
Winchester
Wagner
D. H. Dean
Demaree
Jackson
Mich
Big Four
Charles O'Neil
Jones
Shepherd
Martin
Fred
Ed Beemer
Madison County
Anderson
Beemer Brothers
Bread Baking Contest At Woodfill Exhibit At High School
Decatur county farm displays feature bread baking contest results from the high school in the Woodfill building. The agricultural department presents dairy demonstrations orchard cultivation and spraying while domestic science shows dresses and garments by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodfill
Decatur County
Aviator Delights Crowd With Plane Stunts at Jubilee
John H. Porter, pilot from Wabash, performed tail spins and nose dives for spectators at Greensburg's Jubilee yesterday afternoon. The event continued today with additional stunts and free rides, following a night of giveaways at the American Legion Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Porter
Wabash
American Legion
Greensburg
Local guests visit Pendleton and surrounding towns
Mack Hazelrigg and daughter Elizanoa of Pendleton, with Mrs. John Tomlinson of Fairland, visit D. W. Hazelrigg and family. Dr. C. A. Weaver and son Oran Lee of Gaston plan a weekend visit with Weaver and Ainsworth relatives. Loretta Bollenger of Seymour and Elizabeth Reeves of Columbus visit Miss Jessie Robbins and attend a dance. George C. McMullen and Hazel of Kansas City stay with Mr. and Mrs. Elza Reed. Lou Crowell of Cedarsville and Nancy Lewis of Cloverdale visit Mrs. Laura Throp of Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Hazelrigg
Elizanoa
Pendleton
John Tomlinson
Fairland
D. W. Hazelrigg
C. A. Weaver
Oran Lee
Gaston
Weaver
Ainsworth
Loretta Bollenger
Seymour
Elizabeth Reeves
Columbus
Jessie Robbins
George C. McMullen
Ae Miss Hazel
Kansas City
Elza Reed
Lou Crowell
Cedarsville
Nancy Lewis
Cloverdale
Laura Throp
Kingaton
Blackbirds Arrive in Greensburg for Annual Invasion
The daily arrival of millions of blackbirds fills Greensburg evenings. They darken the sky as they settle in shade trees, creating a nuisance in the eastern part of the city where residents use various noises to scare them away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Homecoming for the Newpoint Congregation
The Newpoint Christian church observes its semi centennial on September 4 with Rev. D. R. Van Buskirk who dedicated the church in 1870 and sparked 100 additions. Rev. Cloyd Goodnight, now Bethany College president, will attend along with Rev. Fred Z. Burkette from St. Louis who preached there from 1915 to 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpoint Christian Church
D. R. van Buskirk
Cloyd Goodnight
Bethany College
West Virginia
Fred Z. Burkette
St. Louis
Theatrical Day for Republican Nominee
On Senator Harding's porch in Marion Ohio a parade of dramatic stars presented pictures of support and heard a speech of appreciation from the nominee. Fireworks lit the visit while Harding found time to confer with Charles Hughes of New York on campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, O
Senator Harding
Charles Hughes
New York
July Exports Surpass June With Higher Totals
Trade figures from the department of commerce show July exports at 654 million dollars, imports at 537 million, with exports rising 23 million and imports dropping 15 million from June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Man sustains severe lacerations while cutting barbed wire
Phil Wilk suffered a badly lacerated left hand when barbed wire broke and wrapped around his hand yesterday afternoon. Gashes covered every finger thumb and palm. not deep but painful and bleeding. A physician treated the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Wilk
Rushville
Cox Says He Will Prove His Charges
Governor Cox, Democratic presidential candidate, pledged to prove charges about Republican funds and said he would present his information in an address next Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The notice also lists numerous social visits and relocations of residents across Indiana and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Dayton
Pittsburg
Rev W H Fluck Resigns From Moravian Church
Rev W H Fluck resigns as pastor of the Moravian church in Hope effective September 26. He accepted a call to Great Kills Staten Island New York with a largely increased salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fluk
Hope
Great Kills
Staten Island
New York
Butter and Milk Stolen From Farmer’s Buggy
Herman Rohlfes of the Mason Murphy farm northeast of town had several dollars worth of butter and milk stolen from his buggy yesterday. He left briefly to enter a store and upon returning found the goods gone. No clue is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rohlfes
Mason Murphy
Bartholomew County Fair Board Reports Cash Surplus
The Bartholomew County Fair Association says it paid all expenses this year and holds 2 500 in the treasury. Receipts reached their highest level since the organization assumed control a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew County Fair Association
Local man’s arm broken in street crank accident
George Green of South Franklin Street was injured Sunday evening while cranking a Ford a mile south of Newpoint. The crankshaft rebound fractured both bones of his right forearm. He attended the Jubilee yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Green
South Franklin Street
Newpoint
Property Transfers and Sales in Milford Salt Creek Township
Veteran Soldiers' Home to Fredrick E Stolze four lots in Milford for 500 dollars. Wm F Douthit to Edward M and George H Huber 88 12 acres in Salt creek township for 5000 dollars. O G Miller to Victor Strickland lot in city for 400 dollars. Georgia L Shaw to Alva M Shaw lot in Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick E. Stolze
Milford
Wm. F. Douthit
Edward M
George H. Huber
Salt Creek Township
O. G. Miller
Victor Strickland
City
Georgia L. Shaw
Alva M. Shaw
Westport
Local Social Notes and Obituary Capsule
Mrs. Edgar Waters visits sister Mrs. Curt Walker in Newpoint while Louisa Reed lies ill at the Bock home. Out-of-town visitors include the Wolfes and Kanouse from St. Paul in Bristol Ind and Frank Evans from Flemingburg Ky. John Hays moves to Gwynville to run his business and home. Mrs. John Kuert visits Lebanon then Kansas City to see Edward Jerman and family. Dr. Harley McKee opens a Main Street office in Newpoint. The Day family travels through Spring Valley to Seymour. Fred Nordmier heads Colorado bound on business with his wife taking vacation. Spencer R Quick, 92, ex-Bartholomew resident, dies in St. Louis after moving there 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Waters
Curt Walker
Newpoint
Louisa Reed
Henry Bockover
Carl Wolfe
Courtney Kanouse
St. Paul
Bristol
Ind
Frank Evans
West of Town
Wallingford
Flemingsburg
John Hays
Burn
St. John & Guthrie's
Spencer R. Quick
Bartholomew County
Aoe
Iis
Man Wanted in Detroit Trunk Murder Arrested at South American Port
Eugene Leroy, sought by Detroit police in a wife murder case, was arrested aboard the British freighter Dryden in REO JANIERO He was a crew member and will be guarded by maritime police until transfer to Detroit authorities after calling at Buenos Aires and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reo Janiero
Eugene Leroy
Detroit
Mich
Dryden
Leroy
United States
Buenos Ayres
New York
Detroit Police
Arrest details elusive in Detroit case of Eugene Leroy
Detroit police say they have no information beyond AP dispatches on the arrest of Eugene Leroy. Detectives Inspector McCarthy says investigators capable of identifying Leroy will be sent to New York to meet the Dryden upon its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Eugene Leroy
Associated Press
McCarthy
Leroy
New York
Dryden
Local Man Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday
Mr and Mrs Henry Lockridge returned home after a two week visit with his daughter Mrs C T Bordenkecher in Indianapolis. Mrs Bordenkecher hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Comrade Lockridge s eighty fifth birthday with nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren present. Lockridge is a veteran of the 37th Indiana regiment and an honored resident of our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lockridge
C.T. Bordenkecher
Indianapolis
Knights of St. John Complete Arrangements Picnic at Hillsdale
Knights of St. John announce a Hillsdale picnic next Tuesday August 31 with a 2:30 ball game against Millhousen Knights. Congregation families from Millhousen Hamburg and nearby areas invited and transportation arranged for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. John
Hillsdale
Millhousen
Hamburg
Millhousen Knights
Millhausen
Strasburger
Male Quartet of Teachers Delivers Hit at Institute
A male quartet of teachers performed yesterday afternoon at the institute, singing several selections. The singers were Roland M. MacIntyre, Raymond Turner, Fred Baas and Frank Templeton. They received several encores for their clever work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Roland M. MacIntyre
Raymond Turner
Fred Baas
Frank Templeton
Gartin Loses Fender In Speeding Car Hit
Earl Gartin stood in the West Main street path near the Goyert building at noon when a speeding vehicle struck his car and knocked off a fender. The car fled the scene without stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gartin
Goyert Building
Lost Girl Found by Father at Jubilee Concession Tent
Hamilton Ohio man Hittie assisted by police located his eighteen year old daughter Grace Hittie in a concession tent on the square during Jubilee events. She agreed to return home with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hittie
Hamilton
Ohio
Grace Hittie
Romingers and kin visit Hartsville kin and Pittsburg family
L T Rominger and family of Pittsburg Pa and Mrs Sarah Rominger of Hartsville spend a few days with sister Mrs C C Morrison and family. Miss Nannie Gibson of Burney visits Miss Lila Brown at the county teachers institute. Mr and Mrs William Mansfield recover from severe dysentery. Mrs Etta Fortner resigns as book-keeper at Johnny Pierce Sales Co due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Rominger
Pittsburg
Sarah Rominger
Hartsville
Cc. C. Morrison
Nannie Gibson
Burney
Lila Brown
Teachers’ County Institute
William Mansfield
Etta Fortner
Johnny Pierce Sales Co
Hope Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarksburg
Frazeur-Kammerling
Prof. Jerman
Roland Drake
Verna Bennett
Verl
Mr. Bennett
Metropolitan Building
John Hayes
Guynville
Delbert Cruser
Hayes
Bess Harding
Monmouth
Walter Palmer
E. S. Fee
Kate
Dora Dickerson
W. K. Dickerson
Goshen
Earl Robinson
Earl Suttles
David Green
Ft. Worth
Texas
Earl Riley
Middleburg
Willard Miers
Will Thurston
Joseph L. C. Quella
Herbert Skeen
Oakland
Ed Lacey
Mildred Brown
Kingston
Mary Bennett
Toledo
Anderson-Gilbert
W. H. Fluck
South American
Gartin
Fender
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