Touching Thanksgiving Sermon by Rev W C Watkins
Rev W C Watkins of Sandusky M E church delivered an appropriate Thanksgiving sermon at the Presbyterian church. He spoke on the land given by God and the growth of the nation, urging gratitude for present blessings amid a note on Christian settlement and history. The service featured Dr I C Overman, Dr W M Whitsitt, Rev Alonzo Murphy, and Rev Lathrop with a Presbyterian choir and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Watkins
Sandusky M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
United States
Watkins
I. C. Overman
The
Baptist Church
W. M. Whitsitt
Alonzo Murphy
Lathrop
Overman
Sermon at Y M C A Meeting Banquet Praises Bible Study
Dr. I C Overman of the Baptist church delivered a powerful sermon to the Y M C A Bible class, urging broad Bible study as guidance for individuals and nations. He warned that removing the Bible would harm knowledge of God, benevolent institutions, public education, and democracy, citing Pilgrim fathers and Germany’s WWI causes. The event drew about forty attendees and featured a ladies committee supper and a duet by Mrs Bracken and Mrs Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Overman
The
Baptist Church
Poerman
Overman
Germany
Ladies of the Christian Church
Mills Henry
J. E. Osborn
Edna Meek
Will Scherling
A. W. McCracken
Locke Bracken
C. C. Morrison
Thanksgiving Socials and Diverse Dinners In Local Town
Thanksgiving dinners filled many homes with extended families and guests from Clarksburg Greenwood and Indianapolis. Weddings and engagements were celebrated as Miss Rose Augusta Ricke wed William Francis Raver at St Marys church with a full ceremony and reception.
Strange Car by Roadside Identified
Mrs. Albert Bruner identified a green Studebaker found northeast of Greensburg near the William Miller home as their car driven by Charles Lawrence and three others. The youths ran out of gasoline Sunday night and were stranded until Tuesday noon when the car was returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Daily News
Albert Bruner
Charles Lawrence
William Miller
Studebaker
Bruner
Larimore Agency
Hope Votes on Electric Light Plant Plan
Hope residents will vote on December 16 to install an electric light plant after Pulse and Porter plant owners received a rate increase from the Public Service Commission and the town council refused to accept, leaving the town in darkness for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Pulse & Porter
Public Service Commission
Indiana student Forest Thorne to spend Thanksgiving with family
Forest Thorne of Indiana University will spend the Thanksgiving vacation with his parents Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Thorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Thorne
Indiana University
Mrs
R. W. Thorne
Shelbyville McKay kin visit relatives in town
George McKay of Shelbyville visited yesterday as a guest of his brother Robert FE McKay. Mrs. L. P. Romerill and three children from Celina Ohio. Mrs. James Scott and four children. and Will Dickerson of Vevay are guests of their sister Mrs. Clarence McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKay
Shelbyville
Robert FE. McKay
L. P. Romerill
Celina
Ohio
James Scott
Will Dickerson
Vevay
Clarence McKay
Masons Make Masters From Two Candidates
Greensburg Lodge No. 36 F. and A. M. advanced two Fellow Crafts to Master Mason last night as the degree team performed well. O. A. McCoy presided. Candidates Marine Kercheval and Edgar Osting were praised as good men. Visitors came from Indianapolis and Newpoint. More work in the same degree is planned next Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge No
O. A. McCoy
Marine Kercheval
Edgar Osting
Indianapolis
Newpoint
Death notice for J. B. Lawson former Decatur County resident
The Douglas Dispatch reports J. B. Lawson died yesterday in Denver at about 88 years old. Born near Greensburg Indiana, he leaves a son P. D. Lawson of Denver and two daughters Mrs. J. D. Fox of this city and Mrs. Edna Maddox of Oklahoma. Burial likely in Oklahoma. funeral plans not yet detailed.
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Douglas (Ariz
Decatur County
J. B. Lawson
J. D. Fox
Eleventh Street
Lawson
Denver
Indiana
Greensburg
P. D. Lawson
Edna Maddox
Oklahoma
Douglas
Fox
Falls Down Steps Causes Broken Arm Suffered by Mrs Dugan
Mrs. Mary Dugan of East Main street suffered a broken left arm when she fell two steps at the home of John Dugan in Clarksburg. The injury occurred Wednesday as she went out through the kitchen door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dugan
Ed. Foley
East Main Street
John Dugan
Clarksburg
Parker Still Missing After Worthless Check Incident
William A. Parker, a solicitor for the Modern Woodmen, is missing from Greensburg ten days after leaving town following a worthless check he passed on Sherman Doles. He came from Columbus and his wife worked at the Levenstein store. The couple formerly lived in Danville, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Parker
Greensburg
Sherman Doles
Parker
Woodmen
Columbus
Levenstein
Danville, Til
Card of Thanks from County Infirmary Guests
We the guests of the county infirmary thank the Kemble Bible class for their kindness at Thanksgiving and the county people for the generous rocker gifts, especially Miss Mary Gray. We appreciate the beautiful Thanksgiving and extend our heartfelt thanks to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Infirmary
Kemble Bible Class
Mary Gray
Florida trip plans of Watson Bostic family
Watson Bostic and his wife returned from Anderson where they visited daughter Mrs. M. B. Chambers and family. They will go to Pensacola Florida on January first to spend the remainder of the winter, a long standing custom. Reverend Jesse Miller, a familiar figure here, is already in Pensacola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Bostic
Near Burney
Anderson
M. B. Chambers
Pensacola
Fla
Jesse Miller
Dr Backemeyer to Preach at Presbyterian Church Services
Dr Fred Backemeyer of Indianapolis will preach for the annual praise and thank offering service at the Presbyterian church on Sunday at 10 30 morning and again in the evening. He holds a leading position under the Synod of Indiana and is regarded as one of the churchs best speakers in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Backemeyer
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
Backemeyer
Synod of Indiana
Presbyterian Church In
Indiana
Police warn N Anderson residents on firearm use
Police issue a warning to all persons shooting firearms within city limits after calls from residents. Authorities caution that violations carry heavy fines and prohibit shooting in prominent streets, following a morning contact with Claude Miller on North Anderson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Miller
North Anderson Street
Mrs Adelia McCoy Rents Home Ahead of Move to Indianapolis
Mrs Adelia McCoy has rented her East Main Street home to Dr Carl Hall and plans to join her daughter Mrs Frank Gates in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs George C Walker and their son Charles from near Adams visited Miss Alberta Walker for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
J. C. Marshall
West Washington Street
Robert Woester
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Cal
Venila Simpson
W. L. McDuffy
Waldron
W. W. Bonner
Abbie Bonner
Cornelia Donnell
Elizabeth Elkins
Henry Bonner
Boyd Bonner
Texas
George Dobyns
Richard
Dorothy
Adelia Dobyns
Clarksburg
Homer Meek
Mary Lois
Jean
Mart Meek
Mary Robison
Sarah Rankin
Mary Rankin
Charles Reed
George Baumgartner
Mary
Minerva Patterson
Adelia McCoy
East Main Street
Carl Hall
Frank Gates
George C. Walker
Charles
Near
Adams
Alberta Walker
Greensburg Defeats Columbus 25 to 17 in tough win
Greensburg coaches overhauled their team lighting up fast tempo in the second half. Columbus was limited to three field goals while Greensburg added nine leading to a 25 to 17 win. The Greensburg seconds also beat Greensburg seconds 10 to 5 with two regulars rested for the big game next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Columbus
Mercer
Goa
Aurora
Spouse Granted Annulment After Wife Leaves for Parts Unknown
Hearing on Liam Clinkenbeard of Paul for an annulment of his marriage to Jesse Clinkenbeard in Shelby circuit court. Judge Blair set the marriage aside as evidence showed Mrs. Clinkenbeard had wives with three men at once and her present whereabouts are unknown. The complaint alleges she was the wife of Esthaza Hinkle of Washington township at the time of marriage and also with deseption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam Clinkenbeard
Paul
Jesse Clinkenbeard
Shelby
Blair
Wasington Township
Mansfield Advice for Amateur Car Care
Jo D. Mansfield says a light weight car suited for the average motorist should be easy to operate at moderate cost and serviceable by an amateur. He argues larger cars have too many technical points for the private garage and that a design enabling simple upkeep is essential for the common owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo D. Mansfield
Hope Resident Injured After Card Game Fight
Reports say Hope resident John Miller and Guy Gephart clashed Sunday night over a card game at Miller home. Miller suffered a head injury from a blackjack blow and knife stab wounds. No charges reported yet. Miller able to be out today according to the Columbus Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
John Miller
Guy Ghart
Miller
Gephart
Coius
Local Guests and Travel Notices Across Cities
Mrs Curtis Walker of Newpo shopped and visited here. Mrs William Bains of Metamo guest of her niece Frank Adams of North Broadw yesterday leaving Batesville. E J Heeb here for several dix visit. Thanksgiving with Mrs He and Mrs T B Peery. Miss Helen Richey visited aunt Miss Elgie Thoma Rushville. Mr and Mrs Grafton Longden and son Grafton Jr spent Thanksgiving with Day family. Miss Flossie Abbott returned to Hope after visit with Mrs Will Francis. Miss Estella Wahmani training as nurse in Indianapolis spent Thanksgiving with home folks. Misses Grace and Fern Garrett with Elsie Theobald near Downe. Rev Horton of Westport transferred to Methodist church near New Albany. family to Bloomfield next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Walker
Newpo
William Bains
Metamo
Frank Adams
North Broadw
Batesville
E. J. Heeb
T. B. Peery
Helen Richey
Elgie Thoma Rushville
Indiatop
Grafton Longden
Grafton, Jr
Gay
E. T. Day
North Monia Street
Flossie Abbott
Hope
Will Francis
Estella Wahmani O
St. At Hapital
Indianapolis
Grace
Fern Garrett Elsie Theobald
Near Downe
Josephine Harbert
Horton
Westport
Methodist Couse
New Albany Row
Bloomfield
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Dr. Overman
Kate and
Dora Dickerson
Charles Dobyns
Albert Schauffer
North Michigan Avenue
Louis Guenther
Oletha McIntyre
Charles Adkins
Town
Bernard Robbins
Agnes
Walter
Kenneth Elton
Dorothy Robbins
William Robbins
Martin Callon
Near Clarksburg
Leonard Morgan
Virginia Safary
Albert Eckel
Greenwood
Ethie Waybright
Margaret Nation
Sandusky
M. M. Bainbridge
North Broadway
Sam Deem
Harry Bainbridge
Robert
Willard
Ronnie Sefton
Ruth
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
John Hornung
Trimbel McCoy
St. Paul
Frank Wertz
Edith
Joseph Beatty
Joseph, Jr
J. B. Wheeler
Catharine
Inez Gullefer
William Lemasters
Bennett Street
Doug Perry
Will Doles
Gladys
Dor Privett
Lafayette Doles
Ollie Harwood
West Walnut Street
J. A. Fritts
New Palestine
Silas Michael
West of Town
Cordin Harwood
Joe Bruner
Goras Burrows
Raymond
James Mosier
James E. Meredith
City
George Davis
East of Letts
Edward Davis
Will Davis
Dale William
Clifford Thompson
Maurice Wayne
Earl Davis
Grant
W. J. Grant
Rush Mendenhall
Lauis Mendenhall
Queen Spillman
Wilber Meek
James Grinstead
Albert Grinstead
Bernard Snyder
H. B. Lockridge
Lucy Crume
Mae English
R. R. Hamilton
North Franklin Street
Ira Hollenslee
Harry Hamilton
Will Monfort
Estella Hamilton
Adelaide Robison
Martin Boschert
Pittsburg
Ira B
Richard Ray Hamilton
Raver-Ricke
Rose Augusta Ricke
Catherine Ricke
William Francis Raver
St. Mary’s Church
Father Schneider
Peter Welling
Charles Duffey
Vincennes
Cecilia Schlanger
Georgette
Mayme Raver
Cincinnati
Veronica Raver
Leo
Frank Ricke
Viola Johantgen
Gerald Ricke
Sidney
Louis
Raymond Ricke
Anna Goldsmith
Cecilia
Viola Johantsen
Carl Eschenbach
Bernard Ricke
Caroline Kwartzer
Granville
Iowa
Charles Ricke
Ind
Veronica, Mayme
Cora Raver
Frank Raver
Henry Louever
John Huser
George Moorman
Oldenburg
St. Mary’s Hall
Greensbureg
Catharine Ricke
Henry Raver
O. M. Martin
Near Adams
S. H. McDermit
Evaline
Marcella
Helen Coles
Dean Finch
North Liberty
Carl Mendenhall
Connersville
Mildred Emmett
Clyde McCormack
First Street
Otis Robison
Pauline
Leona
Will Baxter
Clarence Jacobs
E. C. Nation
East North Street
L. B. Weaver
Rushville
Joe Chamberlain
Chalmers
Ed Scott
Brookston
Wm. Bush
Ed Nation
Milroy
Ross Coy
Franklin, Ind
Frank Kirby
Kelley
Lizzie Lathrop
Frank E. Gavin
Robert McIntyre
Virgil McIntyre
Norman
Edgar Manship
Clarence McIntyre
Charles McIntyre
Edward Mobley
Department Club
Carnegie Library
Lutie Gordon
Letts High School
Martha Armstrong
Thomas Baugh
Ruby Hedrick
Blanche Evans
Gail Johnson
Ethel Logan
Inez Hockersmith
Mary Bridges
Stella Moor
Mabel Baker
Mary Ba
Hebron Cemetery Association
I. O. O. F. Hall
Vesta Adkins
Rollin
B. E. Shields
Effie Taylor
Lottie Davis
Nona Mount
C. S&s. Wright
C. E. Shields
Walter Marshall
Woodward S. S
C. W. Woodward
the Baptist Church
Baracca Room
T. L. Webster
Henry Hadler
D. A. West
Marsh McCormack
John Schoettmer
Marie
Millhousen
Schoettmer
Preuss
M. C. Jenkins
Rolla Adams
Alice Adams
Ross Reed
Bobbie
Elzo Reed
Higgs
William Higgs
West Fifth Street
E. I. Higgs
Luanna
Dick Burns
Mary Lou
Dan Henley
Allen
South Michigan Avenue
Ray Allen
Dale Allen
DePauw University
Chester Collier
Cleves
Murat
Stella Murphy
Amelia Jackson
Ethel Watson
George Moor
Letts
Grover Crise
Ray, Moor
Carl Moor
Ruth Johnston
Joe Allen
Wood Carpenter
M. B. Taylor
Mildred
John McCammon
Harry Taylor
S. F. Rogers
W. R. Davis
C. J. Dobson
Methodist
Dobson
John D. Walker
Walter Scott
Harold
Miriam
Near Springhill
Delbert Platt
Winfield Burney
Newport
Hackman-Walters
Harry J. Hackman
Dayton
Margaret Walters
Martha Walters
Fourten
Knights of Pythias
Iits
Rolla Lodge No. 17 of Columbus
Edinburg
Columbus Lodge
Knights
Columbus Republican
Oklahoma City
Florida
DR. Backemeyer
Mansfield
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