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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1923

Page

8

Greensburg Masons file for Temple Association formation

Greensburg lodges led by No 36 vote to file articles of incorporation for a Masonic Temple Association with $60,000 capital stock. Officers elected include Walter Ehrhardt as Worshipful Master and D. W. Weaver as a three year trustee. The project, supported by Blue Lodge and related bodies, envisions building on the Kessing lot at North Franklin Street. Adam R. Meek, 58, Prosperous Farmer, dies at his Fugit Township home. funeral set at Spring Hill church with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Greensburg Sonic Temple Masonic Temple Association Blue Lodge Royal Arch Council of Royal and Select Masters Commandery Order of Easter Star Howard Aaron Howard Nelson Mowrey Missouri Wilton Masonic Temple Franklin’ Street Kessing Lodge Masonic Order of Estern Star Royal Walter Ehrhardt Edgar Osting Adam R. Meek Fugit Township Thomas and Nancy Meek Spring Hill Indiana University Bloomington Danville Agnes Stewart Shelbyville Spring Hill Church Harvey McCann Spring Hill Cerretory Meek

Convention of Indiana Farm Bureau Opens Tomorrow

The Indiana Farm Federation convenes a two day meeting at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis starting tomorrow with over 1,000 delegates expected. John S. Shannon, Robert Buell, and Livy Eward from Adams township represent local interests as sessions feature leading speakers and field trips. Miss Dorothy Urser of Muncie arrives to visit Miss Harriet Taylor for the weekend.

Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana Farm Federation Claypool Indianapolis John S. Shannon Robert Buell Livy Eward Adams Township Dorothy Urser Muncie Harriet Taylor

Remembrance Note for Raymond Craig Departed 1921

A memorial verse expresses lasting sorrow for Raymond Craig who died November 25 1921. The family remembers him with sadness two years after his passing. mother father and three brothers share ongoing grief and longing as they continue their journey without him.

Raymond Craig

Benjamin Franklin Moore of Letts Dies at 88

Benjamin Franklin Moore, born September 14, 1840 in Butler County, died November 30, 1928 at age 83 in Decatur County. He married three times and had seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held December 3 at Mt Elie Baptist Church conducted by Rev. C. B. Atkinson.

A. E. Moore Letts Benjamin Franklin Moore Yarner Charlotte Evans Moore Butler County John Hulda Tomson Decatur County Moore Union Presbyterian Church Anne T. Bentley W. E. Jackson Anna Cynthia F. Cheek Albert Roszell Martha Stuckey Vethrie Marzaret June Lellia Irene Gregory Pappa Moore Mr. Moore C. B. Atkinson Mt. Elie Baptist Church

Mt Pleasant church elects officers for coming year

The Sardinia Mt Pleasant Baptist Church held its Saturday night meeting electing deacons trustees and other officers to take office January 1. Names include Raymond Hern Chas Hern Geo Clark Roscoe McKelvie Albert Moncrief Chas Owens Emma Sherman and more with rules limiting dual offices. Reverend Mullins of Louisville presided and a large attendance approved new bylaw rules and a finance committee to aid the treasurer.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Chas. Owens John Deniston Emma Sherman Vafe Dixon

Prohibition Enforcement Meeting at Court House Ties Courts and Officials

The morning session drew sheriffs peace officers and mayors as Prohibition Enforcement Officer Bert Morgan led a discussion on enforcing liquor laws. Speakers included John McCord and R C Minton outlining legal rights and limits, while Sheriff Spillman and Prosecutor Turner shared enforcement experiences. Judge John W. Craig reaffirmed adherence to law over zealotry, urging justice within legislative and court frameworks.

Bert Morgan Court House Mr. Morgan John McCord Attorney-General’s Office Anti-Saloon League R. C. Minton Minton Sheriff Spillman Ripley County Prosecutor Turner Ripley Jen John W. Craig Decatur County Craig Stanley Liberty Supreme Court

Educational Institute Session Opened at Springhill

The United Presbyterian church education session began this afternoon at Springhill with strong attendance and keen interest. Dr. T. H. McMichael president of Monmouth College will speak along with Rev. A. W. Jamieson and Rev. J. E. Bradford. The program includes addresses, music, devotions and reports and will close tonight.

Tor Educational Institute The United Presbyterian Church Springhill T. H. McMichael Monmouth College Monmouth J. S. E. McMichael A. W. Jamieson D. D J. E. Bradford

Hildred Funk Leads Daily Student Story Before Big Game

Hildred Funk of this city, a member of Indiana University Daily Student staff, wrote the lead article for the November 24 issue. Her piece covers the women's pep meeting paired with the men's meeting ahead of the Indiana Purdue football game, including remarks by Mrs. William Lowe Bunyan and Grace Philpott Young.

Hildred Funk Indiana University Daily Student Indiana Purdue William Lowe Bunyan Grace Philpott Young

Death of Civil War Veteran in Danville

Richard M. Clark 85 Civil War veteran and father of Western Union manager J. R. Clark died at Soldiers Home Danville Illinois. Clark served in Co E 49th Indiana regiment and was among the remaining 71 survivors of that unit.

Western Union Danville Ilinois J. R. Clark Richard M. Clark Soldiers Til Mr. Clark Co. E 49Th Indiana Regiment

Weekend Guests Attend Local School Event

Miss Eleanor Meek hosts Lucille Cross Milicent Cross and Virginia Carter for a weekend visit. They plan to attend the G. H. S. and R. H. 8S basketball game and dance.

Eleanor Meek Lucillemere Milicent Cross Virginia Carter

Farm Federation Annual Meeting at Baptist Church

The Farm Federation of Washington Township holds its yearly meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Baptist church. A banquet and program follow with dinner prepared by church ladies. An out of town speaker will address the gathering and officers will report on the past year. Officers will be elected and about 75 members attend along with a few friends. A membership drive is planned for the near future.

Farm Federation of Washington Township Baptist Church Ladies of the Baptist Church

Son Roy in Los Angeles Sends Box of Oranges to Mrs Sweezey

Mrs Louis Sweezey receives a generous box of oranges from her son Roy now in Los Angeles California. He works at the Hillman bank there and says he likes his job very much.

Louis Sweezey Roy Los Angeles Cal Ihe Hillman‘bank

Resolutions of Respect for Anna Butler

The Liberty Baptist Church Aid Society records a tribute to the memory of Sister Anna Butler. They praise her Christian life and faithful service, extend sympathy to her bereaved family, and acknowledge her wisdom and devoted conduct in the society.

Anna Butler Sister Butler Committee of Aid Society of _ Liberty Baptist Church

Church Institute addresses stress religious and secular education

The Spring Hill church session hosted a well attended Institute led by Dr A W Jamieson head of the second synod. Dr T H McMichael president of Monmouth College spoke both afternoon and night. Addresses were given by Rev J E Bradford and Rev Mills Taylor on the educational propaganda challenge.

Spring Hill A. W. Jamieson T. H. McMichael Monmouth College J. E. Bradford Church Board Mills Taylor Philadelphia

Father John's Medicine Origins Found in Lowell Drug Store

An 1855 prescription for Father John O'Brien's cold and throat troubles was recorded at a Merrimack Street apothecary, later naming Father John's Medicine. The store, established in 1827, remains a modernized drug shop with preserved old prescription books.

Lowell Mass Merrimack Street Father John John O’brien Johncine John’s

Distribution of County Tax Expenditures This Week

The county auditor allocates 388316.61 to state county and township uses for civil and school purposes. The table lists amounts to Adams Fugit Clay Clinton Jackson Marion Sandcreek Saltcreek Washington St Paul Milford Westiort Westport Millhousen Millhousen Newpoint Greensburg for roads schools tuition sinking and miscellaneous funds totaling 149698.69 for roads and 78888.75 for state and local school related items among others.

Adams Township Fugit Clay Clinton Jackson Marion Sandcreek Saltcreek Washington St. Paul Civil Corp Corporation Milford Civil, Corp Westiort School Corp Westport Civil Millhousen School Millhousen Newpoint Greensburg School Corporation Greensburg Civil Corporation School Solier Memorial Capa General County Aua Corporation Acnaiinn No Deling

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Father God Ens Lennie Hern Lillian Deniston Maud Albert B. F. Gaston Edgar L. Mullins Louisville Germany E. A. Hirshfeld Union Trust Company George Wambigans Batesville Farmers’ Federation Lucy Galbraith Burney Rev. W. Crider Carl Johnson Kanouse Nings Scott Justice of the Peace Pas Church Institute
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