Miss Marguerite Hege Hurt in Hope Telephone Building
Miss Marguerite Hege seventeen year old daughter of Nathan Hege of Hope 20, an operator at the Hope telephone exchange, fell down a stairway Friday evening in the exchange building. The fall caused a broken shoulder and arm. X rays showed the fractures, which were reduced and treated at the county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Hege
Nathan Hege
Hope 20
Hope Telephone Exchange
Exchange
Hege
Columbus Republican
Indiana Seeks Ideal Highway On Lincoln Route
L H Wright of the State Highway Commission says Indiana may host the ideal highway, a model road to be part of the Lincoln highway. Directors will choose the site soon amid competition from Ohio Pennsylvania and New Jersey. James N Gunn has donated 125000 for construction as Wright notes the road will require a 100 foot right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
L. H. Wright
State Highway Commission
Wright
New York
Lincoln Highway
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
James N. Gunn
Victim Reported Resident of Adams Area in Pickpocket Case
An elderly man from near Adams in Decatur County reportedly lost 600 on an S and C traction car yesterday afternoon. The man and his wife rode from Indianapolis at 2 pm, he sat with a young man in the smoker, who left between New Bethel and Fairland, and the loss was discovered upon arrival. Local traction office has no record and Adams officials could not identify the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Decatur County
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
New Bethel
Fairland
Young Man Considered for Christian Pastor
The church board hosted Rev. Harry Lett of Wheatland Indiana as guest pastor. He preached Sunday and proposed taking the pastorate under stated conditions to be discussed at a congregational meeting next Sunday at 10 30 AM. Lett a Butler College 1915 graduate has pastored Poseyville for three years and impressed locals. He is married with two wives and one young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Harry Lett
Wheatland
Ind
Lett
Mr. Lett
Knox County
Butler College
Poseyville
Gypsy Smith to Speak in Indianapolis Revival
Evangelist Gypsy Smith, famed English revivalist, will begin a month long revival in Indianapolis on March 13. Dr C H Winders says a special tabernacle is planned for the meeting and Greensburg residents intend to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Smith
Indianapolis
C. H. Winders
Indianapolis Church Federation
Judge Craig Receives New Gavel for Circuit Court
Judge John W. Craig was presented with a brand new gavel for his desk in the Circuit Courtroom. The gift was given by Frank Donnell, Ira Rigby and Burney Rhimstidt, noted for fine workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Craig
Circuit Court
Frank Donnell
Ira Rigby
Burney Rhimstidt
James Taylor to Undergo Tonsil Removal at Long Hospital
James Taylor six year old son of James Fleming and wife will have his tonsils removed tomorrow at the Long hospital. Dr Wind a specialist was called yesterday from Indianapolis to see Mrs Henry Logan who has been surveying from Nervous prostration for the past three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
James Fleming
Long Hospital
Wind
Indianapolis
Henry Logan
Audit Ordered in Indy Gas and Water Rate Case
In Indianapolis on December 29, the Public Service Commission delayed the Muddy Fork Gas Co hearing to allow an audit of its books after City of Greenburg officials opposed rate increases. Audits by commission accountants showed Muddy Fork with 11 500 gross revenue last year on a 189 000 valuation, Sandcreek Gas showing a 1 000 deficit, and Citizens Gas under 650 gross for the year. A later hearing will address Muddy Fork and other companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Greenburg
Jenkins
Hamilton
Public Service Commission
Muddy Fork Gas Co
T. FE. Davidson
Johnston
Well Known Couple to Wed Thursday
John D. Ford and Mary E. Young were granted a license to wed this morning at the county clerk's office. They will be married Thursday at nine o'clock in St. Mary's church by Rev. Schneider and will reside on West Forsythe street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Ford
Mary E. Young
Mr. Ford
Ford Brothers Cigar Store
Miss Young
Frank Young
Jennings County
St. Mary’s Church
Schneider
West Forsythe Street
Mryle Cronk
Westport
Pauline Watts
M. A. Watts
Mornin
Reverend R N Peterson to Lead Newpoint Church Pulpit
Rev. R. N. Peterson of Indianapolis will occupy the pulpit at Newpoint Christian Church for the coming year. He will divide time between Shirley and Newpoint churches and has been filling the Newpoint pulpit since September after Rev. McGavern’s resignation. He is a Butler College student and a young minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Peterson
Indiapolis
Christian Church
Indianapolis
Newpoint Christian Church
Re. Peterson
Shirley
Newpoint
Butler College
McGavern
Rev Ellsworth Leads Big Meeting at Red Church
Rev Ellsworth assisted by Mrs Mattie Wines and others conduct revival at the Red Church on East Washington Street. Grace McLemore of Indianapolis directs music with Miss Sims. Mrs Wines of Cleveland arrives Thursday for evening services through Sunday. Everyone invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Ellsworth
Mattie Wines
Red Church
East Washington Street
C. E. Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Grace McLemore
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Indiana
Petition to Sell Personal Property at Private Sale
In the George Brickler estate the administrator obtains court approval for an invoice and appraisement of personal property and for a petition to sell that property at private sale without notice. The court grants the sale petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brickler
Visit to Westport and Christmas Box From California
Mr and Mrs Charles McCune visited relatives in Westport this morning. Mr and Mrs H B Locketridge received a Christmas box from California with gifts for the Lockridge, Grinstead, and Grinstead families. The box contained olives, walnuts and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCune
Westport
H. B Locketridge
California
Lockridge
James Grinstead
Albert Grinstead
Specialists diagnose Watsons condition in Washington
Senator Watson of Indiana transacted official business from his apartment in Washington on Monday with a stenographer taking dictation. Doctors from Johns Hopkins and Admiral Grayson advised, and Watson said his "old machine is rattling a little and needs some adjustment" as fatigue from heavy campaign work persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Admiral Grayson
Johns Copkins
Senator Watson
Rotary urged support for Indiana education state schools
Indianapolis Rotarians heard a plea for backing Indiana University Purdue University and the State Normal at a meeting last night. Lowery urged legislative aid and state funding, while Minor spoke briefly. Guests included L. P. Stewart and Walter Pleak. No formal action was taken, but the case impressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Lowery
Joe Miner
Indianapolis
Minor
L. P. Stewart
Cincinnati
Walter Pleak
Lowrey
Rotary Club
Sun day School Council Plans January Meeting in Indianapolis
The Sunday School Council of Evangelical denominations in the United States and Canada will meet January 18 to 21 in Indianapolis. Nationally prominent speakers are invited. E T Albertson helps organize the program. The council includes editorial educational and publication officials and paid workers from Associated Evangelical denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Sunday School Council of Evangelical Denominations
United States
Canada
E. T. Albertson
Indiana Sunday School Association
Associated Evangelical Denominations
Arrests Set After Blocking West North Street Crossing
Ben Vandegrift a Big Four freight conductor was arrested by Chief of Police Meek for holding the West North street crossing for over an hour. Residents waited in the cold and a police affidavit followed. He will appear tomorrow morning in police court before Mayor Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vandegrift
Big Four
Meek
West North Street
Vandegrift
Jenkins
Community fears smallpox spread after teacher contracts disease
Slabtown residents rush to vacate as smallpox fears rise. Willard Meyers a local school teacher contracted the illness on Christmas Day after attending a church event. Seven of eight Weber family members quarantined for two weeks now show illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slabtown
Willard Meyers
John Weber
Cronk and Watts wed at Westport parsonage
Myrle Cronk and Pauline Watts both of Westport were married late Monday afternoon by Dr. Alfred H. Pitkin at the Methodist parsonage. The couple, machinist and resident, plan to live in Indianapolis and are well known in the Westport community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrle Cronks
Pauline W. Watts
Westport
Alfred H. Pitkin
Methodist Parsonage
Cronk
Indianapolis
Hoff couple returns home after Christmas visit
Mr and Mrs Harve Hoff return to Waldron after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Hoff and her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wolfe at Ne Jersey Minerston of Indianapolis a former near Sardinia orders the Standard sent to his address again for Mr Gaston is president of the Beech Grove Bank and left Decatur county ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Hoff
Waldron
John Hoff
Fred Wolfe
Ne . J. Minerston
Indianapolis
Fef
Sardinia
Gaston
Beech Grove Bank
Decatur County
War Mothers and Ex-Service Men Honor Legion Program
A K P hall event brought together veterans and families. Speakers from the American Legion spoke on aims including aid to injured veterans and Americanization while War Mothers and ex soldiers praised the hospitality. A banquet followed with a varied menu and a night of programs including music and motion pictures scheduled for February 2 at R O P theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
FE. J. Harbison
Harry Robbins
Wilbur Kendall
Joe Welsh Post
American Legion
America
I. C. Overman
Waneta Seitz
Ralph Schwabe
Philip B. Stapp
Joe Welsh
American Legion. Beginning With the Orginal
Paris
Mr. Stapp
Legion
Ernest McMillan
Stapp
R. of P
A. H. Pitkin
Mrs. Arbuckle Heads Rush County Christmas Seals Sale
Mrs. Fred Arbuckle former Greensburg woman chaired the county wide Christmas seals sale in Rush County. Her campaign raised about 1200 dollars in stamps with only 200 yet to be collected, and she supervised sales across the entire county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Arbuckle
Greensburg
Charles Sturgis
Red Cross
Rush County
Arbuckle
War pictures to be shown by Legion at Opera House
Joe Welsh Post of the American Legion will present overseas war pictures taken during the last offensive. The show is described as the best available and will be held at the K of P Opera House on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Joe Welsh
American Legion
K. of P. Opera House
Fire crews respond to Washington street home
The fire department was called at 3 30 this afternoon to the home of Mrs Regency Styers on West Washington street. No damage. Mrs Emma Winn of Shelbyville is visiting Mrs George Hendrikson of Westport and spent Monday with Mrs Ed Whalen of Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regency Styers
West Washington Street
Emma Winn
Shelbyville
George Hendrikson
Westport
Ed Whalen
Aged Elizabethtown Man John A Reynolds Dies at 88
John A Reynolds aged 88 died Saturday at 4 PM in Elizabethtown at his brother in law P E Wills home. Cause of death senility. A Sandcreek township elder born February 6 1832 in Jefferson county he lived with Wills for forty years and retired three years ago from the drug business in Elizabethtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Reynolds
P. E. Wills
Elizabethtown
Mr. Reynolds
Sandcreek Township
Jefferson County
Wills
Mr. Peytolds
Mr. Wills
Harding to resign Senate when Davis becomes Ohio governor
Marion Ohio December 28 president elect Harding will resign his senate seat as soon as Harry L Davis takes office as Ohio governor January 10 following a conference of the two Davis will immediately issue a commission to former Governor Willis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ohio
Harding
United States
Harry L. Davis
Davis
Willis
New Pennington New Year Greetings and Local Notes
New Pennington residents send New Year wishes. Mr. Borman remains on the sick list. Linvilles spend holidays with home folks. Mrs. Caster visited Mrs. Narwold last week. Andy Hahn and family visited Logan Alexander. Narwold family visited friends west of Greensburg. Pierce Alexander delivered a call to Batesville. Ernest Narwold family were Batesville callers. Athenia Williams, formerly Wolf's store clerk at Newpoint, is at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borman
Linville
Caster
Narwold
Andy Hahn
Logan Alexander
Ernest Narwold
Greensburg
Pierce Alexander
Batesville
Athenia Williams
Wolf’s
Newpoint
Back After 44 Years A Missouri Man Returns Home
Millard Patrick of Unionville Missouri visits his uncle John A Moore and Johnson relatives near Letts after leaving the county 44 years ago. He drove his own car on the long return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Patrick
Unionville
John A. Moore
Johnson
Letts
Former Greensburg Resident Dies in Ohio
C William Wright aged 54 died December 25 in Hamilton Ohio. He was born in Greensburg and lived there in youth. Survived by his father C W Wright and mother Jane Wright, a sister Mrs. Emcee Newman, and brother Frank Wright of Indianapolis. Burial was at Brookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wright
Hamilton
Greensburg
C. W
Jane Wright
Brookville
Richmond
Claremcee Newman
Frank Wright
Indianapolis
Jecessea
Eastern Stars Stage A Big Meeting
Lois Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a large meeting last night initiating Mr and Mrs Earl Taggart Mr and Mrs Marine Kercheval and Walter Crisler Fifteen petitions for membership were read as a surprise. No 147 is elected for a busy season this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Order of the Eastern Star
Earl Taggart
Marine Kercheval
Walter Crisler
Community Christmas News and Holiday Visits
Mr and Mrs Marshal Lines welcome a seven pound son Ro bert Roy born Christmas Eve at their home northwest of Greensburg. Residents Mr and Mrs Charles Sturgis recover at home from hospital stay in Rushville. Mrs Etta Forkner returns to Hope after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs W F Riehrist on North Franklin. Mr and Mrs Frank Keith of New Castle spent Christmas with Fred and other relatives in Horace. Mr and Mrs Irvin Behlimer of Indianapolis visit John Hoff family in Arthur Smiley. Smiley returns to Detroit after Christmas with E E Smiley of Adams. George and family visit Charles Adams near Cleves by Cincinnati. George Tumulty of Anderson visits relatives at Harris City. Dr H N Oldham west of Letts orders Daily News sent home. he moved from north of Shelbyville in 1901. Louisa and Ruth Stanley of Laurel spend holidays with their mother at Mrs Joe Hitt’s. Mr Earl Shelley and daughter Mary Margaret depart after visiting relatives Hamilton and son William accompany them as far as
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Lines
Robert Roy
W. Friehrist
North Franklin
Frank Keith
Newcastle
Fred Keith
Horace
Irvin Behlimer
Indianapolis
John Hoff
Newpoint
Arthur Smiley
Detroit
Mich
E. E Smiley
Adams
George Adams
Charles Adams
Cleves
Cincinnati
George Tumilty
Anderson
Harris City
H. N. Oldham
Letts
Daily News
Oldham
Shelbyville
Jackson Township
Louisa
Ruth Stanley
Laurel
Joe Hitt
Earl Shelley
Mary, Aargaret
Davs. R {Amilton
William
Sumner Lowe
Robert
Adem Meek
Robert Donnell
Don Lowe
Springhi
J. W. Hite
Fred God@ari
Hoath
Town
Sallie Stewart
Roshville
My B. Hite
J. E- Hite
Xenia
Charles Hite
Rushville
C. A. Martz
E. Hite
H. H. Russell
Sam Rhinehart
Merlin Seniour
Connersville
Tier
Sylvia Seniour
Lewis Newhouse
Jacob Emmert
Ditner
J. J. Emmert
Mas Dey
Claud Kerrick
Secrest
Laure
Parry Calpna
Lauiel
M. EF
E. S. Lewis
Hannigan
Lace
Billie’ Main
Martha Main
Alice Duncan
Innisnapolis
Damon Freeland
Xmas
Mer
Alie Duncan
C. E. Freeland
Glenwood
Harry Hopkins
Greensburg
J. L. Burns
Sarah Hellensbee
Jas Moore
Ed Moore
Jack’ Davis
Atd
Walter Rutherford
Harold Linville
Kendallville
J. W Linvile
Marie Stott
Batesville
Sarara Brickler
Lewis
Chankettsville
The
Mason’s
John Hrodie
H. J. Bippes
Middletown
Christmas in Clarksburg Highlights Local Visits
Clarksburg residents hosted and visited relatives during Christmas with many travelers from Batesville, Shellyville, Rushville, and Indianapolis. Families shared dinners, attended church programs, and announced engagements and marriages in the holiday gatherings. Local residents also noted illnesses in families prompting travel for care and support.
Remarkable 19th Anniversary Gallaudet Banquet At Adelphia
A banquet at the Adelphia honored Rev. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet founder of deaf mute instruction with addresses in sign language. The Gallaudet Club marked its nineteenth annual dinner showcasing inclusive communication and commemorating historical efforts in education for the deaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
France
Cortez
Mexico
Chicago
Greece
Europe
United States
Gallaudet Club
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
America
New Year Greetings From Napoleon Readers
The item lists several local figures in a festive tone including Perry N Brown and son Earl with corn yields on 17 acres totaling 1050 bushels, the Oneal family visiting from Fairview, Ind., and Merton W Chance visiting from San Cal. It notes Chance spearheaded a 3,000,000 dollar trust firm in his home city and contemplates a possible 5,000,000,000 dollar New York trust corporation. Fairs, births, travel, and holidays are interwoven through small notices involving Greensburg and Indianapolis friends.
Teaching of Italian Language in Brazilian Schools Opposition
Contested issue in South America as officials oppose introducing Italian language instruction in Brazilian classrooms. Debates focus on cultural heritage versus curriculum priorities and resource constraints, with regional officials and educators weighing potential benefits against logistical challenges.
Brazil Objects to Italian Language in Schools Plan
Brazilian officials reject a labor and emigration agreement with Italy that would require Italian language instruction in schools in regions with many Italian immigrants. The proposal also sought arbitration tribunals for worker employer disputes amid Brazil's push to assimilate immigrants in Sao Paulo coffee country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janiero
Italy
Brazil
Mandl
Sao Paulo
Santa Catharina
G H S Alumni Gather for Dec 31 Basketball Practice
All members of the G H S alumni are invited to meet Friday December 31 at 7 30 p m at the Y M C A for practice.
Hope Town Debates Electric Light Question
Hope citizens and town council representatives from Pulse and Porter meet tonight in Hope to decide the electric light question. Hope has been without lighting for four months and residents seek a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Pulse and
Porter
Toncht
Family from Indianapolis Tours Australia Tall Tree Reserve
Mrs Alvin Grigesbys son Alvin Jr visits with Diantha Littel in Indianapolis and travels to Australia where the government has established a protectorate to preserve the tallest stringybark native trees as exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Grigesby
Alvin, Jr
Indianapolis
Diantha Littel
Australia
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Margaret Hege
Craig
Commission Accountants Audit Books
Purdue
State Normal
New Pennington
Clarksburg
Napoleon
John Bauer
Perry N. Brown
Earl
Otis Oneal
Fairview
E. E
Oneals
State of Kansas
Merton W. Chance
San Cal
Floyd Chance
Merton
Ripley County
Chance
New York City
Young
Rollin Roberts Dee
John Heimsath
Santa Claus
Greensboro
Helen Meyer
August Meyer
Raymond Blank
Will Dodson
Beatrice Reckeweg
George Reckeweg
Jue A Gookins
Ruth Dodson
Carl
Roy Brown
Frank Vokirk
Esther
Sania
Jim Easton
Mr. Eaton
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