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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

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Family man dies suddenly on road in Indiana

Roman Eder a 39 year old husband and father of four died from heart failure while helping drive a cattle herd near the Icke Reed farm north of town. He collapsed after leaving his car to assist. coroner notified and the body taken to his home. Surviving wife and children Gilbert Omer Henry and Louise mourn his loss. Eder had lived in Jennings County and was active in St Marys church and local Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society.

Roman Eder Mr. Eder John Martin Eder Grover Icke Reed Farm Sty Gilbert Omer Henry Louise Ian Eder Jennys County North Vernon St. Mary’s Tholie Piest of St. John Knights of Cobus Holy Name Society

Deal Man Called to Identify Thief

Walter Parker of the A P Pow and Scen s garage was asked to identify a young man detained in Lafayette in connection with the theft of a Ford Sedan. Three men are held. one, about 28, suspected of visiting the area on Thanksgiving and seeking a road to Madison. The car is said to have been stolen from Indianapolis on December 10, and the three suspects will be taken to Indianapolis for trial.

Walter Parker A. P. Powand Scen Talen Indianapolis Indianpolis

Funeral of veteran at Connersville

Ira Clark Mrs Thomas Draper Mr and Mrs C R Miller and Em mett Clark will attend the funeral of Rev Jesse Miler in Connersville tomorrow. He died in a Cincinnati hospital yesterday aged 83 born at Clarksburg in 1838 and served in the 123rd Indiana during the Civil War. He was a Methodist minister for forty years and retired after his wife’s death ten years ago. He leaves two sons Fred and Cliff in Connersville and two daughters Mrs Myrtle Peters of Indianapolis and Mrs Fred Harris of Cincinnati. Ora Miller, a son, died here about thirty years ago.

Ira Clark Thomas Draper C. R. Miller Emmett Clark Connersville Jesse Miler Cincinnati Nown Clarksburg 123Rd Indiana Regiment Wago Fred Cliff Myrtle Peters Indianapolis Fred Harris Ora Miller

Annual Dinner and Meeting at Clarksburg Church

The Presbyterian church at Clarksburg will hold its annual dinner and business meeting at the church tomorrow.

Presbyterian Church At Clarksburg

Senator Hill Receives Key Senate Committee Assignments

Senator Roland H. Hill of Carthage, representing Decatur Rush and Hancock counties, was appointed to four major committees by Lieutenant Governor Emmet R. Branch of Martinsville. He chairs the railroads committee and serves on Corporations, federal relations, mines and mining, congressional apportionment, executive appointments, constitutional revision, and rivers and waters.

Roland H. Hill Carthage Decatur Rush Hancock Senate Emmet R. Branch Martinsville

Ford Denies Plans to Change Current Car Models

Ford Motor Company executive W A Ryan states no charges or changes are planned for the present car models. The denial responds to rumors of a new body design and notes minor annual updates like a different gasoline tank and steering wheel size from twelve to fourteen inches.

W. A. Ryan Ford Moto Company Detroit Fordx Ford United States

Greensburg Lodge to elect Esquires at Thursday meeting

Two candidates will be awarded the rank of Esquire at Greensburg Lodge No. 148 during Thursday evening's regular session. The lodge reports lively meetings with progressive work and plans to boost membership while aiming for first place in Indiana. Last week featured speeches, installation and a luncheon. The current officers are Brazier Kirby chancellor commander Phillip Stapp vice chancellor Ozro J. Butler prelate Charles Howe keeper of records and seal Robert Woodfill master exchequer Will Swails master of finance Will Littell master at arms C D Samuels river guard Wayne Ainsworth outer guard Will Zetterberg master of work.

Greensburg Lodge No. 148 Indiana Brazier Kirby Phillip Stapp Ozro J. Butler Charles Howe Robert Woodfill Will Swails Will Littell C. D. Samuels River Guard Wayne Ainsworth Will Zetterberg

Decatur County Woman Earns Noted Record at Office

The Newcastle Courier lauds former Decatur county girl Mrs. Mary King Caldwell for her year in charge of the Henry county recorder's office. She turned over fees totaling $4 744.90 from duties while Harold Kirk was away in Florida.

Mary E. Caldwell Henry County The Newcastle Courier Decatur County Mary King Caldwell Chester King Williamstown

Greensburg Ten Dollar Dinner Aids Hoover Fund

Greensburg hosts a ten dollar dinner January 24 to raise funds for Herbert Hoover's relief effort aiding Central European famine victims. Ten local men paid for ten plates each, with reservations expanding beyond initial estimates. The meal costs 22 cents per person, prepared by Greensburg domestic science teachers, with talks from Indiana Relief Council staff and local speakers. Proceeds support the European Relief Council, covering food, clothing, and medicine for hungry children. Tickets available via local merchants and committee members.

New York Indianapolis Central Committee Decatur County Herbert Hoover Central Europe Greensburg Washington Township D. W. Weaver John C. Huber Anthony Habig Philip B. Stapp Relief Council Indiana Ocal European Relief Council Garland Milling Company Huber’s Clothing Habig’s Union Trust Company

Servant Problem Spurs Court Testimonies in Vanderburg

Evansville Indiana January faced numerous requests for lenity for Negro servants as Judge Philip C. Gould notes. Householders seek character witnesses to aid enslaved workers facing trouble, fearing loss of cooks housemen and surface tenders in the Vanderburg circuit court.

Evansville Ind Vanderburg Philip C. Gould Gould

Evening events listed for Greensburg tonight

Churches offer prayer meetings and services at Baptist Church and East Washington street church. The K P Theatre and South Side Theatre show films. Socials at Moose Hall Elks Lodge Haymakers Lodge and I O O F Encampment. Call meeting F A M Lodge No. details incomplete.

Baptist Church East Washington Street K. of P South Side Theatre Elks Lodge Haymakers Lodge Moose Hall

Tebekah Lodge installs officers and initiates seven

At the regular Rebekah Lodge meeting last night, officers were installed including N G Mrs. Cora Birdsell and recording secretary Mrs. Keppie Imlay. Seven candidates were initiated and ten Adame Lodge members attended, with talks for the good of the order by visitors and new members.

Rebekah Lodge Cora Birdsell N. G Keppie Imlay Elizabeth Ehrhardt Clara Martin Mollie Ferris Ruth Scearce Lutie Gordon Eva Christy Alice Emma Creath Anderson Ketchum Lester Short Mary Tucker William Rauche Rauche Carrollton Lodge Adame Lodge

Boy Injures Mouth With Red Seal Lye, Expected to Recover

James Roszell two year old son of Mr and Mrs Forest Roszell of North Carver street suffered burns to mouth and throat after finding a can of Red Seal Lye. Dr McKee reports the burns painful but not life threatening and the child is expected to recover.

James Forest Roszell Carver Street McKee

Former Pastor and Family Visit Local Friends

Rev. J. F. Fraser his wife and son Donald and Mrs. Fraser's mother Mrs Row of Muncie plan a brief visit here before moving to Louisville Kentucky where Mr Fraser will take as pastor of the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church They will stay with Mr and Mrs G G Welsh and Mrs Row will visit Mr and Mrs Charles S Williams Fraser formerly led the local Baptist church and is well known here

J. F. Fraser Donald

Townsend Couple Renew Greensburg Daily News Subscription

Mr and Mrs Henry Townsend of St Paul rural route visited Greensburg yesterday to renew their subscription to the Greensburg Daily News. Mrs Townsend said we can't keep house without the News.

Henry Townsend St. Paul City Greensburg Mrs. Townsend

Indiana Fair Weather Forecast Turns Colder South Tonight

The forecast calls for colder conditions across southern Indiana tonight while northern areas warm up Thursday as temperatures rise.

Indiana

Indiana Plans National Playground For Lake Michigan Dunes

Indiana proposes a 2.4 million dollar state park to preserve Lake Michigan dunes as a national playground. The plan seeks 1 million from the Legislature and matching public subscription, aiming to create an eight mile lakeside stretch and foster outdoor recreation for Chicago and Northern Indiana industries. Richard Lieber leads the effort, stressing health, immigration integration, and regional unity.

Indianapolis Indiana Lake Michigan Indiana Department of Conservation Gary Richard Lieber State Department of Conservation Chicago Lake Mchigan Mr. Lieber America Alorg Lieber

Indiana Draft Horse Breeders Set Major Indy Meeting

LAFAYETTE IND Jan 12 Pro gram plans are complete for the Indiana Draft Horse Breeders Association annual meeting to be held in Indianapolis Jan 20 and 21. Speakers include H L Houser Mondovi Wis Prof D J Kays Ohio State University and G E Wentworth Chicago horse market chief. Major Samuel H Bell Wooster O will share European observations on breeding fundamentals. The event is described as the largest meeting in several years.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Draft Horse Breeders’ Association Indianapolis R. B. Cooley Purdue University H. L. Houser Mondovi Wis Wisconsin Livestock Breeders’ Association D. J. Kays Ohio State University G. E. Wentworth

Wittenberg Family Notice in Indianapolis

Late Witterbere of Indianapolis spent most evening with his parents Mr and Mrs H L Wittenberg.

Witterbere Indianapolis H. L. Wittenberg

Spinal Meningitis Fatal to Marie Hartley

Fifteen month old Marie Hartley daughter of Charles and Nora Hartley of Beech Grove died yesterday at 9 AM from spinal meningitis. The body arrived at 4 PM and was taken to the home of George and Blanche Hogg in Forest Hill for private services Thursday. Burial will be at Mt. Aerie cemetery Letts. Surviving are parents three brothers Everett Raymone Russell and Charles Edward.

Marie Charles Nora Hartley Beech Grove George Hogg Forest Hill Mt. Aerie Cemetery Letts Everett Raymone Russell Charles Edward

Milan versus Greensburg in pivotal Fourth District game

Thursday night at the Y M C A features Greensburg Greensburg Legionaires against Milan Post and Joe Welsh Post with second place on the line. Greensburg seeks to regain momentum after a win over Madison while Milan’s big, fast squad aims to extend its strong reputation. Curtain raiser St. 8 o'clock.

Greensburg Milan Milan Post Joe Welsh Greenwood Madison Greensburg Legionaires Little Giants

Vegetable Growers Assoc Forms At Lafayette Meet

The Indiana Vegetable Growers Association aims to become a permanent body during its first annual meeting at Purdue University. Horticulturalist H D Brown of Purdue chaired as temporary president, with Indiana Federation of Farmers and tomato growers in attendance to discuss mutual issues. Topics included potato varieties seed selection diseases soil and fertilization for potatoes.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Vegetable Growers’ Association Purdue University H. D. Brown Purdue Indianapolis Indiana Federation of Farmers

Overman Receives Tongue Injury in Looping Practice Accident

During a practice game at the Y club by the American Legion team, Ivan Overman bit through his tongue after a collision with a fellow player. The incident occurred during last night’s session.

American Legion Ivan Overman Overman

Comrade William Rowland Dies in Dillsboro

William Rowland, a comrade of the 7th Indiana regiment, died January 6 at his son’s home in Dillsboro. He lost an arm in the Battle of Stone River and was well known among G A R men and comrades of the Sith regiment.

William Rowland 7Th Indiana Dillsboro Rowland Stone River Sith

Harding accepts brief inauguration in Senate Chamber

President elect Harding will take the oath in the Senate chamber and all outside ceremonies are cancelled. The Joint Congressional Inaugural Committee says only the formal oath and an address will occur, with no parade or ball and about 200000 dollars of subscriptions to be returned.

Senate Washington Harding Hardine Congressional Committee Capitol Eve T Joint Committee Mr. Harding Rew

Cho Cho the Health Clown Teaches Simple Health Facts

A clown named Cho Cho uses humor to capture attention and teach basic health and hygiene. The character plays on the initials of a child health organization to promote health education.

Cho-Cho The Child Health Organization

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