Record Crowd Attends Joe Welsh Post Initiation
The Joe Welsh post of the American Legion welcomed over twenty five candidates into the order amid bad weather. The Hayward-Barons post of Indianapolis staged the degree work. Frank Ray of Mount Vernon NL spoke of his World War experiences including service in Canadian and American forces and being gassed.
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The
American Legion
Indianapolis
Frank Ray
Mount Vernon
Alough
Ray
Gun Club
Seymour Visits Greensburg In Friday Night Showdown
Greensburg High hosts Seymour Friday night aiming for revenge after a ten point win by Seymour over Strehtsmen. Game starts at 7 with Columbus seconds facing G H S seconds in the second contest of the evening.
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Greensburg High School
Seymour
Tree City Crew
Columbus Seconds
Union Baptists to Hold Revival
Rev. J. R. Quick of the River Avenue Church Indianapolis will lead a revival at Union Baptist Church south of town starting February 2. He is known for forceful preaching and has spoken here before. Everyone is invited to attend. Prayer meeting and choir practice are set for Wednesday evening led by Miss Mabel Brunton.
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J. R. Quick
River Avenue Church
Indianapolis
Union Baptist Church
Town
Quick
Mabel Brunton
Mrs James O McGee Improves After Hospital Operation
Mrs James O McGee is reported improving nicely at Memorial hospital after undergoing an operation last week.
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James O. McGee
Memorial Hospital
St Paul I O O F Plans Pitch-In Supper
St Paul lodge No 161 I O O F will hold a pitch in supper tonight in their hall. Members and families will participate in the event which promises to be pleasant and profitable.
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St. Paul Lodge No. 161
Christian Church Installs New Officers and Sends Delegates
Simple installation ceremonies Sunday inducted newly elected officers led by Rev. Harry F. Lett. The church reports steady growth with six new members this month and begins a fifth year of gospel sermons. Five girls Mamie Reynolds Opal Reynolds Margaret Scott Alma Trimwell Hazel Hite depart Friday for a Lebanon convention returning Sunday evening.
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Harry F. Lett
Greensburg forms Percheron Horse Company
The Greensburg Percheron Horse Company, formed by twelve local farmers, names Frank Sefton as president Livy Hamilton as vice president W H Silvers secretary treasurer and directors Dr L A Wood Curtis Hamilton and John Moeller Jr. They purchased a top Percheron stallion weighing 2165 pounds to meet rising prices and breeder needs and will station the horse with W H Silvers for farmers to view and use.
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Greensburg
Silvers
Decatur County License Rush Faces February 15 Deadline
About a thousand licenses have been issued at the Decatur Hotel station leaving many motorists unlicensed. Police will arrest those driving without a 1925 license after February 15. The office closes at five o'clock daily to finalize reports and issue licenses.
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Decatur County
Decatur
Frank Leuden Heads to Indianapolis on Business
Frank Leuden traveled to Indianapolis this morning on professional business,-heading to meetings and appointments for the day.
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Frank Leuden
Indianapolis
Liberty Baptist Church Monthly Meeting Scheduled
The regular monthly business meeting of Liberty Baptist Church will be held Wednesday evening at 7 o clock at the church.
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The
Liberty Baptist Church
Y Annual Meet Here Tonight
The ninth annual meeting of the Greensburg Y M C A members is held this evening at the Y. A supper at 6 15 followed by reports from the general secretary treasurer and trustees. A H Goddard of Indianapolis will address the members. The event promises strong interest and fellowship as the association reports good progress over the past year.
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Yung Men’s Christian Association of
Greensburg
A. H. Goddard
Indianapolis
Adams Agent Survives Close Call With Fast Mail Train
Charles Whinkler, a Big Four ticket agent at Adams, narrowly escaped injury when a westbound mail train struck the mail catcher and tore a hole in the depot. He dodged a flying piece as debris flew about sixty feet. Herschel Darby narrowly avoided harm nearby.
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Charles Whinkler
Big Four
Adams
Whinkler
Herschel Darby
City Covered with Sleet in Greensburg
Sleet turned Greensburg streets sidewalks and homes slick last night making walking perilous and driving disastrous. Several accidents reported this morning with motorists escaping serious harm though cars skidded off roads including Frank Robbins near town and Ben Wolverton near the Will Logan farm. sunshine later melted the ice.
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Greensburg
Frank Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Ben Wolverton
Will Logan
Mr. Wolverton
Old Sol
Judgment for Plaintiff in Suit on Account
Judgment rendered for Thomas Goff against J. L. Johnson on default after defendant failed to appear. Demand of $40 noted in the suit on account. This morning, Squire Holmes issued the decision in favor of the plaintiff.
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Squire Holmes
Thomas Goff
J. L. Johnson
Clay Township Fox Drive Planned Across Entire Township
Clay township residents organize a fox drive set for Saturday morning January 24 at 9 o clock. A committee including Lorenzo Wolford George Cook James H Parks and George Reiger coordinates arrangements. The drive covers the township boundaries centering on W H Miers farm near Milford with no guns or dogs allowed.
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W. H. Miers
Clay Township
Lorenzo Wolford
George Cook
James H. Parks
George Reiger
Washington Township
Adams Township
Shelby County
Columbus
Milford
Probate actions filed in Harrison Terhune Collicott estates
A petition to determine the inheritance tax was filed in the estate of Amanda Z Harrison with a hearing set for Feb 14. Harry Terhune, executor of John W Terhune’s estate, filed his inventory and appraisement. Rosa M Collicott appointed administratrix of Curtis Collicott’s estate with bond $6,000. A motion to suppress depositions of Flora Smith and Norma Beck in the state ex rel Dernberger vs Scott case was filed.
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Amanda Z. Harrison
Harry Terhune
John W. Terhune
Rosa M. Collicott
Curtis Collicott
Flora Smith
Norma Beck
Miss Dorothy Thorne Returns From Indianapolis Visit
Miss Dorothy Thorne returns to this city after visiting Indianapolis with her brother Forest G. Thorne his wife and sister Mrs Prosser Clark and husband.
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Dorothy Thorne
Indianapolis
Forest G. Thorne
Mrs. Prosser Clark
Happenings Tonight At Local Lodge And Club Events
Rea Mew and R S Masonic Installation planned alongside Y M C A annual meeting. Strand Theatre hosts K of P Theatre event as part of tonight’s activities.
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R. & S. Masonic
Strand Theatre
K of P. Theatre
Indiana Weather Tonight and Wednesday Outlook
The forecast for Indiana calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with a tendency toward cooler temperatures tonight. Skies remain mostly clear with modest comfort for outdoor plans.
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Indiana
U S Conference Holds Religious Education Program
The Decatur Council of Religious Education schedules conferences for adults and youth at the Baptist church with a 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock start, plus a children's division at the Methodist church. Sessions cover Indiana weekday religious education laws, Bible class work, graded lessons, and a 7:30 mass meeting at the Methodist church included with supper and story hours.
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Decatur Council of Religious Education
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
C. E. Kincaid
E. C. Albertson
Indiana
Young People’s
Ben Lawson
H. G. Rowe
Oron Patton
Kincaid
Albertson
Young People’s Conference
Mr. Lawson
Rowe
Patton
Miss Young
Harry Lett
McCann
Nellie C. Young
E. T. Albertson
Whitman
Rotary Attends Lincoln Show at Y M C A
The Rotary Club, after a weekly dinner, visited the K of P theatre to see Abraham Lincoln. Walter Easley led them to the film detailing Lincoln from childhood to presidency and death. Members praised the historical portrayal and the film's impact.
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Rotary Club
Walter Easley
K. of P. Theatre
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham
Anne Rutledge
Thomas House of Westport Visits City on Business
Thomas House of Westport arrived in the city today to conduct business engagements and meet local officials. He was briefed on commerce opportunities and potential collaborations during his program.
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Thomas
Westport
Rushville Woman Mrs Norris Dies at 64 in Rushville
Mrs Oliver C Norris of Rushville died at her home Monday morning at age 64. She is survived by her husband four children her mother 87 year old Mrs Nancy Moffett of Connersville four brothers and two sisters.
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Oliver C. Norris
Rushville
Nancy Moffett
Connersville
Stranger Seeks Pawnbroker While Traveling Salesman
A well dressed man sought a pawns shop last evening claiming he lost his pocketbook between Indianapolis and Waldron. He said he was a Cincinnati traveling salesman and needed money to reach Cincinnati. He could not name his employer and then disappeared after being questioned.
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Indianapolis
Waldron
Cincinnati
Boys Find Bag on Doorstep in Local Street Case
Three local youths, Charles Powell Albert Morris and Clarence Wright found a traveling bag on a doorstep at the corner of McKee and Monfort streets last evening. They handed it to Chief of Police Flint. A Cincinnati traveler named H. J. Mardle of W T Johnson Co later claimed the bag and pledged to guard it in the future.
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McKee
Monfort
Charles Powell
Albert Morris
Clarence Wright
Flint
Cincinnati
Police
H. J. Mardle
W. T. Johnson Co
Jury Continues Probe of Death in Sparks Case
The grand jury hears witnesses as prosecutor Holcomb conducts examinations. Indictment against Sparks may be near. John Osborn assists relatives of John Fey, tremain and Turner reportedly hired by Sparks.
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Sparks
Holcomb
John Osborn
John Fey
Tremain & Turner
Negro Breaks Into Farm Residence Steals Eyeglasses
A daring intruder described as a negro entered the Paduck farm home four miles southwest of town and escaped with eyeglasses worth 18 dollars. Mrs Paduck fled to safety. Sheriff Maddux and Chief Flint investigated but found no trace as officers broadened the search to nearby towns.
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O. C. Paduck
Robert Naegel Returns to Street After Weeks in Care
Robert Naegel is released and street access is restored after several weeks under care. The report notes his return and outlines surrounding arrangements and any remaining support needs.
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Robert Naegel
Wheat Pool Distributes Half Million In Indiana
Checks issued from Indianapolis paid forty cents per bushel to wheat pool members totaling nearly half a million dollars. Two more payments planned. M M Elliott and farm bureau leaders push membership drive starting Feb 2 to reach at least 75 percent of growers. Pool touted for stabilizing prices and benefiting joiners.
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Wheat Pool
Indiana
Indianapolis
William Lackey
M. M. Elliott
Farm Bureau
Decatur County
Elliott
Y Team Enters State Tournament at Newcastle
The local Y M C A basketball team will compete in the state tournament at Newcastle next Saturday January 24. Eight teams enter, with first round matchups Grensburg vs Anderson at 10 a m Fort Wayne vs Newcastle at 11 a m Evansville vs Huntington at 1 p m Indianapolis vs Richmond at 2 p m.
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Newcastle
Anderson
Grensburg
Fort Wayne
Shelby Five to Clash with YMCA Team Thursday
A Shelbyville lineup featuring Shelby Eagles players and Shelbyville High School stars will face the YMCA team Thursday evening. The YMCA will field its regular lineup and a preliminary between Milroy grade school and a West Building team precedes the 7 15 p m first game.
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Shelbyville
Shelby Eagles
Milroy
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Ira Roszell
Jack Loyd
Alvin Hart
Sam Poston
Wallace H. Davis
Claude Lawrence
Bernard Mack
Forest Davis
William Lane
Arthur Small
William Kirkpatrick
Jericho
Centenary Lodge
Adams’ Lodge
FOX
Circuit Court
U. S
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Rotary
O. C. Pacuck
Horace
County Farm Bureau
Evansville
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Richmond
Shelby
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