IU alumni and students to meet at Y M C A parlors
Former students and current IU students are invited to a Tuesday night gathering at the Y M C A parlors in Bloomington. Dr. William A. Rawles will deliver the principal address during the informal dinner hosted by Pi Iota Xi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
William A. Rawles
School of Commerce and Finance
Bloomington
Rawles
Pi Iota Xi’s
I. U
Eula Christian
Water Lowe
Boy Scouts Begin Vacation Activities with Riley Farm Outing
Forty three boys joined by B H Kirby Herbert West Wilbur Kendall and Gus Eckel visited Riley farm on Clarksburg road for a two hour outing and lunch. The group forms a Boy Scout style organization with plans for summer events across five Sunday school groups and YMCA participants. Planned activities include baseball swimming and instructional work aligned with Boy Scout principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Clarksburg Road
B. H. Kirby
Herbert West
Wilbur Kendall
Gus Eckel
Methodist
Christian, Presbyterian and Baptist
Cace
Railroad Wreck Near Seymour Kills Three Crews
SEYMOUR Ind June 8 Three railroad employees were killed and two seriously injured when two engines pulling a Baltimore and Ohio freight train overturned at Medora Ind sixteen miles east of here. The dead are Hugh Leifker engineer Thomas Hill fireman and Sterry McCulley brakeman. The injured are M E Tourney engineer and C R Harding fireman both of Seymour. The cause of the wreck has not been determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Baltimore & Qohio
Medora
Here
Hugh Leifker
Enfineer
Thomas Hill
Sterry McCulley
M. E. Tourney
C. R. Harding
Sailor Receives Warm Welcome on Homecoming furlough
Glen Linville arrived in Clarksburg on a five day furlough from the Great Lakes Training Station near Chicago. About twenty five young men greeted him at the Cross hotel with games and refreshments. Spaulding of Madison provided saxophone selections on the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Linville
Navy
Great Lakes
Chicago
Clarksburg
Cross
Spaulding
Madison
Special Judge Thompson in Versailles Rules on Motions
Judge F M Thompson of Versailles heard motions in two cases, George L Gardner versus Lincoln Galloway and John T Parrish versus Wm J Lowe et al, as special judge. He will return to continue making up issues around June 28.
Bauer McHugh and Anna McTree Tie In Newpoint Nuptials
Henry Bauer and Miss Anna Mc Tree, both of Newpoint, were married this afternoon at two o'clock at the McHugh home in the city. Rev. I. B. Morgan officiated. The couple will attend a reception tonight at the home of James Mc Iveigh in Newpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bauer
Anna McTree
Newpoint
McHugh
Perry and Wilson Wedding in Westport and Manchester
The marriage of Mrs Grace M Perry of Westport and Alva Wilson of Manchester Ohio was solemnized yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church by Rev A H Pitkin. They will reside at Manchester Ohio.
Traction Hits Auto. Grand Chancellor Visits Local Lodge
An Indianapolis traveling salesman’s car was lightly damaged after a collision with an approaching traction car at Franklin and Main. No injuries. Grand Chancellor Thomas L. Neal of Indiana Knights of Pythias praised Greensburg Lodge No. 148 as well organized and highly active, noting its seven hundred members and status among Indiana lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Riechle
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Franklin and
Main Streets
Thos. L. Neal, G. C
Domain
Indiana
Waldron Firm Wins Major County Bridge Contract
The county commissioners awarded the Veercamp bridge project two miles northeast of Millhousen to Haymond and Mc Neeley of Waldron for 13 599. Other bridge awards included Styers 577 52 to Grover Crise Wynkoop 502 20 to Grover Crise Mauer 734 55 to John W Redington Draper 342 to William Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veercamp
Millhousen
Haymond & McNeeley
Waldron
Styers
Crosby Lukenbill Couple Wed in Boston Union
Miss Esther Lukenbill daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Lukenbill wed Harold Crosby on June 4 1921 at the brides home in Boston Mass The couple then departed for Brooklyn New York where they will reside Mrs Crosby formerly lived here and friends extend best wishes for their future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby-Lukenbill
Esther ‘Lukenbill
Daniel Lukenbill
Marriagge
Harold Crosby
Boston
Mass
Brooklyn
New York
Crosby
Woodfill Carroll Couple to Wed in Wilmington Ohio
Robert C. Woodfill assistant cashier at Greensburg National Bank will marry Miss Williamette Carroll of Wilmington Ohio on Wednesday June 8 at the bride's Wilmington home. The bride a niece of Carey Hunter has many relatives in Greensburg. After a wedding trip they will reside at 228 West North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Woodfill
Greensburg National Bank
Williamette Carroll
Wilmington
Ohio
Carey Hunter
West North Street
Miss Hettie Ricketts Wed Cecil Brown In Local Ceremony
Miss Hettie Alberta Ricketts daughter of Mr and Mrs George Parcell united in marriage last night at ten o clock to Cecil Brown son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of near Sandusky The ceremony was performed by Rev A H Pitkin at the Methodist parsonage Mrs Brown a G H S senior class of 1921 is well known and popular Mr Brown a Greensburg high school 1914 graduate later attended Indiana University and Butler college He served in France with a field hospital unit During the war They depart this morning with her parents for Spencer where they will live The Parcell and Brown families will start a vulcanizing shop Friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Alberta Ricketts
George Parcell
Cecil Brown
Frank Brown
Sandusky
A. H. Pitkin
Methodist
Brown
Greensburg High School
Indiana University
Butler College
France
Spencer
Mr. Parcell
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Adams Township Farmers Set Evening Meeting Program
The Adams township farmers plan an evening meeting in Adams on Thursday with a fine program of music and other attractions. A lunch will follow and all farmers and families are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township Farmers’ Meeting
Adams
Evenine
Elizabeth Baylis and Edward Baylis Jr Divorce Suit
Elizabeth Baylis sues Edward Baylis Jr for divorce on cruelty grounds. She seeks $500 alimony and $10 weekly support for herself and their 21 month old daughter. The couple reside near Clarksboro. John McHugh, noted Big Four man, is constructing a new building at 429 West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Baylis
Edward Baylis, Jr
Clarksboro
John McHugh
Big Four
West Main Street
Aged Adams resident Julia Johnston dies after hemorrhage
Mrs. Julia Ryan Johnston near 92 passed away this morning at 9 30 at her daughter Mrs. Albert Crist's Adams home after a brief illness following a slight hemorrhage. She leaves six children, relatives in Indianapolis Toledo and Kansas City, plus grandchildren and a niece and two nephews. Funeral set for Thursday at 9 at the Crist home with interment in Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ryan Johnston
Albert Crist
Adams
A. C. Johnston
Crist
James
Chapman
Mary
Indianapolis
Marshall
Toledo
Ohio
William
Kansas City
Frank Ryan
Merric Webb
C. T. Pleak
John Marlow
Ercil
Robert Crist
Johnston
Methodist Church
Anna Tenyes
Milrov
Hébrén
Buick Booze Car Held Subject to Lease Note
Federal officer Bundy seized a Buick used by George Davis of Clarksburg for transporting liquor. Taken to Indianapolis, the car was bought in Shelbyville on April 20 and carries a lease note. If Davis is found guilty, the vehicle is to be sold with proceeds covering the lease and the rest to the U. S. Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Bundy
Martinsville
George Davis
Clarksburg
Uncle Sam
Davis
Shelbyville Agena
U. S. Treasury
Harry Sorden
Claude Henry
Jackson Township Commencement Exercises at Alert Methodist Church
Jackson Township will hold commencement exercises at the Alert Methodist Church on Friday evening June 17. Seventeen seniors are listed: Jesse Anderson Leota Anderson Charles Spaugh Sherman Towler Glenn Welch Mary Crise Marie Golay Clarence Milholland Opal Hash Herschel Garbett Maurice Talkington Mary E Scroggins Gladys Gross Lucille Emly Noble Krom. The Golay orchestra will provide music for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Methodist
Alert
Jesse Anderson
Leota Anderson
Charles E. Spaugh
Sherman Towler
Glenn Welch
Mary Crise
Marie Golay
Clarence Milholland
Opal Hash
Herschel Garbett
Maurice Talkington
Mary E. Scroggins
Gladys Gross
Lucille Emly
Noble Krom
Golay Orchestra
Mrs Morrison Recovering After Gall Stone Operation
Mrs Mae Morrison of Newpoint is recovering after gall stone surgery at Robert Long hospital on May 25. Word from today says she is doing nicely and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Morrison
Lee Morrison
Newpoint
Robert Long Hospital
Bank aid and local injuries reported in Bur ney
Harry H. Mount was called to Bur ney today to assist in the bank there during the illness of Bernard Hoeing the bookkeeper. Miss Lizzie Thomson of North Broadway is recovering from an injury caused when she fell in her home and dislocated her wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Mount
Burney
Bernard Hoeing
Lizzie Thomson
North Broadway
Mrs Mertha Robinson Plans Chicago Visit and Iowa Summer
Mrs Mertha Robinson and two children Edwe and Dorothy traveled to Chicago today. They will then proceed to Webster City Iowa to spend the summer with grandparents and their father. Mrs Robinson will return after visiting friends in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertha Robinson
Dorothy
Chicago
Webster City
Iowa
Prayer meetings and social calls fill Hopewell area
A series of visits and social calls occur around Andersonville Greensburg and Richland. Prayer meetings at George Cameron’s cottage and the Hopewell class are reported with fifty one attendees and two confessions. Several families including Kerrick Washburn Kragg and Lefforge host and visit neighbors.
Local Social Notes and Community Events Recap
Letts Will Moore and wife of Louisville visit sister Mrs Robt White and kin. Miss Esther Dixson visits father Eldo Dixon in Indianapolis. Dr T J Clark and wife visit grandson Howard Clark in Tipton. John Taylor and wife of Anderson visit son Asa and family. Miss Eva Hughes hosts cousin Velma Bowers Greensburg. Baptist ice cream festival planned July 2. Miss Mildred Evans and Harry Bridges from Franklin Normal visit home. H A Sipes Louisville Sugar Creek Creamery rep in town. Miss Cora Alexander leaves for Franklin commencement guest of Mildred Evans. Clifford Bentley Edgar Barbour and Mrs Charlie Swope attend Miss Mary Barbour’s funeral at College Corner. J C McCammon family motor trip to Greenview Illinois to visit James McCammon. Milo and Harold McCammon host fifteen boys from Sunday school class with ice cream and cake. Erman Hawkins family and S B Ketchem extend visit from Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Moore
Louisville
Robt. White
Esther. Dixson
Eldo Dixon
Indianapo
T. J. Clark
Howard Clark
Tipton
John Taylor
Anderson
Asa
Eva Hughes
Velma Bowers
Greensburg
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Mildred Evans
Harry Bridges
Franklin Normal
H. A. Sipes
Sugar Creek Creamery Co
Cora Alexander
Franklin
Clifford Bentley
Edgar Barbour
Charlie Swope
College Corner
Mary Barbour
J. C. McCammon
Greenview
Ill
James McCammon
Milford Visit and Local Visitors Report
Milford residents and nearby guests frequent the area with a series of calls and calls at homes across Shelbyville Adams Cambridge Grammer Bloomington Bloomington area. Families including the Worlands and Nieberts hosted gatherings while others traveled for work schooling and family visits.
Fine Baby Boy Born to Shulte Family Near Sandusky
A fine baby boy named Clarence Henry was born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. John Shulte near Sandusky. Mrs. Shulte was formerly Miss Clara Raver east of here. Orlando Doles of Kokomo appears as a witness in Pulse and Porter versus Decatur County. he is a former city resident. Grover C. Brunker, formerly of Sandusky, now at Cynthiana Kentucky, orders the Standard for delivery there. Edna Knowlton of Delaware has returned home after attending the Epworth League convention. Lily Green, a returned missionary, spent the day with Rev. W. M. Whitsitt and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shulte
Sandusky
Shulte
Clara Raver
Here
Clarence Henry
Orlando Doles
Kokomo
Pulse & Porter
Decatur County
Mr. Doles
Grover C. Brunker
Cynthiana
Edna Knowlton
Delaware
Lily Green
W. M. Whitsitt
Local Social Notes From Sandusky Area
Chas Warneke made a business trip to Cincinnati early this week. Lillian Knox celebrated her birthday with a dinner for several young friends. Ettie Waybright and family visited Marion Callon near Clarksburg. Marge Martin and her family visited A. D. Martin’s household east of Napoleon. Mrs Hazel Goddard hosted the Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon. A son was born to John Shulte and wife on the Thomas Wilkinson farm. Janie Martin and mother and Mrs Julia Williams spent Monday with Frank Martin and wife. Joe Burrows and family spent Sunday with her parents at Adams. Mary Troutman went to Rushville Monday to visit friends. Lou Schall visited Greensburg. Ray Divenger and wife spent Tuesday evening with Hilmer Diwenger and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Warneke
Cincinnati
Lillian Knox
Ettie Waybright
Marion Callon
Clarksburg
Marge Martin
Napoleon
A. D. Martin
Hazel Goddard
Here
Ladies Aid
John Shulte
Thos
Wilkison
Napoleon Sunday Services and Prayer Meetings
Napoleon M Ef Clarge announces Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 with no Sunday evening service this week Prayer meeting led by Mrs Myers Thursday at 7 50 Middle Branch Children s Day program New Pennington Sunday school at 2 00 preaching at 3 00 Children s Day program at 7 50 New Salem preaching Friday at 8 00 Walter F Crane is pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Mrs. Myers
Middle Branch
New Pennington
New Salem
Walter F. Crane
Woodfill Carroll Wedding Notices Quiet Wilmington Ceremony
The wedding of Robert Woodfill and Miss Willamette Carroll occurred at the bride’s mother Mrs Laura Carroll home at 3 o clock with Rev. Lloyd H. Miller officiating. Only immediate relatives attended as guests, the couple planning to reside in Greensburg Indiana after a motor trip east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woodfill
Willamette Carroll
Laura Carroll
Lloyd H. Miller
Central Christian Church
Woodfill
Greensburg
Ind
Greensburg National Bank
Feldman Lammerding Wedding at St Marys Millhousen
Miss Clara Lammerding daughter of Joseph Lammerding wed Edward Feldman at St Marys church Millhousen in a ceremony led by Father Urich. The couple will reside on a nearby farm after a war service by Feldman. A wedding dinner followed with family guests.
Wedding reception in Milhousen honors local couple
A dance last night at the Knights of St. John hall in Milhousen honored a local couple. Attendees included Scheidler and Blankman families along with several others from Millhouse and Cincinnati, Milwaukee.
Zoller Brown Marriage Quiet Home Wedding Held in Greensburg
The wedding of Miss Helen Brown and Mr Karl H Zoller took place at 3 30 pm Wednesday at 331 East Hendricks Street with Rev Harry F Lett officiating Only relatives and friends attended Helen a G H S graduate attended Miami University was in Tri Delta at Miami and Tri Kappas here Karl a Greensburg native a G H S graduate Indiana University Sigma Nu lieutenant in World War I and Insurance businessman married and left for a wedding trip through the east after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Brown
East Hendricks Street
Helen
Karl H. Zoller
Harry F. Lett
Miami University
Tri Delta Sorority
Miami
Tri Kappas
Charles Zoller
Greensburg
Indiana University
Sigma Nu
East
Ireland Moor Wedding Brings Greensburg Pair Home to Wisconsin
The marriage of Joseph C Ireland of Greensburg and Stella Moor of Letts was held at the bride’s home with Rev. A H Pitkin officiating. Twenty two guests attended and refreshments followed. The couple left on the night express for Wisconsin and will return next week to settle in Greensburg. Ireland, elected county agent, educated at Wabash and Purdue, taught in the Philippines and is regarded as a leading agent. The bride, auditor for George W Moor, taught in Letts and is from a prominent Decatur County family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Ireland
Stella Mom
Letts
A. H. Pitkin
Greensburg
Wabash College
Purdue
Phillipines
Decatur County
George W. Moor
Letts School
Wedding Announced for Eula Christian and Rev Frank Gavin
The marriage of Miss Eula Christian of Greensburg and Rev Frank Gavin Ph D of Evanston Illinois will be solemnized at St Luke's Episcopal church Evanston at 9 30 a m on June 22 The bride elect was a Greensburg school nurse last year and a graduate of G H S and Robert Long nurses training school The groom elect is son of Dr Will Gavin and Laura Burns Gavin of Cincinnati former Greensburg residents and is a college graduate who has traveled and been accepted as a Rector in the Protestant Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Christian
Frank Gavin
Evanston
Ill
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Stewart
Greensburg
Robert Long Nurses’ Training School
Will Gavin
Laura Burns Gavin
Cincinnati
Greensburgers
Protestant Episcopal Church
Double Wedding at Hunter Home Unites Lane Couples
Miss Gladys Lane and Guy Lane wed, and Miss Sylvia Lane with David Lane also tied the knot at Silas F. Hunters country home. Pink and white decor graced the rooms as Effie Lane and Dr. R. P. Hunter attended, Rev. I B Morgan officiated, and ring bearers Charles and Mary Ellen Hunter stood beside the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas F. Hunter
Gladys
Guy Lane
Sylvia
David Lane
Effie Lane
R. P. Hunter
I. B. Morgan
Charles
Mary Ellen Hunter
Effie
Jennie
Hermon
Charles Hunter
Mary Ellen
Edinburg
Ol Hunter
Cary Hunter
Cort Hunter
Nancy Gillaland
Sherman Lane
William and
Ruth
Carl Hergenrader
Mary Martin
Walker Hat Russell Walker and Gladys Roszell Hart Wed
Russell Walker of Washington D C and Gladys Roszell Hart wed yesterday at the Methodist Parsonage by Dr A H Pitkin. The bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George Roszell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker-Hat Russel T. Walker
Washington, D. C
Gladys Roszell Hart
A. H. Pitkin
George Roszell
Burris Favored to Succeed Hines as Indiana Superintendent
Governor may appoint Hon. Benjamin J. Burris assistant state superintendent of public instruction to fill the term of L. N. Hines who has resigned. Burris, Terre Haute regular, was in Decatur county last evening and in Newpoint delivering a commencement address. Local support notes Burris as logical choice given his close work with Hines and county backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Benjamin J. Burris
Burris
King
Old Furniture Ike Period Productions Recreated
John Wilson, dealer in used furniture, recently purchased from the Theising homestead near St. Maurice a collection of old well-made pieces resembling early period productions of Mr. Theising the elder. The items show skilled architecture and woodwork, crafted from select timber and built stronger than typical modern pieces. Wilson will have the furniture restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Theising
St. Maurice
Mr. Wilson
Leo Ricke and Luella Buell wed at St. Marys parish house
Leo Ricke and Miss Luella Buell were married last night at eight o'clock in St. Marys parish house by Rev. Schneider. The couple, prominent young residents southeast of town, begin married life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricke-Buell
Leo Ricke
Luella Buell
St. Mary’s
Schneider
Prowl Purged Near Jail After Late Night Patrol
Patrolman James Grinstead drove out four men found prowling in the alley near the jail late last night. The Missionary society of the Christian church is postponed until Friday due to Mrs. Steve Rogers’s death. It will be held at Mrs. Joel Williams’s North Broadly home, with the Presbyterian society meeting at 2:30 Friday afternoon in charge of the Westminster circle. George McKee and wife visit today with Mr. and Mrs. Marles Thornburg in St. Paul. George W. Swartz, contractor for the New Point school, was here overnight to arrange details and left for New Point to stake off the site. He placed C. A. Champ of St. Paul in charge at New Point while Swartz handles other contracts, including a large project at Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grinstead
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Steve Rogers
Joel Williams
The
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
George McKee
Wifey
Marles Thornburg
St. Paul
George W. Swartz
Newpoint
Mr. Swartz
Bedford
C. A. Champ
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Thomas L. Neal
Knights of Pythias
Judge Craig
Crawfordsville
Jeffersonville
South Bend
Neal
Ft. Wayne
Waldron Firm
Brown-Ricketts
MUCIC
Adams TP
Jackson Township Commencement
Mrs. Morrison
Aitken Washburn
Rushville
Melvin Miller
Otis Miller
Andersonville
Claude Kerrick
Fred Kragg
David Angie
Richland
George Cameron
Jacob Hiner
Noland Clark
Andrew Ross
Fred Krugg
Roscoe Lefforge
Nellie Easter
Edna Angle
Claude Kerrick x
Daugters
Alice
Aileen
Myrtle Kragg
Hopewell
Hopewell Church
Bert Clark
Marie Stott
Milo
Harold McCammon
Erman Hawkins
Charles David
Harry Vandebur
S. B. Ketchem
Freda Lewis
Frank Mitchell
Loyd Luther
Bert Jarrard
Chas. Worland
Paul Bullard
Frank Fleming
Russell Burton
Mildred
Bernice Niebert
Shelby County
Forest Jones
McCoy’s Lake
Ora Roberts
Grammer
Shirl Goodwin
Cambridge
Wm. Tatman
Florence Colvin
Elmer Kanouse
Max
Clell Barnes
Baby Boy
Napoleon M. EF. Clarge
Wilmington (D
St. Mary’s Church
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Joseph Lammerding
Edward Feldman
Knights of St. John No
Father Urich
Georgette
Clara Feldman
Lawrence Feldman
Leonissa
Mr. Feldman
Joseph Feldman
Feldman
Ben Feldman
Clem Hardebeck
Urich
Henry Redelman
Louis
Zoller-Brown
Alex Walker
Roy C. Kanoase
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