Indiana Red Cross War Fund Appeal Led by State Council
The Indiana State Council of Defense under Will Hays and George Ade urges quick Red Cross donations amid wartime crisis. They call for a $199,090,000 national goal with Indiana asked to contribute via local units and a June 18 to 25 drive.
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State Council of Defense
Will H. Hays
George Ade
Red Cross
Indiana State Council of Defense
France
National
Belgium
Indiana
The
State Council
Ladies Escape Pursuing Tramps After Night Out
Two women returning from the opera house were followed by two burly hoboes from Corbett Roche Co hardware. They quickened their pace as they turned onto Main and East streets, seeking safety with his aid.
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Littell
Col
George Littell
Sam Littell
George
East End
Opera House
Corbett-Roche Co.s
Main
East Streets
Week of social visits and events in Waynesburg area
Mrs E G Simms and her mother traveled to Columbus after an extended country visit. Miss Vern VanSeycc visited her aunt near Alert. A Grammer play drew young attendees on Saturday. The eight member graduating class wore red white and blue at Sardinia commencement. Local families and friends visited relatives across Greensburg Burney Westport Indianapolis and Bartholemew counties.
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E. G. Simms
Columbus
Vern VanSeycc
Daisy Tremain
Alert
Grammer
Cordie Hockersmith
Hawcreek
H. C. Minor
Greensburg
Floyd Minor
Near Burney
George Himelick
Raymond Simms
Ruth Barton
Nora Carter
Everett Morris
Westport
Clyde Wolfe
Indianapolis
Sardinia
William Byard
Near Westport
Harmon McKelvey
Ray Jordan
Bartholomew County
John Cornelius
Lora Hockersmith
Boofer’ Purvis
Lee Elliott
Taft Urges Red Cross War Effort and Fundraising
Former President William H. Taft appeals at a Washington Red Cross meeting. He says the Red Cross is the only recognized agency to aid wounded in the great war and urges rapid fundraising, noting millions in casualties and the need for a substantial initial drive.
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Red Cross
William H. Taft
Washington
Four Clinton Girls Attend State Sunday School Convention
Four young ladies left this morning on the early car for the State Sunday school convention at Terre Haute. Miss Mabel Bird and Ruth Williford from Springhill school and Miss Gertha Gookins and Mildred Gookins from Sandusky school are delegates. All reside in Clinton township, active in local events.
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Terre Hanute
Mabel Bird
Ruth Williford
Springhill
Gertha
Mildred Gookins
Sandusky
Clinton Township
Unions Note Clyde Wildman in Greensburg Wedding
Miss Forest Kyle and Rev Clyde Wildman married at the bride’s mother's home on North East Street in Greensburg. Double ring ceremony amid candles and ferns, with a pink white green color scheme and music including Oh Promise Me and Believe Me. Mrs Wildman, a local teacher, and Rev Wildman, son of southeast Greensburg residents, plan life as minister and wife after a Europe trip postwar. Out-of-town guests attended and a wedding luncheon followed.
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Miss Forest Kyle
Clyde Wildman
Sarah Kyle
North East Street
George Murphy
Moores Hill
Victrola
Mavis
Wildman
John Wildman
Greensburg
Boston Theology Seminary
Frank D. Howard
Europe
Raymond Kyle
Buelah
Fannie Kyle
Aurora
Elizabeth Jaquith
Indianapolis
J.D. Johnston
Kansas City
Red Cross meeting in Lawrenceburg draws praise for Greensburg
H P Scott W W Bonner Robert Naegel and Joe Moss visited Lawrenceburg for a Red Cross meeting. The event was well attended and citizens warmly welcomed the visitors. A local physician credited Greensburg with timely aid during the 1913 flood and earlier relief efforts.
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H. P. Scott
W. W. Bonner
Robert Naegel
Joe Moss
Lawrenceburg
Bonner
Red Cross
Messrs. Scott
Greensburg
Cyclone Like Road Pass Off Greensburg Shower Beer Bottles
Citizens north of town complain of Saturday eve driving by two or three auto loads of men in Greensburg. They passed at high speed and crowded others off the road then showered beer bottles while using vile language.
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Greensburg
St Marys Parochial School Socials Benefit Parish
Women of St Marys parish host a grand social in the new parochial school tonight and tomorrow night with a 15 cent admission. Proceeds aid the school. events include fish pond county fair fancy work booths and various refreshments. An afternoon exhibit features needlework and drawings by fourth to sixth graders including Joseph Strausberger and William Meinkhause.
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St. Mary's Parish
Joseph Strausberger
William Meinkhause
John Meinkhause
Robbins Feeder Shipment to North Carolina Promises Growth
The John E. Robbins Co. shipped two automatic hog feeders to W. F. McLean of Belmont NC. The self feeding system is patented and designed to prevent hog access except via a platform trigger. Available in 4 6 and 8 foot sizes priced 40 50 and 60 dollars. Robbins aims to build a local factory and expand the industry.
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John E. Robbins Co
W. F. McLean
Belmont
N. C
Indiana
Robbins
North Carolina
Hampshire
Walter Reed Severely Injured In Workplace Accident
Walter Reed an employee of the S C section department was badly injured yesterday when a lifting jack broke and a crow bar struck him on the head. He was moved to his father James B F Reed’s home on West Washington street for medical care and is recovering.
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Walter Reed
James B. F. Reed
West Washington Street
Milroy Citizens Give To Red Cross Fund
Milroy residents contributed 3000 dollars toward the Red Cross fund while Rush county’s apportionment stands at 10500 dollars. Milroy has raised over one third of the needed total. Mrs Clyde Meek and two children and Mrs Fred Thomas and daughter Sara plan to visit Harry Hamilton and family in Detroit Friday. Mr Meek will accompany them to Indianapolis.
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Milroy
Red Cross Fund
Rush County
Clyde Meek
Fred Thomas
Sara
Detroit
Harry Hamilton
Mr. Meek
Indianapolis
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St. John & Guthrie
Mills Henry & Co
Waueeck Front
Sipe Square
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Daniel Boune
Louisville
Chas. C. Stoll Oil CO
Habig Real Estate
Anthony Habig
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