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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

8

New State Highway Route Picked From Greensburg to Batesville

Walter W. Bonner reports state highway director John D. Williams has chosen a route from Greensburg south on the Michigan road to Stringtown then east to Newpoint, continuing north of the track to Batesville and entering through Huntersville. Work may start at once if a right of way is guaranteed. otherwise condemnation could delay it.

Walter W. Bonner Greensburg-Lawrenceburg John D. Williams Here Batesville Greensburg Stringtown Newpoint Middlebranch Church Franklin County Decatur County Decatur County Road Committee E. J. Hancock Franklin Street Lem P. Dobyns John F. Russell Roy C. Kanouse Greensboro Lawrenceburg Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Decatur Ripley Dearborn Franklin Charles Woodward Elmer Jerman Iva Miller J. P. Thomson Lem Deohyns John Russell Roy Privett George Menzie Fred Baas McClere Ewbank Rushworth Will McMullen John Hillenbrand D. McCallum Walter Bonner Cincinnati St. Louis Columbus Bartholomew County Committee

Franklin Men in Auto Accident

Paul Clark and Lester Eldrig, residents of Franklin, were injured in a Sunday car crash on the Morristown road five miles north of Shelbyville when the steering knuckle broke and the vehicle struck a telephone pole. Clark suffered head and shoulder cuts while Eldridge had a wrenching back and severe cuts.

Paul Clark Lester Eldrig Franklin Morristown Shelbyville Clark Eldridge

Workman Suffers Rib Fracture in Construction Accident

James Sallee employed by McCormack and Trester was wounded at 1 30 this afternoon while razing a building for GC J Loyd Co. He fell through the floor striking his right side on a sleeper and fractured two ribs. He walked to Dr. P C Bentle for treatment.

James Salee McCormack and Trester GC. J. Loyd & Co Sallee P.C. Bentle

Ten Thousand to Parade in Indiana Sunday School Convention

The greatest Sunday School Convention in U S history opens in Indianapolis with a three day program. Ten thousand marchers will participate in an enormous parade and a Thursday pageant features six hundred performers. Notable speakers include Hugh S Magill W S Bovard Margaret Slattery William Bell Thomas S Young and Luther A Weigle.

Indianapolis United States Cable Tabernacle Indiana Hugh S. Magill Chicago International Sunday School Council W. S. Bovard Methodist Board of Sunday Schools Margaret Slattery Malden Mass William Bell Puente Calif United Brethern Church Indiana Sunday School Council of Religious Education Thomas S. Young Philadelphia Luther A. Weigle New Haven

Community Notes From St Maurice Area

Local residents report Friday shopping in Greensburg and Sunday visits with relatives in St Bernard Batesville Oldenburg and Greensburg. Attendees at a Wednesday Oldenburg dance and a wedding are listed with names including Osterling Theising Berkmier Nienan Wenning and Fleetwood.

John Schroeder Greensburg Ben Ashe St. Bernard Ohio Diekman Batesville Ben Moorman Henry Altenau John Altenau Memorial Hospital Mollie Kappas Margaret Theising Ed Peters Henry Seibel Henry Alteneau Ben Osterling Clara Osterling Oldenburg Bob Hendricks Catherine Nienan Louis Billy Ann Berkmier Jos Margaret Anna Theising Alfred Wenning Alfred Fleetwood Laura Gail Bertha Cox Bill Springmier Benny Springmier George Thrine Clara Hilda Henry Theisine

Milroy K of P Elects Officers for 1923 Second Half

The Milroy K of P lodge elected officers for the latter half of 1923 at a regular semi annual meeting. Installed about July first will be Oliver Readmond C C Russell Kinnett W C Elmer Ryan Prelate Lester Housefield M A William Tuley I G James McNaman O G Past Chancellors Jack Osterling and Urmston Carr were named delegate and alternate to the grand lodge convention in October.

Milroy K P. Lodge Oliver Readmond C. C Russell Kinnett Vv. C Elmer Ryan Lester Housefield M. A William Tuley I. G James McNaman O. G Jack Osterling Urmston Carr Grand Lodge Milroy Press

Mandamus Sought to Compel Road Contract Bids

Mandamus proceedings are expected to be filed soon to require the county commissioners to advertise for bids on another contract for the Clarksburg cement road. The State Tax Board ruled against $178,000 in bonds for this road but the ruling does not deter the board from proceeding with the contract.

Clarksburg State Tax Board

Rotary delegates open second session with solemn prayer

Thousands of delegates gathered in St Louis for the International Rotary convention as President Havins opened the second session with a brisk gavel and a call to keep things short. The day’s heat reached 90 degrees as the gathering observed a silent prayer for the departed of the previous year.

ST. Louis International Rotary Convention Havins

Columbus Man Fatally Hurt Near City

Otto Keller 20 formerly of East Columbus and Indianapolis was fatally injured four miles north of Columbus when his car wrecked on the state highway. He was en route to visit a young woman he planned to marry. the vehicle rolled over.

Otto Keller Indianapolis Columbus

Dry Cleaning Science Highlighted By Rotary Talk

W W Bonner reports on a Rotary club lecture by C F Wyant emphasizing dry cleaning as a sanitary method. He notes 99 percent germ kill with thorough dry cleaning, talks on distilling gasoline, regulatory oversight, and plant protection. Bonner also updates highway routing news toward Batesville and upcoming club events at Possum Glory with guests Lem Dobyns and Charles Winecordner.

Landlstead C. F. Wyant Davenport Indiana W. W. Bonner Rotary Highway Committee Jno. D. Williams Highway Batesville Michigan Road Lem Dobyns Highway Committee Chamber of Commerce Charles Winecordner Standard Oil Company

Miss Jessie Robbins Joins European Tour Party Led by Mrs Brown

Indianap olis residents join Mrs Demarchus Brown in leading a Europe tour group departing June 27 and sailing June 30. The Indianapolis contingent includes Miss Jessie Robbins and Mrs Ella Smith along with Miss Edith Evans and others from Indiana towns. The party brings travel expertise and female leadership for the European journey.

Jessie Robbins Demarchus Brown Indianapolis Europe Ella Smith Anna Smith Buskirk George Bauer, Jr Margaret Evans Edith Evans Meedy S. Blish Meedy, Jr

Wedding plans for Miss Dorothy Lucas and Theodore Rademaker

Miss Helen Coles left Indianapolis yesterday to attend the wedding of Miss Dorothy Lucas to Theodore Rademaker. The ceremony is set for June 20, 1923, at nine o'clock at St Paul’s Church in Marion, Indiana. The couple will reside at 4452 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago, after August 1. Miss Lucas has visited Indianapolis and is a graduate of Indiana University.

Helen Coles Indianapolis Dorothy Lucas Theodore Rademaker St. Paul’s Chuch Marion Indiana Winchester Avenue Chicago Illinois Licas Indiana University

Arrest of Calvin Terrill for unlicensed auto drying

Deputy Ira Hutchinson arrested Calvin Terrill this morning for drying a car with no license plate. The vehicle belonged to T. E. Day. Justice E. J. Harbison fined Terrill $1 plus costs totaling $11.20.

Calvin Terrill Ira Hutchinson T. E. Day E. J. Harbison Terrill

Mrs Neal Redman Disappears North Greensburg Woman Sought

Mrs Neal Redman 47 years old vanished from her Greensburg area home on May 27 and may have been seen in Indianapolis recently. Local and Indianapolis police aided by a deputy search the area and city for traces without success. Mrs Redman left for a neighbor party and was last seen wearing a blue and white apron and dress with blue stockings and tan shoes. A sister cares for six children in her absence.

Neal Redman Greensburg Indianapolis Mr. Redman Chas. W. White White Mrs. Redman Mr. White

Popular Leaders While Others Trail Far Behind In Voting Contest

Collier's weekly vote counts show Henry Ford leading Harding in third week popular choice with Ford at 21374 to Harding 20180. New Jersey shifts toward Ford while Massachusetts narrows to two vote Harding. New England states Maine New Hampshire and Vermont favor Ford. Other candidates totals include McAdoo 7685 Cox 6503 Johnson 6065 Hughes 5499 Smith 4613 Hoover 3629 La Follette 2689 Wood 1972 Borah 1429 Underwood 1238 Davis 1022 Lowden 626 Wilson 623 Ralston 22388. A noted twist: Harding, a poor publisher from a small town, is the choice of the rich, while Ford, said to be the world’s richest man, is the choice of the poor.

Henry Ford Harding Collier Ford New Jersey Massachusetts New England Maine New Hampshire Vermont McAdoo COX Achacoptopatecet Eee Johnson Hughes Smith Hoover la Follette Wood Underwood Davis Cad Bse Teleuskels Lowden Wilson Ralston Colliers

Harvey Barnes 89 Dies. Widow and Siblings Survive

Harvey Barnes age 89 longtime Westport resident died at 10 this morning at his home five miles southeast of Westport after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Freedonia church at 10 with burial in Westport cemetery. Surviving: his widow, sister Mrs. Joseph Davis of south of Westport, and three brothers Taylor Barnes of Westport George Barnes of Savannah Mo and Thomas Barnes of Anderson.

Harve Barnes Westport Barnes Christian Church Freedonia J. C. Nicholson Joseph Davis South of Westport Taylor Barnes George Barnes Savannah, Mo Thomas Barnes Anderson

Mrs Clarence Eward Laid To Rest In Chicago

A death notice from Mrs Mary J Cowing Chicago informs of Mrs Clarence Eward s death in that city. Services are set for 3 00 p m tomorrow with burial in Chicago. Surviving relatives include her daughter Lois and her mother and sister Myrtle Cowing. Clarence Eward died last May.

Clarence Eward George S. Littell Mary J. Cowing Chicago Lois Edward Myrtle Cowing

Man Drowns In Flatrock Near Columbus

Leland Lozzell aged 22 of Columbus drowned in Flatrock seven miles from Columbus on Sunday afternoon while bathing. He was assistant superintendent of the Sunday School at Tabernacle Christian Church and planned to enter the ministry. Funeral conducted this afternoon by Rev. W. H. Book.

Leland Lozzell Columbus Tabernacle Christian Church W. H. Book

Nebraska couple at Shriner convention visit Elzo Reed family

Mr and Mrs Marshal Ross of Gibbons Nebraska cousins of Mrs Elzo Reed have been in Washington DC for the Shriner convention and are spending a few days with Elzo Reed and family here.

Marshal Ross Gibbons, Neb Elzo Reed Shriner Washington D. C Elzo. Reed

New Staff Movements at Daily News for Summer

The Daily News announces summer staff changes. Robert Doles moves from office work to reportorial duties replacing George Bender at the Big Four station as assistant ticket agent. Dale Allen, after completing a year at DePauw, assists with office operations during the summer as Bender departs.

Daily News Robert Doles George Bender Dale Allen DePauw University

Highway Department Sets Mailbox Safety Spacing Rules

Indiana highway director Jno D Williams announced after a joint state and federal meeting that rural mailboxes along state highways must be at least five feet from the curb or edge of the pavement. Field crews will contact residents to move boxes if traffic is endangered and driveways should be arranged to avoid drainage obstruction.

Jno. D. Williams Indiana Highway Department

Initiation Night for Emanon Fraternity Candidate Doles

Initiatory ceremonies were held by the Emanon Fraternity on Saturday. One candidate Robert Doles a G. H. S. graduate was introduced to the mysteries of the organization. Pledges who will be seniors in the fall include Harold Meek Justine Wickens Willard Martin Gerald Strasburger Sheldon Morrison Leo Wonn Raymond Day and Rehard Miller.

Emanon Fraternity Robert Doles Harold Meek Justine Wickens Willard Martin Gerald Strasburger Sheldon Morrison Leo Wonn Raymond Day Rehard Miller

Indiana counties misspend free IU scholarships for grads

Indiana's two annual scholarships to Indiana University for county high school graduates were misapplied as 53 counties failed to appoint students. Decatur County was represented by Richard Thomas and Albert Russell. Applicants with late filings forfeited the first year fees and refunds, with about 40 percent missing the first semester and losing refund rights.

Indiana Indiana University Decatur County Richard Thomas Albert Russell

Indianapolis resident Shelly undergoes appendectomy at St. Vincent

Shelly of Indianapolis, long a resident here, had an appendectomy Monday evening at St. Vincent Hospital after his appendix burst. He is Ira J. Hollensbee’s son in law and was reported doing well. In a separate incident, Phil Stamp and Raymond Eubank had an auto crash one mile north of Waldron on the state road when their car collided with a Ford driven by Mrs. Philip Ash of Shelbyville. The Ford lost a front wheel. Mrs Ash, another woman and two children were uninjured.

Shelly Indianapleis St. Vincent Hospital Ira J. Hollensbee Phil Stanp Raymond Eubank Waldron Indianapolis Philip Ash Shelbyville Ash

Licensed To Wed A Marriage License Issued

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Hobart R. Johnson of Springfield Illinois and Adelaide Robison of this city daughter of Warren Robison of Indianapolis and Mary Robison.

Hobart R. Johnson Louis A. Johnson Springfield Ill Adelaide Robison Warren Robison Indianapolis Mary Robison

New Pennington Man in Wisconsin Visit

Evert Palmer and sister Grace of Indianapolis and Anna Lee Linville of Muncie spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ambrose Hickman of New Pennington. Mr Linville attends the Y M C A convention at Geneva Wisconsin as a school delegate and will be away ten days.

New Pennington Wisconsin Evert Palmer Grace Indianapolis Anna Lee Linville Muncie Ambrose Hickman Linville Geneva Wis

Elwood Medleys End Three Years Of Single Blessedness

Charles Medley and Etta Medley announce they have decided it was not so bad after three years of single blessedness and are proceeding with plans reflected in their statement.

Elwood Charles Medley Etta Medley

Milroy hosts largest Ku Klux Klan gathering in history

About 6000 people attended a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in Milroy last night. Fifty masked Klansmen paraded through the town, fifteen on horseback, with two cars and a 15 piece band leading. A minister spoke from a truck platform outlining the group's tenets as Milroy horse thief detectives helped manage the crowd. the event proceeded without incident.

Milroy Milroy Horsethief Detective Association

Visit to King Tut's Tomb Lecture by Baptist Sunday School

The Knights of Honor Class of the Baptist Sunday School staged a lecture titled Visit to King Tut's Tomb at the Baptist Annex. Rev. I C Overman led sixty one slides while a duet and S S orchestra performed. Proceeds support the church building fund pledge.

Knights of Honor the Baptist Sunday School King Tut’s Tomb Baptist Annex I. C. Overman Egypt S. S K. of H

Bedford Camp Leaders Return To Lead Possum Glory Camp

Franklin Wilson, Trevor Morrison and Wendell Pleak came back this morning from Camp Bedford where they had been since last Friday. They received guidance on leadership and camp conduct to aid their work at the upcoming Y M C A camp opening at Possum Glory tomorrow. The Rotary Club financed their trip and deserves compliment for their fine work.

Franklin Wilson Trevor Morrison Wendell Pleak Camp Bedford Possum Glory Rotary Club Bedford

Judgment to Sell Real Estate in Robbins Case

Judgment granted for Elizabeth Robbins in the estate of Margaret Hirschfeld versus Elizabeth Robbins et al to sell real estate to pay debts and legacies. Commissioners value the estate at $3000 and sale will occur after three weeks' notice.

Elizabeth Robbins Exix Margaret Hirschfeld

Newlyweds Honored at Sunday Dinner in Shelbyville

Mrs Estevan Allen entertained at a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Lavelle Allen and other guests. Plates were laid for Isaac Peters and daughter Della, Lafe Rozzell, Elmer Allen, Marion Allen, and Vera Sourgis. The dining room featured roses sweet peas and honeysuckle. Music followed with ice cream cake and strawberries.

Estevan Allen Lavelle Allen Isaac Peters Della Shelbyville Lafe Roszell Elmer Allen Marion Allen Vera ‘Sourgis

Petition for New Trial in Alyea Liquor Case

A petition for a new trial in State v Alyea for liquor law violation will be filed tomorrow. A similar petition was filed last month in State v Thomas Robbins. Judge Craig is expected to pass judgment on both cases at the same time.

State Alyea Thomas Robbins Craig

Odd Fellows and Rebekah Social Tonight

Local lodge of Odd Fellows hosts a social and reception for Rebekah sisters. They recognize the sisters for past favors and invite all Odd Fellows Rebekahs and families to attend the program refreshments and social time.

Lodge of Odd Fellows Sisters of the Rebekah Lodge Rebekahs

County Superintendent Crawley's State Convention Trip

County Superintendent Crawley will travel to Indianapolis tomorrow to attend the State Convention of County Superintendents Association. The meeting will discuss school problems and related proposals.

Crawley Indianapolis

Croak Ends Drama at Upland Benchart Shop Scene

A bizarre incident at the Benchart shoe shop in Upland ends with a frog meeting its demise after devouring a crowd of roaches and uttering its final croak. No further details are clear from the fragment.

Bloomington Benchart Shoe Shop

Local residents mingle at Sunday gatherings and events

Napoleon residents Miss Elizabeth and Miss Eva join Mr Ed Tunny at Mr and Mrs Louis Herbert's home. The group also visits McCoy's with Mr Ed and Miss Frances Herbert and other locals. Greensburg hosts include Mr Wm Ebert and Mr Bernard Herbert visiting area homes. A wedding dance is planned at Millhousen's K of St. John hall Wednesday night.

Elizabeth Eva Ed Tunny Louis Herbert Frances Herbert McCoy’s Carl Greer MecCoy’s Lake Wm. Ebert Napoleon Greensburg J. Bury Millhousen Bernard Herbert Muscatatuck Henry Fonseth

Veteran city editor retires in Columbus

Charles Mitchell, longtime city editor of the Columbus Republican and a newspaper writer since 1896, resigns his post to take a rest. He will be succeeded by Wendell C. Cline, drawing best wishes from editors and reporters across Columbus and the region.

Charles Mitchell The Columbus Republican Wendell C. Cline Mitchell Columbus

Rapid Growth of Hair Astonishes Neighbors

Mrs Charles Sloan of Dallas Texas says hair regrew rapidly after using Lucky Tiger. She notes initial embarrassment from scanty hair and explains continued use brought hairs to nearly waist length. The product is sold with a money back guarantee as a scalp remedy and toilet perfumery.

Charles Sloan Dallas Tex

Liberty Baptist Church Seeks Members for Evening Meetings

The regular business meeting is set for 8 o clock Wednesday evening at Liberty Baptist Church. A prayer meeting and choir practice follow the session, offering parishioners a chance to participate in church activities.

Liberty Baptist Church

Suttles Divorce Filed Custody Bid For Son

Bertha Suttles filed for divorce from Harry Suttles at the clerks office. Married December 5, 1906, they separated March 10, 1923. Plaintiff seeks custody of their 15 year old son.

Bertha Suttles Harry Suttles

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ST. Maurice Harvey Barnes Emanon WED King Tut ODD Fellows and Rebekah Social Rosedale Monarch Golden Rule Store CO Osl Philip Sutherland Roy C. Ranouse Feller
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