Decatur County Delegates Attend Record Indiana Sunday School Meet
Twenty two delegates from Decatur County reported from the Indiana Sunday School association convention in Lafayette. The 57th annual gathering set attendance records with about 4500 present and 3600 official delegates. John H. Feasey of Indianapolis was reelected president, and plans discussed to possibly host two annual conventions to accommodate the growing attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Lowing
Evansville
C. E. Kincaid
George Diewert
Adaline
Clarence Osting
Norman R. Ketchum
G. C. Clippinger
Lafayette Courier
Indiana Sunday School Association
Tippecanoe
John H. Feasey
Indianapolis
First Baptist Brotherhood
United States
Indiana
Local residents visit kin and relatives during weekend travels
Frank Boicourt and wife returned home after visiting Chas Boicourt and family in Wabash. J E Carder and wife with Miss Martha Morris attend a Sunday school convention in Lafayette. Thelma Ketchum of Anderson visits cousin Mrs Ed Davis. Rev and Mrs J C Wyatt return from Kansas and Missouri. J C McCammon and family home from Greenview Illinois after a trip to see brother James McCammon. Blanche Evans returns from weeks with sister Mrs H M Gilmour near Franklin. O S Keins family returns from visit with J M Harrell and relatives, accompanied by Mrs Fannie Armstrong and Miss Lillian Loyd. Clarence Roby and wife visited M S Parker's family over Sunday. Parker takes them home. C A Ackley and wife of Brush Colorado motor from Kansas City en route to Kansas and Texas. Elizabeth and Mabel Evans host cousins Evangeline and Mary Louise Morgan of Frankfort. P M Johnson and family motor to Liberty to visit Frank Cromwell. Alex Bentley and daughter Mrs John Sanders with A E Moore and Irene called to Morristown for Mrs Bentley’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boicourt
Chas. Boicourt
Wabash
J. E. Carder
Martha Morris
Lafayette
Thelma Ketchum
Anderson
Ed Davis
J. C. Wyatt
Kansas
Missouri
J. C. McCammon
Greenview
M. S. Parker
Liberty
Frank Cromwell
Alex Bentley
John Sanders
A. E. Moore
Irene
Morristown
Bentley
Legion Nine to Face Greensburg Eagles Next Sunday
Hope Journal reports the Legion crack nine will travel to Greensburg to play the Eagles on their new $8,000 diamond. The Comets, Legion's second crew, debut on the same diamond Sunday at 2:30 PM as the crowd gathers for the afternoon game. Elsie Harding of Rushville visited her sister Mrs. Fonseth and left for North Vernon to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Crack
Greensburg
Greensburg Eagles
Legion
Comets
Hope Journal
Elsie Harding
Rushville
H. G. Fonseth
North Vernon
Initiates Earn Page and Esquire Degrees in Pythias
About fifty members attended the Knights of Pythias lodge initiation last night. Four received the page degree and two the esquire degree. Recipients were E. G. Dickman J. A. Jordan Everet Grieve Ray Kettner George Otterstetter and Van Patterson. Refreshments followed with ice cream and cake during a social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
E. G. Dickman
J. A. Jordan
Everett Grieve
Ray Kettner
George Otterstetter
van Patterson
Americanization honors noted by six new citizens
Pershing Indiana on June 6 saw six residents receive naturalization papers as American citizens. Rev Clemons W Schirmer, former Smyrna Lutheran pastor, praised the women of Pershing's Woman's Relief Corps No 113 and Greensburg's Daughters of the American Revolution for supporting Americanization with a flag, button and leaflets. His letter, read at a Relief Corps meeting, expressed gratitude and commitment to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Woman‘s Relief Corps
Clemens W. Schirmer
Smyrna Lutheran Church
Relief Corps
America
Clemons W. Schirver
Insurance Money From Benevolent Groups Not Estate Debt
Judge Craig rules that life or accident policy proceeds from benevolent organizations do not belong to an estate to pay debts. The Shields case assigns funds to Eleanor Shields. Inheritance tax on Josephine Brown’s estate set at 27 dollars. Henry P. Fein estate final report filed for September 5 hearing. Joseph B. Layton estate exempt from tax and set for September 5 final hearing. Rudolph Vankirk suit against Charles Mullis Manufacturing Co. over a receiver is overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
John H. Shields
Eleanor Shields
Josephine Brown
Henry P. Fein
Joseph B. Layton
Rudolph Vankirk
Charles Mullis Manufacturing Co
Mrs. John Brannon 75 Dies Near Westport
Mrs John Brannon aged 75 died at her home east of Westport from paralysis yesterday evening at 5 30 She is survived by her husband and three children Charles Brannon near Westport Mrs Harry Baker of Rushville and Mrs James Taylor near Sandusky Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 00 at Peaney church with Rev Harry Upchurch officiating Burial will be in Rodney cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brannon
Westport
Charles Brannon
Harry Baker
Rushville
James Taylor
Sandusky
Peaney Church
Harry Upchurch
Rodney Cemetery
Dismissal in Rushville_case for Branham bad check
Estal V Branham of Decatur county faced a Rushville squire's court for a bad check to the police chief. The case was dismissed after Branham paid the check’s amount and the court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estal
Branham
Decatur County
Rushville
Squire’s Court
Thieves Thwarted In Chicken House Theft Attempt
Mrs. Stewart heard a commotion at her chicken house on North East Street Tuesday night and investigated. The would be thieves fled in fright, dropping sacks containing the intended thefts, after being scared away by her approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Stewart
North East Street
Harley Updike Receives Rector Scholarship at DePauw
Harley Updike son of Mr and Mrs Albert Updike of Westport has been awarded a four year Rector Scholarship to DePauw University. He is the sixth recipient from Decatur County joining Dale Allen Frank Braden Emerson Smith Clyde Barnes and Dwight Pitkin. The county’s Rector awards total over $2400 with a recent $500000 gift from Edwin Rector of Chicago boosting the fund to $778229.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Updike
Albert Updike
Westport
DePauw University
Rector
Updike
Westport High School
Decatur County
Dale Allen
Frank Braden
Emerson Smith
Clyde Barnes
Dwight ~ Pitkin
Greencastle
Edwin Rector
Chicago
DePauw
Decatur County to form National Guard company
Plans for a new National Guard unit in Decatur County move forward as Philip Stapp and local leaders recruit to form Co. L 2d Battalion 152nd Regiment with Shelbyville as the headquarters. The unit faces funding, armory needs, and a July 1 muster inspection by Major Rich.
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Decatur County
Philip Stapp
Legion
Shelbyville
L” 2d
152Nd ‘Regiment
Robert Tappan
Tappan
West Point
National Guard
Gignilliat
Columbus
Indianapolis
Mrs Mowrey Visits Inpatient Reeding Improving At St Vincent
Mrs Nelson Mowrey called on her sister Mrs George Shoemaker in St Vincent hospital where she found Shoemaker improving. She also visited Marjorie Meek who is likewise improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Mowrey
George Shoemaker
St. Vincent Hospital
Marjorie Meek
Meer
Hope Man Sued Over Valuable Dog
In circuit court this morning Judge Don aker was replaced by special judge W. W. Lambert in the case of E. S. Pinch ford v. Charles I. Fishel and Herbert W. Fishel. Pinch ford seeks $1,000 damages claiming the defendants wrongfully kept or returned a dog he had sent them to train.
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Donaker
E. S. Pinchford
Charles I. Fishel
Herbert W. Fishel
W. W. Lambert
Columbus Republican
Carriers to Lake Webster Outing for Top Subscriptions
Paul Baringer leads Indiana Star carriers from across the state to Lake Webster for the annual outing. The trip honors carriers with the highest subscription totals, with Barringer topping Greensburg for the top count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Baringer
Lake Webster
Indianapolis Star
Barringer
Greensburg
Editors Committee to Meet in Greensburg
President E. J. Hancock of the Indiana Republican Editorial association calls a summer meeting in Greensburg for July 21 and 22. The committee will plan a proposed editors trip with dinners lunches and excursions through Gary Hammond East Chicago the sand dunes Michigan City and a boat ride to Chicago ending with a theatre party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hancock
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Greensburg
Lake
Mills
Gary
Hammond
Chicago
Michigan City
California Man Questions Gold in Sand Found Near Millhouse
Joe Kesterman reports finding sand strata with bright glittering particles like gold near Millhouse. Analysts in Greensburg received a sample to determine if the material is gold or not, as locals await results amid prior Indiana gold reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kesterman
Millhouse
California
Ben Zapfe
Greensburg
Kesterman
Diamonds Recovered in Rushville Robbery Case
Five diamond rings stolen from Mrs. Fred Clevenger in Decatur county were recovered and traced to Fall River Massachusetts. Kathleen Risk, held in Rushville jail, is suspected of aiding the state and may be released. Mayor Scudder ordered the case to circuit court after discovery the theft occurred in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Clevenger
rRville
Rushville
Decatur County
Clevengers
Camp
Moscow
Clevenger
Fall River
Mass
Kathleen Risk
Scudder
State Sunday school convention sets attendance record
The convention drew 3400 delegates, the largest turnout in state history. John N Féasy of Indianapolis was reelected president, and Bartholomew County sent the largest delegation with seventy five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Féasy
Indianapolis
Bartholomew County
Receiver for Poultry Fancier Appointed
Carl J. Carter former prosecuting attorney was named receiver for Charles I Fisher a poultry fancier of Hope by Judge John W Donaker of the Bartholomew County Circuit Court This action followed a suit filed yesterday by Charles E Pauley Co alleging Fisher liabilities of at least 9000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J.carter
Charles I. Fisher
Hope
John W. Donaker
Bartholomew County
Charles E. Pauley & Co
Fisher
Columbus Ledger
Man Admits Role in Kaber Killing Near Buffalo
Salva tore Cala, 31, arrested at Eden near Buffalo, confessed involvement in the two year old Daniel F. Kaber killing from Cleveland. District Attorney Moore relayed the admission to authorities in a noon message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Salvatore Cala
Burnell Woman Arrives for Extended Visit with Family
Mrs. Sarah Kiefer of Burnell Fla arrived today to visit her son Charles Kiefer and her mother Mrs. Jane Seward near Hope. Mr and Mrs W H Weaver returned home after a ten day motor trip through northern Florida stopping at Garten and visiting Dr S A Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kiefer
Burnell, Fla
Charles Kiefer
Jane Seward
Hope
W. H. Weaver
Garten
S. A. Weaver
Divorce Suit Now Being Heard in Circuit Court
Levi Helmick an 82 year old Hope resident testified in Columbus circuit court about a 1917 marriage that ended in 1920 amid claims of cruelty and nagging. He said Ruth Helmick sought his widow’s pension, while she filed a cross complaint for support, attorney fees and alimony.
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Columbus
Levi Helmick
Hope
Circuit Court Room
Ruth Helmick
Helmick
Beech Grove Postmaster John T. Clapp Elected Indiana Leader
John T. Clapp of Beech Grove has been elected president of the Indiana Postmasters Association at the Columbus convention. The Hartsville-born leader, postmaster for twenty years, previously chaired the state group and led the national association about ten years ago. He succeeds Oliver Chapman of Eaton as secretary W C Farrel of Middletown also elected. Clapp helped promote the Columbus to Richmond electric line, which was not built due to an error attributed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Clapp
Hartsville
Beech Grove
Postmasters of
Indiana
Columbus
National Association
Clapp
Oliver Chapman
Eaton
W. ¢. Farrel
Middletown
Elec
Richmond
English Premier Rules Out Anti America Alliance
London reports Austen Chamberlain in the House of Commons states that Britain will not join any Anglo Japanese treaty alliance directed against America or requiring action against the United States. He says he does not pre-judge the Imperial conference but rejects a bloc against the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Austen Chamberlain
H of Commons
America
Reverend Overman Heads to Northern Baptist Meet
Reverend J C Overman will depart Monday for Des Moines Iowa to attend the Northern Baptist convention as a representative of his church about fifty will leave Indianapolis for the event The local church delegation expresses appreciation of his work with this nomination
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Overman
Des Moines
Iowa
Overman
Indianapolis
Dr. Overman
Shirley Meek Promoted to High School Teacher
Shirley Meek arrived from Portsmouth Virginia where he taught manual training in grade schools and has now been promoted to manual training teacher in Portsmouth high schools. The promotion comes with a raise. He joined his wife and son who stayed with her mother, Mrs. T. B. Gullefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Meek
Portsmouth
Mr. Meek
T. B. Gullefer
Cincinnati Visitors Tour Hope Poultry Farm
Four auto loads from near Cincinnati visited the Fisher poultry farm in Hope yesterday. They stopped by John Montange on North Broadway and included Ed Riske and family in the day trip that was completed in one day.
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Cincinnati
Hope
Fisher Poultry Farm
John Montange
North Broadway
Ed Riske
Local Social Notes and Traveler Arrivals
Miss Avelyn Burney visits North Vernon guest of Miss Edna McFadden and returns home Saturday. Charleston delegation of ten changes cars here from Anderson National Church of God convention. Raymond Crawford arrives from Connersville to join wife at Tri Kappa homecoming. Mr and Mrs Lymon Osting return to Indianapolis after two weeks with relatives. Roy LaPearl and Company en route to New York from San Francisco by auto. Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson of near St Omer mentioned in travels.
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Avelyn Burney
Winfield Burney
Edna McFadden
North Vernon
Charleston
W. Va
Church of God
Anderson
Raymond Crawford
Connersville
Lymon Osting
Indianapolis
Roy LaPearl
Progressive Attendance System Replaces Old Truant Officers
Miss Blanche Merry explains the new state attendance law shifts from partisan, pension-like truant positions to a civil service based system. Applicants must have elementary schooling and pass exams unless they are certified high school graduates. The officer’s role includes community engagement to keep children in proper school environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Blanche Merry
Church of the Nazarene Organized in Greensburg
Rev A T Hollenback and wife led a Nazare ne meeting at Greensburg on Wednesday night establishing a Church of the Nazarene with nine charter members. The group promotes heart and life sanctification and serves all in need. Contact pastor or deaconess at 204 West Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Hollenback
Church of the Nazarene
Hae
Ph de Washington
J. Ww
Indiana
Greensburg
West Central Avenue
Early Wheat Harvest Breaks County Start Record
In Decatur County the cutting of wheat began on Thursday June 16 marking the earliest start in the county. W E Jackson began harvest with many farmers following over the next two days. Rust-damaged but expected to yield an average crop, rapid ripening due to recent rains and heat. If weather holds, shock completion by late next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
W. E. Jackson
New Baseball Team Forming Coca Cola Becomes Club Leader Lane
A new baseball team is being organized and will be known as the Coca-Cola team. Lane is the manager with Cricket Howard as captain. The lineup is not yet finalized and the first game is expected about a week from Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca- Cola
Lane
Howard
Local residents visit, move, and travel messages
Miss Loraine Patterson visits Westport with the Vogels. Mr and Mrs M M Carter plan to move into the A C Rupp house on West North street. Carter Bates from Indianapolis visits his mother Mrs Mary Bates on East North street. Mrs David W Hutchinson and daughter Stella depart for Sunman to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs J H Benton of Alexandria spend the weekend with the Shannons. Mr and Mrs W J Morris of Bluffton stay a few days with the Hamiltons. Mrs Keith Moore returns to Indianapolis after a visit here. Mrs C J Ely and Ara bella return from Memphis Tennessee after a week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Patterson
Westport
Mary
Mabel Vogel
M. M. Carter
A. C. Rupp
West North Street
Carter Bates
Indianapolis
Mary Bates
East North Street
David W. Hutchinson
Stella
Sunman
J. H. Benton
Alexandria
Two Men Indicted for Kaber Murder in Lakewood
Cleveland report says Salvatore Cala 31 of Cleveland is under arrest in Buffalo awaiting trial for the murder of Daniel F. Kaber in his Lakewood home nearly two years ago. Vittorio Pisselli Cala’s companion is at large and named as the stabbing partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Daniel F. Kaber
Lakewood
Salvatore Cala
Buffalo
Vittorio Pisselli
Cala
Kaber
Pisselli
Local National Guard Company Forming in Decatur County
IDA L. GRANT as Pastor and NELLIE SMITH as Deaconess report a new National Guard company to be organized in Decatur county. About fifty enlistments reported with positive community support. Adjutant General Smith to set muster date. Phil Stapp to provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enliss Efor Co
152Nd Regiment
National Guard
Decatur County
Smith
Phil Stapp
Consumer pay ability to be considered in utility rate requests
George M. Barnard and J. W. McCardle of the public service commission say the consumer’s ability to pay must be considered when applications for rate increases are acted upon. They stress individual consideration to avoid injustice, noting many applications are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Barnard
J. W. McCardle
Public Service Commission
J. W. Me
Cardle
Commission
M Barnard
Mr. McCardle
Misses Redington and Harrison to Spend Summer with Parents
The Misses Jessie Redington and Francis Harrison are expected home this evening after attending school in Muncie. Dr. Billie Taylor of Louisville arrived to join his wife for the Tri Kappa homecoming and will join the trip to Milan this evening. Mrs. Dieckman and son Irvin Rev and Mrs Ketchum Mrs Gilbert Garner and son Ned plan Batesville visit. Mr and Mrs Ed Owens and daughter Rosemary will leave Sunday for a two week visit with friends in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Redington
Francis Harrison
Muncie
Billie Taylor
Louisville
Tri Kappa
Milan
Henry Dieckman
Irvin
Ketchum
Gilbert Garner
Ned
Batesville
Ed Owens
Rosemary
Chicago
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U.S. A
Rev. Schirmer of
Pershing
Meeting of Woman’s Relief Corps
Rich
Fifth Army Corps
Stapp
Old Decatur
Rainbow
Hope Man
Mags
Daniel Kaber
J. C. Overman
Baptist Meet
Poultry Farm
New Law
Miss Merry
Church OF Nazarene
Ida L. Grant
Nellie Smith
Pyne
Greensby
McMichael
Odd Fellows Hall
Adams
Springhill
Penn x
Paul Zinder
Lou Aloe
Mildred Zinzer
Bert Gerard
F‘nel Alvis
A. R. ‘Turner
Jessie Enbank
Stanley Hendricks
Ogi Eubank
Eubank
George Jackson
Jesse Eubank
Rebekahs
Watson Electric Co
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