Rotary Talk Highlights Newspaper Influence and Civic Faith
Fred Shortemeier former Indianapolis Star staff member and Republican secretary was principal speaker at Rotary Night. He stressed Americanism poise and calm faith in institutions. Sam Bonner presided and noted visiting editors and local business speakers who praised newspapers and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schortemeier
Ublican State Committee
Indianapolis Star
Rotary Net
Shortemeier
Ictor
Kortemeier
Sam Bonner
W. O. Fendner
Roy Harrold
Rushville
Greensburg
Bob” Knecht
Wyatt
Steen
Luther Braden
Hillsdale Park Crowded With Lodge Members From Nearby Counties
Crowds from Hillsdale and adjoining counties gathered at Hillsdale for a final outdoor outing. Inmates from the IT. O. Fk. Home joined near noon for a picnic dinner. Nearly every lodge in the county was represented with delegations from Rushville Arlington and Carthage. Activities included outdoor sports dancing and games. Mrs Eva McDaniels a state Rebekah officer spoke this afternoon along with Will Ehrhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Hillsdale
IT. O
Rushville
Arlington
Carthage
Eva McDaniels
Shelbyville
The
Rebekzhs
Will Ehrhardt
A General Good Time With Plenty of Eats and Drinks Promised
Letts residents invite everyone to a July 2 gathering described as a general good time. The Greensburg band will provide music, Watkins will light the lawn, and Japanese ladies will run a booth offering eats drinks and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Greensburg
Watkins
Former resident found in New York farming with kin
Guy Davis, once a resident four miles south of town on Hillis farm, is now farming in Cortland county New York. He is visiting his father John W. Davis near Osgood with his family after leaving here five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Davis
Hillis
Cortland County
N. Y
John W. Davis
Osgood
Two Smallpox Cases Reported In City
John Coffee and his son Paul at 416 North Anderson street were stricken with smallpox today and quarantined. Edward Lone of North Anderson street violated quarantine by leaving home, prompting police to intervene as the outbreak continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coffee
Paul
North Anderson Street
Edward Lone
Long
Couple travels for daughter’s wedding in Chicago
Mr and Mrs J H Christian left for Chicago to attend the marriage of their daughter Eula to Rev Frank Gavin. Gavin is a rector in the Episcopalian church at Evanston IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Christian
Chicago
Eula
Frank Gavin
Gavin
Episcopalian Church
Evanston
Day family attends Northwestern University commencement
T. E. Day returned from Chicago and Zion City with Mrs. Day visiting their daughter Mrs. R. E. O'Brien in Zion City. Their son-in-law Rev. R. E. O'Brien received his Masters degree at Northwestern after earlier earning an A. B. at DePauw and a B. D. at Garrett Biblical Institute. He now pastors the M. E. church in Zion City, Illinois, with notable success in church growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Day
Chicago
Zion City
M. E. Church
Zion City, I
Commencement Exercises Delayed By Epidemic at Rockcreek
Commencement exercises for Rockcreek grade schools delayed from May 26 to next Thursday night at the Grammer Presbyterian church due to smallpox in the area. Seventeen graduates will receive diplomas with music by the Hope orchestra and Rev. C P Gibbs delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockcreek
Presbyterian Church
Grammer
Hope Orchestra
J. D. Emmons
C. P
Dora Talkington
Florine Barker
Dale Winn
Fern Sprague
James Boffo
Joe Wertz
Mary Fulton
Marguerite Burns
Columbus Republican
Poland China Organization Boosts Pig Club Prizes
The State Poland China Breeders' Association raises the prize for the Decatur County Pig Club from 100 to 150 dollars, with sixteen prizes ranging from two to fifteen dollars. Sixteen entrants have registered. youths aged 10 to 18 in the county may join by applying to the county agent, with stock eligibility to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pig Club
Poland
China Breeders’ Association
Decatur County Pig Club
Automobile Forced Off Road by State Truck Near Shelbyville
Ira M. Sharp of Thorntown driving from Thorntown to Gremsburg was forced into a ditch by a State Highway truck on the Michigan road about eight miles beyond Shelbyville. Sharp sounded alarm. the truck swung left as he passed, slight roof damage from a telephone note. He narrowly avoided wreck. Sharp, formerly an attorney in the city, escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira M. Sharp
Thorntown
Gremsburg
Michigan
Shelbyville
Mr. Sharp
Blaze at Cottage hotel yard prompts fire response
Sparks from a dead tree set afire in the Cottage hotel yard on South Broadway drew a fire department call. The blaze was quickly extinguished by a large hose. Owner George Bruce said he lit the tree to remove it from the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Hotel
South Broadway
George Bruce
Doles Elected by City Council to Fill Vacancy
The city council met in regular session and elected E. E. Doles to fill the councilman-at-large vacancy caused by W. J. Haas' death. Doles is the Republican candidate for the upcoming election. Dr. D. W. Weaver was reelected to another term on the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Doles
W.J. Haas
Doles
D. W. Weaver
Rush County Boys Headed to Camp Knox for Training
Glen Ruddel Clayton Cooper William Sparks Havens Frazee Tracy Cross and Leonard Moore are Rush county youths bound for Camp Knox to attend military training school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ruddel
Clayton Cooper
William Sparks
Havens Frazee
Tracy Cross
Leonard Moore
Rush County
Camp Knox
Greensburg's Decatur County alumni of Indiana University
A detailed history notes Decatur county support for Indiana University since 1835. Rev James B Lathrop the county’s oldest living graduate recalls 1845 with 125 students and three professors. first local student Jeremy Anderson followed by George M Cobb and others who became lawyers editors lawmakers and educators. A cast of Decatur alumni includes Batterton Wilson Bonner McKee Goddard Hood Floyd and Goddard with efforts to publish a full roster and a growing Decatur county alumni record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University of
Decatur
Greensburg
James B. Lathrop
I. A
Hoosier State
Decatur County
Jeremy H. Anderson
Clarksboro
Bloomington
Lathrop
Anderson
Joseph Anderson
Andersonville
Franklin County
Thomas G. Anderson
Robert Braden
U Hayden Cartmel
Weathy
Ray County
Missouri
DeLand
Fla
Butler College
George M. Cobb
Daviess Batterton
Greensburg Republican
Standard
Barton W. Wilson
Batterton
Andrew Davidson
Rush
W. W. Bonner
Bonner
B. McKee
W. Miers
Circuit Court
Clay Township
B. F. Bennett
Adam
Benner, Tackett and
Davidson
Riverside
California
WV. B. Wilson
Chicago
Barton Wilson
John F. Goddari
Goldard & Hite
Frank C. Hood
Near Springhill
Franklin
James C. Floyd
St. Paul
Samuel Baker
Sts
John F. Goddard
Comrete
Goddard
Nepones Nephew Survives Major Asia Minor Battle
John Cosmas learns from his brother Spero Cosmas in Tache Greece of son Steve Cosmas fighting with the Grecian army against the Turks in Asia Minor. The letter reports 6000 Grecians killed, the regiment annihilated, and Steve the sole survivor unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Cosmas
Spero Cosmas
Tache
Greece
Steve
Asia Minor
Steve Cosmas
Funeral planned for Albert C. Russell Milford veteran and merchant
Albert C. Russell 80 longtime Milford resident and Decatur County figure died at 5 30 this morning at 190 North Michigan avenue after heart leakage. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at his son Dr R J Russell's home with Rev R S Hendricks and Rev A H Pitkin officiating. Buried in Milford. He was a Mason since 1872 oldest member of Milford Lodge 94 F and A M and longtime Odd Fellows. He leaves a widow Mrs Etta Anderson Braden and children Dr Robert J Russell and Mrs Nina Youne plus five sisters and a grandson Albert C Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Russell
Decatur County
Milford
North
Michigan Avenue
R. J. Russell
Franklin Street
R. S. Hendricks
Odd Fellows Lodge
Melford
Russell
Albert Craig Russell
Robert C
Sarah Craig Russel
St. Paul
Adams Township
Turner
May Township
Edmond Marshall
James D. Braden
Braden & Russell
Mr. Russell
Walter Braden
Lucinda Jane Braden
Walter
John N
John
Nina) Youne
Robert J. Russell
Etta Anderson Braden
Henrietta Steavens
Rush County
Dorcas Ridlen
Rosedale
Tena Suppenlatz
Silman
Adeline Tompkins
Indianapolis
Ida Cory
Waldren
Querin ce Man Dies Suddenly in Blue Ridge
William Fox aged 69 died unexpectedly Monday near his Blue Ridge Shelby county home. A lifelong resident and leading citizen, he leaves a wife who died two months ago. Funeral set for Wednesday at three o'clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Blue Ridge
Shelby County
Fox
Crawley to Attend Purdue Extension Meeting in Lafayette
County Superintendent Crawley travels to Lafayette for a county superintendents meeting to inspect Purdue University's agricultural extension department. State Superintendent L N Hines will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawley
Lafayette
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University State
L. N. Hines
Marriage License Granted for Tellas and Thackery
William Tellas aged 24 of Newpoint son of Charles Tellas and Alice Thackery daughter of Frank Thackery a school teacher of Newpoint were granted a marriage license today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tellas
Newpoint
Charles Tellas
Alice Thackery
Frank Thackery
Applegates Return Home After North Downeyville Visit
Mr and Mrs John Applegate return to Logansport after a brief visit with his brother William Applegate and family north of Downeyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Applegate
Logansport
William Applegate
Downeyville
Con in Convention: Greensburg’s Fred L. Thomas Highlighted
The Bell Telephone News in Chicago profiles Fred L. Thomas, Greenburg native and Indiana Bell executive, praising his social reach and convention presence. It traces his career from Greensburg High School to Mount Union College, postal service, law office work, and leadership of the Central Union Telephone Company before returning to the phone firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Fred L. Thomas
Bell Telephone News
Chicago
Fred
Mary Pickford
Doug Fairbanks
Frederick Lindsay Thomas
Doug
Indiana Bell Telope Company
Indiana
United States
Alaska
Will H. Hays
Greensburg Tren
Mount Union College
Alliance
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
David A. Meyers
Supreme Court of Indiana
Central Union Telephone Company
Exchange
Daily Review
Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Russell Attends Indiana Millers Association Meeting
John F. Russell of the Garland Mills attended a meeting of the Indiana Millers Association in Indianapolis today. Russell, vice-president of the association, is active in its work. Sessions were held at the Board of Trade building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Russell
Garland Mills
Indianapolis
Indiana Millers’s Association
Russell
Board of Trade
Lawson Marries Hoff At St. Joe Catholic Church
Sam Lawson formerly of Greensburg married Miss Hoff of Indianapolis on August 8 at St. Joe Catholic Church. They reside at 50 River Avenue Indianapolis. Lawson works as a decorator in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lawson
Greensturg
Dune 8
T. Missess Hoff
Indianapol
St. Joe Catholic Church
Tehy
River Avenue
Indianapo
Mr. Lawson
Indianapolis
Rupp and Porter Wed in Greensburg Home Ceremony
Alfred C. Rupp and Minnie K. Porter were married at 7 this morning in the bride’s home. Rev. I C Overman officiated with only relatives present. Rupp, Chicago to Cincinnati railroad official, is active in local affairs, Porter is a well known Greensburg woman. They left for a wedding breakfast and a trip through the chain of lakes after a 10 38 train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupp-Porter
Alfred C. Rupp
Minnie K. Porter
I. C. Overman
First Baptist Church
Greensburg
Rupp
Chicago
Cincinnati
Workingmen’s Building and Loan
Porter
James Donnell
Batesville
Chain of Lakes
Pension increase for two Civil War veterans reported
A. M. Hooten and J. M. Hilliard of Newpoint, veterans of the Civil War, received notice from Washington that their pensions rose from 50 dollars per month to 72 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hooten
J. M. Hilliard
Newpoint
Washington, D. C
Tourists Escape Injury After Car Breaks Down
Tourists from Ohio escaped injury last night when their car broke down a half mile north of Slabton near Oliver John son s place. A wheel failure caused the vehicle to overturn and break the windshield before being hauled to the McCracken garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Slabton
Oliver Johnson
McCracken
Local Legion Commander Commissioned in National Guard
Phil Stapp commander of the local Legion post becomes captain of infantry in the National Guard and the Federal Reserve Corps. Sergt Scully of Indianapolis delivers the appointment, muster at 8 PM Friday at the YMCA with Major Rich in charge. Stapp to lead Co L 2nd Battalion 152nd Infantry. physicals tomorrow at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Federal Reserve Corps
Phil Stapp
Legion Post
Stapp
Sergt. Scully
Indianapolis
Sergt
Scully
Rich
Co. L
152Nd Infantry
American Legion
Pig Club Contest at State Fair Draws Decatur County Entrants
Decatur county boys will be prominent in the state pig club exhibits at the State Fair September 5. Entries include Poland Chinas from Frank and Russell Ray and others, Duroc Jerseys, Chester Whites, and Spotted Polands. Local breeders expect a creditable showing and possible substantial prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
State
Frank
Russell Ray
Merritt Thornburg
Thornburg
Rufus Greer
Raymond Porter
Lowell Short
Homer Hurst
Chester
George Miller
Per
Houss
Vocational Teachers Conference Elects McCracken Vice President
At Purdue last week the state association of vocational teachers elected A W McCracken of Greensboro high school as vice-president with Alvin Wood of Logansport chosen as president. Dr Storms from the University of Minnesota delivered a helpful address as sixty seven teachers attended the annual Purdue meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McCracken
Greensboro
Purdue
Alvin Wood
Logootee
Dr. Storms
University of Minnesota
McCracken
Methodists at Burney May Build New Church
Burney Methodist members consider either constructing a new church or heavily improving the existing one. A committee is named with Mrs. Joe Miner Mrs. Harry Jackson Miss Serena Miner John Collins and John Klypsee appointed to study the options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burney
Methodist Church
Joe Miner
Harry Jackson
Serena Miner
John Collins
John Klypsee
Walter Wallace and Frances Batt Wed in Connersville Marriage
Walter Wallace and Miss Frances Batt of Connersville were united in marriage Saturday afternoon by Rev. Bardelmeier at the parsonage on North Franklin street. They were members of Rev. Bardelmeier's church at Connersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wallace
Frances Batt
Connersville
Bardelmeier
North
Franklin Street
Burglar Alarm Sounds At Greensburg National Bank
An alarm rang around nine o'clock at Greensburg National Bank drawing a crowd. Cashier Dan Perry remained inside briefly and the alarm sounded while he worked. Many in the crowd heard the alert for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg National Bank
Dan Perry
Local Notices of Residents and Property Transfers
Joshua Pool transfers a city lot to John L. Dille. Dr. William Meyers and family Mari Jean spent the day in Newpoint. Miss Katherine Phillips returns to Terre Haute after visiting H. L. Wittenburg and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Pool
John L. Dille
William Meyers
Mari Jean
Newpoint
Katherine Phillips
Terre Haute
H. L. Wittenburg
Resolutions on Death of Greensburg Councilman William Haas
The Greensburg Indiana common council records sincere mourning for Councilman at large William Haas who died after illness. They note his ongoing interest in council matters, commit to spreading these resolutions in records and newspapers, and sending copies to the Haas family. Signed by Thomson Richey Rupp Tumilty Lanham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haas
Haas
Greensburg
Indiana
C. H. Thomson
M. EF. Richey
A. C. Rupp
Tom Tumilty
Geo. W. Lanham
Milroy Business Men Hear Plan for Local Factory
Milroy businessmen met at the Christian church basement with Metal Specialties Company of Indianapolis representatives to discuss a washing machine factory. The firm plans to invest 40 000 to 50 000 dollars in Milroy, showing support for local industry and addressing national factory concentration concerns. Albert Stump of Indianapolis spoke on distributing industry to smaller towns. T. E. Allen and Hurt chaired and spoke for local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milroy
Christian Church
Metal Specialties Company of
Indianapolis
C. L. Leonen
W. L. McKee Hardware
Albert Stump
Hurt
T. E. Allen
Former V Director Drops In En Route to Ky Chautauqua
O. T. Doran of Canton Missouri visited here today on his way to Walton Kentucky where he will be platform manager for a chautauqua by the White and Myers Bureau of Kansas City. Doran previously served as physical director of the Y here last summer and is now director for a Canton college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Doran
Canton
Walton, Ky
White & Myers Bureau
Kansas City
Doran
Election at First M. E. Church elects Epworth League officers
Epworth League at the Methodist church elected officers for the coming year Sunday evening. Iva Wenn was named president with Leah Braden first vice president and Lewis Clark asst. First VP. Thomas Day second VP and Ruth Pitkin asst. Second VP. Mildred Davis third VP with Mrs. Cory asst. Fourth VP Ethel Watson. Albert Russell asst. Pianist Hazel Harker. asst. Pianist Mary Brokaw. Secretary Louise Gilmour with Adene Beck asst. Treasurer Norman Ketchum. Finance Committee chair John Owens with Ira Clark and Luna Hickman. A later meeting at Iva Wonn’s home planned the year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Iva Wenn
V. P
Leah Braden
Lewis Clark
Thomas Day
Ruth Pitkin
Mildred Davis
Mrs. Cory
Ethel Watson
Albert Russell
Louise Gilmour
Adene Beck
Norman Ketchum
Hazel Harker
Mary Brokaw
John Owens
Ira Clark
Luna Hickman
Iva Wonn
West First Street
County S. S. Officers Meet at the Y on Sunday
County Sunday School Association officers will meet at the Y on Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock on call of county president C F Kincaid. Each officer should be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sunday School Association
C. F. Kincaid
Advertised Letters Greensburg Ind June 21 192
Miss Ella Jackson Miss Sylvia Robinson Mrs Sarah FE King HATT KITCHIN Acting Postmaster Miss Francoe Thie of Newmville heads to Kansas City for summer. Robert Mulliken F Pierce Wainwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
Robert Mulliken
Pierce Wainwright
Ella Jackson
Sylvia Robinson
Sarah FE. King
Hatt
Kitchin
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Hillsdale Park
New York
Northwestern Univ
Gibbs
China Organization
James B. Lahrop
John Cosmas
Querince
Purdue University
Millers
Lawson-Hoff
Wallace-Batt
M. E
Francoe Thie
Newmville
Miscoour
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