Woodward Township High School Adopts Manual Training
In the winter report the Seventh and Eighth grades move to the T O O F building freeing a room for a high school recitation space. A list of township teachers is given while the Chapel school is closed and students are brought to Woodward. An indoor First M E church picnic featured woodland decor and a program with readings, music, and a brides and bridegrooms game.
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M. E
William Pulse
America
Ralph Eward
Margaret Turner
Red Cross
Helen Ruiz
Mabel Day
Florine Tillson
James Caskey
Clyde Wildman
Claude Cohee
Shirley Meek
Loven Meek
Rees Reed
Curious First of VPS Breed Unveiled in Greensburg
A strange machine arrived at the freight depot described as a Joliet made tractor named Bates Steel Brule. Investigators compare it to a savage animal while Rev. Atet of Sunman catches the mule. it is planned to pull three cane plows to break eighty acres near Newpoint for bean planting. Mr. Arndt intends to harness the forty horsepower mule Monday morning for rapid work.
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Saturtay
Breil
Frieght
Joliet, TL
Bates Steel Brule
Atet
Sunman
Newpoint
Arndt
Curtis Bland Says He Joins Army Medical Corps
Curtis Bland of Greensburg now in Preston Idaho writes from Fort Riley Kansas that he has been ordered to active duty with the army medical corps. He states he hopes to meet Decatur county friends in France and expresses pride in serving his country in this hour of need. He asks readers to hear his message without publication.
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K. Curtis Bland
Greens- Lure
Preston
Idaho
Review
Fort Rilen
Kans
U.S. Medical Corps
Bland
Aome
Fennatife
Greensburg
Tomayo
Jecatur County
France
Four new teachers assigned to Adams Township Schools
Four new teachers have been added to the list for the local school for the coming term by Trustee L. A. Jewett. Due to the resignation of Prof. C. R. Williams former County Superintendent F. C. Fields will supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
L. A. Jewett
C. R. Williams
F. C. Fields
Sheriff Beeson Lands Second Man Implicated In Auto Theft
After a long chase Decatur county Sheriff Beeson arrested Moe Poma and charged him with complicity in the theft of John Traves’s automobile at Burney weeks ago. Gauntt is jailed in Jeffersonville. Lunn remains in jail in Decatur. Beeson’s tireless effort earns praise from constituents.
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Shereff Beeson
Sherif Boos
Unionville
Moe
Touis Poma
Heine
Gauntt
John Traves
Burney
Lunn
Decatur County
Jeffersonville
Tunn
Beeson
Greensburg Lodge Confers Knight Rank on Two Candidates
The Burney Wrights of Pythias castle hall hosted about fifty K of P members from Greensburg last night. The local lodge conferred Third Rank work on two candidates, led by Chancellor Commander Charles Towle and other officers. Roy Kanouse, known as Old Man Gosh, acted as Pythagoras. a luncheon followed the ceremony with hearty approval and a rewarding trip for all attendees.
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Greensburg
Burney Wrights
Pythias Castle Hall
K. of P
Lochere
Burney
Charles Tlowe
Frank McCoy
Gosh
Roy Kanouse
Pythacors
Letts Saw Mill Destroyed by Fire
Four thousand dollar loss after a fire gutted the Letts saw mill early Saturday morning. Charles Bridges awakened by flames watched the blaze spread before firefighters could gain control. Owner James Scott carried no insurance. This is the fourth mill blaze in Letts.
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Daily Review
Letts
Charles Bridges
James Scott
Squirrel season rules tighten under new law
A city official, Deputy Game and Fish Commissioner Fred Ehlers, visits to enforce a squirrel hunting policy shifting opening from July 1 to August 1 while the season runs through December 1. He urges awareness of the license changes and warns arrests for pre August 1 kills. He notes overall fish laws improving with fewer violations, and emphasizes lawfulness for hunters and sportsmen.
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Game and Fish
Fred Ehiers
Tie
Thecatur County
Ehlers
Vir
Decatur County Proud As County Red Cross Appeal Surges
Secretary U P L Seoty of the VW BT CA travels through southern Indiana counties for the State Red Cross Society. He notes Decatur County leads in giving with strong support for the Y M C A war fund and Red Cross drives. The county aimed for 2505 dollars to the YMCA and 27800 to the Red Cross, with early indications of reaching about 10000. Hurrah for old Decatur.
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U. PL Seoty
BT. C. AL
Indiana
State Red Cross Society
Scott
Decatur
Y. M. C. A. War Fund
Red Cross
Soldiers to Enter Grand Tourney at State Fair Grounds
Indiana publicity release announces soldier athletes from Ft Benjamin Harrison will participate in a state fair athletic field day on Independence Day weekend. Track events include sprints and hurdles. field events cover discus javelin shot put and jumps. military features add a two mile rear race with full regalia and a rifle substitute for a baton. Gold silver bronze medals and engraved cups will reward winners.
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Courei
Gao
Ade
Todas
Pepe Sr
Meadine
Indiana
State Fair Grounds
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
United States Army
Indiana Women Enrolled for War Service Mobilization Plan
The Indiana State Council of Defense endorses a service blank to enroll every available woman in the state for war work. The form records education experience occupation availability and willingness to serve. Classified duties include farming nursing factory work office tasks driving sewing and more across 13 districts and county councils.
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Indianapolis
State Council of Defense
George Ade
Indiana
Indiana League For Women's Services
Hbiank
Will H. Tlays
State Council of Defence
Germany
General Service
Arrang
One Farmer Reports Replanted Corn On 35 Acres
Fred Shelhorn, a young farmer southwest of town, says his 35 acre corn field has been plowed over three times. The crop stands over a foot high but is late this year, with much of the corn only plowed once or twice. Richard Farlow replanted 90 acres last week after poor stands. Other farmers replant five to ten acre blocks, keeping hopes high despite delays.
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Fred Shelhorn
Richard Farlow
Slilroy Press
Greensburg Delivery Co. changes as Lake Perkins resigns
After more than ten years as manager Lake Perkins resigns effective this morning. Herbert Francis, longtime company driver, is appointed to replace him and began duties today. Milroy donors to Red Cross include Clyde Kitchin Ian and Mrs Innis Frank O Hillis and Mr and Mrs Ray and Rev Thomas Adams. Walter Ehrhardt and wife Will visit from Madison. Walter, a Cragmont hospital pharmacist, takes a week’s vacation to his hometown with family.
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Greensburg Delivery Co
Lake Perkins
Herbert Francis
Perkins
Red Cross
Milroy
Clyde Kitchin
Ian Innis
This County
Frank O. Hillis
Robert M. Ray
Thomas H. Adams
Walter Ehrhardt
Billie
Madison
Will Ehrhardt
Walter
Cragmont Hospital
Women’s State Preparedness Meetings Highlight Julia Sanders Efforts
Patriotic district meetings will feature speakers from the executive committee urging women to be ready for emergencies. The gatherings aim to coordinate with statewide activities to preserve manpower. Large attendance praised Miss Julia E. Sanders for advancing the organization’s work.
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Julia E. Sanders
Mrs Emma Hamilton Millinery Sold to Mrs John Wilson
Mrs John Wilson purchases the millinery store of Mrs Emma Hamilton on the north side of the square. She will take an invoice of the stock Monday and Tuesday next week then move the goods to her husband’s store on West Main Street, formerly Styers shoe store. Mrs Wilson is experienced in millinery and expected to earn local patronage.
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John Wilson
Emma Hamilton
West Main Street
Styers Shoe
Wilson
Hamilton joins American Ambulance Corps to serve country
Jial Hamilton volunteers for the American Ambulance Corps and is slated to sail from New York City on July 14. He is the son of Civil War veteran Robert A. Hamilton, educated in multiple colleges, fluent in German and French, and expected to serve on the fighting line in France aiding wounded soldiers and offering comfort to homebound servicemen.
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Jial Hamilton
American Ambulance Corps
New York City
Mr. Hamilton
Robert A. Hamilton
Vnion
87Th
Auburn Hill
Fows Piles
France
Europe
Local Social Notes From Milford and Nearby Towns
Milford and nearby residents share visits and greetings with friends and relatives. Names include Guy Davis, Ezra Russell, Criss Reiger, Joe Rodmar, Rebecca Miner, Sadie Garrison, Miss Onal Swift, and others from Osgood, St. Paul, Greensburg, Burney, Adams, Hartsville, and Hope. Several trips, measles report, and a flag raising drew crowds across communities.
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Guy Davis
Osgood
Ezra Russell
Criss Reiger
St. Paul
Robert Haldeman
Fred Solomon
Edward Albright
Hope
Joe Rodmar
Jake Hu
Adams
Cuff Byard
Rugby
Harry Mounts
Greensburg
James Spillman
Milroy
Rebecca Miner
Dora Henderson
Paul
Newburg
Burney
Mary
Rena Miner
Tazel Lewis
Levina Brooks
Nona Mounts
Near Adams
Raymond Allbricht
Joe Rodman
Sadie Garrison
Hartsville
Garnet Kanouse
E. F E. Lewis
Harry Peterson
Oval Trouse
Maud Christian
Ralph Conk
Eugene Goff
Loyd Rosencruns
Ashsery Price
Iairnes
Luther Mantooth
Durney
Carl Lohner
Floyd Gibson
Our Town
Roy Bryant
Eldo
Harry Bates
Shelbyville
Ed Cole
Switzerland County
Henry Christian
Earl Vaughn
William Christian
Onal Swift
Dr. Harrod
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Butler College
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