Armistice Day Observance Marked by Allied Victory
Today is Armistice Day, November 1, commemorating the second anniversary of the day when the guns were hushed by Allied victory. Citizens urged to pay tribute to the soldiers who served.
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12 Nov 1920
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Greensburg Standard in Greensburg, Indiana
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
1
Armistice Day Observance in Greensboro High School
Decatur County honors soldiers living and dead with a Greensboro high school program at 11 o clock marking the Armistice signing. Speakers will address students and the Joe Welsh Post American Legion will host a banquet at the Eagles hall tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
JOR Welsh Post
Decatur County
Decatur ‘County
Elery
Greensboro
Joe Welsh
American Legion
Eagles Hall
Local dealer wins in national sales contest at Indianapolis
J. H. Larimore, Overland Willys-Knight distributor, attended two meetings and a banquet of the regional sales force in Indianapolis. Officials including Barber distributed 30 000 dollars in cash prizes for top sellers. Larimore earned an award for high volume and achieved two hundred percent efficiency in the past season. The event offered sales tips for the coming year and featured a well managed sales force with a band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Larimore
Overland
Willys-Knight
Indianapolis
Gibson
Barber
Larimore
Greensburg Delivery to move to 3 PM start this winter
Beginning next Monday November 15 the afternoon delivery will start at 3 oclock instead of 3:30 to continue through the winter as days are short. Greensburg Delivery Co. Ira Aldrich Manager. 268-21-c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Delivery Co
Ira Aldrich
New Member of State Tax Board Appointed
John J. Brown of Rockport Republican was chosen by Gov. Goodrich to join the Indiana State Tax Board replacing S. N. Cragan of Lebanon whose term ends December 31. Other members Fred Sims of Frankfort and Philip Zoercher of Tell City. The board pays 4000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Brown
Rockport
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Gov. Goodrich
S. N. Cragan
Lebanon
Brown
Fred Sims
Frankfort
Philip Zoercher
Tell City
Sims
Zoercher
Loyal Moose Lodge to Initiate 100 Members in State Event
On Sunday November 21 the Loyal Order of Moose will initiate about 100 members with first and second degrees. Indianapolis team to present the work. lodges from Greensburg Columbus Shelbyville and Connersville expected to send large delegations. If weather allows a parade with several bands followed by an all day hall entertainment. The meeting is billed as the largest of its kind in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Columbus
Shelbyville
Connersville
Peterson accepts new post in Cincinnati at Alms and Dolphe
R. W. Peterson resigns from the Fair store after two years in this city to join the Alms and Dolphe Company in Cincinnati as head of the house furnishing and china departments. He will remain a local resident and leaves behind many friends who wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Peterson
Fair
Alms and Dolphe Company
Cincinnati
Mr. Peterson
Death at I O O F Home for Mrs Elizabeth Wysong
Mrs Elizabeth Wysong aged 71 died at 12 30 this morning at the I O O F Home. A Plymouth Massachusetts native she was the daughter of Thomas and Mrs Manter. The funeral will be held at the Home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wysong
Plymouth
Mass
Thomas Manter
Neimerel Couple Visit Newpoint Residents
Mr and Mrs George Neimerel of Newpoint were in town today visiting friends and touring local shops. The brief outing highlighted the couple’s interest in regional happenings and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Neimerel
Newpoint
National Policy to be Formulated at AFBF Meeting
The American Farm Bureau Federation announces a December 6 7 and 8 Indianapolis convention to form a national agricultural policy. Prominent speakers including E T Meredith Herbert Hoover James P Goodrich and Sir Auckland Geddes will discuss international relations and farming issues with President Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coverdale
American Farm Bureau Federation
Indianapolis
Howard
Auckland Geddes
E.T. Meredith
Herbert Hoover
Jas. P. Goodrich
Indiana
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve
William Redfield
Commerce
Hettry Wallace
Wallaces Farmer
T. H. McDonald
U. S. Bureau of Roads
Gray Silver
Clifford Thorne
Milo D. Campbell
Michigan Milk Producers Association
H. C. McKensie
A. F. B F. Taxation Committee
Allen Says Election Was Blow to Gompers
In Topeka Henry J. Allen declared that Kansas voters delivered the greatest blow to the Gompers leadership. He noted his re election by a large plurality, saying money speakers and organizers backed the effort but failed in three counties. He praised the South’s shift and predicted Democratic gains beyond regional unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Gompers
Henry J. Allen
Solid South
Democratic Party
Dogs Ravage Sheep Flock. Several Dead and Missing
Last night dogs mauled a flock of 17 sheep owned by Walter Sefton north of town. Two sheep were killed, five injured, and three remain missing. Sefton had recently culled 47 head. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Fred Metzler of St Paul plan a winter trip to Riverside, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sefton
Fred Metzler
St. Paul
California
Riverside
Licensing Rush Reveals Busy County Clerk Office
County Clerk Robert E. McKay has issued 100 hunting licenses since November 1. The busy office shows many hunters comply with licensing rules as open season begins. All honorably discharged soldiers do not need a license to hunt or fish during open season in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. McKay
Ailors
Mani
United States
Indiana
Two Meetings In Jackson Township Highlight School Drive
Jackson township held two meetings last evening in the drive for better schools. At Alert Roy Campbell presided and Gratt Welsh spoke. at Sardinia Lee Tremain and Charles Yenham led, with Cliff Fulton speaking briefly at both. Officials noted the townships tax burden for school age children and urged progress as Decatur county aims to improve Indiana’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Alert
Sardinia
Roy Campbell
Gratt Welsh
Lee Tremain
Charles Yenham
Cliff Fulton
Decatur County
Indiana
Westport
Will Ehrhardt
Letts
G. L. Tremain
St. Paul
Rev. McMichael
Sanducky
Millhousen
R. A. Turner
Newpoint
McMichael
Milford
Weaver
Waynesburo
Clarksburg
Hand caught in concrete mixer at water works
D. W. Hutchinson of 1031 North Anderson street working for Allen Bros. had his left hand badly mashed and one finger broken at 7 30 this morning when he slipped and his hand was caught in a concrete mixer. Dr. W. E. Thomas attended the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Hutchinson
North
Anderson Street
The
Allen Bros
W. E. Thomas
Commercial Club Banquet Boosts St. Paul
The Commercial Club at St. Paul held a banquet for sixty two attendees. Several speeches urged boosting St. Paul and its prospects during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Baby Girl Born to Garvers on East Main Street
A nine pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Thurlow Garver of East Main Street last evening. She has been named Catherine Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thurlow Garver
East Main Street
Catherine Rose
Indiana Weather Outlook Clouds and Rain Swap
Forecast for Indiana calls for a cloudy night with unsettled conditions. South portions may see rain while north areas experience rain or snow and temperatures remaining steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
South
Indiana proposes 16 constitutional amendments for 1920 session
Sixteen amendments proposed at the 1919 Indiana legislature would, if approved, be referred to voters in 1922 or earlier. They include four year terms for all elective county officials, appointment of the clerk of the Supreme Court, and the state superintendent of public instruction, with several offices removed from elective status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stat
General Assembly
Indiana
Supreme Court
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Faithful Driving Horse Don Dies After Accident
Don, the faithful driving horse owned by Mrs. C. H. Boring, R. 3, died after an accident two weeks earlier. While running in pasture near a woven wire fence on a dark rainy night, he slipped in a hole and became entangled, injuring his legs severely. Don had pulled mail for Paul Perry for twelve to fourteen years and remained a reliable driver until the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
C. H. Boring
Paul Perry
Democratic State Committee Meets Today In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on November 10 the Democratic state committee gathered to map plans for the future. Chairman Bosse said a militant organization would stay active and that the defeat in the last election would energize workers. All members attended and a majority supported two permanent headquarters in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Bosse
Elephants Honor Drum Corps at Banquet Tonight
The Elephant Drum Corps and the Girls Drum Corps will be feted at seven o'clock tonight at Robert's Cafe. Officers of the Elephant club sponsor the event and plan a fried chicken banquet with all the trimmings for the drummers fifers and buglers in recognition of their campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elephant Drum Corps
Robert’s
Elephant Stub
Civil War Veteran Milton Moor Dies Near Forest Hill
Milton G. Moor, Civil War veteran and former county commissioner, died at his home south of Forest Hill in Jackson Township after a long illness. Born April 15, 1840, he served in Company H, 7th Indiana, and was a longtime farmer and Presbyterian lay leader. Funeral at 10 a.m. Friday at his home with Rev. Walter H. Reynolds officiating. burial in Union Church Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary A. Gant Moor, foster son Emmons Tucker, and several nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton G. Moor
Forest Hill
Jackson Township
Mr. Moor
Greensburg
Aed
Calvin
Helen Longnecker Moor
Co. H
7Th
Indiana
Quartus
John
Martin
Mary Dillman
Mameline Patrick
Sarah Beard
Moore
Mary A. Gant
Edith
Bessie
Inez
Evaleen
Emmons Tucker
Anderson
Presbyterian Church
Walter H. Reynolds
Liberty
Union Church
Governor Grants Stay of Execution for William Thornton
Governor Goodrich granted a stay of execution to December 10 for William Thornton of Lake County currently in Michigan City state prison. Thornton, sentenced to die for a foreigner’s murder, denies the shooting and says Fred Horn of Lake County fired the fatal shot. The stay allows time for investigation of Thornton’s statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapalois
Goodrich
William Thornton
Lake County
Michigan City
Fogarty
Thornton
Fred Horn
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Goodrish
Will Take Long Boat Trip to Florida for Winter
Mr and Mrs Harry Boyd and Mr and Mrs Marion Eliott prepare to leave in a few days for Orlando Florida to spend the winter They will ship their cars by freight and take the boat from Cincinnati to Jacksonville to enjoy the long river voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boyd
Marion Eliott
Orlando
Fla
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Florence Overman to Return as Satcheder Soon
Miss Florence Overman left the Methodist Hospital and expects to resume teaching duties at Sandus next week after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Overman
Sandusne
Ministers Attend Important Evening Session in Greensboro
After afternoon talks by Superintendent Knight and Dr. E D Kohlstens the Greensboro district Methodist ministers held a pivotal evening session. Areal Secretary Bogue of Indianapolis discussed the centenary movement and its impact, followed by Rev Fifer of Indianapolis urging revival and a Christianity with action. At six, a dinner by the Twentieth Century Circle at the Y M C A featured fried chicken pumpkin pie and socializing with pastors and lay members from Greensboro and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Knight
Richmond
E. D. Kohlstens
Chicago
Bogue
Indianapolis
Fifer
Central Avenue Methodist Church
James B. Lathrop
Greensburg
Willian Wood
Fairview
A. E. Chastain
N. Madison
Cross Plains
W. F. Taylor
Moores Hill
W. PF. Crane
Napoleon
Andrew Brunner
K of P Minstrel Nets Big Money Over Two Nights
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 reports total receipts of 1125 from two nights with about 700 net after expenses to reduce its debt from 28000 twelve years ago to about 8000. Mary Adams of Letts highlighted the show with whistling cornet readings and child character impersonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Minstrel
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
Mary Adams
Letts
Greensburg
Revival Services Held by Rev Overman at Hogahill Church
Reverend W. C. Overman conducts revival services at the Baptist church in Hogahill, located in the eastern region of the state. This event gathers area residents for spiritual renewal and worship under his ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Overman
Baptist Church
Hoga Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mil
J. H. Larrimore
Willys- Overland Company
State Tax Board
Moose Lodge
the Order
I. O. O. F. Home
American Farm Federation
Indianapoli
Allen
Derive
Degatur
Commercial Club
Indiana State Capitol
M. E
K. OF
P. Minstrel
Letts Girl
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