Death of Mrs Hillis Barnes in Charlestown
Mrs Willis B Barnes died after six months illness at age 67 in Charlestown on Saturday afternoon. Survived by husband, two daughters, three sons and two brothers, with funeral held Monday at the Christian Church and burial in Charlestown Cemetery. Her husband is 70 and the family has many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis B. Barnes
Barnes
Charlestown
Joseph W. Morrow
W. W. Faris
Lambert Barnes
Greenwood
Miss
Kepler
Casper Barnes
W. H. Buxton
Columbus
E. J. Buxton
Louisville
Christian Church
Fred Davies
Terrific storms followed by fires cause great damage
A United Press report notes tornadoes across Georgia, Alabama, and the Midwest killed about 125 people and destroyed millions in property. Fires added suffering as cities burned. Aid including food and medical supplies rushes to the stricken areas, with fatalities listed in LaGrange, Fort Wayne, Jay County, Geneva, Uneon, and Angora.
Deaths of George Strack and Mrs Chas Roth noted in New Albany
The funeral for George Strack, dean of the New Albany City Council, was held at Calvary Methodist Church with city officials in attendance and burial at Fairview Cemetery. The funeral for Mrs Chas Roth was conducted by Rev Samuel Reid at Maple Street M E Church with burial in Eastern Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strack
New Albany
Calvary Methodist Church
Strack
Chas. Roth
Maple Street
Samuel Reid
Shirt Makers Needed at Jeffersonville Depot
About 4000 sewing operatives are required by the Zone Supply Officer at the Jeffersonville Depot to make shirts. Workers should apply to the Shirt Branch of the Jeffersonville Depot for processing and return of finished garments. The notice adds moral maxims about attitude and personal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville Depot
Jeffersonville
Local union of federal employees formed at Quartermaster depot
A new National Federation of Federal Employees local was organized at Pfau's Hall by Quartermasters Depot staff. Officers elected include Fred Beck president and J. G. Miller secretary. The group plans regular meetings and a vigorous drive to recruit, while opposing a proposed $240 annual pay cut and seeking re classification and retirement reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Federal Employees
Quartermasters Leput
Pfau
Ana
Victor Cartwright
Louisville
Civil Service
Washington, D. C
UnclesSam
American Federation of Labor
District of Columbia
Wilson
Congress
Quartermaster’s
Falls Cities
Memorial Tree Planting at High School Honors Fallen
Saturday afternoon's Memorial Tree Planting at the campus drew many to honor the boys who fell in the great war. Ann Rovers Clark Chapter DAR and Mrs Janet Heaton Whiteside led the event. Rev John Scull spoke on dedication and the League of Nations, with others reciting and reading names of the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanor
Ann Rovers Clark
Janet Heaton Whiteside
Dhstairman
Entertaining Night For Jeffersonville Masonic Chapter 327
Friday evening March 26 the Jeffersonville Chapter No 327 O E S hosted a large event at the Masonic Hall with 195 guests arriving from Louisville and New Albany. Grand Kentucky officers including Grand Worthy Matron Lora Lee Bates and Grand Worthy Patron Wm A Keller spoke along with local dignitaries Ed Schoppentorst Pease and Win Smith. The evening featured degree conferral, remarks, and a social program with refreshments before guests departed.
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Jeffersonville
O. Bos
Masonic Hall
Louisville
New Albany
Rep
Kentucky
Lora Lee Bates
Wm. A. Keller
Keller
Ed. Schoppentorst
Bro
Pease
Win. Smith
Local man Tharpe Dead in Apparent Suicide
James Tharpe aged man with Uhoat throat injuries found dead at 10 a m at 223 Maton Lane Jeffersonville. Captain E W Sann ers chief and Coroner Froman M Coots report Tharpe ended his life with three throat cuts and a severed head though some details are unclear. Wife Bertha Rider Tharpe was sought after leaving him with five children. Funeral planned tomorrow at E M Coots Sons chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vhliaree
Luis
Maton Lane
Jo- McMahen
Pharpe
E.W. Sanners
Froman M. Coots
Tharpe
For Sale Two Five Acre Tracts on Utica Pike Ohio River
For sale two five acre tracts on the north side of the Utica Pike overlooking the Ohio River about one mile from the Court House in Jeffersonville Burwell K Marshall Fifth and Main Streets Louis He Ky Ady Mar 26 29 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica Pike
Ohio River
Court House
Jeffersonville
Burwell K. Marshall
Main Streets
Louis
He, Ky
Ady
Holy Week Evangelistic Services At St Luke's Church
Evangelistic services continue at St. Luke's Church each night this week except Saturday. Tonight the Rev Samuel Reid of Maple Street M E Church will speak. Tuesday night Rev W Jostuckey of Louisville will be the speaker. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Church
Samuel Reid
Maple Street M. E
W. Jostuckey
Louisville
Beek and Reed to Wed at St Luke's Church
Miss Ella Day Beek and Mr Cecil Reed are to marry Wednesday evening at St Luke's Church in a private ceremony. Mr Reed will arrive on Weed nesday from Andersen and the couple will depart for their future home immediately after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Reed
Andersen
Ella Day Beek
Mr c
Douglas Beek
Reed
St. Luke's Church
Annefersean
Reverend Samuel Reid to lecture at Jeffersonville Lodge
Reverend Samuel Reid of Maple Street Moo Church will lecture Tuesday evening at Jeffersonville Lodge of Masons. The event details are unclear due to damaged text but involve a public talk at a Masonic lodge in Jeffersonville.
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Samuel Reid
Maple St. Moo. Church
Jeffersonville Lodge
Masons
Jeffersonville Leaders to Attend Sunday Service at Maple Street Church
No. 27 Knight Peniplar Jeffersonville Gonmanhders will attend a morning service at Maple Street Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday. The Rev. Sammie Reid will preach.
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Jeffersonville
Odd Fellows Night to Honor Work with Candidates
Independent Order of Odd Fellows members will hold an instatocy decree event tomorrow night with five or six candidates. Edgar J. Pearey and others associated with the Scottish Rite and the Shrine at Indianapolis returned pleased with the experience, including Olin Dellinger and Conrad Eberts.
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Tabor Lodee
Neo G2
Order of
Oddo Fellows
Edgar J. Pearey
Woo
Agethur Schwantneer
Olin Dellinger
Conrad Eberts
Indianapolis
Welcome National Officers of American Legion in Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts a formal welcome tonight for National Officers of the American Legion with City officials present Mayor Charles W Jewett presiding and Franklin Poter National Commander expected to respond The program features a 140 member high school band and marks the first city official welcome to the Legion since its regionals arrived Note: discussions on moving headquarters to Washington D C have not produced a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hoosier Capitel
Tne American Legion
Thei
Charles W. Jewett
Goodrich
Eme
Jewett
Legion
Franklin Poter
Ens
Washington, D. C
Governor Goodrich to Exhibit at Indiana Poultry Show
Governor James P. Goodrich will compete in the governors class at the Indiana Bee Show to be held at Purdue University May 3. Weeges will be selected at Governor's farm near Winchester and shipped before the event. Governor Frederick I. Gardner of Missouri also plans to enter a dozen geese in white and brown classes. Other state officials are expected to vie for prizes.
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United Press
Lafayepve
James PL Goodrich
Indiana
Protect Birds Major Friends of Husbandry, Dept. Advises
The Department of Conservation urges citizens to restore insectivorous birds by providing habitats, arguing they reduce crop and fruit losses from pests. Dr. Fletcher estimated U.S. agricultural losses at about 3.8 billion dollars, with insects causing large annual damages across corn, wheat, hay, and fruit crops.
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Department of Conservation
Society of Economic Entomology
Washington
United States
Fletcher
Opportunistic push for more insectivorous birds in Indiana
The text argues that from an economic and ecological standpoint the present moment is ideal to boost insectivorous bird populations in Indiana. It stresses timely action and practical measures to enhance habitat and bird numbers.
Neighborhood Club Arts Night At McCulloch Chapel Aids Hall
Entertainment by the Neighborhood Club drew a large crowd at McCulloch Chapel on Thursday and Friday. Two plays Not A Man In The House and Polly Lou delighted the audience with casts led by Mrs Warford Margaret Graham Anna Crandall and others. A cake and pie sale will follow at AIt Ed Groher's store Chestnut and Spring to fund a community hall.
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McCulloch Chapel
Polly Louw
Mrs. Warford
Margaret Graham
Anna Crandall
Higdon
Mes. Groher
Polly Lou
John McCulloch
William Graham
Rest Showe
Oren Brum
Carl Hale Bird Brummett
Thelma Boyd
Lorena Kuntz
Ethel Grayson
Jailian Roederer
Daisy Warford
Dita Johnson
Hazel Emery
Tuesle Brummett
Groher
Chestnut
Spring Streets
Red Cross Photographs Graves of Soldiers
The American Red Cross has photographed all but 3,000 of the 90,000 American war dead. The pictures are being sent to the families of the fallen heroes.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross Nurses in Public Health Work
Six Red Cross nurses are engaged in public health nursing in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Divison headquarters in Cleveland is receiving requests from Chapters faster than they can be supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Grass Public Health
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Divison
Cleveland
Maximizing Daytime Productivity and Practical Wisdom
Practical observations on making the most of daily time. Emphasizes cultivating talents and seeking opportunities, with guidance against agitation and loud outward displays. Encourages steady steering and disciplined effort as keys to progress and income.
Holy Week Observances Mark Catholic Services
Holy Week activities cover Catholic churches with daily services and a prolonged silence from Thursday evening through Saturday evening. Palm Sunday confirmations took place at St. Luke's Reformed Church with a packed service and list of confirmands.
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Christ
Jerusalem
Hells
Dream Theater
Se. Luecke
Give Them A Boost High School Basketball Benefit Game
A high school basketball team will host an as yet undesignated strong opponent at the Armory on Wednesday evening. Proceeds benefit the school chess club and other needs for the coming year, with expected strong public support.
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Whitenass
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Georgia
Alabama
Middle West
Lagrange
Fort Wayne District
Jay County
Geneva
Uneon Cepy
Angora
Ierks
Clark
Eastern Star
Mender
Holy Week
Utah Statesman
Reed Smoot
Utah
Great West
Inter-Mountain
Lauges
Rebekah
American Legion
Governor Goodrich
ST. Lucas Church
Catherine A. Hauser
Clara Po Maeloney
Irene W. Schaper
Geneviews
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