Barker bill approves utility rate freeze in Indiana House
Indianapolis ind mar 3 the house today passed the Barker bill to withhold rate increases for utilities until valuations by the public service commission are settled. the measure moves to governor jackson for approval. investigators reported no extravagance at the commission and expressed full confidence in its members. the committee urged funding of 170000 for the commission. the probe found that Indiana Bell spending benefited the public. senator Barker and representative Harris led the inquiry. a separate bill, the harlan income var nisheement act, passed 71 to 17 after debate.
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Indianapolis
Ind
House
Barker
Public Service Commission
Jackson
Assembly
Brobers
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Indiana
Thorntown
Harris
Lake County
Commission
Harlan
Harlan Senate
Glee Clubs Shine In Pirates Of Penzance at Lebanon High
Lebanon high school glee clubs staged Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance before a large audience with strong individual performances. Lois Martin as Mabel and Fran Walker as Frederic led a well trained cast, with rich voices from Richard Wall, Reid Bohannon, and Christine Peabody providing lively contrast. Major General Stanley by Reid Bohannon and the police sergeant Edward by Ralph Howard added sharp comic timing as the chorus of local glee clubs supported the production under Miss Mary Stevens. The show repeats tonight as the final performance with Miss Lola Leonard at the piano.
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Mary Stevens
Lebanon
Lois Martin
Mabel
General Stanley
Miss Martin
Fran Walker
Frederic
Richard
Richard Wall
Ruth
Christine Peabody
Reid Bohannon
Stanley
Ralph Howard
Edward
Rush Stevenson
Samuel
Virginia DeVol
Kate
Marguerite Hussong
Edith
Juanita Jones
Isabel
Tre One Ae Sean
Lola Leonard
Peabody Employed by Gas Co as Salesman
Norman W. Peabody, Lebanon’s well known young man, has joined the Northern Indiana Gas & Electric Company as field man and sales representative for Lebanon and Frankfort territory. He will sell gas appliances, washing machines, ironers, dryers and other equipment, handling inquiries and maintaining offices in both cities.
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Norman W. Peabody
Lebanon
Northern
Indiana Gas & Electric Company
Frankfort
Peabody
Inauguration Day Quiet Arrives in Washington
Washington crowds gather for the calm inauguration of Calvin Coolidge as the 30th president amid chilly weather. Tanks and parade units prepare along Pennsylvania Avenue while Coolidge stays aloof, working on bills. Colonel John Coolidge arrives with the family Bible. Dawes visits old haunts and avoids public policy remarks.
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Washington
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Military Service
Pennsylvania Avenue
Coolidge
Congress
John Coolidge
Vermont
Mr. Coolidge
Death of 78 year old Philip Clements in Lebanon Ky
After several weeks illness 78 year old Philip T Clements died at his home 616 West Superior Lebanon Ky Monday evening at 6 paralysis listed as cause. He spent seven months in Casey County Kentucky with remaining life there native of Kentucky married January 31 1889 Martina Summers. Surviving are three children Eller Wethington Della Clements Rebecca Jane Wethington two brothers John William Clements two sisters Owen Hicks Martha Ann Worm, all of Casey County. Catholic Clementsville Church member funeral pending.
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Philip T. Clements
West Superior Street
Lebanon
Casey County
Kentucky
Clements
Martina Summers
Eller Wethington
Della Clements
Rebecca Jane Wethington
Owensboro
John
William Clements
Casey Bf
Owen KE. Hicks
Martha Ann Worum
Casey 1 Couny
Clementsville
Key
Thorntown Aims for Strong Net Classic Run
Thorntown basketball coach Abe DeVol drills his team hard ahead of the sectional tourney in Thorntown Friday and Saturday. He expects a final tilt bid by defeating Zionsville in the opener and Advance of Whites town in the second round, with potential matchups against Lebanon or Jamestown in the finals. The Thunderbirds have beaten Zionsville twice this year and lost to Advance once. Morgan’s ineligibility cost a key shooter, but Gant and Hawkins provide strong scoring. The ten players listed for tourney play include Spencer, Gant, Hawkins, Nelson Bennett, and others, with eight eligible to compete.
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Abe DeVol
Thorntown
DeVos
Zionsville
Whitestown
DeVol
Advance
Lebanon
Jamestown
Thontown
Morgan
Gant
Ussell Hawkins
John Spencer
Carl Gant
Russell Hawkins
Richard Hawkins
Nelson Bennett
Roland Carpenter
Carl Craig
Kenneth Castetter
Evan Etter
Roy Price
Assessors Begin Their Work Today in Boone County
Boone County township assessors met, received supplies, and set schedules for property and grain assessments. Grain rates include wheat 1.70, corn 1, rye 1, oats 0.40, clover seed 15, timothy 3, clover hay 5, other hay 6. Real estate appraisal expected to lower farm land 0.10 to 0.25, with few changes to improvements. Dinner and social session followed at the G A R hall hosted by County Assessor P F Wilson.
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Boone ‘Seunty
Noblesville
P. F. Wilson
G. A. R. Hall
Former Senator Clark of Montana Dies in New York
William Adams Clark, former U S senator from Montana and copper magnate, died at his Fifth Avenue mansion after a brief pneumonia attack. He was in his late sixties and his fortune was reported at up to 100 million dollars.
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New York
William Adams Clark
United States
Montana
Fifth Avenue
Clark
Special Services To Open Mar 23 At First Baptist Church
The fourth session of the Church Night Institute will be held at First Baptist Church Wednesday at 7:30 PM with Supt. Paul Van Riper lecturing on The Economic Life and Mr. Cowley speaking on Micah the Preacher Who Pitied the Poor. Junior and primary classes continue. The pastor will deliver a devotional, I Am the Good Shepherd, as studies in the life of Christ continue. A series of special meetings begins March 29 culminating Easter ingathering Sunday April 12 with evangelist Russell Kauffman conducting song services.
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Church Night Institute
First Baptist Church
Paul van Riper
Jesus
Mr. Cowley
Russell Kauffman
Talks On Enumeration Plans For County Schools
At the regular county board of education meeting plans for the school enumeration were discussed. Enumeration will begin April 19 and end by April 30. New blanks will be provided by the state board and forwarded to enumeration officials soon. Trustees also considered school commencements and favored township only ceremonies unless graduates are few, with commencements in June.
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County Board of Education
Attending Convention at Colorado Springs
Delegates from Indiana travel to Colorado Springs to attend the Peak Ocean Highway convention. One official notes about ten may join the gathering, with Russell pe J oS among those reported to be gone.
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Colorado Springs
Russell
Orado Sp
Colo
Senate to act on Capper-Haugen marketing bill
Congress in session with Senate expected to act on the Capper-Haugen cooperative marketing bill while committees review internal revenue bureau matters and routine business. House eyes calendar bill as lawmakers press ahead with agenda and approvals.
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Couzens Committee
Internal Revenue Bureau
Judiciary and Foreign Relations
Pottses Escape Injury When Car Hits Pole In Ditch
Mr and Mrs John P Potts of Mechanicsburg had a narrow escape yesterday morning when their Dodge touring car skidded off the road near Antioch. Potts escaped uninjured while Mrs Potts suffered only minor bruises as the vehicle struck a post, rolled over, and was towed to a garage for repairs.
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John P. Potts
Mechanicsburg
Potts
Rick Phillips
Antioch
Speni
The Last Dictionary Shipment Sparks Quick Sellout
The Reporter notes a rapid run on new dictionaries with hundreds sold in Lebanon and Boone county homes. Demand surged after a heavy order wave, depleting stock and prompting a fresh shipment at 98 cents plus three cents. A coupon has appeared in recent issues.
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Pecan
Lebanon
Boone County
Willie of Sheridan Leaves Lae Hospital Today
Willie of Sheridan is discharged from Lae hospital today after treatment. The move follows a medical stay for unspecified condition, with staff noting expected recovery at home. Local news columns report the transfer as a routine post care step.
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Willie of
Sheridan
Lae
Presbyterian Concert Planned By Church Groups
The Men’s Brotherhood and Sunday School of the Presbyterian Church announce a concert at the church on Thursday night March 12 starting at 7 30. Proceeds benefit the Sunday School Orchestra and the Brotherhood. Key acts include John H Hoy leading the orchestra with a trio by Mrs James H Black Ian Black and Ian Black, plus vocal and organ numbers by Mrs Joe Iacobelli Mrs Lester F Jones Mrs Fred Donaldson and Misses Margaret Frances Oldendorf Lola Ruth Beck Dorothy Frank with readings by the trio of church members.
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Men’s Brotherhood
Presbyterian Church
Sunday Schoo Orchestra
John H. Hoy
James H. Black
Ian Black
Ian. Black
Joe Iacobelli
Iacobelli
Lester F. Jones
Fred Donaldson
Margaret Frances Oldendorf
Lola Ruth Beck
Dorothy Frank
Tourney Halves to Fifteen Minutes at Sectional Meet
Plans are set for the sectional tourney starting Friday with eight teams each listing eight players for the opening game. Halves will be fifteen minutes long instead of twenty. Officials E R Brown and Joseph Albert are new to the area. Gym capacity is 1,600 with season tickets 1,000 and single admission 600 tickets sold per session. Final game typically draws the largest crowd, and this year all 1,600 will be admitted across sessions.
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E. R. Brown
Joseph Albert
Temperatures Climb Rapidly After Cold March Day
Indianapolis reports a sharp warmup from midnight to 10 AM with temperatures rising to 19 degrees. The March day set record lows, affecting fruit dealers who predict substantial losses. Unsettled weather is forecast to continue as temperatures rise toward normal.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Mercury
James W Smith DLAD at Home in Noblesville
James Worthington Smith a respected Noblesville and Indianapolis banker died at his Noblesville home from angina pectoris at 71 after a ten day illness. He shaped Noblesville water and lighting, led Hamilton County Republican efforts, headed water works and light plants, and helped consolidate them into a holding system. A lifelong Mason and active in several clubs, he enjoyed horses and baseball and had recently bought a Duesenberg. Funeral Thursday with burial at McCordsville. Continued on Page Six.
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Noblesville
Ind
James Worthington Smith
Indianapolis
Smith
McCordsville
Hamilton
Republica
Indiana
George Christian
Mr. Smith
Blue Lodge
Knights Templars
the Shrine
Scottish Rite
First Method'st Church
Columbi Athletic Clubs
India
McCann Named President Of Ulen Country Club
James R. McCann was elected president of the Ulen Country Club and its holding company. Morris Ritchie remains as president for the stockholders meeting, with Lester I. Jones and B F Coombs as treasurer and vice president respectively. Officiating directors were re elected to three year terms, and reports praised the club finances and new golf course investments.
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James R. McCann
Ulen Country Club,incorporated
Ulen Country Club
B. F. Coombs
Isadore Eichman
Lester I’. Jones
Mr. McCann
Morris Ritchie
Alen Country Club
Wolding Company
Lester J. Jones
B. J. Coombs
W.H. Sfaith
Ollis Akerman
Dr. Devisk. Smith
Cuu
Duree Will Trial Continues In Boone Circuit Court
Plaintiff rests case in the Duree will dispute with Claude Duree versus Catherine Duree et al. in Boone circuit court. Morning testimony by the plaintiff concluded. defense evidence presented in the afternoon. Trial may stretch to tomorrow and perhaps reach the jury by Thursday. Attorneys Roy W. Adney and Dodson and Sefres represent the plaintiff. D Orear and G W Piersol appear for the defense.
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Claude Duree
Catherine Duree
Bhoone
Roy W. Adney
Dodson & Sefres
D. Orear
G. W. Piersol
Berger and Crider Family Weekend Visit
Arthur Thomas Berger of In wih Mrs. Gokpent the weekend visited George Crider and family.
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Arthur Thomas Berger
Inwih
Gokpent
George Crider
Fam- Y
Ora Huffman and family move to farm near Ora Sheridan
Mr and Mrs Ora Huffman of East Superior Street are relocating to a farm near Ora Sheridan. The brief item notes a village move with no further details on date or companions.
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Ora Huffman
Ast Superior Street
Ora Sheridan
Three Lose Lives In Tenement Fire In Brooklyn
A deadly blaze in a five story brick tenement in Brooklyn on March 3 killed Mrs. Elsie Carroll, 38, and her children John, 8, and Ruth, 6. A wetman and two others were burned, while fifteen firemen and policemen were injured. Mrs Carroll hurled her children from a rear window as flames caught her clothing, then perished alongside them.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Elsie Carroll
John
Ruth
Davis Forfeits Match In Local Bowling Contest
The opening elimination match at the county club between Will C. Davis and Shir mate bowlers was forfeited due to Davis unable to assemble a team because of illness among members. Satelich was declared Shir mate’s opponent. The next contest is set for Wednesday night between Jones and Porter captains.
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Eere Country Club
Will C. Davis
Davis x
Nora
Satelich
is _ Shirmate
Ignt
Jones
Porter
Adler Gifts Fruit to Lebanon Kiwanis Club
The Lebanon Kiwanis Club will host a weekly luncheon on Wednesday featuring a large assortment of Jelicious Florida fruit donated by Phil Adler Sr. The fruit arrived today, including oranges, tangerines, and grapes, presented as a gift box to the club during the regu luncheon.
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Lebanon
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U. K
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Philip Clements
Thornton
DeVol Dopes
Oliver Twist
Byg Ou
Congressman
Baptist Institute
Senate
Mrs. J. Potts
Presbyterian
Gram
James W. Smith
Hamilton County
JR McAnn
Country Club
DUREE
Davis
ADLER
Kiwanis Club
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