Red Cross Regional Conference Highlights Junior Program
About one hundred delegates attended the Regional Red Cross Conference at the Alen Country Club as Noblesville invited the 1926 meeting. Miss Adelaide Barker helped plan the program with chapter secretaries and Washington officials while Rev. G. E. Jones presided. Key talks urged strong local chapters, active township branches, and vigorous officer selection to keep Red Cross work thriving in peace.
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Red Cross
Alen Country Club
Noblesville
Adelaide Barker
Central
Indiana
Washington
Troop 1 Scouts Learn How to Splice Ropes
Troop One Roy Scouts were instructed in rope splicing at their meeting Thursday evening in Seoul headquarters on West Washington Street. Scoutmaster Wiley and Scouts Roy Shaw and Alien Parr demonstrated knot tying tests, after which Marion Robinson received a Star Badge and Public Health Merit Badge. The meeting closed with the Scout benediction after games supervised by Scout Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Seoul
West
Washington Street
Wiley
Roy Shaw
Alien Parr
Marion Robinson
Scout Robinson
Aircraft board outlines work in three inquiry lines
Washington reports an air board pursuing three main lines to vindicate policy or refute Colonel William Mitchell charges. It reviews the Lassiter survey and Lassiter report for Monday hearings. Navy assigns Shenandoah disaster inquiry at Lakehurst for Monday. War department to file subordination charges against Mitchell for a court martial in about two weeks. Chairman Morrow calls for economy due to no new funds, and witnesses from War Navy and Post Office will be summoned in stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Willian Mitchell
President Air Board
House
Lassiter Army
Navy Department
Rea
Hillary P. Jones
Shenandoah Disaster Inquiry Board
Lakehurst
N. J
Judge Advocate General's
War Department
Mitchell
Dwight W. Morrow
New York
Coolige
War Navy
Post Office Department
First
Sheriff Tries 10 Halt Rum Runner
Sheriff Saunders received a tip from State Police that a booze car was approaching on Jackson Highway. He positioned near a Texaco on Indiana Avenue. a Buick sped past without slowing, crossing a railroad and leaving toward Frankfort. Two men were aboard. witnesses said 50 mph through Lebanon. No trace found after missed police contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Losey
Royaltony
Jackson Highway
Fexaco
Indianpolis Avenue
Main Street
Park Street
Frankfort
Lebanon
Fifty Years Celebrated by Crawfordsville Presbytery Women
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church of Frankfort marked the Crawfordsville Presbytery’s 50th anniversary with a luncheon in the church dining rooms. Mrs. James Peterson of Darlington presided, with Mrs. Frank E. Coulter of Frankfort and Mrs. Lester Jones of Lebanon as officers. Delegates from Delphi and Lebanon attended as the missionary year opened. Mrs. Jones outlined aims for the year focusing on prayer, service, gold, and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville Presbytery
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church of
Frankfort Society
Civil Conflict Seen in New Chinese Crisis
Reports from Peking and Henan describe rival military leaders vying for Shansi control amid factions supportive of Keng Yu Hsaing and Chang Tso Lin. Observers warn civil war could resume. U S officials note Moscow dispatches predicting a new outbreak in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Shansi
Henan
Yue Hwei-Chun
Keng Yu-Hsaing
Feng
Chang Tso-Lin
Chang ‘Tsung-Chang
Shantung
Politica
Washington
Lev Karakham
Moscow
Kiter in Jail Over Night Check in Thorntown
H C Helaner a Indianapolis representative of Sanitary Barber Supply Co was jailed in Lebanon after a bad check to Joe Tague. He allegedly wrote multiple bounced checks to Thorntown merchants while attempting to push stock in a new barber shop chain. Helaner was released after deposit was confirmed and funds covered the bank dishonor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Helaner
Indianapolis
Sanitary Barber Supply Co
Aken
Thorntown
Frank Bristly
Joe Tague
Helaner
Tague
Meyer-Kiser Bank of
Horntown
Lebanon
Frank Johnson
Clint Saunders
Bishop Denies Prohibition Sentiment Split in Council
Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Detroit, head of the Anti Saloon League of America, told a church gathering that the recent commission on prohibition by the Federal Council of Churches does not reflect the view of the 36 Protestant denominations in the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nicholson
Detroit
Anti-Saloon League of America
Federal Council of Churches
New Speed Record Set by Curtiss Race Plane
Curtiss Field New York on September 18. Lieutenant Alford Villains piloted a racing plane to speed over one kilometer at an average 102.03 miles per hour in a test flight, surpassing human speed records.
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Curtiss Field
L. 1
N.Y
Alford Villans
Democratic push for Indiana state committee reorganization
Indianapolis, Sept. 18. Discussion of reorganization of the state committee for the 1926 congressional campaign dominates Democratic circles. Bedford meeting named E. B. Crowe as potential state chairman while others like Robert Barton Frank Baker and Arthur Hamrick are discussed. Walter Chambers may not seek the chairmanship. moves to replace Gertrude Fanning McHugh are noted. Key senatorial bid names include L. Art Slack Dan Simms and Edward Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Committee
Bedford
E. B. Crowe
Walter Chambers
Newcastle
Terre Haute
Chambers
Oldfield
Arkansas
Tim
Trim
Crowe
Hart
Robert Batton
Marion
Frank Baker
Marion County
Arthur Hamrick
Greencastle
Gertrude Fanning McHugh
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
L. Art Slack
United States
Dan Simms
Lafayette
Edward Hoffman
Fort Wayne
Simms
Ralston
Hoffman
National Committee
Livestock Sale Reports Strong Demand at Roscoe Miller Sale
J A Spaugh of Zionsville reports Roscoe Miller held a sale on Wednesday where nine year old loki mares sold for 285 dollars, corn brought 28 dollars an acre, and cows averaged 78 dollars with a top cow at 126 dollars. Brood sows and feeding hogs are in good demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Spaugh
Zionsville
Roscoe Miller
Gridders Named for First Game
Twenty two Lebanon high school athletes will travel to Knightstown for the season opener. Coach Church leads the squad with Pickett driving a 9:30 morning departure. kickoff is 3:00. Knightstown, with many from last year, appears formidable, while Lebanon shows week of progress and optimism for a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon High School
Knighhtstown
Knightstown
Church
Pickett
Lebanon
Neidlinger
Smith
Kersey
Tauer
Slagle
Lasley
H. Smith
Mohler
Straughn
Butner
Wonnell
Hackett Brothers
Alkire
English
Crain
Schaid
McDonald
Harlan
Havens
Bank Bandits Driven Off by Citizens in Ohio Heist
In Bellefontaine Ohio on September 18 robbers blasted the Miami Valley bank at Reyo but fled when citizens rushed into the streets. They cut wires and shot out street lights before entering the bank. an automobile carried the burglars away amid gunfire. Cashier C B Kneisley reports no money was taken. the safe’s outer door was wrecked.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Miami Valley
Reyo
C. 8
Kneisley
Lebanon Seeks Speed Limit for Trains After City Collision
After a Big Four freight train hit a truck at South Lebanon street, the city faced no active speed ordinance. While a 1875 six mph rule was repealed as obsolete, no current state or local law limits train speeds through Lebanon. Citizens urge a curbing ordinance with adequate penalties to control excessive through-train speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lebanon Street
Lebanon
William Smith
Spen
Miss Voorhis Receives Scholarship Again in Chicago Music
Miss Mary Voorhis formerly of Lebanon wins a competitive second year scholarship at the Chicago School of Music. She was the fifty first musician before the judges amid many contestants. Voorhis previously broadcast piano programs from WLS Sears Roebuck Chicago last winter.
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Mary Voorhis
Lebanon
Chicago School of Music
Miss Voorhis
WLS
Sears- Doebuck Company
Chicago
Tokio Parliament Buildings Destroyed In Major Fire
The Tokio fire devastated both the house of peers and house of representatives today causing over 1 million dollars in damage. Firemen saved some parliamentary records as troops were deployed and the blaze spread to nearby structures before being brought under control.
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Tokio
House of Peers
House of Representatives
iTokio
Thorntown Man Hurt In Chicago Auto Crash
Claude Riley of Thorntown son of Nathan Riley who led Moores Shrine Circus ticket sales for three weeks was in a taxi from Oak Park to Chicago when a downpour blinded the driver. The taxi collided with an approaching car as it turned over three times. Riley suffered a wracked back and slight concussion and was taken to West Hospital Chicago for hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Riley
Nathan Riley
Thorntown
Moores Shrine
Chicago
Oak Park
Riley
Mr. Riley
West Hospital
Indiana Condensed Milk haulers to boost dairy exposition attendance
Haulers from two Indiana Condensed Milk Company plants will compete at the National Dairy Exposition in Indianapolis in October to register the highest route participation at the company booth. Prizes total 60 dollars, with 20, 15, 10 and five prizes of 5 awarded. attendees must register to count.
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Indiana Condensed Milk Company
Indianapolis
Funeral for Miss Lillian Conner Held in Turners Kentucky
Mr and Mrs J C McConner returned from Turners Kentucky with the body of their niece Miss Lillian Conner who died in Indianapolis of peritonitis after a week of illness. She was fourteen and had lived with her aunt Mrs Mt while attending Indianapolis school. A brief service occurred at Mrs Woodley’s in Indianapolis and funeral and burial took place in Turners Kentucky.
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J. C McConner
Turners, Ky
Lillian Conner
Lillian Woodley
Indianapolis
Woodley
Turners
Kentucky
Fire Department Responds To Sicks Home Blaze
The fire department was called to the home of Lloyd Sicks on Henry and Busby streets at 11 40 this morning when a leaking kerosene stove caught fire. Damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Sicks
Cornet
Henry and
Busby Streets
Sligh
Local Banks Not Yet Hit by Florida Boom in Boone County
Bank officials report little movement from the Florida land rush into Boone County deposits or loans. While many locals invested elsewhere, withdrawals here total only a fraction of past speculative outlays. Bankers warn the coming after‑effect could hit hardest when Florida notes are due, not immediate cash transfers. Indiana efforts aim to keep money at home, but Boone County needs no alarm.
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Boone County
Florida
Dollings Company
Ict Ae
Lebanon
Bloomington
Monroe County
Indians State Chamber of Commerce
Joe Chambers
Indiana
Hoosier
Men’s Brotherhood Night at Methodist Church Held Sunday
Sunday night features Men’s Brotherhood Night with Walter Hodge helping plan a program. A men’s choir and male quartet perform, plus a pastor led talk on loyal laymen with the theme If I Were A Layman. Epworth League and Sunday school activities are scheduled.
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Men's Brotherhood
Methodist Church
Walter Hodge
Brotherhood
Ivey
Epworth League
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E. H. K. McComb
Manual Training High School
McCom
McComb
Jones
Red Cross Service
Sheriff
City
Kiter
You
Cmpany
M. E
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