Recital by Miss Vettner Pupils at United Brethren Church Adair
Readings list a two night program for August 30 and 31 with pupils including Elwell Harmon Watson and Sinnett. Selections cover dances marches waltzes and vocal pieces. The concert begins at 8 p.m. each evening at the United Brethren church in Adair.
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Helen Vettner
United Brethren Charch
Adair
Mazurky
Gwendolin Elwell
Eula Harmon
Jessie Watson
the Rosebud
Irene Thomson
Melodies
Dorothy Hammond
Turtle Doves
Christine Wilson
LeRoy Sinnett
Kola Wilson
Jack and Jill
Lee Landis
Wilma Swedell
Twilight
Leela Sinnett
Eugene Tilt
Ruth Derry
Leo Wilson
Myrtle Haggerty
Nellie Kel
Extension urged in postal savings plan
Eugene Meyer Jr former wartime financier urged a broader postal savings system at a higher interest rate to provide banking for the masses. He testified before Senator Calder's reconstruction committee proposing 3 percent on deposits and government administration to attract funds and help reduce U S floating debt.
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New York
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Finance Corporation
William N. Calder
Senate Special Committee On
Meyer
United States
Prairie City Camp Fire Girls Camp at Babylon on Spoon River
Nine members of Prairie City Camp Fire Girls camp at Babylon on Spoon River this week guided by Miss Lucia Turpin. Girls listed include Thressa Yocum Thora Zook Mary Kreider Helen Dunbar Alma Orwig Charlotte Everly Nora Alice Burch Emma Epley. Families gathered Sunday for a riverbank reunion with C S Turpin L T Turpin C T Chambers and wife Roy Luper and C R Emory attending. The event is described as a very enjoyable gathering.
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The
Enterprise
Camp Fire
Prairie City Camp Fire Organization
Babylon
Spoon River
Lucia Turpin
Thressa Yocum
Thora Zook
Mary Kreider
Helen Dunbar
Alma Orwig
Charlotte Everly
Nora Alice Burch
Emma Epley
Prairie City
C. S. Turpin
L. T. Turpin
C. TI. Chambers
Roy Luper
C. R. Emory
Man Celebrates 86th Birthday Fearing First Train Ride
William Hefflin of Lewistown, aged 86, marks his birthday on August 14 while in good health yet afraid he may not travel to Vermont again. He has never ridden an interurban line or steam car and sees no reason to start now. He is the brother of Mrs. James Thomas of the city.
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Lewistown
William Hefflin
Vermont
Hefflin
James Thomas
Political Announcements for Illinois 1920 Primaries
Multiple candidates declare for local offices with party primary dates set for September 15 1920 including Charles R Irish C Earl Flack Andrew L Hainline Samuel B Russler Will B Martin and others seeking nominations for Illinois General Assembly State s Attorney County Coroner and Circuit Clerk subject to Democratic or Republican primaries.
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Charles R. Irish
Illinois General Assembly
Samuel B. Russler
Will B. Martin
Local bu siness push and long-lived residents noted in Vermont
The article extols Lindsey of Ash Store with 18 cent sugar and sturdy finances while detailing Albert Lindsay and his nephew Clarence Thomas. It lingers on Mr Hefflin born in Ohio 86 years ago and his long Illinois Vermont journey since 1854, noting family longevity and rare rail travel.
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Clarence Thomas
Vermont
Mr. Hefflin
Ohio
Ilinois
Schuyler County
Thomas
Tire pitch from old rubber firm along Sunday roads
A dated ad pitches tires from the world’s oldest and largest rubber company. It invites visitors to stop by on Sundays to hear interesting tire facts and learn about the proposition.
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Broadway
Prisoner Rescues Self from Pin Suicide Attempt
William Cole held on murder charge in Clayton attempted suicide with a safety pin near his heart Friday. The pin lodged under the lower left rib and was removed by City Deputy Henry Reinold. Cole, injured but conscious, is expected to recover with no immediate danger, per Dr. H. E. Becker.
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William Cole
Andrew Phillips
Clayton
Cole
Hammond
Fred Stolberg
Simmons
Connery
Henry Reinold
Reinold
H. E. Becker
Cole Ha
Hancock County Fair closes as best in history at Carthage
The Hancock Co fair in Carthage ends a record week with rising crowds and strong finances. Attendance for the week totals about 32 500 admissions, exceeding the 1919 fair and signaling robust patronage for Hancock county events.
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Hancock Co
Carthage
Hancock County
Season Ticket Availability Details For Event
General admission tickets are offered with 500 season tickets available. Pricing covers tickets for children and men, plus 500 helpers accompanying attendees.
Bushnell's Longtime Carrier Retires After 138000 Miles
The Bushnell rural carrier Bushnell C. L. Mahr retires after a career delivering mail for years. He logged about 138000 miles on the route and wore a steady duty record. Government notes say shortages of men affect deliveries.
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C, L. Mahr
Bushnell
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United Brethren Church
Gertrude Rutledge
Sailor
Hazel Bubb
Della Coyner
Juggler
Morley Ringer
Margaret Coyner
Ruth Watson
Bernice Barnhart
Bilma Burchett
Florence Wilson
Velma McCartney
Mary Belle Rutledge
Birdie
Gertrude Derry
Mary Evelyn Harmon
Victoria Welch
Merry Villagers
Kermit Wilt
Ethel Wilson
Vale
Anna Bell Mullen
Melody March
Timothy Miner
Stawanna Wilson
Wilma Burchett
Ner, Pierette
Ruth Coyner
Tancredi
Hel
Heffner
Senate Reconstruction Committee
Lindsey
Albert Lindsay
ASH
U.S
U. S
Rif
Adams County
Bushnell C. L. Mahr
Mahr
Drivi Tely
Geo. Stanile
Mr. M
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