Madison News Roundup and Regional Nominations
Local residents depart for visits and travel with Vera Hammell to Winona Lake and Mrs. Holmes in town for summer with Blanche Ross. Chicago visitor Louella Plera to see Capt. De Vance. Ford trucks eyed for local delivery. Nominations by the Democratic State Convention include Fox for Superintendent and Barrett for State Geologist. Private Elvie Lewis’ government life insurance of 10000 reaches his mother Nora McVey after his death in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hammell
Winona Lake
Louella Plera
Chicago
AJ de Vance
Jefferson Street
Roy Black
Edo Jones
Ford Garage
Chauncey Cardinal
Jefferson County
Susie Waiters
Moorefield
Switzerland
Henry Martech
Jacksonville
Martelis
Gladys Shipman
New York City
Mary Shipmain
France
Red Cross
U.S
Dred. Scudder
Salem
Ind
Scudder
Waslington
Indianapolis
Herald
Wallis A. Fox
Angela
Edward Barrett
Plainfield
Supreme Court
John ©. McNatt
Martinsville
James J. Moran
Portland
Appellate Court
Milton B. Hottell
Hugh Wickens
Greenspurs
Elvie Lewis
Madison
Lewis
Nora McVey
East Front Street
New President of National Manufacturers’ Association
Stephen G. Mason born in Vermont in 1861 was elected president of the National Association of Manufacturers of the United States. An official of McConway & Torley Co of Pittsburgh, he has long been an energetic member of the association. Undertaker Fred Schneider handled the body of George Lancrangu of Terre Haute, 45, who died at Southeastern hospital. burial will be at the institution grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen G. Mason
Vermont
National Association of Manufacturers of the
United States of America
McConway & Torley Company
Pittsburgh
Fred Schneider
George Lancrangu
Terre Haute
Southeastern Hospital
Washington Fire Co No 2 Elects Officers for Term
At Tuesday night’s meeting Washington Fire Co No 2 elected officers for the ensuing term. President Wan Wemsler Vice president Co B P Richardson Chief Director William Meer mott Sr Secretary George Geile Treasurer E W Efargan Chief Engineer C R Johnson 1st pipesman William Clegg 2nd pipesman Al Breidenbach 1st hose director William Breidenbach 2nd hose director Robert Peddie Hook and ladder director Chris Lekert Messenger Frank Whedon. The company purchased a service hay to hang in their hall. Two members Leo Yunker and Richard Heck are now in military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fire Co. No. 2
Wan, Wemsler
P. Richardson
William Meermott, Sr
George Geile
E W. Efargan
C. R. Johnson
Willoam
Chris Lekert
Frank Whedon
Leo Yunker
Richard Heck
Smyrna Township Red Cross Organizes at Home of Ed Jeffries
The Smyrna township Red Cross auxiliary organized by Mrs. I. Faelow met at the home of Mrs. Ed Jeffries. Officers chosen include Chairman Mrs. Edward Jeffries, Vice Chairman Mrs. Frank Cutwood, Treasurer Mrs. John Borcherling, and Secretary Mrs. Mary Mo. Inspectors were named for socks helmets sweaters and hospital garments. Meetings set for last Wednesday each month at Volga School. All women in the township invited to participate. June 26 plans include distribution work and staff ready for new information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna Township
Edward Jeffries
Frank Cuterwood
John Borcherdling
Mary Mo
Walter Ritchie
Ed Corrie
James Gabel
Volga
Heiseata
U S Military to Hold Western Front in France by Year End
Congressional testimony from Baker Crowell Miareh and Crowder states the United States will have enough men in France to hold the western front and begin an offensive to drive Germany back across the Rhine before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Washington
United States
France
Baker, Crowell
Miareh
Crowder
House Committee
American Troops Hold 38 Miles Of Western Front Frontline
A War Department briefing to a House Military Affairs Committee member confirms American forces now hold thirty eight miles of front line trenches on the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jane
House Military Affairs Committee
War Department
American Ace Captured After Duel With Four German Airmen
Paris reports Sergeant Frank Baines an American ace aviator was shot down and captured eight miles inside German lines after a duel with four German airmen. The event underscores the high cost of aerial combat aboard the European front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Frank Baines
Nnes
Allied planes plan trans Atlantic flight in fall
Washington announced that allied aircraft will attempt a trans Atlantic flight in September or October. Major General Branker said success is assured with weather as the only potential interference. Each crew will include two Americans and two Britons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Branker
Local News Briefs From Madison And Surrounding Areas
Movements of residents include Mrs. John Matthews and Mr. Edward Van Pelt traveling to Lafayette and Shelbyville. Births and visits noted along with military induction entries for Clinton E. Moffett and others. several registrants seeking or granted exemptions and limited service.
Dean divorce suit cites draft service and alimony claim
Emmett H. Dean, 21, is sued for divorce by Ruby Dean, 20, with a Bethlehem township home. Cruel treatment is alleged and a $1,000 alimony claim plus $500 property for Dean. A temporary allowance hearing is planned as a federal rule may delay trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett H. Dean
Ruby Dean
Bethlehem Township
Dean
George Distel rises to St. Louis Cardinals after Southern League success
George Distel, known as a gifted shortstop, signed with Little Rock in the Southern Association and was sold to the St Louis National League club. He was expected to report and play infield for the Cardinals, following a strong bat and stellar fielding that drew major league scouts. His Madison friends forecast a bright big league career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sistel
Little Rock Southern Association
St. Louis
Death of Rev. Father Francis Torbeck
Funeral services for Rev. Father Francis Torbeck set for St. Mary’s Church Evansville on Tuesday June 11 at 6 o clock a m. The long time priest, born December 23, served at St Marys Lawrencebury and St Vincents Shelbyville among others, beloved by his congregation and friends. He died following a surgical operation in Evansville Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Torbeck
Evansville
Porbeck
Lawrencebury
St Mary of Church
Mily
Father Irandt
Pather Brandt
Pather Torbeel
St. Vincent's Church
Shelbyville
St. Maemys
Hescepe
Father Torbeck
Father Bilger
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Church
Go'elock A.m
Mrs Peter Kloss Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs Peter Kloss formerly Rose Amberger died at her home on North East Street around 6 30 this morning after a lingering illness. She leaves her husband three children two sons and one daughter. A Lutheran church member, she was loved by fellow workers and church members alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kloss
North East Street
Lutheran Church
Ruling on Sundaes Bans Syrups in County Dining
County Food Administrator Nicholas Harper ruled that no syrups may be used on sundaes effective at noon. Plain nut sundaes and any fruit without syrups may be served with ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Harper
Beware of ointments for databah that contain mercury
Warning against mercury ointments sold with questionable claims. The ad pressures readers to avoid untrustworthy cures and promotes Hall’s Ear Ointment and Hall’s Sarsaparilla or Pills as genuine Ohio manufactured remedies with testimonials offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & Co
Kentucky Woman Delivers Triplets and Twin Births
Augusty Janett Thompson near here welcomed triplets: two sons and a daughter. Less than a year earlier she bore twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusty
Why
Janett
Waite
Phgah Thompson
Here
Apo
Bith Fo Twas
Fifth Sunday Madison Baptist Meeting and War Stamp Drive
The Madison Baptist Association held its Fifth Sunday gathering with West Park, featuring devotional services by Rev. Soden L Roberts and music by Miss Mary Phillips. An address by Rev Selden Roberts urged war stamp purchases, urging Smyrna Township citizens to support the drive and attend a June 28 meeting at Hopewell church to complete the quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Madison Baptist Association
Propria
Madison Baptist
West Park
Mary Phillips
Curtis Marco
Smyrna
Tlopewell Church
United States
Old Smyrna
Hopewell Church
Symrna Township
Baseball players in non productive occupation deemed by provost
Washington reports that baseball players are officially ruled as engaged in a non productive occupation after noon yesterday under the work or fight order. Local boards will decide individual cases while rules do not cover store executives managers or other department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marshal Crowder
Widow of farmer charged in Wise murder conspiracy
Mrs Eliza beth Wise widow of Charles Wise Trimble county farmer indicted on conspiracy to murder her husband alongside Josep Fischer. County Attorney Moseley issues state warrant approved by Judge Stracher. Sheriff to serve. Fischer awaits trial in Louisville jail with circuit court set in Bedford for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Elizabeth Wise
Charles Wise
Trimblé
Josep Fischer
Fischer
Eugene Moseley
James Stracher
W. S. Sanders
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Elzie Lewis
National Manufacturers’ Association
Pers Vison
No. 2 Fire Company
John Matthews
Lafayette
J. R. Matthews
Edward van Pelt
William Smith
Nellie Smith
Louisville
Mose Cochrane, Jr
Patrick Lowry
Rochester
Lexington Bank
Lexington Township Board of Finance
Scott County
Tefferson Circuit Court
Thressa Litseligt
Charles Bilper
Mary Bilper
Thressa Belenoviteh
William Schwab
Walnut Street
Mildred Virginia
James Johnson
Floyd Thomas
Prestonville
Kaufman
Ellen Driskell
South Mulberry Street
Raymond Herner
Frank Uferner
Church Street
Mo Mieselno
Tulsa
Obhl
Louise Woftium
Mackenee
Okio
J. W. Richart
Seymour
Planets
Kasper
East Second Street
AL J. Deliter
John Vo Dehler
Biome
Loretta Dehler
Ciertrude Dehler
Mrs. Dehler
Clinton E. Moffett
A Medical Corps
District of Columbia
William Hoeppner
Roor
Brooksbury
Camp Shennan
Chillicothe
Ohie
John H H. Gains
Canaan
Hoffman Leaf Tobacco Co
Richmond
Gans
Charles H. Collins
Medical Advisory Board
Howard Gordon
Jetmore
Kansas
Robert C. Gordon
F. A
Camp Shelby
Miss
Gordon
Clintonville
Wis
Sioux City
George Distel
St. Louis Nationals
Little Rock Club
Bolite
Take Hall
Pilla
Constipa Ad Aa
Kentucky
Church
Soden Lb. Roberts
George Nupsten
Bertha Baker
Cina Tin Comrades
Selden
Roberts
Acd
Fanehioan
Associatia Wail
Robt Ho Ward
Hopewell
Grandpa
Alan
Reddy
Ferandpa
Namie
WSS
Togven
Aun
Det. Tov
Cincinnati
Madison Telephone Co
Chas. Wise
United States Navy
First National Bank
Madison Insurance Company
J. W. Cornett
J. K. Wryer
Ses'y
Food Administration
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