West Union notes and visits in Evansville and area
Local items from West Union recount visits, moves, and work changes. L A Manhart and daughter at Evansville. John Ferguson moved to York to work in carpentry. Mrs A Manhart and Mrs H M Craig with relatives. Elizabeth Craig with aunt Her man Imle. A S Coryell improved store with rebuilt glass front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Manhart
Evansville
John Ferguson
York
A Manhart
H M . Craig
Elizabeth Craig
Herman Imle
Grand Turn
A S Coryell
Samuel Nichols
Grace Elliott
Jas. Ferguson
Oaktown
Marguerite Pearl
Vernon Nichols
Harold Mundy
West Union
Farmers Shipping Association
Indianapolis
Otto Jackson
Annapolis
Russell Jackson
J. E. Clatfelter
E A Craig, Jrs
Meebling
Frank Rohn
Wmeehling Brothers
Losie Clark
Lette Haute Spene
Goodin
Vaulter Stachel
Hirai
A Manhatt
Mary
Harry Craig
Gadeon
Sunda
Gideon
Alan Poorman
Earl Kent
Sam Prevo
Sach Cline
Chas RostiekKotte
Chas
Highsmith
Terre Haute
Geo Priest
Las Mother
Dilant
Jake Geheh
Les
Ernst Fred Bobo
Marton
Marshall Voor
Famials
Paris
Len Gideon
Local social notes from area residents and visitors
A list of Monday through Sunday gatherings shows many residents visiting relatives and friends across towns. Names include Margaret Hollenbeck Nas, Hazel Higginbotham, Maude Bhigsard, Gladys Boho, Hershel Cline, James and Frank McCollum, Ella Perking, Andy Sanders, Ray Davison, Mary Leder Mann, Carl Carpenter, Otis Williams, Wesley Carpenter, Wilna Cline, John Blizzard, Martha Blizzard, Grace Blizzard, Chas Hollenbeck, Mrs Leonard Kile, Hattie Blizzard, William Norton, Lila Norton, Fiane Bers, Wayne Freeman, Charles Freeman, Claude Cooper, Alice Cooper, and others in Marshall, West Union, Cot tonwood, Oblong, Paris, and Terra Haute areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Walkhe
Bert
Fettmene
Margaret Hollenbeck
Syria
Wil
Nteal
York
Wilma
Chas Hollenbeck
Leonard Kile
Kile
Hattie Blizzard
Carl Norton
Wlfe
William Norton
Lila Norton
Fiane Bers
Marshall
Local Family Visit Notes From Clarksville and Surrounding Areas
Mrrooand Mrs Abe Bateock and son Henry visited relatives in Pikes Iteah Westfield Clarksville and nearby areas. Several households hosted guests including Mrs Oda Marrs Mrs Lafe Varrs and Mrs Chas Hutchens with extended family gatherings noted across a weekend.
Local Residents Visit and Family News Glimpses
Mis frocks Romoser spent Sunday with Mrs Ernest Thompson and Avon area family. Mrs Till McNair and Miss Olive France of St Louis visited their mother. Wayne Freeman worked for Jess Strok who was hurt on a riding plow. Ernest Evans and family from Casey visited Homer Cooper. Minn Eather Strohm and Fred’s family from Snyder were in town. Trugman Simpson spent Sunday with Harry Cocnar Allen Bocks and friends. Dr Napier of Anright called on the Tsylors at Rortinsen home Sunday. Leonard Kile and wife visited Andersen families for a Sunday gathering with Harlin Wsenia and family. Charles Peeman and family visited Homer Cooper on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis Frocks Romoser
Ernest Thompson
Avon
Till McNair
Olive France
St Louis
Billa Garwood
Wayne Freeman
Jess Strok
Ernest Evans
Casey
Homer Cooper
Minn Eather Strohm
Fred
Snyder
Trugman Snompson
Harry Cocnar Allen
Community Notes From Possum Ridge Area
Mrs Grant Martin and daughter Orpha visited Grandma Martin of Stringtown on Monday. Grant Martin Oda Mallory and families attended Mt Pleasant church Sunday evening. Sister Athey will preach at Possum Ridge schoolhouse Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night. Jim Cunningham and family and Wil Mallory and families dined with Walter Scott and family Sunday and called on Grandma Cunningham Sunday evening. Andy Squire and Charles Cunningham and families attended the Cunningham reunion at Auburn Sunday. Ruth Cunningham has gone to Charleston to attend the normal. Blanche Martin and Grace Cunningham with Owen Mallory attended York church Thursday. June Sweet spent Friday night at He Stages. Rachel Sanders spent Sunday with Hosa Washburn. Several young people attended a party at Harle Brosman’s Thursday night. Path deatter sped Sunday with Doe Ve Fee han Yoon Coatimem Tard of Paris spent Cethe tet with Pompe folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Martin
Orpha
Grandma Martin
Stringtown
Oda Mallory
Mt. Pleasant
Athey
Possum Ridge School
Jim Cunningham
Wil Mallory
Walter Scott
Grandma Cunningham
Andy Squire
Charles Cunningham
Cunningham
Auburn
Ruth Cunningham
Charleston
Blanche Martin
Grace Cunningham
Owen Mallory
York
Sweet
He Stages
Rachel Sanders
Hosa Washburn
Harle Brosman’s
Deatter
Han Yoon Coatimem Tard
Paris
Mrs Jane McKeen Spends Week with Son Arch
Mrs Jane McKeen and son Arch together with his family spent part of last week with relatives. A number from here attended Charley Fairgrief's funeral in Paris on Wednesday. A shower for Norman Campbell and wife was hosted at his parents' home Saturday night. Geo Zimmerly and family visited Paris relatives on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Rkrenneds
Arch
Charley Fairgrief
Paris
Norman Campbell
Geo Zimmerly
Lillard Quinn
Carter Lee
Glenn
Dan Quick
Misses Myrth
Grace Kirby
Vircinta Quick
Mesda Black
Hurley
Valera Tobias
Helen Campbell
Lillian Pauline
Barbara Lee
John Ashworth
Claud Hogue
E Waldrip
James Black
W Hutleon
Local Social Exchange Notes From Vernon Area
A sequence of brief social mentions lists visits and gatherings around Vernon area families. Entries name individuals such as Faye Romoser Mary Ziegler Louise Bender Grace Wills Kathryn Strohm and households including the Romoser Ziegler Shaffer and Renner families with dates and nearby towns like Vincennes Terre Haute Snyder Casey and Ernst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye
Edna Romoser
Mary
Lucille Ziegler
Louise Bender
Vincennes
Tadana
Mre
Wing Hirsch and Son
Kathryn Strom
Mas
Leonard Wing
Ernst
Pauline Davison
Tinder
George Zinder
Freda Romoser
Near West Union
Berneice Gard
Louise Hirsch
Ralph Jackson
Luella
Fred Shaffer
Grace Wills
Ind
Fred Bender
Kathryn Strohm
Homer Strohm
Terre Haute
Thomas Wilson
John Albrecht
Jacob Card
C. F. Romoser
Martha Collier
Snyder
Casey
John Holler
Hownie
C. P. Thaen
George Renner
West of Marshall
Jed Bander
Circa Harte
John Ziexler
Lida Albrecht
Henry Wilson
Whi. Hirach
Hecriah
Birthday gathering honors Martha Collier in Martinsville
A crowd of 63 friends and neighbors gathered Sunday at Miss Martha Collier’s home for a birthday celebration with music and a plentiful dinner. Attendees included the Bohn and Garwood families, Clements, Romoser, Lichtenberger, Dutcher, Holwick, Ogle and many others from Prairieton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randal Haddix
Wm. Manhart
Charles Tingley
Harry Billman
Martinsville
O P Tharp
Martha Collier
Modest Bohn
Walter Garwood
R&r
Prairieton
Ind
Dean Nichola
York
Frank Gard
Bert Timmerman
W. L. Nevins
Martha, Ola
Clarence Collier
Martha
Jake Fawyer
Kansas
Grace Trump
Vincennes
Louise Bender
A. J. Olmstead
R. M. Clements
Mary Henderson
and Mirs
John Feldng
Family gathering noted from Drummond and Morgan kin
A Sunday gathering reported with attendees including Mr and Mrs John Drummond and family Frank Morgan his wife and children Parker Davison and wife Mr and Mrs Frank Davison of Kansas Mr Snow and Miss Maude Drummond Mrs Wi Serwise and their children.
Claypool and Murphy Families Share Sunday Visits
Iv an Veach Dolson and Lucille Claypool attend Charleston area school for several days. Mr and Mrs Robert Babcock of Marshall hosted guests. Nancy Claypool stayed with the Staub family. Jess Meloy and family visited Jess Beachout, and Como Murphy's group visited Silas Murphy and Hofer Hendrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Veach
Lucille Claypool
Charleston
Robert Babcock
Marshall
Clarence Goebler
Nancy Claypool
Joseph Staub
Jess Meloy
Jess Beachout
Como Murphy
Silas Murphy
Will Hendrix
Edna Wood
Hofer Hendrix
Five Points
Robi. Findley
Julia Claypool
John Babcock
George Bueschmeyer
Lttl
Near Kansas
Harry Murphy
PIKES PEAK FAMILIES MAKE NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS
Mr and Mrs Abe Babcock and son Henry spent Thursday at Virs Sam Michaels and William Redman families in Paris moved into our neighborhood on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Edgar Osborn and Floyd Osborn with Nina Hall of Robinson visited Mrs Osborn’s parents. B V Michael moved from Dolson to Millhouse farm Saturday. Mr and Mrs Omer Beauchamp moved into the Malone property Monday. Mr O and Mrs W D Downs spent Sunday in Marshall at the home of Mr and Mrs Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Babcock
Henry
Virs
Sam Michaels
William Redman
Paris
Edgar Osborn
Floyd Osborn
Nina Hall
Robinson
Osborn
S Michael
Michael
Dolson
Millhouse Farm
Omer Beauchamp
Malone
W D . Downs
Marshall
Mr Jennings
Local Social Roundup From Five Points
Fillers list visits and family time across Five Points with names like Davis Veach Wilhoit and Hendrix. Motifs include companionship, teaching appointments in Green Moss and Jeff Davis Jr, and Sunday gatherings with extended families in Paris and Brazil Ind.
Local social notes from Marshall area guests and gatherings
Residents host relatives and friends over the week with visits in Marshall Vincennes Terre Haute Martinsville Bellair and York Dean Nichols staying with grandparents R Mo Clements. Attendees include the Tharp Downey Glendenning Olmstead Garwood and Edwards families among others.
Local residents attend services and mourn Marshall Glenn Stanfield
West York and nearby towns share condolences as Marshall Glenn Stanfield is mourned. Relatives from North Platte Terre Haute and Chicago arrive for funeral and family gatherings while friends visit Mrs Carrie Nidey and others.
Five Points Sunday roast preludes church meet at Martinsville
On April 17, 1925 the Five Points Sunday school held a wether roast in Ernie Bishop's woods. Rev Allen preached at Five Points and will speak at Martinsville Christian church next Friday and the following Saturday, then again Sunday and Sunday night. Local families, visits, and funeral attendance at Rockville are noted among gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Points
Ernie Bishop
Myrtle Leggett
Lillie
Marie Burkett
Clark Leggett
Lorene
Kansas
Audrian Linton
Glenn
Kenneth
Dale
Dor's
Iris Wilhoit
Mildred Bell
Virgil
Everett Veach
Roy Heath
Wayne Morgan
Lloyd Hendrix
Audrian
Hazel Linton
George Bushmeyer
Fred Bushmeyer
Leary Murphy
Dean
Grant Martin
Claypool Family Guests Report Weekend Visits
Miss Nancy Claypool returned home Saturday from Terre Haute where she visited relatives for a few days. Several families including Mr and Mrs Ray Cartright and children and Mr and Mrs Ophir Claypool and Millie visited Sun day with Mr and Mrs Alpha Claypool. Additional gatherings included Mr and Mrs Silas Murphy and Missva Clark with Mr and Mrs Wilki Wentrix. Also, Mr and Mrs Jess Benbout and family from Marshall stayed at Mrs Meloy's for a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Claypool
Terre Haute
Ray Cartright
Ophir Claypool
Millie
Alpha Claypool
Silas Murphy
Diang Murphy
Va Clark
Wilki Wentrix
Jess Benbout
Ciladyven
Marshall
Claypool and neighbors share weekend visits in local towns
Kenneth Claypool made a business trip to Paris Monday. Mrs. Lou Linton of near Five Points is helping Mrs. Ophir Claypool this week. Christian Hutchings and family visited Mr. and Mrs Hurley Johnson Sunday. Sperry Claypool shipped a carload of cattle and hogs Tuesday. Samuel Eddinger and family of Olfield spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Melton. Sylvan Richey and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hutchings of Martinsville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goekler. Miss Esther Hurst spent Saturday night with Audrey Claypool. Eva Clark of Terre Haute is visiting Mrs. Diana Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Claypool
Paris
Lou Linton
Near Five Points
Ophir Claypool
Christian Hutchings
Hurley Johnson
Sperry Claypool
Samuel Eddinger
Olfield
Wm. Melton
Sylvan Richey
J. W. Hutchings
Martinsville
Clarence Goekler
Esther Hurst
Audrey Claypool
Eva Clark
Terre-Haute
Diana Murphy
Local Families Share Visits Across Madison County
Clarksville residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stricker of Marshall and other locals spent Sunday visiting neighbors and relatives including the Hunters, Grahams, Shumakers, Reeley, Fox, Galeys, Parks, and Clapps. Several trips note hospital news and extended family gatherings.
Local Families Share Sunday Dinners and Visits
McKeeen and Rev Joe Claypool with family had Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Jake Osborn and Jean Wernz visiting Lillian and Pauline Lee. D E Waldrip and family drove to Greenup. Bernice Elnora Arno Wernz welcomed a nine pound baby girl. Harry Quick of Terre Haute visited with the Quick family. Roy Barnes of Jewett spent Sunday with Clarence Rolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Claypool
Jake Osborn
Jean Wernz
Lillian
Pauline Lee
E Waldrip
Greenup
Jerry Somers
Berniece Elnora Arno Wernz
Geo Zimmmerly
Carter Lee
Glenn Robert Black
Geo Zimmerly
Harry Quick
Terre Haute
Dan Quick
Roy Barnes
Jewett
Clarence Rolling
Local Residents Visited Annapolis and Nearby Towns
East McDaniel Barnett Sackrider and son Earl traveled to Annapolis on business Tuesday evening. Mrs Angeline Nidey visits Terre Haute with her daughters this week. Mrs Arthur Steers and others visited. Jesse Spraker did business in Annapolis and visited relatives. Several families from Muddy Creek Quaker Lane Casey Melrose and nearby areas were mentioned in weekend greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett Sackrider
Earl
Annapolis
Angeline Nidey
Terre Haute
Arthur Steers
Emma Carney
Eva Bowen
John Meeker
Muddy Creek
John Phillipot
California
Oregon
Jesse Spraker
Wallace Elliott
Emery Francis
Jay Drake
Fred Stanfield
Cecil Wells
Maynard Melton
Ernest Evans
Near Casey
Will Medsker
Melrose
Will McDonald
Edgar Guyer
Quaker Lane
Alva Wells
Weekend Social Roundup At Marshall Families
Arm strong Rev Babbs spent Saturday night with Geo Cork and family Frank Myers of Oliver visited won Shirley and family last Sunday Pauline Cork Paul Wyrick and Wy lie Nichols passed on the final examination last Saturday all making wood grades Chas Sweitzer wife and son Glen spent last Sunday with Miles Pulver find family of Marshall The WFM S met at the home of Mrs J A Welsh last week After the devotional delicious refreshments of ice cream and cake were served Goldin Lowe and Mrs Harry Wyrick were Marshall visitors Saturday M M Weaver and wife with their son Aaron and family of Asbury Sunday Gwyn Routledge and family entertained Rev Babbs to dinner Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Babbs
Geo. Cork
Frank Myers
Oliver
Won
Shirley
Pauline Cork
Paul Wyrick
Wylie Nichols
Chas. Sweitzer
Glen
Miles Pulver
Marshall
J. A. Welsh
Goldin Lowe
Harry Wyrick
M. M. Weaver
Aaron
Asbury
Gwyn Routledge
Rev. Babbs
Local residents gather around Auburn area events
Mr and Mrs Walter and children of Auburn joined by Mrs Anice Douly of Terre Haute attended vigils nearby. Fred Shade Sy builds a two wire fence around Auburn square. Miss Myrtle Leggett visited Mrs Cora Walker and children. Mrs Mollis Thompson and Mrs Rush Walker of Choctaw visited Jesse Walker. Mrs Owen Fithinger of Hammond Indiana plans to visit her father Allen Pennall. Myrilé Leggett attended church services at Five Potete Sunday and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter, Scott
Auburn
Anice Douly
Terre Haute
Roge Mary
Fred Shade Sy
Myrtle Leggett
Guerivon
Cora Walker
Mollis Thompson
Rush Walker
Choctaw
Jesse Walker
Owen Fithinger
Hammond
Ind
Allen Penn
Sunday Visits Highlight Spiketown Social Roundup
Spiketown residents shared Sunday afternoons with numerous families including the Lovells Norton and Hoenig clans. Several groups, such as the Littorals, Martinsville visitors, and Terre Haute guests, were noted as spending time with local households and kin.
Westfield News Roundup and School Board Actions
Westfield notes Easter visits by Harold Everhart Leon Strader and John Pendell from De Pauw University and lists local guests and families. An Easter week dog poisoning outbreak hits about fifteen dogs. the high school board reorganizes with L A Weeden reelected president and C C Rider as secretary. teaching staff for the coming year is announced with two positions still open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D A Lee
Lucille
Harold Everhart
Leon Strader
John Pendell
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Herman Auffenorde
Charleston
Emma White
J. C Epperson
Kansas
Harold Bright
Marshall
Westfield
J. G. Hornbrook
John Hornbrook
Dr. Lee
Martinsville
Carrie Batchelor
Indianapolis
A. E. Lowery
Inez Spellbri
James Loser
John Aveugeny
L. A. Weeden
C. C. Rider
Miss Dietz
Miss Gray
C. M. Campbell
A. ©. Daugherty
Lillian Briscoe
Edith Hunt
Ophia Noble
John B. Pendell
Mitchell
Barium carbonate urged as a rat poison
The Clark County Farm Bureau with farmers reports success using barium carbonate as rat poison. Best results occur when mixed with cottage cheese, as the bait is eaten readily. Demonstration packages remain at the Farm Bureau office on a first come basis for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Nature Only Lends Time
Fragmentary lines describe a fleeting moment and a person named Weng Flyn waiting, with scattered phrases about bus life, a small scene, and an hour long interval. The readable bits hint at a personal reflection rather than a clear event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Freeman
Claude Helen
Alice Cooper
Grace Blizzard
Walnut Prairie
Jess Strohm
Oscar Spangler
John Leasure
South Dolson
Abe Bateock
Sam Michael
Pikes Iteah
Sam Hennett
Mirs
Emil Bennett
Near Westfield
Vmro
John Graham
Clarksville
Mrooa
Oda Marrs
Supadias
Harter
Lafe Varrs
Odiares Murphy Spert
Geolas Pool
Pearhly Babcock
Spiketown
Mildred Spires A
Joe Spires
John Reed
Dhawad
Shots of
Freedom
Chas Hutchens
Barksville
Vondas
Harrs Harbor
Tren
Miooamt
Abe Babe Dock
Watts
Liberty
Charles Peeman
Possum Ridge
McKeen
Pikes Peak
Rev Davis
Glenn Wilhoit
Paul Veach
Lawrence Bishop
Ira Murphy
Mildred Bell Lillie
Marie Burket
Kenneth Wilhott
Lloyd Hendria
Homer Henaryyharlie Reeds
Paris Amt
Hinkle
Nick Reeds
Liosd Hendrix
Charlie Morgan
John Beachout
On Linton
Chester
Sylvan Morgan
Geo Morgan
Ernie Morgan
Walter Cline
Hall
Brazil
Edith Nellie
Marie
Mabel
Kathleen Hendrix
Homer Hendrix
Misa Mildred Bell
Green Moss
Kenneth Glenn
Dale Whihoit
Ora Cline
Russell Hutchings
Arthur
Lloyd Anna
Ruth Hendrix
Ruth Beachout
Jeff Davis
Frank Naye
Cornwell
Ua Collier
Glendenning
Frank Holwick
C. P. Tharp
J. P Downey
Charles
Letha
Gordon
John Downey
Bellair
Tarry Billman
Emmett Tharp
Clarence Tingley
Jake Fawver
Grace Thump
Indiana
Ray Manhart
Sol Pittenger
Charles Ogle
R. M Clements
Milo Baker
Harry Baker
Oscar Edwards
Wm Maunhart
Paul
Will Thompson
Claude Allen
Allen
Leslie Turner
Charles Liffick
Opal
Gladys
Marion Collier
Dean Nichols
R Mo Clements
West York
Mack Vaughen
North Platte
Marshall Glenn Stanfield
Carrie Nidey
H B Sheaff
Hutsonville
Ollie Lindley
Fred Ormiston
Graysville
Amanda Lindley
Ollie
Ralph Lindley
Noble Coryell
Trimble
Alonzo Draper
R L Bell
Charles Butler
Hutler
Lela Evans
Orville Medsker
Raymond
Harry Bennett
Bennett
Mary Winters
John Kelly
Edward Shank
Willie Bradbury
Dean Bradbury
Fairbanks
Aurro Bradbury
Ozie Raider
Billie
Floyd
Lebron
Clem Sims
Chicago
B. Lindley
Byron Ryerson
Max Draper
Emma Brosman
Hazel
Claud Brosman
Web
Tuttle
Mack Bruner
Robert Stricker
Howard Hunter
Jas. Davis
J. W. Graham
W. L. Johnson
Clarinda Alice Newman
Harvey Shumaker
Nina Galey
John Reeley
Gertrude Thomas
Emil Fox
Elphus Galey
Alvin Galey
Oscar Parks
Catherine Wilhoit
Charleston Hospital
Everett
Etta Shumaker
Flem Clark
Liggett
Robert Miller
Bell Ridge
Willobs
Louise Combs
Robert Miler
Bruce Braynard
Emanuel Clapp
An McKeen
East Mcdaniel
Armstrong
Chas. Lovell
Edna’ Lovell
Theodore
Norton
Herman Haenig
Ernest Bays
Melvin Norton
James, Norton
Virgil Parish
Raymond Bays
Herbert Bays
James Murphy
Mma Hoenig
Mary Norton
David Thompson
Guy Fox
Harold Newberry
Lara Pennell
Orville Honderich
W. N. Pennell
Ruth Fredenberger
Lydia Murphy
Opal Anacker
Thompson
David Irwin
Ira Veach
Ray McDaniel
Nellie Hoenig
Pete Wesser
Frank Hoenig
Minnie
Clara
Quimbie Norton
Florence Harper
Howard Harper
Vera
R. Titus
Mary Litteral
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