Social notes from Olney area visits and travels
Local residents and relatives listed as visiting, returning home, or traveling. Names include Barkle, Bell, Burson, Mount, Campbell, Raider, Hagar, Smith, Life, Brunel, Layton, Mason, Medsker, Hicks, Winters, Newlin, Heiser, Seymour, Baker, Holaday, French, Miller, Fredenberger, Graham, Spratt, Murphy. and others in Terre Haute Paris Newton Hutsonville Robinson Marion County Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Barkle
Olney
Barkle
Norma
Lowell Bell
Paris
Emma Burson
Jot Mount
Chicago
Terre Haute
B. F Campbell
Springfield
J. N. Lindley
Ozie Raider
Ola Hagar
Annapolis
Percy Smith
G F Smith
Lawrenceville
Viola Smith
Harry Smith
Lewis Life
Aude
Malcome Brunel
Baby
Elvina Layton
Mike King
Hutsonville
Newton
May Mason
Indianapolis
James Mason
Orville Medsker
Melrose
Medsker
Allen Hicks
Mary Winters
Marshall
Martin Newlin
West Union
Edward Heiser
Seymour
Helser
Ike Seymour
S M. Baker
Aline
Pauline
Wm Holaday
Lillie French
Dorothy
Robinson
Abraham Miller
Willard
John
Bruce Spires Celebrates Birth As Family Visits Westfield Friends
Bruce Spires and his wife welcome a girl born August 14. Dayton Arbogast and family spent Sunday at Westfield with old friends Mrs. Lois Mara and daughter in law of Canada. A dinner in honor of guests was hosted by Mrs. Timothy Babcock with Mr and Mrs R Babcock and other relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Spires
Dayton Arbogast
Westfield
Lois Mara
Canada
John
Timothy Babcock
R. Babcock
Frank Babcock
Grandview
James Fowler
Shiloh
Abel Babcock
John Babcock
Cecil Babcock
Hutchings Family Reunion and Local Social Updates
Olifield residents Dolson Joseph Fitzgerald and family spent Sunday with J W B Hutchings. Zenas Murphy and John Hutchings with wives visited Terre Haute to see the circus last Tuesday. Will Lowry and family of near Tilson spent the latter part of the week here. Elijah Claypool and wife were in Marshall Thursday. Mrs Sophia Beachout of West Terre Haute visited her mother Mrs E Meloy on Monday. Rev Stevens preached at Green Moss and will deliver his last sermon in two weeks, then Westfield next Sunday. Hutghings sixth annual reunion planned at Will Clapp’s home on August 31. Alph Claypool and wife attended the Springfield state fair recently. Alma Tate returned home from Pennsylvania last week. Margaret Register and husband Jess Wilcoxson came home with her. Allen Claypool and family of Marshall spent Sunday with Frank Garner. Rev L E Conner to preach at Salem church next Monday and Tuesday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Claypool
Marshall
Sophia Beachout
West Terre Haute
E. Meloy
Stevens
Green Moss
Dayton Arbogast
Westfield
Hutghings
Will Clapp
Alph Claypool
Springfield
Alma Tate
Pennsylvania
Ergister
Margaret
Jess Wilcoxson
Allen Claypool
Frank Garner
Clark County
Nathan Roberts
Charles Rockwell
Minnesota
E. W. Seaton
North Mill Street
Leon Myers
Marshall Ind
Richard Keller
Thomas Cooper
Milo Baker
West Union
Walker Hull
Rockford
Tex
al Hull
North Washington Street
Guy Brown
Akron
Ohio
Fred Brown
Isaia Buckle
Cambridge City
Penna
Newt Richard of
Allright
John Block
Paris
Lewis Curtis
Terre Haute
J W. Boyer
Orange
Main
York Street
George Hammond
Emperator
New York
Lawrence Wisner
U. S
Roy Filloon
M J Flenner
Leovina Jones
Charleston
Chester Hix
Melrose
Jennie Crow
Kirksville
Local Family Visits and News From Marshall Area
Mrs Aona Lamb of Marshall hosts her daughter in Marshall from Monday to Wednesday. Doran Rue of Mattoon visits aunt Fannie Murphy and uncle Albert Matteson Wednesday evening. William Pulleyblank buys A J Maring property in town. Charles Jackson visits aunt Mrs Willis Donovan in Chrisman. Malcolm Matteson travels to Terre Haute with family for reunion. Theodora Freeman to wed a Washington DC lieutenant at high noon today. Mrs Nelle Eisner and daughters Ruth and Fern visit relatives at Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bonesteel
Aona Lamb
Marshall
Doran Rue
Mattoon
Fannie Murphy
Albert Matteson
William Pulleyblank
A. J. Maring
Charles Jackson
Willis Donovan
Chrisman
Malcolm Matteson
Terre Haute
Henry McPheeters
Mamie
S. R. Freeman
Theodora
Washington, DC
Local visits and family travel noted in community
Daugter Nina spent Sunday at the hotel UD with Homer Orcutt a Terre Haute visitor Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Chas Murphy Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson and Mrs Fannie Murphy motored to Greenup Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Matteson also travelled to Greenup. Mrs Ida Wells and her children of Bridgeport visit Mrs Wells uncle L W Roberts. Mrs Ada Sutton and children of Martinsville visit L W Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Orcutt
Terre Haute
Clark County Fair Promises Biggest in Its History
Indications point to a record Clark County Fair with an extensive exhibit line and full display space. Local residents and visitors including Nathan Roberts, Charles Rockwell, and many others are noted in brief visits and life updates across the city.
Community notes from Cloone and Parker townships
Barbara Black was taken to Paris hospital last week. Geo Hammond from the navy returned on a seven day furlough. Albert Smith and family joined his sister Mrs M W Connelley for a visit. Voters will decide September 6 on three bridge propositions including Warner ford Blanford and a Dredge ditch bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Black
Salt Lake Avenue
Paris Hospital
J W Shawver
Martin Connelley
Sylvan Morrell
Albert Smith
Casey Township
M. W. Connelley
Geo Hammond
Navy
van Tarble
Jas. Couch
Martinsville
Cloone
Parker Township
Warner Ford
Blanford
Here
Westfield Social Visits Highlight Local News
Mrs Julia Reed and daughters Helen and Gertrude from Casey visited Westfield with the Evinger Wilder Moore family of Marshall. Mrs J B Lowery undergoes treatment at Paris hospital. Harry Snyder and family from Oblong visited last week. F U Best, John Edinger and families are traveling to Pennsylvania to visit relatives. A local quip notes a man who isn’t right has trouble not fighting and a line on substitutes for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Reed
Helen
Gertrude
Casey
D. M. Evinger
Wilder Moore
Marshall
Westfield
J. B. Lowery
Paris Hospital
Harry Snyder
F. U. Best
John Edinger
Pennsylvania
Westfield Veterans Return and Local News Roundup
John T. Watson, Westfield’s only Marine veteran, returns home after thirteen months of service with ten months in France and Germany, receiving an honorable discharge at Quantico Virginia. The column notes various locals traveling, visiting relatives, and attending to family matters across Oklahoma Indiana Arkansas Kansas and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Watson
Westfield
Marine Service
Quanico
France
Germany
R. M. Porterfield
Hot Springs
Ark
Ira
Paul
Oklahoma
W. J. King
Mr Garver
Community gathering at H H White home near West Union
A Sunday gathering August 17 at the home of H H White near West Union brought together many relatives and friends. Attendees included Ed Jennings and families Homer Jennings Charley Jennings Mr and Mrs Homer Berry Joe Berry Esther Leone Hunter of Olney Will White Dora Medsker Ellis Jackson and familiesDinner was served to all and later joined by Clark Medsker and wife and by Fred Hoppler and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H H. White
West Union
Ed Jennings
Homer Jennings
Charley Jennings
Homer Berry
Joe Berry
Esther
Leone Hunter
Olney
Will White
Dora Medsker
Ellis Jackson
Clark Medsker
Fred Hoppler
Vogue for rich millinery this winter season
Velvet and cloth of gold mingle with silver ostrich feathers and rich embroideries. Ornamental flowers add a curable look as winter millinery promises opulent style for women.
Tape Useful Tire Tape Promised For Automobilists
The article extols tire tape as essential for drivers, likening it to a bandage for a nurse. Experts advise carrying tape for many uses including reinforcing blow outs and punctures, securing wires, and making temporary repairs to damaged components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ita
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West York
John E. Graham
Thomas
J C Spratt
Marion County
Thomas Murphy
Ella Miller
Ollie Claypool
John Fredenberger
South Dolson
Dolson
Joseph Fitzgerald
Olifield
J W. B. Hutchings
Zenas Murphy
John Hutchings
Bruce Shres
Will Lowry
Near Tilson
L. E Conner
Salem Church
York
Witséloek’s - Oarkety
Daugter
Nina
Cleone
Eave
Mazda
Graham
D. D. Doisk
North Side Square
Marshall, Illinois
West Union Gathering
VOGUE
Fletcher
Castoria
Kirchner & Williams Lumber Co
Will Deahl
Homer R. Johnson
D. A. Macklin
Carrol Brydon
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