Surprise birthday party honors Neema Koppler
A surprise party was held Wednesday evening for Neema Koppler with guests including Emery Morgan, Miss Bessie Morgan, Miss Fay Romoser, Miss Edna Romoser, Harry Romoser, Miss Dorothy Bender, Frances Bender, and many others. Mrs. C. F. Behner hosted a luncheon at Plymouth Rock Inn yesterday followed by bridge at her home, with tulip and spring bloom decorations and attendees from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neema Koppler
Emery Morgan
Bessie Morgan
Fay Romoser
Edna Romoser
Harry Romoser
Dorothy Bender
Frances Bender
Herbert Bender
Howard McNair
Oscar Shick
Merrion Cunningham
John Albrecht
Hershel Kile
Cleda Kile
Leon Koppler
Fenton Cline
Wilma Cline
Garnet Cline
John Craig
Irene Craig
Dean Whittaker
Warren Norton
Lola Norton
Mabel Jackson
Opal Walker
Willie Ledermann
Emery Graham
Olga Graham
Wesley Carpenter
John Carpenter
Lincoln Hollenbeck
Gladys Hollenbeck
Kenneth Tingley
Kenneth Carpenter
Fannie Romoser
Aubrey Koppler
C. F. Behner
Plymouth Rock Inn
O. A. Keiser
F. B. Keiser
J. W. Lewis
Grant Pritchard
Gertrude Shaw
W. A. Vaughn
Greencastle
Ind
L. L. Club
American Cafe
C. C. Carroll
George Farris
E. J. Giffel
Margaret Shaw
C.g.claypool
Hester Shipe
F. B. Cole
C. G. Claypool
Mary Cole
J. R. Burnett
S. R. Prevo
E. B.howell
H. M. Dewey
Banquet Hosted by Wabash County Bible Classes
Rev. and Mrs. J. I. ONeal and daughter Augusta attended a Lancaster banquet Friday night given by the Men s Bible Classes of Wabash county. Dr Bert Wilson president of Eureka College was the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. O'Neal
Augusta
Lancaster
Wabash County
Bert Wilson
Eureka College
West Union school presents Little Miss Jack at Dixie Theatre
The Eighth Grade of West Union Illinois staged Little Miss Jack in four acts at the Dixie Theatre on Wednesday May 16. Admission pricing listed 20 and 30 cents. Community notices include sales, loans, and rentals from local Marshall area merchants and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union, Ill
Jack
Dixie Theatre
May Walter Burdock Chapter D A R meeting notes and guests
Members answered roll call with current events at the Walter Burdock Chapter D A R May meeting hosted by Mrs Athon. The program featured a paper on The Story of Stone Mountain and a discussion on Better Films. Some members and guests from Indiana attended and luncheon followed. Marshall Lodge will perform second degree work on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Keiser
Sam Preva Sr
Walter Turman
W. Li ‘Athon
EB. L. Taylor
N. T. Booth
N. T. ‘Booth
Johntchell
West Union
A. Vaughn
Greencastle
Ind
Walter Burdock
Athon
Stone Mountain
Harry Fettes
Atlanta
Georgia
Marshall Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Mrs Ralph Prevo undergoes appendicitis surgery in Terre Haute
Mrs Ralph Prevo had an operation for appendicitis at a Terre Haute hospital on Friday. M E Church Circuit F C Coffin pastor At Asbury brick church services at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m Mothers day services planned at both churches.
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Ralph’ Prevo
Terre Haute
M. E. Church Circuit
F. C
Asbury
Brick Church
Mothers Day Worship Services At Congregational Church
The Congregational church led by Minister Roland G Bristol offers 9:30 Sunday school 10:45 morning worship with a Mothers Day service and sermon The 7:30 evening service features The Mission of the Family by Mrs R G Bristol A midweek prayer service at 7 30 Wednesday and a 2 30 Mothers Day service complete the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Bristol
Allright
West Union Baptist Service Schedule
Regular services led by Pastor T. J. Wheeler include Saturday night preaching at 7 30. Sunday features Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and the observance of the Lord s supper followed by a 7 30 evening preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Baptist
T. J. Wheeler
Methodist Howard Leach Pastor at Epworth Church Schedule
Sunday school at 9:30 a m morning worship at 10 45 Mothers Day service with special music Epworth League 6 15 p m and Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m led by Pastor Methodist Howard Leach at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
United Brethren I B Sipes Pastor Service Schedule
Centenary Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching 10 30 am Christian Endeavor 7 30 pm Friendship class Sunday school 9 30 am Christian Endeavor and prayer meeting 7 30 pm Marshall Sunday school 9 30 am Christian Endeavor 6 30 pm Preaching service 7 30 pm
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United Brethren
I. B. Sipes
Centenary
Christian Endeavor
Friendship
Evangelical D A Kroft Announces Prayer Meetings
Pastor Evangelical D A Kroft notes Emanuel and Zion will hold prayer meetings with Emanuel at 10 30 a m and Zion at 7 30 p m on Sundays May 6 and May 13 due to annual conference no preaching at either church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel
Zion
Christian Science Services and Reading Room Schedule
Services held at the Pythian Temple with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Sunday worship at 11 a m the topic Mortals and Immortals Wednesday 8 p m testimonial meeting reading room and library open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 00 to 4 00 p m for Bible and Christian Science literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Temple
Two Classes of Stars Giants and Dwarfs Dividing Astronomers
Astronomers classify stars into two main groups giants and dwarfs. The distinction rests on size brightness and evolutionary stage. Researchers note the brightest giants and faint dwarfs reveal stellar lifecycles and galactic distribution.
Crows Reflect on Saving and Sharing Food
A fable style dialogue shows crows noticing humans saving and growing more food to avoid waste. Children nearby misread the scene while the birds anticipate a feast, praising thrift as they plan a meal after causing harm to insects.
Conundrums and Wordplay Puns Spotted in Classic Riddles
A collection of light verse and playful word puzzles features puns about Nero, baseball batters, stars, grasshoppers, and a butter cup breakfast clue. The notes mix arithmetic stringing with spelling tricks and musical notes for gentle humor.
Punctuated Bobby Faces a Punctured Bicycle
A boy named Bobby returns from school with a punctured bicycle tire. His mother corrects the spelling and asks about the tire. He insists he has come to a full glop, revealing a humorous misunderstanding of words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Robert
Loving Cup Traditions Through Ages
The loving cup tradition traces to wassailing days and continued after Christianity. Monks called the wassail bow poculum cari tata meaning loving cup. The custom of drinking from one cup and passing it around appeared in the Jewish paschal supper.
Unusual Honor for Nathan Barnert Statue in City Hall Plaza
Nathan Barnert, a philanthropist and twice mayor of Paterson New Jersey, received a lifetime honor as a statue was erected and unveiled in City Hall plaza in 1925. He died in 1927 at eighty nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Barnert
Paterson
Mr. Barnert
City Hall
Alfalfa Cultivation Early Trials in Georgia
The American colonies attempted to establish alfalfa as forage with early efforts in Georgia starting in 1736. Poor soil and cultural requirements led to repeated failures before better understanding occurred.
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Georgia
The Pastor Says by John A Holmes
A child enters your home and for twenty years makes so much noise you can hardly stand it Then it departs leaving the house so silent you fear going mad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrew Holmes
Telescopes Get Mounted Sights for Aiming Distances
A system of mounting illuminated sights on guns has been adapted to telescopes allowing rapid training on distant objects such as signal lights. The adjustment enables quicker targeting with less difficulty than traditional aiming methods.
Power of Trees Lifts Granite Block in Oak Roots
A five year old oak roots lifted a granite block weighing 6 tons. In seven years the block rose two inches due to tree growth and root expansion.
Clock quip stirs playfull chat between Basil and aunt
A playful exchange from the Boston Post features Basil arguing about a clock that tolls five one two three four five while his aunt notes their own clock says one one one one one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisten
Basil
Boston ‘Post
Smother the Pucker Aunt Instructs on Sugar Levels
A fragment from the Christian Advocate features a playful dialogue where Aunt advises on how to prepare grapefruit with sugar while Elsie requests moderation. The exchange emphasizes domestic kitchen guidance in a light tone.
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Elsie
Christian Advocate
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Fred Nicol
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Bill Booster
Caleb Starkey
George Specht
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Walter Specht
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Roy Schlosser
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Kansas
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Reno Schlosser
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Fred Kuhn
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Earl Weaver
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Jesse Norton
Will Starkey
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Mullins
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Frank Stewart
John L. Bender
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Turner
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Donald Lee Findley
Sam White
Priscilla Whaley
North Second Street
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Robert Prewett
Roy L. Hunt
Edith Hunt
Carrie Behner
Geneva Stevens
Bloomington
John Richart
Martinsville
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Bellair
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Everett Gorby
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Coalmont
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Champaign
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A. E. Christine
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Mt. Vernon
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George Somerville
W. D. Hogue
Charles R. Kienzle
Dorothy May
Richmond, Ind
Parl Lathrop
Roland G. Bristol
Howard Leach
Evangelical
D. A. Kroft
Christian Science
Raham Bonner
Nero
Him
Herald
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Sally Blane
Tim McCoy
LeSeure’s Cash Store
Campbell’s
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Country Club
Pillsbury
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