Exams Next Week and Local Reports Mix in County News
Armistice Day shifts exams to Friday and Saturday November 12 and 13 with sessions at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm. District funds raised at a pie supper go toward a monograph. The county teachers celebrate a successful institute and pledge further Armenian aid. Road options between Marshall and Robinson are discussed with four proposed routes and upcoming hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bright
Mary H. Miller
S. Wabash
Pleasant Hill
Orange Township
American School
Parker Township
Butternut
Casey Township
U. B. Church
Casey
Anderson Township
York Township
West Union
Melrose Township
Melrose Dolson Township
Clarksville
Auburn Township
Auburn
Martinsville
Armenia
Surprise Party for Wallis Daughter on 16th Birthday
A surprise party honored the Wallis family's 16 year old daughter at their home Friday night with Halloween decor, games, dancing, and a dainty buffet. Prizes went to Ora Weir and Dale Davison. attendees included Alma Davison Clairene Pearce and several Wallis relatives and friends. A separate club meeting featured sketches of colonial authors and a paper on The First Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wallis
Ora Weir
Dale Davison
Alma Davison
Clairene Pearce
Mildred Washburn
Lucille Sockler
Helen Lowthers
Rosanna
Marguerite Wallis
Henry A. Wallis
Drew Casteel
Glen Ritter
James McNary
Jerome Pellum
Burns Dixon
Jean McCormick
Walter Burdick
Page
Plan to curb Wilson Cox and Democrats by Republican leaders
National Republican Committee chair Simeon D. Fess argues the Wilson Cox administration shows waste and incompetence. He warns against foreign mortgage links, calls for justice and a square deal, support for tariff reform, tax reduction, and a protective tariff to boost American labor and lower living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sabin
Washington
Simeon D. Fess
National Republican Congressional Committee
Wilson
Cox
America
Y Wilson
Cox Concedes as Harding Wins Statewide Victory
The Associated Press reports Cox concedes to Harding as Republicans sweep eastern western and northern states. County results show Connelly Clements Hodson and Downey leading in Marshall and surrounding townships with Harding ahead overall. Small and Lewis tally statewide plurality approaches 300000 across nine and ten precincts.
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Cox
Harding
Associated Press
Herald
Daily News
Dayton
Ohio
Cox Owned
Marshall
Anderson Township
Connelly
Clements
Hodson
Downy
Downey
Martinsville
Melrose
Dewnes Parker
Wabash
Westfield
Connell
York
Small
Lewis
Court of Honor Party Brings Halloween Cheer
The district court hosted a well attended Halloween party with orange and black badges, a high school orchestra, vocal duets by Ruth Noakes and Lydia English, and a pumpkin seed guessing prize won by Prosper Boyer of Paris. A ghost and witch parade followed by coffee and doughnuts concluded the event as members plan for November 12 and December 10 gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Noakes
Lydia English
Pennsylvania
Prosper Boyer
Paris
Senior Class Carnival at High School Friday Night
The Senior Class Carnival will be held at the high school Friday November 5 at 7 30. Five vaudeville acts and a general good time are promised by organizers.
Sharp Taken Sick in Rural Marshallill Event
Sharp formerly of Martinsville now living on North Michigan Avenue Marshall was seized by a slight stroke of paralysis Saturday afternoon while milking a cow. He was helped into his home where medical care was given. He is progressing as well as can be expected and cannot assist himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF Sharp
Martinsville
Michigan Avenue
Marshall
Duncan Schwanekke Hurt in Automobile Accident
Duncan Schwanekke fell from a moving car on Saturday and struck his head, rendering him unconscious for a period. He is reported to be recovering, though the nature of the injuries created concern about possible permanent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Schwanecke
Not For Fur Season Arrests in Big Creek Area
Ed Schick and Arthur Cunningham of Big Creek were arrested Saturday by state game officers for possessing fur and trapping fur bearing animals out of season. They appeared before Squire Craig and each paid a $25 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schick
Arthur Cunningham
Big Creek
C. B E. Huff
Division of Game and Cash
Squire Craig
Republicans Rally Across County With Parades and Enthusiasm
The Herald reports Republican rallies from Marshall West Union and Casey with long parades horsemen streamers and torchlight processions. Marshall had about 60 riders and many automobiles while West Union parade surpassed Marshall. Casey showed high enthusiasm and the paper notes strong countywide support though final election results remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Casey
West Union
Republica
Herald
Road work finished as new road opens toward state line
The new road east to the state line is now open and drawing many cars on Sunday. Superintendent Wells and his crew are praised for the rapid completion. A visit to the pad is urged to fully appreciate the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Line
Wells
Chamber and Legion Plan Armistice Day Program
Plans were laid at the Chamber of Commerce meeting to cooperate with the American Legion on an Armistice Day program. Details will come next week and officers promise a big holiday for all. The day holds on November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Geisert Harvests Mammoth Bean Crop Near Marshall
Frank Geisert south of Marshall reports a new crop he has tended for months. The mammoth bean has pods about 3 feet long and 4 inches in diameter. Cooks say it is sliced and fried like eggplant.
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Frank Geisert
Marshall
Auto Meets Buggy in West Union Collision
Roscoe Williams drove an automobile and Levi Kildow steered a buggy when they collided Saturday night in West Union. The buggy was wrecked and the car sustained minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Williams
Levi Kildow
Gether
West Union
Highway Work Progress and Funding Update
The Herald reports road work through October 29, showing 107 miles completed in six weeks and a total of 310 miles under state highway supervision since January 1, 1920. Unfinished contracts total 78 miles. weather has been favorable but permit delays and coal transport orders from the Interstate Commerce Commission slow progress. Funding notes explain motor vehicle fee timing and that available funds from August 31, 1920 will not increase until April 1923, relying on federal reimbursements to pay contractors.
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Herald
State Division of Highways
Lincoln Highway
Chicago-St. Louis
Chicago-Waukegan
Annou
Nee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commision
State Division
Commission
The
Lans
Secretary of State
Httle
Cijti
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Robinson
Ernst
Marshall-to-Robinson
Annapolis
Wallis
D. A. Rw
Berner
Cat Foley
Henry Bernar
South Side
Hanvers
Cara Werd
Presid
Sid
Warren. G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Representative Fess
Clark County
Darwin
Dolson
Douglas
Johnson
Court OF Honor Party
Geisert
Dixie Highway
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