Parke County Fair Sets September Dates
Three weeks remain until the Parke County Fair opens September 12 to 16. Premium lists are available from County Agent J. R. Meeks or Secretary R. Huffman. Entry deadline for cattle swine and other departments is Friday September 1. Authorities urge strong shows of horses poultry and crops with cooperation from farmers and residents to boost exhibits and overall success.
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Parke County
J. R. Meeks
R. Huffman
Birthday Party for Little William Pressler at Grandparents
A Monday birthday gathering for William Pressler at his grandparents' country home included games, creek wading, roasting wieners and marshmallows, evening watermelon, and a group of relatives and friends such as Corine Routin Mary Sykes Dortha May Wells Kathleen Emerett Virginia Emerett Harriet Brown John Bowman Fred Gosnell Adrian Bord Roger Morris John Norris Jr Charles Richard Brown Robert Eugene Brown George Hesslar and Paul Machledt.
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William Pressler
William Cheesewright
Corine Routin
Mary Sykes
Dortha May Wells
Kathleen Emerett
Virginia Emerett
Harriet Brown
John Bowman
Fred Gosnell
Adrian Bord
Roger Morris
John Norris Jr
Charles Richard Brown
Robert Eugene Brown
George Hesslar
Paul Machledt
Illinois Indiana Reunion Plan Beats Adversity
A group of former Illinois residents now in Indiana planned a yearly reunion after a successful 1920 event. The 1921 gathering was held September 3 at A. J. Whitehead grove near Milligan despite bad weather. Organizers A. J. Whitehead of Waveland and C. M. Reier of Milligan served as president and treasurer, with Maye B. Huffman as secretary.
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Illinois
Indiana
A. J. Whitehead Grove
Milligan
Park
Whiteheads
M. W. O F A Picnic at Montezuma Labor Day
The Parke county annual Picnic of the Modern Woodmen will be held on Labor Day September 4 at the ball park in Montezuma Indiana. The event features band music a speech and a ball game with a special invitation extended to American Legion boys to attend and bring dinner. Program appears in next week's issue.
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Parke County
Ball Park
Montezuma
Ind
American Legion Boys
Cooke Family Reunion Set for September at Herman Smith Home
The Cooke family announces a reunion to be held Sunday September 3 at the home of Herman Smith, located five and a half miles southeast of Rockville.
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Cooke Family
Herman Smith
Rockville
Mathas Reunion Date Change Announced
The annual Mathas reunion will be held Sunday August 27 replacing the previously published Tuesday date. Members are reminded to join at the usual gathering spot and time.
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Mathas
Flat World Theory Draws Attention at September Assembly
The speaker urges attendance for a September 12 to 16 event while clarifying a flat earth notion, emphasizing personal influence and the need for another to contribute the required material.
Baseball News: Montezuma Beats Clinton in Pitchers Duel
Montezuma defeated the Clinton Independents in a pitchers duel as Anderson and Boyle limited both teams to two hits. The game ended 2-1 with Montezuma scoring late. Newport beat Dana 9-5 and Cayuga topped Rockville 6-4 in Sunday action.
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Montezuma
Clifton Independents
Bes
Loes
Anderson
Boyle
Rockville
Dana
Newport
Cayuga
Lyford to Host Montezuma in Sunday Basketball Game
Lyford hosts Montezuma on Sunday in a boys basketball game at the local arena. The Montezuma team’s play has drawn strong fan interest after a recent match, with expectations high for an exciting contest.
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Lyford
Montezuma
Community Hopes for Exciting Home Game
Local sports fans are urged to attend as the home team prepares for another promising matchup. Officials emphasize community support and a lively atmosphere to boost team performance this season.
Quotable Snippets From Toledo Blade Comic Clip
The Toledo Blade notes a wry mix of lines on marriage vows and public figures. It includes a remark on a bride's obedience, a dig at William II and the German ruler, and a jab at Lloyd George about foreseeing war.
Meeting at Ca yuga Draws Local Attendance
Several residents traveled to Ca yuga on Sunday to attend an all day gathering at that location drawing regional participation.
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Cayuga
Hypocrites and Vice in Church and Community
A rough local sketch condemns hypocrisy in church life and secular action. It contrasts pretended piety with self serving behavior, noting the temptations of vice and the idea that charm and deceit masquerade as virtue.
Community notices and local events from Rockville Tribune
Notices list upcoming events in Danville Crawfordsville and local reunions with dates in 1922. Registers for November voting open Sept 4 or Oct 9. A Mathas reunion is planned in Peter Mathas woods on Sunday Aug 27. Reports mention a large tomato from Mrs P L Reid and travel news from Barney Dagy family. Montezuma bridge may be re floored this fall with new runners and two false running in opposite directions to be installed.
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Mathas
Peter Mathas
P. L. Reid
eThe Montezuma
Highway Commission
For sale two good milk cows and used auto parts
Classified notes report two cows for sale by W H King in Montezuma Indiana and used auto parts for all makes at Er nies Garage Clinton Indiana. The Williamson Reunion gathered at J Wisby Williamson's home Sunday and a Vermont man story is noted. Mr and Mrs Harry Montgomery and family left Clinton by auto for a Denver Colorado visit.
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W. H. King
Montezuma, Ind
Ernies Garage
Phone 8
Clinton
Indiana
Harry Montgomery
Joe Ray
Henry
Miss Florence
Near
Priday
Denver
Colorado
August Forecast by Charley Bliss
The essay traces August’s Roman namesake and rulers, notes Cicero Horace Virgil and Ovid, then shifts to present heat and a political campaign. It mocks candidate charm offensive, praising public sentiment and women voters, ending with a provocative image from the era.
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Rome
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Mark Anthony
Cicero
Anthony
Egypt
Cleopatra
Greif
Palatine
Horace
Virgil
Ovid
Julia
Farmer plans strike and gullible investor scheme
In August a discouraged farmer contemplates quitting wheat and calls for a food strike. A glib talker touts a plan to remove the middleman, and the farmer pays ten dollars to join, while the world supposedly keeps eating as he resumes plowing for wheat.
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Hillsboro
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