Reserve Township High School Faculty for 1919 20
The 1919 20 faculty lists 10 teachers across the High and Primary buildings with new hires Miss Frieda Ferguson Terre Haute teaching English and Zoology and new Principal C G M Townsend Peters burg teaching fifth grade. Roy Baker Coloma becomes Coloma Principal with sixth seventh and classical grades while Velma Causey and Frances Schaufler return to grade posts. The notice urges parental cooperation and school visits to ensure a strong year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Kelso
Harley Jones
Frieda M. Ferguson
Terre Haute
Indiana
the Normal
Breitweiser
Miss Ferguson
Normal School
Ferguson
L. C. Lundgren
Coloma
Lundgren
Reserve Township
Montezuma
Hazel M. Kelso
Hattie Miller
Bridgeton Indiana
Rockville
Hins
Indiana State Normal School
GC. M.townsend
Petersburg
Townsend
Indiana State Normal
Velma P. Causey
Frances Schaufler
Miss Schaufler
W. Union
Cooma
Beoald Smith
West Union
Pickard
Carrie Manwiring
Mr. John Rierden Visits Roswell Friends
John Rierden of Roswell New Mexico arrived for a visit praising the country his steady locomotive engineer job and excellent wages. He notes abundant apples peaches good fruit and grains and recalls working in a printing office forty eight years ago with Ed Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rierden
Roswell
New Mexico
Rierden
Ed Burns
Dinner Honors Return of James Naylor Sons
Mr and Mrs James Naylor hosted a Sunday dinner to celebrate the return of their two sons Charles and George. Grandmother Naylor and uncle Charles Ford of Carmage Illinois attended, joining a family day filled with good food and warm conversation.
Sunday School Picnic At Houghton Grove
Members of a Christian church held an all day picnic at Houghton Grove two miles north of town. A large crowd enjoyed a grand noon dinner and plentiful ice cream, with no formal program but a pleasant, well attended day for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Houghton Grove
Grand Union
Quiet party at Montgomery home with Franz Montgomery
At Mr. and Mrs. William P. Montgomery residence on Tuesday evening Franz Montgomery hosted a small gathering. Guests Helen Asbury Farra Osborne Mary Elizabeth Higbee and the Meeks sisters Catherine Virginia enjoyed a variety of games and finished with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Montgomery
Franz
Helen Asbury
Farra Osborne
Mary Elizabeth Higbee
Clara
Catherine
Virginia Meeks
Morris Hosts Dinner With Salina and Montezuma Guests
Entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morris hosted a six o'clock dinner at their home Friday evening. A delightful time was enjoyed by those present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Kohr of Salina Kansas and Miss Mellie Hollingsworth of Montezuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Morris
Roscoe Kohr
Salina, Kan
Mellie Hollingsworth
Montezuma
Parke County Historical Society plans fall meeting
The Parke County Historical Society will hold its first fall meeting in Bridgeton on Sunday Sept. 7 at 8 o'clock. Levi Nevins will present a paper on the war history of Raccoon township detailing soldiers marines Red Cross Liberty Loan Thrift Food Administration and related war work. All invited. By order of Historical Officers Mrs. Rufus Dooley president Charles E. Lambert secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke County Historical Society
Bridgeton
Levi Nevins
Raccoon Township
Red Cross
Rufus Dooley
Charles E. Lambert
Sec
West Union baseball game results at Dickens farm
Crowds packed the S C Dickens farm near West Union for two Sunday games. West Union defeated Hillsdale in the first contest. The second game versus Mec ca was halted by a storm with West Union leading, suggesting they would have won if finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C Dickens
West Union
Hillsdale
Mecca
Rockville Tops Dana Nine in Shortened Baseball Game
Rockville's new baseball team defeated Dana Nine on Sunday with a 1 to 0 score. A wind storm interrupted the game and it was called at the end of the sixth inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Dana
Calle
Home Again After Service in Panama Returns
Mr. and Mrs. James Naylor welcomed their son George back to town after about two years in the service including time in Panama. The family rejoices at his safe return and hopes others overseas will soon follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Naylor
George
Panama
Party at Pool A Enjoyed by Local Youth
A Tuesday afternoon party at Pool A from 3:30 to 6:00 featured Franz Montgomery Helen Asbury Mary Elizabeth Higbee Clara Catherine Virginia Meeks and Farra Osborne. The group shared a lunch served by the pool manager and left planning to recall the pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Montgomery
Helen Asbury
Mary Elizabeth Higbee
Clara Catherine
Virginia Meeks
Farra Osborne
Farmers to Picnic at Beechwood Park Rockville
Parke County Federation of Farmers holds first public gathering at Beechwood Park Rockville on September 6. J. G. Brown president of the State Federation and G. I. Christie of Purdue University extension will speak. Attendees urged to bring families and elect county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke County Federation of Farmers
Beechwood Park
Rockville
J. G. Brown
State Federation
G. I. Christie
Purdue University
Blank form urged for Indiana WWI soldiers memorial
The Soldier Boys urges soldier and sailor readers to fill a blank form and submit it to the Indiana Historical Commission. The form supports a permanent memorial for Indiana soldiers and sailors enrolled in American and Allied forces during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Historical Commission
Indiana
Recital by Miss Mattie Martin At Bethal Church Saturday
Miss Mattie Martin will give a recital at Bethal church Saturday night followed by an ice cream supper. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Martin
Bethal Church
Weather bulb to map road conditions aids motorists
The Weather Bureau is creating a road report system to show current road conditions via a weather bulb. The service began with mining needs and expanded to general use, relying on local support as it develops and trials continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEforth
Eather Bureau
Rvice
Weather Bureau
Farm contentment boosts farm youth retention in the South
County agents report that 50 percent of farm boys formerly dissatisfied now intend to stay on the farm. The change is attributed to new work supervised by the Department of Agriculture, improving farm conditions and opportunities in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agricul
Local News Roundup Highlights Community Moves and Visits
A lively Saturday night draw brought a large crowd from the country. Harry Kay of Kankakee is visiting friends. George Hartman and wife relocate to Clinton. Mrs W P Montgomery travels to Indianapolis. Harvey and wife welcome a baby boy. Will Blue and family visit Squire Blue at Newport. Mae Elliot returns from Indianapolis. Iva Mat visits Judson. Alma Snider stays with sister Mrs Fred Mathas. Margaret Jacobs of Indianapolis visits Mrs R L Dooley. Brown family moves back to Terre Haute. Roscoe Kohr visits Wilfone home. Milt Wilfone buys Ralph Prcell property and moves in. Dooley couple visit Dooley’s mother in Milligan. Claude Taylor and family visit Clinton. Brockway family enjoy Elwood and Indianapolis trip.
Oklahoma boy club members build savings and war securities
The article highlights how agricultural clubs foster independence among Oklahoma youths. It notes thousands of club boys own drift stamps, baby bonds, Liberty bonds, and war securities, with many maintaining bank accounts and club property, illustrating social and financial growth despite limited family banking experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesture
Oklahoma
Ank
Alue
Social Notes From Clinton Area Gatherings
New Mexico is home of Dr Dooley and Mrs Leo Hungerford and family from Clinton spending the week with Mr and Mrs John S Houchin. Ralph Purcell and family left Monday for Blandenville Indiana to make their future home. Mrs Fred Nulkens and daughters Velma and Hazel of Danville are visiting Mrs Will Blue. Miss Helen Schulte and Mildred Aikman staying with Mrs Henry Ensminger of West Terre Haute. Mrs Everett Smith and daughters Lucile and Arminta passed through Montezuma en route to Scotland Illinois. Charles Naylor and uncle Charles Ford of Camargo were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James Naylor. Clyde Bailey and wife are proud parents of twins Paul and Pauline. Miss Vena Guy Mrs Ruby Juarkin and grandmother Mrs Downey of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mrs Marion Guy. Mr and Mrs Wa Lindley of Bloomingdale and Caleb Pickard and family of Tangier called on Rat Lindley and wife. Mr and Mrs C H Russell went to Indianapolis for a short visit with sister Mrs Claude Ingram and family. Mrs Julia Phillips of Montezuma and Mrs Nettie Julian of Columbus Ohio dined with Mr and Mrs O N Henderson. Mrs Bessie Robinson called at the Enterprise Office on return from her father Luna Smith’s near Rockville. Vera Dennis, Mr Weaver, Vera Newman of Tangier and Mr Parker of Crawfordsville called on Mrs Akers Sunday evening. Cc S Overman and wife returned Friday from ten days visiting various places in Eastern and Central Illinois by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vena Guy
Ruby Juarkin
Downey
Indianapolis
Marion Guy
Wa. Lindley
Bloomingdale
Caleb Pickard
Tangier
Rat Lindley
Soldier boys urged to submit photos for War History
The township committee asks all soldiers to place their pictures in their hands for the War History now in preparation. Ensure the registration committee has correct records. Encourage everyone to assist and prevent any omission of our soldier boys’ pictures and records. Bear in mind the picture and record of every lad is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve
Arch Contract Awarded for Montezuma Grade
Armstrong Millikan of Clinton won the contract for the arch on the Montezuma Grade at 1955 dollars. Several other bids were received but this was the lowest bid and the project is badly needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Millikan
Clinton
Church Services and Pastor at Lineburger and KE churches
The notice lists morning worship at 10 30 and evening services at 8 03 for the Church of Christ and KE Church with Sunday School at 10 00 and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 00. Lineburger Chapel holds Sabbath School at 10 30 with Rev. Fred T. Main as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Fred T. Main
Preaching Schedule for Second Sunday Each Month
Announcement lists regular worship times with a sermon at 11 00 A M and an evening service at 7 30 P M on the second Sunday each month.
Penecostal Nazarene Church Names New Pastor
Midweek prayer service scheduled Thursday at 8 00 p m. Sunday School at 10 00 with preaching at 11 00 A M and 8 15 P M. Long service begins at 8 00. Invitation extended to all. Rev E J Williams named pastor for the coming year at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Williams
Penecostal Nazerene Church
Mass Schedule for Sundays This Month
Mass on the second and fourth Sundays of each month is noted. The schedule highlights religious services held on those dates with standard worship times and community notices.
Train Schedules for C I and W Lines
Eastbound trains depart at 8 02 A M and 2 07 P M. Westbound trains leave at 10 29 A M and 6 26 P M. Sundays service listed.
Community Calendar Highlights and Dates
Parke County Home Coming on October 11. Indiana State Fair runs September 1 to 6. Illinois Indiana Fair at Danville August 24 to 30. Dana Chautauqua August 30 to September 1. Nichols family reunion September 7. Newlin school house Vermillion county is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke County
Danville
Nichols
Newlin School
Vermillion County
Chiropractor Offers Spine Adjustments Not Drugs
An advertisement argues that medicine cannot fix spinal causes and promotes chiropractic care. S. L. Pope, D. C., offers adjustments at Holmes Hotel from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, claiming relief for thousands of sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Pope
D. C
Holmes Hotel
Elwood Trio Visits. Indianapolis Wedding Noted
Capt H W Diffenderfer and wife with Elwood guests visited the latter's daughter Mrs Wm Brockway. Eli Hancock attended the wedding of Miss Mary Virginia Oldshire and Foster Glover in Indianapolis on Sunday August 24. The Glovers plan to reside in Davenport Iowa. Mrs Joe Burns hosted dinner for relatives and friends including Mrs George Underwood and daughter Margaret, Mrs Bertha Brockway and mother Mrs Neville Wa bash township, Mrs Fern King and Harriet of Indianapolis and Mrs Maria Naylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Diffenderfer
Charles Herring
Elia Graham
Elwood
Wm. Brockway
Eli. Hancock
Mary Virginia Oldshire
Foster Glover
Indianapolis
Glover
Davenport
Iowa
Joe Burns
George Underwood
Margaret
Bertha Brockway
Neville
Wabash Township
Fern King
Harriet
Maria Naylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reserve Township Public Schools
CG. C. Kelso
Roy Aikman
Reserve T'p. Schools
MR. Rierden
Charles
Grandma Naylor
Charles Ford
Carmage, Ill
Montgomery
Historical Society Meeting
Harry Kay
Kankakee, Ll
George Hartman
Wm. P. Montgomery
Harvey Stevens
Will Blue
Squire Blue
Newport
Mae Elliot
Iva Mat
Judson
Alma Snider
Mrs
Fred Mathas
Margaret Jacobs
R. L. Dooley
Mrs. Brown
Roe Wilfone
Milt Wilfone
Ralph Prcell
Milligan
Claude Taylor
Jack Dulgar
Indianapoce
Dr. Dooley
Leo Hungerford
John S. Houchin
Ralph Purcell
Blandenville
Inl
Fred Nulkens
Velma and
Hazel
Helen Schulte
Mildred Aikman
Henry Ensminger
West Terre Haute
Charles Naylor
Camargo
Clyde Bailey
Babes
Paul
Pauline
C. H. Russell
Claude Ingram
Julia Phillips
Nettie Julian
Columbus
Ohio
O. N. Henderson
Bessie Robinson
Enterprise
Luna Smith
Vera Dennis
Weaver
Vera Newman
Parker
Crawfordsville
Akers
Cc. S. Overman and
Illinois
M. KE. Church
Lineburger
Nazerene Church
Eos
Brazil
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