Parke County Homecoming Plans Staged for October
Parke County officials agreed to hold homecoming in early October with a 10 am parade featuring bands militiamen soldiers and decorated cars. A park dinner for each township will follow along with music speeches and stage attractions at night. Committees for publicity entertainment grounds decorations reception and more were named and township groups urged to organize and list local soldiers for attendance.
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Parke County
Board of Commissioners
Manwell
McFaddin
Roy Baker
A. A. Hargrave
CU. L. Sherrill
Sir L
Wood
Onite Px
Ferontes
Ross Burton
Isaac R. Sanford
Geo. Tofante
A. H. Stark
R. C. Peare
Robert Davidson
Manford Williams
Addie Lee
Henry Daniels
Elwood Hunt
Howard Maxwell
Oriamie
Council of Defense
HH. M. Rice
Arthur Rohm
Bowen
Lieut. Bennett
Isaac R. Strouse
Jesse Rohm
J. R. Burks
FP. R. Calvert
Jos. Gaebler
J. J
Wu. Kerr
Chas. de Baun
J.C. Buchanan
W.F. Gaebler
Nellie Catlin
Mary Leatherman
John A. Iinebarger
Red Cross and Motor Corps
Parke County Chapter
Red Cross
Adams Township
W .S. Ferguson
John J Smith
T. A. Thompson
Garfield Martin
J. P. Beadle
SH. Burks
C. C. Morris
Rufus Dooley
A. M. Hutchison
Editors in Town Visit From Indiana Publishers
A. C. Hutchison and family of Cayuga J. F. Warble ex-Ladoga Leader and A. J. Haring and family of Wirisolow Dispatch visited Saturday. They enjoyed a vacation and a swim at We Olde Swimmin Hole. A Western Newspaper Union representative was to meet them but did not arrive.
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A. C. Hutchison
Cayuga
Ind
J. F. Warble
Ladoga
A. J. Haring
Wirislow Dispatch
Western Newspaper
Union
Mrs Roberts Dies After Long Illness at Carlylse
The death of Mrs William Roberts occurred at her parents home in Carlylse after months of influenza illness. She is survived by her husband, six children, her parents, and six siblings. The family mourns while prayers for comfort are offered and a belief in eternal rest is affirmed.
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William Roberts
J. R. Scott
Carlylse
Eugene
Katherine
Helen
Harold
Ruth
Cari
Mr. Roberts
Heaven
War Department to Return Army Equipment for Highway Work
At request of the Department of Agriculture the War Department orders returning large quantities of engineering gear from France for use by the Bureau of Public Roads. Equipment includes 1 500 Caterpillar tractors 400 road rollers concrete mixers elevating graders rock crushers and dump cars to aid Federal aid highway construction and employment.
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Department of Agriculture
Wart Department
France
Department Agriculture
Beau of
Secretary of War
Bureau of Public Roads
Secretary of Agriculture
War Department
Tam
American Association of State Highway Officials
The Home Paper: Local Papers are Community’s Best Investment
The local paper funds itself by free ads and subscriptions, serving the community more than any single professional. Editors work within limited means, yet provide a vital, affordable service beyond moral leaders like preachers or teachers.
Entertains Children at Pool by Mr. Reeder
Mr. Harry Reeder in charge of Ye Olde Swimmin Hole hosted a party for Florence Rogers, a Rockville girl, inviting thirty six girls under eleven to a two to four pool hour. They splashed and waded happily followed by a treats of screams and wafers at eight o'clock, with hopes for another visit.
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Harry Reeder
Florence Rogers
Rockville
Mr. Reeder
Jim
New Electrical Shoe Hospital Opens in Town
Mr. Orlie Wood, proprietor, opens a new shoe hospital on Main St in the Henry Rierden building. He arrives from Rosedale and is praised as an excellent workman. The shop will feature up to date equipment and promises to rebuild old shoes until they are like new.
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Orlie Wood
Main St
Henry Rierden
Rosedale
Mr. Wood
Independence Day Sermon on Liberty and Self Made Greatness
A commemorative Independence Day address exhorts American youth to claim equal rights, pursue self made greatness, and rely on fixed purpose and perseverance. It lauds religious liberty, civic opportunity, and the moral foundation of national glory while warning against aristocratic privilege.
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America
Council
Plymouth
War Relics Brought Home From France by Local Residents
Mr. W. S. Rawlings displays relics from France including a large castle key and foreign coins with paper money. Mr. Bert Williams showcases a brass shell nine inches long and 3 4 inches in diameter, both brought in Monday for inspection and valued by the owners.
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Rawlings
France
Bert Williams
Williams
End Of World Nearer
Report notes new invention trends as typewriters gain self starters, heralding a modern era of machines in daily life.
Tent Meetings Begin Near Aikman Store
The A. B. Tent Meetings start Thursday July 3 on vacant lots west of the Aikman store. An all day service on the Fourth includes an old fashioned basket dinner at noon. All are invited to attend, be present, and participate to make the services beneficial.
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A. B
Aikman
Courtesy notes to ENTERPRISE readers invite news tips
The ENTERPRISE asks readers to share visits and news items. Readers are encouraged to phone 62 with notes of visits and events for publication in the columns. The courtesy is extended to friends and guests who learn of notices through the paper.
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Enterprise
Children perform well at M. E. Church exercises
The M. E. Church Sunday night children's exercises drew an appreciative audience. The program was excellent and rendered creditably with high talent from the young participants. The instructors and directors are praised for their training and the music and singing were real good.
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M. E
Bridgeton Independents vs Tangier Celtics July 4 Showdown
The Bridgeton Independents meet Tangier in a no loss showdown on July 4 at Tangier. Tip off is scheduled for 2 30 PM.
Parke County Historical Society Suspends Meetings Until September
The Parke County Historical Society will pause meetings through the busy season and Chautauqua. Members compiling local history in the townships are asked to have their materials ready by September.
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Parke County Historical Society
Ford Roadster For Sale
A good machine with solid tires is offered at a reasonable price. Inquiries may be made at The Enterprise Office for a bargain deal.
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Ford
Church notices and pulpit change announced
The Church of Christ holds morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday evening services at 8 03 The M E Church schedules Sunday School at 10 00 and a prayer meeting Thursday at 8 00 The Sunday eve preaching is at 8 30 After July 13 Rev Main of Connecticut will permanently fill the M E pulpit bringing a bride and occupying the parsonage.
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Church OF Christ
M. E
Rev
Main
Conneticut
U B Church Midweek Prayer and Sunday Services
The U B Church schedules a midweek prayer service Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. A long service begins at 8:00.
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U. B
Catholic Church Schedules Mass on 2nd and 4th Sundays
The Catholic Church announces Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month to serve parishioners with regular weekly worship opportunities.
Trains Schedules Show Varied South North Routes
Train times list for East West and North South directions on Sunday and weekdays. Specific departures include morning and afternoon slots such as East 8:02 and 2:07. West 10:09 and 6:26. South 6:07 and 1:36. North 7:20 and 4:18 with Brazil Div and other designations.
Mercer McGee Show Draws Crowds In Town
The Mercer-McGee Show drew a sizable crowd Monday night and toured to Bloomingdale. The Tile Works south of Hillsdale has halted for repairs with the large engine disassembled and extensive reconstruction underway on machinery at the extensive tile plant producing a large output of fine tile.
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Bloomingdale
Hillsdale
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ARMY
State Highway Department
the Home Paper
M. E. Childrens’ Exercises
Bridgeton Independents
Tangier
the Historical Society
M. E. Church
Brazil
South
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