16 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
1
Ford Motor Co will show six reels in the Myers Car and Tractor Co sales room on Tuesday March 21 starting at 11 AM. Demonstration of the Fordson tractor and attachments will show work in all kinds of tasks with representatives explaining details. Lunch at noon. Public invited. The Fordson will generate electricity for the projector.
Several hundred gathered in front of Newport's courthouse Saturday afternoon to witness a public wedding arranged by local business men as a promotion for their sale day. The contracting couple were Theodore Daniels and Gladys Martin of Highland township, who received many valuable gifts.
A humorous column lampoons a cranky resident known as the Old Fossil who loudly critiques progress. The piece mocks his constant objections while celebrating forward motion in the town.
The Montezuma high school quintet finished a successful season on March 4 despite injuries. Coach Reel led a disciplined squad that beat most county teams except Rockville and Bloomingdale, finishing 15 wins in 26 games and ranking second in Parke county standings.
The American Legion hosts a barbecue this Thursday March 16 at the hall. A veteran roast and traditional trimmings will be served, inviting every soldier to attend and help ensure a great first old fashioned affair.
Mr Dan Bright a Clinton contractor who built the new township high school building here was awarded the contract Friday at Indianapolis for two additions to the state tuberculosis hospital near Rockville He also holds the contract for the Vermillion county hospital to be built at Clinton Work will begin on this job soon.
The Novelty Four offers a lively Lyceum program with instrumental music, male quartets, and readings. Vim and life abound as audiences praise the company for its spirited orchestral and solo performances led by manager and artist O Browne.
The Novelty Four, a four man musical group, will perform at the Lyceum course on Wednesday evening March 22. The quartet has earned praise from Rockford and Washington audiences for balanced instrumental and vocal numbers and notable impersonations.
The Odebolt Chronicle notes a mixed program of instrumental music and songs plus a costume presentation by a company member performing Shakespeare's Shylock in an entertainment edition.
The piece notes several announcements for county and township offices. Three Democrats and one Republican seek Trustee of Reserve township, while three announce for Assessor, two Democrats and one Republican. Voters will decide in about six weeks.
The Montezuma Cemetery Committee notes the majority of subscribers have paid maintenance fund dues by March 1 1922 and thanks supporters. A few subscribers have not yet remitted and are asked to send payments promptly.
Everett Sanders announced his bid to seek reelection as Member of Congress for the Fifth District. Heavy rains have swollen the Wabash River to near the year’s peak, with bottom fields largely underwater.
Mrs Jesse Myers hosted a surprise party for Naoma Myers on a Friday afternoon from four to six. Bertha Dwyer greeted Naoma and sixteen classmates as green and white decorations set a festive mood. Games and refreshments followed, gifts were given, and the children expressed that Naoma should have many more happy birthdays.
Mr. Frank Bowman purchased a new Ford Sedan from Myers Car and Tractor Co. A limited supply of extra Enterprises was printed this week and copies may be secured at this office for five cents each. Rev R E Williams and wife of Central Ohio were here the first of the week calling upon friends. For Sale Barred Rock Eggs for hatching from large fine strain. 500 per 100 1.00 for 15. Phone 97-3. Mrs Martin Mitchell R F D.
Partial OCR shows multiple train times labeled CI W Hast West C E I South North with morning and evening slots. Ambiguous lines suggest a local timetable snippet lacking context or dates.
The Rex shows the fourth episode of Advent ures of Tarzan and William S. Hartin O Mal ley of the Mounted a tale of the north west mounted police. Admission 10 and 20c.
Saturday showing features Thomas Meighan in William DeMille's production with Kathryn Williams and Margaret Loomis. Harold Lloyd comedy appears as added attraction.
Sunday Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production featuring Mae Murray and David Powell in Idols of Clay a south sea romance along with On With the Dance and The Right to Love Snookey the Monkey comedian stars in a two reel comedy The Big Show adds to the feature lineup.
Movie note for Monday shows Bryant Washburn in An Amateur Devil. If you saw him in Burglar Proof you can’t miss this admission price of 10 cents.
Coming next Sunday the notice invites readers to watch for July attractions under the title Something to Think About TM. It signals an upcoming feature or promotion to be announced.
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