Emergency Smyrna relief appeal launched in Indiana
The Indiana Committee of Near East Relief issues a statewide and national appeal for cash to aid Smyrna refugees. Telegram from national headquarters notes 300,000 refugees in Smyrna region and 40,000 in Mandania, food shortages, and immediate relief needs. Thomas C. Day will accept contributions at 528 Peoples Bank Building in Indianapolis.
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Near East
Smyrna
Thomas C. Day
Near East Relief
Smyrna Relief
Relief Committee
People’s Bank
Indianapolis
Cheap talk and fraud on liquor prohibition debate
The piece argues against repealing Prohibition, contending a constitutional amendment is permanent and unfavorably viewed by courts. It cites that 33 states are dry, sober citizens reduced liquor spending, job losses from drink, and lower per capita consumption, urging total eradication to protect the country.
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Supreme Court
Laura Belle Pearman Marries Cecil Shreffler at Home
Laura Belle Pearman and Cecil Shreffler wed at 10 o clock in the morning at 369 N Greenwood the ceremony officiated by Rev J C Robertson with ring ceremony. The bride wore white crepe de chine with a tulle veil and carried brides roses. she is a local high school graduate and county teacher. The groom, a Banfield farmer and Winona Lake Agricultural College graduate, is the son of Mr and Mrs U S Shreffler. Attendants were Florence Fowler and Forrest Pearman. A three course breakfast followed hosted by Mrs Mabel Donikhov and Miss Cornelia Libby.
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Wade W. Pearman
N. Greenwood
Laura Belle
Cecil Shreffler
Banfield
J. C. Robertson
U.S. Shreffler
Winona Lake Agricultural College
Florence Fowler
Forrest Pearman
Mabel Donikhov
Cornelia Libby
Brides Attire Noted In Eastern States Tour
The article describes a bride's away suit of tweed with a tan beaver hat on a tour of eastern states. Mrs W S Neel of Danville, aunt of the bride, attended as out of town guest. The Pearmans and Mrs Shreffler have ties to Montezuma. the Enterprise sends congratulations.
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W.S. Neel
Danville
Kankakee
Pearmans
Shreffler
Montezuma
Local and Personal Items of News
May McKeown was a weekend guest of Mecca friends. Sam Pressler and wife were Terre Haute shoppers. Logan the photo artist from Bloomingdale spent Sunday in town. Wann optician will be at the Dunlap Hotel Tuesday Sept 26. Various visits and illnesses noted among local residents with mentions of Purdue and nearby towns.
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May McKeown
Mecca Friends
Logan
Bloomingdale
Frank H. Wann
Dunlap Hotel
Ten Years Ago Montezuma Schools Open With Enrollment Notes
Montezuma and township schools opened with 235 enrollment led by Prof. Hirshbrunner and Caleb Pickard. West Union, Coloma and No. 1 schools show smaller enrollments. Local social news includes Dick McIntosh buying the corner blacksmith shop and family dinners hosted by the Hill and Blue households.
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Montezuma Enterprise
Montezuma
Township
Hirshbrunner
Maude Hadley
Sallie Athern
Aileen Owens
Caleb Pickard
Hildegard Haspel
Gertrude Rierden
Allen Cleaver
Ethel Butcher
West Union
Millie Line
Barger
Princ
Gertrude Cook
Hazel O Cheesewright
Coloma
J. A. Weller
Edna Harvey
Agnes McGinty
Farm For Sale Near Montezuma Indiana
65 percent acre farm with rock house and barn. Well and reliable spring water. Orchard fruit timber and coal on property. Located about four miles east of Montezuma. Inquiries to William Wise R F D Rockville Indiana.
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Montezuma
William. Wise
Rockville
Ind
Wabash Township Social Notes Highlight Local Moves
The Christian Sunday School held a reception for Paul Jones and Jewell Smiley as they depart for college work. Harvey Mitchell visited from Clinton. Clarence Birch returns to Mecca after three weeks in Rockville for his sister’s illness. Mrs. Leonard Wheeler visits Flatrock Illinois for ten days. Henry Stuffel and son Frank Durgan stopped in Armiesburg on a trip from Indianapolis to Terre Haute. Mrs. Clyde McCool returns from a three month France visit and war bride trip. Newborns: Joseph Phipps and Ollie Airhart families announce sons. Do you take The Enterprise?
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The
Christian Sunday School
Paul Jones
Jewell Smiley
Harvey Mitchell
Clinton
John Underwood
Clarence Birch
Mecca
Rockville
Birch
Henry Stuffel
Frank Durgan
Armiesburg
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Clyde McCool
France
Joseph Phipps
Ollie Airhart
Enterprise
Timber on West River Cut for Mine Props
Timber along the west bank of the river is being felled to produce mining props and saw logs for industrial use. The work affects local timber land and may impact nearby communities and supply chains.
Truant Officer Reports to Duty and Local News Notes
News items cover truancy duty, Old Ridge church moved to Turkey Run, Davey Store nearing completion, Mordecai Browns Havo ball aims at Newport on Oct 1, Legion Auxiliary meeting, state convention in Terre Haute Sept 25 26 27, Leonard Sprouls offers electric clipper, Bloomingdale high school cornerstone Sept 23, Parks County Fair a success, Newport champions defeat Rockville 6 5, Wabash Valley rail service resume, W L McCord back from Texas trip, regional trips and carnivals, farmers plow in fair soil conditions.
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The
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Terre Haute
Got His Just Deserts by Plano Man Fends Off Hogged Road
James H K Houston of Plano Illinois detained a vehicle north of Moore corner on Dixie highway after a car from Evanston bumped him. He chased, stopped and dragged the driver from the car then struck him and warned him to act gentlemanly. He gave the Evanston plate and license details to authorities.
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James HK. Houston
Plano
Ill
Moore Corner
Dixie Highway
Houston
Evingston City
Evanston
Danville
Commercial News
Birthday Dinner for Mr. W. UC Critton
Mr. W. UC Critton celebrated his 76th birthday on Wednesday September 20 at his home. Four generations gathered for a bounteous dinner hosted by his wife with help from a daughter and neighbors. Guests included Edgar Gilhart of Hillsboro, E. L. Dwyer and family, D. M. Dwyer, Otis Spurgeon, Albert Jerome, John Henry and daughter Louise.
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W. UC. Critton
Edgar Gilhart
Hillsboro
E. L. Dwyer
D. M. Dwyer
Otis Spurgeon
Albert Jerome
John Henry
Louise
Unlawful to Kill Wood Ducks Year Round in U S
It is unlawful to kill wood ducks during all seasons across the United States. The statement forbids hunting the summer ducks at any time in the year nationwide.
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United States
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Harry. Welch
Virgil
Leonard Sprouls
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May Warner
Clyde Diprima
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Betty Jean
Will Reid
P. L. Reid
Lawrence
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Telitha Tigurm
Bridgeton
Walter Belt
Raymond Kerrick
Chrisman, Ill
Mrs. Luna Smith
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Cayuga
Mrs. Butcher
Mrs. Sprouls
Mr. Blackner
Ray Payton
Ohn
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Newport
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Terré Haute
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Turkey Run
Dick McIntosh
Milles & Wilson
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Margaret
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Ed Hill
Tacoma
Washington
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St. Louis
S. D. Hil
S. F. McCune
Will Blue
Everett Lowry
John Lowry
Wabash Township
Leonard Wheeler
Flatrock, Ill
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Davey
Mordecai Brown
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Parks County
Newport Ball Club
Wabash Valley
AL & D
W. L. McCord
Texas
Lone Star State
Hugh Aikman
B. F. Pitman
Greencastle
Hoot Gibson
Gaston Glass
Georgia Woodthorpe
Grace Darmond
Richard Headrick
Douglas Fairbanks
Jean Page
Larry Lemon
Norma Talmadge
Smilin
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