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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
1
Monticello weighs a major school upgrade as boards consider a new west-side building, expanded classrooms, a laboratory, and a gymnasium hall. Fire safety and health concerns prompt action. state inspectors urge modernization while townspeople debate consolidating township and city schools. If approved, new equipment could be ready for next fall opening.
The M. E. revival at Methods' Church closes after weeks of preaching by Dr and Mrs F C DeWitt Johnston. The campaign drew many new church members and featured a large chorus led by Phineus Kerr with Mrs Walter Gray at the piano. After a brief rest, the couple will travel to Bluffton for another series of meetings.
An assorted newspaper ad segment promotes imported dolls and toys at The Fair, notes a bargain on a second hand Jr. P. International gas engine at S. J. Evans & Son in Monticello, and touts Zook's bacon flavor on side meat.
Clerk records show 439 hunting licenses issued in November 1921 compared with 301 the prior year, a rise of 139. November typically leads licensing, with December close behind, due to holidays. The same month also marks a marriage license record with thirteen issued, one more than November 1920.
Thorn ton Williams Post No 1 American Legion held a rabbit hunt with guests. Two teams led by Rey Lawri and John Lawe gathered 120 rabbits, each team totaling 60. Roy Lawrie Everett Gardner scored 29 rabbits. John Lowe Glenn Slenker Phiers Young had 57. Over 100 men attended. losses included ha’ and War Mothers cooking. Brief talks followed by Legion and War Mothers members.
The Pill Bottle, a missionary play, will be revived this Thursday at the Christian Church with one admission fee and a free will offering to cover expenses. The event is under Circle Girls auspices and reflects church efforts to aid returning missionaries as many churches plan prayer meetings to attend.
The Monticello Commercial Club hosts a Thursday evening gathering at club rooms to discuss potential industrial development tied to a new power project. Attendees include the Interstate Public Service Company official from Louisville and a similar representative from the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. The aim is full attendance of local business people and farmers to understand possibilities for Monticello and the surrounding community.
Special revival services opened at Zion Bethel Church with Rev. C. H. Holladay preaching. The church members and friends promote the meeting, inviting public attendance as the revival continues for some time. Section one of the Ladies' Aid entertained at the M. E. church with playlets music and luncheon to support the building fund through a living tree event.
Irene Friday received a dislocated thumb and sprained wrist when a high speed car struck the vehicle they were in near Logansport. Mrs Wilkerson’s car was damaged but other occupants escaped serious injury.
Special from Wolcott The Women s Foreign Missionary Society of the M F Shurch held its Missionary Tea at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A D Wagner Thursday evening. The house was decorated with Christmas decorations. A missionary play was given after which the Christmas bank offering was taken. All reported a splendid time. There were seventy eight present. Several from Pine Grove were present.
Raymond Lucy sustained a severe facial wound with missing teeth after a collision with Dee Raderstort on a Buffalo bridge. Lucy required multiple stitches for a cut on the forehead and lip. Raderstort was also reinjured in the crash.
Relatives hosted a Sunday celebration for Mrs. Robert McComb’s sixty fourth birthday. Attendees included her brother W H Pars and wife, Ed May family, Chester and Glenn May, Ethel May, Oscar May family, Chester Park family, Frant Myers family, Clyde Park family, Henry Park, Frank Park and Bertha. A noon dinner followed by conversation and music.
The Willing Workers of the Baptist Church present The Dust of the Earth at Happy Hour Theatre on Friday evening December 16 under John Ward. Cast includes David Moore John Ward Susan Moore Edna Wolf Rev Dr Templeton and others. seats at Paul Carr’s grocery store.
A group of church representatives completed the Interchurch Athletic Association formation last Thursday at the Methodist church. Rev Elvin Daniels was named president with TEC Johnson as vice president and Ray Peter as secretary treasurer. The board includes James R Fowler Rev H T Wilson and Guy Williams. The plan covers weekly gym use at the Main Garage gym, starting with a Christian vs Presbyterian boys game next Monday, with future boys and girls teams, volleyball, and other activities for youth and families. Admission is limited to attendees with two consecutive Sunday church visits, supporting self financing.
Mrs Frances Caroline Gustavel died Sunday morning at her son Lom Gustavel's Delphi home after a two week illness. Born in Germany, she came to Delphi in 1855 and was longtime Delphi president. She married Louis Gustavel in 1862. they had seven children, two surviving sons Louis and Charles, plus a daughter Henrietta who died in infancy. Funeral held at the Gustavel home then Lutheran church. interment in T O O F cemetery beside husband and infant daughter.
The executive committee of the White County Christian Federation Union will meet at the Christian church in Monticello next Sunday December 1 at 2 o'clock. All society presidents are invited and urged to attend. Important business will be conducted.
The Christmas Seals campaign to fund tuberculosis work runs through the holidays with H C Johnson and Son coordinating county efforts. Trustees, township chairmen, teachers, and local clubs organize door to door sales to raise funds for nurse salaries and free clinics, with a goal of every resident buying ten one cent seals.
The Herald reports a missing heir search for F H Westfeldt a stock and bonds salesman linked to a $50 000 estate twelve heirs must be identified before division. He last seen July at Lake Minnetonka Minnesota his sister Miss J F Westfeldt says his sales territory kept him away months at a time. The estate of 50 000 in cash real estate and other property was left by Miss J Westfeldt who died June 7 at Fletcher North Carolina.
Advertises all rubber Arctic variants for men with 4 and 6 buckle designs in red or black. Prices listed as 24.45 and 5.45 with patent pressure cured, described as firm as one solid rubber piece. Cash only.
S W Thomason announces a yearly drawing with a gold watch as prize. Names may be placed in a box outside the store from now until December 31 1920, when a winner will be drawn.
Advert says we can make your farm loan at lowest rate dated 11 3 11 by H C Johnson & Son One Kelly duplex 10 inch second head feed grinder offered by S J Evans & Son Monticello A straight pack hone advertised by Dr F A Turfler Osteopathic Physician Meats at no price increase at Zook s and a line of silk and wool hosiery at The Fair
The Herald promotes a Christmas season offer aimed at readers and former residents. It notes a business slump and urges sending weekly mail from home to keep in touch with local events, presenting the Herald as a valuable, long lasting gift.
The Indiana Chapter of the American War Mothers will meet in Columbus December 15 16 17 as announced by State War Mother Elizabeth S Carr The White County organization was disbanded to form an auxiliary to the American Legion and some county War Mothers expect to attend with help from county historian Mrs Harry Heath who offers information to attendees.
G A Stephan of this city, president of the White County Sunday School Association, has arranged a meeting for Sunday School Superintendents of the county at Chalmers. Superintendents are urged to attend, visit a Chalmers Sunday School in the morning, and join church-hosted dinner. The conference begins at two o clock at the Baptist church in Chalmers.
We feature a large selection of imported dolls described as the finest in Monticello. Prices align with market rates at the fair. Also offered are Comfy Xmas Slippers for men and boys priced from 1.50 to 3.50.
Bargain Center features sale terms for December 22 1922 including no interest on time sales if paid by September 1 1922 and a four percent cash discount. Ivory toilet sets brushes military manicure mirrors sold at Thompson s. Also watch and coat chains at Thompson s and Zook s offers side meat transformed into bacon. Beal Bros. advertise repairs and guaranteed work at 20915 North Main Street.
John G Brown president of the Indiana State Federation of Farmers Associations will speak at a mass meeting in Monticello on Saturday December 10 at 2 PM. He chairs the Marketing Committee and serves on the Finance and Research Committees giving him insight into 1921 state and national farm activities and 1922 plans.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will host a gathering at Mrs. A B Cray's home, 135 South Illinois Street, next Friday at eight. The event is the second in a four part series organized by birthday groups September October and November with hostesses listed including Mrs Cray and several members.
The Ackerman Music Shop invites customers to guess total Brunswick records sold by December 31 1921 with prizes of 15 106 and 5 records for nearest estimates. Entries limited by age and single guess per person. An extra prize applies for Monte cello location.
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