Francis North Wins Gold in Five Acre Corn Contest
In White County five bronze medals and one gold were awarded from a field of thirteen entrants. Francis M. North of Round Grove earned the gold with 99.94 bushels per acre, near 100, while Virgil Telfer of Brookston and Raymond Bundy of Brookston placed second and third with 83.45 and 81.02 respectively. John Wagoner near Brookston posted the lowest yield at 54.71. Bronze medals went to Raymond Bundy, Will Hagen, George B. Faker Sr and Jr., Virgil Telfer, and George Kepp, with a full table listing all yields provided.
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White County
Fraser
Francis M
Round Grove Township
Virgil Telfer
Brookston
Raymond Bundy
John Wagoner
Will Hagan
Chalmers
George B. Faker
Geo. B. Faker
Francis North
Will Hagen
George B. Faker, Jr
George B. Faker, Sr
George Kepp
Jos Ye Mattix
Pee Ee
Guy McMullen
Wm. Hepp
Carl Gustavel
Chas. Teeters
Brookston High to stage Safety First comedy
Brookston High School students present the American farce Safety First on Friday and Saturday December 14 and 15. The three act play features a cast of students led by director Prof. Miller and follows a busy student season with a basketball game against Wolcost before the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookston High School
Lewis Shoop
James Martin
Homer Harmon
Glen May
Hillis Powning
Vera Nelson
Marjorie Klepinger
Marie
Mrs. Anderson Hosts Missionary Luncheon For Society
Mrs S O Anderson entertained a Missionary Society luncheon at her West Harrison Street home with local officers and workers present. Plans were discussed for the Golden Jubilee Woman's Missionary Conference to be held soon, and out of town guest Mrs Liddell of Laporte, district secretary, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Anderson
West Harrison Street
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Anderson
White County
Liddell
Laporte
William Burns in critical condition after surgery
William Burns son of Mr and Mrs S M Burns of Chalmers and notable young farmer lies in a Lafayette Home Hospital in critical condition following an appendicitis operation that developed into peritonitis. He was admitted last Saturday and his family has rushed to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burns
S. M. Burns
Chalmers
Lafayette
Burns
Holiday Goods Arrive Daily at The Fair
At The Fair the Dry Goods line offers holiday hosiery and Christmas goods for gift giving. The store emphasizes new arrivals daily for the holiday season.
P. D. Building for Monticello
A bill by Congressman Will R. Wood seeks a site purchase and erection of a public building in Monticello Ind to house the post office and other federal offices at a cost not to exceed 75000 dollars. The measure, introduced December 5, was referred to Public Buildings and Grounds and ordered printed. Local interest centers on congressional action.
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Monticello
House of Representatives
Will R. Wood
Lafayette
Wood
Committee On
Secretary of the Treasury
Ind
United States
Congress
Hann Takes French Leave
Alfred Hann, recently sentenced to eight months at the penal farm, escaped last Sunday. He had been convicted for driving drunk after a collision with Dan Boller of Idaville. Escape from the penal farm carries a two to five year penalty if recaptured, with Ro cco Pangallo still at large after an earlier escape. Hann was driving Pangallo’s car at the time of the accident.
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Alfred Hann
Hann
Dan Boller
Idaville
Rocco Pangallo
Walcott
Pangallo
Forged Checks Target Buffalo Businesses in Local Schemes
A forger in the community passed checks at Albert's Bargain Center and Joe Thompson's Buffalo garage. One check to Mr Musall bore Joseph S McBeth's forged signature and Musall's endorsement. Another to Mack Sparks bore Charles Hutton's forged face signature and Sparks and Clayton Anderson back endorsements. No arrest yet.
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Albert’s
Joe Thompson
Buffalo
Musall
Joseph S. McBeth
Mack Sparks
Charles Hutton
Clayton Anderson
Produce firm to resume business after market downturn
Sharp declines in produce prices at eastern markets hurt Pfeiffer Sales Co of Logansport, a major consignor for Monticello Produce Co. Pfeiffer, a stockholder in Monticello, led to a temporary suspension of general business as affairs are sorted out. Frank Snyder of Monticello hopes to restart by year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer Sales Co
Logansport
Pfeiffer
Monticello Produce Co
the Herald
Frank Snyder
Johnson case remanded for venue change to Lafayette judge
In Indiana State v Carl Johnson Judge Carr ruled, defense moved to quash the warrant affidavit and bar officers from testifying. Attorney McClurg filed for change of venue, case assigned to Judge Homer Henger as special judge with December 18 trial date. Johnson faced illegal possession of a still after arrest at a Buffalo Halloween dance. two liquor violation cases pending. Prosecutor Slenker leads prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carr
State of
Indiana
Carl Johnson
R. C. McClurg
Atourney
Johnson
Homer Hennegar
Lafayette
Buffalo
Slenker
Christmas Eve Treat for Monticello Children
About 400 Monticello children in the first six grades will receive a Christmas Eve treat from the Gamma Eta Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority. The event features a large electric tree on the courthouse lawn, carols, and Santa distributing candy and nuts, with donation boxes placed in local stores to cover the event costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Gamma Eta
Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority
Court House
Santa Claus
Santa
Y M C A Fund Growing for White County Camp
The drive aims to raise 4000 for a State Y M C A Camp along the Tippecanoe river near Springboro. S A Carson reports progress in White County with Monticello chair Everett Gardner noting 750 pledged and optimism for 850 by Friday. Idaville and other townships report quotas being met as canvassing begins.
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White County
Tippecanoe River
Springboro
S. A. Carson
Monticcello
Everett Gardner
Idaville
Eastern Star Lodge Re Elects Officers
At a regular meeting the Eastern Star re elected its officers for another year citing satisfactory service. Officers named include Worthy Matron Mrs Blanche Smith Associate Matron Mrs Mable Witz Worthy Patron John A Smith Secretary Mrs Rosa Hinshaw Treasurer Mrs Addie Pierson Conductress Mrs Maude West Installation is set for the first meeting night in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Worthy
Blanche Smith
Mable Witz
Worthy Patton
John A. Smith
Rosa Hinshaw
Addie Pierson
Maude West
Piano Recital Next Wednesday Evening at Presbyterian Church
Mrs. William Walker's piano students will perform a varied program at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday evening, December 19. The event is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
The
Presbyterian Church
Plan Ex Ded Trip Broad Plan Ex Ded Trip Broad
Mr and Mrs J Graves and Mrs Rosa M Sills plan a January departure for a three month Mediterranean and Holy Land cruise aboard the White Star liner Baltic sailing from New York February 2. Stops include Madeira Seville Gibraltar Algiers Athens Istanbul Haifa Jerusalem Cairo Naples Pompeii Rome Nice Monte Carlo Cherbourg Paris Boulogne London Southampton and New York with 700 in the party. The journey covers about 11000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Egypt
Alexan
Cairo
Naples
Italy
Pompeii
Rome
Villafranche
Nice
Monte Carlo
Local Committee Forms For Harding Memorial Fund
A Harding Memorial Week spurs a national drive to erect a mausoleum at Marion Ohio and convert the Harding home into a public shrine. Indiana figures Governor McCray and Judge Arthur Robinson head the effort with Chas Gladden named treasurer for White County. Contributions go to Monticello via the local committee for onward transfer to national headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
National Committee
Dent Coldridge
Marion
Ohio
Pres
McCray
Harding Memorial Fund Committee
Indiana
Arthur Robinson
Indianapolis
White County
Chas. Gladden
Monticello
Claude Scott
Wolcott
Miller Kent
Brookston
P. R. Bausman
Chas. Gladdin
County K of P Meeting Holds Monticello Host Role
The first in a series of county K of P meetings was held in Monticello with Monticello Lodge No 73 hosting. The rank of page was conferred on two candidates by the Monticello degree team. Refreshments followed as visiting Knights spoke. representation included all White County lodges and guests from outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Monticello
Diamond Ring Giveaway Closes Year Ad Window
The ad notes a year end jewelry giveaway on December 31 offering a diamond ring. Readers are invited to place their name in the box in front of the ads store, signed S. W. Thompson on 12-13-31.
Holiday sale items at the Fair and Ackerman Music Shop
New tops and side curtains for all cars available at Johnson Bros Garage. Ladies and children slippers sold at 98c per pair at The Fair. Gulbransen pianos offered for Christmas from 275 to 700 dollars with terms to reliable buyers. Ackerman Music Shop advertises holiday goods and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Bros. Garage
Ackerman Music Shop
Fifty Billion Marks Seen in Germany Transfer
Special from Reynolds reports C C Wheeler receiving fifty billion marks from Ed Reynolds in Germany on business. Its value is under a quarter of a cent and Reynolds notes doing business there is nearly impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wheeler
Ed Reynolds
Germany
Mrs Gardner to Spend Winter in California with Gardner Family
Mrs Nancy Gardner left Sunday for Rothfield to visit her daughter Mrs Galbreth. They plan to depart for California at the start of the year to spend the winter with their son and brother James Gardner and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Gardner
Rothfield
Galbreth
California
James Gardner
Zion Bethel Ladies' Aid Christmas Meeting
The Zion Bethel Ladies' Aid met with Mrs Richard Hinshaw last Thursday afternoon for a Christmas program. Members exchanged gifts drawn from a box after a short business session. Dainty refreshments were served. Sixteen members and four visitors attended. They will meet with Mrs Ivan Elmore on the first Thursday afternoon in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Bethel Ladies’ Aid
Richard Hinshaw
Ivan Elmore
Indiana Taxpayers Association to Hear Wm Nussbaum
The White County unit of the Indiana Taxpayers Association will meet in the court room at 1 30 o'clock Monday December 17 with Wm Nussbaum of Indianapolis as the principal speaker. The local branch has recently formed and aims to recruit members in the county. Thirty members were enrolled at the last meeting with officers elected and one director from each township. The organization is gaining interest and branches are forming across counties. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
Indiana Taxpayers’ Association
Wm. Nussbaum
Indianapolis
Maintenance fund grows at Monticello Cemetery Association
Subscriptions to the Monticello Cemetery Association maintenance fund total $5,115.20 with gifts from Tippecanoe Post G A R for $400 and Howard Hamlin of Seattle for $500. Directors plan to reach $10,000, promise permanent benefits, and fund improvements like a cement walk and ground leveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Cemetery Association
Tippecanoe Post
the Post
Howard Hamlin
Seattle
Wash
Cemetery Association
White County Loan, Trust & Savings Co
Julia Peet
Minch Couple to Celebrate 55 Years in White County
Mr and Mrs George Minch of Chalmers plan an elaborate home celebration for their fifty fifth wedding anniversary next Sunday. They note that in 1918 they marked a golden anniversary and seek to learn how many White County couples have reached fifty years of marriage, asking others to notify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Minch
Chalmers
Minch
White’ County
Mrs. Minch
White County
Death of Joseph M. Witham in Rossville train collision
Joseph M. Witham, aged 92, was killed when the taxi taking him to his farm was struck by a southbound Monon train at Rossville. His death follows his daughter Mrs. Lillie Mack of Decatur and others in Pulaski and Jasper counties. Surviving are five children, nine grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held at the First Christian church in Rensselaer with interment in Monon Chapel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCuaig
South Bluff Street
Rensselaer
McCuaig
Joseph M. Witham
Monon
Rossville
Witham
Mr. Witham
Joseph
Barbara Witham
Pulaski County
Jasper County
Mary Elizabeth Mauck
William Allen
Milton Wellington
Lafayette
Lena McCuaig
Monticello
Ina Keever
Lillie Mack
Decatur
Mary D. Sowers
Odd Fellow Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Primitive Baptist Church
First Christian Church
O'Riley
Barbie
Monon Chapel
Brunswick Records Admired For Tone Quality On Phonographs
Brunswick Records are conceded by leading musicians to excel in tone quality and play on all phonographs. Our stock is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Records
Ackerman Music Shop
Furs Show and Dance at Legion Hall This Week
Bring your furs in Wednesday and Saturday to Stockton's or Baker's pool room Johnson and Watkins. Dance at Legion hall Friday after the basketball game with music by Legion Harmonizers. Admission 50 cents per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton’s
Baker’s Pool
Johnson
Watkins
Legion Hall
Legion Harmonizers
Practical Christmas Gifts at Gustavel’s Fur
A lasting and useful present list from Gustavel’s Fur featuring phonograph records piano rolls harmonicas violins violin bows cases satchels rolls racks and related music items. Ideal practical gifts for friends seeking wisdom through music this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavel
Ackerman Music Shop
Thieves Make Regular Visit to Reynolds Town
Thieves struck Reynolds last Sunday evening hitting Catholic and Lutheran churches and several businesses. They pried open doors and safes, took about fifty dollars in cash and small change, and left minimal damage. A plan for a night watchman may follow the election, as protection is sought after the recent burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Minnicus
Lynch Blacksmith Shop
Lynch Shop
Corn Belt
Reynolds Bakery
Raymond van Osten
Allen & Schlademan _ hardware store
Krueger
Christmas Seal and Health Bond Drive Progress in Union Township
The Union Township campaign for Christmas Seals and health bonds advances with promising support from local groups. County clinics may resume at regular intervals next year if funds permit, after twenty five residents were turned away from a two day clinic due to funding shortages. Local organizations have pledged bonds including Thalia Club Young Ladies Guild University Extension Club Red Men Lodge Masonic Lodge Maccabees Fahola Class Christian Church Legion Auxiliary Pocahontas Lodge Eastern Star Lodge and more are expected to follow at upcoming meetings.
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Union Township
White County
Thalia Club
Young Ladies’ Guild
University Extension Club
Red Men Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Maccabees
Fahola
Christian Church_ Legion Auxiliary
Pocahontas Lodge
Eastern Star Lodge
Vin yard Sale Postponed Indefinitely
The sale of Adam Vinyard scheduled for Saturday December 15 has been postponed indefinitely. Watch for a later announcement. Ih TO USERS OF SALT One hundred 100 lb bags to go at 7Se per bag while it lasts. It Co. W. Davis Grocery. Buy the Brunswick the finest toned phonograph in the world as a life long Christmas present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Vinyard
It Co
W. Davis Grocery
Brunswick
Ackerman Music Shop
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Hennegar
Eve
Y. M. C. A. Fund
Forbis Hotel
Coble Bros
Delphi
Gustaves
Holy Land
P. Meeting
S. W. Thompson
Patr
News OF the
Herald Readers
Burnettsville
Fairview
Unit OF Taxpayers’ Association
Joseph Milton Witham
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