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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
8
The library announces hours and summer notes including new books ready for reading next Saturday at 2 30. It highlights the John Marshall reparatory and quiet auditorium study, plus donations and upcoming health education series. Mentioned are multiple titles and authors, a Soldier’s Home entry for Mr Murphy and Mrs Murphy, and the Indianapolis based Miss Viola Murphy as an adopted daughter.
The funeral for Mrs Ann Murphys was conducted at a local church with service led by Reverend Hoste. She resided near Dates and leaves five children, including Lucy Etnier Hattie Richerson Morton Patton, and was previously widow to Mr Patton and later John Murphy who died in 1971. TheMurphys lived in Carroll County until 1901.
The United States Training Corps offers a six week program for business women and housewives in Asheville North Carolina starting July 15. Susanna Cocrotta leads as commander with midwest women in officer roles. Applicants pay five dollars enrollment and fourteen dollars weekly for instruction camping and meals.
The fragmentary OCR describes a copy of Special Field Orders attributed to General Sherman, held by OS Rendall via Kendall, originating from Union campaigns near Bentonville and Goldsboro. It notes commanding officers Maj. Gen Scho field and Maj. Gen Terry, and praises the campaign’s spectacular two hundred mile reach and moral strength of the nation.
Notice states five trustees will be elected for five years at the Wolcott First Baptist Church on July 9 1920 at 8 p m during the regular business meeting. The election is ordered by the church with Mrs Zoe Watkins as Church Clerk. 6 17 31
Officers report the Indiana Federation of Farmers Association is close to full statewide organization with 89 counties joined. New drives in Jasper Owen and Dubois counties set to start August 16 and September 13 respectively to push districts toward complete membership.
A humorous quip laments a man waiting two hours for his wife to dress before theater time. The speaker mocks the difficulty of convincing a husband his wife has nothing to wear despite the lengthy preparation.
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association schedules its annual outing at Turkey Run on Friday July 30. Guests will enjoy a chicken dinner and hear Senator Warren G Harding, Republican presidential nominee, with editors and workers from across the state attending. Local residents also plan to participate in the event, described as a major campaign gathering.
The church offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m with a patriotic Independence Day service. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and a union service at 7 30 p m led by Rev F J Hovis. Lincoln went to church. Do you go. H T Wilson Pastor.
John Boyd will close his barber shop on Monday July 5 to give employees a vacation and observe the national holiday. The shop operates five chairs each day with prompt service for suits for men women and children. The Goodman Co.
A dream of taking part in a church service with a large congregation is said to foretell riches later in life. If the attendance is small, beware of slander in the future.
Floyd Rickey and Miss Helen Uezink were united in marriage at the bride's Chicago home on Saturday evening. Rev. Albert H. Gage officiated with attendants James Van Deman Alice Dayment and Mr and Mrs Noble Trotter. The couple plan a July wedding trip and will reside at 3151 Colorado Avenue in Chicago.
A brief Dallas News remark notes Eve’s temptation could have been avoided if a movie had been available, suggesting a cultural critique of entertainment options influencing choices.
An old listing offers real estate and insurance services from Gorman and Callaway in Monticello Indiana with a phone contact. It notes a large new dancing pavilion at Taggart's Hotel Bass Lake opening July 4 with public invitation and strict dancing conduct. A mention of a children's halt hose at the fair ends the item.
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