News in Brief from Monticello and White County
Mrs. Martha Capper visited Indianapolis for business last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson were guests of Dr. and Mrs. J D. McCann over the weekend. Samuel Turner and Edna Turner spent the weekend with friends and relatives. Miss Lou Biederwolf returned to Chicago after visiting Monticello. Verne Brown of Harrisville, Indiana, is visiting C. A. Pierson on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Capper
Indianapolis
Ernest Anderson
J D. McCann
Samuel Turner
Edna
Lou Biederwolf
Chicago
Verne Brown
Harrisville
Indiana
Monticello
C. A .Pierson
South Main Street
Joe Wolever
Af Peruo
Mr. Wolever
Local Social Notes From Decoration Day Visits
Mrs. George Nicvies visited her in laws, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cullen, over Decoration Day. Minnie Randall returned to Indianapolis after several days with relatives here. Cochran of Brooklyn came Friday morning for a short view of her parents. Mr and Mrs. Calaway and Mr and Mrs. Russell Johnson of Huntington were guests of Postmaster and Mrs. James P. Simons over Decoration Day. Geneva Jenkins of Clark's Fall attended the American Legion dance with Edith Wiemere. Elizabeth Renwick, a Columbus teacher, returned home for summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nicvies
Joseph Cullen
Mis
Minnie Randall
Indianapolis
Mee Vanehn
Short View
Mr End Mes
Calaway
Russell Johnson of
Huntington
James P. Simons
Geneva Jenkins
Clark
Edith Wiemere
American Legion
Community Notices and Visits Scatter Across Monticello Area
Local residents and visitors are listed in a running from Arcota to Delphi, including Landis Engle visiting with his mother Mary Engle and returning to Bloomington for IU studies, and Burdell Baker’s Bloomington return. Others visit Greencastle Green Castle Connersville Rensselaer Burnettsville Delphi Joliet and Monticello for family, school, and social ties with noted travel by car and train.
Browns Return From Pleasant Auto Trip
Mr and Mrs Porter Brown and their daughter returned home after a few days with Mrs Brown s brother Claude Ireland and family of West Washington Street. The party traveled by auto and found splendid roads throughout the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Brown
Sisters Snyder to Journey East for Several Weeks
Misses Ethel and Esther Snyder plan a midmonth trip through the east visiting relatives in Philadelphia Erie and other points in Pennsylvania and will be away for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Esther Snyder
Philadelphi
Erie
Pennslvania
Duncan family headed for Winona Lake summer study
Mr and Mrs James F Duncan and daughter plan a trip to Winona Lake where Duncan will enroll his eighth grade teaching stint in a summer course at Winona College Bion Vovel returns from South Bend where he attended the state college track and field meet and arranged his entrance at Notre Dame in September
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Duncan
Winona Lake
Winona College
Duncan
Bion Vovel
South Bend
State College
Notre Dame
Mrs Kassabaum Returns Home After Tonsil Operation
Mrs George W Kassabaum came back from Indianapolis where she underwent a tonsil removal surgery last Thursday. Her husband Mr Kassabaum accompanied her and returned home Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kassabaum
Indianapolis
Kassabaum
Miss Peart Britton Visits From Chicago
Miss Peart Britton employed in Chicago visited here last Saturday with friends and stayed with her parents at Reynolds over Decoration Day. She formerly worked in the Auditor's office here.
Walter Huff Suffering From Inflammatory Rheumatism
Walter Huff of the Monon News and Fowler Tribune is ill at his Fowler home with inflammatory rheumatism. While his condition improves quickly, it will be several days before he can resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Huff
The
Monon News
Fowler Tribune
Fowler
Mothers' Club entertains at Mrs George Spencer home
The Mothers' Club was entertained at Mrs George Spencer's southwest of this city last Thursday afternoon. Contests provided amusement for guests followed by delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
George Spencer
Nurse Linnie Best to Instruct Home Hygiene Class
County Nurse Miss Linnie Best travels to Monon today to lead a home hygiene and care of the sick class for interested residents. The Bee at the library gathers at 2 30 o clock for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Best
Monon
Miss Francis Inskeep Returns From Buffalo For Summer With Parents
Miss Francis Inskeep arrived home on Wednesday from Buffalo New York to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G T Inskeep of west of Monticello. She has been employed as a dietitian in a hospital in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Inskeep
Buffalo
New York
Mrr
G. T. Inskeep
West of Monticcilo
Inskeep
Thalia Club Hosts Delightful Evening at Miss Jaynes Home
Miss Meredith Burnes and Miss Marguerite Davis led a Thalia Club gathering at 1717 North Illinois Street last Thursday. The meeting featured engaging contests and a most enjoyable evening, with Miss Mary Letty considering her summer plans and fall return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merdith Burnes
Marguerite Davis
Thalia Club
Jaynes
Tlmois Street
Families Return From Visit With Lawrie Household
Mrs John Shultner and daughter Jean and Mrs M D Hedden of Hammond return home after visiting Mr and Mrs R A Lawrie and family of South Railroad street Mrs John Schultz of Indianapolis also visited the Lawrie home during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shultner
Jean
M. D. Hedden
Hammond
R. A. Lawrie
South Railroad — Street
John Schultz
Indianapolis
Lawrie
College Track Meet Draws Local Visitors to Notre Dame
Wilmer Burns and companions attended the college track and field event at Notre Dame in South Bend. They were joined home by FE. J. Collins of Holland Michigan who spent several days in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Burns
F. F. Melvin
Zelda Burns
Mildred Galbreth
South Bend
Notre Dame
FE. J. Collins
Holland
Michigan
Hibner Hosts Decoration Day Guests From Local Families
George Vibner Mayme Gar man from Michigan City Andrew Hibner with wife and daughter of Momence Hinois Ed Kendall and family Burnettsville John Hibner and family Jacob Hibner Monticello attended Decoration Day at Mrs Albert Hibner residence on South Illinois street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vibner
Mayme
Garman
Michigan City
Andrew Hibner
Momence
Hinois
Ed Kendall
Burnettsville
John Hibner
Jacob Hibner
Monticello
Albert Hibner
South Thinois Street
Local families visit from Chicago and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Charles Moulten and children Marjorie and Robert and Mr and Mrs Roy Gardner motored here last Saturday from Chicago and stayed with Mr and Mrs Cliff Gardner. Fred Gardner of Lafayette and Mr and Mrs Milt Gardner and daughter Roberta of Delphi were also guests Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moulten
Marjorie
Robert
Roy Gardner
Chicago
Cliff Gardner
Fred Gardner
Lafayette
Milt Gardner
Roberta
Delphi
Illness improves for Elizabeth Clark at South Bluff home
Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, once ill at her South Bluff street residence, shows health improvement. Her sisters Mrs. Edith Rhyan of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ida Elder of Aurora have stayed with the Clark family for weeks, with Mrs. Elder also recovering from the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Clark
South Bluff Street
Edith Rhyan
Milwaukee
Wis
Ida Elder
Aurora
Ill
Clark
Elder
Roy Girard Named Associate Superintendent at Putnamville
Roy Girard son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Girard and son in law of David A Scroggs of Idaville is appointed associate superintendent of the State Penal Farm at Putnamville and will move his family there at once to assume duties. He is a Purdue University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Girard
Charles E. Girard
David A. Scroggs
Idaville
Putnamville
Mr. Girard
Purdue University
Celebration for Tom Roth Marks 46th Birthday Surrounded by Friends
About forty friends gathered at Tom Roth's home south of the city to celebrate his forty sixth birthday. The surprise party began with a social hour and refreshments served afterward. Dr and Mrs J D McCann plan to depart June 12 for Denver and Colorado Springs to visit Mrs McCanns sister and brother in law before attending the National Medical Association meeting in Colorado Springs. Kenneth Paul Ross and Inez Catherine Newton obtained a marriage license Tuesday and were wed at the bride's mother's home with Rev Elvin Daniels officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Roth
J. D. McCann
Denver
Colorado Springs
Kenneth Paul Ross
Rufus Ross
Inez Catherine Newton
Lester Newton
Rev. Elvin Daniels
The
Christian Church
Mrs Willis DeRyke Suffering Mumps Delays Travel Plans
Mrs Willis DeRyke has been confined at home for several days with a severe attack of mumps delaying the family’s plans to go to Winona Lake for the summer. Mr DeRyke will be an instructor at Indiana University biological station. Mrs Charles Foster and Mrs Arthur Boone traveled to Martinsville for treatment at a sanitarium and Mrs Foster and Mrs Boone will stay there. Mr Foster returned to Indianapolis after, where he conducted business. During Mrs Boone’s absence her son George will visit relatives at Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdell W. Baker
Bloomington
Indiana University
Boob. Baker
Willis DeRyke
Winona’ Lake
DeRyke
Mee
Charles Foster
Arthur Boone
Martinsville
Mrs Saunderson Home to Be Converted into Apartments
The residence of Mrs J T Saunderson at Blatt and Washington streets is remodeled to create three apartments. The lower door will be used by Mrs Saunderson, Miss Nora Gardner, and Mrs James Gardner of Criden who will move to the city to live with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Saunderson
Blatt and
Washington Street
Saunderson
Nora Gardner
James Gardner
Criden
Gilbert and Davis families attend The Sweetheart Shop in Lafayette
Mr and Mrs George W Gilbert Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis Misses Lillie Lods Pauline Kingsbury Edith Wientore Esther Simons Tindell Rothrock all of this city Harold Mertz of Burnettsville and Ted Chil ton of Brookston were in Lafayette last Thursday evening where they attended The Sweetheart Shop at the Mars Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gilbert
Ralph Davis
Lillie Lods
Pauline Kingsbury
Edith Wientore
Esther Simons
Tindell Rothrock
Harold Mertz
Burnettsville
Ted Chilton
Brookston
Lafayette
Mars Theatre
Berkey Seeks Panama Assignment After Reach Monticello Visit
Frank Berkey recently left Monticello after visiting his uncle J. B. Roach and Miss Margaret Roach. He travels from New York to Panama for government work. Berkey was summoned to Tincoln Nebraska by his father T. A. Berkey’s death. Last Friday the American Legion Thoronton Williams Post hosted a well attended dance on North Main with a Lafayette four piece orchestra. Fred Gardner, formerly of the city, played in the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Berkey
J. B. Roach
Margaret Roach
Monticello
Will Sanl
New York
Panama
Mr. Berkey
Tincoln
Nebraska
T. A. Berkey
Thorton Wiliams Post
The
American Legion
North Main Street
Lafayette
Fred Gardner
Willis DeRyke to Instruct at Indiana University Station
Willis DeRyke spent Thursday and Friday in Chicago conducting business. He and his family plan a summer home at Winona Lake where he will teach at the Indiana University biological station. He has resigned as high school principal but has not selected a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis DeRyke
Chicago
Mr. DeRyke
Winona Lake
Indiana University Biological Station
Akron Man Seeks Rest Before Returning to Firestone Post Injuries
John Miller of Akron Ohio has stayed with Miss Ruth Vogel for several days. He traveled to Clinton Alabama to visit his parents while recovering from burns sustained weeks ago. Miller plans to return to his chemical engineer duties at Firestone Rubber Company once fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Akron
Ohio
Ruth Vogel
Miller
Clinton
Firestone Rubber Company
Funeral held for Henry C Harmon a Brookston resident
The Brookston funeral for Henry C Harmon born May 22 1865 in Marysville Indiana was conducted Friday at 2 30 pm at the Methodist church with Rev A A Bagby presiding. Interment followed in Brookston Cemetery. He died Wednesday after a five week illness from heart trouble and complications. Surviving are wife Emma Alice Westfall and three children Wilbur Bessie and Mer Harmon, plus two sisters Mrs O E Jones and Mrs Lucinda Eaton. He served as Round Grove Township trustee six years and was active in Republican politics and lodge affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Harmon
Brookston
White County
Methodist
AA. E. Bagby
Ceme
Harmon
Mr. Harmon
Marysville
Ind
Round Grove Township
Emma Alice Westfall
Wilbur
Bessie Harmon
Fmer Harmon
Lafayette
O. E. Jones
Ashtabula
Lucinda Eaton
Washington, Pa
Stover Thompson Wedding At Christian Parsonage
Mary Stover daughter of Floyd and Mary Stover of Carroll County married Levi J. Thompson son of Henry P. Thompson north of this city. The ceremony at the Christian parsonage last Thursday with Rev. Elvin Daniels officiating. Thompson is an ex service man. The Tiger Store advertises a floor lamp with a silk shade as a home charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stover
Floyd Stover
Carroll County
Levi J. Thompson
Henry P. Thompson
Christian Parsonage
Elvin Daniels
Thompson
Tiger
Sunday School Workers Convention Draws 500 Delegates in Wolcott
White County Sunday School workers report a successful annual convention in Wolcott with over five hundred delegates and visitors registered. The event featured strong talks by Dr. C. C. Gohn and Miss Nellie Young, music led by Nelson House, and a generous net from dinner proceeds to the Sunday School Association. Officers and staff were elected, including G. A. Stephan as president, and the treasury stood at 145 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
Wolcott
Sunday School Association
Princeton Township
C. C. Gohn
Nellie Young
Indianapolis
Nelson House
Royal Center
Chalmers
Telfer Brothers
Princeton
Cass
Honey Creek
Big Creek
Prairie
Jackson
Round Grove
Union
Monon
Liberty
West Point
G. A. Stephan
Association
Homer Hanna
Burnettsville
Robt. Stockton
State S. A. Convention Draws Indiana Delegations
Indiana Sunday School Association plans its annual convention at Lafayette and Purdue University June 14 to 16 with a large turnout expected. Features include a pageant by H Augustine Smith, Purdue campus tours, a vesper service, and mass meeting at Purdue. Noted speakers include Dr H E Tralle Sterling L Williams Dr William A Brown Maude J Baldwin W F Stockham and A M Loeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Sunday School Association
Lafayette
Purdue University
H. Augustine Smith
Boston
Tokio
Japan
Mars Theater
Purdue
Trinity M. FE
F. D. Leete
Indianapolis
Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana
H. E. Tralle
Philadelphia
American Baptist Publication
Sterling EL. Willams
Young Peoples Work
Missouri
William A. Brown
Department of Evangelism
International Sunday School Association
Maude J. Baldwin
W. FL. Stockham
International Board of Trustees
A. M. Loeker
International Association
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Brie
Monticello Vicinity
OCA
Elizabeth Renwick
Columbus
Landis Engle
Arcota
Mary Engle
Ray Fauber
Edward Dake
Chas. Tidrick
Read van Voorst
Speedway
Earl Daniels
Butler College
North Bluff Street
Galen Barnes
Connersville
Mrs. C. F. Barnes
North
Illinois Street
Charles H. Rector
Greencastle
Mr. Rector
E. Lyle Smith
S.C. Dobbins
Ray Edward Trapp
BE. Trapp
Viola Pearl Sieman
Mer
John T Sigman
Walents
William Kingsbury
Columbus, Ohio
Oliver Tharp
Joliet, Ll
Mary Kingsbury
James van Deman
Lucy van Deman
South Railroad Street
Emeryon Hughes
Rensselaer
Rensselaer High School
Jean and
Kathleen Parker
Toledo
George A. Inskeep
Emma Roth
Charles Moore
J. E. Bechtel
Barham
Towa
Mary F Letty
Toeal High School
Cireentostle
Sumner
Stover-Thompson
Mers
GG. J. Heeter
John A. Kassabaum
Mabel Henke
D. A. Scipio
D. J. Duncan
Cott
Will Hagen
Palm Beach
Rockford Hose
Harry Schwartz
Lee’s Self Service
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Convention
Elmore’s Bread Factory
Price
Hamill & Co
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Clothier
White House Confectionery Geo
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