07 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1922
Page
1
Jason W. Tudor of Monrovia shot himself in his bedroom early Thursday morning. The community mourns as Tudor, a prominent local figure, left a wife and five children. He was to preach at Mt Gilead's funeral later that day.
The Young People of the Christian church hosted an April fool kid party on a Friday in March. Fifty seven youths were guided between homes to meet at Laura Holmes and Mrs Forest Luther. The evening featured a monologue by R H Storm a Rosena Hiene number of games a brief business meeting and brick ice cream.
The Times announces a consignment of government warden and flower seeds to be distributed free of charge. Cal set the official for the seeds.
A Monday April clean up in Mooresville offers free pickup of waste and rubbish excluding ashes. Residents will have items gathered and disposed of from alleys and barrels in front of houses. ashes are not included in the free service.
The town board met in regular session Tuesday night appointing committees to study extending Woo Street north to the corporation line and to confer with the Youngs Club on time improvements and town beautification. A proposal to construct a sidewalk along the east side of Franklin Street was introduced, with plans to improve the west side of the centenary.
A men only meeting is announced at the M E Church Sunday afternoon at 2250. Rev K E Hutchens will speak on A Sure Detective and Prof loved Grant will sing. All men sixteen years of age and over urged to attend.
Nathaniel C Barker of Indianapolis wed Ruth Lou Na Skillman. Lawrences R McDaniel wed Eva Green, both of Brooklyn. Man Win Marley wed Myrtie Filsie Newlex, both of Indianapolis.
A promotional note urges poultry growers to hatch chicks now to ensure an abundant egg supply and higher profits in November. It claims egg prices vary with holidays and that early hatchery planning, hens, and incubator use can secure a full eel basket in November and Tségensber.
Sunday school at Buch’ A M M. Meeting for worship at bio A M and 7:30 2 MM. Christian Endeavor 6 39 Sunday evening. Prayer Meeting and Monthly business meeting Thursday 7:30. J E Hartsuck Pastor.
Evangelistic services at the M E church draw growing crowds as the Bible is preached in plain practical terms. Attendees report life changes and the meetings will run through Easter Sunday.
M. E. Services schedule includes class meetings at 8 45 Sunday School 9 34 worship 10 45 and evangelistic services nightly except Saturdays until Easter. Ezra Hutchens pastor. Herbert Olleman 23 of Waverly died Tuesday after weeks of illness funeral at Mt Gilead Thursday at 2 conducted by Rev E L Hutchens. Survived by mother Minnie and brothers Myron Loris and sister Effie Bell of Indianapolis.
Report lists 26 county farms with year long egg records from March 1921 to March 1922. Top flocks posted 147 hens with 147.1 eggs per hen, 50 hens at 138.5, and 111 hens at 134 eggs. Morgan county average 85 eggs per hen. Names, locations, and exact averages for numerous farms follow, with notes on winter pullet additions and sickness affecting yields.
Mr and Mrs W B Passmore sold their East Washington street property to Jake and Effie Lucas and plan to move to Moscow Idaho by June 1 to join son Cecil. Buff Orpington eggs offered 75 cents per setting. Aid Society of Friends church meets April 12 at 2 30 PM for officers installation and annual reports with invited women.
The vocational agriculture class announces the fourth annual egg show on April 25 26 and 27 with preliminary arrangements completed and exhibits planned. Cash and other prizes will be awarded by the egg show committee and every community member may win. The full program will be published next week.
Indiana Library Week aims to showcase the value of public libraries across communities during April 23 to 29 1922. A local committee plans a week of activities to strengthen support and cooperation with libraries. residents are urged to participate and follow forthcoming plans in the newspaper.
William Fox presents two renowned lions Jimmy and Beau in A Virgin Paradise. The pair, famous from circus stages and the original Targan lions, travel with mate Rengey and three cubs. Jimmy weighs 800 pounds and Beauty 450 pounds. both stand about three feet tall with long reach. They perform next Wednesday at Idle Hour Theatre.
Notice advertises Saturday and Sunday specials with standard chocolates at 20 cents per pound from Mooresville Gandy Witchen and Carl Watson's Drug Store offering Fant asics cream delivered within town limits.
The Elson Art Exhibit for public schools moves to Library Hall from Masonic Hall due to easier picture changes. It runs April 12 to 15 with home talent music and harp by Miss Henderson. Student tickets are 15 cents, adults 25 cents, daily 9:30 AM to evening. Proceeds fund new pictures for classrooms.
The court reports a series of cases including partition petitions, foreclosure of a mechanic's lien, and guardianship matters. Notable items include a guilty verdict for G C Russell on liquor charges with a $100 fine suspended on good behavior, and the Wainwright Trust Co case involving a partition and a sale deed approved for $3 650 to Harry S Howard.
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