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Newspaper

Mooresville Times

Location

Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1920

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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Hosts Dr Rebecca Parrish

An all day meeting next Wednesday May 5 at the M E Church honors Dr Rebecca Parrish of Mary Johnston Hospital Manila. Morning praise led by Mrs C E Asbury. afternoon talks by Dr Parish on her experiences. Attending are Mrs Chas Sedan and visiting societies from Indianapolis West Newton Brooklyn Waverly. All members urged to attend and bring a box lunch for themselves. Twelve hospital quilts by Mooresville Society to be exhibited. Service begins 4 30 p m.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church Rebecca Parrish Mary Johnston Hospital Manila Parish C. E. Asbury Chas. Sedan Indianapolis West Newton Brooklyn Waverly Mooresville Society M. E

Alumni Banquet Held April 24 1920 At K of P Mall

The annual Alumni Banquet drew a large crowd of members and guests on April 24 1920 at the K of P Mall. A memorial by Soi on McNabb honored classmate Will Comer class of 1880 and Ervin Milhon paid tribute to Park Shepherd class of 1913. The Alumni Service flag was demobilized and a brief business session preceded a Drama Club program featuring a three act pantomime a one act pantomime and a fantasy followed by stunts and a frolic and a two course luncheon served to all attendees.

K. of P. Mall Soion McNabb Will Comer Ervin Milhon Park Shepherd Hhalves Horace M. Townsend Doris Wilson

Lost a mate deer near Indianapolis in Indiana notice

Lost a mate deer with reward offered. Notify D. FE. Watson. RoC. box 427B in Indianapolis, Indiana.

D. FE. Watson Reward R. Roc Indianapolis

Mt Gilead Church Dedication In Madison Township

The New Christian Church at Mt Gilead Madison township was dedicated Sunday April 25 with Rev C W Cauble Indianapolis in charge. Miss Estella Griggs Brooklyn led music and the Mooresville Masonic Quartet sang. The $8000 debt free church raised a substantial sum that day and the Ladies Aid had contributed about 2100 toward the building fund. Pastor Rev Jason Tudor Monrovia praised for church progress.

New Christian Church Mt. Gilead Madison Township C. W. Cauble Indianapolis Estella Griggs Brooklyn Masonic Quartette Moores Vile Ladies Aid Jason Tudor Monrovia

Brown Twp S S Convention at Mooresville Christian Church

The Brown Township Sunday School convention will meet at the Christian Church in Mooresville on Sunday, May at 2 PM. The program includes song, readings by Wm Ludlow, reports from department superintendents and nominating committee, a talk on The Children's Divisions by Mrs Belle Coonfield, an address The Value of the Standard by E T Albertson, prize awards for Highest Standard, and benediction by Mrs S K Marine. Thos W Taylor presides, Maury Reynolds secretary.

Christian Church Mooresville Reading Ludlow Dept Sone Orville Templeton Belle Coonfield E. T. Albertson A. H. Reynolds R .D. Shirley Jefferson Township

High School Commencement at Friends Church Honors Class of 80

Friday evening April 23 at the Friends Church marked commencement for the class of 80 with purple and white decorations. Clay’s Orchestra of Indianapolis provided music. Mr. Foley of Indianapolis delivered an informative talk on American Ideals to a crowded stage audience.

Friends Church Clay Orchestra Indianapolis Foley

Court News: Alley Vacated and Miscellaneous Civil Actions

The Mooresville alley petition by Comer & Scear ce Co. was heard and the alley ordered vacated. Samy Coffman fined one dollar and sentenced to six months at the Penal farm for failure to support his wife, with two years probation requiring earnings to be handed to his wife and reported to court. The National City Bank v Clarence J Kirk favored the defendant. Rothrock cases dismissed. guardian matters and wills probated. New divorces listed for Emma Stephensen, Bonnie Bell, and Albert Losh.

Comer & Scearce Co Mooresville Samy Coffman The National City Bank Clarence J. Kirk Hubbard C. Rothrock John Rothrock, Jr Ellis Thornburry Daniel Thornberry Guardian J. E. Overton David Lydy Wm. S. Coyner Bonnie L. Bell James M. Bell Albert Losh Allie Losh

Class Day Exercises Mark Commencement Week At High School

A High School class day program concluded commencement week with a school song Clauss valedictory and a collection of performances. Marguerite Hallam presented the piano solo and joined a vocal duet with Paul Harsey. Clarence Hadley read class history while Kenneth White spoke on wireless electricity. Katheryn Killian performed a Phillipine Islands piece and Maurice Macy delivered the class will. Halstead Monical sang a solo and Paul Harvey Voral offered a class prophecy.

Marguerite Hallam Fiava Lambert Phillipine Islands Katheryn Killian Clarence Hadley Kenneth White Marguerite Hallin Paul Harsey Will Maurice Macy Prophecy Paul Harvey Voral Halstead Monical

Methodist Protestant Church Notices at Mooresville Morristown

Rev Will Payne to preach at Mooresville Sunday night and Antioch Sunday morning. Pastor to Morristown to assist Rev J M Baker at the Sird quarterly meeting. Indiana conference SS and CE Union to meet May 7 8 9 at Morristown. 7:30 PM service at Mooresville. Everyone invited. GEO W CARNES.

Methodist Protestant Will Payne Mooresville Antioch Morristown Ind J. M. Baker Srd S.S C.e.uncan Indiana Geo.w. Carnes

A Pioneer Pear Tree in Gregg Township

A farmer notes a nine foot circumference pear tree four feet high in Gregg township, estimated fifty feet tall and seventy years old, still bearing good crops. He invites reports of any similar trees in Morgan county. Also mentions John Gibbs and Helen York attending DePauw alumni events.

Gregg Township Morgan County Win Scotten

Weekend Visits and Local Notices Across Town

Miss Norris Jessup of Earlham College and her Purdue brother Leland visited family. other trips included S O R convention attendance and Young People's work. Quarantines due to smallpox affected Everett Allen’s and Elvin Allen’s families. Funeral for Miss Gladys Rose held in Mt. E. Church. Local notices include a 116 acre farm for sale, an injury to Albert Stumpel from a vehicle accident, and community events at Mooresville venues supporting Armenian famine aid.

Norris Jessup Earlham College Leland Purdue W. L. Jessup Lois Everett Allen Elvin Allen Lou Spoun Gladys Rose Perry Rose Mt. E Indianapolis F .E. Carlisle Thomas Jarrett E. W. Day Albert Stumple A. W. Rusie Wheeler and Wilson Green Castle Bridge Stumple W. L. Thompson

Edith Hadley and Edgar Shirley Married in Star Tinsville

Miss Edith Hadley eldest daughter of Mrs Minnie Hadley and Edgar Shirley eldest son of Mr and Mrs R D Shirley were wed Friday in the Star Tinsville Presbyterian church Rev Arthur M Baker officiating They honeymooned in Bicknell with Mr and Mrs Ralph Tresslar and will reside with the bride's mother The couple are held in high esteem in the community with Mr Shirley active in local business and store ownership

Edith Hadley Minnie Hadley Edgar Shirley R. D. Shirley Startinsville Arthur M. Baker Presbyterian Church Bicknell Ralph Tresslar Miss Hadley Shirley Merriman-Wasson Times

Cook Thompson Wedding at Martinsville

Miss Clyda Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Thompson and Ralph Cook son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cook were married at Martinsville Friday afternoon by the M E Minister W W Tevis. The couple will live with their parents. Ralph served overseas with the Marines and now works with his father in the feed store business.

Clyda Thompson Mer Thomas Thompson Rualph Cook Chas. Cook Martinsville Friady M. E W. W. Tevis Ralph Marines Fatha

Keller Family Birthday Celebration at Stilesville

Mr Keller and family honored by Dr C C Keller at Stilesville with a birthday visit. Everet Keller and Mrs Weidner joined Dr and Mrs Keller for a Sunday gathering, and all extended wishes for many more happy birthdays.

Ann Meese D. Keller Br. Chester Keller Meaurther Keller Everet Keller C. W. Weidner C. C. Keller Stilesville

A Good Record at School Honors Opal Handwork and Elizabeth Ferguson

Opal Handwork and Elizabeth Ferguson, 6th graders taught by Miss Katherine Harper, were neither absent nor tardy during the past school year and both were promoted to the 6A grade for next year.

Opal Elizabeth Ferguson Katherine Harper

Marriage Licenses Across Mooresville and Indianapolis Areas

Licenses issued for several couples including Lidgar L Shirley and Bidiith Hadley of Mooresville Sialph L Cook and Clyda Thomp son of Mooresville Starkey Bates of Indianapolis and Brunette Parker of Morgan County Clarence C Marley and Orda Bess Rushton both of this city Henry W Kindred of Morgan County and Iva Lucille Scroggins this city Alva Trusty and Georgia Elizabeth Morgan both of Indianapolis John Fred Herman and Minnie Pennington both of this city Fount H Whitsell and Goldie E Hacker both of this city Carl Elis and Cilla L Whitesell both of this city Charles M Cooper and Grace Mahan both of Indianapolis

Lidgar L. Shirley Bidiith Hadley Mooresville Sialph L. Cook Clyda Thompson Starkey Bates Indianapolis Brunette Parker Morgan County Clarence C. Marley Orda Bess Rushton Henry W. Kindred Morgan Co Iva Lucille Scroggins Alva Trusty Georgia Elizabeth Morgan John Fred Herman Minnie Pennington Fount H. Whitsell Goldie E. Hacker Carl Elis Cilla L. Whitesell Charles M. Cooper Grace Mahan

For Sale Auction of Horses in Camby Indiana

Charles Boatright of Camby Indiana offers a selection of horses for sale including a 13 year old blind gelding a mare in her twenties a team of three four year olds and a large twelve year old horse all described as broke. The listing notes life and action for the pair and names the seller.

Life and Action Charles Boatright Camby Ind

County Chairman Templeton Leads Salvation Army Fund Drive

O Templeton of the First National Bank was named county chairman to raise funds for Salvation Army relief work in the state. He plans a county and township mobilization ahead of the May 10 to 20 appeal directed by Franklin K Lane former Interior secretary. He stressed patriotic duty and the Army’s global aid in homes hospitals clinics and orphanages.

O. Templeton First National Bank Salvation Army Templeton Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior Home Service Tempiecton

Library hours resume after school term end

The library returns to 1 to 5:30 afternoon hours and 6:30 to 8:30 evenings, with Saturday 9 to 11 morning. Friday evenings excluded. Two winter closures incurred no late fees. patrons should return overdue books promptly. Libn Mrs Norris Talley and Asst Libn Mrs Edgar Shirley sign off.

Norris Talley Edgar Shirley

Fire damages Woods residence on East Main Street

A Thursday morning roof fire at W. C. Woods home on East Main Street caused significant damage to the building and household goods despite a prompt fire department response. The cause remains unknown at this time.

W. C. Woods East Main Street

Hibbs Seeks Senate Nomination On Tax Law Reform

James Hibbs of Brazil announces candidacy for the Senate on reform of the present tax law. He would abolish the State appraisal board, its most objectionable feature.

James Hibbs Brazil Ton Tha F Es

Also Mentioned on This Page

MT. Gilead Church Brown Twp S. S Court News Clauss Mooresville, Ind Timothy Tiny John Gibbs Helen York DePauw Llorence Steve Mrs. Albert Coop Ernest Harvey Paul George Townsend Milton Cox William Bray Walter Morgan E. T. Booker Crawfordsville John Cline C. E. Smith Bay View Club Idle Hours Armenian Famine Fund Bay View Wm. Wilson Geo. Ade Agnes Sickler Elizabeth Miller Lida Crawford Lucia Victrola Gatli-Cruci Elizabeth Scruggs Shirley—Hadley Cook—Thompson Vias Dr , Din Library Notes Mooresville Building, Savings and Loan Association E. F. Hadley Secy-Treas Farmers State Bank Building Timly Business United States Hadley
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