Soldier Letter From France Describes Escape From Front
A lengthy Thanksgiving era letter recounts a sea voyage aboard the American flagged convoy ship America, the dangers of submarine chasers, and life in France. The writer details camps near Brest Mehun Rocheport and Tours, daily routines, Red Cross aid, and views of European cities and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Camp Stuart
York
America
Italan
France
Brest
Mehun
Rocheport
Glovers
Tours
Doulain Court
Chaumont
Gudmont
Americana
Europe
Mooresville Boosts Hope With New Coach Curtis
The Mooresville team under coach G. M. Curtis shows improvement after practice and a 32 to 28 home-game score. The narrative urges every supporter to attend or call someone to learn the outcome, stressing community backing for continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nk Yy
G. M. Curtis
Mgr Curts
Lebanon
Mooresville
Concert of War Songs at the Library
A New Year’s Eve program titled Concert of War Songs will be presented under the Woman’s Club at the Library. The program features songs famed from the Revolutionary, Civil, and World War eras with other features. admission is 10 and 15 cents. Tue 31st p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Church Notice from Methodist Episcopal gathering
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m. Epworth League events follow the calendar of church announcements as pastor Rev W S Biddle presents new member greetings ahead of Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
M. E
Sacred Concert and Local Obituaries From Tipton
A Sacred Concert by the F church on the first Sunday evening featured Christmas songs and recitations with Miss Dorris Wilson at the piano. Obituaries note the death of milliner Maude Casey from influenza in Indianapolis, burial in Tipton. Family and friends traveled to Columbus Ohio for Everett Antrim’s son funeral. Christmas plans continued. K E Smitherman advertised electrical supplies and services at the White Star store.
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Maude Casey
Sumner Sisters
Millinecra
Plainfield
Indianapolis
Casey
FE. van Buskirk
Tipton
van Buskirk
K. E. Smitherman
White Star
School Week Notes Highlight Debates and Basketball
Pupils discuss road ownership in a junior debate while the senior and junior English classes receive coaching from Mr. Curtis of Maeville who led Lebanon to a state title. Miss Burton remains unable to hear classes, influenza sidelines several students, and organizers prepare pep baskets and New Year Eve entertainment as teachers resume duties and school spirit grows.
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Clifford Furnas
Audent
Purdue University
Burton
Curtis
Maeville
Lebanon
Lamont
Pauline Nelson
Gregory
Paul Taylor
University
Byron
Thornberry
Ray Thompson
Lakes
Meeting Set to Locate Canning Factory in Mooresville
Repeated cancellations aside, a public meeting is planned at the Library Monday night to discuss placing a large canning plant at the former Indiana Iron and Brass Bed Factory site. Edwin A. Hunt of Indianapolis says the project would employ many workers and handle hundreds of acres of peas corn and tomatoes with an estimated gross annual business around 200 000. Residents and local businesses are urged to attend and hear the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Iron & Brass
Mooresville
Edwin A. Hunt
Indianapolis
Fence and barb wire shipment on its way
G. A. Keller notes the car load of fence and heavy barb wire is expected to arrive soon. He contrasts it with lighter varieties commonly sold today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Keller
Notice Bank for the Ensuing Year
Notice bank for the ensuing year signed by H. H. Leathers cashier.
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H. H. Leathers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illicollectot
Thames
French Alps
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Mediterranean
Mta
Battle Front
States
Nmas
A. E.F
P. Mn
Iike
Red Shirley
Ritz
Germany
Tims
Spain
Africa
Streight
Cabralier
Stars and Stripes
A. E. F. Boys
Bordeaux
Leman
Bourges
Besancon
Lyon
Thut
Americane Red Cross
Y.M.C.A. Tamnadin Red Cross
Y.M.C.A
H. C. Hadley
Ea Harold ‘Bage
Eastor
Times Office
IND
Moores
Milton
K. Main ST
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Chicago Exchange
Farmers State Bank
Mooresville, Ind
Public Depository
J. L. Matthews
J. J. Reeve
W. F. Hadley
Cashier Co
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