01 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
1
Atlantic City June 274 Doctors from across the country called to unite in repeal of the Volstead act. Dr. Fritz of Philadelphia warned prohibition curbs medical practice and questions the law's benefits, citing misuses and harm. Also reports social notices and local visits across town.
Local column recounts dinners anniversaries and visits among families including the Shufflebargers Cox Harveys and Browns. A small tire theft attempt near Vestal’s garage yields a $30 loss, and a Martinsville couple’s collision injures both drivers. John Short, 89, celebrated a birthday with neighbors.
The yearly reunion for the Way land Yeager descendants met at the town park last Sunday with about sixty attendees from Marion Monroe Hendricks Putnam Owen and Morgan counties. Representatives from every family except four were present and letters were read from relatives in California and Florida.
A list of name pairings shows couples and individuals from Morgan Johnson Martinsville Paragon Cotton Town and Vigo counties entering transfers or marriages. Notable pairs include Sidney St John with Pauline Schafer, Clarence Pierce with Neema Milhon, and Raymond McCarthy with Myrtle Pattison. Other listed pairs include James Wilson and Ef fie Utterback and Harry Hinsley with Violet Anderson.
Readers complain about blurred text and misaligned pages after recent printing at the Times office. Editors acknowledge the issue and pledge fixes, with replacements offered to subscribers and an investigation into production delays.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown of Indianapolis bought candy on a trip to Eminence and shared it. Mr Brown became ill near Maywood, later found poisoned by arsenic, likely from mixed candy in his coat pocket. He was moved to relatives near Eminence in serious condition.
Mrs Harry Hadley hosted a lawn party Monday afternoon for the eighth birthday of Maryie Layman. Guests included Margaret Jones Lucia Marion Edwards Virginia Haynes Virginia Harvey Dorothea Elliott and Margaret White. Refreshments followed a series of games and the hostess received several pretty gifts.
The Valley Mills baseball team defeated the home squad 1 to 0 last Sunday in a closely contested game. Both sides pounded hits but only one run crossed the plate. A large crowd attended, and the next game is slated for Coatsville next Sunday.
Richardson Bros and Co. open a Nash car display room in the Lindley block, in the former E. N. Milhon grocery space.
Mrs O BE Watson returned home Tuesday evening to a Christian Endeavor gathering awaiting a delicious supper. Ice cream was served and the evening passed with enjoyment.
Rev George W Carnes announces the fourth and last quartet for the conference year on July 16 17 at Mooresville church. A business meeting is set for next Tuesday at 7 30 to elect a delegate to the annual conference and to choose a class leader and steward for the coming year. No Sunday evening services due to union services at Friends church.
Sunday School reports a 59 offering of 10.14 with Pathfinder class program. Evening service featured a male quartet. W H M S met at the home of Mrs Sviln. Next Sunday services include 8:45 class meeting and 10:45 service on The Safeguard of a Nation. Junior choir to sing. Union service planned in the evening at Friends church. Epworth League 7:30 Tuesday basement meeting. Mrs Evra Hutchen presiding. Local obituary for Burris or Burris family: Townsend’s sale, Mrs. Carrie Ree Burris, 89, died after two weeks illness. funeral at Friends church.
Short fragment notes BIN Reynolds as the contact for best prices on fresh produce and meats in a local advertisement.
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