04 May 1917
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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
1
Comer and Scearce Co. unveils a permanent home builders service room in Mooreville. The room showcases simple decorations and craftsmanship, sanitation, ample window space, and working plans for homes barns and poultry buildings. It aims to guide planning before construction and promote modern, well designed residences.
Regular session adjourned with routine bills paid and a rest room grant approved. Cleanup day set with the marshal hiring two teams to collect rubbish and bags hauled away free except ashes and brush. Local items note Mother's Day carnations, visits, alumni banquet tickets, army enlistments, and various rentals and notices.
Ex Governor Samuel M. Ralston and a U S navy recruiting officer will hold a public meeting on the public square in Mooresville Saturday at 1 PM to solicit recruits for the Navy.
The senior class performed a three act comedy of civil war days entitled The Thread of Destiny at the Assembly Hall Sunday night and again Monday evening due to seating demand. The ensemble received hearty applause for their polished amateur acting and strong performances by every senior.
Trustees have accepted a contract for a Moller pipe organ to be completed by mid August. Subscriptions still due should be paid promptly to ensure funds are ready when needed.
The M. E. church overflowed as 28 of 30 seniors entered by a violin solo with Walter Thompson and Mrs. Bert Cooper. The high school faculty followed the students, the choruses provided music, Rev. B F Dailey delivered the address, and Edith Woodward and Mary Smock missed the service due to measles.
E B Johnson reports illness after a year at Maywood but feels a bit brighter. Mooresville endured a violent windstorm Monday night with houses rocking and residents toppled signs. The senior high play crowd survived the rush home as winds lifted people off balance. a dishpan whirled past a front door and back to its owner.
Notice from Clarence Rari states he now has a drag line and requests any available work in that line. The brief appeals for opportunities and acknowledges skills with heavy equipment.
The district announced the teaching staff for the upcoming year led by H. M. Dixon as superintendent and Orla Spittler as principal. Ethel J. van Camper will teach English, with Bertha Burns from Laporte and Sey Alice Burns handling Latin and German. Miss Frost teaches music and drawing, Edna Kellan leads domestic science, and Agnes Lamont directs science and assists in history. Classroom assignments include Oscar Crouch in 8th grade, Wallace Hadkey in 7th, Leorah Wall in 6th, Ruth Miles in 5th, Laura Hadley in 4th, Sarah McNeeley in 3rd, Anna Record in 2nd, Julia Hadley in 1st primary, and Elsie Record in 1st primary.
The M. E. church announces a series of efficiency group meetings from May 7 to 11 in Mooresville and other locations. Educational and inspirational aims focus on Christian stewardship and organized financing. Notable speakers include A. B. Storms, Dr. Frank L. Love land, Rev. D. L. Marsh, and W. F. Whelan.
Rex Romine leads Mooresville campaign for a May 7 clean-up day with ashes tin cans and trash hauled away. Merchants to display lawn mowers hoses and tools while youths enter farming contests and aim for Purdue scholarships and Indiana state fair prizes.
Before purchasing an oil stove, consider the Revenue and Perfection models for convenience and reliability. They promise perfect satisfaction with very reasonable prices, as advertised by W. H. Wilson.
Mrs Dora Hadley offers property on West Main Street for sale. Listing notes ownership by Mrs Dora Hadley and sale of real estate in a brief classified notice.
A. L. Wheeller of Mooreville advertises a 30 day fence sale with prices below factory cost. Buy now for future needs. Adrian fence praised for quality and guaranteed satisfaction.
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