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Newspaper

Mooresville Times

Location

Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

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First Bay View Club Meets at Mrs Chester Holiday Home

The Bay View Club held its first meeting last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Chester Holiday's home. Due to illness Mrs Sutton served as president pro term in Mrs. C H White's absence. The group will study the English Bible using an Indiana University Extension outline with Mrs Rees Coster leading. Refreshments of neopolitan cream and cake followed the social hour.

Bay View Club Chester Holiday All Sutton C. H. White Indiana University Extension Rees Coster

Mrs Horbur Townsend Honored at Home Wedding Week Event

Mrs G W Bass and Miss Garnet Jackson entertained neighbors and friends Friday at the Bass home in honor of Mrs Horbur Townsend a bride of the week. Autumn decorations featured foliage and ferns. Helen Wilson presented the bride with gifts. Brick ice cream and angel food cake were served.

G. W. Bass Garnet Jackson Horbur Townsend Helen Wilson

Pleasant Birthday Party For Amos Mills And Delbert Hobson

Mrs. M. L. Hobson hosted a marshmallow and wiener roast on Delbert Hobson and Amos Mills birthday, honoring Anna Jane Morgan. Neighbors contributed buns and a campfire supper, making a pleasant evening.

Amos Mills Delbert Hobson M. L. Hobson Delbert Anna Jane Morgan Pleas Morgan

Sewer Plan Delayed For Next Spring Construction

At a town board meeting Tuesday the sewer ordinance was postponed. Officials felt starting now would be unwise and a contract should be let early next spring to finish before next fall.

Thhe Town Board

Five Room House For Sale On East Main Street

I T Vestal offers a five room house on East Main Street for sale with terms possible. The listing notes negotiable payment arrangements.

East Main Street I. T. Vestal

Late Week News For Distant Readers

The paper reprints items prepared for last week due to Friday linotype trouble. editors express regret at missing timely reporting and publish them in this issue for readers away from home.

Family Reunion at Old Joppa Home Near Indianapolis

Aaron Mills descendants 38 strong gathered Sunday after church at the old Joppa home now owned by Clark Sellars and family for a reunion and picnic. Catherine Belle Broomell of Santa Ana, California visited. attendees included Pleas Mills Will Parsons Clarence Mills Henry County Woodward and others from Plainfield West Newton Indianapolis and nearby areas. The day featured a long table and fellowship despite rain.

Aaron Mills Joppa Clark Sellars Jupiter Pluvius Catherine Belle Broomell Santa Ana California Pleas Mills John Bray Hary Williams Harley Richardson Will Parsons Famiy Kenjamin Anderson Gon Plainfield Clarence Mills West Newton Sant Woodward Enry County Worth Floyd Woodward Muriel Macy Laura Mills A. W. Seurmer Wil Farmen Broscoe Townsend Chas. Sellars Indianapolis

Miss Stuth Landers Weds Ralph Knox In Indiana Ceremony

Miss Stuth Landers youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Landers and Ralph Knox of Waverly were married Saturday October 2 in Indianapolis by Rev Lewis. The couple will establish a home in a farm Knox recently bought between Waverly and Banta.

Stuth Landers Jerry Landers Ralph Knox Waverly Indianapolis Rev. Lewis Mr. Knox Banta

Congregation Opens New Year With Inspiring Sunday

Ezra L. Hutchens, pastor, reports strong attendance and interest as the congregation begins the new year. Sunday School at 8:30 details next week’s program Epworth and Class meeting. Special music by a newly organized choir urged and all are invited to attend.

Ezra L. Hutchens

Speeders and muffler fiends face court talks

The public and Marshal Greeson contend with speeders and open mufflers. Suspects evade capture and deny guilt, but the marshal may offer a chance to discuss the matter in the squire's court.

Marshal Greeson Squire’s Court

County Registration Surges as Voters Prepared for November

County tabulation by Auditor H H Nutter shows 364 men and 5099 seamen registered to vote in November. Women are registering strongly. township totals list Washington leading with 1987 men and 1760 women, and several townships showing sizable female participation.

Ogtuver Ae H. H. Nutter

Marriage Licenses Issued for Several Couples

Harry M. Bain and Jeanette Brown both of Morgan County received a marriage license. Ralph Knox and Ruth Landers were granted a license. Horace Everett Northern of Center ton and Lula May Beard of Brown County also secured nuptial permission.

Harry M. Bain Jeanette Brown Morgan County Ralph Knox Ruth Landers Horace Everett Northern Centerton Lula May Beard Brown County

Mooresville Candy Kitchen Ad Highlights Peanut Roll Deal

Mrs. Bert Jones returns from North Carolina noting climate benefits and mild hay fever. She enjoyed raconery and made stops along Hot Springs Waynesville as part of her trip. Special Saturday offer sets peanut roll at 44 cents per pound.

Bert Jones N. Carolina Waynesville

School Notes Football Road Work and India Talk

The basketball boys began away games last Wednesday under Coach Moeller. A Friday talk on India by a native covered social and religious practices including the caste system. Mr. Smith and Mr. Gregory led a post dismissal pep session announcing that M. H. S. could build a gym this year if the community lends $100 interestfree loans to be repaid in five years from rentals and school events.

Moeller India Smith Gregory

Moor esville church seeks aid for faith home in Indianapolis

The Moor esville church cooperative with Rev A H Kilburn to support the Faith Home, a Christian home for destitute girls in Indianapolis. Kilburn is buried in August. donations from any church member are requested by Fri Dec 15 to Elizabeth Scruggs. Needed items include canned fruit and fruit to can bedding and money.

Mooresville A. H. Kilburn Indianapolis Kilburn Dorcas Society Elizabeth Scruggs

Fruit Growers Nurseries Seeks District Superintendent

Wanted reliable man to book orders for fruit and ornamental trees shrubs and roses with exclusive territory. Whole or part time with weekly commissions. Live wire to act as district superintendent and appoint sub agents. Samark New York State.

Ifruit Growers Nurseries Samark New York State

Smallpox Outbreak Reported In Local Families

Two weeks ago a Fredrick family daughter developed a skin outbreak later diagnosed as smallpox after another three children showed symptoms. The illness spread to a child of Dr. Comer who played with the Fredrick child, while other siblings show lighter effects. Local social club met at Mrs. Macy and Mrs. Barnett with a South America travel talk and map display.

Emi Fredrick Franklin Charles Comer J. E. Comer Fredrick Boys W. D. Macy Harry Hadley South America Hobart Cosand Anna Graydon J. A. Barnett

Fiughe’s Auto Sunshady Keeps Sun Off Eyes

Thompson’s Auto Supplies is mentioned alongside Fiughe’s Auto Sunshady in a simple display ad promoting automotive accessories for sun and rain protection.

Fiughe Thompson

Special for Saturday Only Peanut Deal Ad

Saturday offer from Mooresville Candy Store with peanut priced at four cents per pound. Includes limited availability and caution on stock.

Democratic Speaking at the Idle Hour Theatre

Miss Julie Landers and Michael K. E. Foley of Indianapolis will speak at the Idle Hour theatre next Monday evening.

Julie Landers Michael KE. Foley Indianapols Idie Hour Theatre

Townsend and Turley Jackson wed in New Albany Indiana

Hobart L Townsend and Miss Pearl Turley Jackson married in New Albany on Wednesday morning. They traveled with Miss Garnet Jackson to Indianapolis then returned to Mooresville to their new bungalow owned by W L Miller. Both are well regarded. Townsend runs an East Main grocery and Jackson worked at Merriman Was sun store. A shower is hosted tonight by Garnet Jackson and Mrs G W Bass.

Hobart L. Townsend Pearl Turley Jackson New Albany Indiana Indianapolis Garnet Jackson Mooresville W. L. Miller Townsend East Main Street Miss Jackson Merriman Sun The Times G. W. Bass

Parent Teachers Meeting Opens School Year with Elections

The first Parent-Teachers meeting was held at the school house on Wednesday evening. Officers elected include president O. G. Couch, vice president Mrs. R. D. Sellars, secretary Miss Elsie Record, treasurer Mr. Moeller, and a program committee led by Couch Hatsuck Wilson Sellars Johnson. County nurse Miss McCaslin outlined planned work for the year and will measure children next week to begin general tasks. attendance was light due to cold weather.

O. G. Couch R. D. S&llars Elsie Record Moeller Hatsuck C. R. Wilson Clara Sellars Helen Johnson McCaslin

Senior party at Ruth Stevens home noted

Members of the senior class and a few friends held their first senior party at the home of Miss Ruth Stevens. Miss Anna Kellum, the high school social adviser, attended and helped the class have a good time.

Ruth Stevens Anna Kellum

For Sale Reed Baby Carriage In Fine Condition

Classified notice states a Reed baby carriage for sale in fine condition. Inquiries directed to the Times office.

Reed Baby Carriage Times Office

Lost pocket book with money and keys reported

A pocket book containing cash, a check, valuables, and keys was left at First National Bank. A reward is offered for the return of the item and its owner.

First National Bank

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Bride Ogni & Scearce CO Persphone Ind Ional Builders Bureau Mooresville, Ind Renry Knox—Landers M. E. Church Notes Legion Epworth Washington Green Clay Adams Jackson Brown Gregg Harrison Monroe Ray Baker Jefferson Ashland Mooresville Candy Kitchen Harvey A .Benham Moore's Audubo Motor Ails Thompsons Auto Supplies Townsend—Jackson Parent-Teachers Meeting Mooresville Building, Savings and Loan Association E. F. Hadley Secy-Treas Office Farmers State Bank Building Vvie Romana
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