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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
1
A newspaper advertises a limited time giveaway of fifty card sets depicting world and U S places. Readers paying a year in advance can receive a free set worth 1.25, with a 1.50 total cost for a 2.75 value. First hundred responders win a set, while supplies last.
The second annual oratorical and musical contest at Reiss opera house Knox drew entrants from Knox North Judson Hamlet Grovertown San Pierre and Ora. Judges from outside the county awarded all four first honors to Knox contestants with Clyde Uaramore Vesta Golding Henry Wittrup and Mabel Michels on taking top places. North Judson claimed most second places a notable showing.
Atty. W. C. Pentecost of Knox was in town Monday morning. “Mrs. Tample's Telegram” provided a solid round of fun. Burch's hall hosts events December 9 and 10. John Krivanek, a busy local farmer, spent a day last week as a county seat visitor.
The candidacy of Benjamin F. Shively for U S Senator from Indiana grows in support in the tenth and thirteenth districts. The South Bend Times notes its neutral stance but urges tariff revision as the key issue and declares Shively the able choice, urging the General Assembly to act boldly for the country and party.
A three act comedy “Mrs Temple's Telegram” will be staged in Burch's hall on December 9 and 10. led by D F Bunnell with a large cast including Frank Fuller Jack Temple and Dorothy. Proceeds go to Allegretto band with admission at 15 25 and 35 cents. North Judson audiences are expected to pack the hall.
The Starke County teachers association held its twenty second annual session at Knox with 81 teachers enrolled. Vice President Carson Rebstock presided in President Barr’s absence as program items covered poetry, oration, music, recitations, and discussions on athletics and education.
Attendance details for multiple rooms led by teachers Bertha Jain Demmis Marsh Mary Blas- Cnek Sadie Collins and Lois Foust show high percentages. Notable figures include 98.3 attendance in Room III and 97.6 in Room V with minimal tardiness. Overall average attendance 95.9 and total tardiness 24 cases totaling 2 hours 24 minutes.
The Catholic church in North Judson hosted a Thanksgiving festival at Burch's hall last Thursday. Receipts exceeded 800 with expected church building fund profit around 700. A large dinner and carnival featured a voting contest won by Miss Mary Kiedrowski over Miss Caroline Blaschke. Numerous prize drawings followed, with many donors and winners listed including Mike Lewandowski, F. D. Pixa, John Vanek, and others from Chicago, Knox, LaCrosse, and North Judson. Father Felden expressed thanks to all supporters.
A Wayne township Democrats meeting decided to host a banquet at Burch's hall on Thursday evening December 17. Jacob Keller chaired. C A McCormick took notes. Invitations extend to all local Democrats and a regional chamber. notable officials are expected to attend. Committees on Invitation, Arrangements, and Finance are named with chairmen and members.
Ed Hanson visited and boosted his News date while Eddie praised the home paper, saying he likes the local paper just fine.
The Reverend W J Thorpe delivered sermons at Mt Ayr last Saturday and Sunday, drawing local attendance and sparking church activity in the area.
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