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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
2
A United States Department of Agriculture prepared piece discusses how waste land on a farm can be made productive by regrouping buildings and reclaiming land. It includes dialogue about land prices, fences, fences, and hedges reducing arable area and the potential gains from better land use.
The article argues for reliable scales on farms to ensure fair trading. It notes dealers favor weighing by measured weights over guessing, urges portable small platform scales, and describes testing, maintenance, and ownership benefits for farmers selling produce or livestock.
The Rev Ernest Roberts presides over a weekly church schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 Junior Endeavor at 2 00 Senior Endeavor at 6 00 and preaching services at 10 30 and 7 15 Prayer meeting and choir rehearsals are noted plus a midweek prayer service at the church The article urges members to take special interest in midweek prayer and to increase Endeavor attendance and offerings while noting illness and absences and the Easter evangelistic success Two members joined the church last Sunday and a goal of 150 attendance is set for next Sunday School
Sunday School superintendent J. A. McCoy reports a well attended Easter service at the Methodist church despite weather and last minute changes. A 10 piece orchestra complemented the Easter program led by the Wesleyan Class, and mid week services were urged with a note on church fairness and community relations.
The First Christian Church of Odon reports 352 attendees at last Sunday’s Bible school marking its largest Sunday School crowd. Ninety four percent of members were present with fifteen visitors noted. The church aims for 400 Children’s Day and an April series on Romans will be preached. The official board meets next Sunday at 2 30 PM with Circle Girls and Willing Workers League meetings scheduled.
Rev R R Chaver presents Sunday service at First Christian Church on April 3 at 9 30 in the morning. The notice outlines the pastor and service time.
Pastor J W McCurtry invites all to Bethany Sunday School at 9 30 and Mud Pike services. Quarterly Conference April 1 and a three Sunday School attendance contest runs until year end. Enroll and join activities including YP CE and prayer meetings.
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