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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented April column lampoons romantic customs and political strife while noting astrology and sun signs. The narrator mocks courtship, hints at domestic upheaval, and reflects on a bleak, stripped-down household life as a humorous backdrop to April’s upheavals.
The piece recalls a lively fest as Migs introduces Shevel and Raké while the garcdo delays one more day. Amid humble April meals, the narrator reflects on Bill’s statement and the communal chatter surrounding neighborly customs.
In Pleasantville a dispute arises as Clarence Hayne placed dynamite on a stump. Terrance Freely's goat ate four sticks and a rock thrown by baseball pitcher Hiram Wycoff struck the animal. The blast wrecked a mill dam and a barn, with Ephraim Sellers’ property damaged. Damages claims are unresolved.
In a spelling lesson the girl Sadie offers a blunt view of a gentleman. She says a gentleman is a man you don't know very well, a remark that blends innocence with a hint of cynicism.
Curious naturalists may profit by viewing seasonal game in poulterers shops where rare specimens are offered. A fine museum of stuffed birds could be built by buying those that somehow ended up in Leadenh hall market.
Alisbes Joseph deh Elpha Henderson Floréce Henderson John Richardson and Grover Bough visited Theo Henderson and family Sunday. A large group attended an Odd Fellows lodge meeting with fourteen new members. A music party at Charley Ledgerwood’s home featured local families and friends with games and refreshments.
Pastor Rev Allen C Trusty leads services with morning and evening preaching. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 Thursday choir practice 7 15 Friday Bible School 9 30 Sunday junior meeting 2 00 official board 3 00. Notes urge duty to Christ. Sunday school classes show renewed interest in Endeavor with Bro Pickett's class singing last evening. A full house heard Sunday evening sermon on Future Punishment.
Sunday gatherings and pastoral appeals fill the report with visits among Herron Connell Fields and Johnson families. Easter Sunday services are announced with sermons at Union Chapel and a general call to church membership.
Pastor D P McGoy outlines Sunday schedule with ODON and MUD PIE Sunday schools at 9:30 followed by Easter programs. Junior Sunday at 2:00, Christian Endeavor at 6:00, preaching at 7:00, and Easter service at 10:30. Pleasant Hill also holds Sunday school at 1:45 with an Easter program and preaching at 3:09 plus Christian Endeavor at 7:00.
The United Brethren Christian Endeavor Society will hold a sun rise prayer meeting Easter morning at six o'clock. All are invited to attend.
Cream cheese mixed with chopped celery and olives is formed into balls rolled in chopped nuts and served on lettuce leaves with French dressing. For potatoes that darken during cooking, add a few drops of vinegar to the boiling water to keep them white and mealy.
Frank Raney and Isaac Williams traveled to Washington for business while Jacob Cornett went to Plainville. George Eagle and family visited J Cornett and Wesley Wilson made a Washington trip with rain. Mr and Mrs Pate Wilson welcomed a son Vim. Samuel Eagle and Tra Patterson also appear in the travel notes.
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