21 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
1
In a community ceremony at the home of the groom's parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Sears Kev 0 HE Buchanan officiating about forty guests attended the wedding and a splendid supper was served afterward Mrs Sears will reside on a farm just west of town awaiting the future with the groom.
Ren Bough a longtime local resident died at his home in Arrif f1.ipee at age over 30 years. He was son of George and Exa Bough and married to Maifred Bessie Fisher on January 19 1921. They had a daughter named Atmd 2. E22. Bough joined the Scotland Peabte church and lived a faithful life, noted for patience and religious devotion.
The clipping lists numerous names and households in a small town, detailing visits, hosting of guests, and family gatherings over a recent weekend. It mentions the families Chestnut Garten Myers Debare Bratton and others, with various relatives visiting or staying at homes.
Local notes describe severe rains and overflowing creeks near Proarie creek and weerers. Mentions of visitors include Vic Zidier family, Morbert Wood and daughter from Washington, James Vo Spaulding from Loozoootee, and families from Village View farm area. Time frame references indicate activity since last Tuesday and through the weekend with multiple residents traveling or hosting relatives.
The Bible students class of the Christian Sunday School held its semi annual social last Wednesday night in the church basement with about thirty members and invited guests. A banquet was served at 6 30 with place cards and yellow tulips as favors. Decorations included flowers and ferns. Menu featured baked chicken with noodles and dressing mashed potatoes gravy salad pickles ice cream angel food cake and coffee. Prof L A Childress led as toastmaster and class members plus guests spoke. The Christian Sunday School orchestra provided music.
Dorel McArtor and Miss Mary Parham were married at the home of the ministers in this city on Tuesday afternoon at three o clock. Attendants were Alva B. Moore and Miss Marguerite Berry. Both reside in ElNora and will live there. The notice adds local advertising about paint and wallpaper from M. B. Ulrich Co. Drus Store.
A severe wind and rainstorm last Monday caused extensive damage across the township. Trees uprooted, outbuildings and roofs destroyed, multiple telephone poles down, and livestock injured or killed. Bridges washed out, rivers high, and farmers delayed planting due to persistent rains and waterlogged fields.
Announcement states Vincennes Pure Milk and Ice Cream Co. opens in rear of Red Front Grocery offering cream purchasable at market price. Registration for business started with a ready-to-operate date of Saturday April 22.
A group including Mrs. Sallie Garten Mrs. Jobn Ben Stotts Misses Allegra Bowman Blanche Pickett and Rush Breden visited Terre Haute on Thursday to tour a cow pasture.
Happenings note continued low prices on wallpaper and paint at the Rexall Store. Public sale announced for April 27 at the Greenwood Farms northwest of Washington featuring cattle and horses. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Victor Scott of Scot land NL and Jasonville residents. Community items cover clothing, remodeling, and a specialty shop in Vincennes offering hemming and alterations.
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