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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
5
Numerous families and couples, including the Taylors, Hasting and Courtney households, were seen visiting relatives in Elnora and vicinity over the weekend. Several trips to nearby towns and social events are noted, with plowing for wheat reported in the area.
Alfred Coyle and family returned to Montgomery Sunday after visiting here. A festival on the Hackler schoolhouse lawn will raise funds for Shiloh church. Various residents and guests visited relatives in area including Mrs. D W Resler and Mrs. Marion Thomas in Newberry, and Miss Lula Riggins with relatives in Raplesville.
The document lists premiums and donors for the Old Settlers event including cash prizes for livestock produce baking writing and art. Notable entries include best horse colt under one year and oldest man with Red Seal hat prize from R F Myers and W T Alexander. many contributions from local businesses and individuals.
The Democrats of Van Buren held a mass convention Saturday and nominated W. S. Smiley for trustee and W. F. Kelsey for assessor, both elected by acclamation. Local social notes include visits, illnesses, and a big 20 to 6 win by the village ball team at Epsom.
Dale Sears Freedly Cunningham and the Misses Verna Sears and Alice Cunningham were guests of Miss Florence Osman near Washington Friday and Saturday. Will Mitchell returned to Indianapolis Monday after visiting J. W. Richardson and family for several days.
The Old Settlers picnic plans to feature relics and heirlooms, a long standing draw that sparks great interest as attendees bring treasured pieces for display and sharing.
The regular C W B M meeting at the Christian Church is set for Wednesday evening August 12. The program includes a Mexico memorial to Helen E. Moses, hymns, prayers, Bible lesson Rev 22:1-14, talks on Mrs. Moses’ work in Mexico, National work, youth-friend role, co‑worker role, a solo, Miss Turney biography, business, and national benediction. Leader is Lizzie Callahan.
Services listed include Sunday School 9 30, preaching 10 30 and 7 30, Junior at 2, Christian Endeavor Union 6 30, prayer meeting Wednesday, choir Thursday. Pastor W B Snyder invites all to worship with notices of Bethany Park event and H A Turney sermons. Kodaks advertised from $2.00 at Keck s.
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