Old Settlers Draw Big Crowds In Annual Event
A large turnout attended the 33rd Old Settlers gathering with three days of premiums, speeches, and attractions including a parachute show and dog high jump. Red Cross quilts and sales raised funds while officers were re elected for another year with R J McCallian as president and a treasury balance of 377.00. Premiums awarded covered tomatoes potatoes musk melon cabbage watermelon canned fruit patchwork quilts aprons photos jerky bread sets knitted socks and a newborn baby winner noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gid
Paleo Ascension
L Cal Red Cross
Odon Realty Co
R. J. McCallian
D. W Hayes
Lecy Elmer Bunch
Treas
Roberts Returns as U B Pastor in Vincennes
Rev Ernest Roberts, longtime pastor, is returned by the U B conference stationing committee to serve again in this city. He and his wife are praised for tireless community work including building a strong Boy Scout organization and improving town life. The community hopes they remain a fixture in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Roberts
U. B
Vincennes
Rev. Roberts
Auto Strikes Buggy Injuring Mrs Ketchem and Daughters
Mrs Ketchem and daughters Grace and Britta were shaken and Mrs Ketchem injured when their buggy overturned after a head on collision with a car carrying girls. The driver’s name was not learned and the buggy and horse sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Ketchem
Grace
Britta
Autauga Ca Trust? Local Tax Report and Visit Mentioned
Ticket chairman and treasurer report shows total receipts 996.06 with various deductions and net surplus 56.69. Miss Viola Kinnaman of Bicknell visited her grandmother Mrs Julia Stewart during the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Kinnaman
Bicknell
Julia Stewart
One Minute Food Talks by Don Herold
The piece questions the value of the Food Administration under Hoover, calling it an adventure in democracy and noting gains in shipping pork beef and wheat supplies. It argues two cents per person cost yielded benefits for allies and consumer prices, with sugar flour and eggs cited as evidence of savings and shortages alleviated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
United States
Minneapolis
Jacob
Joseph
Fetrograd
Red Cross reports profitable week and upcoming sewing plans
The local Red Cross Chapter shows a profitable week with receipts totaling 140.83 from Junior parade sales Old Settlers fundraising and church collections. They note quilts comforts and a cake auction and urge all women to volunteer weekly at Red Cross Headquarters as the building remains open afternoons except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Christian Church
First Creek
Local Notes On Students and War Effort In Odon
Locals report book and tablet handling for the school system with 6000 tablets in inventory. Community updates include visits by Mrs. L W Kramer from Indianapol is to Henderson Kentucky, Mrs. Mary Hayes of Hazletown visiting relatives, and Miss Juanita Hunter returning to Bloomfield after a stay. Several residents travel or visit, including Miss Genevive Flinn headed to Griffith as principal, Mrs. Minerva Smith and Mrs. D W Hayes chairing meetings, and a reminder for ladies with food conservation cards to attend. George Abraham, Indianapolis, attends Old Settlers and hints at a future non vacation visit due to the event’s strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Minerva Smith
D. W. Hayes
G. D. Abraham
Indianapolis
George
Miss Ethel Lamb Returns Home From Visit
Miss Ethel Lamb journeys back to Barnett Illinois after visiting relatives in Chicago with her father Clark Lamb present during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Lamb
Barnett, Ill
Clark Lamb
George Fields Writes From France During War Memoir
Private George Fields of Battery C 150th Field Artillery sends word from France about conditions, crops, weather, and daily life. He notes injuries from a horse bite, French farming practices, wooden shoes, and hopes for cousins and the war's end. Also reports on local visits and arrivals of Mrs. Arford, Mrs. Miller, and others returning home from visits.
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O. K
U.S
States
France
Cousin Herman
Cousin Chase
Uncle Sam
George Fields Batt
A. P.O. Tes
Old Settlers Festival Draws Local Families To Odon
Raglessville residents recount attendance at the Old Settlers event in Odon. Many locals, including Frank Allen and Charley Hayes, visit relatives and return from nearby towns. Weather relief with needed rain aids corn, while various families travel to Mitchell, Indianapolis, and Colon for visits and chores.
Clinton Talk Delights Large Church Audience
J Manc Clinton, a former C Dey now traveling the world with the Y M C A, spoke to a large audience at a Christian church last Sunday. The union service brought together different denominations and Clinton’s refreshing style impressed attendees with his insights on modern conditions and humanitarian work. Community members praised his clear, compelling address and noted his Madison township roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Manc Clinton
Christian Church
Clint
Sreattmmen
Madison Township
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank our neighbors for their sympathy and kindness shown during the sickness and death of our father and mother. A. J. Veat and Vix.
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OLD Settlers
SOREL
Ass'n
Mrs Besl
Sest
Avice Watson
Ed Fergu
Rose Wilyis
R Dyer
D W Hayes
AC Heim
JW Anderson
Ruth Correll
Kodak Pictures
Ruth Critchlow
Homer Ward
Assa
Mr and Mrs
Furke Keichem
Pastor Bigins
Don Herold
State Fair Visitors Deskro
Ying Rooms
Delaware St. Weaver Flat
Pearl Ferguson
The
Odon Drug Co
L. W. Kramer
Walter Freeman
Henderson
Mary Hayes
Hazletown
Ind
Juanita Hunter
Bloomfield
Bell Ledgerwood
Gertrude Callahan
Burns City
Rabina Stotts
Miss Bee Cullum
J. M. Scott
Flossie Wooley
Isabelle Wetnight
Jasonville
Mrs
Lee Tarvin
Genevive Flinn
Griffith, Lake Co
George Fitlds
Claud Arford
Amanda Arford
Aden Miller
Garland
G. W. Henderson
Everett Walser
Wanda
Joe
Donald
Linton
R. C. Skemp
Bertha Roach
Worthington
James Roach
Mary WcCain
Bedford
Mrs. T. Jacobs
Jeffersonville
Reva Christy
Lois
Miss Ruth Christy
Dugger
Miss Christy
M. K. Christy
Raglesville
Ing
Frank Allen
Chester Sims
Family
Washington
Charley Hayes
Terre H
James F
Roy Winklepleck
Iowa
Sherman Stuckey
Connersville
J. S. Ketcher
Mull
P. H
Harry Spankel
Napolis
Art Dyal
Walter Stucky
Mitchell
Stucky
George Resler
Dewey
John
Lioyd Stuckey
Wardsport and Sherman
Charley Riggins
Colon
St. Joseph's
Here
Agnes Pate
R.C. Harris
Sarah Goodman
Peter Ws, Sr
A. J. Veat and
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