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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1918

Page

3

Church announcements invite revival prep and duties

Sunday School at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 and evening services at 7 00 near the parsonage. Christian Endeavor and choir meet at leaders homes with weekday rehearsals. Union service at M E Church Sunday at 7 00. Second quarterly conference at Pleasant Hill February 16 at 10 00 A M with Rev J W Settle present.

Christian Endeavor M. E Odon Charge Pleasant Hill J. W. Settle

Jim Town Fire Report and Local Sojourner Notes

In Jim Town a Monday morning alarm centered on W A Lucas where hog house and tool shed burned despite efforts. About ten pigs perished as the blaze spread. Other entries note visitors and illness including Fachler on the sick list and Mrs Roscoe Fe ginid visiting with relatives.

Doe Noblettnderandsen Walter Cheestnuc Goon Waiturdas Ioo Fachler Cave Rotu Ritter Saturdes Sunda Irs Roscoe Feginid Charley Wilks Bob Bray Mor Ron McMillion Pittum Terre Haute Rev Dyer Mary KeMillion Westphalia James Ritter Geo. Hackler Jim Town W. A. Lucas

Chicago to Terre Haute: Mixed Rail Schedule Details

Train times listed include connections through Jasonville Linton Beebunter Elnora Odon and Bedford with arrivals and layovers. Services show multiple daily departures with afternoon and evening blocks, noting both p m and a m times and a few 647 646 ppm style codes.

Bedford Sumour Odon Terre Hanteid Jasonville Linton Beehurter Cambriw Elnora

M E Church Sunday Services Plan Union Evening Service

Sunday school starts at 9 30 with Prof J K Mc Carter and Dr J F O Haver present for morning sermon at 10 30. Lord’s Supper observed. Second quarterly conference after. Epworth League at 6. Union service of A B and ME churches at 7 with Rev Roberts preaching. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7.00.

J. K. McCarter J. F. O Haver Epworth League A. B M. E

Shark meat could aid emergency food supply says fisherman

Harry Goukler writes to Atlantic City Chamber president Leeds claiming Hoover era propaganda will boost demand for shark steaks. He argues small codfish sharks eight to ten pounds are plentiful along the coast and could be marketed at four to six cents to profitably supply food.

Harry Goukler Leeds Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce Hoover America Choukler Federal Bureau of Fisheries

Measuring Snow Density and Snowfall Methods

The article explains snow density varies widely and uses specific liquidity to define it. Methods described include a one meter square board height test, a sliding tank melt, a down a tube instrument, and periodic collection in a tank with Vaseline oil to prevent evaporation and calcium chloride to speed melting.

M. Mongin

Would Not Stay Dead

Tommy returns home claiming his pretend German ally would not stay dead after being "killed" in their war game. He explains Billy refused to continue playing after the pretend casualty.

Tommy Mother Billy

Safety in the Forests Cartoon Exchange

In a Yonkers Statesman cartoon Mrs Flatbush asks about forest protection while Mrs Bensonhurst jokes that in any future war her husband would head for the forests. The strip reflects wartime vigilance and civilian concern for natural resources.

War Pie Stirs Varied Reactions in War Era Pie Claims

In a light exchange, a speaker from a pie-loving region shrugs off war bread worries while noting fondness for pie. The playful remark contrasts wartime scarcity with regional culinary pride, reflecting social attitudes of the time.

Pleasant Hill Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

James Dean and family visited R D Areford on Sunday while Mr and Mrs M L Mumaw stayed Thursday with J W Pershing. Charles Freed and family were at Lewis Ferguson's and John Mumaw visited Rev John Winklepieck. Fred and Vella Freed visited Perry Russell's near Lyons. Attendees from here joined the funeral of Chaplin John Breden. Mabel Pershing spent Wednesday with her sister Mrs Earl Freed.

James Dean R.D. Areford’s M. L. Mumaw J. W. Pershing’s Charles Ik. Freed Lewis Ferguson John Mumaw Rev John Winklepieck Fred and Vella Freed Perry Russell Lyons Chaplin John Breden Miss Mabel Pershing Mrs. Earl Freed

Geography and the Map That Must Settle

A boy questions geography as the class pauses to wait for the map to settle. The teacher suggests delaying study, implying uncertainty or instability in the subject.

The Change in the Coal Bin Echoes Aged Shortage

In a terse exchange a speaker notes the coal bin has grown from a corner pile to a full bin over the years. The dialogue hints at changing habits and resource management as a small household detail becomes a symbol of growth.

Spring fashion plates at Picketts showcase new patterns

Book binding options offered at the Journal Office with a call to bring items in. The new Pictorial Spring fashion plates and patterns are in and ready to be viewed at Picketts.

Picketts

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