Wycona chickens win attention at Indianapolis show
J. M. Hindman of this city exhibited Wyconas at the Indianapolis show last week. The cross of Silver-laced Wyandores and Anconas, with Minorca blood, yields a winter laying strain producing about 160 percent true to type and color. Hindman reports 75 percent egg production through cold weather, making the birds a notable feature of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hindman
Indianapolis
Indianapoli
Air
Glindman
Gindman
Prohibition on Buying Hens and Pullets Under Egg Production Rule
An order from the Federal Food Administration bars purchasing live hens or pullets during the big laying period until after May 3. The ban, effective last Tuesday nationwide, aims to boost egg production by keeping birds on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Food Administration
Wyckoff
Ind. Egg & Poultry Ass'n
Indianapolis
Ind
Dies in Idaho ruling Gh Flgur Sales former resident dies
John Vern liste oo former resident of this coamng passed away at his home in Puhridgho last Sunday morning. He died due to arterial hardening. He is survived by ya as Eye wy as Fos ge ads a oe and several children and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Me & church Sotuie at ipsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vern Liste
Coamng
Puhridgho
Sara Cate
Petite
Ipsom
Community notes from Bethany area and wartime food guidance
In Sunday activities residents attended Bethany church and shared visits. The piece also carries a wartime message stressing wheat conservation, hoarding warnings, and timely appeals to farmers and citizens to follow food administration rules to prevent a bread famine.
First Creek Social Roundup at Soiland and Nearby
Miss Murt Laughlin of Soiland visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Rufus Laughlin. Several locals including Miss Gildys Miller of Newberry and families visited, while James York traveled to Guras City. Notes of sickness and gatherings with Dobbins Toon Meex Carr and Pruett appear among a string of neighborhood visits.
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Murt Laughlin
Soiland Speut
Mrs
Rufus Laughlin
Gildys Miller of
Newberry
Sir
Mort Dobbins
Denver native W OM Ledgerwood visits old hometown
W OM Ledgerwood of Denver Colorado spends a few days with relatives here. Former resident born on a farm east of town Deer Farren. He later taught in Oklahoma and moved west, eventually entering real estate in Denver. Mining and oil investments fueled a comfortable fortune while he remained a young man. Ledgerwood appears healthy and enjoys reconnecting with old friends during this visit.
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W. OM. Ledgerwood
Denver
Colorado
Sir. Ledgerwood
Deer Farren
Oklahoma
Will
Tuscania Survivor Alva Bowman Listed in Local Family
The torpedoed British ship Tuscania survivor Alva Bowman is confirmed as a local relative of Carmi Illinois residents. He served in the Foresters division and reached Port Ellen Ireland after being rescued by a destroyer, with prior Washington D C posting and a bout with U Boat danger. John Shively of Peoria visited his mother Mrs Mary Shively this week.
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Tuscania
Alva Bowman
Youns Bowman
Jacob Bowman
Carmi
Drs. LE
S. E
Foresters Division
Washington D. C
John Shively
Peoria
Mary Shively
Bowman Writes From FRANCE Amid Censorship and Hard Times
A soldier describes life in a French city under strict censorship. He notes moving locations, learning basic French, scavenging for lemons, and trading for French currency. He mentions Red Cross parcels, delayed pay, a snowy scene, and hopeful greetings to family.
Local News from Raglesville and Nearby Areas
Vern Clark of Griffiths visited his father W H Clark and family in Raglesville and returned with his son Edmond. Mrs A W Dyal and son Robert visit after Robert’s appendicitis operation at Daviess County hospital. Edward Overton missed school due to French measles. Miss Laveda Swayze attends school in Odon with measles. Chas Pates sergeant in the fifth Aero Squadron writes home from France of good health. Louis B Pate, assistant Postmaster, notes New Year heat and his two years in the Marines with no illness.
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A W. Dyal
Washington
Robert
Daviess County Hospital
Chas. E. Pate
Aero Squadron
France
Louis B. Pate
U.S
Pittshurs
Spring Bays Tere Weather Sparks Garden Town Prospects
The week brings gentle weather after heavy snow with rapid ground thaw and brisk trade for merchants. Early planting urged as frost last fall impacts this season. gardeners already busy with spring work and Fountain pen sale from $1.00 to $3.50 at M. B. Ulrich & Co.
Farewell Party for Wrights At Their Home
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Wright residence last Thursday for a farewell supper as Mr and Mrs J H Wright prepare to leave the community. They will sell their property next Tuesday and many expressed wishes for a happy future and friendly neighbors elsewhere. Guests included Wm Gadberry Gov Bowman Harve Aishe Tom Beasley and others. Miss Helen Gantz visited relatives in Terre Haute over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wright
Wright
Wm. Gadberry
Ribble Sears
Gov Bowman
Harve Aishe
Tom Beasley
Dillard Boardman
Joe Marshall
Homer Beasley
E. E. Gray
Earl Gray
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Liberty
Wycona
Ferfral Oreta Prohibls
Idaho
Bunkum
Bethany
Herbert Fields
Ray
Ivan Connell
Paul McCarter of
Farien
Mrs. Jerdields
Walter Herron
Family
H. M. Connell
J. B. Phipps
Roscoe Wade
Qodon
Dan Mawery
Quinton Osborne
Hersha
Hallet Howraad
U.o. Tood
Cork
Red Cross
First Creek
Eimer York
Jamestor
John Richardson
Alert Dobbins
Nennie Subimerville
Dashier
Rae
Richard Meek
Laura Carr
Alma Toon
James York
Guras City
Marie Toon
Alice and
Hazel Carr
Maud Meex
Ke Dove
Scotland
Jake Summerville
Opha
Jeff Anderson
Wilmoa
Alice Carr
Alonzo Pruett
Bowman
Rom Frange
Pate
Cerdainy
Red Cross Tobacco Fond
Raglesville
Vern Clark
Griffith’s
W. H. Clark
Edmond
Alonzo Overton
The
H.S
Toh
Titans Ets
John Riggins
Logan Dants
Friedly Cunningham
Harley Beasley
Morton Keller
C. L. Myers
Gare Daniel
Pegoue Pratt
Odon
Lislod Sandalti
Jjosenh Kidwell
St. Joseshs
Mrs. May Swayze
Cecil
Here
Leeldes Wadsworth
Inora
Peter Wadsworth
M. B. Ulrich & Co
Farwell Party
Helen Gantz
Terre Haute
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