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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
O O Laughlin of Orleans visited relatives in this city Sunday. J M Scott made a business trip to Hymera Friday. Almanac notice and sawing service offered after January 1. Various residents visited, traveled, or are seeking services. autos and a Dodge touring car change hands. Community building appeal and local errands fill the week.
A call urges Madison Township citizens to form a public spirited PTA to address youth development and school life. The piece also proposes raising funds for a suitable fire alarm, citing a needed $500 electric system, and notes local historical price snapshots from 1898. It mentions the marriage of Frank Allen and Zella Fay Zigler at the U B Parsonage with Rev. Ernest Robert officiating.
The Odon basketball team extended its unbeaten streak to seven by beating Edwardsport 23 to 7 and Bloomfield 46 to 9 in recent games. Helm and DeMotte starred for Bloomfield, while Gantz refereed both contests. A meeting at the school discussed organizing a Parent-Teachers Association with Mrs. Alf Helm named temporary chair and E. Roberts as temporary secretary.
Alice Brady stars in a stage adaptation of Jane Eyre at the Star Saturday. The play follows Jane’s life from hardship with Mrs Reed to a dramatic romance with Edward Rochester and Valerie’s haunting scheming. Showings at 7:15 and 8:30 with admission 17 and 11 cents.
Wm Walls and family of St Louis visit relatives. Jake Myers and family moved to a farm near Sandborn last week. Mrs George McNabb, an elderly resident, broke her arm after a fall and is recovering. Roy Winklepleck of near Raglesville visited his sister Mrs Burke Ketcham on Sunday. Miss Flossie Plummer spends the week with her sister Mrs Golda Myers near Sandborn. No timber sale from Rosanna Winkelpleck place until payment is made. Miss Angie Toon was guest of Mrs Frank Clear Georgia Toon on Sunday.
Committees tasked with securing acreage for a proposed canning plant report progress. A nearby packing plant would eliminate shipping delays during the season, appealing to growers and promising a strong home industry. Tomatoes are profitable, and farmers should maximize acreage to ensure the factory's success.
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