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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

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Former Odon Girl Weds Indianapolis Man

Chester A. Cobb of Indianapolis married Miss Lula Harmon of Odon at her parents home last Sunday. Rev. Ernest Roberts officiated in the presence of a few guests. The bride, daughter of Frank and Mrs. Harmon, is a 1914 Odon High School graduate and stenographer. The groom, son of Geo. and Mrs. Cobb, is an accountant. They plan to reside in Indianapolis. They will be at home at 543 West 42nd Street.

Chester A. Cobb Indianapolis Lula Harmon Ernest Roberts U. B Frank Harmon East Race St Odon High School Harmon

All Day Meeting Draws Hundreds at Union Baptist Church

Hundreds gather at Old Union Baptist Church for an all day meeting with Mt. Olive and Antioch present. People from Burns City Scotland Odon and nearby communities join a 85 by 5 foot table of abundant food easing costs. A grove fellowship prayer and song follow with sermons by Rev. Chastine and R. R. Ohaver.

Old Union Baptist Church Mt. Olive and Antioch Burns City Scotland Odon Grove Chastine Campbellsburg R. R. Ohaver

Union Services Kick Off July Fourth Program at United Brethren

The first in a series of union services will be held at the United Brethren church on Sunday July 4 at 7 30 pm with a patriotic program. The service includes a song by the congregation an invocation by Rev Roberts a solo by Bonnie Sommers a sermon by R R Chavez titled The Divine Right of Democracy and a benediction by Mrs L E Ramsey. Mrs Ramsey hosts a surprise birthday dinner for herself and celebrates her son Harold and her own fifty seven years with family. Mrs Richard Dyer visited relatives at Coalmont Wednesday.

United Brethren Church Roberts A. B Bonnie Sommers R.R. Chavez U. B. Orchestra Benediction L. E. Ramsey

Experimental Marriage at Star Theater presents Constance Talmadge

Constance Talmadge stars in Experimental Marriage, shown at the Star Theater. The plot follows Suzanne Ercoll a widow who marries Foxcroft Grey under a weeklong contract limiting their nuptial ties from Friday night to Monday morning each week. Grey pursues a plan to test the arrangement while complications arise with Dot Harrington and Charlie Hamilton as Suzanne navigates miscommunications, deception, and a clever ending.

Constance Talmadge Lewis Selznick Star Theater Suzanne Ercoll Foxcroft Grey Grey Dot Harrington Charlie Hamilton Grey’s Hamilton Dot McCauley Charlie Suzanne Arthur Barnard Barnard Suzanna

Miss Gertrude Ramsey Visits City from Indianapolis

Miss Gertrude Ramsey of Indianapolis came to the city Sunday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ramsey. Miss Caddie Danner had her house painted with Devoe lead and zinc paint sold by M. B. Ulrich & Co. Druggists.

Gertrude Ramsey Indianapolis L.E Ramsey Danner Devoes

Card of Thanks for kind help after bereavement

The Thompson family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for floral offerings the choir for music Mr and Mrs Henderson for kind service Rev McMurtry for consoling words and all who assisted during the sickness death and burial of husband and father.

Local residents attend visits and celebrate birthdays

G H Gilpatrick made a business trip to Vincennes early this week. Mr. and Mrs. W J Danner of Terre Haute spend the week in this city. Mrs. Mary Winklepleck had her residence painted with Dutch Boy Lead by Odon Drug Co. Miss Mabel Scott visits friends in Terre Haute and Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cox of Indianapolis spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cummings. Mrs Martha Riggins marked her seventieth birthday with a surprise dinner hosted by relatives in East Odon. guests wished many more anniversaries.

Mrs. W. J. Danner Terre Haute Mary Winklepleck Odon Drug Co Mabel Scott Lewis Ind Russell Cox Indianapolis Lester Cummings Martha Riggins East Odon

What’s on at The Star a mix of plays and stars

Friday and Saturday showings at the Star include Casa Experimental and Marriage Constance. Talent names such as Elsie Janis appear on Tuesday through Wednesday plus Jungle Trail with Wm Farnum listed for mid month.

Casa Experimental Constance Talmadge Elsie Janis Wm. Farnum

Dobbins and Correll Couple Wed in Washington

Ernest Dobbins and Miss Ruth Correll were married in Washington on Wednesday. Ruth Correll, a 1920 O H School graduate and Camp Fire Girls member, leaves for Foosland Illinois with her husband who will teach locally this winter before moving back later.

Ernest ‘Dobbins Ruth Correll Washington Richard Correll O. H. School Camp Fire Girls Morton Dobbins Illinois Scotland High School Dobbins Foosland

Pocket knives by Keeks and kin visit noted

A fragment mentions pocket knives at Keeks and a visit by Mrs. Albert Kintieman and her little son of Linton to relatives. Another fragment cites Mrs. Walter Boule of Terre Haute visiting in the city.

Keeks Albert Kintieman Linton Eek Walter Boule Terre’ Haute

Community Chautauqua Bigger and Better

Our Community Chautauqua grows bigger and better as committees push tickets for a July 26 start and five day finish. Season tickets offer access to all sessions at low cost with no extras, featuring Polly of the Circus, Theordore Knox Concert Party, Mother Lake and a lineup including Jean Macdonald and Wilson Day Lyons. Special acts like the Toyshop Pageant and Junior Chautauqua add to a diverse program aimed at affordable family entertainment.

Chautauqua Paxton England Cecilian Leonora M. ‘Lake Mother Lake Theodore Knox Concert Company Ernest St. John Jean Macdonald Princess Nadonis Lincoln McConnell Wilson-Day-Lyons Company Louis Hough U. S. Public Health Service Polly Circus Theordore Knox Lake Secilian Wilson-Day-Lyons Co Wm. Paxton

McCowen Seneff Couple Tie Marriage Near Odon

Herman McCowen and Amy Seneff were married last Saturday at the home of Rev. Ernest Roberts. Miss Seneff, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Seneff, has taught in local district schools. Mr McCowen, son of Mr and Mrs George McCowen, is a farmer who recently left a local farm. They will reside near Terre Haute, addressed at Terre Haute R R G Box 312 A.

Herman McCowen Amy Seneff Ernest Roberts Seneff Wm. Seneff Near Odon Bunkum Garten School McCowen Geo. McCowen Terre Haute

Boy Breaks Leg While Working on Horse

Burrell Kinneman son of Albert Kinneman was injured near the home of Ernest Arford when a horse threw him and stepped on his right leg. The bone was broken above the ankle. He received immediate medical care and the injury is not considered serious. he is improving.

Burrell Kinneman Albert Kinneman Ernest Arford

Thimble Club Picnic At Park With Guests And Games

The Thimble Club held its annual picnic at the park on Wednesday June 30 with about 70 attendees. A noon lunch was the highlight followed by quilting and children’s tennis and games. Visiting guests included W J Danner Terre Haute Ky Wright Gilpatrick Charles Pate and Miss Roose Culmer. A Burns City party celebrated Wallace Summerville’s marriage arriving by truck with a road cart and a large hound dog accompanying the newlyweds.

Thimble Club W. J. Danner Terre ‘Haute Wright Louisville Ky Gilpatrick Charles Pate Roose “Culmer Odon Burns City Mr. Summerville

Farmers Association Mass Meeting Set for Saturday Evening

A Farmers Association will hold a general mass meeting this Saturday at 8 00 PM Members are urged to attend and arrange for another short course.

Farmers Association Meeting

Big Brown Tent Promises Profits Across Ten Sessions

A promotional note asserts the venture will be a profitable investment and that participants will be amply repaid for time spent under the Big Brown Tent. The message emphasizes collective enjoyment and return on commitment.

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Union Services Richard Dyer Coalmont Odo William G H. Gilpatrick Vincennes Correll
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