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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
2
Chronological notes recall events from July including Parnell resignations in 1882, Alexandria destruction in 1882, Paris statue unveiling and feast in 1883, Duke of Monmouth execution in 1665, Mrs Abraham Lincoln death in 1883, Tunis debt treaty with France in 1884, and French appeal to China for indemnity in 1884.
Last Thursday drew a large crowd as heavy storms and road damage didn’t deter residents. Hard concert and free picture show filled the night with people in town until ten, inviting all to Thursday evenings in Godon for two hours of free entertainment by local business leaders.
Names like Mrs Frewite Steut Mr and Mrs Dick Stuffel and families visit in Odon and surrounding area. Residents Mrs George Dow Pow Mr and Mrs Sam Dalton and others spent Sundays with relatives and neighbors in Bloomington Keller and Ricksare, with several visits noted and local travel mentioned.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin asserts wood pipes used for irrigation can last at least twenty years when fully exposed and properly maintained. It explains decay factors including moisture, soil contact, fungi and bacteria, and recommends maintenance, coatings, and design practices to protect investments in wood piping.
A column offers eye care tips from Rev. Allen C. Trusty and notes church activities at the Christian Church. It cautions against poor lighting and reading in tiring conditions, discusses beet tops feeding and animal health, and reports postponed Burns City commencement exercises to July 24.
U B Church D P McCoy pastor outlines Sunday School at 9 30 Class meeting 10 30 and MAD PIKE at 2 00 with preaching at 3 00 The Union Service drew a good crowd at the United Brethren Church Rev A W Arford was home for H K Ward funeral He reports progress at New Albany now a church property valued about 16000 and a well organized church with all departments in good shape His church will host the annual conference in August.
The funeral services of Aaron Hattery were held here at the M. E. Church Thursday afternoon. Several persons from this vicinity attended the funeral of Harve Ward at Odon Sunday afternoon. Miss Genevieve Flinn left for San Francisco to attend the World's Fair.
Albert Bright and family spent Friday with Mort Bright and family. Clyde Ragle and family returned to Spencer after visiting Mrs. Ragle's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ketchem. Miss Susie Ketchem joined them home. Joe and Ral Ketchem spent Saturday night with Roy McMillian and family. Renderson Daucherty and family near Shvoh visited Mort Bright and family. Mike Thomas and family attended the funeral of Barney Campbell of New Bethel. Albert Bright and son Frank visited More Bright and family Sunday. A crowd from the vicinity attended Mt. Olive children's exercises Sunday night. Win Weathers and family visited Jno. Stepp. Miss Jennie Ketchem Vernie and Daisy Young visited Miss Opal Stewart. Miss Ethel Pruett visited Miss Mabel Borden. Pen Chestnut and family spent Tuesday with relatives near Carl Pruett. Carl Pruett spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pruett. W. Stafford and family visited his father Jno. Stafford and family Tuesday and Wednesday. Mary Webber visited Miss Nellie Pruett Tuesday. Mrs. Jno. Pruett and children visited Jas. Stewart and family Tuesday afternoon.
Residents of Wallace Idaho note that forest fires in 1910 destroyed a two thousand acre watershed supplying the city water and power. They report minimum flow dropping from about 1000 to 250 miners inches while rainfall remains normal. The Forest Service undertakes reforestation to stabilize future runoff and streamflow.
National forests in California report using Angora goats to maintain firebreaks and reduce flammable vegetation. The program emphasizes cost effective vegetation control and reduced wildfire risk for surrounding communities and ecosystems.
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