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Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

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Boyd-Cain Pair Married in Dayton Ceremony

Asel Boyd formerly of this city wed Miss Anna Czin of Dayton Ohio last Saturday in Dayton at the A B Parsonage with Rev. Dutton officiating. The bride taught in Dayton for years and the groom, son of T J Boyd, works as an assembler at the National Cash Register Company. They will reside in Dayton after visiting relatives here.

Asel Boyd Anna Czin Dayton Ohio A.B. Parsonage Rev. Dutton Ohio City T. J. Boyd National Cash Register Company of Boyd

Sears Family Reunion Draws Wide Circle at City Park

Last Sunday the Sears clan gathered in the city park with about 150 relatives and friends. The noon dinner featured a wide array of dishes. The eldest attendee was Mrs Rachael Sears, over 94, of J. R. Sears' household west of town. Attendees came from Beaford, Terre Haute, Oklahoma, and Kansas Illinois.

Sears Rachael Sears J. R. Sears Adam Sear Beaford Hal Sears Terre Haute Fila Bennett Oklahoma Walter Sears Kansas Illinois

Notice to debtors of N F Barkley firm for immediate settlement

All parties indebted to the firm of N. F. Barkley are requested to call and make settlement at once by cash or note.

N. F. Barkley

Local Families Spend Sunday Across Towns in Simple Visits

Shlok Mr and Mrs Clark Lamb visited Finora on Sunday. Elmer Overton his wife and sister Bertha visited James Chestnut home. Miss Silva Atchley of Odon joined local kin. Edgar Long and family from Jasopsville stayed with Alfred Long. Nick Barkley Odon and family plus Olli Hinkle traveled to Loogootee for a ball game. Curtis Overton and kin visited Arcein Overton near First Creek. James Overton family visited arrival Overtons to spend the day. A C Long and Mildred with Ben Fiddier visited Mrs Tom Resler Tuesday. Ackon Lamb with family visited Lew Edwards of Bakum. Moses Overton called on Art Long Sunday.

Elmer Overton Bertha James Chestnut Nick Barkley Odon Olli Hinkle

Notice to Cut Weeds by July 31

Public health board notice directs J W Anderson Sec to ensure all weeds on all lots and alleys under control are cut by July 31. The directive applies to the area overseen by the Board of Health.

J. W. Anderson Sec’s Board of Health

Happenings About Town Brightens with Visits and Rain

Mr and Mrs H V Merrill and daughter Mildred and J M Hindman visited relatives in Indianapolis. The Correll family from St Bernice also spent the weekend here. Chautauqua season tickets urged as events promise strong entertainment. Several locals and relatives traveled to Indianapolis for visits. Jumbo peanuts at Rexall Store are advertised. A recent rain relieved drought, improving crops and gardens locally.

Frank Correll St. Bernice

Passing of William H Keifer and Odon Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The death of William H Keifer, a leading Washington citizen and band conductor, is noted with respect for his contributions to marching music. The Odon Chamber of Commerce held a meeting at the First Christian Church basement praising progress and cooperation with the Farmers Association for a record Short Course. They plan immediate street and drainage improvements and wide road signage to guide travelers to Odon, while membership grows.

William H Keifer Washington Keifers Odon Chamber of Commerce First Christian Church Farmers Association Odon

Optometry and the rise of the optometrist in society

A historical overview explains optometry from its Greek roots to vision measurement and lens fitting. It notes the optometrist as legally recognized for assessing visual status and correcting sight with glasses, highlighting 23 years of experience offered by Keck the Jeweler and Optometrist.

Keck

For Sale on West Town Property

Community notice invites interested parties to Our residence property on west town for for sale discussions at Center street with A M Keck guiding the inquiry.

West Town Center Street

Knox Concert Party Opens Community Chautauqua

The Knox Concert Party opens the Community Chautauqua with a versatile program spanning grand opera to ragtime. Theo Knox Frances Smith Knox Leth Abbott Helen Egger join in violin voice piano flute saxophone readings and impersonations in an all around musical show.

Knox Chautauqua Theodore Knox Frances Smith Knox Theo Knox Leleth Abbott Helen Egger

Laughlin Bill Raises Teachers Wages and Minimum Pay

Representative Laughlin's bill passed by 79 to 0 to boost teachers' wages by about 30 percent and set a yearly minimum of 800.00. The measure also aims to extend the school term and tighten rural and town school links. Current pay scales based on licence grades and multipliers from 3 to 5 cents rise to 4/4 to 6 percent under the new law.

Laughlin

Readers urged to renew timely for subscriptions

Mickie asks readers to keep track of renewal dates and send notices. Prompt renewals save time and trouble for everyone and help avoid missed deliveries.

Community Chautauqua Presents Leading Speakers This Season

The program features Leonora M. Lake discussing The Divine Rights of the Child, Ernest St John on Russia before and after the revolution, Dr. Lincon McConnell with The Guy That Delivers the Goods, and William Paxton with Thu the Eyes of a Scotch man. Each speaker promises engaging, practical talks with humor and insight.

Chautauqua Manely Leonora M. Lake Mother Lake Ernest St John Russia Lincon McConnell Chautaurquas William Paxto Europe Paxton

Miss Beatrice Flinn Burns Highlight Local Accident

Miss Beatrice Flinn suffered severe burns on her arms and shoulder when her dress ignited after lighting an oil stove at Mrs. Martha Myers home. Dr Ira Bowman dressed the wounds and she is convalescing. the incident occurred last Monday and caused strong pain though burns are not deep.

Beatrice Flinn Martha Myers Ira Bowman

Bennett and Nellie Cooper Spend Sunday in Terre Haute

Reason Bennett and Miss Nellie Cooper visited Terre Haute on Sunday for personal time and local sightseeing activities.

Reason Bennett Nellie Cooper Terre Haute

Farmers Notice on Fertilizer Brand for Sale

Buffalo brands of fertilizer have been used in this community with splendid results. For sale by Cline Freed.

Cline Freed

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cain Reunnion Shlok Clark Lamb Finora Edgar Long Jasopsville Alfred Long Curtis Overton Arcein Overton Near First Creek James Overton A C. Long Mildred Ben Fiddier Tom Resler Ackon- Lamb Lew Edwards Bakum Moses Overton Jake Longcor Jasonville E. T. Laughlin Naomi Cleta Indianapolis Miss Ethel Bonnie Sommers Robert Freeman Rexall Secu Optometry A. M. Keck Mickie A. F. Hindman Pleasantville Inspiration Entertainment CREA William Paxton G. H Gilpatrick DeWitt Adkinson Bicknell Almira Hayes Master Frederick Westfall Mrs Frank Jacobs Ermil Boyd J. T. of Herman McCowan Will Seneff Floyd Scott Lander, Wyo Mary Ellen Howard Ward Champaign, II Lois Whiteside Detroit Michigan Drexel Sterling Burns City Roose Culmer Fannie Louise Mitchell Bethany Park Vernon Skemp
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