Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer Dies. French Bride Arrives
Elizabeth Trueblood Shaffer wife of Fred Shaffer longtime community resident died at her home after illness. Born 1859 near Odon she lived in Van Buren township and supported church and WF M Society. Funeral at Good Hope church with burial at Walnut Hill. Also Sgt Victor Bowman and wife Lea Jane Manteau returned from France where she taught in Romarantin and Paris before coming to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth M. Shaffer
Fred Shaffer
Elizabeth Trueblood Shaffer
Jesse
Charlotte Trueblood
Odon
van Buren Township
Center Church
J. W. Buck
Eaglesville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred W. Shaffer
J. W
Herman L. Malone
Louis Christenberry
Loogootee
William
James
John
Bert Stuckey
Elmira Hayes
Good Hope Church
Allen
Indianapolis
Shake
Walnut Hill
Band Concert Headlines Odor Streets Next Wednesday Night
Merchants host a street band concert in Odor to entertain residents. A biweekly schedule is planned for summer and fall with announcements in the Journal. Stores stay open late for the event, which starts promptly at 8:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odor
Obon's New Theater Opens Tuesday Night
The Star will open near Tuesday night featuring Bonds of Honor with Hayakawa as the star. The government official hero pursues Bolsheviks in a vividly portrayed tale. Modern ventilation promises cool comfort and good music with the best pictures for an enjoyable evening. First show at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qdon
Hayakawa
Moore and Vertrees Couple Wed at Parsonage
Cleatus Moore and Miss Bertie Vertrees were married last Saturday afternoon at the A. B parsonage by Rev. Ernest Roberts. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Vertrees, resides northwest of the city near Mud Pike. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Moore. They plan to live on a farm near Mud Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleatus Moore
Bertie Vertrees
A. B Parsonage
Ernest Roberts
Isaac Vertrees
Mud Pike
Sroom
William G. Moore
School board selects Odon instructors for coming season
The Odon school board announces the teaching staff for the upcoming season. Named are Leslie A. Childress as Superintendent and R. F. Crone as Principal with Clyde Cunningham as Assistant Principal, plus instructors Ida Hanna Nell Braden Eulala Guthrie Fannie Asdell Britta Ketchem Ava Ledgerwood Famie O’Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Leslie A. Childress
R. EF. Crone
Clyde Cunningham
St Prin. Ida Hanna
Eulala Guthrie
Fannie
Asdell
Britta Ketchem
Catherine Freed B R T member dies after sixty six years
Catherine Freed aged 66, longtime Madison Township resident, died at her brother’s home in West Odon from complications including dropsy. Survived by brothers Jacob and Richard and sister Mrs. Mary Ketchem. Funeral held at Good Hope church with burial at Walnut Hill. The B of R T picnic drew many guests to Odon with a band, contests, and a ball game, and officials look forward to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Freed
West Odon
Madison Township
Miss Freed
Willian
Susanna Freed
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
U. B
Pleasant Hill
Jacob
Richard
Odon
Mary Ketchem
Elnora
Family Reunion Brings Kin Together at Mrs Boyd’s Home
A Boyd family reunion Sunday at Mrs. Jane Boyd's home drew many relatives. About 101 attended a noon dinner, with members from Urbana Illinois Canton Illinois Ilene Washington Dugger and others joining. The gathering was described as one of the season’s happiest days for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Jane Boyd
Chas
Callahan
Dugger
Care of Thanks for Wm Hewitt
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father Wm Hewitt. Special thanks to the Woodmen pallbearers Mr Poindexter for efforts the choir for music and Rev Roberts for comforting words. Mrs Hewitt and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hewitt
Poindexter
Rev. Roberts
Cie
Freeman Family Sells Restaurant to Freeman and Sommers
A week end deal transfers ownership of the J W. Freeman restaurant and ice cream parlor to Ross Freeman and Joseph Sommers. The new proprietors take charge immediately. Mr. Freeman will devote full time to his garage and automobile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Freeman
Ross Freeman
Joseph Sommers
Mr. Freeman
Major Lee A Stone to Lecture at Odon Chautauqua
Major Lee A Stone appears as a special attraction for the Odon Chautauqua on August 19. He has trained more than 1,000,000 American soldiers and once spoke to over 22,000 youths about the link between cleanliness and warfare success. The note highlights the social costs of venereal disease and related health issues as context for his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Stone
Major Stone
Happenings About Town Highlights Local Visits and Notices
Miss Ruth Breden visited relatives at Terre Haute over Sunday. Mrs. Lydia Bowman was at Burns City Monday. D. H Harris of Indianapolis visited relatives in this city this week. Electric bill reminders from Indiana Power & Water Co. Edna Grove of Burns City was in town Monday. Mrs. Cecil Patterson and Mrs. H R Patton of Terre Haute were here Monday. Mrs. Lester Cornett of Bicknell traveled to Irene Monday to visit relatives. Money to loan five percent on good farm loans, five years with prepay privilege. Mary Hayes and daughters Mary and Rose of Indianapolis returned home after visiting relatives. Mrs. H J Kutch and children of St. Bernice returned home after visiting her parents. Barbara Pettit and Grace Guthrie of Elnora attended the funeral of Mrs. Fred Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Adkinson and little daughter visited for the funeral. J H Callahan and granddaughter Trula returned from Terre Haute. Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson of Wiseburg visited Dennis Garten. We do pressing on Wednesday and Fridays only. Dennis Garten and family plan a visit to Indianapolis and Wiseburg. James Cornett and Isaac Boyd had houses painted with Dutch Boy lead paint. Mrs. J E Hindman and Kathleen returned from an extended visit with E L Hindman. All debts to Mrs. M. E. Pickett to be settled at once at Pickett Pershing and Co's Store. Melvin Cooper and family and others spent Sunday at Trinity Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. of R. T
Picknicers
Shady Grove
Southeastern
Vandalia Boys
Odon
Terre Haute
Safety Advice on Eye Protection from Lamps
A warning about avoiding direct eye exposure to electric lamp filaments. The retina is sensitive and harmful rays exist. Shades are inexpensive and effective. KECK the Jeweler and Optometrist.
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Keck
Chautauqua Week Promises Strong Lectures and Talent
Advertising man Alr Gardiner promotes the Aug 15 Chautauqua opening. Highlights include Edmund H. Hinshaw on Peace and Its Problems, A H Harnly on Parasites, Cyrus S Nasbaum with Our Town and Our Nation, Jeannette Kling in The Country Cousin, and Governor Allen praising civic effort. Strong ticket sales expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr
Gardiner
Chautauqua
Edmund H. Hinshaw
A. H. Harnly
Harry and
Hinshaw
Cyrus S. Nasbaum
Allen
Kansas
Spert
Red Cross
Chautauquas of America
Chautauquas
Nasbaum
France
Jeannette Kling
Booth Tarkington
Scout Banquet At Troop Headquarters Friday July 25
A Boy Scout banquet is announced for Friday night at 8:39 o clock at troop headquarters. All Scouts and parents are invited and the Troop Committee and Scout Officials are required to attend. The program starts at 8:30 sharp and dues must be paid to avoid suspension from the troop.
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Mrs Victor Bowman
Victor Bowman
New York
Bowman
Mademoiselle Lea Jane Manteau
Romarantin
St. Nazaire
Paris
Bordeaux
William Bowman
Purdue University At
Lafayette
Obon's New Theater
Moore-Vertrees
Selecies
Nell Braden
Ava Ledgerwood
Famie O'dell
R. T
Ruth Breden
Lydia Bowman
Burns City
D. H Harris
Indiana Power & Water Co
Edna Grove
Cecil Patterson
H. R. Patton
Lester Cornett
Bicknell
Irene
Odon Realty Co
Mary Hayes
Mary
Rose
H. J. Kutch
St. Bernice
George Harmon
Barbara Pettit
Grace Guthrie
DeWitt Adkinson
J. H. Callahan
Trula
Vicinity
Raymond Johnson
Wiseburg
Ind
Dennis Garten
Odon Clothing Co
James Cornett
Isaac Boyd
Dutch Boyd
Oden Drug Co
J. E. Hindman
Kathleen
E. L. Hindman
M. E. Pickett
Pickett Pershing and Co’s
M. E. Picket
Melvin Cooper
H. H. Creooke
Hugh Merrill
Jno. Hindman
W.R. Correll
Trinity Springs
Detroit
BOY Scouts
Odon Chautauqua
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