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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
3
The Journal highlights American Legion efforts to have the graves of every American service member buried in foreign cemeteries decorated. Prepared at American Legion national headquarters, the feature targets readers and especially those connected to the boys who served overseas.
Memorial Day observance note recalling fallen soldiers buried at home is linked to American Legion presence in the Journal weekly edition.
According to S C Guthrie who manages the stock yard barn here Odon is increasing as a shipping center. Over $300 000 worth of stock is shipped yearly and growth continues. In late May fourteen cars were sent out by Hastings and Jeffries R D Arford Arford and Overton and E E Gray for the Farmers Federation. Improved railroad facilities more cars and better management have made Odon one of the most desirable places to ship.
Wm. Hunt, long time resident of this community, died in Terre Haute on May 27 at age 68. Born January 1, 1854 in Odon, he lived most of his life near Odon. Survived by five sons Harvey Charles Ray Sherman of Terre Haute and John Hunt of Martinsville. five daughters Sarah Hunt Mrs Curtis Freeland Mrs Bertie Hensley Mrs Ralph Taylor and Mrs Dan Dinkins. one sister Mrs Milt Cook. Burial was held at Terre Haute.
Peach trees are loaded with fruit causing surplus peaches to be removed. Berries ripening with a strong Ohio harvest outlook. Early strawberries exhausted but late berries and picked cherries at 40c per gallon. Grapes and apples show heavy yields. Rexall Store advertises barn and house paint bargains.
Center residents including Dick McGuire and family spent Sunday with Mr and Charley Gimlin and others visited relatives. Dorothy Trueblood returned from Bedford, while Miss Florence Kelsey came home from Newberry. Several attended Children’s Day at Eaglesville and families hosted relatives throughout the week.
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