Miss Agnes Wilson to Wed Talmage Hewitt in Chicago
Miss Agnes Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Wilson, will marry Talmage Hewitt of Chicago. She left Friday for the city with her family previously living in this city and on a farm south of town. Hewitt, formerly an engineer for the Indiana Power and Water Co, is from this city. The couple will reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Wilson
Chicago
Talmage Hewitt
Miss Wilson
Ed Wison
Wm. Hewitt
Indiana Power and Water Co
Hewit
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Health News
Miss Enid Gore traveled to Terre Haute Sundas. Carl Bricker of Langlie visited with ape folks. Aunt Sallie Ledserwood, 13, came from Scollard with her daughter Mrs Gedon. Local friends hosted gatherings as many names appear in weekly social ledger. A play planned by AME church women is announced for near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Ledserwood
Scollard
Gedon
Der
Married at Washington Wendell Mumaw and Floy Sears Tie Quiet Knot
Wendell Mumaw and Miss Floy Sears, a well known city couple, were quietly married at the county seat last Friday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sears of east main street. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mumaw, a prosperous farmer north of the city. They will live in Indianapolis after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Mumaw
Floy Sears
Joe Sears
East Main Street
John Mumaw
Indianapolis
Cordia Woods Dead In Cody Nebraska
Telegram announces the death of Mrs. Cordia Woods of Cody Nebraska she passed away Wednesday evening. Former resident of this town she was formerly Cordia Brecen and a niece of Charles and Walter Breden of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordia Woods
Cody
Nebraska
Free Lecture On Farm Electricity At Star Theater
Indiana Power and Water Co presents a free Wednesday night talk for farmers and families on farm uses of electricity. Seventy eight hand colored slides illustrate indoor and outdoor work, with the manager extending a cordial invitation to town and country residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
Indiana Power and Water Co
Not a Smoking Man a Rexall Store Blendwell Choice
Poetic satire describes quitting cabbage leaf and rope hash. Narrator plans to buy Blendwell at Rexall and, if unsatisfied, switch to Black and White. The verse frames a social trend toward avoiding fumes and seeking better tobacco substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Keep to the Right Signs Warn on Flagpole
Public safety note urges drivers and pedestrians to follow posted flagpole signs warning of hazards. Authorities say careful heed can prevent accidents and possible costs.
Hail Storm and Lightning Strike Near Town Cause Farm Losses
A severe hail storm with lightning swept west of the city Tuesday afternoon, damaging crops and blowing down trees. John Arney lost a large barn and two horses to fire, while Thomas Keller's cows were struck and killed. The storm touched only a narrow area with light rain in town and no rainfall to the south and east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srain
John Arney
Here
Thomas Keller
Lere
Ross Correll Weds May Mathieu In Jeffersonville
Ross Correll and Miss May Mathieu married in Jeffersonville on Saturday and returned to Higland Park the same night. A celebratory village parade ensued, with friends jeering and escorting the couple through downtown. Correll works as a stone carver at J. P. Fair's stone mill. They plan to live with the groom's parents while settling into a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ross Correll
May Mathieu
Jeffersonville
8Room
Ali
Ira Correll
Higland Park
Correll
Mr. Correll
J. P. Fair
the Brice
James Harris
East 15Th Street
Voters Urged to Register Ahead of August 29 Deadline
Daviess County registration board reports slow progress with about 1 000 voters registered out of an estimated 13 000 to 14 000. Women are registering faster in recent days but officials fear a last minute surge could swamp the county office in Washington. Registration must be done in person at the county court room or by filing a completed form sworn before a notary and mailed to Edw E Meade clerk Washington Ind. Blanks available at the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Washington
Local Exemption Board Taps Daviess County Officials
Er. E. Meade clerk of the circuit court C. D. Guthrie sherriff of Daviess county and Dr. R. F. Bannister are recommended to serve as the exemption board for Daviess county for the selective draft. War department likely to confirm within days. Names to be drawn starting in July with first draftees in mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. E. Meade
C. D. Guthrie
Sherriff
Daviess County
R. F. Bannister
Mr. Meade
Dr. Bannister
Sherriff Guthrie
War Department
Eschbach
Kir Eschbach
Cauips
Scouts of Troop No 1 Rally for Liberty Bonds and Tomatoes
The Scouts of Troop No 1 conducted a busy week selling 400.00 dollars in Liberty Bonds. They planted three acres of tomatoes and discussed an equitable wage scale with earnings from the tomato work directing the balance to the troop treasury under Scout Master.
Marshmallow Toast At Inez Kinnaman’s Home
Miss Inez Kinnaman entertained friends four miles west of Odon last Wednesday night with music games and toasted marshmallows. Hosts described her as a splendid entertainer. Guests included Lovey Smiley Nelle Fielder Vivian Rusher Madge Rader Alma Fielder Liza Scomp Thelma Scomp Jessie Hendren Davie Kitty Smith Bessie Smith Fern Brock Verna Young and several men including Harry Whitman Lavern Sears Clyde Scomp Ray Bechtel Carl Beem Cecil Fielder Everett Beasley August Smith Dewey Flinn Harley Fielder John Rader and Mr and Mrs Guy Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Kinnaman
Odon
Inez
Lovey Smiley
Nelle Fielder
Vivian Rusher
Madge Rader
Alma Fielder
Liza
Thelma Scomp
Jessie Hendren Davie
Kitty
Bessie Smith
Fern Brock
Verna Young
Harry Whitman
Lavern Sears
Clyde Scomp
Ray Bechtel
Carl Beem
Cecil Fielder
Everett Beasley
August Smith
Dewey Flinn
Harley Fielder
John Rader
Guy Nicholson
Roof painting option saves on metal roof cost
A local option lets owners repaint existing metal roofs for about 35 cents per square, instead of replacing at around 6.50 dollars per square. Dan Ledgerwood and Ross Franklin supply several paint brands through Odon Drug Co and have already painted roofs for the Post Office, M. E. Pickett store, Rexall, Dr. Hayes, Dr. Mitchell, Grover Swayze, Bill Sears, Ralph Gantz, Mrs Harris, Sue Alford, Geo Correll, and W C Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ledgerwood
Ross Franklin
Odon Drug Co
Post Office
M. E. Pickett
Rexall
Dr. Hayes
Dr. Mitchell
Grover Swayze
Bill Sears
Ralph Gantz
Mrs Harris
Sue Alford
Geo. Correll
W. C. Evans
Sour Stomach Advice and Chamberlain's Tablets
A brief health note explains sour stomach caused by fast eating or heavy meals. Suggested remedies include slow eating and thorough mastication, with a light supper. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and notes sale by The Odon Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Odon . Drug Co
Birthday Dinner Honors Odton Ladies At Lane Home
A birthday dinner was hosted at A. A. Lane's west Odton residence honoring Mrs. Ela Crooke and Mrs. Mollie Smiley. Out of town guests included W. C. Garten and family from Indianapolis and Mrs. John Berry of Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lane
West Odton
Ela Crooke
Mollie Smiley
W. C. Garten
Indianapolis
John Berry
Bicknell
Band Rehearsal Notice At City Park
The band convenes for rehearsal Monday night at the city park under director Breden. Members must attend and bring all music.
Resignation of Aden Postmaster Assistant Miss Mabel Chinn
Miss Mabel Chinn, after eleven years serving the Aden Post Office, resigns as Assistant Postmaster effective July 1. She has worked under three postmasters and plans to rest this summer then attend business school in Indianapolis in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Chinn
Uncle Sam
Aden
Miss Chinn
Siri
Geo. Bdebrahan
Sir Abrahamis
Hol. Crooke
Miss Chins
Daniel Ganz
Miss Chin
Witi
Indianapolis
Local Social Roundup in Scotland Area
Mr and Mrs Tom Steut and family and neighbors spent Sunday with John Henderson. Miss Fannie Merlroy and sister depart for California for vacation. Jasonville visitors Byron Jahmson return home after a stop with Theo Henderson family. Lew Critchlow, Jesse Trueplood and families join John Critchlow household for Sunday. Otis Jamison and others from Terre Haute visit local homes. Josephine Henderson visits sister Mrs Fleischel Ledserwood. John Richardson ill with heart trouble, shows slight improvement after returning to Newberry. Children day exercises held at Nebo. A pound party at Aden Hasler home includes many local youths and Purdue student Mr Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden Hasler
Josephine
Phebe Ogden
Elpha
Belma Henderson
Fannie
Katherine McElroy
Josie
Mildred Barker
Edith
Minnie McElroy
Ema Emery
Pearl Lester
Messrs
Ralph and
Clay Thompson
Bert
Carlos Hasler
John
Oscar
Frank
Willie Mackle
Ernest Doris
Grover Bough
Ross Emery
Earl Laughlin
Orman Hasler
Roy Stone
Odon Milling Co Installs New Elevator Motor
The Odon Milling Co installs a new motor for their south elevator with Indiana Power and Water Co performing the installation this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Milling Co
Indiana Power and Water Co
Freeman's restaurant price list notes low-cost desserts
On and after Saturday June 22 sundae and soda prices drop to 1 cent plain cream 3 cents and ice cream sandwiches 5 cents. Freeman's restaurant announces the special pricing.
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Freeman's Restaurant
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Hewitt
Wilson
Burns Ghhy
Enid Gore
Terre Saute Sundas
Carl Bricker
Langilie
Miesdanes
Anna Storm
Belle Ledserwood
Mary Sargent
Alrs. Barkis
Phoene Willigisso
Neramuich
Elnora
Seliton Herron
Ian
Orrin
Burkuni
Sun
Ecb
Raron Greene
Terre Haute
Am.e Church
Veparius
Odaus Marshall
Odou
Henry Williams
Ase Williams
Prather of
Blankenshir
Amos Osborn
Mr. Olive
Harvey Wails
Plainville
Cordin Maryfield
E. Maryfield
Gordon Gore
Mrs
T. J. Gore
Bernadette Keller
W. E. Lyon
Geo. Edmondson
Mesdames Belle
Nellie Toon
E. E. Toon
W. T. Porter
Salem
Prempton
TRE
Breden
Mabel Chinn Guits
Scotland
Tom Steut
Hildred
Terschel Ledserwood
Lafe Kirk
Wm. Henderson
John Henderson
Katherine Merlroy
California
Byron Jahmson
Jasonville
Theo Henderson
Lew Critchlow
Jesse Trueplood
John Critchlow
Loogootee
Otis Jamison
Sylvanus Deaniers
Ruth Dobbs
Terre Haire
Josephine Henderson
Fleischel Ledserwood
John Richardson
Newberry
Nebo
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