Odon Girl Accidentally Shot by Another Child
Lucille Overton 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Overton of west Race Street, was likely fatally wounded in Newcastle when a revolver on a table was accidentally fired by a little girl visiting Miss Overton. The bullet lodged in her spine paralyzing the lower body. her parents were notified and went to Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Qveston
Homer Overton
West Race Street
Newcastle
Miss Overton
Hart Bales
Wabash Valley Empire Boosters Tour County Next Week
The Wabash Valley Empire Association based in Terre Haute will tour the county next week with speakers. They will speak Wednesday at 2 PM at the Christian church about roads farms and schools. Also notes on PTA meeting and Boy Scouts moving to the bank building. A Percheron pair is for sale near Eaglesville and a Saturday Monday toothpaste sale advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley Empre Association
Terre Haute
Christian Church
Wabash Valley
Notice to all debtors to Mr. F Barkley
All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to Mr. F Barkley are urged to call and settle immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. F. Barkley
Happenings About Town and Local Notices
Mrs. S E Bowman visited relatives in Elnora and a daughter was born to Rev E F Shake and wife. Floyd Scott returned to Chrisman after visiting W B Breden. For sale go cart red cream and black color $10. Mrs A O Bowman and Mrs W Hastings visited Elnora. F W Sullivan returned to Terre Haute after visiting Isabelle Walton. Mr and Mrs Curtis Wolf of Crandall visited this city. Davie Webster was in Elnora. The Washington Democrat installed a new Duplex Perfecting Press to speed service. Roads were dragged and graded improving travel. Raith Webster of Champaign visiting grandfather Sain Callahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Scott
Chrisman, Ill
W. B. Breden
F. W. Sullivan
Terre Haute
Isabelle Walton
Curtis Wolf
Crandall
Washington Democrat
Farlen reporters promise spring news and local updates
Farlen announces a forthcoming spring push with updates despite scarce news. The column then lists numerous local visits and sick lists involving families from Plainville, Ledgerwood, Connell, and Richardson, with several relatives and friends visiting and caring for the ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlen
Farren
Boys and Girls Poultry Club Organizing in Madison Township
The Farmers Association backs youth poultry effort urging 10 to 18 year olds to raise pure bred stock for profit. A meeting in Odon next Saturday at about two o clock will outline the club and the Short Course planned for next fall with premiums for top results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Farmers Association
Boys and Girls Poultry Club
Odon
Poindexter
Purdue University
Miss Pearl Boyd Visits Relatives in Bloomfield
Miss Pearl Boyd visited relatives in Bloomfield at the start of the week, staying briefly with family and sharing news of travels and daily life in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Boyd
Bloomfield
High School Notes From Local Commencement and Activities
School notes recount Apr 21 commencement with Bloomington speaker J Boyd Jones. Visits by E B Wetherow and Z M Smith. Basketball district tournament in Vincennes with wins over Montgomery 27 8 and Freelandsville 22 5 but loss to Vincennes 28 6. Operetta rehearsals progress. cast assigned for The Early Bird. PTA meets in High School Auditorium. HS to provide music for Wabash Valley Empire Association program Mar 17. Teacher week spotlight. looming teacher shortage discussed. county officials warn of next year shortage in Daviess County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boyd Jones
Bloomington
E. B. Wetherow
Z. M. Smith
Agriculture Department
Vincennes
Montgomery
Freelandsville
Parent-Teacher Association
Wabash Valley Empire Association
Indiana
Daviess County
Card of Thanks for Josiah Rosenberry
Family expresses sincere thanks to relatives for kindness shown during the death of Josiah Rosenberry. The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Rosenberry
Old Settlers Association Meeting Call
The Old Settlers Association requests all members attend a meeting on Thursday evening March 18 at 7 30 at the offices of Odon Realty Co Vital business will be taken up R J McCallian President D W Hayes Secretary
Marion Davies Stars in The Burden of Proof at Star Theatre
Marion Davies headlines The Burden of Proof directed by Julius Steger at Star Theatre this Saturday. Elaine Brooks wife of Robert Ames faces a spy plot with German agents framing her through a forged letter. Justice official George Blair exposes the scheme and clears Elaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Davies
Julius Steger
Star Theatre
Miss Davies
Elaine Brooks
Robert Ames
United States
Elaine
Brooks
Newport
Scorming
Ames
Blair
Kilgore Visitors Return Home From Doane Family Visit
Mrs Maud Helestine and children George and William returned to Elnora Tuesday after a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Mildred Doane. Mr and Mrs Harvey Faith and daughter Imogene spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Faith Charley. Smiley of Champaign Illinois visited relatives. George Reynolds called on Thomas Faith. The Faiths hosted Lola Riggins and Julian Byrer of Edwardsport for short calls and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Helestine
George
William
Elnora
Mildred Doane
Harvey Faith
Imogene
Thomas Faith
Lola Riggins
Julian Byrer
Edwardsport
Scout Registration Night For Next Year Troop
Scouts urged to attend annual registration Monday to secure membership for next year and pay the required fee so they may wear troop clothing.
Sims Couple Attend Indianapolis Auto Show Event
Mr and Mrs John Sims visit Indianapolis this week to attend the auto show and a Dodge Bros agents get together meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sims
Indianapolis
Dodge Bros
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Russell Pershing
A daughter was born on Tuesday March 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Pershing
Special P T A Meeting Tonight At School
The Parent-Teachers Association invites all community members to a special meeting at the school building this evening. State organizer Mrs Hense Orme will speak on the spring and summer activities with music and a community singing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Hense Orme
Association
Fred Shaffer
Mr. Olive
Rev. Roberts
Wm Bair
Local Scribbles Mention Farm Moves And Community Happenings
Southeast of here Mrs Michael Duan is listed as ill. John Stafford Jr and family moved to the Jacob Leichty farm west of Van Buren. Harry Spangle and wife visited from Indianapolis. Roy Payne and wife came from Michigan to visit Harve Garten’s family. Friedly Cunningham and kin visited HE Sims family west of Odon. Wheat harvest looks light. Mr Baker of Martin County occupies the Hugh Omalia farm, formerly Frank Dant's. D B Wadsworth plans peddler wagon travel but roads delay. Born Sunday February 29 to Eugene and wife, a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stafford, Jr
Ed O'Connor
Jacob Leichty
West van Buren
Friedly Cunningham
Odon
Hugh O’malia
Here
Mr Baker
Martin County
Baker
Frank Dant
Beasley and Penrod Wed at Parsonage Marriage
Everett Beasley and Ruth Penrod wed Sunday evening at the U B Parsonage with a small circle of friends present. Beasley is son of W T Beasley of Elmore township and Penrod daughter of Earl Penrod of Eaglesville. They will reside on the Gadberry farm one mile west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Beasley
Ruth Penrod
U.B
Rev E. Roberts
Mr. Beasley
W. T. Beasley
Elmore Township
Miss Penrod
Earl Penrod
Eaglesville
Wm. Gadberry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Odon Girl
Lucille Overton
Wabash Valley Empire Boosters
Parent Teachers Association
Roberts and
Ghaver
Interchurch World Movement
Indianzapolis
Harley Beasley
Pearl Seneff Wood
First National Bank
Bank
Harmony
Rexall
P. O
S.E. Bowman
E. F. Shake
Go-cart
A. O. Bowman
Davie Webster
Einora
E. T Laughlin
Raith Webster
Champaign
Sain Callahan
Ivan Conneil
Near Plainville
Fred Loyd
Eugene Ledgerwood
Paris Taylor
Florence Richardson
Ray Connell
Milton Ledgerwood
Lem Reese
Aiary
Wm. Bechtel
Carlos Summerville
Mary Laughlin
Jake Bechtel
Family Sunday
Rev. Sharp of
Franklin
James Dalton
Will Richardson
W J Richardson
Alice Carr
Gdon
Nancy Ledgerwood
Florence York
Merle Laughlin
Marie Toon
Iva Pruett
Dean Wallick
Hildred Connell
Kathryn Stickles
OLD Settlers Association
Settlers Association
Odon Realty Co. Business
R. J. McCallian
D. W. Hayes
Secy
Kilgore
Charley. Smiley
Illinois
George Reynolds
Thoma Faith
Raglesville
Michael Duan
Harry Spangle
W Dyal
Roy Payne
Michigan
Mr Payne
Harve Garten
Wadsworth
Eugene Strange
Bramble
Beasley
Penrod
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