Wedded in Race Street Wedding Joins Martha Sommers to Rev Merrill Lester
Miss Martha Sommers united in marriage with Rev Merrill Lester of Carmel California at 9 AM Sunday at her father John Sommers home on Race Street. The ceremony conducted by Rev F A Lester, groom's father, followed by ring rites. The bride taught in Odon city schools seven years and is active in church and social work. The groom, son of Rev F A Lester, is a DePauw and Boston Theological Seminary alum and pastor at Carmel under Bishop Hughes. They depart for Carmel after a brief visit and will be at home after June 1.
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John Sommers
Race Street
Martha
Merrill Lester
Carmel
California
F. A. Lester
Moores Hill
M. E. Church
Odon
Lester
DePauw University
Boston School of
Oil for Streets Will Arrive Next Week
The oil for the streets will arrive at the start of next week. An 8000 gallon tank car was purchased while the reservoir holds 6000 gallons, so 2000 gallons will be laid on the streets at once. Oil is four cents per gallon cash, and blocks or owners must arrange for oiling their sections.
Garten Ditch Sold For Elmore Township Project
County surveyor William J. Shanks sells the Garten ditch in Elmore township to McFarland and Swazee for 1343.50 for the open ditch and James A. Stewart for 224.50 to build the tile section. Bids from John R. Ketcham at 1400 for open ditch and John Eads at 224.90 for tile were submitted.
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William J. Shanks
Elmore Township
McFarland and Swazee
James A. Stewart
John R. Ketcham
John Eads
Picnic Dinner Honoring Rev and Mrs Lester at City Park
Members of the M. E. Church held a picnic dinner at the city park Monday in honor of Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Lester of Moores Hill. An abundance of good things to eat and a thoroughly enjoyed afternoon followed as friends were visited here earlier in the week.
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M. E. Church
F. A. Lester
Moores Hill
Blaze at Cal lahans blacksmith shop extinguished quickly
Early Saturday a fire alarm rang and people rushed to the engine house to find Cal lahans blacksmith shop alight. The fire began on the roof and was put out with little damage.
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Callahan
Narrow escape as boy caught in feed mill line shaft
Curtis Kidwell escaped death at his father’s feed grinding plant southwest of the city last Friday. A belt came off a pulley, he climbed to replace it, clothing caught the shaft, and he was thrown off. He suffered severe bruises and lacerations but no broken bones. Dr. I E Bowman treated him at his father’s house.
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Curtis Kidwell
Kidwell
Heavy Rain Brightens Prospects for Farmers and Town
Sunday and Sunday night rain revived wells and fields, boosting optimism for crops. Wheat fears eased as corn planting accelerates this week and ground preparation for spring crops benefits from favorable conditions.
House damaged by lightning injures resident near Elnora
A residence owned by Dulpha Bowman west of here was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm last week. A corner of the house tore away but no fire started. Mrs. Bowman was severely shocked and felt electricity effects for about a day before recovering.
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Dulpha Bowman
Here
Elnora
The Lure of the Windigo Selilg drama on stage
A two part Selig drama will be shown with a second part an Essanay Comedy titled Swedie and her dog. The free show draws large crowds despite cool nights and attendees report highly interesting programs each night.
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Swedie
Music trio to perform at Scotland high commencement
Wm. Bair Wallace Smiley and Ben Helm travel to Scotland to furnish music for the high school commencement in that city. The group will provide instrumental selections for the graduation exercises.
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Wm. Bair
Wallace Smiley
Ben Helm
Scotland
Wedding announced for Miss Nelle Laughlin and D Ray Keagy
At the Chatter and Stitch Club meeting Miss Nelle Laughlin announced her coming marriage to D Ray Keagy of Massillon Ohio. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday May 19. Laughlin is a local stenographer and Keagy a Massillon draftsman.
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Chatter and Stitch Club
Nelle Laughlin
D. Ray Keagy
Massilon
Ohio
Miss Laughlin
Att’y E. T. Laughlin
Keagy
Massillon Foundry and Machine Works
Shade and Shade Trees Elevate Odon’s Townscape
A visiting stranger notes Odon’s tree lined streets and springtime shade. Maples on main avenues create a park like city view, enhancing property values and town pride. Community effort urged to keep trees healthy and well trimmed.
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Odon
Plainville High Holds Commencement in Woodmen’s Hall
The Plainville high school conducted its commencement last Friday in Woodmen’s hall with a large crowd. Dr. King, president of Moores Hill College, delivered the address. The Plainville orchestra provided music for the event. Eleven graduates completed the class.
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Plainville High School
Woodmen’s Hall
King
Moores Hills College
Plainville Orchestra
County selects Julius Smith as attendance officer
The county board of education and county superintendent met Saturday afternoon and named Julius Smith of Van Buren township attendance officer for the county schools. He will replace W. H. Allen who had been serving in that role.
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County Board of Education
Onice
Julius Smith
van Buren Township
W. H. Allen
Rexall Store Cashes Tickets On Monday Money Back
The Rexall Store will cash tickets on Monday the 10th from their Cash Register of April 11th. The notice calls for refunds and clarifies the redemption date for customers seeking money back on the prior ticket issue.
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Rexall
Where is Bert Swallows Disappearance Mystery In Epsom
The disappearance of Bert Swallows from his home near Epsom causes neighborhood concern and distress for his wife and seven children. He left Tuesday morning promising to buy tobacco in Epsom and has not been seen since. No matching description has appeared in nearby towns and many theories circulate. He is about forty, a coal miner and farm tenant.
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Bert Swallows
Epsom
Mr. Swallows
Swallows
Runaway Bolt destroys buggy near town
Dillard Boardman drove a horse that bolted when frightened by an automobile about two miles west of the city. The buggy overturned, Boardman was thrown and bruised, and the horse fled until caught near J. H. Wright’s residence on the edge of town.
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Dillard Boardman
Mr. Boardman
J. H. Wright
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Elizabeth Sterling and Herbert Helm
A birthday anniversary for Mrs Elizabeth Sterling and her great grandson Herbert Helm was celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Helm. Four generations attended as relatives gathered for a sumptuous dinner. Mrs Sterling was eighty four and Herbert fourteen. The event was enjoyed by all.
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Elizabeth Sterling
Herbert Helm
Frank Helm
The Man of Good Judgment and The Glasses Trade
An advertisement asserts that true judgment comes from conserving natural faculties and claims spectacle wearers have shaped American power. It promotes Keck the Jeweler and Optometrist offering glasses at competitive prices, positioning them as best in quality.
Frank Gardner Improves Home on South Spring Street
Frank Gardner updates a property on South Spring Street by elevating the structure and adding a new concrete block foundation beneath it.
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Frank Gardner
South Spring Street
Band Uniforms Arrive In White Drill Trimmed Attire
The band received new uniforms on Saturday featuring white drill fabric with white braid. Caps display the CBSI monogram and the word ODON in script above it. The ensemble is described as looking sharp and suitable for summer use.
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CBSI
Odon
King Wrote Letter Revealing Dugger Bank Embezzlement
Staff correspondent uncovers Ed King former cashier at Dugger State Bank and a panic letter to Joe Moss. He confessed to deceiving examiners and fled with about 5500 cash in gold. Authorities estimate total defalcation at 30000 to 35000 dollars, possibly higher.
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Indianapolis News
King
Dugger
Ed King
Dugger State Bank
Joe Moss
Mr. Moss
Change of venue granted in grand larceny case
Alvin Padgett filed in circuit court for Charles Thomas a motion for change of venue from Judge J W Ogden. The motion was granted with Judge Gardiner assigned to hear the case. Ogden previously reprimanded the jury that freed Thomas in a prior term over Emmerling cigar store robbery implications. He directed Thomas's arrest on the grand larceny charge.
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Alvin Padgett
Charles Thomas
J. W. Ogden
Gardiner
Ogdon
Thomas
Emmerling
Dr J D Dollens Dies Aged 72 In Trinity Springs
Dr J T C Dollens a respected Trinity Springs physician died Wednesday April 28 at age seventy two after long illness. Survived by his wife formerly Pauline Rogers of Shoals and five children J C Claude Beecher Jennie and Mrs J C Lundy plus relatives. A Civil War veteran, he was honored in funeral services held Thursday at Trinity Springs Cemetery led by Rev Ed McBride.
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T.C. Dollens
Trinity Springs
Pauline Rogers
Shoals
J. C
Claude, Beecher
Jennie
J. C. Lundy
Lizzie Roach
R.M. Dollens
Heber Ledgerwood
Dollens
Chamber of Commerce Elects Five Directors
The Chamber of Commerce elected five directors Elmer Bunch G H Gレットick E P Brady A M Keck and J C Flint after a meeting to review the soliciting committee report Twenty nine members have joined the committee and a hitch rack project with the town board was assigned for consideration The meeting adjourned to 9 30 PM to reconvene next Wednesday night
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Chamber of Commerce
Sooiciting
Elmer Bunch
G. H. Gleatrick
E. P. Brady
A. M. Keck
J. C. Flint
Chamber
Scotland High graduates in first four year class
Scotland plans its first four year graduation with eleven seniors receiving diplomas. Rev Brown of Indianapolis will deliver the address as Scotland completes a modern, attractive new school building and marks a milestone in local education.
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Scotland High School
Brown
Indianapolis
Scotland
Odon Chamber of Commerce Warns Against Package Thefts
Notice asks anyone who loses items taken from vehicles in Odon to report to H H Crooke president. The chamber pledges to monitor and prosecute anyone removing articles from rigs not belonging to them.
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Odon
H. H. Crooke
Pres
Odon Chamber of Commerce
Epsom High School Holds Commencement Exercises
The Epsom High School senior class graduation occurred last Tuesday in Epsom. Dr. Hanley of Franklin College delivered the address. The Plainville orchestra provided music for the event. Ten graduates were in the class.
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Epsom High School
Hanley
Franklin College
Plainville Orchestra
Nona Sherum Visits Hazel Ledgerwood in Burns City
Miss Nona Sherum of Burns City visited Hazel Ledgerwood on Tuesday in a brief social note from the community column.
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