Myers Writes From Over Seas Dear Folks
A soldier abroad describes a misnamed country near Belgium and the Mediterranean, details a hand wound, the street fight in Le Rue des Aspirants, and a daring rescue of a comrade from enemy captivity.
10 May 1918
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
1
A soldier abroad describes a misnamed country near Belgium and the Mediterranean, details a hand wound, the street fight in Le Rue des Aspirants, and a daring rescue of a comrade from enemy captivity.
The Sunday schools of Madison Township will hold their fifth semi annual convention at Good Hope on May 19 starting at 2:00 PM. The program lists devotions, talks, readings, round table discussions, a junior chorus, and a patriotic sons quartet. All township Sunday schools are urged to attend.
The primary passed quietly with Republicans winning most contests. R D McCarter and Chas Freed topped township trustee and assessor races. In Madison Trustee results favored McCarter and Callahan, with Freed winning Assessor. County nominees included Pershing Auditor Myers Treasurer Vance Sheriff Faith Wright Recorder Bush and Daily Commissioner. Democratic picks included Gantz Ferguson and Bays Congress with Eharman Sheriff and Smith Recorder among those with contests.
George McNeely reports transfer from Gemp Taylor to Camp Greene North Carolina. He is among 103 picked mechanics now in training for airplane service in France.
A wartime appeal urges personal responsibility in victory efforts. Citizens should unite homes, enroll families, conserve resources, and avoid waste while sacrificing for the nation. Savings stamps offer $4.12 price with future value $5.06 by January 1, 1923, and savings can be redeemed at post offices with 3 to 4 percent interest.
A large crowd attended at the Christian church in Odon for a Red Cross benefit lecture by Sergeant Van of the Belgian army. Despite broken English, the speaker clearly showed war implements and described Belgian suffering, ending with a call for Red Cross support. Music by Stott's orchestra accompanied the program.
Burns City notes report Omer Caveness and J B Kuteh visiting, Storm returning from Missouri, families from Bramble Terre Haute Indianapolis and Edwardsport visiting, health calls to Mrs Elizabeth Storm, Glen Armstrong back from army, Caswell Bowman relocating to Odon, Riggins Ure moving their sawmill, and Van Biddington moving into a Main Street residence.
Sam Elswick of Washington visited his sister near here and spent the night with Ai O Pate. J a s Dyce left for Fort Pouinas with James Dyce from Davie ss county. Farmers busy after fine weather. Township assessor Joseph Norris pictured. Mundy finishing work. M O Pate and wife visited the O Meley family southeast of here. E T Stuffle and family near Liberry visited relatives here. Reed Caveness and family southwest visited. Large turnout at Odon lecture Sunday night. Lawrence Clark and wife visiting A M Clark. Wm Hubbard and wife at Washington. W R Neermer family and Ol Meek group at Jas Burress. Mrs Russell Smith of Washington spent week with Wadsworths. Mrs Odie Wadsworth and family at commencement in Epsom. Rev Settle of Washington to preach at U B church Saturday night.
A monthly bulletin lists all new musical numbers and asks readers to provide their name to receive updates. The notice invites readers to share contact details to stay informed about upcoming songs and selections.
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