Loyd Mumaw Writes From Camp Merritt New Jersey
Soldier Loyd Mumaw details arrival at Camp Merritt New Jersey with barracks replacing tents and cleaner conditions. He describes long cross country train journey through multiple states, Red Cross receptions, cheering crowds, and greetings from women at a Red Cross building, ending with a note of fatigue but good spirits.
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Texas
Trslakoura
Missouri
Tlinois
St Louis
Detroit
Wabash
Indiana
Michigan
Detroi
Canada
Niccara Falls
Rochestra
Syracuse
Niara Falls
Red Cross
Loyd Lloyd L
Mumaw Battery A
AEF
Camp Merrit
New Jersey
Decoration Day Observed with Veterans Honor and Parade
Memorial Day was observed with flags and bunting across the city. G A R members gathered at 8:30 at Main Street hall, visited Walnutt Hill Cemetery, and heard E T Laughlin. A parade led by S I Band followed by students, scouts, and Camp Fire Girls proceeded to the old cemetery for services, then returned to the Christian church for Rev Koeth’s address. The observance emphasized national unity amid ongoing conflict and honored Civil War veterans and younger supporters.
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Main Street
Walnut Hill Cemetery
E. T. Laughlin
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Eld
S. I. Band
Old Cemetery
Christian Church
Koeth
United States
Campfire Girls Fund Raise For Red Cross in Odon
The Campfire girls ask patrons to sacrifice one nickel weekly by placing it in Red Cross jars at local stores. Buy or enjoy a cigar gum or ice cream and drop a nickel in the jar to support the Odon Chapter’s aid for the boys overseas.
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Odon
Red Cross
Jocal Chapter
Rooster Week urged to save eggs and boost wartime food
County farmers warned to dispose of roosters during Rooster Week June 3-5 to save about £6127 in eggs. Advises selling or confining roosters as fertilized eggs reduce egg quality. argues roosters unnecessary after brooding season and warns against males with hens during warm weather.
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Rooster
Kaiser
Poulairy
Attendance officer's report on 468 pupils helped
Julius Smith reported to the State Superintendent that 468 pupils were brought into school this year. 596 visits were made and 47 children assisted to attend. Expenditure totaled 42753 dollars. Smith spent 21 days observing the program.
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Julius Smith
Smith
Uge
Seeds for Distribution at Odon Chamber of Commerce
The Odon Chamber of Commerce offers quality seeds for farmers in need. Distribution follows the same basis as last year and includes buckwheat, pumpkin seed, Kentucky Wonder beans, and Navy beans. See W. T Dearmin for details.
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Odon Chamber of Commerce
W. T Dearmin
Rev Smith and family to move to Q don in June
Rev George T Smith of Paxton will move with his wife and children to Q don in the third week of June to join the Church of Christ as pastor. He is a forceful speaker and active in patriotic and war work. The Paxton Record notes the new $15 000 church edifice and a large congregation in Q don.
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George T Smith
Paxton
Christian Church
Smith
Geo T Smith
Q@don
Rev. Smith
Smiths
Madison Needs More Silos in Daviess County
A county survey shows 247 silos in use with Washington Township leading and Madison second with 47. National Defense League and state cooperation urge building at least ten more this season, led by Mr. Thompson who lists and distributes silage literature. Silos improve feed efficiency and beef yield as part of wartime conservation.
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Daviess
Washington Township
Madison Township
National Defense League
Dis Ba Thomson
Madison
State Agricultural Department
Purdue
Thompson
Local notes on visits training and events in Indiana
Miss Lorene Anderson heads to Indianapolis for Deaconess hospital nurse training. Families from Indianapolis and nearby cities visit locals here. A Masonry centennial observance is noted in Washington with about fifteen members attending. A wall paper sales rise at Odon Drugs Co. and a new funeral car enhances Huette Poindexter’s undertaking equipment. Various residents travel to Indianapolis, Delphi, Petersburg and Camp Lee for jobs, visits, or commissions, with several returning home after short stays.
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Huette Poindexter
Indianapolis
Delphi
Mr. Poindexter
Local Notes From Burns City Area Harvest Farmland News
Burns City reports good strawberry quality and ongoing harvests while residents share visits and town events. Local clergy Rev Sturgell of Odon spoke at the Christian church. Rev Trusty of Linton is slated to speak May 30. Red Cross drive succeeds. farmers work long hours to harvest corn. several families visit relatives and attend dances and gatherings.
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Sturgell
Odon
Christian Church
Rev
Trusty
Linton Vis
Vernon Storm
Eiven
Rexall thermometer sign sparks Odon drugs and clothing dispute
The Odon Clothing Co and the Odon Drugs Co nearly broke relations over a Rexall Store thermometer advertising German syrup. After arguments, a patch over the word German was agreed, ending the dispute and leaving the thermometer reading Rexall Cough Syrup.
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Odon Clothing Co
Odon Drugs Co
Rexail
Moecs
Gilpatrick
Odon Clothing Company
Rexall
Rexali
Chicago visitor Miss Myrtle Watson visits James Waten family
Miss Myrtle Watson of Chicago is here visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James Waten.
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Mrs. Gorman Young
Boonville
Ill
Mrs. Young
Mrs. S.C. Guthrie
Roy l Hasting
Einoia
Richard Burrough
Myrtle Watson
Chicago
Mr. and
Vics
James Waten
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