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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
2
The article promotes statewide War Savings Stamps week in Indiana urging a total of 7.5 million dollars to be raised. It argues the goal equals about 2.50 per person across the state and calls on every resident to participate, noting higher gifts by many to keep the average up.
The Indiana War Savings committee outlines flag awards to counties reaching quotas in the thrift stamp campaign. One flag goes to counties meeting 7,500,000 value, the other for population milestones. Flags must be sent to county chairmen and returned to Indianapolis if quotas aren’t met.
FPSOM Frank Wilson and family were guests of James Stepheson Tuesday. Frank Wilson Charles Tomey and John Baker and Omer Myers drove to Martin county Thursday. G. W. Tomey and son Charles made a business trip to Martin county Friday. Denis Don and Bernard Lindleton drove to Plainville Thursday night. Jes McCall brought his new threshing machine home Thursday. Mr and Mrs W V Haver were guests of Ed Scott Wednesday. N Keller drove to Elnora Saturday. Mrs Mary Shively of Odun is visiting Mrs Syedler. Mr and Mrs Herschel Burch were guests of George Hart Sunday. A C Alyers and A E Hindman motored to Washington Saturday. The Taylor of Veal township spent a few days here.
Willowlick residents Dacry and Tra Seneff visited Terre Haute to see their sister Amy enrolled at Normal. Private Alva Zigler from Fort Benjamin Harrison spent Sunday with his parents. A Food Conservation meeting occurred at Willowlick schoolhouse Tuesday after OD. next meeting set for June 11 inviting all district women.
Mr and Mrs Mort Dobbins and daughter Wilma visited Rufus Loughlin and family Sunday. Several guests including Marie Toon Thelma Dobbins Hazel Carr and others called on Ilva Pruett. Dwane Meek and daughter from Odon spent the weekend with Richard Meek’s family. George Blackmore Scot land paid calls on Clarence and Olaf Porter. The Dobbins and Pruett families hosted others and Rev Huddleson of Newberry visited. Nancy Ledgerwood Odeon visited with daughters Laura Carr and Alma Toon. John Meek and Delbert spent Friday night with his parents. Truman Keck and sister Donna visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard Meek. Alice Carr visited Wand Meek and Hart stayed with Jonas McFarlen family. Ira and Cecil Staggers of Scot land were here Monday.
Liberty Sui elie ves Coyle and family spent afternoon with Thomas hand family. Mel i Dalton and Ralph Zigler of Farletamere here Sunday. Manson Sigrable spent Sunday with his sist, Mrs. Charles Clinton Sangh Chest spent Saturday night and Sun with home talks. Leo Samson a Sam Overton were helle Sunday afernoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rigsbury cal led on Harve Chestnut 'wad family Sunda afternoon. A crowd of young people spent the day pinking on Prairie Creek Sunday. Those present were John Byrer, Sarah Chestnut, Julian Byrer Bis Groves, Ira Byrer, Elsie Chest ut, Joe Byrer, Sadie Doane, Wallace Chestnut, Blanche Herndon, Willis Chestnut, Elmer Mallett and Ethel Chestnut. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and quite an enjoyable time was spent.
Grover Bowman of Saridborn was in Qdon, Indiana, this past Sunday as M. B. Ulrich and Co. conducted business in town.
An old newspaper ad touts Red Cross Shaving Lotion as the after shave luxury that makes old faces look young and keeps faces in the pink of condition. It notes the product and other Red Cross toilet articles sold by a retailer.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and claims internal remedies, including Hall's Catarrh Cure, act on the blood to cure catarrh. It praises a Toledo, Ohio company Cheney Co and urges readers to send for testimonials and order by mail.
Ragleville reports Chas Clark and family visiting relatives in Indianapolis. Edn O Conner and daughter Nora attend St Josephs Church services and visit J B Spuaulding southeast of here. Charles Riggins and wife drive to Odun. Mollie Clark in Washington. Esgbe ston Padseit's horse caused an accident near James Cranes. wife and baby slightly injured. If rain does not hinder, most corn will be planted by the end of June.
Administrator Leander W. Freeman files final settlement of Charles W. Freeman estate with the Clerk of the Prainess Circuit Court. Hearing set for September 2, 1918. Heirs and interested parties must appear to contest or prove claims and ownership as required. Hastmies Allen and Amen, Attorneys.
Cat McWilliams of Washindwao A8 features in a sety Monday matchup. The event highlights local competition and community sports interest as players vie for top position.
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