Birthday Surprise for Rev. E. Roberts on 33rd Birthday
The Rev E Roberts pastor of United Brethren Church was surprised at home Monday for his 33rd birthday. Guests attended with his wife and donated a purse of 1 dollar per year plus the Boy Scouts added five dollars. Remarks by Rev Smith and Rev Shake followed the surprise with thanks expressed by Rev Roebers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Roberts
the United Brethers Church
Bro. Roberts
Rev. Smith
The
Christian Church
Rev
Shake
M. E. Church
Roberts
Roebers
Happenings About Town in Odon and Nearby Regions
Local notes report W B Hivers of Bicknell in town Monday. M Scott made a business trip to Hymera. Patter of Thanksgiving visits includes Mrs Wen Staleep and Mrs Ricmond Westfall and son Freddie from Indianapolis. A Rexall Store advertisement promotes Edison phonograph "with Soul." Display of soldiers photos at Odon Drug Co. discontinued after war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Scott
Hymera
Rexall
Ricmond Westfall
Freddie
Indianapolis
Frank Jeobs
Odon Drng Co
Notice of settlement for medical services
AH parties indebted to Dr. T. B. Rankin for medical service will please call and settle by cash or note at once as I am leaving soon for the coast for winter. Dr. J. B. Rankin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Rankin
J. B. Rankin
Influenza cases rise with rapid spread this week
The epidemic, once thought curbed, shows increased cases though still mild. Eighteen new cases were reported Wednesday and more yesterday as doctors note rapid spread. Precautions continue though some neglect basic steps. No school or public building bans are expected.
Donations for Hospital to Aid Daviess County Care
A donation day for Daviess county hospital is set for Saturday. Contributions accepted at Poindexter's store will be taken to the hospital immediately. Suggested items include canned goods, produce, meat, flour, lard, coffee, tea, eggs, butter, grape juice, coal, and money, with $1 annual subscriptions urged from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County Hospital
Poindexter
Local Social Notes Report Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Al Toun and children Marie Ruth and Veron visited with Will Richardson and family. Mr and Mrs Joseph Carr and daughters Alice and Hazel and Thelma Dobbins spent Sunday with Mirw and Mrs Gilbek and Louze Pruetts. Mary and Mas Laughan called on Ethel and Lela Ayers. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Adlie Summerville Sunday. Starlin Pruett spent Sunday with Everett and Emerson Laughlin. Jack Jamison of Sceviland was in the area Saturday. Miss Florence Richardson spent Monday with Mrs Tom Stout. Mrs Laura Carr and daughters visited with Mrs Nancy Ledgerwood Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Toun
Marie, Ruth
Veron
Joseph Carr
Alice
Hazel
Thelma Dobbins
Will Richardson
Red Cross Membership Drive Dates Announced
The annual Red Cross Membership drive runs December 16 to December 23 with renewal urged during the period. Mary Jane Lovejoy of The Odon Dred Co entertained Miss Lenna B. Rudy at the Hotel Deming in Terre Haute and was in town for Thanksgiving, staying at the Herndin Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mary Jane Lovejoy
The
Odon Dred Co
Lenna B. Rudy
Edison
Hotel Deming
Terre Haute
Miss Lovejoy
Herndin Hotel
Letters From the Boys in France 1918 War Letters
Soldiers from Mason D. Boyd and others write home about life in France in October 1918. They describe barracks rooms, savings on meals, and attempts to learn French customs. They note hopes for an end to the war, earnings in francs, and daily challenges including rain, mail delays, and small comforts from K of C and Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecole de Femmes
Ecole de Garcon
Madamoiselle
France
America
Kaiser Bill
K. of C
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Uncle Sam
Co. L
Dane
Busi
Y.M.C. A
Mother
Thanksgiving cheers and early Christmas shopping urged
The article reflects a festive Thanksgiving with many at home or visiting friends and notes world peace boosting spirit. It urges early Xmas shopping to avoid congestion and to choose practical gifts, advising timely purchases and consideration of valuable items for older relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Geo Smith
Jewelry gifts for Christmas at Keck the Jeweler
This ad touts a varied Christmas jewelry collection at Keck the Jeweler and Optometrist. It emphasizes jewelry as the premier Christmas gift, describes its appeal and daily wear, and invites customers to browse the stock.
Influenza Closes Schools in Raglesville and Nearby Areas
Raglesville and Hackler schools again closed last week due to influenza cases in the area. The report notes several local incidents including James Q. Riggins’s fall, Mrs. Winfield Zigler’s cold, and farmers preparing for shifts in work and residence. A new general store is to open using Barkley department stock, while families relocate and harvest activity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackler
County Corn Show Nears As Washington Meeting Set
Plans for a joint meeting of the Central Farmers Institute and Corn Growers Association plus a county corn show at Washington on December 3 and 4 are nearly complete. The program on December 3 covers the Corn Growers agenda and December 4 the Institute program. The premium list exceeds 10 dollars and organizers seek hundreds of 10 car exhibits of Daviess County corn. Entries must be grown in Daviess County this year and received by noon Monday December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Farmers Institute and Corn Growers Association
Washington
Corn Growers
Regular Institute
Daviess County
Indebted Readers Urged to Settle with Payne and Slaven
Fragments from a notice warn all individuals who know themselves to be indebted to the firm Payne and Slaven to settle claims. The readable text provides no further specifics on amounts or deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrison Overton
Shredder Accident Injures Local Worker
At Louis Cunningham's southwest of town last Tuesday a shredder tore off W. L. Gottee's hand during clearing a jam. Doctors Rankin and Anderson treated the badly lacerated injuries. He is improving though weak from blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cunningham
W. L. Gottee
Holiday Gift Stock Rises as Season Opens
Local shop highlights a full Christmas assortment encouraging early shopping to secure the best selection and avoid late shortages.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.B. Hivers of
Bicknell
Jonas M. Winkleplecx
Ois
Pickett & Co
Wen. Staleep
Penniman
Virginia
Henry J. McCoy
Edith
Cty
Ray Quackenbush
Lee
Jas. Watson
First Creek
Mirw
Mary and
Mas Laughan
Ethel and
Lela Ayers
Adlie Summerville Sunday
Starlin Pruett
Everett
Emerson Laughlin
Jack Jamison
Sceviland
Florence Richardson
Tom Stout
Laura Carr
Nancy Ledgerwood
Carval
Botanical Gardens
Evoly de Medicine Et Pharmacie
States
Ti G
Maye
Helen Sears
Your Loving Son, Mason D. Boyd
Bat. A. 42Nd Art. C. A. C. A. Elf
Ness
Casion
Keck
Raglesville
James QO. Riggins
Edon
Winfield Zigler
Albert Wadsworth
Here
Illinois
Wadsworth
Homer
Lois
Mary Myers
Evansvile
Russell Riggins
Myers
Terrence O Maeley
Wes
Bramble
Martin Burress
Geo. Holland
Mr. O’maley
Addison Kidwell
Chas
Greenwell
James Kidwell
Loogootee
Center School
N. F. Barkley
Gdon
D. B. Wadsworth
Mr. Barkley
Firm of
Payne & Slaven
Ven
Sears
Shredder
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