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© GOOD CROWDS IN ATTENDENGE ALL THREE DAYS The thirty ~eventh Old Settlers Meeting came to a close late Satur day night and by Sunday morning almost all the concessions were down and on their way to other places. The crowds this year while large were not so large as has been present at some previous years. Weather conditions were decidely against Old Settlers. No rain for weeks had allowed an accumula tion of dust that made it very disa greeable to be about and a number kept away from the grounds in the day time to come out at night. The night crowds were up to the average. In many respects the homecoming was better than pre vious ones. The proceedings of the first day could hardly have been excelled and a much larger crowd than usual was noticeable on this day. The unveiling of the statue of Lincoln, the gift of our own Ira correll, which with appropriate ceremonies was a large part of the afternoon program drew and held the attention of a great crowd. Splendid addresses by Alf Beas ley, E. T. Laughlin, readings by Will Barr and a vocal solo by Ben Helm were all enjoyed and appreciated by the people. The whole ceremony furnished an occasion long to be re membered by the people of Odon and community. The attendance of real Old Set tlers was probably larger than for a number years. There were many of these present between the ages of 75 and 0 years. The oldest man present was George Hackler of Eaglesville who had a record of 98 years. Mahala Chestnut was the oldest woman her age being 58 years. Examples of long married life or couples who had been married for a great number of years attracted considerable interest. Mr. and Mrs John Cunningham of Burns City had been married 59 years, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sears 55 years and Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Dyer of Elnora 57 years. The Baby Show attracted the usual large crowd. Better arrange ments are needed for the handling of this interesting feature of Old Settlers. Judges for the baby show were Mrs. Flo Walter, Mrs. Sallie Harper and Mrs. Roxie Sears. Prizes were awarded to Master Charles Trueblood as the prettiest boy baby and to Miss Margaret O'Brien as the prettiest girl baby. The exhibit in the art hall was not large but was of excellent qual ity. The premium on angel food cakes were awarded to Mrs. R. F. Myers (1st) and Mrs. Hugh Neere mer (2nd). Mrs. Alpha Maryfield of near Burns City was awarded 1st premium on best loaf of bread and Mrs. Belle Sears of Odon 2nd premium. Miss Stella flarman and Mrs. Micuie Pownall constituted the committee of awards in the culinary exhibit. Continued on page 6
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Odon Journal
Odon, Indiana, US
Fri, Aug 25, 1922
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