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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
4
The school invites families to a free box supper with an introductory program. Proceeds fund basketball debts and support the track team. Students serenaded Tuesday evening and many visited the flood area last week. An inter-class meet is planned next month. April Fools Day activities were noted.
The ad promotes Certain-feeds Ready Roofing as fireproof and capable of smothering flames from underneath. It claims longer life than other roofs, a 15 year guarantee, easy installation, and cost savings with best prices before purchase. Sold by J. Herman Wiebers.
A Benton Review letter writer harshly condemns a rival columnist from Otterbein in an angry unsigned critique. The piece attacks the critic’s intelligence and media influence, urging civility and restraint in editorial commentary.
The Green Hill schools will close on April 5. A wind and rain storm caused damage in the area. Several local residents including Miss Merlyn Thompson and Mrs. Mary Miller were mentioned visiting or hosting shown in past days. The 5th through 8th grade will present the play Hiawatha next Friday evening and admission is invited.
John Allen and wife spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Vess Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reynolds visited Sunday with T. C. Freshour and family. Clem Isley of Indianapolis is at his farm here this week. OG. W. Hickman of Lafayette spent Monday with C. B. Seley at the farm. Edith Gooden could not return to Otterbein School due to illness. Kenneth Freshour spent Saturday with Henry Bogle and family.
Local notes report visits in Otterbein and surrounding towns. Families such as Honigs, Mather, Colson, Sanbloom, White, Stewart, Larahee and Mulvey are mentioned visiting relatives and attending events. A horse loss and a funeral for William Marvin are noted among the community updates.
Phylicia reads Frank’s letter recounting a risky escape from the Valenciennes citadel after 14 October. He and companions used dogs to distract guards, climbed walls and gates, and fled toward the coast aided by sympathetic locals between Bruges and Blankenberg. The voyage hinges on a Dutch skipper and a hopeful return to England, while other family upheavals unfold at home.
Public notice by Medina Township trustee James S. Wagner and Bolivar Township trustee George T. Emerson announcing office hours and locations for township business. Wagner will be at home on Mondays and at J. W. Franklin’s store in Green Hill on Sundays. Emerson notes general availability for township matters.
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