24 May 1923
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Newspaper
Pendleton Times
Location
Pendleton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
1
O A Teague came back to Kansas City Sunday after a stay here as the guest of his mother Mrs Hettie Teague.
The event on May 25 features Hon. Albert L. Stump of Indianapolis speaking on Some Unsung Heroes. Gerald Norris delivers the Salutatory, Miss Pauliena Gaither the Valedictory, with Igelman's orchestra providing music.
Mrs. William M. Swain is president with W. H. Crosley as secretary and Frank McVaugh as treasurer. Trustees, activities include an exhibit titled And Home Came Ted, plus Old Clothes Day May 11, May 15 Glass Day, and May 16 junior reception to senior. May 18 senior baccalaureate and May 20 commencement.
The Pendleton High School Class of 1923 standings list 27 students led by Pauliena Gaither with an average of 94.45. Gerald Norris follows at 91.56 and Stella Kramer at 88.83, with Elizabeth Seybert, Helen Rider, and Thomas Harrison rounding out the top ranks.
Announcement from P. S. Watters Varity Store informs customers that King Sisters Variety and 5 10 Cent Store have been taken over. The new management pledges continued service and improved stock to meet shopper needs.
Paul W. Morgan 22 of Anderson, chauffeur for Indiana Ice and Dairy Co., escaped serious injury after a Big Four passenger train struck his company truck at the Greenfield pike crossing one mile south of Pendleton. The truck valued at about 1490 was demolished. Morgan was treated at Pendleton and later taken to Home Hospital. The incident followed the stop and look motto as Morgan attempted to clear the crossing.
Two trustees Roy Null and Jack Rydell escaped yesterday afternoon at the Indiana Reformatory. They were sighted in a grave and later found in a stone quarry and brought back to the reformatory by 5 p.m. Both face additional two year terms and transfer to Michigan City State Prison.
A new Bible study class for women begins with 30 charter members and meets each Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the M. E. Church. The next meeting is postponed to Thursday due to Decoration Day. Mrs. Chas. Darlington leads, with Mrs. W. A. Harreson and daughter Dot visiting Anderson.
At 6 a.m. flag raising then 1 p.m. first call at Legion Hall. 1:30 p.m. assemble front of Legion Hall and march to Falls Park. 1:40 p.m. park. 1:50 and 2:00 p.m. America. Invocation by Chaplain J. Orr Powell. Flag raised. Band reads proclamation with P. A. Wildridge. band plays. Welcome by Dr. H.A. Martindale. address by D. J. Thornton. music and benediction. March to cemetery with halt at Fall Creek bridge for sailors and Marines tribute by Rev. A. C. Wilmore. At cemetery tributes to G. A. R and World War dead. Return march to Falls Park for retreat.
Pendleton High School’s Junior class hosted an elaborate Friday night banquet for the Senior class with faculty and Mr. Charles Baker in attendance. The hall featured spring flowers in green and pink, an orchestra provided music, and a formal program listed toasts and names of faculty and students amid a French menu of courses.
J. H. O'Neil, accountant at the new Indiana State Reformatory, remains unchanged after suffering hemorrhages for a week following a car crash on the Pendleton Anderson pike. He and Mrs. Mable Dilts were returning from Anderson after a concert when another vehicle crowded them off the road and into a ditch. O'Neil was the only one seriously injured, with Dilts and the chauffeur escaping.
A big Chevrolet sedan owned by the state was badly damaged in the reported incident with no injuries. The extent of damage and cause were not confirmed.
The editor and his wife visited Dr. F. L. Stone’s south Main Street garden in Pendleton. The grounds feature neat walks, a well kept lawn, varied flower beds, and a large, colorful pansy bed praised as the pride of Dr. Stone. Dr. Stone sent home a sack of fine asparagus for dinner.
Mr and Mrs W P Wilson and Mrs Elizabeth Lantz and daughter Debrah spent Thursday in Indiana polis for a family outing during a quiet day in town.
Mrs. E. Tanke welcomed the Pleasure and Profit Club at her Pendleton Avenue home on a Wednesday afternoon. Needlework, conversation, and music followed by refreshments. Members named include Mesdames L. D. Kinnard C. B. Caddy R. F. Thomas H. G. Hardy W. M. Swain A. B. Taylor Ella Lewis L. E. Alexander W. F. Morris H. L. Ireland Fred Goodrich Allen Swain D. J. Williams B. C. Reid Jack Stearns and Miss Nina Goodrich. Guests included Mesdames J. B. Parson J. E. Jones J. J. Rogers W. H. Crosley and Miss Nelle Wene. Next meeting set for Tuesday May 29 with Mrs. Ella Lewis.
The Saturday Club plans its last gathering of the year at president Mrs. W. M. Swain’s home on East State Street. An interesting program has been prepared for the event.
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