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Newspaper
Remington Press
Location
Remington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
3
In a 1922 editor's column H J Bartoo notes U S war debt has fallen by 5 0 billion in three years leaving a remaining 25 trillion. he jokes about collection and recalls a Howard Kansas Courant tale of porch card tricks. He laments waste from strikes, forests, lands and daily habits, urging smarter national policy.
The National League of Women Voters reports a 206 to 9 House passage of a bill granting married women citizenship rights. The Cable bill mirrors Curtis provisions and heads to the Senate, with hearings held June 8 to 16 and a rapid vote on June 20. Mary Pickford stars in Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Lyric Theatre with screenings Friday and Saturday nights. subscription status is requested.
A strong Monday afternoon storm caused extensive damage in the Rensselaer area uprooting trees and disrupting lighting and telephone services. The Chautauqua tent at Flint reunion was wrecked forcing last sessions to move to the Christian church. Bloomington relatives gathered for the Fountain Park Flint reunion on July 4, planned as annual, with Miss Elizabeth Barnett named secretary. A local theatre advertised Footfalls at Gravel's in Goodland July 14 and 15.
The Christian Church group led by Mrs. Guy met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah Thomas presenting Japan as the subject. Officers include Ada Bowman president and Tinsley vice president. Next meeting with Mrs. John Ochs planned and emphasis on strong Sunday School attendance and a church picnic.
Local ad urges customers to visit Gumm's for bulk garden seeds described as strictly fresh.
Mrs. J A Lamborn and daughter Merle visit Brown Lam born and fam fy Bacon. Mrs Mid Sharkey of Chicago visits relatives. Hildred Peffley discharged from U S S Patoka likely returning to Rensselaer. D H Roades shows a new Waltham watch from son Clinton of Portland Oregon. Mrs H Kemple and family from Gibson City spend Sunday with Hackleys. Editor F E Babcock and son Delavan return from five week east auto trip. George Foos moves to Harvey to work. Local theater ads feature Little Lord Fauntleroy at Lyric. Town well bids show $7 per foot options with tiered pricing. Several outings and visits noted with Hammond and Bruce Lake trips. Captain J B Shaw Civil War veteran dies in Lafayette after long illness. Shaw was son of Wm Shaw, early Remington resident tied to Jasper county history.
Pastor Albert L. Miller notes good attendance in warm weather and urges continued summer interest. Morning worship at 10 30 with a 6 30 union young peoples service. A missionary demonstration next Sunday evening. Union service at 7 30 with Rev. Lee Tinsley of the Christian church preaching. community invited.
Minister W A Weisley leads Sunday School at 9 30 and Morning Worship at 10 30. Evening services move to the Methodist church at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
Don Beam calls to correct a published band count to 16 musicians, noting a city council appropriation of $750,000 tied to the earlier 26 piece figure. The item mentions Dr S K Avery dentist with weekly office hours and location over Townsend's drug store.
Quite a number from this vicinity attended the ball game at Fowler on Sunday. James Burke is treating the buildings on his farms to a new coat of paint. Adaline Bowman of Seymour visited the Bruce Bowman and Tom Garvin families last week. Several from this vicinity attended 4th of July celebrations at Norway and Oxford. Lawrence Timmons and wife were calling on old friends Sunday. S. F. Douglas and family spent Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Mil lady.
Auto-Oiled Aer motor windmills are sold as the only windmill a farmer needs. The gear case is oiled once a year, wear parts are enclosed, and oil stays where needed. Watson Plumbing Co. Assel a er, Ind. offers immediate delivery and erection of units.
Citizens urge the Remington town council to appropriate 7.50 for band concerts as businessmen have funded for years. The weekly concerts are enjoyed by residents and the surrounding community, while sympathies are offered for a family’s loss.
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