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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
1
Washington reports final figures from Surgeon General Ireland on World War I casualties with 4 4 9 killed and 224 089 wounded and analysis of death rates, medical advances, and limb losses. Personal mentions note Fort Wayne visitors, travel, and local civic events plus Christmas seals sales and a small classified sale listing.
A nostalgic sketch recalls early roanoke life including hunters and Emanuel Yeahne, a frontiersman who settled here in 1844. It describes a woodsy economy with a grist mill powered by a canal wheel, rough roads, corduroyed bridges, and communal charity that sustained families during sickness and hard winters.
The General Assembly enacts laws prohibiting sale or display of cigarettes to minors and banning cigarette papers and wrappers for minors. Violations by individuals carry fines from twenty five to one hundred dollars and possible jail, while corporate violations incur fines from ten to five hundred dollars and possible jail terms. The notice cites local interest and publishes the anti cigarette laws per local requests.
The Methodist Church revival, led by Evangelist EF O Hobbs and a singer, starts December 7th next Thursday. Church members invite all to attend and the public is warmly welcomed.
The Roanoke Flying Five defeated the Nontineton Battling Five on Wednesday evening at Huntington with a score of 18 to 55. Roanoke's lineup included C. Seater L. Wake CG Gass TH Heater and H. Bentz. Roanoke has won all three games this season.
The local W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Shank. A Wanington County Red Cross nurse will attend and speak about her work. Everyone invited.
Mrs Mary Jobs was removed from the Huntington hospital to the home of Mr and Mrs 8 E Cook in Huntington on Tuesday after several weeks with a broken hip.
The First U B Church holds Sunday School at 9 15 led by N L High lands with A class for all. The pastor conducts evangelistic services morning and evening. Christian Endeavor led by Miss Grace Kemp meets at 6 30 with Miss Leona Highlands in charge. Subject Growth of the Kingdom and Progressive Living. Special music planned. Rev G F Byrer is pastor.
Detroit factory produced 9 067 Ford cars in October, setting a company record as production neared 100 000 for the month. A car rolled off the line roughly every 1st: seconds for a 24 hour day, and Ford projects 1.25 million vehicles this year. The Model T dominance, since 1909, extends to over 4.5 million units worldwide.
Funeral services for Dr. F. M. Searles who died in Belflower California will take place this afternoon at the M. E. Church with Rev. C. B. Thomas officiating. The body arrived in Huntington yesterday afternoon, accompanied by O. M. Searles of Chicago.
Our Sunday school convenes at 9 30 prompt with Adam P Faust as superintendent. Class meets at 10 30 led by Mrs Anna Smith. Epworth League at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30. Preaching at Monson at 10 30 am. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. Rev C B Thomas, Pastor.
Loot from the First National Bank at Clifton Hills, Illinois, valued at over a million dollars, including hundreds of Illinois Central stock and Liberty bonds, was found in Huntington by Erie Railroad Police. The stash also contained many deeds, mortgages, and other documents. Bank officers travel to recover the loot and return it to owners.
The Eastern Star elected Worthy Matron Lucy McFadden Worthy Patron D AL Wasmuth Associate Patron Verna Wasmuth Secretary Page Davidson Treasurer Elnora York Conductress Laura Taines Associate Conductress Elizabeth McCow Following the election a social hour was held and refreshments served.
Friday night reports a Clear Creek high school win 15 21 over Roanoke with solid passing and teamwork. The Roanoke Seconds lost to Clear Creek Seconds 10 4 in a slow game. The evening featured a Senior class box collection, cake and fruit walks, and a world tour boxing exhibit. Other items include a December 6 Lyceum show and a poorly attended Methodist lecture on Nov 22. The Flying Five beat the Battling Five 35 15 in the Coliseum, and Roanoke Eagles lost to Huntington Legion Second 52 18. Eagles beat North Manchester EAC 18 15 at H W M A. A list of students with over 90 percent averages is given.
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