Roanoke Businesses Through the Years in Jackson Township
A historical sketch details the Koontz family furniture and undertaking business in Roanoke from its start with Wm Vanurder and A D Nuoutz, through partnerships Koontz & Grin, Koontz & Brother, and Koontz & Wilkerson, noting moves, expansions, and key figures. The piece also mentions the Westward move, the arrival of carriers, later partnerships, and the firm’s enduring presence into the postwar era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Wm. Vanurder
A. DP. Nuoutz
Vanurder
Mamuel Grin
Grim
Vacarder & Neonutz
Hans
Koontz
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Koontz & Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Digad
Charles
Sher
William
Alfred
Oscar
Drioes
Wapamutah
W. OM. Koontz & Sons
Appeal to the American People for European relief
A call for a massive overseas charity drive to aid 8.5 million European children in acute distress. Organizations led by Hoover urge United States contributions of 23 million for food and 10 million for medical services, with funds matched by local govt and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Town
Mrs. Wohlford visits Mrs. Young this week. Mrs. Lonesdorf Zenut and Vera West spent Tuesday at the AL Class home in dyme tonerou. Gass and father D. Jehar plan Miami winter. Richards visits Miami with son Bond. Christmas Seals campaign urged for Tuberculosis health. Richards & Sons and 320 Purvis Drug Store cited. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson attend ceremony where Mr. Adhere nt Moos 4 Were married at the brides home. Rev St Phomas officiated. Local visitors include Fort Wayne and Nine Mile residents. Dudas marked his birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Blum and daughter Edith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wohlford Oi
James Young
Adbert Lonesdorf
Re Ee. Zenut
Vera May West
Dyme Tonerou
Aas
Gass
D. Jehar
Miami
Pleo Sda
Mr. Richards
Bond
Sento Veur
EL EL Richardes d& Mens
RL Richards & Sons
Purvis Drug Store
Mies
Port Wees
Ro T D. Davidson
Moos
St. EL Phomas
Tomithy
Mero Mab Dleater
Fort Warne
Vraondas
Melvin Middaugh
Nine Mile
Paul Reber
Laud
Parmpes
Maron
Trarmoen Iwalbs
Dine
Ais Ehberiaiauet
Alva Blum
George Blum
Dausher Edith
Missed attachment of Fort Wayne family greetings noted
Rev and Mrs Frank Johnson of Yvaun called on friends Friday. Mgr and Mrs Ervin Blum and children of Fort Wayne were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Ervin Blum
Fort Wayne
Frank Johnson
Yvaun
Mickies and the Post Office Scandal Amid Ledger Chaos
An aged, garbled plea depicts a newspaper backed by the government and a local editor facing pressure over unpaid bills. Residents and officials clash over bids, taxes, and duties as a flood of names and places blur the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Subtle Poster Sale Notice From Purvis Drug Store
A damaged OCR fragment mentions selling posters and a drug store named Purvis Drug Store. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
Creamery Stations To Close Wednesday Evenings Indefinitely
Roanoke Creamers and affiliated stations will close on Wednesday evenings and remain closed on Christmas Day and evening with no definite reopen date. Stations include Roanoke Cream Station Clover Leaf Cream Station and Schlosser Bros Cream Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Creatmers
Roanoke
Clover Leaf
Schlosser Bros
First U B Church Notes in Highlands Revitalized
The First U B Church in Highlands announces renewed activity across departments. Sunday school at 215 H W L Highlands led by superintendent H W L, studying The Great Value of the Kingdom. Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a m led by Rev G F Byrer, evening evangelistic service at 7 p m, special music, and 6 pm Christian Endeavor under Miss Grace Kemp with H F Smith leading Wise Sayings That Have Helped Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
H W. L. Highlands
Path
Grace Kemp
H. ©. Smith
G. F. Byrer
For Sale Farm Produce and Poultry on Coe Place
Hand picked Apples Potatoes Onions Lima and Navy Beans sold by pound bushel or peek. Two year old Pop Corn available. Rhode Island Red Cockrels Wade Hampton Strain red to the skin. Mile south of Resnoke on old Coe place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Wade Hampton
Resnoke
Old Coe Place
Argentinian Vice President Resigns in Assembly Scramble
Indications mount that new European alliances will block leaguen nations amid a succession crisis. Argentina’s Vice President of the Assembly resigns, triggering a scramble for the post as rules on rotation may favor a smaller nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Benes
Leause of
Ious Assembly
Bulgaria
Ney Sugdavia
Hanorio Pusyrredada
Asarm Oy
Obituary: Decker Veteran Farmer of Aleoite Township
Decker died at 4:04 a.m. Thursday from infirmities of age. A native of Starke County, he lived in Aleoite Township for many years and was a Civil War veteran who served in the Indiana Infantry through Vicksburg and the Atlanta campaigns. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Friendship M E Church with interment in the T O O FE cemetery at New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker Gued Sf Cenrs
Aooite
Decker
Mer Deck Po Owas
Starke Reupey
Ghia
Des Beer
Aleoite
Aten County
Psus Sotthipe
Virgil Porest
Ahoite Township
Jleeker
Iva
Aloite
Cap
Co. FL
Friendship M. E
Liberty Mills Road
New Haven
Smith Fausz wedding at the brides parents home
Smith and Fausz tied the knot at high noon on Saturday December 4 at the home of the brides parents Mr and Mrs J We Smith. The ceremony was performed by Rev F Thomas, pastor of the M church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. We Smith
Albert J. Fausz
Adam Fausz
Lelah Smith
J. W. Smith
F. Thomas
M. &. Churc’t
Revival Meeting at Beech Grove Church
Revival meeting began at Beech Grove church Wednesday evening with good attendance. Rev. A L Mara state evangelist assisted by D L Jotens singer is holding the meetings. They will continue each night for an indefinite time. The song service opens at 7 30 followed by a Bible lecture by Rev. Martin after which he will preach on a gospel subject. The public is cordially invited to each service.
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Beech Grove
Beech Grove Church
Gool
A. L. Mara
D. L. Jotens Singer
Martin
Farmers State Bank Reports Strong Christmas Club Business
The cashier at Farmers State Bank in N. UL Highlonds says Christmas Club activity last year met expectations with several hundred dollars paid out in Christmas Club checks on Wednesday.
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Farmers State Bank
N. UL
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. 8S. Koontz
Woontz
Tflantington
Whitley
Mer
Torrence
Duck
Koontz & Tuck
New National Bank
Wien
Joseph
Omuke
Sohneon
Soents
Jackson Township
Wm. McGinnis
Koontz & Brother
Moiseee
Sayin
Ras Chriscens
EL EL Richards & Sons
EL Richards & Sons
Purvis
Davis
Coirarcon
Youth's Companion
Tae, Y
Companion
McCall’s Magazine
Youths Companion
Commonwelth Ave
St. Paul Street
Boston
First National Bank
Franklin K. Lane
Guaranty Trust Co
New York City
European Relief Council
Merbert Hoover
Cour American Relief Administration
Edgar Richard
American Red Cross
Livingston Farrand
American Friends’ Service Committee
Quakers
Rufus NM. Jones
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Felix Warburg
Ising
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Arthur J. Brown
Knights of Columbus
James & Flaherty
Supreme Knight
C V. Hibbard
International Committee
Sarah 8. Lyon
National Board
Charles Walters
Harry Pequignot
FL. M. Searles
California
Lewis Cormany
Scottsville
Michigan
Wm. Gauntt
Noble Broxon
Ort Wayne
Mrs. Ferguson
Huntington
Duntiolet
Addie Crosser
Jesse Stunge
Monas
Penseala
Florida
Wieripen
T4dh
West Garden
Alva Hayden
Perkinstown
Wis
Mmro
iWayden
Settlemyre
Wor Carter
Irelen
Ars
Fort Miller
Howard Heater
Don Yahne
Tuntington
Edith Blum
Tiesto
Mir
Ashe
Aehu
Mickies
ORLD
First Naiwconal Bank
I Romemtoo Ag
U. B
Fpaus&s
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