Tragic Shank Deaths in Interurban Collision Near Roanoke
G I Shank aged sixty two and his daughter Nellie about thirty four were killed instantly when their Star coupe was struck at a crossing by a westbound interurban car near the Ditzler Poultry house while en route to the Shank farm. The accident, witnessed by eleven year old Leonard Bender, left the car wrecked and the interurban crew in charge as traffic halted while track was repaired. Funeral services for Miss Shank and details of surviving relatives followed in Roanoke with T O O F ritual observances.
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G. I. Shank
Nellie
State Road
Ditzler
Minch
Armstrong
Shank
George
Elizabeth Shank
Jackson Township
Esther Tate
Ind
John Shank
Roanoke
Ella N. Wygant
Huntington
Anna Fisher
Chicago
Mary Lawrence
Allen County
Daleria Ward
Ottumwa
Iowa
T. O. O. F. Lodge
Miss Shank
A. C
Fort Wayne
Siti
Fast
Fort Warne
Sparks
Soviet Instructions for United States Proletarian Units
Intercepted Soviet guidance to the Workers Party of America outlines plans for organizing among U S industrial workers into ten member units with a competing three member subunit. weekly political instruction and public safety training are prescribed. The document, tied to Moscow and the Communist Internationale, envisions gradual buildup of propaganda cadres and aims to raise the red flag over the White House.
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Washington
Russia
Workers Party of America
America
White House
State Department
Hughes
Department’s
Department of Justice
United States
Tate
Mose
Asead
Instructicuni Ee En
Ginoviev
Vithmunist Internationale
Presblert
Petrograd Soviet
Party of America
The
Communist Internationale
Moscow
Wrtaa
Steklov
Communist Party
O. Tavestia
Sovie
Communist. Internationale Ig
United States of North America
Federated
Farmer-Labor Party
Central Committee
Christmas Entertainment at Beech Grove Church
The Christians church at Beech Grove will hold a Christmas entertainment on Sunday evening December 23. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
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Wd. T. U
Fort Benjiman Harrison
Soldiers and Sailors Department
Tmas
Beech Grove
Christians Church
Polubl
Oyster Supper by Aboite Orchestra at Hogg Schoolhouse
The Aboite orchestra will host a oyster supper and musical entertainment at the Hogg schoolhouse on Saturday evening December 20. Proceeds benefit the organization and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aboite ‘Orchestra
Hogg School
Mrs Adolph Bozer Ill at Home
Mrs Adolph Bozer is reported very ill at her home with concern from family. No further details are provided about her condition or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph. Bozer
Cat
Nation Needs Stability Against Socialist and Communist Experiments
The Manufacturer warns that internal political agitators push nationalizing industries and government ownership, threatening private enterprise and economic stability. It argues that socialistic experiments undermine industry, investment, and productivity, while politicians seek power at taxpayers’ expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Federa
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Roanoke Bank Directors
Notice to stockholders: annual meeting of First National Bank of Roanoke in the bank office on Tuesday evening at 7:50 oclock January 1st 1924 for electing a Board of Directors and other business. A L Blum cashier D A Wasmuth president.
Greek King Flees Greece to Roumania amid Republican Rise
King George II and Queen Elizabeth left Athens by ship to Roumania after political pressure as Greece shifts to a republican regime. Admiral Coundouritis assumes regency while exiled Metaxas-era figures stir reactions. Papandreou vows leadership as the monarchy ends its reign.
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Athens
George
Elizabeth
Roumania
Monsarch
Venizelos
Paris
George II
Greece
Daphne
Coundouritis
M. Papanastassiou
Metaxas
Sophie
Kaiser
Germany
Musslin
Mariness
Weo
M E Church Announces Christmas Programs and Services
The M E Church invites with a Christ like spirit. Sunday School at 9:30 includes a Christmas program tree and Santa Claus. An earnest Christmas evening at 6 features music from choirs and a Christmas sermon. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Senior leaders listed.
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Se Atubit
Upworth League
Anna Dubbs
J. D. Minsel
S. S
Carrie Crabbs
E. la Pres
Emery .Smith
M E Ladies Plan Saturday Chicken Supper
The M E ladies will serve a chicken supper Saturday in the Rindchen building at the corner of First and Main Street. A variety of accompaniments will be offered to complement the chicken and invite attendees to come and taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Rindchen
Main’ Street
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Irvin Shank
TI. O. O. F. Lodge
Aboite
Ternationale
U.S
Ognize Soviet
Qgehestt Sp
Santa Claus
Mate Eli
the Shepherds
Aboys Ielass
Santa
Spencer Zent
Don Haley
Vance
Chri
Treocting
A. L. “Blum
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