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Newspaper

Roanoke Review

Location

Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1923

Page

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First National Bank of Roanoke elects officers at annual meeting

The First National Bank of Roanoke held its annual meeting electing D A Wasmuth as president and A Wasmuth as board chair with D A Wasmuth E E Richards and others named as officers. Odd Fellows branches installed officers including N G Raymond Groves and Elmer Stump as V G and secretary Clyde Dennis. The event followed by church gatherings and group meetings led by Pastor GR Byber with a schedule of philosophy sessions and baptist services announced for the week.

National Bank’ of Roanoke D. A. Wasmuth E. E Richards A L. Blum A. Wasmuth E. E. Richards D A Wasmuth E M. Wasmuth Charles C Johns D. A. Kline E. F. Haines H A Dinius Odd Fellows Rebekahs Encampment Odd Fellows Hall N. G Raymond Groves Elmer Stump Clyde Dennis Fin Fred Stump W.W. Wohlford Elmer Slater L N.G John Nussdorfer Ward Edna DeWitte A Withrow Jessie Sanders Hattie Young Treas Bertha Coe Eltha Withrow Gladie Hoover Zola Seeby Fern Haley T. G Luceile Chaney C. P H. P.—Ora’ Garretson S. W Chester Coe W. W. Wohlford Scribe Elmer ‘Stump Dennis Don DeWitté Charles Crabbs C. S._Martin Glock Orba Branstrator George Hoover T.—R. Brote Ora Garretson Carl Garretson Thomas Hatter Charles’ Bowman Odd

Quick Bits of Wit And Oddities From Here There Everywhere

A collage of light humor and odd anecdotes including marriage weds its shooter a burglar steals clothes and a coast of quips about punctuality and marbles. The items feature brief dialogues and humorous observations with a hazy 1920s newspaper mood and its offbeat punchlines.

French Troops Occupy Essen as Ruhr Invasion Begins

German and French forces clash politically as French troops enter Essen and Bochum with tanks and cavalry. Berlin backs passive resistance while reports warn of possible saboteur penalties and Ruhr occupation tightens.

Essen Ruhr Fresich Bochum Germany Ochum Buckhausen Duesseldorf Issen Rampart Seige Degoutte Est

Little River Ditch Case Delayed By Special Judge

The petition for re assessment in the Little River ditch case was continued to February 1 by Special Judge R M Van Atta of Marion. D F Brooks of Wabash requested time to review motions by the Wabash railroad and Indiana Service Corp to strike publication notices. The corporations, appearing by attorneys, object to filing and service procedures, while Little River Ditch Protective Association attorneys did not get a chance to respond.

Little River Ditch Protective Association

Methodist Church Urges Start Of Lord’s Work In New Year

The second Sunday of the new year is urged as a time to begin or renew the Lord’s work. Sunday School begins at 9 30, morning worship at 10 30, evening service at 2 2 2 2, and prayer meeting Thursday at 7. Juniors meet Saturday at 2 30. Pastor Eppley and Supt. J De Minsel invite all to attend.

Highlands Eva Welch St. Joseph Huntington Roanoke U. B L. D. Watts W.T. Kessinger W. L. Eiler DC. T. Walker G. F. Byrer C. K. Sayler Methodist Episcopal Church Shenebie HH. E Eppley

Miss Glenna Kemp Spent Saturday Evening with Relatives

Miss Glenna Kemp was with relatives in Huntington on Saturday night, according to a brief society item in the local newspaper.

Glenna Kemp Huntington

Briniman Family Illness Reported In Arkansas

Elmer Briniman of Hunter Arkansas, cousin of Mrs Francis, has been sick with pneumonia at the Francis Hotel. He is improving. Mrs Briniman and their son are visiting, along with a brother Taylor Briniman of Hunter Arkansas.

Elmer Briniman Hunter, Ark Francis Briniman Taylor Hunter ‘Arky

Local Families Attend Gatherings and Moves Noted

Mr and Mrs George Rondebush hosted relatives from Montana Markle Ossian and Waterloo visiting Eliza Blauser. Dr and Mrs R V Murray moved to Roanoke. Frank Beaty and daughter Cecil joined C R Hartup. Bryant Fryback purchased Earl Caley restaurant. Artista Diffendorfer returns to Gary for studies after vacation. Keplinger family and Diffendorfer guests. Josiah Redding is quite ill.

George Rondebush Larn Rondebush Montana Will Lavengood Chris Rondebush Markle Ossian Will Nadine Waterloo Eliza Blauser R. V. Murray Roanoke Frank Beaty Cecil C. R. Hartup Bryant Fryback Earl Caley Artista Diffendorfer Gary Charles ‘Keplinger T.R. Diffendorfer Valle Rice Tha Lester Caley Josiah Redding

Rearrangement of Kitchen Lightens Housewife's Tasks

A USDA extension report says homes can improve efficiency by rearranging existing kitchen equipment and adding simple, at home lightening devices. Improvements include better lighting near windows, easily cleaned floors, shelves, folding ironing boards, and shared farmer help. Farm kitchens nationwide show progress with demonstrations and thousands adopting reorganized layouts and new systems.

United States Department of Agriculture

Dr and Mrs Murray Move to Roanoke Open Local Practice

Dr and Mrs R V Murray formerly of Zanesville have moved to Roanoke. They are staying at the Hugh McFadden residence and the doctor will practice locally and at Fort Wayne where the Murays maintain an office building up a substantial practice.

R. V.murray Zanesville Roanoke Hugh, McFadden Fort’ Wayne Drs. Murray Jand

Corn exports from United States rise in early years

Fragmented OCR notes indicate figures about corn exports from the United States between 1921 and 1958. The text mentions 582 806 units and a pattern of shipments to Canada, with references to the United States Department of Agriculture.

United States Canada Department of Agii

Daniel Shelner Dies of Apoplexy on Thursday

Daniel Shelner, about seventy, died Thursday at 3:40 p.m. of apoplexy in a bob sled returning from the Edward Buskirk sale with Lewis Zent. Survived by three daughters Mrs Frank Brown Huntington, Mrs Pearl Martz Freemont Indiana, Emma Johnson Roanoke. two sons Webster and Delbert Kendamville. Funeral services Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the U B Church.

Daniel Shhelner Bob Edward Buskirk Lewis Zent Schelner Frank Brown Huntington Pearl Martz Freemont Indiana Emma Johnson Roanoke Webster Delbert Kendalmille Shuelner

Hoover Declines Interior Post to Stay at Commerce

Herbert Hoover, then secretary of commerce, has declined the secretaryship of the interior to remain in his current cabinet role. With Albert B. Fall set to retire on March 4, Harding asked Hoover to switch, but Hoover told the president he would keep his commerce duties and focus on making the department a national asset for American business.

Herbert Hoover Secretary of Commerce Secrtaryship of the Interior Albert B. Fall White House Washington Hoover Harding Presi Interior Department of Commerce

War Savings Stamps Past Due Urges Reinvest in Government Bonds

The postmaster warns many war savings stamps issued in the locality are overdue for redemption. He urges savers to cash or reinvest proceeds in Treasury certificates or government bonds, noting 4 percent annual interest compounded semi annually and tax exempt status.

Treasury United States

Oyster Supper and Lunch by Wiling Workers Class

The Wiling Workers Class of the M B Sunday School will hold an oyster supper and lunch in the rooms formerly occupied by Christy's Restaurant near the interurban station Saturday evening from five to seven o'clock.

M. B Christy’s

Shoe Shop Moves Into Trustee Office Space on Main Street

John Miller has relocated his shoe shop into the former trustee office room on Main Street. The interior has been refinished and remodeled and new machinery including a nailing machine has been installed.

John Miller Shoe Hospital Main Street Mr. Miller Hev

Beech Grove Church Bible School and Services Schedule

Beech Grove Church schedules Bible School at 9 20 a m Communion Service at 4 7 30 p m Morning preaching at 11 07 and evening preaching at 8 00 pm with entertainment by the young people at 7 80 Please come and hear the services

Beech Grove Church Tis ‘Bible School

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