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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
1
Governor McCray issues May 1 proclamation implementing 1923 laws benefiting women. Notable measures include cash allowances for widowed mothers, up to 75 cents per child per day, saving taxpayers, and cooperation with the Shepard-Towner act for infant welfare. Other laws permit women as bond sureties and remove exact-age rules for voter registration.
A fragmented column blends aphorisms and wry one liners on defeat, opinion, pride, and social quirks. It references Panhandles workers in New York and neighbors whitewashing themselves, with snippets about Bacon, prudes, and political figures. The tone is humorous, observational, and lightly satirical.
The Library Club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Lucy McFadden’s home on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Elma Heater as hostess. It was a children’s meeting with a very interesting program by the young folks. Refreshments were served.
Two obituaries published for John T. Broxon and James Arthur Hyser recounting birthplaces, ages, family ties, and funeral details. Broxon born 1848 in Cass County Indians died May 6 1923 aged 75 3 14 with ten children and multiple surviving relatives. burial at Sandbank cemetery. Hyser born 1869 in Lafayette township Allen County died May 10 1923 at 72 45 a.m. with wife four daughters two sons a stepdaughter a brother and sister and fifteen grandchildren. funeral at U B church with interment at T O O FP cemetery.
Glen Hartley entered the Hartley special racer in South Bend auto races last Sunday and placed third in the start of the fifty mile race. Misfortune struck early when the housing broke after twelve miles, ending his run though spectators believed he could have won.
Kenneth R. Zent of Roanoke was promoted among Pur due University ROTC cadets advancing from second to first lieutenant. The announcement noted promotions of thirteen third year cadets amid preparations for the Military Carnival on March 29 and the annual inspection.
Roy Haines of Cincinnati visited his parents Mr and Mrs E F Haines over Sunday. Mrs Haines and their young daughter who had been visiting joined him to return to Cincinnati where they will make their home.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Nicodemus of Fort Wayne were in town Sunday for an informal visit, with no additional events noted.
The Farmers State Bank held its annual meeting and election of officers and directors Tuesday afternoon and evening in the directors room. G I Shank was named president and N D E Richards vice president with N L Highlands as cashier. Directors elected include G I Shank Ray Tanner David Phébus G E Lawrence George Bozworth John Keener N D E Richards and N L Highlands. The bank reported a substantial gain in business over last year. Jessie Koontz was named assistant cashier. The Hollyhock Club surprised Mrs Kenneth Biggs as the Biggs plan to move to Columbia City next week. Mrs Biggs was a charter member of the club.
Mrs. Elmira Spohnhauer aged sixty five years ten months twelve days died Friday night May 4 at 11 30 at her Roanoke home from a complication of diseases. Born July 22 1857 in Elkhart Indiana she was daughter of Vals Cormany. Surviving are daughter Maude Growell one grandson two brothers Horace Cormany Roanoke and Lewis Cormany Fountain Michigan a sister Mrs Philip Raiehart Jackson township and three half sisters Mrs Charles Simons Laud Mrs Oliver DeWitt Whitley county and Mrs Lon Hoover Huntington and two half brothers Keyser Cormany Fort Wayne and Floyd Cormany Whitley County a step brother Jesse Rupert Whitley county. Funeral services were Monday at 10 at the A B R church Rev G F Byer officiating burial at Old Lutheran cemetery northwest of town. CORN FOR SALE Phone 148.
Huntington Indians played Roanoke at Oak Grove park on Sunday afternoon. The locals held the score down, though they did not score themselves, in the season opener on the lot since last season. The Huntington squad has had several practice games and features professional players.
The opener, Sunday, pits the locals against the Gilman Kips of Fort Wayne. Last season’s first game and a later meeting were strong for Fort Wayne, with a second clash ending in a draw. The locals did not beat this team at any time that season. This year starts a three game series, with Sunday as the first game.
The Oak Grove Park management plans a summer of top tier baseball in Roanoke and vicinity. A series of at least three games will feature better class teams and offer extra quality games this season.
The Womens Missionary Society of the TU B church met Monday evening at Mrs N L Highlands home. Husbands were invited for a joint Mother and Daughters night. Mrs W B Carter led the program with reports from the Fulton Indiana Branch Missionary meeting May 1 3. About forty attended and a pot luck supper followed.
The Parent-Teachers Association held its regular meeting at the MM church last Friday evening with Mrs. Lucy McFadden presiding. Mrs. Lockridge of Fort Wayne spoke on PTA aims and school needs, urging support for better housing, lighting, ventilation, and library services while stressing collaboration with teachers and trustees. The group agreed to attend the next meeting at the M E Church on Friday evening, May 25.
Sunday school at an early hour with Perry Miller as superintendent and Glenn Rupert as class leader. Christian Endeavor meeting at 10 38 AM with Oliver P Givens as pastor, and a greetings for all attendees.
A compact devotional note listing daily headings and scripture verses for righteousness peace good deeds prayer and faith. Entries reference Isaiah James Psalms John Romans and Chron Bible quotes for Monday to Saturday with brief prompts.
A council of ambassadors from major powers met in Peking to urge immediate ransom and punitive action for Americans held by Chinese bandits after the Peking Shanghai express raids. Miss Aldrich and others were reported safe in Tsinan Fu. fourteen U.S. officers remain captive as diplomatic pressure mounts for swift release and punishment of the brigands.
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