Lacey Named County Agent Succeeds Loew in Huntington
J J Lacey of Freeport Illinois was elected county agent to succeed F A Loew whose resignation takes effect July 1 The county board of education approved the hire by a secret ballot ten to two Loew will head to Huntington College as department head of biology and agriculture Lacey 30 has varied agricultural experience and is now an instructor in Freeport Illinois He holds Illinois and Purdue degrees and will receive travel allowances plus monthly expense reimbursements The article discusses drainage farming concerns and praises Purdue for its drainage work and cooperation with the county board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lacey
Freeport
Ill
F. A. Loew
Loew
County Board of Education
Lacey
Loeew
Huntington ‘College
Services
Huntington ‘County
Jon
Funderburg
County Board of. Education
A. Loew
Tilinoia, UN
Prudue
Huntington County
Coleman
Praudue
Middle West
Purdue
Newton van Arsdol
Jackson Township
Shroyer Turns 84 and Remains Spry in Fort Wayne
Jonathan Shroyer reached his 84th birthday and reflected on a life in which he recalls traveling from Massillon, Ohio to Fort Wayne by rail three days with many stops for water and wood. He recalls Simon’s schoolhouse with Samuel Grimm as his first teacher and Dr. Koontz as a schoolmate. He notes his move to Lock and the near ruin of the canal lock area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Shroyer
Review
Shroyer
Massilion
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Simon’s
Samuel Grimm
Dr. Koontz
Simon's
Eli
Simon
Camel
Zenit Bros Sell Cars From The Past
Zenit Brothers report sold items include a Geo L Katter coupe a C Kline touring car and a Rufus Langston vehicle from earlier inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenit “Bros
Geo. L. Katter
C.kline
Rufus
Langston
Five Acre Corn Growing Contest Honors Earned Across Indiana
In 1921 five hundred fifty corn growers across 58 counties completed the five-acre contest. Thirty four produced over 7 bushels per acre on five acres earning medals and certificates. Gold medals went to 42 with 100 or more bushels per acre. silver to 134 with 85-100. bronze to 164 with 75-85. Rules for 1922 require association membership, five-acre plots, detailed records, and official judging with specified yield data. County prizes of 25 dollars are promised, with judging by Purdue officials and local committees to assess stalk count ear bearing stalks and weight per acre.
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Aand
Corn Growers’ Association
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Huntington County
Prudue
Mittee
Memorial Day Name Committees Appointed
At a meeting held the first of the week committees were appointed for the Memorial Day exercises on May 30. Executive Committee includes Arden Mc Coy H A Dinius E F Haines Arthur W Mayne and Lloyd D Waid. Decorating group will meet at Simon Paigh home Tuesday morning to receive flowers and flags for soldier graves. Committees cover speakers finance music school children and cemetery decorations with named members and area organizations such as the Woman's Relief Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden McCoy
H. A. Dinius
E. F. Haines
Arthur W. Mayne
Lloyd D. Waid
Marshall
Dr. Koontz
Jesse McTaggart
D. A. Wasmuth
E. E. Richards
M. W. Richards
W. B. Carter
Mino DeLong
Elmer Collins
Eddingfield
Carter
A. D. Haley
I. E. Smith
M. Casebere
Woman’s Relief Corps
Simon Paigh
Odd Fellows
St. Joseph
Elmwood
A. Wasmuth
Morton Kitt
Dona
Lutheran
Simon’s
Jacob Johns
Frank Haines
Wilbur Heck
Broxon
Monson Chapel
Collision Near Bear Farm In Huntington Road Damages Reported
Thomas Shell and Clarence Kline were in an automobile collision near the Bear farm on Huntington road Tuesday afternoon. Both cars sustained some damage but no injuries were reported seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shell
Clarence Kline
Bear Farm
Huntington
Mrs Feighner and Daughter Attend Missionary Convention
Mrs Fred Feighner and her daughter Esther left Wednesday morning for Lafayette Indiana to attend the Missionary convention. They expect to be gone about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred . Feighner
Esther
Lafayette
Indiana
Thanks to Voters in Jackson Township Primary
A brief note from Ray Houser and D H Shell thanks voters in Jackson Township, especially the ladies, for support at the May 2 primary. The authors express gratitude given their short residence and aim to meet more taxpayers in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’ ‘Township
Ray Houser
Jackson Township
Mr Kellard Dohner Joins Purvis Drug Store Roanoke Move
Mr Kellard Dohner formerly of Boswell Indiana has accepted a position with Purvis Drug store. He has moved his family to Roanoke and plans to make the town his permanent home.
Roanoke Bakery Prepares to Reopen With New Equipment
Old fixtures of the Roanoke Bakery owned by Mr. Pond were removed and stored on Tuesday. Mr. Goodward is installing new machinery and fixtures and expects to be ready for business at the same stand within a few days.
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Roanoke
Pond
Local Couple Married at Bride’s Home in Brewen Vicinity
Pherrias Seibert and Mary Palmer were married Sunday at the bride’s home in Brewen Ohio. They arrived Tuesday and will live on the groom’s farm south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pherrias Seibert
Mary Palmer
Brewen
Ohio
Mother's Day at United Church Marks Fifteenth Anniversary
The United Church observes Mother's Day with special services at 10 30 and 7 30 led by the pastor on themes of motherhood. A male and a ladies quartette sing, Miss HNen Wasmuth plays violin, and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 led by Miss Virginia Biggs. Prayer service Thursday evening conducted by G F Byrer.
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United Church
Seabyhop
N. S. Highlands
Hnen Wasmuth
Christian Endeavor
Virginia Biggs
G. F. Byrer
Pot Luck Supper Hosted by Roanoke 8 M M Girls
The Roanoke 8 M M Girls held a Pot Luck supper at patroness Mrs Lydia Luschs home on May 4. Twenty five members attended with green and white decor. Prizes went to Mrs J right Mae Dickerson and Helen Wilder. A pageant and dialogue by sisters followed by S M M yells, ending with plans for another social event.
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Roanoke
Lydia Lusch
Sisterhood
J. ¥. Right
Mae Dickerson
Helen Wilder
Mother's Day Church Reminder from Roanoke Circuit
The Roanoke Circuit Methodist churches urge attenders to bring and honor mothers on Mother’s Day May 14. They call members to attend services at Mongon Chapel and Friendship Church with morning and evening worship and to invite neighbors without children or nearby relatives to church. Pastor H P Young signs the notice and provides contact details.
Survey Says Trade and Business Turn Corner in Nation
A nationwide survey reports stable, sane progress in trade and basic industries with a bright outlook. Secretary Hoover, presiding at the National Association of Manufacturers session, urges constructive efforts and legal backing for industry expansion.
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New York
John E. Egerton
Nashville
National Association of Manufacturers
Egerton
Edgerton
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Lyons Chosen G O P State Chairman
Lawrence Lyons director of the state highway commission was unanimously selected chairman of the Indiana Republican central committee at the reorganization meeting. He succeeds M. D. Wasmuth who withdrew before the meeting. Clyde A. Wald was chosen vice chairman. Fred Schorteirer secretary and William C. Robbins treasurer. Lyons will likely resign as state highway director.
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Indianapoli
Lawrence Lyons
State Highway Commission
Indiana Republican Central Committee
MD M. Wasmuth
Huntington
Clyde A. Wald
Lagrange
Fred Schorteirer
William C. Robbins
Indianapolis
Roanoke Hosts Huntington in Sunday Ball Game
The Roanoke team will play a Sunday afternoon game against a Huntington squad on local grounds. The opening match is expected to be lively with local fans gathering to watch the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Huntington
Methodist Episcopal Church Mother's Day Sunday Schedule
The church invites all to Sunday School followed by worship and a special music program and sermon. Transportation help is offered to bring attendees. Jacob Berry will arrange rides. The Friendly Heart church invites attendance as well with 9:30 Sunday School and worship at 10. A church lawn gathering and Junior League picnic are planned for May 26 and Saturday at 2 o clock with a meal to follow.
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Methodist
Episcopal Church
Vail Jacob
Berry
Church of the
Epworth ‘League Aby
Fuce
Ozelock
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Mllinois University
J. O. Goff
Leona
Highlands
Ernest Welch
N. L. Highlands
Virginia Fry
Vivan Knepper
Ford
Mickie
Amian
D.H. Shell
Pherris Seibert
The
Methodist Churches of the
Roanoke Circuit
Mongon- Chapel
H.P. Young
Secretary Hoovere
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