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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
1
The narrator describes a dug trench and tunnel under a hill aimed at a fort, detailing slow work on hard yellow clay, piling dirt, and improvised defenses of sand bags and logs. A colonel-like engineer clashes with troops, a resolution follows, and plans for a six gun brass battery fort press on with embrasures and earthworks.
A small public cemetery near the Evergreen Bethel Church west of Roanoke was donated by Leonard Maring and Minard Lefever. Set apart in 1865, it contains four War of 1812 veterans, one Mexican War veteran, and eight Civil War veterans. The site, with Flora A Mazing the first interment, was built by a Winebrewerian congregation in 1868 and has long been well maintained by the church and local community.
Dr Koontz celebrated his 77th birthday on a Wednesday. He is enjoying good health for his age and friends wish him many more pleasant birthday celebrations.
Mrs. John Nussdorfer was surprised Friday night by friends who gathered for her birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Don Haley, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Witherow and children, Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Miller and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Bayless Carter and daughter. The event featured amusements followed by ice cream and cake.
Library Club met at the home of Mrs. Dora Van Arsdol Tuesday evening. New officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Etna Eddingfield president, Miss Edith Glock vice president, and Mrs. Dora Van Arsdol secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Bessie Welch’s home.
Ridgely Rebekah Lodge held its regular semi annual election on Wednesday evening. New officers for the coming term are Noble Grand Mrs. Mary Goff, Vice Grand Mrs. Fern Haley, and Secretary Mrs. Blanche Miller.
The Bippus Band delivered the second band concert here Wednesday evening to a well attended crowd. The write up invites the public to attend next Wednesday's performance and show appreciation, encouraging an encore if the audience enjoyed the program.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held the county meeting Monday evening, the first in a series to be hosted at county lodges over the next two weeks. Welcome address by Dr. Koontz and a speech by Rev. Fred Feighner highlighted a program of dialogue readings and music. Afterward attendees enjoyed a two course lunch. Delegates from various lodges attended and reported a good time. Stores will close Monday at 9:00 am for Decoration Day. Nearby residents, including Carey Rose, John Wygant and families, visited local homes Sunday.
Memorial Day events set for Roanoke with a memorial sermon on Sunday May 29 at 10 30 by Rev A Emery Smith at the U B church and Decoration Day Monday May 30 at 2 00 at the M E church with address by Rev G F Byrer. Music by a thirty-voice chorus from local churches and a large organizing committee listed.
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