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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
1
An advertising piece urges readers to support local merchants and community projects to keep towns thriving. It argues that choosing home businesses sustains schools roads banks and newspapers, and warns against relying on mail order firms that drain local commerce.
Henry Dinius, visiting Roanoke from Avalon Missouri, was struck on the tracks by a traction car near the Martin Glock home just north of the depot. He died instantly from chest trauma after the car, not moving fast, struck him as he stepped back onto the line. Survived by son William and daughter Mrs Hattie Sparks, with siblings in Indiana and Missouri. Funeral held in Avalon after body moved there by his son.
A speaker advocates spreading the idea of buying at home to friends and neighbors to build a bigger, better town. The note mentions verses learned at a hotel in Iowa years ago and emphasizes community support for local business.
Fragmentary note explores choosing a small town life and the idea of a long personal journey. It references personal direction, modest attire, and the pursuit of a simpler path. The text centers on Debi seeking answers about belonging and movement.
Mr and Mrs Marion Thompson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday with a public reception from three to nine in the afternoon and evening. Many friends attended and offered best wishes to the couple. The day brought happiness to Mr and Mrs Thompson and their family and friends.
Indiana Tuberculosis Association reports a decline in TB mortality from 202.6 per 100 000 in 1904 to 125.6 in 1919, with 1919 nationwide rate at 125.6. Indiana cites continued drops in 1919 and 1920, noting gains despite rare year increases in 1904 1917 and 1919.
Sunday visits stretch across Fort Wayne with Fiona Henry and KGembs mother, George Benders family welcomes a new son Eldon born September 30 1921. Residents from Huntington Decatur Sturgis and Laud join gatherings while YI Shank claims top sweet potato title after unearthing an eight pound specimen on display at Farmers State Bank.
Misses Mino and Beth DeLong report their brother Bruce DeLong and Katherine Chambers were recently married near Ringling Montana. They will reside in Ringling where DeLong is employed in railroad work.
Readable raspberries on the Simon farm show a surprising double yield this autumn. The vines are heavy with berries as Jack Frost delays, keeping the fruit ripe for harvest longer.
Dr Roy Houser plans to move his practice to Bourbon Indiana and will relocate his office and family this coming Monday. After three years in Roanoke he has been successful but believes Bourbon offers a larger field for his veterinary work. His friends regret his departure yet wish him success.
The Knox Engineering and Manufacturing Company will continue operations at the Roanoke plant in conjunction with the Columbia City plant. The Roanoke facility will perform automobile repair and overhaul work as well as general machine work, benefiting the town and surrounding region.
The Black Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching by the Pastor at 10 30 am. Following is a basket dinner at the church. An afternoon service begins at 2 30 pm with H E Eppley of Huntington speaking. The Pastor preaches again at 7 00 pm. All are welcome at each service.
A 19th century notice quotes Albert J. Beveridge praising the Methodist Episcopal Church's progress. The era reference notes Senatorial framing and remarks about monumental work and broad observation of Indiana initiatives. The fragment reflects period rhetoric on church activity and public figures.
The American Bankers Association economic policy commission says the United States is on the verge of a new era of prosperity as credit stringency ends and recovery begins. Comptroller Crissinger reports a vast improvement in cash and banking resources, urging leadership to help Europe rehabilitate itself.
The Sunday School and United Brethren Church plan Rally Day services starting at 9:15 A. M with an orchestra. A program follows and all members and friends are urged to attend. A rally in the Kingdom of God is emphasized inviting everyone to participate with special mentions of Moral Heroism and a Christan Endeavor service at 6330 led by Rev. B Feighner.
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