Teachers to Have Increased Salary in County
The county Board of Education voted unanimously to raise teachers pay next year by about 30 percent following State Board of Education guidance. Multipliers for license classes were adjusted, affecting daily wages in cents, with broader steps to attract and retain teachers.
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Board of Education
Board of Education of
Co. Supt. Strassell
State Board of Education
Algo Xe
H. D. Jackson County
Gare
iGiBer
ARSIENIAN Save a Life relief appeal reaches Spencer county
The ARSIENIAN Heiinr The Sear Hast Kelief group with New York headquarters and state chapters seeks aid for orphaned children in America and Syria. Gov. James P. Goodrich backs the effort as honorary chair for placing 10,000 Indiana orphans. Monthly rates vary from five fifty to fifteen dollars for feeding, clothing, shelter, and education. Mrs. A. R. Gentry chairs Spencer county. Chas. Davis is treasurer.
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Sear Hast Kelief
New York City
Spencer County
America
Syria
Armenia
James P. Goodrich
Near Mast
Indiana
A. R. Gentry
Chas. Davis
Income Tax Notice Urges Filings Feb 9 to 21
Revenue collector Wm Melchior urges taxpayers to report income taxes in the February window. Married individuals with net income $2000+ and single persons $1000+ must file, with a $2600 exemption for a three-child family, or face penalties for failure to report.
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Wm. Melchior
Democrat
Indianapolis Nuptials Tie Cloverport Couple
Ollie Oruc of Cloverport Kentucky wed Miss Irma Kehrer daughter of Mr and Mrs Benny Kehrer in Indianapolis on Saturday January 24. The couple will reside in Indianapolis and begin married life there.
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Indianapolis
Ollie Oruc
Cloverport
Irma Kehrer
Benny Kehrer
Standin for all that's American say Dan McGann and Uncle Sam
The Holyoke Transcript quotes Dan McGann denouncing foreign ideologies and praising the United States. He stresses allegiance to one God and one flag, warning against Bolshevism and urging Spaniish for Uncle Sam. He wields a monkey wrench in a forceful display of patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McEcgann
Sam
Dan McGann
U.S. A
Home Economic Notes on Purdue Expert Visit to Spencer County
Miss Gaddis from the Ist Department of Purdue University will visit Spencer County on February 6 and 7. On February 7 at 2:00 PM she will discuss Organization for Women at the Home Demonstration Agent's office in Rockport. Teachers may obtain sewing and bread contest materials at the office, and homemakers are urged to assess efficiency before spring work with several practical questions.
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Gaddis
Ist
Purdue University
Ispencer County
Rockport
Former Rockport Resident Dies in California
Mrs. Lizzie Dunigan Barkwell a former Rockport resident died in Long Beach California on January 25 after months of illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs P O Bruster of Los Angeles two sisters Mme Beatrice Goldie and Fannie Dunigan of New York City and a brother Wm G Dunigan of Carmi Illinois.
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Lizzie Dunigan Barkwell
Rockport
Long Beach
Calif
P. O. Bruster
Los Angeles
Mme
Beatrice Goldie
Fannie Dunigan
New York City
Wm. G. Dunigan
Carmi, al
Whitford and Morford Tie Bluegrass Nuptials at Parsonage
Eddie Whitford of Hancock county Kentucky wed Myrtle Morford of Newtonville in a ceremony at the M. E. Parsonage last Saturday. Rev. A L Bennett presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Whitford
Hancock County
Myrtle Morford
Newtonville
M. E. Parsonage
A. L. Bennett
Engagement announced for Emma Kerstiens and Sebastian Lehr
Announcement made last Sunday at St Bernards church for the approaching marriage of Miss Emma Kerstiens and Sebastian Lehr.
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St. Bernards Church
Emma Kerstiens
Sebastian Lehr
County Court House Receives Clock and Elevator Contracts
County commissioners awarded the clock contract to Seth Thomas Clock Co for 2800 dollars and interior painting to Mitchell & Halback Co for 7379.60, with electrical fixtures by Beardsley Chandelier Co for 4749 dollars and elevator installation by Otis for 7181 dollars. Bids for office furnishings were rejected as too high. new bids set for March 5 with emergency coverage planned.
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Court House
Seth Thomas Clock Co
Mitchell & Halback Co
Chicago
Beardsley Chandelier Co
Otis Buevavor Uct
Unicago
Huff
Hammond
Kilpert
Behnery
Seheds
Young, Bella Et. al
Rock Roads
Grass Township
J. Fred Pere- Indi
Bergman
Wesley Ahring
Ed. Wortman
A. C. Hull
Dale
Carter Township
W. H. Williams
Mary Sanford
Wm. Sanford
Albert F. Karges
Patrick
H. McDonald
Pete Roth
Aline Turpen
Leslie Turpen
Walter M. Wheeler
Evansville
Paul F. Kanzler
Charles C. Hale
Clement
Mt. Vernon
Wheeler
Edith McIntire
Albert McIntire
Herman Mulzer
Southern Railway
Walker O
Fessenden-Hoch Nuptials Held In Main Street Home
Miss Irma Esther Fessenden and Neal L. Swessenden were united in marriage Tuesday evening at the Fessenden home in Main street Rev H Diehl officiated. Only intimate friends attended. Mrs Fessenden has taught in Evansville and public schools here. The groom is a Cincinnati businessman and they will reside there. Attendants were Miss Julia Mason and William Reynolds. A wedding dinner followed.
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Pessenden
Hoch
Henry Hocn
Main
Irma Esther
Neal L. Swessenden
Cincinnati
Dg. H. Diehl
Fessenden
Evansville
William Reynolds
August Hoch
Owensboro
Julia Mason
Democrat
Rockport
Mrs. Fessenden
County Officials Reject Salary Hike For County Superintendent
After 550 taxpayers and eight of nine township trustees endorsed raising the county superintendent of schools to match teacher pay, the County Commissioners rejected the move and require him to continue at $4.50 per day. Teachers under the new schedule earn $6 per day, highlighting perceived unfairness.
Town Lot Tobacco Tops The Market In Rockport
The season’s top price for tobacco in Rockport was 81 cents per pound for a white barley crop grown within the city. Louis Schoenfeld produced the high priced weed, aided by unspecified help, on a weak Owensboro market day. The report notes overall price weakness and discusses agricultural advice from a county agent on cooperation and productivity.
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Louis Schoenfeld
Rockport
Spencer County
Darky
Owensboro
Ecrop
Schoenfeld
Purdue
Nat Schoenfeld
Gwensboro
Census Takers Use Aeroplanes In 1920 Count
The 1920 census employs aviation and other modern methods across the United States. Enumerators travel by aeroplane, snowshoe, canoe, mule team, and even flivver to reach remote areas while helping neighbors in need. An Oswego County case shows a census taker aiding a sick farmer and feeding animals before continuing.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Florida
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
New York State
Oswego
George Williamson Dies at 63 After Illness
George Williamson aged 63 died last Thursday at his Main Street home after months of illness and three operations. A funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the residence with Rev. A. L. Bennett officiating. He leaves one daughter and two nieces among the immediate survivors.
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George Williamson
Main Street
A. L. ‘Bennett
Diligent Daughters Honor Miss Irma Hoch at Meeting
The Diligent Daughters of the Lutheran church held their monthly meeting at Mrs. Call Hamilton's residence on South Second street. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Irma Hoch featured pink and white decorations and a pink cord attached to each gift leading to the chair of honor. Officers for the year elected were President Melba Bullock, Vice President George Hanes, Secretary Eva Kehrer, Treasurer Carrie Kehrer. Refreshments of sandwiches olives and tea followed.
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The
Lutheran Church
Call Hamilton
South Second Street
Irma Hoch
Melba Bullock
George Hanes
Eva Kehrer
Carrie Kehrer
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Minnie Taylor
E. L. Boyd Ap
James C. Jeffery
Toreman
Sam I
Hammilton
Stephen H. Crews
Andrew S. Patmore
Everett G. Banks
Harry L. Davidson
Gentryville
Anna Ai, Davidson
Carl
Side
Bilnor
Wiven
Samuel L.fergu- Sgt
Farmers’Association
Federal Department
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