Editors decry Republican extravagance in early Harding era
The piece surveys Republican newspapers including the Akron Beacon Journal and The New York Herald criticizing large appropriations and war spending. It notes editorials urging cuts, a call for transparency from President Harding, and debate over a disarmament conference and an American plan for world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Akron
Beacon Journal
Beacon-Journa
Congress
The
Republican Party
New York Herald
Harding
Hamilton Holt
Independent
New York
Association of Nations
Holt
Harding Association
Wilson League
Senate
House
New York Tribune
Carter Field
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Tribune
Spencer County Court House Dedication Planned for July 14
County officials and the building committee outlined a three session dedication of the Spencer county court house on July 14. Morning preliminaries begin at ten, with talks by architect and contractor. Afternoon sessions feature six sitting judges as speakers, while evening programs follow. Rockport Orchestra to provide music in the assembly room. Building and county offices to be open for full inspection from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer County Court House
Welock
Spencer Circuit Court
Edward Gough
Boonville
E. M. Swan
Roscoe Kiper
R. E. Roberts
Rockport
Marshall R. Tweedy
Fred A. Hearing
Court House
Virgil Hudson Dies In Truck Collision At Rose Hill Crossing
Virgil Hudson age 29 11 4 died at Evansville hospital from injuries suffered June 6 when his truck was struck by a traction car at Rose Hill crossing. Funeral at Methodist Church conducted by Rev A L Bennett under Masonic auspices. Burial Sunset Hill. Survived by wife Laura Lowell Boonville and daughter Lois five, father W M Hudson, two brothers Barney and John Hudson. Hudson Bros Contract Co of this city employed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Hudson
Willie Virgil Hudson
Evansville
Rose Hill
A. L. Bennett
Masonic Lodge
Sunset Hill
Hudson
W. M
Viola Brand Hudson
Laura Lowell
Boonville
Lois
Barney
John Hudson
Hudson Bros
Friedel and Grant Couple Secretly Wed in Evansville
Cecil A. Friedel and Lelia Grant of Hatfield were married May 25 in Evansville. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Whitcomb at the Walnut Street Presbyterian manse, was kept secret until last Wednesday. The bride is the daughter of Will and Mrs. Grant of Hatfield and attended Rockport high school. The groom, son of John B. Friedel, works in the tire and battery business in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedel—Grant Cecil A. Friedel
Lelia Grant
Hatfield
Evansville
Whitcomb
Walnut Street
Presbyterian Church of
Presbyterian Manse
Will Grant
Rockport High School
John B. Friedel
Hester Mary John Visits Grandparents After Graduation
Miss Hester Mary John of Stuttgart Arkansas is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Simon Honig after touring relatives in St Louis Cleveland and Evansville following graduation from St Josephs Academy in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Mary John
Stuttgart
Ark
Simon Honig
John
St. Louis
Cleveland
Evansville
St. Joseph’s Académy
St. ‘Louis
Whitaker Arrival Visit to Oregon Relative in Rock
Mrs James Ss says Whitaker of Myrtle Point Oregon will arrive soon to visit relatives in Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Whitaker
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Rock
Storm Blasts Willow Pond Area With Devastating Hail
A severe storm struck Willow Pond and surrounding areas around 4 40 PM causing heavy corn damage with stalks broken and fields ruined. The Pattie farm suffered a lightning fire destroying a barn and granary valued at about 10000 with 375 insurance on the granary. Trees uprooted and trolley poles down halted Evansville Railways service between Rockport and Hatfield, resumed next morning on an irregular basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittow Fond
Thomas H. Axton
Willow Pond
Johnson
James QC
Pattie
Pattie Station
Allen Payton, Jr
Evansville Railways Co
Rockport
Hatfield
War History Drive Seeks Records From Spencer County Soldiers
Indiana Historical Commission plans visit to Rockport to collect World War service histories. About 230 men have filed naval and military records. 600 remain urged to bring discharge papers to the new courthouse on dedication day to obtain names and dates. Signed by the Spencer County War History Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Historical Commission of
Indiana
Rockport
Spencer County
Naval Service
State Historical Commission
New Court House
The
War History Committee For
Evansville Visitors Spend Fourth with Kellams Family
Messrs Paul Freund and Noel Ruddell and Miss Eloise Ayer of Evansville stayed with the W W Kellams family last Sunday. Miss Helen Whitaker accompanied them back to Evansville to spend the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Freund
Noel Ruddell
Eloisé Ayer
Evansville
W. W. Kellams
Helen Whitaker
Vogel Family Celebrates Fourth at Home in Indianapolis
Carl Vogel of Indianapolis spent the Fourth with his mother Mrs Mary Vogel and his sister Miss Kathryn Vogel. Mrs Anna Oberle and daughter Mary Josephine of Tell City are spending this week at the Vogel home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vogel
Indianapolis
Mary. Vogel
Kathryn Vogel
Anna Oberle
Mary Josephine
Tell City
Vogel
Walter Rhotén Guest of E Li Boyd and Family
Walter Rhotén of Cleveland Ohio is the guest of E Li Boyd and family during a visit. The note mentions Mrs Rhoten and hints at social hospitality in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rhotén
Cleveland, Ohio
E. Li. Boyd
Mrs. Rhoten
Sand
County Board Accepts New Court House Plan and Contracts
In a regular session the Board of County Commissioners accepted the new courthouse plan and paid for a bronze tablet. Contracts were awarded in Luce township for two roads to Robert L. Titus and others with bids listed. booster pump contract went to Fairbanks Morse Co. Groceries and dry goods contracts for the infirmary and county clothing were approved. Lydia Williams vs Anna Chrisler et al. is a real estate petition suit in Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County
Court House
Luce Township
Robert L. Titus
Anderson Parker
Abshier
George J. Clement
Ralph E. Roberts
William Kaiser
John A. Kehrer
Parker
M & P Contract Co
Fairbanks Morse Co
A. Fay
C. W. Halbruge’ “Co
Frank J. Waldhier
John H. Waninger
Troy and
Jasper
Huff Township
Lydia Williams
Anna Chrisler
Grandview
Rockport Elites Beat Evansville in Fairground Baseball
The Rockport Elites defeated Evansville College 6 to 3 at the fairground Thursday afternoon. Frank McNaughton and Willard Burgdorf starred, Bev AL Bennett umpired, and Judge Fred Heuring was official scorer. Evansville also lost to Huntingburg 3 to 2 on Sunday and 6 to 5 on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Evansville College
Fairground
Frank. McNaughton
Huntingburg
Advance Credit Exam for High School Students
The examination for advanced credit will be held the last Saturday in July covering all subjects of the first semester for all four years of the printed course. The second semester exams will be in August. Commissioned high schools must provide certification from the principal confirming the subject was not already studied in regular classes. J. W. Strassell County superintendent of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Strassell County Supt. of Schools
Evansville Visitors and Local Socials Reported
Miss Lena Fella of Chrisney visited the city on Tuesday. William Sullivan and J. L. Sullivan of Evansville spent last Sunday with Misses Cecelia and Jennie Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Fella
Chrisney
William Sullivan
J. L. ‘Sullivan
Evansville
Cecelia
Jennie Sullivan
Mrs Kathryn Speckner Visited Evansville Parents
Miss Kathryn Speckner of Evansville spent last Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jos Speckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Speckner
Evansville
Jos. Speckner
Local Residents Honor Visiting Family Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rinenger hosted last week as Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yeager and their son Bernard from Louisville visited the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Yeager
Bernard
Louisville
Frank Rinenger
Notable Rescue In Fourth Street Scene In Metropolis
Mrs James Artman and children of Metropolis Illinois and Albert Krueger of DeSoto Missouri rescue Mrs Elizabeth Krueger during a visit on Fourth Street. Police and bystanders witnessed the event as authorities commended the swift actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Artman
Metropolis, Ql
Albert Krueger
DeSoto, Mo
Save
Elizabeth” “Krueger
Fourth ‘Street
Seenger County Fourth of July Celebration Draws Big Crowd
About 2500 people from Seenger County attended the Rockport Fourth of July program held by Jenkins Post of the American Legion. The day began with cannon fire at 5 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. parade led by the Legion, featuring G A R lodges, decorated floats, and veterans. Major Chas D M Houghton and L L Roberts spoke, with races and a track event in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Post of American: ‘Legion
Rockport
American Legion
Legion Hall
Walnut Street
American Légion
Charles D.,.m. Houghton
Indianapolis
Janelia Thurman
Columbia
Sting Manufacturing
Uncle Sam
H. Walker
Soda Erase
Jolly Four
Lucille Richards
Alice Mason
Mary Guard
Josephine Kellams
Robert Fay
Roy Dempsey
Eugen Gore
W.g.mason
James Rimstidt
Mattie Thompson
Main Street
L. L. Roberts
Evansville
Chas. D. M. Houghton
Billie B
J.D. Ashby
George Ra
Luckado
Dennis Jr
Jim Sear
Heber Scamahorn
Enitebe
Virginia
Dare
Ed Young
Sunshine
J. D. Ashby
Aquilla’ Lloyd
Howard Tretler
John Kennedy
Robert Napper
Evansville Family Guests Welcome at Glackman Homes
Mr and Mrs Wm G Glackman and their young son from Evansville visited over the weekend with the families of A J Glackman and Mrs Nova Pyeatt, sharing time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.g. Glackman
Little Son
Evansville
Nova. Pyeatt
Collaboration Essay Sparks Parents’ Support Rally
A fragmented passage shows a local event where parents named Hackleman rally around a collaboration project. The setting hints at a community effort with emphasis on parental involvement and local support.
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Philadelphia. Public Ledger
Rep
World Association of Nations
White House
Delphi
Inner Circle
Administration
CT. H
W.pond
Court News
BASE
Carrie Krueger
Seenger County
L. L. Rogers
Hackleman
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