Traction car collision injures Virgil Hudson at Rose Hill crossing
Virgil Hudson sustained a broken thigh bone and multiple leg injuries when his new Indiana truck collided with a westbound traction car at Rose Hill crossing. He was taken to Evansville hospital, with indications of possible skull fracture. The crossing lacked a watchman and the crash dragged the track, injuring the trolley pole. the car crew escaped harm.
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Virgil Hudson
Rose Hill
Hudson
D. Ehrman
Traction Company
Evansville
Ehrman
Rose Hill Crossing
Rockport
Enidson
Velves
Entertainer Mrs L C Smith Hosts Married Club Dinner
Mrs L C Smith and her husband entertained the Married club with a dinner party at their Fourth street home. Pink decor and pink almond baskets set a festive tone for twenty-one guests including Dr K C Atchison and others from nearby cities.
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L. C. Smith
Fourth Street
K. C. Atchison
Arnett E
Frank Harris
Huntingburg
Ind
Carter Maas couple wed in Evansville marriage
Howard A. Carter and Beulah Maas, popular Rockport natives now living in Evansville, were married Sunday at the Evangelical manse on Evans Ave. Rev. B Schuermeier officiated. Carter works as a lineman for Evansville and Ohio Valley Electric Railway. Maas is a stenographer for Trade Extension Bureau. They plan to reside in Evansville in a Green River road home.
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Carter
Maas
Howard A. Carter
Beulah ,R. Maas
Rockport
Evansville
Evans Ave
B. Schuermeier
Ohio Valley Electric Railway Co
Trade Extension Bureau Co
Ind
Green River
Tnat Road
Lindsey elected county school superintendent in Rockport
At the auditor's office in Rockport a caucus and election named U S Lindsey editor of the Rockport Journal as county school superintendent to succeed J W Strassell. Lindsey won eight of nine township trustee votes with five other candidates, none receiving a vote.
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Lindsey
U. S. Lindsey
Rockport Journal
Jos. W. Strassell
Laura Wright
J. W. Strassell
F. 8. Morgenthaler
Albert Wade
Edmond Cissna
W. W. Barton
Fourth Street bridge party hosted for Mrs. Colo
Mrs. John Fuerster hosted two tables of bridge Monday evening at her Fourth Street home for Mrs. J Colo. The guest list included Mrs. Arm strong and others: Mrs. C. D. Ehrman, Mrs. Charles Lieb, Mrs. C. W. Halbruge, Mrs. E. C. Atchison, Mrs. C. C. Ashcraft, Mrs. J. G. Baum, Miss Ida D. Armstrong, Mrs. M. Weil, Mrs. E. D. Ehrman, and Miss Bonnie Jones.
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John Fuerster
Fourth Street
J. Allen Armstrong
la Junta
Colo
Armstrong
C. D. Ehrman
Charles Lieb
E. C. Atchison
C. C. Ashcraft
J. G. Baum
Ida D. Armstrong
Winslow Rates to Clash With Rockport in Big Pitchers Battle
Big Bill Ridley billed as Louisville's strongest amateur will start for Rockport next Sunday in a key game against Winslow. Ervin and Killian will pitch for the visiting side as fans forecast one of the season’s best contests with Winslow supporters expected in large numbers.
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Winslow
Rockport
Bill Ridley
Louisville
Ervin
Killian
Soldier's Body Arrives For Payne Salm Of Sun Set Hill
The body of Payne Salm who died in Toul France January 1 1919 arrived in the city Tuesday afternoon. Private funeral services were held at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Salm on Wednesday morning conducted by Rev Mark L Harris. Burial followed at Sunset Hill cemetery.
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Payne Salm
Toul
France
Charles Salm
Mark L. Harris
Sunset Hill Cemetery
County Roads Funded and Bridges Repaired in County Session
County Commissioners met over two days approving road contracts in Ohio Huff and Grass townships. Elza Kramer and John C White roads awarded with bids ranging up to $28,799. Bridges at J L Johnson and Lamar completed. County Agent notes urge rooster control and discuss feed experiments and corn grower association entries.
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George Wells
Ohio Township
Alpert Williamson
Huff
John C. White
Grass
Frank Ashby
Charles Hoffman
Ellis
Anderson Parker
George
Abshier
James E. Ellis
George Clement
Magee & Nunn
William Kaiser
J. L. Johnson
Andrew Bratcher
Lamar
Laural Masterson
Huff Township
Frank Beasley
John Koenig
Henry Pierson
Albert Williamson
John Kehrer
Orville Sanders
Robert Titus
James Ellis
Fletcher Peek
John A. Ashby
Hilbert Bennett
Herbert O. Garrett
Harrison Township
New Court House
Altice S. Carter
Purdue
Spencer County
Robert C
Walter W
Mary H. Berge
Orphan’s Home
Mr. Girard
Idiana Corti Gibwers’ Association
USS
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Hoosiers Fall to Tell City in Narrow 5 4 Loss
Tell City surged in the ninth inning after two long flies to the outer field allowed three runs. The Rockport squad failed to field the drives, turning the tide and producing a come from behind 5 to 4 Tell City victory amid several standout plays and noted errors.
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Rockport Boys
Tell City
Death of Miss Susie Pennington in Indianapolis
Word has been received of the death of Miss Susie Pennington May 28 at her Indianapolis home. An invalid for years she formerly lived in Rockport before the family moved twenty years ago. A talented musician and prominent composer of piano music she leaves her aged mother in Indianapolis and one brother Walter.
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Susie Pennington
Indianapolis
Miss Pennington
Rockport
Walter
Red Cross solicitation notice for Pueblo disaster relief
Mrs. Fanny Wright received notice that Red Cross headquarters, citing President Harding's proclamation in the newspapers, is authorized to receive monetary contributions for the Pueblo Colo disaster. Contributions should be left with postmaster Charles H. Salm.
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Fanny Wright
Red Cross
Pres. Harding
Pueblo
Colo
Charles H. Salm
Evansville Visit Noted For W C Mason
W C Mason was in Evansville last Sunday according to a brief newspaper item. The note confirms his presence in the city during the prior weekend.
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W. C. Mason
Evansville
Calls to end partisan control of Indiana school leadership
Irregularities in licensing for county superintendents across Indiana are alleged including improprieties in Marion Gibson Warrick and Spencer counties. Critics urge nonpartisan appointments and longer tenure for state and county superintendents to shield education from politics and ensure qualified, independent leadership.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Takis
State Board of Education
Federal Bureau of Education
P. P. Claxton
Indiana
Department of Education
County Board of Education Deliberates Wage Disparities
The County Board of Education met last Monday to discuss teacher pay for exemption versus live licenses, with no final decision reached. They postponed electing a truant officer due to pending state qualifications and salary rules, and planned the county commencement at Grandview Chautauqua on August 2 with delegates to be named. The board also urged farmers to clear roadside growth and keep ditches clear for driveways.
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County Board of Education
State Board of Education
Grandview Chautauqua
Lincoln City
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Margaret Laind
Girl’s Canning Club
Chares Lieb
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J. A. Plew
New Ct
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New
Hoosiers
Teil City
Susi Pennington
the State’ Administration
Marion County
Devericks
Hines
Lee Swailes
Swailes
Gibson County
State Department
Warrick County
Iines
Spencer
Republican Party
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