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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1922

Page

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Harding will likely stand by Daugherty amid demands

Washington reports President Harding is expected to support Attorney General Daugherty despite wide calls for resignation from Republicans and Democrats alike. The Mayflower cruise with Daugherty and other administration figures underscored their close bond and the ministerial stakes in this political controversy.

Daugherty Washington Harding Republian War Weeks Harry S. New Warwick Lasker Shippine Board Onis David Jonathan McKinley Mark Hanna Senate Morse Charles W. Morse

Wells-Marsh Wedding in Sandusky Morning Ceremony

Ray Marsh of Sandusky and Miss Elizabeth Wells were married at six o'clock Wednesday morning June 14 at the bride's mother's home, with Rev. J. H. Diehl performing the ceremony. Decorations featured cream pink roses and gladioli, and after the ceremony the couple departed for Indianapolis en route to Sandusky.

Ray Marsh Sandusky Ohio Elizabeth Wells Walnut Street J. H. Diehl Mr. Marsh Fred Marsh Ohio Township Rockport High School

Membership Drive Closes with Surge in Auxiliary

The American Legion auxiliary drive ended Thursday at noon with a strong increase in membership. Eligible members include wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of Legion men and Gold Star men. The next auxiliary meeting is Monday evening, June 19, at 7 30 at Legion hall.

American Legion Auxiliary Sisters of Legion Gold Star Auxiliary Legion Hall

Nuptial Courtesy Shower Held for Elizabeth Wells

A Saturday evening shower at Miss Anna Lorene Mohr’s home honored Miss Elizabeth Wells on the eve of her wedding this Wednesday morning. Hostesses included Misses Martha Luckado Agnes Williamson Lora Miller Frances Stevenson and Anna Lorene Mohr, surprised the bride to be.

Anna Lorene Mohr Elizabeth Wells Martha Luckado Agnes Williamson Lora Miller Frances Stevenson

Hike to Mammoth Cave Group Plans Kentucky Tour

Mrs. Cora Wetzel Mrs. Geo Feigel and Miss Fannie Hearn depart Wednesday on a two week tour of Kentucky. They will visit Mammoth Cave during the trip. Mrs. Wetzel plans to wear a placard saying We are hiking but we would not refuse a ride.

Mammouth Cave Cora Wetzel Geo. Feigel Fannie Hearn Kentucky

Martha Rabb Marries William Henry Hobbs in Indianapolis

Miss Martha Rabb daughter of Mrs Kate Milner Rabb wed William Henry Hobbs of Danville Indiana in Indianapolis on Wednesday. The couple will reside in Danville.

Martha Rabb Kate. Milner Rabb Rockport Indianapolis William Henry Hobbs Danville Till

Smiths and Margraf Travel to Fairview for Visit

Mr and Mrs L C Smith and Mrs Sophia Margraf departed Thursday for Fairview Illinois to visit relatives.

L. C. Smith Sophia Margraf Fairview

Road building dew nstrations set for southern Indiana counties

Demonstrations to improve dirt roads will take place in July and August across six southern Indiana counties surveyed in March. Purdue University experts, W. Q. Fitch and Ben H. Petty, will select sites in Dubois, Spencer, Warrick, and Crawford counties, with activities in Cass township near Holland, Jasper, Luce and Huff townships, Greer township near Elderfield, and near Lynnville. Farmers will assist with shovels and teams.

Huntingburg Ind Indiana W. Q. Fitch Purdue University Ben H. Petty Civil Engineering Purdue Dubois Spencer Warrick Crawford Counties Petty Anyon Dubois County Cass Township Holland Jasper Spencer County Luce Township Huff Township Evanston Warrick County Greer Township Elderfield Lynnville Crawford County Grantsburg Perry Pike

Drivers Urged to Share the Road in Indiana

Indiana motorists are urged to stop blocking highways by parking or stopping in the main traffic path. Hoosier State Automobile Association calls sheriffs and constables to enforce rules during games, picnics, and holidays. Also notes Spencer County farming drainage data and wheat supply trends, plus Indianapolis stockyards and regional road grading plans.

Hoosier State Automobile Motor Organization Motor Club Mike Indiana Motor “Organization Hoosier Association

Missionary Meeting Noted For Pleasant Elm Street Reception

A reception at Mrs Ed Martins Elm street home honored Ruth Musgrave visiting aunts Mollie Herrell and Julia Lawbury. Musgrave described experiences in Latumbe and the dark continent to a captivated audience. All city missionary societies were invited and a social hour with punch followed.

Ed Martin Elm Street Ren Ruth Musgrave Mollie Herrell Julia Lawbury Musgrave Latumbe Almanner

Granddad W. B. McWilliams Receives Birth News

Engineer W. B. McWilliams of the Southern Railway learned from his wife visiting in East St. Louis that a son was born last Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Judd.

W. B. McWilliams The Southern Railway

Roberts and son Landis visit Indianapolis early week

R. E. Roberts and his son John Landis were in Indianapolis at the start of the week, visiting the city and related engagements.

R. E. Roberts John Landis Indianapolis

State Sunday School Convention Attended by Local Delegates

Mrs. Jacob Bauman, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hammond and Mrs. Charles H. Salm attended the State Sunday School convention held Tuesday in Evansville.

Jacob Bauman C. L. Hammond Charles H. Salm Evansville

Railroad Track Removal Sparks Quiet Public Debate

Citizens voice concern over the removal of railroad track sections but refrain from outward demonstration. Reports note widespread mental protest activity yet no large street actions appear organized.

Street Track Removal Ends Long Main Street Controversy

The city removed the East Main street railroad track from Fifth street to the courthouse this week after two years of dispute. About thirty workers lifted rails and ties, filling the street with gravel and smoothing the surface by Monday noon. The action follows a 1920 attempt by the traction company under a council order and a Public Service Commission decision, ending a six year franchise dispute over running cars to the river.

Main Street Fifth Street Court House Traction Company East Main Street

Evansville College Hosts Oratorical Contest Tie for First

Miss Esther Pyle of Evansville college and Henry Simpson of Sturgis Kentucky tied for first in the Charles Paul Alderson oratorical contest at Evansville college last Monday morning. Each received half of the $25 prize. Marguerite Roberts of this city won first in another oratorical contest.

Esther. Pyle Evansville

Leonard Coffey sells cafe on Main to Artie Walden

Leonard Coffey sold his business on Main near Fifth Street to Artie Walden this week. Walden will run the cafe. The transfer transfers ownership and immediate operation to Walden.

Leonard Coffey Fifth Street Artie Walden

Marion visitors stay with Mr and Mrs Walker

Mrs Frank McConnell and two daughters of Marion Kentucky were guests of Mr and Mrs R A Walker this week.

Frank’ McConnell Marion R.A. Walker

Mrs John Brown and Esther Brown in Evansville This Thursday

Mrs John Brown and Miss Esther Brown appeared in Evansville this Thursday. The brief sighting notes their attendance at a local event and marks the couple as recognizable figures in town social circles.

John Brown Esther Brown Evansville

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