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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
4
A Rockport Indiana weekly discusses statements by Chairman Adams of the Republican National Committee about opposition to the World Court plan. It contrasts perceived presidential weakness or strength and potential effects on Harding Hughes policy and his renomination.
Allen Merle Lomax son of Dr William Lomax of St Meinrad received his A B degree from Harvard University during commencement week and was among the youngest graduates. He also celebrated his twenty first birthday at the ceremonies.
Local residents are notified that the Big Rockport Fair will run from August 22 to August 26 in 1928. The event promises exhibits, entertainment, and community activities across multiple days in Rockport.
Washington reports growing split between President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes on the World Court. John T. Adams conflicts with the White House as party leaders and major papers clash, labeling critics as curs while the New York Herald backs Adams. Major papers cited include New York Times, Philadelphia Public Ledger, New York World, Indianapolis News, and New York Tribune.
Norma and Esther Franzman returned from Rockport after a week with relatives. Marion Fite dies after years of illness. he served as county commissioner and Union township trustee, survived by wife and several children including Mrs. Pearl Hargis and Mrs. Elizabeth Hargis. Olive Roberts visits Rockport. Jasper hosts county commissioners from twelve pocket counties for a road and good roads discussion with speakers including Thomas Taggart and We Burch. Katherine Roetzel hosts a luncheon with guests from Winslow Rockport and Boonville.
Reverend Willard Brown and his wife depart July 2 for Malta Montana where he will serve as pastor and plans to stay at least three years. Dr M R French relocates from Evansville to Chrisney to practice medicine after years in Evansville.
An announcement states a new branch undertaking establishment is opened in Grandview. James Mos is named to act by will as representative and promptly attend to all calls until arrival. A contact line is given as Grandview 224-1, day or night, with mention of Flower at Chrisney Grandview and Newtonville.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine offers an ointment for local use and a tonic that works through the blood to strengthen the mucous surfaces and reduce susceptibility to colds. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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