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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
Dr. Alonzo Taylor of the United States Food Administration for Indiana argues that wheat is a luxury and not superior to oats, corn, or rice in nutrition. He asserts wheat offers no extra protein fat minerals or fuel and calls it merely another cereal.
A year old child of Dick Davis near St. Paul drowned in a large jar of water. Mrs. Emily Ellis of Kokomo delivered Memorial Day address at Friends church. County surveyor Billy Ehrman assisted on a new cement walk from the I. O. O. F. corner to the depot, funded largely by public subscription and built by Mr. Coons of Frankfort. Reverend Lewis Reeves preached funeral for a young man named Black killed by lightning in Sims. Omer Main welcomed a new daughter. Dr. G. W. Kemp, township trustee, helped elect Elsworth Robey to a second term as county superintendent, praised for his official record.
The Russiaville unit reports all garments finished and turned in under existing rules. Despite no current work, volunteers are urged to prepare for new plans and management with future rules. Since February 11, 230 pajama suits 78 hospital shirts 12 comfort kits and more have been sent to headquarters.
Local Russiaville church issues notice announcing upcoming service times and events for its parishioners. The post emphasizes regular worship, community activities, and a call to attend the next gathering.
The Friends Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with evening preaching at 7 00 o clock Prayer meeting Thursday 7 00 p m Intermediate Christian Endeavor Sunday 9 00 p m Christian Endeavor Sunday 6 00 p m Preaching follows at 7 00 p m Rev J W Parr is the pastor We invite all to attend
Cain Tranbarger takes a north state vacation hosted by Matt Cook family. Clarence Tranbarger works at the bank during his father's absence. Granama Gaylor marks her 68th mile stone with family and grandchildren dining together. Guests include Mrs Eli Clark Katy Ann Kan able, Mrs Anna Stuart and her twin. Relbne Stevens learns telegraphy at Clover Leaf depot. Clint Taylor and Dad Davis travel to Louisville to move Harry Winnie’s automobile from Camp Taylor. Wilson of Clover Leaf spends Sunday with parents in Illinois. Lela Hiatt recovers from rheumatism and visits Lucy Barnard in New London. George Walker from Pittsburgh visits Rev Evans. Amos Ashpaugh listed sick this week.
The Thimble Club met at Mrs Will Glicks home last Friday with nine members. They enjoyed jolly conversation and sewing for the Red Cross. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Pollock. The next meeting will be an all day event at Mrs John F Edwards home in Sheridan.
The note mentions heavy rains this week and urges getting a piece of glass to smoke for the eclipse on Saturday afternoon. It presents a casual, curious instruction context without clear names or organizations.
Joseph Orem and his wife visited Fern Orem at her home on Tuesday, sharing a social call and greetings in a small family gathering.
John W. Burres and his wife spent Sunday dinner as guests of Andrew Wyrick located south of town.
H M Brubaker spoke at a district bankers meeting held last week in Peru. Lindley and Luke Thomas attended the State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in session at Lozansport.
Rent notice for a six room cottage and a five room bungalow at Russiaville. Apply to Enid Maris, 608 Main Street Kokomo.
Local Chapter members Mrs. Charles McKay Mrs. George Holman Mrs. Volney Ritz Mrs. Al Pence Miss Maude Brown Miss Gertrude Lewis and Miss Ina Lee attended as guests of Forest Chapter Tuesday evening. A good time was had and candidates were initiated into the chapter mysteries.
Christian Church Sunday School unfurled a Service Flag with ten stars. Four boys named are in France and one in England. Names read were Robert Ratcliff Ural Dunn John McIlrath Leon Lee in France Robert Maris in England Russell Cook Floyd Spurlock at Camp Taylor Herman McClelland at Ellis Island Homer Vawter at Camp Dodge and Lester Hodson aboard the U S Ship South Carolina.
J. T. Gifford and wife, W. H. Bishop and wife and daughter Daisy were Sunday guests at the home of A. O. Hodson and wife in Kokomo.
The Out Club gathered today with Miss Helen Jeter present. Ali brought their dinners and the group enjoyed a splendid time together.
R. C. Kinaid and wife and H. M. Brubaker and family were in Sheridan Saturday evening to attend the opening of the citys new National Bank Building.
C Wadman and wife with A C Shilling and wife rode with Harry Sherwin as chauffeur to the home of Joseph Rodkey and family for a Sunday visit.
Mrs Katy Oilar celebrated her ninety fifth birthday on Friday at A B s theme one and one half southeast of Burlington. She enjoyed life and greeted her many friends in May 80th appreciation.
The M E Church invites all members of Osher schools to Sunday School at 10:00 AM and a preaching service every Sunday at 7 PM. A prayer service is held Thursday evenings. Rev. Geo W Martin is the pastor.
Sunday Bible School at 10:00. Communion and Preaching at 1:00. Evening service at 6:00 with Christian Endeavor. Breaching Service every Sunday. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday evenings. Rev. E C Bruner is pastor.
A Baptist church invites attendees to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, B Y P U meets Saturdays at 6:00 p.m., and Thursday prayer meeting is planned.
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