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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
Notes report flag raising at West Middleton with Hal Tate Roy Wood and families. Visits include Joan Wright in Hacklton county and Benivo in Kokomo. Attendees from Oakland at Prairieville church conference. Poultry tip notes capon brooding method and reset hens for chicks.
The Red Cross Chapter is organized with C. Wadman in charge and four districts. Committees include Mrs. Brubeker and others across the Northwestern, Southwestern, Northeastern, and Southeastern Sections. Members will canvass for dollar and two dollar memberships starting next Tuesday to support hospital care, supplies, and soldier aid. buttons or magazine benefits offered with each level.
H M Brubaker and his wife made a brief trip to the county capital yesterday spending time in official circles and returning the same day.
Mrs Susan Winbigler was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital today after an incident. Hospital officials reported she is receiving treatment and expected to recover.
Grandma Harrell and her daughter from New London visited Joe Orem's today, stopping for a casual call and a chat with locals.
Russiansville residents attended Kokomo yesterday to register to vote with women also seen in the registration line as part of the turnout effort.
The fair hosts the Freed Show on June 14 featuring Acree bats jugglers aerial artists and other entertainers. A live band provides fusion entertainment. Admission is 1d and 2 25e.
A double marriage united Miss Mildred Talbert with Allen Lindley and Miss Marie Talbert with Boswell Orem at Rev H P Talbert home. The ceremony featured flowers and witnesses offered good wishes before the couple departed for Swayzee. Ice cream was served and autos carried guests away late at night.
Noblesville groom Carl H. Norman marries Susan Padgett of New London at Union Street Friends church in North Washington Street. Rev. Louis E. Stout performs ring ceremony before relatives. Padgett taught in West Middleton schools the past four years. They will reside on a Nobleville area farm after a short visit.
Mearl Lightfoot of Kokomo and Miss Eunice Watson of New London were married Saturday at 5 PM at the Union Street Friends Church parsonage with Rev. G. E. Stout performing. The bride taught in county schools and the groom farms south of Kokomo. they will live there.
A. C. Merrick spent yesterday in Kokomo for business matters, meeting local officials and discussing upcoming developments. He then planned to return to his headquarters after completing the engagements.
Attendance urged for the Freed Show scheduled at the fairground on June 14. Organizers emphasize family entertainment and a full program of acts to draw fairgoers.
G Q Harrell and his wife spent Saturday visiting Mac Jeter and his wife, sharing a relaxing afternoon together.
Oakland church officials dispatched a committee Tuesday to Tipton to arrange Rev Geo D Foster as pastor for the congregation.
The M E Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and a preaching service each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting on Thursdays. Everyone is invited to attend, including nonmembers. J F Edwards is the pastor.
The Christian Church announces Bible School Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening program at 6:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor Society at 6:00 p.m. Preaching at 7:00 p.m. on first and third Sundays. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening led by Pastor R. V. Saylor.
The Baptist Church invites attendance at Sunday School each Sunday at noon local time. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sundays, midday and evening. B Y P U meets Sunday evenings at 6 00 p m and prayer meeting is Thursday evenings at 7 00 p m.
Sunday Bible School 9 45 a m Preaching 1 00 p m by Pastor Walter W Brown and Mellie M Brown Intermediate Christian Endeavor 5 00 p m Christian Endeavor 6 59 p m Preaching 7 00 p m We cordially welcome you to these services.
Sam James visited Kokomo with his wife and daughter on Monday afternoon, drawing local attention to the family outing and the cross town trip.
Miss Emma Merrick attended a convention at Owasco last Wednesday and Thursday, participating in sessions and meetings with local and regional attendees. The event highlighted community programs and upcoming initiatives.
Mae Jeter hosted his grandchildren Robert and Donald Harrell of Kokomo as guests all of last week.
The note urges attendance for an evening event on the 14th at the fair ground where a band plays and a good show is anticipated. It emphasizes preparation and the promise of entertainment.
Miss Pearl Talbert of Koko mo visited over the weekend to attend her sister's wedding and visit her parents C. B. and Mrs. Talbert.
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