13 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
The note warns that crops alone cannot fix the problem since crop yields remain uncertain this year. It urges saving and public education on the issue. It also reports that French bread rations are reduced from 25 to 21 ounces for soldiers and citizens now receive about one third of their normal bread allotment.
Fragmentary schedule shows limited service with several times listed from 11:29 a.m. to 7:16 p.m. and one 950 p at Kokomo, plus 12:36 p and 1:59 p entries.
A retrospective note recalls Howard Stout marrying Miss Tessa Waddell and his teaching post at Friends University. Ben Weaver buys a motorcycle for rural mail delivery. A play raised funds for the church building fund. James Pavey becomes constable of Honey Creek Township. Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters honor veterans with addresses and songs, listing a long roster of names many already serving in France, and ending with a patriotic program and a Kaiser remark by Rev. Freeman.
Local notes report Union Decoration service and Russiaville observances with John Renfro and family visiting Mary E Brockus. Obituaries include Dolph Crume’s wife buried in Burlington cemetery. Community news covers visits, sick lists, weather, and upcoming Children’s Day plans. A school petition to discontinue Pleasant Run district incites a heated three way division.
A Sunday evening service at the Baptist church featured the unveiling of a Service Flag bearing twenty four stars. Each star honors a former school member serving in the Army or Navy of the United States.
The Dorcas Society of the M E Church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs H C Hart's home with many members present. They sewed for French orphans and announced the next gathering for June 25 at Mrs M P Jeter's home.
A young girl named Mary Jane Teer died and was laid to rest in New London Cemetery on a Sunday morning as a small group of friends mourned. The report notes the somber scene and the solemn dawn setting.
Mrs L M McDaniel and her daughter Helen visited Kokomo friends yesterday, sharing a afternoon chat and hospitality during their brief visit.
Arthur Fry, his wife, and their son from Swayzee visited Russiaville on Sunday, spending time in the town and with local residents.
Mary Friends Church announces Sunday services with a 0:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. worship, and 7:00 p.m. evening service. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. Intermediate Christian Endeavor Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. Rev. J. W. Parr, Pastor. We cordially welcome all to the services.
The M E Church invites all returning members to Sunday School at 10:00 am. Preaching and prayer services are held on Thursdays. Rev. Geo W Martin is pastor and welcomes everyone to these services.
The Christian Church holds Bible School Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Communion and preaching follow. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. Preaching at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Rev. E. C. Bruner, Pastor.
The notice invites attendance at the Baptist Church with Sunday School each Sunday morning at 10:00 and a B Y P U meeting in the evening at 6:00. A weekly prayer meeting is also held on Thursday. You are cordially invited to attend.
A large convex relief map of European war regions, valued at 20000 dollars, is shown in a Chicago office building lobby. Made by William Robertson and ten workers, it measures 10 by 20 feet with a 300 square foot display as part of a 90 foot globe, after nine months of labor.
In a Yonkers Statesman cartoon Mrs Flatbush asks if a husband believes in forest protection and Mrs Bensonhurst replies that in another war he would head for the forests, highlighting wartime urgency and home front sentiment.
Mrs. L. M. McDaniel traveled to Indianapolis to be with her daughter Miss Forba who underwent a serious operation at St. Vincent's hospital.
Charities E and Mrs. Carter attended commencement exercises at Earlham College last week where their daughter Adisa Carter was among the graduates.
Rental notice for a six room cottage and a five room modern bungalow in Russiaville. Address given as Enid Maris, COS S. Main Street. Rental inquiry sought from interested parties.
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