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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
Sunday School announcement inviting all to join at 10 a m on Main Street. The note emphasizes studying the Word of God to become better men and women. Signed Chas K Lewis Superintendent and J B Weaver Assistant Superintendent.
A brief note highlights a new fancy brick ice cream at Bach mans with remarks on its fit and appeal. The report emphasizes taste and presentation without extra details.
The San Souci Needle Circle met Wednesday June 16 at Mrs C K Brant’s home with eleven members present. A good time was enjoyed by all. Ice cream cake and strawberries were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs Aman da Silvers’s home.
The warning promotes Harmonits version of Uncle Tom's Cabin, emphasizing events that occurred in our state within the last century and urging families to attend the dramatic presentation on the Asberry Willis lot opposite Traction Station.
Russiansville suffers electricity cut as a bolt disables most I R L power generators in Kokomo. Only one small plant supplies limited power via T H E I and Marion Bluffton lines. Local factories idle. Davis Meat Market and others await full service. Normal supply promised by Saturday.
Thirty three members of the Rachel Rebekah Lodge of RusisiaVille attended in Frankfort Monday evening to confer the degree on a class of candidates. They reported a mighty good time despite the rain.
Memorial Day services were held Sunday at New London cemetery with Russiaville Odd Fellows Red Men and Knights of Pythias members presenting flowers after a ritualistic service. In the afternoon the Rebekahs and Pythian Sisters joined the church service at the cemetery and Rev. G B Foster Dipton gave a memorial address. Attendees then returned to the Baptist church for songs and remarks. George DeLon and family of Lima moved to Russiaville and live with his mother on College street. Ice cream and candy were sold at Bachmans.
Charley Graham made a visit to Al Hodson in Kokomo on Taasday, noting a local meeting and unspecified discussion. The brief item records the social exchange between two local figures in the city.
Mrs Clyde Snoddy a Kokomo on Main Street invites all pupils from CERIN to the older professionals to have their voices tested free of charge.
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