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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

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Local pastor visits town for Children's Day events

Rev Ed C Bruner and wife spend the week in Anderson. Children’s Day services will be held at the Christian church on the first Sunday in July. Morning service at West Point Christian church well attended and a baptismal service in the afternoon. No evening service due to Children’s Day at St Paul church. Clyde Simmons of Kokomo in town Monday. Lost gold cuff button reward offered. Please return to Johnwright Russiaville Ind.

C. Bruner O.1 Anderson The Christian Church West Point Christian Church St. Paul Church Clyde Simmons Kokomo Johnwright Russiaville Ind

Farmers Busy Harvesting Hay and Stacking Wheat

Farmers have been very busy this week making hay and putting wheat in the shock. Local fields show strong activity as workers stack hay and prepare crops for storage.

Frost Ravages Crops Across Section Killing Tomatoes

Severe frost last Sunday morning damaged corn and tomato fields, with lower levels most affected and potatoes frostbitten. Some corn beneath the frost is showing new growth, aided by recent rains expected to lessen overall losses. Estimates indicate at least half of the tomato crop in the area is killed.

Toledo woman visits sister and relatives in Mishawaka

Mrs. Fred Jones and her son of Toledo Ohio visit sister Mrs. Julia Hamilton and other relatives. Miss Lucile Oilar a Mishawaka teacher spends vacation at her home here.

Fred Jones and Son Toledo, Ohio Julia Hamilton Lucile Oilar Mishawaka

Children’s Day Service Bright at M. E. Church

The M. E. Church Children’s Day service last Sunday evening drew a good crowd and featured splendid renditions. The collection of nine dollars funds a loan fund for education, repaid by recipients when able.

M. E. Church

Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Charles F Home

The Ladies Aid of the Friends church held a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs Charles F. Attendees shared fellowship and planned future church activities.

Ladies Aid of the Friends Church Charles F, Ant Oy Eed Webe

Fyworth League District Convention Attended in Sharpsville

Mrs Bert Keith and daughter Esther Mrs Chas McKay and son Harry and Rev G W Martin and wife and daughter attended the Fyworth League District Convention at Sharpsville this week.

Bert Keith Esther Chas. McKay Harry G. W. Martin Fyworth League Sharpsville

Miss Hazel Gillette Leaves for Rockport Indiana

The milliner at The Small Concern Miss Hazel Gillette departed Sunday for her home in Rockport Indiana.

Hazel Gillette Rockport Indiana

Watsen berry patch yields near eleven bushels daily in war times

The Watsen berry patch now yields nearly eleven bushels a day with a price of five dollars per bushel. Mrs. Albert Myers and daughter Melbadean of Sims visit A. C. Merrick and wife and other friends at their home.

Albert Myers Melbadean Sims A. C. Merrick

Pension grant for Mrs Demira Simmons at $25 monthly

Mrs Demira Simmons has been placed on the pension roll at a rate of $25 per month dating from April 1. The action establishes her eligibility and monthly stipend as recorded in public welfare notices.

Demira Simmons

Allie Burress Visited Ross Waggaman in Kokomo

Mrs. Allie Burress visited Ross Waggaman and his wife in Kokomo last Monday, sharing a social call and greeting.

Allie Burress Ross Waggaman and Wife Kokomo

Local social notes from Kokomo visitors

Misses Lucile Oilar and Marie Rhinehart visited Lot Vansickle and wife in Kokomo Tuesday. Mrs Marinda Draper of Kokomo spent Sunday with Mrs JG W Thompson.

Lucile Oilar Marie Rhinehart Lot Vansickle and Wife Kokomo Marinda Draper JG. W. Thompson

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