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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1917

Page

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Edith Deweese and Thimble Club Visit Rural Gathering

Miss Edith Deweese, student at Earlham College, visited home Thursday and attended M E church communion. Her brother Russell Deweese graduated. Thimble Club members drove to Mrs Katharine Cooke’s country home Saturday for a delightful afternoon with the hostess and neighborhood friends, ending with country refreshments.

Edith Deweese Earlham College M. E. Church Russell Deweese Thimble Club Mre Katharine Cooke

James Stewart and Family Stirred Monday

James Stewart his wife and daughter were involved in an incident described in local reports on Monday with officials investigating and neighbors noting the event.

James Stewart

Pat Ges In Ke Rpakon On ITN Monday

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Pat Ges will appear in Ke Rpakon on ITN Monday. Details and exact time or program name are unclear in the readable text.

West Middleton social calendar and local visits noted

Harry Torrence of Kokomo visited relatives here on Sunday while Iris Thomas stayed in town. Russell Dunlap also visited Ernest Griffith, and Miss Ruby Reicle of Fort Wayne spent the weekend with Mrs. Jennie Dimitt. The Harrison Township Sunday School Convention drew large crowds at the M. E. church with strong talks. The Kokomo Orchestra plans a concert in Alto at the M. E. church Friday night. Charles Torrence attended Kempton banquet. Jule Torrence shows improvement with the weather. Aunt Ann Long is confined by a sprained back. Art Long of Kokomo spent weekend with his mother. A Wright family surprise near Alto drew about 60 guests. Cloverdale church hosted a reception for new minister Everett Nixon of West Middleton with music and speeches.. Be Rovers of Forest attended and spoke at the event.

Cloverdale Everett Nixons West Middleton Rovers Forest Wareene Nixon

Shanghai Happenings and Local Visits Report

Al Helton and Artis Hanson went to Kokomo last Thursday evening. Dale Wood returned home last week from near Kempton to visit a sick sister Ardella Roach. John Renfro and family visited John Thatcher east of Russiaville last Sunday afternoon. Several attended the Commencement at New London Friday night. Cloverdale Sunday School expects 100 attendees next Sunday. It is hoped the expectation will be realized. Come and be convinced of our tip top Sunday School.

al Helton Artis Hanson Kokomo Dale Wood Kempton Ardella Roach John,Renfro John Thatcher Russiaville New London Cloverdale

Students Cultivate the School Lows

Charles Swayzee trustee of Forest township Clinton county launches a plan to cultivate the entire school lawn. He organizes high school boys to plow and prepare the ground and each boy will cultivate it after planting. Proceeds will buy athletic supplies for the school.

Charles Swayzee Forest Township Clinton County Swayzee

Prices Unwarranted Warns on Anthracite Coal Purchases

The Federal Trade Commission on May 7 said prevailing anthracite coal prices are unwarranted and the supply for next season is adequate. It warns consumers not to buy larger quantities than usual this summer to avoid a repeat of panic-driven speculator behavior.

Washington, D. C Federal Trade Commission Commisson

Commission warns against coal price gouging and collusion

The commission cites last winters price surge and notes no reason prices should stay high while summer discounts exist. It vows to expose unscrupulous wholesalers and jobbers who mislead the public into believing exorbitant profits are justified or that immediate delivery is needed for future needs.

Commencement Exercises and Alumni Banquet Details

A large crowd attended Thursday night commencement at the M E church with Dr Stewart Long of the Dennis Lyceum Bureau delivering the address and W W Lindsey presenting diplomas. The alumni banquet followed at the Christian church basement with speeches, humor, and plans for next year, honoring the graduates of 1917 and noting absent members.

M. E. Church Stewart Long Dennis Lyceum Bureau W. W. Lindsey A. F. Hutson Ner of Thee Church Hit School W.W. Lindley Fred M. Waters Dorothy Whiteman Ethel Steven Irete Plair Crediates Nells Hollingsworth Ural Duna Corrine Stout Ina Lee Nolan Clark Leland McReynolds Russell Ratcliff Ervin Middleton Gertrude Lewis Crystal Lindley Mae Jackson Frank Bishop Russell Deweese Christian Church Wm. Glick R. V. Saylors Carrie Hollingsworth Wilmer Lindley Russiaville Owen Ratcliff Me Reynolds John Mellrath Acton Ohio Dr. McKay St. Louis Celia Johnson Edith Dewees Helen Carter Faith Maris Nevada State University Arthur Oilar Cecil Johnson Lucy Mellrath

Church announces Sunday School and worship services

The M. E. Church invites all nonmembers to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. A preaching service is held every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. A prayer service occurs each Thursday. All are welcome. Pastor J. F. Edwards issues the invitation.

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Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Services

The Christian Church Bible School meets Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11:00. Evening services at 6:00 Christian Endeavor, 7:00 preaching on first and third Sundays. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Pastor V. Saylor leads.

Christian Endeavor Society V. Saylor

Baptist Church Services Schedule

Sunday services at the Baptist Church include Sunday school each week and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Bible study and prayer meetings occur Sunday evening at 6 00 pm with a weekly prayer line on Thursdays at 7 00 pm You are invited to attend these services.

Andar School Ard Uw. Iy Draver Niceline

Friends Church Service Schedule and Pastors

The notice invites attendance at Friends Church with Bible School Sundays at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m. A prayer meeting is held Thursdays at 7 pm and an intermediate Christian Endeavor group meets Sundays at 5 pm. Pastors Walter W Brown and Mellie M Brown extend the welcome to all.

Banquet Soirée Postponed to Honor Ladies Aid Society

Laughter and good cheer filled the gathering as the banquet, prepared by the Ladies Aid Society, drew praise for its splendid multi course supper. A vote of thanks honored the ladies for their courtesies and hospitality.

Ladies Aid Society

Will Build Modern Elevator at Forest

A. S. Iain & Son of Forest plan a modern elevator 85 feet high with a 40 000 bushel grain capacity. It will use electric motors for handling grain, replacing the old hauling method to manage the local harvest.

A. SS. Iain & Son Forest Creche Greneky

Postmaster Lewis Plans Major Route Changes

Postmaster Lewis announces changes to Rural Routes Nos 1 2 and 3 from his office starting May 16 117. Routes will be lengthened to about thirty miles each and a new route transferred from Kappa will be added. The move preserves third class status for the postmaster.

Lewis Kappa Russiav P.s

Also Mentioned on This Page

New New Oxfords Wadman Indiana Reofa Kemp Ind Story Harry Torrence Mrs. Torrence Iris Thomas Russell Dunlap Ernest Griffith Ruby Reicle Frankfort Jennie Dimitt Harrison Township M. E Kokomo Orchestra Alto Charles Torrence Jule Torrence Long Art, Long Mrs. Long Shanghai J. F. Edwards Friends Church Intermediate Christian Endeavor Walter W. Brown Mellie M. Brown
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