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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
A wartime statement explains we cannot ship corn across the Atlantic for two months after April 1 due to corn’s germination season. Wheat is durable and can be shipped. Allies have used 30 to 40 percent corn in bread, but morale hinges on supplying wheat bread now.
Mrs Emma Hanson wife of Thomas Hanson of New London dies after paralysis struck during a high school commencement. A hog partly petrified is found while ditching west of town. A violent wind storm topples trees and hail damages fruit. lightning hits L M McKaniel barn. Grandson Michael Thompson’s 89th birthday recognized with multiple Sunday Schools. Oakland pastor Rev George D Foster speaks. officers named for the year. K P Red Men and IOOF invited to join decoration services.
The Womens Home Missionary Society met at Mrs. Amanda McCoy with visitors and members present. Mrs. Carter led the afternoon lesson and plans were made to move meetings from the first to the fourth Thursday. A Queen Esther Girl will attend the Bunker Hill convention June 18–19, and Miss Helen Carter will lead evening devotional exercises at the Young People service. Mrs. Gertrude Carter was nominated as delegate. next meeting will be at Mrs. George L. Woody's on the fourth Sunday in June. Moore. Cloverdale School provided music and talks. Oakland contributed music and a reading by Addie Monroe. the Clarion Quartette of New London led the evening song service. J. Ord Fortner heads the group.
The Missionary Ladies with Mrs. Delo of Kokomo met at Mrs. O. L. Evans's home and formed Mother's Jewels with 12 paid members, and Home Guards with 11 members. Officers nominated include President Jeanette Carter, VP Elinor Gifford, and others. first meeting set for June 1 at 2:00 with Doris Allison.
The Monroe Township Sunday School Convention began with a well attended morning session led by Superintendent Virgil Parker. Fifty five scholars five teachers and several visitors attended the service with a collection of 1.89. Rev G D Foster delivered the sermon as the afternoon service opened with song and devotional led by Rev.
A schedule for a Union Decoration Services on June 9. Gather at various lodge rooms at 1 30 PM and prepare to march to the cemetery at 2 PM. Return to the M E Church at 3 PM where the program proceeds with an audience song.
Mrs Sylvester Fitzsimmons aged near 388 years died at her Prairieville residence yesterday at eleven. Funeral services will be at the Prairieville church tomorrow at L O'clock. She leaves a husband and three children. Russiaville visitors from Kokomo include Wm Gordon and wife Mr and Mrs John Gillilland and Mrs Liba Jeter visiting relatives and attending the memorial service.
John T. Gifford and wife Lizzie Gifford and Miss Esther Gifford attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Schofield in Sharpsville, a relative according to the report.
Dr Woodmat traveled to Tipton on Wednesday to see his father who is ill. He spent time in the town visiting and offering support during the illness.
Miss Irene Hollingsworth aided Fred Tague by visiting Ivan Wilson and his wife at Frankfort on Sunday.
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