Seymour to Build Sewer System Three Times City Size
City engineer Charles Mather reports Seymour's new sewer plan will handle growth to three times current size and keep about 65 percent of project funds in town. Local labor, materials, and tile fabrication will be used locally. project features 14 060 feet of pipe, 33 manholes, three junction chambers, and a Von Fange ditch overflow plan to prevent street flooding.
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Seymour
Charles Mather
Mather
Hackman
Lutheran Cemetery
von Fange Ditch
Mr. Mather
Garter Boulevard
Carter Boulevard
Poplar Street
Third
Elm Streets
Girl Tells Police She Was Abducted
Ruth Wells a Shields high school student told police she was abducted Tuesday afternoon by a man, placed in a car, driven to a country area and thrown out. She returned home later with torn clothing and gave a description to Chief Philips who continued the investigation. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wells.
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Ruth Wells
Shields High School
Indianapolis Avenue
Philips
Wil
John Wells
Speckmian to Speak Here and at White Creek
Dr. T. Spekman of Cincinnati will preach at Trinity Methodist church Friday evening at 7 30 and conduct the first quarterly conference. He is the new district superintendent and will also preach Sunday morning and assist in the communion service. He will address the Woman's Missionary Society after the Christ mas Thanks offering. He then preaches at White Creek Methodist church Saturday and Sunday afternoons, conducting the communion service Sunday. Rev. G A Wincknhofer is pastor.
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T. Spekman
Cincinnati
Ohio
Trinity Methodist Church
Speckman
Woman's Parese Missionary Society
Shields High to Publish New School Paper The Shields Owl
The Shields High School junior class voted to publish a student newspaper named the Shields Owl. A faculty committee will plan the mimeographed paper for the rest of the first semester, with aims to expand if successful. The district previously lacked a school paper since 1928.
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Shields High School
Shields Owl
Indiana
Evansville Businessman Dies After Track Accident
A. S. Butterfield Sr., 74, prominent Evansville businessman and cofounder of Smith & Butterfield in 1878, died at Deaconess Hospital after last Friday's track collision caused a fractured skull and ensuing meningitis. He was a native of Cincinnati and is survived by two sons.
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Evansville
Ind
A. S. Butterfield
Cincinnati
Smith & Butterfield
Deaconess Hospital
New Car Attachments Cook Food From Exhaust
A novel pressure cooker device attaches to a motor car and cooks meals using exhaust gas heat. Food is said to escape as steam after about a mile of running.
Heintz Named New Auto License Office Manager
State officials announce changes in county auto license leadership. Mrs Gladys S Heintz is named manager to replace Mrs Gladys Meyer at the Troosier State Automobile Association office in the county. Other new appointees include Frank Serres Crothersville head and Lawrence M Welsh Brownstown head.
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Jackson County
Gladys S. Heintz
Heintz
Gladys Meyer
Troosier State Automobile Association
Tentz
Frank Serres
Crothersville
Lawrence M. Welsh
Brownstown
James W. Carpenter
State
Earl Peters
Frank Marr, Jr
North Vernon
Clara Reichte
Rising Sun
Birdie Barricklow
Scottscure
L. EK. Andis. Columbus
Glick Larkin
Plans for Scout Cubbing in Hoosier Hills Council
The Hoosier Hills Council executive board met at the Penney Building Madison Tuesday evening. Attending were T Harlan Montgomery Norman J Lasher and Ralph Thompson. W A Dorsett reviewed scouting for 1980 and committee appointments. Montgomery is vice president Thomspon chairs the cubbing committee Lasher serves on the court for honor and McGuire leads publicity. The 1931 budget and calendar were presented and a March meeting set.
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Hoosier Hills
Penney
Madison
T. Harlan Montgomery
Norman J. Lasher
Ralph Thompson
W. A. Dorsett
Dean L. Miller
Montgomery
Thompson
Charity group meets to plan Christmas aid drive
The Seymour welfare association met in the First National Bank building community room Tuesday night to skip routine business and arrange a special upcoming meeting to discuss Christmas help for the needy in the community.
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Seymour, Welfare Association
First National Bank
Gillespie Office Closed Until December 7
The office of Dr. Gillespie will be closed until December 7 due to unspecified reasons. Patients are advised to reschedule appointments and monitor for updates from the clinic.
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Gillespie
Brownstown Relief Group Runs Successful Pound Party
The Associated Relief Association of Brownstown sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary ran a successful pound party at the Brownstown county court house. Supplies filled the examination room and helped families in need with clothing and powder for winter. The room will operate Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 to 4 for those seeking assistance, with the Brownstown community rallying to support the effort.
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Relief Organization of
Brownstown
Fend
Associated Relief Association of
H Brownstown
American Legion Auxilary
Clabe
Dbrownstown
Pound
Pound Party
FE. M. Ross
Miss Ida
North Vernon Lions Club Organized With Seymour Sponsorship
The Seymour Lions Club announced the completion of organizing a Lions club at North Vernon. Phimmer Indiana Lions district governor spoke on his return from the city after a day of talks with business leaders. A meeting was set for Thursday at the North Vernon Country Club for officer elections and plans for a charter night banquet likely after January 1. Seymour members will attend and advise, as this is the first in a statewide sponsorship contest running from July 21 to the state convention next May.
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Seymour Lions Club
Lions Club
North Vernon
Phimmer
Indiana Lions
North Vernon Country Club
Seymour Club
Seymour Lions
Westport
Osgood
Lafayette Lions
Shelbyville Lions
Election expense totals in Jackson County reported
An itemized account shows 10010.08 spent for the Jackson County election held November 4 for state, county, and township offices. Bills were divided into four classifications including precinct boards, election officers, ballots and printing, and other expenses.
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Jackson County
Ofa Gramet
Jackson County Board of Commissioners
Brontestown
Hilla
Scclaries
Christmas Checks to be Mailed Thursday
Slips of paper representing 32000 dollars in savings will be mailed to members of the Seymour Christmas Savings Clubs. Checks prepared for distribution at banks will be mailed Thursday and likely received Friday. Membership rose over last year and the total may exceed 1929 distributions. Merchants urge early shopping to avoid the final rush as Christmas stock remains but will deplete with buyers. Sweet cider and home made apple butter offered by Wall Orchard Co.
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Seymour
Fire Prevention A Patriotic Duty at Shields High
Fire prevention talk at Shields High School by S. S. Steupe of the Indiana Inspection Bureau urged careful home habits to reduce national fire losses. He cited Hoover on ruinous fires and warned insurance cannot restore what is lost. Steupe toured Riley and parish schools and planned a Mitchell fireman school.
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Shields High School
S. Steupe
Indiana Inspection Bureau
Indianapolis
Steppe
United States
Hoover
Steupe
Mr. Steupe
Frank Colemeyer
Joe Day
Riley
Mitchell
Attica
Navy fliers begin final Gravina Island search for missing men
Two navy pilots and the coast guard cutter Cygan depart Ketchikan to Gravina Island to probe a month old crash report involving Pilot Robin Keenahan and companions. If no trace is found they will move to Port Simpson to press the hunt. A $1,000 reward is offered for Samuel J. Clerf, missing with the Renahan party.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
United States Navy
Coast Guard
Cygan
Gravina Island
Robin Keenahan
Port Simpson
Prince Rupert
B. C
Renahan
KE. J. A. Burke
Liard River
W. W. Conner
Seattle
National Aeronautic Association
Hoover Era Budget and Prohibition Debate News
Senate weighs President Hoover's budget while prohibition moves forward. Couzens bill to regulate interstate motorbus lines discussed. Muccle Shoals conference committee meets as campaign funds reports on expenditures arrive. House receives budget message. general debate on treasury post office appropriation ongoing. Judiciary panel holds executive hearing on federal judges investigation. Appropriations panel reports treasury post office appropriation bill.
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Senate
Hoover
Muccle Shoals
HOUSE
Treasury Post Office
Judiciary Committee
Appropriations Committee
Two More Arrests in Girls Death at Party
Cary Indiana December 3 two more arrests follow the death of Arlene Draves 18 a high school graduate Sigmond Beke 41 bartender and Just Kish 35 arrested last night Beke on open charges Kish as material witness David Thompson one of five youths held on murder charges says Kish introduced him to Beke who sold him a gallon of wine prior to the fatal party Saturday night Clarence Johnson accused of supplying liquor will be arraigned Friday The accessory charge may be dropped if viscera analysis does not show poison all five youths remain in Crown Point jail until trial opens with grand jury reconvening Monday
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Associated Press
Cary
Ind
Arlene Draves
Sigmond Beke
Kish
Beke
David Thompson
Crown Point
Clarence Johnson
Johnson
Clarence Bretsch
Two Mexicans Slain in Boundary Gunfight
Associated Press report from El Paso on December 3 details a gunfight at Cordova Island near the international boundary. Two unidentified Mexicans were killed, six companions fled, and three U S immigration officers escaped injury after returning fire on American soil. A suspected liquor smuggling retaliation is noted by authorities.
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el Paso
Tex
United States Immigration
Cordova Island
New Man’s Land
Mexio
Mexico
Ek] Paso
Hall Orchard Co Advertises Apples and Cider
Hall Orchard Co promotes cider, pale butter, and apples in a simple agricultural listing. The brief notice highlights fruit offerings and farm goods in a rural trade context.
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Hall Orchard Co
Hoover asks Congress for 2.48 million for Prohibition next year
President Hoover urged Congress to approve a total 11.59 million budget for prohibition enforcement and related items, including 500 new agents and 1614,000 for pens, 356,000 for travel, with the aim to strengthen enforcement amid dry laws. He warned of a potential 180 million treasury deficit and outlined changes to taxes and defense.
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Washington
Hoover
Conress
Prohibition
Woodcock
Dee. Dent Hoover
Congress
Treasury
Shipping Board
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Girl
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Will
White Creek
Ty Associated Press
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Brownstown Pound
Court House
Jane Newton
Revalston
Carl FE
Sault
Iha Mass
NEW Lions Club
Board of Commissioners
W. Hi. Fountain
L. D. Wallace
Hugh Fountain
Driftwood
North
Wiles
Grassy Fork
Dudleytown
Jaskaon
Farwt
Ccc
Sntucs
Moonwg
Moonwg. Creado
PSOE
Osien Ee
Lea Redding
Reddington
Tour Corg Boork
Abe
Vernon
Hamilton, Cortland
Wall Orchard Co
NAVY
AMEO
Boundary Fight
Yoble
The
Seymour Water Co
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