Seymour Schools Board Reports and Schoolhouse Upgrades
The board announced the last payment on the new Emerson school building and plans to move 23 sixth grade pupils from Riley to Emerson as soon as the room is ready. J. D. Butler praised Seymour schools for strong opportunities and orderly behavior while recommending improvements such as a manual training room, expanded biology equipment, better toilet facilities, more library references, Riley maps, and Lincoln playground gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
J. D. Butler
Norman J. Lasher
City
Butler
Lasher
Riley
Lincoln School
Ke, B. Butler
Orchard delivers Rome Beauty York Imperial and Ganos apples
Hall Orchard on U S Route 31 in Seymour reports a short crop and invites customers to buy Rome Beauty York Imperial and Ganos apples while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
York
Scooter for a boy advertised at one price
Local ad from People’s Grocery promotes a child’s scooter at three fifty value but offered for one twenty eight. The notice includes phone contact 170 and the date five seven ninety.
City Manager Plan for Seymour Recommended by Indianapolis Leader
Claude H. Anderson, secretary of the City Manager League of Indianapolis, says smaller cities adopting the city manager plan show improvement over the political system. The Lions Club at Seymour Country Club hosted the briefing, marking the first regular luncheon series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Claude H. Anderson
Indianapolis
City Manager League
Lions Club
Seymour Country Club
Mr. Anderson
Lions
Country Club
Compensation Hearings On Two Workmen Claims
Two petitions for compensation under the workmen's compensation law were heard by Edgar A. Perkins of the Indiana Industrial Board at the city building. Mrs. Seward seeks compensation from Swain Roach Lumber Co for her husband's death from a work injury and illness with a long witness list. Charlie Day sues N. R. Rueter and C. W. Bretthauer for compensation with a later hearing set. Both decisions expected by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Perkins
Indiana Industrial Board
William A. Seward
Swain Roach Lumber Company
Charlie Day
N. R. Rueter
C. W. Bretthauer
Perkins Delared
Seymour
Seward
Co. B. Abel
Day
Got The Blues See Deacon Dubbs Thursday
Community event notice announcing Deacon Dubbs performance on Thursday December 8 at 8 o'clock in Baptist Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Dubbs
Baptist Gym
Office closure notice and birth announcement
Notice that the office will be closed until Saturday December 17 signed by Dr E Gillespie. A daughter was born December 3 to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beaver of Kurtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gillespie
Lloyd Beaver
Kurtz
Premium list announced for Jackson township farmers institute
The complete premium list and rules for a Friday event at Kasting school were announced. Purdue University speakers Mrs. A T Pierce and Maurice Douglass will lead all day sessions on soil testing, farm life, community dinner, and evening talks with moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township Institute
Kasting School
Jackson Township Farmers’ Institute
A. T. Pierce
Maurice Douglass
Purdue University
L. T. Pierce
Ralph Boas
Lynn Kasting
Victor Hallow
Maurice Douglas
Moving Pictures
Premiums for Grains and Vegetables Listed by Co operative Elevator
The notice lists Class A 10 ears homing corn first prize two dollars cash and second prize one dollar cash awarded by the Farmers' Cooperative Elevator Co. 10 ears white dent corn first prize two dollars cash by First National Bank. 10 ears yellow corn first prize two dollars cash by First National Bank. Continued on page 4 column 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative Elevator Co
First National Bank
Lincoln Drive Starts in City Campaign For Memorial
Seymour committee members decided on a two day campaign ahead of the Lincoln Memorial drive report meeting. Five canvassing teams began listing 1000 Seymour residents likely to fund a Lincoln memorial. The Friday night Brownstown meeting at Sewell building includes a 6 15 dinner. The drive aims to raise 4700 of a 9600 county quota through 30 month pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Seymour
Lincoln Memorial
First Methodist Church
Lincoln
Sewell Building
Twing
Paul R. McGuire
Brownstown Churches Plan Golden Rule Sunday Observance
Brownstown Baptist and Christian churches announce Golden Rule Sunday will be observed again. Presbyterian and Methodist churches held services and donated funds, with totals of $25.02 and $13.75 respectively. Near East Relief treasurer Charles Cox notes no contributions from clubs or civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Baptist
Presbyterian
Methodist
Charles Cox
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Cox
Santa Claus To Forget Auto Thieves This Year
Indianapolis December 7 United Press announces Indiana will use new engine number files to curb auto theft. Mark W Rhodes chief of the automobile license bureau says stolen cars cannot be resold and will be quickly returned to owners. The system catalogs 1.4 million car cards with indelible certificates and glassed erasure proofing. The filing project cost 25000 dollars, began July 1, and employs 50 clerks 4 file engineers and 4 superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
Santa Claus
Mark W. Rhodes
Automobile Lcense Bureau
Indiana
Rhodes
Fisheries Bureau Sends County 500 Baby Bass
T R Carter secretary treasurer of the Jackson county fish game and forestry protective association reports the Bureau of Fisheries in Washington DC will deliver about 500 finger length small mouth black bass at 3 50 p m to meet the B and O train for planting in White river at Rockford. Trade at Simons and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Carter
Jackson County Fish, Game,and Forestry Protective Association
Bureau of Fisheries
Washington, D. C
White River
Rockford
Carter
Visitors praise Brown County paintings exhibit in Seymour
The First National Bank community room hosts a large display of Brown County artists alongside the Swope Memorial show and local works. Attendees commend the vibrant late Brown County paintings and the contrast with Harry Vance Swope. Judging of amateur works is postponed to later in the week. a $25 prize awaits the winner.
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First National Bank
Brown County
Swope
Seymour
Harry Vance Swope
Hessire
Dale
Provincetown
Beeches
Barnes Reappointed County Attorney Cullen B Barnes
Cullen B Barnes of Seymour was reappointed county attorney by the county commissioners in regular session this week. The board discussed bids for bridge steel with James B K Ferry Columbus at 690.00 awarded the contract, and Highway Iron Products Co Livonia Ind at 1156.62 with two more meetings planned on the 14th and 23rd to receive bids and close the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen B. Barnes
Seymour
Barnes
Thomas Hl. Branaman
Bridge Steel
James BK. Ferry
Columbus
CC. B. Davis
Highway Iron Products Co
Livionier
Ind
Ferry
Peoples Grocery Breakfast Special Ad
A new delicious breakfast option at Peoples Grocery promises high nutrition. The notice lists contact phone 170 and highlights ce real.
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Peoples Grocery
Deacon Dubbs Event At Baptist Gym
An advertisement lists Deacon Dubbs appearing Thursday December 8 at 8 o clock in Baptist Gym. Admission is 15 cents and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Benefit Bazaar and Market at Steinwedel Building
Tri Kappas host a benefit bazaar December 10 offering coats and dresses at very low prices at Simon's. Proceeds support community projects and student activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinwedel Building
Tri Kappas
Simon
You Too Will Appreciate Indian winter gas
The note references winter gas and timing of start with lines about cold mornings. Mentions Checkered Service Stations and individuals E. Tipton and N. Ewing in a fragmentary context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Tipton
N. Ewing
Willis and Hoover In 1928 Presidential Run Forthcoming
United Press reports Senator Willis of Ohio opened as a potential presidential candidate for 1928. In parallel, Hoover aides plan a definite national boom within four to six weeks. The moves follow President Coolidge urging Republicans to pursue the campaign effort vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Ohio
Commerce Hoover
United Press
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
Goolidge Power to Receive Teo Hard Jobs Before Congress
Washington dispatch notes Congress faces tests on Coolidge era policy. The House considers the urgent deficiency bill with the gun elevation on battleships as the focal point amid opposition. In the Senate, Vare and Smith seating fights and attempts to organize with independents shape party strength for disarmament policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
House
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Vare
Smith
Government to present Sinclair contempt evidence in espionage case
The U S government began presenting contempt of court evidence against Harry F Sinclair and five associates. Paris detectives shadowing jurors were named as first witnesses as Justice Siddons denied a motion to quash the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Paris
Blankets at Astonishingly Low Prices at Simons
Local shoppers flock to Simons for deep discounts on blankets advertised as astonishingly low prices. Store displays highlight a range of sizes and fabrics with promotional tags signaling limited-time offers and broad appeal for cold-season needs.
Pershing Urges Farm Aid as National Security Move
General John J. Pershing told the ninth American Farm Bureau Federation convention that farm relief is essential for national defense. He praised farmers as nation builders and urged higher prices to cover costs and sustain land and farm improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John J. Pershing
American Farm Bureau Federation
Pershing
Murder trial vivid with $10000 bounty and missing millions
In Cincinnati the Remus murder trial feature witness Slurry Truesdale recounting a $10000 offer to kill George Remus. Mrs Remus paid expenses and promised the rest, while questions swirl about vanished riches tied to bootlegging fortunes and disputed ownership amid divorce and court maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cincinnati
George Remus
Imogen
Remus
Franklin L. Dodge, Jr
Walter K. Sibbald
George Conners
Sale Of Records And Music Rolls At Low Prices
Estel H Hancock Music and Radio Co advertises records and music rolls with Columbia 6 for 1.00 Edison 3 for 1.00 and music rolls 5 for 1.00 offering bulk deals and variety in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbias
Edison
Estel H
Hancock Music and Radio Co
Attention Red Men Meet to Plan Columbus Trip
A called meeting for Red Men is scheduled Wednesday at 7:30 p m to arrange travel plans for a December 10 trip to Columbus. D H Sprenger of the order of Red Men is noted as a contact.
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Columbus
D. H. Sprenger
Bazaar And Cafeteria At St Paul Congregational
A church event at St Paul Congregational Church features a bazaar and cafeteria on Thursday December 8 hosted by the Ladies Aid group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Congregational Church
Ladies’ Aid
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Emerson
Riley School
Marcelling
Tribune
L. E. Halstead
Otis Shannon
Alfred Snyder
Aristocrats
W. A. Fleenor
Alley Cats
T. H. Montgomery
Sam
Swain Roach Co
Simon's
D&wtf
Fisheries Bureau
Simon’s
Sinclair
Federation
Mad
George
Wealth
Riley Goble
Seymour Water. Co
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