Medora Flood Scare as Levee Break Fears Rise
Floods from the Muscatatuck and White rivers inundated bottomlands near Medora. Poles blocked a small stream causing a sudden rise, a panic, then relief after removal. Roads submerged, state highways under water, and areas near Browns Town Cortland and Bedford partially isolated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medora
White River
Brownstown
Ewing
Wallonia
Here
Cortland
Bedford Minlora
Thompson Elected Secretary-Treasurer at Indiana Dairy Meet
Ralph Thompson of the Seymour Ice Cream Company was chosen secretary treasurer of the Indiana Manufacturers of Dairy Products at the annual meeting in Indianapolis. He succeeds Ralph Shafer of Muncie. H P Sullivan of Peru was elected president, succeeding C O Reeve of the Ballard Ice Co in Indianapolis. Eighty delegates attended the convention, which ended with a dinner and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thompson
Seymour Ice Cream Company
Indiana Manufacturers of Dairy Products
Indianapolis
Ralph Shafer
Muncie
H. P. Sullivan
Peru
C. 0. Reeve
Ballard Ice Co
Beauty services offered by Agnes Hargrove
Ladies invited for curl, manicure and advanced beauty work at half price. bobbing services at a quarter. Christmas appointments encouraged. Location at Over Racket Store or call 709 W. Contact Agnes Hargrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hargrove
Office Closed for December 17 Closure Notice
Notice states the office will be closed until Saturday December 17 by Dr E Gillespie. The message is brief with no additional instructions or contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gillespie
Basketball Tickets On Sale For Shelbyville Game
Fans can buy tickets at the Hub and Jones Pharmacy. A trade at Simon's offers savings, with price details and locations specified for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Hub
Jones’ Pharmacy
Colored boys marooned by flood near Azalia rescued
An automobile full of Seymour colored boys was rescued from flood waters near Azalia after loud prayers for deliverance drew a crowd of about 150 including the Bartholemew County sheriff and four deputies. They were en route to Columbus for a dance, turned onto Wright's hill, flooded at a slough, and were saved after reaching dry ground and awaiting aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalia
Bartholomew County
Columbus
Wright’s Hill
Jonesville
Slough
Chicken Thief Recaptured After Escape Attempt
Ben Rosenbaum of Washington confessed to looting henneries owned by J. N. Dietz and Charles Spray north of the city. He was recaptured by Columbus police yesterday after breaking away and attempting to flee, causing considerable excitement in the southern part of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Rosenbaum
Washington
J. N. Dietz
Charles Spray
Columbus
Columbus Republican
Rosenbaum
Important business on both house calendars
Washington December 15 Hearst Mexican investigation opens before a senate committee as tariff and tax measures dominate agenda. Senate may pass McMaster tariff reduction while House eyes votes on auto tax repeal corporate tax cuts and tax return requirements. Senate officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
William Randolph Hearst
U. S
Legion Men Here Against Wet Poll
Seymour Legionnaires oppose National Commander Spafford’s proposal to have posts nationwide poll members on prohibition. Some members criticize using the Legion as politics. Indiana department plans no open forum or vote. state HQ bars official action at post meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Spafford
Legion
McHale
Indiana
Bargains on Felt Velvet Hats in Saturday Sale
Local sale advertises hats in felt velvet metallic and silk priced far below cost. Event dated Saturday December 17 with Zelma B Haas listed as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma B
Haas
Pie Sale by Alpha Class of First M. F. in Steinwedel building
Alpha class of First M. F. hosts a pie sale in the former Steinwedel building on Saturday December 17. Proceeds will support local activities and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
M. F
Steinwedel
Fig Bran Flakes Promoted By People's Grocery
Taster friendly health breakfast promotes Fig Bran Flakes from People's Grocery with contact numbers 170 and 115 to 16 and 19d for ordering and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Grocery
Basketball Double Header Tonight at Baptist Gym
Snyders and Browning Specials meet in the opener followed by Boy Scouts versus St Ambrose School. Games tip at 7 40 with admission 20 and 10 cents. Local event hosted at Baptist Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyders
Browning
Boy Scouts
St. Ambrose
Baptist Gym
Warning! Gambling devices will not be tolerated report
A notice from city authorities warns that punch boards and gambling devices are prohibited and enforcement actions will follow. It mentions the death of Chief of Police W. A. Misch as part of the report context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Misch
See Nichter's Service Store Before buying your Christmas candy
Local shop Nichter's Service Store advertises Christmas candy and a pound of Standard colored margarine with contact by phone 169 d2ld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichter’s Service Store
Christmas Cards and Stationery at T. R. Carters
An ad notes Christmas cards and stationery at T. R. Carters with a mention of handkerchiefs, referencing Simon's as a related line. The fragment suggests a promotion or shop display but lacks full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Carter's
Simon’s
Griffitts First 1928 License Plates In Seymour
L. C. Griffitts president of the Southern Indiana Telephone Company filed Seymour’s first 1928 automobile license plate application at the American Security Company offices with Pauline McCord secretary of the Hoosier State Auto Association. Griffitts’ number 175001 and he sought plates for nineteen trucks and six passenger cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Griffitts
Southern Indiana Telephone Company
Seymour
Griffitts
American Security Company
Pauline McCord
Hoosier State Auto Association
Griffitt
Griffits
Miss McCord
Frederick F. Schortemeier
Fire kills dozens at Prince Charles orphanage in Quebec
In Quebec on December 15, bodies of eighteen people including many children were recovered after a fire swept the Prince Charles orphanage main quarters. Authorities say 40 to 50 children may have died as nuns and fire crews aided in evacuations and rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Que
Prince Charles
Gun Wound May Cost Hunter Here An Eye
J. S. Spurlin of Indianapolis was seriously wounded in the right eye while hunting with two Indianapolis businessmen near here. A local physician advised specialist care, and the trio drove to Indianapolis for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Spurlin
Indianapolis
Spurlin
Service Club Holds Community Pep Meet at High School
The Crothersville Service Club hosted a community pep meeting in the high school assembly on Wednesday evening. Merchants were invited as special guests, with a program including songs, solos, a talk on service, and brief remarks by local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crothersville
America
Eversman
Immanuel Reformed Church
Butterflies
Mary Cox
Esther Tress
Bertha Hanger
Destinon
Sayers
Martha Sanders
Ilumoreske
Matilda Leblin
Support Of Shumaker Asked By United Prensa
Indianapolis December 15 resolutions adopted at the Methodist Church area council meeting at Roberts Park M E Church call for support of K K S Shumaker Indiana Anti Saloon League official convicted of contempt of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Kk. S. Shumaker
Indiana Anti- Saloon League
Supreme Court
Methodist
Roberts Park M. E
Alpha Class Chili Supper at Former Steinwedel Building
The Alpha Class of the Methodist church hosts a chili supper Saturday December 17 from 5 to 7 PM in the former Steinwedel building. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
RCA Radiola 17 latest in radio showcased
Este Hancock Music and Radio Co promotes the RCA Radiola 17 as the newest all electric radio model. See it first at the store showcasing modern radio technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. A. Radiola
All Electric
Este I. Hancock Music and Radio Co
Fishing Tac/T. R. Carters Christmas Floral Gift Ad
Christmas floral gift advertisement from Windhurst Florist promotes flower gifts with phone contact 554 and reference to Carter. The snippet lists Windhurst and T. R. Carter in a short promotional notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windhurst
Christmas seals for firm mail herald holiday cheer
Milk checks from Newby’s Dairy mailed to farmers will bear T B Christmas seals as part of a county drive. Other businesses plan to follow. proceeds fund tuberculosis work led by Miss Matilda Lebline, county health nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newby Dairy
Newby’s Dairy
Matilda Lebline
Jackson County Tuberculosis Association
Miss Lebline
Remus Sanity Found By Three Alienists in Trial
Three alienists appointed by Judge Chester R. Shook concluded George Remus was sane on Oct. 6, the day he killed his wife Imogene. Remus, awaiting sentence on a contempt charge after his wife murder trial, faced tensions with co counsel Elston while an affidavit by Franklin Shaw implicates jail official Chumbley in alleged perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chester R. Shook
George Remus
Imogene
Charles HI. Elston
Franklin EF. Shaw
Vernon R. Chumbley
Remus
Imogene Remus
Franklin L. Dodge, Jr
Ruth Remus
Chumbley
Shaw
Elston
Lindy Flight Route Recall Mirrors Local Fanfare
Observers along Lindberghs proposed Washington to Mexico City path were disappointed not to glimpse him, as Jackson county residents recall last summer when he passed Seymour. The famed flyer’s detour yesterday echoes his habit of surprising routes in a young career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Lindbergh
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
Jackson County
Lindy
Seymour
Cafeteria Supper at High School Thursday Evening
The Senior Class sponsors a supper in the high school cafeteria from 5 30 to 7 o clock Thursday Tickets are 35 cents The event includes books and Bibles at T R Carters location.
River Bottoms Front in War on Corn Borer
Indiana experts declare the White River bottoms form the frontline against the corn borer with spread possible to headwaters and lowland banks. Washington directs focus on 15 000 acres of infested river valleys, to remove loose stalks before spring floods carry them farther. Farmers receive up to 2 per acre reimbursement from a 10 million dollar fund for cleanup in infested areas. The pest now reaches counties draining into the Joseph Elkhart Wabash Eel Tippecanoe and Salamonie rivers and other streams in Michigan and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Indiana
Jackson County
Middlewest
Ohio
Michigan
Agricultural Department of Washington
Elkhart
Lakes
Lindbergh to Fly Home After Mexico City Welcome
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh received assurances the Spirit of St Louis was safe in Mexico City and planned to fly back to the United States. He met with President Calles who praised the flight as a historic bond between nations, while crowds and debutantes toasted the famed aviator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Spirit of
Washington
Calles
Lindbergh
Paris
London
New York
Mexicc ‘O City
Senorita
Angelica Re
Sald
Eleanora Re
Angelica
Weather Records from Seymour Water Co Station
Weather log by Riley Goble notes maximum 57 degrees and minimum 44 degrees. Observations taken at the pumping station of Seymour Water Co with gauge reading 10 inches above the low water mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Goble
The
Seymour Water Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Medora Town
Thompson
Lutheran Club
EuDaly
T. R. Carter’s
D&wtf
Hearst
United Press
Simon
Seymour Post Express
Trinity Methodist
Auto Association Bureau
Service Club
Shumaker
United Prensa
T. R. Carter
Ile
C. C. Hammond
Henry M. Johnson
Oklahoma
Ghristmas
Shook
Gales
County
Will
Dwight W. Morrow
Tog
Atlantic
Tampico
Toluca
Wien
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!