Seymour Post Office Chosen for Federal Cost Tests
The Seymour post office is one of four second class offices in the state selected by Washington to perform cost ascertainment tests. Postmaster H Lett notes the process demands extensive daily forms. data will track every minute of work, mail handling, and window service over twenty eight days in the year.
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Seymour
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Post Office
Washington
H. Lett
Rey Beldon
Lett
J. Ti. Knost
G Shing Shoe Store Closing Notice for Holiday
Closing notice states the G Shing Shoe Store will be closed Monday September 28 for a holiday. No store hours or additional details provided.
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G. Shing Shoe
Coats and Dresses at Astonishing Low Prices
Prices cut at Simon's showcase coats and dresses with deep discounts during a limited sale event. Shoppers admire the value as spring wardrobes refresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coats
Simon's
Auto License Plates Arrive for 1926 in Jackson County
A total of 3 700 1926 license plates arrived for Jackson County with white letters on green. Miss Margaret McCord and Glen Empson reported counts of plates for passenger cars and trucks for Seymour Brownstown and the county. Plates cannot be sold until December 12, distribution prepared in advance.
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Margaret McCord
American Security Company
Glen Empson
Brownstown
Jackson County
Miss McCord
Seymour
Empsen
Sweeney Urged for Guthrie Post on State Conservation Commission
The Rev. Z. T. Sweeney of Columbus, known in Jackson County, is urged as successor to William A. Guthrie of Dupont on the state conservation commission. Guthrie’s resignation reportedly promised to Gov Ed Jackson but not yet received. Sweeney’s acceptance is uncertain due to age and church duties. If offered, Sweeney is seen as qualified and well acquainted with the governor. He previously led fisheries and game for fourteen years, boosting revenue from 800 to about 100,000 annually, and served as U.S. consul to Turkey. He is brother in law to William G. Irwin, Columbus banker and Republican figure.
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Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Jackson County
William A. Guthrie
Dupont
State Conservation Commission
Christian Church
Jackson
Sweeney
Fisheries and Game
Department
United States
Turkey
Mr. Sweeney
William G. Irwin
Crowds Turned Away From Ten Commandments at Princess Theater
The Princess Theater could not seat all viewers for The Ten Commandments last night. Audiences are urged to attend the 2 15 afternoon matinee to avoid the night crowds.
Cream Social at Baptist Industrial Unit
Cream social offered Saturday afternoon and evening in the room north of Gold Mine with cream and cake priced at 15 cents. Dr J A Jones advertises general medicine service and citywide visits day or night. Also mentions shopping at Simon's and Kingston orchard produce priced per bushel.
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Gold Mine
Baptist Industrial Unit
J. A. Jones
General Medicine Office
West Second Street
Vehstage
olTa
Kingston Orchard
Man Hunt Shifts To Police In Wrights Case
Walter and Frank Wright are now chased by police and detectives from Indiana Ohio and Kentucky after the killing of Ed Fowler a North Vernon police officer A dozen cities police work the case while citizen searchers have stepped back and expect arrests within weeks with excitement fading and no sight of suspects in the woods or on roads.
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Walter
Frank Wright
Ed. Fowler
North Vernon
Jackson
Jennings County
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Purdue led dairy sire tour to visit four Indiana towns
The Purdue University Agricultural Extension and Interstate Public Service Co run a dairy sire special train from Indianapolis to Louisville with stops in Seymour Columbus Scottsburg and Sellersburg October 27 to 30. The program features a scrub bull trial led by W. H. Senour and offers registered Jersey sites for sale to dairymen along with talks by Purdue and company representatives.
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W. H. Senour
Brookville
Seymour
Interstate Public Service Company
Indianapolis
Louisville
Purdue University Agricultural Extension Department
Traction Company
Columbus
Scottsburg
Sellersburg
Interurban
Indiana Traction
Jersey
Bert Weedon
Interstate Company
G. L Christie
T. A. Coleman
Purdue
Funeral rites for Hezekiah Cummings in Houston
Funeral services were held for Hezekiah Cummings formerly of Houston who was killed Tuesday when struck by a falling hoist elevator in Bedford. He was a carpenter on the Bedford National Bank building project and burial followed at Houston cemetery.
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Hezekiah Cummings
Houston
Bedford
Houston Christian Church
Cummings
New Bedford National Bank
Notice of Absence From Office September 19 to October 3
A notice states that Dr J K Ritter will be away from the office from September 19 through October 3. It identifies the physician as J K Ritter M D and notes absence from regular duties. The message serves as a temporary leave notice.
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J. K. Ritter
M. D
Chile Supper Offered by Ladies Aid at Christian Church
A Chile Supper will be served by the Ladies Aid at the Christian church on Thursday September 24 from 5 to 7 pm. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach.
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Chile
Ladies Aid
Christian Church
Simon's Money Worth Trade Ad
Local ad urges shoppers to maximize value by trading at Simon's with emphasis on getting more money for their goods.
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Simon’s
Simon's
Brownstown Lutheran Church to Mark 25th Anniversary
The Evangelical Lutheran St. Peter's Church in Brownstown celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary with an all day program on October 18. Former pastors Rev Paul Schultz Rev Jules Heldt and Rev Otto Schumm will participate along with invited Lutheran congregations from Jackson County. A German sermon at 10 30am English sermons at 230pm and an English address in the evening will be followed by a basket dinner. The church was organized in 1900 as First German Evangelical Lutheran St Peter's Congregation of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession and now has 60 voting and 190 non voting members under current pastor Rev Herbert Petrich. The affiliated day school serves seven grades with 37 students and is supervised by William M. Ragner.
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St. Peter's
Brownstown
Paul Schultz
Springfield
Ill
Jules Heldt
Mt. Clements
Mich
Otto Schumm
Centerville
St. Peter’s
Wegan
Driftwood
J H. Sehneider
William G. Miller
William M. Ragner
North Vernon Girl Arrested Again in This City
Mabel Leonard a 15 year old North Vernon girl arrested here again on Wednesday night after being held in the city jail the previous week with Eva Anderson. Probation officials from Browns Town and Jennings County plan to return her to Vernon for placement at the state girl's school. Last week the two girls sang songs in jail but no music was heard today.
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Mabel Leonard
North Vernon
Eva Anderson
Jennings County
Estella B. Prince
Brownstown
Jackson County
Vernon
Leonard
Anderson
Pottsville
Penn
Alex Bittner
Mary Bebler
Dance at Moore's Grove Near Seymour Saturday Night
Community dance at Moore's Grove four miles east of Seymour takes place Saturday night with guests urged to arrive early and enjoy music and fellowship.
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Moore’s Grove
Seymour
Woodman Drill Team Recalled for Degree Work
At Crothersville lodge the Modern Woodmen drill team was invoked for degree work after a vacation. Jesse E. Blevins serves as consul and Charles H. Wallace as clerk with Louis H. Becker as chief forester and drill captain. The group discussed upcoming sessions and a fall winter meeting series.
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Loreal Modern Woodmen Lodge
Crothersville
Jesse E. Blevins
Charles H. Wallace
Louis H. Becker
Settlement of Debt Underway In French American Talks
Washington September 24 American and French debt commissioners met for an hour at the treasury to begin negotiations on repaying about 4 billion dollars borrowed during the war. Joseph Caillaux, French finance minister, reportedly presented tentative payment terms as the commissions prepared further talks. The initial conference ended with the American side to meet privately this afternoon ahead of a joint session tomorrow.
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International News Service
Washington
Treasury
France
United States
Joseph Caillaux
American Commission
M. Caillaux
Local Boy Scouts Readying For Next Saturday Activity
Local Boy Scouts look ahead to Saturday afternoon as they prepare to take up city reins of government at 8 00 pm. Activities during Boy Scout Week progress smoothly with Friday marked as law observance day. Scouts pledge to observe the laws of the country and the Scout oath to duty to God and country and to help others.
Dawes to Speak in Indianapolis October 17
Vice President Carlos G. Dawes will address an Indianapolis gathering on Saturday evening October 17, the local chamber of commerce announced. The invitation was accepted and the event is planned to boost local business and civic interest.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Carlos G. Dawes
John B. Reynolds
Chamber of Commercce
32 Inch Dress Gingham Sale at Reduced Yard Price
Simon's advertises 32 inch gingham fabric at 25 cents quality cut to 19 cents per yard. The notice promotes a budgeting fabric sale with emphasis on low price and fabric quality.
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Simon’s
Aviation Row Sparks Congress Battle Over Air Policy
Washington reports lift of aviation debate as senators and representatives prepare bills and investigations. The air board's findings trigger moves toward an air corps, civil aviation bureau, and a cabinet level defense department. Mitchell and Rodgers to testify as Congress revisits Shenandoah and Pacific flight issues.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
Air Board
United States
Senate
House
Bingham
Connecticut
Air Corps
Marine Corps
Bureau of Civil Aviation
Commerce Department
Billy” Mitchell
Department of Defense
Air
Army
Navy
Curry
California
Mitchell
Air Force
King
Utah
Capitol
Air -Board
Post Office and Commerce Departments
John Rodgers
Rodgers
Mrs Grace Rembusch In Serious Condition After Auto Crash
Shelbyville Indiana September 24 Mrs Grace Rembusch wife of prominent Indiana motion picture exhibitor P J Rembusch is in serious condition at her home today from injuries after the car she was riding in turned over in a collision
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Indiana
International News Service
Shelbyville
Ind
Grace Rembusch
I’. J. Rembusch
By Up and Doing Class at Central Christian Bacon Electric Store
The notice invites attendees to a Saturday 10 o clock session titled Up and Doing Class at Central Christian Church in the Bacon Electric Store room. The event is hosted by the church group and aims to engage parishioners in practical activities.
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Central Christian Church
Bacon Electric
Harold Hall School Closing For Holiday at Simon's Store
East Consolidated school will close Monday due to the holiday. Harold Hall notes Grimes Golden apples with various drops, as Simon's Store remains shut for the day.
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Grimes
Harold Hall
East Consolidated School
Gillespie Office Relocation Near Gold Mine Store
Dr. Gillespie has moved his offices from above Progressive Music Store to the second door south of the Gold Mine, now occupying a ground floor suite.
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Dr. Gillespie
Progressive Music
Gold Mine
Rodgers Called to Washington for Testimony on PN-9 Flight
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur orders Commander John Rodgers to report to Washington next Wednesday to testify before the president's air board. Rodgers will attend a press club dinner in San Francisco before heading east and cannot fulfill speaking engagements in St. Louis. Major Ralph Royce also ordered to report to the air board immediately.
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International News Service
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
John Rodgers
Honolulu
Air Board
Rodgers
San Francisco
St. Louis
San Antonio
Texas
Aircraft Investigation Board
Ralph Royce
Brooks Field
Royce
State fire marshal Newman T. Miller resigns
Indianapolis Sept 24 Newman T. Miller state fire marshal resigns effective October 1 and cites business reasons. He says his relation with Governor Jackson was harmonious and not related to the decision to resign.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Newman T. Miller
Miller
Jackson
Silk and Dress Goods Featured at Simons Store Sale
Simon’s department offers silks cantons and dress fabrics praised for quality and variety in a labeled sale listing. Shoppers are invited to browse the collection and find textiles suitable for wardrobes and home sewing projects.
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Simon's
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