County reports loss in Hamilton County enumeration
Hamilton county shows a net loss of 368 school children from last spring in a state reported tally. Enrollment totals 5178 with 4210 in elementary and 963 in high school. detailed by township, employment, and attendance in Noblesville and Cicero Sheridan and county-wide figures follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harger
Hamilton County
Harger
Adams
Clay
Delaware
Fall Creek
Jackson
Noblesville
Washington
Wayne
White River
Cicero
Sheridan
Noblesville City
Y.M.C.A. Opens Campaign in Indiana for Soldiers
Indiana Y.M.C.A. week launches state wide drive to raise funds for soldiers. Hamilton County plans include 1000 dollars with Adams township asked for 400. Local supporters from Farmers Trust, Ditz Wholesale Grocery, and leaders in Anderson, Indianapolis back the effort. Donations via pledge cards to H. H. Newby or W. E. Woods and Dr. E. M. Young. Madison County targets five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hamilton County
Adams Township
J. Laramore
Farmers Trust Company
Geo. Ditz
Ditz Wholesale Grocery Co
Anderson
Mr. Scriver
Indianapolis
Patriotic Association
H. H. Newby
Sheridan Patriotic Association
W. E. Woods
Dr. E. M. Young
Y. M. C. A. Movement
Madison County
Volunteer Nurses Aid Glass Organizes Local Class
The Volunteer Nurse's Aid class forms in town with twelve members, linked to the Red Cross. Aimed at ages over sixteen, the course costs 3 50 for fifteen lessons, two per week, covering elementary hygiene and first aid, with certificates possible after examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington D. C
Miss Rein
Indianapolis
Morris Parr
J. B. Johnson
Della Pogue
Ethel Pogue
Martha Young
Ada Plew
Nelle Plew
Malinda Scott
Nellie Pettijohn
Edith Cox
Beryl Haughey
Halyceon Mendenhall
Miss Mendenhall
Ministers Meet to Discuss War Duty and Faith
The Adams Township Ministerial Association gathered at the Library on Monday with all local ministers in attendance. E S Riley gave a brief talk titled How A Christian Should Act in Time of War, followed by group discussion. The group urged Christians to support government leaders with prayers and aid during the war, meeting monthly to promote church and community welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
E. S. Riley
Association
Oae Asmat
Kingdom of
Rist
Ideal theatre installs $3000 organ for concert
The Ideal theatre completed a $3000 organ installation and held a concert Wednesday night that drew a full house.
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Ideal Theatre
Record corn sale sheds light on high yields and profit
Smith elevator bought 1000 bushels of corn from Clint Haughey for 1560 dollars at 1.56 per bushel. Delivery to Sheridan is set within ten days. At an estimated fifty bushels per acre, the price implies about 78 dollars per acre for the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Clint Haughey
Sheridan
Must Register June Fifth
Local precinct members of the county conscription board were called to Noblesville last night to discuss duties and familiarize themselves with registration. Blanks were distributed and Registration Day is set for Tuesday June 5th for all males aged 21 to 80 with no exemptions, even if married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Noblesville
Wool at a Half Dollar Gains in Sheridan Market
Sheridan reports wool prices rising with top grades around 50 cents per pound. After earlier losses growers reduced herds, but wartime demand has pushed values higher. Buyers note generally good quality despite varied grades and prices.
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Sheridan
Light Frost Stirs Local Panic But Damages Limited
A light frost Wednesday night caused a scare among residents who rushed to cover gardens and tender plants. The freeze, though feared, was milder than predicted with minimal damage reported.
Storm Causes Damage Across Central Indian Regions
Storms swept across central India on Tuesday causing flight disruptions and local damage in several areas. The northeast region reported moderate impacts while other localities experienced limited harm as authorities assessed the situation.
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Central
Indian
Long fight for life ends as Clayton Gary returns home
After seven weeks of severe burns from a Sheridan Indiana Condensed Milk Co. plant accident Clayton Gary was brought home to Robert W. Long Hospital with a trained nurse. Doctors anticipate several weeks of recovery with care including air sunshine and salt bath treatment. he suffered extensive injuries including loss of part of an ear and facial scars but will not lose any limbs. Benedett Wilson aided the return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Gary
Sheridan
Indiana Condensed Milk Co
Robert W. Long
Benedett Wilson
War News From Home and Local War Efforts
Mrs. R A Stotler learns her son Jack has been hospitalized with a third attack of tonsillitis after serving on the border since last June. Neva Stephenson at Purdue trains with Red Cross hopefuls, and if approved, becomes a Red Cross nurse. Local men from Indianapolis Officers Training Camp visit on leave. Gus Kimble, son of Ira Kimble, serves as steamship fitter aboard the U S battleship Alabama off the Atlantic coast. E Frank Burton of New York City, son of H A Burton, joins the Engineer's Officers corps. Kempton churches raise 140 85 for soldiers Y M C A work. Tipton churches aim for 600. Bradfield Mitchell work on a war order for 1200 home straps, a sublet job by Columbia Harness of Indianapolis, initial goods valued just over 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Stotler
Jack
Neva Stephenson
Purdue
Red Cross
W. L. Hikenberry
Floyd King
Indianapolis
Gus Kimble
Ira Kimble
Terhune
U.S
Alabama
Atlantic
E. Frank Burton
New York City
H. A. Burton
Boxleytown
Engineer
Empire State
Kempton
Tipton
Bradfield & Mitchell
Columbia Harness Company
Fourth Will Be Sane One Fourth Will Be Sane One
Sheridan town board passes ordinance banning storage, discharge, and display of fireworks and pyrotechnics. Carrying loaded firearms and noise makers also prohibited. Retail sale of fireworks forbidden. stock removal by officers. violators face a fine. Passed at governor and state fire marshal request.
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Sheridan
Jacob Mann farm sale by receiver to Branson
Casper Moore as receiver sold the nine acre tract southeast of town known as the Jacob Mann farm to E M Branson for 2100. Moore was appointed by the court to sell the land tied to the old library contract in which Mr Mann was a contractor.
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Jacob Mann
Casper Moore
E. M.branson
Moore
Mr. Mann
Noblesville Speaker Landis Moore to Address W R C
Landis Moore of Hortonville will be principal speaker at the Nobles Rand W R C gathering in Noblesville on Wednesday. The event features local civic leaders and community members invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Landis Moore
Hortonville
Nobles Rand W. R. C
Sheridan High Second in District Track Meet
Sheridan High school placed second in the district track and field meet in Indianapolis after four top placings by Sheridan athletes. Manual Training High of Indianapolis won with 28 points, Atlanta finished third with 13, and Noblesville saw Hull set a bar clear height of 5 feet 11 inches.
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Indianapolis
Sheridan High School
Manual Training High
Atlanta
Shortridge
Richardson
Williams
H. Stephenson
Sheridan
Lafayette
Hamilton County
Boxley
Glant
BE. Teter
Garten
Hull
Noblesville
Real Estate Transfers and New Cases Filed in Court House Column
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with buyers, sellers, locations, and prices in Noblesville, Cicero, Sheridan, Westfield, and other townships. New cases filed include will contest, damages suit, divorce, injunction, quiet title, and note actions, plus marriage licenses for four couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Wicker
Henry Trietsch
Clay
Anna Rays
A. J. Moore
Korton
Thomas P. Bailey
Arnett Kelley
Adams
Sarah C. Miessen
Bertie B. Woods
Cicero
Lawrence Berg
Barbara A. Thomas
Noblesville Two
Mary A. E. Brooks
Jesse Culline
Noblesville
Madison S. Gee
Belmeda Gee Et al
Wayne Twp
William B. Williams
Elmer E. Fisher
John M. Perry
I. W. Bales
Westfield
Albert Henry
Bert C. Brattain
Mary Maude Maris
Aaron W. Hartzler
William Kinnaman
Johnh. Brandom
Fall Creek Two
LaMar Thistlethwaite
Henry Mabrey
Sheridan
Edward Thistlethwaite
Harrie Layton
Andy J. Conner
Thomas C. Owen
William HE. Mick
Tnp
Sanford Fortner
Frank E. Floyd
William E. Drake
Lewis Meier & Co
Marion County
Hattie F. Middleton
Elias Middleton
Richard L. George
Floyd P. Whetsel
Louisa Sawders
Walter R. Fertig
City of Noblesville
A. R. Melson
J. H. Keesling
J. W. Cecil
R. Rodebush
Nellie Whelchel
Floyd C. Newman
Hester Pritchard
Walter Faust
Lola Thistlethwaite
Want Ad Results Show Small Ads Sell Farm Goods
A brief Want Ad in the News netted Jersey cows for 375 dollars from a three line ad costing 15 cents. Other sales include two cows from a 10 cent ad and a buggy with fixtures from a 30 cent ad. Incubators, farm produce, and seed sold cheaply as the column aided numerous transactions this spring.
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Alva Boone
Jersey
Wm. Rawlings
Lon Cooper
A. M. Stephenson
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W. R. Fertig
Mendenhall
Y.M.C. A
AID
John L.parker
Boya
G. H
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