Auto Crash Hurts Two In Wilkinson County
Mrs. Anna Faurote and Scott Crum of Wilkinson were injured when a five passenger Ford overturned near the Ed Melbtire place while returning Mrs. Faurote home. Mrs. Faurote sprained back and others sustained knee injuries as the car was badly damaged. The party, aided by Dr. R. B. Ramsey and others, arranged transport to a home and eventual ambulance transfer.
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Anna Faurote
Scott Crum
Wilkinson
Ed Melbtire
Louise Faurote
R. B. Ramsey
Obituary notices from Kennard and Benson area
Mary Hamilton aged 61 died at her Kennard home Sunday morning Funeral at Friends church Kennard Tuesday 9 am Kieve Youngs and Kitternan officials Kemsins taken to Valley Grove cemetery near Benson Station for interment
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Mary Hamilton
Kennard
Friends Church
Kieve
Youngs
Kitternan
Kemsins
Valleyrove Cemetery
Benson’s Station
Harlan Church Area Social Notes and Health Updates
Cris Harlan is on the sick list and Jobo Beaver is very poorly. Virg Whetsell repairs his barn damaged by lightning. Floy West begins farming lessons. Mrs. David Hammack not in best health. Lula Cook visited Markleville Saturday. Various locals and guests attended gatherings in Anderson Madison County with multiple families listed and music noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virg Whetsell
Floy West
David Hammack
Lula Cook
Markleville
Abshire
Honey Creek
Joe
Barrett Stanley wed in Warrington home ceremony
Mrs Alice Stanley of Warrington and Addison Barrett of Maxwell married Sunday afternoon at four in a ceremony conducted by Rev John Hayner at his Greenfield home. An auto party accompanied the couple. guests later greeted them at Mrs Barrett’s Warrington residence decorated with roses peonies and orange blossoms. The bride wore silver gray silk poplin. Refreshments followed and the couple will reside in Warrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Stanley
Warrington
Addison Barrett
Maxwell
John Hayner
Greenfield
Chas. Sparks
Sam Sparks
Nathan Sparks
Lee Eakins
Roy Hinchman
Jackson Kinder
Messers. Wiggins
Moncreaf
Mrs. Barrett
Warren Stanley
Riley Stanley
John Thorpe
Robert Slaughter
Oscar McKinsy
John Walker
Mrs. Lonsbery
Frank Thomas
Claud Sparke
Mr. Barrett
Baptism Services Draw Large Mount Lawn Crowd
An all day meeting at Mount Lawn attracted about 1200 people last Sunday. Inadequate car service required several autos to shuttle attendees while Rev. Duncan delivered an engaging discourse. The baptism ordinance was administered to 35 Baptists and 6 Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Lawn
Duncan
Miss Hannah Returns From Montana
Mary Hannah long associated with the Shirley area after teaching third grade in the Hancock county public school has returned home after a year in Azree Montana. She will visit friends and spend most of the summer with Mrs. Fannie Simmons near Willow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hannah
Shirley
Hancock County
Azree Montana
Fannie Simmons
Willow
The Harness and Shoe Shop Reopens in Shirley Indiana
The Harness and Shoe Shop of B. F. Hamilton on South Main Street in Shirley Indiana is back in business after a closure. A first class shoemaker is at work and guarantees satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hamilton
South Main St
Shirley Ind
Milners Corner Remarks and Weekend Visits
The Milners Corner column notes a well attended band concert weekend and social visits. Goldie Collingwood and mother visited E. B. Collingwood and attended the ice cream supper. Several locals travel to Pendleton Greenfield and Nashville for events and gatherings.
Friends Meeting at Mount Lawn Union Day Picnic
Next Sunday the Friends from Clear Springs and Greensboro hold an all day meeting at Mount Lawn. They dismiss regular services for a park union gathering with baskets and nature talks. Rev Trost from Centerville leads in the forenoon and afternoon with Rev Freeman Kenworthy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Mount Lawn
Clear Springs
Greensboro
Park
Trost
Centerville
Freeman Kenworthy
The
Friends Church
Local notices recap from Ashland area
Mrs Ellen Clark returns home near Williamsburg after a relatives visit Avia Carmichael comes back from Muncie where she studied Mrs Mary Hamilton is laid to rest with Oliver Kuhn and wife among attendees Mary Pressnall visits E M Pressnall and daughter Hd Carmichael and family visit friends in Anderson L M Hoff builds a new barn Local residents attend street meeting at Kennard Mary Pressnall visits sister Hattie Coon Basil Keesling and wife attend Nellie Presenall funeral Basil Keesling and wife attend Mount Lawn baptizing with Elien Clark and Mary Pressnall also present }
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Hoff
Kennard
Mary Pressnall
Hattie Coon
Basil Keesling
Neice
Nellie Presenall
Clarence Hewitt
Er. M. Pressnall
Ezra Collins
Mount Lawn
Basil Kees
Arcadia bakery change as Chester Spencer buys shop
Chester Spencer, longtime Losantaville baker, purchased a bakery in Arcadia and took possession Monday. Mrs Spencer and Mis Sarah Muse left for Losantaville Tuesday to arrange household packing and plan a Shirley return later this week. No suitable Arcadia houses are vacant yet, but they will move in as soon as one becomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Spencer
Losantaville
Arcadia
Recital On New Player Piano By Loren Reger and Wife
Loren Reger and wife entertained a crowd Tuesday evening with a musical recital on their new Ideal Schiller Player Piano bought from Orville Wisehart and John A Spurrier. The instrument cost 680 dollars and features a Right Point Motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Reger
Orville Wisehart
John A. Spurrier
Entertainment at Christian Church
Friday evening June 18 at 8 oclock an entertainment at the Christian Church features reader and impersonator Mrs Outland and pianist Mike Hastings both of Charlottesville Admission is 10 and 15 cents.
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The
Christian Church
Maple Valley Social Notes Sunday Visits
Maple Valley reports several visits as families travel to see relatives and attend events. Milo Cook and Rob Jackson with families visited J. M. Morris. A. E. Binford and Cecil Morris visited E. L. Morrow. Marie Walker stayed with friends in Knights town. Children’s day exercises drew locals to Nameless Creek.
Quiet Maxwell wedding joins Ruth West and Jess Durham
Miss Ruth West of Maxwell and Jess Durham of Greenfield were married at Maxwell M. E. parsonage Wednesday evening by Rev. A. J. Daryee. The ceremony was small with near friends present. The couple will live in Maxwell for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell M. E. Parsonage
Ruth West
Maxwell
Jess Durham
Greenfield
A. J. Daryee
K of P Decoration at Wilkinson Memorial Day Service
Morning Star Lodge of Wilkinaco will observe memorial and decoration day at Wilkinson on Sunday June 13 with Ex Judge Ellison of Anderson delivering the address. The procession will move from Castle Hall to the M E church for services, followed by grave decoration by a committee of girls at McUray cemetery. Members are urged to attend.
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Morning Star Lodge
K. of P
Wilkinaco
Wilkinson
Ellison
Anderson
Castle Hall
M. E. Church
McUray
Friends Church Weekly Schedule with Rev Beeson
The Friends Church, led by Pastor Rev O O Beeson, holds Sunday School at 9 20 with Vernis Kit terman as superintendent. Sunday preaching at 11 am and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 in the evening.
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O. O. Beeson
Vernis Kitterman
Mission Church Sunday Service Schedule
Mission Church announces preaching services on Sunday at 2 30 p m and 7 p m A prayer meeting is planned for Tuesday evening prior to the week’s worship events.
Christian Church Service Times Announced
Rev. F. W. Wolff presides as pastor with Sunday School at 9:30 led by B. O. Huf ford. Public worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Church Services and Activities Highlight Local Church
The M.E. Church led by Rev OC W Anderson hosts Sunday School at 9 30 with Sylvester Hamilton as superintendent. Wilkinson’s morning sermon followed by Children’s Day exercises in the evening. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Ladies Aid gathers next Wednesday at Mrs. OQ Franklin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Church
OC. W. Anderson
Sylvester Hamilton
Wilkinson
Ladies Aid
OQ. A. Franklin
Markleville Progress on Main Street Upgrade Near Harvest Use
The Reason and Aiman Co of Pendleton reports steady progress on the new street work in Markleville. Excavation is nearly done, curbs laid, east end prepared for concrete, and a large mixer soon to operate. The concrete bridge over Creakson ditch in the middle section is complete. The town aims to open the road by harvest time to maintain east side access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reason & Aiman Co
Pendleton
News Street
Markleville
Creason Ditch
Adams Township Commencement Held at Union Church
The Adams township schools held their annual commencement at Union Church in Ovid on June 9 at 8 p m. The program included music, invocation by O P VanY, address by Albert Stump of Indiana University, diploma presentations by Supt J W Frazier, and benediction by O P VanY. Graduates listed: Opal Raila back India Elliott Hazel Hodson Angie Ebbert Naomi Slater Mildred Lewis Nancy Irene Slatohler Ocurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
Union Church
Ovid
Buck
O. P. Vany
Albert Stump
Indiana University
Buck Trio
J W. Frazier
Local Marriage in Anderson Church Parlor Richly Noted
Georgia Rittenour and G L McCormack of Markleville wed at 3 30 p m on Wednesday June 2 in Anderson Christian church parlors with Rev W L Lundy officiating. Bride is daughter of George Rittenour and wife. groom a barber. They plan to reside with the bride’s parents. Mrs George Pendleton hosted a miscellaneous shower at her north Markleville home Saturday afternoon, with many fine presents given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Rittenour
G. L. McCormack
Markleville
Christian Church
Anderson
W.L. Lundy
George Rittenour
McCormack
George Pendleton
Miss Dehart Hosts Sunday School Class at North State
Sarah Dehart teacher of the primary class of the Christian Sunday School in North State street entertained her class Sunday at Claude Eubanks home north of town. Attendees included Kusman Hawkins Fred and Alien Markle Velma Bond Reba and Ward Darhler and May Dehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Dehart
Christian Sunday School
North State Street
Claude Eubanks
Kusman Hawkins
Frd
Alien Markle
Velma Bond
Reba
Ward Darhler
May Dehart
Fire destroys barn and structures at Mechanicsburg farm
A barn, corn crib, and ice house in Mechanicsburg owned by Dr. Hoppes were totally destroyed by a fire early Tuesday. The cause is listed as unknown, and no injuries are reported.
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Mechanicsburg
Hoppes
Children’s Day Program at Christian Church
A Children’s meeting is planned at the Christian Church on North State Street next Sunday evening June 13. The program features a march by the school titled Children’s Day, a responsive reading The Beautiful World, a prayer by Rev. De Vore, a piano solo by Virginis Dehart, and a recitation by Ward Dashler.
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the Christian Church
North State Street
The
Beautiful World
Rev
de Vore
Virginis Dehart
Ward Dashler
School Arts Program Recital Highlights Student Performers
A lengthy program of songs recitations and dances features Thelma and Vivian Crawford in Daisy Chain and Slumber Boat with Geneva Hawkins and Opal Stickler. Vocal solos by Mildred Rich and a Cane Drill of sixteen girls showcase a lively school event with multiple acts and group performances.
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Daisy Chain
Thelma
Vivian Crawford
Geneva Hawkins
Opal Stickler
Miss Heard
Wilbur Hull
Loran Reger and Wife Entertain Neighbors at Markleville
Loran Reger and wife hosted a Tuesday evening gathering east of Markleville with music and conversation. Attendees included Howard Hodson and family, Emory and Catherine Hodson, Florence Maury, George Blake, J. M. Lewis and daughters, Verne Slaughter and wife, Othal Ridgeway and wife, Norman Dobson and family, Taylor Carpenter and children, Marie and Virgil, Bert Titus and Edith, Val Stuart, Hallie Lewis, Verla Brumfield, Albert Blake and son, Floyd, Mrs Mastere, Orville Wisehart of Shirley, and John A Spurrier of Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran Reger
Markleville
Howard Hodson
Emory
Catherine
Wm. Maury
Florence
George Blake
J. M. Lewis
Helen
Virginia
Verne Slaughter
Othal Ridgeway
Norman Dobson
Taylor Carpenter
Sunday Socials and Visiting Between Local Families
Nashville notes list social visits and relatives visiting in Fortville Milnex’s Corner Anderson and nearby areas. Entries mention Haynes Sparks Jackson Whistler Barrett Collier and Jackson families with dinners calls and overnight stays scattered through the week.
Scrabbletown Social Roundup of Visits and Meetings
O N Garriott and wife spent last week with James Williams and family. Wesley Williams and family visited Nameless Creek Sunday night. Lawrence Williams and wife and Mary Rigor were in Greenfield Saturday. Daniel Ware and family spent Sunday with Jim Russell. Jack Reeves and family visited Luther Mogle and family. Fesler attended Nameless Creek meeting Sunday. Obe Van Duyn and family with Ord Kon and family Sunday. Mrs Erecta Reeves visited daughter Mrs Walter Laird Wednesday. James Williams in Greenfield Saturday. Mrs Tibb Fort visited Jobo Fort and wife Wednesday. Claud Estelle and wife called on Jack Reeves. Sunday evening Children’s Meeting at Nameless. Wesley Williams hosted Frank Williams and family of Indianapolis, Lawrence Williams and wife of New Castle, Ed Forth family, Melvin Williams and wife, and James Williams and Julie and Mary Rigor. Anna Hittle in Greenfield. Mike Collings and family attended band concert at Milne. John Crickmore and wife guests of Yollie Edwards and family. Ed Williams and family called on Orville Reeves Sunday. Wn. Steele and family in Indianapolis one day last week. Marie Reeves and Florence Williams in Wilkinson Monday. John Hull called on Volney Edwards and family Thursday night.
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Lon Gabby
Lady Friend
E. B. Johnson
Edith Hayne
Naomi Johnson
Chessie Collingwood
Elmer Collingwood
E. J. Keller
Nancy Franks
Lena Collingwood
Nameless Creek
Andy Prater
E. B. Collingwood
Jesse Jackson
Fred
Clem
Bud Jackson
Edward Jackson
Effie Ebbert
Chester van Duyn
Alonzo Wisehart
Anderson
Claud Estelle
Jack Reeves
Childrens Meeting
Nameless
Wesley Williams
Frank Williams
Indianapolis
Lawrence William
New Castle
Melvin Williams
Williams
James Williams
I Juiy
Mary Rigor
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Condo
Harlan Church
Cris Harlan
Jobo Beaver
Porter Copeland
Weston Somerville
Gus Wect
John Somerville
Conrad Keller
Madison County
George McAlister
Vere Harlan
Mollie Harlan
Guy McCulloch
Anerson
J. W. McDaniel
Walter
Martha Hayes
Gus West
Cricket Hendricks
John Cottrell
John Wisehart
Harry Hicks
Lewis Bridges
A. B. Harlan
Tress Bridges
Russell Eakins
Virgil Laird
Fred Judge
Mr. Gudma
Lundy Brurefield
Cora
Stella Johnson
Wiseharts
VER
Mclintyre’s New
Miss Hannah
Montana
Harness & Shoe Shop
Goldie Collingwood
Chae. Albea
Fulia Jackson
Nashville
Cecil Fisk
Will Clem
Ezra Collingwood
Noble Troy
Coma
Goldie Troy
Celia Collingwood
Mrs. Pritchard
Knightstown
Frank Pritchard
Ashland
Ellen Clark
Williamsburg
Avia Carmichael
Muncie
Oliver Kuhn
E. M. Pressnall and
Hd Carmichael
Dorothy
Musical Entertainment
Entertainment At
Maple Valley
T. Masters
Milo Cook
Rob Jackson
J.M. Morris
A. E. Binford
Westland
Cecil Morris
E. L. Morrow
Marie Walker
Mesdames
R.A. Morris
Tom Smith
Mark
Mission Church
Markleville Journal
Keesling
Dewey Reger
Powell Dehart
Claude Lewis
Edwin Shelton
Elsie Lewis
Georgia Gustin
McCormack-Rittenour
Miss Dehart
U. S
Er’s
Verna Crawford
Ernest Snyder
Mildred Rich
Edith Dashler
Flora
Fivo
Elia Cole
Violet
Virginia Dehart
Carrie Keesling
Rose
Loran Reger and Wife
Robert Haynes
Marie Jackson
Willis Sparks
Sol Stanley
Sarah
Ruby
Charles Price
Hazel Whistler
Fortville
Gladys Whistler
Daisy Barrett
Amy Reger
Mat Sparks
Mesh Collier
Faela Jackson
Milnex’s Corner
Marie Jack
Oren Jackson
Frank Barrett
Daisy
Rhoda Collingwood
Danny Barrett
Floyd Delph
Bessie Langan
Dora Bennett
Clifford Jackson
Helen Stanley
John Whistler
Hobart
Lonnie Wisehart
Gev. Keller
Scrabbletown
O. N. Garriott
Lawrence Williams
Daniel Ware
Jim Russell
Family
Luther Mogle
Bir
Fesler
Obe van Duyn
Ord Kon
Erecta Reeves
Walter Laird
Anna Hittle
Mike Collings
Milne
John Crickmore
Yollie Edwards
Family Sunday
Ed Williams
Orville Reeves and
Wn. Steele
Marie Reeves
Florence Williams
John Hull
Volney Edwards and Family
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