National Guard mobilizes in response to War Department orders
Guy Hazzard and Orville Lafara were summoned to report to their armories in Seymour and Martinsville for SL N G duty. The mobilization follows War Department orders to state militias to assemble at designated border points. They may be deployed to Mexico soon, with Mrs Hazzard planning to visit Indianapolis as his unit moves to Ft. Benjamin Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hazzard
Orville Lafara
Seymour
Martinsville
SL N. G
War Department
Washington
Mexico
Rev Maurice Barrett to wed Miss Ruth Telfer at Bloomington church
The Rev Maurice Barrett of Greenfield and Miss Ruth Telfer of Bloomington will marry at Bloomington First M E Church Saturday at 6 30 pm. The pair plan a short wedding trip and reside after July 10 at Lewisville Henry county where Barrett pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Barrett
Greenfield
Ruth Telfer
Bloomington
M. E
Taylor
Lewisville
Henry County
Barrett
William Telfer
Indiana University
CC. Collins
DePauw University
Boston Theological Seminary
Bradley M. E
Charlottesville
Cleveland
In Honor of 14th Birthday Anniversary
Wilkinson Ind Mr and Mrs Ord Kuhn held a dinner Sunday at their country home to honor daughter Miss Louise on her Mth birthday anniversary. Guests included Misses Mary Vanden bark Ruth Vanden bark Carol Van Duyn Ivie Miller Thelma Smith Veda Valentine Norma Justice Florence Williams Fern Reeves Ruby Ware Genevive Martin June Martindie Alice Pressnat and June Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Ind
Ord Kuhn
Town
Louise
Mary and
Ruth Vandenbark
Carol van Duyn
Ivie Miller
Thelma Smith
Veda Valentine
Norma Justice
Florence Williams
Fern Reeves
Ruby Ware
Genevive Martin
June Martindie
Alice Pressnat
June Steel
Warrick Bride Joins Niles In Charlottesville Nuptials
Miss Bessie Warrick bookkeeper at Farmers' National Bank for three years wed Leland Niles of New Castle Monday at the groom's parents home in Charlottesville. The couple will set up housekeeping in New Castle next week. Miss Bertham Hiatt of Shirley will become bank bookkeeper.
Cooper-Gates wedding in Shirley and Greenfield union
Cooper Bayron Cooper son of Mr and Mrs D M Cooper and Miss Mary Gates of Shirley were married Wednesday afternoon in Greenfield by Rev W C Howard. They will visit Buffalo and Niagara Falls before returning to Shirley where Cooper works at the Big Four station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper-Gates
Wilkinson
Ind
Bayron Cooper
D. M. Cooper
Mary Gates
Shirley
Greenfield
W. C. Howard
M. E
M. Cooper
George
Laura Huston
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Cooper
Big Four
Picnic Party in Idlewold Fields Near Pendleton
A group of young people gathered Sunday at Idlewold near Pendleton for a picnic. Attendees included Marie and Evelyn Cook Marie Jones Ruth Reeves Kate Reeves Helen Garrisot Ella Williams Harry Willams from New Castle Arlington and Dr Johnson from Indianapolis Charles Sparks Claude Logan from Shirley Bert Kuhn and Orville Cook from New Castle.
Organization Effected By Civic Group Meeting
The Good Citizens Organization met last Friday night and completed the organization of the Society. Elected officers include President Rev. Omer Uinfield Secretary Rev. Clyde Howard and Treasurer Mr. E Kirkpatrick Regular meetings will be held weekly to discuss questions pertinent to improving civic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizens Organization
Omer Uinfield
Clyde Howard
E. Kirkpatrick
Blacksmith T. K. Weesner calls for settlement at Shirley Bank
Having sold my shop in Shirley, those owing me for blacksmithing or wagon work are asked to call at the Shirley Bank to settle accounts. T. K. Weesner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
T. K. Weesner
Shirley Bank
Quiet Wedding Ties Warrick and Niles in Charlottesville
Miss Bessie Warrick daughter of Ezra Warrick and Leland Niles son of Mr and Mrs Chas Niles were quietly married Monday evening at the groom's parents home in Charlottesville by the M E Church pastor. They return to Shirley Tuesday and plan housekeeping in New Castle early next week where Niles works as a barber and Miss Warrick continues as bookkeeper at Farmers National Bank of Wilkinson. Bertha Hiatt succeeds her as bank bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Warrick
Ezra Warrick
Leland Niles
Chas. Niles
Charlottesville
M.E. Church
Floyd Niles
Shirley
Miss Warrick
Wm. Johnson
North Main Street
Farmers’ National Bank of
Wilkinson
G. Ave
New Castle
Niles
Bertha Hiatt
Entertained for Bride Elect by Local Women
Miss Bess Warrick, a June bride elect, was honored at a slumber party hosted by Miss Bertha Hiatt and Miss Anna Foutz. The pink and white decor featured a large W and N and a wedding bell centerpiece. A pitch-in luncheon followed by ice cream and cake marked the celebration. Return gifts included symbols for each guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hiatt
Anna Foutz
Bess Warrick
Lela Hufford
Elsie Reece
Lois Judkins
Mae Judkins
Indianapolis
Alice Gilbreath
Knightstown
Ida Gilbreath
Spiceland
Ruth Reeves
Wilkinson
Lillie Muse
Mt. Summitt
Pearl Kimbler
Meat Market Sale Changes Hands in Lowell Ind
Louis Baum of Lowell Ind has purchased the Gates and Gates meat market and taken charge. The deal closed Tuesday with Baum taking possession Wednesday morning. He plans to move his family here when a suitable house is found. Elmer Gates, who ran the market since Charles Gates retired, has no immediate plans beyond health treatment in Martinsville at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Baum
Lowell
Ind
Gates & Gates
Elmer Gates
Chas. Gates
Martinsville
L Club Entertains Husbands At Bot tle Factory Shed
The 5S L Club entertained their husbands indoors at the ware shed of the Bottle Factory last Saturday with dinner and supper. About forty five attended as bad weather prevented the planned woods picnic. Mrs. Arthur Goodwin gave toasts and ice cream was served. The club and husbands plan a fishing excursion for the fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Goodwin
Neighborly Surprise for Mrs Burton in Grant City
About twenty five neighbor ladies surprised Mrs. H. K. Burton at her Grant City home on Friday morning to celebrate her sixty third birthday. They brought baskets and a bountiful dinner was shared. the all day party was enjoyed by all present.
For Sale 40 Acres on John F Cook Farm Near Markleville
Public notice lists 40 acres of mixed hay on the John F Cook farm three miles southeast of Markleville. Administrator W L Cook oversees the sale details at 2512.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cook
Markleville
W. L. Cook
Wilkinson Ad Shows Bedroom Furniture Specials
J E Price advertises a wide range of bedroom furniture options from iron and brass to oak and walnut. The item mentions multiple local families visiting Markleville and Anderson for a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Slaughter and their son Vern, along with the Froney and Brown families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Price
John Slaughter
Vern Slaughter
Markleville
Minnie Gray
Emma
Elmer Froney
Brown
Anderson
Annual Decoration Services in Tucker's Grove
Wilkinson Indiana burial ceremony set for Sunday afternoon July 2 at two o'clock. Third district lodge members from K of P IOWF and Red Men will attend. Judge Alfred S. Ellison of Anderson to deliver address with Wilkinson Band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson, Ind
K. of P
Red Men
Tucker’s Grove
Alfred S. Ellison
Anderson
Wilkinson Band
Wilkinson Couple Wed Quietly at Greenfield Church
Mrs. Laura Jones of Wilkinson and Mr. D W Thomas were married Saturday afternoon at Greenfield by Rev Oliver Beeson of the Friends church. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson of Shirley and plan to make Wilkinson their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Ind
Laura Jones
D. W. Thomas
Greenfield
Oliver Beeson
The
Friends Church
Lee Johnson
Shirley
Thomas
Incendiary Fire Destroys Kennard Barn Threatens Homes
A barn owned by Earl Kahn in Kennard caught fire Sunday night around 10 o'clock. Fay Harry raised the alarm and John Hahn helped extinguish the flames. The blaze, believed incendiary, could have damaged several dwellings if discovered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennard
Earl Kahn
Fay Harry
John Hahn
A Jolly Good Time For Breaden Family
A surprise gathering was held Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs Breaden with attendees including Mrs Sorrell and her son Arthur E M Thomas and family Mr and Mrs Dennie Wheeler and their daughter Anna Mr and Mrs Noah Davisson Ella Home and her son Woodroe Jessie and Willie Breaden and Mrs Tress Bridges Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breaden
Sorrell
Arthur
E. M. Thomas
Dennie Wheeler
Anna
Noah Davisson
Ella Home and Son
Woodroe
Jessie
Willie Breaden
Tress Bridges
Anti Cant Class summons Sunday School meeting
All members of the Anti Cant Class are asked to attend Sunday School next Sunday for an important discussion. New members will be warmly welcomed.
Shirley Church Notices Mission services Sunday noon and night
Mission Church posts preaching services Sunday after noon and evening with a Tuesday evening prayer meeting.
Wilkinson M E Church Service Notes
Wilkinson M E Church and Shirley M E Church list Sunday School at 9 30 with superintendents Faurot Kirkpatrick. preaching at 10 30 and evening sermons The Essentials of a True Life Children’s Day exercises and prayer meetings Wednesday and Thursday invite all. Attendance and collections totals shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley M. E. Church
W. Clyde Howard
Edwin Kirkpatrick
Patrick Sharkey
The Children on Wilkinson Present Sunday Night Program
Wilkinson church events listed include a Sunday night program by The Children on Wilkinson and a sermon by Rev Patrick Sharkey at Shirley next Sunday. Mr Orville Wisehart was immersed by the Methodist pastor last Wednesday and plans to lead the Boys Organization soon. Final returns at Wilkinson arrive next Sunday and church debt funds supporters are asked to report now. Everyone is urged to attend and seize the church opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
IMr_ Orville Wisehart
Patrick Sharkey
Shirley
Hufford to Skip Next Sunday Services at BC
Pastor Omer Hufford announces no preaching next Sunday at Bible Church. Sunday School remains at 9 30. Collection totaled 1.65 dollars with 46 attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Hufford
Hufford
Friends Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
Rev. O. C. Beeson pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 led by Vernis Kit terman. Sunday morning preaching at 11. Prayer meeting Wednesdays. Last Sunday attendance 85 with collection 1 02 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Beeson
Vernis Kitterman
Boys Scout Hikes and Fishing Expedition
The Shirley Boy Scouts spent last Saturday fishing and hiking led by Scout Master Rev Clyde Howard. Fifteen boys joined a four mile hike to a camping ground, built bridges during an exploring trip, and returned after a well fed but empty handed outing. They plan to play ball near the Scout Master’s home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Shirley
Clyde Howard
Montgomery
Dr Wilson Family Tour of Indiana State Masonic Home
Dr Wilson and family visited the new Indiana State Masonic Home at Franklin on Sunday. They praised the grounds and the under construction facilities, expecting completion this fall. The 600 acre site includes a hospital, housing for aged Masons and their wives, widows and orphans of Masons. They traveled via Shelbyville for dinner, then to Indianapolis for supper with Arthur Wilson, the doctor’s brother.
Double Wedding in Wilkinson and New Castle Families
A double wedding united William Louis Edwards and Halsie Loudenback, and Homer Wilt and Imogene Rover, at Rev Omer Hufford's Christian church home on a Sunday morning. The ceremony was private, witnessed only by the parents of the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Louis Edwards
Valentine Edwards
Wilkinson
Halsie Loudenback
Frank Loudenback
Homer Wilt
Chas H. Wilt
Near New Castle
Imogene Rover
Arthur Boyer
New Castle
Omer Hufford
Christian Church
Wilkinson WCTU joins Charlottesville meeting on July 4
A called meeting of the Wilkinson W C T U Indiana decided to accept an invitation from Charlottesville W C T U to attend a joint all day gathering with neighboring unions on July 4 at the Cleveland camp grounds. The program will include a contest, speakers, and music. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. T. U. Wilkinson
Ind
Wilkinson W. C. T. U
Charlottesville
Cleveland Camp
Sunday School Council Meeting Scheduled at New Castle
The Ienry County Sunday School Council will hold its next quarterly session in the Baptist church at New Castle on Saturday July 1 at 2 PM. The meeting was postponed from June 24 due to the State Sunday School convention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienry County Sunday School Council
Baptist Church
New Castle
Willow Branch Social Notes and Recital Highlights
Miss Agnes McGraw of Bloomington spent Sunday with Leone Kinder. Families in New Castle and Brownsburg visited relatives. Leone Kinder held a graduation recital at the Metropolitan School of Music on Tuesday June 20. Commencement is set for Friday night in the school Odeon with several locals planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes McGraw
Bloomington
Ill
Leone Kinder
N. O. Cranfill
New Castle
Albert Hammer
Lawrence
James
Kate Marsh
Marsh
Brownsburg
Elmer Sipe
Wabash
Metropolitan School of Music
Odeon
R. E. Johnson
Milner’s Corner
R. H. Kinder
Eva Fort
Upland
Gladys Doolittle
Vera
Cora Hamilton
Wilkinson
Leone Russell
Will Steel
Goldie Thomas
Mell Williams
Bedford
J. D. Weaver
H. A. Lamb
Horace Cox
Ava van Duyn
Jesse Larmore
Indianapolis
W. H. Welborn
Mayme Patterson
Della Marsh
Sadie Patterson
Greenfield
Lucile Ware
Will Grunden
Gus West
Weston Somerville
Porter Copeland
Sunday Guests and Local Visits Across Town
A busy week of social visits and hosting with many families spending Sundays with kin. Notable entries include J O Fort and family hosting. multiple neighborhoods reporting guests from Westland Bedford Ohio Indianapolis and Wilkinson. Several residents attended a children’s day program and a recital in Indianapolis with local families noted in attendance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Niles-Warrick
L. Club
Thomas Jones
Shirley Church
Mission Church
M. E. Church
Church Notes
Masonic
Sunday School Council
Willow Branch
J. O. Fort
Margaret
Mary Somerville
John
May Walls
Westland
Daisy Barrett
Otto Loudenback
Jess Reedy
John Loudenback
Alfred Braddock
Portland
John Braddock
James Parker
Orville Plummer
Wm. Plummer
Muncie
Betty Price
Fred Gates
J. H. Gates
Goldie
Bonnie Collins
Irvin Cranfill
Edna Weaver
Ohio
Alice Eakins
Otto Price
Samuel Grunden
Jess Bailey
Warrington
Etta Sipe
Ollie White
Elmer Spegal
Chas. Spegal
Henry Spegal
F. H. Sipe
John Patterson
Henry Fifer
Frank Sipe
Lula Williams
RH. Kinder
Leone
Ruth Record
Dorothy Williams
Florence Reece
North Vernon
Chas
Record
Percella Jackson
Ina Jones
Raymond Apple
Frank H. Spearman
the Girl and the
Wall Street
America
Motor Tarnsit
MarklJeville
Palace Confectionary
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