Shirley Schools Open With New Principals
The east side school opened Monday with Rufus Bird of Mooreland as principal and Hilda Henwood in charge of the primary department. Fifty-nine pupils enrolled, 38 in primary and 21 in other grades. The west side school opens next Monday with Earl Kuhn of Kennard as principal for seventh and eighth grades, Leonard Russell sixth grade, Elijah Reeves fifth grade, Tressie Blakely fourth grade, Agnes Dovey Kennard second grade, and Margaret Reed overseeing the primary and domestic science work.
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Tressie Blakely
Agnes Dovey
Kennard
Margaret Reed
Wilkinson Schools Open Monday With Half Day Session
Wilkinson schools begin Monday September 11 at 8 30 am with a half day. Pupils will be dismissed for dinner hour and parents should arrange for textbooks to be ordered. books go out in the afternoon. High school students selling oaks should bring them to avoid extra copies. oaks delivered Tuesday morning and paid then. Teachers welcome talks with patrons about children on the first morning and during the year.
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Wilkinson
Oaks
S and Glad Game Classes Hay Ride Near Wilkinson
Wilkinson ind the boys of J F illers Sunday School class the S and class and the Glad Game girls of rs Minnie Ayers class enjoyed a hay wagon ride Friday evening to the home Miss Louise Faurot three miles out of town The evening included a bonfire games and refreshments All returned home about 11 pm reporting a fine time along the road residents have scarcely slept yet
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Wilkinson
Ind
J. Filler
Glad Game
Minnie Ayers
Louise Faurot
Winnie
Shirley Telepone Co. manager named justice of the peace
County commissioners met Tuesday to appoint H. Marsh, manager of the Shirley Telephone Co., as justice of the peace following a petition by 60 residents of Shirley and nearby areas. Greenfield officials support township self governance and strive to empower locals amid regional criticisms of Shirley.
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Ssi
Shirley
Imediate
H. Carsh
Shirley Teleone Co
Greenfield
Town Township
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jones
Mrs Cressie Jones and daughters hosted a social at their Wilkinson Indiana home Friday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Marshall Jones of Brook Indiana. About thirty five guests arrived with baskets and the hosts provided a plentiful supper, followed by ice cream and cake. All departed satisfied and entertained.
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Wilkinson, Ind
Cressie Jones
Marshall Jones
Brook
Ind
A Dangerous Practice Among Shirley Boys
The editorial warns Shirley youths against boarding moving freight trains and riding in cars during switching. It notes recent close calls and urges parents to intervene to prevent crippling injuries or death. The piece stresses railroads prohibit the risky activity and calls for immediate cessation.
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Shirley
Loyal Workers Day Hosts Announced for Sept 14
Mrs Ezra Warrick and Mrs John Owens will host Loyal Workers of the Christian church at Mrs Warrick's home on Thursday afternoon Sept 14. A short program will be followed by lunch and social time. All members urged to attend and bring guests.
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Ezra Warrick
John Owens
Loyal Workers of the Christian Church
Revival to Start with Will Smith at Woodville Church
Rev Will Smith of Warrington will lead a series of revival meetings at the Church of God in Woodville starting Saturday evening September 9. The public is invited to attend these services.
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Will Smith
Warrington
Church of God
Woodville
Deaths Reported by Condo and Co
Julia E. Reece died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Hasting one mile south of Cleveland on September 2 at age 60 years 3 months and 21 days. Funeral service Monday at 10 30 am at the M E church in Cleveland conducted by Rev. Taylor. Interment in Simmons cemetery.
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Julia E. Reece
David Hasting
Cleveland
M. E. Church
Taylor
Simmons Cemetery
Brooks Tomato Products Factory Opera at Peak Pace
The Brooks Tomato Products Company cannery is running around the clock in some departments with 63 workers. They are processing roughly three carloads of tomatoes per week as national ripening picks up. Managers plan to operate the plant until about mid November.
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Brooks Tomato Products Company
Ham Promoted by Sherwin Williams Leaves Iola for New Castle
W S Ham who for seven years represented Sherwin Williams in this territory is promoted to lead the manufacturer’s sales department and will move with his family to New Castle Indiana. He has been a successful salesman whose geniality made many friends in Iola and the surrounding region.
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W.S. Ham
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
New Castle
Ind
Ham
Sherwin-Williams
Iola
Daily Register
Bottle Factory to Resume Operation at Sheldon Glass Plant
The Sheldon Glass Bottle Company plant will resume operations Monday after a shutdown since late July for repairs. Most blowers and workers are present and ready. a few will join later this week. They anticipate a year of work more prosperous than last year.
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Sheldon Glass Bottle Company
Princess Stock Co Opens Week With Strong Attendance
The Eichman Stevens Princess Stock Company pitched on the vacant lot south of the Leavitt store for a week long stand. Two shows were canceled due to bad weather but the three performances held drew large crowds. The company is better equipped with talent and a richer repertoire than last year and plans Shirley next year to build a solid local reputation.
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Eichman-Stevens Princess Stock Company
Leavitt
Shirley
A Recipe for Good Roads
A brief call to action urges local effort to improve country roads before winter. The piece contrasts ready enthusiasm for hammering with reluctance to shovel and scrape, noting mud and roughness will worsen if people do not act and back up talk with concrete work.
Hinshaw and Smith Issued Marriage Licenses
License to wed issued in New Castle on Tuesday to Herbert Hinshaw and Elizabeth Smith both of Kennard.
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New Castle
Herbert Hinshaw
Elizabeth Smith
Kennard
Base Burner For Sale By Catherine Hosek In Shirley
A base burner used only one month is offered for sale by Catherine Hosek of Shirley. The listing notes it uses steam heat and that the seller has no use for it.
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Catherine Hosek
Shirley
Miss Leone Kinder Recital At Local Christian Church
Miss Leone Kinder presents a popular recital at the Christian church this Friday evening. After successful shows at Willow Branch and Wilkinson, this performance is expected to draw a good crowd and the public is invited.
Home as a social investment in farm life
E B McCormick argues that farmhouse design should prioritize making a home over sheer utility and cost. Owners should afford a dignified home without crippling finances, viewing ownership as social value rather than mere market potential. He urges conditions that attract country life and allow youths to pursue their true callings while staying connected to rural life.
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E. B. McCormick
Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering
Millinery Bargains at Wilcox Store
Cora L Cottrell of Kennard Indiana advertises classy hats at half price in the millinery department on the second floor of the Wilcox store.
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Millinery Department
Wilcox
Cora L
Cottrell
Kennard
Ind
Spiritual trance readings by Mrs Peirce for ladies only
Mrs Dr S E Peirce offers spiritual trance readings with business readings a specialty. Services are for ladies only and held at Mr Will Deans residence.
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Will Dean
Pastors Assigned at White River Conference
At the close of the White River conference in Wabash Indiana the United Brethren church announced appointments led by Superintendent J E Shannon Anderson with numerous pastor assignments across towns including Anderson Bailey Chapel Emma Miller Attica O A Dwyer Bargersville Smith Valley O J Bogard Belmore R A Bogard Black Hawk L J Ritchey Bowling Green William Milburn Brazil A D Smith Center Point B C Mumford Cates F E Dye Clay City L A Huddleson Cloverland Columbus Cowan E P Atkinson Crawfordsville First W L Duncan Crawfordsville circuit H E Griffin Crawfordsville circuit No 2 G L Spensler Daleville O F Lydy Dunkirk E E Hunt Elwood Fruth H C Schlars Franklin W T Sanders Greenfield R B Lopp Greenfield circuit R B Lopp Gwynneville C R Howell New Castle L L Schoonover
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Gwynneville
C. R. Howell
New Castle
L. L. Schoonover
Soldiers Trainloads Bound for Texas Pass Through Shiley
Several trainloads of soldiers bound for Texas passed through Shiley Thursday evening. Monday was Labor Day, but the closing of the bank and post office made it scarcely noticeable as a holiday.
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Texas
Shiley
Markleville Defeats Frankton In 7–5 Victory
The Markleville team defeated Frankton 7 to 5 on Sunday. Hackleman and Holmes formed the battery as Markleville shut out Frankton until the sixth inning when they started scoring, tallying four runs. No game is scheduled for next Sunday. George Blake and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lewis.
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Markleville
Frankton
Hackleman
Holmes
Miss Ham Hosts J. K. Club At Home South Of Town
Miss Gladys Ham entertained the J. K. Club at her home south of town on Tuesday evening. The gathering featured music and contests followed by a luncheon of ice cream and cake. Terris Ham attended as a guest. members included Florence Mauzy June Ham Ruby Williams Della Reynolds Harold Creason Glen Judd and Commodore Markle. The next meeting will be with Ruby Williams.
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Miss Ham
J. K
Gladys Ham
Terris Ham
Florence Mauzy
June Ham
Ruby Williams
Della Reynolds
Harold Creason
Glen Judd
Commodore Markle
Esther Lewis Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party at Ice Cream Parlor
Esther Lewis entertained a number of friends at the ice cream parlor Tuesday afternoon for her seventh birthday anniversary. Guests included Ora Bird Sarah Jane Justice Helen Lewis Thelma Williams Louanne Justice Virginia Lewis Helen Justice Jesse Bassicker Verla Brumfield Mrs A A Lewis Mrs Wallace Williams and Mr and Mrs J M Lewis.
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Esther Lewis
Ora Bird
Sarah Jane Justice
Helen Lewis
Thelma Williams
Louanne Justice
Virginia Lewis
Helen Justice
Jesse Bassicker
Verla Brumfield
A. A. Lewis
Wallace Williams
J. M. Lewis
Party honors Pleasure and Profit club members spouses
Mrs. C. E. Chadwick hosted a Monday night party at her home south of town for the Pleasure and Profit club and their husbands. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Titus, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Bird, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Addison, Mr. and Mrs. Benj Keach, Mr. and Mrs. George Sparks, among others.
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P. & P. Club
C. E. Chadwick
Oscar Titus
Freeman Bird
Frank Addison
Benj. Keach
George Sparks
Three Month Old S Traw Hat Seriously Hurt
Attending physician Dr Haberdasher says the infant S Traw Hat age three months is in very serious condition after August thirty first accident. Mr Hat suffered severe injuries when hit by a street car then cyclone tossed him nearly a block while en route to hospital. Doctor has little hope for recovery by mid month as family including son Felt Hat and daughter Mrs Cap stay at 41144 Cranium Place.
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S. Traw Hat
Dr. Haberdasher
Main Street Christian Church Services and Activities
Markleville entries show Rev. Carl Van Winkle pastor with Sunday School at 10 o clock James E Wilson superintendent, preaching on the second and fourth Saturday nights and Sunday morning and evening Union Aid Society meets every Thursday afternoon in the basement.
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Main Street Christian Church
Carl van Winkle
James E. Wilson
Union Aid Society
M. E. Church Service Schedule Declared
Rev. O. P. VanY preaches on the fourth Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m in the M E Church.
State Street Christian Church Services Schedule
Rev. Mounsey, pastor, leads preaching on the fourth Saturday night and Sunday morning with evening service. Sunday School convenes at 9 30 a.m.
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State Street Christian Church
Mounsey
Will Remodel Elevator Ambitious Wilkinson Plant Upgrade
Wilkinson Indiana contractors Kinder and Thomas report strong business after purchasing the Wilkinson elevator. They plan interior remodeling next week adding new machines a weighing device and a 28 foot top extension to create a more convenient plant within several miles.
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Wilkinson
Ind
Kinder & Thomas
Wilkinson Elevator
Evangelistic Singer G C Shinn to Lead M E Services
At the M E Church in Shirley he will lead the morning song service and in Wilkinson the evening program next Sunday. G C Shinn of Hagerstown Ind is a gifted singer and chorus leader with eastern church experience. He favors old time songs that recall youth memories and has led many to conversions. The public is invited to attend both services, says Fred Chelan.
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M. E
G. C. Shinn
Hagerstown
Ind
Shirley
Wilkinson
Shinn
Chautauqua
Beer Hounds Big Success
Des Moines plans a novel bootlegging chase using two mixed bloodhounds and deer-hunting dogs trained to scent beer and illegal liquor. In their first trail the dogs tracked a keg confiscated days earlier, proving promising progress as Chief Jackson aims to flush bootleggers like bird dogs flushing quail.
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Des Moines
Jackson
New Officers to be Appointed at Shirley WCTU Meeting
The Shirley Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a regular meeting at the Christian church. Members participated actively and the group planned its next gathering at the Methodist church on Tuesday September 19 to appoint new officers. An invitation to attend the Gold Medal contest at Kennard Saturday night was extended to all temperance supporters.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
Shirley
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Shirley Union
Kennard
Recital By Miss Kinder and Violin Pupils Delights Willow Branch
Willow Branch Indiana hosts a recital by Miss Leone Kinder pupils assisted by Miss Jeanette Lewis violin students at the M E church. Numbers wowed with precision and poise including several strong performances by younger children. Readings and violin pieces drew praise for their quality and effort. instructors are congratulated.
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Willow Branch
Ind
Mrs Lura Kitterman Hospitalized In Indianapolis Trip
Mrs Lura Kitterman, who had suffered from stomach trouble since Thursday, traveled from New Castle to St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis on Wednesday with her New Castle physician and daughter Ann to seek care from her former doctor, Dr Graham.
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Lura Kitterman
New Castle
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Graham
Ann
George Logan Named Marshal of Shirley
Geo Logan wears the star now and has held the marshal's badge since Tuesday morning. Villagers describe him as imposing as he walks the street, believing he will be magnificent in the role.
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Geo. Logan
Shirley
School appoints staff for primary and upper grades
Esther Kirkpatrick of Shirley and Florence Trees of Warrington have been assigned by Mr Ord Kuhn to lead the primary through fifth grades, while another staff member will oversee the third and fourth grades.
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Three
Ord Kuhn
Esther Kirkpatrick
Shirley
Des
Florence Trees
Warrington
Night on Mountain Top Stirs Family Memories in W Virginia
Joel Cook recounts a September 4 1916 visit to Pipestein and Bend mountains W Va with family. They stayed at L W Farley's and climbed to 2932 feet where a cement post bears an inscription and a $250 fine for trespass. The narrative describes long climbs, old apple memories, and vivid mountain views.
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Everett Farley
Pipestein Mountain
Fannie
Geological Survey
Stars and Stripes
Cora Hamilton
Bend Mountain
Recital at Wilkinson Illinois by Kinder and Lewis Students
Piano and violin recital at the Christian church Wilkinson Indiana featured Miss Leone Kinder’s pupils with violin assistance from Miss Lewis. Despite bad weather the performance drew a good audience and received hearty applause for each piano violin and vocal number.
Reunion Of Zion Chapel School Pioneers At Lan Church
Reunion of Zion Chapel school pupils at Harlan church drew a large crowd. Attendees included Mrs Harrison Cook Wm Noland and Henry Garriott the sole survivors from the 1858 first school. Porter Copeland elected president Mrs Gus West secretary treasurer. Annual reunion planned with meeting time to be announced.
Shirley Church Notices Preaching and Prayer Meetings
Shirley Church announces Sunday afternoon and evening preaching services. A Tuesday evening prayer meeting is scheduled.
Wilkinson and Shirley M E Churches Schedule
Rev Fred Chelan serves as pastor Shirley M E Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 A M and preaching at 10 30 A M Wilkinson M E Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 A M and 7 45 P M with quarterly conference at Wilkinson Church on Wednesday evening Sept 13 All officers urged to attend
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Fred Chelan
Shirley M. E
Edwin Kirkpatrick
Wilkinson M. E
A. C. Faurot
Wilkinson Church
Sunday School Notice From Local Church
Omer Hufford pastor announces Sunday School at 9 30 led by B O Hufford superintendent there will be no preaching next Sunday attendance last Sunday was 60 with a collection of 1 84
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Omer Hufford
B. O. Hufford
Rev Beeson Plans Vernia Sunday Services Schedule
The Rev. O. C. Beeson, pastor, announces Sunday School at 9 30 and Vernia services in the morning. The item notes the schedule for worship and includes the pastor’s name and location.
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Mr. Justice Marsh
Mr. and
Mrs. Jones
Condo & Co
W. S. Ham
Princess Stock Co
Hinshaw-Smith
Dr. S. E. Peirce
Greenfiel
A. B
Markleville Journal
George Blake
Mrs
Alonzo Lewis
Markleville Church News
O. P. Vany
Beer Hounds
Geo. Logan, Marshal
Warrington School
Joel Cook
Shirley Church
Mission Church
Friends Church
O. C. Beeson
Vernia
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