Akron Man Killed Felling Tree Near Home
Howard Slaybaugh, age about 32, was crushed when a tree toppled during logging near his home five miles east of Akron. His wife and two workers tried to free him. he died instantly. He leaves a wife and four young children, plus his mother Mrs. Orlando Slaybaugh of Akron. funeral held in Akron with burial in Akron cemetery.
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Howard _ Slaybaugh
Slaybaugh
Mr. Slaybaugh
Orlando Slaybaugh
Akxoun
Akron
Municipal radio system to serve Barket townspeople
Announcement states residents of Barket will install a municipal radio outfit. It will be placed on the town band street in summer and in the community building in winter. Public access will provide music news reports baseball market updates around the clock. The piece ends with fashion and finance questions.
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Barket
Stupidity and Stubbornness Seen as Worst Traits
A blunt quotation asserts that the worst combination in any man is stupidity and stubbornness, suggesting ineffective decision making and poor judgment.
Parker family to hold third annual reunion at Saints camp ground
On Thursday next week June 4 the Parker family will hold the third annual reunion at Yellow Creek lake near the Saints camp ground. Many family representatives live in the state and a large attendance is expected unless farming duties prevent attendance.
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Saints
Yellow Creek Lake
Parker
No Sunday Shows The Managers Of The Moving
A clipped note states no Sunday showings by the management for the moving picture venue. It reflects a scheduling decision affecting patrons and workers.
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Pic
Pleasant Day Hosts for Kreiter and Kin at Kerlin Home
Charles Kreiter and wife of North Manchester John Boyer and wife of Pierceton George Leckrone and wife Solomon Leckrone and wife spent a Sunday visit as guests at the Joseph Kerlin home, sharing a pleasant day with local hosts.
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Charles Kreiter
North Manchester
John Boyer
Pierceton
George
Leckrone
Solomon Leckrone
Joseph Kerlin
Warsaw minister resigns from Brethren church
Rev. A. E. Thomas of Warsaw has resigned as pastor of the Brethren church with the resignation to take effect at the close of the conference year in late August. He is well known in the community for several years.
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A. E. Thomas
Warsaw
Thomas
Mrs Jennie Kauffman Returns to Pueblo Home
Mrs Jennie Kauffman returns to her Pueblo Colorado home after a several weeks visit with her brother R M Frye and family on north Jefferson street. She is accompanied by her daughter Miss Kathrine who had been here for several months with her uncle and family.
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Jennie Kauffman
Pueblo
Colorado
R. M. Frye
North
Jefferson Street
Kathrine
Winona Names New Postmaster G W Shively
Winona appoints G W Shively as postmaster to succeed George DeHoff who served for years. Shively previously cashier at a North Manchester bank before moving to Winona several years ago.
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G. W. Shively
Winona
George DeHoff
Mr. Shively
North Manchester
Ice Cream Social at Center Church Lawn Saturday
An ice cream social will be held on the lawn of Center Church north of this place on Saturday evening June 17. Proceeds support church activities.
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Center Church
Indiana Horse Population Drops Despite Farm Prosperity
Indiana may have 12 percent fewer horses since 1921 according to state agricultural statistician. He notes scarce buggy horses on many farms and a shift to mule raising as a tougher, cheaper alternative amid limited farm prosperity.
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Indiana
State Agricultural Statistician
Canada Thistles Need Prompt Cutting on Farms
Farmers report Canada thistles spreading on premises as careless neglect allows growth. Law requires cutting before six inches height. constant control kills roots where leaves are removed. Oil and gasoline have mixed results in killing thistles, but persistent removal prevents regrowth.
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Canada
Baptismes Reported at Lake Service
Six individuals were baptized during a Sunday afternoon lake baptismal service led by Reverend Sturgell. Three persons received baptism while three others were confirmed in the same gathering.
Brethren Hold Conference In Winona With Delegates
The annual Church of the Brethren conference gathers in Winona with delegates from many states. Otho Winger of North Manchester College leads opening sessions as moderator. events continue through the week with sermons and meetings across town.
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Church of the Brethers
Winona
Otho Winger
North Manchester College
Infirmary Admission Stir Leads to County Return
Arias Kreamer was taken to the county infirmary by Trustee Clymer last Wednesday and told not to return. He apparently aimed to leave the county farm, traveled back to the township, and then moved into the country south and west of town in Wabash county.
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Clymer
Wabash County
Ford Dealers Plan High Delivery to Meet June Demand
A statement reveals Ford dealers nationwide have requested 194 750 cars trucks and tractors to satisfy June needs. That means nearly 5 000 units must be built daily beyond on hand to serve 8 000 dealers across the country.
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Ford
United States
Anniversary Strawberry Festival Marks Liberty Mills Club
The Commercial Club of Liberty Mills honors its first anniversary with a Friday strawberry festival. Since the club’s founding the town has seen electric street lights, paved streets, graveled roads, and other improvements showcased in a public demonstration of the club’s impact.
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Commercial Club of
Liberty Mills
Trip in Brown County Dr Leckrone Reports Scenic Drive
Dr Leckrone describes a Bloomington trip through Brown County noting torite scenery hills valleys trees and shrubs. He says few machines travel the area except tourist-driven ones and the road is winding with only one main road. the scenery made the trip worthwhile.
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Leckrone
Bloomington
Brown’ County
Boy 9 Murderer Confesses in Juvenile Court
Robert Silvers, aged 9, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Portland Oregon county juvenile court. He admitted stabbing 9 year old Bernard Teeter in self defense but expressed remorse. Judge faced confusion over detention because Indiana law prohibits committing under age 10.
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Robert Silvers
Bernard Teeter
Portland
Jay
County
Plainfleld Reformatory
Silvers
Birth of Twins Dalton D Fruitt to Fruitt Family
Twins, a boy and a girl, were born to Mr and Mrs Frank Fruitt at their home east of here last Friday. The boy, Dalton D, died Sunday and the funeral was held Monday afternoon.
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Frank Fruitt
Here
Dalton D
Moonshine Stills Destroyed In County Jail Destruction
Local authorities in the county seat destroyed several moonshine stills and jugs of liquor including raisin jack and apricot wine. The alcohol was poured into the sewer and copper coils were chopped and torn into shreds by the Intoxicanta.
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Warsaw
High Diver QO E Cole Visits Town
E Cole who once performed a hundred foot ladder dive here was in town last Sunday and is now in Nappanee for high dives this week. A group from Nappanee came over with Zhim yesterday to spend the day at Mytrie Glenn park.
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QO. E. Cole
Nappanee
Zhim
Mytrie-Glenn Park
Picnic at Yellow Creek Lake Draws County Undertakers
Undertakers from across the county and their wives attended a Wednesday evening picnic at Yellow Creek Lake. E. T. Baker and wife from this place were among those present for a very pleasant time.
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Yellow Creek Lake
E. T. Baker
Wabash Man Dies Suddenly Outside Grocery Store
Silas Swank collapsed and died last Saturday evening in front of a Wabash grocery. He operated an auto filling station in Wabash and owned a cottage at Myrtle-Glenn Park.
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Silas.Swank
Wabash
Mytrle-Glenn Park
Bloomington visit by Dr Leckrone and wife
Dr Leckrone and his wife visited their son Milton in Bloomington last Saturday and returned home Monday morning after a few days. Milton is attending college there and they report he is getting along very well and expect him home this week for summer vacation.
Births Reported in South Bend Area
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Lamar at their home in South Bend. Mrs Lamar is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Martindale. Mr and Mrs H G Lutz of South Bend welcomed a baby girl a few days ago. Mrs Latz lived here years ago with her parents and Mrs Ernest Carr lives north of town. The note ends remarking on girls' growing understanding compared with mothers at the same age.
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George Lamar
South Bend
Mrs. Lamar
H. A. Martindale
H.G. Lutz
Ernest Carr
Pleasant Evening Honoring Newlywed Lindzy at Bussard Home
A pleasant evening was hosted Tuesday at the John Bussard home in honor of their daughter who recently married Stuart Lindzy. More than twenty-five guests attended and a bounteous supper was served. Mr and Mrs Lindzy received a number of useful and expensive presents.
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John Bussard
Stuart Lindzy
Woman Looks Before Leaping If Mirror Helps
A concise proverb notes that a woman may hesitate before a leap when a mirror is available to reflect the path and risks, suggesting caution aided by reflection.
Marriage of Stewart Lindry and Marie Bussard in No Man Chester
On Wednesday last week at Rev Geesey's residence in No Man Chester, Stewart Lindry and Marie Bussard wed in a ceremony witnessed by the couple’s immediate relatives. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bussard, the groom son of Mrs Charles Lindzy. both are highly regarded. The newlyweds traveled to Elkhart Mishawaka and South Bend for several days after the ceremony.
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Geesey
No. Manchester
Stewart Lindry
Marie Bussard
John Bussard
Charles
Lindzy
Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend
Mrs Flora Improving At Daughter's Home In Lima Ohio
The latest word from Mrs John Flora says she is recovering slowly and moving about. she recently stayed with her daughter Mrs Dell Golden in Lima Ohio and underwent an operation. she may not return home for several months.
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John Flora
Flora
Dell Golden
Lima
Ohio
Leaat
Employed in Michigan Peacrohemine Swick
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a person likely named Swick connected to Michigan and Sandy. No verifiable actions, dates, or organizations readable.
Ford Hits 6 Million Built Amid Production Push
Report notes the Ford auto line reaching six million produced units as factory output continues at a brisk pace. The milestone, celebrated by workers and management, underscores sustained demand and efficiency improvements in the assembly plants.
Ella Miller of Warsaw Taken for Rochester Medical Visit
Mrs. Ella Miller of Warsaw was taken to Rochester Minnesota last week for examination and possibly surgery as she has been in failing health for some time. She is well known locally.
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Ella
Miller
Warsaw
State Fire Marshal Urges Firework Ban For July Fourth
State Fire Marshal Miller urges safe celebration of July 4 denying fireworks use this year. Authorities will enforce the ban to protect life limb and property and cooperate with locals to eliminate the hazard.
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Miller
Ramsey's Strawberry Patch Busy with Harvest
J A Ramsey has tended strawberries in the northwest part of town with many pickers working daily. A steady flow of berries goes to market with over a dozen bushels daily, and a quart brought to the office contained thirty one berries, a surprisingly small count for a quart.
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J. A. Ramsey
Jury Duty Call Reaches John Haney in Warsaw Trial
John Haney served as one of the special jurors summoned in the Compton trial heard Wednesday in Warsaw. The panel convened to determine the outcomes of the case with Haney among the attendees.
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John Haney
Warsaw
Compton
Mentone Opens Season With First Band Concert
Mentone hosts the season’s first band concert on Thursday evening. Open air performances will continue through the summer months, inviting residents to enjoy varied music outdoors.
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Mentone
Waite Family Moves to Caldwell Property
George Waite and family moved Monday forenoon into the Caldwell property in the northeast part of town. They had resided in the Wedrick property in the east part of town the past year.
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George Waite
Caldwell
Wedrick
Gordon family moves into Swihart property corner Walnut
William Gordon and family recently moved into the Mrs Swihart property at the corner of Walnut and Poplar, marking a new tenancy and residence in the area.
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William Gordon
Mrs. Swihart
Walnut and
Poplar
Seventeen Year Locusts Reported In County
The article notes that seventeen year locusts have appeared in parts of the county and are due this year according to past records.
Myrtle Glenn Park Opening Set for June 11
The Myrtle Glenn Park opening will be held Sunday afternoon June 11 with a gleen club and minstrel show featuring a 25‑voice male chorus. Old time melodies and popular ballads are planned. admission at the gate is 10 cents.
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Myrtle- -Glenn Park
Ibis
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Sandy
Fords
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