Birthday reunion brings kin together at Jontz home
At the T A Jontz residence in southwest town on Tuesday May 24 a family reunion was held by sisters Mrs Ed Beyer Rochester Mrs George Leffel North Manchester and Mrs A Knoop Claypool joined by Mrs Everett Jontz. Guests enjoyed a noon dinner and afternoon reminiscences followed by fishing on the Anny tribe with several catches. The gathering wrapped up Wednesday as plans for the next reunion remained undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Jontz
Southwestiut Town
George Leffel
North Manchester
Jontz
Ed Beyer
Rochester
A. Knoop
Claypool
Jintz
Everett Jontz
Mr. Jontz
Mr. Letfel
Mr. Beyer
Pierceton Record Passes to New Owner R Hover
Pierceton record changes hands as R Hover buys from H F Harris and assumes control. Hover, an established Washington township resident, has the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and begins his new vocation with broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hover
Pierceton
H. F. Harris
Mr. Hover
Washington Township
Getting Along Nicely in Pasteur Treatment Case
Mrs. J. F. Clymer of Agno Arbor Michigan progresses on Pasteur treatment with no fears for outcome. The dog that bit her has brain examined in Ft. Wayne and is confirmed as a rabies case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Clymer
Pasteur
Agno Arbor Mich
Carter Returns Home as Wife Recovers in Fort Wayne
Charles Carter reports his wife Mrs. Carter is in Fort Wayne Hospital and is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances after her illness.
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Charles Carter
Fort Wayne
Rural Carrier Wiley Sick on Route 2
Rural Carrier Wiley on route No 2 has been ill for a week. Substituting carrier James Harter has covered the rounds. Mr Wiley is slowly improving and hopes to resume duty soon.
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Wiliam Wiley
James Harter
Wiley
Little Girl’s Eyes Subject Fort Worth Visit
Mrs Norman Tucker took her little daughter Freda to Fort Worth on Tuesday for eye care after a report that the child might be going blind.
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Norman Tucker
Freda
Fort
Myrtle Park Evening Picnic At Glenn Park
An enjoyable Sunday evening gathering at Myrtle Glenn Park featured a picnic supper and lake boating. Guests of honor included Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Frye and Alberta of Pueblo Colorado with Mrs. J. A. Waller of Carthage and Myron Murphy of Berrien Centre Michigan and Newt Gilmore of White Pigeon Michigan. Other attendees included J. D. Cline and wife Ezra Funk and wife Dr. Cary and wife C. A. Pearson and wife H. P. Rager and wife J. W. Fergerda and wife along with Warren Stickel the Misses Selah Leonard Alda Lukens Mary Stickel Julia Arthur and Margaret Ferverda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle-Glenn Park
R. M. Frye
Alberta
Pueblo
Colorado
J. A. Waller
Carthage
Myron Murphy
Berrien Centre
Mich
Newt Gilmore
White Pigeon
J.D. Cline
Ezra Funk
Dr. Cary
C. A. Pearson
H. P. Rager
J. W. Fergerda
Warren Stickel
Selah Leonard
Alda Lukens
Mary Stickel
Julia Arthur
Margaret Ferverda
Couple returns from Odin Illinois visit
Mr and Mrs J F Oldfather arrived home last Sunday from Odin Illinois where they spent three weeks visiting their daughter Mrs Hazel Brown. They report a very pleasant time and enjoyed the trip.
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J. F. Oldfather
Odin
Illinois
Hazel Brown
No Truth in Report About Groninger and the Mad Dog
Thomas Groninger denies a circulated tale that he saw the neighborhood mad dog and failed to shoot while holding a gun. He says the story is false in every respect and that he did not see the animal at all.
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Thomas Groninger
Farmers Hopeful As Weather Improves For Crops
Farmers nationwide see a brighter weather outlook with crops only modestly delayed. Oats were planted earlier, wheat advanced in March, and optimism grows that fruit will still yield a fairly good harvest despite initial fears.
Vacationing Salesman and Family Visit on Farm
J A Snoberger traveling salesman for Star Wall Paper Mulls of Joliet Ohio visits with his mother during summer vacation. Snowy enjoys farm life and works hard on the premises.
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J. A. Snoberger
Star Wall Paper Mulls
Joliet
Ohio
Memorial Day Tribute and Remembrance Encouraged
A historic appeal invites all Americans to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day May 30. It stresses reverence for heroes who loved their country, the significance of flowers and the flag, and the need to rest from labor to reflect on those who served and died for unity and peace.
Dental Offices Robbed in Dayton and Surrounding Areas
Police across the southern part of the State report the robbery of dental offices in Dayton Ohio and nearby areas. Two men are believed responsible for the thefts totaling about $1,000 in gold platinum and silver. Earlier incidents in Indiana and Ohio involved dental office thefts.
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Dayton
Ohio
Indiana
Syracuse Man Dies After Being Struck on Railroad Tracks
A 25 year old man walking along the B and O railroad from Milford Junction to Syracuse was struck by a passenger train near Syracuse Cleveland Road and killed instantly. His skull was crushed and both legs broken.
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Milford Junction
Syracuse
Cleveland Roadstool
Rager Family Reunion Set for June 2 in This Place
The Rager family reunion will be held at this place on June 2. A large attendance is expected and all are asked to bring well filled baskets.
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Rager
Three Horses Cremated In Farm Barn Fire
A barn on the Strieby farm three miles south of Syracuse burned Monday morning. Three horses were cremated along with the barn contents including a buggy, hay and grain. Origin of the fire is unknown and only 250 dollars of insurance covered the building and its contents.
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Strieby
Syracuse
Horn Factory Fire Destroys Elkhart Plant
The C. G. Conn Company horn factory in Elkhart was destroyed by a Sunday fire. Estimated losses range from 500000 to 1000000 dollars. Watchman Edgerly, 68, died. his remains were found in the ruins. Mr. Conn, in California, urged employees to stay united. Rebuilding is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Bahd Instrument
C. G. Conn Company
Toy Edgerly
Conn
California
Mrs Case of Chicago Visits Mentone Amid Illness
Mrs. Frank Case of Chicago arrived Saturday from Texas where she had wintered for health. She stayed with her sister Mrs. Chester Jontz over Sunday. They were summoned to Mentone early this week by the serious illness of their mother Mrs. Allen Bybee who has suffered a stroke and is in critical condition.
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Frank Case
Chicago
Texas
Heath
Chester Jontz
Mentone
Allen Bybee
Bybee
Wilbur Eyes Newville Farm Venture On Fertile Northwest
A traveler praises the northwest region near Newville noting rolling farmland with gravel and clay subsoil and large wheat fields up to 1600 acres. He reports locals visit neighbors 18 to 20 miles away and describes Wilbur planning to buy a full farming outfit for about 2500 dollars and take up a claim, showing sturdy grit to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newville
Indiana
Wilbur
Birth Record for Snyder's Newborn Boy
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder on Saturday evening May 21, a pound baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snyder
S. S. Convention Program Arranged for May 29
A Township Sunday School Convention will be held next Sunday May 29 at the U B Church in this place. The program has been arranged and will be listed elsewhere in this RECORD.
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U. B
Convention at Sidney Prepares Two Eel River Meetings
The joint convention of the Eel River Christian conference will meet at the Christian church in Sidney on Tuesday evening June 7 and Thursday evening June 9. An excellent program has been prepared for the occasion.
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Eel River Christian Conference
Christian Church
Sidney
Fifty to Twenty Percent Suit Sale
Twenty per cent or one-fifth off all mens suits at Conradt and Boote located in North Manchester. Discount promotion highlights available on current stock for a limited time.
Taken to Chicago for Consultation
Charles Schull Ock was taken to Chicago Tuesday for consultation with a specialist for an ailment described as unaccountable. The report notes plans to verify diagnosis and determine next steps.
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Chicago
Charles Schull
Wil Re
Death of 22 Month Old Josephine Onstott from Spinal Meningitis
The 22 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frack Onstott died last Friday evening from spinal meningitis. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the O B church with services by Mrs Martindale. Interment followed in South Pleasant Cemetery.
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Josephine Mary
Frack Onstott
Martindale
Pleasant Cemetery
Warsaw man to speak at Mount Pleasant Decoration Day
J B Eschbach of Warsaw will deliver a Decoration Day address at Mount Pleasant at 2 o clock on Monday May 30.
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J.B. Eschbach
Warsaw
Mount. Pleasant
Buck to Speak at Decoration Day Service at UB Church
Reverend A D Buck will deliver the Decoration Day address at the UB Church in this place next Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock.
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A.D. Buck
Indiana education fears decline in state funding
The Indiana State Superintendent warns that financial strain threatens schools as districts struggle to keep up. He argues funding cuts risk leaving children behind and harming the state's future.
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Indiana
Postmaster Examination Announced for June 1
The United States Gly commission announces an examination for the postmastership. Applications pass the national test and successful candidates will be certified to fill the office. The process will be held on Disko Saturday June 1 at the designated location.
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United “States
Gly Commission
Laketon Ball Team Narrowly Defeats Opponent
Laketon ball team played last Sunday with a close score 12 to 14 in a tight game. The report notes a modest offensive effort and a strong defensive stance from Laketon during the match.
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Laketon
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. A. Jontz House
Pierceton Paper
Wiley Sick
Myrtle
Glenn
Park
S. S. Convention
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