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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

5

Wool Growers Plan Direct Marketing for Blankets

American wool growers organize to combat a low selling market by forming a direct cooperative marketing plan. Through the National Wool Growers Committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation they will manufacture blankets from three eights virgin wool. The plan aims to cut consumer costs by at least half and sell directly from designated mills to consumers in Iowa Michigan Wyoming Texas and other western states.

National Wool Growers’ Committee American Farm Bureau Federation Iowa Michigan Wyoming Texas

Christmas in None Such area brings townwide cheer

Christmas exercises at None Such drew a large crowd. Numerous families from Farmersburg Shelburn and nearby towns shared holiday visits and festive dinners. Local residents hosted relatives including Ransford Beards and Hazelrods while teachers enjoyed vacation and many people planned butcherings before the new year.

Christmas Program Aids European Children

Graysville reports a splendid Sunday School Christmas program despite handicaps. An offering of 8 dollars was raised for the suffering children of Europe. Mrs Lulu Lester and her children are visiting relatives for the holidays.

Archie Nowlin Purdue Rehersal Europe Lulu Lester

Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Dec 26

Miss Glenn Yeager reports the county weather for the week ending Dec 26. Conditions were mostly cloudy with highs ranging from 21 to 48 and lows from 10 to 36. Rain totals were .35 in on the 21st and .49 in on the 22nd. .03 in on the 23rd and 4 in of snow on the 26th.

Farmersburg Glenn Yeager

Various Local Christmas Socials Across Sullivan Area

Residents and visitors share Christmas gatherings and holidays in Sullivan and nearby towns. Names include Lynn Thomas Vernon Martin Lela Thomas and Garret Osburns family with multiple friends noted. The Bays Oil Company filed incorporation papers with a $300000 capital and directors from Sullivan and Terre Haute.

Vernon Martin Sullivan Taylor Jewell Scott City Ed Jewell Lela Thomas Huntington Ind Garret Osburn Scott Fuller Ralph Johnson Terre Haute Art Willam Fairbanks Miss McCoskey Shelburn George Fuson Earl Gaston Carl GOING Bays Oil Company Indianapolis Texas Oklahoma Henry Moore Fred Bays Sullivan, Jr R. Connelly H. V. Sherburne W. A. Bledsoe Clarence Wright Joan Clinton Len F. Eaton McTean Washington, D. C Nellie Sallie Vanarsdall Hymera Bessie Kittie Ridge Essie Wilson Bert Liston Ora Jo War Risk Insurance Department Naoma Cochran Don Cochran Jack Risley Cincinnati Jack Booth Thomas F. Roberts West Pullman, Ills Roberts Thomas Roberts Pullman Company William B. Roberts Albert J. Beveridge Senate Margaret Allen

Christmas Vacation Visits Frame Big Springs Social

Big Springs residents recount Christmas guests from Purdue Bloomington Illinois University and Terre Haute. Families gathered for dinners and holidays as several members plan travels to Urbana Decatur and New Year wishes close the notice.

Carl Cushman Purdue Mabel Medsker Helen Cushman Bloomington Mary Mann Illinois University Warren Watson Will Watson Emerson Watson Charles Bragdon Ray Watson Terre Haute Lige Drake John Greene Clarence Ralph Mahan James Durham New Lebanon S. O

Elks Roasting Venison and Dance Week Events

The Sullivan lodge of Elks sponsors a Monday social with a quarter of elk from the West roasted for guests and trimmings. Seattle Jazz Wonders will provide music for a Tuesday dance at the lodge home, followed by a regular family dance Friday night.

Will Jewell Stella Smith Near Lewis West Marts Ray Reed Detroit Mich Will Reed Farmersburg Dudley Hayworth Hud Hill Richard Taylor Otto Jewell Florence Rice Ruta Lavada Roscoe Rice Bert Spraty Youngstown Levi Jewell Barnett Curt Hopewell Will Pittman Geo. McDonald Stark Vicinity Virgil Bennett Dora Taylor Marie Nan Bennett Elmer Collins Willie Lydit Woodard Chester Woodard Howard Will Marts Shelburn Alvin Hood Jerry Barcus Geneva Sam Engle Near Sullivan Charles Moore Sam Denny Arthur Banfield Floyd Taylor Ray Ray Clouse Will Clouse Pimento Gus Clouse Middletown Vernon Clouse Elza Harris Luther Marts Opal Alva Marts Oral Harris Ed Harris Clarence Barcus Chicago ELKS Sullivan Lodge of Elks Seattle Jazz Wonders

Fairbanks Victors Triumph Over Paxton 31 to 8

Fairbanks defeated Paxton 31 to 8 in a game praised for effort and sportsmanship. Fairbanks led by H Johnson Forward and B De Baun Center contributed to a 129 to 29 season scoring edge across three wins.

Fairbanks Paxton Dodgers D’’ DeBaun H. Johnson Fuller Lester Fuson B. DeBaun C. DeBaun Drake Pound W. Johnson Nash McDonald Latshaw Fleming Furth Eve-Etaoi Shrdluetaoi

Ty Cobb to Manage Detroit Tigers in Rivalry With Tris Speaker

Ty Cobb has signed to manage the Detroit Tigers, putting him in direct competition with his longtime rival Tris Speaker. Speaker piloted Cleveland to the 1920 world title, and Cobb and Speaker will be the only two playing managers in the American League.

Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers Tris Speaker Cleveland Cobb Speaker

SCHOOL ETC BY KIN HUBBARD

A humorous nostalgic look at schooldays and old lessons by Kin Hubbard. It recalls the first teacher, McGuffey readers, and moral tales including The Indian. It weaves memory with arithmetic problems and reflections on growing older, ending with a note about readers and life’s math.

Kin Hubbard Queen Anne Hoover McGuffey Ralph Albert Follerin

Beefeaters in London Food Debate Sparks Vegetarian Talk

A witty exchange imagines a shift in meat eating habits as English diners face a vegetarian trend. The humor notes British appetite in the face of cultural comparisons with German dining customs.

Th th Old Family Circle Reflections On Changing Times

Kin Hubbard recalls the old family circle by the lamp with mother father and children at home. He contrasts Sunday rituals and shared work with modern life of clubs autos and suffragists, noting everyone seeks new sensations and family unity erodes.

Kin Hubbard Buddy Pilgrim’s Progress Emmy Alice Bob Henry Daniel Boone Robinson Crusoe Kenneth Violyette Edythe

Peach Trees for Sale from Greening's Big Nurseries

Northern grown peach trees offered by Greening's Big Nurseries in Monroe Michigan. Guaranteed highest trade prices with samples mailed on requests for orders of 200 trees or more.

Monroe Michigan

Harris Families Plan Christmas Visit to O B Harris

Mr and Mrs Myron Harris and Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips and children from Gary will visit this week to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs O B Harris.

Myron Harris Robert Phillips Gary O. B. Harris

Do not buy a collar until you see the Jim Dandy

A brief note urges waiting to choose a collar after evaluating the Jim Dandy. It suggests inspecting a good harness set before purchasing. The tone is promotional and direct, emphasizing quality and caution.

Wagle Hosiery Company Darby

Harness dealer emphasizes repair work and services

Ford statement explains that top and side curtains require fixing when out of repair as part of the business conducted by John A. Matty, harness dealer.

FORD John A. Matty

House Maid Wanted in Paxton Indiana

Experienced house maid needed. Apply to Mrs M Brown and M L Story Paxton Ind. December 29-2t.

Final report of estate in Sullivan County court

Mary E Osburn administratrix of William Jasper Osburns estate in Sullivan County Indiana has filed a final account with the Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on January 17 1921 the 47th judicial day of the November term 1920. Creditors heirs and legatees are urged to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved.

Mary E Osburn William Jasper Osburn Sullivan County Indiana Sullivan Circuit Court Mary E. Osburn A. Kk. DeBaun

Board Member Retires from County Commission

Uncle John Walters of Cass township retires today after serving as a member of the board of county commissioners. His friends at the session presented him with a leather upholstered chair, acknowledging his popular service.

John Walters Cass Township Board of County Commissioners Walters

Board of Thanks for Juanita Ault

The Ault family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and help during the illness and death of their daughter Juanita Ault. J. H. Ault.

Juanita Ault J. H. Ault

Newspaper Subscription Rates Listed by The Terre Haute Star

The Terre Haute Star and the Sullivan Union offer a combined one year subscription for four dollars and fifty cents. The rate reflects a joint promotion across both newspaper titles for readers.

Torre Haute Sullivan Union

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