Walter Scott Still In Service Overseas
Walter G. Scott, a former Yesiness man, writes from Langres France that he has been in service for months and expects to return home to Dillings Montana soon. He describes a flight over Chaumont with a French pilot, notes green fields, and says few dangers beyond an air pocket. He mentions missed comrades, French soldiers nearby, and a fox chase idea with John Wilson and Ed Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Scott
Dillings
Montuna
Tie
Langres
France
Chaumont
Mother Earth
Scott
John Wilson
Ed Ward
Sullivan Fireworks Ban Remains State Law Applies
State Fire Marshal H H Friedley informs Sullivan Fire Chief H Heien that residents inside city limits are liable to a fine for fireworks use. The city council had repealed a local prohibition, leaving only the state law. Fire Chief says anyone igniting fireworks must go outside city boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Friedley
Herman Heien
Sullivan
Heier
City Council Grants Permission for Local Celebration
With special permission from the city council and his department, a celebration could take place within the city limits, enabling public festivities and community gathering.
Melon Growers Discuss Shipping Marketing and Grading
Southwestern Indiana melon growers met in Princeton to discuss shipping, marketing, grading and cultivation. County Asst. J. S. Berson attended with melon men from Sullivan County. Indiana melon outlook for lid is an increased yield by about 60 to 65 percent. The meeting highlighted inspections marketing conditions and doubts about forming a growers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Princeton
J. S. Berson
Sullivan County
Movement for East and West Highway Considered
Sullivan faces a housing shortage as population grows, discussed at the Community Club meeting Thursday night. The group considered joining Bloomfield and Linton to urge the State Highway Commission to include an eastward road connecting Sullivan with the two cities in the statewide building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Community Club
Bloomfield
Linton
State Highway Commission
Quarantine Ordered for Dogs Around Buck Farm
Deputy Sheriffs posted notices in Jefferson township ordering a 60 day dog quarantine within four miles of the John Buck farm following rabies findings. Other county areas were warned that loose dogs must be quarantined or muzzled or face shooting by deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
John Buck
Otha Brodie
Ed Douthitt
Orville Hale
Buck
Sullivan County Water Rates Extended by PSC Order
The Public Service Commission of Indiana issued a supplementary order allowing Sullivan County Water Company to extend its existing rate and charge schedule. The extension, originally set to end on June 30, maintains current rates for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Water
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Sullivan County Water Company
Death of Mrs. I. W. Spence at Evansville Hospital
Mrs. Isaac W. Spence died yesterday at the Southern Insane Hospital Evansville after a months long illness. Her body was brought home for burial with funeral Friday afternoon at the late residence and interment at Center Ridge. She was forty and survived by Isaac W. Spence a local plumber and two sons aged nine and twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Spence
Isaac W. Spence
Southern Insane Hospital
Evansville
Center Ridge
Leach Bonds Out After Federal Liquor Indictment
G W Leach released on bond from county jail after posting 500 in each of two liquor law charges in city court and one in Sullivan circuit court. He faces further charges pending in city and circuit courts. Bondsmen were Dave Kendrick W M Draper and T E Wyne. He to appear before Judge Anderson in Indianapolis on July 7 to answer federal liquor law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Leach
Federal Grand Jury
Sullivan
Dave Kendrick
W. M. Draper
T. E. Wyne
Leach
Banks to serve sentence for illegal possession of liquor
John Banks of Carlisle is fined 300 dollars and to serve three months on the penal farm after the state Supreme Court upheld the Sullivan Circuit Court verdict of guilty for illegal possession of beer and whiskey. He was arrested in Sullivan in May by Patrolman Murray, with a quantity of Heuer found in a suitcase. Prosecutor M L Pigg had been informed of the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
John Banks
Carlisle
State Supreme Court
Sullivan
Murray
M. L. Pigg
Reverend S E Long to address women at joint league picnic
Lieut S I Long army chaplain will speak on French home life and share personal wartime experiences at a Sullivan Franchise League and local W C T A joint meeting. The second annual gathering will be held tomorrow afternoon at Centennial Park and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Long
S. I. Long
France
Sullivan Franchise League
Centennial Park
Death of Emaline Lockard In Cass Township
Emaline Lockard aged 81 died Friday at her granddaughter Mrs. C B McClure’s home from age related illness. Funeral was Sunday at Long's Chapel with burial at Antioch. Widow of John Lockard she left daughter Flora Smallwood.
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Emaline Lockard
C. B. McClure
Long’s Chapel
Antioch
John Lockard
Cass Township
Flora Smallwood
City Council to decide park project after club endorsement
At the regular meeting on July 8 the council will consider creating a second city park from the block north of the Eagles Home after the Community Club endorses it at their Thursday meeting. Citizens are urged to attend.
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Eagles
Poorman Sells Farm in Fairbanks Township
Perry A. Poorman formerly of Fairbanks township and now residing near Katy Texas has sold his Fairbanks township farm to Alfred Russell for twelve thousand dollars. Poorman has lived in Texas for several years.
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Perry A. Poorman
Katy
Texas
Fairbanks Township
Alfred Russell
Mr. Poorman
Parents fined for assault in Shelburn area
Mr and Mrs John Sackman of Kettle Creek near Shelburn were fined in Justice of the Peace John Sherb court on Thursday for assault against their son Steve 15 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sackman
Kettle Creek
Shelburn
Court of Justice of the Peace
John Sherb
Steve
Harness dealer promotes gear at Kirkham's old stand
John A. Mattix advertises handmade harnesses that are guaranteed to fit. The notice invites buyers to view harnesses, fly nets, lap dusters, and horse covers for team harness at Kirkham's old stand.
Cow flies and spray offer at Kirkham's old stand
Local advertising urges customers to buy a fly spray and COW EASE product at Kirkham's old stand run by John A. Mattix. It promises ongoing relief through summer with a light sales pitch and a follow up inquiry.
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Kirkham
John A. Mattix
Mississippi Farmlands For Sale By Canton Company
For sale good upland Mississippi farms with fertile soil near railroad and strong local amenities. Two crop seasons and mild winters allow growing anything raised in Indiana. Write Mississippi Land Co. Canton Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Indiana
Mississippi Land Co
Canton
Wanted sales agents for guaranteed hosiery line
Wanted men or women to sell guaranteed hosiery to friends and neighbors. Handsome profits in full or spare time. Full line of men"s women"s and children"s up to date styles. Large commission. Experience not necessary. Phoenix Hosiery Co. West Market Street Station Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Hosiery Co
West Market Street Station
Philadelphia
Wanted Farm Hand Seeks Work in City Notices
WANTED-Work as farm hand, can do any kind of work. Not married. Call after 7 p m. Ransom Fisher, 120 Holloway Street, City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Fisher
Holloway Street
City
Returns to England for Healey and Thewlis Families
Application for passports filed by Mr and Mrs Thomas Healey and two sons John and Jacob and Mr and Mrs Joseph Thewlis of Paxton. The two men came to the United States 12 years ago, became property owners, are selling their property and plan to reside in England. They will depart from Montreal, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Thomas Healey
John
Jacok
Joseph Thewlis
Paxton
United States
Montreal
Canada
Maxwell reunion honors Roy Maxwell visitors from Fort Collins
The Maxwell family gathered Sunday at Mrs. Missouri Maxwell’s home to honor Roy Maxwell and his Fort Collins guests. A grove dinner followed as attendees included Isaac Maxwell and daughter, Mervin Engle and daughter, Joe R. Loudermilk and family, W. D. Brown, Gilbert Maxwell, and Dorothy Ruddell.
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Maxwell
Missouri Maxwell
Roy Maxwell
Fort Collins
Col
Isaac Maxwell
Marvy Frances
Mervin Engle
Indianapolis
Joe R. Loudermilk
W. D. Brown
Gilbert Maxwell
Dorothy Ruddell
Sullivan
State Chamber of Commerce
Edwin J. Quarles
John T. Copstick
Indiana
Major
J. Beeson Hunt
Charles D. Hunt
Camp Funston
64Th Infantry
J. B. Gooldy
Jackson
Michigan
Oscar Gooldy
Walter N. Thompson, Jr
John L. Thompson
Winchester
Martha Sinclair
Minneapolis
Red Cross
Vichy
France
Paris
Pittman siblings buy French Long property on North State Street
Theodore Pittman and his sister Miss Clara Pittman of north of the city purchased the French Long property on North State Street and will occupy the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Pittman
Clara Pittman
City
North State Street
Aerial Compasses Overcome Magnetism and Centrifugal Effects
Engineers report progress in creating a compass for aerial use. They discuss neutralizing engine magnetism, especially from the magneto, and preventing dial swing due to centrifugal force during banking. A truly excellent compass is now in use.
British scientists propose world age of 711 million years
Two British scientists base their estimate on radioactive phenomena and argue the Earth is at least 711,000,000 years old. The finding reflects a long geologic timescale derived from decay rates and planetary formation models.
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Matthew
Walter Scott
Melon Growers
Poorman Seles Farm
EMT Ff
Lee
Lily Brand Cape
Index Nation Co
Springer-Gouchenour Co
Rassinier-Blair F .Beauty Shop
Meridian St
Marvel
Buick
Nash
Oakland
Overland
Studebaker
Reo
Dodge
Maxwells
Wealers Everywhere
E. Wash
Fort Collins, Colorado
Liberal Commission
Indiana State Agency
Lemeke
Iindiana
Ng A
Besse E Pacific
Campbell & Foster
Washington ST
Sterling
Frank C. Smith
N. Mlinois
Norbyke&marmom
Kentucky Avenue
Morris St
Jackson Streets
H.L Ramsey
D.C
Ind
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