Revival Services In Progress At Methodist Church
A series of revival meetings continues at the Methodist church with Rev Harter preaching. Rev Dr Johnson of Fort Wayne spoke Tuesday night and may return tonight. Miss Bertha Barrow entertained with solos, enhancing the services. The meetings end on Easter Sunday with Rev Harter’s sermon on The Resurrection and a special Sunday school program.
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Methodist Church
Harter
Dr. Johnson
Fort Wayne
Bertha Barrow
Ned Conwell Plans Drug Store Facade Work This Week
Ned Conwell undertakes storefront papering of his drug store this week, adding new exterior coverage to attract customers and refresh the shop’s appearance.
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Ned Conwell
Soldier Carries Children Toward Gates of God
Eastertide 1918 witness recalls a weary French battlefield soldier in a full kilted uniform bearing a heavy pack. A woman with three bundles also struggles homeward as the same event tests endurance and faith, the man guiding two children over five kilometers toward safety.
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France
Bonnet Styles Span Generations From Lasses To Dorothea
A Detroit Free Press verse recalls bonnets across eras from a country lassie pink sunbonnet to a velvet wedding banner worn by a great-grandmother. The poem centers on Dorothea's Easter church bonnet, praising the wearer’s beauty over description of the hat.
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Dorothea
Horse Driver Escapes Injury After Runaway Buggy
Mrs. Dead Trout was uninjured when her horse bolted on North First street Tuesday afternoon. She leapt from the buggy, grabbing the dashboard to safety as the vehicle sustained considerable damage.
Lodge Notice Vans Buren Lodge Stated Meeting
Vans Buren Lodge No. 711 F and A M holds a stated meeting Monday evening April 5 at 7 o clock. Ned R Conwell W M T C Pike Secretary.
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Vans Buren Lodge
Ned R. Conwell
Simple Salt Soot Removal Method Warned for Fire Prevention
Joseph Harrington of the United States fuel administration in Chicago outlines a soot removal plan using dried common salt sprinkled onto hot fuel. For home furnaces one pound suffices, for large boilers four or five scoops. keep dampers open and allow fumes to vanish before recharging. The method cleans heating surfaces, saves coal, prevents chimney fires, and supports power production. Nelson DePoy Real Estate. News-Eagle office.
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Joseph Harrington
United States Fuel Administration
Chicago
Weathering the Twisters Leave Wells County Damaged
Van Buren and nearby areas escaped Sunday’s severe storms while Wells County endured significant damage with no fatalities reported. Across eight states the twisters caused extensive property losses and about 200 deaths.
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van Buren
Wells
Van Buren Township Welfare Association Meets Monday Night
The regular monthly meeting of the Van Buren Township Community Welfare Association will be held at the library next Monday night. Members are urged to attend as the expenses report from the last banquet will be read and plans for another event discussed.
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van Buren Township Community Welfare Association
Closing Exercises Mark Last Day Of Mrs Merrells School
Mrs Julia Merrells school closed Friday with a big dinner and program including songs dialogues recitations and a valedictory. Pupils and several families attended as the teacher received a berry set and all departed pleased with the last day of school.
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Arnal Merrill
Julia Merrell
Sashpi
America
Wm. Bricker
Bernadine Knote
Lester Smith
Rena Beck
Mabel Helm
Kenneth Green
Todger
Opal Bricker
Millie Whelcher
Helen Haupthof
Von
Guy Helm
Irvin Bricker
Opal
Harrold
Alpheus Green
Viola
Sampson Smith
Wesley
C. R. Witmer
Fred
Haupthof
Ruth
Crystal
Dora Knote
L. McCormick
Lulu Ramsey
Argie Doyle Wad Contest Winner at Methodist Church
The declamatory contest at the Methodist church Friday evening concluded with Argie Doyle and fellow contestants delivering varied performances. Judges noted the high quality and awarded Argie Doyle the victory amid a packed program featuring piano duets, vocal solos, and readings.
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Argie Doyle
Methodist Church
Mildred Hewitt
Addymae Hudson
Bernice Howell
S. F. Harter
Dorothy Duckwall
Farmer Dobsin
Judges Award Winners in High School Contest at Local Fair
Evans Farr and Abbie Doyle were declared winners and will advance to the final contest at Fairmount Academy on April 17. Judges were Mrs. Flemming Miss Minear and Rev. Sifres of Warren.
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Evans Farr
Abbie Doyle
Fairmount Academy
Flemming
Minear
Sifres
Warren
Easter Morning Hymn of Renewal Across Winter Fields
A poetic Easter morning scene describes a shaft of light lifting the spire and frost turning to gold. Birds sing as buds swell and souls rise, crowned with lilies, to walk in paradise. Copyright 1920 Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
Newby Joins News-Eagle Readers After Farm Purchase
Mr H T Newby purchased the Clark Doyle farm east of town last week and returned this week to pay for a year’s subscription to the News-Eagle. The paper welcomes Mr Newby and his family to the community.
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H. T. Newby
Clark Doyle
News-Eagle
Marion Town Board Considers Shared Fire Whistle
Dow Richardson cites Milt Camblin and a manufacturer claiming a fire whistle can be heard ten miles. The town board weighs buying one whistle to serve both towns and suggests locating it in Marion to maximize reach.
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Dow Richardson
Milt Camblin
Town Board
Marion
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