Markle and Van Buren Meet in Guarded Basketball Rivalry
Markle team led by Yost Walters and Barber varsity to Van Buren gym Saturday December 22. Van Buren responds with Ammerman LaRue Lasure Melling and Lane as five starter options. Admission 25 and 15 cents as fans are urged to attend en masse for the scalp showdown.
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van Buren
Markle
van Burn A. A
le Markle
Yost
Walters
Carber
Stanlesyidner
Doyle Ammerman
LaRue
Glen Lasure
Melling
Lane
Bogus check artist warned as fraud details emerge
Local bankers and merchants are alerted to a smooth check swindler who passed bad checks at Muncie last Saturday using a protectograph and other devices. He cashed checks from the A. W. Moone Machine Co. and targeted Jewelers like Chas Pierson, with a tall, dark haired man aged 35 to 40 described as six feet tall and about 200 pounds. A second swindler targets jewelers and uses the Knightstown bank name, while bogus creeks are reported afloat on the Eaton nursery company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
A. W. Moone
B. F. Barclay
Chas. Pierson
W. A. Benford
Knightstown
Eatonursery Company
Lodge Notice for Van Buren Lodge Installation
Brethren of Van Buren Lodge No 711 F in A M meet Thursday evening December 27 to install officers for the coming year. Possible work in the F C Degree. Walter Creviston W M C E Hatcher Secy.
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Brethren
van Buren Lodge
F. C
Man Kills Wife Then Destroys Home In Logansport Area
Edward Hutchinson, 50, formerly near Van Buren, shot and beat his wife to death after their two month marriage, then set fire to the house and wounded himself. Both died within hours at Logansport hospital. his wife filed for divorce Monday. Neighbors reported heavy drinking prior to the tragedy.
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Edward Hutchinson
van Buren
Onward
Logansport
Indiana
Hutchinson
Marion
Wm. Saxon
Emery Creviston
Kokomo
Cass County
Eikenberry
Postmaster General Grants Christmas Day Holiday for Rural Carriers
The Postmaster General approved an amendment to postal regulations making rural carriers off on Christmas Day. Postmasters and carriers are urged to inform patrons to mail early and expect no rural route delivery that day.
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D. Bradford
Damages Mount In Marion Box and Paper Plant Fire
Fire at the Lindley Box and Paper Company plant in Marion caused an estimated loss of 125 000 to 150 000 dollars. The blaze began near the furnace room and spread quickly, with the main building in flames when firefighters arrived. About 200 workers were displaced and rebuilding plans will proceed promptly.
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Lindley Box and Paper Company
Marion
Van Buren A A. A. Defeats Kokomo Kords 41 to 29
In Kokomo Saturday night the Kokomo Kords fell to Van Buren A. A. in a fast basketball game. Van Buren led early behind Melling and LaRue with strong guard play. The final score was 41 to 29.
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Kokomo Kords
van Buren A. A
Merrell
LaRue
van Buren
Melling
Cramer
Davis
Gibson
Williams
Kords
Perosnal
Losure
Armstrong
Hauser
Lasure
Kokomo
Lane
Everett Korporal
Paxton
Charley Glovier
Moling
Ammerman
Child Dies in Brother's Arms While Eating Cake
Robert Levon Balsley aged 3 of Jackson township Wells county Indiana died by choking at 4 30 Sunday as he sat on his older brother Lester s lap eating cake. Father arrived after the child had died. Funeral services held at Farrville church with Rev Wiggins in charge.
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Balsley
Brother
Farrville Church
Rev
Wiggins
Robert
W. Scott Balsley
Jackoon
Wells Co
Banter
Lester
Revival Glories at U B Church End of Three Week Campaign
The U B church closed a three week revival with sixteen conversions and two baptisms. The meeting strengthened the church spiritually and financially aided Rev Eigest who received about twenty five dollars. Rev Hurst made many warm friends during his stay and plans to leave. Next week's services include Sunday School at 9 30, preaching at 10 30, and Christian Endeavor at 6 30.
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U. B
Eigest
Hurst
Christian Endeavor
McNatt Captured County Banner at Wells County Union
The Wells county Christian Endeavor Union held its annual convention at the First Reformed Church in Bluffton with over two hundred members present. Evan Williams, Indiana field secretary, gave the principal address as members provided musical numbers and readings. The McNatt society received the membership banner for enduring attendance and membership records.
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Wells County Christian Endeavor Union
First Reformed Church
Bluffton
Wells County
Evan Williams
Indiana
McNatt Society
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Mankle
Carter
Waters
Lodge
Walter Creviston
W. M
C. E. Hatcher
Secy
U. B. Church
McNatt
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