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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
4
The editorial urges readers to enter 1920 with a definite plan and integrity. It warns that wealth alone is hollow without honor, peace, and courage to do right, regardless of others’ opinions, as a guiding theme for the coming year.
Town prosperity hinges on the community it serves as population declines in many states while cities grow. Farmers gain from a nearby live town, and a strong local retail market boosts the whole area. Cooperation between farmer and merchant strengthens agriculture and community life.
Readers ponder the year ahead as the town greets 1920 with optimism and caution. Mentions of radium pricing and local High Cost concerns frame a brief look at economic expectations, shopping ahead, and communal wishes for prosperity.
Van Buren locals defeat Montpelier Independents 38 to 19 on a rough night with 21 fouls. Glen Melling scores 18 as Creviston and G Melling guard effectively while Banter and Plummer contribute. Upcoming home games against Warren Independents and Bluffton are advertised with lineups and encouragement to attend.
Van Buren high school swept two games against Sweetser last Saturday with fast start and strong defense. The first stringers led 18 to 0 at half and finished 32 to 3 as Ward and Ballard starred alongside Griffith Rumple and Beck. In the second game Losure Ballard Waggaman Conwell Little and Beck anchored a 52 to 4 win with all players scoring.
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