20 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
1
A new gymnasium hosts a three game opener with the Lafontaine American Legion Five and Legion second team top liners along with two local high schools. Proceeds go to the building fund while rules limit use and govern conduct and supervision by a board of directors.
Don Richardson reports the Van Buren community will attend the opening basketball night at 7 p.m. with a freshman versus sophomore opener, followed by Lafontaine American Legion II against Van Buren Athletic Association II, and the main matchup Van Buren First Team versus Lafontaine Legion. The piece notes practice shortages, captain Walter Creviston leading the local team, and a new gym rules set by the Athletic Association directors.
Rev O M Davis of Indianapolis will preach at the East Church of Christ on East Main Street Sunday January 23 in the morning and evening. Davis previously pastored this church for two years and is described as an able speaker. The public is invited to attend.
John Corey traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to attend the rabbit show. He exhibits some of his best rabbits and has earned many ribbons in state showrooms through his successful rabbit business.
Landess Christian Church announces preaching Sunday morning and evening by Rev Tarr. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Chas E Hatcher as superintendent and Blanche Korporal as secretary. Welcome to all.
Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations in Indianapolis outlines 1921 plans to study meat pricing from hoof to kitchen. A three member committee will press for livestock protection bills, tariff questions, and legislative support for Purdue station funding.
Francis Baker son of J M Baker who lives northwest of town has returned from Lafayette where he attended the Purdue Short Course. He is greatly pleased with the work and believes the course is worth the time for any young man to take.
Our townsman John Corey proprietor of the D M and R E Rabbitry exhibited three Flemish Giants at the Marion Poultry and Pet Stock Show last week and captured First Senior Flemish Steel Grey doe First Senior Flemish Black doe and Fifth Senior Gray Flemish buck. The judge said the Marion class was the largest he had ever judged with 35 rabbits compared with 25 in Chicago.
Sunday events at the public library feature Mr Bantham speaking to men at 2 pm with a Friday message for young men after services. Ladies hear Rev Harter at the Methodist Church at 2 pm. Saturday morning shows for children, choir rehearsals, and a Sunday service with a 6 pm choir banquet in the church basement.
Elderly resident Mr Hiram Zack aged 82 sustained a severe fall while leaving the Eli Morris residence after collecting water. He broke his right arm at the shoulder blade, with recovery viewed as slow and recovery outcome uncertain by his family.
Mr Geo Bechtel of Landersville area escaped serious harm last Thursday when a horse drawn buggy he rode was frightened and ran away. He was thrown from the vehicle, struck his head and left shoulder, a Van Buren physician hastened to treat him and he is now recovering steadily.
Mrs Elmer Ward Cole of Huntington will preach Sunday evening at seven o'clock at the Central Church of Christ. She previously spoke here with a favorable impression and is expected to draw a good crowd. The Bible School will meet at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited.
Marion Indiana January 19 officials of the Grant County Agricultural Short Course say a complete nursery will be provided for attending mothers next week January 26 and 27. The nursery in Marion High School will be supervised by the Red Cross with nurses on hand to care for ill or engaged children enabling more women to attend. The preparations aim to make this the largest short course yet held in the state.
Grant County Agricultural association aims for 1700 members after Clean-up Day results. 1500 to 1600 reported so far with more townships forthcoming. Van Buren township launches a strong drive with outside help as county teams plan canvassing. Directors meet Saturday January 29 to discuss plans.
Warren Indiana directors of Burn-Oil Tractor Company urge Warren residents to support the local industry. They describe plans, profits, and liberal stock terms and say the factory is nearly complete, warning delays harm investors and urging immediate financial backing.
The Grant County Free Short Course will be held at Marion High School January 26 and 27. It targets farmers bankers merchants teachers and homemakers with general and special sessions. Lectures by Percy Holden of Corn Holden and R R Robertson of Ohio cover farming and fruit topics. Eight film reels will be shown and county students may attend with registration. Committees include Executive Publicity and Finance with local officials and educators leading planning efforts.
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