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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
8
The Grant County Council adopted a resolution praising the punctual and faithful James Dicken. They extend sincere sympathy to his bereaved family and note his broad, honest, and courageous convictions. The auditor is authorized to provide the family a copy of the resolution.
An enthusiastic News Eagle meeting decided to buy three tents for the Van Buren patrol. Willie McDougle will order them in Marion through Scout Master Wharton. Scouts are urged to attend Sunday School next Sunday and follow Scout rules more closely. Verl Doyle Merl Whitecotton and Eugene DePuy will go camping with Marion Boy Scouts on Eyesday July 29 near Marion, taking bedding and cooking utensils for a planned camp.
Sunday School begins 9:30 A.M. with class at 10:30 A.M. Junior and Senior U B C E meet at 6:00 and 6:45 P.M. Epworth League at 6:45 and preaching at 7:45 P.M. Prayer meeting Wednesday and Thursday 7:45 P.M. July 23 church picnic at Studabaker Grove. Pastor J W Chambers presides. Full announcements to be made Sunday morning.
The Church of Christ holds Bible reading at 10:00 a.m. and Communion at 11:00 a.m. On the third Lord's day each month Shannon D. Baker of Owensburg Lud. preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A strong Monday storm caused considerable damage with downed telegraph poles along Clover Leaf right of way. Corn and fruit were blown down, Marion suffered worse impact, and the long storm brought rain thunder and lightning through the night. Also contains old advertisements for Hall's Catarrh Cure and farm equipment oils.
The W C T U gathered at Mrs Frances Boxell's home on a Wednesday afternoon with Mrs James Dunkin presiding. Prayers followed Psalm 27 read by Mrs Dunkin, as discussion on Household Economics and domestic science unfolded with papers by several members.
News reaches Mrs. Mills and Vaughn Bell of the death of their brother, an aviator, who was killed July 4. He had connections to the Mills and Bell clothing ventures in Van Buren, Bridgeport Illinois, and Ciocinatti during an eastward tour. The Mills plan to move to Oregon for health and climate reasons after recent business losses.
Juvesburo’s Leader correspondent notes that surplus produce remains unshared while demand exists. Lafontaine plans a canning factory ready for this season and Van Buren may follow suit. Mrs Lorenza Lee visited her brother in Marion and friends on Van Buren over the weekend.
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