Van Buren Commencement Plans Largest Township Class
The Van Buren township schools hold commencement in R and D hall Wednesday night with a class of thirty five, the largest ever. Prof. E. Llewelyn of Mt. Vernon will deliver the address on Some Things Worth While, chosen by local officials who honor him as a native. The program lists orchestral pieces, dramatic readings by graduates such as Martha Tucker, Stella Bollhoefer, Lawrence Losure, and Marie Nicewanger, an address by Prof. Llewelyn, diploma presentation by County Superintendent Chas. H. Terrell, and a benediction by Rev. Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Township
R. and D. Hall
EL Ob Llewelyn
Mt. Vernon
Llewelyn
Llewlyn
Hian
Mareh
Mausie—Orchestra
EB. J. Llewelyn
Diplomias
Chas. TH. Terrell
Chambers
Unclear list of names with class colors and motto
A dense list of personal names followed by "Cass Colors-Black and Gold" and "Class Flowers-Pink 9 Carnations" with the class motto "Tonight, we Launch: Where Shall We Anchor?" suggesting a school event program or yearbook page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Baker
Lawrence — Losure
Frank Mathias
Lela Endsley
Stella Bollhoefer
Ethel Crawford
Martha Tucker
Burtney Ferguson
Daisy Amos
Frank Farr
John Wright
Ralph Leas
Nellie Morarity
Martha Beck
Mark Thompson
Marie Nicewanger
Lillian Pilkington
Sadie Schnider
Fred Chambers
Charles May
Florence Bray
Helen F Cobler
Marie Shultz
Mary Heckard
Paul Frazee
Louise Struble
Mable Lindsay
Russell Weller
Noble Riley
Ruth Doyle
Tarry Green
Raphus Wells
Wilmuth Smith
Uah Miller
Blanche Thompson
Cass
Local Club Nominates Officers
President Lawrence Losure, vice president Russell Weller, secretary Martha Beck, treasurer Florence Bray elected to lead the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Losure
Russell Weller
Martha Beck
Florence Bray
State Officials Named In County Listings
State superintendent Charles A. Greathouse and county superintendent Charles N. Terrell are listed along with township trustee William Doyle and Township Advisory Board member Areeen Alexander Butler. Also named are HK f. Farr and Stephen A. Nicewanger in the local civic roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Greathouse
Charles N. Terrell
William Doyle
Areeeen Alexander Butler
HK. F
Birthday Celebration for Russell Anderson
Mr and Mrs John Anderson entertained numerous guests at their country home near Van Buren to mark Russell Andersons twenty second birthday. The teens enjoyed games music and piano selections with refreshments of ice cream cake and bananas. Attendees included Lottie Welsh Artie Bird Cor Padiner Sallie Steward Elizabeth Lease Delpha Nelson Zomia Gird Dana Leverich Josie Moler Leah Camblin Fay Doyle Malissa Welsh Ruth Doyle Levia Welsh Leeilie Anderson Nellie Moriarie Lewis Limnbert Ira Bolles Harry Aden Harry Lease Gay Palmer Gay Kinlander Kenneth Doyle Burr Welsh Elmer Brown Wilbur Alexandra Alvin Ale Frank Tharp Marion Miller Russell Anderson and Clarence Banfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
van Buren
Russell
Lottie Welsh
Artie Bird
Cor Padiner
Sallie Steward
Elizabeth Lease
Delpha Nelson
Zomia Gird
Dana Leverieh
Josie Moler
Leah Camblin
Fay Doyle
Malissa Welsh
Ruth Bo Doyle
Levia Welsh
Leeilie Anderson
Nellie Moriariie
Lewis Limnbert
Ira Bolles
Harry Aden
Harry Lease
Gay Palmer Gay Kinlander
Kenneth Doyle
Burr Welsh
Elmer Brown
Wilbur Alexandra
Alvin Ale
Frank Tharp
Marion Miller
Russell Anderson
Clarence Banfer
It Pays to Read The News-Eagle Advertisements
A Van Buren citizen found ten dollars of value in one issue of The News-Eagle. Reading the paper led to discovering a debtor moving away and settling his bill, showing the home paper’s financial worth. Another item: local creamery business doubled after advertising in The News-Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Eagle
van Buren
Ina van Buren
van Buren Creamery
News- Eagle
Kagle
The Country Boy Promises Regulated Rural Growth
A narrator notes country youths possess unique surroundings and chances for self-made manhood. He asserts country homes provide better opportunities than towns for finding useful lives and trusted positions, urging boys to improve their exclusive opportunities.
Lafontaine Girl Sends 25 Cents For Whitening Tip
A Lafontaine girl paid 25 cents to a New York advertiser to learn how to whiten her hands. She received an answer within days advising to soak them in dish water. The tip amused her tired mother greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miss Minnie Booz and Miss Idna Rupert Visit Marion
Miss Minnie Booz and Miss Idna Rupert were in Marion on Monday for unspecified activities, with no additional details provided about the visit or its purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Booz
Idna Rupert
Marion
Broom and Allison Receive Life Sentences in Robbery Murder
Ralph E. Broome and Wallis G. Allison, convicted killers of Wade Robinson, were sentenced to life terms without a jury trial by Judge Ho Paulus of the circuit court. Each defendant pleaded guilty and accepted the judge. They were taken to Michigan City penitentiary to serve their life terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Broome
Wallis G. Allison
Wade Robinson
Laundersville
Fife
Amen
Ho. Paulus
Credit Court
Paulus
Broom
Allison
Michigan City
Dry Goods Box Statesman Satire in Town
A satirical piece mocks self styled dry goods box statesmen calling out lazy men who shirk work, burden their wives, and argue tariff talk while unable to manage basic tasks. It contrasts their public vanity with private grief when a man falls short, ending in harsh moral judgment.
Riley Builds New Barn With Concrete Floors and Driveway
Riley constructs a new barn replacing the old structure. The building features concrete floors and a room for an automobile. A concrete driveway will extend from the barn to the alley and street, signaling plans to own a machine soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale. Riley
Riley
Roy Harveys and family fish on Sadamonie River near Mt Jitna
Roy Harveys and his family fished Tuesday along the Sadamonie River near Mt Jitna, enjoying a day of angling together in the local countryside.
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Roy Harveys
Sadamonie River
Mt. Jitna
Flourishing Van Buren Merchants Report Record Saturday
A flourishing Van Buren merchants street market reported business over $5000 at F.A. Bratton's store last Saturday. The event highlighted strong local commerce and notable consumer turnout in the area.
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van Buren
Miss Tyner Visits Wabash Family on East Main Street
Miss Flossie Tyner of Wabash stayed with Mrs. M. Case and her family on East Main street after coming over Sunday for a several day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Tyner
Wabash
M. Case
East Main Street
Dro McCuules and family noted as relatives in city circle
The notice states Dro McCuules his wife and son and EW Pownell are connected with Traftford City as nephews and nieces of their uncle and aunt Mar and Mrs. W TL McDougle on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dro McCuules
Pownell
Traftford City
Mar
W. TL McDougle
Marion shoppers include Mrs Morris and daughter
Mrs BooN Morris and her daughter Miss Bessie Morris were seen shopping in Marion stores on Tuesday, highlighting a day of local shopping activity.
Bhaufton visit noted at Studa baker farm
Arch Gorden and V. C. Fretz of Bhaufton called at the Studa baker farm two miles east of town Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Gorden
V. C. Fretz
Bhaufton
Studabaker Farm
Miss Edna Rupert Returns to Van Buren Home
Miss Edna Rupert formerly of Van Buren and later of Alexandria has located in Van Buren again and will reside with Mrs. B Th Duckwall on East Main Street.
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Edna Rupert
van Buren
Alexandria
Mrs Will Hall Ill at Home East of Town
Mrs Will Hall suffers liver and bowel trouble and remains at her home east of town seeking care and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hall
Memorial Service by Odd Fellows and Who of Pos
Two lodges plan a Sunday memorial service in Doyle's grove half a mile south of town. The Warren band will provide music as members march from their halls to the cemetery to decorate graves. Rebekahs and Pythian Sisters join the program with Rev. Jones of Elwood and Rev. Levits delivering addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Who
Pos
Doyle's Grove
Warren Band
Rebekahs
Pythian
Mr. Jones
Elwood
L. A. Levits
Wy. of
P's
Misses Capitola and Eva Dean Called on Friends
Miss Capitola and Eva Dean visited Marion as social acquaintances calling on friends, sharing greetings and community chatter during a local social round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitola
Eva Dean
Marion
Marion couple at Matter Park Sunday outing
Fred Losnre and Miss Lada Lebay with Chester King of Marion and Nellie Brewer spent Sunday picnicking at Matter Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Losnre
Lada Lebayoir
Chester King of
Will Steinhoff Returns From Work Trip In Temlock Ohio
Will Steinhoff, an oil field worker in Temlock Ohio, came home Monday and returned Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Steinhoff
Temlock
Ohio
Fishermen Visit Bellville River Saturday Night
Karl Bratton and nine Charley storts fished the Salhmonne river in Bellville Saturday night and reported no catch. Mr and Mrs FLT Drake entertained to dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Eddie Fry of Indianapolis and Dr Richardson and Dow Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Bratton
Charley Storts
Bellville
Salhmonne River
Keteh
Flt. Drake
Eddie Fry
Indianapolis
Richardson
Dow Richardson
Miller hosts a Sunday dinner for local guests
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller entertained numerous visitors at their home Sunday with a good dinner and ice cream. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. William Phum mer, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Robb, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Vincent, D. Vincent, Lauren Vincent, Harry and Harold Phiammer, Cecil Vincent, Eeho Miller, Isvl Vincent, Mrs. Almaretta Vincent, and Mrs. J. W. Hess and daughters Twilight and Dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Miller
William Phummer
Alonzo Robb
W. H. Vincent
D. ©. Vincent
Lauren Vincent
Harry and
Harold Phiammer
Cecil Vincent
Eeho Miller
Isvl Vincent
Almaretta Vincent
J. W. Hess
Twilight
Dawn
Robinsons Visit Webster Lake for Weekend Fishing
Mr and Mrs S G Robinson went to Webster Lake on Sunday morning to spend a few days fishing away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. G. Robinson
Webster Lake
Osborne celebrate seven pound baby girl born Friday
Mr and Mrs J Fr Osborne welcome a seven pound baby girl born Friday afternoon at their home.
Thompson Family Visit in Detroit Couple
Lloyd Thompson and his Detroit wife are visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson in Alr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Thompson
Detroit, Mich
Alr. Thompson
Mrs
Charles Thompson
W. T. McDougle Keeps Vegetables and Flowering Plants
W. T. McDougle maintains vegetable plants and has selections for flower beds urns and hanging baskets. The offerings cover a range of garden needs including edible crops decorative blooms and containers.
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W. T. McDougle
Advertising Attracts Moth to Candle Light of Business
The passage extols public advertising as a legitimate dignified display of a business. It argues an advertiser earns respect and trust, drawing customers like moths to candle light, inviting trade as long as the advertising appears bright and appealing.
Real estate bargains via Roberts Agency in Glass Block
Notices point readers toward bargains offered by Roberts Agency located in Glass Block, Marion. The listing highlights affordable properties and draws attention to available parcels and housing options in the Marion area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Agency
Glass Block, Marion
Fiynn Dentist Advertises Glass Block Office
O. M. Fiynn, dentist advertises varied dental work done scientifically at reasonable prices. Glass Block location implied, signaling a modern office presentation for residents seeking affordable care.
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O. M. Fiynn
Marion
Van Buren Realtor Boller Gets New Business Cards
Real estate agent Boller of Van Buren arranged for the News-Eagle to print fresh business cards this week, highlighting his local property listings and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boller
van Buren
News- Eagle
Miss Martha Beck Presents Pretty Programs at News Eagle
Miss Martha Beck displays a series of attractive programs printed by the News-Eagle. The items highlight local culture and community events, reflecting the newspaper’s arts coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Beck
News-Eagle
Local social notes from Marion area gatherings
Mrs. S Lindsay and daughters Mable and Fern shopped in Marion stores Monday. Starry Roberts and Bernard Heines of Manon spent Sunday evening with Miss Ruth Dowle and Mable Lindsay. Mrs. Fred Bodillman of Lawrenceville Illinois, formerly Miss Norma Doyle, is expected home next week for Ruth E Doyle's commencement. Mrs Eva Wine was a Marion visitor Tuesday. Mars W OK Fraizer called on Mrs George Sweetser. Create DD Lindsay expects to go to Carrington ND June vs with men from this and other places to purchase farms if suited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Mable
Fern
Marion
Starry Roberts
Bernard Heines
Manon
Ruth Dowle
Mable Lindsay
Fred Bo Dillman
Lawrenceville
Phlnois
Norma Doyle
This Place
Ruth EL Doyle
Mars. W. OK. Fraizer
George Sweetser
Carringeton
Nld
Vielmits
Marion man oversees cylinder press setup in Van Buren
Lee Willeatts of Marion supervised the installation of the News-Eagle cylinder press in Van Buren during a Saturday afternoon setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Willeatts
Marion
van Buren
News- Eagle
Seth Walker Seeks Aesthetic Touchups for Van Buren Homes
Seth Walker owns three residences in Van Buren two on West Main and one on Depot Street He has them and two barns freshly painted by Gareth and Syelly highlighting neighborhood beautification efforts in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Walker
van Buren
West Main
Depot Street
Mr. Walker
Gareth & Syelly
Local Visitors Stay With Mrs Harris Sister
Mrs J Follarmis visits with nine daughters Mildred Isabell and son Carl of Robinson and with Chinois as guests of Mrs Harris sister Mrs John Ss Wight and family linger in town.
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J. Follarmis
Mildred
Isabell
Carl
Robinson
Chinois
Mies
Llarris
John Ss. Wight
Mrs Stephen Lease Visits Marion Tuesday
Mrs Stephen Lease made a Marion visit on Tuesday. Local observers noted her presence and activities during the afternoon.
Gillespie Visits Marion After Rural Mail Route
N. Gillespie made a trip to Marion Tuesday evening after finishing his rural mail route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe. N. Gillespie
Marion
Visit of Mr and Mrs Joe Lease to Greenup
Mr and Mrs Joe Lease visit friends in Greenup as part of a social/visiting notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Joe Lease
Greenup
Local Socials and Events Noted Around Laamdessville
Miss Mattie Cores visits Bhatston on Sunday hosted by Miss Anna Ettinger. Miss Ethel Shinholt hosts the Needle Craft club at her country home south of Laamdessville. The final bee dance of the season was held at the RR and D on Thursday evening with music by Chessier and Magegart of Manion. Bratton seeks fat cattle for his meat market while attending a nationwide search. Min Bratton notes a preference for Searee cattle Mov. Mr and Mrs Charles Sullivan attend baptismal services in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Shinholt
Needle Craft Club
Countrys
Laamdessville
Chessier and Magegart
Manion
Fla. Bratton
Min Bratton
Mov
Charles Sullivan
Warren
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Welfare Notes
Mr and Mrs Robert Pilkington called on Mr and Mrs AS Sisk in Marion Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wesley Shrock and son Inverett visited their son Mear Sunday at Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pilkington
A.S. Sisk
Marion
Wesley Shrock
Inverett
Mear
Danville. I
Dean Returns Home From Carnegie Tech for Vacation
Dean, who has attended Carnegie Technical School at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, returned home Wednesday to spend vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Dean.
Odd Fellows Lodge Initiates Three in Second Degree
The Odd Fellows lodge conducted a second degree initiation Wednesday night with three candidates. A sumptuous feast followed in the R. and D. hall, attended by a large group of Odd Fellows and their families and friends. The Rebekahs provided the elegant supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
R. and D. Hall
Rebekas
William Thompson Visits With His Mother
William Thompson spends time with his mother Mrs Rachel during a family outing. The brief captures a warm, domestic moment as they share a day together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Mrs
Rachel Thompson
Be a Live One and Do Your Own Work
The text compares timber drifting to people and urges individuals to show their individuality. It emphasizes not following fashion but being true to oneself and doing a unique personal duty that no one else can do.
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Hfe
Sign Your Name On Submissions To Newspapers
A letter urges contributors to include their name with every submission so editors know who sent the item. It notes editors rarely pay attention to anonymous pieces and that many items are discarded for this reason.
Dillon Buys Van Buren News-Eagle Plant
J. S. Dillon, former editor of this paper, has purchased the Van Buren News-Eagle plant and will take possession at once. Dillon is an experienced newspaper man and promises a real up-to-date newspaper for Van Buren. Success to Mr. Dillon and the News-Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Dillon
van Buren
Happy Corner Social Notes Hit By Local Callers
Miss Alice Fornshell was a Marton caller on Wednesday and a Van Buren caller on Saturday. Clyde Kent and Guy Losure were seen driving through the vicinity Sunday evening. Chester Mills called on Chester Revland Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Fornshell
Marton
Clyde Kent
Guy Losure
van Buren
Chester Mills
Chester Revland
Local Social Notes From Marion and Nearby Towns
Miers Wall Cener and daughters Edlsythe and Ivah shopped in Marion Saturday afternoon. Miss Iona and Artie Bird visited Miss Dona Leverich Friday. Mrs William Gift spent Monday with her daughter. Censer Everett Beck and family were Marion visitors Saturday after Line Furnish called on Miss Alice Farnshell Sunday evening. Edythe Comer hosted Eva Boxell Saturday and Sunday. Zena Bird and Artie Bird visited Van Buren Saturday evening. Mattie Harvey called on her brother and wife. Leona Atkinson visited her sister Mrs Everett Beck Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miers
Wall Cener and Daughters
Edlsythe
Ivah
Marion
Iona
Artie Bird
Dona Leverich
Mattie Harvey
Mrs
Corda Harvey
Leona Atkinson
Everett Beck
Miss Ruth Gordon Visits Miss Ivah Cemer
Miss Ruth Gordon spent Monday with Miss Ivah Cemer. Miss Alice Fornshell called on Edythe Cemer Tuesday after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gordon
Ivah Cemer
Alice Fornshell
Edythe Cemer
Rev John Frazee Reaches Out To Local Friends
Reverend John Frazee called on friends in the vicinity inviting them to gather and share fellowship in a planned community meeting at a local church hall. He emphasized neighborly support and mutual aid within the area.
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John Frazee
Van Buren Callers Report Weekend Visits
Mrs. Fred Bird was a Van Buren caller Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hlarlen Beck were Van Buren callers Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bird
van Buren
Mrs. Hlarlen Beck
Thompson family visits Lawrenceville grandparents in Tennessee
Evan Thompson traveled to Lawrenceville Tennessee with Roy Thompson's two children to visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs William Nickerson formerly of Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Thompson
Lawrenceville, T
Roy Thompson
William Nickerson
van Buren
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Charles
Uuff
Fidbence Curtis
Sadie Akers
Johnson Boxell
E. B. Scott
Ada Griffith
Georgia Dicken
Edna L. Merrell
Zera Boller
Rosa Rhodes
Edna Farr
Jessie Creviston
Nellie Thompson
Jas. W. H. Farr
the Country Boy
Miller
Eva Wine
Stephen Lease
Mattie Cores
Bhatston
Anna Ettinger
Happy Corner
William Gift
Censer
Oon
Alice Farnshell
Edythe Comer
Eva Boxell
Miss Zena
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