Van Buren Street Fair Set for September 20 24
At a large Van Buren Agricultural Association meeting the next annual Agricultural and Free Street Fair is scheduled for September 20 21 22 23 and 24 in Van Buren. Committees are formed to organize exhibitions focusing on livestock poultry and agricultural products. The new gymnasium will display entries and a boys pig club is organized. The association plans incorporation to promote regional agricultural and livestock interests with officers led by President W F Williamson and Secretary Guy Duckwall.
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van Buren Agricultural Association
van Buren
Street Fair Association
County Agricultural Society
W. F. Williamson
J. E. Armstrong
Guy Duckwall
L. M. Hydorn
Doan Paxton
M. Camblin
Dad
Henry Creviston
John Carey
Frank Doyle
Isaiah Nelson
Ida Miller
Harry Creviston
H. H. Scott
Andy Nelson
Salvation Army Band to Tour Indiana and Play Here
The Salvation Army band of Detroit Michigan a fifty four piece group will tour Indiana by motor car and perform in Van Buren around July 20 with a concert and brief talks about the Army's work Adjt Olthoff of Marion says Van Buren residents will have a chance to assist in the work.
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Salvation Army Band
Detroit
Mick
Indiana
Salvation Army
van Buren
Adjt. Olthoff
Marion
Smallpox Epidemic Tightens Quarantine in Gas City
The Gas City smallpox outbreak has grown since last fall with many homes now quarantined. Most cases are mild but the situation is viewed as undesirable and alarming as the epidemic spreads through the community.
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Gas City
Gas City Journal
Upheld Conviction in Conspiracy to Commit Arson
Indianapolis June action of the Jay circuit court convicted Enoch L. Pierson of Van Buren on a conspiracy to commit arson. The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the conviction on appeal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jay Circuit Court
Enoch L. Pierson
van Buren
Supreme Court
Boston Police Largely World War Veterans
Ninety percent of the city police force in Boston are veterans of the world war, reflecting a seasoned ranks profile. The fact highlights postwar staffing and recruitment patterns amid urban policing.
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Boston
Annual Relief Corps Picnic Brings Veterans Together
A June gathering of the W R C drew many attendees to honor blue-clad defenders. The day featured socializing, a large picnic dinner, church prayers, music by the Landess drum corps, officer elections, tributes to long-married couples, and a Memorial Day program highlighting the flag and sacred observance.
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Ater
Lutes
Landess Drum Corps
Mr Rock
South Marion
Gertrude Culbertson
Lydia Seegar
Perry
Joe Ferguson
Mr. Perry
Olive Morris
van Buren
Rachie Scott
Boswell
Joe Clouse
America
Rev. Lutes
William McDougle
Lafayette
McDougle
Elizabeth Lee
Harding
W. R. CG
Matter
Park
Indiana law tightens on sale of stale or rotten eggs
The Indiana pure food law bans sale of decomposed or rotten eggs with strict penalties. Offenses incur fines from ten to one hundred dollars and possible county jail time. Inspectors must seize unwholesome eggs and issue candling certificates for resale. Public notice urges compliance by producers, dealers, and shippers.
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Indiana
Food and Drug Department
State Board of Health
Look Toward the Sun WAN BIEN By 10 MAKE A TRIP ROUND THE GLOBE
William McDougall of Lafayette and five Purdue university students sail for a three month globe tour as a top dance orchestra. They will earn twenty five dollars weekly plus travel, performing on ships and at meals. The voyage covers Seattle Hawaii Japan China Australia India and many regions. One member reportedly postponed his wedding until return.
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William McDougall
Lafayette
van Buren
Purdue University
Globe
McDougall
Purdue College Glee Club
Seattle
Hawaii
Japan
China
Australia
India
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Europe
Africa
Egypt
Straits of
Gibraltar
McDougle
Lake Webster
Normalcy Near, United States Seen as Solid Finance Force
The piece asserts America is sound and nearing normalcy after tough adjustments, with the U S viewed as the world’s fortified nation in finance and trade. It urges producers to avoid pessimism, focus on readjustment, and work energetically, stressing American industry’s resilience, signed Nelson & Stridler The Farmers' Friends.
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America
United States
Nelson & Stridler
Farmers’ Friends
Township Graduates of Jackson Township Wells County
Graduates listed for Jackson township Wells county include Paul Lee Merlin K Griffith Samuel M Palmer Everett L Stroud Selah M Leonard N Esther Boxell Floyd L McIntire Fern Huffman Fay Dawson Mildred A Baker Violet B Yont Marjorie Hardman.
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Jackson Township
Wells County
Paul Lee
Merlin K. Griffith
Samuel M. Palmer
Everett L. Stroud
Selah M. Leonard
N. Esther Boxell
Floyd L. McIntire
Fern Huffman
Fay Dawson
Mildred A. Baker
Violet B. Yoynt
Marjorie Hardman
Central Church of Christ Bible School Schedule
Details show a Bible School session followed by preaching at 10:30 and 7:30 led by Rev. A L Martin, pastor. The entry notes Central Church of Christ and structure of services with specific times.
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Central Church OF Christ Bible School
A, L, Martin
Threshermen Set Local Threshing Prices in Grant County
The Grant County Brotherhood of Threshermen met at the Grant County Agricultural Society rooms to fix county threshing rates. O S Smith of Upland chaired the gathering as oats cost 4 cents per bushel, wheat 8 cents, and rye 10 cents, about twenty percent below last year.
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Grant County Brotherhood of Threshermen
Grant County Agricultural Society
O. S. Smith
Upland
Purchased Restaurant Takes Immediate Possession
Mr 4 O Snawley buys Jeff s Cafe from Roy Jeffries and assumes ownership immediately on Friday.
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4. O. Snawley
Jeff
Roy Jeffries
Van Buren band meeting Friday night concert plans
To musicians and others interested in forming a band for Van Buren invitees should attend at the Van Buren Gym Friday, June 17, at 7:30. The town seeks to organize a capable band and all are urged to appear even if they lack an instrument.
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van Buren
Children’s Day Observed With Sunday Services at Van Buren
A Methodist church in Van Buren plans a Children’s Day program on Sunday June 19 featuring a 9 30 Sunday School hour a 10 30 orchestra piece a choir devotional and a sermon titled An Old Testament Mother The event includes solos duets and choruses by local performers with a Uncle Sam deputation and invitations to the community to attend.
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Methodist Church
van Buren
March of the Children
Margaret DePoy
Uncle Sam
Elmer Day
Europe
George Richardson
America
Jackson Township Sunday Schools Hold Annual Convention
Jackson township held its annual Sunday School convention Sunday afternoon at Dillman church. Rev. Mason of Huntington gave an instructive address on Sunday school work. County officials and workers spoke briefly. Officers re elected: President Mrs. O. R. Williams. Vice-president Henry F. Batson. Secretary-treasurer W. C. Slusher. Divisional superintendents named for Children, Young People, Adult, Educational, and Administration.
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Jackson Township
Dillman Churct
Mason
Huntington
Lafayette
O. R. Williams
Montpelier R
Henry F. Batson
Warren
W. C. Slusher
Henry Batson
Charles Miller
Warren Rk
A. B. Custard
Alva Colbert
Mt. Zion
T. R. Hardman
Pork Chops and Hamburgers Priced Low in Van Buren
A Marion Chronicle correspondent in Van Buren notes a restaurant offering Pork Chops and Hamburgers at 25 cents and an Egg Sandwich for 6 cents. The piece playfully questions if high hamburger costs are retreating and jokes about two sandwiches for a dime.
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van Buren
Chronicle
Marion Chronicle
For Sale One 38 year old Joan Heifer
For Sale a 38 year old Joan heifer due to fresh. A good one and priced right. Nelson and Stricler.
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Joan Heifer
Nelson & Stricler
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