Local Patron Quietly Supports Trade Balance Effort
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
2
Local visitors and travel notes from Warren and Rochester
Mr. and Mrs C P Carey of Warren are spending a few days with Mrs D W Buxell. Mrs A J Buller and daughter, who had been visiting relatives there, have left for Rochester. Patriotic stationery offered by News Eagle: 10 sheets and 10 envelopes for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C P. Carey
Warren
D. W. Buxell
A. J. Buller
Rochester
All News-Eagle Office
Time Table for St. L. & W. Rail Service May 6 1917
West and east bound train times listed with No 3 at 11 23 am No 4 5 38 pm No 5 10 37 pm and Nos 3 and 4 30 minutes late on Sundays with a low rate Sunday excursion. For information call 7 H J Ikerid agent Chas E Rose AGP Toledo Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expr
Bluffton
Iod
Local visitors and family gatherings noted in Dill man area
Mr. and Mrs. Clif Keltner of Dill man along with Emma Mower and Stricklare were guests of Will Beekman. Several couples shared Sunday with Duckwall family and other locals. Earl Shaw from Montpelier visits. Osboro of Marion to speak on Home Missionary work Sunday morning. Winona Haupthof of Marion visits cousins in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clif Keltner
Dillman
Emma Mower
Stricklere
Will Beekman
Wright
Clint Duckwall
Cub Lee
Alva Duckwall
Carey Duckwall
Bedwell
Emma
Marion
Will Korporal
Chester Hefner
Neunamaker
Henry Denton
O. Young
Montpelier
Young
Rona Walton
Glen Duckwall
Red Cross Adds New Members in Van Huren
The Van Huren Red Cross announces new members since the last issue. New inductees include Mrs. Amanda Booz Mrs. T. P. Dicken Mrs. W. C. Booz Mrs. Thomas Plummer Mrs. Dell Gardner Mrs. Joe Armstrong Miss Mildred Mills Mrs. Marie Draper Miss Genieve Beard Miss Agnes Dillon Mrs. Elheja Paxton Miss Velma Merrel Don Richardson bringing total membership to 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
van Huren
Amanda Booz
T. P. Dicken
W. C. Booz
Thomas Plummer
Dell Gardner
Joe Armstrong
Mildred Mills
Marie Draper
Genieve Beard
Agnes Dillon
Elheja Paxton
Velma Merrel
Don Richardson
Picture Show Opens in Marion Under Mr Harry Roberts
Mr Tom Eliopolas of Marion has purchased the Star Theatre and opened it under the management of Mr Harry Roberts. Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Roberts, brings years of experience and invites patrons who enjoy clean motion pictures. Two serials will begin soon. the deal was arranged through DePoy Real Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Eliopolas
Marion
Star Theatre
Harry Roberts
Roberts
Joe Roberts
DePoy Real Estate
Liberty loan oversubscribed. Van Buren banks lead in bonds
The liberty loan was oversubscribed by over a billion dollars. Van Buren State Bank and Farmers Trust Company bought bonds for themselves and their customers totaling 831,500. Grant county overall purchased 1,014,800 in bonds, with Van Buren banks covering the township allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Liberty Loan
Big furniture sale kicks off at H A Davis & Co
Local notes report a major sale starting Saturday at H A Davis & Co with many residents visiting Van Buren and Bluffton. Included are mentions of Sam Toneys at City Drug, travel to Huntington, Terre Haute and Indianapolis, plus local visits from families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Maurine Kunkel
Blufftune
H. A. Davis & Co
John Cupelon
Fort Wayne
Birthday dinner honors Mr D T Riggs sixty second year
A Sunday birthday dinner for Mr D T Riggs at his home hosted about sixty relatives including the Manning and Riggs families and others from nearby towns. A separate wedding for Miss Charline Pence and Mr Roy Roush was held that evening with Rev Cook officiating and a two course lunch served by Mrs Pence and aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Riggs
Riggs
Toge
John Manning
Harry Jay
Raymond
John Jr
Elizabeth Clark
Mira Mandog
Fairmount
W. F. Lee
Daisy Lee
Vaughn
Vas Buren
Cleon Riggs
James Riggs
Warren
Clyde Riggs
Margaret
Dundee
Jobo Bell
Chas Riggs
von Carnes
Kenneth
Near Keystone
W.C. Slusher
A. B. Line
Ruth
Geneva Riggs
Zelda Line
Rey
Ruth Slusher
Homer
Floyd Riggs
Charline Pence
Roy Roush
Cook
Roush
Pence
Freelove Pence
Luther Baird
Schwiehardt
Buxel
Henry Denton
Ruthber Baird
W. R. Collins
Josephine Collins
Gerald Cullins
Logansport
Sarah Baird
Jonesboro
Ray Roush
A.J. Pence
Misaes Freelove Pence
Nadelle Duton
Mrs. Rough
Pythian Sisters Calendar Announces 1917 1918 Events
The Pythian Sisters Sewing Circle shares a year’s schedule with monthly gatherings and parties from July 1917 through January 1918. Attendees include Margaret Conwell Lena McDougle Mrs W K Frazier Lulu Johnson Gail Huff Marie Bish and many more. The Embroidery club met at Mrs C R Witmer’s east of town with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters’ Sewing Circle
Margaret Conwell
Lena McDougle
W. K. Frazier
Lulu Johnson
Gail Huff
Marie Bish
C. R. Witmer
Ruse Duckwall
Ethel Makemson
Anna Rendhover
Marie Duckwall
Hazel Pilkington
Emma Beck
Mollie Lee
A. Romey
Anna Corey
Mary Lytle
J. A. Grindle
Anna Howard
Grace Derbyshire
Merle Bray
Hallowe'en
Rose Waggaman
Norma Dillman
Emma Plummer
Ora Weeler
Nona Davis
J. L. Dillon
Lizzie Robinson
Delight Bradford
Lourse Boxell
Clara Ducknall
Carrie Maddux
Ercite Daughtrey
Edna Moler
Hattie Walling
Mrs. Johnson Roxell
C. R Witmer
Mesdames
John Pilkington
Harry Creviston
Makemson
I. C. Mills
Shimp
Duveen
Acca Corey
Apcil Witmer
Marion
Pythian Sewing Circle
K. of P. Hall
D. W. Boxell
Sam Robinson
Daughtery
Grindle
Moler
Beck
Pilkington
Duckwall
McDougie
Waggaman
Plummer
Maddux
Johnson
Lee
Davis
Uorey
Derbyshire
Toney
Rudelinger
Red Cross Fund Total Reaches About 8250 Today
At noon today Red Cross committees report a total raised of about 8250 dollars. The figure reflects early fundraising activity across the chapter network and may grow as additional contributions are tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Local residents note visits and moves in Warren area
Mr and Mrs Charley Pulling spent Sunday in Van Buren. John Saxon and family of Marion attended the commencement. Lawrence McMillan of Illinois visited grandparents Mr and Mrs B B McMillan. Mrs Bessie Furnish hosted dinner for guests from Roll Marion and Muncie. John Jones moved to John Mathias residence and Joe Linn rented the vacant house. A L Calvin bought the Morin property and plans extensive repairs. Fred Harris, husband of Warren native, was killed in an automobile accident. Wright family received telegram about the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Pulling
Warren
van Buren
John Saxon
Marion
Glen Brown
Huntington
Sunda
D. W. Roxell
Lawrence McMillan
Illinois
B. B. McMillan
Bessie Furnish
Lewis Furnish
Roll
Beo Furnish
Joe
Muncie
Eva Sharron
Julia Furnish
Ivah Cemer
This
John Jones
John Mathias
Joe Linn
A. L. Calvin
Morin
Linn
John Wright
Robinson, Sr
Fred Harris
Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Cause OF Liberty
Red Cross Committee
Paxton’s Drug ‘Store
Coan Paxton
van Buren, Indiana
Marion & Bluffton Tr. Co
Cara
H. J. Ikerid
Chas. E. Rose
Toledo, O
Ladies Home Journal
Capitola Deane East Main Street
Milo
Guy Helm
Markle
Dolly Spurr
Joan OF Arc
Geraldine Farrar
Joan
Crawford
Jewelry Store
MUA AS
MTA SH
Ed Clark
Mat Rogers
Martin Carl
Bert Harvey Woof
Mrs. Chisler ‘Lefervor
Ancil Witmer
O. G. Willey
Fornshell
Arthur Fornshell
Oklahoma
Lucy Hodgson
Landess White
Terre Baute
S. E. Maggart
Delores
W. A. Paxton
Robert and
Lewis
Jonas Paxton
Lakes
J. N. Bish
Marcells
A. J. Barnes
Harley Bell
Martha
Jessie
Mt. Zion
A. A. Bollhoefer
August Bollhoefer
Oscar Bollhoefer
Clyde Waggaman
Harry and
Louise
Poneto
Henry Sanderman
J. E. Riley
Charles Zimmerman
Indianapolis
E. B. Sellers
Mary Margaret
Helen Cubler
Claude Peters
Stoy, Lll
Joe Lino
Decatur
Mrs. Lino
Dahi Elzey
A. S. Elzey
Ilo Elzey
Ossian
E. B. Kero
Dora Waggaman
Kokomo
O. J. Crawford
Lois
Vivian Nea
Lafontaine
Otho Merrill
Otho
Navy
Eva Deane
D. C. Deane
Glen Maddox
Shamrock
Okla
San An Tonio
Texas
Wyeth Landess
Bloomington
Harlen Beck
W. A Hart
Lawtoo
Henry Behng
Wm. Duckwall
T. Pike
Wm. C. Booz
L. C. Doyle
Dean Paxton
Dahl Strickler
G. G. Richardson
G. Robinson
J. A. Davis
Trace Draper
Pythian Sisters
D. H. Johnson
DRS. Thomas & Ross
PRI
Marion Ind
Reliable Club
Wrubel
Madison
Oakland
Cal
Born
Ind
Main Pike
Lawrenceburg
John G. Hartman
Guilford
Indiana
Sorsake
Verry Holt
Rose City
Michigan
Noo
Louis J. Barnes
Grant Circuit Court
WS. Malotete
Hall
J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Red Cross Fund
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