Schlosser Bros Win Big In State Butter Contest
Schlosser Bros creameries dominated the Purdue state butter scoring contest with first through seventh places. Frankfort factory led with 96, Bremen 95, Ft Wayne 95, Plymouth 94.25, Indianapolis 92, showing consistent high quality across all Schlosser plants and earning a state silver cup.
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Schlosser Bros
Oak Grove
Schlosser Bros Creameries
Purdue University
Frankfort
Bremen
Ft. Wayne
Plymouth
Frankfort Crescent News
Last Game of Season Tonight Hart Huntington Giants vs Van Buren
The season finale features Huntington Giants hosting Van Buren A A on Saturday March 4. Van Buren tallies top players from Huntington outside the salaried American Legion squad and has won most games this year. Admission is 25 cents. Huntington aims to add a scalp before facing Warren next Wednesday.
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Huntington Giants
van Buren A. A
Huntington
Huntington American Legion
Thei Belt
Warren
Jonesboro Chosen as 1923 Conference Meet Site
Jonesboro was picked as the meeting place for the 1923 session of the district conference of the M. E. Church. The three day session closed at North Manchester on Thursday with about fifty ministers and numerous laymen from the Wabash district attending, Grant county well represented.
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Jonesboro
M. E. Church
North Mnchester
Wabash
Grant County
I E Beekman Now Out in Texas Field
I E Beekman writes from Iowa Park Texas dated February 24 1922 asking to have his News-Eagle paper redirected from Collinsville Oklahoma to Iowa Park where he will stay for a while He mentions meeting Charles Ward formerly Ohio Oil Co superintendent at Van Buren Wichita Falls and notes the area needs rain as frogs and ducks are described as born without web feet due to lack of rain.
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Iowa Park
Texas
News-Eagle
Collinsville
Oklo
Charles Ward
Wichita Falls
Ohio Oil Co
van Buren
I. E. Beekman
Ralston Enters Senatorial Race in Indiana
Indianapolis February 28 Samuel Ralston former governor announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for United States Senator from Indiana. He said he is a candidate for the nomina tion on the Democratic ticket and asks for support from voters who believe he is worthy of the honor. The move follows pressure from party leaders who had urged his candidacy despite prior refusal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Ralston
United States Senate
Ralsson
United States
Indiana
Pittenger Announces Candidacy for County Assessor
John W. Pittenger, deputy appraiser in Center township, announced his candidacy for county assessor in Van Buren on Tuesday subject to the Republican primary on May 2. A Grant county veteran, he helped locate Taylor University in Upland, organized the first bank there, and has long owned property in Center township and Marion.
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John W. Pittenger
Center Township
van Buren
Pittenger
Marion
Grant County
Ohio
Taylor University
Upland
160Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Burleson
Knights of Pythies
Kahlenbeck Wins Circuit Court Suit Over Whitaker Estate
Jake Kahlenbeck won against Van Buren State Bank acting as administrator of Catherine Whitaker estate. In circuit court Judge Charles ordered $800 for services rendered and $25 to Kahlenbeck's wife for care during the latter's final illness, with payments to come from the estate.
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Jake Kahlenbeck
van Buren State Bank
Catherine Whitaker
Charles
Rcal
Kahlenbeck
Committee to monitor county public expenditures
A Grant County Agricultural Association committee was appointed to oversee county contracts for roads bridges and improvements. President L L Needler leads five members from Green Franklin Monroe Center and Jefferson townships. They will challenge high prices and waste and push for lower costs amid ongoing membership drives despite illness in some townships.
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Board of di
Charles Leer
Green Township
Charles Boxell
Franklin Township
Ab Ferguson
Monroe Township
Will Charles
Center Township
L. L. Needler
Jefferson Township
Needler
Grandmother Huff’s eighty ninth anniversary in Landers Indiana
Grandma Huff celebrated her eighty ninth anniversary at her son Charles C. Huff’s home in Landers Indiana. Attendees included Noah Pence, Henry Losure, Celia Spencer, Charity Jessup, Nora Downs, Bernice Howell and many Huff family members. A two acre orchard near No. 4 School House, planted after her marriage, was recalled with tree varieties Belle Flower Maiden Brush Rambo Red June Sheep Nose and others. A fine dinner, prepared by Miss Downs, followed the gathering.
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Miss Downs
Illinois
Grandma
Van Buren A A Defeats Upland In Preseason Battle
The Van Buren A A team beat Upland Independ ents 46 to 19 after taking an early lead and carrying it through to the half 29 to 13. Hack Johnson played as guard midgame. Lineups note Creviston Wintrode Ferguson Waggaman Verl Doyle Johnson with Wintrode subbing for S Wintrode. A preliminary game saw United Brethren Church top Methodist Church 17 to 14.
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van Buren A. A
Upland Independents
van Buren
Hack Johnson
S. Wintrode
Creviston
Wintrode
Ferguson
Waggaman
Verl Doyle
Johnson
Upland
Mittank
Bragg
Oren
A. Johnson
United Brethren Church
Methodist Church
Clover Leaf Shanty Fire Causes Small Loss
The Clover Leaf Railroad shanty inside a box car burned Tuesday night, destroying the structure and 125 to 150 dollars in value. Local agent Charley Hatcher commends Van Buren firemen whose quick work saved valuable car brass and tools.
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Clover Leaf Railroad
Charley Hatcher
The
Clover Leaf
van Buren Fire Department
Hatcher
Van Buren A A Romps Over Roanoke In Lopsided Show
Van Buren A A basketball team routed Roanoke last Saturday night despite Roanoke missing two regulars. The halftime score stood 24 to 4, Roanoke closing the gap to 52 points as Van Buren built a big lead. Hack Johnson came on in the second half and scored several long shots.
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van Buren A. A
Roanoke
Roanoke Fellows
van Buren
Hack Johnson
Jack Melling
Hack
Maxwell Automobiles in 30 Car Load Train to St Louis
A Clover Leaf Railway train of thirty car loads of Maxwell automobiles passed through here en route to Ward Battle Co of St Louis. Each car held five cars, totaling valued at $150,000. The train departed Maxwell plant in Detroit Sunday night and reached St Louis Tuesday. the superintendent's car accompanied it.
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Clover Leaf Railway
Maxwell
Ward- Battle Co
St. Louis
Detroit
Clover Leaf
Farmers urged to resume membership drive and meet March 4
Arrangements are under way to restart the farmers membership drive halted by unusual health conditions. The Farm Bloc in Congress is praised for slowing rail and allied tax raids and stopping the Sales Tax Bill. Farmers are urged to attend the March 4 meeting at 1 30 p m in the library basement where Pres L L Needler will discuss taxation and a new committee to supervise contracts and township expenditures will be formed.
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Farm Bureau
Wal Street
Wall Street
U. S Treasury
L. L. Needler
Deputies to Assist Sheriff in County Force Selection
The county sheriff invites proposals to select two deputy sheriffs to aid in maintaining law and order. The question asks whom will be chosen for the two posts, indicating a local process of appointment.
Shipping association to reorganize directors elected
A re organization of the shipping association will be taken up with new directors elected and other measures to boost efficiency. Officials aim to reduce costs by closer cooperation between farmers and shipping managers, hoping for record turnout in the township meeting.
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Shipping Association
Regular meetings to feature live subject talks and programs
Plans outline steps to hold regular meetings each with an engaging program and a talk on a live subject. The approach emphasizes consistent scheduling and varied topics to attract attendees and stimulate discussion.
Canned Foods Week Display Highlights Riverg Store
The week of March 1 to 8 marks Canned Foods Week with Roy Myers showcasing eight large can displays. The feature promotes modern canning, low prices, and a wide range from staples to delicacies, urging readers to enjoy canned foods from pork and beans to pineapple and asparagus.
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Roy Myers
United States
Sumner
Hawaii
Indiana
van Buren
Community
Mr. Myers
Van Buren Board Approves Alley Improvement Project
The Van Buren Town Board decided to upgrade the alley from First Street to East First Street behind downtown businesses. The plan grades and lowers the alley up to 18 inches, then bricks it. outbuildings must be removed. A ten year payment period will be offered. bids will be invited soon.
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Town Board of
van Buren
First Street
women's FilGetT 10 votes upheld
The Supreme Court of the United States upheld the 19th amendment as valid in a Maryland ratification appeal. Justice Brandeis wrote the decision denying Charles S. Fairchild standing and dismissing his challenge.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the
United States
Brandeis
Oscar Loser
Maryland
Charles S. Fairchild
New York
Fairchild
Justice of the Peace A. E. Michaud Named in Van Buren
A. E. Michaud is appointed Justice of the Peace for Van Buren township and is already busy with many claims filed. Locals praise his firm approach, noting offenders who appear before him may wish they had stayed away.
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A. E. Michaud
van Buren
Bert
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Mr. Murphy
Sam Evans
O. E. Speer
John Speer
Christian Church
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Danie
Tinkle
Sam Sutton
Russell Huff
W. F. Lee
Mrs. Evertt Lee
Von
Riverg
Filgett
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