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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
2
Huntington county resident Samuel E. Cook announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for congressman in the Eleventh district at the primary on May 4, 1920.
Wilmer Wilson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Treasurer of Grant County subject to the May 4 1920 primary.
An unidentified resident of Upland Jefferson announces his candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the Republican primary decision on May 4 1920.
The undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Otto D. Smith, deceased, of Van Buren township Grantcounty Indiana. The estate is alleged to be solvent.
Local teachers in Van Buren Township organize a group to improve schools and secure higher teacher pay. The effort aims to work with county groups to influence tax law changes. Community members host gatherings, visits, and social events as part of the loose formation.
Local social column records the Purdue Club banquet at the Elks Club Cafe and various visits. It notes a 130 acre stock farm for quick sale near the Ohio line with an asking price of 100 per acre and contact details for Andover Bank and A B Campbell.
Van Buren high school defeated Rock Creek 24 to 17 to end a strong season. The first half was tight 12 11 with Bus Griffith and Ballard spacing the scoring. The second half saw Van Buren pull away 24 17 as the squad posted 11 wins 6 losses and earned 398 points to 286 for opponents. The second team went 7 1 with 191 points to 62 for foes. Graduating are Griffith Rumple Beck, while captain Losure Ballard Griffith Rumple Campbell Boxell and Black lead a strong nucleus for next year. Preparation for the Fairmount track meet April 17 is underway and a school meet may be arranged this spring.
Milo news lists Sunday visits to various households including Mr. and Mrs. Guy Conwell Mrs. Will Miller and families Mr. and Mrs. Glen Duckwall and Mrs. Clint Duckwall. Several young ladies are described visiting friends and relatives in Warren Van Buren and with the Knote Barrow and Haupthof families.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Chapple spent Thursday with Mrs. Arthur Baird, the wife of Arthur Baird, at her home.
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