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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
3
Ode to the Augmented Orchestra
A humorous verse about a brass and woodwind ensemble performing a stunt. It highlights a fiddler, a bronze flute player, and Ned Conwell joking about audience requests during a past performance at a venue labeled J. The tale ends with an audience request for dominoes.
Height of something Webster never thought of joke reel
A humorous quip about a miserly man and his dead wife is recounted by Malcolm McGregor. The tale ends with a peculiar request to the cook for one egg. The piece also notes dubious beauty doctors and patient patients in a light, satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm McGregor
Mr. McGregor
Hodgson Led News-Eagle During Turbulent Gypsy Band Visit
Local editor J. C. Hodgson guided the News-Eagle through a period of community uproar as a gypsy band toured the hull town. The era featured A. K. Scrivens with the Van Buren Independents and Dan Struble on bass in the same scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hodgson
News-Eagle
Hull
A. K. Scrivens
van Buren Independents
Dan Struble
Drun
W. T. McDougle
Chaney Woodard
Exter Column Scores Scoop in Photo Acquisition
Deacon Willey, Village Post Column photographer, secured a remarkable photo of the Suretoo-Duck, John Wright's famed wonder fowl. The image mirrors the famous duck, prompting a nod to Willey’s skill and a recommendation for the M. and B Company to display another copy after 5:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Willey
Village Post
John Wright
News-Eagle
Willey
Soma Shaia
Duck
Village Pest Club hopes to join Women’s Federation of Clubs
The Village Pest Club of Van Buren Indiana met at Maddux Livery Barn. President Leslie Milter Camblin introduced Franklin Bakery Swartz who asked to admit the club into the Women’s Federation of Clubs. The proposal passed but faced opposition from local ladies social clubs and no final action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tailor Press
van Buren
Ind
Village Pest Club
News-Eagle
Maddux
Leslie Milter Camblin
Franklin Bakery Swartz
Holc
Mercedes to field three cars in Indianapolis 600 race
Three German Mercedes cars will start the 600 mile race at Indianapolis on Decoration Day May 30. Report says drivers may include renowned Lautenschlager and Salzer, veterans of the 1914 French Grand Prix, with secrecy surrounding their lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapols Motor Speedway
Decoration Day
America
Ralph de Palma
Jimmy Murphy
Mercedes
Lautenschlager
Salzer
Indianapolis
Weekly dinners feature guest speaker at Bockmier Palace
The club plans alternating dinners at the Bockmier and Snavely Cafes with a weekly speaker. Tomorrow's dinner at Bockmier Dining Palace will host Marvin Overholtz speaking on The Hand Car Disease and How to Prevent It. Music by Jonas Paxton's Modern Melody Met included last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bockmier
Marvin Yallei Overholtz
Overholtz
Jonas Paxton
Prof
Hi § Knight
Chaney Woodard
Robert Gardner Resigns From Amos Tash Club
George Jeffries hosted the Amos Tash Club dinner last Sunday. Robert Gardner entered with a mustache minus. Frank Doyle praised the club's success and nominated Will Sanderman for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jeffries
Amos Tash Club
Robert Gardner
Frank Doyle
Will Sanderman
Speedway Races at Landess Next Saturday
Speedway races scheduled at Landess next Saturday with entrants including Overland driver Lew Greer Buick and Ora Lee. Starter John Huff and Stopper Melvin Endsley listed among track officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landess
John Huff
Melvin Endsley
Overland
Pene Lew Greer
Buick
Cecesccnecccaee
Ora Lee
Kiter Chapel Burns. Revival Moves to School House
The Church of the Nazarene at Kiter Chapel burned last Thursday morning. Rev Nettie Cunningham reports revival services continue at a nearby schoolhouse one mile north of Arcana with Brother Pearson preaching and Brother Seaman leading singing. Services nightly at 7 45 p m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcana
Pearson
Seaman
Indianapolis
Nettie Cunningham
Interest rates rise but ten year loan at 5 percent
Fraizer and DePoy at the News-Eagle office announce higher rates while offering a ten year loan at 5 percent, highlighting financing options for borrowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraizer & DePoy
News-Eagle
Square Deal
Liberal Prizes Offered in Grant County Pig and Corn Clubs
Grant county youths aged 10 to 18 are urged to enroll in the Pig Feeding Club and One Acre Corn Club. Weighing will occur June 1 and August 31, with prizes in all classes. Enroll by contacting H. E. Schroeder, county agent, Marion, or call 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
H. E. Schroeder
Court House Marion
Marion
Farmers Meet at Roll High School Program
The Washington Township Farmers Association met Tuesday night at Roll High School. Bruce Harvey spoke on The Tractor and the Horse. Other talks covered the Blackford county wool pool and a Hartford City produce station. Solo by Ben Alexander and readings by Abe Futrell and Edna Dean were also on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Lackford County
Appointment of Executor for Sarah C Sumner Estate
Notice declares William K Frazier as executor of the estate of Sarah C Sumner, deceased of Van Buren Township, Grant County Indiana. The estate is alleged solvent. Attorneys T B Dicken and Lett Lett guide the matter with dates May 10 17 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Sumner
van Buren Township
Grant County
Indiana
William K. Fraizer
T. B. Dicken
Church Schedule and Message from Pastor Wiggins
Prayer services Thursday at 7 30 PM Sunday School each Sunday at 10 AM Christian Endeavor Sunday evening at 7 15 PM Preaching 2nd and 4th Sundays 11 AM and 8 PM The pastor calls all young people to attend and notes the church has lost pillars but remains confident in its mission quoting First Corinthians 16 13 Raymond L Wiggins pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Raymond L. Wiggins
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