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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
3
Dorothy Dix in the Indianapolis Star warns that a man who invites twenty widows to dine with him will not escape social judgment or consequences for such conduct.
A dialogue fragment centers on Harry’s illness after potential poisoning and mentions croquette as a question. The piece contrasts a profitless enterprise telling hair-raising tales to bald-headed men with a tense exchange about Harry’s condition.
A sick Black employee questions medical paths at work as the boss offers care from allopathy osteopathy and homeopathy. The piece notes a premature National Hospital Day and mentions the Indianapolis Speed Way Race set for May 30. Leonard Anderson known as the Shiek has been Rolls-Roycing around town in a Willys Knight this week.
The Amos Tash Club lists full membership for the new year including George Jeffries High Mogul Frank Doyle corporal at arms Will Sanderman keeper of the due Chaney Woodard instructor Edward Boller Charles Griffith. A correspondent notes a local fire in Van Buren with minimal damage and a humorous exchange about the chain works.
In a Lew Green column moment Mr Paxton tests John Waggaman about washing 18 show cases. John answers eighteen, saying he knows Louis and Terry, prompting a quip about arithmetic. An auto passer jokes about an accident, Lew Green declines.
No. 11 Failure to hit the ball.
A bride, escorted by her father, appears in a white satin bridal dress with Irish lace and pearls, described as girlish and beautiful. The note mentions a national dressmakers hymn performed by Chaney Woodard and a request that the song be sung “Sew-Sew” to avoid audience confusion.
Major William Carpenter, head of the Speedway Guards, arrives in Indianapolis to take charge of his 6,000 former service men for the Eleventh National Sweepstakes held on Decoration Day. The guards report handling nearly a million attendees at the 500 mile race without a single mishap.
Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Stout and family hosted Sunday dinner with relatives including Mrs. May Swartz and daughters Kathleen and Irene and others from nearby areas. Many guests called in during the afternoon and evening. Louise Stout is slowly improving after illness and Verne Robinson has mumps.
The Loyal Workers of the L T L gathered May 4 at the home of Mrs Donald Strange. Mrs Nelson led the meeting with songs prayers and a scripture lesson. Children participated with recitations and songs. Refreshments served to guests including Alta Thomason Delores Smith Genevieve Ohlinger and others. Next meeting set at Miss Dorothy and Alta Thomason home.
Fraizer and DePoy at News-Eagle office advertise a ten year loan at five percent despite rising rates. The notice highlights affordable financing options and local availability.
The News Eagle seeks reporters at Arcana Farrville Central Antioch and other nearby areas lacking representation.
The News-Eagle unveils a new sample book and price list for engraved calling cards business cards wedding invitations and announcements at home cards and birth announcements. From cradle to grave we handle all engraved announcements.
Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Farr welcomed a daughter born May ninth. Arthur Baird is on the sick list. Mrs. Vern Doyle underwent goitre surgery at Grant County Hospital Tuesday and is recovering well. Jay Farr of Purdue visited his parents over the weekend. Various locals including Mrs. Ruby Good of Oklahoma and W H Bole with family were seen in Marion or Farrville. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs. Allen Pence’s home.
Mrs Estel Spencer and son visited Mrs Scimpie Smith on Monday afternoon. Marion visitors included Mrs F H Haupthor and daughters and Miss Ethel Conwell. Mrs Herbert Nash called on Mrs Ida Conwell and daughter Ethel. Warren visitors Miss Ruby Thompson Bessie Forsythe Lela and Rena Beck. Dora Knote spent Sunday with family. Jennie Forsythe Bessie and Ruby Thompson of Marion visited the Becks. Bill DeWalt family of Gas City attended Sunday dinner. Henry Denton visited Marion relatives midweek and Tuesday dinner with Mrs Jose Slifer. LeRoy Beck recovering from measles. James Farr Lynn Boyd Dillman visited Creviston household. Henry Denton family visited Marion Sunday. Lela Beck stayed with grandmother Forsythe at Marion. Von Jacobs hospitalized for appendicitis and operated on.
Classified notice offers permanent employment for women aged 18 and older with Indiana Bell Telephone Co in Marion. Also lists Indiana Fibre Products Co advertising commuter books for Van Buren to Marion travel at 39 cents and mentions Marion and Bluffton Traction Co. opportunities.
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