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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
1
The town’s W. A. Paxton & Co. is lauded for absolute honesty in selling groceries and dry goods. The advertisement argues fair pricing, purity of products, and steady trade as reasons for customer confidence and savings on pennies.
Three bands will provide music for the Bluffton Free Street Fair from September 25th to 29th. The Bluffton Boys Band, the Kokomo band directed by Mygrants, and the Marion based Lucas Celebrities Band led by J C Lucas will perform in parades and concerts. The Kokomo and Marion groups each consist of fifteen players and will report for the fair’s opening night on Bluffton Blight, Tuesday September 26th.
A warm Sunday service at the M E Church in War Buren drew families from the former Middle Street congregation in Wabash. Parents of two children, Dean Arnold Ridgway and Phyllis Jean Unger, were baptized after the service, followed by a generous parsonage dinner with Rev. Lutes and his family.
Thieves entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Palen at Coodys Bluff on Thursday afternoon and stole jewelry clothing and household goods valued between 700 and 800 dollars. They cut the back door screen wire unhooked the latch and packed Mrs Palen and Mrs Barbour’s clothing and a camera with other items. A boy saw a red car near the home around 4 pm and a man working on it. Sheriff Gillespey investigated locating the car trail to the hill northwest of Coodys Bluff before it was lost. The Palen family had formerly lived in Van Buren.
A large crowd attended the Six Mile Christian church service near Bluffton for Amos French, a deaf mute. Rev. Hasenstab of Chicago delivered a sign language sermon read by Rev. Smith, with a quartet singing and readings of Psalms and Corinthians, all interpreted in sign language.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Creviston visited Mr. S. H. Shinholt at Marion Sunday afternoon, sharing a social call in the community.
Mrs. Clay Bradford will take charge of the Van Buren post office on October 1 after dispatches from Washington announced her appointment. It is expected that Ora Beeler remains as assistant. Burr Atkinson, the current postmaster for four years, has not stated his plans.
Van Buren High School baseball landed a 5 2 victory at Williamson Field Friday afternoon. Lance Sparks starred as catcher with solid defense, Miller covered center, Ballard pitched a complete game, and Shrimp Johnson contributed two runs for the locals.
A jury trial began in Bluffton circuit court before Judge F. W. Gordon over Dr. J. C. Kirkpatrick’s claim against the estate of the late Wilson Hudson. Kirpatrick seeks 3279 25 for professional calls and medicines furnished the decedent from 1911 to 1921. The doctor is administrator. arguments were postponed previously at claimant’s motion.
Miss Blanche Corporal appeared in Marion on Wednesday for an unspecified engagement. Local observers noted her presence at a public event and related social activities.
The Volunter class at the Central Church of Christ stages The Bashful Mr Bobs this Friday night September 21. Tickets for reserved seating are selling well at Conwell's Drug Store with proceeds to benefit the church.
The W F M S of the Methodist Church elected officers for the year at a Friday meeting led by Mrs. E E Lutes. New officers include President Mrs. E H DePoy and Treasurer Mrs. E S Howard with several secretaries and superintendents named. The group reported $206 sent to the foreign field and a ten percent increase in dues and members.
The church plans Sunday adult class on The New Testament Conception of the Church with references from Matthew Acts Ephesians and Timothy. Rev Saum from India preaches morning with evening sermon How we got the New Testament. Business meeting moved to Sept 26. Groseclose meetings start Aug 30 for three weeks.
The Jackson township farmers picnic was held Saturday September 15 in James grove one mile north of Dillman. A large crowd attended with contests in the forenoon and a basket dinner at noon. Winners included Amos Tharp Jr Inez Swager Amos Swager Dallas Beavans Leo Slusher Roscoe Slusher Justin Beavans Mary Zent Lena Noble Imogene Schwab and others. The afternoon program featured readings dialogue and a baseball game.
Rev. J. T. Bridwell and family were involved when his car went into a ditch while en route to Marion. No damage occurred and the Rev. did not provide the item for publication, though friends suggested printing it.
Miss Margaret DePoy will study violin and musical history with Miss Alma Patton of Marion for the winter. She will also study Harmony at the Marion School of Music with Mr Edward Turechek. Other students include Miss Dorothy Duckwall pursuing advanced piano and faculty member, plus Miss Edithanna DePoy and Miss Geraldine Stout resuming piano study with Mr Ture chek.
O. R. Duckworth, once a Van Buren businessman, informs the News-Eagle he now resides in Cumberland Maryland and asks his paper be sent there. He does not reveal his current occupation, but his long history in West Virginia commerce suggests he may operate a store in Cumberland.
The Sophomore class chose Ralph Sander man as president and Luther Hartrell as secretary and treasurer. The Freshman class elected Vor Pickenpaugh president Quinton Boxell vice president and Margaret Pence secretary and treasurer.
Mr James Deuel is ill and cannot deliver vegetables. Customers may call at his home to secure a supply of vegetables in season.
Preliminary plans for the 1923 24 Indiana Farm Bureau Federation membership drive are under way at state offices in Indianapolis and district offices. The intensive campaign starts October 15 and runs through March, covering every county and township with participation from state, district, and township officers and leading women workers. Lewis Taylor and C R George will speak at a Peru meeting October 8, detailing campaign plans and the Produce Marketing Department's work.
All Fall Festival captains and workers will meet at the church Friday evening. Beginning next Sunday the pastor will start a group of sermons based upon the 13th chapter of Matthew. The first is The Story of the Kingdom. Others will follow in an order to suit the pastor and the works of the Missionary Rallies. You are invited to all our services. Ernest E. Lutes, Pastor.
The Masonic Band held its last free concert of the season drawing large crowds and praise for its rapid progress under director J. C. Lucas. The community looks forward to next season with hopes for a bigger band and anticipates Lucas returning to lead the Marion School of Music and visit Van Buren weekly.
GC L Bockmier G R McKee and Chester Woodard attended the Con verse fair on Friday.
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