Farmers and Merchants Street Fair Opens Next Week
The first annual Farmers and Merchants Street Fair and Home Coming runs Thursday through Saturday October 7 to 9 with the Warren Band providing music. An airplane display, stunt flying, and a wild west show with two fat ladies are planned along with Concessions and farm exhibits from Van Buren and surrounding townships. Friday is Farmers Day with speakers from the state bureau and the Farmers Federation of Grant County.
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Warren
Eikenberry
Makemson Field
van Buren
Farmers’ Federation of
Grant County
O. W. Floren
Ladies' Art and Needlework at Street Fair Exhibit
The committee reports strong interest from local and neighboring townships in the ladies art and needlework display. A suitable room will be provided and entries from all are urged. Articles may be sent to committee members for proper entry in the owner's name to prevent misattribution.
Van Buren Schools Prepare For Big Street Fair
Van Buren township teachers and students gear up for a free street fair set for October 7 to 9. A parade will include all schools while the domestic science class cans fruit for display. The art and primary grades will exhibit pupil work at the fair.
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van Buren Township
John Corey Leads Van Buren Poultry Show Effort
John Corey takes charge of the poultry department for the Van Buren free street fair on October 7 to 9. The noted poultry man aims for a strong showing, though he will not compete himself. Entries should be submitted promptly and coops arranged to care for the birds.
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John Corey
van Buren
Corey
Bluffton
Miss Dale Gephart to Perform Cornet at Opera House
The cornetist Miss Dale Gephart will perform at the opera house on October 2, drawing local music lovers for an evening of brass solos and ensemble pieces.
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Dale Gephart
Opera House
Come and See Us 7 at the Newspaper Office
A cheeky invitation invites readers to visit during fair time to meet staff. The note promises a cordial welcome to newcomers and notes that old acquaintances will feel less like outsiders, highlighting a friendly, informal outreach.
The Fair: A Harvest Hymn of Work and Joy
A measured ode to rural labor and agricultural bounty. The speaker praises soil and sunshine as sources of wealth and sustenance. The poem invites readers to a fair week of merriment and industry, celebrating seeds, crops, and the fruitful cycle of labor and leisure.
Basketball Hall Plan Aims to Boost Township Athletics
An Athletic Association meeting reports no advisory board meeting yet and notes township officials may object to building within two years. The Independent group votes to pursue a basketball hall, with an option on the Crist lot west of the M and B Traction Station. Stock at 50 dollars per share, payable cash or five dollar installments starting October, aiming to start construction soon and open the season. Investors on the selling committee are Arnal Merrell and others. meeting set for Friday October 1 at the News Eagle office.
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Athletic Association
News- Eagle
Independent Aggregation
Crist
M. & B. Traction
August Reudlinger
Arnal Merrell
L. E. Furnish
Frank Willey
John Jones
Dean Paxton
W. A. Worrell
Clarence Banter
Frank Doyle
Milton Camblin
John Wright
Clay Bradford
News-Eagle
Thimble Giveaway At Street Fair By News Eagle
The News-Eagle offers many thimbles free to ladies who attend the street fair. Visit the newspaper office during the event to claim a thimble.
Farmers Elevator Company Officials Changed at Meeting
At a recent meeting of the Farmers Elevator Company changes were made in management. George W. Lee elected president with Charles Curran as general manager, moving from Marion to Van Buren. Lavanner C. Doyle becomes vice president and L. M. Hydorn secretary treasurer. Board includes Lee, Doyle, Hydorn, Comer, Cramer, Stridler, and Brad ford. An auditor praised the books as excellent.
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Farmers Elevator Company
Dahl Strider
Nelson &Strider Hardware and Implement Co
Farmers Co
George W. Lee
Charles Curran
Marion
Curran
Ballard Packing Co
van Buren
Lavanner C. Doyle
L. M. Hydorn
Isaac Comer
Clinton Cramer
Dahl Stridler
Frances E.bradford
Stridler
Farmers Elevator Co
Mules to Highlight Street Fair in Sand 9 Border Area
The committee on horses and cattle reports final success in securing exhibits including a sexmahy goldsmule. spectators can expect mules at the street fair on Sack Street, 7 and Sand 9.
Displays of farm products in Van Buren windows
A brief item noting fine displays in the banks of Van Burenhavy with dresses and farm products showcased in local storefront windows.
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van Burenhavy
Splendid Orchestra 10 Appear at Opera House Saturday
Announcement of First Christian Church orchestra of Warren at Van Buren opera house Saturday night Oct 2. Features include Mrs Foust solo Dale Gephart cornet solo two duets by Larkin and Helen Lines and many selections led by conductor Helen Lines. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents. Seats at Connett's Drug Store.
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First Christian Church Orchestra
Warren
van Buren Opera House
Foust
Dale Gephart
Larkin Lines
Helen Lines
Connett’s
Wild West Show Heads to Street Fair Dates
A wild west show joins the upcoming street fair set for October 7 8 and 9. The act promises two free attractions one afternoon and one night during the fair’s final days after debuting in Bluffton last week and drawing favorable notices.
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Bluffton
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Charles
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Michigan
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Marshall Pinkerton
Willard Ruse
Huntington
Jacob Heaston
Tippecanoe
Indiana
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Abe Hoover
C. A. Williams
A. L. Griffith
Heffner
Baptist Church
Brethren Church
Lancaster
J. E. Etter
Lancaster Cemetery
U. S. Field Artillery
Filmere B
Will Huff
Duct— Humoresque
Larkin
Minnie Faust
Herman Sohn
Barnard
B. Bones
Minnie Foust
Halcyon Freck
Tital
Helen
al Hayes
Prue
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