Missionary Banquet Spreads Hope for World Steady Support
Nearly two hundred men attended a Westminster church banquet closing the Protestant Laymen's Union Missionary conference. Speakers described gains in home and foreign missions, urging greater Washington support and highlighting Chinese colonization efforts in Borneo led by J. M. Hoover.
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Washington
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Pastor’s Aid Society
Kershner
Philippines
Tebbetts
China
Borneo
Pesefan Hoover
Hoover
Ignd
Gathering Pleads for World Mission and Church Unity
A church meeting reports gratitude to city newspapers for coverage and to J M Hoover Rev and Rev B L Kersh for messages. It thanks Presbyterian church for use of their building and praises women for a feast. Speakers traveled to Evansville after a regional conference.
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F. H. Sheets
ThesHerald
Democrat
Bpace Siven
J. M. Hoover
R v. Sd
B. L. Kershe
Brifich
Benquess
Acetylene Explosion Kills James Schooley at Bedford Shop
An acetylene explosion in a Bedford Michigan repair shop caused the death of James Schooley. Authorities investigated the blast with local responders on site.
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James Schooley
Explosion Kills James Schooley at Bedford Acetylene Plant
At 2 45 pm Wednesday an explosion at a Bedford acetylene plant killed James Schooley of Harbaugh V Schooley. Glen Murphy was seriously injured by flying debris, Delmar Small escaped unharmed, and Charles Harbaugh suffered wounds. The front of the building and nearby shop windows were blown out. cause remains a mystery. The deceased is a Martin county native with a widow, three daughters, and four sons. Separately a Bedford road site will become the county hospital, with the deed transferred by commissioners and a new eleven member board to govern.
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James Schooley
Harbaugh V. Schooley
Bedford
Glen Murphy
Delmar Small
Schooley
Charles Harbaugh
Tron
Murphy Shoe
Schopley
Martin County
Orphans Home
Bedford Road
Daviess County Hospital of
Washington
Graham
Woman's Council
Circuit Court
Hospital Association
Los
Board of Managers
Board of County Commissioners
County School Notes and Local Institute News
The Elnora high school enrolls forty eight pupils with domestic science added by Principal Roberts. Seeds collection by O H Patterson is praised. Seventh and eighth grades shift focus from agriculture to training topics. Teachers' yards display flax flag poles and teachers recommended for this. Kell Ferguson returns from Missouri after a niece's funeral. Pupils showcase songs for the farmers institute. Washington township schools dismiss Thurday for institute events. Montgomery teachers seek new building while praised as splendid and bright. Mrs. Mabel Curry to speak at institute in December across Barr Veale and Washington townships.
Farmers Hear Strong Talks Joint Institute Meeting
Strong talks marked a joint session of the Institute meeting with leaders from Washington Veale and Barr townships. Officials urged cooperation on regional projects and farm support programs.
Farmers Hold Joint Institute at Peoples Hall
About 250 residents from Washington Veale and Barr townships attended the first session of a joint institute at Peoples hall. Speakers included J A Driscol of Liberty and Mrs Mabel Curry of Terre Haute with talks on corn, soil, and rural youth. Committees and officers were appointed for membership organization.
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Washington
Vealey
Barr Townships
Peoples Hall
J. A. Driscol
Liberty
Mabel Curry
Curry
State Normal School
Terre Haute
Latto
Purdue University
Indiana
Driscol
Driscoll
Ife
Mra. Furry
Sterfue City
Mietto
Hospital donation approved by White River DAR chapter
At the last regular meeting of the White River chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, members voted to donate six dollars to equip the county hospital.
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White River
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Marines Spotlight Landing Question With Captain Confer
A report from U. S. Marines details a scene where Captain Confer discusses a landing question aboard the ship with Lieutenant Fletcher. The dialogue centers on maneuvering and readiness for an amphibious operation.
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Knights OF pyThias
John
Wolfe
Harbin
D. W. John Harbin, Jr
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Torney
Rt Ewas Yio
Huri
Jin
Fulkerson
Mapt
Elnora High’ School
Ard
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R. A. Roberts
Alfordsville
O. H. Patterson
Allen School
Washington Township
Migsic
Kell Ferguson
Plainville
Missouri
Elnora
Newton
Ifjee
Washington Flownship
Erate Institute
Les Hall
Elmore
Wko
Montcomery
Barr, Veale
Washington Town
Barr, Veale and Washington
Farmers’ Institute
C. E
C. H. Yenn
Henry Alkmen
Rache
Bryan
Anna Lemon
Henry Gmat. Jr
Hitings
Tyenaurer
Mra
Ibbie Orning
West
Snden 7 Brothers
Joint Institute OF Washington
Veale and
Attendange
Learm
Thomas Singleton
John Gamble
W. H. Lett
Charles Stuckey
O. M. Vance
Isaac Feazans
Claude Alkman
Grant Keith
R. J. Barr
U. 9
Fierman
Marines
Mirico
Vera
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