German and Chemistry Instructor Joins Local High School
A new instructor will arrive this August to teach German and chemistry at the local high school. Mr Frank, currently a student at Indian University, will graduate soon and brings German studies from Germany interest. He is a musician and former orchestra director, with a reputation for openness and frankness. Superintendent Axtell visited Blooming to verify his character and found him highly regarded by both instructors and students.
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Ihea
Ito
Frank
Indian University
Fonti
Jocal High Sch
Germany
Axtell
Blooming
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Greenwood Trial Near Verdict In Loogootee Murder Case
Shoals June 11 Jury deliberates after full day of testimony in the murder case against John Greenwood charged with shooting Andy Parker near Loogootee on March 12. Prosecution and defense laid out Parker’s past and Greenwood’s account with witnesses detailing the buggy ride, drinking, and the gun exchange.
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Parker
E. E B. Hastings
Daviess County
Harrison Township
Washington
Shoals
Cincinnati
John Greenwood
Grows
Greenwood
Grow Home
Houghtons Bridge
Loogootee
Duchess County
Thomas
Tom Queen
McFarland
Frank
Gilkinson
Indiana
Ephi Inman
of the Law
Frm
Ogden & Inman
Reenwood
Mra Parker
Philippines
Inman
Mr. Inman
Walle Parker
California
Houghton
Martha
Hastings
J. Ww
Ogden
Walca
Hassies
Loogooteeda
E. EB. Hale
Washington Herald
Mr. Hastings
Joan
Arthur Witcher
James Hickman
Wake
Hickman
Imah
Greeenwood
Greenwood Ito Yen Sayin
Fringlis
Cannan
George Martin
Joyn
Keehan
Loogootée
Tapi
Ing
Loogontee
Joe Cannon
Duiby
Lee Jackson
Fanny Parker
Net Ife
Loogpatee
Wno
Keens Eprang
Crosa
Ephran
Braxton
Ange
Tange
Parker -Wa' Alain
Par
Washington Couples Prepare Quiet June Weddings
Dave Kennedy and Miss Mayme Fromme, a popular Washington pair, announce their upcoming marriage set for June 23 at St Simons Catholic Church parsonage. The couple will host a small reception and begin housekeeping in a near finished North Meridian street home. Meanwhile Edward Butcher and Miss Emma Norris wed at St Simons Church, with attendants John Mengin and Eldena Norris. A wedding breakfast followed at the Norris home and the newlyweds will visit St. Louis before settling on Oak street.
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Dave Kennedy
Mayme Fromme
Washington
Cecelia Frommé
Pearl Street
Neal & Eskridge
Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Waetsell Shoe
St. Simons Catholic Church
Miss Fromme
Ois
North Meridian Street
Edward Butcher
Emma Norris
St. Simons Church
John Mengin
Eldena Norris
Butcher
Joseph Butcher
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad
James Norris
Miller
East Walnut Street
Bedford couple wed at county clerk office ceremony
Ira S. Brown a Bedford stone mason married Christena Jane Brown of Madison township. The couple, previously divorced at the September term of the Lawrence circuit court, wed Saturday morning in a ceremony performed by Squire J W Kellams. Mrs Brown is the daughter of John H Cummings near Odon.
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Ira S. Brown
Bedford
B. F. Brown
Medcalfe Girl Weds Miller In Quiet Helphinstine Ceremony
A small wedding was held Wednesday evening at 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs T C Medcalfe in Helphinstine addition. Bride Mabel Alice Medcalfe, groom Robert C Miller, were married by Rev J M Doug Tass with only Medcalfe family in attendance. The bride, a 06 graduate and former clerk at Cable Kauffman, will live at 709 North Meridian. The groom is the son of farmer Joseph Miller of Jackson County and a B and C Southwestern fireman. A reception followed.
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T. C. Medcalfe
Helphinstine
Mabel Alice Medcalfe
Robert C. Miller
J. M. Doug‘Tass
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Medcale
Cabel & Kauffman Stores
Joseph Miller
Jackson County
B. & C. Southwestern
Instructor Employed by City Board Adds Otto Frank
Through the efforts of City Superintendent W F Axtel the city state board has secured the services of Otto Frank of Alexandria for the local high school. Mr Frank will take the place made vacant by J J Season who
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W. F.axtel
Otto Frank
Alexandria
Mr. Frank
J. J. Season
Flag Day observances and early American flag origins
The piece recalls Flag Day celebrations across the United States with notes on the creation of the first American flag. It cites Betsy Ross and Washington in Philadelphia, and the 1777 congressional adoption of thirteen stripes and stars. It also mentions local observances by the Washington Elks and a dry laws vote in Knox County.
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Smonans
United
Betsy Iadelphia
Iington
Ross
Congress
Kéeh I Street
Philadelphia
Tae Mshing-on -Elks
Vince
Johnson Townships
Knox County
Robinson
Creuit
Johnson Township
Vincennes Township
Deaths of Local Notables Mark Weekend in Loogootee
Obituary notices replace the week’s quiet with mourning for Martin County residents. Robert Gilkinson dies at eighty six, survived by a large blended family and third wife Catherine Stuckey. Nathan Boyles dies from a saw mill accident in Heavener Oklahoma and is buried after transfer. John H Mattingly of Loogootee dies aged sixty eight leaving children. Anna Hunter, eighteen, of Barr township dies after a long illness, with funeral in Loogootee.
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Robert Gilkinson
Martin County
We. Gilley
Loogootee
Mr. Gilkinson
Denver
Col
J. W. Gilley
Gilkinson
Martha J. Jackman
Redve Township
Belle Brewer
Indianapolis
Ruth Elliott
Covington
Lou Thompson
Franklin, Pa
Rutherford Townzall
Catherine Stuckey
Methodist Church
Truelove Cemetery
Nathan Boyles
Heavener
Okla
Samuel Boyles
Downey Street
Frank Boyles
St. Louis
Boyles
Murdock Brothers
John Boyles
Oakland City
Nis Nqme
John H. Mattingly
Loogootée
Henry Mattingly
Fast van Trees Street
Mattingly
Stort
Daviess County
St. Johns Church
St. Peters
Montgomery
Anna Hunter
James Hunter
Barr Township
Cannerburg
St Simons hall hosts weathered school show
A large crowd braved bad weather Wednesday night for St Simons school entertainment featuring a dramatic and musical program by the boys. Primary drill, gangsters act, and a play titled Triumph of Justice delighted the audience, with faultless music and strong performances. The show netted a small but notable amount.
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St. Simons Hall
St. Simons
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