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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
2
Westville Indiana weekly publisher notes readers viewership and county focus. The paper promotes Republican stance and announces a yearly subscription price of 2.00 with publication Thursdays when possible.
Friday brought visitors to Westville schools for displays across rooms with yuletide themed drawings and crafts. The manual training room drew crowds while a domestic science exhibit highlighted foods and properties. A weekly menu plan under Superintendent Knoll and County Nurse Morgan has improved meal quality for scholars.
A Friday night fish supper at the library basement drew eighty invited men and led to a new men’s class group in the M. E. Sunday school. E Heideman was elected president with A F Steele as vice president and R H McKellips as secretary, as a new constitution was discussed.
Hoosier taxpayers face at least 10 million dollars more in state taxes amid plans for far larger increases than the September tax board projection. Departments seek up to multiple times the board’s suggested rise, with local governments also planning substantial rises for local purposes, raising concerns for the next general assembly. The highway department eyes 10 to 20 cent levies, while Indiana University Purdue University and the State Normal School anticipate about 7 to 10 cent school levies to cover planned expansions and road and education programs.
Emery Gust son of Will Gust was struck at the Lincolnway crossing in Beaverdam while waiting for a train. The electric signal stopped him on a side track as the engine pushed cars, hitting his Ford twice and tossing it about. He escaped injury. the car was moved the next morning. The crew appears negligent for not guarding the crossing and for stopping on a side track.
Members of Ninevah Encampment No. 147 are advised the next regular meeting on January 4 will feature entertainment by Patroercns TN. Kelly and O A Shunk.
For sale notice lists wheat engeat tees with a phone contact 6710. Message includes minimal text and unclear location or owner.
G. L. Howell requests quick settlement of all accounts due to a business realignment after taking on a partner. This notice urges creditors and partners to settle promptly to reflect the new partnership.
Westville advertisement invites readers to buy corn fed beef by quarter with contact for Earl Reed at Westville 6808.
One new alligator hay bailer complete and ready for work. Located at Wanatah Indiana and offered at a bargain. Contact Geo N. Rogers Edwardsburg Michigan for details and purchase.
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