Warren County Stock Show Draws Big Local Crowd
The second annual Stock Show of the Warren County Pure Bred Live Stock Breeders' Association will run September 20 to 23 at Elm Grove Farm near Williamsport. Howard B. Campbell permits the venue. Exhibits focus on Warren County breeders with three night shows featuring films, tractor demos, music, and entertainment to attract farmers and the public.
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Warren County
Pure Bred
Elm Grove Farm
Williamsport
Breeders’ Association
Howard B. Campbell
Warren County Farmers’ Association
Abandonment Bid Filed for Chicago & Indiana Coal Railway
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad division faces about 6 million in debts with a market value near 500 million. It seeks federal authorization to abandon its 162 mile Indiana Illinois line from the state line north west of Morocco to Brazil, with a public hearing set for Attica on September 27. Residents and the Indiana Chamber oppose the move citing subsidies and service impact.
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Chicago & Indiana Coal Railway Division
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Public Service Commission
Morocco
Brazil
Percy Junction
Lacrosse
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
R. B. Coapstick
Federal Commission
Attica
McKinzie Reunion Sets Golden Anniversary Celebration
Arrangements are complete for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John T McKinzie at Columbia Park Lafayette next Sunday. Parking space is reserved on the southeast side of the park and in the park pavilion for dinner. Relatives and friends are invited.
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John T. McKinzie
Columbia Park
Lafayette
Park
Attica Beats Williamsport 15 to 11 in Series Game
Attica defeated Williamsport 15 to 11 in a Sunday game third in the series. Williamsport showed an off day while Attica rode luck to the win. the contest remained free of arguing and started with high energy.
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Williamsport Tigers
Attica
Williamsport
Demonstration Project Aims to Save County Farm Costs
Jas S Rhode proposes a county farm plan based on Purdue University experimental station work. News note clarifies a prior wording error and emphasizes demonstration rather than experimentation to prove profitability. The promoters seek efficiency without lengthy trials, focusing on proven methods to benefit the county.
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Jas S Rhode
Purdue University
Hickman Family Reunion Set for Attica Park
The Hickman reunion will be held on Sunday September 4 at Ravine Park in Attica. The event invites Hickman relatives to gather for a community reunion at the park with activities and fellowship planned.
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Hickman
Ravine Park
Attica
Couple Journeys to Battle Ground Area for Day Visit
Mr and Mrs Jasper Dove and Mr and Mrs Henry Hartz traveled toward Battle Ground area and spent the day with Jake Marlatt and family, enjoying time together.
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Jasper Dove
Henry Hartz
Battle Ground
Jake Marlattand
Gold Star Memorial Book honors Indiana war dead
The Indiana State Historical Commission issued the Gold Star Memorial Book honoring 3304 soldiers and 15 nurses who died in service. Warren county lists sixteen fallen heroes with copies sent to families and libraries. The volume, featuring photos and tributes, includes notes on Corporal James B. Gresham and Commodore Charles Grimes Bowman, among others, and contains extensive service records for local servicemen.
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State Historical Commission
Indiana
J. W. Oliver
Warren County
William Douglas
United States
Evan Putman
Boston
Mass
The
American Legion
Jas. B. Gresham
Evansville
Albert Leas Hall
Indianapolis
United States Army
James P. Goodrich
Thomas R. Marshall
G . J Cray
East Side Sluggers Defeat West Side Balcons 31 to 20
After a five hour battle East Side wins the series with a 31 to 20 victory over West Side. Gate receipts total 17.05 for a Christmas charity. Notable moments include Joe Biggs’s long fly and Sam Frame’s balloon ascensions.
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East Side Sluggers
West Side
Balcons
Joe Biggs
Jack McCloud
Sam DeMott
Sheriff Stewart
Ed Keister
Sam Frame
Baloon
Farmer
Smedell
Holmes
Seals
Stewart
Dee
Brant
F. Farmer
E. Davis
Sal DeMotte
Pony Contest Closes at Cole’s Store with Winner Herbert Darling
The pony contest at Cole's store concluded Wednesday afternoon after months of competition. Herbert Darling was declared the winner as the final vote tally stood.
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Cole’s
Herbert Darling
Statewide School Funds Distributed to 92 Counties
State funds totaling $1,788,875.49 were apportioned by J. S. Hubbard deputy state superintendent to 92 counties. Allocation used $2,343 per each of 797,535 school age residents. local receipts include Benton 7321.15 Fountain 11010.89 Montgomery 12085.28 Tippecanoe 24172.81 Warren 13422.11.
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State Capitol
J. S. Hubbard
Benton
Fountain
Montgomery
Tippecanoey
Warren
Marriage Licenses Granted in Attica and Danville
Harold Randolph and Ruby Jacks of Attica received a marriage license on Wednesday. Leslie Lamb and Pauline Hastings of Danville were granted a license on Saturday.
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Harold Randolph
Ruby Jacks
Attica
Leslie Lamb
Pauline Hastings
Danville
Covington Editor and Mrs Thomas Clifton Visit Relatives
Editor and Mrs Thomas Clifton of Covington spent Sunday with relatives in this place.
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Thomas Clifton
Covington
Covington Fair Opens September 5 With Patterson Shows
The Covington Fair and the Great Patterson Shows begin Monday September 5 and run five days and nights. Prizes total 3000 dollars for harness and running events while livestock and other exhibits offer 200 dollars in premiums. The Patterson Shows bring fifteen large displays and four rides plus a concert band and a sacred band concert. Free night admission with 40 cent adult and 20 cent child daytime gates. Hoagland Bros. provide free track acts each afternoon.
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Covington
Fountain County
Patterson
Fairground
Hoagland Bros
Indiana
Warren County Institute Calls Teachers To Meeting
The Warren County Institute will convene next Monday at 9 50 A M in the courthouse. Dr Thurman B Rice talks on Heredity and Prof F C Tilden of DePauw University will cover In English. All teachers not in school expected to attend. reading circle books to be distributed.
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Warren County Institute
Thurman B. Rice
F.C. Tilden
DePauw University
Reading Circle
Harry Evans
Sam Johnson of West Lebanon Dies at 65
Sam Johnson of West Lebanon dies at 65 from pulmonary tuberculosis on Sunday. He was preceded in death by his wife about a year earlier. He is survived by brother Jake Johnson and son Charles Johnson of South Bend. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in West Lebanon on Wednesday.
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Sam Johnson
West Lebanon
Mr. Johnson
Jake Johnson
Charles Johnson
South Bend
M. E. Church
Logan Etnire Found in Danville After Term as County Recorder
Logan Etnire located in Danville since his term as County Recorder expired, seen shaking hands with friends on Saturday. Miss Lelia DeMotte was shopping in Danville Friday.
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Logan Etnire
Danville
Lelia DeMotte
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