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Newspaper

Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1921

Page

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Golden Wedding Anniversary at Lafayette park

The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John McKinzie of Independence was celebrated Sunday at Columbia Park in Lafayette. The event, planned by their children, drew many friends and featured an elaborate dinner and flowers as gifts.

John McKinzie Independence Columbia Park Lafayette James Stacker Laura Stacker C. B. Mc‘Adams Wilber Dora Crane John Herschman Wm. MicKinzie Elmer McKinzie Lillie Haupt Williamsport Oscar Grubb Brookston William C. Meiser J. E. Rhode Floyd Ruth McKinzie Clark McKinzie Phyllis van Ostian Mary Ogborn Mirs Manford Farmer C. E. Alekinzie Chatterton H. L. McKinzie Fern Lermond McKinzie Maurine Chester Rozell Clara Rayl Martin Cain Oxford Lorene Thomas Cain Indianapolis Clemmers

Band Concerts Close In Williamsport

Tuesday night marked the last Hang concert of the season in Williamsport with the band delivering one of its finest performances. About two hundred cars lined Monroe street as crowds enjoyed the show, and business leaders praised the season's support and low complaints about pricing.

Williamsport Monroe Street

Hetrick Reunion At Johnson's Spring

The Hetrick family reunion was held at Johnson's Spring with many relatives and friends in attendance. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hetrick and son of Columbus Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Ae and family of near Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Het near Williamsport. Mrs. Chester Hetrick and daughter near Williamsport. Myr. and Mrs. James Hetrick and daughter Lcuire Allenduff and children. Mrs. Malissa Allenduff and daughter Grace. Arr. and Mrs. James Allenduff and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hosteman and Will. Landis of Kramer. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman O. Hetrick of near Attica. Mrs. Warren Seals of Williamsport. and Mr. and Mrs. John Hetrick.

Hetrick Johnson’s Ben Hetrick Columbus Ferman Ae Winthrop Jesse Hetof Willhiamsnort Chester Hetrick Williamsnport Myr James Hetrick Lcuire Allenduff Malissa Allenduff Grace James Allenduff Jacob Hosteman Will. Landis Kramer Freeman O. Hetrick Near Attica Warren Seals Williamsport John Hetrick

Judyville S. S. Class Meeting At Agnes Barwick Home

Judyville Sunday School and affiliated classes met at Miss Agnes Barwick's home on August 17 with 24 members and two guests. After the business session, contests and games entertained attendees and refreshments were served. The next gathering is set for September 7 at Melvin and Dorothy Odle's home.

Judyville S. S Loyal Legion Judyville Sunday School Agnes Barwick Melvin Dorothy Odle

Biloxi Man Visits Daughter for Short Stay

Co. C. Caswell of Biloxi Mississippi arrived last week to spend a brief period with his daughter Mrs. J. E. McCloud.

Co. C. Caswell Biloxi, Miss J. E. McCloud

Attica Ledger and Tribune Consolidate Newsroom

Attica merged the Ledger and Tribune into The Attica Ledger and Tribune under J Frankl Mc Dermond Jr. The move leaves Attica with one daily and one weekly, replacing earlier multiple titles. The Tribune shows a stronger news emphasis post merger and local merchants are expected to support the combined paper.

Attica Attica Ledger Attica Daily Tribune Tribune Ledger J. FranklMcDermond Jr the Tribune A+tica

Miss DeMotte Turns Five In Yard Party

Five year old Maxine DeMotte celebrated a birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs John DeMotte and aunt Miss Leha DeMotte. About forty children attended enjoying ice cream cake and yard games in the afternoon.

Miss DeMotte Maxine DeMotte John DeMotte Leha DeMotte

Attica and Williamsport Women Visit Oxford Friends

Mrs. Augusta Glatz of Attica and her daughters Mrs. John Correll and Velma of Monte Vista, Gd., and Mrs. Elvin Farmer of Williamsport spent Monday with Mrs. Frank Scott in Oxford. Louis Rattles and wife of near Chatterton were among business visitors in the county seat Monday. Mrs. Robert Foster of Otterbein was the guest of Williamsport friends Tuesday.

Augusta Glatz Attica John Correll Velma Monte Vista Elvin Farmer Williamsport Frank Scott Oxford Louis Rattles Chatterton

Court Fines Involved In Village Incident At Night

Dell McKinney Frank Mece Elhoe Dandy Smith and Ray Darding were summoned to Justice Powell's court by Night Watchman Mace Parks and Marshal Tom Butt after a disturbance. Dell paid $10.80 Ray paid $10 others received 30 day credit. Harry Taylor and James Eller from near Pine Village also appeared. Taylor failed to prove a claim of theft and paid a $12 fine. he had lent Eller $19 which Eller repaid by check.

Dell McKinney Frank Mece- Elhoe Dandy Smith Ray Darding Taylor Eller

Winthrow Ladies Aid Hosts Lawn Social Near McKinzie Home

The Winthrow Ladies Aid held a lawn social at Mr and Mrs Will McKinzie home northeast of town Thursday evening. A good crowd attended and a neat sum was realized. W N Jones from Pine Village visited county seat Tuesday.

Winthrow Ladies’ Aid Will McKinzie Here W. N. Jones Pine Village

Attica Citizen Harvey Finfrock Dies After Illness

Harvey Curtin Finfrock a prominent Attica resident died at his home on East Washington Street after an eight month cancer illness. Born August 19 1864 he was 57. He was a Mason a former painter and monument dealer survived by his widow three brothers and his parents. Funeral services were held at his home with burial in Riverside cemetery. Williamsport loses to Attica in baseball and details of the game follow with umpire Ott. A special election notice outlines thirteen proposed constitutional amendments to be voted on September 6 in Warren County.

Harvey Curtin Finfrock Attica East Washington Street James H Elmira J. Hanis Finfrock Attica High School Fisher, Arbogast & Co Monument Kinfrock Clarissa Schlosser John Schiosser Warren County William W. Finfrock LaMonte Finfrock Chicago Charles Finfrock Lauvette W. B. McMilien Riverside Cemetery Williamsport Tigers Hershbeel Ott Danville Indiana League of Nations

Mrs Laura James Dead in West Virginia

Laura James formerly of Attica and Independence died last Thursday at her daughter Mrs Roy Marmaduke’s home in Wheeling West Virginia. She suffered a paralytic stroke the preceding Saturday and was about 65. She leaves one daughter Mrs Marmaduke and sisters Mrs Brien Steadman and Dr W A Rodbertus. One body was shipped to Attica for burial. funeral held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Rev A W Jackman officiating.

Laura James Attica Independence Roy Marmaduke Wheeling West Va Laura Sellers A. N. Y W. Sellers W. A. Rodbertus Winthrow John James East Main Street A. W. Jackman Riverside Mirs Marmaduke

Supper at Carbondale church to aid the church

A Friday evening supper at the Carbondale church on August 26 offers pies cakes sandwiches and ice cream to benefit the church. Invitations extend to all to support a good cause. John Shamp traveled to Mentone Indiana Sunday for his cousin Carl Shamp's funeral. Mrs Martha McCord leaves for Emporia Kansas to visit her daughter for several weeks. Mr and Mrs William Woodhall and their son Junior visit with Chauncey Musselman.

Carbondale John Shamp Wabash Crossing Monroe Street Mentone Ind Carl Shamp Martha McCord Emporia Kans William Woodhall Son Junior B. O. Hudler

County Teachers Institute At Warren County Courthouse

About seventy five teachers attended the Warren County annual institute held at the courthouse. Dr. Thurman 3. Rice of Indianapolis lectured on heredity and gave instructive talks. Prof. E. F. Tilden of DePauw spoke on Modern American Literature. A McMillan publisher representative discussed teaching history. Rev. John E. McCloud led devotional services. John F. Haynes spoke for the Young People's Reading Circle. State High School inspector E. B. Wetherow provided guidance on pensions truancy and Indiana school classification.

Warren County Court House County Teachers’ Institute Thurman 3. Rice Indianapolis E. F. Tilden DePauw University McMillen Publishing Company John E. McCloud Williamsport M John F. Haynes Young People’s Reading Circle E. B. Wetherow

Entertainers at Winthrow Church Tuesday Evening

Miss Myra Byers assisted by Miss Geraldine Reed and Miss Julia Sanders will present a pleasing program at Winthrow Christian church next Tuesday evening. Byers is a reader and impersonator, Reed a pianist, and Sanders a violinist. The event is under the ladies of Winthrop church auspices.

Myra Byers Geraldine Reed Julia Sanders Winthrow Christian Church Miss Byers Miss Reed Miss Sanders Winthrop Church

Death of Clyde A MecCardle in Detroit

Clyde A MecCardle 41, partner in Mc Cardle Black Co grain dealers, dies in Detroit after months of illness. Born in Fountain County, educated in public schools there and Montgomery, later attended Wabash College and Indiana University. Son of John W MecCardle of the public service commission. Also notes relatives at Washington DC and others traveling on business to Ft Wayne.

Clyde A. MecCardle McCardle, Black & Co Detroit Mich Fountain County That County Montgomery Wabash College Indiana University McCardle John W. McCardle Public Service Commission Ela Mary Sutton RE. Guy Sutton Washington, D. C Harry McKinzie William Farmer Ft. Wayne

Clem Jones Slightly Hurt In Oxford Crossing Crash

Clem Jones of south of Pine Village narrowly escaped serious injury when his Ford sedan struck a L. E. & W. freight engine at Crown street crossing in Oxford about 11 30 Tuesday morning. The car was wrecked but Jones suffered only minor bruises.

Clem Jones Pine Village Crown Street Oxford Mr. Jones

Kent and sister vacationing with relatives here

A. S. Kent and his sister Mamie of Chicago are visiting relatives for the vacation. Mr. Kent serves as chief engineer for the Monon railroad. W. P. Holmes and family drove to Champaign on Sunday.

A. S. Kent Mamie Chicago Mr. Kent Monon Railroad W. P. Holmes Champaign

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American Red Cross American Legion Col. Forbes Bureau of War Risk Insurance Executive Committee The Red Cross Legion Aliss Eva Moore H. D. McClellans Hoosier State Automobile Association State Automobile Department Hoosier Automobile Association Motor Association M. E. Noblet Gary South Bend Fort Wayne Muncie Richmond Evansville Kokomo Noblet Claypool Hotel McClelland Automobile License Department Hoosier State Association Automobile Association Secretary of State Robert Foster Otterbein Williams Sport Friends Chauncey Musselman Kansas
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