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Newspaper

Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1923

Page

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Hello Sally planned for April 5 6 in Williamsport

Citizens in Williamsport prepare for the Hello Sally home talent show at Community Hall on April 5 and 6. Warren Post 259 American Legion promotes a strong cast coached by C. E. Buckley with local stars and high school chorus members. Tickets cost fifty cents general admission and seventy five cents reserved.

Sally Williamsport Warren Post American Legion C. E. Buckley Attica Kiwanis Club Buckley Louis Evans Tappe Mesdames Jennie Broadie Eva Hall Edith Evans Ruby Kiger Ruby Opal Hillyer Lela’ Nay Glondine Mankey Ned ‘McCabe, Jr Carl Mehaffey Cecil Haupt Walter Myers Elbert Julian Esther Odle Clara Louise Haun Ruby Winks Ruth McCabe Juanita Anderson Zelma Fletcher Geneva Moffitt Helen Stewart Esther Ritenour Ruth Tilton Lola Dutcher Nellie Seals Aileen Breadie L Elizabeth Painter Constance Elwood Thelma High Esther Odlé Edna Painter Eugene Smith Maryland Bert Statzell A. R. McKinney Legion Chorus Williamsport State Bank

Divorce Suit Seeks 10000 Alimony For Mrs Emma Butler

Mrs Emma Butler wife of Col R A Butler filed for divorce and 10000 alimony. She alleges cruel treatment since their 1897 marriage and separation in 1922. A restraining order blocks disposal of 300 acre farm livestock grain and bank funds until trial. case set for April term with defendant represented by John J Hall.

Emma Butler Col R. A. Butler Ringer & Ringer Mehaffey & Haupt Butler John J. Hall

Independence Home Burns Near Odd Fellows Building

The Wilber Whistler house behind Independence Odd Fellows building caught fire just before 7:00 am Wednesday and burned completely. Volunteer firefighters saved the contents and prevented nearby buildings from burning despite an initial misjudgment of control. No insurance coverage is reported.

Wilber Whistler Odd Fellows Independence Bucket Brigade Whistler

Rev Royce Speaks to Masons in Warren County

Rockville clergyman Roycé addressed Masons in Warren County on Armenian Masonry. He described secret Armenian chapters under Scottish rite, noting persecution by Turks and a Constantinople meeting with a largest chapter about forty members. eight survivors had fled. The talk drew a modest audience and supper followed.

Co. D. Roycé Rockville Warren County Royce Near East Constantinople Mr. Royce

Auxiliary Easter Tea Stirs Presbyterian Ladies' Auxiliaries

The Presbyterian church Ladies' Auxiliary hosted its four sections at an Easter tea in the church manse on Tuesday. An egg hunt followed, with musical and reading contributions by Miss Valeenia Long, Miss Ruby Kiger, and Misses Gem Schoonover and Clara Louise Haun. Officers elected include President Mrs. Mary Litchfield and vice presidents Mrs. Harry Winks Mrs. Will Moffitt Mrs. Madge Biggs and Miss Matie Booth. Refreshments were ice cream cake coffee and tea.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Manse Valeenia Long Ruby Kiger Gem Schoonover Clara Louise Haun Mary Litchfield Harry Winks Will Moffitt Madge Biggs Matie Booth

Williamsport to Feature Summer Band Concerts

At a Tuesday meeting the Williamsport band will be directed by Clarence Brown of Boswell. George Hillyer Elwood Anderson and Roy Pope will solicit funds, reporting strong contributions. Rehearsals start soon with Decoration Day as the first performance.

Clarence Brown Boswell Williamsport George Hillyer Elwood Anderson Roy Pope

Fire Destroys Barn on Amanda Cain Farm Near Riverside

A large barn on the Amanda Cain farm southeast of Riverside burned Wednesday afternoon. Hay grain and harness within were consumed by flames but no livestock were in the barn at the time.

Amanda Cain Riverside

Attica Williamsport Welcomed Yeomen Leader Visit

More than 100 Williamsport residents joined Attica Kiwanis Club for a six o'clock dinner in honor of George N. Frink of Des Moines, supreme president of the American Brotherhood of Yeomen, who visited to view sites for the proposed Yeomen City of Childhood. The event featured a joint reception, student songs, a mass meeting, and remarks highlighting the two towns’ unity and the planned home for needy Yeomen children.

Attica Williamsport Attica Kiwanis Club George N. Frink Des Moines Iowa American Brotherhood of Yeoman Yoemenry Methodist Presbyterian Church Kiwanis Club James Metsker Harry Schwartz International Kiwanis Atlanta J. W. Henry Wm. Cowgill John F. Ritenour Bert Statzell Joe Lewis America Billy Tinsman C. Lewis Green J. J. Wilson Bill Tinsman Lewis Green Indiana Wabash Elmer E. Smith Indianapolis Smith Frink Elmer Mr. Frink Order of Yeomen Mooseheart Moose Order

Teacher Tests Here Saturday at Williamsport High School

The second teachers examination of the term will be held Saturday at Williamsport high school from 8:30 to 5. Harrison Frazier as county superintendent will oversee. Tests cover high school common and primary grades with morning and afternoon sessions and a wide list of subjects for each level.

Williamsport Harrison Frazier

Fire damages Liptrap home. roof burned from neighbor chimney

The Liptrap home suffered roof damage after a Sunday fire sparked by a chimney from a nearby house. Contents were unharmed and only two upstairs rooms were lightly affected by water. total damage not expected to exceed 150 dollars. Mr and Mrs Liptrap were in Boswell and returned once notified.

R. O. Liptrap Holmes

Postmaster to Inspect Local Mail Routes

Postmaster Joe Lewis will begin regular inspections of routes starting next Monday under a department order. Boxes not in compliance with postal rulings may be omitted from daily service.

Joe Lewis Post Office Department Joe

Thal Shoup Nuptials Tie Covington Couple

Miss Meta Thal chiropractor of Covington wed Daniel Shoup son of Trustee John Shoup of Mound township in Champaign Illinois on Saturday March 17. They returned to Covington Sunday afternoon. The bride will continue her practice in Covington and the groom will farm with his father near Foster.

Meta Thal Covington Daniel Shoup John Shoup Mound Township Champaign, Ill Foster

Brier and Horn Marry at Presbyterian Manse

Etta May Brier daughter of Mrs Scott Brier near Carbondale wed John Wilson Horn son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Horn of Pine Village at the Presbyterian manse Friday afternoon officiated by Rev R L Fletcher.

Etta May Brier Scott Brier Carbondale John Wilson Horn Joseph’ Horn Pine’ Village Presbyterian R. L. Fletcher

Mail Messenger Appointed in City

Raymond Penny Swartz is appointed mail messenger from the post office to the depot in this city. Penny is a good reliable mail carrier and his appointment meets with the approval of everyone.

Raymond Penny)Swartz Post Penny

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