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Newspaper
Winchester Journal Herald
Location
Winchester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
A sermon laments illiteracy and crime after war, urging universal schooling, Sunday church attendance, and Christian education. It cites tests showing many veterans were undereducated, condemns political illiteracy, and champions self discipline, moral responsibility, and lifelong study as patriotic duties.
Mrs. Rose Sowar Hess, 52, wife of Frank Hess, died at home north east of Farmland from gall stones. She leaves husband, son, and five sisters. funeral today at home, burial at Maxville cemetery. Mrs. Lee McCoy of Winchester died after a month illness. funeral at Main Street Church of Christ, burial Fountain Park cemetery. husband and seven children survive. Ubarger, 76, died in Randolph County Infirmary. body moved to Kraze and Fraze morgue pending word from a brother in Indiana.
Ihner Franklin 59 died at his home four miles west of town Tuesday morning from stomach cancer. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs. Morten Longnecker. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. Ruby Oren presiding. Interment at Maxville cemetery.
Mrs Celia Brewer Thornburg 60 wife of George H Thornburg died suddenly of heart trouble at her home ten miles southwest of Farmland last Wednesday night. Survived by husband son Will Thornburg of Windsor and daughter Mrs Frank Ratliff of Farmland. Funeral services held at Union church southwest of Farmland Saturday morning with Rev Harvey Thornburg officiating.
The Rev. C. J. Fox of Hartford City and the Rev. E. A. Struble of Redkey were in a car crash four miles north of Winchester while en route to Springfield Ohio. Fox’s car hit an unidentifiable Buick at a road crossing. both cars were damaged and left at a Winchester garage. The Buick driver sprained a leg. Struble had a small neck cut. No serious injuries reported.
The Kiwanis club held a Friday evening meeting at Main Street Church of Christ with a fried rabbit supper and other dishes. Attendance was modest but the gathering was engaging, highlighting friendships, idea exchange, and shared community interest that will be valued in years to come.
R. D. Shea, Notre Dame graduate, has been awarded a Rhodes scholarship for study at Oxford. The grant provides 350 pounds yearly for three years. Rhodes scholarships are awarded to 32 American college graduates annually. this year there were 344 applicants.
The Juniors and Seniors at Winchester High School held a midweek debate on the resolution That the United States Should Cancel the Allied War Debt. The negative side won with Seniors Marjorie Gray Pauline Best and Louise Crain defending against the Juniors Mary Heaston Bernice Watkins and Elizabeth Reed.
A. H. Burke plans a expansion after purchasing 125 feet of frontage on West Franklin Street from Ed S Jaqua adjoining his current property. The newly fenced and graded site will be used for storage of tile brick and other building materials.
The K of P Lodges call all Knights to attend a county meeting on Tuesday December 19 at 7 o clock.
A spirited game saw Winchester edge ahead early but the locals rallied. Final score 39 to 13 as Winchester led at half 22 to 10. Public urged to attend the next home game to back the team for the state tournament. admission prices listed.
Local churches announce schedule details for Sunday School at 9 15 or 9 30 a m depending on location. Morning services follow at 10 30 or 11 30 a m with evening services at 7 00 p m. Epworth League prayer meeting and midweek services listed for Rev C T Martin and the Christian Science Society at Moose Home with Sunday School at 9 30 a m.
Jesse Towns, Pastor, invites the public to Sunday School at 3 15, preaching at 10 30, Young People's meeting at 6, preaching at 7, Tuesday cottage prayer, and Thursday regular prayer at 7 30.
Emory M. Dunbar, pastor and evangelist, will assist the Methodist in a revival series starting January 1 1923. He is likened to Billy Sunday after recent success at Union City where three weeks of preaching drew large crowds. Residents are urged to set evening engagements for the first two weeks of the new year to attend.
A commission of Dr. F. A. Chenoweth Dr. J. S. Robinson and Squire George L. Stephens met last week to determine Grow's sanity and ordered immediate transfer to Easthaven for treatment.
The old weather sign claiming the first three days of December decide the winter’s character is cited as predicting a mild season. Officials note the early days were exceptionally fine, supporting the sign’s claim.
A Ford sedan driven by Charles Hawkins son of W L Hawkins and a J A Long Co truck collided at the Main and South streets corner last Friday. No injuries were reported but the Ford was badly damaged.
Rolf Wenger, owner of a moving picture show in Union City, pleaded guilty to operating his theater on Sunday before Judge A. L. Bales. He was fined one dollar plus costs. The case was appealed to the circuit court from Justice Stephens' court.
The Randolph County commissioners awarded a three month contract to J. M. Best & Son to furnish the county with groceries and to the W. E. Miller Co for dry goods.
Edgar H. Bailey has remodeled and improved his West Franklin street residence into a handsome double house, enhancing its appearance and functionality.
Kodak cameras albums and stationary candles and candle sticks Christmas cards mottos vases mirrors frames and art goods are featured at the Pierces Arts Studio located on South Side Square Winchester Indiana for shoppers seeking gifts and supplies.
Dismissals and findings mark a busy docket including Graft vs Jessup and Baldwin cross claims, estates proceedings for Curry Rubey and Fetters, new filings like Carter vs Seamans and Houser estate, and grand jury reporting 14 true bills with 13 misdemeanors and 1 felony. Local notices also list probate inventories and proposed legatees.
Miss Kathleen Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ryan wed Mr Dallas Udell Keever son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Miller at Rev Ruby Oren's home on Tuesday December 5 at 9 30 am The groom's parents and Miss Elizabeth Monks attended The bride wore a crepe navy gown A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home The couple planned a 10 day visit to Coshocton Ohio and will reside on a farm near Modoc after returning
County Agent Roscoe A. Fields was elected for a third year by the county board of education at the meeting in the County Superintendent's room. The 1923 board includes A. M. Wall Franklin township Grant Friddle Green township M. B. Wise Greensfork township Noah Smiley Jackson township Charles Gilbert Monroe township Oliver Rawlings Nettle Creek township Bert Wright Stoney Creek township John Fields Ward township Jaimes Frazier Wayne township Sam Hinshaw Washington township C. W. Drulis Westover township agar Cox White River township Sihepe
In observance of Education Week a school program featured a Saf tine Spec TOL dit and early morning event before school. Robins Hiencogk led Randolph in a salute as guests. Lt. U. G. and Miss Kathiesa Smith with Miss Ethelyn Yempis attended. Primary pupils in Miss Emma fiunt's room sang and drilled, each pupil carrying a gun.
The United States orders sale of the lease for the Newcastle England consulate post, signaling permanent closure after prior British objections to the consul and assistant over cargo terms. State Department found no protest grounds but no new American representatives have been assigned. British trade circles express concern over the closure.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Wadsworth will sail for Paris to attend a conference on German payments for the costs of occupying Allied armies. The allied governments accept the American claim as equal to their own, with U S forces on the Rhine totaling about 800 million dollars as a preferred claim under the Versailles treaty.
Jared McGunnigil was arrested on a charge of assault and battery and released on bond of 200 dollars. His two sons Emmitt and Ennis were also arrested. Emmitt faces assault and battery and withdrawing a deadly weapon with a 600 dollar bond, while Ennis is charged with assault and battery and posted 200 dollars.
Sheriff Fisher detained two young men Saturday night after a stolen automobile was reported in Richmond. The pair, alleged soldiers on furlough from Fort Thomas near Cincinnati, were en route to Fort Wayne when the vehicle overturned near Lynn. They were handed over to Richmond authorities.
Mohawk Tribe No. 72 I O R M held a regular meeting and elected 1923 officers including Thomas Jefferies P Silas A Canada S Jesse Yost S 8 Charles Browne J W Charles Al bright C of R Bert Harvey K of W and A H Burke trustee.
At the regular weekly Rotary Club gathering in the Main Street Church of Christ basement on Monday Merl Chenoweth delivered a musical monologue proving Winchester has talent that could attract Keith for his big time circuit.
Merchants may greeting Christmas shoppers with two issues of ads this week though some copy was late. Advertisers urged to submit early as first come, first served for prime space.
At the annual meeting of Winchester Lodge No. 56 F and A M on Monday night the following officers were chosen for 1923 Roy Cox W M Lesley Cortney W S Charles Freeman J W Ferman C Focht Treasurer Russell McHatten secretary C M Kelley trustee
Lincoln Young and Charles Williams pleaded guilty in the district court on Saturday to a grand jury indictment charging intoxication. Judge A L Bales fined each one dollar and taxed costs totaling fifteen dollars and forty five cents.
Photo sittings held day or night at the Pierces Studio on South Side Square Winchester. Call today to schedule portraits and keepsakes in a local studio setting.
The Winchester Golf Club announces a dance at the K P Hall on the evening of January 5. Members and guests are invited to attend this social event hosted by the club.
The Red Men announce a supper in the Red Men's Hall scheduled for Monday evening December 11. Proceeds support lodge activities and community programs. Tickets available at the door.
A Presbyterian Church hosts a Tuesday evening concert December 12 at 8 15 featuring a program titled Praternity Overture plus selections by Rosas and Sopivb bios and works by Saint Saens Myinarsky and others. Geraldine Hinshaw and Ernest Gores are listed among performers with tickets sold at Drug Store and Admixsion for twenty five cents.
The Indiana automobile licensing division will open stations in ninety locales on December 12 and begin issuing 1923 license plates. License expiration is December 31 and driving without a valid license is illegal. State police will arrest unlicensed drivers starting February 15.
The London Times cites a Washington correspondent claiming Europe faints optimistic about Democratic gains in foreign affairs and notes rising radical Members. It argues Europe would dictate U S policy including ship subsidies and tariffs, fearing a stronger Democratic grip would alter policy toward Britain and France.
The 1922 annual report shows collections about 1.46 billion dollars below 1921, illustrating the relief claimed by the new internal revenue law. It notes the gap indicates the reduction in tax burdens for taxpayers during the year ending June 30, 1922.
Guy Shockney residing near Bartonia was arrested Friday on a large grand larceny charge. He was held on a $2,000 bond.
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