Winchester High School Forty Sixth Commencement Exercises
The Forty sixth annual commencement at Winchester High School was held in Main Street Church of Christ. Students selection of orators competed for a $25 prize with Paul J Pilasterer winning. Diplomas were presented by Prof. O R Baker to graduates including Helen Addington Pauline Albright Cedric Briner Ethel Britt Cecil Chenoweth Mary Chenoweth Walter Cox Genevieve Crain Rebecca Kabel Olive Kabel Mary Kane Erman Lennon Frances McCollum William Miller Winifred Draker Patterson Paul Pilasterer Mary Robinson Mary Rupe Ruth Elizabeth Smith Evalena Stakebake and Gladys Ward. The High School Glee Club performed under Miss Spencer. Invocations and manuscripts were reviewed by judges J D Larg A L Bales Rev F B Sapp and Mrs O T Martin.
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Winchester High School
Main Street
Church of Christ
G. M. Payne
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Mary Kane
Ireland
Erma Lennon
Rebecca Kabel
Cedric O. Briner
United States
Genevieve Crain
Paul J. Pflasterer
J. D. Larig
A. L. Bales
F. B. Sapp
O. T. Martin
Morton Longnecker
J. L. Smith
Lorene Spencer
City Council Reappoints Board Members And Plans Street Work
At the last regular meeting E S Goodrich was reappointed to the School Board J S Engle to the City Park Board and Philip Kabel to the Cemetery Board Two tanks of oil were ordered for street maintenance The city engineer was tasked to study needed sectional sidewalks across the city and to examine the west side street by the County Hospital for replacement to improve conditions
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E. S. Goodrich
J. S. Engle
Philip Kabel
County Hospital
Life-Long County Resident Elza Sheppard Dies at 72
Elza Sheppard, 72, a lifelong county resident, died last Wednesday at the county infirmary. He leaves a son John of Blountsville and a daughter Mrs. John Abernathy southeast of Winchester. Brief services were held at Maynard and Gettinger funeral parlors and interment followed at Fountain Park.
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Elza Sheppard
John
Blountsville
John Abernathy
Winchester
Maynard and Gettinger Undertaking
Fountain Park
Work progresses on Big Four depot move and services
Construction on the Big Four line through this city advances rapidly toward relocating the depot to East street and railroad avenue. Foreman promises a public swimming hole for workers and women, with the tool house serving as a bathers dress room.
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East Street
Railroad Avenue
Salt Creek
Burglary Targets John Wentz Home on East Short Street
Burglars robbed the residence of John Wentz on East Short Street last Wednesday noon, taking two suits, underwear, shirts, shoes, a cap and hose before leaving the scene.
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John Wentz
East Short Street
Deerfield Social Roundup Touches Several Families
Deerfield area residents share visits with neighbors including Ham Hines and family Ridgeville to Adam Almanrode and wife and others. Children prepare for Children's Day next Sunday week as Gertie Jellison travels to Bloomington for school term.
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Ham Hines
Ridgeville
Adam Almanrode
Bud Jarrett
Rollie Jarrett
Gertie Jellison
Bloomington
Gail Fielder
Lent
Charley Hines
Jay County
Will Clapp
Violet
Frank Walker
Stella Orcutt
Kelley Walker
Mrs Charlotte Lather Guest of Stout Family
Mrs. Charlotte Lather of Traverse City Michigan is the guest of Mr and Mrs I N Stout. She was formerly Miss Charlotte Bales, a former resident of this city.
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Charlotte Lather
Traverse City, Michigan
I. N. Stout
Lather
Charlotte Bales
Fomer
Social notes fill towns with visits and farewells
Local residents from Cincinnati to Union City and Indianapolis host and visit relatives across Indiana and Ohio. Trips include college graduations, church events, and club meetings with multiple families mentioned by name.
Chautauqua Features Opera Chimes of Normandy at Event
The Chautauqua presents America's favorite comic opera Chimes of Normandy with a strong Boston and New York cast. The three act production is a highlight of the five day program with medieval France scenes and a mix of comedy romance and thrills. Other attractions include Cremona Orchestra Cartwright Brothers Quartet Brownell Concert Company and the Philippine Quartet.
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É¢ Chimes
Normandy
America
Boston
New York
France
Cremona Orchestra
Cartwright Brothers’ Quartet
Brownell Concert Company
Philippine Quartet
Mrs. Charles Higgins Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs. Charles Higgins underwent an operation for appendicitis at her home near Harrisville last Thursday. At last reports she was progressing the finest kind.
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Charles Higgins
Harrisville
Real Estate Transfers in Winchester Area
Real estate transfers recorded including O L and T Company to Jennie E Dynes for lot 20 Colgrove addition Winchester. O L and T Company to H E Bingham for 165 feet John Mumma addition Winchester. O L and T Company to Milton Halpin for lot 16 Colgrove addition Winchester. Mary Seawright to Belle Southard Sec 7 Tp 18 R 14. Henrietta Harris to Aubie Winnicut lot 276 A C. Fred P Weiese to John P Lennon lot 25 block 2 John Mumma addition Winchester. Henry Potter administrator to Thomas Lawson Sec 11 Tp 21 R 14 6 percent. Nelle Southard to Mat Seawrigh elle Soutarywright Sec 12 Tp 18 R 14 40 acres.
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Jennie E. Dynes
Colgrove
Winchester
H. E. Bingham
John Mumma
Milton Halpin
Mary Seawright
Belle Southard
Henrietta Harris
Aubie Winnicutt
A. C
Fred P. Weiese
John P. Lennon
Henry Potter
Admr
Thomas Lawson
Nelle Southard
Mat Seawrighelle Soutarywright
James M. Thomas Dead at 68 Near Winchester
James M. Thomas aged 68 died at his home four miles west of Winchester last Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Christian church in Winchester by Rev. Ruby Oren. Interment followed at Fountain Park cemetery. He is survived by his widow.
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James M. Thomas
Winchester
First Christian Church
Winchestr
Ruby Oren
Fountain Park Cemetery
Thomas
Pigeons Released by Local Express Agent from Columbus
A. C. H. Gutheil, local express agent, received twenty eight coops of carrier pigeons from Columbus Ohio about one thousand birds and released them early Sunday morning for their flight back to Cleveland.
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A. C. H. Gutheil
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Picture show operators arrested in Union City
Deputy sheriff Eldon Rickner arrested Pearl C. Chattin Rolf Wenger and Frank Baldschum in Union City for operating a picture show on Sunday. Each posted bond for appearance in court June 9. The case signals a legal challenge to Sunday show operations in Randolph County.
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Eldon Rickner
Union City
Pearl C. Chattin
Rolf Wenger
Frank Baldschum
Randolph County
Porter's Naval Academy Graduation Highlighted Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Jacob L Rau entertained Mr and Mrs Joshua Weimer and their Wayne County son last Sunday at their suburban home. Also visiting were Mrs Rau's sister Mrs Mary Porter and her husband Mr Charles Hagel of Wabash Indiana with their son Glen. Glen Porter graduated from the Naval Academy Annapolis Md in a class of 260 and received his diploma from President Harding. The party traveled 1400 miles round trip by automobile and called the voyage a fine trip. Porter will remain six months at the academy as instructor before joining a ship as sea captain.
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Jacob L. Rau
Joshua Weimer
Wayne County
Naval Academy
George Mills Underwent Appendectomy at Randolph County Hospital
George Mills son of M L Mills of the Mills store underwent an appendectomy Friday at Randolph County Hospital. The operation faced some difficulties and took longer than usual but was successful. He is reported to be getting along fine under the circumstances.
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George Mills
M. L Mills
Randolph County Hospital
George
Sixteenth Birthday Celebration at Coats Home
Miss Lena Coats celebrated her sixteenth birthday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Coats. The party featured pink and white roses, two long tables, 16 candle centerpieces, and angel food cake with strawberries. Guests included numerous Lasy and Lamb families, Forest Johnson, and the Coats family.
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Lena Coats
Martin Coats
Forest Johnson
Anna Lasley
Elizabeth Lasley
Nellie Swain
Marion Girton
Connseule Girton
Thelma Jennings
Carrie Goodman
Bessie Sickles
Edith Sickles
Zola Lamb
Clare Owens
Zella Lamb
Golda Stegall
Burl Lamb
Velva Lamb
Fred Bales
Basil
Buried in Fountain Park
Mrs. Lucinda Huffman aged 63 died at her North West Street home after a lingering illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. A G Daly and sons Edwin McVey Winchester Carl McVey Muncie and Walter Baker Converse Ind. Funeral services held Saturday at the home with Rev A M Addington presiding. Burial followed in Fountain Park Cemetery.
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Lucinda Huffman
North West Street
A. G. Daly
Edwin McVey
Winchester
Carl McVey
Muncie
Walter Baker
Converse
Ind
A. M. Addington
Fountain Park Cemetery
Missionary Society Meeting At Presbyterian Church
The Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. J. A. Browne's home Tuesday afternoon. With president absent, vice president Mrs. Leona Reed led the gathering. Mrs. E. A. Klefeker gave devotions and read First Corinthians chapter eight. The topic was the New American in his new home. Mrs. J. G. Johnson spoke on Immigrants, with Mrs. Winnie Brown reading an editorial note and Mrs. John Turner sharing a newspaper clipping.
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Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. A. Browne
J. P. Clark
Leona Reed
E. A. Klefeker
J. G. Johnson
Winnie Brown
John Turner
W. W. Goodrich
Foley Kidney Pills Help Osborn Reach Health Again
Ten year kidney trouble relief cited by J. T. Osborn of Lucasville R F D No. 1 and by W. W. Reed in an advertisement. Pills claimed to ease rheumatic pains backache soreness and stiffness. Subscribe for the Journal-Herald.
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J. T. Osborn
Lucasville
Foley
W. W. Reed
Adv
Notable Speakers Highlight Community Chautauqua Program
The Winchester Community Chautauqua presents three top speakers Roland A. Nichols Lincoln Wirt and W I Nolan each addressing broad national and local issues from varied angles Nichols explores home school and community life, Wirt recounts Arctic adventures, and Nolan discusses labor immigration and social topics with engaging humor, promising a high quality event.
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Chautauqua
Roland A. Nichols
Lincoln Wirt
Arctic
W. I. Nolan
Nolan
House of Representatives
Minnesota General Assembly
Winchester
Edna Teagarden Undergoes Operation at County Hospital
Miss Edna Teagarden daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Teagarden underwent surgery last Thursday at the County Hospital and is noted to be progressing well at this time.
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Edna
Clyde Teagarden
Obituary of John Wesley Wright of Modoc
John Wesley Wright born October 15 1858 near Modoc died May 22 1921 at his Modoc home aged 62 years seven months and seven days He married Mary Jane Mc Gunegill April 6 1887 and had nine children Claud Chester Warder Blanche Verda Clarence Raymond John W Jr and Florence Claud died in Arizona influenza He was a teacher turned farmer known as a good neighbor manager citizen and supporter of schools and church Survived by his wife eight children seven grandchildren a widowed daughter in law and many friends Funeral at Modoc M E church conducted by Rev Mitchell Maxwell Burial Riverside cemetery The family thanks all who offered help
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John Wesley Wright
William
Catherine Wright
Modoc
Mary Jane McGunegill
Claud
Chester
Warder
Blanche
Verda
Clarence
Raymond
John W. Jr
Florence
Arizona
Wes
M. E. Church
Mitchell of
Maxwell
Riverside Cemetery
War debt ends with peace argument in Fresno item
A Fresno Republican column argues that lasting peace would allow finishing war payments. The note mentions Charlie Chaplin in a fragmentary aside and includes garbled text about Washington Fost.
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Fresno
Republican
Charlie Chaplin
Washington Fost
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H. B. Allen
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J. D. Miller
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W. E. Miller
Culver
Robert Ward
Walnut Lane College
Germantown
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Atlantic City
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Richmond
J. E. Hinshaw
Ira Anders
Margaret Hand
Isabelle Chenoweth
N. R. Chenoweth
Indiana University
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Isabelle
Robert Long
Real Estate Tranfers
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Lynn
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John Kemp
A. C. Wilmore
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