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Newspaper
Winchester Journal Herald
Location
Winchester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
16
News from all parts of the county notes fine rains over several days. Residents enjoyed picnics in Ridgeville park with families from Maxville Pennville Muncie and Union City. Next Ladies Aid meeting set with Hazel Pickett in July.
Mt Zion reports a near normal Sunday with Charles Lahey of Louisiana preaching. Neighbors note showers, fishing trips to Adams County, visits among Snell, Washler, Green, Staggs, and North families. Revival near Bartonia winds down as locals drill wells and care for the ill.
Rain and lightning marked the night while residents from White River area share visits and family news. Edna Benson stayed with her brother Bernard near Saratoga. Emaline Huff visited Hannah Coats and Vine Sumwalt. Ada Higgins spent time at Troy Barber’s near Saratoga Louise. Cox’s daughter underwent tonsil surgery. Haworth family from Portland visited Emaline Sackett. Dempsey Coats from Peru visiting. Murl Cox had appendicitis surgery at hospital. several others shared meals and reunions including Hiatt and Bousman near Saratoga and Munce. weekly movements and gatherings noted.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lesley motored to Farmland and spent Sunday with Glen Diggs. Aletha Lacey and Mary Lesley attended a shower for Ruth Lacey in Fountain City. Firemen's convention at Portland drew several locals. Edwna Teagarden is improving after an operation. A lawn party hosted by Asher Martin honored Miss Leila Slusher with decorations and treats.
Bloomingport area residents frequent visits and reunions with relatives from Richmond Muncie Geneva and Winchester. An Engle family reunion was held near Daniel Engle's grave west of Bloomingport. Della Reece 44 died at home northeast of Bloomingport. Miss Bessie Miles earned top grades entering John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis. Community gatherings featured dinners ice cream socials and visits from extended family and friends.
Dr C E Abel accompanied by Mr and Mrs A G Sheppard took Ruth to Richmond Tuesday for tonsil removal by Dr Holland. Mrs Sheppard remarried and returned home with Ruth the next day. Mr and Mrs James Bales and Mr and Mrs S A Botkin attended Thomas Mills' funeral at Winchester Tuesday afternoon. Mrs C S Hunt returned to her
Community updates from Muncie and surrounding towns including visits by Mrs. W H Gaines Mrs. Cox and others plus births and health notes. The July Fourth Home Coming program at Huntsville features address boxing races and a baseball game with prizes and a concert by Williamsburg Saxophone Band.
Mrs Erval Grey and daughter of Hagerstown visited Mr and Mrs Sam Grey last week. Miss Lena Johnson and Emma Gwin walked in old Losant one evening. Mrs Raymond Wiggins and children visited Le land Wiggins family Friday. Miss Bernice Lamb was in New Castle Thursday. Oliphants spent Sunday evening out of town. Several attended a children's meeting at Mt Zion and thirteen from the area attended the Epworth League convention at Parker last Tuesday. Local families joined J W Jackson and Homer Jackson for Sunday dinner. Mabel Anderson and Mrs Morell Swindell of Carlos called on Mary Alice Thorsburg Saturday. Levi Lucas and daughter Mary called on Mr and Mrs George Sourwine one evening last week. Elizabeth Johnson spent Friday with Anna Golliher. Best wishes.
A Sunday rain left the ground wet in potato hills for the first time since planting. Wheat in some areas nears readiness for harvest. Ora Bortner tends a standout field as locals note improving growing conditions.
Wheat and corn conditions noted after rain with farming in progress. Neighbors and relatives visit each other near Farmland Winchester and Ridgeville. People mentioned include Mull, Summers, Hubbard, Denton, Conn, Clements, Bartner, Muncie, Huntsville, Indianapolis, and others with reports of illnesses and social gatherings.
North Manchester Indiana hosts a July 4 celebration with three auto races and two motorcycle events offering 600 dollars in prizes. Entries urged by John Isenbarger secretary with adv dates July 24 to 31.
Women suffer as much as men from indigestion and constipation. Mrs. Geo Powers of Revere Massachusetts says she has taken Foley Cathartic Tablets and recommends them to everyone. They banish biliousness headache and gas. W W Reed and Son advertise.
Advertisement seeking a male or female agent to sell J. R. Watkins goods in Winchester and other vacant towns. Promises big opportunity for hustlers. Send for a free sample and details. J. R. Watkins Co. 65 Winona Minnesota.
Ray Wright, principal of the Frances Willard School, has been employed by the Goodrich Park Board as manager of the Park for the summer. A concrete wading pool for children has been completed beside two tennis courts.
Notice announces a Children’s Day program at Mt Pleasant church three miles north of Lynn next Sunday evening June 26. The public is invited and readers are urged to subscribe to the Journal Herald.
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