HISTORICAL TRIVIA
1931-1935
Fulton County, Indiana
From The Rochester News-Sentinel
Selected, copied and indexed by Wendell C. Tombaugh
Special thanks to Jack K. Overmyer for suggesting the Title.
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PRODUCERS CREAMERY
To Have New Creamery
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 3, 1931
Kewanna milk producers are signing contracts to sell their products to a creamery that is to be established at Kewanna. Contracts were to be signed by 400 patrons. The creamery will be operated by the Marion Producers company.
SWINE BREEDERS ASSN.
Levi P. Moore, Secretary
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 6, 1931
Levi P. Moore, of Rochester, was re-elected secretary and treasurer of the Indiana Swine Breeders Association at the fifty-fourth annual meeting of that organization at Indianapolis Monday evening. - - - - - - -
TELEVISION
Invention Improves Television Machines
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 13, 1931
Brazil, Ind., Jan. 13 (U.P.) -- A scanning, proposed to take the place of disc and thus overcome one of the main stumbling blocks to commercialization of television, has been patented by John W. German, Brazil. - - - - - - - - -
COLONIAL HOTEL
Sunday Dancing Will Be Resumed at Colonial
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 15, 1931
Heinie Lybrook and Jack Marsh, of Logansport, and Vance Callahan, of Kewanna, have leased the Japanese dance hall at the Colonial hotel on the north shore of Lake Manitou and will operate
dances there during the remainder of the winter and during the spring months. The opening dance will be Sunday night, Feb. 1 and every Sunday night and holiday thereafter. - - - - - -
ZIMMERMAN BROS. FUNERAL HOME
New Funeral Home To Hold Informal Opening
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 16, 1931
An informal opening of The Zimmerman Bros. new funeral home located at 1420 South Main street will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The entire first floor of the elegant residence, familiarly known as the Ostie Davis home, will be devoted exclusively to mortuary use. - - - - - - - -
BUS STATION, KOKOMO
Frank Kern. Manager
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 17, 1931
Frank Kern has been named agent for a new bus station at Kokomo which will be the terminal for all the bus lines entering that city including the Indiana Motor Bus Company. The station will be located on North Main Street. In addition to being the agent Kern will operate a lunch room in the station lobby.
KING’S JESTERS
Band in Indianapolis
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 19, 1931
George Howard, Fritz Bastow and John Ravencroft (King’s Jesters), who are members of the Paul Whiteman orchestra have notified friends in this city that the Whiteman band will appear at the Indiana ballroom in Indianapolis for a dance on the night of Sunday, February 1.
DITMIRE FUNERAL HOME
Fulton Is To Have A Modern Funeral Home
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 22, 1931
The Ditmire Undertaking establishment is undergoing changes which will give Fulton a modern funeral home. The work was started the first of the week and will be rushed to completion.
The whole of the store will be changed. On the upper floor partitions will be removed and a large casket display room will be made.
The main part of the first floor will be made into a funeral chapel, and the office, which will be modernly furnished, will be moved to the front of the building. The building is an ideal one for the arrangement and it is a thing that has long been needed in Fulton.
No furniture will be handled in Fulton, the present stock being moved to the Macy store.
Ditmires, in making this step of advancement, have added a great deal to the progress of Fulton.
PRODUCERS CREAMERY
Producers Creamery To Open At Kewanna Feb. 1
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 27, 1931
Kewanna, Jan. 27.-- Formal opening of the Producers creamery being organized by farmers of Cass, Fulton and Pulaski counties, has been set for February 1, officials of the firm announce. The creamery is to be operated on a co-operative rebate plan similar to the one operated at Marion, Indiana. A building has been purchased by the organization, and the equipment is being installed.
CHECKER TOURNAMENT AT ROCHESTER
Feb. 2-3, Plans Complete
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 27, 1931
Plans are now being completed for the holding of the State Checker Tournament in Rochester on February 2nd and 3rd when 50 or more men players will come here to decide who is the champion for 1931. The tourney will be held in the Eagles Hall and there will be 25 or more games in progress all at the same time with the very best players in the state engaged. Most of the players will arrive Sunday night. The games will start Monday morning and will run on continuously until Tuesday night. If there should be tie games and there probably will it might be necessary to hold an extra session Wednesday morning. Local arrangements are being cared for by the Kiwanis Club and J.O. Clemans, a member of the state association. Rex B. Wood of Gary is secretary and has handled the publicity in connection with the tourney. He reports that he has sent out more than 600 letters and notices advertising the championship meeting and that Rochester has been well advertised not only in Indiana but over the entire country. It is estimated that the visitors will spend more than $500 in Rochester for hotel rooms, meals and automobile upkeep.
The merchants of the city are being solicited this week to help
meet the expenses of the tourney which will total around $100. This includes paying the prize money offered and miscellaneous expenses.
DEBATES
High School - Rochester Versus Peru
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 28, 1931
Arrangements were completed yesterday between the local high school and the coach of the Peru debating team, Victor F. Dawald, to the effect that a dual meet has been scheduled between the two schools. The first debate will be held next Tuesday evening, February 3, at seven thirty o’clock, in the local high school assembly.
The question for discussion is the one adopted this year by the Indiana State Debating League - Resolved: That the Present System of Installment Buying of Consumptive Goods Should Be Condemned.
The negative team, from Peru, will argue for the retention of the system, and the affirmative speakers - LeRoy Frobish, Wendell Tombaugh and Mary Alice Shonk - will advance arguments to show that it is undesirable and should therefore be condemned. - - -
Inter-school debating is a new project in Rochester High. For the past several weeks installment buying has been studied as a part of the work in the public speaking class, the members of which have now completed briefs of the proposition and drafted constructive speeches.
LeRoy Frobish, ‘31, Captain of the affirmative team, has had roles in two class plays and is high school yell leader, senior editor of Station R.H.S. and a member of Hi-Y. Mary Alice Shonk, ‘31, has also had experience in dramatics. Wendell Tombaugh, ‘32, is one of the news editors of the high school paper. - - - -
On Tuesday, February 10th, our negative speakers - Edna Nichols (31), George Dague (31) and John Shipley (31) - will clash with the Peruvian affirmative, there. - - - -
CHECKER TOURNAMENT
State Checker Tourney Under Way, Eagle’s Hall
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 2, 1931
The state checker tournament, which will decide who will hold the checker championship for 1931 in Indiana got under way in the Eagle’s Hall here today with 60 players in action. - - - - - -
The tournament was opened Monday morning with a business session. J.O. Clemans, local checker enthusiast, made a few opening remarks preceding which the members sang America and prayer was
given. Hugh A. Barnhart made the address of welcome on behalf of the city and the Kiwanis Club, and the response was made by John K. Stewart, president, of Westfield, Rex B. Wood, secretary, of Gary, spoke briefly thanking the community for its fine co-operation.- - - - -
GRINDING MILL
New Grinding Mill
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 3, 1931
Fred Rowe has installed a new feed grinding mill at his place of business on East Seventh street. Mr. Rowe is now equipped to do all kind of feed grinding and is also able to compound feeds which require the mixing of molasses.
PYLE, MARY
Contrbutes Poem To National Magazine
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 4, 1931
In February’s issue of the Junior Home magazine, a comely little Rochester girl, Mary Pyle, 13, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Pyle, comes in for a bit of nation-wide publicity through a contribution of a Valentine poem which appeared on the junior’s page. The poem, which is entitled “My Valentine” follows:
Yesterday my dad came home
And with him he did bring
A great big box of pasteboard
Tied up with colored string
I hurriedly unwrapped it;
And what do you think I saw--
A tiny little kitten
And he gave a loud, “meow.”
I cherish that gray kitten
More than anything of mine,
I love him so because he is
My Dad’s valentine.
CHECKER TOURNAMENT
Checker Championship Is Won By Lee Munger Again
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 5, 1931
Young Indianapolis player holds title second year.
LINDSEY, ELIZABETH
Plan To Exhume Body Of Fulton County Pioneer
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 16, 1931
Val Zimmerman to move body of first white woman to die in Fulton County.
Val Zimmerman, local undertaker today made application to the State Board of Health at Indianapolis for permission to move the body of Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey from a burial place on East Race Street on ground now owned by Ed Kime to the Odd Fellows cemetery. It is necessary to obtain the state permit to move the body.
Mrs. Lindsey, who died here in the spring of 1831 from a fever was the first white woman to die in Fulton county. Her husband had been sent to this county from New York State by the government to establish a grist mill at the outlet of Lake Manitou to grind grain for the Indians.
Mrs. Lindsay had lived in this county only a short time before she became ill and died. Following the custom of the early day the body was buried on a high spot of ground. According to Mr. Zimmerman the state of preservation of the body will depend entirely on the consistency of the soil in which it was buried. - - - - -
It is planned later to mark the grave of Mrs. Lindsey with a bronze tablet. A small monument less that two feet tall which marked the grave of Mrs. Lindsey will be reset over her new resting place in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
MOTOR TRAINS
Operated Over Big 4 Railroad
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 16, 1931
Warsaw, Ind., Feb. 16. - Inauguration of motor train service on the Big Four railroad between Indianapolis and South Bend and return was commenced Friday night. The first motor train to pass through Warsaw was the 9:03 passenger for So. Bend.
The train consists of the motor car in which is the operator, mail and baggage compartment. A regular passenger coach is attached as a trailer.- - - - -
The whistle was blown all the way betwee Claypool and New Paris, according to persons residing along the line.
HOG RINGER
Kewanna Man Granted Patent
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 20, 1931
Several of the business men of Kewanna met in the library there yesterday afternoon to inspect and later witness a demonstration of a patented hog ringer which has been invented by Martin Burns, of Kewanna. The ringer is made with the arm at one side which carried 50 rings which when pressed down places a ring in the jaws of the ringer ready for action. A demonstration was made at the home of Roland Smith east of Kewanna where eight hogs were rung in rapid succession. Every person who saw the demonstration said the patented ringer was complete and was a great time saver.
CHICAGO NIPPLE CO.
To Close Its Plant Here
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 24, 1931
The Chicago Nipple Manufacturing Company plant located in East Rochester will be closed this week, it was officially announced here today. The plant has been working on part time for the last six months but has employed only 15 men on the average since last August.
Two department superintendents from the Chicago parent plant were in Rochester today to supervise the closing of the factory. They began the loading of the machinery onto freight cars and stated that within two weeks the plant would have its doors locked for good. All of the machinery, stock and equipment will be moved into Chicago and made a part of the plant there.
August Griebe, who has been manager of the company since the Nipple Company came here, will return to Chicago with the organization and will move his family there in a couple of weeks. Jack Stafford, auditor of the plant here, will take employmet elsewhere, he announced, although he was given an opportunity to go with the company to Chicago. - - - - -
Last year they closed their plant in Los Angeles, a few months ago they closed the one in Baltimore and the Rochester plant is the last one to be moved and made a part of the Chicago factory.
It was stated that the building will be closed up but that the company will be glad to offer good terms for rental or purchase of the building. The Chicago Nipple Company came here several years ago when they purchaed the plant and business from a concern which was
operating there at the time. Originally the building and ground was given to the manufacturer but since then the building has been doubled in size by the company and the pay roll obligation required by contract was met two years back.
STATE BANK OF AKRON
New Bank President
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 24, 1931
V.J. Lidecker, who has been vice president of the State Bank of Akron for a number of years, has been elected president of the institution to succeed Jacob King who died at his home in Akron last Wednesday. Mr. Lidecker was elected president of the bank by the directors of the institution at a meeting held last Saturday.
ROCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB
Arthur Wile Elected To Head
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 24, 1931
Arthur Wile was elected president of the Rochester Country Club at a meeting of the board of directors this week. He succeeds Charles Pyle who served as president in 1930. Percy Smith was elected vice president and George Brower was re-elected secretary-treasurer for the year. - - - -
The board of directors for the year is composed of Arthur Wile, George Brower, Fred Ruh, John Allison, J.A. Herbster, Frank Bryant, A.L. Deniston, Percy Smith and James Brooks. The latter three were chosen at a recent meeting of the stockholders.
POST OFFICE
DuBois Nomination As Postmaster Confirmed
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 25, 1931
The United States Senate late this afternoon confirmed the appointment of Howard W. DuBois as postmaster of this city. - - - - He will succeed Albert W. Bitters who has been postmaster here for the past nine years. - - - - His appointment as postmaster is in part a reward for his long and faithful service to his party. - - - -
GOLDEN GLOVES
Don Beattie and Virgil Kindig at Chicago
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 2, 1931
A number of Rochester boxing fans will go to Chicago Tuesday
night to witness Don Beattie and Virgil Kindig in action in the Golden Gloves boxing tourney which is being held there by the Chicago Tribune. The elimination bouts will be staged tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday and will be on the air from Radio station WGN.
GOLDEN GLOVES
Don Beattie and Virgil Kindig at Chicago
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 3, 1931
Don Beattie, local youth is to box tonight in the Golden Gloves tourney at Chicago which is being sponsored by the Chicago Tribune. Beattie is a heavyweight. Virgil Kindig, the other Rochester youth entered in the tourney and who is a middleweight will be unable to box because of a broken bone in his right hand which he received in the preliminary tourney at Kokomo last week. The bouts will be on the air tonight over Radio station WGN, Chicago.
AKRON MARSHALL
Ernest Lantz Appointed
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 4, 1931
At a recent meeting of the town board of Akron Ernest Lantz was appointed marshall to succeed Albert Bright, deceased. Mr. Lantz, who is a veteran of the World War, has already taken up his new work.
WALT’S CHILI PARLOR
Moving Barbeque Stand
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 4, 1931
Walter Sipe, owner of Walt’s Chili Parlor, one mile east of this city on the Barrett cement road is moving the stand from its present location to a lot which he recently purchased near his home which is east and south of the site formerly occupied by the barbeque stand.
WEST SIDE HOTEL
Chas. Krieghbaum Owner
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 4, 1931
A business deal involving several thousand dollars, in which Charles L. Krieghbaum of this city becomes the proprietor of the West Side Hotel and grounds, was terminated late Tuesday afteroon. The local man, who is a co-partner in the ownership of the Char-Bell theatre traded his 310 acre farm which lies 11 miles southwest of South Bend to Harry Polis, South Bend, for the lake property.
Krieghbaum who has already taken possession of the Lake hotel, plans to completely overhaul and redecorate the building and will cater to the patronage of fishermen and hunters and their families, and other visitors who desire a quiet and comfortable place to spend their vacations. The new proprietor who will assume active management of the hotel will move to the lake within the next couple of weeks and begin improvement work.
McCALL & PONTIOUS
To Erect Filling Station
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 5, 1931
McCall & Pontious, who have operated a cement business here for a number of years, have announced that they will erect a modern filling station at the northeast intersection of Main and Fourth streets.
SOUERS ORCHESTRA,“BUCKMASTERS”
Bob Souers, Of Brooklyn And Rochester
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 9, 1931
Bob Souers, of Brooklyn, who has spent his summer vacation here for many years, has organized an orchestra which he has named the “Buckminsters.” The orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music for the Junior Prom at New York University. The prom is to be held in the Plaza Hotel in New York. Tickets for the prom command a price of $12.50 a couple.
GOLDEN GLOVES
Don Beattie Battling Flu Sans Golden Mits
The News-Sentinel, Mar . 10, 1931
Don Beattie, the Kokomo Tribune’s only remaining entrant in the Chicago Tribune Golden Glove tourney, who resides near this city, will be unable to enter the final fights at Chicago Wednesday evening on account of an attack of the flu. - - - - -
HOLDEN IN CIMARRON
Charles Holden, Former Resident, Actor, In Cimarron
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 11, 1931
Rochester people who witnessed Cimarron at the Char-Bell this week saw Charles Holden, a former resident of this city in the picture. He was in the scene where Mrs. Sabra Yancey was the guest of honor at a banquet following her election as congresswoman from Oklahoma.
BOLINGER BODY SHOP
Body Shop Is Moved
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 11, 1931
The Bolinger Body Shop has been moved from the corner of Fifth and Main streets to 20 East Seventh street. The moving of equipment was made Tuesday.
GEGNER & VAN METER HARDWARE
Purchased of Henry Zellers
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 13, 1931
Henry Zellers has sold his hardware store in Kewanna to R.O. Gegner of Star City, and Charles Van Meter, of Kewanna. The new firm took charge of the business Tuesday. The retiring proprietor has no immediate plans for the future.
HOFFMAN, VANCE
Former Akron Resident Given Honorable Mention
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 14, 1931
Vance Hoffman, of Chicago, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hoffman of Akron, was given honorable mention in the Chicago Automatic Electric, Inc., magazine of the employees. The story is given as follows:
“On Jan. 19, 1916, Vance E. Hoffman came here from Akron, Ind. to enter the employ of the Automobile Electric Co., as a member of the assembly department. He remained in this department until Sept. 8, 1917, when he entered the United States Army for service in the World War.
“On March 10, 1919, he returned from the army and entered department 01, the telephone department. In July 1919, he was transferred to department 19, assembling selectors and connectors and on Dec. 1 of the same year was transferred to department 38, buildings and equipment, where he remained until Oct. 18, 1920. At this time Mr. Hoffman was transferred to department 85 where he acted as group supervisor until Nov. 22, 1920, when he entered the Patent department. It seems that here Mr. Hoffman found his rightful place and continued to demonstrate his ability as a reliable and conscientious worker. His duties in the Patent dpartment have included many difficult tasks, all of which have been cheerfully undertaken and ably concluded.
“Mr. Hoffman resides in Edison Park, Ill., with his family, a wife and two children and there he may be found entertaining the kiddies or tinkering around the house, making something new or fixing something old. Congratulations on 15 years of dependable service of a high degree.”
ENSIGN, FREDERICK
Radio Announcer
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 20, 1931
Frederick Ensign, of Boise, Ida., grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Plank of this city, is now radio announcer of the K.I.D.O. Station at Boise. Ensign makes four daily talks over this station under the sponsorship of “The Statesman,” the leading newspaper of the far western city. Young Ensign is well known to people of this community having spent several summers here with his relatives.
DUEY, PHIL
Millark Boy Broadcasts Over New York N.B.C. Station
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 21, 1931
Phil Duey, nationally known radio star who was born and reared on a farm in the Millark neighborhood, 5 mils southeast of this city, gave the following interesting story of his rise to fame in a recent interview with an Indianapolis Star reporter. The story which appeared in the Star follows:
(By Jean Davis Woodward)
(For Indianapolis Star)
Indiana is well known as a contributor of top notchers in many professions and a Macy (Ind.) farm boy is one of the latest Hoosiers to reach fame. Phil Duey, who four and a half years ago finished working his way thrugh Indiana university, has become one of the foremost radio artists. At 29 his splendid barytone voice already is known to practically all the big commercially sponsored radio hours.
Mr. Duey’s salary as an artist for the National Broadcasting Company, is said to excel that of any barytone in the country with the exception, only, of Lawrence Tibbett. Duey, the only Indiana radio artist with “N.B.C.”, has sung over more sponsored programs than any barytone in the profession.
“Man About Town”
Phil is one of a trio officially known “on the inside” as the “Man About Town.” Its other members are Jack Parker and Frank Luther, who also does many of the “Hilly-Billy” songs. Will Donaldson is the arranger and accompaniest. The trio formerly spent much time on vocal records for all the leading talking mahine companies. At present they are at work as a trio, recording complete programs for the use of the small radio stations which are not on the big hookups. This, incidentally, is a new development in radio.
The radio singer, even the artist, has little to say about his programs. Most of the big accounts have radio departments which arrange and supervise the programs.
The opinions, as well as the voice, of this good looking, unassuming young man are worth hearing.
Sees Radio Biggest Thing
“I can’t see anything any bigger than radio in the future,” he said in an interview, “and if one considers television as part of it the future possibilities of radio are limitless. At present, there are from fifteen to twenty stations over the country broadcasting television programs every day. Of course the complete effect of a perfected television is rather remote. I do think that in the future, the program will change, because of television., to presentations on the order of musical comedies.”
Radio is becoming the logical goal for beginning musicians because opportunities in other fields are disappearing bekfore the onslought of “canned” music, Mr. Duey said. Along with other radio artists he is besieged with letters asking for advice on “breaking into” the profession, but a few being from aspirants in his home state. Because of the many necessary qualifications for a successful radio artist, the advice given is similar to that given “hopefuls” for the movies or the stage: “Be prepared or stay out.”
“I hate to give advice,” said Mr. Duey, “because individual circumstances and ability make the differential. The profession is crowded and competition is keen. But there is always room at the top for people with ability, a strong constitution and the will to work. Talent and work will carry you a long way, but a good deal depends on the “breaks.” The advantage of a pleasing personality can not be minimized. If television gains the place I think it will, personality will be an increasingly important factor. Al Jolson and Chevalier, who violate all established rules of singing, are the outstanding examples of the power of personality in singing.”
Radio unlike other professions, depends on versatility, not specialization.
“Radio,” went on Mr Duey, “like the fabled man and boy with
the donkey, is trying to please everyone. The successful radio artist is he who can satisfy all types. If you’re going to keep your job you must develop different styles of music. On the same series of programs have had to run the whole gamut of singing, from operatic arias all the way to the hottest, ‘low-down’ stuff.
“How to “Break In”
“If you can combine yourself in an ensemble whose members work you have a big advantage. Radio officials, like everybody else, want to keep down costs and they will look more favorably on you if you can do both ensemble and solo work.
“I can say only that if you want to get into radio work, take all the musical training you can, develop good health, hope that you have a pleasing personality, and then either make your own luck or wait for the “breaks.” New York, like the movie studios, is full of unsuccessful hangers-on, yet the radio studios are constantly seeking good material.”
Phil Duey’s life history so completely follows the plan of the “hard working farm boy who made good in the big city,” that it is hard to avoid this stereotyped formula in writing about him. He and the other ten children of Alfred and Mary Duey spent their childhood on a farm near Macy. His father was a farmer by vocation and a musician by avocation. Phil’s earliest memories are of being lifted up to the town bandstand by his sister when he was 4 years old to sing a little ditty on the program, directed by his father. Mr. Duey, senior, played almost every instrument and used to go to neighborhood towns to teach the rudiments of music. He also gave his now famous son his first musical instruction. Phil also had a couple of years of piano lessons from a Macy teacher.
Earned His Way Through College
Since he was the youngest of the eleven children there wasn’t much money left for education by the time Phil was growing up. Indeed he has had to earn every penny of his way. One summer he took a short course at Manchester College which permitted him to teach the seven grades in a “little red schoolhouse” similar to the one he, himself, had attended. He walked eleven miles a day for this work through all kinds of regular Indiana weather. Three years of this work made him financially able to enter Indiana university.
His career there was noteworthy. It wasn’t any easier to work one’s way through college ten years ago than it is now.
“It was a tough job I assigned myself,”Duey remarked. “I had
to budget my time so strictly that I could tell months in advance exactly what I should be doing at any given moment of the day or night.”
Sang at Methodist Church
He worked in the university library forty-three hours a week, and on Sundays sang for the two services at the First Methodist Church at Bloomington.
“I didn’t have as much time as I should have liked for outside activities,” reminisced Duey. “The year I toured as soloist with the Indiana University Glee Club I had to drop a course, but I felt that the experience of appearing before audiences would make the sacrifice worthwhile.”
Despite the many demands on his time, Duey was an outstanding man on the campus. In his last year Mr. Duey was the only senior in the class to make both Phi Beta Kappa and the Acons. Phi Beta Kappa is the highest undergraduate scholastic honor and the Acons is an honorary organization whose members are chosen by Dr. William Lowe Bryan, president. Duey sang at convocations, was a member of the Jordan River revue, the glee club, was president of the Association of Unorganized and vice president of both the Booster’s Club and the Indiana Union.
Opportunity Comes
Duey was awarded his bachelor of arts degree in 1924 and then worked two more years on his music degree. He would have received this degree if he had not dropped a required course the year he toured with the glee club.
Mr. Duey’s real opportunity came when he won the Juillard scholarship, premier fellowship in music for which all students hope, about 40 of which are awarded singers in a year. He immediately came to New York to study in the Juillard school and just as quickly married his childhood neighbor, Catherine Srouf, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Scott Sroufe. Mrs. Duey attended Indiana university for two years.
In New York Duey was still having to earn his way for the scholarship, which provided no living expenses. Instruction in one instrument, in theory, in languages and in voice was given him.
Soon after his arrival in New York Duey obtained parts in Broadway musical shows. He was in the cast of “Lady Do,” and when it closed he worked for a few months in the cast of “Good News.”
As Mr. Duey says: “Musical comedy is a good stepping stone to radio but in itself is precarious work. You never know whether the show will flop or be a success and just as likely as not you may find yourself without a job after weeks of rehearsal.”
His first radio “break” came while he was in “Good News.” A barytone singing in a broadcasting quartet was suddenly stricken ill. On the recommendation of a friend, Phil was given his place. A prompt offer of permanent employment with the radio came along and Phil started on the work he had been doing since. It has take just three years for his skyrocket rise to put him at the top after this chance beginning.
Likes Golf and Swimming
The Dueys now live in an English cottage at Bronxville, a suburb of New York. Their boy Jimmy is two and one-half years old. They have a baby daughter, Barbara Nell.
Radio artists often have “night owl” hours by necessity of their occupations, so their hobbies are chosen accordingly. Phil likes golf and swimming and with the coming of spring has planned to putter around in the garden of his new home. He is gaining a reputation as a bibliophile and his collection of books is indeed interesting.
Duey’s other brothers and sisters still live in Indiana with the exception of a married sister in Chicago. Another sister, Mrs. E.E. Smith, 2740 Bellefontaine street, recently moved to Indianapolis from Cleveland. The others still live on farms near Macy. Several of the family sing or play musical instruments but Phil is the only one who has made music his profession.
ARMOUR & COMPANY
Armour Ships Three Cars Of Chickens To England
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 26, 1931
A shipment that has never before been duplicated in the Rochester plant of Armour & Company will be made here on Saturday when that concern will ship out three full car loads of frozen poultry which is being sent to Armour & Co. Lmtd., London, England.
The three carloads will contain 65,000 pounds of frozen birds which will go in refrigerator cars to New York City over the Erie railroad, there be transferred to and packed in refrigerator cells aboard ship and ultimately be delivered in England. The ship sails from New York on April 2.
A Mr. Gordon from the Chicago office is now at the Rochester
plant placing wire straps on all the boxes which is required when shipment is made abroad. This is the first time on the records of the company wherein they have made shipment from the Rochester plant direct to England.
KERSCHNER GROCERY
828 Main Street
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 31, 1931
Ferol Kerschner, of South Bend, has leased the room at 828 So. Main street, formerly occupied by the Marsh grocery and will open a new grocery store in the location. Mr. Kerschner is an experienced grocery store operator and formerly lived in Denver. For many years he was the traveling salesman in this territory for the Heilman Company’s products.
KEWANNA CREAMERY
Closed Several Months - Is Reopened
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 3, 1931
The Kewanna creamery which has been closed for several months, reopened Wednesday. D.H. Hudkins will have charge of the office, Amos Hickle will be the butter maker, Claude Weller is in charge of the laboratory while the routes are being cared for by George Sturgeon, Otto Rouch, O.J. Stookey and Lee Beehler.
KLEIN BROTHERS
Partnership Dissolves
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 13, 1931
Klein Brothers, which has operated for many years here as a partnership in the junk business was dissolved today at the request of the two brothers who own the organization. They decided to separate and Ike Klein will own and operate the business in Rochester, continuing under the same policy as before while his brother will own their business in Kokomo. Mr. Klein will continue the business in Rochester under his own name.
BEYER, J. E.
J.E. Beyer Named As Longworth Pallbearer
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 14, 1931
In the list of pall bearers at Aiken, S.C., for Nicholas Longworth, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who passed away at Aiken on Thursday last was J.E. Beyer, of Winona Lake, former resident of this city, who has been spending several winters at the South Carolina resort in the mountains. The late Speaker Longworth, of Cincinnati, also owns a home at Aiken where he and Mr. Beyer became acquaintances.
SHORE CLOTHING CO.
Employs Clothing Salesman
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 14, 1931
Dean Wyant, of Wabash has accepted a position with the A.B. Shore Clothing Co. of this city and has already taken up his duties as window trimmer and salesman. Mr. Wyant comes highly recommended by the Jorden’s Men Shop, of Wabash, where he was employed for several years as window trimmer and floor salesman.
ARLINGTON BARBER SHOP
Sold by Abner Barrett
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 20, 1931
Wellington Justus, of Toledo, O., and his son, Frank Justus, of Kokomo, have purchased the Arlington Barber Shop at 705 Main street of Abner Barrett. The new owners are experienced barbers and are now placing the shop in condition to reopen it. There has been a barber shop operated in the room at 705 Main street for over 30 years.
LEITERS FORD POEM
By E.A. Richardson of Evansville, Indiana Poet Laureate
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 21, 1931
“OL’ LEITERS FORD,”
I’d like to loaf an’ loiter
Aroun’ ol’ Leiters Ford,
An’ fish an’ hunt an’ tinker
Enough to pay my board.
I’d not want any bossin’
To agervate my mind,
Nor no one ‘roun’ a yellin’
“You’re laggin’ back behind.”
I’d like to take things easy
An’ not get fussed or riled,
An’ ease along unruffled,
Be calm an’ reconciled.
No starchy, stylish clothin’
To agitate or tire,
No manners ‘cept some horse sense
To suit my own desire.
Now when it comes to ruthers,
The first thing I would do
Each spring, the banks I’d thaw out
Along the Tippecanoe.
That early fishin’ fever
Would be the first to soothe.
I’d tromp the banks so often
I’d keep ‘em slick an’ smooth.
I’d roam the hills an’ hollers,
Or pile up in the shade,
Or sashay through the kitchen
An’ make a hungry raid.
I’d get to bed as early
As the chiclens allus do.
Pervidin’ I was ready
An’ tuk a notion to.
On Sunday go to meetin’
In case o’ feelin’ well,
Or felt het up to venture
An’ hear the preacher tell
The good old bible story
O’ that great miracle
Where some one “loafs an’ fishes,”
An’ rests himself a spell.
I’d live a life of leiure
In an ol’ fashioned way,
An’ muse mysel’f by readin’
An’ writin’ poetry.
Ther’d be no room for scandal,
No worl’y goods to board-
That’s why I’d like to loiter
Aroun’ ol’ Leiters Ford.
KEPLER & STONER
Purchase Chevrolet Agency At Akron
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 24, 1931
Charles Kepler and Norman Stoner early this week purchased the Chevrolet agency and the garage which housed it at Akron from D.L. Alger, who operated the business for the past 18 months moving to Akron from Wabash. The new owners have taken posession. They are experienced automobile men. Mr. Kepler has owned the Chevrolet agency in this city for a number of years. Mr. Stoner for a number of years operated a hardware store and for some time has been interested in a finance corporation in this city. Mr. Stoner will have active charge of the Akron agency. The new owners have retained the same personell as was employed by Mr. Alger. Mr. & Mrs. Alger have not announced their plans for the future but plan to remain in Akron for a while at least and perhaps permanently.
BASEBALL LEAGUE
Northern Indana Baseball League
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 28, 1931
Clyde Enstminger, Harley Zolman, George “Buck” Ream and Bob Horn last night attended a meeting of owners, managers, umpires and scorekeepers of the recently organized Northern Indiana Baseball League which was held in the city hall at Plymouth. Four representatives from each of the seven baseball clubs in the league were present at the meeting. The cities in the league are Plymouth, Argos, Culver, Walkerton, Warsaw, Donaldson, Rochester. At the meeting rules for umpiring and for the scoring of games was discussed. The Rochester team will play its first game Sunday when they oppose the Culver nine at Culver. The openng game will be on May 10.
SNOW IN 1874
Reported by J.D. Long
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 28, 1931
J.D. Long, of the Tiosa community, reported to The News-Sentinel that 57 years ago today the ground was covered with four
inches of snow.
WINONA INTERURBAN
Valuation Decreased
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 28, 1931
Valuation of the Winona Railroad Company which operates through the eastern part of Fulton county was decreased from $322,225 in 1930 to $265,701 in 1931 by the state board of tax commissioners yesterday. The interurban line in addition to passing through Fulton County also passes through Miami, Elkhart and Kosciusko counties.
CHAMBERLAIN, Thomas W.
Retires From Chicago Tribune
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 28, 1931
Thomas W. Chamberlain, well-known in Rochester where he had many relatives and friends recently ended 50 years service on the Chicago Trbune and the house organ “The Trib” published by that newspaper carried his picture on the cover page in a recent issue. Another picture inside showed his son, Irving and his grandson Thomas. In an article about Mr. Chamberlain the magazine had the following to say:
“We set the American revised edition of the New Testament by hand. Not a chapter or a verse was omitted - and this was in addition to the regular edition. That was one big night!”
“Thomas W. Chamberlain, veteran Tribune compositor, recalls with relish this great Tribune scoop on May 21, 1881, six weeks after he had joined the Trbune composing room staff. Throughout the 50 years he has spent in the composing room, this particular accomplishment stands out as a memorable event in his Tribune careet. Even the memory of the night President Garfield was assassinated is overshadowed by it. - - - - -
“Thomas Chamberlain is a native Hoosier. He served his apprenticeship at typesetting in Dayton, Ohio, and came to Chicago in April, 1881, when he joined the Tribune staff. Four years later he was one of the first Tribune compositors to change from the hand-set to the linoty;e method and was placed on one of the first 12 linoty;e machines installed by the Tribune. Mr. Chamberlain has worked on the night shift almost entirely during his 50 Tribune years. - - - - -”
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BARRETT PAINT & ROOFING STORE
Barrett Building, 117 East 7th
The News-Sentinel, May 1, 1931
A new paint and roofing store has been opened in the Barrett Building, 117 East 7th street, this city. John Barrett, proprietor and manager of the new store, has had several years of experience in the paint and roofing business while he was manager of a local lumber and coial industry. - - - -
AUTO LIGHT PATENTED
Ralph J. Ravencroft Inventor
The News-Sentinel, May 1, 1931
A patent was received from the U.S. Patent Bureau, Washington, D.C., late yesterday, issued to Ralph J. Ravencroft, this city, covering exclusive rights for the manufacture of an auto road lighting device which is so designed to make night driving as safe as that of the day time. - - - -
One beam of light is cast to the right side of the road and ahead of the car, while the other is carried in direct right angle with the line of travel at the left of the car. - - - -
Ravencroft, who is a traveling salesman, plans to sell open royalty rights to all of the automobile manufacturers and it is believed the new device will soon become a standard equipmnt in every state in the union.
TIOSA R.R. STATION
To Be Closed On May 8Th
The News-Sentinel, May 4, 1931
Clark Condon, agent of the Nickle Plate railroad, this city, (has been notified that Tiosa railroad station will be closed). - - - -
On and after May 8th all business originating in the Tiosa neighborhood will be conducted on a prepay basis at the railroad company’s Rochester station. Passenger trains will stop on “flag”.- - -
BARNHART, HENRY A.
Elected 12th time President Indiana Telephone Assn.
The News-Sentinel, May 12, 1931
(Included at the banquet was) Dr. Thomas Watson, now 78 years old, who, with Alexander Graham Bell, built and patented the first telephone when they were scarcely more than 20 years old.
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ERIE R.R. VALUATION
Reduced by Indiana
The News-Sentinel, May 12, 1931
The valuation of the Chicago and Erie railroad in Indiana was reduced from $19,064,482 in 1930 to $17,785,572 in 1931 by the state tax board at Indianapolis. - - - - -
LAKE MANITOU
Publicised by Lowell Thomas
The News-Sentinel, May 12, 1931
Lake Manitou received considerable publicity Monday night over the radio when Lowell Thomas in his Literary Digest 15 minute world news period described a fishng trip in which Clint Irvine, owner of a boat landing at the dam, played the principal role. Once each week Thomas described a fishing experience and out of many which had been sent to him the past week selected the one about Clint Irvine. The story was to the effect that while casting for bass at Lake Manitou at night Irvine’s hook, which was baited with a frog, landed on top of a large lily pad near Coney Island. Irvine was surprisd when instead of the line being pulled it rose into the air and curled several times around his head and when he finally was able to reel it into the boat he found that a large hoot owl had grabbed the bait instead of a bass. The story was sent to Thomas by William Wade, of Indianapolis, who is a friend of Mr. Irvine. - - - - Twelve Rochester people reported to the News-Sentinel they heard Thomas tell about the Irvine fishing trip.
ATHENS STORE
Sold to E.C. Stanton
The News-Sentinel, May 16, 1931
The general store at Athens which has been operated for many years by Mrs. Stella Eggleston was sold by her several days ago to E.C. Stanton of Roann, who has already taken possession. Mr. Stanton is an experienced store operator.
KEWANNA APRON FACTORY
Moves To Another City
The News-Sentinel, May 16, 1931
Due to the fact that N. Simons of Chicago, owner of the apron factory at Kewanna, was unable to get the citizens of that city to buy the building for him in which the factory was located in the north part (23)
of Kewanna, he decided to move the plant to another city which operation was completed during the present week. Another reason assigned for the removal was the refusal of the Kewanna citizens to donate Simons $500 a year for three years. At one time the apron factory gave employment to 30 women, but during the past two years has been closed a greater portion of the time so the loss of the factory will not be felt very much in Kewanna.
KEWANNA WATER MAINS
Extended to Cemetery
The News-Sentinel, May 16, 1931
The Kewanna Odd Fellows lodge is extending the water mains from the east edge of Kewanna to the cemetery. The Kewanna town board is furnishing the pipe and the lodge is bearing the expense of installation. The mains are being placed so that the grass in the cemetery may be sprinkled during the summer months and thus kept green.
TOMBAUGH, Paul E.
Named Indiana Adjutant General by Gov. Leslie
The News-Sentinel, May 16, 1931
Indianapolis, May 16.- At the request of Govrnor Harry G. Leslie, Adjutant General Manford G. Henley resigned his office late yesterday.
The governor immediately announced the appointment of Paul E. Tombaugh, Indianapolis attorney. - - - - The appointment will be effective Monday.
The new Adjutant General is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and the Indiana University School of Law. He was commissioned in 1928 as a Major of Infantry, divisional machine gun officer 38th division staff.
Tombaugh graduated from Gilead high school, Miami county, in 1915, attended Manchester College for a time and then taught school. He entered West Point by passing a competitive examination and was graduated in 1920. In August, 1923, he resigned his army commission and entered law school at Bloomington, receiving his degree in 1928.
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BARN RAISING
At Oscar Scott Farm
The News-Sentinel, May 19, 1931
One hundred and eighty people from Rochester, North Judson, Mishawaka and the Tiosa community were present Tuesday afternoon at the barn raising on the farm of Trustee Oscar Scott, of Richland township. After the raising the crowd was treated to 15 gallons of ice cream and 17 cakes.
BROADWAY GROCERY
Bought by Studebaker & Lear
The News-Sentinel, May 20, 1931
C.M. Studebakr, of Rochester, and his brother-in-law, E.A. Lear, of Kokomo, have traded their farm four miles east of Fulton for the Broadway grocery and meat market at 1319-1321 South Michigan street in South Bend. Mr. Studebaker has resigned his position at the Louderback garage and took possession of the South Bend store Wednesday. The Studebaker family will continue to reside in Rochester for the prsent
FULTON BAND
S.A. Carvey, Leader
The News-Sentinel, May 21, 1931
A band has been organized at Fulton with S.A. Carvey of Macy, as leader. The first public appearance will be at the Decoration Day services at the Fulton cemetery on May 30th. During the summer months the band will give free concrts each Tuesday night on the streets of Fulton.
TALMA GROCERY
Closed by owners, Mr. & Mrs. Friend
The News-Sentinel, May 22, 1931
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel M. Friend who for the last five years have conducted a grocery store at Talma, have closed their business there, Mr. Friend having decided to retire for the present. They have moved to Rochester to make their home where he will look after several pieces of property that he has acquired in the city. Mr. Friend will dispose of the stock and fixtures of his store from his home here.
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KEWANNA BAND CONCERTS
Harry Garman, Leader
The News-Sentinel, May 22, 1931
The band concerts for the summer season at Kewanna will start next Wednesday night. Harry Garman is the leader of the Kewanna band.
MEREDITH & SON
Filling Station In Akron
The News-Sentinel, May 22, 1931
H.L. Meredith and son, Kenneth, have taken possession of the White Star Oil Company station at Akron and will continue to operate the same. The station has been leased for the past year by Frank Barnes.
METHODIST CHURCH, KEWANNA
Let Erection Contract
The News-Sentinel, May 22, 1931
The contract for the erection of the new Methodist Church at Kewanna to replace the one which was destroyed last fall by fire was let by the oficial board of the church at their meetin early this week. Russell Easterday of Culver was the successful bidder, (his bid being #12,100).
C & O RAILROAD
The Last Night Passenger Trains
The News-Sentinel, May 22, 1931
Saturday, May 23, will mark the last day that day passenger trains will run through Fulton and Kewanna on the C. & O.. Railroad. The night passenger trains will be operated over the railroad as usual.
MAIN BARBER SHOP
Purchased by Jess Shelton
The News-Sentinel, May 25, 1931
Through a business deal which was consumated Saturday, Jess Shelton now becomes the owner of the Main Barber Shop. Shelton bought out his partner, Bruce Morrett’s interest, the latter will however continue to work in the shop.
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LAKE MANITOU SPEEDWAY
Over 2,000 attend Sunday
The News-Sentinel, May 25, 1931
A crowd estimated in excess of two thousand people attended the auto races which were held at the Lake Manitou track Sunday afternoon under the sponsorship of the Bricker Auto Racing Association of Fort Wayne. - - - -
AKRON BAND CONCERT
First Of Summer Season
The News-Sentinel, May 29, 1931
Next Wednesday evening, June 3, is the date for the first band concert of the summer season at Akron. The concert held for years at Akron on Thursday night of each week has been changed to Wednesday nights this summer because of the custom now being followed in that city of stores and business houses remaining open but one night each week.
CHICAGO GARMENT COMPANY
Moved From Rochester
The News-Sentinel, June 2, 1931
The Chicago Garment Company whick has operated a factory in the old postoffice building on Main Street for the last three years was moved from the city on Monday afternoon. It is understood that most of the machinery, consisting mainly of 20 power sewing mahines, was loaded on trucks and taken to LaPorte where the factory will now be located.
Isadore Neiman, of Chicago, owner of the plant, could not be located today and no reason is known here for the sudden move. Mrs. Ed Mohler, forelady, stated that beyond rumors of the moving no definite word had been given here by the management until the plnt was closed. About 20 girls were employed in the factory and they were all relieved from further duty.
Neiman owned plants at Argos, Milford, and Hartford City, and it is understood that he is moving them all and consolidating them in LaPorte.
The Chicago Garment Company was guaranteed a bonus when it located here by the merchants of Rochester, the four payments being made one in the spring of each year and a contract signed at the time of the agreement called for the factory to remain in operation in the
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city four years. The four year period will not expire until February, 1931. The contract which was signed originally with the old Chamber of Commerce is now held by the Rochester Kiwanis Club.
CHAR-BELL THEATRE
New Cooling And Ventilating System
The News-Sentinel, June 3, 1931
Factory men from Chicago have just completed the installation of a new washed-air cooling and ventilating system at the Char-Bell theatre, this city. With the new system every bit of air that goes out through the auditorium passes through sprays of ice-chilled, chemically treated, running water and is completely purified. The temperature of the air can be controlld to any desired degree regardless of prevalent weather conditions outside of the building.
ADVENT CHURCH BUILDING
Purchased and moved By Arthur Freese
The News-Sentinel, June 4, 1931
Another landmark of Rochester passed on its way today when old Advent Churh, kicated at the corner of Sixth and Fulton was moved away and the lot left vacant. For the last few years the building has been the property of Oren Hendrickson and recently he sold it to Arthur Freese. The latter is moving it to his lot on State Road 14 west of Rochester and will remodel it into a home it is understooed. The building was being moved by Frank Shafer of Argos on Thursday.
The Advent church at one time had a good size congregation here with their regular pastor but as time passed the membership dwindled and finally passed out altogether. Later the church was rented to other denominations for serviccs but in the last two years it has been closed and was sold to Mr. Hendrickson. The adventists always held church services on Saturday whih they observed as their Sabbath.
The frame building was one of the early structures built in Rochester but it could not be learned today just when it was erected.
LAKE MANITOU
Fresh Water Taxis Are Now Featured At Lake
The News-Sentinel, June 4, 1931
Two new high horse powered passenger boats have been added to the fleet of motor boars which ply the waters of Lake Manitou. The (28)
new boats, which are built of mahogany, are the property of Richard Edwards, owner of the Edico Inn, located on Long’s Point. He has termed them fresh water taxis. The new boats were manufactured by the Chris-Craft Company of Algonac, Mich., and have a seating capacity of five passengers each. They are equipped with 45 horse power engines and are capable of maintaining a speed of 40 miles per hour. The boats which have been government inspected are so built that they can not be overturned. Stops are made at all boat landings at Lake Manitou. The boats represent an investment of $3,200.
LOVE & SHEWMAN HARDWARE
Charles Shewman sold interest to Chester Love
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1931
The hardware firm of Love & Shewman announced the first of the week that Charles Shewman had sold his interest to Chester Love, the deal to take effect July 1. Mr. Shewman has been in partnership with Mr. Love for several years, having bought the interest of John Provines, a former partner. The retiring partner has no definite plans as yet, but is conisidering moving with his family onto a farm near Akron. Chester Love will operate the hardware under sole ownership.
H.M.C. CAFE
Purchased by D.L. Alger
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1931
By a deal completed Wednesday evening, D.L. Alger, who recently withdrew from the Chevrolet agency in Akron purchased the H.M.C. Cafe on East Rochester street of Byron Spitler, who has operated the business several years. Mr. & Mrs. Alger came here from Wabash a year ago and took charge of the Chevrolet agency, recently selling it to Kepler & Stoner. The Spitlers have no plans for the future.
RODERICK DAIRY
Purchased by A.J. Cox
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1931
The ownership of the C.E. Roderick dairy business was transferred this week to AJ. Cox, of north of town. Mr. Roderick had been purchasing milk of Mr. Cox and will ontinue to operate the milk route under the ownership of Mr. Cox, who is farming and does not have the time to devote to milk deliveries.
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CURTIS FILLING STATION
Opened by Judd Curtis
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1931
Judd Curtis has announced that he will open a new filling station on his land just west of Akron. He will handle Mid-Continent Oil Company products. A lunch room and a tourist camp will be operated in connection with the station.
PERU CRISIS
Settled by C. & O. Railroad
The News-Sentinel, June 6 1931
Peru, Ind. June 6.- What appeared to be a major crisis was settled peacefully today by officials of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad.
City engineers in a survey found that the new $25,000 electric light plant had been erected on railroad property.
The officials offered to rent the property to the city for $25 a year, saving the necessity of moving the new unit.
WINONA INTERURBAN
Cheap Fare
The News-Sentinel, June 12, 1931
The Winona Interurban Company which passes through the eastern part of Fulton county has offered a unique passenger fare in an effort to attract more passenger business. On each Sunday during the summer months the company will permit you to ride their cars to any point between Peru and Goshen and back home for a dollar.
BROWN, Col. Isaac Washington
Memorial Planned
The News-Sentinel, June 17, 1931
All plans have now been completed for the dedication and unveiling of a memorial tablet honoring Isaac Washington Brown, known the country over as “The Bird & Bee Man.” The ceremony will take place next Sunday afternoon, June 21st at two o’clock central standard time, at the graveside in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery here at Rochester.
The honor is being paid to a noted public benefactor seventeen years after he died, as he passed away on August 24, 1914 at his home on West Tenth Street. The idea of a fitting monument to be placed over the heretofore unmarked grave originated in the mind of Henry
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Pershing of South Bend, an old friend of the Colonel’s. The Indiana Audubon Society was interested in the idea and that worthy organization began a movement under the leadership of Dr. Earl Brook, its president, that resulted in sufficient money being raised to purchase a beautiful bronze plaque which is pictured herewith.
Rochester citizenship however, early expressed a desire to do its part and the Rochester Kiwanis Club agreed to secure and place a large natural Indiana boulder on which the plaque could be placed. This monument is to adorn the grave of Col. Brown and will everlastingly give its message to the people that here lies the body of the man who “spread the gospel of bird protection.” The expense of securing and dressing the stone was paid for by the Colonel’s personal friend, of years, Henry A. Barnhart, while many donations were made locally to help in the work.
The dedication ceremony on Sunday will be open to the public and all lovers of the outdoors, of the birds and bees and admirers of Col. Brown are invited to be present. The Indiana Audubon Society with Dr. Earl Brooks as presiding officer will have charge of the program, while the committee in charge for the Rochester Kiwanis Club consists of Val Zimmerman, Daniel S. Perry and Robert Shafer. The tablet will be unveiled by Mrs. Isaac W. Brown, the widow, while present will be one of the sons, Ray, Mrs. Ray Brown, and three children, Mrs. Ted Brown, of Indianapolis, Billie Brown and Van Brown.
The program will be opened by music by the Leroy Shelton Post American Legion Band. Rev. T.L. Stovall, pastor of the Methodist Church will deliver a prayer and then Henry A. Pershing will present the tablet in behalf of the Audubon Society. Mrs. Brown will then unveil the tablet. Henry A. Barnhart will deliver an address on the life and deeds of the late benefactor. Music will follow and the program will close with the benediction by Rev. J.B. Gleason.
GOLDEN RULE BARBER SHOP
Opened By Albert Biddinger
The News-Sentinel, June 25, 1931
Albert Biddinger, of Culver, has leased the room at 604 Main street, and has opened a barber shop in the same. Mr. Biddinger is an experienced barber. He has named his shop the “Golden Rule Barber Shop.” He is making a specialty of haircuts for 30 cents. George Forsythe has been engaged as a tonsorial artist in the new shop.
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WHITE CITY
White City Beach Is Being Made Larger
The News-Sentinel, July 1, 1931
The pier at the White City bathing beach for the accommodation of passenger carrying boats has been moved 40 feet further south E.C. Mesle manager of the park stated this morning. The moving of the pier increases the size of the bathing beach. Many loads of sand were today placed on the new part of the beach. A water wheel has also been added for the bathers’ enjoyment. Over 800 persons were in the cooling waters of beach at White City Tuesday trying to get some relief from the oppressive heat of the past few days.
ROCHESTER TELEPHONE CO.
Minor Change in Local Telephone Co. Ownership
The News-Sentinel, July 7, 1931
Negotiations were closed today whereby George W. Holman sold his stock holding interest in the Rochester Telephone Company to Roscoe D. Pontius who, thereby, becomes the second largest stockholder in the company. The consideration of the sale was not given out and the transaction will make no change in the management of the company except that Mr. Pontius will become office manager in addition to his duties as secretary-treasurer. Henry A. Barnhart will continue as the President and general manager, Tully Pontious, plant superintendent; Bell Bernetha chief operator, Mary Gould, cashier, and Marguerite Holmes, recording operator.
Rosce Pontius has virtually grown up in the telephone business and knows all the ins and outs of the Rochester telephone system and business. He is active in the public affairs of the community and assumes his new responsibilities with full realization of what they will
be. Mr. Holman is arranging all his affairs with the view of retirement from active business responsibilities in several of which he has been a leader in Rochester for many years.
WHITE CITY
Cot Night at Marathon Wednesday, July 8th
The News-Sentinel, July 7, 1931
A special feature which will no doubt arouse the curiosity of the public will be staged Wednesday night at the marathon dance which is now being held in the pavilion at the White City Amusement Part. The feature is known as cot night. The beds of the remaining marathon
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contestants will be moved to the dance floor where spectators will be given an opportunity to watch the dancers during their rest periods.
Both female and male trainers will show what attention is given to the dancers during the rest periods. This attention includes medical examination and the care which is given to the marathoners’ feet. The sleeping of the dancers is often interesting as some become”squirrely” and have to be aroused from their slumbers. The awakening of a sleeping marathoner is often a hard and perilous undertaking for a trainer.
Six couples remain in the marathon, three of the dancers, Fred Smith, Indianapolis, Miss Florence Ollis, Benton Harbor, Mich., and Miss Betty Malcomb, of Kokomo, withdrawing because the pace of the dance became too gruelling for them. Miss Malomb was a solo dancer and remained in the contest for 300 hours after her partner withdrew.
The marathon started at 10 p.m. on Memorial Day. At 10 p.m., Tuesday the marathons will have danced six weeks and two days.
GENTRY BROS.
Gentry’s Dog & Pony Show to Return to Rochester
The News-Sentinel, July 7, 1931
The above picture shows a man and a pony and each are a part of a famous company. The man is H.B. Gentry, animal trainer and owner of the Gentry Brothers dog & pony show while the pony is one of those he has trained himself and which takes a leading part in his shows. All of which leads up to the fact that ths pioneer trained animal act founded by H.B. Gentry in 1888 is coming back to Rochester next Sunday, July 12th, under the auspices of The American Legion. Mr.
Gentry has returned with his famous show after 15 years of being absent. The circus will be shown at the Baker Airport-field on East
Ninth street where a performance will be given at two o’clock and another at eight.
The younger parents of today will remember the Gentry Brothers dog & pony shows. Fifteen years ago their founder retired to regain health. For that reason the children of today have heard of his shows only as bedtime stories. - - - - In keeping with conditions the shows return at pre-war time prices, children 25 cents and adults 35 cents. This year the shows give no parade. Traffic conditions led to this. - - - - -.
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LAKE MANITOU SPEEDWAY
Promoter Purchasing Lake Manitou Speedway
The News-Sentinel, July 11, 1931
Through a transaction made a few weeks ago The Manitou fair grounds is being purchased by Harry Bricker, race promoter for the purpose of giving the public high class auto racing events and other forms of amusement throughout the summer season.
Mr. & Mrs. Brickle and son Harry, who assists his father in the management of the races and publicity work, are taking up their permanent residence in this city in order to supervise the continuous improvement work which is being made at the Manitou speedway.
To numerous local business men Mr. Bricker has been well and favorably known for the past five years, he having had supervision of racing events at the local speedway for that period of time with the exception of two years when his services were centered almost exclusively in the management of races at Ft. Wayne through his long years of co-operating with the leading dirt track auto racers in the Mid-West states he has made a host of friends through his “square dealing” and as a result these star performers of the “roaring” track are always ready to turn out and give their best for Promoter Bricker.
On next Sunday, July 19th, one of the largest field of auto racers ever to assemble on an Indiana track will be at the local speedway to risk llife and limb in furnishing a realistic background for Bricker’s slogan of :”speed, thrills and spills.” A list of these drivers will appear in an early issue of this newspaper.
FUNERAL HOME, KEWANNA
New Funeral Home To Be Opened At Kewanna
The News-Sentinel, July 15, 1931
Kewanna, Ind., July 15. -- Announcement is made of the Harrison funeral home here, which will take place Saturday, July 27. Modern in every convenience necessary to the undertaking profession, including a chapel, slumber room, preparation room, guest bed room and show room, the home will be opened with a visitor’s day.
Inspection of the mortuary may be made at any time, it is announced by the management. Equipment is to include a Cadillac sedan ambulance equipped with a late model invalid bed and a limousine hearse.
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HOOSIER SHOE STORE
Jack Stafford Purchases C.K. Plank Shoe Store
The News-Sentinel, July 16, 1931
Through a business deal consumated today, Rochester loses it’s oldest merchant, Chas. K. Plank, who for 51 continuous years has been engaged in the shoe business here. Mr. Plank today sold his store and good will to Jack Stafford, of this city and will be assuming control of the business Thursday morning.
The new proprietor has been a resident of this city for the past number of years where he was employed as business manager of the Rochester branch of the Chicago Nipple Co. Prior to his residency in this city, Stafford was engaged in business in Colorado. The store will continue under the old established name of “The Hoosier Shoe Sore”. Herschel Berkheiser, an experienced shoe clerk who has been in the employ of the retiring shoe merchant for the past two years will be retained by the new owner.
In an interview with Mr. Plank this morning he stated he entered the shoe retailing business in the spring of 1880, in a store room on the south side of the public square. Within a short period he removed his stock of merchandise to the present location of the Hoosier shoe store, 808 Main street. During the half century, plus of business activities in this city the retiring merchant has become one of the most familiarly and favorably known merchants and citizens of Fulton county and his host of friends and fellow merchants will sorely miss him in the city’s business activities. Mr. Plank, who is retiring from the business field will continue his residency in this city and Lake Manitou where he has a summer cottage.
With the veteran shoe man’s retirement, it is believed that Alex Ruh of the Ruh & Son drug store, now becomes Rochester’s pioneer merchant.
PICKLE STATION
Pickle Station Opens
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1931
The Heinz Company pickle receiving station at Fulton was opened last Friday afternoon, with Willard Williams in charge. Oscar Moneysmith was the first to deliver pickles at the station. Mr. Moneysmith has 23 acres of pickles out this season. The station will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for the present.
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PICKLE CROPS
Good Pickle Crop
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1931
Jesse Baldwin and Fred Good, farmers of this vicinity, were the first to deliver pickles to the local Budlong pickle plant for the 1931 pickling process. The pickles this year are reported to be of exceptional high quality and a record breaking crop is anticipated. The manager of the local plant, Frances Spohn, stated today that within the next few weeks thousands of dollars would be paid to farmers in this immediate community for their pickle crops.
SCHULTZ BROS. VARIETY STORE
New Store Manager
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1931
Aaron Snyder and family of Sparta, Wis., have taken up their permanent residency in this city, where Mr. Snyder has taken over the management of the Schultz Brothers Variety store, located on the (SW) corner of Main & 7th streets. Arthur Johnson, former manager of the variety store being removed to Sparta, where he will assume control of the Schultz Bros. Store in that city.
KARN HOTEL
Karn Hotel Purchased By Miss Etta Emmons
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 25, 1931
Through a deal consumated late yesterday, Miss Etta Emmons, f this city, becomes the owner of the Karn Hotel and assumed active control of the business Tuesday morning. Mr. & Mrs. Durza Jones,
who have owned the popular hstelry for the past seven years will depart for Bloomington, Ill., within the next few days, where they will make their home. - - - - -
FISH HATCHERY
Fish Hatchery Site Is Approved
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 27, 1931
In final action preceding actual construction of Hatchery adjacent to Lake Maniitou - Acquariam to be built and beautiful park made out of City grounds - Will be mecca for thousands - All to be landscaped.
(Lengthy articles following above)
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ARMOUR CREAMERY
Mr. Farmer (ad)
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 27, 1931
Your opportunity is here - The Armour Cheese Factory opened Monday and is now ready to receive any amount of milk you may have to offer.
Farmers living close in may deliver their milk to the plant or if you prefer we can arrange to have our truck stop for it.
YEAGLEY STORE
Yeagley Store, Akron, Is Gutted By Flames
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 31, 1931
The store operated at Akron by Mr. & Mrs. Kelsey Yeagley was damaged to the extent of $1,500 in a fire which ocurred at 11 o’clock Sunday night. The origin of the fire which was discovered by Mr. & Mrs. Claude Foor of Athens is unknown. No insurance was carried.
The Yeagley store occupied two rooms and was housed in a two-story frame structure. It is located just west of Hoover Hotel. In one side of the store Mr. Yeagley operated a jewelry store and his wife an art shop while in the other room a stock consisting of hats and shoes was carried. Several valuable looms belonging to Mrs. Yeagley were destroyed. - - - - - -
The Yeagley building was condemed several years ago by the state fire marshall’s office but thru court action instituted by Yeagley the order has never been executed.
Because the building has been condemed as a fire hazard Yeagley was unable to secure insurance on the structure or its contents.
MIAMI PRODUCE CO.
Miami Produce Company Opens Branch In City
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 2, 1931
The Miami Produce Company which operates a large plant at Peru announced today that they had opened a branch in this city where they will receive poultry and eggs. The branch has been opened in the Good building at 415 North Main Street. The manager is N.O. Nelson who was the manager of the Miami Prouce Company branch here for several years. No trucks will be operated from the local branch but farmers will be paid cash for all poultry and eggs which they bring to the address on Main Stree.
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AMOS & ANDY CAFE
Sells Sandwich Shop
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 3, 1931
Emmons and Smith who several months ago opened a sandwich shop and confectionary stand on Main street, this ciy, sold their business and good-will to Ed and Roscoe Barnett, of this city. Possession of the shop was given late Wednesday. The new proprietors will continue to operate the business under the trade name of “Amos & Andy’s” cafe.
McPHERSON DRUG STORE
Drug Store Is Sold
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 4, 1931
Judge Robert Miller today ordered Fred Ruh, as receiver of the McPherson drug store at Kewanna to sell the same to Frank C. Cooper for $600 cash. The receivership had been asked by the Keifer Stewart Drug Company of Indianapolis. The court also ordered all creditors to file their claims with Receiver Ruh before Sept. 26.
WHITE CIIY
White City Caliope Is Destroyed By Fire Sat.
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 8, 1931
The big truck bearing he musical caliope for the White City Amusement Park was completely destroyed Saturday when it caught fire and burned up. Ernie Steel, an employee of White City, was driving the truck at the time but escaped injury by leaping from the vehicle when he discovered that flames sweeping toward the cab. The
truck was the property of E.C. Mesle, owner of the amusement park at Lake Manitou.
Steel was driving toward Rochester on State Road 25 and when in the vicinity of Talma noticed that there was some smoke about the car. On looking towards the rear he saw a sheet of flame spring up. As there was a three gallon gasoline tank right at his back, this being used for the engine that operates the caliope, he took no chances and jumped. The unguided truck ran on into the ditch but stayed right side up. In a moment the entire body and sign covered sides were in flames. Only a tire and a few parts were salvaged from the wreck.
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HEMINGER POOL ROOM
Opens New Poolroom
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 12, 1931
Whit Heminger, of Kewanna, who until a few months ago was associated with Charles Corsaut in the operation of a poolroom at Kewanna, has opened a poolroom at Monterey.
MAIBEN LAUNDRY
Maiben Laundry Opens Modern Branch Office
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 15, 1931
Rochester attains a new business agency which opens for public use Wednesday morning. This concern is a branch office and collection room for the Maiben Laundry and Dry Cleaning establishment of Logansport. This concern has been operating a daily service to local patrons for the past number of years and as their business has grown to such a tremendous volume it has become necessary to devote a full-time branch here.
The branch office will be opened in the spacious room in the rear of the Hoosier Shoe store, located at 808 Main street. - - - --
ROCHESTER TELEPHONE CO.
Telehone Co Puts Cables Underground
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 17, 1931
The Rochester Telephone Company announces today that It has just recently completed the taking over of 16 new subscribers to the system, all being farmers who live northeast and south of the city.
The company has now finished the work of placing all the remaining overhead construction in the city under ground, employing a large number of men to do the work. - - - - - - - -
ARMOUR CREAMERY
Armour Cheese Factory Will Increase Capacity
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 15, 1931
It was learned today that Armour & Co., have plans completed for the installation of a separate cheese making department in their plant here which will more than double their capacity now. - - - - The new cheese department will occupy the large poultry receiving room on the west side of the plant. The room measures 65X45. - - - - The plant in operation now uses about 20,000 pounds of milk daily and it can be seen that when the new plant swings into action it is going to
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mean much to the farmers in a permanent market for their whole milk.
GREEN OAK LODGE
Will be Abandoned, Membership Merged with Rochester
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 15, 1931
A most enjoyable event was held at the I.O.O.F. Hall, this city, Wednesday evening when a number of members from the Green Oak Lodge were present as guests of the local order. The Green Oak Lodge will be abandoned in the near future and the membership will be merged with the local lodge. The lodge was one of the oldest in the state. - - - -
DUEY, PHILLIP
Visits Relatives Here
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 18, 1931
Phillip Duey, noted baritone, who in the last two years has made an unusual successful reputation as a radio entertainer in New York City, accompanied by Mrs. Duey and children are visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Duey of Millark. Duey just recently was made a member of the “Revellers” famed qiartette and will be heard with them on the radio this fall and winter. In addition to their radio grograms the quartette will make a tour of the country during the early winter.
RITTENHOUSE MFG. CO.
Rittenhouse Mfg. Plant Merged With Ohio Firms
The News-Sentinel, Sept.. 18, 1931
An anouncement was made public yesterday that the J.F. Rittenhouse Mrg. Co., of Akron, manufacturers of hardware specialties
had merged with two other companies and that the Akron plant would be enlarged and operate on a much larger scale. The companies with which the Akron factory merged are the Cronk & Carrier Mfg. Co. of Canton, Ohio, and Montour Falls, N.Y., and the Keller Mfg. Co also of Canton. The newly established firm will be known in the future as the C.K.R. Manufacturing Company.
E.B. Branning, manager of the Akron plant has gone to Cleveland, Ohio where he will act as general manager of the C.K.R. Mrg. Co, which has established main offices in that city. - - - -
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ROYER, ROBERT
Teacher Resigns
The News-Sentinel, Oct.. 5, 1931
Robert Royer, who has been the English instructor in the Akron high school for the past two years, early this week resigned his position to accept one as swimming instructor at Indiana university.
BEYER BROS.
J.E. Beyer Tells About Winona’s Early History
The News-Sentinel, Oct.. 17, 1931
J.E. Beyer, formrly of Rochester, gave an interesting talk before the Warsaw Kiwanis club at the weekly luncheon at the Hotel Hays recently. He told of the early history of the firm of Beyer Brothers and of Winona Lake. He said the Beyer Bros produce firm was organized in 1877. He explained how the firm, deciding to utilize the ice cold spring water on the east side of Winona Lake, for preserving butter for future market, acquired the ground where now is Winona Lake in 1881.
Three years later, he said, the Beyer Brothers established a summer resort there and made it a famous place for excursionists. It was called Spring Fountain Park. In 1890 the first chautauqua was presented. This was two weeks in length. In 1895 the ground was sold to the Presbyterian church for an Assembly and this marked the beginning of Winona Assembly. He said Beyer Brothers never operated their reort on Sunday.
HILL, JOHN
Dies From Accident Injuries
The News-Sentinel, Oct.. 21, 1931
John Hill, aged 70, pioneer wagon-maker and blacksmith and
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progressive citizen of Fulton County, died at 3 o’clock this morning from injuries - - - - The accident occurred at the corner of Main and Seventh streets as Mr. Hill was on his way to the Char-Bell theatre. - - -
[lengthy, informative and historically valuable obituary follows]
FOY’S CAFE
Columbia City People Purchase
The News-Sentinel, Nov.. 2, 1931
The Foy’s Cafe, which has been owned and operated for the
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past few years by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Shafer of this city, was sold today to Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Ennis, of Columbia City. The new proprietors who have taken immediate possession have closed the restaurant for a few days in order to make some extensive improvements.
Mr. & Mrs. Ennis are thorouhly experienced in the restaurant business, having operated the Central Cafe in Columbia City for the past number of years. Mr. & Mrs. Shafer have not announced their plans for the future.
M-Z FURNITURE HOME
Is Opened On South Main
The News-Sentinel, Nov.. 4, 1931
Rocheser has a new furniture and radio store already in operatin at 1611 South Main Street. The new business, which is known as the M-Z Furniture Home, will be under the direct supervision of Emerson Zimmerman of this city. - - - - -
INDIANA ROAD PAVING CO.
Completes Large Job.
The News-Sentinel, Nov.. 6, 1931
A.L. Deniston of the Indiana Road Paving Co., of this city, returned from Rockville, Ind. Thursday, where his company, this week will complete it’s work on an 18-mile string of 20-foot pavemnt which extends partially through Parke and Putnam counties. The new highway, which is a section of State Road No. 36, is also a part of the Federal Road Paving Project No. 237.
Although the Indiana Road Paving Co., which is comprised of Messrs. Guy R. Barr and A.L. Deniston, has completed far longer strips of pavements in this and other mid-west states, during its several years of construction work, the Park-Putnam county road which passes through heavily wooded, hilly sections and numerous deep ditches, is considered the most intricate job, since the company’s existence.
CHAMPION SPUD GROWER
Whitney K. Gast of Akron
The News-Sentinel, Nov.. 16, 1931
Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 16. - Whitney K. Gast, of Akron, former county agricultural agent in Cass cunty, is the 1931 champion potato grower in Indiana, with a yield of 506.38 bushels per acre.- - - - .
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championship several times in the past, was second this year with a
MACY BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB
Macy Business Men Organize New Club
The News-Sentinel, Nov.. 17, 1931
The business and professional men of Macy met Monday night and organized a men’s club to be held evry two weeks. The name of the club has not been framed yet. There were twenty men present and the dinner was served at the Skinner Hotel. Those present were, Otto Cloud, Sam Musselman, C.M. Read, Ed Fenimore, E.P. White, Howard See, Darius Jenkins, Ollie Leonard, Shore Taylor, Orbie Bryant, Charles Frobish, H. I. Turner, Ed Sutton, Glen Powell, Dr. P.B. Carter, Russell Enyeart, Ronald Shaw, Hershel Love, John Bookwalter and Ross Sowers.
CASE & MOYER
Case & Moyer Firm, Akron, Is Dissolved
The News-Sentinel, Nov.. 25, 1931
The partnership firm of Case & Moyer, which has conducted a furniture and undertaking business at Akron for several years under that name, is being dissolved this week. The partners were Ed Case, senior partner, who has been in the business for a number of years, and Charles Moyer, who came from Laketon several years ago, and went into partnership with Mr. Case.
Mr. Moyer has announced that for the present he will conduct an undertaking establishment at his home here. Mr. Case was not ready this morning to announce his plans, as the manner in which the firm will be dissolved has not yet been decided upon at press time.
ROCHESTER TELEPHONE CO.
Will Send Out Bills Monthly.
The News-Sentinel, Nov.. 25, 1931
To Drop Old Method Of Sending Quarterly Statements.
Patrons Want Change.
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CASE & BABER
New Firm Organized
The News-Sentinel, Dec.. 4, 1931
Announcement was made at Akron yesterday that Ed Case and E.T. Baber have decided to enter the furniture business in that city. The firm which will be known as Case & Baber will also engage in the undertaking business as both men are licensed embalmers. Mr. Case for many years was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Akron with C.L. Moyer. This firm was dissolved two weeks ago.
FULTON LEADER
Is Sold To W.C. Graffe, Chicago
The News-Sentinel, Dec.. 17, 1931
Announcement was made in this week’s issue of the Fulton Leader that the paper had been sold to W.C. Graffe, of Chicago, who has already taken possession. He purchased the plant from Robert Rannells, who has been editor and owner for several years. Previous to that the paper was the property of James H. Moore.
Mr. Graffe has been in the newspaper business practically all his live, having been connected with newspapers in Chicago in various capacities. He and his wife will move to Fulton some time soon and make their home there.
The first issue of the paper under Mr. Graffe was this week and the weekly came out with new type and new style headlines.
Mr. Rannells has been in the insurance business in addition to editing the Leader but has not stated his plans for the future.
MID-WAY GARAGE
Bryant & Tippy Open New Mid-Way Garage
The News-Sentinel, Dec.. 28, 1931
A new garage will open in this city on next Wednesday morning in the building at the rear of the Black & Bailey hardware store. The proprietors Bert Bryant and Raymond Tippy are thoroughly experienced mechanics, the former having been in charge of the repair department of the Louderback garage for a period of nine years, while Mr. Tippy has had years of experience in automobile repair work in this city.
The new garage which will be known as the “Mid-Way” will be equipped with the most modern machinery and a complete assortment of parts and accessories for all makes of cars will be carried in stock.
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FULTON BLACKSMITH SHOP
Sam Arter Opens Shop
The News-Sentinel, Dec.. 28, 1931
Sam Arter, of Rochester, ex-sheriff of Fulton County, has opened up the blacksmith shop in Fulton which has been closed for the past two weeks.
CALLOWAY, HOWARD M.
Werner Resigns - Calloway Appointed
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 4, 1932
John Werner, who has been the manager of the Farmer’s Co-operative Elevator for the past four years has resigned his posiion. He has been succeeded by Howard M. Calloway. Mr. Calloway assumed his position on January 1.
BIRDLAND TRIO
On Station WOWO, Fort Wayne
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 5, 1932
The Birdland Trio, well-known musical group from Newcastle township, will give a program on the radio Thursday afternoon at 12:15 o’clock from Station WOWO, Ft. Wayne. The trio which is well known for its musical ability in this section of the state is composed of Delbert Hunter, L.G. Alber and Allene Emmons.
EGG SHIPPERS ASSN.
Shipping car load to N.Y. weekly
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 5, 1932
An egg shippers association was formed at a meeting which was held in the public library at Akron last night. One hundred and twenty farmers and a number of Akron business men were present. The farmers were from Henry Township and from the vicinity of Denver and Laketon. It is the purpose of the association to ship a car load of eggs to New York each week. A freight rate of 55 cents per case has been obtained from the Erie railroad. The first car load of eggs is to be shipped from Akron on Jan. 15. The farmers from Denver and Laketon have agreed to ship their eggs with the Henry township farmers.
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BLUE BIRD CAFE
Sold to Shanks & Shreve
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 5, 1932
The Blue Bird Cafe in Plymouth has been purchased by Mrs. Roy Shanks, of Plymouth, a former resident of this city and Merle Shreve, of Plymouth. The purchasers are both experienced restaurant people. The name of the establishment has been changed to that of the “Grille,” The opening is scheduled for Wednesday.
FULTON COUNTY BAND
Henry Fields, Director
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 12, 1932
Few persons throughout this community are aware of the fact that Fulton county is to have an inter-county band and that the newly formed musical organzation is already holding practices in this city. The county band now comprised of 40 members is under the direction of Henry Fields of Akron. Mr. Fields has had years of experience in this work and is regarded as one of the best band masters in this section of the state.
This recntly formed organization will not interfere with any of the local bands throughout the county. The purpose of forming the county musical organization was solely for the satisfaction and enjoymnt of its members and to create a renewed interest in band work among the younger people in this locality. Concerts will be held from time to time throughout next summer in Akron, Fulton, Kewanna and Rochester.
The personnel of the county band comprises musicians from all of the above named towns as well as severl from the rural district of the county. The directors committee of the organization follows: Everett Strong of Akron, Elmer Evans of Kewanna, John Belcher of Fulton, and Roscoe Pontius, of this city, chairman.
ERIE RAILROAD
Charles Yates Foreman
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 12, 1932
Charles Yates, of Disko, Erie section foreman, has a record of which he may be proud this year. He held the record of having the second best maintained section between Marion, Ohio and Hammond. He was given a check for $50 and in the last ten years has received $400 for excellent maintenance of his district.
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KING’S JESTERS
Vocal Trombones
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 12, 1932
A story taken from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and sent in by Raymond D. Gohn, of Cleveland, gives the information that the trombone quartet used by the King’s Jesters over the radio produced by the vocal cords alone. The Jesters with three Rochester boys have made quite a reputation for the musical imitations. Francis Bastow, John Ravencroft and George Howard, of Rochester, and Ray McDermott compose the quartet. The story said this information was given to settle all arguments about the trombone numbers the boys give quite often.
NEIGHBORS CUT WOOD
Friends of Mr. & Mrs. Busenburg
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 13, 1932
Forty-five friends of Mr. & Mrs. Bert Busenburg gathered at their home in Newcastle Township Wednesday and cut between 40 and 50 cords of wood. The wives of the wood cutters served a community dinner at the noon hour. Mr. Busenburg is blind and Mrs. Busenburg has been an nvalid since last summer.
ROCHESTER BRIDGE CO.
History Reviewed By Interested Student
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 16, 1932
In 1891 a Mr. Mitchel from Texas came to Rochester and interested two Rochester citizens, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Grove, in under-truss cable bridges. It was finally decided that a company headed by these three men should be organized. From this start grew The Rochester Bridge Company, which has been Rochester’s leading institution for practically forty years.
At first there was no factory building erected especially or used exclusively for the newly organized company. However, the Ross Foundry and Machine Company which is still in existence, fabricated the various parts of iron bridges for it for approximately two years.
Mr. Mitchell, the organizer of the company, disappeared in 1893, and Mr. Frank Hoffman of this city took his place. In 1895 Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Robert Wallace purchased the interest of Mr. Phillips and Mr. Grove, and with a new man by the name of L.C. Curtis formed a corporation of the company, which had been a partnership
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up to this time. Robert Wallace was the president; Frank Huffman, the vice-president; and L.C. Curtis, the secretary-treasurer. This corporation erected a new frame factory building just north of the present site of the Chicago Nipple Company factory. This building was used by the Rochester Bridge Company until 1900. During the occupancy of this building the business of the corporation was entirely the fabrication and erection of steel highway bridges. Most of the bridges were erected in Kosciusko, Miami, Adams, Whitley, Starke, Marshall, Cass and Fulton counties. The factory, which at that time employed about fifteen men, operated only during the summer months, because it was believed that bridge construction could not be carried on during the stormy weather of winter months.
In 1897 L.C. Curtis severed his connections with the corporation, and two years later most of the stock of the above corporation was sold to five prominent Rochester business men: W.H. Deniston, Christopher Hoover, W.H. Bassett, Omar B. Smith, and Jerry Drudge. It is understood, however, that Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Wallace retained their stock for a short time. Under this new management, which was organized with W.H. Deniston as president, W.B. Bassett as vice-president, and Omar B. Smith as secretary-treasurer, the business of fabricating and erecting highway bridges was carried on quite successfully, and an enviable record was made in regard to paying dividends. The company was so prosperous that at one time the Wabash Bridge Company of Wabash, Indiana, made Mr. Deniston an attractive offer of consolidatin, but because of a desire to see a successful industry in his home town, Rochester, he refused.
In the year 1902 A.L. Deniston, son of W.H. Deniston, became a stockholder and an active assistant to his father in the business. Soon after the entrance of his son into the affairs of the corporation W.H. Deniston retired from active work there, although he retained his stockholdings. Mr. A.L. Deniston was secretary, general manager, and later president until the year 1923, when he too retired from an active part in the affairs of the corporation. During the period from 1902 until 1923 A.L. Deniston built up the industry with excellent success. Bridges were fabricated and sent to every state in the United States with the excption of the New England States and a few states along the Atlantic coast.
During this period, selling agencies were established in Dallas, Texas, with M.S. Hane, Jr., as the head; in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, with Fred Brewer as the local representative; and in Cincinnati, Ohio in
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1912, with T. Lyon as the representative. Besides selling bridges through the above mentioned agents and directly to counties in the various states, The Rochester Bridge Company fabricated bridges for the Hennipin Bridge Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Austin Brothers Bridge Company of Atlanta, Georgia. This company erected the Broadway bridge over the Wabash River in Peru, Indiana, and thus replaced the old bridge which had been washed out by the 1913 flood. The present structure over the Tippecanoe River just north of town on State Road 31 was another Rochester contract.
By 1909 the officers of the corporation decided that the business had grown to such proportions that a new plant would have to be constructed. So A.L. Deniston with the aid of his father, W.H. Deniston, selected the site of the present company immediately northwest of the intersecton of the L.E. & W. and the Erie Railroads.
From 1909 to 1915 the company entered a new field of operation, the fabrication and erection of structural steel for buildings. At first the percentage of structural tonnage turned out was very small, but this percentage gradually grew until by 1915 and 1916 the percentges of the two products had nearly reversed; the structural tonnage amounted to about eighty-five percent of the entire output. Some of the structures erected by this company were: three large school buildings for the Board of Educaton in Chicago, many factory buildings in the Chicago district, including the entire plant of the General American Tank Car Corporation, and buildings in almost every city in the Central States. However the territory covered by the structural steel sales organization was not nearly so extensive as that covered by the bridge sales organization.
By 1915 and 1916 such large orders for steel materials were coming into the United States from the European countries engaged in the World War that every steel fabrication shop east of the Mississippi River had all the business it could possibly handle. This was brought about by the Eastern munition factories and ship-building companies, as well as allied industries, increasing their plant capacities. At this time, or a little earlier, Mr. E.F. Hunter of Chicago became vice-president of the company, H.G. Miller of Rochester became treasurer, and Guy R. Barr became secretary.
When the U.S. entered the World War in 1917, almost every factory manufacturing any products requiring metal was placed in a restricted class, and those factories turning out materials for the United States Govrnment were placed on priority lists and given priority
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numbers. Because of this local and domestic business ceased almost entirely, so the officers of the company decided that if they intended to continue their business, they would have to produce materials for the United States Government. Through the efforts of Mr. Deniston and Mr. Hunter The Rochester Bridge Company was awarded the contract for fabricating certain parts of all ships built by the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation in Philadelphia in the Hag Island shipping yards. Because of the large contract the original shop building was extended on the north and east sides. During the period between 1917 and the close of the War the local corporation employed as many as two hundred men, all of whom were exempt from military service because they were working on governmant orders.
At the close of the war business returned to its normal state and the products furnished were the same as before the war with an occasional diversified order, such as the exportation of some logging equipment to the island of Java.
The company continued under the same management until 1923, at which time Mr. Deniston and Mr. Barr sold their interests in the company to Mr. Frank Bryant and Mr. H.G. Miller, who form part of the present management, which consists of Mr. Frank Bryant, president, H.G. Miller, treasurer, and Murray McCarty, secretary and general manager.
The Rochester Bridge Company has no longer retained its outside selling agencies; some of them were discontinued even before the war. The company has operated more or less successfully up to the present time, although just now because of the depression the number of employees has shrunk to fifteen or twenty.
FULLER BRUSH CO.
Howard Thompson, Agent
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 19, 1932
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Thompson have recently moved to 719 Madison street this city where they will make their future home. Mr. Thompson, who is a son of the late Ellsworth Thompson, is the Fuller Brush Co. representative for Fulton county.
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PERU GROCERY CO.
Jesse Murden, President
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 19, 1932
Jesse Murden, of Peru, who is the owner of a summer home on the east side of Lake Manitou, was re-elected president of the Peru Grocery Company yesterday.
PEOPLE’S CAFE
Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Bennett
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 23, 1932
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Bennett, of South Bend, have purchased the People’s Cafe, 707 Main street, this city. Mr. Bennett, a chef from the Clarke cafe, South Bend, comes highly recommended as does his wife, who was an employee of the LaSalle Coffee Shop.
KEWANNA GARAGE
Building purchased
The News-Sentinel, Jan.. 29, 1932
Robert Tomlinson has purchased the building in Kewanna where he has operated a garage for a number of years. Tomlinson purchased the building of B.H. Kumler.
RACKET CLOTHING STORE
R.C. Johnson returns
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 2, 1932
The many Rochester friends of Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Johnson will be pleased to learn that they are returning to this city within the next day or so, from Wabash, Ind., to make their future home. Three years ago the Johnsons moved to Wabash where Mr. Johnson opened and operated the Johnson Clothing Co. Store.
The Wabash store which was owned jointly by Dysert, Pyle and Johnson, also owners of The Racket Clothing store of this city, will be closed and the stock added to that of the Rochester store. Mr. Johnson will resume active duties at the Racket clothing store. Mr. & Mrs. Johnson are taking up their residency in the Harvey Clary property on South Monroe Street.
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COMMERCIAL CLUB
Formed at Fulton
The News-Sentinel, Feb..2 , 1932
A group of Fulton business men held a meeting in the directors room of the Fulton State Bank, Friday evening of last week, for the purpose of organizing a Commercial club. Practically all of the leading citizens of the town were present and the following officials and committees were chosen to officiate throughout the ensuing year.
President, Lowell Ewer; Vice President, Dick Cloud; Secretary, E.E. Leavell; Treasurer L.C. Thommen.
Adv. Com. - Charles L. Patterson, W.C. Graffe, Hugh Campbell.
The regular business meetings for the newly formed organization will be held on the first and third Friday evenings of each month.
FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
Manager re-elected
The News-Sentinel, Feb..4 , 1932
John Werner has been re-elected manager of the Farmers CoOperative Elevator which is located on East Seventh Street. Mr. Werner was the manager of the elevator for four years. He assumed his new position Tuesday morning.
ROCHESTER POST OFFICE
Closes Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
The News-Sentinel, Feb..4 , 1932
Owing to a continual decrease in postal business, the Department expects each office to make a corresponding decrease in expenditures. In order to comply with this policy, the local office will close all windows at one o’clock Saturday afternoons, beginning February 6, 1932.
KEWANNA TOWN BOARD
Vacancy Filled
The News-Sentinel, Feb..5 , 1932
R.E. Nelson , busines man of Kewanna, has been named by the members of the town board to fill a vacancy on the board caused by the resignaton of Ralph W. McConnelkl.
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HOLMAN, John D.
Closing Out Sale Announced
The News-Sentinel, Feb..9 , 1932
In today’s issue of the News-Sentinel one of Rochester pioneer business men, John D. Holman announces a closing-out sale. The local mercant who is perhaps one of the best known in the city started in business 42 years ago in the Arlington block.
For over a score of years he has operated a drygoods and shoe store in the block directly west of the courthouse square and it is at this location one of the greatest bargain-giving events in this history of local merchandising will be launched Thursday morning of this week. Every article in the store has been priced for quick sale and it is Mr. Holman’s wish that he will be able to clean out his entire stock of dry goods and shoes within a week’s time. The veteran merchant will after the end of this sale retire from active business.
DENVER RESTAURANT
Opening By Tombaughs
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 12 , 1932
Gerald and his brother Wayne Tombaugh of near Akron are preparing to open a restaurant at Denver.
KEWANNA CLERK-TREASURER
Vacancy Filled
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 12 , 1932
David R. Hudkins was apponted last night by the members of the Kewanna town board to fill the position of town clerk-treasurer recently made vacant by the resignation oif Claude Weller. Both men are republicans. Mr. Hudkins is well qualified through training to fill the position to which he was appointed.
THOMPSON, HOWARD
Gets Promotion
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 13 , 1932
Howard Thompson, of this city salesman for the Fuller Brush Co., has been promoted to the position of division sales manager of the northern Indiana counties and will soon return to South Bend to take up his new duties. W.W. Stokes, of Akron, will have charge of the Fulton county work.
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ABSTRACT OFFICE
New Partnership Formed
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 15 , 1932
A partnership has been formed in the abstract office of P.J. Stingly. Mr. Stingly, who has been associated in business here for a long period of years, has taken into the concern his son-in-law, Walter Mason. Mrs. R.R Hendrikson, who has been employed by Mr. Stingly for the past 12 years, has not announced her plans for the future.
BUDLONG PICKLE PLANT
Opened Today
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 15 , 1932
According to word received today from Francis Spohn, manager of the local Budlong Pickle Company, this plant swung into operation this morning with about fifteen girls and men being placed on the payroll. The force will be given steady work for several months on the sorting of brine pickles for the Chicago factory.
According to Mr. Spohn the main factory at Chicago is being overflooded with brine pickles at this time and carloads of pickles are bing sent out to the company’s branch plants for sorting.
FULTON BAKERY
Sold To Harold Washington
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 15 , 1932
The bakery at Fulton has been sold by William Plummer, who has operated the establishment for the past few months to Harold Washington, of Ligonier, who is a son of Mr. & Mrs. George Washington of near Macy. The purchaser is an experienced baker. He not only purchased the bakery but also the ground on which it was erected. The ground was owned by Jesse Routh, of Muncie. Mr. Plummer will move to Ligonier where he has accepted a position in a bakery.
AKRON CAFE
Sold By D.L. Alger
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 19 , 1932
Mrs. W.H. Mabie and son, Walter of this city, who have been associated with Mr. Mabie in the Mabie Cafe at the corner of Main and Sixth Streets in this city early this week purchased the Akron Cafe on East Rochester Street in Akron. The Akron Cafe has been operated
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for the past year by D.L. Alger. The purchasers have taken possession. They are experienced restaurant operators and have owmed cafes in Warsaw and Silver Lake before purchasing the cafe in this city. Walter Mabie will be in charge of the cafe at Akron. Mr. & Mrs. Alger have no plans at present.
WOLF KILLED ON PYLE FARM
By Jeff Gaumer
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 19 , 1932
Jeff Gaumer, who resides on a farm two miles northwest of this city on the Burton road, at 9:30 o’clock this morning shot and killed a fully grown timber wolf on the Stephen Pyle farm, a short distance west of the Gaumer farm. Mr. Gaumer was one of six farmers who were hunting the wolf. The others were Mike Eash, Floyd and Leonard Gaumer, sons of Jeff Gaumer, and William Foster and son George.
The hunt was staged after Scott Savage, Miss Annabelle Viers, Miss Isabelle Rans and Miss Yetta Entsminger, teachers in the Burton school west of the city, saw the wolf this morning while on their way to the school house. The wolf at one time was in a field on the Pyle farm which is tenanted by M.E. Berkheiser.
The four teachers stopped at the Wlliam Foster farm and reported to Mr. Foster about having seen the wolf. Mr. Foster then phoned his neighbors and the six men took to the field. The farmers had about given up the chase when Mr. Gaumer happned to notice the wolf coming straight toward him from across a field.
Mr. Gaumer shot at the wolf but the animal after being hit veered and ran into a clump of woods nearby. Gaumer thought he had only injured the worlf. The six hunters went into the woods and after a 30 minute search Floyd and Leonard came upon the wolf which had crawled under some underbrush to die.
The hunters brought the wolf, which was a female and weighed 21 pounds, to this city. They displayed the wolf in several local stores and then took it to the county auditor’s office where they claimed the $20 bounty which is paid for all wolves shot in Fulton county. The men voted to split the bounty money equally between them.
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RAILWAY EXPRESS CO.
Office To Be Moved
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 22 , 1932
Announcement was made today by Floyd Christman, local agent for the Railway Express Company, that starting on March 1 the office of the company which has been at 110 East Seventh street for a number of years, would be moved to the Chicago and Erie railroad company depot on North Pontiac street. The express company for some time has been moving their offices from business rooms in various cities to depots.
MILLER & SONS FARM MACH.
Moving to 623-625 Main Street
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 24 , 1932
Geo. J. Miller & Sons today announced to the public that on and after March 1 they will occupy the garage building located at 623-625 Main street where they will carry a full line of farm machinery and parts. This firm which located in the Brackett building at the (SE) corner of Main and 5th about two years ago, has enjoyed such an ever increasing patronage among the farmers of Fulton county that more space is now needed and the change of location was deemed necessary.
Mr. Miller announced today that they will operate 24 hour daily service for gas and oils for the motoring public and will also have expert mechanic to render day or night service on all sorts of farm machinery and automobiles as well. The task of moving the large stock of mahinery will begin tomorrw and will be completed some time next Monday, the proprietors stated.
BASEMENT BARBER SHOP
Brubaker Buys Third Interest
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 24 , 1932
Claude Brubaker, who about two years ago sold his interest in the basement barber shop (below 714 Main St.) to follow the occupation of farming on his land north of this city, yesterday purchased a third interest in the basement barbershop which he formerly owned, and this morning was back on his old chair.
The other two partners of the shop are A. Adams and Eddie Raymer. Mr. Brubaker has turned his farming interests over to a tenant who will take up his residency on the farm on March 1.
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CARMELCRISP SHOP
To Open Soon
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 29 , 1932
Mrs. Ernest Lotsey, of this city, will within the next week or ten days open up a Carmelcrisp (popcorn) shop in the business building located at 604 Main street.
Carmelcrisp is made of fluffy popcorn with rich syrup and the finest butter, said to produce a combination of goodness that is different from cracker-jack and other “sweets” of such nature. The new confectionry which is produced under a patented process is expected to prove quite popular with kiddies and the grown-ups alike.
GOLDEN GLOVES
DeVerl Holloway Enters
The News-Sentinel, Feb.. 29 , 1932
DeVerl Holloway, Rochester’ lone entrant this year in the Golden Gloves boxing tournament in Chicago left this morning for Kokomo where he will join other winners there and go to Chicago. Holloway will box this evening. He is in the 118 pound class.
NEIGHBORS CUT WOOD
Sugar Grove
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 2 , 1932
Forty-two neighbors and friends of Emery Smyth, who live in the Sugar Grove neighborhood eight miles southeast of this city, yesterday cut 35 cords of wood for use in the Smyth home. The wood was cut in the Milo Bowen woods. William Runkle, of Akron, furnished the buzz saw. Mr. Smyth has been ill since Jan. 3 and unable to work. Because of his illness his neighbors decided to assist him by cutting wood to be used in his home.
INDIANA LAW JOURNAL
Paul J. DeVault, Editor
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 3 , 1932
Paul J. DeVault, son of Attorney E.B. DeVault, has been appointed by Paul V. McNutt, Dean of the Law School of Indiana University, at Bloomington, as Chairman of The Student Board of Editors of The Indiana Law Journal, the official publication of The Indiana State Bar Association.
Paul entered Indiana University in the fall of 1925 and started
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0in on a full six years law course. He graduated at the end of the four year course in 1930, (having stayed out of school one year) receiving his A.B. Degree and graduating with High Distinction. In addition to his scholastic duties he is employed at the University library, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Fraternity, a National Honorary Scholastic Fraternity, The Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, and the Delta Chi, social Fraternity. He will complete his full course in June of this year and is a candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Laws.
It will also be remembered that Paul was President of his class in Kewanna High School during his career there and was one of two to capture the scholarship of the County in 1925, when he graduated.
CHAR-BELL THEATRE
To Broadcast Tournament
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 10 , 1932
Fulton County basketball fans who will be unable to attend the Mishawaka Regional next Saturday will have an opportunity of hearing a play-by-play broadcast of the Rochester vx. Plymouth tilt which starts at 2:00 p.m., at the Char-Bell Theatre. The Krieghbaum Bros. have secured the services of a capable announcer who will shoot this game over a special leased wire direct to the local theatre where the amplification of the telephone broadcast will be stepped-up by several loud speakers which have been installed throughout the theatre.
In event the Zebras are successful in their afternoon fray another broadcast will be givn of their final game in the evening.
STATE BANK OF AKRON
Roy Jones, Assistant Cashier
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 11 , 1932
Roy Jones, manager of the local state automobile license bureau branch on East Ninth Street, has been appointed an assistant cashier of the State Bank at Akron. He assumed his new position last Monday. He will continue to manage the license bureau in this city and will also retain his home in Rochester for the present. Mr. Jones replaces F.M. Fultz in the bank. Mr. Jones is a stockholder and director of the bank which prompted the change. He was employed in the bank a number of years ago and as he is a former resident of Akron is well known there. Mr. Fultz will enter the insurance business at Akron.
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REESE FEED STORE
Opened by Fred Reese & Son
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 11 , 1932
A new feed store has been opened in the north end oif this city by Fred Reese and Son. Mr. Reese was formerly employed by the Farmers Cooperative Elevator, this city, and has had considerable expeience in the feed business. The new store is equipped to do all kinds of custom grinding and mixing of feeds.
BALL ICE CO.
Marking Field At Ice Houses
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 12 , 1932
Rochester may this year again have Lake Manitou ice for use this summer. This morning employees of the Ball Ice Company were busy marking the field in front of the Ball ice houses at the south end of the lake. Tests showed that the ice was between seven and eight inches thick. The ice is of excellent quality and clear as a crystal. The packing of ice will be started tomorrow. The weather man however does not seem to favor Mr. Ball. His prediction today is not quite so cold weather for Sunday. Last winter Mr. Ball was unable to pack any ice because of the mild weather.
PAINT PLANT, WHOLESALE
Albert Blakely, Owner
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 12 , 1932
A new wholesale paint and lacquer plant will soon be located on the Taylor Jefferies farm a mile and a half southeast of this city according to an anouncement made today by Albert Blakely, of Chicago. Mr. Blakely, who is a son-in-law of the late Taylor Jefferies, has been associated in the paint and lacquer business in Chicago for the past 15 years and has decided to open up a plant of his own at the above named location.
The Chicago man has an established clientele throughout northern Indiana and Illinois and it is his belief that a goodly number of his old patrons will support him in his new business venture.
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CLOUGH RESIDENCE SOLD
Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Gerst
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 14 , 1932
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gerst have sold their property at 1412 Main street to W.L. Clough, a retired Methodist minister of Plymouth. Possession will be given Tuesday. Mr. & Mrs. Gerst will move to Fort Wayne to make their future home.
AMERICAN LEGION
Membership Roll For 1932
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 15 , 1932
Brant McKee, Ellis McNabb, Fred Alexander, Geo. Riddle, Dean Nightlinger, Charles Myers.
Harvey Waymire, Fred McClurg, Buel Geyer, Ora Shoemaker, Ernest Bryant, Ruth Wright.
Geoi. Brower, H.L. Krieghbaum, Chas. Babcock, W.A. Barnard, Jack Wilson, Dee Biggs, Louis J. Clayton, Wm. H. Sowers, Wilhelm Miller.
H.W. Markley, H.B. Holman, John Kline, A. Adams, Arch Grove, Oliver Grove, Hugh A. Barnhart, Ora Foster, Ross Emrick, Percy Smith, Lee Wile, Boyd Peterson.
Ray T. Greer, Ray Shelton, Chas. Rees, Frank Swango, Clyde Wise, Floyd Christman, H.G. Miller, Gordon Graham, Clarence Hill, Jerome Shultz, Pat McMahan.
Chas. C. Ford, Joseph Bartle, Maylord Ennis, Fred Campbell, Lloyd Robeson, Harold Weir, Ed Gilliland, Clarence Peterson, Fred Clayborn, Hubert Taylor.
Jack Wright, Alvin Johnson, C.G. Stingley, Geo Sixby, Ebert Hall, Harvey Wheeler, Aubra Emmons, Ralph Shelton, Jake Miller, Fred Easterday, Don Crabbs.
DOVICHI CONFECTIONARY
Installs Soda Fountain
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 17 , 1932
A mew soda fountain has been installed in the Dovichi Confectionary Store. The fountain, which is of the latest design, was built by the All White Knight Company of Chicago.
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KEWANNA
Organizes Chamber Of Commerce
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 18 , 1932
A Chamber of Commerce has been organizd at Kewanna by the business men of that city. The first meeting was held last Monday night in the basement of the Kewanna library. The next meeting will be held in the library basement on Tuesday evening, March 22. One of the purposs of the organization is to try to get new industries to locate in Kewanna. The following men were elected at the first meeting to serve as officers during the coming year: Peter J. Dwyer, president; W.H. Myers, vice-president; D.B. Hudkins, secretary; John Long, treasurer.
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
To Leave The “Big Ten”
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 22 , 1932
It was announced here today by officials of Rochester high school that within a few days Rochester will send in its resignatio from the North Central Conference, commonly known as “The Big Ten.” This announcement did not come as a surprise to the majority of basketball fans here as it was talked that such action might be taken aftr this season.
It is the plans of the school officials to schedule games for future seasons with “natural” rivals of Rochester rather than go to far istant towns and bring them here at great expense. Also since the Zebras hav not had teams in reent season of the class that they had in years gone by it is the intention of the scheduling oficials to arrange games here and abroad with teams o its own class so players will have an even chance to score victories and give the fans more closely played games. Continual overwhelming dfeas by the leading “Big Ten” teams such a Muncie, Aderso, Newcastle, Technical, Frankfort and others has not led to any “building up” process with the local squads nor has it helped the school morale. Finally bringing the far away teams has resulted in the smallest attendance on record during the past season and the cost has been more than the ahletic treasury can stand. - - - - -
It is planned that beginning with the next season games will be scheduled with Plymouth, Peru, Warsaw, North Manchester, Logansport, Winamac, Culver and other neighboring schools. - - - -
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LAKE MANITOU GUIDE
Purchased by Maurice Fink
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 23 , 1932
George Hoffman, of Indianapolis, has sold his interest in the publication of the Lake Manitou Guide to Maurice Fink, also of Indianapolis, who will push the work rapidly incident to publishing the guide.
CITIZENS MILITARY TRAINING CAMP
Fifteen Youths Accepted From Fulton County
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 25 , 1932
Fulton county now has fifteen youths accepted for the Citizens Military Training Camp this summer which is three over its quota of 12.. - - - -
Those who have been accepted for the camp just recently are Weldon B. Carr, RR 2, Robert T. Rose, RR 3, Herman Copeland Jr., Robert Hartung, Charles E. Kochenderfer, Robert A. Osborne, Barney E. Quick, Myron C. Reed and William R. Zimmerman, of Rochester. Those previously accepted were Ernest D. Bonine, Hiram Miller Jr., Francis Raymer, Leslie J. Ross, Donald L. Rouch and Robert B. Zimmrman, all of Rochester.
The total number of applications reeived in Indiana to date is 1,567, while the quota is only 1,200, so it is evident that the camp will be more than filled this year. The camp which is held under the auspices of the government at Ft. Benjamin Harrison gives the boys a months outing with all expenses paid. Several of the above young men have attended previous sessions of the camp while for the others it will be their first experience there.
SHANK FOUNDRIES INC., AKRON
Goes To 50-hour Week
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 25 , 1932
Akron, Ind., March 25. - The Shank Foundries Inc. this week went to a 50-hour week schedule, with a fairly large force and with all indications of a still larger force and longer hours in the near future. Beginning last Monday industry has been working ten hours a day for a five day week.
Additional machinery of a speial type that was installed last week is now being used in manufacturing steel rods used in acetylene welding outfits, all of which output is consumed by a large concern
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which purchases it of the local foundry. About 50 per cent of the foundry’s output now consists of this specialty and later it is expected to turn further toward that line until 80 per cent of its production onsists of the specialty.
SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES
Names Frank Gould Dept. Advertising Mgr.
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 25 , 1932
Frank Gould, former editor of the Kewanna Herald, has been named the advertising manager of the Mishawaka department of the South Bend News-Times.
DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST
Wendell Tombaugh Ties For Third Place
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 25 , 1932
Wendell Tombaugh ‘32, tied for third place in the district oratorical contest sponsored by the State Bar Association at Winamac Thursday night.
The six other contestants were girls from Rensselaer, Walton, Valparaiso, Knox, Lafayette and Delphi. The speaker from Rensselaer, who won first honors will represent this district at the state contest next month.
Each speaker first delivered a ten-minute prepared oration after which each talked four minutes extemporaneously on “Reasons for the Three Departments of Our Government.”
Wendell is a student of Miss Dorothy Wilson of Logansport.
FULTON COUNTY FEDERATION OF CLUBS
Elects Officers
The News-Sentinel, Mar.. 25 , 1932
Mrs. Jesse Tombaugh, of Rochester, was elected president of the Fulton County Federation of Clubs at the closing session of the 14th annual convention held Thursday at the Methodist church in Akron. Other officers are Mrs. Lewis Felder, of Fulton, vice president, and Mrs. Lou Grove, of Rochester, secretary-treasurer. The 1933 convention will be held in Fulton with the E.N.C. Club as hostess. - - -
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BRUCE LAKE STATION
Store & Postoffice Destroyed By Fire
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 1 , 1932
One of the most destructive rural fires of the current year occurred at Bruce Lake Station shortly before 10 o’clock Thursday evening, where the general store, postoffice, auto service station and home, all combined in the two-story frame structure owned by Harrison Crabill, were completely destroyed. Loss which was estimated close to $6,000, was only partialkly overed by insurance.- - -
OVERMYER POULTRY & EGGS
Mrs. C.C. Overmyer To Continue Business
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 1 , 1932
Announcement was made today by Mrs. C.C. Overmyer that she will continue in operation the poultry and egg business which her huband had conducted for many years at 427 N. Main street. Mrs. Overmyer will serve as manager of the concern.
NICKLE PLATE CAN ABANDON TRAINS
Michigan City & Indianapolis
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 2 , 1932
Indianapolis, April 2 (U.P.) - Authority to abandon trains Number 23 and 24 operating between Michigan City and Indianapolis was granted the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Company by Public Service Commission.
Discontinuance may take place, the order said, when arrangements have been made with the United States Post Office department for the transportation of mails. The railroad must give the patrons ten days notice before abandonment of the service. - - - - -
HOLDEN GROVE
Purchased by S. Hilgemeir
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 4, 1932
Through a deal consumated last week, Mrs. Maude Holden disposed of her three-and-a-quarter acre grove located a short distace south of the Fairview Hotel, on the southast shore of Lake Manitou, to S. Hilgemeir of Indianapolis.
Mr. Hilgemeir who is head of a meat packing concern, has already started the foundation for a large summer home.- - - The site is one of the most desirable around the lake.
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FULTON COUNTY HIGHWAY.
Harry Mastellar Appointed Supt.
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 4, 1932
The Fulton county commissioners today appointed Harry Mastellar as county highway superintendent to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ralph Lebo. Mr. Masteller will assume his office on May 1.- -
LOCAL HI-Y MEMBERS
Visit Culver Military Academy
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 5, 1932
Thirteen members of the Rochester high school HI-Y club and Mr. Rankin, sponsor of the organization, attended a district older boys conference at the Culver Military Academy Sunday. In the sessions of the conference interesting talks were given by B.A. Schnell of Indianapolis, Major Henderson of Culver and Joe Devendenam of Purdue University.
The boys attended the Chapel service after which they witnessed the first parade of the year by the Cadets. Dinner was served in the huge dining hall. After dinner pictures of the group were taken and the afternoon service was held. Afterwards many of the boys enjoyed a short swim in the Academy pool.
Rochester had the largest delegation there. Other clubs represented were Culver Military Academy, Culver high school, Logansport, Plymouth, Michigan City and Bremen to bring the total number of boys to about 65.
Those who went from Rochester were Eldon Cessna, Lewis Cleland, Herman Coplen, Benny DuBois, Earl Osborn, Wendell Tombaugh, Richard Rogers, Roland Meiser, Bill Nicholson, Clayton Nicholson, George Haimbaugh, Lester Leman, Leslie Ross and Mr. Rankin.
LAKE MANITOU GUIDE
Goes To Press
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 5, 1932
The Lake Manitou Guide, which is being printed at The News-Sentinel office went to press today. The work on the Guide was complted yesterday. The Guide will be ready for distributio in week or ten days.
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WARING GLOVE CO.
Sold to Bernstein & Sobol
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 6, 1932
Stock, machinery and equipment of the Waring Glove Co. of Decatur was sold yesterday by L.C. Waring the owner of the company to J.C. Bernstein, Gary, and H.H. Sobol, Indianapolis. Mr. Waring is the ownr of the glove factory on East Eighth Street in this city bearing his name. No word has been received here as to whether the local glove factory was included in the transaction. The new manufacturers have announced that they will continue to operate the plant in Decatur which gives employment to 75 people. Mr. Waring established the plant in Decatur in 1903. He will continue to live in that city.
CHAR-BELL THEATRE
Krieghbaum Bros. Erecting A Marquis
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 6, 1932
The Krieghbaum Bros. are erecting a large marquee canopy to the entrance of the Char-Bell theatre, which when completed, will add greatly to the attractiveness of the theatre building. The ceiling and border of the structure will be embellished with a myriad of miniature lights and the 28-foot span across the front will be decorated with panels of etched glass.
CARVEY, TOMBAUGH & CARVEY
To Grade 10 Miles At Evansville
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 11, 1932
Carvey, Tombaugh & Carvey, of Macy, Ind. have received a contract with the Louis Des Cognets Inc., of Louisville, Ky., for the grading of 10 miles of State Road 66 near Evansville. They will remove 140,000 yds. of dirt. The local firm is moving its mahinery and expects to begin work in a few days.
DEPAUW DEBATORS
Have Successful Season
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 11, 1932
Under the supervision of Professor Harold T. Ross, a graduate of Rochester High School, the DePauw University men’s debate team recently completed a very successful season by winning fourteen decision debates. The team had a total of 22 debates. Eight of these were critic judge debats and all were won. Six were audience judged
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debates and all of these were also won. The other nine were non-decision debates. - - - - -
During the past five years since Prof. Ross has been teaching at DePauw, his teams have participated in seventy-one decision debates and of that number have won sixty-three. However, this was the first year that he has had an undefeated season.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Charlie Davis Band Booked For Season
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 12, 1932
Charlie Davis and His Joy Gang, one of the most popular organizations that has ever furnished dance music at Lake Manitou, will return here next summer and be at Fairview Gardens for the season.- - - - -
WARING GLOVE CO.
Local Plant Not Leased
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 12, 1932
L. C. Waring, of Decatur, has informed business men of this city that the local plant of the Waring Glove Co. was not included in a tansaction last week whereby Mr. Waring leased his plant at Decatur to Indianapolis and Gary men. Mr. Waring stated that he tried to have these men lease the Rochester plant and operate it but they stated that they did not feel that they were in a position at present to do so.
NICKLE PLATE R.R.
Passenger Trains Removed
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 14, 1932
On April 16th, history will again be in the making in the affairs in this community, for on that date, the two Nickle Plate R.R. Passenger trains Nos. 23 and 24, operating between Michigan City and Indianapolis will be relegated to the scrap heap.- - - - -
When interviewed today Clark Condon, ticket agent, for the Nickle Plate, who has been with the road for the past 51 years, stated he had sold the grand total of $2.27 worth of passenger tickets up until noon today, for current April receipts. Itemized accounting of the gross sales to date this month reads: one ticket to Macy, 33 cents, one ticket to Michigan City, $2.24.
During period 1898-1906, monthly average during summers of $4,000 was shown.
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McCONNELL, MARGARET
Artist and Model
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 14, 1932
Attention of friends and others of the Kewanna community has been centered recently on pictures of a beautiful girl from there who is pursuing an art career in Chicago. This young lady is Miss Margaret McConnel, of Kewanna, a graduate of Kewanna high school. She recently finished her art studies and is now in a studo doing sketches for several department stores in Chicago. In addition she acts as a model in some of the stores and also poses for pictures for magazine advertisments.
BRUCE LAKE STATION
Crabill To Rebuild Store
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 15, 1932
Harrison Crabill has announced that he will rebuild his store at Bruce Lake Station, which burned recently. Today a gang of workmen were busy cleaning up the lot and getting ready for the new building.
NICKLE PLATE R.R.
Many See Last Passenger Train
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 16, 1932
A large delegation of Rochester business men assembled at the Nickle Plate railroad station this afternoon at 2 o’clock to see the last passenger train probably that will ever be operated over the road arrive and depart from this city. - - - - Passenger trains have been operated over the road since 1867.
At Macy Joff Coffing was present to see the last passenger train leave that city. He stated that he wanted to keep his record clear as he was present when the first passenger train over the Nickle Plate, then known under another name, arrived in that town and he wanted to see the last one operated.
NICKLE PLATE R.R.
Hoiliday Declared in 1867
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 18, 1932
In 1867 the day was declared a holiday in Rochester. Practically every resident of the city and for miles around gathered at the depot. The engine was a woodburner and pulled three small coaches.
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WINONA RAILROAD CO.
Seeking Loan From U.S.
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 21, 1932
Washington, April 21 - The Winona railroad Co. today asked the interstate commrce commission to authorize a loan of $700,000 to it by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
The loan would run three years and be used to buy $450,000 of its series A bonds; $9,500 to pay a note to the Indiana State Bank and Trust Co., Wabash, Ind; $26,256 to pay the Northern Indiana Public Service Company for electric power; $100,000 to pay the Midland United Company for money lent; $23,657 to pay various acounts; $6,000 to pay equipment trust obligations and $24,469 to pay promisory notes given the public service company of Indiana.
SLIFER RESTAURANT, KEWANNA
Going Out Of Business
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 22, 1932
Vaughn Slifer who has operated a restaurant at Kewanna for a number of years announced early this morning that he would close his place of business Saturday. He has secured a position as a clerk in the post office at Buffalo, Wyo.
MILLER, MARGUERITE
To Write Script at Grand Rapids, Mich
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 22, 1932
Mrs. Marguerite Miller, of this city, who just completed an engagement with a radio station at St. Petersburg, Florida, has gone to Grand Rapids, Michigan to write script for Heeley, “The Master Mind,” now on the air. Mrs. Miller will be in Grand Rapids for eight weeks.
PARIS DRY CLEANERS
Branch Opened Here
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 23, 1932
A branch plant of the Paris Dry Cleaners of Logansport has been opened in the rooms over the Arley Morris Grocery, 723-1/2 Main Street this city, with Miss Leona Cole, acting as manager. - - - -
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BARBEQUE STAND AT RIVER
Leased by Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kime
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 27, 1932
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kime have leased the Braman barbeque stand and filling station located at the Tippecanoe river bridge on Road 31, two miles north of this city. Mr. & Mrs. Kime, who have leased the place for a year, have taken possession.
CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY
“Tom Brown Of Culver” Being Filmed
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 28, 1932
Culver, Ind. April 27. - Colonel Robert Rossow, of the cavalry reserves, commandant of cadets of Culver Military Academy, is in Hollywood advising on details in Universal’s filming of “Tom Brown of Culver.” David Braden, formerly of Indianapolis, has also gone to Hollywood to advise on details of the play.
The plot, written by E.A. Patterson and George Green and prepared for the screen by Green and Tom Buckingham, is the story of an orphan sent to the academy by friends of an American Legion post. His Culver career will serve as a plot thread running through the story of the activities of the cadets. Outdoor scenes were taken at Culver.
SLIFER RESTAURANT, KEWANNA
Becomes Sanders Restaurant
The News-Sentinel, Apr.. 29, 1932
Mr. & Mrs. Vern Sanders have taken charge of the restaurant in Kewanna which was abandoned by Earl Slifer. They have installed an electrically operated soda fountain. They hope to open the cafe on May 2.
R.H.S. TYPING TEAM
Wins First In State Meet
The News-Sentinel, May.. 2, 1932
Rochester High School won first place in the advanced typing division in the state commercial contest held Saturday in Muncie. For this honor the school will be awarded a beautiful placque.
Members of the team placing first in advanced typing were: Misss Opal Mann, Helen Sheridan and Ruth Pletcher. Miss Opal Mann also placed second in the individual typing contest and Miss Helen Sheridan won third place. - - - -
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MANITOU SPEEDWAY
American Speedway Attractions Leases
The News-Sentinel, May.. 6, 1932
Through a business deal transacted Wednesday the Manitou Speedway racing track and grounds located on the Baker farm at the east edge of Rochester has been leased for the season by the American Speedway Attractions Corporation of South Bend. - - - - -
KEWANNA STORE
Anderson & Heminger Owners
The News-Sentinel, May.. 13, 1932
Keith Anderson and Whit Heminger, both former residents of this city, are making preparations to open a store in Kewanna. They expect to carry a line of men’s and women’s clothing, notions and millinry.
C-K-R COMPANY
To Erect New Building
The News-Sentinel, May.. 13, 1932
Akron, Ind., May 13. - According to present plans, a new building will be erected at the local branch of the C-K-R Company, formerly the Rittenhouse Mfg. Co., work to begin next week.
The new structure will be of brick 36 feet wide and 100 feet long. It is to be used primarily as a storage room, and many wooden handles will be stored there. The building will be located to the east of the main building of the factory, and adjacent to the Erie railroad tracks. This new addition to the factory here brings it to a size of no small proportion. From the small building of years ago, the plant has grown extensively with addition to the main building, and erection of several other buildings.
WEST POINT GRADUATE
James Godwin, Of Akron
The News-Sentinel, May.. 13, 1932
James Godwin, son of Rev. and Mrs. L.R. Godwin, of Akron, is one of the members of the 1932 gaduating class of the U.S. Military Aademy at West Point, N.Y. Rev. and Mrs. Godwin plan to attend the graduation exerciss which will be in June. Rev. Godwin for several years was the pastor of the Methodist church at Akron.
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AKRON POSTOFFICE
To Be Moved
The News-Sentinel, May.. 20, 1932
The postal department has decided to change the location of the postoffice in Akron from the State Bank building to that of the S.N. Shessler room on North Mishawaka Street. The change will be made as soon as the fixtures are installed in the Shessler room. According to government regulations the owner of a building used for a postoffice must furnish the fixtures.
CARLTON COAL CO.
New Business Opened
The News-Sentinel, May.. 20, 1932
Announcement was made today of the opening of the Carlton Coal Co., a new business concern located on East Ninth Street at the Nickle Plate Railway. Francis Carlton is the owner of the coal company and has been busy for some time getting ready to begin operations.
The company will sell coal, coke and wood and is already doing business. The office building and scales are located just east of the railroad tracks near the water tank. The coal bins, eight in number, are on the west side of the tracks. They are constructed of concrete and wood and each bin has a full carload capacity. All new and modern equipment has been installed for the handling of the coal including an automatic conveyor, a motor truck, etc.
Friendy Swartz, well known in the city due to his years of experience in the coal business, has contracted to do all of the delivering and will look after the coal yards.
CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY
Changes From Private Ownership
The News-Sentinel, May.. 24, 1932
Trustees of the Culver Military Academy will meet in convocation, June 7 for the formal signing of a covenant transferring Culver Military Academy from the private ownership of the Culver family to a trust foundation in perpetuity.
The event will be marked by the unveiling of a tablet on Founders Rock to Henry Harrison Culver, founder of the Academy.
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DELONG GENERAL STORE
Opened by Alvin Goss
The News-Sentinel, May.. 25, 1932
Alvin Goss, of Mishawaka, opened a general store in the building in Delong recently vacated by A.D. Toner.
ERIE VETERANS ASSN.
Herman Daake Elected President
The News-Sentinel, May.. 26, 1932
Huntington, Ind. May 26. - Herman A. Daake was elected president oif the Erie Veterans association at a meeting held last night at the Erie Railroad offices. Mr. Daake succeeds Clarence Ott, who has headed the association for the past year. - - - -
CITIZENS BAND
Formed Again
The News-Sentinel, May.. 27, 1932
Sometime ago a few of the former members of the old Citizens Band, decided to get together and have a few rehearsals for their own pleasure and amusement, and through the courtesy of the I.O.O.F. Lodge a room was provided for them. Gradually their numbers grew and finally yielding to their love for music, they dedided to organize and launch themselves again before the public as the Citizens Band, with a membership of seventeen with Vivian Essic as director, A.L. Braman, President and Manager, C.A Kilmer, Secretary-Treasurer. The boys will make their first public appearance next Monday afternoon at one o’clock in front of the I.O.O.F. Hall, where they will give a half hour concert, then head the procession to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for memorial services.
TALBERT HOTEL
Open For The Summer Season
The News-Sentinel, May.. 27, 1932
The Talbert Hotel on the north shore of Lake Manitou, two miles east of this city on Road 14 operated by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Talbert now is open for the season. The formal opening was held last Sunday at which time over a hundred fish and chicken dinners were served. - - - -Each room in the hotel has hot and cold running water and some rooms have baths in connection. - - - - -
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AMERICAN LEGION BAND
Ayrton Howard, Director
The News-Sentinel, May.. 27, 1932
Twenty-one members of the American Legion Band, under the direction of Ayrton Howard, will go to Indianapolis Monday to play at the automobile races. The local band will also participate in the big parade which will precede the race. Fifteen hundred band men will march in the parade.
CHEVROLET AUTO SALES, AKRON
Moved To Palace Garage
The News-Sentinel, May.. 27, 1932
The Chevrolet Auto Sales Co. In Akron, operated by Kepler and Stoner was moved this week from the East End Garage to the Palace Garage. An attractive sales room has been arranged by Kepler & Stoner.
KUMLER FURNITURE & UNDERTAKING
Moving to Mount Pleasant, Mich.
The News-Sentinel, May.. 28, 1932
Bright Kumler, who has been engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Kewanna for a number of years has announcd that he will close his place of business in Kewanna and open a similar establishment at Mount Pleasant, Mich. Mr. Kumler at the present time is conducting a private sale at his furniture store.
ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Clyde Lyle New Coach
The News-Sentinel, May.. 31, 1932
Official announcement was made here today by the Rochester School Board, that Clyde Lyle of Indianapolis, Indiana had been employed as coach of the basketball squad for next season and physical director of the public schools. Lyle will succeed Keith Stroup who has been coach for the past three years.- - - -
DELONG GENERAL STORE
Remodeled
The News-Sentinel, June 1, 1932
Leslie E. Wolf, merchant and postmaster of Delong has finished the remodeling of his store, and has added a filling station.
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BUDLONG PICKLE CO.
Rochester Station To Operate This Summer
The News-Sentinel, June 2, 1932
Francis Spohn, local manager of the Budlong Pickle Co., of Chicago which operates a station in the northwest part of the city along the Erie Railroad tracks, today announced that he had received word from the officials of the company stating that the plant here would be operating this summer. - - - - Two hundred acres of pickles will be cared for here this year.
The Budlong Company gives employment to 10 people during the summer and 20 in the winter and durng the picking season many more people are given work. Twelve women who are employed in the packing department who were layed off a month ago will return to work next Monday.
SAINE STORE, CULVER
Being Razed
The News-Sentinel, June 2, 1932
Culver, Ind., June 2. - A new gasoline service station is to replace one of the oldest business houses in Culver. Razing of the Saine store on the corner of Main Sreet opposite the State Exchange Bank began this week, and work is to begin immediatly on the station. It is expected to be completed by the middle of July. The land is owned by Harvey G. Shafer who has leased it for a long term to the Linco Co.
It is understood that Howard Mikesell, who has had charge of the Standard Ol Service Station, will take charge of the new station..
QUALITY MARKET, ROCHESTER
Opening by J.T. Burns
The News-Sentinel, June 9, 1932
A new and strictly modern meat and grocery market will open for business in this city, at 816 Main street next Saturday morning. The new store which will be known as the Quality Market, is owned by J.T. Burns, a former resident of this city.
About 15 years ago, Mr. Burns operated a meat market in the 500 block North Main Street. For the past number of years he has been engaged in the meat and grocery businss in Indianapolis. The new merchant was born in Kewanna where he first started in the meat and grocery business and has a wide acquaintance of friends in the western part of this county.
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THE FULTON LEADER
Newspaper Began Thursday
The News-Sentinel, June 10, 1932
A new newspaper blossomed forth in Fulton on last Thursday under an old name. It is “The Fulton Leader” and the first issue was an eight page, six column sheet, well filled with news and advertising. This new paper has no connection with previous Fulton Leaders, it is understood, it simply having taken the old name over.
The editor of the paper is Everett Koontz and the associate editor is Thelma Koonts. Both of these young folks come from Logansport where they have had newspaper experience.
The Leader plant is located in the hotel building in Fulton and is well equipped to get out a paper and also do job printing. No political allegiance was expressed by the Leader in its first issue
Fulton and community had been without the services of a local newspaper since February 9th, on which date the printing establishment was ruined by a fire whih destroyed three or four other business buildings.
COLONIAL HOTEL
N.Y. Orchestra Booked All Summer
The News-Sentinel, June 10, 1932
Another Lake Manitou popular hotel and dance pavilion, The Colonial Hotel and Terrace Gardens, will hold its formal opening of the ‘32 season on Saturday evening of this week, according to a statement made today by proprietor A.C. Bradley.
The resort owner also announced that he had secured the’Bob’ Souers Columbia network Broadcasting orchestra, of New York City to play nightly engagements at this spacious pavilion throughout the entire summer season, starting Monday evening, June 13th.- - - -
“Bob” Souers, son of Mr. & Mrs. Marion Souers, of New York, is well known in this vicinity, as he has spent his vacations in Rochester and Lake Manitou with his parents, for the past number of years.- - - -
ERIE STOCKYARDS
I. Duffey & Son Co., operators
The News-Sentinel, June 11, 1932
I. Duffey & Son Co., live stock dealers of Lagro will in the near future begin the purchase and shipment of all kinds of live stock at the Chicago & Erie railroad stock yards located in the northwestern part of (76)
the city. The stock yards have been reconstructed according to plans of Mr. Duffey. The pens have been covered and water has been provided to care for hogs in hot weather. A scale house and an office will be in operation at the yards with an attendant in charge. Shipments will be made from here to all of the large eastern markets includng New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Detroit and Cleveland. Duffey and sons have leased stock yards at Rensselaer, Logansport,, Lagro and other points.
BOY SCOUT CAMP SITE
East Chicago Scouts Buy Gilchrist Farm
The News-Sentinel, June 13, 1932
A deal was completed late Saturday whereby the Boy Scout councils of East Chicago became the owners of the Thomas Gilchrist farm located seven miles northwest of this city along the Tippecanoe River. The farm will be used as a permanent camp site by the East Chicago boy scouts. A number of the scouts are already at the farm.
The farm was sold by the heirs of Thomas Gilchrist through William Gilchrist, a son who is the administrator of his father’s estate, for $3,000. The transaction was approved by Judge Robert Miller in the Fulton circuit court.
The Gilchist farm will make an admirable camp site. It is one of the beauty spots along the river. It has a high bank at this point which will make it an ideal spot for the building of a camp. Cool springs furnish an adequate water supply. The woods, all of which is virgin timber, can be used for scouting activities.
At the present time there are 75 Boy Scouts in camp at the Gilchrist farm. It is planned to have as high as 300 scouts at a time at the camp during the summer months. Cabins will be built as well as a number of permanent buildings.
The Boy Scout councils of East Chicago were able to purchase the Gilchrist farm through money which was left to the Boy Scouts by the late William Wright, a resident of East Chicago, who was interested in Boy Scout activities.
Mr. Wright died last winter and when his will was opened it was found that he had left a large sum of money to be used for Boy Scout
work. The trustees of the fund, William Murray, Dickey L. Mitchell
and Mrs. Fortunetta Lees and residents of East Chicago arranged for the purchase of the Gilchrist farm and delivered the check for the same to the Gilchrist heirs.
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FISH HATCHERY
Land Finally Purchased
The News-Sentinel, June 14, 1932
After months and months of preliminary work, dickering, surveys and other routine matters the final chapter in the purchase by U.S. Government of the Lake Manitou Federal Fish Hatchery site, was completed Monday evening by George Rulison, 1st Ass’t U.S. District Attorney, of South Bend, when the last of the property owners were given checks drawn on the U.S. Treasury in payment for their real estate.- - - - -
Those receiving checks in final and absolute payment for their hatchery site property were John Hendricks, Albert McKee, Schuyler Braman, Daniel Keim, Tim Baker, Mrs. Martha Louderback, Nannie Greer and Albert Braman. The total amount paid to these property holders was stated to aggregate close to $10,500. A nine acre strip of ground which was formerly used as a park was donated to the Government for embodiment in the hatchery site by the City of Rochester..- - - -
AKRON NEWS
Sold by Garland Kline
The News-Sentinel, June 16, 1932
The Akron News, a weekly newspaper and job plant at Akron, has been sold by its owner, Garland Kline, to Claude Billings a young man of Elgin, Ill. The sale was made Wednesday evening and comes as a surprise generally as it was sudden and unexpected. The new owner took possession of the plant at once.
Mr. Billings comes to Akron with newspaper experience, having been connected with the editorial staff of Elgin newspapers, writing school news. He has been a teacher in the schools at Elgin but is well acquainted with Fulton county, having been athletic coach in Kewanna high school about six years ago. Mr. Billings is married and he and Mrs. Billings will make their home in Akron within a short time.
Garland Kline has been owner and publisher of the Akron News for a number of years, having purchased the plant from Dewitt Hosman. He has not announced what he intends to do in the future.
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FLORENTINE SANDWICH SHOP[
Will Open by Mrs. Otis Hagan
The News-Sentinel, June 16, 1932
Mrs. Otis Hagan announced today that she will open a new sandwich shop Saturday in the room at 606 Main Street. The new establishment which has been named the Florentine Sandwich Shop will serve not only sandwiches but short orders, pies and soft drinks. The room has been attractively arranged. Both counter and table service will be given.
HAYES CAFE
Purchased by Charles Spohn
The News-Sentinel, June 18, 1932
The Hayes Cafe at 513 Main Street was sold today by W.M. Hayes to Charles Spohn. The purchaser has taken possession. Hayes has no immediate plans for the future.
REED SECOND HAND STORE
Moves to 508 Main Street
The News-Sentinel, June 21, 1932
Ellis Reed has leased the room at 508 Main Street and as soon as alterations are made will move his second hand furniture store from its present location at 500 Main street into the room he has just rented.
ERIE HOTEL
Leased To Mrs. Leo Felty
The News-Sentinel, June 23, 1932
Mrs. Leo Felty has leased the Erie Hotel on North Pontiac Street. She is having both the exterior and interior of the hotel redecorated. The bedrooms are being refurnished.
LAKE RETAIL ROUTE
Started by Clyde Priest
The News-Sentinel, June 23, 1932
Clyde Priest has started a truck around the lake to retail fruits, vegetables, groceries, soft drinks, candy and ice cream to cottagers.
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SCOTT DRUG STORE, AKRON
Owner’s Son Becomes Partner
The News-Sentinel, June 23, 1932
Announcement was made at Akron yesterday by Albert Scott, owner of the Scott Drug Store, that he had takn his son, Richard Scott, into the firm as a member. The young man has just graduated froim the Indianapolis School of Pharmacy.
WINONA RAILROAD CO.
Thrown Into Receivership
The News-Sentinel, June 29, 1932
The Winona Railroad company, operating a passenger and freight line between Goshen and Peru, through the eastern part of Fulton County, and with general headquarters in Warsaw, was today thrown into a receivership on petition of the Warsaw Investment company.
Theodore C. Frazer, Warsaw, was appointed receiver and furnished a bond in the sum of $10,000.
In its petition the investment company alleges that the railroad company is indebted to it in the sum of $695.75 for premiums on insurance.
A statement relative to the reeivership was issued from the general office of the company as follows:
“There will be no change whatsoever in the operation of the property as it is known at this time. It will be operated by Theadore C Frazer as receiver with the present personnel in charge. However, later it may be necessary to make some changes which might affect the present employees.
“There will be no change as far as shipping facilities are concerned, and no change in passenger service is contemplated at this time. This is a friendly receivership brought by the Warsaw Investment company and the accounts of the Winona Railroad company are in good shape.
“There are no bonds in the hands of the public, as all are in the hands of the officials of the company. We have no bank loans against the company, and there are very few creditors and accounts outstanding.
“Within the last six years the Winona Railroad company has shown a gain of 50 per cent in earnngs in connection with the steam line railroads, but in the same period it has shown a loss in revenue of
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90 per cent in connection with other electric railroads due to truck competition.,
“Tonnage handled in connection with electric railroads moves within a radius of 150 miles or within the territory governed by local truck operations, thus accounting for the loss in connection with other electric railways.”
The cost of the Winona railroad when constructed was $300,000.000. The end from Warsaw north was built in 1904 and the line south of Warsaw was constructed in 1906.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Balcony Nearing Completion
The News-Sentinel, June 30, 1932
A large fabricated steel trussed balcony dance floor is being constructed at the western edge of the Colonial Terrace Gardens for use as an auxiliary floor when the main pavilion floor becomes congested.
The addition will be ready for use this evening and on Friday evening when the Wayne King Band of Chicago makes it’s appearance at this resort, every foot of available floor space is expected to be utilized by the dancers.
AKRON FAIR
Skipped For This Year
The News-Sentinel, July 1, 1932
The Akron Fair, a two-day celebration ordinarily held early in September, will not be held this fall, according to an anouncement from J.R. Emahiser, president of the Agricultural Fair Association, and F.M. Fultz, secretary. This decision was reached by the directors of the fair association after they had invstigated the possibilities of holding one, and comes after much study. Although the business men have shown an interest in the fair by their willingness to co-operate and furnish funds, the fair board feels it would be unwise to hold it.
HOME GROWN CELERY
Being Marketed
The News-Sentinel, July 1, 1932
Home grownj celery made its appearance on the market Friday. The celery, which is of excellent quality, is raised by EL. Mitchell and John Meader on farms west of Rochester.
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GRASS CREEK GARAGE
Purchased By Everett Cunningham
The News-Sentinel, July 1, 1932
H.B. Robbins early this week sold his garage at Grass Creek to Everett Cunningham of Grass Creek. The purchaser has taken possession.
ZIMMERMAN BROS. FURNITURE CO.
Moving Back to Hoover Bldg. Main & Fifth
The News-Sentinel, July 14, 1932
The Zimmerman Bros. have moved their stock of new and repossessed furniture, radios and other home-equipment devices back in their old location, Hoover Building, at the (SW) corner of Main & Fifth streets where they operate on a more modified scale than previously.
This re-established business firm will from this date on be run under the name “The Zimmy Furniture Co.” The funeral home of the Zimmerman Bros., on South Main street will of course be continued at it’s present location.
AKRON NEWS OFFICE
Moved To Former Postoffice Room
The News-Sentinel, July 15, 1932
The office of the Akron News has been moved from the room it has occupied in Akron for several years to the one recently vacated by the Postoffice.
ILER, Dr. HAROLD
Opens Dental Office
The News-Sentinel, July 15, 1932
Dr. Harold Iler, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Iler of Argos, announced today that he would open a dental parlor here at 802-1/2 Main street. The equipment of the office is now being installed and Dr. Iler will open the office to the public Monday, July 18. Dr. Iler is a graduate of the Argos High School and of the Indiana University School of Dentistry at Indianapolis in the class of 1932. While in the dental school Dr. Iler was an honor student. Mrs. Iler was Miss Elsie Spohn of this city.
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McELROY, CLARENCE
Reported Found Following Plane Crash
The News-Sentinel, July 15, 1932
Mexico City, July 15 (U.P.) - An aviator believed to be Clarence McElroy of Indiana, missing since late in June was found today near San Geronimo state or Oaxaca a dispatch to the newspaper Univrsal said.
The dispatch said the flyer had a Waco plane numbered 12474. Dispatches did not clearly establish identity of the flyer.
Medaryville, Ind., July 15 (U.P.) - Clarence McElroy reported found n Mexico after his plane had crashed in the state of Honduas is the son of Mr. & Mrs. John McElroy of near here.
REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN
Was Niece of George & Enerstine Holzman
The News-Sentinel, July 16, 1932
Libby Holman Reynolds, central figure in the famous suicide case now in newspaper headlines, is closely related to former Rochester persons it developed here today. It was learned recently that her parents real name was Holzman and that they dropped the “Z” during the World War and stories in today’s metropolitan newspapers confirmed the fact that Mrs. Reynolds was a relative of the Holzmans now deceased, who lived for many years in Rochester.
George and Enerstine Holzman lived in their home just north of the Babcock Meat Market on Main Street. They had several children all born here one of whom was Bess Holzman. She was married to Ross Holzman of Cincinnati. Although their names were the same they were only distantly related. Ross was the twin brother of Alfred Holzman who is the father of Libby Holman Reynolds.
Husband Disappears
After the wedding the Ross Holzmans lived in Cincinnati where the two brothers conducted a prosperous beverage firm. This firm failed in 1905 with losses reported to be at $250,000. This created a big sensation in that city but on June 26th of the same year another bigger one followed when Ross disappeared. He had gone to Sidney, O., in search of funds to save the company but never returned. Although 27 years have passed he has not been heard of since. Mrs. Bess Holzman returned to Rochester to live with her parents afterwards and was besieged here by reporters from Cincinnati newspapers who interviewed her in hopes of getting some trace of her
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husband. Feature writers made much of “the little gray cottage” on Main street and for days the newspapers printed considerable about her, her husband and the firm. Several years later Mrs. Holzman secured a divorce from her missing husband and later married Arthur Lewis of New York. She now resides in the East.
Now In Rochester
Libby Holman, the niece of Mr. & Mrs. Ross Holzman, was here in 1904, attended the University of Cincinnati and always with a flare for theatricals went to New York and soon became famous as a “torch singer.” At the height of her fame she met Smith Reynolds, heir to the tobacco millions, married him secretly in Monroe, Michigan, following his divorce, and went with him to the Reynolds estate at Winston-Salem, N.C. There, following a gay party Reynolds shot himself with a pistol and died four hours later. Mrs. Reynolds was released after being held several days to testify and is now in seclusion with relatives in Cincinnati.
McELROY, CLARENCE
Tells Of His Rescue
The News-Sentinel, July 16, 1932
Mexico City, July 16 - Clarence McElroy, Medaryville airplane pilot, who was found yesterday after he had wandered 17 days without food through dense tropical jungles in the state of Oaxaco where his plane crashed June 27, stated his partner in the flight, Roy Gordon, an American resident of Honduras, was killed.
Neither Gordon’s body nor the wreckage of the plane was found by the rescue party. Too weak to walk and almost too weak to talk, McElroy was first seen Wednesday by an Indian woodsman five miles west of San Garonimo.
The woodsman went back for help and at noon yesterday a searching party found the airman. He was slightly injured in the crash but was declard in messages reeived here to be in fair condition despite his adventure.
McElroy said the plane crash was caused by a severe tropical storm in the middle of which his motor failed.
Last night the rescued airman slept in the home of the mayor of the little town near which he was found.
When the Indian discovred him he was sprawled out in a heavy growth of ferns in the jungle. He knew no Spanish but by signs he conveyed the information that his plane and his companion were
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somewhere in the deep jungle from which he had come.
The area where the plane crashed is one of the least known spots in Mexico. McElroy, employed by the Waco corporation of Troy, Ohio, was delivering the plane to Honduras when the crash occurred.
LIFE SAVERS COURSE
Twenty-five Boys Enroll
The News-Sentinel, July 18, 1932
A class of twenty-five boys started the week’s course to become official Red Cross Senior Life Savers at the Colonial Hotel Beach Monday morning.- - - -
Five girls won their Senior Life Savers emblen in the class which went through the tests at Fairview Hotel beach last week.. They were Esther Lehman, Nyona Shafer, Deloris Karn, Carolyn Barr and Barbara Deniston. Two others will complete their tests this week, they being Mary Jane Alspach and Patricia Davisson. - - - -
The boys enrolled for the course were: Charles Polk, Paul Barts, James Barnes, William Nicholson, Herbert Beck, Dick Frill, Harold Cooper, Marion Martn, Dale Daulton, Phillip Hartung, Eugene Kirkman, Howard Shireman, Dean Ault, Hugh Holman Jr., Maurice Coplen, Porter Coplen, Orville Cook, Art Sheets, Don Kessler, Albert Cliff, Paul Rockwell, all of this community, Omer Seake, Clarence Layman, Franklin Applegate, of Logansport, and Bob Leffler, of Bloomington.
ROSS, PROF. HAROLD T.
To Receive PH. D. Degree at Iowa
The News-Sentinel, July 19, 1932
Harold T. Ross, a professor in the Department of Public Speaking at DePauw University is now visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Omar Ross. Prof. Ross will leave within a few days for Iowa City, Iowa where he will receive the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Iowa. Prof. Ross graduated from the Rochester High School with the class of 1914. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at DePauw University in 1918 and his Masters degree from Columbia University in 1924. From 1918 to the present time Prof. Ross has been a teacher at DePauw University. He was able to obtain his Masters and his Doctor of Philosophy degrees through summer work. During the past winter Prof. Ross’ debating teams at DePauw took part in 14 debates and won every contest.
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EAST, ED, RADIO STAR
Visits Rochester
The News-Sentinel, July 19, 1932
Ed East, nationally known radio star, member of the “Sisters of The Skillet” team made a short visit in Rochester and Lake Manitou Tuesday. He was accompanied by Mrs. East and their daughter and was driving to their “old home town” at Bloomington, Ind. East and Ralph Dumke first teamed up at Fairview Gardens when they were here with the Charlie Davis orchestra several years ago. From there they went on the stage and for the last two or more years have been on the NBC network being among their leading stars. Dumke is spending his vacation in South Bend his “old home town.”
TRAINS THRU CITY
Derailment at Hamlet
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1932
Because of the derailment of a Pennsylvania train at Hamlet yesterday morning several Pennsylvania trains were detoured through Rochester over the Nickle Plate. The Broadway Limited and American Olympic special were among the trains detoured.
SANDWICH SHOP, 2 BY 4
To Open Thursday
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1932
A new sandwich shop to be known as the “2 by 4” Sandwich Shop” will be opened Thursday in the room at 113 East Ninth Street by Mae and Sophia Sparks. The two women are the owners of the Rainbow Cafe on North Main Street. The food to be served at the new establishment will be prepared at the Rainbow Cafe and delivered to the new shop where it will be kept under the strictest sanitary conditions until served. Several specials will be featured which will include the “Famous Tasty Sandwich”, “Farmers Produced Buttermilk” and sweet milk from Guernsey cows.
MOVES MEAT MARKET
Sam Powell Consolidates Two Markets
The News-Sentinel, July 21, 1932
Sam Powell has consolidated his two meat markets at the Jones Grocery Store in East Rochester, moving goods from his North Main Street market.
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RAINBOW CAFE
Purchased by Mrs. Emma Scott
The News-Sentinel, July 23, 1932
The Rainbow Cafe at 610 North Main street has been sold by Alex Sparks to Mrs. Emma Scott. Mrs. Scott has taken possession of the cafe and will continue to operate it.
MOVES MEAT MARKET
To New Location
The News-Sentinel, July 23, 1932
J.V. Stout, who operates a meat market in Fulton, has purchased the room formerly occupied by the Armour Cream station. Mr. Stout will remodel the building and move his meat market to the new location.
LEASES ROOM IN PERU
To Open Shoe Store
The News-Sentinel, July 23, 1932
Guy Alspach has leased a room in the Cole building at southeast corner of Main street and Broadway in Peru which was formerly occupied by the Falk Clothing Store and will open a shoe store in the room. The room is now undergoing alterations and is being redecorated.
McELROY RELATES DETAILS
Of Crash In Mexico Jungle
The News-Sentinel, July 25, 1932
Mexico City, July 25. - The Medaryville, Ind., flyer, Clarence L. McElroy, who was desperately injured in a plane crash in the jungles of Oaxaca state on June 27, today told for the first time the story of his 18 days’ terror before he was rescued.
Semi-paralyzed from a blow on the head, covered with insect bites and still very weak, McElroy was brought here aboard the Pan-American International plane from San Geronimo.
The flyer was met by his brother, Richard McElroy, and Joseph E. Rorden of Medaryville. He was attended by Dr. A.R. Goodman, who said his condition was satisfactory but it would be some time before he could recover the use of one leg.
The flyer said his subconscious mind forced him on toward safety in the jungle while he was semi-delirious and he finally sighted
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four calves tethered to trees and waited for somebody to come get them.
Crashed During Storm
Here is his story:
“We were flying southward enroute to Honduras when we ran into a furious tropical storm. There was no visibility and I tried to find a spot to land. Suddenly the plane crashed into a mountanside.
“That was at 10 a.m. I was knocked out and recovered consciousness in a rainstorm at 3 p.m., noting that the plane was a complete washout. My leg and head pained severely and I was too weak to crawl out of the wreck.
“I can’t remember much of those first three days. Everything was hazy. I could see that my companion, Roy Gordon of Teguelgalpa, Honduras, was dead, but I was too weak to move.
`”Three days later I had recovered some strength. I tried to cover Gordon’s body and then started crawling up the mountain to get my bearings.
“It was almost impossible to make headway in the jungle. My pains increased. I got water from a small mountain stream and caught a few crabs and ate them raw.
3 Miles in 14 Days
“At night I could see the lights of San Geronimo, but made very slow progress, probably not more than three mles from the ship in 14 days’ crawling. I was very weak and somewhat delirious.
“I would crawl a while, then pick bugs and insects a while and dodge many snakes. I saw no wild animals.
“I nearly gave up several times but it is hard to die as long as you might have a chance. Even in my clouded mind the urge to live survived. I was desperate many times in the jungle, almost sure I would die, but I could not give up.
“July 12 was my lucky day, for that evening I found a herd of cows beside a stream, but what gave me hope was the sight of four calves tied to trees. I knew somebody eventually would come to untie those calves, so stopped right there. I was too weak even to try to milk a cow.
Found By Indian Boy
“The next morning an Indian boy came. He was Gerardo Enrequez and I motioned that I wanted some food. He milked a cow and gave me some milk and some cheese he had. By signs I told him of my predicament, and he understood. He built a small lean-to to
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protect me and left for help.
“That boy did a marvelous job. He covered 20 miles to San Geronimo four times in a single day getting help and getting me out. I am going to reward him handsomely.”
As soon as Dr. Goodman gives the word, McElroy intends to start for Indana.
ROCHESTER COLLEGE
Prof. Grover C. Manse Visits Rochester
The News-Sentinel, July 25, 1932
Professor Grover C. Manse, former instructor at Rochester College and a star basketball player on the old R.A.A. Team was a visitor in Rochester Monday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Manse and they stopped here on their way to the west coast by automobile. He is now a professor in the University of South Carolina for Women, a state school, having been there for 14 years. The couple met many of their old friends here and Prof. Manse spent most of his time reminiscing over the basketball games that were played by the teams in the oild armory hall back in the days of 1909 and thereafter.
FULTON COUNTY MOTOR CO.
Estil Bemenderfer New Manager
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 2, 1932
Mr. W.A. Barnard, who has officiated in the capacity of manager of the Fulton County Motor Co. for the past year, tendered his resignation to the directors of that company last Saturday.
Mr. Barnard will be supplanted in the managerial duties of the company by Estil Bemenderfer of this city. The latter has been associated with the local Ford agency for a long period of years and is thoroughly acquainted in all departments of the business. The retiring manager has not announced his plans for the future.
CHIPPEWA-NUNG
On Itinrary of I.U. History Students
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 2, 1932
Bloomington, Ind., Aug. 2 - A group of Indiana university history students under the direction of Ross F. Lockridge, widely known Indiana historian, will visit Chippewa-Nung, near Rochester, Friday, Aug. 12 on itinerary for “historic site recitals,” which the university is conducting in educationa methods.
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FURNITURE STORE
Brackett Building, 709 Main St.
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 3, 1932
A new furniture and rug store will open for business on Saturday August 6th in the Brackett building, 709 Main Street. The store will be under the management of Messrs. Strong and Denning, who come here from Chicago, where they have had years of experience in the furniture business.
MT. OLIVE SCHOOL BUILDING
Sold To William Locke
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1932
The abandoned Mt. Olive school building on Road 25 between Rochester and Fulton was sold at public auction last Saturday to William Locke. The sum paid was $300.
STOCK MARKET
Wave Of Buying
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1932
New York, N.Y., Aug. 4 - American Telephone and Telegraph Company stock reached par here today. This is a gain of 29-1/2 points from its low of the year. The entire stock market raced ahead in a wave of buying. 2,000,000 shares had bee sold by noon and it was expected that by the time the market closed the high mark of the year in sales, 2.500,000 established on July 12 would be executed.
CLOUD & SONS, OTTO
Buy Ewings I.G.A. Grocery
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1932
A business transaction, transacted yesterday, whereby the firm of Cloud & Sons, well known merchants of Macy, became the owner of the J.D. Ewing I.G.A. Grocery store in this city. The Clouds, who have been in the mercantile business for the past 50 years, now have stores in Macy, Fulton, Bourbon and Rochester, all of which are reported to be doing a thriving business. When interviewed today, Otto Cloud, the elder member of the firm, stated that either he or his son Richard would be in charge of the local grocery and market and that their sole aim would be to give courteous treatment and perfet satisfaction to every customer. Paul Cloud is the other member of the Cloud & Sons firm. Ewing Bros I.G.A. Store was opened 5 years ago . (90)
HOLDEN, MAUDE
Purchases Property
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1932
Mrs. Maude Holden has purchased the property at 812 Jefferson Street from Mrs. Walter Thompson. The property is occupied by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Ravencroft.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Duke Ellington Booked
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1932
Duke Ellington and his famous band plays an engagement at the Colonial Gardens, Lake Manitou, Sunday evening, August 7th.
FARMERS’ CITY MARKET
Opens at 526 Main Street
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1932
A new meat market which will be known as the Farmers’ City Market has been opened at 526 North Main street in the building formerly occupied by the Powell Market. The new concern will carry a complete line of meats and groceries and will be under the management of Roy Kline, of this city.
RAILWAY EXPRESS
New Pick-up and Delivery
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1932
According to an announcement made by Floyd Christman, manager of the local Railway Express agency, they will inaugurate a pick-up and delivery service starting Monday of next week.
The new system will afford merhants and other business houses, as well as citizens of Rochester, a complete, reliable, single agency for handling local pickup and deliveries. Receipts will be given and taken for each shipment. Shipments will be either prepaid or collect.
REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN
Indicted For Murder
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 5, 1932
Winston-Salem, N.C., Aug. 5.- Libby Holman Reynolds, Broadway torch singer, and Albert Walker, Winston-Salem youth, were indicted yesterday for the murder of Libby’s husband, Smith Reynolds, heir t an estimated 15,000,000 tobacco fortune.
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ERIE RAILROAD
Carries 40 Chinese Thru Rochester
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 5, 1932
Forty Chinese in two special coaches went through Rochester Thursday en route to their homes in the Orient after three years residence in Cuba. They traveled in custody of Erie police, who were charged with seeing that none of the party left the train, thus giving them a chance to make illegal entry into the United States.
The coaches provided with all the comforts of home, also had bars across the windows and the Erie detectives kept vigilant watch at all times to see that the entrances were locked.
Chinese are allowed three years residence in Cuba where many of them work sugar plantations, altho others engage in commercial pursuits. Then they must return to the Orient and stay six months before being allowed to return to Cuba. - - - - -
FULTON RADIO STORE
Opened By H.R. Cain
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 12, 1932
H.R. Cain of Fulton has opened a radio and electrical shop in the Ray Babcock room at Fulton.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Visit Chippewa-Nung with Prof. Lockridge
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 12, 1932
One hundred years ago on September 3, 1832 one of the grave tragedies of America was enacted along the Tippecanoe River just above the spot where the Michigan road bridge is located. Then the white man by the point of bayonets, gathered the Indians at Chippewa-Nung and pushed them on their long march westward, moving the poor redskins out as civilization moved in. Today that scene was vividly recalled by the visit of a history class to the spot to see the actual ground and to hear the story.
The class made up of 25 young women, students at Indiana University, listened attentively to Prof. Ross F. Lockridge, Indiana historian and director of the tour relate tales of the last days of the Indian in this territory. The group was augmented by a number of Rochester citizens representing the D.A.R. and other organizations.
Prof. Lockridge said that this was one of the most significant spots in Indiana and complimented the D.AR., for erecting a marker
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there. He told how the Miami Indians first lived here and of the coming oif the Pottowatomies and of their village built on the river bank. On Oct. 26, 1832 a treaty was made with the Indians which opened the land for settlement and it took away the territory from the Indians, all but a small plot for their village at Twin Lakes. In 1837 another treaty wiped out every remaining right the Indians had and called for his removal.
The state militia was called and surrounding the Indians while they were in church captured them. They were started on their long march to Missouri and their first night out they camped on the Tippecanoe at Chippewa-Nung. The villages were all burned so as to discourage them from wanting to return home. The procession was over three miles long and it was a march of death Prof. Lockridge said as one-fifth of all the adults died while all of the children passed away. And thus, he concluded, was the Indian was taken from his God given home and be pushed out never to return.- - - -
Prof. Lockridge explained that this was a tour to teach history right on the spot and that full credit is being given the students for their work.- - - - -
CITIZENS BAND
To Perform Concert At Court House
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 16, 1932
On Thursday evening, August 25th, the old Citizens Band will hold a public concert in front of the courthouse in this city. - - - -
Viv Essick, director of the band has arranged an especially interesting program which will start promptly at eight o’clock on the above mentioned date. - - - - There are twenty-four members of the old Citizens band still residing in and near Rochester who will take part in the concert.- - - -
COLONIAL HOTEL
Brings Jan Garber Orchestra
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 19, 1932
Jan Garber and his orchestra, another dance band of international prominence, will make its debut to northern Indiana dancers when it plays an evening’s engagement at the Colonial Terrace Gardens on Sunday, August 21st. - - - - -
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FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Louie Panico’s Orchestra
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 23, 1932
Another of the mid-west big dance orchestras will appear at Lake Manitou on next Sunday evening at the Fairview Gardens, where the Louis Panico, 13-piece band will furnish the music for the dancers. Panico’s players, who are known as the Brunswick broadcasting band have been heard by radio fans throughout the U.S. giving their air programs over Station KYW Chicago.
Panico, who is the world’s greatest trumpet player was a former member of the John Phillip Sousa band, and is noted throughout the entire globe as the musician who introduced the “laughing” cornet. Panico was also the cornet solo artist in the Isham Jones band for many years, and is the composer of the “Wabash Blues.” - - - -
REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN
Reported In Retreat
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 24, 1932
Cincinnati, Aug. 24 - Mrs. Libby Holman Reynolds is in retreat in Baltimore, The Times Star said today, spending much of her time knitting clothing for the baby she expects to be born in February.- - - -
FISH HATCHERY
Work On Ponds To Begin
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 26, 1932
Actual construction on several ponds at the Federal fish hatchery located at Lake Manitou will begin within a few days, it was announced here today by Glen C. Leach - - - -the Division of Fish Culture of the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries. - - - - -
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED
Factory Outlet Store
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 26, 1932
The partnership existing between Keith Anderson and Whit Heminger in the management of the Factory Outlet Store at Kewanna was dissolved Tuesday. Mr. Anderson assumed entire control of the store.
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AMERICAN LEGION BAND
To Play At Merchants Party
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 27, 1932
The fact that Rochester now has two bands giving the music lovers of Rochester and vicinity a real treat this week. Thursday evening the Citizens Band played a concert and this evening the American Legion Band will present a short program at the weekly Merchants party. - - - -
ERIE FAMILY AT MANITOU
2,300 Employees and Families at Colonial
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 27, 1932
The Erie Railroad family came to Lake Manitou 2,300 strong and took possession of the place for the day. The employees and their families on their annual picnic arrived in two long special trains at ten o;clock and were met by an enthusiastic and happy delegation of Rochester and lake folks.
The two specials brought the Erie folks from Chicago and Marion, Ohio and all towns in between. Attached to each special was a private car carrying the high officials of the road.
The Chicago train pulled into the depot first and the Citizens Band struck up “Hail! Hail! The Gang’s All Here”. The passengrs came out of the 14 cars in short time. Then the west bound train pulled in. They found lined up on all sides of the depot and for several blocks south ten busses and over two hundred automobiles ready to carry them to the lake. These cars donated and driven by the people of Rochester and vicinity fell into line behind the band and with a big banner reading, “Welcome Erie”, in front of the prcession started down Main Street making a solid line of cars from the depot to the lake. At Ninth Street the band fell out and the autos hurried on to the Colonial Hotel where the guests were unloaded.
At the depot the Erie Folks were given an official welcome by Mayor Charles Jones and the Kiwanis Club committee, which was in charge of the transportation arrangements. At the Colonial Hotel the grounds and all of the facilities were turned over to the visitors for the day.
Many of the families brought basket dinners while hundreds ate at the hotel and other places around the lake. In the afternoon a baseball game and track events and contests as well as water sports were scheduled. Several bands were brought along for the occasion
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0and there was plenty of music in the air all day long. The young folks enjoyed dancing the afternoon in the Colonial Gardens. The trains were scheduled to depart at five o’clock.
An official count of the passengers showed that there were 810 on the Chicago train and 1,004 on the Marion special. It is estimated that fully 500 drove here in their automobiles.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Features First Water Carnival
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 29, 1932
The first water carnival ever to be held at Lake Manitou met with strong approval of a very large crowd of people which attended the event at the Fairview Hotel yesterday afternoon. There were a series of speed and row boat races and thirteen water events in which many local and visiting contestants competed. - - - - There was a crowd of witnesses that extended from the hotel to Koffel’s point for the opening events. The estimate was placed at about two thousand. - - - -
CENTRAL CAFE
Purchased by A.E. Barnes
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 29, 1932
The Central Cafe, 719 Main Street, was sold today by M.E. Ennis to A.E. Barnes who resides at 221 East Fifth street. Mr. Barnes took possession immediately. Mr. Ennis has no immediate plans for the future.
HAGGERTY & KESSLER
Opening Garage 621-623 Main St.
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 1, 1932
Harley Haggerty and Dale Kessler have leased the building at 621-623 North Main Street and will operate a garage and filling station. George J. Miller and Sons who have operated an implement business in the building for the past year have moved to Logansport. The move was made early this week. Mr. Haggerty and Mr. Kessler are well known in this city. Mr. Haggerty has been the manager of the Linco Oil Company filling station on North Main street, resigning the position to lease the garage. Carl Biddinger has assumed the managership of the filling station. At the Haggerty & Kessler garage the Phillips Oil Company products will be sold.
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AKRON HAS NEW ATTORNEY
T.F. Fitzgerald Opens Office
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 2, 1932
Attorney T.F Fitsgerald has opened a law office at Akron in the room adjoining the Fanny Shields hat shop. Atty Fitzgerald also has a law office in Mentone. He will be in his Akron office evry day until noon.
THE NEWS-SENTINEL
Glen Abbott Resigns
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 3, 1932
After completing 13 years in the printing business in this city, Glen Abbott today resigned from his duties at the News-Sentinel.- - - -
Mr. Abbott, who for a long period of years has also been engaged in the typewriter and adding machine business, has found that his business was increasing in such a manner that it would be necessary for him to devote his entire time in this field of endeavor.- - - - -
The News-Sentinel force and management, while regretting the severance of years of most friendly working relations with Mr. Abbott now wish him an abundance of success in his own business field
NORTH END CAFE
Purchased by Del Smith
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 9, 1932
Del Smith, well-known restaurant man of this city yesterday purchased the cafe and hotel business, situated at 513 North Main street and has already taken over the management of the busincss. Mr. Smith is remodeling the hotel rooms and installing steam heat throughout the cafe and hotel. The restaurant man made a wide acquaintance of friends and patrons while he was engaged in business in a co-partnership at the “Amos and Andy” sandwich shop and success is predicted in his new location.
PIONEER INDIANA MERCHANT DIES
Charles Gimble Dies
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 9, 1932
New York, Sept. 9 (U.P.) - Charles Gimble, 70, chairman of the board and founder of Gimble Brothers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack while he slept today at Lake Placid, New York, according to word received here.
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Gimble had been a resident of Philadelphia since early childhood 0and an executive of the Philadelphia Gimble Store since its founding.
He was the third of seven sons of Adam Gimble and was born in Vincennes, Indiana in September, 1861. He started work in his father’s country store in Vincennes and rose to control of a great fortune.
TOWNSHIP ROADS
Taken Over By Counties
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 9, 1932
The new law transferring all township roads in Indiana to jurisdiction of the oounties will go into effect today. The act was passed by the recent special session of the legislature. The measure which was passed to eliminate the township gravel road levies is expected at the same time to reduce special school levies for the current year. Members of the township advisory boards could adopt declamatory resolution transferring the remaining township gravel road funds to the school funds. This action was taken in some townships Sept. 6.
In cases where the funds are not transferred to the school funds the amounts will be transferred to the counties, it was said.
The state has a total of 26,755 miles of township roads, of which 10,410 are located noirth of the National road and 15,345 south of it.
FOSTER FUNERAL HOME
Purchases New Funeral Coach
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 12, 1932
Ora Foster has purchased a combination funeral coach and ambulance which was built by the Studebaker Company of South Bend. The funeral car is powered by the Studebaker Commander motor which is one of the largest motors built in the United States. The funeral coach and ambulance is one of the best equipped and appointed ones which is made at the present time. Foster has added the coach to the service which he is rendering as a mortition.
MANITOU SPEEDWAY
To Have Horse Races
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 16, 1932
Two-day horse-racing set for Manitou Speedway Sept. 29th and 30th., sponsored by newly-formed Rochester Horse Racing Assn.
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INDIANA STATE FAIR
E.L. Mitchell Won Eighteen Prizes
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 17, 1932
Mr. Mitchell who moved here three years ago owns an eighty acre farm four miles west of Rochester. Formerly he taught school.
He won first and second in the celery exhibit this year; first and second with mangoes; first and third with carrots, first with beans, third and fourth with cabbage, third with tomaties, first and second with a peck of white onions, seond and third with cucumbers, second with a fifty-pound bag of white onions and second and third with a fifty pound bag of red onions.
CAPP CAFE
Purchased by Katherine Ghormley
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 21, 1932
Mrs. Minnie Capp has sold her cafe on East Ninth Street to Mrs. Katherine Ghormley of Indianapolis who has taken possession. Mrs. Capp has no immediate plans for the future.
STUDIO OPENED
Above Schultz Bros. Variety Store
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 21, 1932
Charles Courtney of Logansport, has opened a photograph studio in the rooms over the Schultz Bros. Variety Store.
AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS
Opens Branch In Gilbert Drug Store
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 23, 1932
Floyd Christman, local agent for the Railway Express Agency today announced that the company had opened a branch office in the Gilbert drug store at the (NW) corner of Main and Seventh streets. Express will be received and forwarded from the Gilbert store. Express money orders will also be sold there. Both services will be performed at any time during the hours the store is open. Sometime ago the express company discontinued their downtown office and moved it to the Erie railroad station. The company officials are not contemplating opening another office in the business district.
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COLONIAL HOTEL
Having Speed Webb’s Colored Band
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 23, 1932
Another nationally known colored band, that of Speed Webb’s of Hollywood fame, will make its appearance at the Colonial Gardens on Saturday and Sunday evening of this week.
The Webb all-star musical aggregation has furnished orchestrations in the talkies for such noted filmdom stars as Milton Sills, Dorothy McKail, Ned Sparks, Florence Vidor, J. Ferrell McDonall and Emil Jannings. They recently completed a three year contract in Hollywood and are now on a tour throughout the U.S. before returning to the West for their winter engagement.
AKRON NEWS
Will Also Publish “Sporting News”
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 23, 1932
Announcement has been made at Akron of the publication of a weekly newspaper there bearing the name “Sporting News.” It will be published every Saturday morning in the plant of the Akron News with Claude Billings as editor. The paper will carry the basketball news of the state - with many features and will carry all of the scores of basketball games played in this section of Indiana each week.
NEIGHBORS CUT CORN
For Claude Burns
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 23, 1932
Twenty-five men, all neighbors of Claude Burns, who lives in the Emanuel church district south of Akron, gathered at his home recently and cut his corn for him. Mr. Burns, it will be remembered, was injured last summer during the threshing season, when he stepped in a hole while carrying grain and tore the ligaments in his leg. He has been unable to walk withut crutches since that time and consequently was unable to cut his corn. The neighbors cut over 200 shocks of corn.
Mr. Burns is superintendent of the Emanual church Sunday school.
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BARN RAISING
At Harvey Coplen Farm
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 24, 1932
Harvey Coplen is building a fine new barn, 34X36, on his farm south of Argos, to replace the one which was destroyed by fire several weeks ago. Last week a number of neighbors and friends came to the Coplen farm and an old fashioned barn raising was the order of the day. After the barn raising a treat of cigars and ice cream was enjoyed by the men.
BORDEN MILK STATION, AKRON
L.S. Falkenstein, New Manager
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 30, 1932
L.R. Falkenstein of Lowell has been named manager of the Borden Milk Company station at Akron. He will succeed Lewis Nuendorf who has been transferred to the company’s plant at Marengo, Ill. The transfers are considered promotions for both of the men. The changes will be effective on October 1.
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Hugh A. Barnhart Named Member
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 4, 1932
Indianapolis, Oct. 4 (U.P.) - Hugh A. Barnhart, Rochester publisher, was named a member of the State Highwaty Commission today, by Gov. Harry G. Leslie. Barnhart succeeds the late Colonel Arthur P. Melton, of Gary, who died last Wednesday morning. Barnhart, a democrat, will serve until April 15 when Melton’s term would have expired. - - - - -
WARING GLOVE CO.
Reopens
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 5, 1932
Here’s a bit of news that should be most pleasing to the people of this community.
Twenty-five Rochester girls were given active employment today at the Waring Glove factory located on East Eighth street this city. This businss which was closed a little over four years ago, by the same management, resumed operation early today with an abundance of orders on hands which will assure plenty of work for the local people for some time to come. The factory is under the management
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of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burrell, of this city, who supervised the work during the operation of the company several years ago. The re-opening of the factory by the owners, Messrs. J.S. Bernstin, of Gary, and H.H. Sobol, of Indianapolis, came voluntarly on their part and no outside financial assistance was given.
C-K-R FACTORY
Sets New Record
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 7, 1932
Akron, Ind. Oct. 7. - The C-K-R Factory, Akron’s second industry from standpoint of tonnage shipped, had close to a record month for shipments made during September.
Announcement has been made that during the month just closed the local factory shipped more tonnage than during any other one month of its existence here, excepting only the month of April 1931.
More than 550 tons of miscellaneous hardware has gone out from the local factory to all parts of the country since last New Year’s day
The Erie railroad has improved upon the dispatch of local freight by carding all C-K-R cars to Chicago transfer where carloads to principal destinations are made up.
PAW PAW METHODIST CHURCH
Oldest Church in Wabash County
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 10, 1932
The Paw Paw Methodist Episcopal church of near Roann celebrated its ninety-fifth anniversary yesterday with fitting services. The church is the oldest one in Wabash County. A basket dinner at which over 500 persons were present was served at noon.
CELEBRATION AT GEORGE ADE HOME
Attended by Fulton County’s Own
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 10, 1932
At a celebration gathering held at Hazeldon, the home of George Ade, noted author, Saturday afternoon, Fulton County rsidents occupied places in the foreground. The contracors who built the road were introduced, they being Estel and Robert Gast, formerly of Akron and sons of A.A. Gast. The Purdue University Band, 116 strong was the main attraction of the day, and was led by Prof. Paul Emerick, formerly of Rochester, and son of Mrs. Alice Emerick of this city,
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Hugh A. Barnhart, newly appointed state highway commissioner, and
Jess Murden, former member of the commission and summer resident
of Lake Manitou, both made short talks. The affair was attended by about 2500 people. Governor Leslie headed a number of high state officials who were there for the occasion.
CATTLE BROKERAGE CORP.
Otto McMahan, Owner
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1932
A new industry is well under way in Rochester. It is a cattle brokerage corporation with Otto McMahan at the head of it.
It is the business of this new industry to go into the Chicago, Kansas City and other live stock markets and purchase high grade stock cattle, ship them here and pasture and feed them up into feeders for farmers who are, more and more, learning that it pays better and helps their farms more to feed their grain and hay into beef production than to sell it in the grain and hay markets.
This new industry provides labor for quite a few people as there are now some seven hundred head of Herefords, of vatious ages, on the McMahan farms, south of the city.
WARING GLOVE CO.
Doubled Force Monday
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1932
Yesterday the force was increased to fifty. The company officials stated today that that they hope to have 75 people working at the plant before November 1. - - - -
INDIANA CREDIT BUREAU
Josephine Tarpey President
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 12, 1932
Miss Josephine Tarpey of Gary, a former resident of this city, was elected president of the Indiana Credit Bureau, Inc. at the closing session of their annual conference which was held at the Hotel Lincoln in Indianapolis yesterday. She succeeds Forret A. Madlem of Elkhart.
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QUALITY MEAT & GROCERY
Purchased by Don Kumler
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 13, 1932
Don Kumler, of this city, has purchased the Quality Meat and Grocery Market situated at 816 Main street and has already assumed active operation of the business. The new proprietor has secured the services of an experienced meat cutter and is fully prepared to give prompt and efficient service to his patrons.
The new owner is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kumler, and has been a resident of this community throughout his entire life. It is predicted he will meet with deserving success in this business venture.
G.A.R. CONVENTION
At South Bend
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 14, 1932
Comm. William L. Liggett, senior vice commander of the old Thirteenth congressional district association of the Grand Army of the Republic was calling the roll Thursday when this picture was taken. The meeting also served as the annual regiment reunion of the 48th and 87th Indiana Volunteers, with veterans who fought 65 years ago present from South Bend, Plymouth, Rochester, Wakarusa, LaPorte and Ligonier, Ind., and Lansing, Mich.
In the bottom row, left to right: Silas Baker, William Rupe, Trenton Stewart, John F. Delamarter, David Harringtonj, president of the association; M.M. Morss, and M.D. Davidson.
Top row: George Bowell, J.H. Shelton, EP. Stanfield, Asbury Ashe, E.C. Clark, A. Hunnesager, William Bare, Wiliam H. Love and Richard W. Lundy. Mr. Harrison was reelected president; Mr. Liggett senior vice commander; Genevieve Frantz, of Auten Relief corps No. 8. Secretary, and William Bare, chaplain. The next reunion will be held next October in the old courthouse at 114 South Lafayette boulevard.
- Photo by Tribune Staff Photographer.
MODERNISTIC BEAUTY SHOP
Opened by Ilo Denton
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1932
Mrs. Ilo Denton, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ira Bastow, of this city, has opened up a beauty shop at 110 East Eighth Street, in the parlors formerly occupied by the Manitou Beauty Shoppe. Mrs. Denton’s business will be operated under the name of the Modernistic Beauty
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Shop. Mrs. Denton is a graduate operator of the Marinello Beauty School of Chicago and has had several years of practical experience in all phases of her chosen profession. - - - -
FREE POTATOES
By J.C. Beery
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 19, 1932
J.C. Beery, owner of the Dixie Melon Farm, three and half miles northwest of this city on the Burton Road today offered potatoes for charitable purposs. Mr. Beery stated that deserving persons may have the same by coming to his farm and gathering the potatoes from the field. The potatos were dug from a 15 acre field and have been sorted. Many of the potatoes are “firsts”.
GROCERY BUILDING
Being Built At Akron
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 28, 1932
Frank Barnes is constructing a building to house a grocery store at the west end of his filling station in Akron. George Flegle will operate the store.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Personally Knew Lincoln
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 31, 1932
(By Albert W. Bitters)
By request of William Nicodemus, 1122 Elm street, this writer was given privilege to renew acquaintance of long standing, the personage of Thomas J. Weirick, who was born at Perryville, Ashland county, Ohio, October 28, 1839, so that on last Friday he reached the honorable age of 93 years. His parents were William and Margaret Weirick. He came to Fulton county with the family in 1866 and settled three miles northeast of Rochester.
Mr. Weirick enlisted in the Fourth Ohio Regiment, Second Army Corps, servng two enlistments, the first for three months and second for two years. He was in the service where Union soldiers met the enemy in hot engagements. Mr. Weirick voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and again in 1864, and declares that if his life is spared until the coming November election he will vote for Herbert Hoover. It is the pride of his life that he personally knew President Abraham Lincoln, having met him on several occasions when the Great
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0Emancipator visited soldier camps to give sympathy and courage to the soldier boys. For Mr. Weirick that is a sacred memory.
“Then I know that you are one of the old ‘coffee coolers’ who loves Old Glory?”
“Yes, and am even now ready to die for the dear old flag” - and a solemn emotion made his voice quaver and tears dimmed his eyes in tender reverence for the greatest emblem of liberty the world has ever known.
Mr. Weirick never married. He is a jolly joker, even though approaching the century mark, for he stated that he remained “an old buck,” which may be adequate reason for his long term of years.
Sunday was a day set apart in honor of this veteran soldier, for a birthday celebration dinner providd by Mr. & Mrs. William Nicodemus, at which only the family were seated, but there existed a sentiment of heart affinity for the “Grand Old Man” of the household, so the occasion was one of no less happiness for the hosts than for the veteran in whose honor the event was marked.
WINONA RAILROAD CO.
Petitions To Discontinue 4 Stations
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 2, 1932
Warsaw, Nov. 1 - Theodore C. Frazer, receiver for the Winona railway company, will go before the state public service commission this week with a petition to discontinue passenger and freight stations at four points. - - - - The stations to be dropped include New Paris, Milford Junction, Chili and Oakdale. Frazer claims revenue from the stations is insufficient to justify their operation.
NEIGHBORS SHUCK CORN
Harley Utter
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 5, 1932
Fifty friends and neighbors gathered at the farm home of Harley Utter south of Talma Wednesday afternoon and shucked 20 acres of corn for him. Mr. Utter has been seriously ill since early this fall with heart trouble and has been unable to do his corn shucking. Mr. & Mrs. Harlkey Utter wish to thank their friends and neighbors for thir kindness for their acts Wednesday.
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NEIGHBORS HUSK CORN
Austin Pickerel
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 5, 1932
Neighbors of Austin Pickerel who lives north of Argos Thursday gathered at his home and husked 35 acres of corn for him. Pikerel is bedfast at his home because of injuries which he received two weeks ago when he fell from a tree from which he was attempting to chase roosting chickens. Two of Mr. Pickerels vertabraes were crushed in the fall.
BURNS CORN FOR FUEL
W.O. “Oce” Kilmer
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 10, 1932
On Monday W.O. “Oce” Kilmer, who resides on East Ninth street, this city, purchased three tons of good yellow field corn from Herman Cleland, a farmer of west of Rochester, paying 25c per bushel. Kilmer had the corn dumped into his basement coal bin and will use it in his furnace in the place of coal this winter. He stated it gave out a most satisfactory heat and he believed it would be somewhat cheaper than coal.
NEIGHBORS HUSK CORN
Corey Smith
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 10, 1932
Friends and neighbors of Corey Smith, a farmer who resides on rural route 1, went to his farm Monday and husked his corn. Mr. Smith has been ill for some time and had been unable to attend to his urgent farm work.
NEIGHBORS HUSK CORN
Norvannah Alber
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 15, 1932
Fifty-five friends and neighbors of Norvannah Alber, who resides on the Mrs. William Wright farm near Tiosa, gathered at his place Tuesday morning and husked his corn. Mr. Alber has been confined to his bed following an appendix operation.
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SNAPP GROCERY
New Partner, Dale Briles
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 17, 1932
Through a business transaction onsummated the forepart of this week, Dale Briles, of this city becomes a co-partner with Cecil Snapp in the grocery and general merchandising business of the Snapp Grocery Co.
Mr. Briles is thoroughly experiencd in this line of business having been associated with the Snapp Grocery for the past 16 years. Part of this time was spent among the rural route trade of this concern which covers pratically all sections of the county. The many friends of Mr. Briles will be pleased to learn of his advancement. Mr. Snapp’s time in the future will be occupied in other business lines and the entire management of the Snapp Grocery Co will be directly under Briles’ supervision.
NEWSPAPER TO START
Frank Gould
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 19, 1932
Frank Gould former editor of the Kewanna Herald has moved from South Bend to Burlington, Indiana, where he will start a newspaper which will be known as the Burlington Herald. The new paper will be a weekly publication.
DANT’S COLLEGIANS TO PLAY
Indiana Ballroom
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 21, 1932
Bud Dant and his Indiana University Collegians orchestra which played at the Colonial Hotel and Gardens last summer will start a three day engagement at the Indiana Ballroom in Indianapolis on Thanksgiving Day. The Dant’s Collegians replace the Charles Davis orchestra which has signed a contract for a long engagement at the Wisconsin Theatre and Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wis.
FORMER EDITOR DIES
Fisher Ferry
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 21, 1932
Friends in Macy received word today of death of Fisher Ferry, aged 75, Saturday at Franklin. Mr. Ferry for many years was editor of the Macy Monitor.
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CULVER RADIO STATION
Closed After Six Years
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 23, 1932
Culver, Ind. - WCMA, Culver’s radio station, was discontinued this week after operating for six years. The station has been sold along with Station WKBF at Indianapolis, to a Chicago firm which will combine the time at the two stations.
The Culver station was established by Culver Military Academy and maintained by it for four years. It was then sold to the Curtis company of Indianapolis, which moved the equipment from the academy to the Johnson apartment building in the north part of Culver. Louis Lohr has been manager and engineer of the station.
EAGLES DONATE RABBIT KILL
To Feed Worthy
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 23, 1932
The members of the Eagles Lodge at their meeting Tuesday evening voted to donate the rabbits which were killed on their annual hunt Monday to be used for Thanksgiving dinners for the worthy people of the community. The Eagles in so voting decided to forego their annual rabbit supper so that they could aid persons who were less fortunate than themseves. - - - - -
TWO GRATEFUL FAMILIES
Friends Husk and Shred Their Corn
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 28, 1932
On Saturday neighbors went to the M.M. Alber farm in the Tiosa vicinity where they husked his entire corn crop. Mr. Alber recently underwent an operation having been unable to perform his usual farming.
A like act of goodness was perpetrated at the A.E. Allen farm, near Athens, Saturday, where a number of good Samaritans shreded his corn. Mr. Allen has been confined to his bed for the past three weeks on account of illness.
WOWO Carson McGuire
To Sing On The Air
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 29, 1932
Carson McGuire, vocalist, and Miss Mary Whittenberger, pianist, will perform on WOWO Ft. Wayne, Thursday, two p.m.
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NATIONAL SWINE ASSN.
Headed By James R. Moore
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 1, 1932
James R Moore, editor of the Hoosier Farmer, Indianapolis, was named president of the National Swine Growers’ Association at its annual dinner meeting held in connectioin with the International live stock show here Tuesday evening.
Moore has been identified actively for twenty years with his father and brothers in the swine business and has served as a director of the national association since its organization and as vice-president the last three years.
Mr. Moore was formerly a resident of this city where he was associated with his brothers, Levi and Fred, in the publishing of the Chester White Swine Journal.
EDITORIAL
Unpaid Service
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 1, 1932
In these times when so much is said about the cost of government, let us think for a moment of all the generous service that is given to public causes, without money compensation. More of this service could be had if necessary.
During the World War, an enormous amount of time was given by social workers and business and professional people, for the advancement of the national cause. Many commissions are now working for the state and federal governments without pay, made up of people who are glad to give their time to the betterment of humanity, and the advancement of life in their home states and the country.
Cities and towns receive an enormous amount of unpaid service, contributed freely out of public spirit. People who become discouraged because of the slow progress of good causes, should consider how many persons there are who are willing to give their time to promote measures of social welfare, education and philanthropy.
One of the most useful powers that a public official can possess, is the ability to enlist the co-operation of these public spirited folks, and persuade them to give their time and effort without money compensation to the public. Some public officials seem to have a gift for that sort of thing. They can present the needs of a state or city in such an appealing and magnetic way, that people are fired with
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enthusiasm, and they consent to help and they work hard in these generous efforts.
We need still more effort to enlist such willing service to accomplish the ends which our people hold in view. And those who give such service should feel that when they thus offer time to the public, they render benefits that are never forgotten, and they constitute themselves the benefactors of the community.
PALMER HOUSE AT CULVER
Now Maxinkuckee Inn
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 1, 1932
Culver, Ind., Dec. 1. - After being known as the Palmer House for 57 years, the well known hotel near the Academy is having its name changed to “Maxinkuckee Inn” in conformity with a change of management and policy. The change was effective today.
Miss Anne Ellsworth, who has been associated with the Tavern Shop for some time, will have personal supervision of the hotel, succeeding F.S. Murphy, who has been manager of the Palmer House for about a year.
Not only has the hotel’s name and management been changed, but so have its furnishings and policy in keeping with the plan to instill the atmosphere of a hospitable old inn instead of a formal hotel.
Comfortable new furniture in maple, a fine large window overlooking the lake and a grand fire place in the lounge, a new card room, redecorating and comfortably furnishing all the rooms, equipping of several rooms with bath and the placing of other bathrooms about the building are the main changes at the inn. It is expected that new rates will be announced in the near future.
Home cooking will be featured by the kitchen under the direction of Miss Opal Barkes of Lafayette, and the home atmosphere will be carried out by women waitresses in the dining room and The Shack.
The Tavern Shop, which has been operated in conjunction with the Palmer House, will be discontinued December 31, it has been announced, and the stock of clothing and gifts is being closed out.
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FRISTOE VARIETY STORE
Purchased By Howard Wurtzberger
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 3, 1932
Through a deal transacted late yesterday Howard Wurtzberger, of this city, becomes the new proprietor of the Fristoe Variety Store which is located on the corner of Main and 9th street.
The new proprietor, who is one of Rochester’s young business men, will assume active control of business Monday morning, December 5th. Mr. Wurtzberger was a former employee of the United States Bank & Trust Co and also affiliated in a like capacity in one of the larger Toledo, Ohio banks for some time. The transaction was made necessary through the recent demise of H.A. Fristoe, proprietor of the store.
FILLING STATION
Opened By Plank & Son
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 3, 1932
On Monday, December 5th, a new business in the form of a gasoline filling and service station, will open for business in the 900 block on Main Street, this city. The proprietors of this station ar Don Plank Sr and son, both well and favorably known citizens of this community.
COWBELL
Trophy of Rochester & Plymouth
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 3, 1932
The complete history of the “Old Cowbell,” the trophy held by the Rochester and Plymouth high schools, is beginning to get interesting. A check has been made since its origination four years ago and shows that the bell has changed hands seven times. Plymouth has won it five times and Rochester four times.
This bell, for which the Zebras and Pilgrims are always fighting was presented to the teams by he Kiwanis clubs of the two towns in the fall of 1929. - - - -
GOSS HOTEL CAFE
Leased to Mr. & Mrs. Thompson
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 7, 1932
Mr. & Mrs. Thompson leased Goss Hotel Cafe at 515 Main St. They will add a soda fountan, and serve short orders and meals.
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NEIGHBORS HUSK CORN
Walter Kuhn
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 10, 1932
Fifty-five neighbors of Walter Kuhn, a farmer living near Akron, gathered at his home several days ago and husked 500 bushels of his corn crop. The farmers, after cmpleting their work at the Kuhn farm, went to the farm home of Kenneth Leininger where they husked corn for Mr. Leininger. Mr. Kuhn and Mr. Leininger have been in ill health some time and unable to care for their crops.
REAPPOINTED TO PRISON BOARD
A.L. Deniston
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 19, 1932
Indianapolis, Dec. 19. (U.P.) Gov. Harry G. Leslie reappointed A.L. Deniston, of Rochester, to the State Prison Board.
WINONA RAILROAD
Reports Profit
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 20, 1932
Warsaw, Dec. 20. - The Winona Railroad Co. made a net profit of $1,371.23 during the month of October, according to a report filed in circuit court here by Theodore Frazer, receiver - - - -
CENTRAL CAFE
Purchased By Mr. & Mrs. Percy Hawkins
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 28, 1932
Mr. & Mrs. Percy Hawkins have purchased the Central Cafe at 719 North Main Street of Maylord Ennis. The transaction was completed late Tuesday afternoon. The purchasers have now taken possession of the cafe. Mr. & Mrs. Hawkins need no introduction to the people of Rochester and Fulton County. For several years they operated the Central Cafe later being caterers at the Country Club for several seasons. Mr Ennis will return to Columbia City where he owns another cafe.
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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Barnhart Now Chairman
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 28, 1932
Hugh A Barnhart, publisher of the News-Sentinel, a democrat, of Rochester, was elected chairman of the State Highway Commission late today. - - - - -
AKRON LUNCH ROOM
Opened In Social Club
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 30, 1932
William Crow of Muncie has opened a lunch room in the Social Club at Akron. Mr. Crowe is an experienced chef and for 14 years was manager of the cafe in the Yellow Banks Hotel at Webster Lake.
ERIE VETERANS ASSOCIATION
Herman Daake Elected President
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 31, 1932
Huntington, Ind., Dec. 31 - Herman A. Daake was elected president of the Huntington chapter of the Erie Veterans association at a meeting held Thursday evening in the assembly room at the Erie station. - - - - -
RECEIVER ASKED FOR SHANK FDRY.
By Carl F. Crockett of Akron
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 5, 1933
A petition was filed in the Fulton circuit court today by Carl F. Crockett of Akron asking that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the Shank Foundry in that city. The plaintiff who is a stockholder in the concern says that the company is insolvent and that it has an indebtedness of approximately $7.000. Mr. Crockett also stated in his petition that there were certain properties in the plant in Akron which demanded immediate attention. Judge Robert Miller granted the request of Crockett and named George Bolley of Akron as receiver.
FULTON BAKERY TO REOPEN
By Lowell Washington
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 6, 1933
The Fulton Bakery which has been closed for several weeks and which was formerly operated by Lowell Washington of Macy, will be reopened Saturday with Harold Washington of Fulton as proprietor.
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MOVES SHOP
Guy Barger
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 7, 1933
Guy Barger has moved his plumbing and electrical shop from 115 West Seventh street to 105 East Ninth street.
WESTERN UNION
Sunday Hours
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 7, 1933
Harvey Waymire, local manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company today received an oider from company officials changing the hours, the office here will be open on Sundays in the future. The offie in the future will be open on Sundays from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and from 5 to 5:30 p.m. In the past the office has been open on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m.
FULTON BAKERY
Reopening Postponed
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 9, 1933
The opening of the Bakery at Fulton by Howard Washington has been postponed for several weeks. The baker was to have started operations last Saturday.
SHOP IS MOVED
Steen & Felts
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 11, 1933
Steen & Felts have moved their plumbing and electrical shop from 217 East Eighth Street, to the room at 117 East Seventh Street, in the Barrett building. The change of location was made today.
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
Resign From Department
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 11, 1933
Tom Emmons and Hugh Miller, members of the Rochester Volunter Fire Department have resigned. It is said several more of the volunteers who are seven in number will also tender their resignations.
The city council at a recent meeting reducd the volunteer firemen’s salary to a flat $60 per year. Prior to this time the rate was $2.50 per man for each fire they attended. Under an arrangement, perfected between Rochester city and township the local department
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furnished fire protection to rural residents of the township. The firemen state that with the reduced salary they can not afford to attend the country fires because in many instances their expenses in going to the fire would be more than they received.
GAST RECEIVES HONOR
From Purdue University
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 12, 1933
Lafayette, Ind.,, Jan. 12 - (U.P.) - Four former Purdue university students were awarded distinguished agricultural certificates at the annual luncheon of the state agricultural conference, today.
The certificates, given in recognition of excellence in extension work have been awarded only ten men in six years. They are issued upon winning of two gold medals or the equivalent.
Those honored and the projects in which they excelled, included Whitney K. Gast, of Akron, pig and potato clubs.
KEWANNA CAFE
Purchased By Hunneshagen
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 13, 1933
H.O. Brewster has sold his cafe in Kewanna to Harry Hunneshagen of Lake Bruce. Mr. Hunneshagen is undecided as to whether he will operate the cafe or sell it. Mr. Brewster will move to Kokomo, where he has secured employment.
SANDERS TO BE HONORED
By Purdue University
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 13, 1933
Amos Sanders left for Lafayette this morning where tonight he will be given a silver medal at a banquet which is being held at Purdue University in connection with the annual agricultural short course. Sanders was awarded the medal because of the record made by his herd of Jersey cows during the past year.
ROCHESTER VAUDEVILLE STAR
Tells Of Her Career
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 14, 1933
Miss Freeda Sullivan gave the following interesting account to the Station R.H.S. Staff when interviewed by a reporter
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How did I happen to get into vaudville? Well, I’ll always think it was fate or shall I say “My Lucky Day” for it happened on the thirteenth. Guess maybe that’s why Friday the thirteenth holds no fears for me.
It was in 1923 when living in Tipton, I studied voice of Prof. Edward Nell, of the Metropolitan School of Music, Indianapolis.
Otis Mitchell, who had recently returned from Australia where he completed a successful engagement, needed a high soprano to complete the cast of a new act he had purchased from the producer, Ralph Dunbar of Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Mitchell was at Indianapolis and consulted Prof. Nell at the Metropolitan and was informed that at that very time a soprano (who happened to be me) who would exactly fill the bill was taking a lesson. After Mr. Mitchell and I had been introduced, we discovered that we were both from Tipton and almost neighbors.
From that moment on I just walked on air, so excited at the thought of being given a chance to try out for vaudeville. After having filled the qualifications of Mr. Mitchell as to height, weight and personal appearance (P.A.), I went to Louisville to sing parts of the act before Ralph Dunbar, the producer. And believe you me, I breathed easier when I came out of his studio than when I walked in, as one qualificationj was to sing E above high C. (If you know what I mean.)
Well, one week from that day Mr. Mitchell, three other girls and I were busy rehearsing in Louisville preparing to fill a fifty-two week contract on B.F. Keith time. This engagement took us along the entire Eastern Coast with four weeks in Canada and fifteen weeks in the Southern states. Those fifteen weeks down South, there were four outher acts on the bill with us; hence it was possible to enioy and live as one large family, a rare opportunit for one of the profession to do, as it is here today and gone tomorrow when you are in vaudeville.
Homesick? Well, it all happened so sudden and every thing was so new and interesting there was little time for homesickness until we reached New York where we experienced our first “open time” due to a misunderstanding in the booking office of Harry Wever, New York. During one of the lonely evenings (and they can be lonely even in New York) I decided to wait till the mid-night rate and call home, for oh, I had so much to say and so many questions to ask the folks. Well, the girls came into my room to share in my thrill of talking from New York City to Rochester After getting my call through all I could say was, “Hello, how are you? Good-bye.” I was so choked with tears
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and a big lump in my throat. Then we four girls sure put on a crying act worthy of any Keith house.
Oh, I haven’t told you a thing about our act, which was beautiful. We were billed as “The Maryland Singers,” and I can proudly say we were headliners in the most of the houses we played, some of which were B.F. Keith, Portland, Me., Boston, Mass., Syracuse, N.Y., Palace, Cleveland, Ohio, and Keith on the board walk, Atlantic City. We had the opportunity of seeing the Prince of Wales who was stopping at the same hotel we were, at the Mount Royal, Montreal, Canada. It was down South, that we really enjoyed giving our act which carried the Southern atmosphere.
Picture a big shining moon shining down on a winding river, a handsome youth strumming banjo, singing in a low melodious voice, and four girls dressed in goreous silk hoop skirts dresses, wearing large lace-trimmed hats and harmonizing the strains of “O Suzanna,” “Old Black Joe,” “Swanee River,” and “My Old Kentucky Home,” and you have a faint picture of the act.
But it is like everything else, every rose must have its thorn and with all the beauty, work and pleasure we can truly say it is a tiresome fascination. It seems those are days gone forever as far as B.F. Keith Vaudeville is concerned.
MAIN RECREATION PARLOR
Opened By James Wilburn
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 19, 1933
James Wilburn has opened a billiard parlor and card room at 709 Main Street, which he has named the Main Recreation Parlor. Mr. Wilburn has operated a billiard parlor at 502 Main Street for several years. He moved his equipment to the new parlor. The room in which the new billiard parlor is located is the same one in which the late Reuben Gilliland operated a similar business for so many years. In addition to card and billiard tables Mr. Wilburn will operate a lunch ounter and also sell soft drinks, confectionaries and tobacco.
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DANT’S BAND
Herbie Kay, Director
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 19, 1933
Bud Dant’s orchestra which played at the Colonial Hotel and Gardens during the past summer is appearing in the Hotel Muelhbach at Kansas City. The orchestra was recently taken over by Herbie Kay, prominent Chicago orchestra director.
FORMER KEWANNA GIRL
To Take Movie Tests
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 26, 1933
Rochester movie goers may sometime, within the near future, have the thrill of seeing a Fulton county girl taking a prominent part in filmdom activities. The beautiful young lady who has been invited to Hollywood for screen tests is Miss. Margaret, 21 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McConnell, of Kewanna.
Miss McConnell, who is a commercial artist in Chicago, has also served as an artist’s model for some of the largest advertising agencies in the country, and it was through the reproduction oif some of her poses that Hollywood producers became interested in Miss McConnell as a potential screen star. A double column picture of the young lady appeared in Wdnesday’s issue of the Chicago Tribune
AMERICAN LEGION BAND
Invited To Broadcast
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 26, 1933
Due to the exellent concert presented last week at the Char-Bell Theatre, the LeRoy Shelton Post, 36, American Legion Band of this city has been invited by the officials of station W.O.W.O., at Fort Wayne to present a concert over that station. A representative from Fort Wayne was present at the program last Wednesday evening.
The arrangements are for the band to present a thirty minute concert from 12:15 to 12:45, Sunday noon February 12. This is certainly a great honor for Rochester to have the American Legion band recognized in this manner.
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FULTON BAKERY
Opened
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 27, 1933
The bakery at Fulton which has been closed for some time was reopened Thursday morning. Harold Washington is the new proprietor.
AKRON & WARSAW UNDERTAKERS
Form Partnership
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 27, 1933
Ed Case, Akron undertaker and Robert Pletcher, underaker of Warsaw have filed a petition in the Kosciusko county circuit court announcing that they have formed a partnership and will operate undertaking parlors in Akron and Warsaw, under the firm name of Case & Pletcher.
ASK RECEIVER
For Rainbow Cafe
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 30, 1933
Claude Johnson today filed a suit in the circuit court asking that a receiver be appointed for the Rainbow Cafe on North Main Street. The defendants named are Alex Sparks and Emma Scott. The plaintiff alleges that Sparks did not comply with the provisions of the bulk sales law when he soild the cafe to Emma Scott. The plaintiff who asks that Emma Scott be named reeiver says Sparks owes him $47.49 on an account.
READY FOR MOVIE TEST
Margaret McConnell Of Kewanna
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 1, 1933
A news item appearing in today’s Chicago Tribune, will be of interest to Fulton County friends of Miss Margaret McConnell, Kewanna girl, who has been made a most attractive offer by a movie producing company in Hollywood, the article follows:
:”Hollywood, Calif., Feb. 1 - Margaret McConnell, the Chicago ‘Cigaret Advertisement’ girl, whose smile in the ads won her an MGM contract, was so happy and excited when she arrived in Los Angeles last night that she ‘quivered like a captured rabbit,’ to use the expression of one of the studio’s committee who went to the depot to welcome her.
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“Miss McConnell, who hails originally from Kewanna, Ind., and who attended Indiana University and the American Academy of Art in Chicago, before she began drawing fashion art and posing for advertising artists there, said it was the longest train ride she ever had, and that when she received the studio order to come West at once, ‘all my clothes were at the cleaners, and all my laundry out at the washwoman’s, and I had to catch the next train.’
“Anyway, she looked pretty and modish in black and gray woolen coat and black felt pill box hat, when she arrived here, and she had a great time picking out items of apparel in the snappy women’s shops on Hollywood boulevard in her first mornng here, today.”
POSTMASTER AT FULTON
By President Hoover
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 1, 1933
President Hoover today sent the name of Walter M. Skinner of Fulton to the Senate for confirmaiion as postmaster at Fulton. Skinner, who is a republican, has been postmaster at Fulton for the past four years.
HATCHERY STARTED
Charles S. Overmyer
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 4, 1933
A branch of Geneva Chix Hatcheries has been opened up in this city on East 6th Street, by Charles S. Overmyer, of this city. A series of large electric incubators have been installed, where all sorts oif chicks will be hatched. Only the highest grade of time and blood-tested poultry of this well known hatchery will coime off February 28th. After that date hatches will be on each Tuesday and Friday throughout the entire spring season.
STEEL MILL FURNACE
Harry H. Sutherland, Co-inventor
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 10, 1933
A report carried in the Gary Post will be of interest to Rochester readers as it tells of joint patent rights isued to a former resident of this city, Harry Sutherland. Mr. Sutherland has been employed in the electrical department of the Gary Steel Mills for the past number of years. The story in part, follows:
“Gary, Ind. -The U.S. Patent office at Washington, D.C. has
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awarded exclusive manufacturing rights on a new type heating furnace for sheet and tin manufacturing to Harry H. Sutherlnd and Stephen M Jenks.
“Jenks, who resides at 701 Lincoln, is fuel engineer of the Gary sheet and tin mills. Sutherland is an employee in the electricl construction department of the mills. Application for exclusive rights, opposed by only one claim, was filed January 22, 1931. The patent has been assigned to the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co.
“The new furnace, according to a technical description is of a continuous type incorporating many departures from systems now in use in Gary and other sheet and tin manufacturing centers.”
HOOSIER SHOE STORE
Not Sold At Sheriff’s Sale
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 14, 1933
The Hoosier Shoe Store failed to sell at sheriff’s sale today as the only bid was less than the law requires. The law requires that property advertisd for sale by the sheriff cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of its appraised value. The appraised value of the shoe stock was $844. The stock of shoes will now have to be reappraised.
EDITORIAL
Henry Ford’s Idea - Sounds Interesting?
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 14, 1933
Henry Ford’s ideas for dividing up industrial plants into thousands of small factories scatterd over the country were recently expounded in the New York Times. Mr. Ford remarked that there are now 5,300 manufacturers making parts for his cars, and he thinks there ought to be 50,000 of them
Mr Ford has for some years held that life in the rural districts could be revived by arrangements by which the country people should turn out industrial merchandise as well as agricultural products. Apparently his idea is somewhat similar to old time systems of prouction, in which much of the work of factories was done in people’s homes, or little village shops.
In the shoe manufacturing business, for instance, it was formerly customary in many communities, for the factory managers to send out their leather to the homes, where the women stitched the uppers together, or the men attached the soles to the uppers, and performed other processes. This system was generally abandned, because
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workmen assembled in factories could perform these processes with machinery at less expense.
But these old fashioned methods had advantages. Farmers and village people found occupations for idle days. These methods checked the herding of people in great cities.
If Mr. Ford can devise plans by which country and small town people can find occupations for hours during which they would otherwse be idle, or unable to sell their labor to advantage, he will perform an inestimable service. Electric power should give the little home town shop an advantage not possessed in the little old rural shop of former days. Those old labors were performed by hand, but today the mighty arm of electric power reaches out into innumerable farms and villages
WEST SIDE HOTEL
Gutted by Flames
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 22, 1933
The West Side Hotel, located onj the west side of Lake Manitou, was gutted by flames at 2 o’clock this afternoon causing a loss estimated at btween $8,000 and &12,000. A shorted wire in the engine room is believed to have caused the fire. A strong southwest wind fanned the flames. The loss is partially covered by insurance, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Krieghbaum, owners of the hotel, stated.
The fire was discovered by Frank Moss, former owner of the hotel. - - - - Moss stated that the fire when he saw it was in the engine room. This I located in the basement of a small building to the west of the hotel structure proper.
DANT’S BAND
Herbie Kay, Director
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 22, 1933
The Bud Dant’s orchestra which played at one of the Manitou’s dance pavilions last season will appear at the Indiana Ball Room, Indianapolis on next Sunday evening. This popular band is now under the direction of Herbie Kay and it is stated they are going over in big-times style. Their programs next Sunday evening will be sent out over the air.
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BAKERY, NEW
Vincent Mathia, Proprietor
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 23, 1933
Vincent Mathia of Plymouth who has announced that he will open a new bakery in the Robbins room of this city today was moving a large amount of equipment into the room he has leased. Mr. Mathia last week opened a new bakery at Plymouth. This is said to be one of the most modern bakeries in this section of the state.
CULVER CITIZEN
Honored
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 24, 1933
The Culver Citizen was judged the second best weekly newspaper in Indiana at a meeting of the Indiana Weekly Press Associatioin in Indianapolis last week. The Corydon Republican was placed first ony three points ahead of the Citizen.
ROCHESTER GLOVE CORP.
Moved Today to Brackett Bldg.
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 24, 1933
The Rochester Glove Corporation plant was moved today from the building at 120-122 East Eighth St., to the Brackett building at the (SE) corner of Main and Fifth Streets. Officials of the concern state that one of the most modern glove factories in the state will be opened by them in the new location. With the changing of the location of the factory from 15 to 20 more girls will be given employment. Work at the glove company will be resumed Monday morning. The shop personnel is comprised of the following, Arthur Pendleton, foreman, Mrs. Aubra Emmons, head of the glove making department and Miss Nonda Sheets, bookkeeper.
INSURANCE AGENCY, AKRON
Purchased by Patterson & Leininger
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 24, 1933
Graydon S. Roe of Akron, has sold his insurance agency to Loder Patterson and Cloyde Leininger.
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BOSTON STORE
Purchases Hoosier Shoe Stock
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 28, 1933
A deal of considerable import to the people of this community was transacted yesterday when the Boston Store purchased at a Sheriff’s sale the entire stock and fixtures of the Hoosier Shoe Store.
Mr. Camblin, manager of the Boston Store announced today that the stock of shoes was secured at only a fraction of their original cost price and it was his intention to hold a sale and immediately dispose of the stock at just a slight margin over what it cost them. - - -
SCREEN TESTS PASSED
Margaret McConnell Signs Contract
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 2, 1933
According to a report carried in today’s issue of an Indianapolis newspaper, Miss McConnell, former Kewanna girl, has made good in her screen tests at Hollywood. The story in part follows:
Indianapolis, March 2 - Margaret McConnell of Kewanna, Ind., the Hoosier beauty who attracted the attention of Hollywood by the distinction with which she posed for cigaret ads, has gone to Hollywood and made good on the strength of that first impression. She has been given a long term, option-period contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Her trip to the studio was a gamble- her transportation was provided, but it was a round trip ticket and all depended on the satisfaction of officials with her screen tests. “I guess they weren’t very optimistic at first,” Miss McConnell said. “Now I feel so relieved.”
NEW PUBLIC SALE BARN
Herman Coplen, Owner
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 3, 1933
Fulton County and community is to have an up-to-date modern public sales barn, located in the rear of the Brackett building situated at the (SE) corner of Main and 5th Streets, Rochester, Ind. The new sales barn is being built by Herman Coplen, of this city, formerly a co-partner with Ira Bastow in the Peoples Auction Co. of Rochester
This firm dissoved partnership a few days ago, and Mr. Bastow will continue to conduct sales at the East 8th Street sales barn, while Mr. Coplen who has secured the services of Auctioneer Harold Steiner of Plymouth, Ind., will operate his sales at the above location.
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NEWS-SENTINEL
Starts Free Swap Adv. Column
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 3, 1933
Beginning Monday, March 6th, the News-Sentinel will inaugurate a “Swap Adv. Column” as a feature to its classified advertising department. There will be no charge for the “Swap” ads and if space permits they may possibly be repeated for a few days. The offer will continue as long as the demand for this service continues.
The purpose of the “Swap” ads will be to find an outlet for any over supply of livestock, farm products or articles of any description. The offer must be for “trade” and not for sale, and wherever possible it is advisable to limit the advertisements so as not to exceed 25 words. With the free swap advertisements an offer including the free advertising of unemployed men or women seeking work for either cash payments or exchange of labor for food or farm produce, is also made to the people of this community.
NATIONAL TIRE STORE
Moved to 502 Main Street
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 11, 1933
The National Tire Store which has been operated in the Brackett building at 503 Main Street, was moved today to the room at 502 Main St., AE. Peconge, manager of the concern stated. Tires, batteries and auto accessories are sold in the store.
SPECIAL MOVIE TRAINING
Margaret McConnell Receives
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 13, 1933
A recent news story appearing in the Chicagoi Tribune, reports:
“Hollywood, Cal., Mar. 10 - (Chicago Tribune Press Service) - Margaret McConnell, the Chicago advertising girl beauty, isn’t getting rich in her venture into the movies, having been assigned to her first actual screen job just before the eight weeks’ half salary rule went into effect, but she says she’s getting a ‘liberal education.’
“MGM studio, which put the brown-eyed, raven-haired beauty under contract for seven years-providing her successive options are renewed-thinks well enough of Miss McConnell’s film future to have her under Oliver Hinsdale and Dr. Fleischmann as daily drama and voice instructors. More than that she is learning technique by acting as “stand-in-girl” for Benita Hume in the all star cast which is polishing
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“Service” into screen foirm under Director Clarence Brown.
“Watching Lew Stone Miss Hume and Elizabeth Allen, who, like the Hume girl, is an English importation, go through 500 feet of intricate acting business and emotional dialogue with Miss McConnell yesterday, I saw Director Brown sneak a peek at the McConnell girl, who seemed as wrapped up in the emotion of the scene as the principals theselves. “Alice in Wonderland,” the director murmured softly.”
TOURIST CAMP CARETAKER
“Dutch” John Kreigle Retires
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 15, 1933
At the regular meeting of the city council held Tuesday evening William Foore, of this city, was appointed caretaker of the Rochester city tourist camp and park which is located at the southwestern edge of the city.
“Dutch” John Kreigle, former caretaker, who will be 90 years of age on July 3rd this year, has been placed on the retired list, with a nominal pension being granted him throughout the remainder of his life. With the action taken last night by the city fathers “Uncle Dutch” completed 67 years of service as a city employee.
In an interview with the former caretaker, today, he stated he came to this country from Hanover, Germany when a lad of nine or ten years of age. For a few years he resided with an uncle in Napoleon, Ohio, and from that city he removed to Rochester. His first job in this city was that of a “handy man” at the old Central Hotel which at that time was operated by Newt Nellans.
After working several years in the hostelry he resigned to accept a job as street cleaner for the city, which job he held until he was appointed caretaker of the Rochester Tourist camp several years ago.
“Uncle Dutch” is now comfortably located in the upstairs rooms of the city building, located just east of the city hall where city oifficials and firemen keep in close touch as to the welfare of the retired employee. Mr. Kreigle has been doing his own house-keeping snce the death of his second wife which occurred in the year of 1922. His first wife, “Barbara,” who was also a native of Germany, passed away 22 years ago.
The retired caretaker stated he was still in good enough physical condition to do such odd jobs as mowing lawns, spading gardens and other light chores and would solicit his numerous friends for work this
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spring and summer. “Uncle Dutch” said he would exchange such services in return for clothing, meals or food-stuffs.
RETURN TO FARMS
Noted by United Press
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 15, 1933
Chicago, March 15 - (UP.) - Smoke curling from the chimneys of farm houses untenanted for years signals a mid-western “back to the farm” movement, a United Press survey revealed today.
HEADS RELIEF WORKERS
Val Zimmerman, Fulton County Chairman
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 15, 1933
Val Zimmerman today received a letter from J.L. Digan, of Logansport, Second District Chairman, that he has been appointed Fulton County Chairman of the Unemployment Relief Commission. The first meeting of the County Chairman will be held Friday, March 17th at the city hall in Logansport.
BAKERY TO OPEN
Unique Bakery, Ernest Mathia, Prop.
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 17, 1933
A new business will open in this city next Thursday, it being a modern up-to-date bakery, owned and operated by Ernest Mathia, an experienced baker of Plymouth. The new shop which will be known as the Unique Bakery will be located in the Robbins building in the 700 block of this city. - - - - -
PERU GROCERY CO.
Cecil Snapp, Manager
The News-Sentinel, Mar. 20, 1933
Local grocers and restaurant owners this morning received a letter from Simon Brothers wholesale grocers of South Bend, stating that the company had purchased the Peru Grocery Company. The transaction was completed Saturday and the new owners took immediate possession. Announcement was also made in the letters received here that Cecil Snapp had been named manager of the Peru Grocery Company.- - - - Jess Murden of Peru was the president of the Peru Grocery Company.
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FREE SWAP AD ENDED
Resultds Satisfactory
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 1, 1933
With today’s issue the News-Sentinel’s free Swap Advertising column will come to a close. The purpose of this offer was to familiarize the people of this community with the results which may be obtained through the use of this form of advertising.
Although no accurate check-up of results on the hundreds of small Swap advs. was attempted, voluntary reports from the “traders” proved beyond a doubt that better than 70 percent of these advertisements proved successful. In additioin to the “for trade” feature several people seeking various forms of work reported they were able to find employment throught the medium of this column
The manager of the Swap column knows of only one instance where a ‘for swap” advertisement failed to bring in any prospects for the advertiser and this was the adv. in which “Dad” Squires tried to trade his rather aged, and somewhat dilapidated general “hawling” horse for a later model of the equine species. “Dad” frankly admits he has no faith in the power of the swap advs. Rather a severe test tho, thinks the publisher
FULTON COUNTY BEER WHOLESALER
Charles H. Bailey
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 1, 1933
Charles H. Bailey, well known democrat and owner of the Manitou Hatchery, was in Indianapolis Saturday to complete details of assuming the position of county wholesaler of beer for Fulton County. Bailey carried with him the recommendations of leading democrats of thie county and had no opposition for the position. It is generally understood here and at excise headquarters in the capital that he would be appointed and would qualify for the office today.
James Brooke, lumber dealer, who had been favorably considered for the post voluntarily withdrew from the race on Friday stating that he felt this action would promote party harmony in the community. He threw his support to Bailey and recommendations were made accordingly.
Bailey when appointed must pay a license fee of $1,000, must give a bond of $5,000, must form a distributing company and incorporate. It is understood he will establish a warehouse here for beer storage and will dispense the liquid to retailers in the territory.
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ROCHESTER BOWLING ALLEYS
To Be in Hoover Bldg.
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 4, 1933
The first bowling alleys Rochester has had in many years will be thrown open to the public on or about Thursday, April 13. Four alleys will be ready for action at that time. It was announced Mayor Charles Jones will have the honor of tossing the first ball down the alleys.
The alleys are located in the Hoover Building at 601 Main street. They will be managed by Clinton H. Muchnic of New York City who will be assisted by Elliott Bailey who has returned to this city to make his home.
Mr. Muchnic is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He has been associated with the Otis Elevator Company and the Union Switch and Signal Company. It is the plan of Mr. Muchnic to form teams for both ladies and men and to schedule games with teams from nearby cities.
Sport lovers will be handed a real treat with the opening of the new standard duck pin bowling alleys. This form of amusement, has been sweeping the country by storm during the past few months. Twelve young men will be given employment as pin setters and six young ladies as score keepers.
Construction of the alleys to be known as “Rochester Bowling Alleys” was started today with local carpenters being employed whenever possible. With a large crew working completion of the set-up in time for the grand opening was assured.
All equipment being installed comes from the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. All four alleys at this time will be for duck-pin bowling with ten-pin alleys to be installed in the fall at the advent of the winter bowling season. Duck-pins are popular in the summer season because they are less strenuous than ten-pins although just as intresting.
The alleys, pins, balls and other equipment are of the select class and all are brand new. The management of the alleys stresses cleanness and respectability and an atmosphere of refinement and the bowling alleys are expected to be just as much an inducement for women as for men. In many cities one-third of the bowlers are women.
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STONE CAFE, LEITERS FORD
Sold to Stephen Shepherd
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 5, 1933
William Stone has sold his cafe in Leiters Ford to Stephen Shepherd, former manager of the Home Lumber Company at Leiters Ford. Possession was given this morning. Mr. Stone and his nephew, Harvey Turner, will locate in Kewanna.
BROADCASTS SATURDAY
Kenneth Jagger, on W.G.L.
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 6, 1933
Kenneth Jagger, son of Mr & Mrs. Ray Jagger, will be on the prgram from station W.G.L. Fort Wayne, Saturday afteroon at three o’clock. Kenneth will play a piano solo.
BAILEY BEVERAGE CO.
Receives First Load of Beer
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 7, 1933
Rochester’s first load of the recently legalized 3.2 per cent beer arrived in this city at three o’clock this afternoon in one of the Bailey Beverage Co. Trucks. The load contained 140 cases of Hoosier Brew.
Permits for the retailing of the beverage were received late yesterday by Charles Talbert, proprietor of the Talbert Inn, Lake Manitou, and the New York Candy Kitchen, this city.
EMPLOYMENT CAMPS
To Be Set Up In Indiana
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 10, 1933
Indianapolis, April 10, -- Governor Paul V. McNutt announced yesterday that Indiana has completed arrangements for immediate establishment of two federal reforestation camps in this state and for the recruiting of the approximately 6,000 men who will be sent to similar camps in all parts of the country from Indiana.
Approximately $925,000 will be spent in the Indiana camp if the plan is approved. The governor said the camps in Indiana can be set up as soon as final authorization is received from Washington.
He said lists of Indaana men available for work will be forwarded to Washington.
Indications are that Indiana will be included in the third 25,000 men to be enrolled before May 1. Under the plan drafted by the
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governor, the two camps in this state will be set up at the Morgan-Monroe county forest and the Clark county forest.
Two hundred men will be employed at each place. The federal plan calls for the recruiting of men between the ages of 18 and 25 to plant, protect and improve public owned forests. The project will extend over two years but workers will be recruited for six month periods with the privilege of extensions of six months.
The men will go to a two-weeks’ conditioning camp before beginning work and the government will pay all costs of transportation.
When the work is started the men will reeive one dollar a day and food, lodging and clothing. An effort is to be made to have each send from $20 to $25 a month to his family.
Other projects which may be proposed later for Indiana will include similar camps at the Jasper-Pulaski game preserve and the Brown county game preserve.
The governor said recruits will be selected by local relief agencies. He said there is not to be any registration of applicants but townhip poor relief lists will serve that purpose.
MANITOU BEAUTY SHOP
Result of Merger of Two Shops
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 10, 1933
Through a merger of two of Rochester’s leading beauty parlors which was made last week, the city now has one of the most modern and up-to-date cosmetic parlors in this section of the state. The new parlors which are located in the basement of the Black & Bailey hardware building will be operated under the trade name of The Manitou Beauty Shop.
The former beauty parlors of Mrs. Edythe Heeter and Mrs Lucille Steen were the ones combined in the consolidation and several new machines designed to add to the attractiveness of the fairer sex have been installed. The new shop embraces six attractively and well-appointed booths, and a most spacious and comfortably arranged lobby. - - - -
ROCHESTER BOWLING ALLEYS
Open 7:30 This Evening
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 17, 1933
The Rochester Bowling Alleys in the Hoover building, will be open to the public at 7:30 o’clock this evening. - - - -
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LAW FIRM FORMED
C.I. Clemens & Son, R.K. Clemens
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 17, 1933
Rochester has a new law firm which opened up today in the oiffice rooms of the Masonic building. The barristers are former Judge C.I. Clemens, and his son, R.K. Clemens, both of Gary, Ind. The elder member of the firm is a former resident of Fulton county, he having taught school in Fulton, Akron and Athens for a number of years.
Mr. C.I. Clemens practiced law in the steel city for a number of years and also served 12 years as judge of the Lake County Circuit Court. He is a member of the Gary, Lake County and 10th Dist. State Bar associations. The junior member is a graduate of the Valparaiso college and Indiana university law courses. Mr. & Mrs. C.I. Clemens have taken up their residency at 440 East 9th street Mrs. Clemens wa formerly Miss Clara Burns, of this city.
SHELL STATION
New Manager
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 17, 1933
Voris Carter has taken over the management of the Shell American Oil Company station at 516-522 Main Street.
ROCHESTER LUMBER & SUPPLY CO.
Sold to McCord & Hayworth
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 18, 1933
A business transaction which has been in course of negotiation for the past several days was culminated Tuesday morning whereby The Rochester Lumber and Supply Co. was sold to RS. McCord of Montezuma, Ind., and W.W. Hayworth of Attica, Ind. The retiring owner of the lumber company, James L Brooke, has not as yet announced his plans for the future but did state he would probably enter some business project in this city.
Mr Brooke had operated ther local lumber company for the past four years. - - - - Mr. & Mrs. McCord have already taken up their residency in Rochester at 816 Pontiac Street. - - - - The new firm will be operated under the name of The Manitou Lumber Co.
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FOUR KINGS
Male Quartette To Broadcast
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 21, 1933
The Four Kings, a male quartette from Akron of which organization Estil Rogers is a member, will broadcast over station WOWO on Sunday afternoon May 7 from 2:45 to 3 p.m. (CST).
MABIE CAFE
Moved to 612 Main St.
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 22, 1933
The Mabie Cafe has been moved from the Robbins room on the south side of the public square to the room at 612 Main Street.
BOSTON STORE
Leases Hoosier Store room
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 24, 1933
The managment of the Rochester Boston Store announced today that they had leased the Hoosier Store room of C.K. Plank, which they will immediately adjoin with their present business room at 806 Main street. - - - - -
According to Mr. Abe Zimmerman, manager of the Boston Store, the Rochester store will carry a complete line of furniture, rugs, linoleums, wall paper and kindred items of household articles. They will also greatly enlarge their ladies ready to wear. - - - The Boston Store is under the direct supervision of Mr. L.M. Camblin of this city.
DENISTON ELEVATOR CO.
Purchased by James L. Brooke
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 24, 1933
Another business deal of considerable moment was transacted in this city Saturday, when James L. Brooke purchased the W.H Deniston Elevator and Coal business. The new proprietor assumed active control of the business Monday morning.
Mr. Deniston who has been engaged in the elevator and coal business in Rochester for over half a century is retiring from the business field after a most successful career in this community. The new proprietor Mr. Brooke who recently sold his lumber company has a wide clientele of business patrons through Rochester and surrounding community, and is thoroughly experienced in the grain and coal business. He will contnue to operate the business under the name of
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the W.H. Deniston Elevator Co and will strive to render the same efficient, high-class service which brought such unstinted patronage to his predecessor. A complete stock of feeds and seeds are being added to the supplies line of the elevator
NEIGHBORS SOW OATS
For Milo Swihart
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 24, 1933
Neighbors and friends of Milo Swihart who resides on a farm east of Argos who was shot by chicken thieves several weeks ago, gathered at his home Saturday and sowed 22 acres of oats and clover for him.
FLECK GROCERY MOVES
To Former Strong Store Location
The News-Sentinel, Apr. 28, 1933
Ed Fleck of Akron, has purchased the building formerly occupied by the E.O. Strong store in Akron and will remodel the rooms preparatory to moving his grocery store to that location.
ROCHESTER’S NEW STATE POLICEMAN
Estel Bemenderfer Begins Patrol Duty
The News-Sentinel, May. 5, 1933
Rochester’s new state policeman, Estel Bemenderfer, returned to his home in this ciy Thursday afternoon and took up his patrol duty. The new official attired in his gaily adorned uniform and mounted on his white motorcycle presents a most striking appearance.
Mr. Bemenderfer, together with 61 other state policemen has just completed a week’s special training course at Indianapolis under the direction of Captain Matt Leach. The local officer’s route for the present will be from Rochester to Plymouth, to Etna Green to Mentone, thence to Akron and return to this city.- - - - -
All of the new policemen are vested with the same authoirity for arrest as that of county sheriff only their scope of jurisdiction is state-wide instead of county. The Rochester officer will be under the supervision of Lieut. Fisher, of LaGrange. State Patrolman Edminester of Peru will cover the Peru, Logansport, Rochester and Wabash territory. - - - - If Indiana’s force doesn’t gain a reputation equal to that of the Northwest Mounted then Capt. Leach and Director Feeney are going to be disappointed.
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HERMAN BAUER BAKERY, KEWANNA
Leased to E.F. Todd
The News-Sentinel, May. 5, 1933
E.F. Todd of Lucerne has leased the Herman Bauer bakery at Kewanna and has assumed control of the same. Mr. Todd is an experienced baker. His first baking came from the ovens Thursday.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Openened by Gene Brubaker
The News-Sentinel, May. 9, 1933
A modern and well equipped auto and electrical repair shop has just been opened in the building formerly occupied by the Owen Davisson Electric shop, located at 627 Main street by Gene Brubaker, of this city. - - - - The new proprietor has already opened his shop and is ready for buriness. Mr. Davisson, who formerly operated the electric supply and battery shop, is engaged as an insurance salesman in Illinois.
INDIANA TELEPHONE ASSN.
Reelects Henry A Barnhart, President
The News-Sentinel, May.11, 1933
Indianapolis, May 11 (U.P.) H.A. Barnhart of Rochester was reeleced president of the Indiana Telephone Association at the annual meeting here today.
LEAVES FOR VIENNA
Lyon Terry on Big Project
The News-Sentinel, May.11, 1933
Lyon Terry, son of Frank Terry, 902 Jefferson St., sailed on the Acquitania Wednesday night from New York his destination being Vienna, Austria. Terry, who is an engineer will go to Europe for the European Gas & Electrical Company, to supervise some construction work there. He is vice president of Ralph E. Davis, Inc., of New York City, an engineering firm.
Terry will spend a few days in London following his arriival there May 16th and then will proceed to Hamburg, Germany, and thence on to Vienna. He expected to be abroad until August. His wife and children will remain at their home in New York.
Lyon graduated from Rochester High School in the class of 1911 and then majored in engineering at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1915. Since then he has been in engineering work and
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has supervised some large projects in various places over the country. One of these which received much notice was the laying of large oil pipe lines across the Mississippi River.
TICKET AGENT
J.E. Rouch Returned to Kewanna Station
The News-Sentinel, May.12, 1933
J.E. Rouch former ticket agent at Kewanna has been returned to that position after an absence of 12 years during which time he has lived at Muncie. Mr. G.C. House, who has been the agent at Kewanna, for the railrad is awaiting word as to where he will be assigned. (sic)
VETERANS OF FORIGN WARS
Preparing to organize a post here
The News-Sentinel, May.13, 1933
Harry Mills of Indianapolis, department adjutant of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be here Sunday at 2:30 p.m., at which time he will assist in the organization of a post of the service organization. The meeting will be held in the city hall. All veterans of any war who have seen foreign service are asked to attend the meeting. Enough ex-service men have signed to insure the organization of chapter of the Veterans of Foreigh Wars here.
EDITORIAL
Facing The Future
The News-Sentinel, May.15, 1933
Henry Ford remarks that the American people are facing the future, that they have made a complete turn around. Instead of curing the troubles of depression by the old financial and political machinery that has gotten out of gear, they are adopting new methods and plans, and are entering on a new era.
But this spirit is not new. Every pioneer colonist who crossed the ocean in the old days showed this same ability to strike-out into an unknown future. He sailed across an ocean that was of terrific extent for those days, with scarce a conception of the hostile and terrifying condition he had to meet.
The settling of the great west of our country was another example of this resolute facing of the future. The pioneers toiled over those endless plains, and it took them months to cover ground that our trains and airplanes cover in a few hours. They found perils absolutely
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unknown in their quiet villages in the east. They had faith in their power to meet all unknown terrors.
These bold pioneers did not by any means break with their past. They were not destructive iconoclasts, who scornfully rejected all the old civilization had to teach them. They brought with them laws and schools and churches and customs that were much like those left behind, only the new way of living avoided many old evils.
Our people have concluded today that it is wrong that large elements of our population are plunged in dire poverty. Something must be done to give them opportunity. A country in which masses of people are not able to procure the necessities of life, must somehow open the way to providing those necessities. The American people have resolved to do that, and in so doing, they are in Mr. Ford’s words, resolutely facing the future.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Post Named in Honor of John Nicodemus
The News-Sentinel, May.19, 1933
A Veterans of Foreign Wars post was organized here last night at a meeting which was held in the City Hall. - - - - At the meeting last night it was voted to name the post the John Nicodemus Post in honor of John Nicodemus son of Mr. & Mrs. William Nicodemus of this city. Nicodemus was one of the first enlisted men from Fulton county in the world war who was killed in action in France.- - - -
SHANK HARDWARE FOUNDRY CORP.
Incorporation Papers Issued
The News-Sentinel, May.20, 1933
Akron, Ind. May 20 - Incorporation papers were issued by the secretar of state at Indianapolis yesterday to the Shank Hardware Foundry Corp. of Akron. The object of the firm is to manufacture casting. Incorporators are Homer L. Shank, John Lockerbie, Michele Bibbo and Raphael P. Quanrandillo.
CITIZENS CONSERVATION CORPS.
Accepted Men Announced
The News-Sentinel, May.23, 1933
The board of examiners of the Citizens Conservation Corps has accepted 10 Fulton County men for places in the corps. Val Zimmerman chairman of the unemployment relief committee of the
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county announced today. The men were examined by government doctors at Logansport Monday. Two men were rejected because of physical disability while two men who had gone as alternates were not accepted at this time as the county’s quota is now filled. Following is a list of the men who passed the examination: Clyde M. Nolen, Dean Ford, James McKee, Albert Dubois, Robert Hartung, Hendley Hutchinson, Echo McCalla, Roy C. Kline, James Croussore and Murray Maudlin.
LAST MIAMI CHIEF’S WIFE BURIED
Martha Jane Godfroy
The News-Sentinel, May.23, 1933
Peru, Ind., May 23 - Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Godfroy, 74, wife of Gabriel Godfroy, last war chief of the Miami Indians, were conducted here yesterday. Her body was laid to rest in the Godfroy cemetery, near here, beside that of her husband, who died in 1910.
MANCHESTER COLLEGE
Fulton County Grads
The News-Sentinel, May.23, 1933
Among the graduates from Manchester College this spring are listed the following from Fulton County: Russell D. Walters, Rochester, Bachelor of Arts degree; John Norman Hiatt, Rochester, Bachelor of Science in Education; James W. Riley, Akron, Bachelor of Science in Education; Ray P. Hendrickson, Fulton, two years normal course; Wm. Everett Juillerat, Rochester, two years normal course; Donald Eugene Kanouse, Rochester, two year normal course; Trella M. Kuhn, Akron, two year normal course; Annetta Marsh, Akron, two year normal course. - - - -
DePAUW UNIVERSITY
Fulton County Grads
The News-Sentinel, May.24, 1933
Fulton County will be represented in the graduation class of DePawu University by two students, Robert O. McMahan of Rochester and Hubert W. Urbin of Kewanna.
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CARLTON COAL CO.
Sells Certainteed Products
The News-Sentinel, May.25, 1933
The Carlton Coal Co. announced today that it becomes whoilesalers in a large territory for the Certainteed Products Corp., of Chicago. They will also retail their goods in this community. The company makes and sells roll and shingle roofing, roof paint and plastic cement. - - - - Francis Carlton, proprietor, has constructed a large building adjacent to the office where the Certainteed products will be stored. - - - -
FERRY, JOHN OF AKRON
Awarded Scholarship
The News-Sentinel, May.25, 1933
Bloomington, Ind. May 25 - The Dewey-Brayton scholarship awarded each year to some freshman student of the Indiana University medical school who is of superior quality and in need of financial assistance, has been awarded to John Ferry, of Akron, for 1932-1933, according to the announcement here today of the I.U. board of trustees. The scholarship which amounts to the interest on $840 was established by Miss Jennie B. Dewey, of Chicag, in the memory of the late Alembert W. Brayton.
ROCHESTER FISH HATCHERY
Shipped to World’s Fair
The News-Sentinel, May.26, 1933
Fish from the lakes and streams of Fulton county will make up a leading part of the exhibit at the Century of Progress at Chicago which opens Saturday. The fish were shipped out of Rochester this afternoon and will be swimming in the large glass pools there Saturday ready to be seen by fair visitors when the gates are opened.
The exhibition at the world’s fair is under the supervision of the United States Bureau of Fisheries. - - - -
The fish included in the group sent to Chicago were eight large mouth bass, one small mouth bass, one white bass, twelve rock bass,, twelve bluegills, twelve red sunfish, five red ears, six bull heads, six catfish, one channel catfish and twelve crappies. - - - - A messenger from the bureau exhibit came to Plymouth bringing a number of cans. These were brought to Rochester - - - fish put in the cans, trucked to Plymouth, and at 3:30 loaded on fast express train for Chicago. - - -
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GIVE AWAY CLOTHING
Unsold White Elephant Sale
The News-Sentinel, May.26, 1933
Mel True announced today that he will give away Saturday afternoon after 2 p.m. at his home in East Rochester to worthy people the remainder of the stock of the recent White Elephant Sale. The stock consists in part of about 100 pairs of women’s shoes and 100 women’s hats. Mr. True resides at 544 East Eighth Street.
EDITORIAL
Everybody Has To Pay
The News-Sentinel, May.27, 1933
The American people will be paying debts contracted during the World War, for a generation after the war closed. And they will be paying for years to come, the debts which the recent depression is imposing on the country. The government is now going to enter on a large program of public works to furnish employment for the idle. They need the work, and public sentiment says we must loosen up somehow, and give it to them.
But a good many people who clamor for something to be done to provide such work, are not equally enthusiastic when it comes to paying taxes for it. They generally look for someone else to pay taxes.
The common theory is that new taxes should be levied upon the people of wealth. But there are not so many people of wealth as there were. These folks have the legal right, if the taxes appear to them to be too heavy, to put their money into tax exempt bonds. So when people demand more expenditure by the government to find work for the idle, everybody has to help pay for it. In times like these, it is necessary to spend money for relief purposes, but people should not get the idea that they can enter upon liberal expenditures without having to pay for it. When taxes go up, everybody is hit, directly or indirectly.
If the federal government cannot pay its ordinary bills, and if it keeps running into debt for some costs, it is not operated on business principles. If it wants to maintain its credit it must quit that imprudent policy. But if its expenditures provide permanent additions to the resources of the nation, the expenditure may be well justified. However, people should always understand, that when they vote to have the government run into debt, they vote more taxes which they will have to help pay themselves.
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AMERICAN LEGION BAND
To Play at Speedway Races
The News-Sentinel, May.29, 1933
The Rochester American Legion Band will leave early in the morning for Indianapolis where they will participate with a number of other bands from all over the state in the annual parade which precedes the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway. There will be from 1200 to 1500 musicians united in this one band which has the reputation of being the largest band in the world.
Director Ayrton Howard states that a full band will be taken on the trip. In former years each band has been given a place about the track to play until the race is over but this year the parade will end the musical activities of the day.
PHILLIPS 66 STATION
Guy Anderson Night Attendant
The News-Sentinel, May.29, 1933
Guy Anderson, has accepted a position as night attendant at the Plank & Son Phillips 66 filling station on South Main. The station will now be in operation 24 hours each day.
G.A.R. ENCAMPMENT
2-Mile Parade Planned
The News-Sentinel, June.1, 1933
Huntington, Ind. June 1- The parade of the Indiana Grand Army of the Republkc encampment here June 14 will be two miles long and contain more than 50 floats the local ommittee on arrangements announced today. Boy Scouts, school and civic organizatins will be represented in the parade. More than 10,000 delegates and visitors are expected here for the encampment.
CIVIL WAR VETS
Photographed at Citizens Cemetery
The News-Sentinel, June 1, 1933
There were five soldiers of the Civil War who met and stood in line for a picture at the Citizens Cemetery Decoration day, accompanied by Old Glory - the flag that led them to victory. They were Chauncey Coplen, age 89, Israel (Doc) Johnson, 88, John Shelton, 86, Joseph Ormsbee, 85, and Thomas E Bowers, 85.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
Three Students From Rochester
The News-Sentinel, June 7, 1933
Donald Miller, James Miller, and Wendell Tombaugh, all of Rochester, are among the group of 372 Indiana Uiversity students who were neither absent nor late for any military classes during the school semester just closing. These students will receive a grade of “A” for their military work, according to Col. O.P. Robinson, commandant of the university’s R.O.T.C. unit.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
1933 Grads
The News-Sentinel, June 7, 1933
Indiana University’s 140th annual commencement exeercises to be held June 12th will honor a graduating class of about 1,000 members. The Fulton County tentative list, the major subject of each candidate and the degree sought are as follows:
Akron: John L. Ferry, A.A., Anatomy and Physiology; Ruth E. Godwin, A.B. Sociology.
Kewanna: Donald R. Conrad, B.S., Commerce and Finance; Robert T. Lord, doctor of dental surgery.
Rochester: Imri Blackburn, doctor of philosophy, history; Virgil Miller, B.S. Medicine and Lewis Witham, M.S. Education.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Books “Frosty” Graham’s Collegians
The News-Sentinel, June 9, 1933
The Fairview Gardens, Lake Manitou today announced that “Frosty” Graham’s Collegians of Indiana University had been secured to furnish the music at this resort for the summer season. - - - -
COLONIAL HOTEL
“Connie’s” Orchestra
The News-Sentinel, June 10, 1933
“Connie” Connaughton’s orchestra from station WKBF Indianapolis has been secured for Sunday evening June 11th.
Tonight Hal Hohman’s band will play at the Colonial. - - - -
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CLOUD & SON, MACY
Purchased by Harry Karn
The News-Sentinel, June 13, 1933
The Cloud & Son grocery and department store at Macy has been sold to Harry Karn it was announced today. The purchaser who has been employed in the Coffee Shop here for several years is well known in this city. - - - - - A store bearing the name of Cloud has been in operation at Macy for the past 56 years. For the past 27 years Otto Cloud has been the manager of the Macy store. Mr. Cloud will now devote his entire time to his stores in Fulton, Bourbon and Rochester.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
1933 Grads
The News-Sentinel, June 13, 1933
Six young people from Fulton county were among the 798 graduates in the 1933 class of Purdue University who received diplomas at the 59th annual commencement exercises held this morning at the University Armory. Degrees were conferred today on 707 persons by President E.C. Elliott and 91 oters who have completed the prescribed courses since last June comprise the class. - -
Those from Fulton county were:
Rochester - David W. Deamer, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering; Lyman D. Burkett, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; LeRoy D. Graves, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Robert E. Osborn, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Donald J. Hendrickson, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Akron: Thelma A. Maby, Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.
CAPP RESTAURANT
Purchased by Alexander & Adamson
The News-Sentinel, June 15, 1933
Announcement was made today by Fred Alexander and Arthur Adamson that they had purchased the restaurant at 317 East Ninth Street of Mrs. Minnie Capp. - - - -
The purchasers intend to operate the cafe on the same high plane as it has been conducted in the past.
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CENTURY OF PROGRESS
Trip by Culver H.S. Senior Class
The News-Sentinel, June 15, 1933
The members of the senior class of Culver High School, some instructors and friends are enjoying a trip to the Century of Progress at Chicago this week. There are 67 persons in the party.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Red Nichols Coming
The News-Sentinel, June 16, 1933
According to an announcement made by the Colonial Gardens today the Red Nichols and His World Famous Pennies Orchestra will furnish the music for the Sunday evening dance crowd. This internationally known band is booked through the Music Corporation of America.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Macklin’s Band To Return
The News-Sentinel, June 19, 1933
On next Saturday night Hall Macklin with his orchestra, from the University of Illinois, which band played a very successful five day engagement at Fairview will return there to play for the rest of the summer season. - - - -
POSTOFFICE, AKRON
Karl Gast Named Postmaster
The News-Sentinel, June 20, 1933
Karl Gast, well known business man of Akron, has assumed the office of postmaster at Akron following his appointment. He took over his new duties last Friday succeeding Harley Secore who has served in that capacity for the last eight and one-half years. Gast is a democrat while Secore is a republican.- - - - -
Others who were considered for the place were Marion Fultz, former postmaster, Earl Barr and Fred Walgamuth. The position pays $2,000 a year.
Mr. Gast owns the motion picture theatre at Akron, is oiwner of a plumbing & electrical business and manages a farm. W.E. Ackert of Kewanna has been placed as manager of his plumbing and electrical business.
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POSTOFFICE AT FULTON
Reduced to Fourth Class
The News-Sentinel, June 20, 1933
The postoffice at Fulton will be reduced from one in the third class to the fourth class on July 1st it was learned here today. - - - -
The salary of the postmaster at Fulton now is $1150 per year but this will be reduced some under the new classification.- - - -
PIONEERS
To Hold Reunion
The News-Sentinel, June 21, 1933
Ponca City, Okla. (U.P.) - The Kay County Old Settlers association, including those who made the run for homes on the Cherokee strip when it was opened in 1893, will hold its annual reunion next September 16.
BEYER, J.E.
Will Summer in Winona
The News-Sentinel, June 21, 1933
J.E. Beyer has informed friends in this city that he will leave his home in Sacramento, Cal., today for the East to spend the summer. He will arrive at his summer home in Winona on July 2 for an extended visit. Later he will tour the East.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Jack Crawford Band Sunday Night
The News-Sentinel, June 23, 1933
The featured band at the Colonial Hotel for Sunday night will be the Jack Crawford Victor Recording Orchestra, which is being booked through the Music Corporation of America. - - - -
POSTOFFICE AT ROCHESTER
Hugh G. McMahan Named Postmaster
The News-Sentinel, June 23, 1933
The postmastership at Rochester underwent a sudden change today when Hugh G. McMahan was appointed to take the place of Howard DuBois. - - - -
DuBois was appointed postmaster by Herbert Hoover, his commission being dated February 25, 1931 but he was not officially notified and assumed office until April 11th following. - - - -
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PEANUT WAGON
Purchased by Mr. Ron Hurst
The News-Sentinel, June 27, 1933
Mrs. Ron Hurst has purchased the peanut and popcorn wagon and confectionary stand at the (SW) corner of Main and Eighth streets of Ike Emmons. Mrs. Hurst has taken possession of the wagon and is now operating the same.
BARBER SHOP OPENS
Charles Culp, at 430 Main
The News-Sentinel, July 3, 1933
Charles Culp, an experienced barber, has opened a shop at 430 Main Street. Mr. Culp moved here from Drumright, Okla.
CITIZENS MILITARY TRAINING CAMP
Three Boys to Go This Year
The News-Sentinel, July 3, 1933
This year there will be only three boys from Fulton county to attend the Citizen Military Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison. This is due to the fact government ordered that there be no basic or first year course given in camp this summer. - - - -
Those that will report for their months training at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Wednesday are Frank Raymer, Leslie Ross, and Ralph Zimmerman, all of Rochester.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Noble Sissel’s Band July 7th
The News-Sentinel, July 5, 1933
Noble Sissel and His International Dance Orchestra will be at the Colonial Gardens next Sunday evening and advance reports are that this renouned colored dance band is not only as good as ever but even better. This is the orchestra that starred in “Shuffle Along,” and here is your chance to see and hear them in person.
Sissel’s orchestra - - -the only colored orchestra to play a major hotel spot. He has only recently terminated his engagement at the Park Central Hotel, New York - - - -
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BOSTON STORE
Purchases Sally Ann Merchndise
The News-Sentinel, July 6, 1933
Through a deal consumated Wednesday the Boston store of this city becomes the owner of the remaining stock of goods of the Sally Ann Shoppe, this city, which has gone out of business. - - - -
NELSON MEAT MARKET, KEWANNA
Traded for Farm Near Pretty Lake
The News-Sentinel, July 6, 1933
Woodson Nelson this week traded a meat market at Kewanna to George Morris for a 40-acre farm near Pretty Lake. Mr. Morris is an experienced butcher. He has taken charge of the shop and Nelson has moved to the farm.
PHILLIPS 66 STATION, ATHENS
Howard Harter, Manager
The News-Sentinel, July 6, 1933
Howard Harter has been named manager of the Phillips 66 oil station at Athens. The station was formerly managed by Friendy Swartz.
FULTON TO HAVE NEW BLDG
Dr. F.C. Dilman and Dr. C.A. Doud, Offices
The News-Sentinel, July 7, 1933
Merle Lichtenwalter, of Centralia, Ill., has purchased the lots adjoining the R. & K. Restaurant in Fulton where the old Fulton Leader office stood. It is reported that he will erect a new structure which will house offices for Dr. F.C. Dielman and Dr. C.A. Doud, their offices having been destroyed by the same fire that confiscated the newspaper office. It is said that material from the old Mt. Olive school building which was purchased by Mr. Lichtenwalter about a year ago, at an auction sale, will be used in the construction.
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FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Catherine Feltus Engaged to Sing
The News-Sentinel, July 7, 1933
Patrons of the Fairview Gardens will be glad to learn that Miss Catherine Feltus, of Bloomington and Indiana University has been engaged to sing at the Fairview Gardens for the remainder of the season.
Kate, as she is known among her friends, has a charming personality and a most pleasing voice. She has sung the leading roles in all of the musical productions at the Indiana university during the last winter and spring seasons and carries her parts in a most efficient manner. Miss Feltus will make her initial appearance at the Gardens Saturday evening.
ROCHESTER GLOVE CORP
Ten More Girls Hired
The News-Sentinel, July 10, 1933
H.H. Sobel, manager of the Rochester Glove Corp., today announced that he had received enough orders during the past few days to eep the factory in operation for at least three months. There are 35 girls employed at the plant at the corner of Fifth and Main Streets at the present time and 10 more will be added to the force tomorrow. All of the employees of the concern have been given a ten per cent increase in wages which becmes effective next Saturday.
In addition to gloves the concern now manufactures ironing board and mattress covers.
POSTOFFICE, FULTON
Andrew Large Appointed Postmaster
The News-Sentinel, July 11, 1933
Andrew Large, well known democrat and farmer of Liberty Township, was appointed acting postmaster at Fulton and took charge of the office Monday. He succeeded Walter Skinner, reputlican, who has been postmaster there for the last nine years, and who was a holdover.
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FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Clyde McCoy’s Band July 16
The News-Sentinel, July 11, 1933
On Sunday evening July 16th Clyde McCoy’s Recording and Broadcasting Orchestra from Chicago will be the featured music at the Fairview Gardens’ dance pavilion. This band is famous throughout the U.S. for their numerous Lucky Strike Hour broadcasts and other N.B.C. programs.
McCoy, himself, who directs, is an outstanding cornet soloist and his rendition of the “Sugar Blues” has made his band one of the outstanding internationally famous musicl organizations.
COLONIAL HOTEL
King’s Jesters Coming July 16
The News-Sentinel, July 13, 1933
Rochester dance patrons and radio fans throughout northern Indiana will welcome the announcement made this week by the management of Colonial Gardens that they have secured the King’s Jesters for the feature entertainment at their pavilion Sunday night, July 16th. - - - - -
LOUDERBACK BROS.
Appointed Ford Dealers
The News-Sentinel, July 19, 1933
The Louderback Bros. Auto agency, of this city, yesterday was officially informed that they had been appointed as the new Ford dealer in this community, supplanting the Fulton County Motor Co. - - - -
COLONIAL HOTEL
“Kassels in The Air” July 23
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1933
When Art Kassel brings his famous radio, recordinjg and dance orchestra to the Colonial Gardens on Sunday evening, July 23rd, residents of Northern Indiana will have an opportunity to meet the brilliant young maestro who has written the official theme song of the 1933 Century of Progress which is now being held in Chicago.
“In 1933” is a catchy number, and Kassel has written both the words and music. - - - -
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FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Carl “Deacon” Moore July 3rd
The News-Sentinel, July 21, 1933
Harry Page, proprietor of the Fairview Gardens, Lake Manitou, announce another of the Nation’s leading orchestras, that of Carl ‘Deacon’ Moore, for next Sunday evening, July 3rd. Moore who has been heard over all of the big broadcasting hookups comes direct from The Drake Hotel, Chicago.
Moore is a native of Arkansas, born in Jonesboro. organized a band when he was 12 years old. First success was at Link’s Cafe in Little Rock. Played a leading hotel in Hot Springs and broadcast over KTHS. Went from there to Memphis. Moore and Phil Baxter organized an orchestra together. They composed many popular tunes together, among them were Ding Dong Daddy, St. James Infirmary, and Ride ‘Em Cowboy. Moore took his own band to the Paramount Cafe in Cleveland, Ohio, where he replaced Guy Lombardo’s Orchestra. Spent many seasons in RKO and Orpheus vaudeville . . . . came to Chicago and played at the Hotel La Salle Roof Garden. . . . He is famous for his hill billy and character numbers . . . . . a clever impersonator and comedian . . . .played in the popular Lantern Room of the Drake Hotel where he created a sensation with his clever presentations. . . . broadcast over WGN (Chicago Tribune Station) and the NBC (National Broadcasting company) network. - - - - -
CITIZENS MILITARY TRAINING CAMP
Francis M. Raymer Honored
The News-Sentinel, July 22, 1933
Indianapolis, July 22 (U.P.) - Troops of the Citizens Military Training Camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison passed review before Brig. Gen. George H. Jamerson, past commander today in honor of visiting relatives.
Chief officers were chosen among four year cadets with Lyle H. Webb, of Bowling Green, Ky., acting commander. Francis M. Raymer of Rochester was a battalion adjutant. A merit citation for outstanding soldiers qualifications also was given Raymer.
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SECURITY LOAN CO.
Buys Rochester Discount Corp.
The News-Sentinel, July 25, 1933
As the result of negotiations which have continued over a number of months it was announced today that the Rochester Discount Corp. would be merged with the Security Loan Co., and in the future all dealings would be under the latter name. The Rochester Discount Corp. will move out of its present location 802 Main Street and all business of that organization will be conducted by the Security Loan Co. offices in Room 8 Shore Building.
Lotus Thrush will be local manager for the Security Loan Co., assisted by Mrs. Pearl Graham. The concern is owned by M. Blumberg Company of Terre Haute which has a large number of such offices located over Indiana and Ohio and Illinois. This firm has been in the loan business since 1888.
The Rochester Discount Corporation was formerly owned chiefly by Rochester persons and has been in business here for a number of years as a loaning company. Recently there was a reorganization of the concern which was followed by the concern which was followed by the sale of the assets to the Blumbergs. The Discount Corporation has been dissolved and final settlement is now being made to the stockholders.
PIKE LUMBER CO., AKRON
Helen Pike Runs Her Own Sawmill
The News-Sentinel, July 26, 1933
A feature story of an Akron girl who has made good in business in her own way recently appeared in The Michigan City Dispatch. The young lady is Miss Helen Pike, daughter of Mr. & Mrs., D.A. Pike well known in the Akron and Rochester communities. A picture of Miss Pike was carried with the story and the same write-up later appered in The Plain-Dealer at Wabash where the Pikes formerly lived. The story follows:
“I told my daddy I wanted a saw-mill of my own and I no sooner said it than I got it-just like that.”
The words are those of buxom Miss Helen Pike, young woman from Akron, Ind., who has the distinction of being the ony woman operating a sawmill in LaPorte county and possiblyu in the entire state. She also manages another mill for her father now operating near North Liberty.
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“We have been working in the woods about three miles west of the prison farm-about seven and a half miles from Michigan City, but we had to shut down becaise we ran out of wood,.” she explained.
Runs Mill Herself
Yes, she actually operates the sawmill herself. She’s the boss of the works and the 20-odd men she employs regard her as such. She knows her business, too. She should, for she’s been helping her father run his business since she was old enough to add and subrract.
Her dad’s a sawmill man, too. Helen says he has a big one at their town of Akron and several other smaller ones like hers scattered over Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. He is head of the D.A. Pike Lumber Company.
“Gosh, you ought to see my mill when it’s running,”Miss Pike said enthusiastically. “It’s the slickest little thing you ever want to see. I tell you I’m mighty proud of that sawmill and so are my men. They work like beavers for me when there’s wood to saw up, and I’m just more than sorry we’re not going right now, only we ran out of wood.”
Would Buy Timber
Miss Pike said she was in hopes of buying up some timber in this immediate locality so that she would be able to stay here. She likes the Lake Michigan country, loves to bathe at the beach and has an eye for the possibility of enjoying all of her favorite sports in this region. She is particularily fond of swimming, tennis and golf, she confided.
And she has her hobbies, too, chief of them being the making of porch and lawn furniture from bits of wood left over from sawing trees into lumber and railroad ties. She has presented many of her friends sets of porch furniture since she started her hobby.
Looks Like Tom-boy
A regular tom-boy in riding breeches, boots, man’s shirt and her hair curtailed to less than a boyish bob with what’s left of that concealed under a cap-that’s Miss Pike. Attractive though she is with just a trace of a dimple when she beams her broad smile, she could easily be mistaken for an up-and-coming young man of the woods.
And that, in a sense, is just what she wants to be. For she is going to attend the University of Wisconsin next fall just so she can study forestry along with the men students and get the kind of a course in forestry that men get. Her classes will all be under the supervision of men supplied by the Federal government from the Department of the Interior - another reason she is going to Wisconsin
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Went To Manchester
Miss Pike attended Manchester College during the past two years. She enjoyed small college life a lot but feels that she should take up the study of her life work next fall.
“I’ve been in the woods all my life,” she says. “I don’t know of any more natural thing than for me to want to take up forestry.
Suspecting she was a pampered only child, we asked her if there were any other children in her family.
“Yes, I have two other sisters, one older and one younger than I,” she said brightly, “but my dad says I am the boy of the family.”
And in the endeavor to seek out the distinctly feminine side of this remarkable came out without thought, an intimate question which brought a blush.
No Time For Boys
No, there were no boy friends.
“If they’re right, the men are all right with me. There’s no particular one yet and I’m not of the opinion there ever will be. Anyway I’m too young to think about that now,” she said simply.
Miss Pike drives her own car, comes and goes as she pleases with all of the liberty of a modern business woman. The only thing that belies her position is her youth, but in spite of that she appears able to take care of herself under any conditions.
She is distinctly sociable, loves human contacts and is most interesting as a conversationalist. “Boy, howdy,” is one of her favorite expletives.
Started in May
She’s just the type of wholesome young woman who typifies American life at the finest, the kind of real feminine personage to be found in no other country today.
Her sawmill has been going steadily since she assumed ownership in May. Men with families have been working every day making railroad ties which she has a market for as rapidly as they can be hewn out of timber.
But she will have to find more timber to which she can move her sawmill before operations can begin again. She hopes to be able to buy up a tract of woods near Michigan City so she can work in this vicinity.
And in view of the fact that she likes her sawmill so well, it wouldn’t be surprising if she moved it to Wisconsin’s woods so she can keep on operating while attending school next winter.
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RESTAURANT, 610 MAIN
Purchased by Versa Metz Mills
The News-Sentinel, July 26, 1933
Mrs. Versa Metz Mills of South Bend has purchased the stock and the fixtures of the cafe which has been located at 610 Main Street. Mrs. Mills, who has operated restaurants in this city in the past has named the establishment the “Palm Cafe”. The new cafe will be opened probably on Saturday.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Paul Tremaine’s Band July 30
The News-Sentinel, July 27, 1933
Paul Tremaine and his orchestra who have presented their radio progams over WABC and the Columbia Broadcasting System four times a week for the past six months, will make a personal appearance at the Colonial Gardens, Lake Manitou, on Sunday evening July 30.
STATE PRISON BOARD
Arthur L. Deniston, Named Chairman
The News-Sentinel, July 28, 1933
Michigan City, Ind., July 28 (U.P.) - Arthur L. Deniston of Rochester headed the State Prison Board of Trustees today, succeeding John L. Moorman, of Knox, who resigned.
Deniston was named chairman at the opening of the regular monthly meeting yesterday. Members of the board voted to reduce the number of guards from 150 to 140.
Leniency pleas of prisoners, who have served their minimum sentence were considered by the board today.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Ace Brigode Orchestra July 30
The News-Sentinel, July 28, 1933
Enroute to the Century of Progress Exhibition, Ace Brigode and his 11 Virginians will stop at Fairview Gardens next Sunday night. This is their only engagement between Atlantic City and Chicago. Ace has just finished an engagement at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City.
NEW CANOPY
A new departure in the way of canopy coverings for dance halls and other outdoor pavilions [has just been installed and will be first used when Ace Brigode appears July 30.]
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LAKE NYONA THRESHING RING
Made Hay & Theshed Wheat For John Smith
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 1, 1933
The members of the Lake Nyona threshing ring last week two days helped a member of the ring who was unable to care for his work because of the serious illness of his father. The neighbor aided was Russell Smith whose father, John Smith, was ill. On Thursday the neighbors made alfalfa hay for Smith and on Friday threshed his wheat. There are eighteen members of the ring.
SHELL STATION 516-522 MAIN
Phocian Rhoades New Manager
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1933
Phocian Rhoades, of South Bend, formerly with the South Bend Business College, and well known basketball official has assumed active management of the Shell Co service station, 516-522 Main Street, this city.
Mr. Rhoades and his family are residing at a Lake cottage throughout the remainder of the summer season. They will take up their permanent residency in this city this fall.
HOTEL AKRON
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Stark Managers
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 5, 1933
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Stark of Indianapolis have taken the management of the Hotel Akron at Akron. They will replace Mr. & Mrs. F.Y. Gross who will move to a farm near Waterloo. Mr. & Mrs. Stark are experienced hotel people. Mr. Stark is a traveling man.
SALLY ANNE SHOPPE
Mrs. Clem R. Miller to Open Aug. 12
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 10, 1933
The Sally Anne Shoppe in the Brackett building, this city, will open Saturday morning, August 12 under a completely new ownership, Mrs. Clem R. Miller. - - - Mrs. Miller will be assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Carl Kenney, of Rochester.
Mr. & Mrs. R. Cleary, former owners of the Sally Anne Shoppe disposed of their remaining stock to the Boston Store, before leaving for their home in Michigan.
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ROCHESTER COOPERATIVE CHARITIES
Elmer E. Gordon, Elected President
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 10, 1933
Elmer E Gordon elected President Wednesday evening. He succeeds Daniel Perry who served temporarily until a new group of oficers could be elected. Others chosen for office were R.J. Scheid, first vice president; Mrs. Arthur Metzler, second vice president, and Mrs. A.D. Robbins, secretary-treasurer. The latter succeeds Orbra Taylor who has served in this capacity since the organzation was founded two years ago. - - - -
AMERICAN LEGION, KEWANNA
Elect New Officers
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 11, 1933
Thursday evening at the regular meeting of the American Legion of Kewanna, new officers were elected for the coming year. Charles A. Miller was elected commander; Ellis McNabb, vice commander; Fred Byrer, adjutant; Rolland Smith, finance officer; Warren Gillespie, chaplain. - - - -
FAIR COUNTING SYSTEM
Constructed by Kewanna Men
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 11, 1933
Counting the visitors at the eight places of entance to the Century of Progress at Chicago, Illinois, is largely due to the work of two former residents of Kewanna, namely F.B. Troutman, who is a son of William Troutman, and who was born on a farm near Kewanna. He was the contractor for the Totalizer or counter placed at the various gates. He, it was, who did the mechanical designing, manufacturing and installing. Virgil James, another Kewanna boy, and son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert James, designed the electrical end of the system and helped Mr. Troutman with his circuit scheme. The system allows an exact total to be known at any instant registered at the central point from all eight gates over eight wires.
PICKLE STATION OPENS
Heinz Pickle Station at Fulton
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 11, 1933
The Heinz Pckle Station at Fulton has been opened. Willard Williams is in charge. - - - -
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COLONIAL HOTEL
Jan Garber Band, Aug. 21
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 17, 1933
Jan Garber, MCA’s short, dark-haired, violinist leader opens an engagement with his orchestra at the Colonial Gardens on Monday evening, Aug. 21.
He was the originator of what is known as “hokum” -- interspersing comedy antics, mimicing famous orchester conductors along with the sweet, smooth-flowing rhythm played by his bandsmen. Garber was one of te first exponents of hot jazz music, but he has gradually changed to the sweet, melodious style of playing. - - - -
KING’S JESTERS
Now at Palace Theatre
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 18, 1933
Rochester people who are in Chicago this week to visit the World’s Fair will have an opportuity to see the King’s Jesters in person at the Palace Theatre. - - - -
DENTAL OFFICES OPENS
Dr. Russell L. Sparks
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 23, 1933
Dr. Russell L. Sparks former resident of Bremen, made announcement today that he had opened dentists office in Rochester. He is located at the (SW) corner of Seventh and Main Street over the Shultz variety Store, and is open receiving patients.- - - - -
DOVICHI STORE
To Serve Lunches
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 25, 1933
Florian Dovichi, operator of a fruit and confectionary store at 721 Main Street, today announced that he will in the future serve lunch at his establishment. - - - -
COLONIAL HOTEL
Bernie Cummins at Colonial Gardens Sept. 1
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 30, 1933
Distinctive dance music played by Bernie Cummins, popular MCA maestro, and his New Yorkers, who come to the Colonial Gardens on Friday evening Sept. 1, may be attributed in a measure to
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to the fact that Bernie once was a professional dancer, as well as a musician, and has a thorough understanding of what constitutes good ballroom music.
After he suffered a leg injury he gave up dancing, and he became a trap drummer. - - - - He and his band played long engagements at the Hotel Biltmore and Hotel New Yorker in New York City. During the past year the band has been featured at the Trianon Ballroom in Chicago where they broadcast over WGN and the Columbia network.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Jimmie Garrigan Band Sept. 2 and 3
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 1, 1933
Jimmy Garrigan, popular Music Corporation maestro, who brings his famous radio, recording and dance band to Colonial Gardens for engagements on Saturday and Sunday evening, September 2 and 3 started out to be a civil engineer but became interested in the school orchestra at Gulfport, Miss., Military academy that decided him to take up the profession of music.
While attending Gulfport Military Academy, Jimmy became an excellent trombonist.- - - - As leader musician of the cadet band, Jimmy organized a school orchestra, took up the study of piano, and became the pianist-director of the unit.
After graduating - - - - he moved to Montreal, Canada, where he took up the study of music at the Dominion Conservatory. - - - went to Pittsburgh, where he played a hotel engagement and was heard, with his band, over KDKA, pioneer eastern radio station. - - - became nationally popular as a radio band. - - - -engaged to open the new Hotel Bismarck in Chicago and were herd over WBBM and WIBO, Chicago. Later - - - Congress Hotel. For one year featured at the Uptown Village and were heard over WMAQ - - - - then over WMAQ, WIBO and the NBC network.
CAFE OPENS, FULTON
Mrs. Guy Hall
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 6, 1933
Mrs. Guy Hall of Fulton opened a cafe in the Rouch room south of the Jones Hardware and was open Tuesday morning for business.
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENT
Harry Rosenbury Hired For One Year
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 6, 1933
Harry Rosenbury was employed by the Fulton County Board of Education yesterday to serve a one year term as county agricultural agent.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Ruby Wright Joins Jan Garber Orchestra
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 11, 1933
Miss Ruby Wright, who sang with the band at the Colonial Hotel this summer has signed a contract to appear with the Jan Garber orchestr during the winter months. Miss Wright was given a try out by Mr. Garber when his band appeared here several weeks ago. Sunday night several Rochester people heard Miss Wright over the air while she sang with the Carber orchestra.
BRUNK CAFE, KEWANNA
Purchased by Ralph Campbell
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 15, 1933
Brunk Cafe of Kewanna has been sold to Ralph Campbell of Winamac. He has changed the name of the restaurant to the State Road Cafe and placed Joe Marshall and his sister, Miss Florence Marshall of Logansport, in charge.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Herbie Kay Sept. 17th
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 16, 1933
Tomorrow night, another internationally known band, that of Herbie Kay’s will be featured at the Colonial Hotel, Lake Manitou. This band, which is being presented by the Music Corporation of America, has been heard over the nation’s leading broadcasting networks and on Sunday evening the people of this community will be given an opportunity of hearing these famous artists in person.
The Colonial pavilion has recently been enclosed with a series of glass windows which can be raised or lowered depending on weather conditions, and this improvement together with the new canopy assures the dance goers a most comfortable evening. A large attendnce from the central and northern sections of the state is expected to attend the dance.
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POST OFFICE, FULTON
Andrew Large Postmaster
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 20, 1933
Andrew Large, who has been serving at Fulton with an “acting postmaster” assignment has received his permanent commission to that position. He has been named as Fulton postmaster to act for a term of four years.- - - - -
MOTOR INN GARAGE, FULTON
Reopened by Henry Vanatta
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 22, 1933
Henry Vanatta has reopened the Motor Inn Garage on South Main Street in Fulton which was formerly operated by Geyer Brothers.
WARING GLOVE CO.
Building Being Sold at Administrator’s Sale
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 22, 1933
The News-Sentinel received a telegram Friday morning from Cal E. Peterson, administrator of the Waring estate at Decatur, Ind., stating that the Waring property in Rochester would be sold Saturday. The property is the large double building on East Eighth Street, which was occupied by the Waring Glove Factory for a number of years. The structure is being sold at an administrator’s sale.
CHARITY BOARD
Will Collect Garments
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 5, 1933
The Charity Board of this city requests residents of Rochester who have clothing or shoes or any articles of wearing apparel to donate them to the board during a drive which will be conducted here next week. During the past four days charity workers from other cities have been working in this city collecting wearing apparel which they are returning to the cities from whence the workers came for distribution there. The local Charity Board believes that residents of this city should save their discarded garments and shoes for use in alleviating the condition of poorer people of Rochester. For that reason the Charity Board requests that such articles be saved for distribution to worthy residents of Rochester.
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KNIFTON GARAGE.
Purchased by Kepler & Stoner
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 7, 1933
Ernest Knifton has sold his garage and tire agency at Akron to the Kepler and Stoner Auto Company and moved his welding outfit and tools to the Akron Motor Company building.
The transaction took place recently and the moving was done yesterday. The Kepler and Stoner Company are already in their new location and are re-arranging their equipment and stock.
Mr. Knifton has no definite plans for the future, but will take care of his welding trade at the Akron Motor Company garage.
ERIE RAILROAD
Low Round Trip Rate to Chicago
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 9, 1933
The Chicago and Erie Railroad is offering very low week end rates to Chicago for the Century of Progress according to an announcement made today by E.C. Sparks, local agent for the utility. Mr. Sparks states that on October 20, 21 and 22 the railroad is offering a round trip fare of $2.05 to Chicago and return. The tickets are good for four days from the date of sale. Mr. Sparks also states that lower tariffs are in force at the Century of Progress at all of the paid attractions. The low rate is offered by the railroad to enable persons who have not so far been to the fair to be able to do so at a very low cost.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Installation of Officers
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 10, 1933
The members of The American Legion Auxiliary enjoyed a community dinner at the Legion Home Monday night, followed by the installation of officers for the coming year. Mrs. Faye Holman president of the Auxiliary in the Second District installed the following officers: Mrs. Verla Emmons, President; Mrs. Charlotte Graham, Second Vice-President; Mrs. Bernice Zolman, Secretary; Mrs. Edna Wilson, Treasurer; Mrs. Bertha Willard, Chaplain, and the Executive Committee, Mrs. Mattie Christman, Mrs. Lucy Bryant and Mrs. Bertha Clayton. The Past-President, Mrs. Lucille Schultz was presented with a Past President’s pin, the gift of the Auxiliary. Mrs. Faye Holman was given a check for her services as installing officer. She promptly
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offered it as a prize to the Auxiliary member that brought in the most members by Nov. 1.
Mrs. Emmons, incoming President selected her committee chairmen for the coming year, Child Welfare, Mrs. Bess Miller; Rehabilitation, Mrs. Lucy Bryant; Legislative, Mrs. Lucille Schultz; Music, Miss Louise Holman; Fidac, Mrs. Mattie Christman; Americanism, Mrs. Helen Grove; Poppy, Mrs. Alta Chamberlain; Historian, Mrs. Bernice Zolman; Unit Activities, Mrs. Bertha Clayton; Publicity, Mrs. Charlotte Graham; Service Sales, Mrs. Celia Shelton; National Defense, Mrs. Gladys Davis; Membership, Mrs. Mildred Adams. After adjournment a very clever program was given by the Mrs. Faye Holman, Mrs. Bernice Zolman and Mrs. Mattie Christman.
CORNELL MARKET
Moves to New Building
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 13, 1933
William Cornell owner of the Cornell Fruit Market at the (NE) corner of Main and Seventh Streets, on the city lot, announced today that he would open his new store, located at 627 Main Street, Saturday. Mr. Cornell will continue to operate his market on the city lot as long as the weather will permit. Mr. Cornell purchased the building formerly occupied by the Davisson Electric Shop from Owen Davisson. He has completely remodeled the building and made it into one oif the most modern fruit and vegetable markets to be found in this section of the state. Mr. Cornell has also added the union delivery as a part of his service to his customers.
NATIONAL RECOVERY ACT (NRA)
Criticised by Chicago Editor
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1933
Chicago, Oct. 18 (U.P.) - Danger that the NRA may be a step toward Amerian dictatorship was pointed today at a conference of more than 200 members of the Inland Daily Association, representig 254 mid-western newspapers.
Criticism of the NRA for its dictatorthip aspects was made by Phil S. Hanna, editor of the Chicago Journal of Commerce, in an address in which he declared “the hope for democracy lies in a free press.”
“Would anybody have thought a year ago,” asked Mr. Hanna, “that the secretary of Agriculture would be given power to prevent a
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man from selling milk for what he chose in the Chicago area?”
“Would anybody have dreamed the time would come when a government official would talk boycott and cracking down on emploees who differ with political leaders about the method of bringing back reecovery?”
:”And bring the matter closer to home did anyone remotely think the day might come when the government would try to license newspapers?”
Discussing the checks afforded by newspapers on bad government, Hanna declared the press of the nation represents the first line of defense of freedom.
FISHER CAFE, FULTON
Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Martin
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1933
William Fisher of Fulton has sold his cafe to Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Martin of near Kewanna who will take possession on November 15. Mr. Fisher and family will move on their farm near Green Oak in the spring.
NEIGHBORS HELP FRIEND
Mrs. W. E. Smith
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 19, 1933
The neighbors of Mrs. W.E. Smith who resides on a farm northwest of Rochester, calld at her home recently and husked all of her corn while another neighbor bought the grain. Mrs. Smith was called to Rockford, Ill., because of the death of her mother, Mrs. E.C. Kellums who for eight years made her home with Mrs. Smith leaving there a short time ago to make her home with another daughter following the death of Mr. Smith. Neighbors hearing of the death in the family gathered at the Smith home where they husked her corn after which Orval Miller, a neighbor, purchaed the grain. At the noon hour Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Miller served dinner to the members of the husking party.
PERU BASKET CO.
Jess Murden Named Receiver
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 19, 1933
Peru, Ind. - Jess L. Murden was appointed receiver for the Peru Basket Company by Judge Hal C. Phelps in Miami Circuit Court late
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yesterday afternoon, following the filing earlier in the day of a suit by the Southern Pine Lumber Co., demanding appointment of a receiver and judgment for an unpaid account amounting to $745.
The court order says that Mr. Murden is to have full charge of the firm and to continue the business until further order of the court.. The appointment was made by agreement and recommendation of creditors of the firm which is located on North Grant street and is one of the city’s pioneer industries.
CITY CAFE, FULTON
Closed by Owner
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 9, 1933
The City Cafe at Fulton operated by Mrs. Guy Hall has been closed. The cafe was in operation for two months.
ROCHESTER GLOVE CORP
Working Again
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 13, 1933
The Rochester Glove Corporation was in operation today after a layoff for the past few weeks. The factory is being operated on a four hour a day basis.
LUNCH ROOM, ROCHESTER
Anderson & Holler Open “Shanty”
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 14, 1933
A lunchroom operating under the name of the “Shanty” at 113 East 9th street, on the south side of the courthouse, was opened for business Monday morning. Grove (Andy) Anderson of Lake Bruce and Vern Holler of Kokomo are the owners. Mr. Anderson is the owner and operator of Andy’s Summer Resort and Dance Pavilion at Lake Bruce and Mr. Holler comes from Kokomo and was formerly a salesman for the W.H. Turner Co., of Kokomo.
BEN FRANKLIN STORE, CULVER
Opened by Ben Oberlin
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 17, 1933
Ben Oberlin has opened a new variety store in Culver which is named the “Ben Franklin Store.” Mr. Oberlin built a 20 by 100 foot building near the Methodist Church in Culver to house the new store.
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N.R.A. EMPLOYEES CATCH ON
Plan to Organize
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 17, 1933
Washington, Nov. 17 - N.R.A. Yesterday got a taste of its own medicine.
Handbills appeared in many of its offices proclaiming in bold black type:
“It’s our turn to bargain collectively.
“Mass meeting of N.R.A. employees to organize.
“Friday, Nov. 17, council room.
“American Federation of Labor.”
The federation, the handbills said, has chartered an N.R.A. workers’ local. The unionization move is to demand for the employees standard government classification, salary adjustment, restoration of a recent 15 per cent pay cut, “union hours, leave and more.”
AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ADM.
All Who Butcher For Retail Are Taxed
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 17, 1933
Farmers and others who butcher and then retail the meat will be interested in the following regulation which has just been issued by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration at Washingto. Under the terms of the regulation all who butcher meat for resale must pay the processing tax but all can butcher meat for their own consumption without the tax being added. - - - - -
STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES
“pick and shovel” men higher wages
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 20, 1933
Indianapolis, Nov. 20 (U.P.) Wages of 13,000 men employed in the state hghway commission “pick and shovel” road program were increased today from 40c to 50c an hour. The increase for their 30-hour week complied with the minimum unskilled pay for workers in the civil works program.
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AKRON MILK PLANT
To Close First of the Year
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 28, 1933
A severe financial blow was struck at Akron and 267 families living mostly in Henry township Monday, when a statement was posted by the Borden Farms Products Company of Illinois that their milk plant located in Akron would close down permanently early on December 31st.
The plant which has been the center of one of the bright financial spots in Fulton county in recent years has been paying out to the farmers of that community on an average of $25,000 to $30,000 per month in cash and this income was divided among 267 farmers who delivered milk to the station daily.
Those who have watched the milk situation in Chicago, explain the move by saying that while milk production has increased here and elsewhere that consumption has decreased in the Chicago market. All of the milk from Akron is shipped by train to Hammond then is sold in Chicago. Also the fact that Akron is beyond the hundred mile limit which brings an increase of freight rates is thought to have something to do with the closing. It is also known that the hundreds of milk producers living west of Chicago have been for some time demanding that the Bordens buy their milk, claiming a shorter haul and that they trade in Chicago.
DENISTON ELEVATOR
Bought by Monterey Man
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 29, 1933
Through a business deal consumated Tuesday afternoon, the Deniston Elevator and Grain Company operated by James Brooke, of this city, was sold to Glen Wilson, of Monterey. The new proprietor took immediate charge of the business, which is located on East 9th street this city.
Mr. Wilson, who is employed as a representative of the Smith Agriculture Chemical Co., of Indianapolis is thoroughly acquainted with the elevator and coal business, having had an interest in the large elevator at Monterey for several years. While Mr. Wilson’s business connections with the Indianapolis firm will require much of his time being spent out of this city, he will be assisted in the management of the local elevator by his son, Russell.
The new proprietor and his family contemplate moving to this
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city early next spring. The name of the elevator will be changed to the Wilson Grain & Coal Co.
Mr. Brooke, the retiring proprietor of the elevator has not as yet announced his plans regarding the future. He did state however, that he and his family would continue their residency in this city.
ERIE RAILROAD
Store Door Freight Service
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 2, 1933
Pickup and delivery service for less than carload shipments was established by the Erie railroad company beginning Friday, Dec. 1, it was announced here today by officials.
The service provides for the free pickup and delivery of small shipments of freight moving to and from principal points on the Erie railroad up to a distance of 200 miles, with a minimum rate of thirty-five cents per 100 pounds.
A small charge is made for pickup and delivery service for all freight moving to and from principal points on the Erie beyond the 200 mile limit. - - - - - -
CIVIL WORKS ADM. (C.W.A.)
62 More Men to be Hired
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 9, 1933
Val Zimmerman, CWA administrator for Fulton County, today received a telegram from William Books, of Indianapolis, Civil Works Adm., authorzing him to employ 62 more men in Fulton county on federal projects.- - - - -
WESTERN UNION
After-hour Telegrams Over Telephone
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 9, 1933
An agreement has been completed here it was announced today between the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Rochester Telephone Company whereby telegrams can be sent and received by telephone. The new arrangement will be effective January 1st. This will be a big benefit to business men and others who wish to send and receive telegrams at hours when the telegraph office is closed. - - - -
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Awarded First “I“ Sweaters
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 16, 1933
Harold Leininger, son of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Leininger of Akron and Maurice Radcliffe of Bloomington received the first “I” sweaters ever to be awarded at Indiana University for completing four semesters in the all-American football band and four semesters in the oirdinary band routine. The sweaters were presented by Col. W.R. Standiford, cmmandant of the university’s ROTC unit, at the semi-annual band banquet Sunday evening. Ten men may be chosen each year to receive the sweaters, if their eligibility is confirmed by the above rules.
BERGHOFF CAFE
Opens Sunday Morning
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 23, 1933
One of the most modern cafes in this section of the state will open its doors for business at 11 a.m. Sunday morning at the (SE) corner of Main and 9th streets this city. The new business establishment which furnishes employment for ten people will be operated under the firm name of the Berghoff Cafe and is owned by Louis and Pete Ninios, proprietors of the New York Candy Kitchen.
The cafe which also includes a modern bar for the serving of beer, is finished in modernistic design thruout and has a seating capacity for 90 people. The fixtures are in dark and light tan with inlaid design and the bar is in mahogany. The flooring of inlaid linoleum, the walls and ceiling harmonize with the color scheme of the artistic and costly fixtures.
The cafe proper, the bar and kitchen are equipped with electrical refrigeration apparatus and the cooking range is heated by an electrically controlled oil burning heating units.
The proprietors stated that the entire seating capacity would be taxed to the limit on Christmas eve, reservations having been made several days ago. Special entertainment will be given throughout Sunday and Monday evenings.
The Niniois brothers have been engaged in business in this city for the past 14 years, coming here from Chicago. The New York Candy Kitchen which adjoins the Berghoff Cafe will of course continue in business under the Ninios brothers management.
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FRIENDS CUT WOOD
For Widow Mrs. Byron Spitler
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 23, 1933
Friends and neighbors of the family of the late Byron Spitler who lived on a farm north of Argos gathered Tuesday at the Charles Black farm near Akron and cut wood donated by Mr. Black for Mrs. Spitler. Teams and wagons hauled the wood to the Spitler home.
BEATTY, CLYDE
To Star In Jungle Film
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 26, 1933
Peru, Ind., Dec. 26. - Preliminary scenes for a new movie will start at the local circus quarters Jan. 2, starring Clyde Beatty, considered one of the world’s greatest animal trainers. The picure is being produced by the Mascot Film corporation under the direction of Jerry Wickland.
The paint shop at the local quarters is being decorated and covered with palm trees, shrubs and everything it takes to film dark African jungle scene.
PURE MILK ASSOCIATION
J.W. Swick re-elected president
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 29, 1933
Akron, Ind., Dec. 29 - J.W. Swick was re-elected president of the local Pure Milk Association at the regular monthly meeting last night. He received a unanimous vote of the group - and nearly everyone of the 274 members were present.- - - - -
BUSINESS BLOCK, KEWANNA
Purchased by Frank Scott
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 29, 1933
A deal was cmpleted this week whereby Frank Scott of Kewanna has purchased the two storerooms in the city which for many years were occupied by the Sibert Store. The purchase of the store roomss will give Mr. Scott the necessary floor space which he needs because of his rapidly expanding business.
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LECKRONE, DR. MILTON E.
Taking Course at Columbia
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 2, 1934
Dr. Milton E. Leckrone, head of Woodlawn Hospital, this city, departed today for Columbia University, New York, where he will take a special course in GU surgery. The local surgeon will be in the East for over six months, however, he will return to this city via Airways every two or three weeks to take care of his surgery work here.
PALM CAFE
Purchased by Bert Reames of Pulaski
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 2, 1934
Announcement was made today that the Palm Cafe at 608 Main Street has been sold by Mrs. Versa Metz Mills to Bert Reames of Pulaski. The deal was made yesterday and the new proprietor took possession of the cafe this mornng. He will continue to operate the restaurat. Mr. Reames plans to rename the restaurant to that of the Reames Cafe. Mrs. Mills has no immediate plans for the future.
RIGDON, DR. JONATHAN
Is Dead
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 2, 1934
Dr. Jonathan Rigdon, aged 75, president of Central Normal at Danville, Ill., died there Saturday evening from heart trouble. Dr. Rigdon for many years was president of the Normal school at Winona Lake. He had often spoken before teachers meetings in Fulton county.
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP.
Becomes Effective Today
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 2, 1934
Washington, Jan. 2 - President Roosevelt was informed last night that 97 per cent of the nation’s bank depositors would be insured under the new deposit insurance which becomes effective today.
Walter J. Cummings, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (F.D.I.C.), reported to Mr. Roosevelt that deposits in 13,423 banks will be insured. - - - -
Thus, today depositors of sums up to $2,500 will be insured. After July 1 this insurance will be increased to $10,000.
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McCONNELL, MARGARET
Visits Kewanna
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 3, 1934
The Kewanna community has been brightened considerable during the holidays by the visit back home of one of its own girls who is making a successful start as a screen player in Hollywood. The attractive young lady is Miss Margaret McConnell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R.W McConnell of Kewanna, and she is with her parents to spend her first vacation from the screen duties and to tell her admiring relatives and friends all about her experiences.
When a reporter from The News-Sentinel called at her home and informed the young lady that this newspaper wanted a story about her she was genuinely flustered and protested against any publicity here where she said “the folks all knew her.” But she consented to tell a little about herself how she got “in” the movies and then modestly added that her parts were “ridiciously small” and that she “never knew whether she would be in a film one minute, one time or ten.” As for her future on the screen she is going to let that take care of itself.
Miss McConnell was born at Oxford, Indiana, but has spent much of her life at Kewanna, graduating from high school there. Ambitious for a career she studied diligently and won a scholarshop at the University of Indiana where she attended for a year and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Believing her future lay in the world of art she went to Chicago the following year and enrolled at the American Academy and at the National Academy of Art. She developed rapidly as an artist and a number of her sketches have since appeared on magazine covers.
While attending art school she attracted the attention of advertising artists and next she found herself selected as a model for nation-wide cigaret advertisements. Becoming known as, “that girl in the cigaret ads,” she attracted the attentionj of Hollywood movie directors who are always looking for beauty and new talent. Just as she was planning to leave for New York to continue modeling, telegrams and letters began to arrive from an official of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios. She paid no attention to these for a time and then a brother-in-law of the official came through Chicago and dropped in to see her. At his insistence she had a number of pictures taken and he sent these to the studio in California. Later the official and his brother-in-law came through Chicago again and in a short time she had signed a contract.
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She returned with them to Hollywood last February and after establishing herself a home with her brother she awaited her first studio call.
First Screen Test
Her screen test was particularly trying and from her own viewpoint a complete failure she said. While the camera ground out the film she was instructed to,“make love,” to an old bachelor who turned his back on her, not affected by her entreaties. When she talked she said her voice sounded like that of a two-year-old child and she admitted that she was, “just scared to death.” Leaving the studio certain of the fact that she had made a complete, “flop”, in her big chance she went home and started packing ready to take a train back to Chicago. In the midst of this came a telephone call from the studio with an official saying she had passed the test and would be used in coming pictures. That changed everything and naturally she decided to stay.
Since then she has had small parts in several outstanding productions including “Reunion In Vienna,” “Dancing Lady,” “Tugboat Annie”, and “The Hollywood Party.” The latter picture was an idea of the studio’s in which they presented all of their youthful talent and beauty gathered from the entire country to the public in one film. Her last film was in a technicoilor cooking short which will appear soon.
Meet The Stars
Upon Miss McConnell’s return to Hollywood at the end of this month she has been cast for bits in “Operator 13” in which Marion Davies and Gary Cooper play the lead roles. Her contract is optional yearly to run for a period of seven years. She admits she enjoys mingling with all the movie and stage stars and says they are the finest and most considerate people in the world. She told about the earthquake which struck that section last summer and how she dropped down under a table at the studio. Lewis Stone, character actor, found her there and carried her outside to safety. One experience after another in the movie capital makes life exceedingly thrilling for the attractive young lady and gives everyone back home plenty of interesting entertainment to hear her tell about it.
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PERU BASKET COMPANY
Purchased by Wabash Valley Trust Co.
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 8, 1934
Peru, Ind., Jan. 8 - The Wabash Valley Trust company today purchased the Peru Basket company at the auction sale conducted by Jesse Murden, receiver, at the company’s office on North Grant street. Several bids were submitted but it was found that the bid of the Wabash Valley Trust company, which was $6,500, was the highest and best bid.
It was announced that the company would be reorganized and will hereafter by known as the Peru Wood Products Company, Inc. Operation of the plant will be continued as in the past.
Sale of the plant included all real estate, furniture and fixtures, inventory, machinery and stock on hand.
MILK STRIKE ENDED
Akron Station is Open
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 11, 1934
Milk was delivered to the Borden Farm Produce Co. Plant at Akron this morning just as usual and as if nothing had ever happened, it was reported by L.K. Falkenstein, manager. - - - - - - -
BARBER SHOP
Opened by Robert Hill
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 22, 1934
Robert Hill, who resides near Fulton, has opened a barber shop in the room at 430 Main Street. Mr. Hill is a licensed barber and has had five years experience.
UTTER-PIKE MARRIAGE
Helen Pike and Howard Utter
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 22, 1934
Miss Helen Pike, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D.A. Pike of Akron and Howard Utter son of Mrs. E.E. Gerig, were united in marriage Sunday morning at 10 o’clock in the home of Prof. Schultz at North Manchester. The double ring ceremony was performed in the presence of Mr. & Mrs. Pike and daughters, Glendolyn and Virginia. Mr. & Mrs. French Stephens of Akron and ten of the bride’s college friends. The Manchester College chimes played the wedding march and “Oh, Promise Me.”
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Miss Pike was graduated from the Akron High School in the class of 1930 and attended Manchester College for two years. Mr. Utter graduated from the Akron High School in 1928. Miss Pike has been managing a saw mill in Michigan and Mr. Utter is an engineer in the lumber business. Following a wedding trip to a lumber camp in Northern Wisconsin the couple will reside in LaPorte.
GOLDEN GLOVES
Tourney at Peru
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 23, 1934
Five Rochester youthful scrappers will strut their stuff at the Golden Gloves tourney at Peru tonight and if they are successful they will then enter competition at the Kokomo tourney which will be held in a few days.
Three of the local aspirants namely Deverl Holloway, Barton Ball and “Bid” Lewis have fought their way to the Chicago Tribune tourney, during the past two years and some of the Miami county youngsters are going to find the going plenty tough against this trio. The other two locals are Bob Bryant and Lefty Dawson. A good sized crowd of Rochester fans will witness the bouts tonight.
R.H.S. GRAD SCORES SUCCESS
Walter Perry
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 24, 1934
Walter Perry, son of Mr. L.B. Perry, instructor of industrial arts in Rochester High School, has attained a high standard of success while still in his thirties. Walter Perry is the superintendent of the Commercial Refrigeration Mfg. Co. at Los Angeles, Calif.
Mr. Perry takes a personal interest in every order coming into the plant. The editor of the SUPERCOLD NEWS says in his monthly publication, “‘Walt’ watches over orders like a hen does over her chicks and many times accomplishes almost super-human results in satisfying every one as to delivery dates.”
Because of a pleasing personality Mr. Perry is well liked by the men under him and can get out more work per man than most superintendents. Mr. Perry is known as “Walt” to all men in the factory. Even the factory’s slogan shows what he means to the company. The factory slogan is “Let ‘Walt’ do it” - Walt dos it, and in good shape, too.
Though very much endowed with the enthusiasm of youth, Mr.
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Perry’s experience is equivalent to ordinary men twice his age. He is a mechanical engineer, refrigeration engineer, mechanical draughtsman and knows the ins and outs of all wood working and metal working machinery.
After graduating from R.H.S. in 1918, Mr. Perry took a three-year course of chemical engineering at Purdue and then went to California. He worked there in the National Show Case Company and then in the Pacific Show Case Company. In 1929 he accepted a position with the Commercial Refrigeration Mfg. Co. as a draughtsman and designer. Soon after that, he was promoted to foremanship over one department, but was soon made foreman oiver the entire plant of seven departments. In 1933 Mr. Perry completed his course in chemical engineering at the University of California. In November of ‘33, he was made superintendent of the SuperCold Refrigerator plant in Los Angeles.
ROCHESTER AIRPORT APPROVED
Expect Work Soon
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 29, 1934
The municipal airport for Rochester and Lake Manitou received the final approval of the federal government over the week-end. This information coming to The News-Sentinel Monday mornng. A telegram was received from Captain Charles E. Cox, Jr., airport administrator for Indiana, reading as follows:
“Airport project apprioved. Number four seven five ought.”
With this acceptance of the project on the part of the government it means that work of improving the grounds will begin just as soon as the weather is suitable. The actual amount of money appropriated for this work is as yet unknown but it is understood it will approximate around $6,000. Most of this will be spent for labor which means that much additional CWA work in the community. All of the work will be done under the supervision of the local CWA organization.
The airport will be located on 140 acres of the Hiram Carruthers farm on the north side of State Road 14. The improvements call for the leveling of the ground, rolling and packing it, the building of field markers both for the edges of the field and the runways and the planting of grass to make a good sod surface.
R.A. Van Devere, manager of the Indiana Air Service of the Municipal Airport at South Bend, has been engaged as superintendent
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of the work due to his long experience in ths field.
SHELTON, JOHN H.
Appointed Aid-de-camp to Natl. Commander G.A.R.
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 30, 1934
From National Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, at Los Angeles, California, came the appointment to Comrade John H. Shelton of this city as Aid-de-camp on the Staff of Narional Commander. The honor came without solicitatioin and was a distinct surprise, alike appreciated by the appointee and his many Rochester friends. - - - -
John H. Shelton is the last surviving charter member of McClung Post No. 95, G.A.R. of Rochester, is the present commander, having held that distinction for the past twelve years. Meetings are no longer held, as there are less than a half-dozen members living, and these too feeble to attend.- - - - -
Congratulations of Rochester citizens and all veterans are showered on a worthy citizen.
PURE MILK ASSOCIATION
To Fine Margarine Users
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 2, 1934
The members of the Pure Milk Association of District 17 at their annual meeting held at Culver several days ago voted to penalize any member of the organization who was found buying oleomargerine. The penalty is five pounds taken from the daily base of butterfat for every pound of oleo purchased. - - - - - There are over 500 members of the association in Fulton county. They sell their milk at Akron and Monterey. There are seven counties in the district. They are Starke, Pulaski, Cass, Fulton, Wabash, Marshall and Kosciusko.
GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENT
Includes Three From Rochester
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 12, 1934
Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 12 - (Special) - The three Rochester amateur boxers who won their way through the Peru bouts to the Kokomo regional of the Golden Gloves tournament will find themselves among at least 73 other ambitious fighters when they go into action here Feb. 15 ad 16. - - - -
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ROCHESTER GLOVE CORP.
Ralph H. Rinard, Foreman
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 16, 1934
Announcement was made today by Herman H. Sobol, owner of the Rochester Glove Corporation, that Ralph H. Rinard of Argos has been engaged to be foreman of production at the plant here. The latter will be superintendent of the force and will have general supervision of the empllyees. He has already assumed his new duties. Rinard for several years was employed by the Chcago Garment Company, when that factory was located in Rochester.
The glove company at the present time is giving employment to 40 women and men and plans are now being completed to start another section of machines which will result in the hiring of 15 to 20 more girls. - - - - -
FILLING STATION
Leased by Fred Perschbacher Sr.
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 23, 1934
Fred Perschbacher Sr., has leased the filling station at the northeast corner of Main and Fourth Streets of McCall & Pontious and will operate the same.
ICE SKATING POND
In City Park
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 23, 1934
William Foor, who is in charge if the City Park in the old fairgrounds at the west edge of the city at Thirteenth street, announced today that the artificial ice skating pond which was built there is now in excellent condition for skating. The pond was constructed on the football field. Dikes were placed around the field and the space thus dammed was flooded. - - - -
AVIATION SCHOOL
At Rochester Mu niipal Airport
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 24, 1934
A school of instruction for airplane pilots is being startd here this week by R.A. “Rudy” Van Devere, well known pilot of South Bend. Van Devere, who is the owner and manager of the Indiana Air Service at thmunicipal airport at South bend, is at present superintendent of construction of the Rochester municipal airport now being built.
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FILLING STATION SOLD
By J. W. Brubaker Garage
The News-Sentinel, March 1, 1934
The Standard Oil Filling Station, located at the corner of 3rd and Main Streets this city, was recently sold to the Standard Oil Co., of Indiana, by the J. W. Brubaker Garage.
Leo Long, former operator at the station has been retained by the Standard Oil Company as manager. The station was erected in May, 1925 and was operated by Mr. Brubaker up to the forepart of the present week.
WHITMER GYM
Rochester Regional Today
The News-Sentinel, March 10, 1934
The Rochester Regional of whch teams from Fulton, South Bend, Nappanee and North Judson are entered,, was scheduled to get off to a start this afternoon with the first game beginning at 2:00. At that time the Fulton Bulldogs and the Nappanee Bulldogs will take the floor.- - - -
FULTON COUNTY CITIZEN
Lee Struckman Purchases Airplane
The News-Sentinel, March 12, 1934
Time moves on. The older residents have seen Fulton county follow the march of progress from oxen to horses, horses to autos and now it’s autos to an airplane. The county’ first plane swooped down on the Struckman farm, south oif this city Saturday afternoon under the skillful piloting of its owner, Lee Struckman.
The ship which is a 90-horsepower OX5 Park’s bi-plane was purchased by Struckman in Indianapolis and flown to its Fulton county hangar, Saturday afternoon. Mr. Struckman states he will spend his leisure time this summer viewing things from the “upstairs”. For the time being he will keep his new plane at the farm, but as soon as the municipal airport here is equipped with runways and hangar facilities, he will make permanent use of the field.
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KERSCHNER GROCERY
Purchased by C.E. Renbarger
The News-Sentinel, March 13, 1934
Through a transactin consumated the latter part of last week C.E. Renbarger becomes the new proprietor of the F.J. Kerschner Grocery store, located at 828 Main street, this city.
The new owner who comes from Niles, Mich., has had several years experience in the grocery business and is planning to make his store oie of the most modern equipped food stores in this section of the state. - - - - -
The formal opening of the grocery will probably be delayed for a week or ten days on account of the extensive repair work. However, the new proprietor is taking care of the clientele of the store while these improvements are underway.
Mr. Kerschner, the retiring grocer, has opened up a bakery and pastry shop in the north end of Rochester.
Mr. & Mrs. Renbarger are residing at 303 West 11th street, this city, pending the securing of a suitable residence here.
STRUCKMAN PLANE CRASHES
Through Ice on Lake Manitou
The News-Sentinel, March 13, 1934
Lee Struckman, amateur pilot, had a narrow escape from death at 1 o’clock this afternoon when his plane crashed through the ice at Lake Manitou when he attempted to make a landing on the ice in front of the Pal O Mine cottage on the north shore of the lake west of the Colonial Hotel. - - - -
After the landing gear went through the ice the wings came to rest on the lake surface and spported the plane. - - - -The plane it is believed was damaged quite extensively.
BABCOCK, CHARLES C.
Takes Over Ford Agency in Indianapolis
The News-Sentinel, March 19, 1934
Indianapolis News, March 17, 1934 reports Mr. Babcock has taken over control of the Thirteenth and Central Sales Company, a Ford agency in Indianapolis. Mr. Babcock received his first training as a car salesman with the Fulton County Motor Company. - - - -
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MORNINGSTAR, ORA
Attempting Comeback as Billiard Player
The News-Sentinel, March 20, 1934
Ora Morningstar of San Diego, Cal., a former resident of this city is attempting to stage a comeback in the billiard world. At one time Morningstar was the national champion 18.2 billiard playuer. A picture of Morningstar and a story about him appeared in a Chicago newspaper Sunday.
WYNN, EARL
Purchases Filling Station
The News-Sentinel, March 20, 1934
Earl Wynn today purhased the filling station on East Ninth Street near the city corporation line of Roscoe Hawk and will continue to operate it. Mr. Wynn for many years was the owner of a general store at Tiosa. He will sell Standard Oil Company products.
MELODY MASTERS
Engagement at Rose Ball Room, Mishawaka
The News-Sentinel, March 21, 1934
The Melody Masters orchestra of this city has signed a contract to appear in the Rose Ball Room at Mishawaka on Wednesday and Friday nights of this week. The band has secured new outfits for the engagement. At Mishawaka the band will have to compete with another orchestra in what is scheduled as a battle of bands. The members of the local band are Keith Miller, Frank Smith, Robert Osborn, Kennie Annis, Carson McGuire, Miss Mary Whittenberger and Charles Coplen.
EDITORIAL
Discontent
The News-Sentinel, March 21, 1934
Henry Ford said in a recent interview that he is glad to see so many people dissatisfied. He feels that the world is run by dissatisfied people and that when people are thus discontented they are willing to take hold and create better conditions.
While such discontent should not take the form of useless kicking, large achievement finds its roots in a feeling oif disatisfaction. If you find some man building up a fine business his ambition ame from his discontent with the narrow conditins of his previous life. (181)
Many men have thus risen out of narrow conditions, and it was this discontent with these conditions that supplied the spur with which they went ut and conquered the world.
When you see some going ahead, it is usually because some group of people became dissatisfied with the inadequate conditions then existing. Their disatisfaction spurred them on to organize movements that would create improvement.
There is much discontent that is merely negative and accomplishes nothing. There are knockers and kickers everywhere who are always dissatisfied. They growl and complain, but they are rarely found taking hold of any constructive movement. Many such ones are dissatisfied with their lot in life, but they do not try to make themselves more useful to the world, so they will command better opportunitis.
Mere discontent unaccompanied by useful action simply spreads discouragement, and paralyzes the capacity for achievement. But discontent accompanied by intelligent actioin was the force that led Columbus to discover a new world, that led American pioneers to settle the great West, and is all the time working for better communities and industrial conditions.
BARNHART, HENRY A.
Eulogy
The News-Sentinel, March 27, 1934
Through the writing of the closing chapter in the life of Henry A. Barnhart, death has dealt a heavy blow to the family, friends and community. Yet, while the gamut of human emotions may register deepest in sorrow, there is solace in the knowledge that Mr. Barnhart’s career was replete with deeds, coimmendable deeds, of which those who mourn, may ever be proud.
Reared in the humblest of rural surroundings, under the tutelage of what would now be termed homespun Christian parentage, Mr. Barnhart, early in life established a well defined demarcation between right and wrong, and from these simple but powerful classifictions of all human deeds he stood and fought indomitably for what he deemed was just.
Mr. Barnhart, while still a young man assumed an important role in the civic, political and general activities of Rochester and Fulton county. During his two score of years as editor and publisher of the Rochester Sentinel, he was a fearless exponent for every worth-while
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movement for the betterment of the community. It was during his regime in the newspaper field that his outstanding personality, together with his desire to be a sincere friend of those in all walks of life, finally embarked him on a political career, under the Democratic banner which gained the plaudits of even many of adverse political faith. During his six terms in the United States legislative chambers, he served his constituents, district, state and nation, in such an unbiased, business-like manner that the word “politician” in a professional sense was never connected with the name of Congressman Barnhart.
Following his retirement frm national legislative activity, Mr. Barnhart devoted his untiring energies to the welfare of Rochester, his neighbors, friends, the unfortunates, his family and his church. During the latter months of his life, he derived much pleasure throiugh an active interest in the progress being made on the Federal Fish Hatchery at Lake Manitou, and it may be said it was largely through his friendship with former colleagues at Washngton, D.C., that the project was secured for Rochester.
Perhaps, in this brief comment on the passing of a citizen and friend, who has left an indelible mark of honesty, efficiency and helpfulness, which will ever be remembered in this coimmunity, one of the finest tributes to Henry A. Barnhart, may be said in these few words: He was a lover of his fellowman, of nature, of wholesome humor, of his home, his family and his church.
DENISTON, ARTHUR L.
Will Resign From State Prison Post
The News-Sentinel, March 29, 1934
Michigan City, Ind., Mar. 29 (U.P.) - Arthur L. Deniston of Rochester will resign from the State Prison Board of Trustees when the board meets in regular session here tonight, it was reliably reported today.
DENISTON, ARTHUR L..
Named Industrial Manager of Penal Industry
The News-Sentinel, March 30, 1934
Indianapolis, Mar. 30 (U.P.) - Arrangements through which A.L. Deniston of Rochester and Thomas Hannagan, Logansport, will direct manufacture and sale respectively, of Indiana prison-made goods was
announced here today by Pleas Greenlee, secretary to Gov. Paul V. McNutt. - - - - -
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HADLEY, NOAH
Named County Agent
The News-Sentinel, April 3, 1934
Noah Hadley, aged 30, of Brookville, was named county agent for a period of one year by the Fulton County Board of Education at their April meeting yesterday in the office of County Superintendent Earl Rouch.
Mr. Hadley is well qualified to assume the position to which he has been named. For the past four years he has served as the county agent if Franklin county.
Mr. Hadley, prior to the time he was named Franklin county agent was employed for five years by the Dairy Herd Improvement Association of LaPorte. In LaPorte county Mr. Hadley was a leader in 4-H club work.
Mr. Hadley, who is married and the father of one daughter, is a native of Pulaski county. He is a graduate of the Purdue University School of Agriculture in the class of 1930. He will assume his office here on May 1.
Mr. Hadley will succeed Harry Rosenbury who has been the county agent here for several years. Mr. Rosenbury will devote his time to dairying and truck gardening at a farm owned by him one mile north of the city on Road 31.
PHILLIPS OIL CO.
Building Bulk Station
The News-Sentinel, April 4, 1934
Ground was broken today for the start of construction of a $4,500 gasoline bulk plant for the Phillips “66” Company at the East end of 11th street, along the Nickel Plate railroad tracks.
Dean Neff, of this city, who is district manager of this company stated today that the new plant would be in operation by the first of May.
VARIETY STORE
Purchased by Wayne Little
The News-Sentinel, April 12, 1934
Announcement was made today that the variety store at 822 Main Street, will be re-opened on Saturday April 14 by Wayne Little. Mr. Little who with his family, consisting of his wife and daughter are residing at 816 Pontiac Street, purchased the store several weeks ago
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from the S.Z. Pittenger & Co. The store has been remodeled, redecorated and restocked. Mr. Little has had 16 years experience in the operation of variety stores. For 10 years he was with chain stores and for the past six yers he has operated a service for variety store owners. Mr. & Mrs. Little’s home is in North Manchester. The store will be known as The Little 5 and 10 Cent Store.
SECURITY LOAN CO.
Moves to New Office
The News-Sentinel, April 18, 1934
The Security Loan Co. Today opened for business in their new office room, located at 802 Main street. This room which formerly was occupied by the Rochester Discount Corp., has been completely re-arranged and redecorated, making it one one of the finest first floor offices in the city.
The Security Loan Co. was formerly located on the second floor of the A.B. Shore building.
In keeping in stride with increased trade Manager Lotus Thrush stated that two new employees had been secured. These are G.H. Harshbarger, who comes here from South Bend and Mrs. Anna Alexander, of this city. Mrs. Pearl Graham is the assistant manager of the Security Loan Coi.
ROCHESTER TELEPHONE CO.
Announces New Officers
The News-Sentinel, April 18, 1934
The Rochester Telephone Co. made announcement Tuesday evening of the election of directors and officers for the remainder of the year. The special meeting was called for the purpose of filling the vacancy caused by the death of Henry A. Barnhart who had served as president of the corporation since it was founded in 1895..
Hugh A. Barnhart, son of the late officer, was elected a director and position of president. Tully Pontious will continue as vice president and Miss Belle Bernetha and Miss Mary Gould as directors.
Roscoe Pontius, who has been the acting head of the company for some time, will continue as secretary-treasurer. In addition he was named as general manager, which position was formerly held by Henry Barnhart. As such he will be the active head of the business.
Tully Pontious is construction superintendent, Miss Bernetha, chief operator and Mss Gould is cashier. They all have been with the
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company since it was founded.
UNIQUE BAKERY
Opens Ice Cream Parlor
The News-Sentinel, April 27, 1934
Ernest Mathia, proprietor of the Unique Bakery, this city, has opened an ice cream department in connection with his bakery. The ice cream service will be started Saturday morning and over 15 varieties of Fleming ice cream will be carried at all times. - - - -
HOUSE, HELEN
First Fulton County Woman Flyer
The News-Sentinel, May 1, 1934 (Phoro South Bend Tribune)
Miss Helen House is to be congratulated as being Fulton County’s first girl to make a solo airplane flight. Miss House is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter House, who reside on the northwest side of Lake Manitou, one mile east of Rochester.
Miss House has been interested in airplanes for many years, but not until recently did she think her dream of flying a ship would come true. Wen the municipal airport was located here, Miss House became more “air minded” than ever and decided to take up aviation. Under the direction of Rudy VanDevere, she took her first lesson on April 4th.
VanDevere owns and operates the Indiana Air Service, South Bend. He has four planes in his hangar at the Bendix airport. VanDevere has many friends in Rochester as he has come here in his airplane on numerous occsions while spervising construction of the local airport
Three Weeks Instruction
On April 25th, just three weeks after Miss House had taken her first lesson, she made her first solo flight and previous to this she had taken just 6-1/2 hours of instruction. It is unusual to make a solo flight with less than eight or ten hours of instruction. The first solo fight took her in the air about ten mnutes as the aviator took off, circled the field and landed. She handled the plane perfectly, the instructor said afterwards. Miss House is the first girl under the tutelage of Mr. VanDevere to make a solo flight, but a girl from South Bend is also studying under him at present.
When asked what she planned to do in aviation, Miss House stated she wanted to work up and receive her commercial license this
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summer so she could take up passengers at the Rochester airport. To gain a commercial license, Miss House will have to obtain 60 hours of solo flights to her credt and also pass a written and flying examination. Her next ambition is to work in with some compay as a demonstrator. It is expected that she will go on the Annual Indiana Air Tur over ths state this summer.
Miss House is 19 years of age. She attended Rochester High School two years, and then went to California where she was graduated froim the High School at El Cajon, California. She recently passed a test of perfect health. She spends most of her time in South Bend now, where she takes instruction from Mr. VanDever and studies instruction books. Her next lesson, those which she will take up this week, will probably be on “Dead Stick Landing.”
BALL ICE CO. ICE HOUSE
Destroyed by Fire
The News-Sentinel, May 2, 1934
Fire of an unknown origin which was discovered at 4:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, destroyed the ice house of the Ball Ice Company at the south end of Lake Manitou. William Ball, owner of the ice company estimates his loss at $2,000 which is fully covered by insurance.
The ice house was a 30x40 foot structure and contained 800 tons of ice which had been cut during the winter at Lake Manitou. It is thought half of the ice can be salvaged.
The ice house was built last summer after a much larger one belonging to the Ball company was leveled during a windstorm on June 8.
The Rochester fire department was greatly hampered in fighting the fire because minnows would stop up the screen at the end of the suction hose which was placed in Lake Manitou.
On several occasions the pumper had to be stopped while minnows were taken from the suction hose.
KEWANNA FREE MOVIES
Wednesday Nights 16 weeks
The News-Sentinel, May 4, 1934
The Kewnna Chamber of Commerce sponsors free movies and band concerts 16 weeks this summer, The picture show will be on Wednesday night and the band concert on Saturday night.
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MACY POST OFFICE
Moved to Howard See Bldg.
The News-Sentinel, May 5, 1934
The Macy postoffice has been moved frm the John Hatch building into the building owned by Howard See and formerly occupied by the Sanitary Milk Company’s cream station.
CONSERVATION CLUB, LAKE BRUCE
To Be Organized
The News-Sentinel, May 12, 1934
A Conservation Club, to be affiliated with the State Conservation Department, will be organized at Bruce Lake Tuesday night. May 15th at 7:30 o’clock, the meeting to be held on the large veranda of the Quirk home which is perhaps better known as the Murphey hotel.
Fifty-five signers have already been secured and much interest is being manifsted in the new organization. The members coming mostly from Bruc Lake and Kewanna. Milt Wysong, educational director of the conservation of the state, will be present and assist in the organization.
The organization is for the purpose of securing state aid in re-stocking the lake with small fish, staking off the breeding beds and thus giving the fish protection; repairing the dam at the west end of the lake and for carrying on other things of benefit to the hunter and fisherman who may visit our locality and is also designed to promote a better feeling between the farmer and thoise who like to hunt and fish and to make Indiana the greatest outdoor state in the union.
The State Conservation Department refuses to furnish fish or peform other things needed, until such an organization as the one contemplated now is organ nterested in the future welfare of Bruce Lake, you are cordially invited by persons backing the movement to come next Tuesday night, join the organization and give your assistance.
EDITORIAL
Stimulating Construction
The News-Sentinel, May 12, 1934
The American people want to hear the sound of the hammer, putting up homes for the people, mostly small homes, at moderate prices so that the masses of the people shall be able to purchse them. The National Emergncy council is working on plans to stimulate such
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construction and other of the so-called heavy industries. If a house building boom could be started all over the land, it would put millions of idle people to work.
There is a need for these houses. Millions of families are living in a doubled-up condition. Innumerable young folks, who want their own little rooftree and fireside, are living with the old folks. Many of them would be able to rent or buy a small home, but rent or price must be low.
Many of these folks flew high in the boom times and bought or rented homes beyond their means. Their wings have been clipped since then. They figure their spending ability now with relation to their earning ability and they consider that there must be some margin for saving.
The construction industry has probably been the lowest of the big activities to feel the spur of business revival. While the clothing and shoe factories and the food manufacturers have been busy supplying the needs of the people, the construction inustries are still going slow, waiting for the savings of the people to set them to work.
Starting them in motion comes down largely to two questions. Can money be borrowed to finance such construction, Will the costs of material and labor be such that the public can buy the product?
It would look as if everyone would have to make some concessions to get a real building boom started. If money could be loaned at lower rates of interest, if matrials could be provided at lower prices, if labor would work for less in order to obtain more regular work, it would look as if a product could be turned out that would find a market.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Builds Drive and Balcony Pavilion
The News-Sentinel, May 16, 1934
At least two or three major improvements are now underway at the Colonial Hotel grounds preparatory to the opening of this popular Lake Manitou resort.
Perhaps the most important of the changes which will aid in he handling of the large crowds which trek to the grounds throughout the week ends during the summer months is the building of a new 60 foot wide driveway from the Lake Shore highway up to the hotel
This new road, which passes thru one end of the large lagoon where a six foot fill has been necessitated, will eliminate all sharp turns
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and provide ample room for two lines of two car traffic in either direction. A 40-foot center strip throughout the entire length of the new driveway will be hard-surfaced. This new entrance will be completed and ready for use on or before Decoration Day, it was stated. Upon the completion of the drive, the berm and banks of the lagoon will be landscaped with shrubbery, evergreens and flowers.
While this road is under construction, a crew of ten carpenters are busily engaged in erecting a 30 by 140 foot supplementary dance pavilion which will skirt the main pavilion floor on the second story of the premises. This entire space which last year was used as a promenade is being enclosed with permanent roofing, and side walls are being equipped with windows and screening which can be instantly interchanged depending on weather conditions. The flooring for this new dance balcony will be of hardwood.
CONSERVATION CLUB
Formed at Lake Bruce.
The News-Sentinel, May 17, 1934
A fish and game protective association which was named the Lake Bruce Conservation Club was organzed at the Murphy Hotel at Lake Bruce Tuesday evening.. There are seventy-five charter members. The meeting was attended by Lake Bruce cottage owners from nearby towns and Lake Bruce. Plans were made at the meeting to erect screens at the outlet of the lake to prevent fish from passing out of the body of water.
Milt Wysong, Indianapolis, educaional director of the State Department of Conservation was present and assisted in the organization of the club which will be affiliated with the Conservation Department.
Officers elected were Harry Jenkins, president; Lowell Myers, Kewanna, vice-president; John Dellinger, secretary-treasurer and Wilbur Carr, Custodian of spears.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Campus Owls Orchestra to Play Sunday
The News-Sentinel, May 18, 1934
The Campus Owls, 11-piece band from Northwestern University will play for a special public dance at Colonial Gardens Sunday evening, May 20th. This orchestra is said to be one of the best of the Illinois college musical organizations.
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NEIGHBORS ASSIST
M.V. Lidgard
The News-Sentinel, May 22, 1934
The neighbors of M.V. Lidgard gathered at his home eight miles northeast of Rochester Monday where they pepared a field and planted 20 acres of corn for him. Mr. Lidgard at the time was attending the funeral of his fathr, W.A. Cook of near Akron. Mr. Lidgard has been unable to attend to his farm duties for the past three weeks due to the illness of his wife who has been a patient in the Woodlawn hospital, where she underwent a major operation.
The wives of the men who planted the corn for Mr. Lidgard gathered at the Lidgard home where they prepared his children to attend the funeral and also prepared dinner for their husbands.
REAMS CAFE
Sold to Hardings
The News-Sentinel, May 23, 1934
The cafe at 610 Main Street, which has been operated for the past few months by Bert Reams, has been sold to Miss Jessie Harding, Mrs. Moneta Harding and daughter, Olive, all of Fulton. The purchasers have take charge of the cafe. They are experienced restaurant operators and will specialize in serving home-cooked foods. Mr. Reams has returned to his former home at Star City where he will be employed.
WINONA RAILROAD RECEIVER
Asks to Abandon Passenger Service
The News-Sentinel, May 23, 1934
Indianapolis, May 23 - (U.P.) - Permission to abandon interurban passenger service between Peru and Goshen was asked the publc service commission today by T.C. Frazier, receiver, for the Winona Railway Company
SWIFT & CO., FULTON
Cream Station Moved
The News-Sentinel, May 25, 1934
Swift & Company have moved their cream station in Fulton to a shop formerly occupied by JA. Wallace repair shop near the R.J. Lindzy residence. The room formrly occupied by the cream station will
be used as an egg receiving station by the Swift Company.
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NEIGHBORS HELPED
Planted Ten Acres For Bert Runnells
The News-Sentinel, May 25, 1934
Several neighbors came on Wednesday of this week and finished plowing, then harrowd and planted a ten acre field of corn for Bert Runnells.
Mr. Runnells had been unable to do the work on account of having to help care for his aged mother who has been very ill. The family is very thankful to all who helped.
The names of the men are as follows: Howard Weir, Herman Weir, Harold and Kenneth Stockberger, Willard Newcomb, Ralph Alderfer, Walter Burkett, Frank Wallace and sons Ray and Kenneth and Mr. Kain, who was from South Bend.
ROCHESTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Inspected and Praised
The News-Sentinel, May 26, 1934
“Rochester may not have the largest airport in the state but it certainly is going to have one of the best,” was the statement made here Friday evening by Robert F. Shank, assistant state airport advisor, who spent several hours in the city. Shank came here to inspect the field, which is now under constructioin, and to confer with those in charge.
Shank advised that one of the proposed runways be changed slightly so that it would afford more open approaches from both ends and also proposed that other sections outside the runways be planted in grass seed. “Your field is going to be perfect in that it is entirely level and if you enlarge the grass lanes it will give take off and landing ways in any direction which after all is the ideal field,” he said.
BAIRD ELEVATOR, KEWANNA
Sold to Standard Elevator Co., Indianapols
The News-Sentinel, May 26, 1934
The Baird Elevator at Kewanna was ordered sold yesterday by Judge Robert Miller in Fulton Circuit Court to the Standard Elevator Company of Indianapolis. The Baird elevator was placed in receivership some few weeks ago in a suit brought by one of the partners owning the elevator. The Standard Elevator Co. takes possession at once. - - - Charles Jones Jr., has been receiver. The amount received for the elevator was $7,600.
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G.A.R. INDIANA MEMBERSHIP
Now Only 240 Members
The News-Sentinel, May 26, 1934
Indianapolis, May 26 - Death has depleted the ranks of the department of Indiana of the G.A.R. until not more than 240 members of that organization are alive in the state today, it was disclosed here as plans were forwarded for the annual encampment to be held at Muncie, June 17 to 20 inclusive.
Undaunted by the ravages of death among the host of union soldiers, who once stood with Grant at Appomattox or marched with Sherman to the sea, the G.A.R. department headquarters today was plannng with enthusiasm for the Muncie encampment.
“We are working hard to bring young Col. Theodore Roosevelt, who was wounded in the World war, to our encampment as the principal speaker,” Joseph Henninger, of Indanapolis, assistant quartermaster general of the G.A.R., said here.
“We have been told that every G.A.R. Veteran who goes to Muncie will be given an airplane ride if he wishes one,” said Quartermaster Henninger, with a sparkle in his undimmed eyes.
Tracing briefly the history of the G.A.R., he said:
“The G.A.R. was originated in Decatur, Ill., in 1866. The first national encampment was held in Indianapolis.
“In 1890 the national organization had half a million members and the Indiana department had 28,173 members. That was the peak membership year. Now, in Indiana we have but 82 posts left with but 240 members,” said Henninger.
The American Legion has volunteered to aid in the transportation of the G.A.R. members to and from Muncie, Abbott Johnson, of Muncie, district commander of the Legion reported.
A.E. Needham, of Muncie, was named general chairman of the committee arranging for the June encampment.
G.A.R. ROCHESTER
Has Only Two Boys Left
The News-Sentinel, May 29, 1934
Only 79 of the original 593 G.A.R. posts in Indiana will be represented at the 55th encampment to be held at Muncie from June 17 to 21. The 79 posts some of which have only one member, have on their rolls a grand total of 239 members, according to reports from Joseph B. Henninger, department adjutant general.
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From the high peak years of 1889 and 1890, when the total membership in the organization reached 28,000 members with 593 posts, there has been a gradual decline.
City’s Lone Delegate
Rochester will be represented in the Muncie encampment, and probably the national encampment which will be held at Rochester, N.Y., sometime in September. This city’s lone representative will be John Shelton.
Although Rochester does not have any active organization, it is recognized as a post at Indianapolis. The two survivors in Rochester are Adam Nye and Mr. Shelton.
Mr. Shelton was the last commander of the local post, and held that position for over 12 years. He is still active although he is 87 years of age.
Asked whether he would take the free airplane ride offered all G.A.R. Veterans at Muncie in June, Mr. Shelton declined and said he was apt to meet enough accidents on the ground, let alone in an airplane.
“The largest membership they ever had at any one time here was approximately 100 which was immediately after the post was organized,” said Mr. Shelton. “There were many more in the county but they declined to belong,” he said.
The former commander was surprised to learn that no Memorial day program of any kind had been arranged in Rochester. Recalling former years when the Post was active, Mr. Shelton said that at one time they had $300 in the treasury and in years of that kind flowers were purchasd for all the soldier’s graves. Now there are approximately 100 buried at the Odd Fellows Cemetery and 40 at the Citizens Cemetery, so it is impossible to decorate all graves. Because of that, one grave is decorated in memory of them all.
Mr. Shelton’s formula for living so long, was not asked, but came voluntarily. “Don’t smoke, drink, or chew and you will live to be an old man” was the veteran’s advice. “I quit smoking 30 years ago, and I have not touched a cigar to my lips since,” he said.
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
Abandon Rite Here
The News-Sentinel, May 31, 1934
Memorial Day was not observed here yesterday. Only four Civil War veterans are live here; none able to participate.
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MOVES GARAGE ACROSS STREET
William Tanner
The News-Sentinel, May 31, 1934
William Tanner has moved his garage and machine shop from the city building at 114 East Seventh Street to a building at 116 East Seventh Street. The change was made today.
CREAM STATION, WINAMAC
Opened by Kralis Brothers
The News-Sentinel, June 1, 1934
Kralis Brothers of this city have opened a station at Winamac for the buying of cream, poultry and eggs. Roy James is the manager of the station.
GROVE BROS. HARDWARE
Frigidaire Dealers
The News-Sentinel, June 4, 1934
Grove Brothers Hardware have made announcement of their being the Frigidaire dealers for Fulton County and that their sales agency would also include an efficient service department to take care of all Frigidaires in their territory. A beautiful neon electric sign was erected over the hardware entrance today, bearing the word “Frigidaire.”
MORNINGSTAR HERE
Former World Champ. Billiard player
The News-Sentinel, June 4, 1934
Ora Morningstar of San Diego, Calif., former world champion billiard player, was a visitor in this city Sunday. He is a former local resident. Mr. Morningstar visited with relatives here while he was enrute to North Manchester where he gave an exhibition of billiards Sunday night in a club room there.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Harry Sosnik’s Band June 6th
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1934
Through a special concession made by the business manager of the Music Corporation of America, the Colonial Hotel has secured the services of Harry Sosnik and his 19-piece dance orchestra to play at the Colonial Gardens, here, on Wednesday, June 6th.
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This band which has been playing and broadcasting over the Columbia and NBC networks from the Edgewater Beach hotel, Chicago, has been making a tour through the southern states for the past couple of weeks and an open date was given the Colonial Gardens, as the band’s return trip to Chicago was routed through this city. - - - -
With the Sosnik band will appear Miss Marvil Pavl, who will be featured in singing numbers and harp solos. The “King’s Jesters” comprised of Rochester men, George Howard, Francis Bastow and John Ravencroft have been heard over the ether waves numerout times with Sosnik and his entertainers.
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Mechanic
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1934
Raymond Tippy has received notice of his appointment as a head mechanic by the State Highway Commission. He is now workng in a repair shop maintained by the State at Martinsville.
ARIEL CABINET CO.
Receiver Appointed
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1934
Peru, Ind., June 5 - Jesse L. Murden, prominent local resident and former member of the State Highway Commission, was appointed receiver for the Ariel Cabinet company by Judge Hal C. Phelps in Miami Circuit Court yesterday.
It was announced that if financial arrangements can be rushed to completion as speedily as hoped, operations at the large factory will be resumed Wednesday morning. - - - - - -
MORNINGSTAR, ORA C.
Will Give Exhibition
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1934
Ora C. Morningstar, of San Diego, Cal., will appear in a billiard exhibition in Indianapolis Tuesday evening. Morningstar, a former resident of Rochester, is one of the oldest billiard players from the standpoint of competitive play, now engaging in the sport. He held the 18.2 balk line championship in 1909. The Californian is one of the fourteen cut stars touring the country under sponsorship of the National Billiard Assn.. The exhibition will be given at the Dougherty Billiard Parlor, 184-1/2 N. Pennsylvania street at 8:30 p.m.
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QUALITY DRY CLEANERS, AKRON
Purchased by Herbert Priser
The News-Sentinel, June 5, 1934
Herbert Priser of North Manchester has purchased the Quality Dry Cleaners at Akron of Harry Pettibone and has assumed charge of the plant. Mr. Priser has been employed for several years at the Kramer and Son dry cleaning plant in North Manchester.
CHAR-BELL THEATRE
Installs New Talkie Apparatus
The News-Sentinel, June 6, 1934
Krieghbaum Bros. proprietors of the Char-Bell Theatre this city have just completed the installation of a new Webster All-Electric Theatre Amplifier Talkng Picture Apparatus. This new machinery which is said to be the last word in talkie equipment is designed to automatically take care of the new high fidelity and wide-range or recording systems as well as the RCA and Western Electric recordings.
The old talking apparatus at the Char-Bell was unable to reliably reproduce the new high fidelity recordings, which system is now being used by practically all of the leading film companies.
Another feature which the theatre-going public will be glad to learn is that the new Webster recording amplifier installed at the Char-Bell will permit the use of the theatre’s air-washing and ventilating system. The older type of talking apparatus at the advent of the high fidelity recordings could scarcely be heard at all when the management attempted to use their electrical and water ventilating system.
Those who heard the new equipment in use Tuesday evenng were loud in their praise of clearness of the talkies and also the coiolness of the theatre.
COFFING, JOFF
Writes to His Sister
Six years ago Joff Coffing, the sage of Piety Hill in Macy, wrote to his sister “Tink” to tell her about the Coffing family. Today Mr. Coffing, 84 years of age, lies quite ill at his home but he continues to be his old cheerful self with a kindly feeling towards every one particularly his family and children. And recently he sent a request to the editor of The News-Sentinel (who prides himself in being listed among his legion of friends) that the letter be printed for the benefit and enjoyment of the Coffings and others. And so here is the letter just as
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it was written by Joff a few years ago.
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Dear Sister: -
And the spirit said write and I wrote - not Paul’s letter to Timothy, but Joffy’s letter to Tink. I shall write mostly about the Coffing Family - not that they are better than other people but because I know more about them. No better than others, because we are all molded out of the same old clay pile.
Joshua Coffing was born (I suppose in Pennsylvania) August 9, 1788; Mary Davis was born September 25, 1791 and grew to man and womanhood and were married December 31, 1809, Mary Davis Coffing died August 23, 1850 and Joshua Coffing died Augst 29, 1850. To this union was born five sons and six daughters that grew to man and womanhood.
In the early fall of 1832 Joshua Coffing and his brother, Elysak, Nathan, a son-in-law of Joshua and another family whom I cannot remember, loaded their household goods and families in four Emigrant wagons and began a journey toward the setting sun and late in October of the same year landed in Knox County going some two or three miles farther into the dense forest than the other pioneers had gone and here camped in their wagons and under the trees until their cabins could be built and the last cabin was finished and all comfortably housed on their first Christmas day as real Pioneers.
Here the large family grew up and chose for themselves life’s partners and began the activities of life for themselves.
Thomas Davis Coffing, our father, chose for his companion, Sophia McDaniel, next youngest daughter of a family of two sons and six daughters born to Joel and Catherine Smith McDaniel who also came here from Southwest Pennsylvania. Davis, as he was mostly called by those who knew him, divided the first five years after marriage between living in Delaware and Knox Counties, Ohio.
But late in October 1854, our parents loaded their worldly belongings in a covered wagon and with a very uncertain team - one a balker and the other a kicker, started for a newer and wilder country stopping a couple of days in Oceola, a little village in Crawford County, Ohio with two of his brothers, Courtney and Alfred. After a short visit - we then took up our journey to Carrie Town and Finley, I think in Senica County and the black swamp in Putman County - staying over night at the edge of the swamp where we ate bear meat for supper and
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breakfast and continuing our journey - we landed at Thomas Sherman’s on the bank of the Maumee River about nine miles west of Defiance County seat.
The Sherman family was four in number and here were four of us and he had two men helping him husk corn and all of us found comfortable shelter in this little one room cabin house. We remained here six weeks until the old Pioneer Cabin we were to live in which had not been occupied for some time could be repaired. This was a real pioneer cabin, I judge about 18x22 or 24 feet with one window, small at that, one door made of split boards fastened to the cross pieces or bats with wooden pins. The door hung on wooden hinges and I don’t think there was a nail in the construction of the house. It had a stone fire place and stick and mud chimney - wooden door latch and catch and a leather string through a little hole in the door to lift the latch and if the latch string hung out it had a hearty welcome to all to come in - but if the latch string was drawn inside - it said no one at home and no trespassing. Pass on, the roof of this house made of four-foot clap boards and held in place by weight ples (sic) - let in some of the sunshine and most of the rain but we were happy here.
Here on the 6th of March 1855, the same being your Father’s 27th birthday, you first saw the light of day - a little black haired squallng brat but we thought you kind of sweet at that.
For the first couple of years you seemed to divide your time between walking, sleeping and sitting on the floor with your toe in your mouth. Your next vocation was to watch the wiggle tails in the rain barrel and the tadpoles in the mud puddles along the little creek near the house. When you was about four years old or in 1859, we moved from the old pioneer cabin to what was known as the McAnally place; this seemed about like going from a hovel to a palace as this house was much more modern in its make up - being built of hewed logs - had three windows, a brick fireplace and chimney and was sealed overhead with thin lumber and the cracks was daubed with lime and straw mortor instead of mud and short straw daubing in the cabin.
Here you began your school days going to the little white school house about 100 rods from our house following a foot path and often your big brother carried you over the worst places which was often most of the way. The little school house was, I judge, about 20x40, or 26 feet and set on big blocks sawed from a large oak tree and sat up on end - this made the foundation for the house. We lived in this place two years and then moved back to the old cabin for one summer and
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in the fall of 1861 moved to the hewed log house on the Bluff of the old Maumee where we lived until October 1866 when we came to Miami County, Indiana landing here October 22, 1866 - just as the sun went down.
It was with many regrets that we left the old river as while there was some inconvenience about it as we could not always get across when we would like to have been on the other side - it had many advantages - as when it got on a rampage and overflowed all the lowlands it looked like it was doing much damage but it was a blessing in disguise as the silt deposit made by the overflow was equal to a coating of manure or a broad washing of commercial fertilizer as the farmers said they could afford to lose one crop every three to five years for the benefit of the overflow. But the river had many other advantages. It furnished an outlet or gate way for the surplus water from all the lands for miles in either side and when at medium height was a transportation company carrying much of the surplus timber such as hewed. September stores saw logs and hoop poles to the hills and factories farther down - even clean to the eastern coast.
And last but not least the fun of fishing and many stomachs were satisfied by the inroads made in the finney tribe and the wading in the water and hunting pretty stones and muscle shells and sliding on these in winter.
Well - now adieu to the River - but we miss you still but now back to Indiana.
Here you finished your school days and took on the greater responsibilities of real life - helping in the field and home and oh! the goosberry and cranberry pies you used to make when “Levi” was coming. I can taste them yet but have not smelled them since. You have played your part well in the social features of the community, th spelling school, singing schoiols, Sunday school, Grange and Church - have been an ever ready helper in th sick room and death chamber and Father Time has dealt generous with you - allowing you the full three score and ten and you are now living on borrowed time and let us all hope that the lender will be generous and the receiver appreciating and that this may contnue for years yet to com.
Jeff
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HORSE RACING
O.M. Powell, breeder and racer
The News-Sentinel, June 6, 1934
A group of pencil sketches done by MacArthur for the Chicago Daily News and featuring scenes from the opening of the harness racing season in Chicago appeared in a late issue of that paper. Among the pencil sketches was a picture of O.M. Powell, grand old man of the trotting track who lives near Macy, Ind. Powell is the owner of Ima Patch, a horse which will race in Chicago soon. In the Friday issue of The News-Sentinel there appeared a story concerning Mr. Powell and written by Ted Damata of the Daily News sport’s staff.
Harness racing is staging a comeback, according to Damata, and it will soon be one of the popular sports again. An entire season of such racing recently opened in Chicago.
O.M. Powell is a well known horse breeder all over the mid-west. He has been in the business for years, and his filly, Ima Patch, entered in the Chicago races, is a direct descendant of Dan Patch, famous racing horse.
DENVER, IND. YOUTHS
Educated by Joan Crawford.
Bill and Don Donaldson are Denver, Indiana boys who were put through college in California, thanks to Joan Crawford, known throughout the United States as a movie star who heard of the predicament of the two Hoosiers who were practically penniless in the Western State and offered to help them. Early this year a celebration was held at Denver in honor Miss Crawford because she befriended two Denver’s sons. The following, a United Press dispatch:
Hollywood, Calif - Two Denver (Ind.) boys who hitch-hiked to California in search of an education two years ago, will be graduated from Compton Junior College next month, thanks to Joan Crawford.
Miss Crawford heard how Bill and Don Donaldson camped in the Hollywood hills and picked up odd jobs, hoping to earn sufficient funds to complete their education. Through her secretary she arranged to finance their studies. It was not until Christmas eve, 1932, that the boys learned the identity of their benefactress. The public is just finding out now.
Both boys will enter U.S.C. next fall. Bill is taking a pre-legal course, Don majors in business administration.
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COLONIAL HOTEL
Maurie Sherman Band June 10
The News-Sentinel, June 8, 1934
Another head-line orchestra, that of Maurie Sherman’s will appear in person at the Colonial Gardens on Sunday evening, June 10th, and a record-breaking crowd is expected. This is the third time this band has made an appearance at the Colonial. - - - - comes direct from the Hotel Sherman, in Chicago.
The Campus Owls, another Chicago band, will furnish the music for Saturday evening’s dance program.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Formal Opening for 1934
The News-Sentinel, June 8, 1934
The formal opening of the Fairview Hotel and Gardens for the 1934 resort season will be on Saturday and Sunday, this week-end, according to an announcement made today by proprietor, Harry Page.
The hotel proper will be open on Saturday, June 9th and the regular dance activities of the Gardens will begin Sunday with a matinee dance and dancing in the evening. The Joe McCartney orchestra from DePauw University has been secured for an indefinite enagement at the Fairview Gardens.- - - - -
ERIE RAILROAD
New Fast Engine Passes Thru Rochester
The News-Sentinel, June 12, 1934
A newly designed Delaware & Hudson steam locomotive passed through Rochester at 10:47 a.m. Today enroute to the World’s Fair. The engine looked like most of the steam locomotives do and was only partially streamlined. However, nothing prjected to create a wind resistace and was very slick in appearance. The engine is capable of going over 100 miles an hour, it is said.
JOHNSON DAIRY
Opens Modern Milk Station
The News-Sentinel, June 13, 1934
Ford Johnson, owner of the Johnson Dairy Co. announced today the opening of a milk station and complete milk pasteurizatioin plant in the building on East 7th Street owned by the City of Rochester. The building is at 110 East 7th Street. - - - -
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KEWANNA BAKERY
Reopened by Herman Bauer
The News-Sentinel, June 15, 1934
The bakery at Kewanna was reopened this week by Herman Bauer, who has leased the bakery for several years. Mr. Bauer has added some new equipment which will make the bakery one of the most modern in this section of the state.
WINAMAC TIRE STORE
Opened by Al Peconga
The News-Sentinel, June 15, 1934
Al Peconga has opened a new tire store in Winamac. The store will be operated as a branch of the tire store in this city owned by Mr. Peconga.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Formal Opening Sat. Eve. June 23
The News-Sentinel, June 21, 1934
The formal opening of the 1934 season at the Colonial Hotel and Gardens, Lake Manitou, will be held on Saturday evening, June 23rd, with the dance music and feature numbers being presented by Lloyd Auer and his Original 14 Virginians. - - - -
POSTOFFICE, CULVER
Fletcher Strang Named Postmaster
The News-Sentinel, June 21, 1934
Fletcher T. Strong has been nominated by Pres. Roosevelt to be postmaster at Culver. He is the operator of a barber shop at Culver. Mr. Strang will succeed Clyde L. Shively who has been the postmaster at Culver for the past four years.
DENVER IND. YOUTHS
Another Denver, Ind. Boy Aided
The News-Sentinel, June 23, 1934
Hollywood, June 23 - Instead of two boys, as she thought, Joan Crawford really has been sending three Denver, Ind., youths through school this year, the actress learned today. The news came when William and Donald Donaldson, whom Joan befriended, nervously asked studio friends to tell the star that they had been making the expense money she gave them also pay the expenses of a 13-year-old
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brother. All three of the boys have been going to Compton, Cal., high school.
When informed of the innocent deception, Joan quickly allayed her proteges’ fears that she would object to the money being split wit their younger brother. The star said:
“I’m glad to hear they were so generous. Now that I know they have a brother, I’ll be glad to see him through, too.”
McCONNELL, MARGARET
To Marry W.L. Pereira
Discarding the glamor and thrills of a possible movie career, Miss Margaret McConnell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McConnell of Kewanna, will on Tuesday, June 26th become the bride of W.L. Pereira, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pereira, of Chicago. The ceremony will be performed in Chicago.
For the past year, Miss McConnell has been in Hollywood, California where she has played minor parts in several pictures, namely “Reunion in Vienna”, “Dancing Lady”, “Tugboat Annie”, “The Hollywood Party”, and “Operator 13”. Miss McConnell returned from California two weeks ago. Just before leaving she was offered an important part in the new picture “Hide-Out” but declined the opportunity. Miss McConnell was under contract with the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Company. - - - - -
Following a wedding trip through Wisconsin and Canada, the couple will reside in the Marlborough Apartment Hotel in Chicago, where Mr. Pereira is an architect.
RICHLAND CENTER
Conservation Club Organized
The News-Sentinel, June 27, 1934
The residents of Richland township last night oirganized a fish and game club there which will be known as the Richland Center Conservation Club. There are fifty charter members. - - - - The following officers were elected at the meeting which was held in the Richland Center high school gymnasium: Grover Wainscott, president; Lester Cooper, vice-president; Leo Mow, secretary-treasurer and Carlton Mow, club representative.
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FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Harry Reser Band This Evening
The News-Sentinel, June 29, 1934
Harry Reser and His Cliquot Club Eskimos are being featured at the Fairview Gardens this evening. This famous band has been heard over the two leading radio networks for eight continuous years and this is the first time that local people have had the oipportunity of hearing them in person.
MORRIS, JACK
Horse Buyer. Akron
The News-Sentinel, June 30, 1934
Jack Morris, horse buyer of Akron, this week sent a carload of horses to Hagenbeck-Wallace circus which is now appearng in the East. The horses were purchased in Fulton and surrounding counties.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Cotton Pickers Sunday Evening
The News-Sentinel, June 30, 1934
The originalk McKinney Cotton Pickers, of New York City will furnish the dance music and feature entertainment at the Colonial Gardens Sunday evening. The internationally famus band is being presented through the agency of the Consolidated Radio Artists. This colored organization in addition to featuring the latest dance numbers will give several of the Southland’s famous “blues” songs.
ERIE RAILROAD
Akron Agent
The News-Sentinel, June 30, 1934
Fred Roe, Erie agent at Akron for severall years has been transferred to the agency at Lima, Ohio. The Akron office is now in charge of A.S. Kuntz.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Crawford Band Here
The News-Sentinel, July 2, 1934
Member of the Jess Crawford orchestra which were formerly known as the Clemens-Schuergen band that played last season at the Gardens. The orchestra departed today for St. Paul where they will play several weeks at the Lowry hotel.
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BIRD STORY
Wins Prize
The News-Sentinel, July 2, 1934
“Courageous Pat,” a bird story which was submitted to a national manufacturer of bird food by Mrs. Herman Daake, was selected by the judges as the winning story. Mrs. Daake will receive a Hartz mountain canary and also a beautiful cage as a prize.
CARLTON COAL CO
Buys Ball Ice Co.
The News-Sentinel, July 5, 1934
Through a deal consumated early today the Carlton Coal Company purchased the Ball Ice Company and has already taken over active management of the business.
According to an announcement made today by Mr. Carlton he will sell artificial ice only and a storage room at the yards of the Carlton Coal Company on East 9th street will be erected within the next few days. The Carlton Coal Co. will in the future be known as the Carlton Coal & Ice Co., and service will extend througout the city, lake and nearby communities. Practically all of the ice which will be handled by the new company will be secured from the Borden Milk station plant at Akron, where the water is procured from deep driven wells.
William Ball head of the Ball Ice Company had been in the ice business in this city for the past 14 years. He has not announced his plans regarding the future.
CCC EMPLOYMENT
Seven Youths Okayed
The News-Sentinel, July 6, 1934
The seven Fulton county youths who passed preliminary examinations in South Bend yesterday for CCC employment were Robert Allen, Porter Coplen, Oren Dawson, William Mollencupp, Floyd Nuell, Clarence Smith and Ralph Thrush.
The young men will now go to the state’s special training camp where they will be conditioned for the various forms of work in which they will be assigned within the next two or three weeks. The two young men who were unable to get an assignment yesterday were Emerson Johnson and James Croussore.
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POSTAL DEPT.
Rewards William McDougle
The News-Sentinel, July 6, 1934
William McDougle, proprietor of the Sinclair Service Station at Fulton, received fifty dollars reward money from the Postal Department several days ago for the capturing of Al Ward, wanted for the robbery of a postoffice in Illinois in March, 1933. Mr. McDougle recognized Ward by a description he had received through the mail just a few minutes before the desperado drove up to the Fulton station for gasoline. He immediately notified authorities and effected his capture.
BUS PERMIT IS SOUGHT
Over Winona Line Route
The News-Sentinel, July 7, 1934
Indianapolis, Ind., July 7 - A petition of the Indiana Motor bus company to operate a bus line between Peru and Goshen to supplant the Winona railroad which is inoperative was on file with the Indiana public service commission here today.
The petition was filed with the commission by Edmund J. Jefferies, vice-president of the bus company. It will be heard at a date not yet set, by Commissioner Russell Kehoe.
Sometime ago Theodore Frazier, receiver for the Winona railroad filed a petition to disband the line between Goshen and Peru.
The proposed bus line would serve Peru, Goshen, Chili, Gilead, Akron, Mentone, Warsaw, Leesburg, Milford, Milford Junction and New Paris, the petition stated.
PERU PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSN.
Representatives
The News-Sentinel, July 11, 1934
Mrs. Irene Bolley located at State Bank of Akron, Indiana, and Miss Viola Jones, located at Jones & Jones Insurance office at Rochester, Indiana, are representatives of the Peru Production Association for receiving loan applications and assisting farmers of Fulton County in preparing them, according to announcement of D.V. Decker, Secretary-Treasurer of the association which is located at Peru, Indana. Fulton County is one of 7 served by production credit loans through this association, states Mr. Decker. - - - - -
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APPLIANCE STORE
Opened by Emerson Felder
The News-Sentinel, July 13, 1934
Emerson Felder, a former resident of this city and also of Fulton, has opened an electrical appliance store in West Palm Beach, Fla. Lloyd Ball, a former Fulton resident, is assciated with Mr. Felder in the operation of the store.
ROYER, ROBERT
Appointed Asst Dean of Men
The News-Sentinel, July 14, 1934
The appointment of Robert Royer, son of Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Royer, of Akron, as assistant to the dean of men at Indiana University was one of the actions taken by the Executive committee of the University Board of Trustees at a recent meeting.
Mr. Royer has been coach of swimming at Indiana University for the last three years. Prior to that, he taught English at Akron High School for two years.
Besides his new duties as assistant Dean of Men, Mr. Royer will continue as swimming coach and will also be in charge of South Hall, a boy’s dormitory, at the university.
DEPUTY GAME WARDEN
Resigns
The News-Sentinel, July18, 1934
Glen Bryant, who has been a deputy state game warden in this county has resigned his post.
SELLS HALF INTEREST
In Tipton Barber Shop
The News-Sentinel, July 18, 1934
Fred Tipton has sold a half interest in his barber shop, located in the basement of the Holman and Stephenson building on East Eighth street to Fred Westwood. In the future the establishment will be known as the Tipton and Westwood Shop. Mr. Westwood has been employed in the shop for a number of years.
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EAGLES LODGE MOVES
To 600 Block Main Street
The News-Sentinel, July18, 1934
The Eagles Lodge of this city has moved their lodge and club room from the Dillon Building to that of the Sheets Building in the 600 block on Main stret. The roioms which are located on the second floor of the Sheets building have been completely remodeled and made into one of the most modern lodge and club rooms in the northern part of the state. For many years the Eagles Lodge occupied the rooms which they are now using. The Eagles are planning to take in a large class of candidates within the next few weeks.
STATE ROAD CAFE
Purchased by Vause Polen
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1934
Vause Polen of Kewanna, has purchased the State Road Cafe near Winamac of Ralph Campbell and has taken possession.
SALES BARN, AKRON
Being Razed
The News-Sentinel, July 27, 1934
The old sales barn on West Rochester street in Akron is being razed this week by its owner, Jay Emahiser. The site will be used as a filling station. The sales barn was a landmark of Akron.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Bernie Cummins July 29
The News-Sentinel, July 30, 1934
A 1934 season record-breaking crowd attended the dance at the Colonial Garden Sunday evening where Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers were the featured attraction. - - - -
PRINCESS THEATER, ARGOS
Leased by Schroeder & Thompson
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 1, 1934
Rudolph Shroeder and Chester Thompson of Plymouth have leased the Princess Theater in Argos and took possession today. The show was formerly leased by Neil Thompson, who was appointed postmaster at Argos. Schroeder and Thompson will run the shows every night of the week except Wednesday.
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SOLO FLIGHT
Claude Chamberlain
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 2, 1934
Claude Chamberlain joined the list of local aviators this morning when he took his first solo flight at the city airport. He has been taking lessons for the last six weeks.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Amateur Night
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 2, 1934
Starting Friday night, August 3rd and continuing twice a week through the month, Fairview Gardens will hold a contest to decide the best amateur talent in Rochester and surrounding cities, the winner to receive a cash prize of $5.00 and on each succeeding Tuesday and Friday nights, a similar contest will be held with entries from Logansport, Peru, Kokomo and Plymouth
The final elimination contest of the various winners will be held August 21st and the winner will receive a two day trip to the Century of Progress with all expenses paid or the cash equivalent. - - - - -
THROUGH FULTON
365 Cars of Cattle on C. & O. RR
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 2, 1934
Seven train loads of cattle, approximately 365 cars, have passed through Fulton on the C. & O. Railroad during the past week.
The famished cattle are being shipped from the northwestern states to points in the South where water and pasture is much more plentiful.
The reservoirs in the West which are fed by the snow from the mountains are dry, due to mall amount of snow received last winter and to the drought this season, rendering it impossible for the farmers to keep their stock.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Ozzie Nelson’s Band, Saturday
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 3, 1934
Another record-breaking crowd is anticipated at the Colonial Gardens Saturday evening, August 4th where Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra will furnish the dance music and feature numbers.
The advance ticket sale as well as table reservations for this
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event indicate the Gardens will have between 2500 and 3000 people present to hear this famous broadcasting band which is featuring Harriet Hilliard, radio’s most beautiful songstress. This is the band which furnished the muscal and comedy hi-lights for the Joe Penner broadcasts throughout the winter and sprng seasons over the NBC hook-up.
FAIRVIEW CONTEST
Carson McGuire Winner
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 4, 1934
At the Fairview Gardens first amateur night contest Friday evening in which several Rochester young people competed, Carson McGuire, singing a popular number was awarded first prize by the judges. Little Betty Carroll with a dancing act also was one of the favorites of the crowd. - - - -
INDIANA’S OLDEST RESIDENT
Dies Near Disko
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 6, 1934
Mrs. Salome Myers, aged 105, the oldest resident of Indiana died at her home two miles east of Disko in the eastern part of Fulton County at 11:15 o’clock Saturday night. Death was due to leakage of the heart and high blood pressure. The aged lady had been bedfast for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Salome Myers lived with her two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Drudge and Mrs. Mary Secor in a three room log cabin which had been her home for the past 76 years. She had been in fair health until five weeks ago when she was seized with an ailment which doctors were unable to overcome. For the two weeks preceding her death Mrs. Myers had not taken any nourishment.
Born In Ohio
Mrs. Myers was born in Eaton, Ohio on October 29, 1828. When she was seven years old her parents, John nd Hanna Dillman came in a covered wagon to make their home near Disko. Mrs. Myers despite her age assisted her parents in clearing their farm. Ninety-seven years ago a log cabin was built from trees which were felled on their farm. This cabin was built a short way south of the home in which Mrs. Myers resided at the time she died.
Mrs. Myers received a meager education from her parents and also by attending writing and spelling schools which were in vogue at
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that time. The schools were taught by itinerant school teachers or circuit riding ministers.
Killed In War
On September 7, 1854 the deceased was married to Peter Myers. Four years after their marriage the Myers’ built a log cabin which was the home of Mrs. Myers at the time of her death. Mrs. Myers assisted her husband in felling the trees for the cabin and also in hewing the logs from which it was constructed.
Mr. & Mrs. Myers’ married life was but for only a nine year period as he was drafted in the Civil War and went to fight for the North in that great conflict. Mr. Myers was killed on a Southern battlefield and was buried in the South. Despite the death of her husbad Mrs. Myers who was the mother of four children, two boys and two girls, carried on and worked in the fields and managed her farm while she reared her children.
Honored Guest
Mrs. Myers last October 29 was the honored guest at a birthday party which was held in her honor by her daughters. They baked a cake for her on which 105 candles were placed. In addition to the members of her family over 500 guests called on Mrs. Myers during the day. The birthday was the first that Mrs. Myers was not able to distinguish her guests either by sight or hearing. Her eyesight had failed her during her 104th year and she was fast losing her sense of hearing.
On her birthday, Mrs. Myers’ daughters stated that each year their mother was visited by a large number of visitors. All of them had remarked at Mrs. Myers’ memory and the manner in which she could recall events of an earlier day. On the occasion of her 104th birthday the following story was carried in the News-Sentinel and was an account of Mrs. Myers’s life as it was related by her daughters. The story follows.
Never Had Cold
She has never known what it was to be ill and require the services of a doctor. So far as she can recall and to the knowledge of her daughters she has never had even a common cold. Until a year ago she helped with work around the home but now that blindness has come, the only thing she does is takc care of herself.
During the last two weeks scores of persons called to see Mrs. Myers. Many were strangers who had heard of the elderly woman.
“One of them said to me recently,” remarked Mrs. Drudge,
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“‘You ought to put up a box and charge admission to see this quaint little home and your mother,’ but I told her we’d never be that little and visitors are always welcome.”
Mrs. Myers has lost some of the enthusiasm she previously displayed and is contented to sit and dream of other days.
Had To Watch Indians
She can recall the days when as a little girl and on the same land where she now lives she and her parents had to spend much of their time watching Indians to see that they did not steal the farm crops.
“But,” she says, “they were for the most part friendly. White folks had to be watched just the same as the Indians or they would have stolen our crops also.
“Times have changed. I remember when my father had to ride fifty miles on horseback to have our corn ground. Now they have automobiles going by our farm all the time. Airplanes are a common sight. They can travel across the United States in less time than father had to spend going to the grist mills in Fort Wayne and Logansport. Then there were weeks at a time before we ever received any mail. Now the mail man passes our door every day.”
Threw Fagots
Mrs. Myers also delights in telling how on winter nights she had to keep the wood fire going all night at times in order to provide her father with burning fagots which he would hurl from the doors and windows to keep wolves away.
“Those nights were terrible and fearfully long when the wolves howled as they gathered around our cabin,” she said.
Mrs. Myers is one of the few persons who have lived to see any of their children celebrate a golden wedding. Her son, E.L. Myers, and his wife have been married fifty-two years. The fourth child in the family, a son, was killed in a sawmill accident near Plymouth some years ago.
Three Centenarians
The death of Mrs. Myers marked the passing of the third centenarian who lived in the eastern part of Fulton County. The first to die was Dr E.A. Case, aged 101, who died at his home in Akron two years ago. The second was Mrs. Sarah Barnheisel, aged 103, who died last spring. All of the aged persons have met frequently during their declining years when they talked of events which had happened when they were younger. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Brethren Church which is located two miles east of her home. - - - - - -
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FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Deacon Moore Wednsday Evening
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 7, 1934
Another famous orchestra comes to Lake Manitou on Wednesday evening, it being Carl Deacon Moore and his band, which broadcasts over WGN and the NBC networks. Moore and his players featuring Marge Hudson, radio’s foremost Blues singer, appear at the Fairview Gardens where a record-breaking crowd is expected.
This is Moore’s second appearance at the Gardens. - - - - - -
CREAM STATION, FULTON
Armour, Opened by C.P. Coleman
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 9, 1934
C.P. Coleman will open a cream station in Fulton for Armour and Company. The station will be opened in the bakery building at the south end of the business district in Fulton. Mr. Coleman will also purchase chickens and eggs.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Art Kassel Sunday Aug. 12
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 10, 1934
Art Kassel and his “Kassels in the Air” will be featured at the Colonial Gardens Sunday evening, August 12, they being presented in person by the Music Corporation of America. The Sunday night’s engagement will be the second appearance of the Kassel band at the Colonial.
This orchestra has attained national and international fame as one oif the foremost dance orchestras in the United States and has been heard nightly over the two leading radio networks. Kassel received country-wide recognition last year through composing the theme song for the Century of Progress, it being entitled “In 1933.” - - - - -
SOLO FLIGHT
Bill Wagoner
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 13, 1934
Bill Wagoner, an employee of the Miller Brothers Garage who has been taking a course in flying instrucion at the local field Sunday made his first solo flight. Mr. Wagoner is the fourth local person who within the past few weeks have made their initial solo flights here.
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POSTOFFICE, CULVER
Bldg. Site Selected
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 16, 1934
Culver’s new $62,000 postoffice will be located on the southeast corner of Jefferson and Ohio streets, which is known as the Mary Walker corner, the government announced yesterday. Fourteen sites had been offered to the postal department.
TIRE SHOP, WINAMAC
Purchased by Thomas Ellis
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 17, 1934
Al Peconga has sold a tire shop which he opened n Winamac several weeks ago to Thomas Ellis of Francisville. The purchaser has taken possession of the shop.
UNITED STATES BANK & TRUST CO.
Permitted to Apply For New Charter
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 17, 1934
Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 17 (U.P.) - Officials in chaarge of the reorganization of the United States Bank & Trust Co., at Rochester, Ind., were given permission by the State Bankng Department to apply for a new charter.
Sale of new stock was reported completed today at the regular meeting of the State Department of financial Institutions - - - -
WLS RADIO BARN DANCE
Feature at State Fair
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 17, 1934
Visitors to the Indiana State Fair the opening night this year, September 1, will again have an opportunity to see and hear the famous WLS Barn Dance Crew in action in one of their regular Saturday night broadcast programs.
More than twenty-five radio headliners from the Chicago station will present their music from the center of the coliseum on the fairgrounds. - - - - -
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FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Don Redman Orchestra Aug. 21
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 18, 1934
A colored band of international fame, the Don Redman orchestra from New York City, will be featured at the Fairview Gardens, Lake Manitou, Tuesday evening August 21st, according to an announcement made today by proprietor Harry Page.
The Redman band which has been featured over the NBC network with the Four Mills Brothers in the Chip-So soap flake programs has been heard by practically every radio fan throughout the country.
Redman, himself, is a composer of several song hits among which were “How’m I Doin’?” and “I Heard.” Another orchestration and vocal number by the colored composer which had gained widespred favor throughout the musical world is the “Chant of the Weed.” Redman and his colored entertainers come direct from Connie’s Inn, Harlem, New York.
ARIEL FACTORY, PERU
Ordered Sold
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 18, 1934
Peru, Ind., Aug. 18 - Court order for the sale of the Arial Cabinet Company, manufacturers of kitchen furniture, was granted by Judge Hal Phelps Monday - - - - -
Under receivership of Jess L. Murden, showed a net profit of $900.04 for period from June 4 to July 31. This successful operation of the plant under receivership is expected to be instrumental in obtaining buyers and good offers for the plant.
SOLO FLIGHT
Dale Felts
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 22, 1934
Dale Felts who has been taking a course in flying instruction at the local airport today made his first solo flight. He is the third local resident to make such a flight this year. The others are Claude Chamberlain and Bud Carlton.
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CHICAGO & ERIE R.R.
C.E. Denny, Pres. Here
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 23, 1934
C.E. Denny of New York, N.Y., president of the Chicago & Erie railroad, was a visitor in this city for several hours Wednesday afternoon and evening, E.C Sparks, local agent of the railroad, stated today. The visitor left the city on train No. 2 enroute to Cleveland, Ohio. Denny’s private car was a part of the train. The president has spent the past three days at Culver where his son was a member of the graduating class of the Culver Military Academy summer school.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Paul Specht Aug. 25 - Anson Weeks Aug 27
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 24, 1934
Two famous orchestras booked through the Music Corporation of America will be presented at the Colonial Gardens, Lake Manitou this week-end.
The first of these bands, Paul Specht and His Inaugural Ball Orchestra will play here on Saturday evening. August 25th and the
second, Anson Weeks and His Orchestra will make their appearance on Monday evening, August 27th.
With the Specht orchestra is Miss Marie Dupre, one of the outstanding soloists of the air.
Anson Week’s band will be sent here direct from the Argonne ball room Chicago, where they are playing a long engagement. - - - -
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Don Redman, Aug. 26
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 25, 1934
By popular request, the Don Redman orchestra from Connie’s Inn, Harlem, New York, will play a return engagement at the Fairview Gardens, Sunday evening, August 26. - - - - -
CHAR-BELL THEATRE
Lisle Krieghbaum Sole Owner
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 28, 1934
Monday afternoon Lisle Krieghbaum purchased Charles F. Krieghbaum’s interest in the Char-Bell theatre, of this city.
The Char-Bell was opened on February 14th 1924 by the Krieghbaum Brothers.
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INCOME TAX BOOK
Fred McClurg, Author
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 28, 1934
A new book of regulations of the Indiana Gross Income Tax Act, written and compiled by Fred C. McClurg, former Prosecuting Attorney of Fulton County, has just been released by the Treasurer of the State of Indiana.
The book, now being distributed, is highly technical and covers every phrase of the application of the law.
C.A. Jackson, Director of the Gross Income Tax Division had long recognized the need for such a book as this kind and selected Mr. McClurg to write it. Mr. McClurg’s regular duty is sitting as Judge of Hearings, involves legal matters related to tax cases under this act. - - -
WEST SIDE HOTEL
Campbell & Peconge Purchase Lease
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 29, 1934
Frank Barnes who for the past several months has operated the West Side Hotel and Beer Tavern has sold his lease rights to Ralph Campbell of Winamac, and Al Peconge of this city.
The new lesees have already taken over active management of the hotel and are making several improvements, chief of which is a new hardwood dance floor. The formal openng of the tavern will be held Saturday evening of this week.
Mr. Campbell has had years of experience in the cafe business at Winamac and Mr. Piconge, his co-partner, operates a tire and auto service shop in this city. Mr. Barnes, it was stated plans to operate a cafe in Kosciusko county.
The Hotel is owned by Charles Krieghbaum of this city.
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
Application for Organization
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 29, 1934
An application for the organization and incorporation of a new bank in Rochester to be known as the “Farmers & Merchnts Bank” has been filed with the Department of Financial Institution of Indiana by a group of business and professional men of this city. When organization is completed the institution will be a state bank. It will have a capitalization of $50,000 and a surplus of $5,000.
The names of the applicants who propose to establish the new
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bank as listed on the application are A.C. Bradley, E.C. Mercer, Dr. M.O. King, George Rentschler, Frank M. Stetson, Hugh B. Holman, J.F. Dysert, W.P. Ross, George E Hoffman, Harry Bernetha and Walter Caffyn.
The following seven men to be directors: A.C. Bradley, George Rentschler, E.C. Mercer, Dr. George E. Hoffman J.F. Dysers, Walter Caffyn and Harry Cooper of Idianapolis.
ROCHESTER GLOVE CORP.
Suit Filed For Receivership
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 30, 1934
Phiips Sachs, of Indianapolis, today filed a suit in the Fulton circuit court seeking to have a receiver appointed for the Rochester Glove Corp which is located at the corner of Fifth and Main streets.
The plaintiff says that Herman Sobol as treasurer of the glove corporation issued him a check for $300 on November 7. 1932 and he has been unable since that time to collect money on the check although he has presented it to the bank on which it was drawn several times. A judgment for $400 is asked by the plaintiff who is a brother-in-law of Mr. Sobel. Mr. Sachs is the owner of a summer home in Mitchell Park at Lake Manitou.
KEWANNA BAKERY
Leased by M.E. Rondot
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 31, 1934
M.E. Rondot, of Logansport, has leased the Kewanna bakery of Herman Bauer. He took charge of the establishment Wednesday. Mr. Rondot is a baker with ten years experience.
ROCHESTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
40 Planes To Visit Sept. 14
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 1, 1934
After a summer of use Rochester will dedicate its muncipal airport in genuine fashion here on Friday, September 14th when forty or more airplanes will make a noon visit of two hours or more.
The planes with a personnel of eighty men form the fleet of the Sixth Annual All Indiana Air Tour. - - - -
The air tourists will arrive in Rochester after an all nght stop in South Bend and they will take lunch at the Colonial Hotel with the Kiwanis Club.- - - - -
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CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERY
Formed at Kewanna
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 4, 1934
A new creamery association has been formed at Kewanna which is known as the “Kewanna Co-operative Creamery.” The association has leased the building in the north part of Kewanna which is known as the Apron Factory. A contract has been signed with Sherman White and Company of Fort Wayne to purchase the cream of all of the members. The members of the new association are in the main former patrons of the Producers Co-operative Creamery at Marion.
The board of directors of the Kewanna creamery are Charles Mitchell, chairman, Howard Mutchler, Olvyn Troutman, William Miller, E.C. Geier, Lamont Guyer and Charles G. Miller. Walter Wilson former county surveyor has been named as manager of the creamery.
BOWLING ALLEYS
Fred Alexander Named Manager
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 5, 1934
Fred Alexander has been named manager of the club located in the Hoover building at the (SW) corner of Main and Sixth Streets. The bowling alleys in the building have been completely overhauled and will be placed in operation. Mr. Alexander will operate a lunch counter in connection with the club
COLONIAL HOTEL
Charlie Agnew Orchestra Sept. 9
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 8, 1934
The Charlie Agnew orchestra presented by the Music Corporation of America will appear in person at the Colonial Gardens Sunday evenng. This band which is one of the outstanding ballroom and radio dance orchestras in the country has a large number of feature entertainers among whom are “Dusty” Rhodes and Emrie Ann Lincoln.
“Dusty” Rhodes, baritone soloist, is well known to Rochester people as he brought his own orchestra to Manitou and played engagements at the lake pavilion for a couple of seasons. A large number of dance goers from Kokomo are expected to attend the dance as Rhodes formerly lived in that city.
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COLONIAL HOTEL
Bernie Cummins Sept 16
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 15, 1934
A large crowd is expected to attend the dance at the Colonial Gardens Sunday evening, where Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers will furnish the music and special entertainment.
This is Cummins second apperance at the Colonial this season. The crowd he attracted at his first appearane several weeks ago was the largest of the season and his band met with such approval that the return engagement was deemed necessary.
FARM DEBT ADJUSTMENT
Office Opened Here
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 19, 1934
Fulton County farmers who are indebted in excess of present valuations and who wish to take out a Federal Farm Loan and relieve themselves of their present obligations will now have the opportunity of doing so by applying at the new Farm Debt Adjustment office which until further notice will be open each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. The office will be in charge of John Gill, Secretary of this city.
A group of Fulton county men have been appointed by Governor McNutt to consider, advise and to co-operate in securing adjustments of excess on farm obligations. By taking advantage of the opportunitis offered, many farmers of this county can reduce their present financial obligations and have a chance to pay off according to the earnng capacity of their farms.
The following men apponted to assist in this work are qualified through tranng and experience to serve in this capacity.
Committee - Harry Rosenbury, William Gray, Garfield Newell, Noah Hisley, John McLaughlin, Percy Smith. Concillation Commissioner, Hiram G. Miller.
WINONA RAILROAD
Operated at a Profit
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 20, 1934
The Winona Railway was operated with a net profit of $1,140.06 diromg the months of May, June and July according to a report filed in the Kosciusko county circuit court by Theodore C. Frazier, receiver.
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LINCOLN’S WORDAGE
Beats Shaespeare
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 25, 1934
Fort Wayne, Ind. Sept 25 - Abraham Lincoln’s writings and speeches now in print exceed in volume of words both the Bible and the works of Shakespeare, according to iformation by Dr. Louis Warren, director of the Lincoln National Life Foundation.
In 1772 after three years of work an Englishman found that the Bible contained 926,877 words. Shakespeare’s complete works have been estimated to contain 1, 024,000 words. The written and spoken words of Lincoln total approximately 1,078,365 words, according to Dr. Warren.
While the Bible and Shakespeare’s works are complete, many of Lincoln’s writings and speeches still are unpublished. The count did not include Lincoln’s own personal papers, the traditional Lincoln anecdotes, or the many personal letters which are still in private hands.
LEASES ATHENS STATION
Verly Bryant
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 26, 1934
Verly Bryant, farmer living northeast of the city has leased the Phillips Oil Company station at Athens and will take possession on October 1st. Mort Bryant has had the station under lease for several months.
NEIGHBORS CUT CORN
For William Ewer
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 27, 1934
Charles Ross, Ben Zabst, Tom Peters, Lewis Barker, V.L. Barker and Lester Heckathorn all of whom live in Liberty township several days ago cut corn for William Ewer their neighbor. Mr. Ewer has been ill and unable to care for his corn crop.
DISPOSES OF BUSINESS INTERESTS
Al Peconge
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 28, 1934
Al Peconge in two transactions completed yesterday, disposed of his business interests here. Mr. Peconge has been under the care of a physician for several months and on his doctor’s advice the local business man decided to retire from business for a few months until
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his health improves.
In the transactions, Mr. Peconge sold his half interest in the lease on the West Side Hotel to his partner, Ralph Campbell and sold the Al’s Tire Shop, 502 Main Street, to C.C. Towne of near Talma. Possession of the tire shop was given immediately.
ROCHESTER MEN
In Circus Corporation
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 29, 1934
Articles of incorporation for the Indiana Circus Corporation were filed with the secretary of state at Indianapolis Friday and two Rochester men were named among the directors. A.C. Bradley, owner of the Colonial Hotel, Lake Manitou, was listed as a director as was Jess Murden, a summer resident of Lake Manitou. The third man named was Fred E. Shortemeier, of Indianapolis, former secretary of state.
Announcement was made in Peru that the circus will be built up this winter and that it will be operated under the management of prominent circus men. No details were made public by the local men here but it was stated that further announcements would be forthcoming following the election of officers.
[For further, see Wendell C. & John B. Tombaugh, Fulton County Ind. Handbook, Cole Bros.]
HARTMAN AUTO LAUNDRY
Sold to Bussert Bros.
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 1, 1934
Through a business transaction made Saturday the Bussert Bros., operators of the Sinclair Filling Station, corner Main and Fourth streets, became owners of the Dale Hartman Auto Laundry which is located on South Franklin Ave.
The new proprietors assumed active control of the laundry immediately, however, within a few weeks they plan to remove the equipment to their North Main Street location.
Mr. Hartman will soon leave for South Bend where he will be employed in an auto laundry service station.
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MACY YOUTH ON AIR
Calvert Carter on W.O.W.O.
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 2, 1934
Calvert Carter, son of Dr & Mrs. P.H. Carter of Macy broadcasted over W.O.W.O., Ft. Wayne, on Guest Revue hour at 3:30 Monday afternoon. “Cal” as he is better known to his Macy friends rendered two numbers - one a reading on “Politics” which was very clever and one vocal number. The two numbers were well rendered and Cal had a very large audiece in radioland.
HISTORICAL PROGRAM
At Chippewanug by Prof. Lockridge
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 8, 1934
A program which will undoubtedly attract a large number of persons from this community will be given on next Monday, Octoer 15 at the Tippecanoe River bridge on U.S. Road 31, when Professor Ross Lockridge of Indiana University will give one of his interesting historical addresses.
The occasion is known as Fulton County Historical Field Day and the patriotic societies, historical minded persons and large groups of school committees will attend. The program which will begin at one o’clock is under the auspices of Indiana University. - - - -
The speaker is noted as a leading authority on Indiana and early Indiana history- - - - -
LOVE’S HARDWARE
Purchased by D.M Secor and son
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 13, 1934
D.M. Secor and son, Harley, have purchased the Love’s Hardware, at Akron, and have already taken charge of the store. The Secors were in the hardware business at Akron about eleven years ago, selling out to Chet Love at that time. They were partners in the store with Mr. Love for 14 yars and operated a hardware store at Macy for eight years.
DIAMOND FILLING STATION, FULTON
Leased by Henry Vanatta
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 16, 1934
Henry Vanatta who operates the Motor Inn Garage at Fulton has leased the Diamond Filling Station there. William Poorman is in
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charge of the station. Mr. Vanatta plans to build a garage at the rear of the station.
AMOS & ANDY CAFE
Closed by Barnett Brothers, owners
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 19, 1934
Barnett Brothers, who have operated the “Amos & Andy” Cafe at 716 Main Street, today closed the establishment and moved the equipment to Mishawaka where they will open a sandwich shop.
CULVER DONATES STATION
To State Radio System
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 20, 1934
Indianapolis, Oct. 20 (UP) - Acquisition of the Culver Military Academy radio station at Culver as northwest unit of the state police radio system was announced today by Al Feeney, State safety director.
Feeney said use of the station had been donated to the state by academy officials. Experiments to determine what power will best serve at the station will be conducted as soon as a transmitter can be obtained, Feeney said.
PIERPONT’S BODY HERE
On Way to Indianapolis For Burial
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 22, 1934
The body of Harry Pierpont, Dillinger gangster electrocuted a week ago in the Ohio state penitentiary at Columbus, Ohio, passed through Rochester Saturday morning in an ambulance on its way to Indianapolis where burial was made in Holy Cross Cemetery. The body had been at the home of Pierpont’s parents north of Lakeville. A large number of persons called at the Pierpont home while the body of the gangster lied in state there.
BAILEY SANDWICH SHOP
Opened by Elliott Bailey
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 22, 1934
Elliott Bailey announced today that he wuld open a sandwich shop in the room at 716 Main Street occupied for several years by the Amos & Andy shop. Mr. Bailey will not open his cafe until alteratons have been made, which include a cement foundation ad new plumbing system. All new equipment will also be placed in the shop.
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MACY TO HOLD FESTIVAL
Starting Thursday Evening
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 23, 1934
A big Fall Festival will be held in Macy on October 25, 26 and 27, under the auspics of the Methodist Church of that town. Plans are being made to entertain hundreds of people during the three-day program which gets under way Thursday evening.
The Festival will open with a pet parade and every one that ha an animal, from a mouse to an elephant, is urged to take part in this procesion. Uncle Joff Coffing, northern Indiana’s well-known original Santa Clause will lead the parade with his team of goats.
On Friday evening at the Methodist church the renown “Kitchen Cabnet Orhestra” will delight the auience with a musical program feature acts. The program will termnate with a mock wedding, the “bride” being little Rosebud Evaline Delicatessen who tips the scales at 300 pounds and the “groom” Robin Adair, 75 pounder.
The festival will be concluded on Saturday evening at which time a public Halloween party will be held on the main street of the town and prizes for the most attractive, grotesque and comical make-ups will be presented by a committee. Everybody is invited to attend.
RICHARDSON, Dr. C.L.
Will Open Office Here Nov. 5
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 24, 1934
Dr. C. L. Richardson announced today that he would soon start a general practice of medicine in Rochester and that he would open his office Monday, November 5th, in the Mrs. Frank Sterner residence, 121 West Eighth Street.
Dr Richardson, who is a former resident of Rochester, is a graduate from Indana University in 1927 with a B.S. and M.D. Degrees. He was an intern at the University hospitals in Indianapolis for two years and then practiced at Monon for five years.
He married Miss Ruth Downs of Rochester, and they have one daughter. The Richardsons will reside at 506 Pontiac Street.
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SOLO FLIGHT
Harold Miller
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 25, 1934
Hugh Miller yesterday made his solo flight at the Indiana Air Service Field at South Bend. He has been taking lessons in flying here and in Soth Bend for some time.
CITY SOCIAL CLUB
Moved by James Wilburn
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 31, 1934
James Wilburn has moved the City Social Club from the room at 709 Main Street to the room at 711 Main Street. The club room has been remodeled and redcorated and is now one of the best appointed clubs in the northern part of the state.
NEIGHBORS SHUCK CORN
For Leon Rhinesmith
The News-Sentinel, Nov 15, 1934
Twenty-five neigbors of Leon Rhinesmith who resides in the Grandview neighborhood eight miles north-east of the city gathered at is farm home several days ago and shucked his corn.
Mr Rhinesmith broke his arm several weeks ago and has been unable to care for his corn crop. Several of the men shucked the corn and hauled th same to the barn while others hauled in the fodder.
Those who assisted were: Lewis Beehler,, Lester Beehler, John Herbick, T.F. Leedy, Delbert Anderson, Dan Cook, Eldrith Cook, C.F. Beehler, Harve McMillen, Clifford Sult, George Bitterling, Dan Sanders. Chas. Sanders, Elbe Beehler, Howard Anderson, Walter McNeil, Arlie Steininger, Irvin Stininger, Orland Sturgeon, Russell Fisher, Carlton Mow, Harold Weir, Bert Fletcher, Clyde Mow and Herman Steinnger.
BAILEY SANDWICH-LUNCH CAFE
Opened Today
The News-Sentinel, Nov 17, 1934
Elliott (Bill) Bailey today opened up his new lunch room in the building formerly occupied by the “Amos & Andy” cafe, which is located just south of the Black & Bailey Hardware store.
The new lunchroom is equipped with modern cooking appliances and attractive fixtures. The proprietor will dispose of
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various assortments of sandwiches and beer. William (Bill) Wagoner has been employed as an assistant of Mr. Bailey’s.
NEIGHBORS ASSIST
Stricken Grossman Family
The News-Sentinel, Nov 19, 1934
Forty-two men living close to the farm of Mr.& Mrs. Lott Grossman who live near Argos, gathered at their home Monday and husked corn, shredded fodder and cut wood. Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Fletcher held open house for the volunteer workers,
The Grossman family has been the victim of much misfortune durng the past few weeks and their neighbors decided to aid them. Dwight Grossman, oldest son of the Grossman family is in a critical condition in the Woodlawn Hospital with internal injuries suffered three weeks ago when he was kicked in the abdomen by a horse. Gerald, youngest son, died suddenly ten days ago after suffering a heart attack. James, another son is near death with diptheria and the Grossman family is under quarantine.
LANDIS, FREDERICK
Eulogy
The News-Sentinel, Nov 19, 1934
A pall of sorrow which had its inception in Logansport completely enveloped Hoosierdom Saturday afternoon as a legion of friends well to do and poor, gathered at the Landis home to pay final tribute to one of the state’s most colorful and loveable personages, the Honorable Frederick Landis, congressman-elect of the Second district.
A member of a rugged Indiana family, brother of Kenesaw Mountain Landis, emperor of baseball, Fred, as he was known to his everyday friends, was a brilliant genius in his own estate. He was the author of several outstanding plays among which was the “Copperhead”, a stirring drama of the Civil War days.
Frederick Landis had been active in political circles for many years, serving two terms in the lower house of the U.S. Legislative body. He was the only one of the 12 Republican candidates to score an overwhelming victory in the recent election and would have been the state’s only representative in either house. The Indiana statesman, Frederick Landis, will be sorely missed in home state and national circles, yet the memory of this brilliant statesman, orator and friend, will be cherished forever in the roster of Indiana’s truly great men.
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A. & P. STORE
Dale Welty, Manager
The News-Sentinel, Nov 20, 1934
Dale Welty, Flora, was today named manager of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store in this city, which is located at 704 Main Street. Mr. Welty succeeded Arthur Miller, who has been the manager of the store here since it was opened ten years ago. Mr. Miller will be transferred to the management of another store. Mr. Welty has been with the A. & P. Company for the past six years. He was employed in the local store from June 1932 until September 1934, when he was transferred to Lafayette where he managed the produce department for the company there.
MUCK LANDS STORY
The Prairie Farmer, Nov. 10th Issue
The News-Sentinel, Nov 20, 1934
It was the nght before the full moon in October. Four of us stood in Whit Gast’s potato field. The day had been warm, but on this low ground the night was cool enough. We talked about potatoes and onions, celery, cabbage and turnips, dill and head lettuce, celery cabbage and parsnips, pumpkins and cauliflower, and we talked some of mint. There were heaps of potato vines like haycocks in an alfalfa field. A big mehanical potato digger was resting after a hard day’s work. The men had driven the big truckload of potatoes home from the field by moonlight.
The four of us walked across the field and as we walked, the earth shook, for this was a field of muck, the soil of almost pure vegetable matter, created through centuries of growth at the bottom and sides of a great lake,until at last the lake had become a marsh. Big drainage ditches and tile have taken out the excess water, and this Gast muck farm is now one of those which, becoming numerous in Northern Indiana, have added materially to the wealth of our great lake region.
W.K. Gast, the farm owner, N.S. Hadley, Fulton county agent, and Rosco Fraser, the muck crop man at Purdue, were talking about the methods and possibilities in muck farming.
“Through drainage, ample and intelligent fertilization, selecton of good varieties and good farming practices make muck crop growing a success,” said Mr. Gast. “We are standing now where I grew the potato crop in 1933, which was the highest yield in the 400-bushel
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potato club. I did not quite make it this year, the test showing but 396 bushels per acre. I figured it for a dry season straight through, and so put the acre on the wettest part of the field. The late rains hurt considerably.
Muck Land Enthusiast
Gast is an enthusiastic muck crop farmer, a leader in the various things which are being done to create an interest in the muck crops of Northern Indiana, one who is doing much to help popularize these muck grown vegetables in the markets.
“We have had a lot to learn and still have,” he said, “especially in producing quality potatoes. We can get the yield, but the tendency is to grow potatos too large, causing growth cracks and hollow heart. The best growers are overcoming that by putting the rows much closer together and bringing the hills closer together in the rows. We have to overcome sunburn also, as there is a tendency for muck grown potatoes to grow too close to the top of the ground.”
Under the light of the October moon, we dug out with our hands numerous hills of potatoes, and the light was bright enough to let Mr. Gast illustrate what he meant. Each year sees a marked improvement in the quality of potatoes grown on these mucklands of Northern Indiana.
Mint which is another crop of considerable importance on the Gast farm, suffered this year from severe winds of last spring, which blew much of the mint out of the ground. The same thing occurred with young onions on many muck farms, resulting in substitute crops being grown. One of these is celery-cabbage, one of the most beautiful looking vegetables.
“Americans have not developed much of an appetite for celery- cabbage,” says Mr. Gast. It is a Chinese vegetable and had not been on the Middle West markets long enough to be really appreiated. It is fine, however, used in salad, like lettuce, or cooked like cabbage.”
Employment For Many
The harvesting of the muck crops in and around Akron, where there are numerous farmsers on muck soil, makes a big call for help. In fact, throughout the year much hand labor is required, and even this year, when many people are unemployed, it has been hard to get enough goiod help.
The help required in this kind of farming was in evidence on the 160 acres of farm of Kisling Brothers, which we had visited shortly before sundown on the same day. They were in the middle of the
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celery harvest, and that is some job, for there was 40 acres of beautiful celery on this 160 acre farm. John Kiesling showed the champion celery at the Muck Crop Show in 1933, and while he did not say much about it, it seemed that his entries, selected from that which he was growing this year, would place well in the Muck Crop Show at Churubusco, October 30-November 2. By the time you read this story, you may have heard the results of the 1934 Show. - - - - - -
700 Bus. Per Acre
Perhaps I should start now at the beginning of the story. My imagination had been excited by a report which Rosoe Fraser showed me the day that Purdue licked Wisconsin so badly on the football field. This report was from County Agemt Hadley and was to the effect that E.L. Mitchell, a muck crop farmer near Rochester, had produced a yield of more than 700 bushels to the acre on his 400-bushel potato club acre. This yield is sensational in Indiana, and so we had ghathered at the Mitchell farm earlier on this particular day, and there had spent considerable time, studying the production of this marvelous crop of potatoes.
Mitchell has a farm of 80 acres, which he bought some twelve years ago. It was in bad shape at the time, and he had a big job to set his drainage working, and to fight down the weeds This year he is growing in vegetables 14 acres of potatoes, seven acres of celery and seven acres of onions. In this particular field he had used 700 pounds to the acre of 0-8-24 fertilizer under the rows. Part of the secret of the big yield is the fact that the rows are twety inches apart, and the hills were planted about ten inches apart in the row. Rural New Yorker seed poatoes were used as seed. The gross yield of over 200 bushels to the acre was indicated by the five tests made over the acre under the rules of the club. - - - - - -
PERU STREET CAR SERVICE
To Be Abandoned Dec. 8
The News-Sentinel, Dec 1, 1934
Peru, Ind., Dec. 1. - After thirty-two years’ continuous operation, the Peru city street car service will end the night of Dec. 8. The Public Service Commssion authorizd abandonment after officials showed competition and use of private automobiles caused a loss in operation.
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AL’S TIRE SHOP
Re-purchased by Al Peconge
The News-Sentinel, Dec 4, 1934
Al Peconge today repurchased the Al’s Tire Shop at 502 Main street and will againj operate the place. Mr. Peconge purchased the shop of C.C. Towns to whom he sold the establishment several months ago. Mr. Towns will return to his farm near Tippecanoe. Mr. Peconge will remodel the store and add new equipment for repairing tires and batteries.
REX THEATRE
Opens December 9
The News-Sentinel, Dec 6, 1934
A new movie house will make its inaugural bow in this city on Sunday, December 9th, in the Brackett buildng situate at 709 Main street. The new theatre will be known as The Rex, is owned and perated by the B. & K. Theatre Corporation, which is comprised of local people. - - - - - -
WALL STREET
By The Sage of Wall Street
The News-Sentinel, Dec 6, 1934
Sometime in the misty past, before the “Monster” of Manitou was known to be a myth, somebody changed the map of this fair city: filched a block off the ten broad expanse of Pearl street and called it Wall
And when so referred to, even in ths late day, nobody who even professes to know his or her Rochester need think twice to locate it, although Pearl street has long since disappeared into the limbo of the lost or forgotten.
Wall street, then as now, officially begins at Monroe and streaks eastward, across the old Lake Erie tracks. Or in the memory of the oldtimers, at Bill Ross’s blacksmith shop to the east line of Ike Alexander’s “Last Chance” - - - unless one happened to be coming from the lake, in which case, the sign read. “First Chance.”
And between those two sentinels to the Alpha and Omega of the street, he no doubt recalls the eating emporium of the late Jess Burns, where delicious and sundry viands were served at a quarter the throw; of Lew Davidson and his grocery, or Bill Curtis and his boy Charlie, who furnished the brooms that kept Fulton county spotless
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London’s Piccadilly Circus, New York’s Broadway, Berlin’s Under den Linden all may have produced bigger merchants, but none ever knew men of greater compassion or the joy of truer companions than Bil Demont and Columbus Richardson the grocers, Jim Kepler and John Swartwood, dispensers of choice cuts of lanb, ram, sheep and mutton; nor could they boast of greater tonsorial prowess than the hand of John Dodge, the barber.
And they never knew better transportation service than that purveyed by Tyne Adamson, the drayman.
Yes, it was a great street - the gateway to the east down which Elliott Bailey and Posey Johnson, Peter Weisener and a host of others who made colloquial history, were familiar figures
It’s changed now, of course. Its soggy mud-holes are covered with the respiring surface of paving bricks. Bill Ross’s smithy shop is now the site of the Ewing Grocery. The Demont Grocery, broom factory and Kepler’s Market locations being at present preempted by the Miller Bros. Garage. The Burns eating emporum has long since made way for Virgil Becker’s filling station. The Snapp Grocery Co. Sign now hangs where once the name of Lew Davidson held forth and the Swartwood Market, later rebuilt and operated by Vine Curtis, is known today as Johnson’s Market. The Adamson barn, once the rendezvous of countless drays and nickering hosses, later manicured by our fellow towsman Jimmy Coplen, houses the Johnson poultry market, while beyond the old established limits are the Carlton Ice and Coal Company yards, the Farm Bureau yards and warehouses, the fish hatchery, airport and the mercurial outline of the North Shore, famed for its dining and dancing and the summer residence of many of our citizens.
The tonsorial honors of the street go to Reuben (Bony) Thrush, who has efficiently removed the never ending crops of hirstute embellishments, while the lusty appetits of the vicinity now find appeasement at the Manitou Cafe.
Only one landmark of the golden yesterdays towers its imposing prominence, not here-to-fore mentioned - the Deniston Elevator, now the Wilson Grain and Coal Company, without which Wall street might be known by the unromatic numeral it really is - East Ninth.
HISTORY MARCHES BY
Special Issue, excellent - too long to include herein
The News-Sentinel, Dec 6, 1934
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LAKE MANITOU HATCHERY
Charles Bailey, Owner
The News-Sentinel, Dec 14, 1934
Charles Bailey, through a transaction which was completed today became the sole owner of the Lake Manitou Baby Chick Hatchery when he purchased a half interest in the concern which was owned by his cousin George Cox, Kenton, Ohio. The hatchery which was started in 1926 is located at the intersection of roads 25 and 31 at the south edge of Rochester. The sale also included a half interest which Mr. Cox held in the 32 acre farm which is adjacent to the hatchery. Mr. Bailey at the present time is busy culling and blood testing chickens. The 1935 hatching period will start in February. The Lake Manitou Hatchery is one of the largest in Indiana.
SCHOOL HOUSES SOLD
By Union Township Trustee
The News-Sentinel, Dec 14, 1934
Mrs. Thomas Reed, Kewanna, township trustee, during the past few days has disposed of all the country school houses in Union township with the exception of the Bruce Lake Station building. The buildings are rapidly deteriorating and it was thought best to dispose of them at this time.
The bilding at Prairie Grove, which was a frame structure, was boutht by Howard Mutchler for $66.
The Monger school, which was perhaps the best building in the township, being built of hard brick, was sold to Ray Lough for $85. Mr. Lough plans to remodel the structure and make a dwelling
The Lake School was sold to Mrs. Mettie Ackerman for $50. Mrs. Ackerman has not fully decided what she will use the brick taken from the building for, but is onsidering at this time the erection of a cottage on the north side of Bruce Lake.
The Jubilee building went to S.S. Collins for $10 and the Russell school on road 14 was sold to the Sam Smith heirs for $10.
PENNSYLVANIA R.R., KEWANNA
S.L. Stauffer Agemt
The News-Sentinel, Dec 14, 1934
S.L. Stauffer, of Amboy, named agent at Kewanna, Lucerne and Grass Creek. Mr. Nelson who has been Kewanna agent, will be moved to another station.
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BASEMENT BARBER SHOP
Purchased by Claude Brubaker & A. Adams
VAN DIEN BARBER SHOP
Purchased by Edward Raymer
The News-Sentinel, Dec 18, 1934
Edward Raymer in a transaction which was completed late Monday sold his interest in the Basement Barber shop in the Dillon Buildng to his partners, Claude Brubaker and A Adams.
Tuesday Mr. Raymer purchased the Van Dien Barber Shop on East Seventh Street in the Barrett Hotel building. Mr. Raymer will remodel and redecorate the shop which he purchased and plans to open the same Saturday.
Mr. Brubaker and Mr. Adams will continue to operate the Basement Shop which also will be changed somewhat.
NYE, ADAM R.
Civil War Veteran Died
The News-Sentinel, Dec 18, 1934
Adam R Nye, aged 87, Civil War veteran and one of the last four members of the McClung Post of the G.A.R. of this city, died at 6:15 o’clock Monday afternoon at his home 1217 Monroe Street. Death was due to heart trouble and dropsy and followed an illness of a year.
Mr. Nye was born in Ohio on February 2, 1816. He enlisted with Co. F 55 Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War and served for two years with the northern forces. He enlisted on Oct. 25 1864 and was discharged at Louisvlle, Ky.
Mr Nye saw service in many of the important battles of the last two years of the Civil War. He was in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Chickamaugua and marched with Gen. Sherman to the sea.
At the close of the war Mr. Nye came to Indiana, settling on a farm near Winamac. Twenty years ago he came to this county after purchasing a farm southeast of the city in the Mt. Zion neighborhood. He retired several years ago.
The deceased was married to Catherine Walters who preceded him in death.
The three surviving members of the McClung G.A.R. Post are Rev. H.E Butler, William Bowen and John Shelton. The post at one time had a memberrship of 200.
Mr. Nye is buried in the Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.
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ROCHESTER CANNING CO.
Installs New Plant
The News-Sentinel, Dec 19, 1934
Despite the fact that the 1934 business season of the Rochester Canning Factory was severely hit by drought last summer, Mr. Reuben Scheid, head of the industry, is making plans to double the capacity of the plant for the 1935 season. - - - - -
Installation of two gigantic all-steel 150 lb high pressure boilers which will be used in the cooking of the factory’s canned goods. - - - -
Work on the removal of the old boilers was started yesterday.
STATE’S YOUNGEST PROSECUTOR
Dale Poenix
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 2, 1935
When Dale Poenix, aged 22, took over the prosecutng attorney’s office yesterday, Fulton county had the honor of having the state’s youngest attorney. As Poenix stepped in, George Buchanan, also a man early in age, stepped out.
New Year’s day will probably be one long remembered by Prosecutor Poenix. Not very often does a young man 22 years of age get the chance to sit in the prosecuting attorney’s chair at such an age Not only that honor has he to remember, but also to recall the successfulness of his young political career and what lies ahead of him.
Dale Poenix is a Fulton county product, born at Grass Creek, and graduating from Grass Creek schools. He entered this world on September 17, 1912, and received his High school diploma in 1930.. After two years at DePauw University, Poenix decided to enter Indiana Law School (a private school) at Indianapolis. Then, after two years in Indianapolis, Fulton county’s attorney decided to come back home and make a “try at it.”
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
Starts Business January 3
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 2, 1935
The Farmer & Merchants Bank of Rochester, Indiana, will open its doors to the public on Thursday morning, at 729 Main Street. This announcement was made today by A.C. Bradley, president, after official approval of the new financial institution was received from Washington and the charter was granted by the Secretary of State. - - - - The United States Bank & Trust Company which has been
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operating as a Class B institution since the bank moratorium of March 6, 1933, will be closed tomorrow and lizqudation will be started in a few days. - - - -
The directors of the Farmers & Merchants Bank are A.C. Bradley, J.F. Dysert, E.C. Mercer, George E Hoffman, Walter Caffyn and George E. Rentschler.
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BRANCH
Opens at Kewanna
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 5, 1935
Kewanna businss men and farmers of that community were given banking facilities once more and for the first time in five years when a branch of the Farmrs and Merchants Bank of Rochester was opened in that town. The doors of the bank were opened Saturday mornng, the locaion being in the old Amerian National Bank Building.
Ira Cree, assistant cashier of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, was in charge. - - - - He was an assistant cashier of the former Logansport Loan and Trust Company.
It was in 1930 that the two banks of Kewanna closed their doiors and since that time the people of that community have had to do their banking in Rochester, Winamac, Leiters Ford, Fulton, Logansport and other neighboring banks.
KEWANNA MOTOR SALES CO.
Charles Duggleby, Owner
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 5, 1935
A new motor sales company has been organized at Kewanna which will be known as the Kewanna Motor Sales Company. The agency is owned by Charles Duggleby of Winamac and will be managed by charles Seese of Kewanna. The company opened for business today in the room formerly occupied by the Kumler Furniture Store. The agency will sell Pontiac, Olds and Buick automobiles.
DuBOIS, DR. DWIGHT
Moves Office From Kewanna to Roann
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 5, 1935
Dr. Dwight DuBois has moved his dental equipment and office from Kewanna to his home at Roann, where he will practice his profession in the future.
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SARBER FILLING STATION
Sold To Everett Young
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 5, 1935
Harry Sarber has sold a filling station in Leiters Ford which he has operated for sometime to Everett Young of Leiters Ford. Young will continue the operation of the station.
PIONEER AUTO DEALER
Passed Away Sunday
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 7, 1935
Francis Louderback, aged 67, pioneer auto dealer and garage owner of this city, died at 3 o’clock Sunday morning in a hospital in Logansport from pneumonia.- - - -
Mr. Louderback was a life long resident of Fulton county. He was born on a farm south of Fulton in Liberty township on May 26, 1867. His parents were Wickliff and Louise (Marsh) Louderback. When a young man the deceased engaged in the lumber business and operated a saw mill near Fulton.
Mr. Louderback as soon as the automobile was invented saw its possibilities and decided to enter that business. He first operated a machine shop at his residence which at that time was located in the west part of the city. Later he moved his garage to the Sheets building in the 600 block on Main Street.
In 1906, Mr. Louderback accepted the agency for the Northern automoble. He continued in that business until the time of his death, when he was the agent for the Ford Motor Company and the General Motors Corporation. The Louderback Garage is located at the (NE) corner of Main and Sixth Streets. Mr Louderback also owned the first rental automobile ever in this city. It was a Columbia.
During the interval between the time that Mr. Louderback took the agency for the Northern automobile up to the time of his death he had been the agent for other makes of cars, among them being the Hudson and Essex.- - - -
FULTON COUNTY PICKLES
Shipped to London, Eng.
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 11, 1935
R.W Lomax, Chicago, field manager of the Budlong Pickle Company and Francis Spohn, manager of the local Budlong plant, Friday with aid of their employees finished the packing of a carload
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of pickles which have been consigned to Cross and Blackwell, London, Eng. The car was sent over the Erie railroad to New York. There were 80 barrels in the car and each of the barrels contained six bushelks of pickles. The pickles, all of which were grown in Fulton county, were the smallest and the fanciest of the crop. It took many weeks for the pickles to be sorted. Cross and Blackwell are considered the best fancy foods packers in the world and their products command the highest prices. There was a shortage of pickles in Europe this year which resulted in the order being placed with the Budlong Company. The products of many American pickle companies were inspected by representatives of the English firm before the contract was placed.
STOUT MEAT MARKET, FULTON
Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Dale Bibler
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 15, 1935
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Bibler of Fulton have leased the meat market there belonging to Mr. & Mrs. J.V. Stout and took possession Monday morning. Mr. & Mrs Stout who are both in poor health moved their household goods to their property in Logansport, Monday morning.
VEACH DRUG STORE, ARGOS
Purchased by John G Ames
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 17, 1935
The Veach Drug Store at Argos was sold several days ago to John G. Ames of Wabash, who is a registered pharmacist. Mr. Ames has taken possession of the store which is one of the best drug stores in northern Indiana.
FORMER AKRON MAN
Author of New Book
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 18, 1935
James W. Cutshaw, former Akron citizen, is the author of a book which is scheduked to come from the press during the next few weeks. The title of the book is “The Whig: The Romance of American Politics.” and is being published by Cark Publications of Chicago. It is a 400 page history and text book on American politics and the constitution.
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STATE EXCHANGE BANK, CULVER
Harry E. Medbourn, Director
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 19, 1935
Culver, Jan. 19 - Harry E. Medbourn yesterday was elected director of the State Exchange Bank to succeed John P. Walter who resigned beause of ill health. The other directors are S.C. Shilling, W.O. Osborn, Carl M. Adams, Oliver T. Goss, Miss Irene Bogardus and Lewis Overmyer.
WARING GLOVE FACTORY BLDG.
Purchased by G.C. Wainscott
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 22, 1935
The report is that Rochester will have within the next few weeks one of the most complete farm implement and repair stores in northern Indiana.
G.C. Wainscott formerly of Richland Center, having sold his entire store there, has purchased the Waring Glove Factory building, just north of the courthouse in Rochester
The Richland Center man says that he will have 10,800 square feet of floor space at his new location which will be large enough for a complete line of farm machinery. He will represent such old line companies as Oliver Works at South Bend and the old Superior Seeding Co., at Springfield, Ohio. Also the Hart Power Tractor Works at Charles City, Iowa and Nickels & Shephard of Battle Creek , Mich. All emergd as one big Oliver Company.
The farm implement business is not all together new to Mr Wainscott, he having done a very successful business at Richland Center for the past five years.
Mr Wainscott states that his old neighbors shall not be forgotten and that he will do his best to arrange for repairs to be handled through Richland Center store for their convenience.
FULTON BAKERY OPENS
Hughes & Schoob, Owners
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 25, 1935
The Fulton Bakery which has been closed for several months will open for business Saturday. C.A. Hughes and C.A. Schoob of Indianapolis are the new proprietors. They have had twenty years of experience in the bakery business.
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DAAKE, HERMAN
Author of Magazine Story
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 25, 1935
Herman Daake in this month’s issue of a publication for Western Union Telegraph Company employees was honored twice. The cover drawing was by Mr. Daake and a story written by him was carried in the publication.
KERN, RUTH
Bus Station Agent, Peru
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 26, 1935
Miss Ruth Kern has accepted a position as agent at the Indiana Motor Bus Company station in Peru and left Friday to assume the post. Miss Kern has been employed at the Coffee Shop here for the past nine years.
WINONA RAILWAY
Abandons Six Miles
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 28, 1935
Discontuance of freight service on the Winona Railroad between New Paris Junction and Gohen, a distanc of six miles, and city passenger service in Peru, was ordered Saturday by the Public Service Commission at Indianapolis. The petition to discontinue this particular service was filed by T.C. Frazer, of Warsaw, receiver for the company, who said that arrangements have been made to transport shipments between New Paris and Goshen by truck. The Winona company will continue its freight service as in the past
KEWNEY FOUNDRY
John Kewney, Owner
The News-Sentinel, Jan. 28, 1935
The Kewney Foundry, owned and operated by John Kewney, occupied the north portion of the 300 block on the east side of Main street. The building must have been erected before the Civil War, for it appeared old and weather beaten, more than a half century ago.
At the rear of the main building under a roofed addition with open sides, a horse marched miles and miles in a circle, turning a great sprocket wheel and drive shaft, from which the lathes and machnery were powered. If the horse slowed up, which he often did, a boy was lifted to the horse’s back, a treat of responsibilty, every boy in the
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“north end” was willing to accept without pay.
At five o’clock, each work day, the blast furnace was opened and into the laddles poured the white-hot-metal to be transferred to the moulds. The street doors were packed by neighborhood kids to witness the “fire works” and there was an occasional fight - over a front row position.
Here, the Kewney Iron Beam Plow was made and shipped throughout the Central States, years before the Olivers opened a small shop in South Bend.
When the cashier of the Ashton Bank - Rochester’s first bank - left town very suddenly, between days, with the deposits and destination unknown, the Kewney Foundry closed its doors and turned the old horse out on pasture.
What could have been? What might have been? A product with an established reputaton, and the world in which to market it. We have often wondered.
KELSEY, DR. LAWRENCE
Opens Office in Kewanna
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 1, 1935
Dr. Lawrence Kelsey of Monterey, a young physician of that town, has leased office rooms in the home of Mrs. James Hines at Kewanna. Dr. Kelsey will open his office in Kewanna in about three weeks. The young doctor has been an assistant to his father at Monterey for several years.
REECE GROCERY
Purchased by Ronald Powell
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 6, 1935
Ronald Powell, of this city today purchased and assumed active management of the Harold Reece grcery store, located on West Third street this city. The business was formerly known as the Brower grocery. Reese has not announced his plans for the future.
ROCHESTER GLOVE CORP.
Sold at Sheriff’s Sale
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 16, 1935
The Rochester Glove Corporation was sold Friday at a sale conducted by Sheriff Boyd Peterson and Herman Sobel, former owner of the plant. The price was $550. The plant was sold to satisfy an
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execution against the plant which was obtained in the Fulton Circuit court by the Michigan Wire and Goods Company of Detroit, Mich. The sale was conducted at the door of the Brackett Building at the (SE) corner of Main and Fifth streets. The glove corporation occupied the second floor of the Brackett Building. The company at one time employed a number of women and was one of Rochester’s main industrial enterprises. Mr. Sobel could not be reached Saturday so no statement could be obtaind from him as to whether he intends to resume operation of the plant.
MADEFORD, FRANK
Opens Display Room
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 18, 1935
Frank Madeford has opened a salesroom in the Palace Garage at Akron where he will show Chryslers, Plymouths, Hudsons and Terraplanes.
TIPPY, RAYMOND
Named Service Manager
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 18, 1935
Raymond Tippy, who has been employed by the State Conservation Department at Martinsville has resigned his position and has accepted one as service manager at the Louderback Garage.
BUDLONG PICKLE CO.
Starts Sorting Belt
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 19, 1935
Announcement was made at the Budlong Pickle Company, which is located on Jay Street at the Erie railroad tracks that the pickle sorting belt was placed in operation there Tuesday. This will give employment to thirty or more people for several weeks. The local branch of the Budlong Pickle Company is under the management of Charles Spohn.
ROCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB
May Be Closed
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 19, 1935
At an informal gathering of members of the Rochester Country Club Monday evening a general decision was reached by those present that it would be financially wise to close the club. - - - -
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NEIGHBORS ASSIST
Herman Anderson
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 20, 1935
Herman Anderson who resides on a farm two miles south of Tiosa had the misfortune Tuesday to fall out of a wagon. He suffered an injury to his back which has confined him to his bed. Mr. & Mrs. Sam Arnold, Mr & Mrs. Raymond Riddle, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Borden, Joe Lwis, Mrs. Henry Entsminger and Mrs. George Davis went to the Anderson home today to assist them. A community dinner was served at noon. While the women in the party assisted in the Anderson home by making quilts, the men worked on the Anderson farm
CULVER PURCHASES CITY PARK
From Pennsylvania Railroad
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 22, 1935
Culver, Ind., Feb. 22 - The sale of Vandalia Park, which borders on Lake Maxinkucke, by the Pennsylvania Railroad to the Town of Culver was announced yesterday by W.O. Osborn, attorney for the town trustees, and is the culminatioin of several months’ negotiations.
The sale price is $6,500, the amount apprpriated for this purpose last December.
The transaction includes the 3.2 acres comprising the present park, running between the lake shore and the railroad from 200 feet beyond the boat house to the end of the triangle at Washington street. Also 2.2 acres of the site of the old water tower at Bunker Hill, as well as buildings in the park proper. - - - -
GOLDEN GLOVERS IN CHICAGO
Include Three From Rochester
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 25, 1935
Four hundred Golden Glovers - including three Rochester lads on the Kokomo-Chicago team, were due in Chicago today where they will participate in the Chicago Tribune’s Tournament of Champions.
The local Glovers, now in Chicago and who will fight this week, are Raymond Lewis, 147, DeVerl Holloway, 126. and Barton Ball, 112.
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HOLMAN STORE
Cllosing Out Sale
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 25, 1935
The closing out sale of the stock of dry goods, shoes, wearing apparel of the Holman Store has met with tremendous success according to an announcement made today by those in charge of the sale. So great was the rush of business on Friday and Saturday that the doors had to be locked several times in order to give the clerks an opportunity to keep even with the trade.
ROCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB
Decides to Continue Operation
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 26, 1935
A special call meeting of the stockholders of the Rochester Country Club was held Monday evening - - - -
It was the concensus of opinion of the Ways and Means committee and also all of the active stockholders that every effort should be made to cntinue the operation of the club and golf course.
CURTIS, MISS FRANCES
Writing Short Stories
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 26, 1935
A Rochester yoiung lady, now a resident of Chicago, has just had her first short story published in the Chicago Daily News, under the copyright insignia of that newspaper. The promising authoress is Miss Frances Curtis, daughter of former City Clerk-Treasurer, Mrs. Frances W Curtis.
Miss Curtis is a graduate of the RH.S., and the University of Missouri, where she majored in journalism. At the present time she is employed by the Rand, McNally Map Co., and her spare time is spent in literary work. Miss Curtis at the present is preparing a short serial story for publication in one of the metropolitan papers. The story published in the Chicago Daily News on Feb. 22nd, was captioned “Tomboy Love”
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MINIATURE HAT SHOP
Opens March 1
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 27, 1935
An attractive, ultra-modern millinery shop will hold its formal opening in the Barrett Hotel building, Friday afternoon, March 1st. This new business addition to the city of Rochester is owned and managed by Mrs. Wayne DeHadway, of this city.
Mrs. DuHadway, who is an experienced milliner, will have on display the latest dictates of fashion for milady’s spring and summer millinery wear. The new millinery will be known as “The Miniature Hat Shop”
WAINSCOTT IMPLEMENT STORE
Will Open March 2
The News-Sentinel, Feb. 28, 1935
A new implement store, owned by G.C. Wainscott, will hold its formal opening at 120 East 8th street, this city on Saturday. March 2.
LEASES FRUITLAND
Virgil Kettlewood
The News-Sentinel, March. 1, 1935
Virgil Kettlewood has leased the Fruitland filling station and barbeque stand one mile north of the city on Road 31. The place has been opened for business by the leasee.
FARMERS GRAIN DEALERS ASSN.
Re-elects John J. Werner President
The News-Sentinel, March. 1, 1935
John J. Werner, who is manager of the Rochester Co-operative Elevator, was re-elected president of the Farmers Grain Dealers Assn. at their annual meeting which was held at Purdue University Thursday.
Mr. Werner has served as president of the association during the past year and was very reluctant to accept the presidency for another year.
Other officers re-elected are: H.O. Rice, Huntington, first vice president; Walter Penrod, Medaryville second vice president; W. L. Woodfield, Lafayette, secretary and treasurer.
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PLYMOUTH & DODGE AGENCY
D.G. Fultz
The News-Sentinel, March. 7, 1935
A new auto agency, garage and repair shop will open for business in the Charles Robbins building, situated at 623-625 Main street on Saturday, March 9th. The new agency is being opened by D.G. Fultz of this city.
The new agency will carry the Dodge passenger cars and trucks and also a complete line of the 1935 Plymouths and Dodges will be shown here on the opening day, Saturday.
Assisting Mr. Fultz in the sales department of the agency will be Ray Stetson and William L. Fenstermaker, both of this city. - - - -
JOHNSON, ISRAEL
Civil War Veteran Dead
The News-Sentinel, March. 7, 1935
Israel D. Johnson, aged 90, pioneer resident of Fulton county and a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home near Millark, at 9 o’clock Thrsday morning.- - - -
Mr. Johnson was born in Miami county, Ohio on September 17, 1844 and came to this county in a wagon from his birthplace with his parents, Samuel and Mahalia Ann Johnson. They settled on a farm near Millark.
Mr. Johnson at the outbreak of the Civil War, enlisted in a company which was recruited in Fulton county. This was Company K f the 46th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Adam Nye who died on December 20 was a member of the company.
The deceased saw service at the battle of Lookout Mountain, Chickamaugua and marched with Sherman to the sea. He received his disharge in Louisville, Ky., in 1865. For many years Mr. Johnson was a member of the McClung Post of the G.A.R. of this city.
TAX DIVISION HEAD
Attorney Fred McClurg
The News-Sentinel, March. 7, 1935
Attorney Fred McClurg of this city who has served on the legal staff in the state gross income tax division for the past two yers was this week named head of the legal department. The appointment was effective as of March 1.
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HENRY, GEORGE
Purchased Half Interest in Barber Shop
The News-Sentinel, March. 8, 1935
George Henry, Plymouth, an experienced barber and beauty shop operator, has purchased a half interest in the tonsorial parlor on East Seventh Street in the Barrett Hotel building of Ed Raymer. - -- -
BARNETT, J.B.
Author, Poem Published
The News-Sentinel, March. 12, 1935
J.B. Barnett of this city, who is a winter visitor in Sarasota, Fla., had a poem which he composed published in the Sarasota Herald of Tuesday, March 5. The poem was on the subject of “A Busy Time In Sarasota”.
BARKER, V.L.
District Manager
The News-Sentinel, March. 14, 1935
V.L. Barker, Fulton insurance agent, was named district manager of the Iroquois Auto Insurance Company at a meeting of the company officials in Danville, Ill. several days ago. Mr. Barker will supervise agents in the territory. Jones & Jones will represent the Iroquois Company in this city.
TABERNACLE ERECTED
In Two Days On West 7th St.
The News-Sentinel, March. 14, 1935
In early June of the year 1908 an advance agent induced the local clergy and church trustees to “sign on the dotted line” for a 30-30 and night appearance of an Evangelist, whose “batting average” was guaranteed to be equal to that of Billy Sunday.
A monster tabernacle was erected on West Seventh street on the ground now occupied by the Mercer, Baker and Fenstermacher residences. Local lumber concerns donated the use of the required materials and every citizen who could handle a hammer was requested to be on the lot at a certain hour and all having no carpenter ability were to send such an artist and pay the union scale of that date. Within the record time of two days the tabernacle and seats, rostrum space for 100 singers and a “saw dust trail” was completed and the old town of Rochester was on the way to the greatest spiritual uplift in its history,
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whether it needed it or not.
The great choir was easily organized, in fact it had a waiting list, for the Evangelist singer was single and “awfully good looking.” The first week was taken up by the Evangelist in special sermons explaning why he was not a Jew, a Roman Catholic, a Spiritualist or a Christian Scientist. But, when he opened th second week with the announcement that Rochester before HE left it would be divided, as all communities should be, Christian trading with Christian, and the remaining ungodly would have to be content with that which was left. Rochester never having been divided before and as the self-appointed shepherd to count “the sheep and the goats” had been unsolicited his contract was ordered immediately cancelled in order to subdue an oncoming riot.
The empty tabernacle was taken over by the Chairmen of the local Democrat and Republican paries for the long line of campaign speches. In this building the Hon. Frederick Landis made his first pollitical speech in Fulton county. Standing before a background of all the flags to be borrowed in Rochester, Frederick Landis gallantly fought over every battle of the Civil War from the first shot at Fort Sumter to Lee’s surrender at Appomatox.
KING’S JESTERS
Members of New Band
The News-Sentinel, March. 15, 1935
Fritz Bastow, George Howard and John Ravencroft who are members of the “King’s Jesters” radio artists, have joind a new six-piece orchestra which was formed in Chicago this month.
The band is composed of seven members which includes the three Rochester men, Ray McDermott who has been the piano accoimpanist for the Jesters, two other men and a girl blues singer.
The band has signed a contract to appear in the Brown Hotel, Louisville, Ky., starting on April 1. The orchestra will be under the management of the Music Corporation of America. - - - - -
KEWANNA G.A.R. POST
Last Member is Dead
The News-Sentinel, March. 29, 1935
Friends have received word of the death last Saturday at his home in Homer, Ill., of John Crane, aged 86, a former resident of Kewanna. Mr. Crane was the last surviving member of the Grand
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Army of the Republic Post, which was organized in Kewanna shortly after Civil War was over. The Post at one time had a membership of about 45. - -- - The deceased for many years lived on a farm near Kewanna. Burial was made at Homer.
BERGER AUTO SUPPLY CO.
Opening March 30
The News-Sentinel, March. 29, 1935
The Berger Auto Supply Company will have its formal opening Saturday morning, March 30. The company is located in the Robbins building, 115 East Ninth Street on the south side of the public square.
The Berger Auto Supply Company is owned by Charles Berger who has been a resident of Rochester for the past three years moving here from Indianapolis
Mr. Berger has operated the Sure-Grip Patch Company in the Barrett Building, 119 East Seventh Street.
The company manufactures tire and tube patching. The Sure-Grip Patch Company has been moved from the Barrett Building to the Robbins building.
Paul Shaffer, who was in charge of a Texaco Oil Company station in this city for several years has been engaged as manager of the Berger Auto Supply Company.
BLACK & BAILEY HARDWARE
Adds New Departmet
The News-Sentinel, March. 30, 1935
The Black & Bailey Hardware Store has acquired the agencies for several new lines of merchadise and added another department to their store at 712-714 Main Street to care for the new agencies.
The new department will specialize Leonard electric refrigerators, Royal vacuum cleaners, Universal light plant, batteries and 32-volt radios.
This new department in the Black & Bailey Hardware Store is in charge of Donald Myers, former owner of the Myers Radio and Electric Shop at 627 Main Street.
Mr. Myers has been in the radio and electrical servicing business in this city for the past three years. Mr. Myers has just returned from Indianapolis where he took a special course in electrical refrigeration.
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FULTON CAFE
Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. John Rickel
The News-Sentinel, April. 3, 1935
Mr. & Mrs. John Rickel, Tippecanoe, have bought the Martin Cafe at Fulton from Cecil Martin. They have leased a room three doors south of the Fulton postoffice, in which to operate the cafe. Mr. Martin has moved to his farm near Grass Creek.
DeHAVEN, CHARLES DIES
Lake Manitou Summer Resident
The News-Sentinel, April. 3, 1935
Charles DeHaven, aged 68, prominent business man of Logansport, died at his home in Logansport Tuesday after a long illness, due to heart trouble. The deceased had operated a cafe in Logansport under the name of Anheier and DeHaven for over 35 years. The widow, two daughters, and a son survive. Funeral services will be held Friday. Mr. DeHaven was well known here. He owned a cottage on the little island near Wolfe’s Point at Lake Manitou and spent his summers at the lake.
FILLING STATION
Purchased by Estil Bowman
The News-Sentinel, April. 9, 1935
Harry Norris announced today that he had sold his filling station at the (NE) corner of Main and Thirteenth Streets to Estil Bowman of Lafontaine. Mr. Bowman who has taken possession is an experienced filling station operator. Mr. Norris will continue to operate his filling station at the corner of Madison and Ninth Streets.
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED
Louderback Built New Garage
The News-Sentinel, April. 9, 1935
Earl Louderback and Carmen Spencer, who have operated the Square Deal Garage on South Main Street in Fulton for several months have dissolved partnership and Mr. Louderback has built a garage at his home just across the street from the place formerly operated, where he will do all kinds of repair work. Mr. Spencer has not announced his future plans.
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WOODLAWN HOSPITAL
New, Modern Hospital
The News-Sentinel, April. 10, 1935
Dr. Milton Leckrone, today announced plans for the construction of a new and modern Woodlawn hospital. The new building will be located on the site of the present frame structure. No details available at this time.
GAMBLE CHAIN STORE
To Open at Akron
The News-Sentinel, April. 12, 1935
A Gamble chain store is to open at Akron Saturday. Ralph Barnhart has been named manager of the store.
BROWER GROCERY
Purchased by Chas. Havlick
The News-Sentinel, April. 12, 1935
Chas. Havlick has purchased the Brower Grocery on West Third street, this city, and will open the store for businss Saturday. Mr. Havlick is a son-in-law of William Brown, and is an experienced groceryman.
SHIREMAN, HOWARD
Finally Gets His Tip - and Poetic Apology
The News-Sentinel, April. 16, 1935
It pays to kick - and as a result of an earlier kick, Howard Shireman, Western Union messenger boy of this city is kicking and cavorting around town like a six year old colt in green pastures, today.
According to Shireman, his first yelp was made late Thursday evening when he discovered that Mary E. Bostwick, prominent news and literary writer of the Indianapolis Star had slipped him a street car check instead of a dime, as a tip. The messenger had rendered prompt service for Miss Bostwick in rushing her “story” of “press day” at the Cole Bros Circus quarters over the wire in time for the night edition of the Star. Soon after the Star’s representative had left the city Howard became aware of the gyp and immediately forwarded a note to Miss Bostwick informing her of the discrepency in their otherwise pleasant busness transaction.
In this morning’s mail young Shireman received a bright, new dime and the following bit of verse which made the world right side up
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again and restored his faith with newspaper people in general:
Howard Shireman
I now apologize, by heck,
For handing you a street car check
I was so haywire at the time
I thought the street car check a dime----
I didn’t mean a soul to gyp--
“Twas just a most unhappy slip- -
The soda that you might have had
You didn’t get--it’s very sad!
So chase the wrinkles from my brow
And GET THAT ICE CREAM SODA NOW!
Sincerely yours,
Mary E. Bostwick
BOWMAN FILLING STATION
Hires Guy Anderson
The News-Sentinel, April. 17, 1935
Guy Anderson has accepted a position as an attendant at the Bowman Filling Station on South Main Street.
GREEN HOUSES
In Fulton County Over The Years
The News-Sentinel, April. 18, 1935
Fulton County’s first Green House, operated by James Adamson, was located on a farm, now occupied by the home of Walter House, North Shore Drive, State Road No. 14.
It was not much of a “green house” - but - regardless of its primeval magnitude, our great-grandmothers and grandmothers journeyed there, for fuchsia, nutmeg geraniums and oleanders - and when the plants bloomed in all their glory, in the south window, joy and happiness prevailed throughout the entire househld.
More than forty years later, John H. Shelton, opened the second green house venture on West Eleventh Street. Choice carnations, at thirty-five cents per dozen, was Shelton’s satisfying price. Years later, all thought of posies, flowers and whatnot plants, was sold to Fred Walters, who in turn amid flower loving service, sold his possession to Charles MaVean, who “Says It With Flowers”, in such an adroit fashion, that he need not doff his cap to any florist.
Back of Woodlawn Hospital, some years ago, Henry Arnold,
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conducted extesive green houses, which he later conveyed to Pletcher Brothers, moved to North Judson, Indiana where he established a large Peony Farm. Seeing Mr. Arnold at his work, hearing him explain and fondle flowers, no other thought could be entertained than that - he was born, to play with flowers.
Following Mr. Arnold one day through the .aisles of bloom and franrance of his green house - just listening - for that was all anyone cared to do while Henry Arnold talkd about - FLOWERS. On nearing the street entrance one of our party asked Mr. Arnold: “Of all the flowers, which one is your favorite?” “My favorite,” he said slowly, as he removed his hat, “It is the Hollyhock. The deep pink ones, I mean. My mother always had them in her garden - in Germany.”
FUNERAL HOME
Purchased in Royal Center
The News-Sentinel, April. 19, 1935
Thomas Harrison, owner of a funeral parlor at Kewanna, this week purchased a large twelve room house in Royal Center which he expects to convert into a modern funeral home. The property is known as the Dr. Kessler home.
BEYER, J.E., EASTER CUSTOM
At Beyer Home, 700 Pontiac Street
The News-Sentinel, April. 20, 1935
An annual Easter custom in the days of Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Beyer, occupying the beautiful Beyer home, (SW) corner of Seventh and Pontiac streets, was the children’s Easter Egg Hunt.
Days previous to Easter Mrs. Beyer was busy preparing and coloring eggs - never less than 3,500 - boiled and beautifully colored
Early Easter morning Mr. Beyer and a crew hid the eggs in the bushes and hedge surrounding the Beyer lawn.
At one o’clock Easter Sunday afternoon, one-half of the child population of Rochester lined the sidewalks framing the Beyer home. In hand were baskets, large and small. - - - - Promptly at three o’clock the signal was given - the big scramble and egg hunt was on. Two “Big Children,” laughing, shouting and enjoying the event most were Mr. & Mrs. Beyer. God blest these noble people abundantly. They were Lamp Lighters along the pathway of Child Life. They played with and loved children. They lifted themselves by lifting others and did their part in making many an Easter Sunday a great day.
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MOVING PICTURES
Came To Rochester
The News-Sentinel, May 3, 1935
Wilber Mitchell opened Rochester’s first moving picture show in the New Miller building, 624 Main Street.
The program, all for five cents, consisted of two short reel picture stories and a colored illustrated song. The singer making the song sweet and remembered was May Brockman-Touhy.
Next in local motion picture industry came Earle Miller, who opened the “Moving Picture Palace” of it’s day in the room now occupied by Howard’s Variety Store, 830 Main Street. In his neat little theater Earle Miller introduced America’s first “talking motion picture” during the winter seasn of 1913. While the effort was crude, the star artist being Black Patti, it was the beginning of present-day effect and completeness and we counted it marvelous and good.
In later years the Bassett Brothers opened the “My Show” in the north Helburn room, later followed by changed name to “Paramount,” which in late years unoccupied, has been a heavy eye sore of decay and neglect. Then came Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Shanks with motion pictures and a song which was followed by Carl Jessen, who through advertising and a contest, named his picture show the K-G. Following Jesson’s venture came James Masterson and Son, opening a movng picture show in the old Academy of Music which was of short duration, due to the fact that “folks” were unwilling to climb stairs. But the venture of all ventures was made by James L. Kimmel in opening a picture show and vaudeville north of the public square. It was the “biggest show and the most for your money.” Two reels of pictures and five vaudevlle acts, changing three times weekly, cost Kimmel 200 acres of the very best farm land in Miami county.
Up to now Krieghbaum Brothers occupy and hold “the center” for the very best to be shown in pictures. One theater is flashing “The Char Bell,” while in bright lights is announced “The Rex,” the latest addition to a long list in theatrical and motion picture Rochester history.
To Earle Miller goes the “Laurel of Entertainment Acbievement” of past or present Rochester history. His Mid-Wimter Chautauqua of 1914 held at the old Academy of Music brought Rochester Elbert Hubbard, the beloved sage of the Royerofters: Dr. Frederick A Cook, the man claiming the discovery of the North Pole; Louise Dunbar and John A. Preston and a supporting company of
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professional artists in “The Light Eternal;” Judge Ben Linsey, famous Juvenile Court Judge; Opie Reed, renowned American novelist and writer and the great Kilty Band. - - - -
FILLING STATION, ATHENS
Purchased by Joe Messman
The News-Sentinel, May 8, 1935
Joe Messman has purchased the McCall & Pontious filling station at Athens and will continue the operation of the station.
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Home Town Tales
The News-Sentinel, May 9, 1935
Rochester’s first graded Public School building, consisting of four rooms on the first floor, the Superintenden’s office and a large High School assembly room on the second floor, from which, graduated, “a precious few” each school year, was located on the ground now occupied by the United Brethren Church. For some unaccountable reason, the building was destroyed by fire, in the month of March, 1886.
There were other superintendents, of course, but our memory of Rochester Public School history, which by no means classed as authentic, were Bryant, Williams, Ward and James F. Scull.
When James F. Scull accepted complete control, he inaugurated NEW ideas. He immediately dispensed with the old time fifteen minute recess period, robbed each pupil of their name, and in place, assigned - a number.
Hands behind our backs, single file, we paraded around the school house to a watering trough presided over by Peter Baker, the most beloved school janitor of the many on the long list. At this watering trough, we exchanged every brand of contagion - hoof and mouth disease, included.
On July 20, 1887, the corner stone of the present Lincoln School building was placed in position amid grand Masonic rites, following a monster parade. The town of Rochester was performing a necessity, but there was opportunity for a gala day of celebration, and of course, like all events, before or since, Main Street merchants - paid the bill.
The much advertised stellar attraction for the great event, was a balloon ascension - “Higher Than The Stars” by Prof. Frank Casad,
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with a seventy-two foot balloon. The “Professor” started filling the mammoth balloon floated northward one block, where the daring aeriaist, garbed in red flannel underwear and a plug hat, landed astride a high rail fence dividing the Judge Sidney Keith estate, from the north portion of the Keith orchard, which the Judge sold to the Rochester School Board for the erection of the Lincoln School. And so, another great event, became history and one more experience in grand celebrations - as a grumbling and dissatisfield crowd started for - home and the chores.
PEOPLE’S CAFE, ROCHESTER
Purchased by Carter & Gibbons
The News-Sentinel, May 13, 1935
Estil “Count” Carter and Miss Susie Gibbons today purchased the People’s Cafe at 707 Main street of Francis Carlton. The purchasers have taken possession.
Mr. Carter and Miss Gibbons are experienced cafe operators. Both have been employed in restaurants in this city for a number of years. - - - -
AKRON PACKING CO.
Tomato Packers
The News-Sentinel, May 17, 1935
Akron is to have a tomato packing plant this year.
The new organization is to be known as the Akron Packing Co., and has been incorporated by Ross W. Morris of Huntington, Earl Lyons of Huntington and Harvey Ott of Albion.
Officials of the company have leased the old basket factory building and have been writing acreage contracts this week.
Mr. Ross has explained that the company will pack tomatoes and tomato juice here and will put up their products in gallon containers. He also says that the company would lke to have about 200 acres under contract here this year.
They prefer that growers start on a small scale with one to five acre plots.
The factory will employ from 100 to 150 ladies during the canniing season, which usually begins about the middle of August.
The company will pay $10 a ton for the tomatoes and it is claimed that a good crop will yield 8 to 15 tons per acre.
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GROCERY & MEATS, KEWANNA
Clyde C. Mosher
The News-Sentinel, May 17, 1935
Clyde C. Mosher, North Judson, has leased the H.D. Howell room beside the postoffice at Kewanna and will open a grocery store. He will also add a meat market to the store.
McELROY, CLARENCE
Leases Winamac Airport
The News-Sentinel, May 18, 1935
Medaryville, May 18 - Clarence McElroy, local aviator, has leased the Winamac airport, and will conduct a flying school there. Mr. McElroy has several students, some of them with enough flying hours to qualify as pilots. His long record as an aviator well qualifies him for this kind of work.
MORRIS, JACK
Shipped Horses to Cole-Beatty Circus
The News-Sentinel, May 18, 1935
A car load of twenty-two dapple grey and roan horses were shipped out of Akron Friday headed for the Cole Bros-Clyde Beatty Circus at Morgantown, West Virginia. The horses were purchased by Jack Morris of Akron and were selected with the usual care demanded by the circus owners.
Mr. Morris said the horses would be used for baggage wagon hauling and in the parades. He explained that the circus now has 96 of this type horses but will ned 120 altogether in order to properly handle their large number of equipment and parade wagons.
FEECE FLOWING WELL & SANITRIUM
Six Miles Southeast of Rochester
The News-Sentinel, May 18, 1935
Six miles southeast of Rochester still remains the ruin-remnant of all that once was “The Feece Flowing Well and Saniarium.”
In the year 1885, Rev. William Feece purchaed a wood tract of land consisting of 40 acres for the establishment of a home. Well drivers at the depth of 102 feet encountered a gushng flow of water. A strange mineral deposit of the water invited investigation. An analysis proved the water to be rich in magnesim oxide and equal to the water from the famous French Lick Springs. With limited capital,
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Rev. Feece erected a boiler house and a small sanitarium. Its success or failure was hinged on the free publicity two Rochester weekly newspapers could offer and the word of mouth of testimony of the doubtng few who came finding health and happiness. William Patterson, a Roann, Indiana, druggist, desiring to retire, visioning great wealth possibilities, entered into a contract with Dr. R Murphy, old in years of experience, leased the buildings and grounds. Believe it or not, the sick and the afflicted under the management of Dr Murphy, left cruthes as their momento.
As a “special attraction” during the summer season each Sunday Maria Woodworth conducted evangelistic services in the great wooded grove east of the sanitarium grounds. Long, crude wood benches arranged in front of a slab wood platform and pulpit, forming nature’s great open air cathedral. Maria Woodworth told the simple story of humanitarianism - the forgotten gospel-of-yesterday - and today.
In this “Temple of the Great out of Doors,” before a monster Sunday afternoon gathering, Squire Oscar Johnson, Justice of the Peace of all Henry township and William B. Fennmore, both lawyer and preacher, of Macy, Indiana, entered into a debate on “Spiritualism.” In the argument Johnson, the advocate of Spiritualism, was driven from the platform by Lawyer-Preacher Finnamore. Seeing an opening for an expression of his code of what Jesus really mant in His Sermon on the Mount, Rev. Feece handed his linen duster to his wife for safe keepig, strode to the platform and amid wild, old-time shouting and gesture told his version of true and honest religious code to the complete annihiliam of Attorney Finnemore and Squire Johnson.
The Feece flowing well still continues to percolate. The well and a small tract of adjoining pasture land is the property of William C. Ewing. Contented cattle, nothing more, sip there daily. Sometime, someone, sure as sure can be, will see and reap a fortune.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS
To Build Chapel Here
The News-Sentinel, May 20, 1935
The property at the corner of Thirteenth and Elm Streets, formerly owned by Gideon Mohler of Culver, has been purchased by the Seventh-Day Adventists to be converted into a chapel. According to present plans changes will be made in the building to provide for an auditorium and class rooms.
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The Seventh Day Adventists are well known n Rochester and vicinity. The old church on the corner of Fulton and Sixth Streets was among the early churches of Rochester.
CITY LOT IS LEASED
To Charles Kepler and William Cornell
The News-Sentinel, May 23, 1935
The city lot at the (NE) corner of Main and Seventh streets has been leased for the summer by Charles Kepler and Mr. & Mrs. William Cornell.
Mr. Kepler will use a portion of the lot for a used car market while the Cornells will use their space for the operation of a fruit market. The fruit market will be housed in a 12x24 foot structure which is now under construction.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Bud Butler’s Orchestre May 26
The News-Sentinel, May 24, 1935
At the Colonial, Bud Butler’s 13-piece orchestra and glee singers will furnish the music and entertainment May 26..
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Freddie Murray & Orchestra May 26
The News-Sentinel, May 24, 1935
At the Fairview, Freddie Murray and his Indiana University band will be the featured May 26.
LIGHTFOOT FARM
Purchased by A.C Bradley
The News-Sentinel, May 24, 1935
A.C. Bradley today purchased the Lightfoot farm, consisting of 52 acres which lies just north of the Indiana Circus Corp. Grounds. The purchase was made through Clyde Ensminger, of this city, who is the administrator for the Lightfoot estate.
The land was procured in anticipation of the circus corporation needing more land in the near future for the care of its draft horses and other domestc livestock. The Lightfoot farm adjoins the circus winter headquarters with 26 acres situated on either side of the Nickle Plate railroad right-of-way. Mr. Bradley is a member of the Indiana Circus Corp. Board of directors.
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SHRYOCK, Col. K.G.
Honorary Pall Bearer of Abraham Lincoln
The News-Sentinel, May 27, 1935
The Indianapolis Star today published a facsimile of a poster which announced Funeral Honors on the reception of the remains of Abraham Lincoln, when the cortege arrived at Indianapolis April 29th, 1865, enroute to the Lincoln home at Springfield, Ill.
The facsimile was part of an exhibit of prints and maps from the Lincoln National Life Foundation of Fort Wayne, which is on display this week at the Indiana business library.
Included in the list of honorary pall bearers who took part in the ceremonies at the Union Depot, was Col K.G Shryock, of Rochester. Col. Shryock followig the close of the Civil war engaged in the real estate business in this city, and several sections of the old plat of the town of Rochester bearing the name of Shryock addition.
Col. Shryock was a veteran of the Civil War and was a colonel of a regiment of volunteers which was recruited in the north part of the state. For many years he was Rochester’s most prominent citizen.
Col. Shryock was a personal friend of Gov. Thomas Morton who was known as Indiana’s famous war governor. The two men were boyhood friends. Col Shryock and Gov. Morton worked in a clothes shop together in Indianapolis where Shryock was a hat maker and Morton a cobbler.
During the time that Gov. Morton was a prominent figure in Indiana politics he never forgot his friend, Col. Shryock, He honored the Rochester man and the members of his families on a number of occasions, by appointing them to various offices.
ARLEN, RICHARD
Movie Star Dines in Rochester
The News-Sentinel, May 28, 1935
Richard Arlen, of Hollywoiod, Calif., one of the foremost motion picture stars of the nation, with his wife and son, Richard, Jr., stopped in Rochester where they took dinner at the Berghoff Cafe. The party which also included a nurse and the Arlen chauffeur, was enroute to the Motor Speedway races in Indianapolis, where it is reported that Mr. Arlen will ride in the race, as a mechanic to one of the nationally known auto drivers.
Their presence in the city was known only to a few who were attracted by the stunning appearance of Arlen’s 12-cylender
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Duesenberg car. Bearing a Hollywood license plate, which was parked in front of the Berghoff Cafe.
Mrs. Arlen was the former Dixie Lee, herself a famed movie actress.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Dick Cisne’s Orchestra Tonight
The News-Sentinel, June 8, 1935
Harry Page, proprietor of the Fairview Hotel and Gardens today announced the 23rd annual opening of this popular lake resort would be inaugurated tonght. Music for the dancing will be provided by Dick Cisne’s orchestra.
The Fairview Hotel and dining room will also be opened today for the entire summer and fall season, the proprietor stated. - - - -
HOSMAN, KENDALL E.
Author New York Book
The News-Sentinel, June 8, 1935
Kendall E. Hosman, formerly of Akron, who has made his home in New York for the past few years, and has written numerous short articles that have been received in Manhattan, has now written a book that is to be published shortly titled “Strictly Sophicated.”
The book is a guide to every worthwhile place in the metropolistan area of New York in the way of food and entertainment. It is referred to as “With knife and napkin through smart Manhattan.”
Kendall Hosman is also known throughout the city under his literary nom de plume as the “Baron von Haussman” and enjoys the distinction being an intimate friend of the newspaper columnists, the notables of Broadway, and many who are socially prominent.
His book will have an introduction by the Associate editor of Vanity Fair and the Conde Nast Publications. Mr. Hosman, who was formerly in the drug and chemical business until 1932, has been with the Wall Street firm of Pearl and Company, and now re-enters the drug and chemical busness, with writing as his side line.
Mr. Hosman’s good friends, Jack Perl (Baron Munchausen) and Peter Pfieffer of the air waves, say that the book is all that is needed by all residents and visitors to New York.
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MILLER, ARTHUR F.
Opening New Grocery
The News-Sentinel, June 10, 1935
Arthur F. Miller who was manager of the A. & P. Store in this city for ten years, announced today that he would in the near future open a grocery store and meat market in the room at 812 Main Street.
The room selected by Mr. Miller for many years housed the Paramount Theatre. - - - - -
ANHEIER, ARTHUR
Died In Logansport Sunday
The News-Sentinel, June 10, 1935
Logansport, Ind, June 10 - Arthur J. (Artie) Anheier, 60, well known local man, who has been associated with the Anheier and DeHaven establishment on Market street for several yearts, died at St. Joseph hospital at 12:30 o’clock Sunday morning.
One week ago Mr. Anheier was removed to the hospital from his Shafer lake home and submitted to a major operation from which he failed to revive properly.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice McGrath, who resides in the Anheier home, 1424 East Market street, and a brother, Anthony, mayor of Monticello. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery.
BAXTER 5c to $1 STORE
To Open Here on June 15th
The News-Sentinel, June 13, 1935
A new business concern which will be known as the Baxter 5c to $1 variety store will open for business Saturday, June 15th at 822 Main street.
The proprietor, C.S. Baxter, who comes here from South Whitley, Ind. has had years and years of experience in the variety merchandising business. - - - - Mr. Baxter also operates a variety store in South Whitley.
MODERN WOODMEN
Will Hold State Meet at Lake
The News-Sentinel, June 13, 1935
Fifteen hundred people including 500 uniformed men are expected to attend the annual state meeting or log rolling as it is termed of the Indiana department of the Modern Woodmen of the
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World and its auxiliary, The Indiana Forester Regiment which will be held at the Colonial Hotel at Lake Manitou on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, it was announced here today by officers of the local camp of Woodmen. - - - - -
ROCHESTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Indiana Air Tour June 19
The News-Sentinel, June 13, 1935
Heads up; they’re coming! Who? The Indiana Air Tour flyers, on Wednesday afternoon, June 19th. - - - -
An air armada comprised from between 45 and 50 of every conceivable style of ship, will make their solo landings under the direction of the Field Marshal. It is expected a full hour’s time will be required for the landings and parking of the planes. In the van guard of the sky fleet will be several army planes and these will give an exhibition in formation flying and army plane maneuvers. - - - - -
TWIN BEAUTY SALON
Opening Saturday
The News-Sentinel, June 14, 1935
Opening Saturday at 712-1/2 Main St, Two experienced operators. All kinds of cosmetic work. Phone 80. Spurlock Sisters.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Noble Sissle’s Band Tonight
The News-Sentinel, June 14, 1935
Noble Sissle Band, of New York, will make a personal appearance at the Colonial Gardens tonight - - - - has twice before played to record crowds at the Colonial. - - - -
REX THEATRE
Purchased by B & K Corp.
The News-Sentinel, June 18, 1935
The Rex Theatre, situated in the Arlington Block, this city, was purchased by the B. & K. Theatre Corporation.
The Rex Theatre was formed by Lyman Brackett and Mrs. Charles F. Krieghbaum several months ago, and a short time ago was purchased by the latter. - - - - -
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WOODLAWN HOSPITAL
A New $50,000 Hospital
The News-Sentinel, June 18, 1935
Rochester and Community will soon have one of the most modern hospitals in this section of the state, according to an announement made today by Dr. Milton E. Leckrone, who is to be the sole owner of the new institution. - - - - The new building will cost approximately $50,000.
LONG & SHELTON
Lease Sinclair Gas Station
The News-Sentinel, June 19, 1935
Leo Long and Ralph Shelton, both experienced service station men, have leased the Sinclair Station at the corner of Main and Fourth street this city and taken over active management of the same.
Mr. Long operated the Standard Oil station at the corner of Third and Main for a period of nine years and Mr. Shelton likewise was managr of the Shell station on North Main for several years. - - - -
WOODLAWN HOSPITAL CONTRACT
Awarded to Gast & Carey
The News-Sentinel, June 24, 1935
The contract for the erection of the new fireproof brick, cement and steel building was awarded to the firm of Gast and Carey, of Akron, today. The personnel of the contractng firm is comprised of Karl Gast of Akron and Fred Carey of South Whitley, Ind. - - - -
Dr. Leckrone stated he hoped to have the new Woodlawn completed and fully equipped by October. - - - -
KRANING, DR. KENNETH
Has Leased Dr. Tripp Office in Kewanna
The News-Sentinel, June 25, 1935
Dr. Kenneth Kraning, North Manchester, who graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine this year, has leased the office of Dr. Harold Tripp at Kewanna and will locate there. Dr. Tripp is leaving Kewanna to take a post graduate course in surgery in which he expects to specialize.
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INDIANS TO HOLD POW WOW
At Tippecanoe River July 4
The News-Sentinel, June 25, 1935
The people of Rochester and Fulton Co. are scheduled for a real treat in the form of an entertainment on the afternoon and evening of July 4th. The Muk-Koons-Kwa Co. of Miami Indians under the management of Chief Clarence Godfroy will present an “Indian Pageant” at Indian Village Park on the south bank of the Tippecanoe River just east of the bridge, on the property now owned by Mr. & Mrs Fred Miller. - - - - -
It will be remembered that the site is the same as used during the turbulent pioneer days that marked the early history of Indiana and Fulton Co. in particular as a camping and council ground by the Ottowas, Chippewas, Pottowattomies, Miamis and other tribes when holdng their fall round-ups and pow-wows.-----
CAMP WRIGHT TO DEDICATE
New Recreation and Mess Hall
The News-Sentinel, July 13, 1935
Many residents of Indiana Harbor and East Chicago are expected to motor here Sunday to atted the dedication of the new recreation and mess hall at Camp Wright near the Loyal bridge. - - - -
LUCKENBILL, L.L
Buys New Funeral Car .
The News-Sentinel, July 17, 1935
L.L. Luckenbill, Leiters Ford, yesterday returned from a Bellfountaine, Ohio factory with a new combination hearse and ambulance, which he has added to the service of the Luckenbill Chapel which he owns. The chasis of the new equipment is by Chrysler and the body by A.J. Miller, Bellefontaine, O.
GROCERY STORE, WINAMAC
Albert (Bert) Kelly
The News-Sentinel, July 19, 1935
Albert (Bert) Kelly, former Grass Creek business man will open a new grocery store Saturday in Winamac. The store is to be a unit of the Home Store System
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C-K-R FACTORY AT AKRON
Adding New Buildings
The News-Sentinel, July 19, 1935
An elaborate construction and rearranging program which will necessitate the expenditure of between eight and ten thousand dollars, has been launched by the C-K-R plant at Akron. The C-K-R plant is on the site of the former shovel factory at Akron. - - - - -
Mr C.W. Branning, plant manager, has announced that splendid co-operation was manifest from Akron authorities, Erie Railroad officials and pipe line company.
EHART TO SUPERVISE
Fairmont, Minn. Plant
The News-Sentinel, July 20, 1935
Through an announcement made today by Armour & Co offices of Chicago, Ed Ehart, manager of the local branch of that company is being promoted to the management of a large Armour plant, located at Fairmont, Minn.
Verl C. Decker, assistant manager at the Rochester plant has been selected to succeed Mr. Ehart. Mr. Decker and his wife came to this city about two year ago from an Armour plant at Fort Worth, Texas.
Mr. & Mrs. Ehart and two sons, Bill and Junior, have resided n Rochester a little over eight years. - - - - -
FILLING STATION, AKRON
Leased By H.R. Howard
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 2, 1935
H.R. Howard has leased the Triangle Filling Station in Akron of G.G. Kampen and took possession this mornng. The former leasee, Earl Davenport is boss carpenter on the Woodlawn Hospital which remodeling work is under contract by Karl Gast of Akron.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Paul Specht Band For Two Weeks
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 5, 1935
Harry Page announced today that he had secured the internationally renown Paul Specht orchestra for a two weeks engagement at the Fairview Gardens. The band arrived in this city today and will start its engagement tonight.
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Paul Specht’s band twice was the Nation’s choice to play for the Inaugural Ball at Washington, D.C., and is well known to all radio fans throughout the nation. During the last presidential campaign the Specht orhestra furnished the music at all political meetings which were held in various points throughout the United States.
Director Specht to whom goes the honor of being the first orchestra leader to present classical syncopation numbers to the dance lovers carries a number of special vodvil and featured entertainers and well known radio stars with his band and these special numbers will be interspersed throughout each evening’s program at the Fairview Gardens.
CARD-LUNCH ROOM
Chamberlain Brothers
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 7, 1935
The Chamberlain Brothers of this city today announcd the opening of a new card and lunch room at 111 East 9th street, on Thursday, August 8th. The new business enterprise will occupy the roiom formerly used by the T.A Murphy Bakery. The entire room has been completely remodeled and redecorated and new equipment has been installed. William (Bill) Chamberlain will be in charge of this new business.
STINSONS BUILDING OFFICES
At 816 Main Street
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 7, 1935
Dr. A.E. Stinson and his son Dr. Dean Stinson announced today that they had several weeks ago purchased the two story business room at 816 Main Street of Harry Wallace and that they would erect a modern office building on the site.
The contract for the erection of the new building has been let to Jay Waltz of this city. The plans for the structure were drawn by a Frankfort firm of architects. The razing of the old building has been started thus giving employment to a large number of workmen.
The plans show that the new building will extend forty-five feet west of Main street. The ground floor will contain a reception and eight office and treatment rooms. This floor will be occupied with the offices of the Drs. Stinson and of Dr. George Brower, optometrist, who has shared the office at 726-1/2 Main street with Dr. Stinson and his son.
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The building is to be constructed of veri-colored tan brick. The second story of the structure will be four feet lower than the present building and will contain four office rooms. The equipment of the new building such as furniture and plumbing will be of the most modern type.
Dr. A.E. Stinson and Dr. Dean Stinson stated today that they planned to occupy te new buildng on or about October 15.
ZIMMERMAN BROS.
New Funeral Home Finished
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 12, 1935
According to an announcement made today by Herbert Zimmerman of Zimmerman Brothers Mortuary, their new Funeral Home, located (SE) corner of Jefferson and West 11th street is now nearing completion. While services are already being conducted there, Mr. Zimmerman stated the formal opening of the new institution would not be held for a week or ten days.
The new home which is known as the Pfiel residence, is a large two-story brick structure, situated on a spacious corner lot away from the heavy run of Main street traffic, which Mr. Zimmerman stated always hindered the formation of funeral processions at their former home on South Main Street.
The Zimmerman Bros. Mortuary, which is comprised of Herbert and Emerson Zimmerman, purchased their new home from Solomon Ackerman, of Ft. Wayne. The entire home has been repaired and redecorated thruout. A modern embalming room has been arranged in the basement of the home and a new brick-structure, five-car garage connecting with the home proper has also been erected.
The date for the formal opening of the new funeral home will be announced within a few days, Mr. Zimmerman stated today.
GAMBLE STORE
Opens Here Soon
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 13, 1935
A new, well equipped automotive and light hardware store will open in the Ike Onstott building on South Main street, within a week or ten days, according to an announcement made today by J.L. Conner, of Peru, who is supervising the arrangement and stocking of the new business enterprise.
Mr. Conner, who is manager of a similar store at Peru, one of a
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chain of several such stores owned by the Gamble autmotive accessories company states the Rochester store will carry all sorts of automotive supplies, tires, batteries, hand and power washing machine, electric and ice refrigerators and a stock of light hardware
JUNK YARD, KEWANNA
Herman M. Gilbert
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 16, 1935
Herman M. Gilbert, South Bend, has leased the Henry Zellers building on North Logan Street in Kewanna and has embarked in the junk-buying business.
AGE 109
Never Heard Radio or Saw Train
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 17, 1935
Bloomington, Ind. Aug. 17 - Although Mrs. Betty Ann Kinser, residing on a farm in Monroe county, has reached the age of 109 years it was learned yesterday, she had spent all her life in the same township.
She visited Bloomington and Bedford once each, but that was before 1900 for since the turn of the century she has never been out of the township.
She lives with two bachelor sons and until late last year cooked all their meals. She says she has never seen a train or heard a radio. Mrs. Kinser attributed her long life to the fact that she never worries about anything and gets plenty of sleep. She also eats three hearty meals a day.
BARBEQUE STAND
Jess Jones
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 20, 1935
The Braman Barbeque Stand, located at the Tippecanoe River bridge, north of Rochester, has been leased to Jess Jones, of Culver, who alread has taken over management of the business. Mr. Jones is a brother of Mrs Arthur F. Miller of this city. The barbeque stand is the property of Charles Braman.
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VISIT OLD SCENES
Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Bennett
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 21, 1935
Visitors in Rochester Tuesday who will be remembered by many of the older citizens are Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Bennett. They came to this city in 1890 and left here for Ohio in 1900. During their residence here “Doc” Bennett, as he was familiarly known, conducted a grocery store in the business room now occupied by the Morris Grocery. After leaving Rochester the Bennets resided in seven different states until 16 years ago when they moved to Los Angeles, their present home. The couple will observe their golden wedding annversary on next September 23rd.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Winter Dance Gardens Underway
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 26, 1935
According to an anouncement made today by A.C Bradley, proprietor of the Colonial Hotel and Gardens, Lake Manitou, the dance lovers will be provided with a modern, comfortable place to dance throughout the coming winter months.
The new winter gardens are already under construction at the Colonial grounds and the management stated everything would be in readiness for their opening by the first of November. The winter dance gardens are being constructed on the south side of the main floor pavilion with a large portion of their floor space running directly under the outside gardens. The main ballroom will be 54x130 feet with two L wings 30x26 feet. One of the gardens will provide the lobby for the gardens, with the entrance being made by a series of steps leading down from the east end of the main floor gardens. The lobby is being equipped with a large fire place and other rustic appointments.
The entire new winter gardens will be lighted with three-separate lines of indirect multi-colored lights and a small library nook is planed as an annex to the main lobby. A series of large steel encased windows will be installed throughout. All exterior walls of the gardens and the outside will be finished with white glazed brick.
The interior of the heated gardens will be finished in rustic-knotted pine throughout and fixtures will conform with this setting. The dance floor will be of a special composition with a mottled crushed glass finish and will accommodate a crowd of 400 dancers.
Fronting the down-stairs gardens to the south, will be sunken
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gardens and fountains which are to be extended to the edge of the present bathing beach.
The proprietor of the Colonial also stated, he was plannng on erecting a temporary roof oiver the first floor pavilion which could also be placed in use when the down-stairs gardens were over-taxed. A high pressure steam heating system is being installed for the heating of both the gardens. It is the management’s plan to conduct dancing every night throughut the winter on each week-end to present some internationally renown radio orchstras.
A large force of workmen are busily engaged rushing the new winter gardens through to completion. Including the force at work on construction of the new gardens, the Colonial has over 70 people on the payroll.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Is Building Rathskeller Addition
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 28, 1935
A crew of workmen have started excavation work at the Fairview Garden preparatory to the building of a rathskeller room and winter gardens, Harry Page, proprietor of this popular resort, announced today.
The new structure is being built under the west end if the hotel and gardens and when completed will occupy a space of 65 by 80 feet; the dancing floor will be 65 by 24 feet. On the east end of the room, Mr Page plans to build a garage and work shop and this annex will also house the power and heating plants of the hotel, as well as modern bath houses and showers.
The entire structure of the new rathskeller addition will be finished in tile and the interior building materials and appointments will be in dark-colored wood. The new addition to the gardens extends directly to the shore-line of the lake with a terrace of practically six feet in height.
Laborers who are engaged in the exavation work struck a strata of excellent quality sand which is being used in the improvement of the Fairview bathing beach, which front the gardens on the west.
When completed the new winter gardens may be used the entire year around, as occasion demands and at times when the orchestra is engaged in playing directly to the ground-floor garden dance patrons a large amplifying audition system will carry the music to those who prefer dancing to lounging in the rathskeller.
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Mr Page also added that the dancing is to continue nightly at the Fairview Gardens, for at least until the middle of September and perhaps through the entire fall season if the weather continued mild.
ERIE RAILROAD, AGENT
Robert Horn, Decatur Office
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 30, 1935
Robert Horn, former resident of this city, who has been the assistant agent for the Erie railroad at Akron for several years was this week appointed chief agent at the Decatur office of the railroad company. Mr. Horn and family will move to Decatur next week.
FAIRVIEW HOITEL
Remains Open Indefinitely
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 31, 1935
Harry E. Page announces that the Fairview Hotel would remain open for business indefinitely following the Labor Day holidays and that dancing would be continued at the Fairview Gardens on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday night.
ROCHESTER COOP ELEVATOR
Purchased by Glen Wilson
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 31, 1935
Announcement was made today of the sale of the Rochester Co-operative Elevator to the Wilson Coal and Grain Coimpany. The transaction will be effective Tuesday morning when both establishments will be operated under the management of Glen Wilson.
The Rochester Co-operative was established here in 1919 with a group of farmers owning the stock of the corporation. In recent years a number of the stockholders have died and those who guided the business have developed other interests. The manager, John Werner, is now in the insurance business which takes all of his time.
Mr. Wilson stated that both establishments will continue to be operated under the name of the Wilson Coal and Grain Company and that at the Rochester Co-operative the same service, and policy will be continued as before. He also said that the consolidation of the two firms under one ownership would give certain advantages to customers in prce and service.
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RUH DRUG STORE
William Bonebrake, Pharmacist
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 3, 1935
William Bonebrake, of Cutler, Indiana, has accepted a position at the Ruh Drug Store and has already taken up his duties. Mr. Bonebrake is a graduate of the Indianapolis School of Pharmacy. The new pharmacist came here from Huntington, Ind., where he was employed in one of the leading drug stores in that city.
KEWANNA PROPERTY
Traded For Restaurant in Macy
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 6, 1935
Art Engle, of Kewanna, has traded a property in the northwestern part of that city for a restaurant in Macy, owned by H.L. Poalson. Mr. & Mr. Engle will move to Macy where they will operate the cafe.
CITY SOCIAL CLUB
James Wilburn Named Manager
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 10, 1935
James Wilbrn has been named manager of the City Social Club at 711 Main Street and assumed his duties today.
BARBER SHOP, FULTON
Leased by W.B. Hendricks
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 12, 1935
W.B. Hendricks of Kewanna has leased a barber shop in Fulton, until recently operated by Tom Shellar. Mr. Shellar has enrolled at Indiana University.
C. & O. EMPLOYEE AT FULTON
Will Be Retired This Month On Pension
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 12, 1935
A.N. Sparks, Fulton, who has been employed by the C & O. Railroad since 1901, will be retired this month, on a pension by the company.
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INDIANA BALLROOM
Barney Rapp Orchestra, Sept. 29th
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 25, 1935
Barney Rapp and his New Englanders orchestra, who played at the Colonial Hotel and Gardens for several weeks last summer, will appear at the Indiana Ballroom in Indianapolis next Sunday evening, September 29th.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Buddy Fisher’s Band, Sep 28-29
The News-Sentinel, Sept. 27, 1935
There is never a dull moment in the evening’s festivities when Buddy Fisher, Hollywood’s “Ambassador of Fun” presents his orchestra and featured vocalists. Buddy comes to The Colonial Gardens on Saturday and Sunday evenings, Sept 28 and 29, through arrangement with the Music Corporation of America.
From the opening signature “Dear Old Friens” which Buddy features as his theme, to “Gee, But I Hate to Say Good Night,” with which Buddy closes his program, the audience is treated to many unusual attractions which gladden its heart and keep it amused at all times.
Buddy, of course, with his spontaneous outbursts that make him the class of master of ceremonies, heads the entertainers. - - - - -
STOP LIGHTS REMOVED, FULTON
Marshall to conduct children across street
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 3, 1935
Carmen Spencer, of Fulton, was hired by the Fulton Town Board at their meeting Monday evening, to be town marshall. The two stop lights were removed from the main Street in Fulton Wednesday and Mr. Spencer will conduct the traffic, when school children are crossing the street.
VISITORS SEE OLD FRIENDS
Mr. & Mrs Buel Armstrong
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 3, 1935
Mr. & Mrs. Buel Armstrong, who were visitors at the Ray Lough home, this week also called on old Rochester friends here yesterday.
Mr. Armstrong, a resident of Waukegan, Ill., is the son of Leroy
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Armstrong, who was a writer on the old Rochester Chronicle during the Civil War days. Leroy Armstrong later became an author of international renown. The elder Armstrong who resided in Salt Lake City, passed away several years ago
REX THEATRE
Has New Manager
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1935
Mr. Allen Bradley, of Anderson, arrived in this city Thursday and assumed active management of the Rex Theatre. C.H. Hadley, who has been managing the theatre has not announced his plans of the future.
ELEVATOR MANAGER, MONTEREY
J.G. Wagner, Resigns
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1935
Winamac, Oct. 11 - J.G. Wagner, of Monterey, has tendered his position as manager of the Farmer’s Co-operative elevator. Mr. Wagner has served in the position for the past thirteen years. He will be succeeded for the present by Henry Langenbahn.
Wagner has purchased a tavern and restaurant which he will operate.
MEET AFTER 40 YEARS
Snepp Families, At Fulton
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1935
Homer Snepp of Jeffersonville has been a guest of his half-brother, James Snepp at his home in Fulton for the past few days. The two men had not seen each other for forty years. Their meeting was a happy one.
PROPERTY PURCHASED
By Jesse Tombaugh
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 11, 1935
Jesse Tombaugh has purchased the C.V. Kindig farm one-half mile north of Rochster on Road 31. The farm which is better known as the Charles Wagoner farm consists of thirty acres. Mr. & Mrs. Tombaugh will move to the farm to reside.
[NOTE: This farm was later purchased from Mr. Tombaugh by Dean Milk Co. for their Rochester factory location. - WCT]
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CITY SOCIAL CLUB SOLD
Florian Dovichi Purchaser
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 14, 1935
Florian Dovichi today purchased the City Social Club, 711 Main Street, of Mrs. Alice Wilburn. The purcaser has taken possession and will continue the club in operation. Mr. Dovichi has named Otto Weimer manager.
ROCHESTER BOWLING ALLEYS
Purchased by Harry Schneiderman
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 15, 1935
Francis Carlton today disposed of the Rochester Bowling Alleys in the Hoover Building at the corner of Main and Sixth streets to Harry Schneiderman of Peru.
Mr. Schneiderman is the owner of a cottage on Wolfe’s Point at Lake Manitou. He has spent the past two summers here and plans to move his family to this city.
The purchaser will remove two of the duck pin alleys and install two regulation ten pin bowling alleys. Opening of the new alleys has been set for next Saturday.
Mr. Carlton retains his interest in the pool and billiard hall on the second floor of the Hoover Building and will continue its operation.
FILLING STATON, AKRON
Merl Kroft, Purchaser
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1935
Merl Kroft has purchased the D.A Kroft service station at Akron and has taken possession of the establishment.
A. & P. STORE, ROCHESTER
Charles Latz Named Manager
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1935
Announcement was made today by officials of the Indianapolis branch of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company which branch controls the local A. & P. Store at 704 Main Street, that Charles M. Latz has been named manager of the store.
Mr. Latz has been the assistant manager of the store since June 16. He is an experienced grocer and has been employed by the A. & P. Company for the past five years in their stores in Logansport, Monticello and Wiamac. He succeeds Dale Welty who resigned.
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Mr. Latz former home was in Logansport. Mr. & Mrs. Latz and family are living at 1118 Jefferson Street.
COLONIAL HOTEL
Andy Riddle Band, Oct. 19
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1935
The management of the Colonial Hotel today announced that the inside ballroom had been completed for the winter dancing season at Lake Manitou.
The ball room will be opened Saturday evening when a dance will be given to the music of Andy Riddle and His Orchestra which comes here from Palais Royale, South Bend. Those from this city who have heard this band state it’s a top-notch musical organization with plenty of feature and novelty numbers.
TAPS ARE SOUNDED
For Jesse Dillman Civil War Veteran
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 23, 1935
Jesse Dillman, aged 91, one of the few Civil War veterans remaining in Fulton county, died at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the farm home of his daughter, Mrs. John Funk, who resides south of Akron. Death was due to kidney trouble and followed an illness of five days. The deceased was a life long resident of Fulton County. He was born on a farm near Chipawanung bridge on the Warsaw road, northeast of this city on February 11, 1844. He was the son of Jacob and Ella Dillman.
Mr. Dillman enlisted at the outbreak of the Civil war in Company G of the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteer Regiment, which company was recruited in Fulton county. He served throughout the war and was honorably discharged in 1865. He was in many of the big battles of the war and marched with Sherman to the sea.
Mr. Dillman at the conclusion of the war returned to this county to reside. He followed the occupation of farming until ten years ago when he retired. He has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Funk, for the past two years. His wife was Lucinda Carr, who died seven years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Funk and Mrs. Clara Wherley, Mentone; a son, Jacob Dillman, Roichester; sister, Mrs. Susan Kindig, Evergreen, Ala. Ten grandchildren. Burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, at Athens
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UNITED AIR LINES, BOSTON
Floyd Gray of Fulton
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 24, 1935
Floyd Gray, Fulton, has accepted a position with the United Air Lines in Boston, Mass., and he with his family moved to the Massachusetts city today. Mr. Gray was formerly employed by the E.A.T. Airlines in Atlanta, Ga.
KING’S JESTERS
Appearing at Morrison Hotel
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 24, 1935
The King’s Jesters radio artists of this city are now appearing nightly at the Terrace Gardens in the Morrison Hotel in Chicago. They can be heard over the radio each night. - - - - -
CLOVERLEAF CREAMERY
Manager Transferred
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 28, 1935
Benny Daulton, who has been the manager of the Cloverleaf Creamery station here, has been transferred to the managership of the Cloverleaf station at Warsaw. Joe Daulton has been named to succeed his brother as manager of the Rochester station. The changes are effective as of October 29.
HOSPITAL IS RE-NAMED
Parlview Hospital
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 30, 1935
The Marshall County Hospital at Plymouth, has been renamed and in the future will be known as the “Parkview Hospital.”
NEIGHBORS HUSKED CORN
For H.L. Anderson
The News-Sentinel, Oct. 30, 1935
Sixty neighbors and friends of H.L. Anderson gathered at his farm two miles south of Tiosa Wednesday morning and husked and shocked 14 acres of corn for him. The work was completed in two hours. Mr. Anderson who has been in ill health for several months and unable to attend to his farm duties has lived near Tiosa for 28 years.
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HEWLETT HARDWARE, KEWANNA
Moved to Toto
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 9, 1935
The Hewlett Hardware Store at Kewanna, which was opened there several months ago has been moved to Toto by the proprietor E.L. Hewlett. Mr. Hewlett has been operating a store at Toto as well as the one at Kewanna and found that the duties of operating both stores was too great a task for him.
RAILROADER RETIRES AFTER 54 YRS.
Clark Condon
The News-Sentinel, Nov. 11, 1935
Back in October of ‘81, when Rochester’s only lines of transportation were the Wabash railroad and the Michigan road, a young telegrapher stepped off the northbound train and reported to Wabash Agent C.E. Glass at the depot on East Eighth St. His name was H.C. Condon. And on Nov. 1, 1935, 54 years and one month later, he was retired from the same office on pension - the oldest employee in point of service on the Nickle Plate road.
A volume might be written on those years of service. It might contain a different anecdote on every page, and yet prove inadequate to retail a fulsome account. But passing sketchily across the more than half a century of time - the years in which the name of Clark Condon was synonymous with transportation in Rochester, this city has witnessed the coming of another railroad, the electric light, the telephone, automobile, airplane, radio and the paved highway.
Those whose memory antedate the Gay nnineties may recall the days when the Wabash name was changed and the Huckleberry Route as it was affectonately known, became the Indianapolis, Peru & Chicago. Others will remember when the same line took on the more auspicious cognomen of Lake Erie & Western. Most of us have seen it change from the Lake Erie to the New York Central Lines, and later to the Nickel Plate road. But Clark Condon, who began with the Wabash, has remained an employee outliving each of them except the last.
Mr. Condon’s service as an agent began in August 1894 when he relieved the late C.O. Link who came here from Michigan Cty in the late ‘80’s. Having traded agencies with R.D. Couch, who was in charge of the local station during the era when the Chicago & Atlantic (now Erie) was building through this county; and a large amount of material for the new road was being shipped in via the I.P.& C.
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“That period,” said Mr. Condon, was the most active railroad experience I have ever seen in Rochester. The book and accounting work necessary to handle the volume of rails, ties, etc. kept Mr. Couch and myself busy all day, and most of the nights.
“In addition to all the clerical duties, I had also to handle the Western Union message work. That was before the day of telephones, and we were the only telegraph office in the county. My first messenger boy was Ed Stradley who later became a telegrapher and well known railroad man, as did Claude Crockett, Tim Coakley, John Myers, Chas. Keel, Roy Cooper, Gaar Reed and Roy Robbins.
Others who learned telegraphy in the office on East Eighth street but who have since changed to other vocations were: Eugene Southard, Earl Sisson, Simeon Bailey, John Slaybaugh and Virgil Robbins.
Mr. Condon began his railroad career at Denver Junction, Indiana, in 1874, as an employee of the old Eel River railroad. In 1876 he left the Eel River to spend a year in California.
In 1879 he toured Europe. Returning to America in the summer of 1880 he went to his home in Logansport and took employment in the auditor’s office of the Eel River road, then operated by the Wabash R.R.
A vacancy having occurred at Rochester in ‘81, he was sent here to relieve a discharged employee. He expected to remain here only a short time.
“Lake Manitou got me,” he says. “I became interested in the possibilities at the lake, and stuck around. Then I got married, and Rochester was home.”
As evidence of his early interest in the lake, he points to his investments in Big Island and several lots on the East Side, at a time when few local residents were considering Manitou as a coming playground.
In April 1932, when passenger train service was discontinued on the Nickle Plate, after more than a half century of uninterrupted service, Mr. Condon, accompanied by Ike M. Wile and Frank H. Terry rode the train as far as Macy and returned by automobile.
“It was like attending the funeral of an old and dear friend,” he says of that trip.
During the last fifteen years of his service, Mr. Condon made it a rule to spend at least one out of each twelve months in travel. - - - - -
He plans to spend much of his time making short visits among
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his six children who are scattered about the country: Mrs. Bernard Clayton at Zionsville, Ind., Mrs. Ethel Young at Schuylkillhaven, Pa.; Mrs. Edna Bartlett, Greenwood, Miss; Joe and Walter in Portland, Ore.; and Mrs. Frankie Kent at home. - - - - -
In November of 1884, Mr. Condon was married to Miss Martha Weiss who passed away in January 1934, a few months prior to a planned Golden Wedding Anniversary. - - - - -
In leaving the service, Mr. Condon turned the office over to his assistant, Harry Brower who will act as agent here until a regular successor is appointed.- - - - - -
INSURANCE AGENTS CHANGED
Haskett & Jones Insurance Co.
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 3, 1935
An important change has been made in the Jones & Jones Insurance Agency, through the retirement of Charles Jones Sr. The new firm will be known as Haskett & Jones Insurance Company.
C.H. Haskett, son-in-law of Roy Jones has taken over the interests of Charles Jones. The personnelle of the new agency will be Charles Jones Jr., and C.H. Haskett. Mr. Haskett recently resigned his position with the Rochester Federal Fish Hatchery.
POENIX, DALE, PROSECUTOR
Opens Law Office in Stinson Bldg.
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 4, 1935
Prosecutor Dale Poenix is opening a law office in the Drs. Stinson buildig on the west side of the public square. The office of Attorney Poenix will be on the second floor of the buildng.
CLOUD, OTTO, MACY
Opens Department Store
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 5, 1935
Otto Cloud of Macy, owner of the local Cloud’s Grocery, opened a department store in Nappanee, Ind., Saturday.
This store handles ladies’ and men’s ready-to-wear garments, floor covering, cosmetics and other articles and is managd by Henry Erwin. Son-in-law of Mr. Cloud.
Mr. Cloud owns, beside the new department store, three groceries, located in Bourbon, Fulton and Rochester.
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PIKE LUMBER COMPANY
D.A. Pike, Akron
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 7, 1935
A new corporation has been organized by D.A. Pike with Akron as the headquarters. It is to be known as the D.A. Pike Lumber Company and is incorporated for $15,000. The corporation recently purchased the V.J. Lidecker Lumber Yard at Akron and plan making many repairs and alterations. The firm will deal in a omplete line of building materials.
VAN METER & MOORE
Farm Implements and Motor Trucks
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 11, 1935
A new farm implement, motor truck and service establishment, has opened business in this city at 114 West 9th Street, in the two-story building formerly occupied by the Kralis Poultry firm. The new business will operate under the firm name of Van Meter & Moore, with locations in Rochester and Kewanna, Indiana.
Charles Van Meter, one of the partners of the firm, needs no introduction to Fulton County people as he has operated an implement store in Kewanna for over nine years. W.L. Moore, the other member of the firm, who is a graduate of Indiana University, has had over five years experience with the Harvester Co., of Ft. Wayne. Mr. Moore will manage the Rochester business and Mr. Van Meter will remain in charge of the Kewanna offices.
The company represents the McCormick-Deering and the International Motor Truck firms. Complete stock of farm implements, trucks, etc., as well as supplies are carried at both Rochester and Kewanna.
The Kralis Poultry business is now located at 330 Main Street in the Klein building.
INDIANAPOLIS COUNTRY CLUB
Dr. Cleon Nafe, President
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 20, 1935
Directors of the Indianapolis Country Club yesterday elected Dr. Cleon Nafe, a former resident of this city, as president of the club for the coming year.
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SALES BARN, AKRON
Jack Morris
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 21, 1935
Jack Morris is building a sale barn at his farm which is located one mile east of Akron on Road 114.
The new structure will be 70x40 feet and will be one of the finest sale pavilions in Northern Indiana. It is a frame building and will be completed next week.
Mr. Morris states he will be able to seat 2500 people in the new building when he equips it for sales.
NEIGHBORS HUSK CORN
Mrs. John Smith
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 21, 1935
Twenty-four neighbors of Mrs. John Smith who resides in the Emanuel Church neighborhood, southeast of Akron gathered at her home Monday and husked forty acres of corn for her. Mrs. Smith is the widow of John Smith, who died in the Woodlawn Hospital two weeks ago from injuries which he received when he caught a limb in a corn shredder.
NICKLE PLATE RAILROAD
Harry Brower, Agent
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 24, 1935
Official announcement of the appointment of Harry Brower as permanent agent of the Nickle Plate Road in Rochester has been made, as was the assignment of R.E. Cook, formerly of Tiosa, as his assistant.
The change which was made on account of the retirement on pension of H.C. Condon on November 1, comes as a Christmas present to Mr. Brower and is shared by his many friends.
Mr. Brower began service with the Nickle Plate (then Lake Erie & Western) in 1917 as a clerk and operator. His appointment as local agent comes as a fitting tribute to his loyalty, efficiency and excellent service throughout the years.
GAST FAMILY AT I.U.
Picture in Indianapolis Star
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 24, 1935
A group picture of the family of Karl Gast of Akron appeared in the Indianapolis Star Tuesday morning. The picture sent out by a
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news service was taken at Bloomington where Mrs. Gast and three of her children are students in Indiana University.
AKRON BOYS REMEMBERED
For Their Part in Gold Rush
The News-Sentinel, Dec. 27, 1935
Folks around Akron are recalling one of their favorite pioneer stories these days, a story about the gold rush of 1849 and of the fate of six Akron men who heard the call and sought the yellow metal - all in vain and at the extreme cost. The story still thrills the listeners because it brings a realization of what hardships were endured in those days and how cheaply life was held while the western part of the nation was becoming “civilized.”
The story was made to live once more when Verne Shipley, a resident of Akron, returned from a visit to the Pacific coast and began to ask questions about the gold rush days. He said that he had visited the relic museum in the Chamber of Commerce Department in Los Angeles and while there saw an old covered wagon, battered and worn, and on which was plate reading, “Driven by the Whittenberger Brothers of Fulton County, Indiana, to California at the time of the Gold Rush.” Shipley learned that the brothers mentioned were Thomas and Abram Whittenberger, sons of William Whittenberger, the founder of the town of Akron.
The complete story was learned from Miss Ina Brundige, the official historian of the Akron community, and a granddaughter of Mrs. William Whittenberger. She said that in 1849 six men, all residents of Akron, decided to join in the rush in the mad search for gold in California. They were the two Whittenbergers, George McCloud, William Sippy, a Mr. Coggswell and a Mr. Wilcox. The group fixed up their covered wagon, outfitted themselves and made the long and dangerous trip overland hoping to gain their fortunes by a short time.
But ill luck overtook the group and two of the men became sick and died on the way. The other four finally after many hardships reached the edge of Death Valley and there staked out a claim. Finding they did not have sufficient equipment to mine gold, the Whittenberger brothers left the camp in charge of the other two men and departed for the nearest town to purchase the needed toiols. Days later, upon their return to their camp, they found their two companions missing and a group of strange men settled on the claim. The brothers were never able to learn what happened to their companions, but
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reached the conclusion that they had been murdered by the invaders of their claim. The other theories of course were that they had been killed by Indians or that they left for other territory.
Discouraged at this turn of events the Whittenberger boys sold all of their equipment, including the wagon, and worked their hazardous way to the Pacific coast. There they took a boat and sailing around South America finally reached New York and thence returned to Akron. One brother lived to be 84 years of age and the other 82 and the story of their gold rush experiences became a family and neighborhood tradition. Naturally it was vividly recalled by the older persons of Akron who had heard it direct from the brothers when it was learned that the wagon the adventurers used was one of the main exhibits in the western museum. - - - - -
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