Ligonier Banner., Volume 62, Number 43B, Ligonier, Noble County, 22 November 1928 — Page 1

TWICE WEEKLY

2.00 PER YEAR

HERBEAT HOOVER H L ED MONDAY

TRIP - WILL CARRY PRESIDENY- ~ ELECT T 0 KEY CITIES OF ALL SOUTH AMERICA

Party Receives Great Ovation As It Boards Admiral’s Barge For Trip To Battleship - SAN PEDRO, Calif.. Nov. 19—U.P)-; Herbert Hoover, president-elect of the United States sailed from San Pedre California Monday on the U. S. S. Maryland on a venture which will carry himm to the key cities and countries of Latin America, The Maryland under the escort of six ~destroyers and carrying the 35 official members of the entourage, weighed anchor for _Nicaragua at 11:07 a. m. , ' The first stop .will be made 'at Corinto: where Ho‘&vvr is expected to make the first official announcement of the reason for his trip. He already has indicated it ad a “‘good will” gesture to Central and South America. The Hoovers acknowledged a tre-

mendous ovation with nods as they walked between lines of sailors from their special train to the admiral’s barge. About 15,000 spectators were on hand. . ‘ . 'The cheering send-off ot his townspeople of Palo Alto was interrupted rudeiy by a reminder of recent ilifeeling against the United States in the first country he is scheduled to visit, tNicaragua. Just before his special train pulled out, three young men carrying banners criticizing this country’s Nicaraguan policy, attempted to stage a demonstration but were checked forcibly by “United States secret service men who rushed them away from the rear of the train.

" The president-elect indicated that he would disregard the demonstration at Palo Alto station. The republican leader sent the following telegram to Mayvor Hodge of the northern city: ' “I do not believe the trivial demonstration at the station last night was anything more than a. foolish college boy prank and it should not be taken seriously. S The whole world knows that Presi-dent-elect Hoover is going on an unprecedented tour of Latin-America, but only a few places that he will visit have been anuounced-—Corinto, Nicaragua, the canal zone; Lima Peru; Valparaiso and Santiage, Chile; Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro, with stops also §cheduled at Mexico City and Havana, Henry P. Fletcher ambassador to Italy and personal representative of President Coolidge on the trip who will joip the f)avty today at San Pedro i§ expected to announce such other countries Hoover will visit as have been determined. The itinerary will be rather flexible.

Delay P‘ili;g Expense Accounts l As vet no candidate has filed his campaign expense account fvith Mrs. Frances Beane county clerk at Albion. All candidates for offices paying $lOO a vear or more must file their expense accounts with the county clerk within thirty days after the election. The punishment for failure to comply with the law is a fine of $3OO to $2OOO impronment of not more than a year or both. Mis-statements are considered as a perjury under the law. : : . / Anniversary Sale. ; The anniersary sale at the 'Vogue Shoppe open Saturday, November 24 and will continue two weeks. quing! this sale great price reductions will be made on dresses and hats. During the sale period tickets will be given free for the drawing of a cash prize. : Display is Attractive The display of holiday goods at the Blnk jewelry store is elaborate and attractive. . Those desiring suitable articles for Christmas presents will find them in great variety at the Bink store. '

Schedule Changed. : The schedule has been changed so as to enable first and second _ boys teams to play in the basketball games with Butler. here Friday evening. Good contests may: be looked for. ~Makes Long Tours. John L. Henry of the Home Realty and investment company of this city makes some long tours in connection with his business. He covered over 100 miles of territory Wednesday. ‘ Looking For Buyer. The 5 and 10 cent store in the Dunning block will remain closed until a buyer is found to take over and operate it. Has Bad Foot. : ' Mrs. Odel Oldfather is suffering from a lame foot which renders it difficult for her to get about. .

THE LIGONIER BANNER

, “CIRCUS SOLLY” i Cireus Solly Is Comingand Be Su:e ~ To See Him At the High School ~ Auditorium Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 Is it good? Come and. see. ’ From the first word of the opening chorus to the last word of the closing chorus the musical comedy “Circus Solly” which is to be given under the auspices of the American liegion Ligonier post 243, at the High School Auditorium Friday " and Saturday nights November 30 and De(-‘c'mh(rr 1 is a seream of a three ring circus. Rest assured that everybody iu-the audience will be entertained every minute of the performance by '‘the talented artists in the bie show.

As in most musical comedics the pot is not so deep and everything turns out as it should—you kpow-— evervbody marrying some:go’fiya and the hero proving to be the long lost lover in disguise.

~ Act one has to do with a morning in a barber shop the morning of circus - day -all is excitement wover "Ihe coming of the circus and wonderful things are discovered in thig act such as McGenty's capsules which will bring back vouth and grow hair on a dcor knob. s

‘! Act two, brings the evening of the )circ'us t/he scene b‘eing._ 'lhg show lgroundwrgfmvd anxious to see the'@ee performances. The balloon man falls for Annie's money the circus girl vamps the constable the widow who wouldn't gossip tells a few more tales and does a little vamping and again all is excitement. + Act three takes place a year later in the widow's home when circus Solly proves—well we’ll just not tell you. You'll just have to <:ox§l(‘,und gsee what he does prove. ' Don't forget it “Circus Solly”: at the High School Auditorium Friday and Saturday evening Nov. 30 and December 1. Also as something to start things- off with a lot of pep a “Kiddie Khorus” something -different. Then ton a: matinee for children Friday Nov. 30 at 4 P M big surprise treat for each child. | : o Don't ‘forget “Circus Solly” Now 30 and Dec. 1. ; '

Lambda Chi Omeba Meeting Members of the Lambda Chi Omega Sorority held a business meeting Monday night at the home of Gladys Billman. Officers for the coming ' vear were elected as follows: President, Gladys Billman; vice president® Helen Smith; secretary, Mary Helen Mentzer treasurer, Marian Lake; Reporter and historian, ' Dorothy Slabaugh; social chairman, Hannah Kline; sargeant-at-arms Mary Kline, Plans for a Christmas party for Ligonier kiddies were also made. After the meeting Miss Billman took her guests to the Swan restaurant for lunch.

To Hold Recepticn

G. T. Whittaker of the Lincoln Chevrolet: garage will entertain the public at a reception at his place ¢t husiness Saturday evening and everybody is invited to join in the festivities. ‘The Will .Cochran orchestra will furnish music¢c and the-big show room will be used. for ‘dancing with eerything free. During the evening pictures of the new model car soon to go on the market will be shown and other entertainment offered.

Held on Larceny Charge.

George and Jacob Greenwalt, brothers, were arrested at ‘their homes in Kendallille by Chief of Police Orrie Sawyer, and sheriff's deputies from Defiance county O_hio. The two men are charged with stealing more than $1,400 worth of seed from the firm ef Koubel & Levy at Mark Center, Ohio, according to Chief Sawyer. 2

Here On Visit

Mrs. Leßoy Nulf and ‘two little sons of Geraldine Montana are here for a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Roe and other relatives. It has been almost 19 years since Mrs. Nulf left here and she see many changes in the city. A

(Called to Eikhart

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Connin of Lincoln Way West were called to Elkhart Tuesday by a meéssage announcing the illness of pneumonia of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Whitmer. Mrs. Connin and Mrs. Whitmer are sisters. ‘

in Garret Hospital, ' Mrs. Susa DePew of Elkhart township was taken to the Garrett hospital Tuesday in the Kerr ambulance where she submitted ~to an' appendicitis operation. . _ : : . Improving Interior. Price Chiddister & Son are redocorating the interior of the Sack Bakery an dthe improvement adds much to the appearance of the room. * Finds Auto Tire - Everett Orn found an automobile tire and rim on the Diamond lake road last Thursday. Owner may recover same by calling at Foster’s barn * Attend Convention Harry Mentzer Sr., and Herbert Will were in Kendallville Monday evianing attending a convention of painters and decorators.

LIGONIER.NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1928

Ben Smith Feund Guilty in Whitley Circuit Court of Attempted Blackmail on Banker

- Ben Smith 37 tormerly of South Whitley was sentenced one to 5 years in the state prison at Michigan City late Monady afternoon in the Whitley circuit court on his plea of guiity before Judge Arthur F.’ Biggs to a charge of attempting to blackmail Harvey Kreider president of the Farmers State bank of - Soyth Whitley. Smitly was arrested when a cousin George Archer confessed -to the plot and deciared Smith had ‘written the ' blackmailing notes . which threntened Kreider and members of his ,meiiy'wii.:x death last June i he failed to place at designated places $7.770 in cHrrency. ' Smith broke jail a few weeks ago after a jury in his first trlal had disagrecd. He was later recaptured and in the meantime his wife was incarcerated for her admissions that she had smuggled saws to her husband. Mrs. Smith was given a suspended sentence today of 2 to 21 vears in the state prison. S :

- Christian Churceh i Bible school at 9:30. Several changes have been made in our ‘organization which are for the hetter teaching of the Bible... Now if we \as teachers feel our respousibility as we ought prepare ourseh‘;fes as we should forjour task, we willl have hetter results. ‘We arp here 'to bring God’s message to these pupils. Will we make the consecration to be here every Sundayv. : '

~ Worship service at 10:30.. The pastor will bring a message on “The iGlory of the House of God” As members of'th(!tlml‘flh we ought to he at each and every service. . Public preaching at 7 P. M. “Thanks giving for the Opportunity of Service” will be the theme of the evening sermon. . Union Thanksg'iving service at the M. E. church Wednesday evening Rev. Smith of the U.'B. church will bring the message. The church building should be crowded with people of thankful hearts. ‘Ten Lepers . were clensed, one returned to give Jesus thanks. Are you going to he numbered with the nine or the one? :

- Next Tuesday evening -is to be a high day in the life of the Christian church of Ligonier. A banquet wiil be served at 6:30 P. M. Rev. E. W. Cole of South Bend will be the speaker of the evening. If yeu have received an invitation your plate will he awaiting you without price. Watch for full program in Monday's papers. The Junior Department of the Christian Sunday School request all who will to bring fruit to the church Sunday morning to be distributed to the shut-ins of the church for Thanks giving,

The supper and social time at the church Tuesday evening were greatly enjoyed. Another one will be held aftér the holidays. The Social Hour and the Ladies Aid Society managed the affair and all thanks are due them. '

W. H. Wigton, as toastmaster called upon the following persons to speak: Mrs. F. W. Zimmerman, Mrs. G. H. Bacheler, A. B. Weayer, Miss Elizabeth Dunning, A. E. ‘Kelley, Mrs. O. I Gerber, Rev. G. H. Bacheler, Miss Mitchell and W. H. Bender., Ferrel Ott accompanied by Mrs. Wigton sang a solo. The latter also. gave an organ selection. : ;

“Let Us Give Thanks” is the topic of a special order of service Sunday at 10:45. There will be a special order of sermion also in the vesper serice at fie o'clock. ,

' M. E. Chureh Notices Sunday School at 9:30, Edward Bourie Supt. - Preaching Services at 10:30 Preaching Services at 7:00 . There has been a very good attendance at the Sunday School during the month of November but we need quite a nice increase Sunday if we reach the average of 100 for . the month. This can be done if the people will make up their minds to be there. won't vou help us out Sunday by peing in the Sunday School. Get the habit, s :

This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving and we ought to be glad and go to church Sunday, and in that way show our appreciation of Gnd's goodness to us. - .The Union Thankskgiving service will be held in this church next Wednesday evening at 7:00 o’clock. Rev. Smith pastor of the United Brethern church Awill bring the message. Be sure and come and let us have a good crowd for that service. :

Geese Hunting Now On. Hunting wild geese is now a passion with Ligonier mimrods;.and a good many of the big fowls have been bagged. v ; ' To Attend Game = Ralph Allen, Marian Lake Helen \Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Biddle will attend the Indiana-Purdue football game at LaFayette Saturday.,

MAN SENT TO PRISON

Preshyterian Notes,

BERT C. MERONEY KILLED IN CRASH

FORMER PERRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENT KILLED ON RIVER ROAD : NEAR ELKHART

('ar Parked At Roadside Without Lights Struck By Chicago-Detroit , Passenger Bus

|~ Bert €. Merouney aged 50, who formerly resided north of i[\uigoniur'nn uncle of M= C. Meroney of the Stansbury stores died in .2 South Bend hospital Monday morning twentyfour hours after he was injured in an automobile accident near Elkhart. The familx moved to Elkhart about eight - vears ago when Meroney took the positiop of fireman in the Buecher band instrument factory. . - } “Meroney was sitting in ‘an auto at theside of the ncgth river road four and one-half miles west of Elkhart Sunday morning when it was struck by a Chicago-Detroit passenger bus. Mystery surrounds the reasons . for Meroney's being on the road at 5:30 o’clock as he had not reported home from work since he quit work at-5:30 o'clock Saturday night. The ‘St. Joseph county coroner today held a post-mortem in cannection with an invest,i\gation. ’ According 'to the report given South Bénd police following the crash Meroney was alone in the parked auto.’ There were no lights on the car. Meroney was unable to give any facts and it was pot until 11 o’clock Sunday morning that his identity was learned. At that time he regained consciousness. e

~ He was borp in Michigan and lived for many years at Ligonier, where he was married to Miss Nettie Ott. Surviving are his wife, four children c¢cng of whom is Mrs. Edith Arnold of Goshen; two brothers one of them is Will Meroney of Ligonier a sister Mrs. Susie Stage of Ligonier, and hig mother Mrs. I[rene Meroney of Ligonier, A :

Grant Bank Charters

The Indiana state. charter board Wednesday - granfiedv'chartérs to the American State <pal¥ of Ligonier, Ind., the Noble County Bank and Trust company and the Peoples bank of Claypool Kosciusko county. The Ligonier bank is a consolida+ tion of the Citizens bank and the Mier State bank both of Ligonicr. It will be capitalized at $lOO,OOO. The Noble bank is a consolidation of the Noble bank and the Kendallville Trust and savings company. Tt will beb capitalized at $175,000. | The Claypenl bank will be cap{talized at $25,000: ’

Takes Position

1. R. Steveus of Wauseon, Ohio has taken the position in the office of the New York Central freight house made vacate by the resignation of Miss Evelyn Urich. o

United Brethren (Church.

Regular services at the United Brethren churchz' Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 am., morning worship at 10:30. Evening worship at sevén o’clock. Welcome 10 dll services,

Operating Cafe

Mrs. Joseph Piummer of = Dallas, Oregon and her son Maurice Krebs of Chicago are operating the Lincoln Cafe until it can be sold. :

One Week Away.

One week from today, Thursday, November 29th is Thanksgiving day and it will be appriately observed in Ligonier. o a

NEWS NOTES

See “Craig’s Wife at Crystal Sunday and Monday. : Ligonier dealers today paid $1.29 a bushel for wheat. A large crowd -is attending the Foster community sale today. Mrs. C. E. Hoagland returned to Findlay Ohio with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Welch. : Word has been received here of the death "of Mrs. Della Crew at Toledo from appendicitis. The funeral will be held there this afternoon. Earl Kline World War veteran who has been under treatment in a Battle Creek sanitarium is so: much improved that he is expected home in a short time. -

Miss Bess Cowley well known here going from Richmond Virginia to Sacaremento California where she has a government position passed through this city Tuesday. : Dale Stroman and family are moving today to the John R. Kurtz farm north of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz have moved to Mishawaka where their daughter resides. ' Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rupp of Wauseon, Ohio spent today with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jorg on Lincoln Way West. ,Mr' Rupp is manager of the Hatchery at Wauseon, ; :

~ SOCIAL EVENTS. Items Gathered by Bqnne‘r Reporters ol Special Interest for its Many Readers, Entertain at Dinmer Party,

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Selig and Mr, and Mrs. Ferd Ackerman united in entertaining about thirty-five . guests. at the Selig home on Third street Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Anna Weingarten of New York City who is the guest of her sistér Mrs. 1. D. Straus. - The house was beautifully decorated in the large and baby chrysanthemums and each table was lartistically graced with the = baby chrysanthemums in modernistic designed vases. The gorgeous five course dinner capryiug the color scheme of pink and green was perfect in every detail. The guests from out of town were Mrs. Freida Straus, Mrs. Julia Marks, Mr: and Mrs. Charles Kohn, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hilbruner, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baum and Alvin Straus of Fory Wayne and Mrs, Schlesinger of Chicago. The evening was spent in playing bridge which was enjoyed by the party. : ' - . v * x 93

Thanksgiving Wedding

.. Mr. and Mrs.. C. M. Sloan of Fort Wayne have announced the approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Sarah Janet to M. L. Ruby of this city to take place at high noon at the bride’s home Thanksgiving day. Mr. Ruby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ruby of Cromwell and for the past year has been a very i)ppular clerk in the Carney clothing store in this city. Miss Sloan was a former Cromwell girl and is well known here , The Sunday Fort Wayle Journal Gazette' carried a lovely portrait of Miss Sloan.

L I Entertained Tuesday.

Mrs. Floyd Leming, Mrs. W. E. Bartholomew Miss Frances Qack and Miss Magdeline Sack entertained twelve gunests at a party Tuesday evening at the Bartholomew home_in honor of Miss Evelyn Urich. The house was beautifully decorated for the “.occasion ‘and the evening was spent in music and contests. The contest prizes were given to Mry. BEdwin Smith and Mrs. Will Green and a lovely guest prize was given to Miss Urich. The hosteses served a delightful two course lunch. , s 8 8

Benefit Bridge aPrty.

'~ Mesdames C. D. Lane, J. B. Schutt and Frank McDaniel entertained seven tables of bridge at a benefit party for the. Riley hospital at the Lane home Wednesday evening., The prize winners were Mrs. Will Sack Mrs. Leland Thompson, Mrs. Waler Robinson, Mrs. Cecil Griffith Mrs. Robert Shobe, Miss Lucile Palin and Miss Maryhelen Mentzer. The hostesses served light refreshments. . . . L g e

Progress (Club.

The Progress Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Hal Green. Mrs. Fred Weir was appointed treasurer to fill the place of Mrs. Mae Carney who is to leave in a few days for California. Mrs. Leland Thompson had charge o fthe prpogram giving a very interesting review of “oOld Pybus” by Warwick Deeping. ®X ¥ =%

Elks Party.

About thirty guests assembled at the Elks home Tuesday evening and enjoyed the picnic supper and card party. The prize winners were 0. G. Bowen and Mrs. Ollie Simmons. The party was . greatly enjoyed by the guests and other one will be held in two weeks. [ B I )

Birthday Party.

About forty guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Fisel near Burr Oak Monday night and gave Mrs. Fisel a pleasant birthday surprise. ‘The evening was spent in games and a big pichic supper was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Foster were among the guests from Ligonier. b - ~ s e 3 "~ Mrs. Loeser Entertained .

Mrs. Leo Loerser entertained the Temple Sisterhood &t her home Wednesday afternoon the time was spent

in playing bridge and the prize for high score was given Mrs, Ferd Ackerman and consolation prize was given Mrs. Ishac Rose. The hostess served a dainty two course lunch. - * & ®

Another Shower

Fourieen members of the Otterbein Guild gave Miss Evelyn Urich a very pleasant surprise shower at her home Monday evening. Miss Urich who is to be married soon received many use ful gifts. At a late hour lunch was served. s % % : Junior -Class Party. A very delightful school party was

held last evening by the Junior class at the High School auditorium. About twenty-five guests participated in the games and refreshments. This was one of their many affairs planned for this year. s & @ One o’clock Lunecheon Miss Kate Newton entertained twelve guests today at a one o’clock funcheon at Hotel Ligonier. Miss

Newton and guests went to the INewton home after the luncheon where 4 social afternoon was enjoyed. : : _*s e . Bridge Party, o ~ Mrs. Chester Vanderford entertained two tables of guests ‘at a bridge party Monday evening. The prizes were given Mrs. R. D. Shobe and Mrs. IGlade-‘~Ruperl. Mrs. Vanderford served dainty refreshments. 3)*% = : - : Mah Jong = - Mrs 1L Levy and daughter Carrie entertained- a party of ladies at their home Tuesday evening. There wege four tables of Mah Jong formed. After a number of games a delicious lunch was served. ' . . : 20 . . Entertained (irele Miss Ina aWrren and Mrs. Fred Weir entertained their circle of the M. E. church at the Warren home Wednesday. A potluck dinner was gerved, c:® ® =

Dinner Party ' Mrs. C. F. Green entertained at a dinner party Monday evening in honor of her husband. _The party was composed of men and they enjoved a happy evening with Mr. Green. .** % s - Chop Suey Supper. " Mr. and Mrs. Clair W. Wehr will entertain at a Chop Suey supper tonight Mr. and Mrs. Charles |5 Green mj.d Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haines, Dk 7 . L B ; 5 : o Social Hour e i Mrs, Mattie Lundy assisted by Mrs. Stanley Surfus and Mrs. O. €. Bowen will entertain the Social Hour tomorrow evening at the Lundy-home. :* & ' Mrg. Earl Creps will entértain eight ladies tonight at a Bunco party at her home op McLean street. i L B - Tonight Mrs. M. G. Williams will enteriain her bridge club at her home on | Cavin street, o |*® 3 : z Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Bacheler were dinner -guests of Mrs. Gladys Starr last . Sunday. : : v : ot * x % : Miss Marian Lake will entertdin the Lambda Chi Omego sorority Monday evening. e

NEWS NOTES

“The Cat and the Canary” tonight. Get your tickets for “Cireus Solly” Mrs. Harry Hieks is confined to her home by illness. - Forda Buchtel has sold a fine horse to the Culver Military academy. - Ken Maynard and his horse Tarzan at Crystal Friday and Saturday. Chester Hile took a load of horses to the southern part of the state today.

The LaGrange Corn School will be held next year the first week in October. . :

- "The Garden of Eden” a gorgeous production at Crystal Thanksgiving Day. : S .

William H. Baker came for Goshen today and visited old friends in Ligonier, - : S

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nowels and Mrs. Chester Hile spent Wednesday in Forg Wayne. 5 ; " - John Leming will leave Friday for Chicago to take a position at Marshal Fields, . L Reserve your seat at Weavers Hard ware Store Monday nwrnjing for “Circus Solly” : Eugene Richards came from Millersburg and visited Ligonier relatives the first of the week. : Joe Kimmell and a party of friends will attend the Indiana-Purdue football game Saturday. x

The condition of Mrs. Louis . E. Schiotterback who has been quite iH is considerably improved. °

~Miss Minnie Butz of Kendallville was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weinple over the week end.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tice and family visited the first of the week with the A. R. Miller family at Millersburg. - Sheriff John Singleton was over from Albion Wednesday on official business. He reports an empty jail. James Wigton and Hugh Miller of LaGrange were at Papakeechie lake Tuesday enjoying a hunting expedition.

~ Dr. Charles H. Smith District superintendent will preach at Richville Sunday morning Nov. 25 at . 10:3¢ o’clock.

Harley Bowen went to LaGrange Monday to visit at the home of his brother James Bowen, returning Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Biddle joined relatives at Fort Wayne and the party then journeyed to Hickville Ohio Sunday for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. David Rink, Lois Vance, Frank Wortinger and wife of Millersburg spent Sunday in Ligonier with Dale Hite and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bowers visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Grimes several days and returned to their home in Kendallville Wednesday. Mr..and Mrs. Joe Taylor of this city and Mr. and Mrs, Sam ILeamon of Cromwell attended 'a Standard Oil ‘meeting in Goshen yesterday. ~ Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Weaver who gpent the week end here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B, Weaver returned Monday to their home in Canton Ohio. ;

MONDAY THURSDAY

VOL. 62 NO. 438

MIER STATE_AND (‘l'l‘lv'lzl;\.\‘ BANKS COMBINE INTERESTS MONDAY - DECEMBER 3rd American State Bank of Ligonier Be. comes Largest in Indiana In { ity the Size of Ligonier

- After -more than sixty-vears ‘of business prosperity and service devoted to the public two of the oldest and largest state banks in Noble county will be consolidated when the Mier State Bank and Citizens Bank are merged into one largé institution ‘o be known as the American State. Bank of Ligonier: ' : :

The combined respurces of the two banks-naméd which will begin busi'ness.und@r the new name December 3rd 1928, crowd the two million mark and ‘ereate the largest bank in Indiana for a city the size of Ligonier. The officers of ‘the two’banks wil! he thrown together in the American Bank which insures the same conser:

vative vet progessive - management which characterized the old institutions and won for them swch a- degree of prosperity and popularity.

"At a meeting Monday the following - officers of the new bank were elected for the first vears as follows, . President—A. B. Mier. ' Chairman of Board-—-Abe -Ackerman Vice Presidents—Jonas Schloss, H. G, Eshelman; G. S. Lyon. . Cashier—L. R. Calbeck. - Assistant: Cashiers—B. J. Baughman; E. H. Larson,-E. L. Foote,. : Directors—G. S. Lyon, I Rose. J. Selrloss, ‘H. G. Eshelman, Abe Ackerman, F- W. Black, W. H. Wigton, F. P. Bothwell, Sol Henoch A. B. Mier. - It will be noted that the above named officers and directors are all prominent in_ the business affairs of Ligonier and doubly insure the stability of the new American State Bank and guarantee its success. The new bank will -occupy the whole lower floor of the C(itizens— Bank Building at the Corner of-Cavin and Third styeets.

The business of the Mier State and Citizens Bank will be continued in the new bank without confusion or interruption. - Gl

' The public will receive the same courtesy and counsideration in dealing with the new monetary institution as has been shown in the: past.

Achievement Dav.

. The program opened with Achievement Day Song followed by demonstration of refinishing linoleum by York Township jeader Mrs. Schlotter: back and Mrs. Owen. Recess for lunch. : . Afternoon program consisted of songs, demonstration of color harmony in north room lg;, Washington and Noble townships. ‘Leaders Mrs. Russell and f}ilb‘ert. Sparta township; Mrs. Snider and Mrs. Bedzel, refinishing old chairs, Wayne township, sizing of rug, followed by AMiss Zariing" cf Purdue, demonstrating tie dyeing. Mrs. Willard Slabaugh and Mrs. O. V. Borger desire to ‘thank those who donated rugs, furnished cars and gave their time and assistance to make achievement Day at Albion a success, also for the cooperation given them throughout the ‘year by the Home Division ladies; The following were present from Ligonier: = Mildred Crothers, Mabel Claudon, Alice Miller, Ruth Jorg, Bertha Grooms, Ruth Peterson, Mary Keefer, Abigail Latta, Pearl Wolf, Zue Slabaugh, Mrs. Denny, Gladys Beckner, Carrie Chiddister, Idress Smith Alta Chiddister, Etta Ott, Faye Poyser, Emma Nichols, Cecil 'Leslie, Maude Coburn, Mattie Schlabach, Bertha King, June Borger, MrQ_ and Mrs. Theo. Spurgeon. >

~ Fans to Hear Ligonier Game. ~_Arrangements have been made whereby Butler basketball fans who are unable to follow the team will thave an opportunity to hear the But-ler-Ligonier game to be played at Ligonier on Friday night November 23. . ~ Through the courtesy of the Richards’ Battery and Electric Shop at Butler loud speakers will be installed in the High school gymnasium there. jA play-by-play account will be given from the Ligonier gymnasium by telephone to the Butler gymnasium where the sound will be -amplified many times before going thru the loud speakers so that anyone in the building will be able to hear clearly the exact account of the game as-it is being played here. o ‘Shews Little Improvement Mrs. Michael Hire today received word from a Fort Wayne hospital where she is being treated that her gister Mrs. W. H. Casey shows little if any improvement. . Tickets are now on sale for “Circus Solly” the:American Legion play at highschool auditorium.