Ligonier Banner., Volume 72, Number 49, Ligonier, Noble County, 8 December 1938 — Page 2

The Ligonier Banner Bstablished 1867 Published by : THE BANNER PUBLISHING CO. 124 Cavin Street ' M A. Cotherman Editor-Manager

Published every Thursday and enmtered the Postoffice at Ligonier, Indiana as gecond clasg matter.M FIRE SCHOOL DEC. 15 - Various Tools In Fire Fighting To Be Analyzed By Archie McOabe

A state regional fire school will he held at the Kendallviile city hali Thursday Dec. 15 at 7 p. m. according to word received by W. E. Oyler from Clem Smith state fire marshal. Members of the fire departments of nearby towns have bheen invited. The school will be in charge of Archie McCabe. Aside from several different topics in fire fighting and fire prevention, there will be a series of sound motion picturs shown subjects pertinent to the fire fighting business. Much valuablei nformation will be glven ang it is expected a large crowd will ke present. ; DiStrictt Band Contest Columkia City has been chosen for the district band and orchestra contest to be held next April 22. The solo and ensemble contests will probably be held at Angola in Ma_rch. Garl’s have 1939 calendars—Get yours now—freg :

AMATEUR NIGHT High School Auditorium | Ligonier, Indiana , Thursday, Dec. 22 CASH_PRIZES TO WINNERS Mail entries to: | | | . Amateur Night Committe, ~ J. H. Leavy, Jr. ' The Geo. Master Garment Corp. ; Here's your chance for Extra Christrias .Cbange

Roof Leak? Let us re-roof your homie before winter weather sets in, with Ruberoids genuine Titeon Lock shingles~“The harder the wind blows the tighter they otk - . . We have also applied many “Etemit” Asbestos siding jobs in the past-10-years. F ireproof... Weatherproof. ~Beautiful - Eliminates P;i‘ntiﬁg“_’&‘ii&“*fﬂﬁ&létéi the que G - WeHave Applied Many-Jobs-Near You We do all the work--1 to 3 yrs.to pay Free Estifnétes.' e _'__‘Lf&bdr‘ﬁndfﬂugriul'Ggarx;rtéed : o L - bwight B _aman,i T ~300 Suqth Mam St; < ~3« -. HATES . e ;;f‘}s ‘ "L_iﬂonierf JMima

4-H Achievement Day All Noble County 4-H clubbers, parents and friénds of Noble County 4-H Club work ‘are ‘urged not to for get the big arnual Noble County 4-H Achievement Day session which will take place this Saturday December 10th “el@egy m. Albion Opera house. There will be stunts, ‘nrusicals, vaudeville, curtain acts, A ‘Major Bowes program, A Barn Dance, A Kazoo Band .and all manner of high class *““Home Made Entertainment” by eight different Noble County ¢-H Clubs and other 4-H club members and leaders. A capacity attendance is expected for the annual big free affair.

Club entertainments will be scored and prizzes given. Attendance by clubs will be checked and prizes given winners. Several score of pins and achievement awards will be prasefited. In addition there will he a sbri'g leader contest. » Be. there, don’t miss it, lon’t Fe sorry is the advise of Noble County 4.H Club leaders regarding this hLig annual session for this year. o

- Strikes-in U. 8. End Four major strikes among the nation’s organized workmen ended Monday and a new started. Striking employes of the Fisher Body corporation at Flint, Mich.; ,the Nash-Kelvi-nator company-of Kenosha, Wis., the Chrysler assembly plant at New Castle, Ind., and the Chicago stockyards returned to work after settlements of their grievances. The new strike involved the Chicago American and the Chicago Herald-Examiner Hearst evening and morning papers, whose American Newspaper guild employes charged ‘‘mass firings'” and violation of editorial contracts. Evening In Paris Toilet Sets at Knight's Drug Store.

Oblituary ; Mabel Bortner Fulk, “daughter of Joseph and Rachel Bortner was born in Jefferson township, Noble county Indiana on November 24, 1875 passed away November '26, ‘1938, at the Lakeside hospital Kendallville, Indiana aged 659 years, two days. “She "spént Her éntire life in Noble county, with the exception of one winter, which she spent in Los Angeles, California. Also several short vigits with a sister at Tampa, Florida. On March 24, 1899 she was married to Alfred Fulk, who survives. To this union was born two sons, Ross J. Fulk of Wawaka, ang R. Vance Fulk of Rome City; also two daughters, Mrs. LaVon Wysong of Wawaka, and Mrs. Arlene Marquiss of Albion all of whom survive.

Mrs. Fulk is also survived by four sisters’ Mrs. Emma Graham of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Miss Elizabeth Bortner of Albion, Indiand; Mrs. Tva Botts of Tampa Florida; and her twin sister, Miss Maytie Bortner of Albion, Indiana. Five grandsons, seven granddaughters and ons step grandson, a number of nieces and nephews. L : Mrs. Fulk was converted to Christianity about twehty yvears ago. She was g 5 pleasant companion, a faithful wife, a loving and patient mother a good neighbor and a true friend. She lived constantly, in the fear of God lest she itransgress His commandments. Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends, for their kindness and thoughtfulness, in our hour of trouble, when we were bereaved of our loving wife and mother. We wish to extend thanks for all of ‘the lovely floral offerings. We wish, especially, to thank Mrs. Lena Couts, Mrs. Rollin Young, Mrs. Jesse LeCounta nd Mrs. Lloyd Keim, for their assistance in our home. Alfred Funk y ‘ ‘Ross J. Fulk ‘R. Vance Fulk Mrs. LaVon Wysong Mrs. Arlene Marquiss.

Second’ Landscape Meeting

~ The second freg educational' landscape meeting for Noble County will be ‘held Friday Dec. 16th 1:30 p. m. examination room Court house Alblon states M. A. Nye, Nokle County ‘Agricultural "Agent. : ‘Prof. R. B. Hull, Purdue Tandscape Specialist will he the speaker for ‘the meéeting. Prof. Hull will giye two illustrated lectures before the session. 'The first “Making and Maintaining the:-Lawn.” 2nd. "“Proper Planting of Trees and Shrubs.” All Noble county folks interested arc urged - to- mark. their calendars now for this meeting. All interested are cordially invited and urged to take advantage of attending these free Educational sessions put on for all -Noble county residents. -

Court of Honor Mecting

The Noble County Court of Honor for the Boy Scouts of Kendallville, Ligonier and Albion was held Monday evening in Kendallville. A num. ber of awards was made. Preceeding the meeting a banquet for leaders was held at the M. P. chureh. Commissioner ‘George Green, Committes man Dr. Elson and Scoutmaster Don Garlanq were present. Plans for the 1939 program were outlined.

Bill Rife, young factory hand of Lagro, was arrested on a charge of stealing an automobile from in front of the Wabash county hospital at ‘Wabash early in October.

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CHURCHES Church of the Nazarene A Church With an Evangelistic Message; | i A Church With a personal Interest. Rev. R. B. Coil Pastor 9:30 a. m. Sunday School with classes for every age. Your children ought to have ‘the privilege of Sunday School. Are you bringing them? 10:30 A. M. Morning Worship 7:30 P. M. Evening Worship with an evangelistic ‘message. © 7::30 P. M. Wednesay mid-week prayer meeting. 7:30 P. M. Friday cottage prayer meeting in the home of Mr. and Mra. Dea Trowl. ' : , We also wish to announcec to our many friends the beginning ot our revival meetings on December 18th running to January Ist. With Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Walpe and Rev. Wolpe's brother John Wolpe who is ‘4n ' accomplished musician and vlays his thousand dollar accordian will be here. These are marvelous workers. Don’t fail to hear them.

The MethodiSt Church O. J. Beardsley Minister Merger services 9:80-11:15 Last Sunday brought fine encouragement. Let us continue during the month gloriously. The ser. mon theme Sunday morning will he “The Supreme Optimism of Church” The eyes of the whole church school will'be on the primary and junior departments during the next few weeks. The League service 6:00 . The Evening Service 7:00. “A Spiritual Cyclops” will be the sermon subject. The Midweek Activities Thursday. ! : The Religious Clinic at 7 - Pageant practice at 7 "The Choir reheasal at 8 ‘Albion group meeing at Albion Friday evening 7:30. It is hoped that a large audience from Ligoniar will greet Dr. and .Mrs. Keller our nissionaries from Africa. .

" United Brethren Church = ' Rev. 8. P. Q’'Réilley, Pastor © 79:30 Sunday .school, we are happy in the increased attendance, and yet there are many more that should be in the church school each Sunday. The committeg .will present the second of the Otterbein’ Home Plays Sunday_morning. = 4 ' 10:35° Morning Worship subject “Christ the Wonderful.” = Special music, as we approaach the Chris mas season let us think, why it became necessary for Christ to come. * 6:00 Christian endeavor an interest ing ‘program with a good group, mean a good time for all that come. 7:00 Evening worship subject, “Standing” in God’s 'Smile.” special music, good singing a time worth while for ong and all.

- Sparta ChriStian Church : Chas. B. Lusk, Minister . Church School at 9:30. ‘Worship service 10:30 “‘Evening service at 7:00 : If you are not attending clsewhere we invite you to come with us and enjoy these helpful lessons and church services.

The choir reheasals each Tuesday evening are really intersting. ‘Clem Stump of Goshen comes to help us as director. His experiences in direct ing ‘church choirs have made him most efficient instructor. We dosire a good attendance each week.

————?. . Burr Oak Church

Unified services at 9:30. - Christian Endeavor at 7:00 Evening worship at 7:465.

Cofie to 'the revival services at Burr Qak. You heéd the church and the church needs you. - _ : Friday night conference Supt. B. H. Cain will bring the message and conduct the business of 'the quarterly conference. © -

_ Richville Chacch Rev. C. C. Collins Pastor

Sunday School at 9:30.

i The Ladies Aid Society wiil be entertaineq#Tuesday afternoon of next week at the home of Mrs. Pear! Kitson with Grace Harper assistant hos‘tés:é. 5 ‘ten cent gift cicc]_iange_w,ill be one feature ‘of the rmesting. You aro cordially invited to attend. .

’ Presby'erian Church - ~.Sunday School 9:30 a. m. . _ Preaching service 10:45 ~_“The, Book of Life” is the title of this Biktarts, sarpn. December 16th is Church night. -The choir will' practice at 7:50 o’'clock on Wednesday evening =

. - Uosperville Baptit Church e RoeN, C W Jones Pastor _ funday School 9180 a. m.. . Church Service 10:30 a. D . i Prayer meeting . Thursday 17:30 p. m. . .

. +...oamp Fire News : . _ Tie Wetomechick Group of Camp Fite Girls, under the guardianship of Mrs. Lundy, ‘met in Room 26 at the school huilding on Monday December 5. The president. enumerated the plans for -thé party to be held over Christmias Vacation. - The = meeting Wis to consist of making clothes for dolls which we plan to ‘deliver to the Methodist shospital In Fort Wayne oh the I7th of December; but since some of, ‘the girls had _not. purchased their dolls the meeting, was informalIy adjournea. W o . Doris %‘nn ‘Wertheimer, Scribe, . - Frée "19,8",9 . calendars now at. Garl's Drug Store, . b

The Chicago Trip Several of the boys were asked to tell of an important incident or place or something in which he thought would ke interesting to the rest of the student body. : Robert Schenher told about the Chicago Board of ’trade which was very interesting, Douglas Cartwright about, the Packing Plant. Clifford Crothers told about China Town and a few of the other boys gave a talk on some of the interesting thiags which they saw. Mrfi Eyer and a few of the Loys were talking with one of the members of the Chicago Board of trade and he said he was going to be at Albion, indiana on January 9, 1939 to inform more people what this Board of Trade really is and what it means to the people. The group loedged in the Y. M. C. A. \building during the time they were in Chicago. Each and every one which went enjoyed the trip throughout. The boys which did not attend the trip wrote a five-hun-dred word theme of which were all very good. ;

Robert Freeman, Reporter

Slayer Sentenced To Life

William Krueger, 61, of South Bend, pleaded guilty to secong degree murder in the circuit court at South Bend and was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Dan Pyle. : Krueger shot and killed Jeffarson ‘Werner his 91-year-old father-in-law October 4, last, in the Werner home following a family quarrel. Krueger also turneq the gun on his step daughter .and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. William Gaskin but they recovered.

Mrs. Ida Black 76, widow of Douglas Black died at her home in Kendallville. Surviving are four brothers of Kendallville and community. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.

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Death of Sister Mrs. Mae Ringenberg of Warsaw received a telegram from - Mitchell Nebraska stating that her aunt Mzrs. Nancy Dunbar had passed away. Mrs. Dunbar is an aunt of Mrs. Ringenberg and also sister of Mrs. C. C. Mann of this city. Mrs. Dunbar 68 y'earé died at her country home north of Mitchel Saturday evening Nov. 286. while talking with her daughter Mrs. Hurst. Funeral services were held last Wednesday. Burial was made in the Mitchell Valley cemetery. SurViving are her husband, two sons and two daughters. ‘She waas born in this city April 12 1870 and in 1892 she married George K. Dunbar -at White City Kansas going to Mitchell in 1916. She was a member of tha Methodist church.

Warded Trip to Purdue

Walter Rowe of Johnson township Theodore Funk of Eden township and John J. Yunker of Lima township of LaGrangeé county are the three winners of the $lO educational trips to Farmers’ week, to .be held at Purdue university in January according to announcement made by the Farmers State bank of LaGrange. Don North of Johnson township ‘is the winner of the state fair camp trip in the Four-H club division.

Three Men Foundg Dead.

Three men tentatively identified as Paul' Reed, John Conner and Walter Grady Johnson were found dead in a gas-filled boarding house rooin at Muncie Monday. e It was not determined immediately whether their deaths were accidental. They were last seen Satu:day night when they entered the room Reed and Conner are from Muncie, but Johnson's residence has not been learned. > :

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Refusal To -PromiSe To Bear Arms . Bars Goshen College 2 - Professor : ‘ Basing his decision on a study of the constitution and federal laws which have been in effect since the beginning of the United States, Eudge O. M. Conley of the Elkhart uperior ‘court Monday denied a petition Tfor final citizenship® papers filed by Irvin E. Burkhart of Goshen, because the petitioner stated he ‘would not take up arms in the deifen’se of the nation.

|- Four others Lkesides the Goshen }man were denied final papers, their Felitions‘ being continued either for turther study or more definite proof lof residence. : o

Burkhart, who is on the faculty of Goshen college and is also fleld secretary for the college filed his petition September 2§, 1937, and hearing was held on May 10. At that time ,although the -applicant qualified on all other points the federal examiner objected to his admittance because of the answer he had given on the question as -to whether or not he would bear ‘arms.

Examine Crufely Made Road Map. Detectives Monday morning closely examined crudely marked Indiana road map in the hope that it will thriw some light on recent robberies throughout the state.

The map which was found Ly children in an empty lot and turned over to officers, was lettered ‘‘getaway for Tom"” on one side. On the other serieﬁof roads around Fort Wayne Indianapolis and Cincinnati were marked. !

- Authorities indicated they belleved it might have been the work of some small boy. ¢

Electrical Applancos at Knight's Drug Store. e

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