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The Franklin Evening Star from Franklin, Indiana • Page 3

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THE FRANKLIN (INDIANA) EVENING STAR Pag Thrtt Monday, February 19. 1940 PRESIDENT'S CRl ISE LEAVES XATIOX GLESSIXG. JSociety. News i fjrgw i i Certify Twelve Speech Winners County Contest At Clerk On Wednesday U. S.

fleet cruises the Caribbean, taking this approximate route, in 22-ship preparedness maneuvers against possibility of submarine warfare in nearby sea lanes or Dutch involvement in European war. It is navy's job to keep gaps in protective island chain closed in event of attack on "American lake." President leaves Pensoeola aboard warship fo "fisS." Key West Anna Laura Thompson, Wyatt I Gulf of Mexico WlRGIN ISLANDSl I Son Juan Sr Guantanamo" Caribbean Sea -n i rV pi itci lREFUBLIC PUERTO RICO Smith Wed In Pretty Ceremony CMiss Atma Laura Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell lliompson of wnuteland, became the bride of Wyatt Smith of Zionsville, son ct Mr. and Mis.

Parker Smith of Whitestown. at a pretty ceremony held Sunday evening at 6:30 oclock at tlie home of the bride's parents. The vows were read by the Rev. Newton E. Blackwell of St.

Bernice, former pastor of the Whteland Baptist church, before a spaing lattice entwined with huckleberry foliage and banked with- palms, ferns and King Alfred jon- P. M. Sheely of Hopewell, Mrs. How fMir--i-i RE there days when it seems MEXICO 4 HONDURAS that the radio, the ringing of th door or telenhone bell, the Bonoirej Reinforced army, navy and air bates et Panama and Puerto Rico, future "Caribbean Gibralrer," hove combined strength of 25,000 men. After inspection.

General Marshall, chief-of staff, calls defenses ready for ony emergency. Trinidad (6r.) ard Sheely of Franklin. Miss Ruth Mae Murray of Bargersville, Mrs. Hugh Campbell, Mrs. Betty Coy, Mrs.

Lawrence Petro and Mrs. Don- quiis. The bride, attired in a strict dress ol poudre blue sheer of Princess lines with a full skirt, entered the Arubat5? I Arubo IT rr clatter of dishes, or even the laughter and voices of children nearly drive you frantic days when you are restless, and cranky? Do you lie awake nights? When these hectic days and wakeful nighU interfere with your work and take the pleasure out tof life for you, try DR. MILES NERVINE Dr. Miles Nervine is a combination of effective CTwehe Johnson county school pupils had been certified today to participate Wednesday night in the county oratorical and declamation contests at Claik township high school auditorium.

Custer Baker, county school superintendent, announced the names of six orators and six readers who will represent Clark. Trafalgar, Union. Center Grove, Whiteland and Nineveh schools. The readers and their subjects are as follows: Kathleen Gaughn. Clark.

Counting Thelma Rhude, Trafalgar "At the Patricia Ann Deer. Union. "What George Thinks Of The Kathleen Murray. Center Grove, "Never Take Your Wife To The Ball Katherine Demaree, Whiteland, "Billy And Me;" Doris Wheeler, Nineveh, "Sis Hopkins And Her Funny Family." Names and subjects of orators are: William Voorhies. Clark.

"How the Constitution Protects the Rights of Enid Gene Richardson. Trafalgar. VBenetits of Being an Maracabo NICARAGUA living room from the stairway aid Glass of Franklin, tne arm cf the groom. The Lohen- Playea Washington Dinner Wears Rwc CorsaST. PlaHtlcd by D.A.R.

She was attended by Miss Jane c.The February meeting of the D. Uuiham of Whiteland, ho wore a. R. ill be a Washington Day din- SOUTH COSTA RICA AMERICA iRicaV fe vol ort Vn If Germany overruns Holland, these four Dutch islands would come under United States protection. Monroe Doctrine forbids transfer of American colonies from one European power to another.

Aruba end Curocoo are mojor oil centers. nerve sedatives. Originated nearly sixty years aeo. it is as vfp to date as todays newspaper. JL U.

S. Na I Panama Ca no 1 1 Air Bases 200 Dr. Miles fMervine nas Drought rcnet to munons of nervous sufferers. You may find it exactly what you need. Will you try Dr.

Miles Nervine? Your druggist has it. 4 mv vtrjy he 1 to a- tn the ner Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, it was announced today. Floyd I. McMurray, state superintendent of public instruction, will be the speaker, and Mrs. H.

H. Webster, wife of the pastor cf the Union Christian church, will be soloist. This dinner takes the place of the regular D. A. R.

February meeting and is a guest meeting. Reservations for the dinner may be made with Mis. H. A. Hacker or Mrs.

Raymond H. Sellers. tucked navy sheer. The bride wore a shoulder corsage of Briarcliff and sweetheart roses, with hyacinth spray. Miss Durham wore a corsage of pink roses.

Cleo Smith of a brother of the groom, was best man. Miss Beulah ckwith of Green-vood and Mrs. William Barnes of Whiteland provided piano and violin miK-ic before the ceremony, playing I Love You Truly." "Ah. Sweet Mvstery of "At and "Annie Laurie" was XT, 3-j Large bottle fl.M V- p7 Small bottle 25 the Oar.bbean. President Rotwvelt leaves the country i ot intoned tarnsons at Panama or Puerto r.i waters nupped above; 3 coiiterence on I fr'-e-M r.t Emtxukir.g.

the President refused Htur n.s:t:hty. or t'. ft now a lhi'ish. tuh to r.f.n 1 American Helen McCluna. Union.

"Benefits of Being an Amer- i 1 1 1 I ii DDI RLE-Dl TV 'DREADS At (HIT TASKS. nlard soiilv riurma the reremonv. i FX the ceremony, a reception was held at the home. The wedding party was stated at a table, with an airangement of spring flowers and white taixr. as the center Valentine Tea Is Given by Scouts CA beautifuuv appointed Valentine tea at hich the mothers were guests.

Center Grove. "Preservationof Robert Cones. Whiteland, "Religious Tolerance in Margaiet Graves. Nineveh. "Preservation of Americanism." Professor Walters, head of the department of Butler University at Indianapolis, will serve ns iudep of (lie contests.

Names of William Holstein was pain- 1 fully injured Saturday night when she fell to the sidewalk while walking on West Madison street. Her light knee waas injured and a physician was called. appeal ance. and medals and awards will be distributed at that time. The public is cordially invited to attend the contests, for which there is no admission charge.

The contests usually draw tapacity audiences made up of iends and relatives of the contesttants and other interested school patrons. -riiP rut thf tiiiTP-lavrr was civen by Girl Scait Troop No. 2 piece Saturdav afternoon at the home of Miss Katherine Gibson is ill at her home on East Adams street. winners will be announced iinmedi-! ately following the last contestant's white widding cake and Durham served the wedding guests. Individual ice creams with pink bells were served.

Mrs. Charles Demaiee of Franklin. Mrs. D. F.

Heath, leader. Entertainment consisted of a clever playlet entitled "The Valentine My.xtery" presented by the girls. at the 1 cnariotte ueaui presiaea ai tne who was in the receiving line weddirn: ct the brides parent tf xx 4 vxn sided in the same capacity at tlv wedding Sunday. After the reception the couple It ft tor their newlv-furnishcd home in tioius in tne aientme moui. jean-ette Sheek played a program of piano music while the other girls of the troop served.

Troop members with Charlotte Heath and Jeanette Sheek are Ann Duncan. Vireinia Venable. Mary Kt 1 Jean Earlywine. Joan White. Mai-I jcrie Ragsdale and Chaiiene Fertig.

The ti-oop council is composed of 'Mrs. Dayton Fertig. Mrs. Edwin Dungan and Mrs. Paul White.

ot Anr.v Tank Corps With guns bristling I i from si.v otheis tr.ir.ed a stem, the r.ks toid a stnam nearly live feet deep during lecer.t satr.es at Foit Banning. Ga. Extra Days in Leap Year! Zionsville. tiuests at Wriuiins'. Out-of-town guests attending the ceremony were Mr.

and Mrs. Parker Smith of Whitestown. parents of the crcom: Prof. Merrill Thompson of Bristol. Miss Grace Master ot Bristol.

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hood of Indianapolis. F. Sharp of Spencer, grandfather of the groom: Mr.

and Mrs. Troth of EllettsviHe. of New An-uista. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Robert Smith of Whites-town. Mr. and Mrs. P. M.

Sheely of Hopewell, grandparents of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sheely of Franklin. The bride i.x a gi actuate ot White-land high school She is prominent in musical circles of the county.be- Society Shorts IVEDMXG OX THE WIRES. t- i 3 XjV I CMr.

and Mrs. Kiehl Vandivier entertained members of the Comemos dub Saturday night at their home on North Home Av enue. A pit chin supper was served to approximately 50 members and guests. Mrs. S.

II McClain. who was observing her 78th birthday anniversary, was a special guest. The evening was spent in-lonnally. with piano music by Boyd Gill included in the entertainment. CMr.

and Mrs. Orris HurIios enler- Mrs. Hoskins Dies; Rites Tuesday Passes Away After Extended Illness "Mi'x. I3e.x.xie Hvvkins. witeof Grover Hoskins.

died at her home at East Jettei-son street Saturday afternoon after a critical illness ot about five weeks. She was 46 years old. She hail been in failing health for three years and members of her family, anticipating the end. were at her bedside when death came. Funeral services will l.v held Tuesday morninc at 10 o'clock at the Tabernacle Christian church, with the Rev.

Richard Lentz in charge-. Burial will bo in Rest Haven ceme- 'in an accomplished violinist and accordionist. Mr. Smith, a former 'resident cf Johnson county, is a of Union high school, Before the marriage. Mrs.

Smith iwas toted at numerous attairs giver tained af riinnrr nt their home south of Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. C. E.

Brickey and Mr. and Mrs. Fled Lcsperance and family, all of Kniahtstovvn. by friends in the Whiteland community. The wedding date was announced Monday night at a miscellaneous shower civen bv Miss Jane Durham, assisted bv h.r mothe-.

Mrs. Ettie Durham, and her grand-j Virginia Kennedy was the mother. Mrs. Sarah Durham. eted at Shower.

ner Sunday evening at the home of Friends mav call at terv at Edmbtr t.x-, -v i ner parents, air. ana airs, uyron I Kennedy, in honor of her birthday. iitar.ve between T. K'h. Ma, ie Rov a In The quests home.

affair, attended by sixty was held in the Durham The gifts were placed in a lstor The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mi. Ni it; i Mo. vtone as the tather read eeietnony C.

hstetted in. Woodrow Hargis and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Matlock, of New Augusta. Mr.

and Mrs. Byron Miller. Mr. and bay window, decorated with streamers of blue and pink, the bride' nlni-s in li rtinmo rniini tlie Fhnn Mineral parlors at any time prior to the runeral. Mrs.

Ihvkins was born in Edin-burc. Oct. L'e. tire daughter of James and Susan Burns Fcv-ter. She was educated in schcols of Edinbr.re lived there until a short while after her marriace to a -isf.

ret ie Shinn and Beverlv Ammennan. act- Lter Shank and son Robert. and Miss Amy Walker, of Trafal ing as paaes. brought the gifts to REVEAL RIME SECRETS. ll II 1 1 gar, and Roy Mullinix.

cf Newcastle. C.Mr. and Mrs. Henry At entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of the seventy-fifth birthday of Mr. Axt at their home on East Jefferson street.

The guests included Mrs. Lucy Mansfield and daughter. Mis. J. Ward, of Colorado Springs.

Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis and W. G.

Davis, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Rica Murray. Mrs. Josephine Cochran and Robert. Mary Jo and Katie Lou Cochran, of Franklin.

the eenttr of the room and gave them to the bride-to-be. At a table laid with crystal and lighted with blue tapers, refresh-' ments ot fruit punch and individual 1 cakes, with blue and pink roses, containing miniature parasols bearing the wedding date, were served by the hostess and her assistants. Among: the out-of-town at-tiiuiing the shower were Mrs. Parker Smith of Whitestown. Miss Doris KU'-le of New Augusta.

Mis. I Mr. Ha-kins in 1912. They mov ed to i Fiankhn in 1913. I Mrs Hopkins was active in the af-! fairs of the community, particularly 1 in th.e organizatioivs of the ch.ri'iin church, of which she was I a B- sides th.e h.v.sKvnd.

is sur-! vivet.1 by four children, includina a i son. Janvs Hcv-kms. Indianapolis. and three dauch.ters. Mrs.

Iale Mutj i Edinbvuc. Mrs. Ralph Palm of In- and Mary at home. O'her survivors include a tvinsiter. Mrs Alec Oliv er.

three half-sisters. Mrs. Rose Tcne Haute. Mrs. Charles Bills of the Piscah com-' ir.umty.

and Mrs Ed Campbell of three grandchildren, Mich.ae! Eddv and Kaivn Lee Palm. This year the calendar gives you one extra day. And this newspaper will give you another extra day leap year and EVERY year if you will accept it. You only have to save five minutes EVERY shopping day, to enjoy an extra day each year. And the advertisements in this newspaper save you DOLLARS as well as time.

Here, in interesting array, you'll find the things you want, at the price you want to pay. So do your shopping with the advertisements. It's quick, convenient and sensible. THEN do your buying easily in the stores that advertise. The money you save helps you enjoy the time you save! if 9 and Motr ous niece: Dale Met, and nephews.

HEADQUARTERS FOR Hardware Tools portiiiigGoods iX i 0 VV sv i fj iv; I 1 14 Kntcrtains Sue luis entertained the Barcersv ille Star Social club last week at Iter home. Ten members present tor a bountiful pitch-in dinner Mrs. Halhe Speas was in charge ot a business session. Th.e remainder ot the time was devoted to contests and games with Mrs. Blanche Robinson and Mrs.

Speas winning pines. Next meeting will be held with M.s. Edele Davis on March 1. (HIP pumces I AM I It Tw wou-t r. i r.ts two ir.en or.

two ch.tterent peitect iir.r.e lock th.e itr.ess star.d to tell th.t sei tets to r.u res. In Chicago. Mar.viy Wells testi-tied that C.i:l Et kson Kwsied to her th.a: h.e knew plenty" th.e of lest Herlvrt Wolii. In Ias Angeles, n.iiu-es Hanslviry testified that Dr. Georce K.

Warey had talked tv Iter alv.it the -per fee crime" he h.ad He is charged the inuicor to his wife lour years a-o. Etc. SEE US FOR SAVINGS OX YOUR NEEDS! W. E. FRANKLIN SON 11U AT Bl OOMINGTON.

CMary Fiercy. 74. wife of Joseph William Pieicy. professor emeritus of journalism at Indiana University, died at her home. She was a native of Vineennes.

Mrs. Piercy helped organize the Blooming ton ch.apt of The: a Sigma Phi. national professional journalism so-lonty. Surviving are the husband and a daughter. Dr.

Josephine Pieicy. English instructor at Indiana L'nivtiiiiv. M.VUJOK WlllS. II A A Cor. E.

JelYerson and Water Sts. Phone 403 Star Advertising Pays Big Dividends 3.

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