The Dale News, vol. 1, no. 12, April 1, 1938

              THE DALE NEWS VOL I FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1938  NO. 12   John Oliver Wood Passes Away Wed.  John Oliver Wood, son of Wm. R. and Mary J. Wood, was born in Spencer county Feb. 8, 1859, and passed to his reward, March 30th, 1938, aged 79 years and 24 days. He leaves one brother, Milton Wood, several nieces and nephews, and many friends to "follow on."   In early youth he found Christ at an altar of prayer, joined the church, became a diligent student of Holy Writ, and constantly sought to lead others to Jesus. In recent years he assisted the Rev. Clifford Spurlock in an evangelistic campaign in rural Kentucky.  His love for the Bible and Its sacred promises was stronger and more precious at seventy than at seventeen. This book to him was God's treasure house, and there was nothing he loved better than to have friends read with him from the sacred page. it wee his bread of life, the anchor of his hope, his pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, and the light that lighted his pathway home to his Father.  As long as strength permitted, it was his custom to worship in the sanctuary. Among the last mid-week services he attended, he read a poem of his faith. Following is the poem "My bark is wafted to the strand, By breath divine, And on the helm there rests a hand Other than mine. One who was known in storms to sail, I have on board, Above the roaring of the gale I hear my Lord." Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church here with the Rev. W. A. Shelton in charge. Buial will be in the Dale cemetery.  Wedding Anniversary  In honor of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Toole's 60th wedding anniversary three of their children, a part of their grandchildren and 3 great grand children, relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Heady of Dale and spread a bountiful dinner. Those who were there for dinner were: Rev. and Mrs. J. T. McClary and son Leon, Kathleen Fae Thorpe, Mrs. Clyde Singer and daughters Esther and Irene Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weitkamp, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Toole and daughter Ruth, Helen Smith, Mrs. Margaret Heady, Mrs. Glenn Dougan, daughter Joyce and son Dane, James Cooper, Sula Toole of near Selvin, Everett Lamar of Heilman, E. W. Toole and wife of Evansville, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Campbell, and 3 children, Mrs. Cora Toole, and son Marvin Ray, all of Boonville. The afternoon visitors were: Gifford Cooper, Ralph Wood, Mrs. Nora Powers, Robert Winkler Mr. and Mrs. O. I. Brooner, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Fuller, Glenn Dougan and son Wendel, Walter Singer Jr. all of Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Galen Toole, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Dougan, and Verna Dougan all of Selvin. A very enjoyable day was reported all departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Toole many more happy anniversaries.  William Wright of Dale was taken to an Evansville hospital Sunday morning because of a fractured leg. The fracture was set and at this writing Mr. Wright is getting along as well as can be expected.  Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Huppert of Indianapolis and Mrs. Florence Huppert and Mrs. Paul D. Couch of Evansville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ott Eberhardt. Mrs. Florence Huppert is spending the remainder of the week in Dale viaiting friends and relatives.  Mrs. Catherine Wahl Laid To Rest Mon.  Mrs. Catherine Wahl, wife of the late Michael Wahl, went to her crowning, on Saturday, March 26th, 1938, at the age of 88 years and 4 days. She died at her home south of Dale after a month's illness.  About 70 years ago she was united in marriage to Michael Wahl and lived with him until his death September 5, 1917. She raised a very large family, 12 children having blessed this union. One daughter and five sons preceded the mother in death.  The conniving children are: six sons, Simon, Leonard, Bernard and Mathew of Dale, Frank of Evansville and William of Chrisney, three daughters, Mrs. Cyprum Bumm Mrs. Paul Roos of Dale and Mrs. 0llie Heichelbech of Jasper.  Funeral services, were conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in the Dale Cemetery. Dale Boy Scout News BY RICHARD CARROLL  The Dale Boy Scouts held a treasure hunt at Nancy Hanks Lincoln Park. It was about a five mile trail running all over the park. After the treasure was found, a bunch of wieners and chocolate milk was served.  Robert Herr and Gail Witte have recently joined the troop.  Robert Herr became a tenderfoot scout and initiated into the troop and wolf patrol in a formal service.  Scout master Ora Brown took several of the troop to Branchville, to see the scenery, which includes cliffs, waterfalls, ect., and to take photographs. Those who accompanied him were: Lester Potter, Teddy Medcalf and Billy Sprinkle. He also took several other boys to Evansville, namely, Richard Carroll, Billy Sprinkle, Billy Hevron, Roy Brown and Maurice Kendall for a swim at the YMCA. There Maurice Kendall, passed his swimming test to become a first class scout.  The monthly Court of Honor will be held next Monday.  PRE-EASTER EVANGELISTIC SERVICES  AT DALE M. E. CHURCH  Guest speakers during first week of the pre-easter evangelistic meetings are as follows  Sunday Evening, April 3  Rev. Glenn Knetzel of Evansville. Monday Evening, April 4 Rev. James Casner of Dale    Tuesday Evening, April 5  Rev. W. R. Lathon of Hatfield.  Wednesday Evening, April 6  Rev. Neal Wallace of Selvin.  Thursday Evening, April 7  Rev. J. O. Pickett of Cannelton. Friday Evening, April 8 Rev. A. W. Jarboe of Santa Claus  No services on Saturday evening.  Make you plans to be in these services. Program for the following week will be announced in the next issue of this paper.  County 4H Club Achievement Day will be held Wednesday night, April 6, at Chrisney High School. All members, parents and friends are invited. A basket dinner will be served and the Dale High School Band, under the the direction of Mr. Nation will be part of the entertainment.