Red Cross to House HQ at East Berry in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne will convert the former Sweetbere store on Hast Berry street into Red Cross headquarters. Miss Johnson from the Chicago Institute for hospital supplies will train fifteen local women to make hospital supplies for a field hospital in one week, enabling 360 women to sew and stitch for hospitals within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetbere
Hast Berry Street
Calhoun
Clinton
Red Cross
A. E. Fauve
Indix
Ted Chatse
Fort Wayne
Misa Johnson
Chicago Institute For Hospital Supplies
A. L. Johns
Miss Johnson
Fort Warne Wranch
Ruple family moves to new Schloterback cottage at Nattyerow Beach
Wawasee residents report Chib Ruple relocating his family from Mishawaka to a recently purchased Schloterback cottage at Nattyerow Beach. A bad road near Rickville forced them to unload some belongings and return later. Relatives note Mrs. Emenline Shock of Wilmot and Mishiwatke relations faced her son William Shock’s serious illness upon returning home. Abner Rhoades of Cromwell suffered a severe heart failure. Rudevich Popvenfoase and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Alvena Sivank in Cromwell. Mrs. Jacob Click learned of her aunt Mrs. Bangher’s death in Leesburg. Schlotterback spent a few days at Nattyerow Beach helping settle the Ruple family. Mrs. Lewis Hire and Vera of Vawter Park visited Wm. Crow’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee
Ind
Chib" Ruple
Misha
Waka
Schloterback
Ligonier
Nattyerow Beach
Rickville
Emenline Shock
Wilmp
Mishiwatke
South Bend
William Shock
Abner Rhoades
Cromwell
Ben
Wra. Crow and Family
South Bend Shoe Dealer Denies Flag-Tearing Scandal
South Bend Ind April 5 local shoe dealer Herman Arndt denied accusations of tearing down an American flag in front of his business and posted a $50 reward for information. He now flies six flags in front of his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Herman Arndt
Payne News Briefs From Paine Ind With School And Accident Notes
In Paine Ind on Avril 5 Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Rekomummage hosted Payne Mothers Club guests including readings, songs, and a piano solo. Prizes were awarded for art and a drawing contest about making Payne more beautiful. An auto accident on Main Street involving Art Jackson of Baldwin endangered a four year old but caused no serious injuries. Heidelberg and Notre Dame students prepare for spring breaks. Brady returns home from Notre Dame for a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
N. E. Prentice
Beulah Lamb
Killaby
Decil Lamb
Warren Smiley
Ida Adenck
Art Jackson
Baldwin
Ind
Guy Uress
South Main Street
Jackson
Tr K.J &. Evans
Successful Business Women of New York
In 1917 Nicola Gr Commizht reports on how department store salesgirls can advance through new three year high school salesmanship courses led by Miss Beulah Kennard of New York University. Training covers understanding customers and goods, with emphasis on initiative and knowledge of textiles and merchandising to boost earnings and status in retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola Gr
Fhe Bree
New York
Fauh
Manshin
Beulah E. Kennard
New York University
Kennard
Gertaken
Laing
Lie Pust
A& New
Ap. Amon Cme Plorers
Wu Imib
eeley-Smith. Co
The
New York Evening World
Miss Kennaré
Shoa
Jace
Judges Named for the District Oratorical Contest Tonight
The twelfth district oratorical contest will be held at Huntington High School tonight at 8 o'clock. One participant from each district will represent the area in the state meet, set for April 29 at Bloomington. Fort Wayne delegates include Shambaugh and Warne, with other contestants from Auburn, Huntington, and Fort Wayne. Howard Shambaugh, the local contestant, won last year’s district contest.
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Fort Wayne High School
Vis O'Eleck
Midiana
Loeminsten
Initiana University
Shambaugh
Tt Warne
F. Feros
Auburnt
Lavon Hunt
Comlin
Rossel Plais
Miss Lotti
Winona Onallegasy
A. Allen
Luttton Public Schools
C. J. Ayars
Huntington Hi Schol
Want Ads from Journal-Gazette One Cent a Word
The Journal Gazette runs want ads priced at one cent per word inviting readers to place notices and classifieds. Advertisers are urged to send concise copy, with contact details, to the paper for prompt publication and results.
Frank Denies Part In Robbing Toledo Chief
Janda 1947 article from Journal-Gazette reports Frank Prank, a Fort Wayne native now in Toledo, being sought for involvement in stealing $200 cash and possibly more from Toledo police. Authorities allege a scheme tying Prank to thefts totaling up to $20,000. A signed statement by Jake Franks denies involvement and claims no connection to the Overland Plant cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-Gazette
Fort Warne
Toledo
Ohio City
Shiel
Y J. Herbers
Titeda
Nny
Port Wayne
Herbert
Wall
Thein
Abate
Westilen Matthews
Louis Niemen
Gayette Juve
Frank
Lake Frank
Auvrudl
Danas
Hanry
Hertert
Harry Waxner
The Husband Who Expects Too Much in Marriage
A letter from Sophie Irene Loeb counsels a mother of four with seventeen years of marriage to endure a domineering husband who demands hammering and tool use. The guidance urges women to resist public shaming, strengthen resolve, and focus on their duties at home while seeking wholesome amusements and self respect.
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Sophie Irene Loeb
The
New York Evening World
Xou
Senate Subscribes to War Fund by Members at Meeting
Members of the Senate contribute to a war relief fund amid a meeting at a local club. The list includes C. Whipile Wayne Relining and Supply, Syeioer Nickel Mate railroad, Lee Khig Western Coin Telegraph, Fret G. Schwier Portland Specialty, W D Welch Greenwood Springs, and others. The club plans a social event at the hotel Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medd
Athett
Tyene
Mehl
Wert
C. Whipile
Wayne Reltine and Supply Center
Syeioer
Nickel Mate Railroad
Lee Khig
Western Coin Telegraph Company
Fret G. Schwier
Wert Warne PrituigeunyEloy
A. Do Pembrook
Portland Specialty Company
W. D. Welch
Greenwood Springs Company
Marry Metaner
Kugte Jagndes
Walter Drive
Eudinan Paint Ho Company
Maurice Buyve
We Motor Cate
Jnie Kinehn
Rheinsins & Molehine
Nest Meer Bela
Wi Hoon
Aqwil
Sync Hotel
Journal-Gazette Wants Ads One Cent a Word
Advertisement notice from the Journal-Gazette promoting classified ads at one cent per word. Encourages readers to place ads for quick results and visibility in the newspaper. Includes call to action but provides no specific deadlines or item descriptions.
Local Weather Data and Community Notices Butler Area
Local Weather Data shows 24 hours ending 7 PM April 5 with 62 F high on first, 15 F low on 3rd, 2.70 inches total precipitation month to date, barometer 28.45 to 29.48 inches, humidity near 96 percent. Community items note Edward Showalter family, P B F club, funeral for Alert Shearer, visits from New York Central officials, and local clergy changes with Rev Backus moving to Dunkirk and Rev Berna becoming new minister. multiple residents listed traveling or visiting relatives in Butler and surrounding towns.
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Neura
Indiees
Edward Showalter
Ana
John
Cornone
Joby Tulick
Glen C. Weldon
T. Weldon
Fortune
William Deve
Weldon
Company K
Third Indiana Regiment
H. J. Casebeer
Toledo
Fred Thomas
Edwin Fosdick
Auburn
Butler
D. H. Knnsely
Huber Root
Catheryn
Medina
D. H. Knisely
Br. D. BH. Knisely
Catheryn Patterson
Garrete
Millard Stnne
Carl Oberon
Effie Mierly
Helen McDonald
Garrett
Marjorie Graft
A. H. Backney
Huntington
Backus
Dunkirk
T. Berna
Oo. Wi
Butler Rebekah Initiations Highlight April Meeting
Butler Indiana April report notes J Cooper's week at Silver Lake with relatives. Initiates at the Rebekah meeting include Mrs Walter Munzy Mrs Adrian Christoffel Mrs Ted Warner and Mr John Conkde. Refreshments followed the service. Kniselys visited Huntingon and attended the MHE annual conference. Martin Smith of Waterloo visited family in Butler. Abrams family returned from Akron and Ohio cities. Casper and Savilla Showalter spent a Dotty days in Holgerton Ohio visiting relatives.
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Cv. W. Caswell
M. HE
City
Martin Smith
Waterloo
Russell Yong
John
Carl Smith
Richard Abrams
Akron
Ohio
Kennith Casper
Holgerton
Donly Frits Savilla Showalter
Toledo
Bluffton Names Ralph G. Davis as Assistant Fire Chief
The Bluffton city fire department elected Ralph G. Davis to be assistant fire chief succeeding Thomas Es soot who resigned and moved to Port Wayne.
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Bluffton, Ind
Avril
Bluffson City
Ralph G. Davis
Thomas Essoot
Port Wayne
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East Berry
Chicago
Wawasee News
Payne News
Bell-Ans
Patterson
Fletcher
Stetson
Serge
Barry Norfolk
Patterson-Fletcher Company
Fue
iYyrFise
Business Women of
New_York
C. Ve Geen
Biatt
Ant
Hes
Jake
Senate
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office Weather Bureau
Butler News
Bluffton
Reed Shoe CO
Calhoun Street
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