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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
A long society column references Kaiser Bill with wartime jests and reflections on the war’s impact. It also lists numerous social updates including engagements, weddings, visits, and community activities across Fort Wayne and nearby towns, naming residents and families by name and place.
A quiet ceremony at Emmaus Lutheran parsonage united Miss Adella Meyer and Robert Blank in marriage with Rev. Philip Wambsganss officiating. The couple, from Taylor Street and Leesburg Road respectively, plan a ten day honeymoon at Crooksdale before residing with the bride’s parents. Mr. Blank works as a knitter at Wayne Knitting Mills.
Mrs Tackaon notes greater interest should be shown in class. The M. F. P. civil club elected Bertha Foster president Gladys Underwood vice president and Lenore Surbe secretary treasurer. Lilian Kayser hosted the meeting at Mrs Danley’s home 1447 Clifton Avenue.
Mrs Edmundson of Tidland University will headline the final day of the Red Cross Home Service Institute. Local experts including Dr George S Riss and Rev Hugh Metcalf will speak on civilist welfare. Monday night programs at Temple Theatre feature Eugene Master and other charity leaders.
Garfiield explains a fuel curtailment plan for automobile production. The fuel administrator announced a limit of twenty five percent of previous year consumption for passenger car manufacture during 1917 18 to conserve coal amid wartime demand. Steel industry and other sectors remain under review, but autos face strict fuel cuts as wartime needs rise.
A city court orders the first identified war loafer to stay in the house area and work. Arthur Aliger, described as a deserter for his "nerves" and that he does not understand, is part of the case. An adviser hints that work can be found for him at the county farm or home.
A married woman observes tensions around her mother-in-law and a physician in a domestic scene. Dr. Pettit handles a quarrel with tact as a telegram brings news from Dicky’s sister about Mrs. Graham’s condition and a hospital head from Detroit, prompting reflections on affection and propriety.
Private Calvin Markey of the 160th Field Artillery, Fort Wayne unit, returns from France after illness. He was discharged due to severe heart trouble, diagnosed as peri carditis, and spent weeks hospitalized in New Jersey after embarkation at Newport News. He joined service last year and traveled from Camp Matta to Camp Mills before sailing for overseas.
Official naval estimates indicate over 600000 tons of shipping stranded may be refloated through salvage operations led by Great Britain and allied governments. American units are ready to aid with a fleet of strong sea tugs, tugs and other equipment to assist in the effort.
Mrs Willlin Melviney urges cooperation for the war stamp drive at the Yates residence 930 Hirt Street. A Monday afternoon meeting at 8 to explain the plan, with prominent women of the community organizing. Call 4403 for details and to join as volunteers.
June 12 speech by Senator John son urged the administration to explain why Major General Leonard Wood remains in place. Lawmakers question if his division should be moved and why the policy governs the current assignments.
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