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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
8
Lucile designed the exquisite costumes worn by Clara Kimball Young in The Reason Why at Jefferson Theatre. The fashion expert, sister of the novelist, collaborated to reflect high society glamour in the screen drama.
Lucile supports the film version of her sister’s story The Reason Why revealing designer Milady’s gowns and wardrobe as central to the photoplay. Clara Kimball Young stars in a tale set among European society with romance and adventure driving the drama.
The Palace theater draws crowds seeking relief from heat as its ventilating system delivers air fifteen to twenty degrees cooler than the outdoors. John Barrymore stars in Raffles the Amateur Cracksman with a strong supporting company. Mise Alles Hamilton headlines as a special attraction. The New Priscn opens Thursday afternoon with Ambassador James W. Gerard's My Four Years in Germany in a return engagement.
A telexrim reports William A. Roe a Fort Wayne soldier, age 40, wounded in France May 2X. He served in the Infantry Division and earlier worked at Monser Central Company. He leaves eight children. his wife died two years ago. Miss Iris Roe, age 16, is with her aunt at 414 East Leith Street. Scottish Rite services set for Amos R. Wilter residence Tuesday at 2 PM.
The War Department notified Emma Baer that her son Paul F Baer once nicknamed Fort Wayne ace was captured in Germany on May 22. He is among 18 American prisoners. no prison camp identified yet and further details will follow when known.
Eugene V. Debs repudiates Canton speech remarks saying he did not mention the United States and criticized prewar treaties he calls as misrepresented. Mishawaka address praised by Mayor Ralph W. Gaylor. debatable appearance planned in South Bend with possible police action to curb any violent rhetoric.
A list of Hesse Cassel students who will receive diplomas this week includes Charlene St Philly Harber Bernard Bork Trahel Frank Sore Florence Wyras and Florence Harber. The ceremony honors pupils for attendance and conduct, with several awarded certificates for good citizenship and school attendance.
Mrs. Kimmel of Kimmell dies aged six years after a long marriage with Lushant Kimmel. She leaves seven children and was the last of the White pioneer family in Noble County. Funeral details unavailable. Local notices list church events and social gatherings with community members visiting from nearby towns.
Washington reports deliveries of sixteen steel ships to the shipping board in early June totalling 89 162 deadweight tons. Five ships on contract, eleven requisitions, with yards on Atlantic, Great Lakes, and Pacific coasts contributing. Fastest war program ships averaged 9.10 days to build, versus a year prewar. Also notes July drive to recruit 100 000 new Lutheran Brotherhood members and details from Chicago Lutheran synod convention including missions and education talks.
Dr. Macauley, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, announces a weekly Red Cross item. A paragraph summarizes a donated handmade crncket and a gift shop sale with prices and a note about giving to the Red Cross.
An old advertisement touts Poslam as a quick healing remedy for itching skin and pimples. It urges readers to try Poslam and Poslam Soap for clearer, brighter skin and offers a free sample from Emergency Collaboratories in New York.
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