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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1922
Page
1
City officials and the public advice commission clash over extending rights to the telephone company. The commission granted authority to extend underground lines, with work slated to begin within days. City Attorney Coleriet discussed the appeal brief and registration ahead of possible actions.
Deputy inspector announced tighter enforcement to ensure accurate weights and measures during the harvest season. Public urged to report misweighing or improper labeling to prevent fraud. Public notices also record births and building permits alongside municipal actions.
Victor G Himexager a 24 year old former minister from Kingsland was sentenced to the state reformatory by Judge Wood for passing seven worthless checks totaling from $4 to $10 at Fort Wayne Goshen and Upland. He admitted taking money from a church collection plate and had accounts at local banks. He defended his actions and a possible suspended sentence was discussed with his attorney.
Board of public works to purchase one barrel of chlorine for modifying the Swinney park swimming pool. Chemical will be supplied by an Eastern laboratory and is described as a bacteriologically effective but harmless to pool patrons. City paving plans reviewed including alleys, sidewalks, and street widenings. assessment roll for paving near Indiana Service corporation tracks confirmed. remonstrance against sidewalk on Ames Street from Leith to Benioyel alley noted.
Acting Chief Willing Ford ordered policed action to end petty gambling at soft drink parlors, restaurants, and related establishments. Judge Mungovan announced prosecutions, including fines and closure directives, citing local ordinances and recent court rulings. Fort Wayne Builders' Supply Co. advertisement follows.
Fifty five children enrolled in daily Vacation Bible School at Earst Bayplist Church with four weeks of sessions from 4 to 11:80 each day. Misra David Faster leads the program featuring Bible memory work crafts games and entertainment for attendees.
A fragment describes a woman discovering silk nearly two centuries ago through a silkworm feeding on mulberry leaves. The account blends historic note with an advertisement for Foxter Pralvura Co detailing fashionable, practical hats, patterns, and low prices.
More than 109 children were enrolled last year and similar turnout is expected this year. At the conclusion of the school year there will be graduation exercises and an exhibition of work by the children.
A small group of ministers held a Monday picnic at Foster Park in Fort Wayne. About 25 attendees joined an afternoon gathering that featured a picnic dinner and games such as volleyball and horseshoes, followed by refreshments.
A group of 20 combat airplanes will land in Wayne Park next Tuesday June 27 en route from Ellington Field Texas to Selfridge Field Michigan. The visit aims to restock and refuel before continuing on to Mount Clemens Michigan. The aircraft are of the Spand type and operated by one air company forming the first contingent of a larger mixed-force group. Landing sites near the area are under review for official Army use.
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