21 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
An advertisement touts Pompeian HAIR Massage as a treatment to stop dandruff and restore hair vitality. It claims scalp massage awakens hair roots and opens pores to stimulate benefits, with results appearing after minimal weekly use.
A travelogue describes a three hour auto tour from Fort Wayne to Circleville via Clinton Street and Spencerville. The route details turns and distances with landmarks and road features noted, including bridges and underpasses while praising the road conditions and scenery.
County officials express gratitude to helpers who served as registrars and assistants compiling military registration lists. Names include Fred Shoats Frank Almerick Forous Murty Mik Van Buskirk Clarence Hobflyn I. Gable Mrs. Fred Gable and many others. A sheriff’s list notes men registered as of June with numerous Fort Wayne and area addresses.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a plea about Belgium and the fate of its people under oppression. The text laments suffering, praises wartime resolve, and speaks of loyalty, arrest, and national admiration amid conflict. It preserves names and places in a damaged form.
Fort Wayne surgeon James W. Squires resigns from practice in the Sheaff Building to report for military duty. The community honors his service and pledges support for the Armed Forces as factories halt production and morale remains steadfast amid looming conflict.
Russian diplomats arrive in Washington for formal talks with U S officials. They are greeted at the State Department by multiple aides and escorted to the White House where President Wilson and other leaders receive the delegation. The mission then plans to dine at the Anthony hotel ahead of official conferences.
Marion Indiana reports the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity elected officers at its national convention closing session. Sim Lemenderfer of Muncie was named president, Fisan Murray of Marion as vice president, Rey Barker of Kokomo as master of ceremonies, and W F Pfeffer of Eaton as sergeant at arms. Also listed were Douglas Hirneburt as inner guard, H E Jessup of Lancaster as national organizer, and A Dell Trott as auxtoral member.
The semi annual election of officers at Ben Murs court No 13 appointed: Chief George Vogels Judge, Miss Nottie Ken van Teacher, Miss Ann HI Taymond Keeper of the tier Smithers, Keeper of the other gate TM, references and cadet der, pianist Catherine Babb. A collection for the Red Cross fund yielded $24.
Ten applications for membership were received at the meeting of Adrle No. 3 Fraternal Order of Eagles. The drive aims to recruit new members before the annual event in August. The new home is expected to be ready for occupation soon.
The Booster Club chapter at Kurt Wayne section 403 Auiertown Takaminien announces a chapter meeting at East Jefferson. The gathering will discuss activities, fundraisers, and plans for upcoming community initiatives.
A government notice reports the compilation of alien enemy records for the city. It notes hundreds of men, including discharged workers, may be affected under the Interpretation of One Law. Officials warn the process will take several days and cover employment in various plants.
Unclear text reports a bishop from Indiapostia attending a jubilee at St Ama church in Vincennes with related celebrations and clergy participation. Names and details are garbled, but event centers on a religious jubilee service led by church figures and attended by local clergy and relations.
In a conference of the Priests of Precious Blood, officers and clergy gathered at St Charls 9 Ambra Coven to discuss matters of the congregation. Chief Key and others led the session with attendance from notable figures including Mort Way and C.OPK, addressing rites and future church events.
Local item notes Rev Simon M Kuhnmanendi AA and other parish members traveled from Mole legeville to attend the observances of Thoing Munguvat. After services, attendees departed for Corlagen.
Delegates from Lutherans gathered at the LaSalle hotel in Chicago after a federal convention session. A resolution supported uniting three allied Lutheran churches, with members from across the country attending the gathering.
A local Factory of the First Kongebencharel hosts an 8 o clock charity entertainment evening. Proceeds go to the sympathy and rec department. The program features Muneselon Myx Dolio quartet Measrr Pawar Utena Phandfien Whi Mraative, plus Dan Terry and Miss Heanett. Reserved seating available.
Church notes record a Fidelis class gathering at Mrs Leslie's at Trinity Parish Guild. Members of the Pariah gulf of Mrinity dyeopal church will be entertained this afternoon at the home on Mantretehian avenue. Funeral announcements follow for residents of Mentone and Port Wayne with services and interment set.
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