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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
13
A brisk sales pitch for Buck as a social centerpiece invites readers to offer guests a real drink at home. The ad promises immediate appeal, with friends showing interest and asking where the liquor came from, boosting the host’s standing until a full case is acquired.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Victor Orwig two daughters Ibna and Gertrude were married to Carl Chanwic and Bert Kepler respectively. The ceremony took place at noon in June three miles south of town, performed by Rev FE a Kelford of the Baptist church. Brides wore blue georgette over pink satin. only immediate relatives attended. Ralph Orwig and family attended.
Chicago residents Willis Orwig and Tamil attended with Angel Beatrice Parrott of South Bend among the out of town guests. The notice references lettering, monuments, and markers. Bates and Carr at 1344 E Columbia, phone 3082.
Fire on the fourth floor of a building at Baltimore and Howard streets, occupied by Blumberg Brothers and Gold Sons, swept the three upper floors. A woman named Roberts was instantly killed when a department fire truck struck an automobile, throwing it onto the sidewalk where she stood.
Bowser pacemakers and salesmen arrive next week for the ten year high profile convention. Officials prepare a large reception banquet at the country club, with a welcome in the Jaffice lobby. Registration and general receptions follow as meetings run Wednesday and Thursday, ending with a sales banquet. A newly completed showroom will showcase all company products to attendees.
Gladys Lingrey won the popular girls contest by selling the most tickets for the G B picnic and will receive a mahogany writing desk plus a commission on her sales. Ima Tageman was second, Jean Lehman third, Alta Gvermeyer fourth. prize commissions range from 2 to 4 percent. Final sales totals to be announced today.
The Wabash warehouse will be closed to receiving freight because of a large accumulation. Only shipments for special or essential goods will be allowed as the backlog slows movement and forces storage delays.
Harry White, formerly MC A secretary, spoke at Fidisom starop works yesterday at noon. He remains popular at the local plant and will return today at noon with the General Electric Company quartet appearing on the program.
Effective next Sunday a new timetable goes into effect for the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad. Morning No. 7 from Rome City will arrive at 8:14, and the 3:55 departure is discontinued. Northbound No. 4 resumes from here at 12:90 p.m. and the No. 3:15 service replaces the former 4:20 departure. Bowser notes report staff changes and vacations across departments as Bowser plans attend a Denver district office assignment Monday.
Announcement reports Lutz named foreman of finishing at the Decatur General Electric plant. He will oversee annealing, pickling, sand blasting, plating and related casting operations. G. W. Pepple in east car shops out due to foot injury from an adz. George Ripley returns from Rome City vacation. Leonard Blue mentioned in master notes.
Mechanic in the master mechanic's office to take a week vacation. A Pennsy passenger engineer is off duty on vacation after several days sickness. S. J. Hively and others noted among daily railroad staff, with mention of Moose lodge convention at Mooseheart.
The Misses Aubra Price Crystal Wearley Virginia Ainsworth Catherine Baker and several others have taken local operator positions in the main office. Constance Logan Hele Ann Taylor and Helen Kelly join as local operators in the south office. Laura Heine Macie Sutorious air a week’s vacation. Celesta Chandler attends a cousin’s wedding in Adrian Michigan. Thema Davis off duty due to a death in the family. Lelia Kessler on leave. Marguerite Epert spent the weekend in Chicago. Helen Peters resumes duties as supervisor. Oscar Riley travels to Decatur with Barney Hattel in Ossian.
Chief of Police Henry West urges officials to enforce an ordinance restricting fireworks sales. The measure bans buying or selling devices longer than manos, limits to Roman candles sparklers and small items within city limits as the law moves to curb unsafe displays.
Over recent weeks police issued a warning after reports that youths armed with cap pistols roamed streets. Authorities signed the chief to alert residents that cap pistols are not to be used in public.
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