Decaturite in crisis, man threatens self harm
In Decatur, George Stanffer, 32, rooted in a Mennonite faith, showed suicidal intent after fear of future draft for war. He loaded a gun in a barn and fired, killing himself, after previously expressing imbalance and unrest amid concerns over wartime service. Local authorities report the tragedy near Monroe.
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Decatur
George Stanffer
Soph Tuffer
Monroe
Welock
Aupponeil
Fred Lambert Buys Dr Mason Property
A local record notes Fred Lambert purchasing property formerly owned by Dr Mason. Details on location, price, and terms are limited in the fragmentary OCR text. The item references ownership transfer and ensuing development plans in the West Ward area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lambert
DR. Mason
Red Cross Worker Marie Whitehead Praised in Albany
A Red Cross worker, Miss Marie Whitehead of Albany, stands out among young Indians aiding relief efforts. Her visit to the city impressed locals with hospitality noted as warmer than the south and more cordial than the north, prompting her return visit to previous friends and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
The
Xnfes
Mises Marie Whitehead
Albany
Miss Whitehant
Tall
Misa Teilby Miller Wins Honor at Meron Conservatory
A report notes Misa Teilby Miller spent a year studying music in Chicago and earned a distinguished medal for excellence. The piece mentions plans to spend summer with parents in Charubunes and references prior recognitions from Port Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Teilby Miller
Meron Conservatory
Chicago
Charubunes
Misa Milteryas
Port Wayne
Shrine Patrol Faces New Rival Women Entertains Chanter
Captain Kilbourne and his Shrine patrol face a new rival as Shiloh Chanter, No. 141, Order of the Eastern Star, showcases flowers in a youth-filled entertainment event. A woman observer praised the show after sixteen younger members performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News OF the Lodges Shrine Patrol
Kilbourne
Order of the Eastern Star
Fixteen
Our Hand Bill William Stl Joins Sunday American Staff
Former police reporter for Journal Gazette, William Stl has joined the Athinia Georgish and Atlante Sunday American as chief editor. He is noted as the first to witness the Tate sinking account from 1912 and has covered major wartime events. Stl’s travels include a world tour and a marriage to a famed moving picture star aboard his private yacht Semin.
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William Stl
Gazette
Haa
Meher
Heo
Athinia Georgish
Atlante
Guy
Fort Wayne
New York
Tate
Blue Lodge Masons Honor John the Baptist
The Blue Lodge Masons honor John the Baptist with a ceremony this afternoon at the temple. The event includes members from multiple lodges and features traditional rites and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lodge Masons
John the Baptist
Pichon to Lead Cohumbas Delegation in UC Council Session
Charles F. Pichon, Fort Wayne delegate, to wave for Cohumbas at the supreme council session to be held this week. The meeting covers Tuesday to Friday with committees and a focus on disbursements, audits, and travel expenses. David Stout named chair of the finance and auditing committee for Loyal Order of Moose convention in Pittsburgh. Ten days beginning June 22 set. Stout also serves as Fort Wayne Moose clerk and Daughters of Workmen official.
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Dei
Feeft
Rden
Harhsya Cawaar
Es Trive Metre
Leia Petters
Mayeh Gertrude Smits
Memah Merrea
Ener MacMtllon
Anna Lehr
Kirby
Lenore G md
Mabel Merman
Dorothy Ynrar
Leota Anspach
Ann Craig
Eartern Buur
Oy Hener
Lincoln Voerivens Af
Aimie Vitasimmons
Teuates
Keh Se
Tabtes
Mawsonte Temple
Goad
Filtasimmons
Atuiodin Mark
J. W. Lamb
Titter
Mitron Cravens
Pearl Franz
Heaulah McCrea
Charles F. Pichon
Fort Wayne
Supreme Council of the
UC. Ts
David Stout Tis
Dusteen
Conserviise Ape Pentment
Supreme Site of Loyal Order of Manse
Order
Pitsbursh
Jeter
Atmerican Avedte and Bonding Company of
New York
Cloarman
Local ceremony honors notable community figures
The report notes honors given to several local members including Cravens and Hammiend while music is provided by the Wiescottish Rite quartet. The grand Inge has set the day, with a public call for a home event named Franklin. Mr Cmyens will speak on the history and values of the community and its families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buen
V2 Cravens
Hammiend
Wiescottish Rite Quartet
Sebkitterserchent
U G I S Subscribe to Red Cross Fund
At a regular meeting of the Tsim hi Peluws group, members decided to subscribe to the Red Cross Fund and set a local event for collecting donations. The plan includes appointing a coordinator to lead the effort at a forthcoming Saturday in the month, with several local figures named in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. G.1
RED Cross Fund
Tsim Hi
Charles Po Pichon
Lansing entertains Belgian mission visit at White House
The Belgian mission was hosted in Washington with a reception on the grounds. Guests included the president and Mrs. Wilson, as Lansing hosted the visitors for the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Wasiington
Belgia Way
Lecke- Lansing Mwn
Wilson
Real Estate Man Graver Plans Move to Tocienapoliy
The article notes W. A. Graver, described as a real estate denier, planning a relocation described as a “Stewdave” misspelled move. It mentions the Trade Mack Tille company located in the Physicians Defense tile and officers on the third floor of the triirties building. FM. Vordermark and family traveled to Clair Lake for the summer, with Patterson-Fletcourr Co referenced.
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W. A. Graver
Tocienapoliy
Mack Tille Company
Physicians Defense Tile
Triirties
FM. Vordermark
Family
Clair Lake
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