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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
8
The traffic transportation and waterways bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday night to hear committee reports and discuss routine topics on the agenda. The gathering aims to sum up progress, set priorities, and coordinate upcoming transportation and harbor matters among local business leaders.
A discussion outlines plans to expand a proposed traffic bureau into a para traffic department under the Interstate Commerce Commission. It notes advantages, the need for financial backing, and potential annual costs between 12000 and 18000 dollars. The proposal will be debated at the upcoming meeting.
Nate I. Hoeffel was named chief of the Garrett fire department by Mayor J. F. Clevenger on a Saturday. Hoeffel succeeds the late A. W. Beeler and takes command immediately. An election for a new assistant chief will be held next week. Hoeffel has eleven years in Garrett and ten with Clerk & Co, Palace Mart and joined the fire department ten years ago, serving as assistant chief for three years.
Attorney General Thomas W. Greg reports on the U S Army welfare effort abroad praising the Y M C A for comforting and aiding American doughboys. He describes camps in Paris and Bordeaux, field huts, hot coffee and chocolate, entertainment by actors, and a strong presence behind the lines aiding soldiers during and after combat.
DeKalb county board of review hears from M Lounsbury field man for the state tax board that every taxable item should be appraised at full market value. The state board will support this move to meet the new tax law and ensure equal assessments across farm land and improvements. The board will later compare current appraisals with last year and recent land sales, with potential adjustments if the state is unsatisfied.
Descriptions depict American girls performing high quality mercy work amid devastated villages. They endure hardship yet stay cheerful and popular with locals as they assist war relief efforts. Reports note Jefe Pans arrival in New York around April 19 and praise for the workers by war department officials.
In Columbia City Indiana on June 19, the Pure Bred Stock raisers joint farm tour drew over sixty farmers and stock raisers. Purdue expert Prof J W Schwab led discussions noting weaknesses in herd boars and need for larger frame, with advice on pig feeding and growth. The tour included Jeffries Srathers farm and a dinner at Arthur Herriman farm showcasing Pure Bred Scotch Shorthorn stock and a Diamond Duke two year old. News also reports Lieutenant Harold Strouse of the 310th Engineers and his impending discharge, Dr D B Williams health update after gallstone surgery, the funeral of Scott Latson, and other local notes.
Friends of Ellee Spud Lee announce his recent marriage to Miss Mat gatet Elizabeth Meyers of Chicago. Attorney TJ Heller travels to Garrett for the Eagles memorial address. Navila Weeks visits from Sioux City, first in 19 years. June teachers examination held by Superintendent Fleck. Auditor Walter Burwell's home in Churubusco quarantined for smallpox symptoms. Marriage license issued to Thomas M. Bowers of Gary and Carrie Wetzel. A traveling notary filed a charge against a Huntington man for motorcycle operation without lights. Henry E Romey attends National Retail Dealers Association meeting in Pittsburgh as delegate from the 11th and 14th districts. D H Tantlinger returns from Mooseheart, Ill for National Moose convention. Bridges 1 and 6 along Otis Carter lies sold to Rochester Bridge Co for 3859 and 3425 respectively.
Help wanted at Haffner's Star Bakery for a man or boy with some bakery experience. Apply at once to join the shop's staff and begin work promptly.
Miss Carrie Snively presents the industrial work program for boys and girls with Mrs. Mary Edson leading the girls and J. J. Ritter supervising the boys. Timetable lists Monday Lakeside park and Weisser Park sessions, Tuesday Smart school and Howder ground, McCulloch school, plus Wednesday Lasyton park and Thursday Swinney park, with Lakeside school on Friday. Children to collect tin foil paper and magazines for sale. Mr. Titter’s schedule covers seventh to eighth grade and fifth to sixth grade boys at James H. Smart school and Lakeside school with multiple time slots through the week.
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