07 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1921
Page
1
The sermon at a public danger meeting stressed cancer awareness and early detection. Rev. Folsom urged immediate action, citing wartime losses and rising cancer deaths to motivate community health efforts and medical screening campaigns.
A dedication ceremony marks the memorial cross for the late Reverend John R. Quinlan at the Cathedral parish. Speakers recall his 18 years of service to Farworth’s Catholic community, praising his selfless work, kindness, and steadfast faith. Florals are presented by parish groups and visiting relatives attend.
An article describes a man giving his wife a glycerine mixture and other substances claimed to relieve stomach ailments. The text details attempts to treat chronic constipation and foul stomach matter with claimed stomach medicines. A pharmacist or druggist is named as part of the narrative.
The church trustees plan a four unit addition east of the arch and a new building to advance Sunday school work. The article notes wage cuts and land use, plus a November booster month with themed nights for membership and Sunday school activities. Rev. Sundermann spoke on the Cross while Rev. Pope preached on Safety First for Rescue Mission outreach.
A large crowd attended the installation of Rev FR Repnaw as pastor of St John's Reform Church. He is a Cleveland native and Mission College graduate. The service included an inaugural sermon, a German service, and a reception scheduled for next Thursday evening at the church.
Rev Paul M Krauss of Trinity English Lutheran preached The Issue of Blood to a large crowd at the church Sunday evening urging a choice between war and civilization salvation through Christian unity. Related notes mention Rescue Mission observance and Sunday school attendance with staff and organizers listed.
The Plyauch Congregational church heard Rev Ansur J Folsom recount the life and character of Theodore Roosevelt praising his lasting determination. Several new members joined during the meeting service and Rex Folsom will speak on Disarmament. Dr William Johnson of Dallas will conduct a revival at Mount Gline Baptist church starting Tuesday with daily services.
A reception for new church members was held at St Paul Methodist Episcopal Church. A brief, elaborate program featured vocal selections and remarks to welcome attendees as part of the Sunday event.
An inspection of the store Saturday drew hundreds from Fort Wayne and beyond. Clerks could not wait on all customers but second floor crowds packed to the elevator doors. Models showcased coats and dresses as Oh’s and Ah’s filled the air, marking the greatest day of the year for the store and the Journal-Gazette and Evening Press praised for attracting shoppers.
A Cob W Weigel longtime Fort Wayne Nickel Plate conductor and prominent Mason died at St Joseph Hospital after an operation. He leaves wife Carrie and two sons Hallie and George, with a brother in New York and two sisters in New York and Toledo. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the Scottish Rite cathedral. burial in Leipsic, Ohio.
Mary Yates 77 died Sunday at 3:43 PM at 1215 Wells Street from a stroke after illness beginning Friday. Survived by children F Bogsians of Maplewood Missouri and others in Peoria Fort Wayne Hammond Chicago and Franklin. Funeral via Morgan’s Parlor. Ella Neireiter 81 widow of John Neireiter died at home in Jefferson Township Wells County. Survived by Andrew Meireiter Leroy Gresley two stepchildren Ross Clark and Charles Neireiter and four great grandchildren. Funeral services at 10:30 AM from the residence and 10:30 AM from Hanann Church with burial in church cemetery.
Funeral notices list multiple locals and dates including Mrs Frank A Pettitt of 60, former Fort Wayne resident, dying in Tulsa. Other obituaries include Mrs Josephine Repine at 16 Park Ave, Mrs Wharton at 1006 Huestir vent, Melvin Inman at 2806 Euclid, Jane Fan at West Washington, Remi Junk at 424 East Leith, John P Miller at 2907 Calhoun, with burial at St Peter’s Catholic Cemetery and Genwood Cemetery among others.
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