Local notes highlight community visits and weather woes
Local residents, including G. Wilmot and Rev. Clauser, visited Fort Wayne and Swanton while Cedar Creek teachers attended an examination. Storms left roads impassable, delaying traffic. Plans for a new sorghum mill in Grabill emerged, with oil shipments halted until March and coal shortages reported in Grabill and nearby towns. Community events featured church services, missionary talks, and the Grabill Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting.
Red Cross Notes in Grabill Reflect Community Effort
Foreign born women and Americanization topics feature in local talks. Grace Klonfenste and Ada Halt are named among speakers. Red Cross volunteers welcome new workers amid fuel shortages. Donors contribute quilts and patches for refugee children. December work included arments and seven sweaters sent to Fort Wayne Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zn Bron Acidibor
Ada Halt
Bessie Smith
Grace Klonfenste
Piaraercla Mires
Fos
Trace Willard
Acca
Corlaiiy Inves
Sera
Murtey
Red Cross
Grabill
Fort Wayne
Fragmented Report From Milan Township Coal Theft Case
A man in Milan township faced charges after an incident at his home when officers found he had no fuel at first but later located a quantity of coal on his farm. The article hints at legal action and mentions the difficulty of pursuing the case with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Ileven
Len
Gretaon
Ynotao
Wabash Schedule Changes Reported Starting Sunday
The Wabash railroad plans changes to its timetable beginning Sunday though details are unclear. It is probable some trains will be cut as the weaving season approaches and rail service may be reduced at several points.
Roving scribbles mix with wedding tale and sharp notices
A humorous local column reflects on a wedding writeup mishap caused by stray keyboard input. readers chide the editor for misprints and foreign-script garble. The piece also dispenses cautions about tax reporting, wartime fundraising, and social manners with a wry, community-tone voice.
Farmers Institute in Cedar Creek February 12 and 13
The annual Farmers Institute at Cedar Creek township will be hosted by Leo M E church on February 12 and 13. Organizers expect record attendance with Deputy speakers including H M Widney on King Corn and farming in the present emergency. Mrs Char swell and Mrs Sewell plan talks on family roles and women's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Cedar Creek Township
Leo M. E
Albert Egly
T. Neckora
H. M. Widney
C. M. Hellopeter
A. J. Hutchins
Merton Kimes
Mabel Erwin
Hutchins
Mr. Egly
Social Notes From Fletter Junction Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Porter Hatfield hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Chas Evard. Fort Wayne visitors Earl Smith and Louis White called. Lou McConnel and sons visited Mr Henry Meyer. Sol Richer met with Kabill business. Mrs T F McBeagall visited Mrs Susan Meyer and daughter. Delbert Miller ale drew many locals. A sleighing party visited Homer Blame ast Wednesday for Chetting and dancing with Fr Mr and Mrs Chas Blume and many others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relanty
Delbert Miller
Homer Blame
Chas. Blume
Otto Pra
Tomer Blume
Vielen Karns
Jose
Flora As Til
Anna ‘Feyer
Public Sale Of Farm, Livestock, and Implements Near Woodburn
Will Janssen offers at public sale two miles south of Woodburn on Ger Creek road on Tuesday February 12 at 10 oclock sharp. Items include six head of horses and cattle nine pigs and farm machinery from John Deere McCormick and Oliver brands along with household goods and a No 12 DeLeval separator. Terms of sale shown on large bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Woodburn
Ger Creek
Edgerton
Jersey
John Deere
Deere
Osborne
Farmers Friend
Oliver
Rhode Island
Will D. Janssen
Real estate deal and local notices from Spencerville area
John Benninghoff bought a farm south of town containing about 100 acres known as John A. Provines farm for the new brick building in Fort Wayne renting for 3135.00 monthly. A long list of social visits, church events, school closings, and family notices follow, including oblique references to births, illnesses, and a probate of Miles Rhodes, with local names and activities throughout Spencerville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Benninghoff
John A. Provines
Echer
Fort Wayne
Harold
William
Kenneth Val
Forest Beams
Cleo Bowser
Tenry Shook
St. Joe
Eifleen
Jaughn Allen
August Bartles
Charles Yartles
Veryll
Meumonia
M. B
Alice Timmer
Vern Wilmot
Tima
Bive
George Baker
Ohio
Miles Rhodes
Auburn
Raymond
Frank Rhodes
John Benningher
C. C. Club
Cpip. Reptenwal
South Mainsteestom
Mae Day
Beulah Vallieu Rani
M. E. Church
John Koch
Charles Schiatter
Otis Koch
Fanny Vallin
Lavern Rhodes
Olive Beerbower
Beulah Vallian
Anna Henderson
Audra Wasson
Alice Timmerman
Clinton Webbs
Jack Beams
Lebanon
Ind
Glenn Bryan
Irs Stout
Geneva
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G. Wilmot
AL Tilmancroft Monts
A. Wert, Ohio
A. M. Clauter
Eo. Cosuay
J. M. Sumney
Fort Wage
L. A. Reicheldorfer
Harts
Herry Witmer
Fort Way
Elm
Klopfenstn
Lloyd Shuler
Teo Wayne
E. F. Clauser
Swanton
Chino
Henry Ringenberg
Marjorie Zeimmer
Near Harlan
Missionary Church
W. E. Marr
Harlan
Wabash
Kentucky
Mr. Marr
J. E. Rippey
Standard Oil Company
South Bend
Ms.Keaury
Vailey
Daniets
Georretowr
Veneratien
N. Orate
G. A. Reeder
L. J. Lopshir
Jop Kliefenstein
Ray Reiche
Henry Witwer
Font Ag
Allentown
SU Orary
Tineenhoes
Brinamade
Cepyien
Dha
Pepe Ant
Sumney
Teyar Len & Ca
N. J. Grebill
Lee
Grabil
Grebill
H.C. Warner
Leo
el Gorsan
Mia
O. K. Hilly
Dats
O Lopeter
Amd Aif
Pra. W. Sard
Rayer
Soo
Red
Aoaros Coal
Ony
Wabasil
America
John C. Lantz
Ford
Wayne and Harrison Sts
Indiana
Patterson-Fletcher CO
Indianapolis
Onto
Anc
Satuday
Spencerville
A. H. Amstuts
Tam
Jones Netleupl School of Auctioneering
Colenge
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