John Dahlka Dies in Auto Accident Near Hebron
John Dahlka about 38, of Dalton Hill worked in local brick yards. His Buick skidded on gravel near Hebron and rolled into a ditch, fatally injuring him with a broken neck. Mrs Dahlka and their three children escaped with scratches. funeral held in Deiton, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dahlika
Chas
Dahika
Hebron
Dahbika
North Judson
Dabika
Albert Brejcha
Brejcha
Fred Lemke
Mr. Dabika
Culver
Deiton, Iii
Chautauqua Tickets Exempt From War Tax This Year
Purchasers of Chautauqua tickets will not pay the war tax as the event is educational in character. Season passes cost 2.00 for adults and 1.60 for children ages 6 to 12, with free admission for under 6. Single adult admissions are 35 cents in the afternoon and 50 cents at night, with children 20 and 30 cents respectively.
Public Auction Planned on Denham Streets Next Saturday
Denham prepares for a big public auction on Saturday July 22 at 6 30 p m led by Al Watkins sale manager and auctioneer. Bargains in useful and first class merchandise advertised. Local residents from nearby towns visit relatives and friends over the weekend including Nettie Woytinek Otto Kriss and the Wakeman and Deardorff families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Woytinek
Chicago
Otto Kriss
Lebanon
Louie Butts
Kankakee
Huntington
al Watkins
Denham
Highway route proposal gains state review date
Charles H. Guild of Medaryville, president of the Michigan City LaFayette Highway association, reports a state highway commission plan to set a date at its next meeting to view the proposed north south route. The association members have completed local improvements and await approval to connect Michigan City with Lafayette and intermediate points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Guild
Medaryville
Michigan City- LaFayette
Will H. Brown
Hebron
State Highway Commission
Michigan City
Lafayette
Indiana-Michigan Electric to Link With Plymouth Power
The Indiana-Michigan Electric Co of South Bend will connect with Plymouth Light and Power Co to provide enhanced power and service. Plymouth’s growing business requires larger capacity and an aluminum cable transmission line is being laid from South Bend to Plymouth to carry the extra load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inddiana-Michigan Electric Co
South Bend
Plymouth Light and Power Co
Plymouth
Plymouth Company
South Bend Company
Chautauqua Season Ends in Medaryville Victory
The Mutual Chautauqua company closed a highly successful season in Medaryville with strong showings by the children's programs and growing support for next year’s engagement. A tent collapse in Monday winds caused some damage amid heavy rain, noted in Winamac Democrat correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Chautauqua Company
Medaryville
Winamac
Knachel on Vacation and Local Threshermen Rates Set
W E Knachel enjoys a ten days vacation with Shaw of Union City taking the duties. Starke County Threshermen fixed seasonal breaking rates oats eight cents, wheat six cents, rye seven. no set ting seven dollars per job. Miss Lois Foust now at Purdue University LaFayette teaching under the Federal Board for Vocational Education. A large family gathering at Charlie Hanson home near the oil station with Grandma Hanson, Ed Hanson and families, Harry Ray, Mrs Jennie Mathews, Ernest Anderson and wives, Fred Bethke, Louie Prost, and Mrs Edw Marsh enjoying music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Knachel
Shaw
Union City
Starke County
Indiana Brotherhood of Threshermen
Knox
Lois Foust
North Judson High School
Washington, D. C
LaFayette
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Purdue University
Charlie Hanson
Grandma Hanson
Ed Hanson
Harry Ray
Jennie Mathews
Ernest Anderson
Fred Bethke
Louie Prost
Emma Prism
Edw. Marsh
Lakes To Be Saved In LaPorte Drainage Plan
LaPorte city board of public works approved plans to drain land near Pine, Lily and Clear lakes and channel water via tile to raise lake levels. Petition signed by 800 citizens prompted the move as steamboat routes along the lakes face decline and future city water gains are weighed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Board of Public Works
Burtis Thomas
Pine
Fily
Indiana boxing lines drawn toward exhibitions say governor
Governor Warren T. McCray warned that without clear proof fights planned in Indiana would be treated as prize fights or boxing exhibitions. He had not decided on the Leonard Kansas bout at Michigan City on July 4 but suggested labeling all such events as prize fights. He indicated no more matches would take place in Indiana.
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Warren T. McCray
Indiana
McCray
Michigan City
Benes Bakery Returns to Prosperity Under New Owner
The LaCrosse Sentinel notes Benes Bakery is back in strong trade after Mr. Benes resumed control as baker. He serves local homes and nearby towns and hopes to expand his distribution soon. The Postoffice plans updated delivery stamps with motorcycle messengers replacing bicycle riders once old stock runs out. The South Bend Tribune offers a 13 week 15 cent weekly rate with a free standard coaster wagon for six subscribers. A five year old in Winamac found a needle embedded in his leg from a thread pulled from his calf. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway reports zero highway crossing accidents in June across 2400 miles of track as part of the Careful Crossing Campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benes
LaCrosse Sentinel
Postoffice Department
South Bend Tribune
Bert Fruits
Edgar Vanaman
Winamac Democrat
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
American Railway Association
Chesapeake and Ohio
Local residents mingle at visits and sports headlines
Ed Boyle returns from Chicago as summer hat clearance begins at Koebler Sisters. Ball games highlight Wheatfield over LaPorte and Knox over Medaryville. Mayo Hospital kidney removal noted. Community notices cover visits, health outings, and theater at Hippodrome with upcoming showings.
Birthday Surprises For Mr Kellerman In Country Celebration
A large crowd gathered at the Kellerman homestead Sunday morning to honor Mr Kellerman on his birthday. Relatives and friends from Laporte Granville Wheat Field Knoxvill and others attended with filled baskets while many could not come due to a R. A. strike. The host was deeply surprised and guests departed late wishing him many returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kellerman
Kellerman
Wm. Haferkamp
Henry Haferkamp
Fred Haferkamp
Irvin Baugh
Ruth
Louis Haferkamp
Cha
Elsie Frederick
Fred Kellman
Raymond Collins
Gole
Valera
Lucile
Willie Weese
Judson
Henry Kelle
Chester
Knoxvill
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John Dahlka
A. D. Morrison
Signa Anderson
Phillips
L. B. Wakeman
C. R. Deardorff
Fred Schraeder
May Stosatl
Sid Hanson
Studebaker
Phillip Lippelt
Lippelt
Mary Kasch
LaCrosse
Edgar Boyle
Lillian Pechous
Watkins
Bill Mosher
Reiss’ Clothing
Koehler Sisters
Frank Koch
Dr. Hewitt
DeMotte
Maxwell
Wessely
Beatrice Ethier
Hammond
Lillian Richardson
Elizabeth Englerth
West
Spera
H. D Howell
Kewanna
Monterey
R. B. Hire
Columbia City
Central States
Charlie
Rebekah
Bass Lake
Edw. Roney
Dalton
Ill
First State Bank North Sur SN
Freeman Hammond
Ed Boyle
Koebler Sisters
Emily Born
Bert Gibson
Upland
Margaret Essex
Dickie
Geo. Overmeyer
Mildred
Griffith
Charlie Hankey
John Stech
Martin Vanoskey
Martinsville
Ben Donchin
Bill Wisier
John Dusek
Delis
Wisconsin
Abe Peterson
Louis Peterson
J. H. Watts
G. N. Peterson
San Pierre
Boone Grove
Harry Quinn
New Henry Smith
Ingferth
Harry
Nell Kellogg
English Lake
Fisher
Henry White
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Hospital
Institution of Mercy
Wheatfield
Husky Jasperites
Jimmy Boyle
Hugo Roseman
Fred Vergin
Ind
Ang
Seanenberg
Vd 2
H.C. Clausen
Frank Pulaski
CG. Arnold
Harbor
Jos
Drack
Thos
Kubas
No. Judson
Myrtle Kasch
Niles
Mich
Kenry Kasch
Frank Prokop
Rrn
Uyatte
Dad
Frank Trinoskey
Hippodrome Theatre
Fred Sramek
John Tlapa
Joseph
Riverside, Ill
John Steffel Jr
John Steffel
Godlieb Trinoskey
Gary
Kiedrowski
W. Schalucky
Fred Hill
Marie Gayda
Anna Orth
J. J. Kerse
North Judson State Bank
Bank of Progress
Bank OF
San Pierre San Pierre
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