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Newspaper
Orland Zenith
Location
Orland, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
1
The six day Chautauqua wrapped last Thursday night with a balanced program. Most numbers pleased the audience and ticket pledges for next year indicate strong support. A contract is signed for the coming season, and a surplus from last year helped cover losses.
An explanation of how Liberty Loan Bonds fund U S government programs and support allies. It details payments by citizens like John Smith and Thomas Brown, the flow of funds through banks and the Treasury, and how money cycles back to Americans via purchases of domestic products and labor.
The Indiana Franchise league shifts polling machinery to enroll Indiana women in Hoover conservation and service work. Women will sign cards August 15 to indicate fitness and willingness to meet emergencies. signers incur no expense and the move is pitched as educational and patriotic.
A campaign committee of educators and speakers is conducting a statewide drive this week to enroll boys aged 16 to 20 in the United States Boy's Working Reserve. The effort aims to recruit youths into the program, aligning with national youth service goals.
Governor Goodrich urges support for a statewide drive to provide aid to a boy organization aimed at replacing manpower withdrawn to service in the army. August 9 is decision day for an special appeal to every eligible boy in the state.
The farm bureau executive and livestock committees will meet Saturday at 2:00 PM in the county agent's office to finalize plans for a countywide livestock tour on August 21. They may also arrange direct horse sales to the war department if a surplus exists, potentially paying farmers $25 to $30 more per head. Over 300 women attended last week's canning demonstrations, showing strong effort to aid national food conservation. Wilfred H. Smalley, County Agent.
Mr and Mrs Wisley entertain company from Fort Wayne while Charles Garrets and wife enjoy a northern Michigan trip. Grace Scott and children return to Chicago after two weeks visiting here. Arthur Wells and family of Orland and Mrs Hattie Whitmore spend Sunday at H. H. Keyes home. A Horner and wife of Brighton visit daughter Mrs Zera Garrets. Fred Deal and wife visit Dr Grubb home. Arlie Gooden and wife stay with Carrie Gay. Wesley Keen and wife of Garrett visit A Kraushaar. Roselle Gage of Brushy Prairie visits Mrs Sophia Rodgers. Mrs Chas Paul of Elkhart visiting Grubb parents. Henry Grube family and Mr and Mrs A Larson visit Rome City. Millicent Grubb returns from Garrett after a few days with Rebecca Keen.
M E Church notes announce Sunday services including Sunday School at 9 30 Epworth League at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 with invitation to attend J K Wyant pastor. The ZeNTH seeks correspondents across localities not yet represented and Red Cross campaigns and Liberty loan sales are discussed with emphasis on timely payment of indemnities. The Mothers Club will meet with Mrs Vain Huséan Wednesday noon August 15.
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