Paul Revere Ride Event at Silver Lake Lutheran Church
Community notice urges residents of Silver Lake to attend a Friday evening gathering at the Lutheran Church. The program includes patriotic songs and talks on public safety followed by a Liberty Loan Ride led by third Liberty Loan solicitors. Residents are asked to bring noisy horns and be prepared to hear about forthcoming home visits.
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Paul Revere
Charleston
Silver Lake
Liberty Loan
Stauffers Return from California Pleasure Trip
Mr and Mrs W W Stauffer were in town briefly Tuesday after a two month pleasure trip to California en route to their Akron home.
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W. W. Stauffer
California
Akron
Announcing Candidacy and Primary Voting Guidance
The issue lists political announcements and invites readers to review the candidates. It directs voters to inspect the listings and choose whom to support in the upcoming primary.
Parents Welcome Baby Boy In Town
Mr and Mrs Charles Hanes living northwest of town are the proud parents of a baby boy born Tuesday morning. Both parents are said to be recovering well after the stroke to the father and with proper care the family is optimistic.
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Charles Hanes
Daddy Hanes
GO BY NEW TIME Clocks Save Light and Money
The daylight saving clock change will cause confusion yet is a law to be obeyed. It benefits urban areas most, with vast savings in gas and electric light. In Britain it saves about 12 million dollars per season. New York City could save about 1.5 million annually in gas.
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Great Britain
United States
New York City
Mrs Ruth Kohl Hine Visits Relatives Before Camp
Mrs Ruth Kohl Hine, from Indianapolis, visited over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Brank Genwy and their family. She left Tuesday morning for Chillicothe.
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Ruth Kohl Hine
Indianapolis
Brank Genwy
Chillecotha
Third Son Enlists as Army Posts Three Summe Brothers
Frank Summe reported in Mentone that his son Howard enlisted March 18 at Fort Wayne then deployed to a camp near St. Louis. Summe now has three sons in Uncle Sam’s service, all former Silver Lake boys, with two addresses listed in another column.
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Frank Summe
Mentone
Fort Wayne
Howard
St. Louis
Funeral attendance noted for Charles Pearson
Charles Pearson attended the funeral of his niece’s little daughter in Edwardsburg Michigan last Sunday. He paused in Elkhart a few hours Monday on his return.
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Charles Pearson
Edwardsburg
Michigan
Elkhart
Daughter Eaters School Visit Noted
Frank Summe arrived from Mentone with his daughter Leana Summe and Mr and Mrs Joi Summe. The group drove to Fort Wayne where Leana Summe was enrolled in school.
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Frank Summe
Mentone
Leana Summe
Joi Summe
Fort Wayne
Leana
GUNS THUNDER OVERTURE FOR RENEWAL OE GREAT BATTLE
April 4 report notes heavy forces mobilizing to face Germans. French extend line toward the Themes near Luce River, aiding British to shorten front and concentrate troops. Both sides claim gains and expect further large battles as Germans await supplies. Allied infantry prepared for action.
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Luce River
Adams Family Relocate to Countryside Farmland
Jacob Adams and his family moved to the country about six miles southwest of town early this week after living in town for many years.
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Jacob Adams
Town
Second draft registration set for June 5
A dispatch from Washington on March 29 reports the marshal general plans a second draft registration for men who have turned 21 since last year on June 5. It marks the first anniversary of the initial registration and, if war lasts, four similar registrations will occur on the same date, with an estimated 500000 physically fit men added to America's defense columns.
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Washington
America
Mrs Lizzie Whittenbarger Moves North West of Town
Mrs Lizzie Whittenbarger and her two boys moved to a place northwest of town on Tuesday and plan to establish it as their future home.
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Lizzie Whittenbarger
Easter Dinner Brings Montel Family Together at Metzger Home
Spent Pleasant Day as Samuel Montel and wife with Samuel Smith Clarence Helvey Ezra Metzger Ralph Montel Joe Parker Francis Rager and their families gathered to Abe Metzger home for a splendid Easter Sunday meal and fellowship.
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Samuel Montel
Samuel Smith
Clarence Helvey
Ezra Metzger
Ralph Montel
Joe Parker
Francis Rager
Abe Metzger
Families Visit Barl Zile Home North East of Town
The Jacob, Chester and Gus House and the Sid Aker families were Sunday guests at the Barl Zile home north east of town.
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Jacob
Chester
Gus
Sid Aker
Barl Zile
Town
Ministers Gather for M. BR. Conference at Warsaw
Local ministers and an equal number of lay delegates plan to attend the M. BR. Conference in Warsaw. The event opened yesterday and will run until Monday with 200 to 300 ministers and about 200 to 300 lay delegates expected.
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M. BR
Warsaw
Sailor Wilbur Amiss Returns Home on Brief Furlough
Wilbur Amiss, stationed at Portsmouth Naval Station, came home yesterday at noon to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Amiss southeast of town. He had been located at the Portsmouth facility and spent a short furlough with family before returning.
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Naval Station
Portsmouth
Virginia
Charles Amiss
Butterbaugh Suffers Collar Bone Break in College Ball Game
Wright Butterbaugh son of Mr and Mrs T D Butterbaugh living southeast of here sustained a broken collar bone in a ball game at North Manchester College last Thursday afternoon.
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Wright Butterbaugh
T. D. Butterbaugh
Here
North Manchester College
Akron Visit Highlights Family Move Plans
Glen Tullis and family from Akron visited over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Regenos. On Monday they traveled to Akron where Mr Regenos purchased a property and will occupy it soon.
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Glen Tullis
Akron
Johnsons to Move Shop and Home to North Manchester
T C Johnson and his wife relocate to North Manchester today. Johnson has run a shoe and harness repair shop here for the past few years and will continue in business upon moving.
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T. C. Johnson
Manchester
Mr. Johnson
Funeral of A. L. Myers in Monrovia Cal
The March 25 service for A. L. Myers formerly of Silver Lake drew a large Monrovia crowd. Floral tributes were lavish. singing by the men’s chorus of the First Methodist Episcopal church accompanied by Rev. Humphries. Rev. Kemper delivered the sermon and spoke warmly of Myers life, conversion, and family devotion.
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Reegord
Monrovia
Cal
A. L. Myers
Silver Lake
Myers
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Humphries
Lord
The
Baptist Church
F. M.kemper
Kemper
Mr. Myers
Subscription Service Offer From Brush and Hanson
A local notice advertises Brush and Hanson as an authorized subscription agency. They offer to process subscriptions to any magazine and provide money saving clubs via a catalogue. Call to get a copy at the Record office in Silver Lake.
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Brush & Hanson
Record Office
Silver Lake
Sugar and Flour Card System Implemented in Kosciusko County
James R. Frazer Federal Food Administrator for Kosciusko County announces a wartime rationing plan. No sugar or flour may be sold without official cards issued in the family head’s name, with weekly flour limits of one pound per person and monthly sugar limits of three pounds per person. Cards require signature and endorsement.
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Ikosciushu
James R. Frazer
Kosciusko County
Embroidery and Reading Club Meetings Reported
Members of the embroidery club were entertained at Mrs J W Ferrerda home last Friday afternoon. Victoria reading club met Monday night at Mrs L W Myers home for a group gathering.
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Embroidery Club
Victoria Reading Club
Mrs. L
Social clubs host gatherings at local homes
Members of the S.T. club were entertained last Friday evening at Miss Mable Honey’s home. Members of the P. D. club were entertained on Wednesday at Miss Kathleen Burdge’s home.
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S.T. Club
Miss Mable Honey Home
P. D. Club
Mazda class meets at Hively home and plans April 17 meeting
Members of the Mazda class of the M. E. Sunday school were entertained at the Arthur Hively home north of town last Wednesday evening. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. The next meeting will be held at the Ross Gamble home south of town on Wednesday evening April 17.
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Mazda
M. E
Arthur Hivély
Ross Gamble
Virgil Clinker Leaves for Wisconsin Job With Concrete Crew
Virgil Clinker, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Clinker, residing southwest of town, left last week to take a position with a concrete construction gang in Wisconsin.
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Virgil Clinker
Henry. Clinker
Wisconsin
Ralph Hoffman Reports New Address At Great Lakes
A communique from Ralph Hoffman at the Great Lakes Naval training station states a new address. The RECORD had been sent to Huffy since training began but delivery failed. The new address will appear in the column under With the U.S. Colors.
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Ralph Hoffman
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Huffy
U.S
Home on furlough Will Wedrick’s Camp Logan visit
Will Wedrick located at Camp Logan near Zion City Illinois came through with his unit for a weekend visit. He reports good appetite and smooth conditions as troops continue heavy work laying sewers and upgrading utilities at Camp Logan while crews from Camp Decatur improve Camp Logan area with modern conveniences.
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Will Wedrick
Camp Logan
Zion City
Llinois
Will
Camp Decatur
Weather and war camps bring busy days to San Antonio
Chas Rager of San Antonio writes of dry weather harming crops while noting Texas weather could yield more with moisture. He reports war training camps remain busy and planning for years, with half the street crowds being soldiers. He also mentions moving to a city residence at 829 Denver Blvd.
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Chas. Rager
San Antonio
Texas
Denver Blvd
Panama Letter from Orval Nagle Describes Navy Life
Mrs. Jacob Haney shares a grandson Orval Nagle naval letter from Panama. He notes arrival four days ago, green climate, numerous buildings, a YMCA with bowling and pool, and desire to stay eight months to a year. He mentions visiting the Canal, coaling ships, and many soldiers and sailors around.
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Jacob Haney
Orval Nagle
Panama
Frank Miller
Central America
Kitchen Shower for Miss Gladys Sprigg at Central Office
Miss Pearl McKrill hosted a kitchen shower in the central office Tuesday evening in honor of her cousin Miss Gladys Sprigg who is said to be soon to be married. Fourteen attending enjoyed the gathering and Miss Sprigg received a number of useful articles.
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Pearl McKrill
Gladys Sprigg
Miss Sprigg
Home on vacation Everett Whittenberger visits Lown
Everett Whittenberger visiting from Indianapolis stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Whittenberger at their home northwest of Lown over Sunday.
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Everett Whittenberger
Indianapolis
Albert Whittenberger
Lown
Hugh Snyder Returns From Chicago Visit With Company
Hugh Snyder traveled from Chicago arriving Sunday morning and staying through Wednesday morning with his party.
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Hugh Snyder
Chicago
Harley Regents Trip Courts Indianapolis Return
Harley Regents traveled to Indianapolis last Friday and returned Saturday with his son who has attended the school for mutes.
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Harley Regents
Here
Indianapolis
Irvin Clink Sees Time Off With Parents North of Town
Irvin Clink, a Chicago Heights worker, was at home Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Clink, north of town. The report notes the family gathering as part of a local social update.
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Irvin Clink
Chicago Heights
Samuel Clink
Paul Snyder Returns Home After Employment in Mishawaka
Paul Snyder, who has been employed in Mishawaka since last fall, was home over Sunday with his parents.
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Paul Snyder
Wrights Visit En Route to Warsaw Conference
Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Wright of Poneto visited town for a few hours Tuesday and had supper at F. M. Jaques home before continuing to Warsaw to attend conference.
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E. E. Wright
Poneto
F. M. Jaques
Warsaw
Board of trustees to meet Friday evening
The Silver Lake board of trustees will hold a regular session Friday evening. Officials expect some important business to be taken up during the meeting.
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Board of Trustees of
Silver Lake
Record From Home in Michigan Describes Severe Winter
Ex resided north-west of here moved to Buchanan Mich about a year ago writes of a harsh winter with seven weeks of zero weather. December snow ten inches, January thirty nine inches total forty nine inches. Sledding occurred and coal shortages limited fuel with only 500 pounds available at a time. Rentals were scarce as demand filled housing.
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G. E. Mills
Here
Buchanan
Mich
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