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Newspaper

Silver Lake Record

Location

Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1912

Page

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Commencement Honors Silver Lake High Class of 12

The Silver Lake High School senior class of 12 held commencement at United Brethren Church last Wednesday evening despite bad weather. Salutatorian Iva McKrill thanked patrons for the school system, class prophet Veinia Sprigg envisioned members in a western moving picture, and Russel Werking gave the valedictory outlining the class history. Twenty eight entered four years ago. nine earned diplomas. Diploma presented by Trustee Frantz. The program featured Prof R G Hill on Undiscovered Continents and a male quartet Ottis and Bruce Sherbundy Roy Sprigg Elmer Funk.

Iva McKrill Lake Township Veinia Sprigg Russel Werking Silver Lake High School Hardee

Claypool Lumber and Coal Co Informs Commitment to Satisfaction

The building life notice emphasizes customer satisfaction and assurance behind all goods. Claypool Lumber and Coal Co asserts they stand behind their products and aim to fulfill expectations.

Clay Pool Lumber and Coal Co

Anniversary of I O O F Lodge 576 Observed

The I O O F Lodge 576 plans an April 26 anniversary event with a brief program and refreshments for members and wives. Rev H W Park recently appointed to the Northern Indiana Conference preached at the Methodist church, praising finance to enlarge the church and welcoming the Park family to Silver Lake.

H. W. Park The Methodist Church Order H.W. Park Northern Indiana

Building Garage By L W Myers Adds Local Advance

L W Myers is building a cement block garage on the lot east of the post office as an added improvement to the enterprising little city. Auto owners will welcome the new structure and its convenience to the community.

L. W. Myers

Proposal for common church temple and unity in Leonard plea

C Leroy Leonard urges three churches to elect two men each for a seven member committee to plan a consolidated temple. He offers his corner lot No. 44 free to the organization, on condition it is non sectarian and named The Peoples Church, aiming to unite churches and follow the Nazarene teachings. Leonard pledges one tenth of his wealth and calls for immediate erection of a unified temple.

Nazarene C. Leroy Leonard

Mrs Mary A Meek Returns After Six Months in Mexico

Mrs. Mary A Meek comes home to Indiana from a six month visit with her daughter Mrs Winona Leonard and family in Albuquerque New Mexico. She enjoyed the trip though high altitude affected her health. since returning she is much improved and ready with stories of sights and places in the southwest.

Mary A. Meek Winona Leonard Albuquerque New Mexico

Roads Need Repairs Prompted by Public Complaints

Citizens urge county supervisors to repair roads while ground is soft using drag or grader. Delaying until dry ground will make work longer and cost taxpayers more.

Windy Saturday Fashion and Skirt Styles

A windy Saturday recalls old verse about wind driving skirts and sand in men's eyes. The piece notes women now wear tight skirts, making a cyclone unlikely to dislodge them, while breezes force Beet to cling closer to...

Titanic Sinks After Iceberg Collision Off Iceland

The Titanic of the White Star Line sank after striking a large iceberg at sea Sunday night. Over 1300 people died, with many prominent passengers among the casualties. Details await the rescue ship Carpathia as it nears New York.

White Star Line Titanic Carpathia New York

Folly of Maintaining Three Silver Lake Churches

The remark notes that erecting and maintaining three churches in Silver Lake is as ill advised as keeping three as Methodist or United Brethren. It presents a critique of excessive church proliferation in the town.

Silver Lake

Three Silver Lake Churches Urged to Consolidate

A letter from local citizens argues for merging three Christian church groups in Silver Lake into one large organization. It asserts competition wastes energy, promotes distrust, and that united efforts can fund a single temple, one minister, and greater service to humanity through Christian socialism.

Silver Lake

Notice on subscription expiration date in RECORD wrapper

Readers are advised to check the RECORD issue wrapper or first page for the date next to their name. If the date is earlier than January 11, the subscription is expired.

Ohi-Namel Restores Woodwork and Furniture

Claypool Lumber Company advertises Ohi-NAMEL to revive old woodwork and furniture. The notice emphasizes restoration effect and sales of the product.

Ohi-Namel The Claypool Lumber & Coz] Co

Baccalaureate Sermon at Silver Lake High School

Rev. Noah McCoy delivered an engaging baccalaureate sermon for Silver Lake High School graduates at the United Brethren church last Sunday evening. A large crowd of school patrons gathered to hear the sermon and honor the graduates.

Noah McCoy Silver Lake United Brethren Church

Heaven helps the man who pleases all opinions

The speaker warns against trying to please everyone and dodge enemies by changing views daily. True respect comes from steady principles, not shifting coats to match others. The passage argues against extreme people who clash with every differing opinion.

Who Is Disturbing Church Services This Week

A local notice questions parents about noisy youths during church services and urges investigation of their children. It warns that loose enforcement of rules could lead to trouble and asks readers to consider their own pupils’ behavior away from home.

Methenys Move to Indianapolis for Church Work

Mr and Mrs Metheny have relocated to Indianapolis and will reside in the capitol city. He will oversee United Brethren University buildings and grounds at University Heights six miles south of the city. The town will miss their active church and Sunday school service and wishes them success in their new home.

Mrs. Metheny Indianapolis Capitol City Metheny United Brethren University University Heights City

Local Residents Leave for Canada for Summer Visit

George Newhouse and Mrs. Zile with her son Earl Zile departed Tuesday for Canada and may settle in Aberdeen. The Record will follow their summer absence and report on Silver Lake doings until they return next fall.

George Newhouse

Posts Posts Posts Get Our Prices Before You Build

Clatty timber and coal company advertises fence building supplies and discounted prices. The terse message emphasizes competitive rates on posts and materials for construction.

Claypool Tmber & Coal-Co

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U. B Silver Lake High United Breth Ren Velma Sprigg Bessie Snyder Wilbur Stout Dean Tullis Gordon Jantz Leroy Geiger Myrl Alexander Asura JH. W. Park Bash Park Rev H. W. Pare Mexico New Church Organization Christian Church Wehare Canada
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