Reunion Sunday Bouse Family Met on April 14
The Bouse family gathered at the George Bouse home northwest of town for a reunion honoring Sergt. William R. Bouse on a short furlough from Columbus Ohio. He shared twenty five years in service and many stories. A noon dinner followed and many relatives attended including Mr and Mrs George Bouse and children Sergt Wm R Bouse Hew Perry Cambridge Neb Mr and Mrs Charles Neer and children Mr and Mrs Andrew Parker and children Mr and Mrs James Craig and sup Mr and Mrs Ralph Parker and son Mr and Mrs Arley Ring and son and Mr and Mrs John L Parker and daughters.
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Bouse
George Bouse
William R. Bouse
Calumbus
Ohio
Wm R. Bouse
Columbus
Hew Perry
Cambridge, Neb
Charles Neer
Andrew Parker
James Craig
Ralph Parker
Arley Ring
John L. Parker
Attendance at Baccalaureate Sermon Fills Methodist Church
Large crowd attends the baccalaureate service at the Methodist church last Sunday evening. Rev Sieger delivers an interesting sermon and the seating capacity is filled with standing room nearly exhausted. Artic Rhodes, a graduating student, fell ill Sunday afternoon and could not attend.
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Methodist Church
Sieger
Artic Rhodes
Pneumonia Sickness Affects Local Resident Ralph Meinert
We are informed that Ralph Meinert is suffering from an attack of pneumonia at his home southeast of town. The report notes his illness as of this week and outlines his home location for local readers.
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Ralph Meinert
Don’t Hurry Hens to Market
Washington reports the USDA warns against rushing laying hens to market after sales restrictions end. Officials say green feed is plentiful and egg demand remains steady, and universal marketing could affect prices and cause poultry spoilage.
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Washington, D. C
Josses
United States Department of Agriculture
Summe Visit to Fort Wayne Daughter
Frank Summe visited his daughter Leanna in Fort Wayne on a Saturday morning. Edward Summe accompanied him on the trip.
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Frank Summe
Fort Wayne
Leanna
Edward Summe
Arbor Day in Indiana Designated for April Nineteenth
Governor Goodrich issues designation of April 19 as Arbor Day in Indiana under law and State Superintendent Ellis provides an observance booklet for schools. The day is urged beyond schools to include elders, linking the spirit of Arbor Day to national efforts for a better world amid the ongoing struggle for protection and improvement.
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Goodrich
Indiana
Ellis
Food Restrictions Abolished Yet Wheatless Days Reinforced
Notice from James R. Frazer Federal Food Administrator for Kos, Co states all meat restrictions are abolished but wheatless days and meals must be observed more strictly than ever.
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James R. Frazer
Kos, Co
Paul Snyder Returns Home For Army Camp Duty
Paul Snyder came home last Saturday from Mishawaka where he had been employed for several months. He is at home this week and will report at Warsaw on April 26 to begin his duty for Uncle Sam.
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Paul Snyder
Mishawaka
Paul
Warsaw
Sam
County Agent Zechiel to Speak at Town Hall Thursday Evening
Warsaw's County Agent Zechiel will present at the town hall this Thursday evening. He will discuss government maps and focus on the 501s and crops, with a lecture aimed at farmers.
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Zechiel
Warsaw
Zechial
Claypool High School Commencement Set for April 26
The Claypool high school will hold commencement exercises at the M. EK church on Friday evening April 26. The graduating class has twelve members and will present an excellent program for both class day and the commencement.
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Claypool High School
M. EK
Mobilization Ordered for 49 843 More Men by May First
General Crowder directs governors to mobilize 49 843 more troops by May 1 to fill vacancies in training camps nationwide. This brings total called since March 1 to 300,000 as older units depart for Europe and new recruits begin training for further deployments.
Cancer Doctor Pruden Checks On Mrs Leonard In Van Wert
Dr. Pruden of VanWert Ohio visited last Saturday and called at the GC L Leonard home. He reported Mrs. Leonard is progressing as well as could be expected.
Thin gray line of defense tied to faith and fate
In France the thin gray line stands firm against hell and home. Citizens buy Liberty Bonds and eat war bread while praying that the line holds, for the fate of the nation hinges on this distant frontline through a time of heroic sacrifice.
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France
Hell
Home
Roanoke minister to deliver first sermon in Silver Lake
Rev. J. F. Blocker arrives from Roanoke to lead the Silver Lake Methodist Church service on Sunday April 21 at 10 30 AM. He was assigned to the charge at the M E conference ending in Warsaw last week and is welcomed by the community with high recommendations and expectations of a large turnout.
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J. F. Blocker
M. EH
Warsaw
Silver Lake
Blocker
Roanoke
Funeral for six month old son Kreis
Funeral services were held Sunday at the United Brethren church for Leonard Ray Kreis six month old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kreis who died April 12 1918 after a brief illness He leaves a family including four brothers a sister and grandparents Interment was in Lakeview cemetery The family thanks those who helped during illness death and funeral and for the flowers
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Frank Kreis
Leonard Ray Kreis
Dyrrel Averell
Eldred
Donald
Magdelene
United Brethren Church
E. B. Martindale
Lakeview Cemetery
Mrs. Kreis
Warsaw Sees Large Crowd for Jackie Band Event
A Sunday gathering in Warsaw drew an estimated ten to fifteen thousand people to hear the Jackie band from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. About 25 musicians and the Jackie drill team performed several patriotic pieces and drills as crowds filled the streets with extensive auto traffic and police on duty.
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Warsaw
Great Lakes
Jackie
Existance
Franklin School Closes for Months Vacation Near Town
Franklin schools three miles west of town shut down Monday. Pupils and instructors will enjoy a several months break and spend much of the time working on farms and in related tasks.
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Franklin
Navy opens Naval Reserve to registrants on waiting orders
The Navy Department offers registrants a chance to enroll in the Naval Reserve and be placed on waiting orders while they choose a branch and trade. Details are available from Postmasters or Naval Recruiting Offices. Enroll before local boards call to fill quotas, as enrollment cannot be authorized after activation. Draft-age men may enlist or enroll in the Navy, a point often misunderstood.
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Navy Department
Naval Reserve
Naval
Navy
Mrs. Frank Alexander Receives Fort Wayne Hospital Surgery
Mrs. Frank Alexander of the northwest outskirts was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital for an operation a few days ago. Latest reports say she is recovering as well as could be expected and hopes remain for a speedy return home.
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Frank Alexander
Fort Wayne
Break in at Big Four Office Through Ticket Window
A Sunday night burglary at the Big Four office involved removing glass from the ticket window. Little of value was taken, and past break-ins involved a broken-out glass pane. The act is treated as railroad property tampering with severe penalties expected if caught.
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Big Four
Mrs Ralph Kreamer Returns Home From St Louis
Mrs Ralph Kreamer arrived in Disko from St Louis last Sunday to be with her mother Mrs Smith who is seriously ill. Mr Kreamer followed on Tuesday and is staying at the Smith home near Disko. Ralph is on the conscription list and says he is ready when his turn comes.
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Ralph Kreamer
Disko
St. Louis
Notice to Farmers on Mill Licenses under Federal Law
James R. Frazer Food Administrator for Kos. Go. warns farmers in the county who own or plan mills to grind wheat that they are millers and must obtain millers licenses. Operating without licenses violates federal law and a shortage of wheat to grind is imminent as the Food Administrator will confiscate grain.
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James .R. Frazer
Kos. Go
Measles Reported in Local Area
Local outbreak notes several cases of the three day measles. Patients show mild symptoms but the illness is considered burdensome and annoying to residents.
Repair Shop Returns to Silver Lake by Johnson
T Johnson moved his shoe and harness repair shop to North Manchester last week but after careful thought decided to return to Silver Lake. He will work here but will not bring household goods yet as his son in law is seriously ill.
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T. ©. Johnson
Manchester
Grandson Home on Furlough Visit in Warsaw
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Myers visited Warsaw on Sunday at the Mrs. Princess Cook home. Watson Cook, in the ordnance department at a detention camp near St. Louis, was home for a few days and Sunday proved a very pleasant time for all.
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L. W. Myers
Warsaw
Mrs. Princess Cook
Watson Cook
Ordnance Department
St. Louis
Home Arrival Of Russel Kreamer
Russel Kreamer, who has been employed in St Louis for most of the winter, arrived home Tuesday and will stay here with his family.
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Russel Kreamer
St Louis
Miss Meta Paulus Seeks Summer Study in South Bend
Miss Meta Paulus traveled to South Bend yesterday to stay for the summer and attend business college. She taught school at Syracuse during the past winter and the term was very successful with pupils and patrons fond of her.
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Meta Paulus
South Bend
Business College
Syracuse
Paulus
Visitors Journey Through Michigan on Family Trip
Levi Holderman and his family left for Kalamazoo Michigan last Saturday to visit Mrs Hs relatives the Stoneburner family. They traveled by car and planned to stop at several locations along the route.
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Levi Holderman
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Stoneburner
Sgt William House Visits Columbus Kin in Ohio
Furlough Sergt William R B House of Columbus Ohio spent the past week in the locality visiting relatives. He has served Uncle Sam for about twenty five years.
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Sergt William RB
House of
Columbus
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Time to Register in Koscinsko County Elections
Voters in Koscinsko County must register by October 7 to participate in next November's election. The registration board began work Monday at the Warsaw courthouse. Those unable to travel to the county seat may obtain registration blanks at the RECORD office in Silver Lake and complete them at home.
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Koscinsko County
Registration Board
Warsaw
Silver Lake
Potato Hill Rap Sparks Kaiser Bill Debate
A quirky headline notes riffs about potato hills provoking discussion on the Kaiser bill era. Local readers speculate on policy links and community responses amid a playful yet pointed commentary.
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Kaiser
War Savings Stamps to Buy a Rifle for Soldier
Five War Savings Stamps will equip a soldier with a rifle, ensuring he is not sent into action unarmed. The appeal urges readers to contribute to the fund and support the war effort through savings stamps.
Mortgage Tax Exemption Reminder for March Filing
A persuasive notice explains that any real estate mortgage owed on March 1 qualifies for a tax deduction if an exemption is filed in March or April each year. It states even small balances or late February mortgage deeds entitle the filer to savings, provided the exemption is filed before May 1. Readers are urged to contact REcorps to discuss deductions and not delay.
Death by Own Action Near Roann
Joseph Keppel of near Roann slashed his throat with a razor Thursday afternoon while plowing. He stopped the team, went to the barn, and killed himself. Survived by a wife and four children. Officials think worry over his son’s draft status may have driven the act.
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Joseph Keppel
Roann
Keppel
Indiana Rushes Liberty Loan Campaign With Public Speakers
Chicago dispatch reports Indiana leads in a broad Liberty Loan drive for the third war bond issue. The Hoosier state has many accomplished public speakers, with nearly all active in promoting bond purchases across the state.
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Chicago
Union
Indiana
Hoosier
Convention to be in Warsaw April 25 26 at Methodist Church
The Christian Patriots convention will be held in Warsaw on Thursday and Friday April 25 and 26. Sessions take place at the Methodist Church. The purpose is to meet the urgent demand for more and better men to serve the Nation and the Kingdom of God. A number of notable leaders will attend.
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Warsaw
Methodist Church
Kingdom of God
Miss Marion Swihart Enters Northwestern University
Chicago note Miss Marion Swihart traveled to Chicago last week and will attend Northwestern University this spring, marking her return to formal schooling.
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Marion Swihart
Chi
Cago
Northwestern University
Wheat Flour Allotments Raised for Per Capita Use
Notice to merchants announces increase in wheat flour allotment from one pound to one and a half pounds per person per week with full substitutes. Merchants must adjust customer cards and annotate margins for households with day workers, changing figures as the number of hands varies. James R. Frazer Federal Hood2Adi trator for Kos. Co.
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James R. Frazer
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