Reunion Sunday Honors Sergt William R Bouse
The Bouse family held a reunion at the George Bouse home near town on Sunday April 14 in honor of Sergt William R Bouse on furlough from Columbus Ohio. He shared stories from twenty five years in service while a noon meal followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Bouse and children, Mr and Mrs Ben Perry Cambridge Neb, Mr and Mrs Charles Neer and children, Mr and Mrs Andrew Parker and children, Mr and Mrs James Craig and family, Mr and Mrs Ralph Parker and son, Mr and Mrs Arley Ring and son, Mr and Mrs John L Parker and daughters.
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Bouse
George Bouse
William R. Bouse
Columbus
Ohio
Wm R. Bouse
Ben Perry
Cambridge, Neb
Charles
Neer
Andrew Parker
James Craig
Ralph Parker
Arley Ring
John L. Parker
Baccalaureate Service Draws Large Attendants at Methodist Church
A crowded Methodist church last Sunday evening hosted the baccalaureate sermon delivered by Rev. Sieger. The seating capacity was filled and standing room was scarce. One graduating student, Artic Rhodes, fell ill Sunday afternoon and could not attend.
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Methodist Church
Sieger
Artic Rhodes
Pneumonia Sickness Report For Ralph Meinert
The article states Ralph Meinert is suffering from pneumonia at his home southeast of town. No additional details on date or authorities are provided.
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Ralph Meinert
Don’t Hurry Hens to Market Warns USDA
Washington officials warn against a rush of laying hens to market after restrictions are lifted. The United States Department of Agriculture says premature sales may cause food losses and egg demand remains high while green feed grows plentiful.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Summe Visit Ties Fathers to Daughter in Fort Wayne
Frank Summe visited his daughter Leanna in Fort Wayne after a short stop Saturday morning. Edward Summe joined the trip with him.
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Frank Summe
Ffort Wayne
Leanna
Schoool
Edward Summe
Arbor Day Observance Proclaimed In Indiana
Governor Goodrich designated April 19 as Arbor Day and Indiana schools are required to observe it as a patriotic holiday. State Superintendent Ellis issued an attractive booklet to aid schools in teaching the day. The observance should extend beyond students to all ages, reflecting a spirit of sacrifice for a better future during the nation’s current effort for protection and world betterment.
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Goodrich
Indiana
Ellis
Food restrictions tightened for wheatless days across Kos
James R. Frazer Federal Food Administrator for Kos County announces abolition of meat restrictions until further notice while wheatless days and meals must be observed more strictly.
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James R. Frazer
Kos
Paul Snyder Returns Home From Mishawaka Military Service
Paul Snyder arrived home last Saturday from Mishawaka where he had worked for several months. He remains at home this week and is scheduled to report in Warsaw on April 26 to begin his camp duties for the U S Army.
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Paul Snyder
Mishawaka
Paul
Warsaw
Sam
County Agent Zechiel to Speak Thursday Evening
Warsaw official Zechiel will attend in the town hall this Thursday evening. He carries government maps and will discuss soil and crop topics, urging farmers to attend for an informative lecture.
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Zechiel
Warsaw
Zechial
Claypool Commencement Set for April 26 at M E Church
Claypool high school will hold commencement exercises at the M E church Friday evening April 26. The graduating class has twelve members and prepared an excellent program for class day and the main ceremonies.
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Claypool High School
M. E
Thin gray line in France evokes heroic resolve during war
A vivid wartime exhortation praises the thin gray line defending France against invasion. It urges support through Liberty Bonds and rationing while stressing prayer as the line stands between hell and home, reflecting civilian morale and faith during conflict.
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France
Hell
Home
Roanoke Pastor to Deliver First Sermon in Silver Lake
Rev. J. F. Blocker assigned at Warsaw conference will preach his initial sermon at the Silver Lake Methodist Church Sunday morning April 21 at 10 30 o clock. A large attendance is expected and the Blocker family is warmly welcomed into the community.
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J. F. Blocker
M. E
Warsaw
Silver Lake
Blocker
Roanoke
Funeral Sunday for Six Month Old Son Kreis
The six month old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kreis died Friday after a short illness marked by convulsions. Leonard Ray Kreis born September 25 1917 died April 12 1918 at age 6 months 17 days. Survived by parents four brothers a sister one great grandmother one grandfather and grandmother and many relatives. Funeral Sunday at United Brethren church with interment in Lakeview cemetery. The family thanks those who aided during illness and for the flowers. Mr and Mrs Kreig
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Frank Kreis
Leonard Ray Kreis
Dyrred
Averell
Eldred
Donald
Maydelene
United Brethren Church
E. E. Martindale
Lakeview Cemetery
Mrs. Kreig
More Men Called to Military Mobilization in March Order
General Crowder orders governors to mobilize 49 843 more men by May 1 to fill vacancies in training camps nationwide. Total mobilized since March 1 reaches 300 000, with 150 000 already ordered for April 26. Troops move to Europe as new recruits fill training camps, likely shortening training duration if war continues.
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Crowder
Cancer Doctor Pruden Visits Van Wert Mrs Leonard Improving
Dr Pruden, the Van Wert Ohio cancer doctor, visited the C L Leonard home last Saturday and found Mrs Leonard improving as well as could be expected.
Navy opens Naval Reserve for registrants waiting orders
The Navy Department offers registrants a choice of branch and trade by enrolling in the Naval Reserve and placing them on waiting orders. Details are available from any Postmaster or Naval Recruiting Office. Enroll before local boards call to avoid denial of enrollment. Men of draft age may enlist or enroll in the Navy.
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Navy Department
Naval Reserve
Naval
Navy
Mrs Alexander Undergoes Operation Near Fort Wayne
Mrs Frank Alexander living northwest of town was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital and underwent an operation a few days ago. Latest report says she is as well as could be expected and hopes remain for a quick recovery so she can return home.
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Frank Alexander
Fort Wayne
Unusually large Warsaw crowd hears Jackie band
A Sunday event drew estimated ten to fifteen thousand people to Warsaw to hear the Jackie band from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The 25 piece band and the Jackie drill team performed patriotic pieces as autos filled the streets and traffic police manned the area.
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Warsaw
Great Lakes
Jackie
Franklin Schools Close For Short Vacation
Franklin schools three miles west of town shut down Monday for a several weeks break. Pupils and instructors will take a vacation and work on the farm, putting in time at agricultural tasks until classes resume.
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Franklin
Farm Grist Mills License Notice Warns of Violations
James R. Frazer Food Administrator for Kos. Go. warns farmers in the county who have or plan to operate grist mills to obtain miller licenses. Operating without a license violates federal law and wheat deliveries will be seized by the Food Administrator soon, leaving little wheat available.
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James .R. Frazer
Kos. Go
Measles Reported With Mild Illness in Local Area
Several measles cases identified in the locality, described as the three day variety. Patients do not become severely ill, but the illness is considered irritating and bothersome.
Repair shop owner returns to Silver Lake location
T C Johnson moved his shoe and harness repair shop to North Manchester a week before last after consideration. He now plans to operate the shop in Silver Lake again but will not bring his household goods, as his son in law remains ill.
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T.C. Johnson
Manchester
Grandson Home on Furlough in Warsaw Visit
Mr and Mrs L W Myers visited at Mrs Princess Cook home in Warsaw on Sunday. Watson Cook from the ordnance department of a detention camp near St Louis was home for a few days and the group enjoyed a pleasant time together.
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L. W. Myers
Warsaw
Mrs. Princess Cook
Watson Cook
Ordnance Department
St. Louis
Homecoming for St Louis worker Russel Kreamer
Russel Kreamer, employed in St Louis most of the winter, arrived home Tuesday and will stay 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 in Syracuse during the past winter and was well liked by pupils and patrons. the term was very successful.
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Meta Paulus
South Bend
Business College
Syracuse
Mises Paulus
Break in at Big Four Office Through Ticket Window Glass
A Sunday night break in at the Big Four office involved removing a glass from the ticket window in the waiting room. No great value was taken, but railroad property tampering is treated severely, with a high likelihood of arrest if caught.
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Big Four
Returned From St Louis Mrs Ralph Kreamer
Mrs Ralph Kreamer arrived in Disko from St Louis last Sunday to tend her seriously ill mother Mrs Smith. Mr Kreamer followed on Tuesday and is staying at the Smith home near Disko. Ralph awaits his call to duty on the Uncle Sam conscription list having passed the examination and ready when his turn comes.
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Ralph Kreamer
Disko
St. Louis
Family Visit From Michigan Richens Original Route
Levi Holderman and family left here last Saturday for Kalamazoo Michigan to visit Mrs H s relatives the Stoneburner family They traveled by car and planned to stop at several places along the trip.
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Levi Holderman
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Stoneburner
Sergeant Bouse Visits Local Relatives in Ohio Officer’s Return
Furlough Sergt William R. Bouse of Columbus Ohio spent a week in the locality visiting relatives. He has served in Uncle Sam's force for about twenty five years.
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Sergt
William R. Bouse
Columbus
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Time to Register in Koscinsko County Election
County voters must register between now and October 7 with the registration board at the Warsaw courthouse. A supply of registration blanks is available at the RECORD office in Silver Lake for those who cannot travel to the county seat.
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Koscinsko County
Registration Board
Warsaw
Silver Lake
Every potato bill's a rap at Kaiser bill
A sharp critique targets the Kaiser bill as a barrage of potato-themed amendments. Advocates argue policy misfires on procurement, while opponents claim the measure muddies definitions and accountability. Public debate centers on cost, impact, and oversight.
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Kaiser Bill
Five War Savings Stamps Buy a Soldier a Title
A brief wartime note urging support for War Savings Stamps to fund military needs. The slogan promises a soldier will receive a title as a reward for purchase, encouraging readers to invest for victory.
Mortgage Tax Breaks You Can Claim Each March
Take advantage of an exemption by filing in March or April each year if you owe any mortgage on March 1. Even with a small balance like fifty dollars or a late February mortgage, you qualify for a tax deduction as long as the mortgage is not paid in full before March 1. File before May 1 to save several dollars in taxes. Call to discuss.
Man Commits Suicide Near Roann Amid Draft Worries
Joseph Keppel of near Roann slashed his throat with a razor Thursday afternoon while plowing. He died in the barn after stopping the team. Survived by wife and four children. Authorities suspect worry over his son’s possible draft into war service prompted the act.
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Joseph Keppel
Roann
Keppel
Indiana Launches Broad Liberty Loan Campaign
A Chicago dispatch notes Indiana is conducting the most extensive Liberty Loan platform campaign in the nation. The Hoosier state uses a large pool of accomplished public speakers, with nearly all of them actively promoting the third-issue war bond.
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Chicago
Union
Indiana
Hoosier
Christian Patriots Convention Set for Warsaw
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 event aims to meet the demand for more and better men to serve the Nation and the Kingdom of God with several notable leaders attending.
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Warsaw
Methodist Church
Kingdom of God
Miss Marion Swihart to Attend Northwestern University
Attending School in Chicago Miss Marion Swihart went to Chicago the latter part of last week and will go to school this spring at Northwestern University.
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Chicago
Marion Swihart
Chi
Cago
Northwestern University
Flour allotment raised per capita to one and a half pounds
Federal Food Administrator James R. Frazer announces increased wheat flour allotments to one and one half pounds per person per week with full substitutes. Merchants must update customer cards and note extra allotments for additional hands in boarding households.
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James R. Frazer
Federal Food
Admirator
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