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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
8
The statistics division of the state health department lists deaths in the first six months of 1922 totaling 34 123 deaths, with pneumonia leading, followed by tuberculosis and cancer as the second and third causes. Other major deadly diseases include diphtheria typhoid fever scarlet fever me to mats smallpox and cerebrospinal fever.
Fifty eight photographers and families from the United States and Canada visiting Winona Lake for a post graduate course spent Sunday at Myrtle Glenn Park. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Werner of Warsaw. Activities included boating swimming and athletic games. A bounteous luncheon prepared by the Host couple was served at noon in the pavilion.
John Blosser of Illinois visited Emanuel Leckrone’s home yesterday. He previously lived on a farm near Pleasant Valley church, northeast of here, for several years.
A large gathering from Fairview attended the Warren-Hip pensteel reunion near South Whitley at Ed Bowers’s home, with about 300 in attendance. Rev. H Q Pence preached a strong sermon at evening services and many locals were visited by the preacher on Monday.
Arthur Sausaman and his brother Lloya Sausaman visited Chicago on Sunday to handle mail service duties and other business. J A Teeter handled business in Warsaw last Friday. Miss Emma Sturges traveled to Ohio to stay with relatives. Mrs Douglas and daughter Kate joined three other ladies for a day trip from Winona. Jerry Chapman and family returned to Bloomingdale after a week with the Sprigg and McKrill families. A shipment of Pocahontas coal is expected soon, advertised by Silverlake Elevator Co. Jacob Aughenbaugh visited his daughter in Laketon area and recalled old acquaintances from Silver Lake.
Mrs. Carrie Hunt and children returned to Kokomo after a week with her parents the Snyders in north town. Partnerships include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson Dr and Mrs J M Amisa at Galveston with Mary Shideler and the Link family. Salvi MacBeth recital set for August 17 at Winona Lake Indiana. Mrs. J B McCoy returned from Dowagiac Michigan. Angeline Helser visited Mishawaka then returned with Mr. Murphy. Bert Fisher and Eugene Way and daughter Mildred drove to Nappanee where they or a threshing outfit for weeks, then returned to work.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Artie Carr Tuesday afternoon. Many in the Center area suffer from colds. Mail carrier Artie Carr is on vacation. a new carrier is serving. Loren and Trene Davidson of St. Joseph Michigan visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davies over Sunday. William Snoke and wife traveled to Bourbon for the Snoke reunion, joined by Mrs. Jake Teeter. Lee Harshberger family moved to Hammond after two weeks at the Frank Hill home. Artie Carr and family hosted visitors from North Manchester Sunday. Raleigh Tucker and family returned to Noblesville after a week with the Richards. Charles Boggess and family entertain guests from Richmond this week. Frank Fruitt and family of Packerton spent Sunday with Harry Zellers and family. Continuous social visits noted through Tuesday with William Snoke and wife.
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Betty Baise returned from overseas with her parents Mr and Mrs BR Pri She was accompanied by her sister Miss Helene who had been there for several weeks with grandparents.
Chester Bashore returns to Chicago after months in Glaypool to dispose of his garage interest and resume office work. Mrs. Bashore stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Pau D8 in the area.
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