Jontz Named Assistant Cashier at Commercial State Bank
Clarence R. Jontz will become assistant cashier at Commercial State Bank to fill the vacancy caused by Leroy M. Burdge's resignation. A Silver Lake native, he has ties to the town, previously worked at Roger S. Jontz drug store and recently served as a pharmacist in a Columbia City store. He started work Wednesday noon and is learning quickly.
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Mercial State Bank
Clarence R. Jontz
Leroy M. Burdge
Jontz
Silver Lake
Little City
Roger 8
Budd
Old Town
Self Returns to Pueblo After Visit with Parents
Sid Self and his parents Wir and Mrs S J Self had been visiting in the area for several weeks before Sid returned to his Pueblo Colorado home on Thursday morning.
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Sid Self
Wir
S. J. Self
Pueblo
Colorado
Farmers swap properties near town in March transfer
Last Friday H. A. Moyer and Emanuel Shilling exchanged farms in a completed deal valued at a billion. The Moyer farm lies two and a half miles northwest of town while the Shilling farm sits two miles west. Both properties are in good condition and the transfer is expected around March.
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H. A. Moyer
Emanuel Shilling
Marchist
Moyer
Shilling
Bowen Couple Moves to Wabash from Columbia City
Mr and Mrs Alvin Bowen moved to Wabash from Columbia City and began living with W B Wood. They had resided in Columbia City for several months and now reside in Wabash with Mr Bowen taking a similar position there and starting work Monday.
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Alvin’ Bowen
Columbia City
W. B. Wood
Wabash
Bowen
Zimmerman to Replace Jontz in Columbia City Store
Will move to Columbia City as C. R. Jontz resigns. F W Zimmerman of Brazil is hired to begin Monday. Zimmerman is described as an excellent young man and the move brings the family closer to home amid local approval. Men and education quotes noted in closing reflections.
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C. R. Jontz
Columbia City
Brazil
Zimmerman
Jontz
Maby
Red Cross Christmas Seals and Your Buying Plan
Questioning readers about last year's seal purchases and a proposed plan to buy triple that amount this year. Encourages placing seals on letters and parcels to support Red Cross efforts.
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Red Cross
Winter Snow Covers Ground Ahead of Christmas
Residents woke to over an inch of snow on the ground signaling winter’s arrival and the approach of the holiday season. The light snowfall brought a festive mood as streets glistened and morning activities paused briefly.
Returned to Soldiers Home From Local Residency
Jacob Gulmer, who had resided here for several months at the hotel, left Wednesday for Danville Illinois to stay in the soldiers home during the winter. He will likely return here next spring.
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Jacob Gulmer
Danville
Illinois
Food Conservation Notice Issued By County Official
A public notice by James R. Frazer, county food administrator, explains the food conservation program is really about substitution for certain necessities. It states the U S Food Administration asks replaceable items not to encourage reduced consumption. The notice appears in this issue and continues on the fifth page.
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James R. Frazer
U. S. Food Administration
Quail Protection Urged as Insects Threaten Crops
Indiana officials call for hunters to refrain from shooting quail during the season opened November 10. Wallace states killing quail aids Germany, urging sportsmen to protect quail to control insects that harmed crops this year. Continued on Page Five.
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Health Wallace
Wallace
Indiana
Germany
Red Cross Seals Sold At J R Norman Store
Citizens urged to secure Red Cross Seals at the J R Norman store in town and use them liberally to aid relief efforts.
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Red Cross
J. R. Norman
Funeral Attendance for Mrs Lowery’s Brother
Mrs Lowery and her daughter Mrs Walter Homman are at Yorktown for the death and funeral of Mrs Lowerys only brother.
Move to Akron Prompts Farewell from Community
Joe Little and his family moved from the Harry Kline farm west of town to Akron yesterday after about a year of residence. They recently purchased property in Akron and are leaving the area. The community expresses regret at their departure and recommends them to Akron residents.
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Joe Little
Harry Kline
Town
Akron
War Certificates and Thrift Stamps Now On Sale
Postmaster M. D. Yotter announces a supply of thrift stamps and war certificates. War certificates sell for 4.12 and redeem for 5 after five years with 4 percent interest. thrift stamps cost 25 cents with 16 stamps plus 12 cents redeemable for a war certificate. Available at any county post office or from rural route carriers as a way to support Uncle Sam.
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M. D. Yotter
Uncle Sam
Completing Arrangements for Kosciusko K of P Meeting
Arrangements are completed for the annual meeting of the K of P lodges of Kosciusko County to be held in the K of P lodge rooms at Silver Lake on Thursday December 20.
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Kf P Lodges
Kosciusko’ County
K. of P
Silver Lake
Live Stock Show Held in Chicago Promises Local Spotlight
A large Live Stock event took place in Chicago attracting many participants. The locality highlighted its offerings and the event showcased regional agricultural interests with extensive displays and participation.
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Chicago
Travelers report arrival in Wauchula Florida
Mrs Elizabeth Whittenberger received a card from Mr and Mrs Frank Metheny noting they arrived in Wauchula Florida on November 21 They wrote of driving past orange groves and visiting a packing house saying everything there is beautiful
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Elizabeth Whittenberger
Frank Metheny
Wauchula
Florida
Burdge to Leave Bank for Tipton Post Monday
L M Burdge will resign from the Commercial State Bank and depart Saturday for Tipton to join the Citizens National Bank. Arrangements were completed sooner than expected. he will report for duty at the opening of business next Monday morning.
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L. M. Burdge
Comercial ‘State’ Bank
North Dakota Trio Arrives From Williston For Winter Visit
Roscoe Seif his wife and daughter arrived Wednesday morning from Williston North Dakota and will remain here during the winter with their relatives. They lived in the northwest for about eight years.
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Roscoe Seif
Willistop
North Dakota
North-west
Finley Kirkpatrick Passes En Route to Van Buren
Finley Kirkpatrick, who once managed the garage at this place, passed through on Sunday while en route to his home in Van Buren due to the serious illness of his mother who resides there. He had previously served in Canada.
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Finley Kirkpatrick
van Buren
Finley. Was
Canada
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