Boys Return Home From Service Amid Discharges
Over the past week several boys from the community have been released from service and returned to home and friends. Discharges issued are noted below with details for local records.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
1
Edward Hay Receives Lieutenant Commission After Camp Service
Edward Hay returned home after months in the medic corps stationed in Alabama and Washington. He spent over four weeks at Camp Taylor before discharge and was promoted to Lieutenant Monday, adding the prefix Lieut. to his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hay
Medic
Alabama
Washington
Edward
Camp Taylor
Hay
Lieutenant Glen Paulus Honored Discharge Returns Home
Lieutenant Glen Paulus arrives home Monday noon after honorable discharge from service. He spent most time in Georgia and at the officers training school and remains undecided about future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lietenant
Glen Paulus
Glen
Georgia
Officers Training School
Soldier Home From Camp Custer After Discharge
Russel Jontz, stationed at Camp Custer in Michigan for several months, received an honorable discharge and returned home Wednesday. He had been ill with pneumonia but has recovered and plans civilian life, noting he feels he has changed. Brown looks well after sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Jontz
Pat Camp Custer
Michigan
Sevral
Brown
Leffer Family Reports Soldier Discharge and Return
Lieutenant Samuel Leffer son of Mr and Mrs John Leffer has been discharged from service and arrived home last Friday. He was stationed in New Jersey and transferred to Camp Grant Illinois where he received discharge. His wife accompanied him for most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Leffer
John Leffer
New Jersey
Camp Grant
Illinois
Revival Meeting Begins Near Town
Rev J F Blocker opened a series of revival meetings at the Pleasant church three miles south of town on Monday evening. Thus far the attendance has been fair and it is hoped much good will result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Blocker
Pleasant
Infirmary Transfer for Mraena Sayers Saturday
Mraena Sayers was taken to the infirmary last Sunday and will remain at the institution until spring. She was accompanied by Mrs. J. F. Clymer, daughter Mary, and Mrs. C. A. Péar in a Frank Getty auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mraena Sayers
J. F. Clymer
Mary
C. A. Péar‘gon
Frank Getty
Married Life Reflected in Record of Indiana Official
George W. Farrell, 75, a former probate attorney and longtime Indiana General Assembly member, and SEYEH Wadsworth, 57, were married at a residence. The ceremony linked a former Silver Lake man to a notable public figure in a private setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Eorge W. Farrell
Fosher
Indiana General, Assembly
Veto
Seyeh
Wadsworth
Caides
Surprising school gathering noted in weekend report
A brief Saturday item reports a surprise school event with parents and students gathered on campus. Details are limited but the moment highlights community involvement and local activity.
Eschbach Visits WilSaw for Local Business
Speaker of the House Von J E Eschbach traveled from Wilsaw to attend local business matters then proceeded to Indianapolis for the legislative session where he currently serves as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von. J. E. Eschbach
Wilsaw
Indianapolis
Laughman and Wideman Receive Rochester Marriage License
Albert Laughman and Miss Rhoda Wideman, both residents of near this locality, were granted a marriage license at Rochester last week. They are well known to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Rhoda Wideman
Sounh West
Here
Rochester
Summe Brothers Move Into Marion Restaurant Purchase
Fred Summe traveled to Marion Tuesday to review a restaurant recently bought by his brother Frank Summe of Mentone. They plan to put the business in running order and operate it for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Summe
Marion
Frank
Mentone
Frank. Summe
Government Audits Pork Production Boost Across War Demands
Government reports show a sevenfold rise in pork exports compared with pre war levels driven by Department of Agriculture and Food Administration policies. Hog production growth surpasses 8 to 15 percent with weight gains, enabling an estimated 1.6 billion pounds more pork for 1918 19. Beef and hog processing figures reflect a strong wartime supply push amid shipping constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department’ of Agriculture
U. S.food Administration
Telephone rate meeting over new government order in Warsaw
Representatives from Kusciusk o county telephone companies met at the Commercial Telephone Company offices in Warsaw to discuss uniform toll rates set by a new government order. The rates effective Jan 1 1919 apply to subscribers and non-subscribers with distances from 6 to 40 miles priced at 10 to 5 cents per segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daca
Warsaw
Kusciusko County
Commercial Telephone Company
Record of extreme cold comparing two historical days
The article recalls a January Saturday near 1918 when temperatures ranged from 25 to 35 below zero causing near‑shutdown business and early store closings. Older residents say the 1864 New Year’s day mirrored the cold, noting it as the coldest familiar to younger residents.
Transfer of 300 troops to Camp Custer Mich
Lieut W L Rantz in charge of 300 men transferred from a Washington state camp to Camp Custer Michigan where discharge arrangements are being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Rantz
Reading Clerk Sseal Shester and Capitol Legislation Curtailed
A fragmented note mentions a Reading Clerk Sseal Shester and alleged caps on legislative actions at the Capitol. The text is unclear, but points to duties of a clerk and possible legislative curtailment at a state house.
Wees Return From Extended Visit
Mr and Mrs Wees Zimmerman arrived home Tuesday from a six weeks absence. They had visited their relatives and friends in Kendallville Garrett and Wawaka and with other kin during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees
Zimmerman
Ihey
Kendallville
Garrett
Residence Nearing Completion Welcomes New Inhabitants
The North Maite street house nears completion as the family plans to move in. The home is described as large, commodious, modern, and well finished. The community welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Yount as new residents of the little city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. L. 1
Dillman Returns Home From Three Week Absence
William Dillman came home Thursday after a three week absence. He visited with his son Reverend Robert Dillman and family at brok and with his brothers at Roann and North Manchester during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dillman
Brok
Roann
North
Manchester
Amputation for Mr. Underhill Fingers in South Bend
Mr and Mrs L D Underhill visited South Bend on Monday to consult specialists about persistent finger pain. Doctors decided on amputation, removing the first and second fingers of the right hand between joints Tuesday morning without anesthetic. He returned home Tuesday afternoon and is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Underhill
South Bend
Mr. Underhill
Have Purchased Farm
Mr and Mrs Burr Day of near Akron have bought a forty acre farm southwest of here near the Bethel church from Aaron Landis and will take possession March 4 Mrs Day was formerly Miss Esther Snoke daughter of Mr and Mrs William Snoke who live north of town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Day
Akron
Here
Bethel Church
Aaron Landis
Faulros and Secretaries Reform Debate Recalled
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a political or governmental debate involving Faulros and former secretaries. The text suggests concerns about current issues and the period’s relevance, urging readers to consider the worth of the discussion.
Restaurant The Weare Informant Sells Half Known Local Figure
A well known local figure sold a restaurant in South Whitley and plans to move soon to Minneapolis. The sale involved Mer, a reliable operator, and the status suggests a transition for the business location and ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Peng South Whitley
Fa Ay
Minneap
Family Hears From Soldier Brother in War Unit
Months pass as Mr and Mrs Newton Herendeen east of town seek news of son Howard Herendeen last heard from in October with Co A 316 Machine Gun Battalion A P O 114 Am HB Forces. Red Cross has been asked to locate him. hope Edward is safe and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Herendeen
Howard Herendeen
Co. A
Batttalion
Red Cross ‘Organization
Edward
Home On Furlough From Camp Sherman Ohio
E. J. Kohl stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio arrived Tuesday on furlough and visited his wife at the Frank Getty home. Howard Summe of Mentone, who had served along the eastern coast, was home on furlough and in town Sunday calling on his uncles John Alva Fred and George and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Frank Getty
Howard Summe
Mentone
Sam
John
Alva
Fred
George
Marine Recruit Garrett Snyder Progress at Paris Island
A letter from Garrett Snyder, son of Mr and Mrs Rufus Snyder, notes he is in training at Paris Island South Carolina with the U S Marines. He is doing well, receiving drilling and rifle range practice, and his company will stay about three weeks before possible deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett’ Snyder
Rufus Snyder
G Garrett
Paris Island
South Carolina
U.S. Marines
William Secere to Work on Kline Farm West of Town
William Secere contracted to work for Harry Kline on his farm west of town this summer. He and his wife plan to move to that place this year and have leased their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kline
Dre
Mra. Secere
Embroidery Club Guests Entertained at Burdge Home
Friday afternoon members of an embroidery club were entertained at Mrs. Burdge's home. The gathering included socializing and light refreshments in a cordial, informal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery , Club
Mra
Victoria reading lab holds Monday meeting
Members of the Victoria reading lab held a Monday meeting at Mrs J W Fervetda home with arrangements noted for future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Ig Sab
Mra. J.W. Fervetda
Public Sale At Tucker Farm Near Silver Lake
A public sale will be held January 29 beginning at 10 30 a m at the Alida farm residence three miles east and one mile south of Silver Lake. Horses mules and cows are to be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Lida Farm
American wheat production saves Allied bread rations
The text credits increased U.S. wheat crop and conservation for restoring normal bread supply for Allies. It notes shipping 141 million bushels overseas in January to July, surpassing Lord Rhondda's demand, and emphasizes prior shortages and wartime sacrifices leading to a renewed diet and hopeful future demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eLyes
United States
Australia
Argentine
Europe
Lord Rhondda
America
Tan
Syear
Magazine Agency Its You Are Taking Any King for a Periodical
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a magazine or periodical concept with odd phrasing and misplaced quotes. No coherent event or named facts present.
Foreman Named Cashier at Local Business
The text notes H J E Foreman as cashier of a local business, praising him as a capable and loyal manager whose tenure is expected to bring prosperity.
Home Caring For Mother Miss Lula Gamble In Detroit
Mrs Lula Gamble employs 48 nurses in Detroit to care for her mother Mrs Thomas Gamble who has been in failing health for six months. The condition shows little improvement recently and is described as arterial hardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Gamble
Detroit
Thomas Gamble
Be seven pound baby born to Mr and Mrs Sellers
Be seven pound baby born at the G A McClure home west of town last Saturday. The little fellow will answer to Ralph Jr. Mr Sellers is one of the instructors at the Franklin school miles west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph ‘Sellers
G. A. McClure
Ralph Jr
Sellers
Franklin
Sapulpa Couple Welcome 10 Pound Baby Boy
Word was received that Mr and Mrs Charles Saner of Sapulpa Oklahoma are the proud parents of a 10 pound baby boy born January 9 This adds to their four children two boys and two girls The Saner family is doing well Lloyd Saner is Mr Saners brother and lives west of here The Record office offers auto number blanks for quick processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herg
Charles Saner
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Saner
Lloyd Saner
Here
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ex-trustee’s
Weelx
Albert Laughman
Albert
Marion Restaurant
Farmers Save
Sevenfeld
Camp Custer
Ur Cecaily
Olepasia Leglalaburs
the Capitol
William Dillman
Ingers
L. D. UN
American Nation
Allied Loaf
Faulros
Secreta
Mr. and
Mrs. Newton Herendeen
France
G. Snyder Writes
The
Marines
William Secere
World
Agency
Barket H
J. E. Foreman
Re Ling
Mr. Foreman
Businesy
Stork
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