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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
Members of the Summe family gathered at Myrtle-Glenn Park Tuesday for a reunion honoring George Kreis and his New York City family visiting west of town. Relatives and friends enjoyed a pleasing program and a big noon dinner.
Report warns that individuals posing as solicitors are taking subscriptions for an American Legion publication in the county. Officials say the magazine has no authorized representatives and caution residents to avoid signing.
Here From Illinois Mr and Mrs Harry Myers of Sterling Illinois were here a few hours last Sunday Mrs Myers was formerly Miss Gladys Lawrence daughter of Mrs Cluen of Claypool and has many relatives in this locality.
Miss Mary Clymer returned home for vacation after attending Valparaiso College for three months.
Misa Mildred Dannecker of Van Wert, Ohio arrived Monday to assist in caring for her aunt Mrs. F D Hayman who has been confined to her room with sickness for the past week.
A group of Eastern Star ladies from Akron visited Lake Park yesterday for a picnic and reported enjoying a delightful outing with good company and weather.
Mies Erba Ayers has joined the McKown and Hill garage in the office. She attends to calls and manages the books.
Iva McKrill and Ruth Leckrone, longtime telephone central operators, resigned their posts last week. Archie Franks and his wife from Burket will fill the vacancies. McKrill left Thursday night, Leckrone’s term ended Saturday, and both women were praised for prompt courteous service.
Prices drop as sugar and syrups become cheaper and Ice Cream Pee reduces cost.
Visiting Boyhood Haunts Russel Sands wife and daughter Dorthy of Indianapolis spend days at Myrtle Glenn park calling on relatives in and around Silver Lake, the childhood home of Mr Sands. He is A. J. Hill’s nephew and son of the late Joseph Sands with many local relatives.
Katie Lantz aged 83 and Mary Bush aged 66 lived together at the county infirmary since December without knowing they were related. A visitor last Sunday revealed they are sisters after years apart.
The Ford Service garage reports a surge in activity with McKown & Hill selling new Fords and used cars, along with rapid accessory sales as shipments arrive.
Professor J. D. Lee Cline, long associated with the local schools, accepts the position of principal upon invitation. He has served in various educational roles and now assumes the top post at the district.
Prof J D Lee Cline resigns after eight years as superintendent of Silver Lake schools to become principal of a Decatur school with fifteen instructors under him. He will earn a higher salary and continues active in Masonry Woodmen and other orders. He has taught in Adams County and at Winona College and studied at several Indiana and Ohio institutions.
A stranger leaped from a passenger train in Sidney on Saturday as a man in pursuit fired a shot. The fugitive hid behind a tree near a residence, was captured, returned to the train, and beaten. The incident halted the train five minutes and is believed to involve an attempted convict escape.
The Blickenstaff couple welcomed twin boys on July 3 at the T. D. Butterbaugh home southeast of town. Named Robert Dee and Delbert Lee the boys join parents Mrs Marie Butterbaugh and Rev T D Butterbaugh in North Manchester community circles.
I. A. Snoberger left on Sunday for Joliet Illinois then planned a four months journey through southern Illinois into Missouri for the Star-Peerless wallpaper company. If successful he expects to be home around late November.
Mr and Mrs Thur Whetstone of near Beaver Dam entertained many friends at their home Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Kreis uncle George Kreis and family from New York City. Refreshments were served and guests departed late. Attendees included George Kreis and family of New York Charles Bradshaw and daughter Mrs Lewis Schulshman of Lafayette Mrs H B Suhdy and Frank Kreis and family.
The article profiles Prof. Cline of Silver Lake, a math and science educator with a Ph.D track, fifteen years in local schools, eight as superintendent, and a long teaching career. He plans to leave for Decatur mid August to take a higher position, with his wife and young son Eldred accompanying him.
Mr and Mrs Archie Franks parents of E A Franks former school instructor have moved from Barket to occupy rooms in the telephone building. They will operate the central office here and are regarded as excellent people by local residents.
The text notes that in hot spells people complain less when busy, as work distracts from the heat. A busy man sweats without grumbling, consoling himself that cooler nights will come. The passage reflects personal endurance during high temperatures.
Warsaw Union Incorporated filed articles of incorporation Monday with the Secretary of State in Indianapolis. The firm has capital stock of 24000 dollars. Directors named are A A Gast of Akron Esti A Gast Ralph O Nusbaum Ralph Bartel and Angus C McDonald of Warsaw.
An airplane came from Wabash last Sunday afternoon and landed in Leffel field north of town without passengers as the ground owner objected to using the site for landing.
Children of Kosciusko county may be examined free all this week by applying at the second floor of the Commercial building at Winona Lake. The state board of health conducts a series of lectures and meetings known as Hygiene Week with morning lectures by Dr. Ada Schweiter and Mrs. Rith McBee Brown. Several assistants provide information on the subject.
Mrs Will H Stickel, formerly Misa Mabel Wells, died at her Allegan Michigan home on Saturday night. She was about fifty, survived by her husband five children and other relatives. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon in Allegan.
Noah Hamman and son F M Hamman finished the brick masonry for a large garage at Lafountain last week after nearly six weeks of work.
Local paper invites announcements of family reunions to publish as a news item. Readers are urged to send details so friends and relatives can learn of the upcoming gathering through the RECORD.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Gamble of Palestine area attended the funeral and burial of Jacob Hast his uncle held Monday afternoon near here.
Many auto owners who applied for a Title have received the title and container and await the card. The card will be mailed by the secretary of state, signed by the owner, and placed in the container displayed in the car's driver area.
Mr and Mrs J D Stoneburner of Kalamazoo Michigan have been here viging with their daughter Mrs Holderman and Mrs Ira Porter during the visit.
A housewife letting in 6 000 000 000 flies last week sparks a cautionary tale on disease. Studies show one fly can lead to generations of six million, each carrying filth and germs that threaten healthy lives. The call is to watch screens and swat flies whenever possible.
Walter Hamman began a day plowing for several farmers for McKown Hill garage and used the task to discuss the Fordson tractor.
The young ladies class of the A. B. Sunday school taught by Mrs. Kern held a picnic at Winona Lake yesterday. They enjoyed a pleasant time despite warm weather.
Gladys Hamilton leaves town with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Haney and joins her husband in Chicago where he has secured a position.
The text notes that Mrs. Bila Conner and Tony Leithman, visitors at the McClure home for a week, have bought a lot at the park and plan to build a cottage within months in Marion.
The article notes corn in a single field showing varied heights from tasseling to early sprouts. Differences stem from ground condition at planting with loose soil promoting moisture and growth while cloddy areas hinder sprouting and early height.
Mrs Bennie Drudge has accepted the position as bookkeeper at the local pickle station, taking charge of the business end. The report notes preparation for the pickle saiting season as the area gears up for steady activity.
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