Mrs Atwood Elder of Claypool Dies by Suicide
Mrs Atwood Elder 55 a resident of Claypool died early Wednesday in a woodland shed after ingesting chloroform and carbolic acid. Her husband found her missing in bed about 2 am and she was later found in a woodshed with bottle nearby. Survived by husband son Baron Detroit three sisters and three brothers. Funeral will be held Friday at 2 pm in Claypool with I O F cemetery interment.
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Atwood Elder
Claypool
Warsaw
Atwood Hider
L. G. Kissinger
Liberty Mills
Baron
Detroit
Clement, Jones
Near Claypool
Minnie Rittenhouse
Mishawaka
Hari Valentine
W. B. Kissenger
Dal Kissinger
Colorado
Lide Kissinger
Record of Mr Paulus gifts oranges lemons from trip
Mr Paulus returned from a month in California and presented the RECORD force with several ripe oranges he picked himself and a pair of lemons from a tree. The fruits look green but are market ready and the oranges have a pleasing, tasty sweetness. Our thanks are extended to Mr Paulus.
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Monroe Paulus
California
Paulus
Funeral Attends Virgil Clinker Called Home
Virgil Clinker an Illinois Bridge Co. worker, was at his Michigan home recently to mourn the sudden death of his brother in law Vern Warren. The note indicates Clinker returned to attend the funeral.
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Virgil Clinker
Michigan
Illinois Bridge Co
Vern Warren
Storm damages wide area with hail and downed wires
A severe rain and hail storm last Saturday caused extensive damage across the county. Hail shattered windows and ruined corn in the east and north, while town trees fell and light wires on north Jefferson street were torn down, leaving the city without lights until Sunday afternoon.
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Jefferson Street
Mail to Germany Restored at Prewar Rates
Government announces letters may once again be mailed to Germany under wartime rules. Postage remains five cents per letter.
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Germany
Navy Seeks Enlistees For Two-Year Terms
Navy recruiting stations nationwide begin enlisting volunteers for a two year term under a July 16 act of Congress. Authorities urge eligible men to apply at local recruitment offices and start military service.
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Navy
United States
Congress
Funeral Held for Hammond Resident Ot Brown
Ot Brown of Hammond former Claypool resident died at noon Monday in a hospital after an operation. He was about 45, survived by wife and five children, two sisters, a brother, with funeral in Claypool attended by many relatives.
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Ot Brown
Hammond
Claypool
John Brown
Local Residents Attend Sacred Opera Joseph in Winona
A large crowd from the locality gathered Tuesday evening to witness the sacred opera Joseph performed in Winona. The audience comprised many local residents who attended the event.
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Winona
Joseph
Homecoming of Roy Shoemaker from overseas service
Roy Shoemaker arrived home Saturday evening after several months abroad with the American army. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shoemaker who reside west of town. Friends express happiness at his return.
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Roy Shoemaker
Oversea
Roy
Isaac Shoemaker
Here
Indiana Commercial Secretaries Association Meeting
The annual Indiana Commercial Secretaries Association meeting is held at Winona Lake this week in July 2026. Notable speakers will address timely subjects before attendees.
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The
Indiana Commercial Secretaries, Association
Winona Lake
Delco-Light System Shines at McClure Place
Delco-Light Ray Henderson installs a Delco-Light system at the G. A. McClure residence three miles west of town. The house and outbuildings are now beautifully illuminated. The McClures are described as progressive people embracing progress and modern comforts.
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Ray Henderson
G. A. McClure
McClure
Local thanks to Silver Lake Fire Dept for barn fire aid
J B Rowland and family express heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and the Silver Lake fire department for heroic work saving their barn when a straw stack burned last Friday afteroon.
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Silver Lake
Tragic Gravel-Pit Burial Claims Local Boy
Mrs Emanuel Leckrone traveled to South Bend after the death of seven year old Jay Willard son of Mr and Mrs E J Willard in a gravel pit cave in. A companion escaped after being trapped for hours while hundreds gathered at the scene and the funeral was held Sunday.
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Emanuel Leckrone
South Bend
Jay Willard
E. J. Willard
Willard
Reed Accepts Hotel Position at Haney in Town
Miss Hazel Reed, residing southwest of town, accepted the post at the Haney Hotel and began work Monday morning.
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Hazel Reed
Town
Haney Hotel
Mrs Gresso Down With Fall Injury in North Manchester
Mrs. Samuel Gresso has been unable to walk for over a week after a fall that injured a leg. The injury appeared slight at first but worsened, causing her significant trouble. Locals express sympathy and hope for a full recovery.
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Samuel Gresso
North Manchester News
Occupy Shamrock Cottage at Lake with McKown Family
Maynard and Ruth Warum and Smith of Alexandria occupy the Shamrock cottage at the lake. The McKown family and other musicians in the dancing carnival are staying there during the lake event.
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Fred McKown
Maynard
Ruth Warum
Smith
Alexandria
Shamrock Cottage
Joe McKown
Visiting clergyman from York city arrives with family
Here From Pennsylvania Rev. Adam Stumph and family of York City have visited this week with his cousin Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Keesey and other relatives in the community. Rev. Stumph is pastor of the Lutheran church at York City and has served on four charges for thirty five years.
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Adam Stumph
York City
Pennsylvania
J. T. Keesey
Stroke hits local resident Rickel at Beaver Dam Lake
Rickel, 76, east bank of Beaver Dam lake, suffered a stroke Monday evening and remained in critical condition. Weeks earlier he had fractured a hip from a hay wagon fall but had been recovering. Thursday morning reports suggested slight improvement after a good night’s rest.
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Rickel
Beaver Dam Lake
Straw Stack Fire Near John Rowland Place
Last Friday afternoon a straw stack north of town on the John Rowland place caught fire. The chemical engine arrived quickly, the barn was saved, and the fire was extinguished. The next day a larger stack was placed on the same spot after hauling out the charred remains.
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John Rowland
Miller and Krieg Wed in North Manchester Nuptials
Miss Ethel Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Abe Miller living southeast of town and Mr Howard Krieg of North Manchester joined in marriage Tuesday. After a short trip to Chicago the couple plan to make their home in North Manchester. Krieg is a mail clerk on the Pennsylvania road.
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Ethel Miller
Abe Miller
Howard Krieg
North Manchester
Chicago
Krieg
Pennsylvania Road
Pigs Ban Ordered Within Indiana Town Limits
The Indiana State Board of Health ruled that pigs may not be raised inside the incorporated limits of any Indiana town. The decision affects all towns statewide and aims to regulate livestock within municipal boundaries.
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Indiana State Board of Health
State of
Indiana
Rufle Farm Purchased by Samuel Bashore Nearby Ademar Farm
Samuel Bashore living south of here purchased the Ademar Rufle farm northeast of here, the property where Earl Zile and family reside. The deal reflects a recent transfer of rural holdings in the area.
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Samuel Bashore
Here
Ademar Rufle
Earl Zile
Trains Change Time on Big Four Schedule
The Big Four railroad altered train times last Sunday affecting three trains. The south bound morning train now arrives about seventeen minutes earlier at :06, the south bound afternoon train remains at 3 38, and the north bound forenoon arrives at 10 59 with the evening at 9 32, both roughly five minutes later.
May Purchase Airplane Aims at Warsaw Landing Field
A move to purchase an airplane and establish a landing field near Warsaw is under consideration. If completed, the project would serve as a notable advertisement for the county seat town.
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Warsaw
Mothers Club Picnic at Yellow Creek Lake
Members of the Mothers Club and their families attended a Sunday outing at Yellow Creek Lake. They occupied the Downing cottage and enjoyed a very good time together.
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Mothers Club
Yellow Creek Lake
Downing Cottage
Sanford Hill Sends Year Subcription From Hood River
A letter from Sanford M. Hill of Hood River Oregon encloses a subscription to the Record for a year. He and his family live on a forty acre fruit ranch seven and a half miles from Hood River, in healthy country with electricity on the homes. The Hill family once lived north of the area between Hood River and Claypool and hopes to hear from him through the Recon with updates about himself and his home country.
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Sanford M. Hill
Hood River
Oregon
Mr. Hill
Roann Names James Turner New Postmaster
James Turner has been named postmaster at Roann after the former postmaster B. B. Goltry resigned. An examination was held and Turner achieved the highest grade.
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James © Turner
Roann
B. B. Goltry
Turner
Cashier Surrenders After Bank Shortage Revealed
Ralph L. Moyer, cashier of the North Pennsylvania Bank in Philadelphia, surrendered to officers after a warrant was issued. The bank closed Friday night owing over 2 million dollars to depositors. He confessed Monday to a $900,000 shortage to the receiver.
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Ralph L. Moyer
North Pennsylvania Bank
Philadelphia
Mr. Moyer
Women Preach at Silver Lake and Claypool Churches
Miss Ida C. Rodgers of the Christian Mission to Israel will preach at the United Brethren church in Silver Lake next Sunday morning after Sunday school. Miss Elsie Stone will preach at the United Brethren church in Claypool Sunday evening. Other churches are invited to cooperate.
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Ida C. Rodgers
Christian Mission To
Israel
U. B
Silver Lake
Elsie Stone
Claypool
Carnival at Myrtle-Glenn Park Draws North Manchester Visitors
The dancing carnival at Myrtle-Glenn Park this week attracted crowds from North Manchester Wabash Huntington and Peru among other places. Evening dances featured music by a southern state quartet and were run by Fred McKnown with emphasis on clean dancing.
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Myrtle-Glenn Park
Manchester
Wabash
Huntington
Peru
Fred McKnown
No Sign Boards In Kosciusko County Hope For Marked Roads
A letter urges Kosciusko County officials to install sign boards at road junctions across the county. The writer notes the scenic southwest area and the lack of guidance for modern motorists, arguing proper markers are a small expense for public convenience.
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Kosciusko County
Cottage Built at Park by Huntington Family
Mr. Shutt and family from Huntington visited the lake at the park last Sunday and enjoyed a rainy but pleasant day. They purchased a lot at Myrtie-Glenn Park and, after completing the deal, had a cottage constructed by Tuesday evening and now reside there. The family praised the park as one of the nicest resorts they have visited.
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Shutt
Huntington
Mr. Shutt
Myrtie-Glenn Park
Homecoming Attended by Local Reverends and Residents
Rev. J. T. Keesey and his wife joined Mrs. Samuel Beber and others as they drove to Washington Center for the homecoming service last Sunday. Keesey preached the service and spoke of his seven years as pastor there, recalling former residents of the area.
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J. T. Keesey
Samuel Beber
Washington Center
Keesey
Halderman Brothers Visit in Blue Island
Isaac Halderman and family host a short stay in Blue Island Illinois with Levi Halderman helping threshing while Isaac, employed by the railroad, takes a month’s vacation to visit his relatives at the Halderman home.
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Harvey Halderman
Jamie Blue Island
Ill
Isaac Halderman
Halderman
Levi
Alsbaugh Family Return to Iowa Home
The Earl Alsbaugh family stayed two weeks with the Thombaugh and Emanuel Leckroner and left Tuesday for their home in Iowa.
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Earl Alsbaugh
the Thombaugh
Emanuel Leckroner
Loo
Lowa
Quarterly Meeting Announcement by Rev Freeman
The district meeting led by Rev Freeman will be held at South Pleasant on July 26 with a large attendance. Rev Smith will speak in the morning on his subject of the Dance and again in the evening at South Pleasant.
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Freeman
South Pleasant
Smith
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F. P. Freeman
Gump
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Sonora
Far West
Short
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