Young People Wed in Local Celebrations
Several June weddings reported with well known contracting parties. Friends extend congratulations as communities share the happy news and good wishes for the newlyweds.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
9
Several June weddings reported with well known contracting parties. Friends extend congratulations as communities share the happy news and good wishes for the newlyweds.
Miss Mary Hathaway and Russel Kreamer wed Saturday evening at Rev Fryberger's War Saw home. Kreamer, son of Mr and Mrs A J Kreamer, works as a mail clerk on the Detroit to Grand Rapids train. The couple likely will reside near the east part of town. Friends extend congratulations.
Albert Neber and Mies Audrie Rathbun received a marriage license in Warsaw last Saturday. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Neber who live northeast of town and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Rathbun. The RECORD extends its congratulations.
Claypool residents Royal R. Neff and Misa Lucile Valentine were issued a marriage license in Warsaw Tuesday. Neff, a railroad telegrapher based in Claypool, and the bride, a music...
D H Clymer editor of the Mentone Gazette spent Sunday with his brother John F Clymer and family. The two visited their parents graves at Ulery Cemetery, five miles east of town, in the afternoon.
Local feature notes Chip Hanes visiting his alma mater and hometown, detailing impressions of the community and memories from school days. The piece highlights a warm reception and connections with former coaches and friends.
S C Hanes came to town last Saturday to greet old friends. He and his relatives John Hanes and wife of near Peru and John Morrison of Kansas toured the area and visited the William and Charles Hanes homes. He noted many changes and was surprised by the number of deaths among his former acquaintances.
Mrs. F. D. Hayman was brought home from Warsaw last Saturday after two weeks in the hospital for tumor removal from her abdomen. She traveled well and is recovering at home, up around the house most of the time and getting along fine.
Gov. Goodrich issued a proclamation setting aside June 12 as Neighbors Day with special Sunday services the day after and June 14 as Flag Day to be observed in the usual manner.
The first band concert of the season will be held this Thursday evening in Silver Lake. After this opening, concerts are planned every Thursday unless an unavoidable event prevents them. The boys have practiced faithfully for months under a Warsaw band master and will premiere several new pieces.
Tony Leithman and wife from near Marion stayed several days late last week visiting T. C. McClure. They were joined by a couple from Alexandria. The two gentlemen spent much time fishing on the lake.
A large crowd gathered at Center church for the children's day exercises held last Sunday evening. The program was reported as far above the average in quality and participation.
Mrs. Laura McGlennen assisted in preparing the wedding dinner in North Manchester on Monday for Prof. Benj. F. Wampler and Sadie Stutsman. About seventy people attended and Prof. Otho Winger conducted the ceremony.
A large local attendance traveled to North Manchester last Wednesday evening for an open air concert by the Wabash Service band. The event drew sizable turnout from the area as residents enjoyed the performances outdoors.
The Akron Shorthorn cattle sale held last Friday drew a very large crowd with animals selling at fair prices. Many local residents attended the event.
William Amiss aged 78 died Wednesday evening at his daughter Mrs George Hill's home near Anderson after a stroke on Tuesday. Survived by two daughters Mrs Hill and Mrs A L King, a son Frank Amiss, six brothers, two sisters and many relatives. Funeral Friday at Rose Hill cemetery.
Arrangements are completed for a joint decoration forenoon service next Sunday by the I O O F and K of P lodges. Members of both orders will participate and decorate the graves of deceased members in Lakeview cemetery.
T B Evans is able to be up and about the house again after being confined to his room at the S F Mc Krill home for the past month or more.
Claude Ramsey, engineer on the Big Four, and his wife visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Snure at Rose Hill southeast of here. They spent a week on vacation and helped with house cleaning during the stay.
A new company at North Webster is formed to extend electric light lines from Leesburg to North Webster and Yellow Banks. The incorporation is for $25,000 with stock at $100 per share.
Richard Lieber director of the state department of conservation issued a warning against destroying robins jays and other migratory birds. He said birds are protected by federal and state laws and offenders will face prompt action. He noted armed boys and air rifles menace parts of the state and that laws banning such devices exist in some communities.
Washington dispatch states the American army of occupation in Germany costs the United States 1.2 million dollars per day. Chairman Kahn of the House Military committee cites the figure, noting the rough math of a full year with 366 days. The piece hints at income tax receipts affecting public perception.
The Kosciusko County Board of Review began a thirty day session to review property assessments and address appeals from residents and taxpayers. Officials outlined procedures and deadlines for filings and hearings.
Indiana Sunday Schools hold a state convention in Crawfordsville from June 21 to 24 with daily sessions. A pageant opens Monday night and a general conference on Wednesday will be followed by divisional meetings. Delegates may be sent in any numbers from local Sunday schools.
The Wedrick family moved into their own home on South High street, purchased from Roy Hanes last fall. They had been living with Mrs. Martha Jontz on East Main street but chose to relocate to their own house with their young daughter.
The Lake Town ship Sunday School convention will be at the Church of the Brethren two miles east of here. A union school in the forenoon, a basket dinner at noon, and an afternoon program are planned with a large audience urged for both sessions.
Clarence Hatfield known locally drowned in the White River near Indianapolis when a canoe with a boyfriend upset last week. Funeral Thursday followed by burial in Indianapolis cemetery. He leaves a father a half sister and half brother plus many relatives. Uncle Joe Foreman of Burker previously resided with the Foreman family after his mother's death.
Report states farmers in the locality suffer corn damage from cut worms. Details mention widespread impact and ongoing concerns for yields in the area.
Miss Hazel Deaton who had surgery for appendicitis in a Valparaiso hospital was brought home east of here Monday evening. She traveled well and can be up and about part of the time. Mrs Denton joined her daughter in Valparaiso after the operation and stayed until she could return home.
Walter Hamman and his wife were summoned to Lake Wawasee on Tuesday due to the serious illness of her brother Will McNary. At latest report he was somewhat improved.
Myrtle-Glenn Park opens Sunday June 13 with a predicted large crowd for the annual event. The Silver Lake band will manage the affair and proceeds benefit the band. Workers renovated grounds making the park pleasant and cool for a picnic or afternoon outing.
Ed Davis his wife and son Vance of Trenary Michigan visited last Friday at the H Braude home and called on friends before continuing to Ossian to see Ed Davis brother Charles Davis who has been in poor health and not expected to survive. Ed previously operated a store in the Paulus room on the corner.
A notice states J. A. Leckrone and his wife have relocated from Anderson to Middletown Indiana. The Bryan family also moved to the same city and join them.
Milton Leckrone son of Dr and Mrs Leckrone returns home from Bloomington for the summer. He studied medicine at a college and will likely attend school in Winona for much of the season.
At Winona and nearby areas the school held commencement exercises last Saturday. The event drew more than two hundred graduates and featured an excellent program with notable performances.
Several residents from the locality traveled to Chicago this week to attend the Republican National Convention, joining delegates and supporters for the event.
Visiting in Iowa, E. L. Hay left here the first of the week for Adel, Iowa, where he will...
The Old Order of Dunkards annual meeting at Hoovers near Peru voted down a request from Dayton Ohio to allow talking machines in homes. Some conservatives urged banning automobiles but the majority opposed such action and many members drove home after the convention. Representatives from thirty states attended and found the gathering pleasant.
A large crowd gathered at Lukens Lake on Sunday for the opening event. Two attendees from the locality were noted among the visitors.
An exchange notes residents must tread carefully in Warsaw as police paint pavement sections for different vehicle types. Pedestrians straying from the paths risk being escorted back to their designated area.
Ernest Hanes of Wabash visited with his wife and cousins Mrs. Homer L. Cox of Indianapolis. They had spent the day at the William Hanes home and noted Mrs. Cox as Genevieve Hanes formerly known locally. She studies domestic science at Indiana University and plans to graduate next year.
The district Odd Fellows meeting will be held in Warsaw next Wednesday evening with a parade at 5 PM and the degree staff to confer the first degree on many members from across the county. Grand Master and Grand Secretary will attend and speak, encouraging all local Odd Fellows to attend.
Mr and Mrs John Leonard moved to Warsaw on Tuesday and will live there for a time. Mr Leonard is employed in Warsaw and says the arrangement will be more convenient for them in the future.
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