Indiana Man Dies in Canada After Pneumonia
Bret Hively of Indiana died suddenly in Canada after contracting pneumonia on a trip with his family. He had lived four miles south of the town years ago and moved to Macy area before selling the farm and moving to Canada. The recovery of two children delayed the journey, and Mr. Hively passed away last Friday. The body was to be brought to Akro n today for burial at the Samuel Roger home. The Roger family mourns with Mrs. Hively and their relatives.
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Leslie Hively
Here
Canada
Hively
Akron
Samuel Roger
Mas. Hively
Mystery Clock Draws Scores At Local Bank Window
Over the past week scores of townsfolk have watched a mysterious clock hanging in the window of the Commercial State Bank. Interested observers report it keeps perfect time despite having no visible mechanism, sparking curiosity about how it operates.
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Commercial State Bank
Meetings Begin at M. E. Church With Rev Blocker
Rev Blocker opens a week of services at the Methodist church and will travel Tuesday to Peru to attend the Northern Indiana M. E. conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blocker
Methodist Church
Peru
Indiana
M. E
Swiharts Welcome Twins At Kline Home South Of Town
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Swihart near town welcomed twin boys weighing seven pounds each last Saturday afternoon. They are named Ale and Gale and are reported to be doing nicely. This family has another set of twins, though one had died years ago.
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H. E. Swihart
Kline
Ale
Gale
New Cold Storage Building Under Construction at Creamery
Work began last Friday to erect a 20 by 50 foot two story cold storage room for the creamery and packing house. Masons started Monday and the ice less refrigerator will hold about four carloads of produce, butter, eggs and dressed poultry will be kept on hand for shipment.
Sunday School Reorganized at Franklin Church
Franklin church three miles west of town will reorganize its Sunday School on Sunday April 6. It had been idle during winter due to bad roads and weather and organizers urge a large turnout to start the term with a strong class.
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Franklin Church
William Bishop in Poor Health
John Leonard reports William Bishop is in very poor health with arteriosclerosis. Bishop has been gradually failing and staying close to his home at the Bishop residence.
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John Leonard
William Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Pleasant spring weather spurs farm work and road travel
Real spring weather last week kept roads dry and drew many out for automobiling. Farmers pressed spring tasks and if warm days continue, many fields will be sown to oats and much corn ground will be plowed.
Remodel Plans for O B Wells Residence
Will Remodel House Rev O B Wells residing east of New Paris was here this week. He plans to reconstruct his house west of town this summer and he and his wife will occupy the place next fall.
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O.B. Wells
New Paris
Ayers sells property in South Silver Lake to Arnold family
Edward Ayers completed a sale last Saturday disposing of his South Silver Lake property to Joel Arnold for 1100 dollars. Arnold and family receive immediate possession and move from the Snyder farm after residing there over a year to their new home.
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Edward Ayers
South Silver Lake
Joel
Dude) Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Arnold
Snyder
Meek Family Returns From Florida Visit
Dr L C Meek family from Tiasa J J Babcock of Warsaw and Mrs Mary Meek arrive in Tiosa after a Florida trip. They had a fine time and a pleasant outing. Mrs Meek will be at her home within a couple of weeks.
The Art of Following sermon to high school pupils
Rev Blocker spoke to high school pupils Monday morning on The Art of Following. He urged that a good leader must first be a good follower, highlighting several good points and promising the pupils will profit from the talk.
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Blocker
Rager Arrives Safely in New York From Oversea
Everett Rager, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rager of Minster Ohio, arrived safely in New York from overseas. He is grandson of Mrs. Catharine Rager and nephew to Francis Rager of this place.
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Everett Rager
New York
Oversea
Everett
Thomas Rager
Minster
Ohio
Catharine Rager
Francis Rager
Which Road Do You Travel Signposts From a Budget Ad
A dated broadside contrasts two roads with sly signs urging thrift and warning against wasteful spending. It lists quotable phrases about money, temptation, and choosing a path toward a “sunny opportunity” with War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds at strong interest.
Aged Claypool Resident John Kimes Dies at 68
John Kimes aged 68 died at his Claypool home after illness from complications. A former county commissioner, he lived in Claypool over thirty years and is survived by his wife and four children. Funeral held Saturday with broad community attendance. Farmers Co Operative Telephone Co received PSC approval to issue 5950 of stock and raise monthly rates from 50 cents to 1.00, effective April 1.
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John Kimes
Claypool
Kimes
Farmers’ Co-Operative Telephone Company
Packerton
Burker
Silver Lake
Public Service Commission
Death of George A. Miller in Barket at 65
George A. Miller died at his home in Barket on Thursday morning after a yearlong paralysis. He was 65 and had been very patient. Survived by his wife, a brother, three sisters, and numerous relatives. Funeral held Saturday at Palestine.
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George A. Miller
Barket
Mr. Miller
Palestine
Public sale at Caldwell residence to feature household goods
Mrs. M. P. Sholty to sell a large lot of household and kitchen furniture at 1:30 PM Saturday at the late residence of Mrs Mary Ann Caldwell in the northeast part of town. Also seed corn and seed potatoes offered. bills list itemized items.
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Mary Ann Caldwell
M. P. Sholty
New Victory 3 Cent Stamps Arrive After War End
Monday morning Postmaster Yotter released a small batch of Victory 3 cent stamps commemorating the war’s end. The design features Liberty Victorious with a sword and scales, with flags of America France Belgium and Italy in a shaded panel. Availability is limited and on request for the special issue.
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Yotter
Snyder Farm Sold in East of Town for 1510000
Bertram Shane from Warsaw conducted the sale of the Snyder farm east of town last Saturday. At two o clock the bidders, five in number, pushed the price up until George Ayers of West Lebanon bought the property for 1510000. Ayers will not occupy the farm at present.
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Bertram Shane
Warsaw
Snyder
Mr. Shane
George Ayers
West
Lebanon
Mr. Ayers
Adams family moves to Silver Lake Shirewan area
Jacob Adams and family relocate to the south part of town occupying the Shirewan place. They had lived on a farm southwest of town for about a year before moving.
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Jacob Adams
Shirewan
Adams
Lutheran Church Sunday Services March 30 Sermon
Sunday forenoon preaching at the Lutheran church at 10 30 in the morning. Rev Fryberger will discuss the incarnation of Jesus Christ and whether God the Father Incarnate is in the Son. All are invited to attend and hear the discussion of this vital subject.
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Lutheran Church
Fryberger
Jesus Christ
God
Father
Installation of Electric Lights at the High School
The high school building is being wired this week for electric lights. The upgrade will improve the assembly room for entertainments and accommodate a large audience efficiently.
Government Time Clocks Set Ahead Before Sunday
Clocks will be moved forward one hour Sunday March 30 at two o clock across the country and railroads will adjust accordingly. The change shifts daylight into the evening and, while farmers follow the sun, most people will benefit from the longer evening hours.
Able to Be About Town William Wiley Improves After Illness
William Wiley, long ill at his south town home for over a month, has shown steady recovery. He was up town on Saturday and has begun making daily trips this week, signaling notable improvement.
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William Wiley
Leckrone Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Honor Released Soldiers
Miss Esther Leckrone Miss Ruth Leckron Robert and Oscar Leckrone and James H Amiss were entertained at the J M Amiss home Sunday dinner. The occasion honored Robert and Oscar Leckron recently released from service in France.
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Esther Leckrone
Mishawaka
Ruth Leckron
Robert
Oscar Leckrone
James H. Amiss
J. M. Amiss
Oscar Leckron
France
Monument Erected at Bethel Cemetery Grave
James Decker placed a fine monument at Bethel cemetery southwest of here on the grave of the late Mrs Isaac Platt deceased.
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James Decker
Bethel Cemetery
Here
Isaac Platt
Homeward Bound Union Oldfather Arrives in Newport News
Telegraphic telegram confirms Union Oldfather of Silver Lake has arrived safely in Newport News after several months in France. Father John F. Oldfather reports his son’s return from overseas and expects discharge within a few days, bringing him home to the family and community.
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John F. Oldfather
Union Oldfather
Newport News
Oversea
Union
U. S
Ayers Visits Warren County For Farm Plans
George Ayers from Warren County stayed with his brother John Ayers and his wife from Thursday night to Monday evening visiting old friends. He recently bought cattle in Chicago to ship home for summer feeding and plans to buy the Snyder farm at the executor sale. Ayers farms with 200 acres of oats 40 acres of spring wheat and 160 acres of corn with a tractor and hired help.
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George Ayers
John Ayers
George
Chicago
Geiger Brother Arrives Home From Overseas
A message says Roy Geiger has arrived at Camp Mill after an overseas voyage and will soon be home with his family. He is the brother of Dick Geiger, lives south of town, and is a graduate of our high school.
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Roy Geiger
Camp Mill
Roy
Geiger
Dick Grimes Leaves Town After Brief Visit
Dick Grimes who had been here for a couple of weeks visiting with his brother Arthur and family southeast of town left Wednesday for his home in Montana.
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Dick” Grimes
Arthur
Grimes
Montana
Petitions for Concrete Roads Filed Across County
County officials tally petitions from Warsaw for over one hundred miles of improved roads. Concrete, sixteen feet wide, proposed at multiple sites including a road from the Silver Creek bridge west four miles. Citizens say better roads are a necessity and will bring broader benefits once built.
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Warsaw
Silver Creek Bridge
Revival Nears End At United Brethren Church
A five week series of meetings at the United Brethren church in this place concluded last Friday evening bringing to a close a period of religious revival and community gathering.
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United Brethren Church
Correction on Remy Electrical Works addition details
A correction states the new addition at Remy Electrical Works in Anderson is not wooden but modern steel concrete and glass and is fire proof. It clarifies J A Leck rone and son are employed there.
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Remy Electrical Works
Anderson
J. A. Leckrone and Son
Wooder
Henderson Family Celebrates S D Hendersons 70th Birthday
Mr and Mrs Ray Henderson with son Harold were in Gary over Sunday to attend the birthday celebration of S D Henderson who marked his seventieth anniversary. Several children attended and the event was enjoyable.
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Ray Henderson
Harold
Gary
Mr. Henderson
S. D. Henderson
Lawrence kin acquire eight acre farm near Warsaw
John Lawrence spent most of last week as a guest at Virgil Lawrence’s home where Virgil and Virgil’s wife completed a deal giving them possession of an eight acre farm four and a half miles southwest of Warsaw. Virgil plans to move onto the place soon with John and Martha Lawrence to reside for several months.
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John Lawrence
Warsaw
Virgi Lawrence
Virgil
John
Martha Lawrence
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Bret
Mr. Hively
Macy
M. E. Church
E. Braude
Franklin
Spendthrift Road
Thrift Road
Bur
Farmers Co-operative Telephone Co
Warren County
County Board
Rager
Jontz
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