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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
9
A campaign announces a goal of 100 million dollars to be raised in the United States for the Red Cross War Fund starting Monday. The effort seeks broad public support and donations to assist wartime relief.
Lake township proceeds to raise 650 for the Red Cross second war fund. Solicitors begin Monday at 8:00 am and report results to township chairman J D L Cline. Citizens urged to pledge cash or pay later, with official receipts and badges provided.
Kosciusko County draft notices go to more than sixty men. The county board calls 31 men for the week of May 25 and an emergency 35 for Columbus Barracks in Ohio to depart May 20. Named individuals include Reuben Cline Paul Day James Helser Sherman Hildenbrand Herschel Drudge Ed Herendeen Orval G. Carr John Jackey and John Helser.
A large crowd gathered at Franklin Church west of town Tuesday evening for Red Cross talks. Plans were made for the 2nd Red Cross War Fund Drive to begin Monday morning May 20 with Seward township set to raise its allotment within a few hours.
The town hall chicken dinner today drawn many attendees including country visitors. The Maz da class of the M. E. Sunday school served the meal and all proceeds go to the Red Cross. final total will be reported in the next issue.
A Sunday School convention of Seward township will be held in the Fairview A B Church northwest of here on next Sunday May 19. An excellent program has been arranged for the afternoon as listed elsewhere in this issue.
James Ramsey and family moved Monday from their longtime home west of town to a newly purchased property north of town, recently bought from Mrs. Lottie Brenneman. The move ends years of residence west of the area and marks a fresh start in their new home.
Rev Blocker to deliver a special sermon next Sunday forenoon at 10 30 at the M E Church. He will discuss the present great world struggle and urges all locals to attend and bring friends. Rev Fryberger to speak in the evening.
Members of the North Manchester junior high class and Misses Empson and Beakley enjoyed a Friday afternoon picnic at the park with a local plumber. The event was described as very enjoyable.
Five War Savings Stamps will purchase a rifle for a soldier, ensuring he is equipped in the field. The campaign urges readers to contribute and support national defense efforts through savings.
The Indiana state council of defense urges all citizens to consecrate May 30 Memorial Day to a renewed patriotic effort. It notes the Civil War dead and current war dangers, calling for unity among veterans and families to defend freedom and nation against a powerful foe.
The piece urges readers to send communications to The Record to be read with pleasure by anyone who knows the boys highlighting their patriotic theme and public interest in community coverage.
Former Silver Lake High School graduates Wilbur Miller and Ralph Hoffman are noted as serving overseas and at a U S training station. Miller writes from France in April 1918 describing health appetite and letters home. The piece highlights his adjustment, updated appearance, and weather contrasts with Indiana.
In Dundee Ohio engineer T S Keller gives five dollars to the Red Cross War Fund. The letter urges broader sacrifice beyond bare essentials as war nears and notes Keller bought a $50 Liberty bond for his son Leonard. Other locals urged to give more than they can spare to support soldiers and mothers in war torn towns.
Rev. A. Z. Fryberger will deliver a special sermon on Sunday evening at the Lutheran church and a special invitation is extended to all to be present.
A son named Everett Russell was born May 8 to Mrs Russell Gun ter of Punckerton. The father was drafted into U S service last fall, making the newborn a little soldier.
Mr and Mrs Will Brown of Kern farm north of town announce the birth of a baby boy last night. The newborn is welcomed by the family and marks a happy addition to the rural community.
S. B. Burdge with his wife and daughter attended the Jack family reunion in Roam on Sunday. Roy Burdge and his Tipton-based family joined the gathering for a pleasant afternoon enjoyed by all.
Entertained members of the Victoria reading club met Monday night at the home of Mrs. Florence Swihart for a club gathering.
Last Friday afternoon embroidery club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. W. W. Homman. The gathering showcased club work and social交流.
Mrs. Selah Murphy hosted a Friday afternoon event for Mothers club members at the C. L. Leonard residence. Guests enjoyed a social hour with light refreshments and conversation in a cordial, neighborhood setting.
The board of trustees of Silver Lake will meet in regular session tomorrow Friday evening. Officials expect discussion of several important business matters during the session.
Wilbur Craig and family of near Macy sold their residence on Elm Street in the north west part of town to Samuel Lowman after a Wednesday sale.
Gov Goodrich and Purdue announce distribution of 1000 Ford tractors across Indiana within weeks. Sold without profit to the salesman, each tractor pulls 2 plows and can plow 8 acres in 10 hours using about 2 1 2 gallons of kerosene per acre. This county is allotted 14 tractors.
Rev H W Park writes from Alto Howard county four miles from Kokomo about good roads fertile fields and strong church growth. He notes large audiences at morning and evening services and over 100 attendees at both churches while praising local hospitality and the optimistic wartime outlook.
A sizable audience attended the Mother's Day program after Sunday School at the United Brethren Church. W. H. Kern spoke on the day's origin, urged daily respect for mothers, and praised the duty children owe their mothers. The program included songs and recitations by children and suggested continuing the annual services to foster better citizenship.
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