U S Army Vet Edward Herendeen Homeward from Overseas
Mr and Mrs A N Herendeen of east of town report their son Edward landed in the U S on May 6 at Camp Dix New Jersey and will be discharged soon at Camp Sherman after nearly a year since he left Warsaw with the selective men for training, a period his family awaits eagerly.
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A. N. Herendeen
Town
Edward
U.S
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Camp Sherman
Warsaw
Wants Old Home Paper from Mrs Stickel in Peru
A remittance arrives from Mrs. H. A. Stickel of Peru for a year’s Recon subscription and a note that the home paper is indispensable.
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H. A. Stickel
Peru
Rat Day Observed May 27 For Rat Killing Effort
Rat Day on May 27 aims to mobilize a concerted effort to kill rats. Estimates indicate rodents destroy property valued at 25 million dollars annually.
Lloyd George Praises Salvation Army in France Letter
A letter from David Lloyd George to Evangeline Booth expresses high regard for the Salvation Army’s work with Allied troops in France and other theaters, noting the comfort and welfare provided to soldiers. The piece also notes the Salvation Army Home Service Fund Campaign aims for 13 million dollars in May 1926.
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Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
United States
David Lloyd George
Paris
France
David Lloyd. George
New York City
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
New Indiana Muffler Law Enforced In City Limits
The new Indiana law requires every automobile and motorcycle on public highways to have a muffler or silencer. It also bans removing mufflers within city or town limits. Residents applaud enforcement to curb loud exhausts and fines for violators are possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Wilson Endorses Salvation Army Campaign
President Wilson cables endorsement of the Salvation Army Home Service Fund Campaign for May 1926. The message to Commander Miss E Booth at Salvation Army New York expresses support and pride in the Army’s work.
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Wilson
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Miss E. Booth
West Fourteenth Street, New York
Willman Dillman Undergoes Mouth Cancer Operation
Willman Dillman traveled to Indiana last week and had surgery at Deaconess Hospital to remove mouth cancer. The surgeon said roots not deeply seated and unlikely to trouble him further. He may stay a week before returning to Brook with his son Reverend R. C. Dillman.
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Aion
R. C. Dillman
Brook
Dillman
Mrs Vera DeFord Fights Appendicitis in Huntington Hospital
Vera DeFord of North Manchester formerly Vera Grosso was seized with appendicitis last Wednesday and rushed to Huntington hospital for surgery that evening. At latest report she was recovering well and expected to make a full recovery.
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Vera DeFord
North Manchester
Vera Grosso
Huntington Hospital
Rat Day Proclaimed by Governor Goodrich
Governor Goodrich designates May 27 as Rat Day urging all citizens to devote a portion of their time to killing rats across the state. The proclamation calls for public participation and rat control efforts.
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Goodrich
Omer Summe Arrives in United States After Army Service
Word lists Omer Summe arriving in the United States after overseas service with the American army. He is the son of Frank Summe who lived in this place several years ago.
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Omer Summe
United States
Omer
Frank Summe
Arrival of Soldier to Leonard Home Delayed Expected Early Week
John Leonard learned from John Bishop that the American Army veteran has arrived in the States after a stay overseas. If nothing happens, he will be at the Leonard home the first of next week.
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John Leonard
John Bishop
States
Leonard
Record Delivery Complaints Encourage Postmaster Contact
The notice urges customers to report missed RECORD deliveries to their postmaster or carrier. It notes that the mailing list is prepared with precise labels by machine to minimize errors, but if a RECORD is not received, complain to the local post office.
Traveling Salesman Promotes Warren Refining Co in State
Hollice Brown has joined Warren Refining and Chemical Co of Cleveland as a traveling salesman. He canvasses in this section of the state, selling to retailers or directly to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollice Brown
Warren Refining & Chemical Co
Cleveland
Pleasant Day at Leckrone Home for Eightieth Birthday
A pleasant gathering at Emanuel Leckron home last Sunday celebrated his 80th birthday. A noon dinner was served. Attendees included Rev. George Swihart and family, M. McGlennen and family, B. F. Hmerly and family, Albert Miller and family, Rev. T. D. Butterbaugh and family, Leckron and family, Irvin Leckron and family, Clarence Sausaman and wife, Mrs. Hannah Armey, and S. P. Leckron, totaling thirty three guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Leckron
George Swihart
Roaan
M. McGlennen
North Manchester
B. F. Hmerly
South Whitley
Albert Miller
Sidney
T. D. Butterbaugh
Ra Leckron
Irvin Leckron
Clarence Sausaman
Hannah Armey
S. P. Leckron
Hamman Family to Move to Fort Wayne for New Job
The Charles Hamman family will relocate to Fort Wayne next week as Mr Hamman accepts new employment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamman
Fort Wayne
Mr. Hamman
Indiana General Assembly Laws Now In Force
The last Indiana general assembly acts are now in force with all laws to be obeyed. The governor issued a proclamation last week stating the laws were in effect as books containing the acts were distributed to counties statewide.
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General Assembly of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Band members near ready to give open air concerts
News notes rapid progress by the band as they prepare to perform open air concerts soon. The item highlights their development and anticipated public performances without detailing venues or dates.
Lake Township Farmers Association Meeting Grows
A large turnout of local farmers attended Monday evening as the Lake Township Farmers association held its meeting. Many new members were welcomed and several more plan to join the organization.
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Lake Township Farmers Association
Ohio Family Visits Split Between Van Wert and Ohio City
D. F. Homman and wife and F. D. Hayman and wife traveled to Ohio to spend Sunday with relatives. The Haymans visited relatives in Van Wert while Mr. Homman and wife went to Ohio City to see his father J. P. Hommaan who resides there.
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Hayman
Ohio
van Wert
Mr. Homman
Ohio City
J. P. Hommaan
Homeward Greeting for Veteran Alvin Shall from Overseas
Alvin Shall, recently home from overseas service, spent the week with friends. He left his job with the Big Four two years ago to enlist in the U.S. Army and served with the Rainbow Division abroad for eighteen months. He brings back many stories from military duty.
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Alvin Shall
Will
Shall
Flora Pote
U.s.army
Rainbow Division
Rainbow
Rat Day Highlight at Herschel Day Place
The Day family aided by Abner Moyer and Ben Gertsth captured forty six rats near Herschel Day place two miles west of town. The large catch signals ongoing rodent trouble and a second drive will occur Tuesday in Indiana's rat day.
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Herschel
Abner Moyer
Ben Gertsth
Indiana
Memorial Services and Decoration Day Plan
Memorial services to be led by Rev Dickison at the U B church next Sunday at 10:30. Rev Fryberger shifts Lutheran services from 10:30 a m to evening due to memorial services. Girls are asked to bring flowers for graves of all soldiers as part of Decoration day program planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fryberger
Lutheran Church
Birthday surprise honors Prof. Cline with 38 candles
Prof. Cline was surprised during a Wednesday evening birthday gathering as a cake adorned with thirty eight lit candles greeted him at the table.
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Prof. Cline
Miss Warren Seeks Summer Work in Cadalac Michigan
Miss Marybelle Warren has left Fort Wayne and plans to travel to Cadalac Michigan for summer employment. She aims to be employed during the coming season in the northern Michigan town.
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Michigan
Marybelle Warren
Fort Wayne
Cadalac
I O O F Delegate Attends Indiana Grand Lodge Session
Claire Paulus, representing I O O F No. 576, attended the semi annual Grand Lodge session of the I O O F of Indiana in Indianapolis yesterday. He plans to return home this Thursday evening.
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Claire Paulus
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Indiana
Surprise Visit at Mrs. Hamman’s East Main Home
A Tuesday evening surprise gathering was held at Mrs. Charles Hamman’s East Main Street home. Twenty four attended including Rev. Dickison and family of Claypool as the Hamman family plans a soon move to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamman
East Main Street
Fort Wayne
Rev
Dickison
Qclaypool
Children’s Day Program at U B Church June 1
A children’s day entertainment is planned at the U B church this Sunday evening June 1. Arrangements are being rapidly made and participants are preparing their parts for the program.
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U. B
Robbery at North Manchester General Store
A new general store opened by Stands Brothers and Lenwell at North Manchester was entered by burglars last Friday evening and a quantity of merchandise was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thers and
Lenwell
North Manchester
Decoration Day Exercises At South Pleasant Church
On Decoration Day there will be afternoon services at the South Pleasant church. The program features a song invocation by Rev. T. M. Hill and Bertha Sicks, a song by Rev. C. B. Smith and Ava Swihart, followed by benediction.
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South Pleasant Church
Mrs Amanda Rhodes Reaches 70th Birthday Milestone
On 70th birthday Sunday Amanda Rhodes of the east town area hosts a family gathering at her home. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs W H Dillman Mrs Fern Needham and Wayne Needham and Mrs Nellie Heeter and Helen Heeter of Roann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Rhodes
W.H. Dillman
Fern Needham
Wayne
Nellie Heeter
Helen
Roann
Casualty totals for American Expeditionary Forces released
War department figures updated early in the week show AEF losses of 586,044 with 48,909 battle deaths and 237,182 wounded after accounting for about 7,000 duplicate injuries. The 2nd Division led in losses with 25,076. 1st Division 23,342. 28th Division 16,277. Rainbow 42nd Division 16,005.
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War Department
Flying machines wow crowds at Wabash airfield
Large crowd gathered last Sunday at the Wabash airfield to watch planes fly. Hundreds of autos filled the premises while a thirty five acre fenced area housed the flying machines and many people took rides above the clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Letter From France Describes Wilbur Miller in Beaune Army Post
A letter from Wilbur Miller with the American Army in Beaune Cote d Or France details his new duties as company supply sergeant and two months in the town. He notes participation in detail work for a new university and sends photos of the area. Miller, a former high school student at our school, enlisted after Dakota and has spent most of the past two years overseas, except a brief flu hospital stay.
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Wilbur Miller
Oversea
Beaune
Cote N
France
Wilbur
Dakota
Army
The
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T. M. Hill
Bertha Sicks
C. B. Smith
Ava Swihart
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