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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
9
Lake township led the county by reporting quota in the Red Cross War Fund drive starting 8:00 AM Monday. Subscriptions came in quickly with many donors pledging more if needed, while a few residents refused to contribute. In just three hours and ten minutes the town surpassed its goal amid broad support.
Congress approves act adding 21 year olds to the draft list from the first registration day June 5 1917. President Wilson issues proclamation fixing June 5 as the date for new eligibles to appear before local draft boards. About 800000 men expected to be available to the army by next registration with plans for more frequent registrations, possibly quarterly.
Local Red Cross volunteers will begin sewing Tuesday afternoon at the school building. Several units will follow on successive days in the same order as before. An insistent call is issued for extra help appealing to all who have a grain of patriotism.
A county draft movement reports twenty-five men departing for cantonment camp with a further group of thirty-one slated to leave on Saturday for Camp Taylor. Those sent to Columbus Ohio barracks earlier in the week include Orva G Carr, John Lackey, John C Heiser, and Ralph C Kreamer, all well known in the locality.
Walter Barber and his children visited South Bend last Sunday to see Mrs. Barber who had been in Epworth hospital for two weeks. She is progressing well.
A decoration service will be held at South Pleasant church at two o'clock in the afternoon conducted by Rev. Samuel Frantz of North Manchester. An appropriate program has been arranged for the occasion.
The American Red Cross establishes a six week training course at Winona Lake Indiana from July 8 to August 16 for students preparing for government or home study.
Miss Zeta Votter has taken the postoffice job left vacant by Miss Maurer and is learning the duties, showing good progress in her early days.
Representatives from Silverlake attended a War Saving Stamps district meeting in South Bend on Tuesday. Officials announced a nationwide drive starting next week aimed at exceeding two billion dollars in sales for the United States, averaging about two and a half dollars per person. Citizens are urged to participate or explain why not.
Miss Mildred Jones died after months of tuberculous illness and funeral services were held in Mentone Wednesday of last week. She was 16, daughter of HR BE Jones, and had stayed with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs George Smith south of Mentone. She had visited here on numerous occasions.
The letter from Paul B Snyder at Camp Taylor describes hot weather, a park visit, and many soldiers leaving. He notes receiving two stripes toward corporal, hopes to return home around June 8, and mentions seeing Ruth Army of Wabash and Union Oldfather as they depart for ships.
The K of P lodge invites members to meet at the hall at two o clock on Saturday afternoon to proceed to the cemetery as a group for a general cleanup. Volunteers are asked to bring pickaxe spade rake or mower and help for a couple of hours.
Tempe Maurer, a clerk at the local post office for several years, resigned last week and traveled to Marion on Tuesday seeking new employment. Her faithful service is noted and her presence will be missed by the public.
A family reunion was held at the A. J. Kreamer home in east town last Sunday to surprise Ralph Kreamer before he leaves Tuesday for Columbus Ohio for training. Many relatives attended with baskets, including Roy Kreamer of Warsaw and numerous others from Disko North Manchester Laketon Wabash Rose Hill and nearby areas.
Mrs Mary Jane Blair widow of David Blair died at the home of her daughter in Erie Pennsylvania. Her remains were brought here on Tuesday for burial. The Blair family lived in this community many years ago and were well known to residents.
Mary Jane Strain born in Indiana May 21 1848 died in Erie Pennsylvania May 18 1918 aged 74 years 11 months 27 days survived by six sons and one daughter three sons and husband predeceased her sister sisters and many relatives attended funeral in Erie where she had lived with daughter Glyde Rhodes near end of life. The obituary notes family sorrow and a prayer for eternal life.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church by Rev. J. F. Blocker. Texts from Rev. 22:12 and 14 were cited. Interment followed in Lakeview cemetery beside family members who had previously died.
The family thanks Silver Lake residents for kindness during their mother’s burial. Special gratitude to those who opened their homes. Mrs Clyde Rhoads and Brothers note. Attending were Bert Brant and wife and Misa Chapman of Warsaw and Mrs William Hill and daughter Gertrude of Goshen.
A quarterly meeting will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the U B church in this place. There will be church services in the evening with the District Superintendent delivering the sermon. Everyone is invited.
Mrs. Walter Barber extends gratitude to Franklin Sunday School for beautiful flowers sent on two occasions while she visits a South Bend hospital for two weeks. The note thanks the members and family for their support during confinement.
The Township Sunday School convention at the U B Church scheduled for Sunday May 26 has been postponed indefinitely. An announcement with the new date will be made later.
Miss Hazel Brown spent Sunday in Hammond visiting her family. Ralph Huffman, stationed at Great Lakes, joined for a few hours. Brown says her father, long ill, has improved and can walk across his room.
The dinner last Thursday yielded 75.45 dollars which was turned over to the Lake township Red Cross chapter treasurer for war relief work.
Marion Swibart, student in Chicago, visited here with her mother for several days in the latter part of last week.
Leo Leonard of Elk Hart will enter railroad service in military duty. He has enlisted for special work along railway lines and will be rushed to France as soon as he is processed through detention and training facilities.
Mr and Mrs L D Underhill received word from their son Tony in Van Buren that he has enlisted in the United States Army train service. He expects to enter detention camp about June 1 and then be sent to France at once.
Large pictures arrived for John Oldfather and Madge Wisler from Union Oldfather stationed at Camp Taylor. The company photos may be viewed by calling at Corner Drug Store. Union Oldfather and John Gall appear in the photos looking well.
Orval Craig of Montpelier Ohio visited with his son and brother here last week and traveled with his father Joan Craig to Indianapolis for several days to see Chet Craig who serves in the government.
Miss Vera Kern attended Indianapolis last Thursday and has enrolled in a school there.
Voters must register by October 7 to participate in November elections. The registration board began work Monday at the courthouse in Warsaw. Residents unable to visit the county seat can obtain registration blanks at the Axcorp office in Silver Lake and submit them from home.
G. R. Jontz travels to Indianapolis as the local lodge’s representative for the semi annual Indiana Grand Lodge session. He will return Thursday evening.
Were entertained members of the Mothers club last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Ernest Myers. The event reflected cordial social gathering and club fellowship in the community.
Friday afternoon the embroidery club enjoyed an event hosted by Mrs. C. A. Pearson. The gathering featured guest refreshments and socializing among local members in a informal setting.
A family reunion gathered at the Al Carr home north of town on Sunday. All the children and their spouses were present to spend time with Orval before his departure to a camp in Ohio.
Five War Savings Stamps will buy a rifle for a soldier, ensuring he is equipped for service. The appeal urges readers to contribute to defense and support those fighting.
Members of the Victoria reading club held a meeting Monday night at the Mrs. F. M. Jaques home to discuss their upcoming program and share club news.
Dorcus Society of the M E church met with Mrs Burdge Wednesday afternoon.
Lee Reed who lives four miles south of town has rented the Yates property in Silver Lake’s south part and plans to move his family to the city as residents soon.
A sizable group from the area traveled to North Manchester on Monday afternoon and evening to see the film Intolerance at a large theater.
Mrs. F. M. Jaques shares Dr. S. C. Jaques's Mother's Day letter from New York City praising mothers and allied nations. The piece notes wartime goodwill, views on democracy, and a young man Harold Crouch of Pershing's AEF who suffered a severe leg injury on an American torpedoed boat.
First Lieut Travis S Whitsel of the 139th Field Artillery at Camp Shelby Mississippi writes from Laketon urging supporters at home to send cheerful letters and avoid complaints that distress soldiers far from home. He notes a military warning and references court martial evidence in trials.
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