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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
Government urges men aged 18 to 45 to register next Thursday September 12 as part of the draft drive. Officials estimate 13 million will register with over 2.3 million eligible for Class 1, to begin camps possibly by October 1, as boards open nationwide.
The boy scouts, who had camped at the park for over a week, returned to Marion Friday afternoon. Led by Rev. Rippey, they were praised as gentlemen and expressed hope they would return next summer for a longer stay.
William Heck and his wife of New Springfield Ohio arrived last Saturday evening for a several days visit at the Ezra Ring home west of town. Mrs Heck is a cousin to Mrs Ring and they had not met for over thirty years.
The announcement states Dr Richardson of Peru will deliver a patriotic talk Thursday evening September 12 during the open air band concert. He is described as a fluent speaker and his address will differ from recent talks. Citizens are urged to attend Thursday September 2 and invite neighbors.
A large town crowd gathered Thursday evening for a patriotic meeting and band concert. Rev. Rippey of Marion delivered an appreciated talk. Boy scouts led a street drill under Rev. Rippey. Singers Miss Mary Ennis Indianapolis Miss Wilma Streamer Warsaw and Miss Phyllis Underhill local performed patriotic songs.
Mrs H G Groninger was taken very ill late last week and an operation was performed at her home southeast of town. The procedure was serious but she is reported to be progressing as well as could be expected.
The Thompson family reunion gathered in Myrtle-Glenn Park on Monday with more than one hundred family members attending and enjoying the day together.
Ora Gamble son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gamble living south of town was taken to Wabash hospital last week and underwent surgery on Thursday after noon. He had fallen onto a stone while alighting from a crowded auto two months ago and suffered a skull fracture. A piece of skull about a half inch by two inches was removed and a plate inserted with the latest report that he was doing nicely.
Warsaw readies Lafayette Day events with an Army airplane exhibition from Dayton at 11 00 AM The grand parade starts at noon followed by militia drills with the Warsaw band An address on the courthouse square by a Council of Defense speaker and patriotic songs expected to draw thousands.
Mr and Mrs Morris Lipply returned home Monday after a week visiting relatives in Ohio. They traveled by automobile into Pennsylvania traversing mountain country and visited several mining towns.
Misses Mabel and Beviah Mar tindale traveled to South Bend Sunday evening to attend the start of the school week. They taught in the city last winter.
Mahala Snyder of the east of town, long an invalid, was moved to Warsaw hospital last week for care. She showed slight improvement early in the week.
The Red Cross chapter of Seward township announces a chicken drive next Thursday September 12. Residents are urged to donate as many chickens as possible to be sold with proceeds given to the Red Cross.
The George Riley family from west of town attended a Byrum family reunion in Liafayette on Monday. They also visited Frankfort Kokomo and Crawfordsville before returning home.
Schools opened Monday in Silver Lake and Lake township with strong turnout as many students returned to classes. Several stayed home to help with fall work.
Last Friday afternoon embroidery club members were entertained at the Mrs. D. F. Hayman home. Victoria reading club held a meeting Monday night at the same home. This was the first meeting since the summer vacation.
Last Sunday marked the first gasless Sunday with most garages and stations closed. About a hundred vehicles passed through town, drivers labeled slackers and jeered. some even argued, but wives restrained them. Officials say saving gasoline supports the war effort and may lead to stricter laws if not followed.
The S. T. club held its fifth annual meeting at Yellowlake last Thursday with sixteen attendees including three guests. The pleasant day included remarks, and since its origin five years ago five members have married.
Miss Docha Sippy of near Disko tied marriage to Ray Shue of near Akron on Saturday August 24. They plan a future in housekeeping at their new home.
Can't Do Without Record Henry Ring of Claypool visited his son Ezra Ring west of town. Nearly a centenarian at ninety plus, the German born immigrant shows good health and happiness with US citizenship. He made a pleasant call on the RECORD office and paid ahead for a subscription through next June.
Don Herald urges total mobilization of food and funds to win the war. He criticizes defensive eating and praises buying war stamps, supporting the Red Cross, and consuming Eastward to outpace Germany. He warns against clinging to excess like white flour while shortages persist.
J. G. Skinner and family attended the Weirick reunion at the Napoleon Weirick home near Palestine last Sunday. More than 150 people joined for an exceptionally pleasant gathering that's long a yearly highlight at the Weirick home.
Roy Lindzy and family, who spent a year in Canada, arrived last week and are visiting relatives southeast of town with the Charles Lindzy family and the Mrs. W. J. Little family north of here. Roy had work in the Dominion and was progressing until an auto accident a couple of months ago left him largely sidelined.
John Colbert Jr who worked in Toledo Ohio all summer returned home Saturday to attend the opening day of school, marking a notable early start to the new term.
The Moyer Rickel families held their 12th annual reunion on Thursday August 29 1918 on the east bank of Beaver Dam Lake. Attendance reached 110 with reports of three deaths three births and one marriage in the past year. Officers elected included President William Dickey and Secretary Treasurer Mahion Rickel with committee members Bert Rickel Ora Leech and Frank Dickey. Charles Rickel in Virginia Beach Virginia sent a letter describing shipyard work.
Kosciusko County voters must register by October 7 to participate in the next November election. The registration board began work Monday at the Warsaw courthouse. Those near Silver Lake can obtain registration blanks at the Record office and complete them at home.
The War Board demands immediate payment from subscribers in arrears to avoid cancellation. Affected readers must settle by October 1 to prevent their newspaper delivery from ceasing. The notice urges prompt action and warns against losing a name from the list.
Several local youths join the draft call after the Keiser bill with Edward Hill of near town leading a group. Hill and seven others left Sunday for Lafayette to begin training as mechanics at Purdue University.
Devon Getty son of Mr and Mrs Frank Getty left Monday to report at Indianapolis and then be sent to camp with Marion County selected men.
Six men from Kosciusko county were called to camp on Tuesday afternoon as part of a local mobilization effort. The list includes residents whose names were announced by county officials and aligns with ongoing service requirements.
Twenty six selected men from the county left Wednesday to train at Camp Taylor. Notable locals include Ralph R. Myers, Claud D. Walters, and Edward J. Beigh.
Forty one local boys from the county have been called into service this month. The total reflects ongoing enlistments as the community supports national defense efforts.
Mrs Alice McQuate of Burbank Ohio visits with her cousin Lloyd Saner and family to attend the Moyer Rickel reunion in Haven West.
By order of the Postmaster General a charge of five hundred dollars will be made hereafter for the installation of all telephones. Peoples Mutual Telephone Company announces the new fee effective immediately.
Wartime appeal urges buying War Savings Stamps to equip a soldier with a rifle. It stresses American loyalty against the German threat and challenges readers to prove their allegiance by contributing.
The newspaper prints in full a letter from Leo Leonard, stationed with the 62nd Engineers in France. He reports arrival across the ocean and travel by train, sending warm regards to his mother and family. The piece notes the delay in publishing but presents the letter verbatim.
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