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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
9
President Wilson proclaims Thursday September 12 as the enrollment day for men 18 to 45 who have not registered for military service. Officials estimate 13 million will register and over 2.3 million may be eligible for class 1, with camps possibly starting October 1.
Boy scouts who camped in the park for over a week returned to Marion Friday afternoon under Rev. Rippey. The group behaved as little gentlemen and officials hope they return next summer for an longer stay.
William Heck and his wife from New Springfield Ohio arrived Saturday for a several days stay at the Ezra Riog home west of town. Mrs Heck is a cousin to Mrs Riog and they had not met for more than thirty years.
A patriotic address by Dr. Richardson of Peru is announced for Thursday evening September 12 at Silver Lake, aligned with an open air band concert. He is described as a fluent speaker and the talk will be distinct from recent local addresses.
A large Thursday night crowd attended a patriotic meeting in town. Rev. Rippey from Marion gave an engaging talk. Boy scouts under Rev. Rippey staged a street drill. Miss Mary Ennis of Indianapolis, Miss Wilma Dreamer of Warsaw, and Miss Phyllis Underhill of this place sang several patriotic songs.
Mrs H G Groninger became seriously ill late last week. A substantial operation was carried out at her home southeast of town. The procedure was grave but she is recovering as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
The Thompson family reunion took place at Myrtle-Glenn Park on Monday with over one hundred members in attendance and a very enjoyable time reported by attendees.
Ora Gamble son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gamble residing south of town was taken to Wabash hospital last week. On Thursday afternoon he underwent an operation for a fractured skull following a fall two months earlier when he jumped from a moving auto after it passed his home. A piece of skull was removed and a plate inserted. he is reported doing nicely.
War saw town prepares for Lafayette Day with a service flag parade flight by an Army aircraft from Dayton at eleven, a grand parade at noon, militia drill in the afternoon with the Warsaw band, and an address on the courthouse square by a Council of Defense official. Thousands are expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs Morris Lipply returned Monday from a week in Ohio visiting relatives. Their trip included an auto journey into Pennsylvania with a mountain tour and visits to several mining towns.
The Misses Mabel and Beviah Mar tindale went to South Bend Sunday evening to be there at the opening of school this week. They taught in that city last winter.
Muahala Snyder of the east side, longtime resident, was taken to Warsaw hospital last week for treatment. She showed improvement early in the week and remains under care after a period of invalidism.
Last Sunday marked the first gasoline free day with most machines housed and stations closed. About a hundred vehicles passed through town while drivers were labeled slackers, provoking mixed reactions as officials urged obedience to wartime saving orders.
The 5. T. club held its fifth annual meeting last Thursday at Yellowlake with sixteen attendees including three guests. The event featured a pleasant day as the group reflected on five years since organization and noted that five members have married during that time.
Miss Wocha Sippy of near Disko, formerly at the Pearson restaurant, married Ray Shue of near Akron on Saturday August 24. They plan to establish a home together in the near future.
The Red Cross Chapter of Seward township plans a chicken drive next Thursday September 12. Residents are urged to donate as many chickens as possible to sell for funds to support Red Cross relief efforts.
Can't Do Without Record Henry Ring of Claypool, aged over ninety, visited his son Ezra Ring west of town. Born in Germany, he immigrated at eighteen and is now a proud American citizen. He called at the RECORD office in town and renewed his subscription through next June.
Don Herald argues that defensive eating and hoarding food fail to win the war. The piece urges readers to buy war stamps, support the Red Cross, and eat east by consuming more rationed items and avoiding surplus.
J. Skinner and family attended the Weirick reunion at the Napoleon Weirick home near Palestine last Sunday. More than 150 people gathered, sharing an exceptionally pleasant time. The reunions have been held at the Weirick home for many years and are always awaited as a highlight of the year.
Roy Lindzy and his family, recently back from a year in Canada, arrived last week and are visiting relatives southeast of town, including the Charles Lindzy family, Mrs W. Little’s family north of town. Roy reports he worked well in the Dominion until a recent auto accident left him largely confined for months.
John Colbert Jr. returned home from Toledo Ohio where he had worked all summer to be present for the opening day of school.
The Moyer Rickel families gathered August 29 on the east bank of Beaver Dam Lake for their twelfth annual reunion. About 110 members enjoyed a basket dinner and heard a year’s report noting three deaths, three births, and one marriage. An absent member, Charles Rickel, sent a letter from Virginia Beach shipyards. Officers elected: President William Dickey, Sec and Treas Mahion Rickel, Committee Bert Rickel Ora Leech Frank Dickey.
The George Riley family from west of town attended the Byrum family reunion in Lafayette on Monday. They also visited Frankfort Kokomo and Crawfordsville before returning home.
Schools opened Monday in Silver Lake and Lake Township with strong turnout. Several students stayed home to help with fall work.
Last Friday afternoon embroidery club members gathered at Mrs D F Hamman’s home. Victoria reading club held a meeting Monday night at Mrs Hamman’s home, the first after summer vacation.
Kosciusko County voters must register by October 7 at the courthouse in Warsaw. The registration board began work Monday. People unable to go to the county seat can pick up registration blanks at the Recorder’s office in Silver Lake and complete them at home.
The War Board orders immediate payment of subscription arrears to avoid service cessation. Readers urged to settle accounts now and keep the Record arriving at their address. Those in arrears should act at once to prevent being cut off.
Kosciusko youths respond to call for service with Edward Hill and seven peers reporting to Lafayette for training at Purdue University. They join fellow selected men to enter merchant training as part of the Keiser bill.
Devon Getty son of Mr and Mrs Frank Getty departed Monday for Indianapolis to report there and then be sent to camp with a Marion County selected men group.
Six selected men from Kosciusko County departed for camp on Tuesday afternoon. The group was chosen from local counties for a community program.
Twenty six selected men departed the county on Wednesday to train at Camp Taylor. Among the locals known to readers are Ralph R. Myers Claud D. Walters Edward J. Beigh.
This month 41 county boys have been called into service, reflecting rising mobilization as the war effort continues. The tally captures local youth joining the armed forces, signaling a broad community contribution amid ongoing national duties.
Here From Ohio Mrs. Alice McQuate of Burbank Ohio visited here with her cousin Lloyd Saner and family for several days last week to attend the Moyer Rickel reunion.
By order of the Postmaster General a charge of 500 will be made hereafter for the installation of all telephones. oo Peoples Mutual Telephone Company.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to purchase War Savings Stamps to equip a soldier with a rifle. It questions readers on their allegiance and emphasizes American resolve against Germany.
Leo Leonard writes from France with the 62nd Engineers reporting he is okay after crossing the ocean and traveling by train. He sends a full letter to his mother Mrs Winona Leonard, noting arrival and good health and promising continuation on the next page.
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