Frontline letter from Deverlle Underhill in France
Deverlle Underhill writes from the front after months in service saying he is well and hopeful of a reunion. He notes shelling by Germans and a pending fight, praises Red Cross stations, and reports 100000 prisoners taken as the Allied drive advances. He asks after relatives and wishes his family safety and care until he returns.
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Sam
Red Cross
Myrtle
Charles Pearson
Papa
Resignations Shake Franklin School Staff
Teachers Gus Hill and Delbert Kerlin resigned from Franklin school three miles west and four miles east of town respectively. Hill aims to prepare for a move to Urbana military school next Monday, while Kerlin completes his duties before the North Manchester fair closes the school, after which he will join Urbana.
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Gus Hill
Franklin
Urbana, SI
Delbert Kerlin
Manchester
Urbana
Silver Lake Edges Sidney In Weekend High School Tilt
In a Friday night matchup here last week Silver Lake defeated Sidney as the visiting or home team secured the win in a competitive high school boys game.
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Sidney
Silver Lake
Silver Lake Boys
Floyd Henderson Wounded in Action in France
Ray Henderson received a telegram via his sister Miss Etta Henderson from Floyd Henderson now in Paris France reporting he has been wounded and is hospitalized. The message gave no details on the injuries but a full letter is due in a couple of weeks. Floyd is a former Silver Lake boy and friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Floyd Henderson
Silver Lake
Ray Henderson
Etta Henderson
Gary
France
Paris
Loyd
Soldier Henry Ayers Reports Condition From Camp McClellan
A card from Henry Ayers at Camp McClellan Alabama states he is feeling fine and gaining weight. He serves as a mechanic in the field artillery and leads three men. The group was preparing for a five day hike at the time of the writing.
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Acard
Henry Ayers
Camp McClellan
Alabama
Henry
Field Artillery
State Council of Defense bars German language in Indiana schools and services
Resolutions adopted by the State Council of Defense in Indiana urge English be used in all public and private schools below high school level and in religious services. Congregations should ensure ministers preach in English and no service rely solely on German.
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State Council of Defense
Indianapolis
Auto Crash near Town Slips Off Hill Involving Baylor Family
Three and a half miles south of town an automobile accident injured Mrs. William Baylor after a passing car forced the Baylor vehicle toward a steep embankment. Mrs. Baylor sustained head cuts and multiple injuries while Mr. Baylor and the granddaughter were unharmed. Chester Olinger aided at the scene and Mrs. Baylor later improved enough to return home.
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William Baylor
Clover Michigan
Ellwood
Tracy Hill
Baylor
Mrs. Baylor
Embroidery and Reading Club Gatherings Reported
Last Friday afternoon the embroidery club was entertained at Mrs. 8. B. Burdge home. Victoria reading club met Monday night at Mrs. D. F. Hamman home. S. T. club members were hosted Friday evening by Miss Hazel Brown in the Central office.
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Embroidery Club
8. B. Burdge
Victoria Reading Club
D. F. Hamman
S.T. Club
Everett Wayne Hoffman Born to Foster and Mrs Hoffman
Proud parents Mr and Mrs Foster Hoffman welcomed a 94 pound baby boy named Everett Wayne at their home early Wednesday. Mrs Hoffman, formerly Miss EBather Drudge, is daughter of Ephraim Drudge and once lived in town.
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Foster Hoffman
Here
Everett Wayne
Military School Plans By Local Boys
A group of eight to ten boys in the area plans to attend a military school in Urbana Illinois or Valparaiso Indiana within a few days. The exact number of those who will leave when the time comes is not yet known.
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Urbana
Ill
Valparaiso
Ind
Home on furlough at naval training station visit
Ralph Hoffman of the Great Lakes naval training station spent a short visit in town last Sunday after receiving a 48 hour furlough.
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Ralph Hoffman
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Honorable Discharge for Paul Day Narrates Camp Sherman Return
Paul Day, recently stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio, received an honorable discharge last week due to physical disability. He arrived at his home southwest of town last Friday.
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Paul Day
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Ralph Kreamer Promoted to Corporal With Three Stripes
The Kreamer family reports Ralph Kreamer has been advanced to corporal and now bears three stripes on his arm marking the promotion.
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Kreamer
Ralph Kreamer
Public Sale Planned by H G Joritz
H G Joritz will hold a public sale at his farm on Tuesday, October Tth. Large bills are being printed at this office advertising the sale. Watch for the bills.
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H.G. Joritz
New Arrivals Welcome Wade Family to Ball Property
C M Wade who took charge of the cream station two weeks ago has moved his family from Hicksville Ohio to occupy the Ball property in the north part of town. The notice welcomes Wade and his family and expresses hope they will feel at home with the community.
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C. M. Wade
Hicksville
Ohio
Mr. Wade
Boys Many Enter College Registration
Many registrants aged 19 to 36 filled out questionnaires this week and were notified to appear in Warsaw on a specific day and hour. School operates daily with three classes each day, making questionnaire completion quicker and easier.
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Warsaw
Two Former Silver Lake Boys Send Remittance for Record
Chas Rager of San Antonio Texas reports his new employment with the Bureau of Animal Industry. He will work on hog cholera control and travel often, currently stationed in Fort Worth Texas. He notes fine southwest weather and good health among colleagues.
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Rxcord
Chas. Rager
San Antonio
Texas
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau
Fort Worth
Silver Lake Reader Seeks Record of Local Happenings
Frank Arnold former Silver Lake resident now in Pontiac says he sent a remittance for his subscription through next March. He asks the RECORD to keep residents informed about Silver Lake and old friends, since he cannot visit often.
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Frank Arnold
Silver Lake
Pontiac
Michigan
Old Town
Voter Registration Deadline Announced for November Election
A local notice urges residents to register by October 7 to vote in November. It warns that unregistered individuals cannot vote and advises registering at the RECORD office to avoid an extra trip to Warsaw.
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Election Registration Board
Short Horn Cattle Breeders Meet in Warsaw
Kos- Giusko county Short Horn cattle men are called to a 2 p.m. meeting at the Warsaw courthouse on Wednesday October 2 to organize the Short Horn Breeders Association. A National Short Horn man will assist. all registered breeders should attend for a strong, perfect organization. W. RR Zechiel County Agent Warsaw Indiana.
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Kos- Giusko County
Warsaw
Court House
W. RR
Zechiel
Indiana
Notice to Farmers About Bad Egg Market Practices
Complaint from egg handlers about large quantities of bad eggs reaching the market. It is unlawful to sell bad eggs. Urges all precautions to prevent this practice. James R. Frazer Federal Food Administrator for Kusciusko County.
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James R. Frazer
Kusciusko County
Phrase fragment survives as historical punctuation line
The readable bits show a garbled quotation about every able bodied citizen and humanity. The fragment hints at civic duty but lacks context, names, dates, or locations to anchor a fuller summary.
Mrs Elizabeth Yotter Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Yotter long resident of this city dies after a lingering illness at her home. She had lived here about twenty five years, mother of nine, all of whom and her husband had predeceased her. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
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W Elizabeth
Yotter
Bois
Birth and Death of Elizabeth Beigh in Indiana and Ohio
Elizabeth Beigh daughter of Jacob and Mary Beigh was born March 5 1831 in Pool Pennsylvania and died September 20 1918 at Silver Lake Indiana at age 87 years 6 months and 15 days She moved from Seneca County Ohio as a child and later lived near Claypool before settling in Silver Lake in 1872 She married and had nine children all of whom have died She united with the United Brethren church and was the last surviving member of a large family She is survived by many relatives including grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Elizabeth Beigh
Jacob
Mary Heigh
Pool
Pennsylvania
Silver Lake
Ind
Senica County
Ohio
Claypool
Childen
Hus
United Brethren Church
Ineli
Leer
Interment Held For Lakeview Resident
The services were conducted with Broeker and J. W. Dickson in charge. Interment took place in Lakeview and rests beside a husband and children who had passed earlier.
Grandchildren thank neighbors for support after grandmother’s funeral
Through the RECORD we extend heartfelt thanks to dear neighbors and friends who sent assistance and offered kindness during the illness death and funeral of our grandmother Mrs Yotter.
Home on furlough brings Edward Hill to Purdue visit
Edward Hill, in training at Purdue, spent a few days last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Hill and relatives. He is getting along fine and likes the place.
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Edward Hill
Purdue
Alvin Hill
Edaward
Dedicate Service Flag at Lutheran Church Next Sunday
Large attendance expected at Luthera church for a forenoon service starting 10:30 a m next Sunday September 29 with Rev A Z Fryberger delivering a patriotic sermon and a flag dedication honoring local boys serving county defense democracy and liberty. A roll of honor will note family members with a star.
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Luthera Church
A. Z. _Fryberger
Lutheran Church
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Mrs
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