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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
2
The piece critiques Fred C. Miller, elected mayor of Michigan City, for lacking citizenship papers. It argues his status endangers American citizens and warns of alien enemy designation if he takes office, citing campaign coverage by the Evening News and local reaction.
Horace H. Herr asserts the Indiana fuel and food administrations rely on daily and weekly newspapers for success. He praises newspapers for donating ad space to the Red Cross and Council of Defense, stating their impact far exceeds other war donations and credits their cooperation with Mr Woollen in informing the public.
Joseph Bates, elected councilman at large in November, has submitted his resignation. He falls under the class of alien enemies defined by the government for Germans who have not completed citizenship transfers. Bates asks action at the Monday council meeting and intends to complete citizenship qualifications at the first opportunity. His move is praised as commendable and a model for others in similar situations, and it may ease tensions against German residents who have not finalized citizenship.
The drive orders a threefold increase in purchases as 440 million seals are printed for distribution nationwide. Agents from Alaska to Porto Rico, Hawaii, the Canal Zone, and the Philippines report strong demand as the campaign fights tuberculosis amid wartime needs. The 1916 fund of 1 million aims for 3 million to support anti tuberculosis work and related agencies.
An army of about 50,000 workers, largely volunteers, is active in the seal campaign. More than 1,500 anti tuberculosis associations rely on Red Cross Christmas Seals for their main support.
Last Friday the high school hosted a faculty evening with games and contests and a lunch. The Parent-Teachers club canceled due to severe weather. Seniors await class rings while the school keeps heating through cold days. The semi annual exhibit is planned for Tuesday December 18 and Mr Knoll reports thirteen Y M C A pledge certificates earned by the boys.
Neighbors in Otis host a farewell for the Reed party before their move to Gary. Community members and visiting relatives share Thanksgiving and family updates, with local clubs and homes active in volunteer work and sewing efforts.
Lizzie Shernan and Marie Hagenow returning from Michigan City. Mrs T R Harlan travels to North Baltimore Ohio for Ray M Kratz funeral. Mrs T F Hagenow ill at home. Carl Beach and wife with L S Iseminger and wife for Thanksgiving. Miss Lucy Hagenow visiting sister Mrs Ray Labs. Geo Allison back at school after illness. Chas Gloff's business trip to Wanatah. Max Dowewoski of Michigan City with John Polega family. Elvin Iseminger busy entertaining several pets. Master Elvin receives our sympathy.
John Dunlap and son Theodore of Chicago visited L.C. Snyder and family Monday. Earl Rapp, age 1 year 9 months, died after a pneumonia illness. burial at Catholic cemetery Saturday. Mrs. Francis Fiegel of Michigan City visited family. Alex Drayer returns from Whiting for a nephew’s funeral and has enlisted. Bazil Rotzein enlisted in the aviation corps and left for South Bend.
A damaged fragment mentions anglers and a strange tally of socks including 17 pairs and a stray sweater reference. The line appears fragmentary with unclear context and no clear event or date.
Burdick notes report Frank Hollar bought a cow and calf for 100 dollars from Emil Olson. Geo Casbon made a business trip to Chicago last week. Geo Davis hosted his Chicago niece Mrs Minnie Samuelson from Sunday to Tuesday. Mrs Charles Frame of Chester ton visited Burdick Tuesday. Geo Casbon transported a fur shipment to Chicago Friday. Young Dallas Cain was kicked by a horse Monday and lay unconscious. Dr Wiltfong attended the boy.
Mrs Courtfriend spoke for the Young Women's Christian Association urging hostess houses at every camp to entertain visiting relatives of soldiers. A nationwide drive proceeds this week with local leaders and donors in Westville contributing to the effort to assist working women and the war front.
Myer Krueger the shoeman reads of Jerusalem's fall with unusual interest. His mother Mrs Zippa Krueger, long a Jerusalem resident, has lived in Michigan City and Michigan City area for years. No mail has reached him for 18 months due to the war. He believes Jerusalem remained unharmed as British and Turkish forces closed in. Clarence Bowman of Coburg, son of Mr and Mrs G L Bowman, left for Camp Harrison Indianapolis to join the aviation corps.
A notice urges community members to attend morning and evening services at the M E church. It promotes Christmas shopping at The Boston Store and offers instructions to Howell for a pulverizer and packer. A lost watch notice requests return for a $5 reward. A land trade inquiry seeks 120 acres in Newago County Michigan for a small place near Westville.
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