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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
3
A hometown column recounts gatherings, church anniversaries, influenza cases at the A.W. Johnson family, a marriage license in Valparaiso, and shifts in local officials. It also covers the Lincoln Way funding delay, wartime troop movements, and a mountain of community odds and ends from Westville and nearby towns.
Norman Lubs, a former Michigan City youth and aviator-observer, visited relatives in Illinois after being discharged for disability from a year of military service. He survived a 12 000 foot plane plunge near Armistice Day, was unconscious for two days, and recovered in England before returning to Joliet.
Ruliff Morris, a navy assistant engineer and recent four year enlistee, surprised his mother Mrs C B Morris on her birthday near Toston Montana. He served mainly in European waters, trained recruits in Boston, and was commended by King George VI during a visit to the fleet. Morris hopes for assignment to a destroyer after leave.
Wesley Fogle of Laporte was killed Friday when his Ford truck struck by Grand Trunk train No. 14 near Valparaiso on the Westville road. He was driving home from delivering furniture to Gary. He was born January 21 1853 and lived most of his life in Laporte County. Survived by widow and two sons Allen and Arthur, plus one brother and one sister. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm at the family home with Odd Fellows aiding at the grave. Also noted is the death of Mrs Mary Ludington aged 75 of Porter county with four children and siblings listed.
L F Gates of the Chicago Board of Trade called the proposed 1.25 billion dollar wheat appropriation “vicious” before the House Agricultural Committee. He led a large delegation opposing the measure, saying its character and authority were not fully known and that protestors would crowd Capitol temporary buildings if passed in its current form.
County board meets with unusually good attendance as J D Harper resigns as county agent and a successor is discussed. Licensing and hiring of teachers are considered amid reports from industrial art and domestic science teachers. School attendance remains near normal across the county.
Michigan City News reports Samuel J Taylor returned home Saturday after a trip to Chicago and Indianapolis. In Indianapolis he paid respects to Governor Goodrich and both Indiana legislature houses. He has long followed legislative doings and this was his first chance to see them in session. He met many friends and had a good time.
William W. Bozarth left for Ithaca Michigan to act as counsel for E. O. Mains who is under indictment for real estate fraud and faces an embezzlement charge over alimony in a divorce case. Mains is avoid ing capture due to his absence from the state.
The column mocks lawmakers debating an improbable rule banning sitting cross legged as a privilege for men. It laments rising taxes expected to accompany the coming session and notes the need for fiscal restraint amid political rhetoric.
The list notes several new subscribers including Mrs Walter Herrold of Chesterton Gust of Westville R J C Loomis Wanatah Wilbur Benson Laporte Mrs 4 Frank Perry Westville and G E Straley Westville R These names appear as part of a pay day update for friends and supporters.
Captain Sallwasser returns home after discharge from the U S service. He has been at Camp Taylor and will remain until February when he resumes his studies at Ann Arbor.
The Teran Church announces English services led by Pastor A. Sauer at the church in Weetville.
Mrs Fred Pagels and Mrs Jee Goldring attended the influenza aid meeting last Thursday. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Kenneth Goldring.
Dr De Brae of Gary gave a very interesting illustrated lecture at the church Saturday night in support of the Centenary movement. Huber McClellan of the U boat destroyer Davis is home on a fifteen day furlough with his brother Andrew and sister Edith from Chicago for the weekend. The Ladies aid with husbands and friends were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs I W McGuigen last Thursday at an all day meeting with officers elected and a substantial collection. Captain and Mrs Proud have visited Mr and Mrs Wilkinson for several days. Miss Belle Dolstrom has returned from Purdue where she attended poultry short course. Roy Huntsman spent the weekend with Homer Fitzpatrick. Dr F S Cooley and son Linn of South Chicago spent Sunday with Mrs B Goetschin. Miss Maud Jenks of Waterford visits Miss Ora Young. Neighbors surprised Mr and Mrs Van Wilkinson for their 25th wedding anniversary with refreshments and a pleasant time. No preaching at church Sunday due to pastor Rev Chivington illness.
The report notes Mayors Howell and Patsy DeStaffin attending a Chicago auto show in the latter part of the week. It lists various visits and social calls across Millers, Gary, Wanatah, Westville, Coburg, and Wanatah with named individuals including Bernice Wesser John Hagenow Walter Howell Scott Iseminger Carl Beach M. L. Graggs T. R. Harlan James Allison and others during Saturday Sunday and Tuesday events.
Mrs C Stober and Mrs A Stanford returned from Hebron Ind where they spent the week with relatives. Westville R of BP lodge 309 hosted a social evening for about sixty members and their families with refreshments. The ad notes bargains at W Lt Augustine store lasting only a few days.
The W H S boys opened the season with Union Mills last Friday night. Union Mills, more seasoned than Westville, won the first game but a close return match is hoped. Mary Johnson Ruth Hedley and Elizabeth Stites have been absent recently.
John F. Lahey whose services as deputy auditor have terminated will enter employ of the Laporte Gas & Electric Co in a clerical capacity. The Laporte Corporation is to be congratulated on securing the services of a man of Lahey's established competence.
February bargains in coats and suits attract shoppers to The Boston Store in Laporte with daily specials. The ad urges patrons to visit for real value during the month.
A sextette of young men join forces to present a Valentine dancing party next Friday evening. A pleasing program of new and old numbers is promised.
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