Indicator urges careful Lincoln highway funding in Laporte County
The Indicator discusses a $55,000 federal grant for Lincoln highway improvement in Laporte County and a county match. It weighs asphalt brick and concrete options, costs per mile, and long term value while noting past costly road projects and the need for durable, well built roads. It also covers local political reactions and a separate note on Indiana prohibition rulings and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Laporte
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Association
Westville
Rolling Prairie
Grand Beach
Board of Commissioners
Road north of Westville shows minimal repairs after two years
The northern road near Westville has seen repairs totaling under 25 dollars in the last two years. The road continues to serve as the main paved route with asphalt covering its surface.
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Westville
Senator Smoot Attacks Wasteful Sunday Publications
The Utah senator warns that large Sunday editions waste vast spruce pulp as paper prices soar. He calls for eliminating the frothy supplements, praising Smoot’s public courage and urging profit through reduced newspaper mass.
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Senator Smoot
Land of the
Smoot
Laporte County Bar Association Service Flag Dedicated
The Laporte County Bar association dedicated its service flag in circuit court at 9 AM Tuesday as Judge Gallaher spoke. Committees were led by N E Rowley N F Wolfe M B E Leliter on flag and R N Smith A Hickey F R Liddle on resolutions. Nine men from the county have gone to the colors with only two Michigan City natives Thomas Carlton Mullen and Paul A Krueger. others include Alfred Link Capt Lee L Osborn Lieut Ben C Rees Lieut John B Dilworth Leroy E Sellers Lieut Fred A Wilbur and Howard B Me Lane.
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Laporte County Bar Association
Gallaher
N. E. Rowley
N. F. Wolfe
M. BE. Leliter
R. N. Smith
A . Hickey
F. R. Liddle
County Brg Association
Thomas Carlton Mullen
Paul A. Krueger
Michigan City
Alfred Link
Lee L. Osborn
Ben C. Rees
John B. Dilworth
Leroy E. Sellers
Fred A. Wilbur
Howard B. Me. Lane
Laporte
Candidates for Annapolis Nominations Nominated by Congressman Barnhart
Congressman Barnhart nominates four Indiana youths for Annapolis Naval Academy exams next April to fill two vacancies from the 13th district. Donald E Krueger Michigan City principal William K Shick Laporte alternate William D Hall Laporte alternate George W Lehman Warsaw alternate.
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Annapolis
Washington
Barnhart
Annapolis Naval Academy
Indiana
Donald Edward Krueger
Michigan City
William Kenneth Shick
Laporte
Local School Board Names Benjamin Frye Dallas McClintic and Blick
Benjamin Smith Frye of Elkhart is named principal. Dallas Devore McClintic of Syracuse is named as alternate. Robert Edwin Blick Jr of Michigan City is named as alternate.
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Benjamin Smith Frye
Elkhart
Dallas Devore McClintic
Syracuse
Robert Edwin Blick, Jr
Michigan City
Local Social Roundup From Gary Area Visits
Miss Gertrude Reed of Gary visited the Sibbrells and Goodwin families from Friday to Sunday. Mrs. Francis Flegel of Michigan City visited here with her sister Mrs. Walter Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Reglein and sons from Michigan City were guests of Mrs. Reglein's parents. Mrs. Anna Dorsey went to Chesteron to visit Mr. Charles Kline. Mrs. Raymond Rotzein traveled to Chicago Saturday. Miss Ruth Curran returned to Michigan City for school after a weekend with her mother. Bazel Rotzein wrote of sailing from New Jersey to France as part of Co. 2 second motor machine regiment. Mr. and Mrs. Wim Hackett were in Michigan City Tuesday. Ralph Snyder hauled cuts to Michigan City. Mrs. Dorsey visited her son and family in LaPorte Friday. Mrs. Ed Drumhiller returned to Michigan after two weeks with her niece.
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Gertrude Reed
Gary
Sibbrells
Goodwin
Francis Flegel
Michigan City
Walter Bishop
Herman Reglein
Norman
Ned
Reglein
Emil Rotzein
Anna Dorsey
Chesterton
Charles K
Wim. Hackett
Ralph Snyder
Dorsey
Laporte
Ed Drumhiller
Michigan
Mrs. Bellows
Local Life Notes and Milk Price Controversy From Illinois
The column records multiple social visits and family events across towns including Niles Michigan City and Chicago. It also details a Dairy Producers Association dispute with the Food Administration over milk pricing, noting producer hardship, delayed payments, distribution shares, and concerns about continuing in the milking business.
Westville High School Notes On Events And Appeals
The last hot lunch was served Tuesday featuring cheese savory peach delight and cocoa. The W H S held a Washington program Friday with full student attendance and a crowded assembly. The group urges a new auditorium and gymnasium for Westville High School. Seniors were pleased by a Juniors reception at the library Friday night with games and a luncheon. Freshmen are excelling in English with strong oral book reports. The Westville basketball team travels to Michigan City Saturday to face the Y M C A. Faculty hosts a Friday reception March 1 at the library. Thrift and war stamp sales are under way to promote saving and support Uncle Sam. Seniors choose simple economical commencement invitations.
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Washington
H. S
Westville High School
Westville
Michigan City
Sam
Dairymen Halt Shipments Over Milk Price Fixes
On February 1 district dairymen stopped shipping to the Chicago dairy district including Calumet after unofficial word that the Illinois Milk Commission set prices for five months starting Feb 1. Prices are listed at 3.09 per hundred pounds for February, 2.83 for March, 2.49 for April, 2.04 for May, and 1.80 for June.
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Chicago
Calumet
Illinois Milk Commission
Obituary for Addie Lulu Iseminger 1881 1918
Addie Lulu Iseminger daughter of John and Elizabeth Iseminger was born near Westville Indiana March 18 1881 and died February 22 1918 aged 36 years 11 months and four days. She leaves a loving mother five brothers William Isaac Stafford Frank and John and three sisters Clara Stella and Edith. Services were held February 24 1918 in the Christian church Rev J F Futcher officiating. Burial Westville cemetery.
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Addie Lulu Iseminger
John
Elizabeth Iseminger
Westville
Ind
William
Isaac
Stafford
Frank
Clara
Stella
Edith
William Iseminger
Oacoma
So. Dak
Edith Gridley
Los Angeles
Calif
Christian Church
J. F. Futcher
Chicago
Addie
Merchants Move to Cash Basis in 1918 Credit Policy
To patrons, merchants announce a new cash based system starting March 18 1918 with credit limited to 30 days. A pay up week March 11 to 16 urges settlement by cash or note by March 16 and a two percent cash discount on purchases. Delivery charges of five cents apply per delivery with two daily windows at 10 am and 4 pm.
Towns Abolish Hog Raising Ban for War Effort
The Bourbon News-Mirror urges towns to repeal the ordinance against keeping hogs to help supply meat for the army. It argues that families can raise hogs responsibly on main streets if pens are kept clean and sanitary.
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Hoover
Bourbon
Main
France
Ordinance Department
Flynn Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer Nomination
Westville resident 8S D Flynn announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to voters in the primary on Tuesday May 7. The statement emphasizes the will of the voters and local support.
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Westville
D. Flynn
Trustee Candidacy Announced in New Durham Township
Westville born Republican contender L Dodd announces a bid for trustee of New Durham Township subject to voter decision at the May 7 primary. Michigan City reports a small pox outbreak. Raymond Garwood trains in San Antonio while Chester Hunt of Rolling Prairie is cited as Laporte County’s first overseas injury. his father A P Hunt served in the Indiana House. Chester’s wife and mother are deceased.
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Westville
Ind
Indiana
Laporte
Porter
New Durham Township
W. L. Dodd
J. C. Matotte
Chicago
B. Jeffrey
Raymond
Wm. Garwood
Aviation Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Chester A. Hunt
Rolling Prairie
Laporte County
A. P. Hunt
Chester
Alex Hastings
Kankakee Township
Auctioneers announced for a series of sales
Henry Greening Forester Bros Mann Sums Isiah Sarver Annie Pliske are listed with sale dates Feb 26 27 28 and Mar 1 with M W Lewis as auctioneer.
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Henry Greening
Forester Bros
Mann & Sums
Isiah Sarver
Annie Pliske
M. W. Lewis
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Masonic Temple
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Osborn & Osborn Lawyers
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Herald Bldg
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Associated Physicians
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Kryptok
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Franklin St
E. S. Smith
Our Service
Uncle Sam
Westville Hardware Go
New Durham
Paul Hannon
J. N. Kelly
J. Vene Dorland
Firet National Bank
H. W. Sallwasser
Lincon Way
Court House
Henry Goetz
Jefferson Ave
Ethelred Curtis
New Locatio
Fairview Farm
Pure Milk & Gream
J. E. Payne
St. John's Shoe Hospital
Rumery
Leon Simon, M.T.D
Michigan Ave
Oberreich & Arnold
Bank of Westville
G. L. Howell
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