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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
3
Local burglars struck the Klein store at Valparaiso and stole clothing valued at about 700 dollars, according to store estimates. The incident adds to a string of thefts as the town reports ongoing war time hardship.
Town board asked visiting women for a recommendation on the town marshal job and agreed to act if no suitable male accepts. If no man volunteers, a woman may lead. Marshal Hoard remains in control until a decision is made.
The law requires the taxpayer to seek out the collector and file a report even if no form arrives or no officer calls. Failing to do so within the prescribed time makes the taxpayer a violator, and penalties may follow as the government pursues enforcement.
Ninevah Encampment officers listed for the 1018 season include Walter Koontz as Chief of C C and George Tillinghast as Prelate. G W Hartman chairs the revival planning, with sessions slated for day and evening.
Edwin G. Wallace of Westville petitions to regain custody of his former wife's two year old daughter. He claims Emmeline Howe Wallace is unfit and often out at night, with the child cared for by his father in law Milton Lewis. The hearing is set for January 11.
Miss Ruth Curran resumes duties at Michigan City after a two week vacation with her mother. A daughter born Jan 2 to Frank Dreyer and wife and another daughter born Jan 2 to Barry Rapp and wife. Ed Drumhiller of Constantine visits niece Mrs Lester Bellows for a week. Mrs John Dunlap visits L C Snyder.
Mrs Wu Krieel and son Warren return from visit with daughter in East Chicago. La Porte hosts gauze unit meeting at Mrs Dorsey home. next gathering at Mrs Raymond Rotzein’s with Ruth Curran chairing. Mary Sobeski, 79, bedfast eight weeks, dies. funeral at St Marys church. survivors listed. Otis Red Cross chapter reaches 26 members. Charley Barnes and mother in Michigan City. ice harvest begins. Mrs John Goodwin visits Chesterton parents.
Several days of absence due to the storm gave way to a return of most pupils today. The Seniors finally received their class rings after weeks of waiting. Miss Williams county supervisor of Domestic Science visited the school.
D. W. Weed of Chicago visits his parents Mr and Mrs T Weed. Farmers are urged to buy binding twine from the car to save money. G L Howell.
Christmas day brings sad news to Hobart as telegram from Washington confirms Private Edward Kostbade’s death in France from injuries after an explosion. A volunteer, he had served on the French front since early fall, with reports of his death appearing in Wednesday papers. the date given is December 22.
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