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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
3
An epidemic of whooping cough wanes as locals note visits from Chicago and Purdue area, with confirmations of health concerns and hospital stays. The item lists dozens of guests, engagements, and travels including weddings announced, funerals, auto trips, and charitable events among families and neighbors in Indiana Harbor and nearby towns.
Ninevah Encampment No. 147 enhanced its regular meeting Tuesday evening by offering strawberries and ice cream to its members as a refreshment.
We wish to make known our appreciation to triose friends who have sought by sympathy and thoughtful courtesies to lighten our load of sorrow. Mrs. Pearl Ansley and son Jared Gardner express thanks for support and kindness received.
Miss Janice Beach entertained a group of her girl friends on May 30 for her ninth birthday. Guests included Virginia Knoll Ros alind Knoll Charlotte Cass Ruth Hartman Violet Bauers Ethel Bauers Mary Flood Mary Ruth McKellips Mildred Carson Ethel Standiford and Mary Bohart. Ice cream and cake were served.
Philander Loomis and Miss Estelle Reeves plan marriage in Indianapolis on Friday with Rev Charles Reeves officiating. Loomis travels today in his new sedan, then the couple will visit Seymour with the bride’s mother before returning here early next week. The bride formerly taught at WestvilleHigh School and is well known locally.
A Saturday effort used the town fire engine to flush sand from the gas well. A tobogan was lowered to the 288 foot bottom and cistern water forced up, lifting sand. An accidental break dropped two inch pipe to the bottom and delayed pump rigging while a search for the missing pipe continued. Herb was absent during the mishap.
County board of education unanimously re elected C L Rhoade as superintendent for four years. He has served since October 1 1918 after filling an unexpired term. Trustees praised his two and a half years record and noted ongoing plans to improve the county school system despite wartime material shortages.
Attorney W C Ransburg of La Porte visited town on legal business. Miss Lissa Shaw of Grand Rapids arrives Saturday for a visit at the Indicator hogue. H H Martin and Mac Dowd went to Niles Michigan. Mr Martin consulted an eye specialist. Tuesday Michigan City voted to adopt a commission-manager form of government, the only Indiana city to do so among several tested. The News and Dispatch, urging adoption, is pleased.
Westville lodge 136 I C O F will treat members and their families to strawberries and ice cream at its regular meeting Saturday night. Refreshments will be served after the session and the membership is urged to attend for a social hour.
Property listing notes pasture suitable for 10 to 12 head of cattle offered by John Minard. Includes location reference and contact details for interested buyers.
Property owners must clear weeds along alleys by June 15 or the town will perform the work and charge the cost to their taxes. John S. Recktenwall, clerk. By order of the Board. Westville, Ind., June 9, 1921.
In this piece Dr Curtis explains that frequent near work such as reading sewing or desk tasks often causes eye strain even in people with normal vision. He notes that relief can come from near use glasses prescribed for close work to reduce strain and protect eye health.
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