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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
3
Becktenwall makes a business trip to Chicago. Many residents host visitors and report weather and farm work. Leroy Markell returns from overseas service as others plan summer moves. Community events include club meetings, church services, and updates on vessels, births, injuries, and local commerce.
A Laporte Bar association gathering at Silver Lake features golf swimming and other sports. Ex mayor Krueger and Michigan City visitors recall Wisconsin roads and fishing. Harry B. Darling of the Laporte Argus balances editor duties with public speaking and ornate rhetoric.
Moritz and Son of Michigan City markets itself as a pioneer house with fashionable displays and bold advertising. Friday an airplane delivered Society Brand clothes from Chicago, the county’s first air express visit, signaling the store’s push into up to date popularity.
The Epworth League staged The Blossoming of Mary Anne at Cattron Hall to a crowded house. Mrs Chivington directed the cast with commendable effort and native talent, earning audience interest from start to curtain.
Lieut. Mervin E Headley of Lacrosse bought a Curtis airplane in Dayton Ohio last week. He started for home and landed in a Fulton field after clover wire entangled the wheels. The plane struck a fence on attempting a final takeoff causing minor damage. He will fly home after repairs.
Lawrence Fick 22 son of Henry Fick of Laporte was electrocuted Thursday while working in a steel mill at East Chicago. The accident occurred at the plant where he was employed.
Evening program at the M B church on June 29 features a music centered service. Rev Chivington leads scripture reading and offerings while Miss Smith and the choir present multiple anthems and solos throughout the program.
Mariel Augustine daughter of Mr and Mrs James Augustine of northeast of town wed Carl E Peblig of Richmond Virginia today in Michigan City. Rev O A Sauer officiated as the couple left for Chicago after a courtship begun during the bride’s Virginia visit two years ago.
Mrs. Gladys Snapp Staples resigns as county home demonstrator and will leave Laporte on July 1. She has led the county organization work for a year. Her marriage to M. R. Staples of South Bend occurred March 15. he is assistant to the manager of Standard Oil Co. in South Bend.
At Thursday's meeting the county commissioners awarded repairs to the Thomas Bridge in Michigan township to H. A. Wilhelm for 1870 dollars and the Maertz culvert in Springfield township to Cook Bros. Three bids were received for both projects.
Flynn-Lundberg Co announces linoleum prices 79 cents 1.19 and 1.29 in Chesterton. Wanted: experienced retail shoe salesman for city leading store with good salary. Apply Box 278 care Herald Laporte Indiana.
Mrs. Johnson wife of C H Johnson mill man at Pinala died suddenly yesterday while mopping at the family home near Pinala. Heart trouble caused death. Johnson was in Chicago and learned of the death today from a son. Funeral set for Friday at 3 pm at the home.
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