Local notes on births, visits, and war effort in Indiana towns
A late May community roundup reports a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Martin O son, visits by the Hannon and Flegel families, Red Cross and church events, plus war news including the 33rd division’s Houston camp departure and troop movements. Also covered are local recognitions, plans for a Parcel Post Red Cross sale, a car shipment to Westville Hardware Co and other civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Oson
Thomas Hannon
Gary
David Hannon
Pinhook
A. F. Flegel
Portland
Ore
G. C. Flegel
M. E
Red Cross
Laporte
E. H. Imes
Houston
Tex
Weird Imes
Guy Johnston
Dodge
Westville Hardware Co
Pete Schebel
Martin Ryden
Macy Barnard
Libb
R. T. Roberts
N. Stewart
Jack
Billy
South Bend
Louis Vansilow
Wabash
Otto
Milwaukee
Westinghouse Co
Pittsburg
Wm. McGinley
George
Douglass
W. L. Dodd
New Durham Township
The
Lake County Times
Layne Hixon
East Chicago
Northern Indiana Gas & Electric Company
Hixon
151St
Railroad Avenue
Hammond
Huber
Michigan Avenue
Westville
Chas. Hixon
M. E. Church
W. J. Smith
Sunday School Convention Set for Westville May 23 24
The La Porte County Sunday School association sponsors a two day convention in Westville on May 23 and 24 with delegates welcome from all county Sunday schools. Miss Emma G. Lemen will preside and deliver major messages. other speakers and discussions follow. Reservations to Rev. Smith are due by May 30. The event highlights world situation themes and child education with a luncheon and closing session. Westville’s Lincoln Highway access aids attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Laporte County Sunday School Association
Smith
Methodist Church
Emma G. Lemen
Indianapolis
Miss Lemen
Home Department
W. W. Chapman
Laporte
Lincoln Highway
Clinton to Unfurl Service Flag in Monday Ceremony
Clinton school will celebrate unfurling its service flag with eleven stars representing its quota. P Q Doran of Laporte will speak and a music program will be given. Other speakers on Red Cross needs will be present. Turn out for a big Clinton event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton School
P. Q. Doran
Laporte
Red Cross
Clinton
Wanted lawns to mow and gardens to hoe
Elvin Dunham seeks seasonal work maintaining lawns and gardens. Available for mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, and planting tasks with punctual, reliable service. Located locally and open to varying job sizes and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Dunham
Campaign precincts reelect county chair in Laporte meeting
County chair position faced a challenge as P O Small fought to retain control against Judge Richter. Democrats backed Arthur Taylor for another term while Republicans chose Small for the role. Ten precincts did not participate. Indiana Coal for sale at Howell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Small
Robert Moore
George West
Michigan City
Harry Marum
Kent Andrews
Laporte
Arthur Taylor
P. O. Small
Ad Small
Mr. Small
Judge Richter
Handcar Collision on Monon Line Causes Minor Injuries
The Monon section force faced a fog bound morning when a handcar with Foreman Wim Stump and six men veered into a freight engine. Slippery rails prevented full braking and the crew jumped to safety with Stump and Charles Glancy sustaining injuries. The car and engine sustained no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Wim. Stump
Charles Dunham
James Thomas
Charles Glancy
M. Dunham
Thomas Glancy
Stump
Glancy
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Brisco
WOLFE
Franklin St
Michigan City, Ind
Oldsmobile
Qberreich & Arnold
Augustine
W.L. Augustine's
Howell Westville
Indiana
Implement and Coal
Kaiser Bill
Virginia Dare
Davidson & Porter
Spur
Indiana Coal
Howell
Westville Red Cross
Westville Lumber & Coal
H. B. Hayward
Associated Physicians
Valparaiso
Ind
John W. Rogers
Herald Bldg
Interurban
Henry Goetz
Ven
Jefferson Ave
Phono
America
France
Uie
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