Local Notes From Laporte Area Socials And Movements
Otis reports Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Reynolds were in Laporte Saturday. Ed Stevens and family of Elkhart returned home after Sunday visit with Wm Hackett and relatives. Sunday guests included Fred Miller family Waterford, Max Roeding Chicago, Herman Reglein family Michigan City, Carl Reglein Chesterton. Josephine Gill expecting work in Hammond. Willie Gill enlisted, to Laporte then Jefferson Barracks. Reynolds/Hackett/Stevens/L Snyder families visited Valparaiso. Frank Gill’s son John sails for France. Jaciski and Hilkerk sons also sailed. Martha Kniola hosted sister from Michigan City. Victor Urbans Gary visited through Sunday. Laura Witte heard from Harley in Long Island Co. C 103 FSB bound for France. Julia Ottoski left for Albuquerque after three weeks with Otto ski family. Wm Levenduski and Wm Sobecki visited Michigan City.
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Josephine Gill
Hammond
Willie Gill
Quartermaster’s Corps
Laporte
Jefferson Barracks
Wm. Hackett
Ed Stevens
L. C. Snyder
Valparaiso
Frank Gill
John
France
Jaciski
Hilkerk
Wm. Kriesel
Michigan City
Martha Kniola
Victor Urbans
Gary
Laura Witte
Harley
Long Island
New York
Co. C. 103 F. S. B
Julia Ottoski
Albuquerque
New Mexico
John Ottoski
County Line Notes on Visits and Guests
Miss Florence Kemper returned Monday from Gary where she visited her sister Mrs. James Smiley Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stevens of Elk Hart spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
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County Line
Florence Kemper
Gary
James Smiley, Jr
Ed Stevens
Elkhart
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Red Cross Drive
Community members from Valpo to Chesterton visit relatives in Otis and Burdick. Enlistee Roman Cook joins aviation corps. Harley Witte to sail soon. Red Cross drive supported by Dr. Kelly and county ladies with Otis Grange Hall fundraiser and parcel post sale.
Allies Tighten Grip As Reinforcements Pour Into France
London reports a steady stream of American reinforcements into France, with Allied reserves swelling. British sources say German staff may overstate strength and rely on a major attack. In the past week minor ops favored the Allies. Germany’s breakthroughs were repelled. From May 9 to May 15, 71 German planes were shot down while 19 Allied aircraft are listed missing. The air situation improves, aiding to halt the initial German offensive.
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London
France
Memorial Day Services Call for Observance
Civil War Veterans urge all loyal citizens to observe May 30 as a day of prayer for victory in the war as proclaimed by the President, noting Decora's involvement and keeping patriotic focus.
Decoration and Memorial Day Distinguished In Our Nation
The article explains Decoration Day on May thirtieth as a day for flowers on veterans graves and Memorial Day, the Sunday before, as a religious observance honoring fallen defenders with a suitable sermon. It invites the public, especially those with loved ones among the fallen, to participate in services.
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United States Congress
Wanatah Rumor Claims Pro-German Roundup In Indiana
Local rumor in Laporte county claims forty two Wanatah residents were taken to Indianapolis for a hearing on pro German sympathies after a detective posing as a marshal infiltrated a socialist group. The report, unverified, notes long standing pro German sentiment but says loyalty efforts like Liberty Loans and Red Cross work were strong.
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Laporte County
Wanatah
Indianapolis
Monon
Cass Township
Red Cross
Federal surveyors halt Lincoln Highway work amid court decision
Federal surveyors on the Lincoln Highway in the county are paused awaiting the Supreme Court ruling on the state highway law constitutionality. Surveying teams were between Valparaiso and Westville when ordered to suspend. County boards, riding the old law, will push repairs while urging best possible road condition for government truck service. Mrs. Jennie Dreesen suffers bowel inflammation.
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Supreme Court
Valparaiso
Westville
Boards of Commissioners
Indiana Soldiers Eligible to Vote in Fall Election
War Department rules Indiana soldiers in the United States may vote in the fall election if the secretary of state or a proper official applies with a plan. Those who have crossed the sea will not be able to register, to avoid hindering military efficiency. The state may designate voting places on military commands for qualified electors to cast ballots during set periods.
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Washington
War Department
Indiana
Secretary of State
United States
Central rail system to receive 70 million in betterments
Agent Cline of the New York Central reports Director General McAdoo has authorized 70 million dollars for betterments. The company sought 40 million, indicating readiness to improve lines and raise carrying capacity. On May 15, government control of Adams, American, Wells Fargo, and Southern Express was taken over with little public notice.
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Cline
New York Central
The
Tribune
McAlcoy
Adams, American
Wells Fargo
Southern Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Levenduski
Wm. Sobecki
A. C. Blessing
Adam Irmans
County Line Red Cross
Grange Hall
Otis
Ind
W. C. Hackett
M. A. Wolford
William Hackett
Valpo
C. W. Benton
Henry Storms
Chicago
C. B. Frame
Chesterton
Warren Wolford
H.C. Wolford
John Wolford
W. B. Cotton
Burdick
A. A.’ Cotton
John Kosmotski
Walter Egelski
Roman Cook
Aviation Corps
Harley Witte
Harvey
Kelly
George Frame
James Frame
John Zink
William Clark
Jennie Dreesen
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