Lutheran heritage and growth outlined in local history
The article surveys Lutheran origins from early settlers on Hudson Bay and Plymouth Rock to the 400th anniversary of the faith. It notes key figures like Conrad Weiser, the Missouri Synod, and 70 million adherents worldwide. It highlights strong American regional presence, education expansion, and Concordia Seminary. It ends with local notices and sale ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Plymouth
Rock
Rasmus
Jensen
Hudson Bay
Conrad. Wei
Lutheran Church In
Luther
Washington
Saxony
Missouri
C. F. W. Walther
Synod of
Ohio
General Synod
General Council
Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Synodical Conference of North America
Ohio Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church
United States
M. FE
American Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
Our Country
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chicago
Detroit
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Immanuel Lutheran ‘Church
Local Newspaper Seeks Advertisers and Youth Unit Details
The Indicator of Westville Indiana lists advertising terms and audience reach while describing a Young Men's Christian Association field unit. It details unit facilities, staff, equipment, and activities including education, social events, athletics, and religious guidance for soldiers and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Silion
Ooden Associatins
School census shows growth in Laporte county youth
The Laporte county school census lists 14 466 persons aged 6 to 21, up 276 from last year. Michigan City and city of Laporte totals are 652? 3 525 and 6 er. Township counts include Wills 205 Cass 419 Center 324 and many others totaling 4 899 in townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Michigan City
Wills
Cass
Center
Clinton
Coolspring
Dewey
Galena
Hanna
Hudson
Johnson
Kankakee
Lincoln
Michigan
New Durham
Noble
Pleasant
Prairie
Scipio
Springfield
Union
Washington
Porter County names for army officer training corps candidates
Porter County officer reserve corps announces Indiana Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia selections for officer training in the new American army. The list shows Indiana with 1654 recruits and Ohio with 1646. Kentucky 404 and West Virginia 285. Local names include Le Sharpnack Joseph Bradley F B Wakeman Dean Ryan Elwood Clayton Bissell James Cairns John McNeely T We Gallesgos Howard Mayes Louis Holland John Newsom Arthur Johnson William Picard James Kane Reed Hutzel Metzger Frank Sheffield Walter Moten Paul Thorn William Broges William Wilson D M Carson Clinton Woolsey Arthur Bowser and others. The roster covers most accepted, with Indiana leading the totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter County
Edwin F. Glenn
Benjamin Harrison
Inliana
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
University
le Sharpnack
BDI
Dean J. A. Ryan
Hi. B. Elwood Clayton Bissell
W. E. Harris James
M. Cairns
John J. McNeely
T. We Gallesgos
Howard G. Mayes
Louis
G. ‘Holland
John Ww
Newsom Arthur
L. Jeohnson
Wm. Picard
James F. Kane “James
Clinton
F. ‘Woolsey
Arthur Bowser
Ponareg
Bozarth
A. Young
Raymond
B. ‘Hoffman
Local notes from Michigan City area and Marion community
Residents report visits and travel with mentions of Mrs. Blonschein, Hazel Kline, Miss Mazel Kline, and Miss Lizzie Schenau. Updates include Teddy Hagenow’s ice cream run, Theo Hagenow's limb abscess improvement, Marion Iseminger’s rheumatism and new incubator hatch of 89 chicks from 110 eggs in chicken business ventures. Mayor Howell considers selling 8 acres east of Alida to a South Chicago party for truck patch use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vee “Howard
M. C. Gragg
Streator
Marion Iseminger
Social Visit Roundup in Michigan County Homes
Beatty's Corners and nearby families hosted and visited relatives across Sunday and Saturday. Mrs Lulu Helms and daughters from Michigan City visited her in laws Mr and Mrs Henry Schlene. Edward and Charles Steim ley of Niles spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Rottein and family. Mrs John Bedenkop and children of Burdick visited Mr and Mrs Charles Selkirk. Miss Clara Giswski and Clare Blessing from Michigan City were guests at the Blessing home. Mrs William Wilkie and daughter of Michigan City visited Mr and Mrs Charles Rotzien. A C Blessing and daughter Juanita are visiting the home of the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty’s Corners
Lulu Helms
Michigan City
Helm
Henry Schlene
Edward and
Charles Steimley
Niles
Michigan
Charles Rottein
John Bedenkop
Burdick
Charles Selkirk
Clara
Giswski
Clare Blessing
Local social notes from Three Oaks and neighboring towns
Mrs Bessie Lee visits Three Oaks from Michigan to her parents the Gust Barnes. Mrs Collins of Chicago stays with Mr and Mrs R M Boone over Sunday. Irene Dorsey returns from Laporte and Westville after a week with relatives. C B Reynolds and wife and Mrs C Pratt and Margaret travel to Chesterton. C E Pratt takes a week vacation in Indianapolis. Mrs H E Dorsey spends Monday in Westville. Elsie Reglein visits relatives in Chicago for a week. Mrs Wm Hackett and son Ross go to Chicago. sister in law Mrs Williams and daughter visit here. Mrs Gust Barnes improves after illness. Mrs Laura Witte spends time with sister Mrs Wells at McCool aiding care of her sick relatives. Mr and Mrs Wm Coursel return home from East Chicago after visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Kreisel. Mrs Carl Reglein and children of Chesterton stay a week with Mr Reglein. Mr and Mrs Fred Snyder and children of Chicago visit over Sunday with L C Snyder. Gertrude Reed and the Sibbrell children are latest meas cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Lee
Three Oaks
Michigan
Gust Barnes
Collins
Chicago
R. M. Boone
Irene Dorsey
Laporte
Westville
C. B. Reynolds
C. . Pratt
Margaret
Chesterton
C. E. Pratt
Indianapolis
H. E. Dorsey
Elsie Reglein
Wm. Hackett
Ross
Inlaw
Williams
Laura Witte
Wells
McCool
Peeret
Wm. Coursel
Wm. Kreisel
Carl Reglein
Reglein
Fred Snyder
L. C. Snyder
Gertrude Reed
Sibbrell Chilwee
Local Notes from Burdick and Nearby Towns
Burdick residents and visitors share brief moves and events last week. John Kosmatka delivered cattle to Westville, J D Miller moved household goods from Michigan City, and Gus Weiseman did business in Gary. Orvil Bedenkop sold a cow in Chesterton while Eggleston and others drove to Michigan City.
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Burdick
George McMathan
Michigan City
Geo. McMathan
Huffman
Ford
Dad Booker
Porter
A.y
Vincent Pawelczak
Chicago
Ed Sears
Sumanville
Brown
Sears
Chas.’ Bedenkop
Elkhart
I.C. Hoffman
Bert Cotton
Dort Car Sells Cited to John A Batezkow ski
John A Batezkow ski was approached to purchase a Dort car but showed little interest in a second-hand vehicle. Ed Walker reported further bad luck as he lost a farm horse last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Batezkowski
Johnnie
Ed Walker
Kimball Family Visits and Local News Notes
Dr and Mrs G W Kimball of Steward Illinois visited at the Kimball home and were called to Laporte by the illness and death of Mr Jay Travis father of Mrs Kimball. Dr F D Cooley and son Linn of South Chicago spent the weekend with Mrs Eliza Goetschiem. Mrs A E Watson is home from the hospital and rapidly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Kimball
Steward
Kimball
Laporte
Jay Travis
F. D. Cooley
Linn
South Chicago
Eliza Goetschiem
A. E. Watson
John. Brink
M E Church Notes Stir Up Faith for Coming Conflict
In these stirring times church notes urge turning thoughts to God and ideals of right living as the fairest land prepares for front line battles. A special service is announced for next Sunday at 7 30 PM inviting the congregation to seek divine guidance.
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Otic
Edward Jardine
Rollo Link
Wanatah
Paul Hannon
J. N. Kelly
Fairview Farm
Wm. G. Weir
J. E. Payne
Prop
E. B. Ebbert
Weir & Ebbert
Ind
J. Venedorland
First National Bank
Lemuel Darrow
N. Earl Rowley Darrow
Rowley & Trissal Attorneys
LePorte
Masonic Temple
Osborne
First
Nat’ Bank B'ld’e
Jos. P. Fogarty
Julia A. Fogarty
Osteopathic
National Bank
Laporte Starland Building
John W. Rogers
Chiropractic
Wendt’s
C.E MaRrpy
Publi
Porter Counties
Otis
Door Village
M. E. Church Notes
Specht-Finney Company
Valparaiso
Ioc
Arr
WM. H. Krahling
Bank of Westville
Henry Goetz
Jefferson Ave
Sir John ‘Shoe Hospital
RTE: Ltd
Rumely
B.h.imes
Insurance
H. W. Sallwasser
Lincoln Way
Court House
William
McCarty
Westville, Jwd
Lis
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Indianapolia
The
Hoosier
Lafayette
Uv Lafayette
H. Weaver
la Porte
Oberreich & Arnold
Misses Coats
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