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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
5
A large audience attended Memorial Sunday at the M E church where E T Scott delivered an earnest address urging more Americanism. He praised the American citizen and veterans, and lauded returning World War I soldiers as the choir provided special music.
The Westville Lumber and Coal Co will add 199 by 80 feet to its lumber yard, linking to the south. Plans include a well equipped carpenter shop and a model plant to aid growth, signaling a large scale investment in Westville as a distributing point.
Mrs Ivy Burns died Wednesday morning at 6 after a long illness from gall stones. Funeral Saturday at 2 p m from the house with E T Scott in charge. She came to Westville six years ago and worked as housekeeper for Cremel Denham. A daughter and grandson survive in Beverly Illinois. Her husband, a Civil War veteran, had died before her move.
Westville chapter presents a two hour drama The Blossoming of Mary Ann at Cattron hall. The Epworth League promises unusual interest and will feature the village’s best talent drawing strong local patronage.
Richard, four months old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of Jackson Michigan, won first prize in a baby contest over twenty competitors. Richard weighs 24 pounds. Earl Smith works in an automotive company office. Grandfather C P Smith of Pinhook provided lively commentary as Richard appeared to bounce along.
Announcement from Union Mills reports Miss Genevieve Sweezey and Frank Price wed in France this Thursday. The bride served with the Y M C A overseas while the groom is in the aviation section. they will stay in France until the groom is discharged and sent home.
Wanatah will start a toy factory funded by local men with a capital of 60000 dollars. Fifteen thousand dollars will be spent on erecting the factory. The plant will manufacture toys wheel goods and playground apparatus with substantial stock subscriptions already in place.
The event lists a 12:00 parade start to decorate stages and a 2:00 dinner at Cattron hall. An 8:00 p.m. program at Cattron hall features solos, readings, a flag drill, talk by Lt. Dean Chivington, and multiple speakers and musical selections with Mrs. Homer Ansley and Mrs. Dorothy Schirr among participants. R. H. McKel lips leads arrangements and serves as marshal. G. L. Howell and Mayne Morris solicit funds.
The Porter county fair is fixed for September 30 October 1 2 and 8. Association officers elected are Isaac Dillingham president P W Clifford vice president and S B Sink secretary.
The M. E. Aid Society at Pinhook hosts a hard times social on Wednesday June 14. A program and refreshments will be served, with booths selling sunbonnets, aprons and other merchandise. Attend the Pinhook event. it is worthwhile.
Valparaiso okays a new flat building by Louis Gast Joseph Henderlong and P J Horn. The six flats cost 25000 dollars with rents quoted at 45 to 50 dollars monthly. Construction starts today. Three flats offer five rooms and three offer six rooms.
Rochester Indiana May 22 An analysis of Win Hanna road materials southwest of the city shows sand content about twice that of gravel around 65 percent This finding leads county commissioners to refuse payment to Acker man Co Laporte and partners Araulis Runyan and A W Piper who filed petitions for release from the contract The hearing is scheduled for June 2.
Agent Beuchner says many farmers are behind in corn planting and should apply acid phosphate or chemical fertilizer. Suggested rates range from 175 to 300 pounds per acre depending on method and soil, with higher amounts for acid muck and lower for non acid muck. Caution advised to avoid burning plants with heavy applications in hill rows.
Employees in Michigan City ballot on weekly hours choosing eight hours for six days or eight hours and 45 minutes across five days plus half a Saturday. Total 2086 votes: 1759 for six days, 271 for five days and a half Saturday, 56 no preference. results posted May 16.
Elmer B. Walker son of William Walker of 520 Michigan street returns home from the war maimed for life. He was struck by a shell casing at Chateau Thierry July 19 and lost his right leg below the hip after an amputation at Fort Dearborn. He will be fitted with an artificial leg at Fort Snelling after a 29 day furlough. Walker recalls guarding duties and a cave trap where 50 officers and 200 Germans were captured. Salvation Army workers reached him with hot coffee and doughnuts.
The report notes C P Smith's anvil ringing in Pin Hook at early and late hours, a small town sound recorded as a daily workmark and local quirk.
Special sale offers high grade silk skirts in stripes and plaids for 4.95. The Boston Store at 7 Laporte, Indiana, advertises discounted material and ready to wear skirts.
After a two day Rebekah assembly convention in Greensburg Indiana a campaign to raise money for a new chapel at the I O O F home was approved Mrs Lela Chesline heads the committee with Miss Florence McGregor as secretary and Mrs Nellie Lindsay as treasurer October is set as the first chapel month and members are urged to donate a penny a day to the fund Several lodges pledged fund raising entertainments and a $100 collection was taken at the meeting.
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