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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
2
The Indicator lauds the unanimous county press backing of the Haynes road building plan. It argues roads are vital with rising automobile use, cites 2,359 to 2,500 registered cars, and calls for swift adoption to ease costs and improve safety. It praises free press and civic duty.
A George Ade piece urges disciplined young men aged 16 to 21 to prepare for enlistment. It reassures that they will serve in non-frontline roles, avoiding trenches, ambulance duty, or exposure to heavy combat while aiding the war effort.
Mrs Kate Wood Ray of Gary addressed a fair audience at M E church under the Women's Franchise League of New Durham township. Miss Lillie Allen sang. Mrs R W Street presided. Ray favored partial suffrage for women and urged caution before full rights amid wartime focus and alien citizenship issues.
The board awarded the Sixth street bridge repairs in this city to Rochester Bridge company for 4673 dollars. H A Wilhelm got Feldenauer bridge work in Coolspring township for 1175 dollars and Krueger bridge repairs for 230 dollars.
Those owing me accounts are asked to settle the same by Sept 15. If I am out of town when you call, contact the bank, authorized to receive the account one receipt. Dr. L N Peterson.
An invitation from the Indicator to become a subscribing reader. The piece frames joining as entering the readers family and suggests subscribing as a welcome action.
Howard A. Davidson writes from Co. C, 5th Reg, Eng in Corpus Christi Texas about building a target range, trench work, and reconnaissance hikes, plus a sixty mile march planned and possible winter postings in Galveston or San Antonio. He mentions a black list punishment for oil in a gun chamber and notes visiting friends and a bath area at the camp.
A sailor writes to his aunt from the U S S New York in August 1917. He notes mail censorship prevents sharing ship details, reports good health, enjoyment, and homesickness, and hopes to visit on his enlistment’s end while planning to live in the East.
Chicago, Aug 28 1917 The Monon Route urges owners town officers editors and employees to prevent livestock on rail lines. Advise fenced enclosures and not roaming on right of way. warn and report stock. close gates and maintain fences. editors to publicize the issue. collective effort requested by D McManus General Superintendent.
Local residents share visits and travel details including Miss Ruby Forbes returning home Saturday and Glenn Watts Gary and others at the river fishing Saturday. Dorothy Trost attends Washington township high school while Julia Watts Mildred Bowman visited Rolling Prairie.
Residents and visitors gather for Labor Day events and family visits in Burdick and nearby towns. Chicago visitors include Mrs. Gierke and Rev. Jessup. Frames family reunion at Deep River. Lydia Gierke works for Larkin. Keens host Michigan City kin. house projects near completion. theft notice for tire tubes. sale of two houses and lots by Mrs. C. D. Herrold.
Smiley and son Earl visited Kankakee to attend a local event. Helen Batczkowski entertained a guest from Chesterton. Mr. Hollar, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard hosted gatherings, and the Szyborski family welcomed visitors from Chicago. The notes describe multiple social visits and vacations in the area.
Arthur Blessing of South Bend and Clare Blessing of Michigan City visited parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blessing on Sunday. Richard Washburn of Benton Harbor visited relatives, with Miss Louise Selkirk joining him for a visit home. The Bienkes from Michigan City spent the weekend with the Richter family. Deutscher family members hosted and guests included Margaret and Aanetta Zahra. Marie Brown of Chicago visited Florence Bless Ewart Deutscher, who worked in Iowa, returning Tuesday. School opened Monday with Miss Ethel Grischow as teacher. Florence Blessing attended a teachers institute in Laporte last week.
Mrs Sackman left to Burdick after spending several days with her daughter, Mrs Reynolds, here in town.
New Durham records show Paul Hannon trustee's office held temporarily with Dr J N Kelly. The arrangement places Hannon as acting trustee while Kelly assists, reflecting a provisional leadership shift in local governance.
Mrs Leona attends East Side courses and visits her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Kriesel. Miss Marguerite Curran from Chicago visits her mother and sisters. Mr and Mrs Walter Bishop spend Friday in Chicago. Fred Snyder and family return to Chicago after two weeks with relatives here and in Michigan City. Mrs Laura Witte comes home from Bryan Ohio after attending her aunt’s funeral. Warren Frame returns from Chicago after two weeks with relatives. Mrs Wm Kriesel returns from Archibald Ohio after a funeral. Frame and Peck union at Deep River attendance. Our school opens Tuesday with Miss Mary Kalies as teacher. Mrs C By Pratt and daughter Miss Margaret spend Sunday at Laporte. Dorsey and wife of Laporte visit. Lester Bellows and wife move into the Pieneski house. Miss Mabel Rotzein of Gary visits relatives here.
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