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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
2
The Westville Indiana Indicator discusses military recruitment and citizen soldiers, Gov. Goodrich’s health, and army life training details. It also covers local school news including chemistry progress, exams for freshmen, and upcoming games between Clinton and Union Center.
My Dear Folks reports that a retreat has just concluded a day described as interesting and very instructive. The author notes the day has offered much new and beneficial information, though the writer regrets the final day call.
Northwest Indiana Methodist conference begins at First Methodist church Valparaiso with about 250 ministers and many lay members in attendance Bishop Thomas Nicholson to preside His wife to address the ministers wives association features include layman evenings lectures by Dr A C Knudson and Rev F L Loveland Dr Brooke aged 85 is the oldest member having served sixty four years The homes of Valparaiso residents welcome visitors
A lively interest is shown in forming a home guard company for the area. A preliminary meeting at the town venue on Monday night drew general favor. If you missed it, attend next Tuesday evening to discuss the subject further.
Domestic Science classes have been canning and making jelly this month. The Senior class elected Warren Kriesel president and Aldean Link vice president. Junior officers are Howard Iseminger president and Elizabeth Stites vice president. Miss Smich leads morning physical culture. The Westville Rolling Prairie game ended 2 to 0 with Westville favored. High School boys travel to Wanatah for a match. Julius McKellips and Doll join as primary pupils. Laporte firm seeks publication of The History of Laporte County to send to Thomas A. Edison. Boys start gym under Mr. Hyde. Chas Link pursues a manual training PG course.
Clinton central school expands enrollment and introduces the Six-Six Plan. The new system moves seventh to start high school, with seventh to ninth forming Junior High and tenth to eleventh forming Senior High. Students advance by credits under the new structure.
Quarterly conference at the Laporte church featured a sermon judged excellent. Mrs Eliza Goetschins returned from Otis outing. Village youths surprised Lawrence Watson with a farewell party before his Purdue return. The Kimballs accompanied by Dr and Mrs Kimball traveled to Steward and back by train. Weideman family moved to a southwest farm. Lucia Korros visited Ora Young in Laporte. Mrs Luther Keith visited Niles Michigan. Geo McLellan couple returned from Iowa trip. Elon Seymour and family attended a Colon Michigan reunion, returned Sunday.
Mrs M C Howell returns home from Ida May Kentucky after a visit. Jos Harlan trains on tower work to relieve B N Linbaugh. Mayor Howell and Walter attended a Westville show. John Sheaks and James Allison are regular Westville callers and visitors. Mrs T K Hagenow visits Michigan City. H N Kline Marion Iseminger and two sons fished river and caught fourteen fish. Apple butter for sale by phone 7302. J P Harlan and wife visit Gary and T R Harlan. L S Iseminger and wife with Russel Warnke and wife go to Michigan City. Mike Polega attended Westville show. B N Linbaugh known fisherman. E R Harlan, T R Harlan, M L Gragg go to Waterford. John Polega hosts Patsy Destaffin and subs at Coburg. Patsy Destaffin shops in Michigan City.
Burdick reports Mrs Lillie Kilmer and her daughter returning to Chicago after a stay with Mrs Bogue. Visitors from Chesterton and Porter explore auto buyers. Doris Kilmer visits Grandmother Bogue from Chicago. Grandpa Kilmer recalls old rides to La Porte and Michigan City with tales of the saddle horse Sam. Local officials and merchants stop by, with several preparing moves to Chicago.
A letter notes a small gathered audience in Alida Town on Sunday evening, September 23, with only a few attendees named. B. F. Messer was the standout performer, reportedly a success, while the event concluded with Sheaks entertaining Clements with snoring until morning.
Westville Indiana voters are informed a caucus will be held October 4 and 5 1917 at 7:30 pm in Town Hall to nominate candidates for town officers at the November 6 1917 election. Offices include one trustee first ward one trustee third ward town clerk treasurer town at large and town marshal. The October 4 caucus will nominate a Citizens Ticket and October 5 will nominate a Peoples Ticket. Voting at Town Hall Westville. Proclaimed by the Westville Board of Trustees and Clerk J D Recktenwall.
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