Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1918 — WHY ARE WE IN THE WAR? [ARTICLE]

WHY ARE WE IN THE WAR?

CAMP CUSTER ARMY CHAPLAIN MAKES INSTRUCTIVE ADDRESS. The address of Chaplain August J. Hovorka at the Catholic pasochial school Sunday evening was heard by a crowded house. It was one of the very best patriotic addresses delivered here since the beginning of the present war. He took the position that the people of the United States do have a right to know why we are in the war. And much of his address gave information along this line. He quoted much from German statesmen, authors, editors and the Kaiser himself, to show that Germany had long ago carefully planned to place it’s heel upon the head of the civilized world. His address was very instructive and was thoroughly appreciated by his hearers. The eminent chaplain felt sure that much of the apathy in this country was due to the fact that our people do not understand our reasons for getting into the war. Besides the address of Chaplain Hovorka, Mrs. Harvey Messman gave two delightful readings, Miss Anna Leonard sang two patriotic solos and the Healy orchestra gave a programme which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Hon. E. P. Honan was the chairman of the meeting and made several good hits with the audience as he introduced those who took part on the programme. The meeting was under the man agement of the local lodge of Knights of Columbus and the special, occasion was the celebration of St. Patrick’s day. Father Hovorka is chaplain at Camp Custer,, Mich. He is a brother of Prof. Lee Hovorka, our talented musician. A small admission was charged at the door and the /noney thus raised is to be used by/the great organization of Knights' of Columbus in their war relief work.