Batesville Loses Close Baseball Heartbreaker
Osgood beats Batesville 3 to 2 on Osgood’s field in a tense series opener. Nieman allowed five hits with one walk, while Eckert kept Batesville at bay through seven innings. The big swing came in the seventh when two misplays and two hits let Osgood score three unearned runs. Batesville rallies in the ninth but falls short as Brummer retires Luhring. Next games set for August 16 at Osgood and September 5 and 4 back in Batesville. Connersville Furniture Co. team to visit Batesville next Sunday for another semi pro matchup.
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Batesville
Osgood
Fred Nieman
John” Eckert
Wernke
Nieman
Weigel
Fritsch
Thompson
Eckert
Benz
Bloemer
Wintz
W. Wagner
Jenkins
Conyers
Luhring
Brummer
Connersville Furniture Co
Connersville
Sunday Dances at Hillsdale Park With Greensburg Jazz Band
A weekly Sunday dance starts at Hillsdale Park ten miles west of Batesville with music by the Greensburg Jazz Band. Dancing runs from 7 30 to 11 80 in the evening and all are welcome.
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Hillsdale Park
Batesville
Greensburg
Check Raising Charged in Greensburg Forgery Case
Henry A. Cordes, about 35, was arrested near Morris by Sheriff Beeson and Deputy Grinstead on a charge of forging a $708 check drawn on Bernard Duffy. He waived preliminary hearing, bond set at $600, failed to post, and remains jailed awaiting circuit court. Previously, Cordes faced a separate charge for forging Maurice Volz’s name to checks and was released on $1,500 bond after a preliminary hearing.
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Greensburg Daily News
Henry A. Cordes
Beeson
James Grinstead
Morris
Bernard Duffy
Cordes
Squire A. S. Creath
Road Improvement Planned for Batesville Napoleon Route
Attorneys Bohland and Wycoff appeared before County Commissioners to seek road work from the Franklin County line through Batesville along the Batesville Napoleon road. The board authorized work from the Franklin County line to the Overhead Bridge approach and appointed Herman Pegee as engineer to survey and draft specs for an eighteen foot concrete road with early fall prep for spring construction.
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M. F. Bohland
A. B. Wycoff
Franklin County
Batesville
Batesville- Napoleon
Herman Pegee
Double silver jubilee marks St John’s Huntersville service
At St John’s Church in Huntersville the silver anniversaries of Rev. C Held’s ordination and his marriage to Miss Florence Danner are celebrated with a surprise party. Out-of-town ministers joined a day of services, dinner, and music, ending with tributes and a piano solo.
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St. John’s Church
Huntersville
C. Held
Florence ‘Danner
Church Council
Held
G. Press
Cincinnati
Schueler
Lawrenceburg
Held Looking On In Blank Amazement At This Unheard-Of Proceeding, Rev. Press
H. C. Meyer
S. Caldmeyer
Shelbyville
Ph. Wiggerman
Newport
Oscar Schmidt
Hamilton, C
Grand Summer Dance at St. Clair's Hall features Indianapolis Jazz Band
James Withers promotes a grand summer dance at St. Clair's Hall on Tuesday night August 10. The Harry Farley Garden Park colored Jazz Band from Indianapolis is billed as a top national act. Dancing from 8:15 to 12:15. Also announced is Smith's Orchestra from Lexington, Kentucky.
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James Withers
St. Clair’s Hall
Harry Farley
Home on furlough for Hugo Benz from the Navy
Hugo Benz of the U S Nevada is home on a twenty day furlough visiting family and friends. He is one of the few local servicemen, the text notes, due to a navy manpower shortage delaying his discharge.
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Hugo Benz
U. S. Nevada
Hugo
Osgood Fair Dance by James Withers August 6
James Withers will host a dance at the Osgood Fair Grounds Friday evening during the fair. Music by Greensburg Jazz Band runs from 8:00 to 1:00. Attendees are urged to attend.
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James Withers
Osgood Fair
Greensburg
Oldenburg Downs Specials In Hard Fought Baseball Tilt
Oldenburg defeated the Specials 6 to 4 in a Sunday game at Wessel Park. Mollaun pitched for Oldenburg with Freihage behind the plate, while Dieckman and Johnson started for the Specials with Freeland on slants. Attendance was excellent as manager Schrader planned travel to Morris for next Sunday's game.
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Schrader
Specials
Oldenburg
Wessel Park
Just Over the Hill
Johnson
Mollaun
Freihage
Dieckman
Freeland
Albert Bischen
Hoelker
Relative Dies in West After Suicidal Death
William Schutter of Route 4 received a Colton California message Monday that his brother Henry Schutter, fifty two, committed death by own action. The burial will be in Colton. Henry had lived in California for years with his father and reportedly suffered a paralysis stroke that influenced his decision. The community and many relatives mourn his loss.
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William Schutter
Route 4
Colton
California
Henry
Huntersville Sunday School Picnic Draws Large Crowd
Despite threatening rain and a fixed date, the St John Sunday School picnic in Huntersville was well attended with many enjoying an excellent supper. The rain did not dampen the community gathering or spirits.
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Huntersville
St. John’s
Lightning Ignites Barn Fire on Hillenbrand Farm
A severe Saturday storm sparked a blaze that destroyed a barn on the Terry Farm east of the Big Four Tower. The barn and its contents were lost, including a hay loader, about ten tons of hay, and six tons of straw.
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Hillenbrand
Second coat of oil to protect city streets this winter
The city begins a second oil coating on streets to curb dust and reduce water damage. Officials say the extra layer preserves road surfaces and extends their life through the coming season.
Registration Laws Set Forth Below For Indiana Voters
Voters must register for the November election with two registration days: the first Saturday in September and the first Monday in October. Hours are 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. Women can vote for presidential electors but must be registered to vote in the fall election. Registration may be by in person, by mail, or by prefilled forms notarized or certified by two voters. Absent voters must be properly registered. illness or absence excuses voting.
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Precinct Registration Board
Indiana
Bridge Repair Improves Batesville Napoleon Road Shortcut
Township Pike Superintendent Joseph Newman works on the Ballstown bridge repair easing a long dangerous bump at the south end. The bad stretch has annoyed all travelers and posed a risk to autos and drivers unfamiliar with the route.
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Joseph Newman
Ballstown
Batesville-Napoleon
Athletics Open Season at Acton Next Sunday
The Athletics travel to Acton for their first game of the season against the Acton boys described as a classy bunch of ball tossers. Rain last Saturday forced cancellation of the planned Fair Grounds clash with the Indianapolis Superbas.
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Acton
Athletics
Fair Grounds
Superbas
Indianapolis
Foerster Co Sugar Ad Promises Wide Reach to Buyers
A. C. Foerster & Co. promotes sugar rates of 24.50 per 100 pounds or 25 cents per pound for smaller orders, claiming their advertising reach will touch every home and help sellers reach buyers.
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A. C. Foerster & CO
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