Christmas Roll Call Drives Red Cross Membership
The Red Cross launches a nationwide Christmas Roll Call from December 16 to 20 to enroll and renew members across Ripley County Indiana. W. L. Robinson of Versailles leads county coordination aiming for 100 percent enrollment and support for war relief efforts abroad. Charles Heppner of Oldenburg died in France October 21. his father Casper Heppner receives a letter from the commanding officer praising his son’s sacrifice and dignity.
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America
Fife
Red Cross
United States
Hauroll
W. LD. Robinson
Versailles
Ripley County
Mr. Robinson
Charles Heppner
Oldenburg
France
Casper Heppner
S48
FLA
American Expeditionary Forces
Indiana
U.S. A
Fleppner
Clermont-Ferrand
Puy - de - Dory
Sender name and address required on mail to troops
War Department urges all mail to American Expeditionary Force members in Europe include sender name and address. This ensures misaddressed letters and parcels reaching France can be returned to senders when forward addresses abroad are unavailable.
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Europe
War Department
France
America
Hold Your Liberty Bonds and Promises of Higher Interest
Readers are warned against trading Liberty Bonds for other bonds or stock despite promoters claiming higher interest. The piece advises thorough scrutiny of proposals, noting bonds backed by U S government wealth and questioning sustained higher returns. Also a small classified line advertises a Hot Blast Heater for sale at the office.
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Cie
United States
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Young Howard Kessens
The village mourns 11 year old Howard Kessens after a Sunday wagon accident near Chas Wachsman’s place. He was a preferred helper on the milk route and was a Scout. he died after severe internal injuries despite efforts to secure medical aid. His funeral was held at St. Mark's Cemetery with a Scout escort.
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Howard Kessens
Howard
George Kessens
Henry Wessel
Chas
Wachsman
Ld Frensemeier
Gibson
Mull
St. Mark's Cemetery
Zierer Laing
Earth
Ted Wesler Wounded in France Revealed by Letter
The Wesler family learns their son Ted was wounded in France when a letter from him arrives. The Tribune promises Ted's detailed experiences in a separate page within this issue.
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Ted
France
Chas. Wesler
the Tribune
Golden Wedding of Bohland Couple Celebrated at Home
John J Bohland and Miss Johanna Pritsch marked fifty years of marriage on Thanksgiving Day at their Walnut Street home. Eight children and three grandchildren attended, with one grandchild serving in the U S Navy. The family recalled a half century of joys and sorrows and noted their enduring health and gratitude.
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Nicholas John J. Bohland
Johanna Pritsch
John Bouhland
Walnut Street
U.S. Navy
Badlund
Jacob
L. Uml
Michael F
John
Indianapolis
Frank
Anne
Johanna
Rose
Danville
Ilinois
George
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Telegraph Office Closes for Lack of Business
The Western Union office vacated the Kreugman building last week and moved equipment elsewhere. Messages will be accepted at Blank's Pharmacy and phoned to the telegrapher at the tower for transmission, with incoming messages telephoned from the tower to the pharmacy for delivery.
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Western Union
Kreugman
Blank
Christmas Parcels Mailed From Datesville for Overseas Soldiers
Seventy six overseas Christmas parcels were mailed from Datesville on the final mailing day. The Red Cross provided mailing labels for any soldier lacking one, ensuring no boy overseas misses a gift from home. The packages included a range of items from chewing gum to warm clothing, each bearing the sender’s love and the hope for peace.
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France
Reid Cross
Datesville
America
Four Divisions to Return from France Soon
General Pershine designates 12 divisions and 88 474 officers and men for return from France. The Thirty-ninth, Seventy-sixth, Mighty-seventh, Ninety-second, Thirty-fourth, Thirty-eighth, Fortieth, Eighty-fourth, Mighty-sixth and Mighty eighth divisions to bid farewell as transportation allows. By month end, 150 000 to 175 000 expeditionary forces expected home, with demobilization of 649 000 in U S camps and 46 000 discharged already in home camps.
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Pershine
France
Indiana
Kentucky
West
United States
Oldenburg Loses Three Prominent Citizens to Spanish Flu
A special report from Oldenburg records the deaths of George Holtel Jr, August J Hackman, and a third local leader within a week due to influenza and its complications. The article honors their community service, notes Holtel’s postmaster role, Hackman’s bank position, and the families left behind.
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Oldenburg
George Holtel, Jr
Cearge
St. Mary's Institute
Dayton
Ohio
Mit
Holtel
Building Association
Serra
Holy Sanity Centeters
Chie
Cincinnati
Leonard
Gua
Bor
Notre Dame University
Batesville Bank
Farmers’ and Merchants‘ Bank
Holy Family
A. A. Hackman
Batesville
Gus
C. K. of A
Hfe
Paul Munchel
August J. Hackman
Oldenbure
Fiat
Tanewells
Steenath
Returns to Civilian Life
William Mo Sternkwmnp a principal cook of the 20th Company Bu and county enlisted soldier is honorably discharged. Known as Flit by the company he was a valued member who bids farewell with best wishes as he returns to civilian life after faithful service. Batesville Nelle Mills.
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William Mo
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Batesville Roller Mills
Ted Wesler
Han Batesville Nelle Mills
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