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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
7
A summary of numerous church notices detailing Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services, festivals, and pageants across Wesley Chapel St Pauls Smyrna Peppertown Bethany St Louis and others. It lists times English and German services, Holy Communion, choirs and cantatas, and upcoming Luther League meetings.
Notice of a Batesville City Republican Central Committee meeting at Wesley Schultz's Barber Shop at 1 p m on March 2 1917 to elect a chairman secretary treasurer and other officers and committees. Wesury J Schultz chairman.
Misa Huston led the opening exercises with part of The Birds Christmas Carol. Pupils sat in the visiting rooms seats in B H S. Students worked on lessons Tuesday after an entertainment Monday night. Several minor incidents and rumors filled the week including a late coming student and a missing train.
Notice to Post Office patrons announces special Sunday and Christmas Day general delivery hours from 9 to 10 a m. Postmaster Nick Vouz. The cantata depicts Nehemiah and gifts to King, with a scene of mercy and relief for enslaved captives. Sunday School at 8:30 and a Christmas sermon at 10:30 titled Heaven's Light in the Night of Earth. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:20.
A festive meditation on the Nativity theme. Echoes of the Magi shepherds and angels frame a call to trust and peace. The verse urges simple faith and mutual kindness, linking ancient prophecy to present daily dreams of goodwill.
The Knights of Columbus in Batesville announce the appearance of the City Hall on Thursday December 28 featuring the dramatic production Fine Feathers. The show promises top quality entertainment with a large cast and a big city pedigree. Reserved seats are on sale at Blank's Pharmacy.
St Pauls church Cross Roads presents a Christmas entertainment on Sunday December 24 starting 1 30 p m A good program will be rendered and all are invited with no admission charged.
An old Batesville newspaper ad fragment offers a free present and promises payment for reading the ad. It also advertises early Christmas flowers and delivery service by Ed Aizer.
Two city amateurs, Arthur Schreiber and George Ollier, drew after 31 minutes in a show that went ahead despite a split main event. The planned match between Pete Karbowski and Henry Beisel was cancelled at city hall as attendance wouldn’t cover expenses. A separate civil case moved from Ripley to Decatur county court over a macadam road contract dispute and a reduced claim of 1,715.63 was approved.
Laughery Valley Lodge No. 668 F. and A. M. elected officers at its regular meeting last Friday evening. Pete Holzer was chosen Worshipful Master, A B Wycoff Senior Warden, Elmer Heidt Junior Warden, W G Greeman Secretary, Frenzelmeyer Treasurer, Dr M L Samms Senior Deacon, Dr A T Nutter Jr Deacon, George Johanning, and 8 C Dan Geld Frusteen, ard Batesville.
An instructive Farmers' Institute program is planned for Wednesday January 3 at City Hall in ateaville. Kline will speak morning and afternoon on practical farm management and Mrs. Orme will address both sessions on farm home and parent teachers' associations. Attendance is open to all and free, with valuable topics for the community and modern farmers.
Batesville Independent basketball opened the season by edging Aurora 37 to 33. Wincer and Schreiber each scored eight field goals to share top honors. Gibson and Heidt stifled Aurora’s star shooters as Referee Roy Bauman kept the pace quick. A New Year’s Day game is being planned with details to follow.
Batesville O. E. S. held a Wednesday night meeting when four candidates were taught to understand the Stars language. The degree team exemplified the ritual work with Mrs. John Wonning, Mrs. Henrietta Wessel, Mrs. Geo. Schumacher and Mrs. Mabel Canfield assisting. A social gathering followed with light refreshments and sociability.
After a lively election last Saturday Laughery township chose road supervisors for three districts Jobo Sarringhaus won district 1 George W Bultman won district 2 and Chas A Cook won district 3 The vote reflects growing public interest in road management Also note read mention of Bateeville Roller Mill and Wresh Out Flowers for Christmas Md A Ziever
Mrs Dolph B E Moore died at Indianapolis last Thursday at age twenty nine. Born in Osgood she grew up in Batesville before moving to Indianapolis seven years ago with her husband and four children. She suffered gastritis and peritonitis, was treated, but died at 3:30 am. Funeral services were held in North Vernon and she was buried in Vernon cemetery beside her mother’s kin. The community mourns the loss of a cheerful, loving mother and wife.
The International Glee Club gave a strong vocal and instrumental program at the city hall. Four skilled musicians performed a varied set that drew the largest crowd of the season and widespread applause. Citizens praise Monday night’s show as the best Batesville has seen in years.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of St Louis Church announces a public euchre on Wednesday December 27 at the K of C hall. Games include 600 euchre and colo with afternoon play starting at 2 o'clock and evening play at 7 35. Prizes will be on exhibition.
A consignment train car carries dairy products linseed and meat to the Datgoville roller mill facility. Officials note shipments include perishable dairy goods and feed components. Local workers inspect contents and tally items for unloading and distribution.
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