Local club Redditch Grammer Club no hits Aurora preps long crowd
Batesville's Grammer Club shut out Bartholomew County visitors 9 to 0 at Liberty Park. Fred Nieman no hits the visitors through six and nine innings. Meyer and Wintz star in defense and offense as the locals stay hot at the plate. Joe Benz slated to pitch for locals against Aurora next Sunday with strong turnout expected.
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Joe Benz
Aurora
Batesville
Liberty Park
Grammer
Fred Nieman
Bartholomew County
Fred
Lexington
Connersville
Southland
Meyer
Brougher
Wintz
Nieman
Frohman
Fritsch
Hubbard
Luhring
Harding
Bloemer
Hahn
Lightner
Weigel
Joe
Chicago White Sox
James
Benz
Woman's Auxiliary Forms At American Legion Post
On Monday evening June 6 women met at the American Legion Post rooms to organize a Woman's Auxiliary to Prell-Bland Post. Offcers elected: Minnie Wycoff president Leona Gibson vice president Tara McCallum secretary Alma Bloemer treasurer. Next meeting June 20 at 8 PM to close charter membership pledges.
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American Legion Post Rooms
Prell-Bland Post
Minnie Wycoff
Leona Gibson
Tara McCallum
Alma Bloemer
Ida Winsor
Anna Vonderheide
Ida Pohlar
Clara Pohlar
Gladys Winsor
Frances Vanderheide
Auxiliary Unit
The
American Legion
Legion
Masons Visit Greensburg for Impressive Master Mason Raising
More than thirty Batesville Masons joined Greensburg Lodge No 36 in Greensburg on Friday. Rev Alfred H Pitkin pastor of the Greensburg Methodist Church was raised to Master Mason amid praise from over a hundred Greensburg members. Addresses were given by Rev Overman Rev Pitkin Rev Tincher Will Erhardt and A B Wycoff. Refreshments followed as visitors called the meeting impressive and delightful.
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Batesville Lodge F. & A. M
Overman
Pitkin
Tincher
Will Erhardt
Greensburg Lodge
A. B. Wycoff
Batesville Lodge
City Council Adopts Park Lighting and Police Measures
The council recommended a street light on Mulberry between George and Catherine. Fire Company to draft a new constitution with chief officers. Park Board members Doll and Baas urged lighting and police protection for Liberty Park. recommendation carried. William Kammeyer elected to the School Board. Park Police referred to the Police Committee. Council adjourned to meeting by call of the Mayor.
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Electric Light Company
Mulberry St
George
Catherine Street
Doll
Baas
City Park Board
Liberty Park
William Kammeyer
Park
Century old furniture refinishing noted at West George Street
Interesting Furniture Frank Eichacker refinishes pieces over a century old at his West George Street location. The furniture, owned by Randolph Krieger of Bedford Indiana, has rested in the Krieger family for generations while Eichacker has also refinished many cars this season though none approach the age of the furniture.
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Frank Eibhacker
West George Street
Randolph Krieger
Batesville
Bedford
Ind
Krieger
Shower honors for Emma Battisti and Mayme Meyer brides
Emma Battisti, engaged to Walter Wirth, received a large bridal shower at Henry Wirth home with music, lunch, and gifts from friends and relatives. Mayme Meyer, wed to William Burst, surprised at her sister’s home with a shower, gifts, and a luncheon. Bernard Hurst, WWI veteran and Franklin County native, died of war wounds in France. his funeral with full military honors will be held in Oldenburg and Batesville.
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Walter Wirth
St. Paul’s Ladies’ Society
Emma Battisti
Henry Wirth
Emma
Philip Weber
Harvey Wirth
August Luechtenberg
Gotlieb Bauer
Flantz
Charles Brockman
George Geiger
Martha
Clara Brockman
Irene
Sophie Kruse
Bernard Hurst
Franklin County
France
Batesville
Oldenburg
Holy Family Church
Church
Brookville
Prell-Bland
Bernard
William Kammeyer Elected to City Board of Education
William Kammeyer was elected to the City Board of Education by the City Council on Wednesday of last week to succeed A G Zierer whose term expires in August.
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William Kammeyer
City Board of Education
A. G. Zierer
Stop Throwing Cushions At Baseball Game
Several complaints reach club management about younger fans throwing cushions popcorn and peanuts at other spectators in the grandstand. The practice annoys attendees and risks trouble. The note urges fans to stop and let the pitcher handle throwing, as he has better control and is already on the field.
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Baseball Club
Adams Township Farmers Hold Special Meeting
The Adams Township Federation of Farmers will convene a special meeting next Saturday evening June 11 at 8:00 at Spades School. All members are urged to attend. Frank A. Steinfort, Secretary.
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Adams Township Federation of Farmers
Spades School
Frank A. Steinfort
Secy
Legion Meeting and Smoker at Prell Bland Post
Legion Post 271 holds a business meeting and smoker at the Club Rooms on Monday evening June 13 at 8 00 p m All members are urged to attend.
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Prell-Bland Post No. 271
Knights of Columbus Initiation Draws Large Local Turnout
Nearly a hundred Knights of Columbus from Batesville and nearby areas attended a Shelbyville initiation meeting after a special Aurora to Shelbyville train. Forty five candidates received the first, second, and third degrees conferred by Shelbyville Council Batesville Council and District Deputy William H Madden and staff. A noon Daughters of Isabella lunch preceded a six o clock banquet and program with speakers including District Deputy Mike Benz Jr and Judge Wickens.
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Knights of Columbus
Batesville
Big K. of C
Shelbyville
Aurora
George G. Borris
Daughters of Isabella
Elks Hall
Shelbyville Council
Batesville Council
William H. Madden
Indianapolis
Mike Benz Jr
M. F. Bohland
Benz
Judge Wickens
C.’s
Mayme Meyer and William Burst United in St Louis Ceremony
In St Louis Church on Wednesday morning Miss Mayme Meyer and William Burst were wed by Father Adelbert. The bride wore a white canton crepe gown with a veil and carried bridal roses, with her sister Miss Elnora Burst as bridesmaid in green taffeta and sweet peas. Best man was Albert Meyer of Brookville. A wedding breakfast followed at Mrs. Louis Blank’s home, then the couple departed for their honeymoon and plan to settle on Walnut Street.
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Mayme Meyer
William Burst
Dan Foley
Miss Meyer
Foley
Louis Blank
Rose
Katie Spiegel
Helen
Flora Sippel
Frances
May Vonderheide
Carrie Ollier
Stella Grieshop
Margaret Bettice
Angela Freihage
Elmora Burst
Rosella Benz
Edna Reidenbach
Pauline Schoetmer
St. Louis Church
Adelbert
Elnora Burst
Albert Meyer
Brookville
Reibel
Walnut St
Pickett Elected County Superintendent of Schools
At Versailles on Monday Hale Pickett of Holton was elected county superintendent after six Republican trustees backed him. Charles Hertenstein, the current supervisor, failed to win majority as Democratic trustees voted for him. Pickett, a State Normal graduate nearing graduation from State University, served overseas in the war and is praised for his qualifications.
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Versailles
Hale Pickett
Holton
Pickett
Charles Hertenstein
Hertenstein
State Normal
State University
Come In, the Water's Fine at Liberty Park Canal
The public is urged to report at Liberty Park canal Saturday afternoon to wade and experience the water. Swimming is forbidden but the ban will be lifted for the event to clear cattails and beautify the canal. Fishing grounds will be opened and fishermen are invited to help. wear water friendly shoes and clothing.
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Liberty Park
Social and Bazaar by St Pauls Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Cross Roads will host a social and bazaar on Thursday June 28 in the afternoon and evening. Refreshments will be available and lunch will be served from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
St Paul's Congregation of Cross Roads
Dillsboro Jazz Orchestra Plays Dance at St Clair Hall
Dillsboro Jazz Orchestra will perform for a dance at St Clair’s Hall on Saturday night June 18. The event invites local residents to enjoy live music and dancing.
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St. Clair’s Hall
Tragic suicide of Sherman House owner Kirschbaum shocks Batesville
John Kirschbaum proprietor of the Sherman House shot himself in his Batesville hotel room Monday evening. He died instantly with no known motive. Services set for Thursday at home and St Mark's Church. he leaves a widow a daughter Odella two stepsons and parents.
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Our City
John Kirschbaum
Sherman House
Mr. Kirschbaum
Frank Wheeler
Indianapolis
William Young
H. W. Terry
Mr. Kirshebaum
John
Batesville
Kentucky
St. Mark’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Zierer
Odella
Arthur
Alvin Cramer
Leonard Kirschbaum
Will
Robert
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