Church News In Brief Highlights Service Schedules
Local church notices list Wesley Chaniel events for Sunday, St John’s Ev Luth services, Luther Leagues, and English German services with times. Bethany Luther League announces a Thursday meeting at Rev Arthur Siringle’s home with officer elections. Children Day program planned at G Mor Church with German and English services. Various members travel for commencements and funerals noted.
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ST. John's EV
Luther League
L. L
The
Novick
Bethany Luther League
Arthur Siringle
Friends of the League
Ripley County Council of Defense organized
Judge Robert A. Creigmile appoints Ripley County Defense Council members led by J. Francis Lochard with headquarters at the Grand Jury Room. The group meets June 26 at 2:30 to organize and report county needs to state and national councils. Members include Ver sailles residents and local officials.
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Robert A. Creigmile
Circuit Court
Ripley County Council of Defense
A. W. Romweber
Batesville
County Council of Defense
State Council of Defense
National Council
Ripley
Harry Behlmner
Napoleon
Edward G. Abbott
Milan
Fred W. Kline
Osgood
Red Cross Branches Form Across County Amid Call for Generosity
A county Red Cross chairman lauds a homeless veteran for gifting a Red Cross button and urges lifelong support during Red Cross week. New branches open in Suaman Milan and Holton with officers named as the movement expands across the county.
Joint Lutheran Meeting at Hubbles Church Near Weisburg
A joint meeting of Weisburg Manchester and Bellaire Lutheran churches will be held at Hubbles Church near Weisburg Indiana next Sunday June 17 starting at 2 p m. The program includes literary and musical numbers from each society and an address by Rev Spring of Brookville on the History of the Christian church from Pentecost to the Sixteenth Century. Rev L Pihueger extends cordial invitation. Wilbur Schwier is recovering from recent tonsil and adenoids removal operation.
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Weisburg
Manchester
Bellaire
Girl Shot by Suitor Near New Alsace
A 12 year old girl was shot in the face and breast through a kitchen window by Frank Heffler after her father warned him to cease pursuing her. Heffler, 4 years older, was captured and jailed at Lawrenceburg amid fears of violence. The injured girl faces disfigurement and possible blindness. authorities report Heffler confessed. Nearby items note residents, visits, and local park news.
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Sunmin
New Alsace
Frank Heffler
John Friday
Lawrenceburg
Revealed Marriage in Newport Couple Keeps Secret
John F. Bardo brother of City Treasurer Peter N. Bardo and Cora Shaddinger of Watesville Ind were married in Batesville after obtaining a license in Versailles. They planned a secret until New Year but registration forced public disclosure. Bardo known in semi professional baseball circles.
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John F. Bardo
Peter N. Bardo
Newport
Cora Shaddinger
Watesville
Ind
Bardo
Batesville
Versailles
Ed Armbrecht
Cincinneti
Kessens Return From Funeral of Son-in-Law in Bloomington
Leonard Kessens and daughter Alsie returned Friday evening from attending the funeral of his son in law Horace Rogers at Bloomington. Mrs Kessens remained with her daughter.
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Herman Burkes
Jennie Binkier
Tipton
Crown Lil Cemetery
Indianapolis
Mr. Burkes
Leonard Kessens
Alsie
Horace Rogers
Bloomington
Report of secretary Farmers' German Mutual Fire Insurance Co
The secretaries report covers the year from June 3, 1916 to June 2, 1917 for the Farmers' German Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cross Road, Indiana. It notes total capital of 9 400 600 and 637 policies with 300 members, 8 new members, and identifies John Korte as secretary.
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Motal Fire Insurance Company
Cross Road
Ind
Sec'y
S. Ren
John Korte
Sec’y
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