War Savings Day Pledge Meetings Planned Across Indiana
Citizens urged to attend Friday June 28 pledge meetings for War Savings Stamps. Local committees in Batesville Laughery Township and surrounding areas organize readings, pledges and quota checks, with proclamations, signings, and post meeting reporting to county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunsicker
Jacob Youngman
Wm. Orgman
Hoyer
John Davis
August Busch
Lipps
Louis Goyert
D. Chappell
Mang
Henry Mang
Herman Huencke
Strauss
Anthony Schantz
Edw
Lauer
Batesville
Indiana
Indiana War Savings Committee
Notice to Drivers Enforced for Right-Side Turning
City ordinance on keeping to the right and driving slowly at street crossings will be strictly enforced. Violations will lead to arrest and fines. Also mentions social notes: Miss Evelyn Miller and Miss Anna Jansing were passengers for Cincinnati Monday morning. Mrs Earl Maple and children visited relatives in Newpoint over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, W. Gibson
Evelyn Miller
Anna Jansing
Cincinnati
Earl Maple
Newpoint
Farm Rumor Of Imposter Agents Denied In Batesville Area
Local inquiry finds no farmers in Batesville area victimized by strangers posing as government agents. Reports claimed motorists faced meals then fines for food regulation violations, but residents say they never hosted such visitors and know nothing of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesvile
Six Batesville Men Enlist for Indianapolis Service
Captain Edward Laughlin of the Aviation Section and a lieutenant visited the Batesville post office Saturday to enlist draft age cab inet makers and wood workers for the Indianapolis Speedway repair depot. Six Batesville men Roy Fruchtricht John Wernke Frank Walterman Joseph Lindenmaier Lawrence Nickel and Jacob Amberger Morris will depart for Indianapolis this week. The tally also shows a batch leaving Wednesday for Camp Sherman Ohio leaving Batesville with two first class youths. Registration on June 5 will likely increase the number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Laughlin
Aviation
The
Signal Corps
Indianapolis Speedway
Batesville Post Office
Speedway
Indianapolis
Roy Fruchtricht
John Wernke
Frank Walterman
Joseph Lindenmaier
Lawrence Nickel
Batesville
Jacob Amberger
Morris
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Stein Ortman Couple Wed in Holy Family Oldenburg Nuptials
Anthony Stein of Batesville and Mary Ortman were married at Holy Family church Oldenburg on a Wednesday 8 30 AM nuptial mass. Attendants included Flora Stein Joseph Ortman Hilda Ortman and Louis Ortman. After the ceremony guests joined at the bride’s parents home. The couple then planned a weeklong Ohio trip and will live in Batesville at the Faust property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Stein
Batesville
Mary Ortman
Henry Ortman
Holy Family
Oldenburg
Flora
Joseph
Hilda Ortman
Oak Forest
Louis
Ohio
Faust
Batesville Urges Shops Closed July 4 For Respectful Holiday
A public appeal asks Batesville businesses to stay closed the morning of July 4 and remain shut all day. The notice encourages decoration and a solemn observance honoring past deeds and current service to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Chas, W. Gibson
Sunman July 4 Parade and Reading at Big Four Hall
Sunman invites all to a July 4 celebration starting with a parade at 1 PM led by the Sunman Band. An address by Honorable Rowland W. Turner of Greensburg follows at Big Four Hall, with songs recitations and the Declaration of Independence reading. Red Cross auction proceeds benefit the Red Cross. Refreshments and amusements. Born to Rev Langendorff and his wife a girl on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunman
Rowland W. Turner
Greensburg
Red Cross
Gomae
Ar Committee
Batesville Mayor Proclaims National War Savings Day 1918
City of Batesville issues an official proclamation urging residents to buy War Savings Stamps and pledge purchases for 1918. It designates June 28 as War Savings Day and places public buildings at the War Savings Committee’s disposal for stamp drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Charles W. Gibson
Batesville
War Savings Committee
Closing Exercises at St Louis School Honor Graduates
A large crowd attended St Louis school closing exercises at St Clair's hall on June 20. The program featured a Living Flag number and a diploma ceremony by Professor Hoing for graduates Clarence Boehmer Herman Erne Anthony Firsich Albert Ollier Aloysius Starke Frank Thiel Nicholas Volz Loretta Grieshop Rosella Hartmann Rosella Heitz Mildred Johnson Rose Kerker Hildegarde Laudick and Helen Meyer with music by the Romweber Hillenbrand Orchestra and Edw Johnson plus five St Francis College students Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis School
St. Clair’s Hall
Hoing
Clarence Boehmer
Herman Erne
Anthony Firsich
Albert Ollier
Aloysius Starke
Frank Thiel
Nicholas Volz
Loretta Grieshop
Rosella Hartmann
Rosella Heitz
Mildred Johnson
Rose Kerker
Hildegarde Laudick
Helen Meyer
Romweber-Hillenbrand Orchestra
Edw. Johnson
St. Francis College
Cincinnati
Notice to Farmers on Extra Sugar and Flour
Notice to farmers about obtaining an extra sugar and flour ration for thrashers. Names several deputy food administrators across multiple towns and counties, listing contact points and affiliations. Also mentions Chas Hahn and family auto trip to Connersville and a visit with William Monk and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Knowlton
Delaware
T. H. Payne
Friendship
T. H. Tateson
Janames Hazelrigg
Napoleon
Hayes Shafer
New Marion
H. C. Nelson
Osgood
C. F. Fletcher
Sunman
R. T. Olmstedt
Versailles
M. L. Samms
Batesville
Holton
J. S. McCoy
Benham
Darius Gordon
Cross Plains
J. H. Bergdoll
Fed. Food Admi
Ripley County
Chas. Hahn
Faril
Connersville
Suniaya
William Monk
Death of Mrs Henry Lammers at Batesville farm
Mrs. Henry Lammers died at her home east of Batesville Saturday evening. Born in Germany in 1845 she came to America in 1864 and settled on the Morris area farm fifty two years ago. Survived by sons Henry and John a half sister Mrs Mary Huseman Morris and many relatives. Services were held at St Anthony's Morris with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lammers
Batesville
Adams ‘Township
St.Anthony's Church
Morris
Marcellin Schroeder
St. George's Parish
Cincinnati
Fourth at Fair Grounds in Batesville Celebration
The Eureka Band leads a July Fourth dance and patriotic program at Batesville Fair Grounds with afternoon and evening dancing on the largest Southern Indiana floor. At 8 p.m. a reading of the President's message and the Declaration of Independence, plus a patriotic address by Attorney A. B. Wycoff, will be held. Miss Ethel Schultz traveled to Cincinnati Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Fair Grounds
Eureka
Indiana
Neil McCallum
A. B. Wycoff
Labor Classes Affected by Work or Fight Order
The Work or Fight order from July 1 targets labor presumed least productive. Batesville areas see little impact initially as draft boards focus on idle or nonproductive roles such as gamblers and fortune tellers. The Indianapolis Star lists likely changes including waiters bartenders doormen footmen attendants bellhops ushers domestic servants clerks and other service workers.
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Batesville
Crowder
Croweer
Indianapolis Star
More Men to Be Drawn for State Mobilization
Provost Marshal General Crowder calls governors nationwide except Arizona and Illinois to mobilize 220 000 men between July 22 and 25. Indiana must provide 7700. Ripley County expected near 50. Drawings for state lists set in Washington DC Thursday at 9 30 am with Secretary Baker blindfolded in view of House and Senate committees.
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Crowder
Arizona
Illinois
Indiana
Washington D. C
Baker
House
Senate
Ripley County
Farewell Party Honors Fred Before Camp Sherman Departure
A farewell and combined belated birthday party for Fred Kops, who left for Camp Sherman in Chillicothe Ohio this week to enter U S military service, was hosted at his mother Katherine Kops home. Guests included Henry Huffmeyer and family Ma tilda Huffmeyer John Huffmeyer and family Anna Clostermeyer Dave Wheeldon and family and Gus Leuchtenberg and wife. Gifts such as a comfort kit wrist watch water proof money belt Gillette safety razor knit socks and other items were given. Music and refreshments accompanied the evening as well wishers urged his quick and safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Kops
Town
Fred
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
U. S
Henry Huffmeyer
Matilda
John Huffmeyer
Anna Clostermeyer
Dave Wheeldon
Gus Leuchtenberg
Re dedicating Flag at Laughery Bridge Church
Laughery Bridge Church plans a dedicatory meeting to re dedicate their service flag now with new stars. The event is set for Sunday night June 30 with musical numbers and patriotic speeches by various speakers and an open invitation to all.
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Laughery Bridge Church
Ringo
Kaiser War Picture at the Lyric July 6
Manager Wintz at the Lyric announces the present day war film The Kaiser will be shown on July 6 in Batesville. The production has proven a sensation in every city where screened and local patrons are urged not to miss this engagement.
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Wintz
The
Lyric
Batesville
Firschilds Return Home From Weeklong Visit
Rev. Firschild and family left Friday for Cicero Indiana after a weeklong visit with Mrs. Firnschilds mother Mrs Hedwig Schrader and other relatives. They traveled by auto and reported the trip most enjoyable.
Sunday church notices and upcoming services
Several area churches announce July events and services. Bethany Lutheran and St Mark’s plan flag dedication and Children’s Day activities. First Methodist extends invitations and outlines schedule including baptisms and membership opportunities. Classic church calendar details Sunday School times, worship, and midweek meetings.
Fourth of July Pageant Planned at Batesville
Sophia Nicket arranges a Batesville Fourth celebration with a daytime pageant after a 9 o clock city hall start led by Mureka Band. The program includes marches, hall programs, band concerts, readings of the President’s Message and the Declaration, pledges, and community singing.
ARE NOW CORPORALS
Word from Florence Weigel and Joseph Wintz says both have been promoted to corporals. Florence is at Fort IxeHing Minnesota and Joe at Camp Taylor. Their Liberty Guards service and Captain Sykes drill helped their advancement.
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Florence Weigel
Joseph Wintz
Florence
Fort IxeHing
Minnesota
Joe
Camp Taylor
Liberty Guards
Sykes
M. R. Connelley
Gale Moore
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National War Savings
Othor
Laughery Township
E. 8. Schultz
C. J. Doll
A. B. Wyatt
H. F. Buck
Clarence Andres
Stein-Ortman
Chas. W. Gibson
Fair Grounds
Ethel Schultz
the Kaiser
Church News
ST. John’s Church
Bethany Luth
Junior Luther League
Senior Luther League
C. S. Ernsberger
Wittenberg College
Bethree
ST. Mark’'S Church
Ladies’ Society
A. Langendorff
Pastor
M. E
Herman Rogatzky
At & P. m. W. F. M. Society
Lawrenceville
L. A. Schreiber
Wesley Chapel
Sophia Nicket
State Council of Defense
City Hall
Mureka Band
St. Clains Hall
Father Adalbert
Dorothy Beck
Niel McCallum
Boy Scouts
Rev. Schreiber
Jos. Kurtz
Wapakonetta
Frank Zink
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