County Commissioners Explore Road Concreting Plan Near Batesville
Batesville and Laughery Township officials and local businessmen discussed building a concrete road from the Franklin County line through Batesville to the south corporate line. Franklin County officials see a Batesville Oldenburg concrete link as feasible, while plans for the Batesville New Point and county line roads require reconstruction. A public meeting at City Hall next Monday aims to unite citizens behind the road improvements.
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Schulenberg, Simpers and Gookins
Batesville
Franklin County
Bates Ville
Batesville and
Napoleon Road
Laughery Township
Corporation
Napoleon
Imaeadam
Waechter
Moore
Klein
Oldenburg
Sherman House
Batesville-Oldenburg
Newpoint
M. F. Bohland
Commercial Club
Stott Case Seeks Venue Change Denied to Decatur County
Circuit Court with Gladys M Stott versus Chas R Stott sustains venue change denial to Decatur County. Schraub divorce granted with alimony and fees. Indiana v Vanesdal dismissed on prosecutor motion. related case dismissed on intent and pleads guilty to assault and battery with $5 fine and costs.
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Gladys Marie Stott
Chas. R. Stott
Decatur Co
Elizabeth M. Schraub
Philip Schraub
State of Indiana
Gus Vanesdal
Batesville Telephone Co. Elects New Officers
In a called meeting on May 8 Batesville based Batesville Telephone Company stockholders and directors elected A Bloemer as President John W Coffey of Indianapolis as Vice President J K Johnston of Indianapolis as Secretary Treasurer and B M Schultz of Batesville as General Manager for the firm.
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Batesville Telephone Company
A. Bloemer
Batesville
John W. Coffey
Indianapolis
J. K. Johnston
B. M. Schultz
Brookville Jazz Band to Play at St Clair's Hall Dance
A dance at St Clair's Hall on Saturday May 16 features the Brookville Jazz Band starting at 8 30. Admission 50e for gents, 25c for ladies, and 25c for spectators including tax.
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St. Clair’s Hall
Brookville
Death of William Golden
Death notices William F Golden age ninety five a Morris Indiana man died last week his body laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis He lived in Morris over thirty five years later moved to Indianapolis to live with son William then Spades He leaves two sons Charles of Chicago and William of Spades and daughter Mrs Jeanette Healy of Indianapolis His penman talent earned national notice throughout his long life and he remained vigorous until shortly before his illness friends and neighbors remember a remarkable man receiving wide respect
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William F. Golden
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis
Mr. Golden
Morris
Williiam
Spades
Charles
Chicago
William
Jeanette Healy
Pleasant Family Gathering Surprise Reunion at Schultz Home
Wesley J Schultz and family returned from services to find their home locked and laughter from behind the doors. They entered to discover relatives from the city gathered for a family reunion on Mothers Day. The Schultz families routinely hold a Mother s Day reunion with host names not announced in advance.
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Wesley J. Schultz
Schultz
Republicans Organize County Leadership at Versailles Meeting
Republicans of the county convened at the Court House in Versailles to form the county organization. William Griffith of Versailles was chosen County Chairman, W. D. Robinson Secretary, and Clarence O. Hunter Treasurer. Democrats met in Versailles that evening and elected E. E. Taylor County Chairman, Carl V. Smith Vice-Chairman, and Everett McClure Treasurer from Holton.
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Court House
Versailles
William Griffith
W. D. Robinson
Clarence O. Hunter
E. E. Taylor
This City
Carl V. Smith
Everett McClure
Holton
Red Cross Meeting at German Schoolhouse May 14
Red Cross meeting set at the German Schoolhouse by Finke's Church of Auxiliary No 1 Delaware Township on Friday May 14 at 2 00 p m All members urged to attend Mrs Mary Menke chairman
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Red Cross
Finke
Legion seeks 1 million new members in nationwide drive
The American Legion plans a May 17 to 22 campaign aiming to add about one million members to its 1.5 million strong base. With 4.5 million eligible veterans from World War II era service, posts nationwide report inertia as the main obstacle to joining. The drive follows Legion efforts on veterans benefits, civil service preference, rehabilitation coordination, and a fund to decorate fallen soldiers in France.
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American Legion
Legion
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Congress
Federal Board For
France
Paris
Brummer and Robbins Begin Life Together in Batesville
A pretty home wedding united Miss Mathilda Brummer and Vernon Robbins at 2 pm Wednesday at the Brummer home. Rev. Schreiber conducted the ceremony at the First M E Church. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents as friends extend warm wishes.
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Fred Brummer
Mathilda
Vernon Robbins
Schreiber
M. E. Church
Batesville
Milan
Deposits Rise At Batesville Bank Over Five Years
A comparative statement shows Batesville Bank deposits increasing from 5085 386 498.90 in May 1916 to 838 626.56 in May 1920. The figures indicate steady growth across the period with multiple May readings and rising totals.
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Batesville Bank
St Mark's Ladies to Serve Supper at K of P Hall
St Mark's Ladies' Society plans a supper next Sunday evening May 16 at the K of P Hall from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.
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St. Mark's Ladies’ Society
K. of P. Hall
Season Opener Sets Batesville Diamond On Edge
The last Madison team visits Batesville this Sunday for the season opening game marking the first Madison squad to play on Batesville soil. Batesville and Athletics workers completed grounds preparation and new seating ensures shade and full view. Return of practice led to ready infield and outfield as fans prepare for the familiar Play Ball kickoff. Batesville lineup lists Bloemer as catcher Nieman pair as pitchers Meyer at first base Fritsch second base Wernke shortstop Weigel third base Lightner Thompson Benz and Ensinger in the outfield.
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Madison
Batesville
Bloemer
F. Nieman
Meyer
Fritsch
Wernke
Weigel
Lightner
Thompson
Benz
Ensinger
Ninth and final Teachers Institute at High School
City teachers met for the ninth and last institute with Superintendent Hoing presiding. Miss Stuart led a discussion and class on The Vision of Sir Launfal. Mrs. Siebert spoke on health hygiene sanitation and medical inspection in schools. Mrs. Guilliam praised penmanship and arm movement for business writing. Hoing outlined school closing procedures as ice cream and cake were served before adjournment.
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Hoing
Stuart
Sir Launfal
Boston
Guilliam
Public Meeting at Batesville City Hall on Road and Chautauqua
Batesville residents are invited to a 7 30 pm meeting at City Hall to discuss road improvements and a chautauqua. The Batesville Commercial Club urges all members to attend as decisive action may determine a chautauqua this season. M F Bohland president urges attendance.
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Batesville
Commercial Club
M. F. Bohland
Batesville Commercial Club
Lutheran Mass Meeting Raises Campaign Target
The St. Mark's Church gathering drawn many locals heard Dr. Neve of Springfield Ohio outline European issues. The Lutheran Church aims to raise 1,800,000 for relief with Indiana quota set at 30,000 led by Rev Otto Doering and John Pruis directing Batesville efforts across southern Indiana.
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St. Mark’s Church
Neve
Springfield
Ohio
Otto Doering
Napoleon, Ind
Indiana
John Pruis
The
Luther League
Batesville
School enumeration lists Batesville children totals
The Batesville census shows 831 males and 3380 females ages for schooling, totaling 661. This is one fewer than last year’s 662. Males rose by eight while female losses exceeded this gain by nine.
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Batesville
Stella Kaiser
St John's piano recital delights city with Prof Hauff
Rev. W Hauff of Atlanta gave a May 6 piano recital under St John’s Men's Chorus. The church was full and praised the readings by Miss Florence Krieger, the chorus under H Dallman, and Hauff's seven pieces including Beethoven Moonlight and Grieg and Mendelssohn pieces.
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W. Hauff
Atlanta
St. John’s Men’s Chorus
Florence Krieger
H. Dallman
Professor Hauff
Shubert
Grieg
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Schulhoff
St. John's Men’s Chorus
Republican Primary Vote in Ripley County
Republicans contesting offices in Ripley County saw a vote count reported for the recent primary. The figures detail which candidates led in the contested races and reflect party results within the county.
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Ripley County
District Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Columbus Ind
Mrs Charles Crowell and Mrs Mary O Connors of Wauseka Council No 344 D of P attend district meeting in Columbus Indiana Tuesday. A large class of candidates is initiated Columbus Council 614 members two degree teams. First team performs work for eight candidates and a comical drill. Second team praised as banner in the state. Evening features dancing after initiations.
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Charles Crowell
Mary O’conners
Wauseka Council No
D. of P
Columbus
Ind
Columbus Council
Supper and Social at Huntersville School House May 15
The St John’s Luther League invites all to a social and supper at the Huntersville School House on Saturday May 15. Also announced a birth: Clyde Evans and wife welcomed a son on May 8.
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St. John’s Luther League
Huntersville
Everbody
Clyde Evans
City Council Meeting Minutes and Street Upgrades
The mayor led a full council meeting with minutes approved. requests from St Johns Congregation Huntersville for Columbus Ave paving referred to street committee. Commercial Club urged cement road to county line. Krieger won curbing contract for Memorial Park and culvert work ordered. Notices to property owners about bad sidewalks ordered. Adolph Siebert joined Volunteer Fire Department. Treasurer Pohlar reported fund balances across general sinking contingency water street and fire funds. Adjournment to the mayor's chamber after claims settled.
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John Behlmer
Edw. Dieckman
St. John’s
Huntersville
Columbus Ave
Walnut St
Franklin County
St. John’s Church
M. F. Bohland
Commercial Club
W. Krieger
Memorial Park
Adolph Siebert
Pohlar
Improvements Under Way at Batesville Telephone Co Plant
Plans to reconstruct the Batesville and rural district plant move forward. Supply delays force extra costs as material shipments lag. Schultz visited Muncie to speed deliveries while the engineer sized needed cable. 12 000 feet of cable of various sizes will be strung in Batesville with a new Pearl Street pole line. The upgrade aims to boost local and rural service by replacing overloaded open wires.
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Batesville. Telephone Co
Batesville
Schultz
Muncie
Pearl Street
St Mark's Lutheran Church marks 25th year of Rev Barthelmas
Special Services May 16 mark the 25th anniversary of Rev Barthelmas's gospel ministry at St Mark's Lutheran Church. Afternoon program at 2 30 features vocal and instrumental music readings and a short lecture. Ladies Aid serving supper after. Evening service at 7 30 includes a principal address and musical numbers. Everyone is invited.
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Barthelmas
Ministry of the Gospel
St. Mark's Fr
Sitterding Wins Third at Purdue Egg Show
Local breeder Harry Sitterding of Hill view Poultry Yards earned third place with a dozen eggs scoring 97 out of 100 at the Pioneer Egg Show of America, a national competition with entries from across the United States. A daughter was born to Ben Fledderman and wife on Wednesday, May 5.
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Harry Sitterding
White Rocks
Hillview Poultry Yards
Purdue
United States
Mr. Sitterding
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Franklin Co
Circuit Court News
William Golden
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Louis Dietz
K. of C. Hall
Dietz
Mrs. Dietz
Quirin Vonderheide
Carrie Walke
St. Maurice
Father Adelbert
Mr. Vonderheide
Miss Walke
Mr. Dietz
Teachers’ Institute
ST. John's
Harding Ben FR Gat
Lowden Larar
McCray
Fesler
Tower
Ben Fledderman
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