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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1922

Page

5

Hope Falls to Batesville in Spirited Southern Indiana League Tilt

In a high spirited Sunday game at Liberty Park Batesville defeated Hope 6 to 2. Sammy Seltz pitched superbly for Batesville while Joe Hahn suffered a broken leg ending his season. Luzhn’s fielding and Luhring’s fine defense helped Batesville climb toward the league’s upper standings.

Last Hope Liberty Park Batesville Joe Hahn Bloemer Joe Baldwin Hahn Gibson Sammy Seltz Luhring Knarr Gugenbereer Elmer Schott Dick Lightner Voyles

Ceiling Girder Crashes at Pohlar Garage Injuring Worker

A heavy span ceiling girder fell from the side walls at Pohlar Garage on South Main Street striking Raymond Billman and grazing Charles Gibson. Billman was buried in soft ground, cut on the forehead, and bruised but survived with no broken bones. Gibson sustained arm and hip bruises.

Pohlar South Main Street Raymond Billman Charles Gibson Charlie

Bankers Attend Group Six Indiana Meeting at Miwogeo Milan

George Johanning Wm H Schwier Jr George H Goyert E C Timmer mann John M Zillebuehler John Nickel H M Sitterding C L Johnson A J Lindenmaier J A Hillenbrand John H Wilker G A Baas Dr Gibson and Attorneys A B Wycoff M F Bohland attended the Group Six Indiana Bankers Association gathering at Miwogeo Milan A noon lunch and a six o'clock dinner were served to several hundred attendees with Attorney Wycoff among the main speakers.

George Johanning Wm. H. Schwier Jr George H. Goyert E. C. Timmermann John M. Zillebuehler John Nickel H. M. Sitterding C. L. Johnson A. J. Lindenmaier J. A. Hillenbrand John H. Wilker G. A. Baas Dr. Gibson A. B. Wycoff M. F. Bohland

Celebrate Silver Anniversary At Ballstown Country Home

Asberry Dickey and wife hosted a Sunday celebration at their Ballstown area country home marking their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Immediate family joined including Herschel Merle and spouses Roy Freeland and spouse sisters Dora McFadden and Robert Bennett and their husbands from Indianapolis. Refreshments and cheerful company made the day memorable with every hour pleasing.

Asberry Dickey Ballstown Herschel and Merle Roy Freeland Dora McFadden Robert Bennett Dickey Indianapolis

Residence For Sale In Batesville At No 8 John Street

A well built house on a large lot with cement walks a well and cistern fruit and a large garden is for sale Batesville. Inquire at No 8 John Street.

Batesville John Street

Jordan's Colored Orchestra Plays at Ol Good Fair Grounds

The famed Jordan's Colored Orchestra will provide the music for a big dance at the Ol Good Fair Grounds Art Hall on Thursday June 1. Promising the best in dance music, the event offers lively entertainment.

Ol‘good Fair Grounds Art Hall

Big Dance at Liberty Park Opens Season

The opening dance at Liberty Park is set for a Saturday evening in June. Organizers invite residents and visitors to enjoy the event and kick off the summer season with music and socializing.

Liberty Park

Commencement Exercises Held Monday Night in Batesville

A large audience attended the Batesville commencement at Gibson Theatre with 17 High School graduates and 25 eighth grade pupils. Dr. Robert J. Aley of Butler College delivered “The Man of Tomorrow” while diplomas were awarded and educators urged continued support for school expansion.

Gibson Theatre Paton Hoing Robert J. Aley Butler College Indianapolis America Barthelmas Reuben Behlmer Alice Brinkman Elsie Dreyer Leora Dieselberg Eteh Gunter Earl Hazen Russell Henry Rosella Heitz Leonard Heinlein

Poppies On Sale For Poppy Week Observance

American Legion Auxiliary offers poppies for ten cents during Poppy Week May 22 to 27. Volunteers will handle sales to fund memorial programs and wear a poppy on Decoration Day to honor fallen service members with flowers direct from France.

American Legion Auxiliary France

Geological Tourists Visit Decatur and Brown Counties

Mr and Mrs Ralph Linville students under Prof Breece joined a sixty member class on a geological tour from Muncie to Decatur and Brown Counties They collected field notes at Henry Metz farm Kingston and viewed the Greensburg Tower tree before returning home Saturday evening by motor bus.

Ralph Linville State Normal Muncie Clarksburg Prof Breece Decatur Brown Counties Henry Metz Kingston Greensburg

Tribune suspends business for Memorial Day observed

The paper will be closed on Tuesday to honor the honored soldier dead and the next issue will be published one day later than usual.

the Tribune

Oil Makes Ford Slippery At Ice Plant

William B. Goyert’s Ford slid on fresh street oil near the ice plant, striking the curb and breaking spokes on the front and rear wheels. He escaped serious injury after shutting off the engine despite a slight chest bruise.

William B. Goyert Ford Mr. Goyert

Batesville Mayor Proclaims Memorial Day Observance

The mayor of Batesville Indiana directs all city business to pause on Tuesday May 30 1922 to observe Memorial Day. Citizens are urged to attend services and display proper decorations as a sign of respect for the nation's fallen heroes. The proclamation is dated May 28 1922 and bears the mayoral seal.

Quirin Vonderheide Batesville Indiana

Popular Ball Player Injured In Baseball Game

Batesville center fielder Joe Hahn broke the left leg above the ankle and dislocated ankle bones while turning third base against Hope. Doctors report injuries not permanent and Hahn will miss several games, prompting sympathy from players, fans, and the community.

Joe Hahn Batesville Hope Joe Dr. Gibson

Orioles scout Benz watches Giants Reds game in Cincinnati

Andrew Benz of the Orioles attended the Giants vs Reds game in Cincinnati last Sunday. He says he was there to see the match but friends suspect he was scouting players for Baltimore, who travel to Oldenburg next Sunday. He found several Reds promising though recalls no contracts. Giants he could not judge.

Andrew Benz Orioles Cincinnati Giants Reds Andy Oldenburg

The Old Oaken Bucket at Lyric Theatre May 25 26

The Old Oaken Bucket drama of the heart comes to Lyric Theatre Thursday and Friday May 25 26 with May Tully as star. Prof Henry W Terry to sing during the show. Family admission priced at 28c and 10c.

May Tully Lyric ‘Theatre Henry W. Terry

Streets Being Oiled by Burst and Luesse Team

Joseph Burst assisted by Joseph Luesse treat streets with oil to curb dust for several days, helping housewives avoid carpet and rug dust marks from daily foot traffic.

Joseph Burst Joseph Luesse

Batesville Lodge Officials Attend Grand Lodge Session

Worshipful Master E. B. Schultz and Batesville Lodge F. and A. M. members traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday morning to participate in the Grand Lodge meeting in session this week.

Will J. Gelvin E. B. Schultz Tyler Batesville Lodge Sunman Lodge Batesville Lodge F. & A. M Indianapolis Grand Lodge

Luther League Social at Huntersville Schoolhouse

The Luther League of St. John's Church hosts a social at Huntersville Schoolhouse on Saturday evening May 27 with hot lunch refreshments and amusements. Music by St. John's Orchestra. all welcome.

Luther League of St. John’s Church Huntersville St. John's Orchestra

Woman Dislocates Wrist After Slipping at Home

Mrs. Harry Blank dislocated her left wrist Tuesday after slipping and falling. She was treated locally and released the same day.

Harry Blank

St Paul’s Ladies’ Society Bazaar At Cross Roads June 8

The St Paul’s Ladies Society will host a bazaar and social at Cross Roads on Thursday June 8. Refreshments of all kinds and lunch will be served at 5 00 p.m. sharp.

St. Paul’s

Memorial Day Mail Reminder for Rural Correspondents

Notice requests all correspondents to mail items on Monday since rural carriers will not travel their routes on Memorial Day. It thanks readers for wetting their items in time.

Household goods at public sale on South Main Street

An auction at Mrs. M. L. Samms home on South Main Street begins Saturday June 10 at 1 30 p m. The sale features household goods offered at public auction.

South Main Street M. L. Samms

Lee Butler Leads Columbus to Season-Opening Win

Columbus Indiana opened the season with a 4 to 3 eleven inning victory over North Vernon on North Vernon grounds. Manager Lee Butler recruited several new players and performed behind the plate with four hits in as many trips, delivering a standout defensive and offensive performance.

Lee Butler Columbus Indiana North Vernon Boys Lee Redmond

Piano Tuning Visit Planned for Batesville Area

My tuner will be in Batesville and vicinity about June 10. Parties wanting work done call Mrs. M. J. Baas, Phone 215-3 rings.

Batesville M. J. Baas

Eastern Stars Meeting Notice

To Eastern Stars Let every member be present at the regular meeting Friday night. Im portant business to be discussed. TORA McCALLUM, W. M.

Tora McCallum W. M

Free Movie Tickets With Flour Sack Promotion

Promotion offers a free movie ticket with every 24 pound sack of Betsey's Best or Seal of Indiana Flour. Mrs. Charles Winkler, Miss Rose and John Shoomman were calli ers between trains Friday.

Indiana Charles Winkler Miss Rose Stock John Shoomman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Seltz Wayless Shelbyville Brookville Rushville North Vernon Greenwood Madison Madison Hope W. L. Pet Masons Bankers’ Meeting Jordan’s Colored Orchestra Batesville High Common Schools Springer Aley Wisman Gibson’s Father Adelbert Raymond Spring Flanders’ Fields H. J. Walsman Stroehlein St. John’s Cemetery Prell Bland Post American Legion Sunman K. OF P’s Knights of Pythias Sunman Lodge No Henry Kammeyer W. W. McMullen Huet G. Bielby Charles H. Braley Versailles Laughery Valley Cross Plain Napoleon Milan Elrod Burlington William Baas E. E. Taylor F. M. Thompson
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