04 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1922
Page
1
Town voters face a choice on whether Ferdinand should own the electric light plant and end dependence on outside providers. The town board backs Martin Dilger to operate it if the measure passes, arguing light is essential and future tax relief may follow with proper management.
At a joint meeting of the Dubois County Farmers Federation and Fair Association plans were set for Farmers Day on Wednesday. Free coupons will grant entries for three prizes including a Holstein heifer calf and a Duroc Jersey gilt, with awards after races in the afternoon.
New suits filed in the Dubois circuit court include State ex rel Stanley Krieg versus Dubois County Oil and Refining Co to set aside leases and Swit for two years separation in Philomena Bolte versus Herman Bolte. A birthday party for twins Dorothy and Corey Daunhauer drew many children and relatives. Anton Mater, 80, father of three local women, died in Portsmouth Ohio with funeral plans announced. An editor notes loyalty to home enterprises amid newspaper subscriptions.
The ballot includes Declaratory Resolution No. 2A and Against Declaratory Resolution No. 24 with voters set to cast a cross tomorrow. The items appear as part of the local measure slate and raise questions about municipal policy.
A mob of eight went below Troy in Andy Boeglin's truck to take fish from the Ohio river mud. They enjoyed a bank side fry, escaped harm, and returned home alive. Names in the crowd include Andrew Boeglin Henry Oeding John Schnieders R J Reinacker Herb Mueller Leo Seufert Otto Boeglin and a paper's pencil push. The river is notably mudier.
Mrs Susan Schumacher former Ferdinand resident died at her Evansville home Tuesday night at 8 15 p m aged 78. She leaves five daughters Rosa Kinkel Nora Mehling Mary Maggie and a son Daly all of Evansville. Funeral at Evansville after eight o clock service at St Benedicts church with burial in St Joseph cemetery. A Jasper citizen reports a man and a Ferdinand woman seen near the court house seeking the clerk's office. Karl says he still has marriage license blanks. A dance is set for Tuesday night August 15 at Sennigers hall with the Spencer County Jazz Quartet providing music.
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Last Sunday’s picnic at Ferdinand drew a large crowd from the congregation. Rainy weather delayed opening and hindered the St. Anthony band, but the Ferdinand Band performed to entertain attendees after the showers. Proceeds benefited St. Ferdinand church.
Louis Reekelhoff and Theresia Renner of Huntingburg wed. John Lansford of Lowell and Daisy Payne of Velpen married. George Bartelt and Anna C. Peters both of Huntingburg tied the knot. Thomas Evans of Vincennes married Edith Parsons of Loogootee.
A steamer carrying Jack Dempsey reached port to a large Taree crowd. The champion appeared on the gangplank with a joke and a quip about a Colorado girl. In other notes, the squirrel person opened Tuesday and clerk Bartley issued 100 hunting licenses the first day.
Indiana's Hoosier State Auto Association strengthens motorist access with emergency road service in about 150 towns, free tow and first aid within five miles, plus marked trails including the Hoosier Highway. President A G Lupton notes gains while urging broader member support to fund signs and safety infrastructure. County sheriff Nordhoff escorted 17 year old Martin Warthen to Woodmere after an incident near Siberia.
Notes describe demonstration road improvements near Jasper and Hotanthi with 15 workers, grading, bank cutting, culverts, and blasting to straighten hills. Emphasizes volunteer labor and praise for workers. Encourages Dubois County Fair Week and boosting livestock displays, premiums nearly doubled, signed by James L. Morrow, Co. Agent. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schreiner at St Meinrad last Sunday.
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