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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
5
A nostalgic column extols reading Dickens A Christmas Carol praising Tiny Tim Cratchit and Scrooge moments. It muses on scenes from Fezziwig to the damsel with the lace tucker and ends with the Tiny Tim toast God bless us every one.
A simple method blends cream with ground macaroons sugar and raisins. Heat the cream, dry and roll macaroons, add them with raisins and sugar, flavor with vanilla, chill and freeze into freezes.
William Stilson and Lena Stilson of Evansville and Everett Pinnick and Bertha Stanfield of Dubois secure marriage licenses. Hugo Mehling suffered a fall from a carload of electric poles but avoided serious injury and will miss work briefly. The Beckmann State Bank vault door arrived and will be installed within two weeks. Ferdinand stores reported strong holiday trade as shoppers traveled long distances. Miss Ella Meyer departed for Louisville. Telephone rent remains due.
A festive Christmas message from The News expresses hopes for peace joy and goodwill through acts of giving. It commends readers for patronage and cooperation to strengthen the community and prosperity, wishing them the merriest Christmas yet.
A December 24 1922 schedule lists masses and anniversaries for multiple individuals including John Lueken and Frances Muller with daily slots through Sunday for the Congregation. A sale advertises farm machinery and livestock equipment from Albert Thoma Fulda Ind with a water wagon and extra tank among items. Elizabeth Lindenschmidt hosted friends at 500 last Sunday night as fresh fish and oysters were served during the period.
Wesley Ahring and daughter Ella of Santa Claus were in town shop ping Wednesday. Oscar Mehing returned from Louisville for Christmas. Mrs Frank Henrich of Murphysboro came for her father Frank Weaver’s illness. Ben Kemper of Siberia, Miss Macella Seufert, and Miss Hattie Muller were seen in town for various visits and Christmas plans.
The Du Bois County Farmers Federation met in Jasper at the county agents office on a Saturday in December. W B Struckman and Albert J Mehringer spoke about the recent state convention and the federation's 22 000 Indiana members. Joseph Schroering of Dubois was elected and spoke at the session about helping farmers ship stock to market.
Last Saturday December 16 1922 Ferdinand Township teachers held their fourth Institute of the year. The event honored retiring trustee Nick Senninger whose term ends December 31. The County Superintendent and teachers presented him a shaving set and thanked him for his service. Mercker chaired the meeting and welcomed the new trustee August Remke with a closing speech.
A 1922 Western Newspaper Union piece urges sending Christmas letters as a heartfelt alternative to cards and gifts. It notes a bright seal introduces remarks warmly, and emphasizes the value of personal messages over hurried presents.
A traveler meets an old blind man who plays a merry tune in a damp underground depot. The musician has held this post for years, lifting somber moods of passing strangers despite a life marked by hardship. He thanks visitors, saying he’s never felt he harmed anyone.
The message notes Jimmie and sister discuss a handsome present for Christmas. The tone suggests a personal domestic note about gift expectations and possible miscommunication.
Annual meeting of the stockholders of the German Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Ferdinand will be held in Barth's Hall on January 5, 1928 at 7 30 P M. Henry Haake secretary.
CARD OF THANKS I thank neighbors and friends for help during my wife’s illness and death Especially thanks to Father Clement Albert Schlachter St Anthony Ind Also mention Huntingburg Signal coverage during Farmers Short Course Born a baby boy to Mr and Mrs John Noon Louisville Congratulations Mrs Noon formerly Miss Rose Seufert Wanted a good coal miner Mike Mehling jr ay
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