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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
5
The Jasper Local Board issues two voluntary induction calls for four men to Paramariso University for army training and one auto mechanic helper. Volunteers due by June 21. if none volunteer, drafts planned for July 11. Report to Richmond Commercial Club July 1 for instructions. Grammer School course required.
A baby girl was welcomed at the home of Ira Joho H Hollindsn. The event marks a family milestone with details limited to the birth.
Alois Stelltenpohl and Miss Anett Small were married at St Anthony church in Louisville on Wednesday morning. They left that evening for a honeymoon through Indianapolis French Lick West Baden Huntingburg and Ferdinand then returned to Louisville and will reside at 25th and Market. Alois is a National Bank of Commerce employee and among early draft registrants awaiting his call.
By proclamation the President designates June 28 as War Savings Day in Dubois County with county pledges or purchases due by 8 PM. Meetings will read names of buyers and nonparticipants. government marks patriotism and traitor risk. Also notes local events, graduations, autos, and huntingburg conductor aboard Ferdinand Railroad, urging wartime support and local notices.
Jasper Ind June 20 The County Council of Defense urges unity in Fourth of July commemoration. A grand parade forms at 1 PM with church grounds as the start, followed by flag dedication, prayers, and a pageant titled In the Cause of Freedom. Five hundred county boys in service honored. Budget, committees, and schedule announced.
John Evers from the Evansville fire department, 36, was electrocuted by falling wires while aiding Chief Dunlevy at a morning fire. His widow Miss Hoevels and two children mourn his death. interment is planned for tomorrow in Evansville.
Private Louis Reckelhoff writes from a French hospital in May 1918 about gas exposure at the front. He notes fellow soldiers Bill Otto Bob Miller and others, says he has seen much in the year since leaving home, and hopes to recover soon to rejoin duty.
The Ordnance Department reports the United States will motorize field artillery to a greater extent than any other army in the war. Most artillery will use tractors for transport, excluding the heaviest railroad mounted units, with only some 3 inch batteries remaining un-motorized. The challenge is motorizing field artillery given limited horse power and growing tractor output for U S forces overseas.
Represent us and make money in this community. Wanted a substantial man to represent us with favorable standing and following. An investment proposition of unquestionable merit. We furnish cooperation and do all. Address Securities Trust Co 1080 LaSalle St. The 12 cylinder Liberty motor weighs 26 pounds and develops 450 horsepower with 1.8 pounds per horsepower. Gasoline consumption 0.46 pounds per horsepower.
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