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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
6
The 1920 Teachers Week runs March 7 to 14 with Sunday services and a public mass meeting on March 14. State leaders urge local committees, civic bodies, and churches to promote appreciation, discuss education challenges, and back better teacher conditions through resolutions and public forums.
Governor Goodrich declares March 7 to 14 1920 as Teachers Week urging public effort to resolve a critical shortage of trained teachers. The piece cites rising vacancies, low pay, and public attitudes undermining teaching, with calls for support from communities and schools. It notes national scope and references Swain of Swarthmore warning of teaching bankruptcy without salary relief.
Hon J L O Bannon of New Albany visits Borden to rally Democrats in Wood township for his third district congressional bid. A practical farmer, former legislator and ex county auditor, he argues for unopposed nomination and united party backing in the Third District.
Everett Beedsoe of Norton weds Maude Winsenger of Cuzco in the clerk's office last Saturday. The bride was a former teacher in Columbia township. Charles Miesmer of Huntingburg marries Jessie Randolph of Huntingburg in a Huntingburg ceremony conducted by Rev. McKinney. Miesmer is described as a retired businessman. Walter Rice of Dale marries Pearl Spence of Heisman in a Patoka township schoolhouse ceremony by T. K. Daugherty.
Notice asks all indebted or claiming accounts against the late Dr. V. Knapp to settle or present claims by April 1, 1920 in St Mrs. Herbert Mueller. Dublin circuit court filed two divorce cases: Lena Hanger vs Edgar Hanger Norton and James Wyant vs Lela Wyant Birdseye. Also mentions salary, expenses, and poultry venture details with Eureka Mig Co and Mast'i Conia.
The Ferdinand Township teachers met at the public school to complete the Sixth and Seventh Institutes. John H. Weber spoke on Vocational Education and Diagnostic Education. Fred Widmer and Miss Delia Doane presented sections from What is Education and The Valley of Democracy, with Miss Mary Fegan and Miss Thecla Krampe contributing summaries. The gathering adjourned at 1:00 p.m. with John H. Weber presiding and Miss Krampe as secretary.
February adds new subscribers include William Neu Denver Henry Kemper Louisville George Hedinger Duff A L Hoffman St Anthony Albert J Kaelin Owensboro Ben Hoppenans Jasper Ed Brockmann Campus Rudolph Senninger Detroit John Hedinger New Vienna Simon Petry Ferdinand This notice lists new names and towns of readers who joined the NEWS list this month.
Mrs. Jacob Bayer aged 77 died at her home near Siberia Thursday from old age complications. Interment was held at Brettville last Saturday. Survived by several children. husband died about 25 years ago.
Washington March 1 Plans for returning American dead from France include delivering remains to private undertakers and embalmers only if designated by next of kin. Secretary Baker says this avoids scandal in burial contracts and the transportation division will hold remains until relatives decide disposition.
Ben M Verkamp Leo Verkamp and Leo Hoge left for Slaton Texas Wednesday to help Bah build a future house on his 160 acre farm. The Verkamps plan to “batch” together unless Cupid gets in the way. Ben sold the farm he owned here to his brother Gerhard. We wish them success.
Sudden death reported for John Crass Crass who died at his home yesterday morning shortly before noon. Full obituary and details promised in next week’s issue.
Local ads include made to order suits by Frank Reckelhoff, a visit by Mr. Collins of the Continental Lyceum Bureau to arrange next season with the Knights of Columbus, and a baby boy born to Mrs. Henry Beckman and Mr. Gillespie of Memphis. A farm of 80 acres on Huntingburg Ferdinand road is for sale, with 26 acres wheat and 12 acres meadow. John Sehhnieders Sr. bought Miss Anna Lueken's property for 550 dollars.
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