Gossip from Huntingburg and nearby towns this week
Mrs Peter Jochem and daughter Martina along with Misses Martina and Alma Schwinghammer were in Huntingburg Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ed Hemmer attended a Boonville wedding Thursday. Frank Wetzel of Evansville and Henry Shoelders of Lincoln City visited Ourburg Thursday. John Heilers transacted business in Jasper Saturday. Will Haug visited Ferdinand Sunday. Lizzie and Louisa Witrock returned from Evansville Sunday. John Schwinghammer made a business trip to Jasper Monday. Alois Michel handled business at Huntingburg Monday. Private Paul Seifert of Camp Dodge Iowa is home on furlough. Miss Elsie Leather went to Huntingburg Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
A. Sondermann
Jasper
Beckmann State Bank
Peter Jochem
Martina
Alma Schwinghammer
Huntingburg
Frank Wetzel
Evansville
Henry Shoelders
Lincoln City
Ourburg
Paul Seifert
Camp Dodge
Iowa
John Theis
Henry
Dubuque
Egloff
Dyereville
Lows
Local Life Notes and Community Outing Updates
Spring warmth brings churchgoers Emma Haglemeier Willie Brockmann and locals Gilbert Arehart Theresia Arehart visiting George Schlachter and Paul Jasper hosts a kids gathering with refreshments. John Arehart reports from France. Nordhoff's hall dance draws crowds. various town visits noted. A&C Weyer Fleck urge return of borrowed stretchers. Birthdays and gatherings fill a busy rural week.
Lenica Regulations on abstinence and fast rules
A church bulletin outlines abstinence and fast laws for Lent, detailing meals, exemptions, and dispensations. It notes Ash Wednesday and certain holy days as abstinence periods, with special allowances for health, age, pregnancy, poverty, and labor. Pastor readings and town visit mention John A. Kunkler’s travel to Siberia for belongings.
Victory Liberty Loan urged to complete the job after victory
Charles H. Schweppe urges Americans to fund the Victory Liberty Loan to pay war bills and seal the victory. He notes peace talks but stresses the need for nationwide support matching prior loan efforts and a spirit of thanksgiving as soldiers return home.
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Victory Liberty Loan Muat
Permer
Charles H. Schweppe
Victory Liberty Loan
Campan
Seventh Federal Reserve District
Liberty
America
Why Your Money Is Needed How It Helps Victory Loan
A vintage public notice details the Victory Liberty Loan set for April. It explains why after war funds are needed, how the government borrows from banks, and why citizens should invest while offering favorable terms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnsburg
Ed Hemmer
Boonville
John Heilers
Will Haug
Ferdinand
Lizzie
Louisa Witrock
John Schwinghammer
Alois Michel
Elsie Leathcr
Siberia
Emma Haglemeier
Willie ‘Brockmann
Gilbert and Theresia “Arehart
George Schlachter
Paul Jasper
Jacob
Nick Kunkler
Frank
Philip Tempel
John Arehart
Hubert Lueken
Leo
France
States
John Hills
John Dean Bondsy
A.C. Lindensachmidt
Ida Lange
Gust Rasche
Louisville
Ben Nordhoff
Cincinnati
John Thiemann
George Walk
Sherman Kellams
Troy
Town
Nordhoff
Fred Angerer
Indianapolis
Drew A. Bigham
St. Anthony
Weyer & Fleck
Ella Wirtzberger
Wm. Wirtzberger
Ella
Lepage
Lenica Regulations
Faa
Joseph Chartrand
John A. Kunkler
Kunkler
Uncle Sam
Glass
Sam
Jeus
Electric Light & Power Co., of
Ferdinand, Ind
Ncorporate
E. E
E. Metager
J. H. Beckmann
Sauer
Bertha Luebbehusen
Frank Knust
Elizabeth Buschkoetter
Theresia Pond
John and
Peter Seng
Leonard Schipp
Maria Fleck
Anton Keller
Wm. Weyer
John Weyer
Marie Webelhoer
John Wigger
Carolina Deermann
Ind
Nick Seuninger
Clark Township
Perry County
Bristow
Trastes
Wm. Trost
Reasor Place
Loutaville, Ky
Bartley
Ferdinand Machine Works
Joseph Bickwermert
Joe
Marie Elizabeth
Clesa
Metsger
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