Auto gift to Father Odilo stirs parish in ceremony
The St. Ferdinand congregation gathered around the church and a dry goods box podium to present Father Odilo with a Dodge touring car on the eve of his names day. Prof Brackmann led the toast as brass band music filled the night and the pastor thanked the donors while praising eight months of service.
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Qodilo
Prof
Brackmann
Odilo
Father
St. Ferdinand
Odile
Ferdinand Congregation
Jesus Christ
St. Peter’s
Jerusalem
Ed Schilling Opens New Bakery and Confectionery
Ed Schilling prepares to open a bakery with a large iron frame oven capable of baking about 700 loaves at once in Ferdinand. The former Mike's Place space will house his confectionery and lunch room after updating fixtures in the former saloon. A house warming for the Schillings occurred last Friday with a second floor dance featuring the Weyer Bartley and Lueken band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schilling
Mike
Outrage Near Cuzco: 11 year old attacked by masked man
A masked assailant attacked the 11 year old daughter of Edijah Sutton in the Orange county area near Dubois county line. The girl fainted and is reportedly in serious condition. Claude Payne was identified by voice and jailed after being questioned. Public sentiment runs high.
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Cugzen
Columbia Township
Edijah Sutton
Little Woods
Dubois County
Orange County
Claude Payne
Jie
Payne
Baol
Church Announcements and Banns of Marriage
May church notices list Mass intentions and greetings for parishioners. The banns for Alvin Werne and Helen Platt and William Gehlhausen and Martina Schwinghammer were published for the first time last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Joseph Werne
Helen Catherine Platt
Huntingburg
William Leo Gehlhausen
Martina Schwinghammer
St. Henry
Salvation Army Drive Sets $1200 County Quota
Dubges county sets a $1200 quota for the Salvation Army drive running May 7. George Wagner of Jasper is county chairman and Mrs. J. I. Friedmann treasurer, with contributions sent to them. Ferdinand chair is Dr. Alf Gugsell for local collections. Cardinal Gibons endorses the campaign to aid suffering humanity.
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Salvation Army
Sivoo
George Wagner
Jasper
J. IF. Friedmann
Alfl Gugsell
Ferdinand
Cardinal Gibons
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices In Ferdin and Jasper Areas
Marriage license notices list Willian Gehlhausen and Martina Seliwinghammer, Marty Harris and Leonora Wineinger, plus several other couples in Indiana and Illinois regions. Local officials report no ward information on Werstiens road decision. utility commission findings pending. Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Keiling and Mrs. Joseph Jacobs in Jasper with burial details.
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Sioners
Werstiens
Fredinand
Electric Light Co
Utility Commission
Parties of the Past Week Celebrate Milestones in St Meinrad and Jasper
A series of birthday and anniversary gatherings were held in St Meinrad and Jasper. Mr and Mrs Mike Werne marked their tenth wedding anniversary hosting friends and family for dancing cards and a late supper. In Jasper Mr Eben kamp celebrated his 34th birthday with relatives and a luncheon. A surprise tenth anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Wilmers drew neighbors from several nearby households.
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St. Meinrad
Mike Werne
Anton Mehling
Adam Werne
Frank Werne
Oscar Vaal
Joseph B. Veal
John Lick
Andrew Mehling
Katie
Rosie Werne
Regina Mehling
Lugwina
Regina
Lorena
Cornelia
Jeanette Werne
Lorina Tillmann
George
Frank
Herbert Mehling
Richard
Victor
Robert
Hubert
Theodore Werne
Joseph TH. Vaal
Mrs. Werne
Doe Wilmers
John Nord
Joseph Lueken
Albert Luebbehusen
Hermard Seid
Helen of
Huntingburg
Ed Oser
Henrietta
Nick Seger, Jr
Robert Altmeyver
Edward Schipp
Louise Laake
Hubert Jochimy
Joseph
Francis Lueken
Herbert Oser
Herbert
Albert Wirterger
Joe Wilers
Marie
Edwina Lueken
Cecelia Seger
Olivia Nord
Louisa Oser
Bertha Bredhold
Death of Mrs Gerhard Verkamp at Slaton Texas
Relatives report Mrs Mary Hoevels Verkamp died in Slaton Texas after a year with dropsy. She was 37 years old, left a husband and six children, plus four sisters and two brothers. Funeral was at Slaton with details pending. Relatives express sympathy.
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Gerhard Verkamp
Mary Hoevels
Slaton
Texas
John Evers
Evansville
Herman Verkamp
Tex
Frank Hoevels
Ireland
Ben Hoevels
Sacramento
Cal
Frank Hoge
Frank Verkamp
Ferdinand
Dies at the County Poor House in Dubois County
Frank Dere aged 62 died Friday night April 29 at the County Poor House from bowel trouble. His body was taken to the home of his brother in law J B Luthers St Henry by John J Gehlhausen and August Fritch. Funeral services were held Saturday at 6 oclock Rev M Toelle officiating. Dere was born in Cincinnati and later moved to Dubois County and worked as a tinner in Jasper and other places.
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Frank Dere
J. B. Luthers
St. Henry
John J. Gehlhausen
August Fritch
M. Toelle
Mr. Deie
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dubois County
Jasper
Suits Filed for Partition and Divorce in Huntingburg
Mary Kunkel sues Henry Kunkel et al for partition and sale of real estate. Henry A Sunderman seeks divorce from Mary Sunderman. Louisa Hays applies for guardian appointment for Jacob Hays believed unsound minded. all parties reside in Huntingburg.
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Mary Kunkel
Henry Kunkel
Henry A. Sunderman
Mary Sunderman
Huntingburg
Louisa Hays
Jacob Hays
Mr. Hays
New Subscribers for Ferdinand News in April
The Ferdinand News lists April subscribers including Nick Seger Mariah Hill Ind Gilbert Arehart David Reler Tony Gehthausen Eldred HL Robert Remke Louise Metzger Katie M Young Leo Remke Bennett Cole Henry Hoppenjans Jasper Ind Spencer county plans to dedicate the new Rockport court house on June 1 a three story blue Bedford stone building costing about 225000 An historic parade pageant and Governor Warren T Mc Cray speech are set for the day Also an ad notes Poland China pigs for sale by Henry Kerstiens Ferdinand Ind
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Ferdinand News
Nick Seger
Mariah Hill
Ind
Gilbert Arehart
Campus III
David Reler
Campus II
Tony Gehthausen
Eldred
Robert Remke
Ferdinand
Louise Metzger
Louisville
Katie M. Young
Leo Remke
Bennett
Cole
Henry Hoppenjans
Jasper
Spencer County
Rockport
Warren T. McCray
Couple’s reception closes with wishes for long health
Guests praised the music by Seger and Jochim as they enjoyed the reception with Mr. and Mrs. Wilmera. The celebration continued late with warm wishes for many more years of health and happiness.
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Ing
Seger
Jochim
Mrs. Wilmera
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Prof. Brackman
St. Peter
The
Modern
W. A. Wollenmann
Cuzco
Kip Te Ne
Dace Sey
Real Re Fk Ale Ou Pte “Has Ny Lace
Annna Kippenbrock
Senninger
Fleig
Anna Autfarth
William Biekwermert
Magdalene Biekwermert
Mary Catherine Senge
Stephen and
Catherine Weyer
St. Anne's Society
Caroline Hoing
Dubges County
Willian Gehlhausen
Martina Seliwinghammer
Marty Harris
Fordsville
Leonora Wineinger
Roland Histo
Charles Dawsen
Nancy J. Dawsen
St. Louis
Roland Hoste
Theodore Kunkel
Lena Bachman
Albert Kunkler
St. Anthony
Kavie Brescher
Alvin F. Verne Oof Perdinend
Helena Platt
Harley Richardson
Bernice
Ward
Velpen
Edo Hedinger
Ferdinand Machine
Joseph Jacobs
Abe
Frank Ebenkamp
Ebenkamp
Louis Miller
Margareth
Joe Borell
Henry Vanderheit
Clem Knust
John Pfaffenberger
Andy Gerber
Ellenora
Sophia Dowley
Ed Henning
Nine O'Cales
Danc
Slaton, Tex
Poland
Henry Kerstiens
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