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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
6
In Fulda last Sunday the St Henry Indians crushed the Fulda Red Socks 138 to 0 with Beck Wahl and Luebbers on offense and Ernst Wirthwein on the mound. Prior to that victory they beat the Hun tingburg YMC A 9 to 7 and seek another opponent of their class.
The Ferdinand Giants host a benefit dance at Senninger's Hall on Monday night May 29 to raise funds for summer paraphenalia. Moutschka's Imperial Jazz Orchestra of Tell City will provide the music. Admission is 50 and 25 cents. Attend to support the boys.
The Academy of the Immaculate Conception will hold commencement in St. Ferdinand school hall on Sunday June 11 at 3 00 p m. Diplomas will be presented to graduates across the branches of study.
Leo Lady of 14 miles southeast of Dale died by self-inflicted shotgun wound last Saturday morning. Neighbors note he had shown odd behavior for some time.
John G. Kippenbrock printed farm stationery this week bearing the name North Side Cedar Grove Farm. The column notes farming as a business with fair pricing and mentions prohibition officers visiting Jasper and a dry town allegation. It also invites readers to the July 4th celebration in Huntingburg, Indiana.
Delegates from Ferdinand St Meinrad Mariah Hill and local towns attend the 28th annual Catholic Staats Verband meeting in Richmond. Joe Lueken Ferdinand Demuth Robert Widmer Ad Ringemann Frank Dilger and Mike Heidelbeck participated with Dilger and Heidelbeck driving to Richmond while Ferdinand delegates returned home with them.
A surprise party was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schnauss for their daughter Marcella's 10th birthday. Attendees included Dolores Mueller Cornelia Peters Catherine Goepfrich Virginia Schum Laura Kitten Dorothy Gerber Mildred Mehling Viola Schuler Rosaline Hollinden Cornelia Petry Mable Daunhauer Irene Boerste Irene Heider Bertha Hassfurther Alma Hoge Delina Remke Colletta Steltenpohl Margaret Schilling Almeda Schilling and Marcella and Irene Schnauss. Guests enjoyed games and merriment.
James J. court in Huntingburg handles actions including Paul Schwinghammer vs Southern Railway Co seeking damages. Henry J. Huebnr vs Christian Frank noted. State ex rel John Alvey and Mary Alvey file suits against Henry L. Spink et al seeking guardians bonds and related relief. Susie Day and E. Alvey join the same ex rel action.
Marriage licenses issued for Peter A. Buechler of Jasper to Olivia Biecker of St. Anthony and Clarence Willis to Anna Green of Petersburg. Local couples and residents share illness, visits, and travel notes with relatives in Tell City Cannelton Lafayette Springs Louisville, Cincinnati, Denver, Huntingburg. Lost dog, a return offers reward.
A weekly newspaper belongs to its community rather than a single viewpoint. It reflects local happenings and involves readers who have a personal stake in its quality and cooperation. The paper thrives when residents engage and support its service to the town and surrounding area.
Two New York boys Eugene Fata and Ed Carlson built a hut on a treetop in a vacant lot near apartment houses. Miss Marguerite Higgins invites friends and former A. I. C pupils to her Graduate Recital in Expression on Sunday May 28 at 3 00 P M in the Academy hall. A quip notes Ferdinand man avoids an onion bed yet tills an acre for fishing worms. Lloyd George predicts another war and urges boys to prepare bonus applications now.
Ed Beckmann hosted a mixed age charivarie at John Hollind’s home on Wednesday night. He praised the “sweet music” though drought reduced customary show of appreciation. The Rhine stream nearby was described as Volsteadized by rain, and guests later moved to Joe Barth’s soft drink stand for refreshments.
Rottweb Announcements list services for May 28 to May 30 honoring St Ferdinand with a confirmation at 2 00 PM by Monsignor Ledvina. Ferdinand Band will play before and after mass and before and after confirmation on the grounds. Miss Ella Meyer survived a Ford roadster tumble near her home with brief unconsciousness and no serious injuries. Turtle soup advertised for North Side tomorrow night.
The column warns readers about misleading big money writing and making money by letters at home schemes. It notes newspapers need staff and rejects the legitimacy of such courses, urging residents to avoid these advertisers. Also reports local shifts, a fishing trip crew, a new baby, and postwar reminiscences.
A thief crawled through the wire netting into St. Ferdinand church sacristy last Sunday night with intentions to steal but fled after finding nothing missing except a small amount of masa wine. The paper asks readers with a reasoned guess to share names or nicknames for publication in the next issue.
Raymond Worren purchased John B. Schmitt's Ohio street property on Tuesday for 1800 dollars and will run a shoe and harness repair business there. He also acquired Mr. Schmitt's tools and harness stock for continued operations.
Rev. Joseph Merkley formerly of St. Anthony dies at Lawrenceburg Tennessee Wednesday morning. Remains arrive at St. Anthony this morning and interment is planned for Sunday.
An opening base ball game is slated for this Sunday at the local park but the opponent had not yet been decided at press time.
Daniel Chester French near completion on the Edgar Allan Poe bust to be unveiled May 20 for the Ball of Fame. Ed Brenner of Mariah Hill announced a personal property sale at Maurice Meyer’s home on Saturday May 27. The Ferdinand Farmers Hoosier Fire Insurance Co annual meeting, William Helming president, meets May 30 at 1:30 p m.
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