May Common School Diploma Examination results noted
Grace Alford and many others scored well with grades from 75 to 90. Marcella Hochgesang attained the highest average while Lucile Blessinger leads with 92 and will receive the Patek Township medal. Anita Krodel wins Harbison Township medal. 81 pupils passed at least one exam across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Alford
Harry Block
Lucile Bleseinger
Edna Fehribach
Eert Frick
Grace Finke
Lloyd Green
Philomena Gadlage
Alma Giesler
Edgar Hochgesang
Marcella Hochgesang
Karl Himsel
Frances Baoser
Joseph Allen
Anita Krodel
Bertha Mehling
Frederick Miller
Mary Milburn
Elmer Pfaffenberger
Elmer Ring
Jefferson
Patoka
Jackson
Case
Town of Ferdinand
Jasper
North Building
South Building
Birdseye
Huntingburg
Boy Scout Week Proclaimed by President Wilson
President Wilson proclaims Boy Scout Week from Sunday June 8 to Flag Day June 14 to bolster the work of the Boy Scouts of America. The organization now includes 376,000 American boys among 12 to 21 year olds who might benefit from Scout training. Also reported: trustee Herbert J. Lemme to auction bankrupt Traylor and Krempp Co. assets in Evansville June 9 and Jasper June 12. Ferdinand sale June 11 at 10:00 a.m. of rolling equipment and curb gutter claims of 320 dollars. Navy seaplane NC-4, commanded by Lieut. Cushing Read, first solo Atlantic crossing by airship. Community wedding dance at Genpinger's hall June 3 for Anna Wilmers and Albert Echipp. wedding of Miss Rame Mollindes and Rupert Kiveh noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Boy Scouts of America
Herbert J. Lemme
Traylor & Krempp Co
Evansville
Jasper
Ferdinand
Atlantic Ocean
Portugal
United States Navy
Albert Cushing Read
Agricultural Notes Highlight Wheat Problems and Seed, Hog Remedies
County Agent reports wheat fields show yellowing from wet weather and frost damage with no take all yet. Smut pockets appear. seek good seed for fall. Purdue bulletin debunks 20 so called hog cholera remedies and urges serum vaccination. Indiana soil erosion warned. methods to prevent washing and reclaim land outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanaville
Purdue University
D. B. Clark
C. H. Clink
Indiana
Home Again In Indiana After Service Return
Joe Kippenbrock, machinist in the U S Army, returned home Monday night after being discharged from the service following a visit at Louisville. He heard the noise from England where he was stationed before the armistice and was with the Sunet Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kippenbrok
Uncle Sam
Louisville
Joe
England
Suneet Division
Delights In Reading The Weekly Letter From Ferdinand News
A reader from Parma Missouri dated May 21 1919 sends 1 50 for the Ferdinand News with praise for editor Mrs Kate Yelnig a former resident. The note mentions Liberty Loan campaigns ending and shifts to War Saving Stamps noting profits of 17 and 170 per 1000 stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand News
Kate Yelnig
Near There
Elena Hollander
Erosion in Indiana Areas Studied by Purdue Circular
Prof Fisher notes widespread erosion across Indiana counties with washed lands and hillsides. reclamation by liming seed beds and grasses like red top and Kentucky blue grass is possible. Circular No. 90 from Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station offers guidance and free copies by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
M. L. Fisher
Purdue University
Kentucky
Fisher
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station
Parke
Organe
Clark
Lawrence
Martin
Crawford
Jefferson
The Seventeen Year Locust Arrives in Dubois County
The seventeen year locust has appeared in Dubois County signaling large numbers. The damage involves grooves in tree branches for egg laying and is often overestimated by residents. Avoid planting young fruit trees this year, defer pruning, and spray young trees with pyrethrum powder or acids. later apply whitewash or Bordeaux to trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois County
H. C. Thompson
Fifty Fifth Dublin County Teachers Institute Opens in Jasper
The fifty fifth annual session of the Dublin County Teachers Institute will be held at Jasper beginning Sept. 1. Professors Arthur McMurray of Lawrence Kansas and Henry Harrup of Albion Michigan are named as two instructors for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffty
Dublin County Teachera’ Institute
Jasper
Arthur McMurray
Lawrence, Kav
Henry Harrup
Albion, Mich
Card of Thanks to neighbors and friends for help
The family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of Mrs. A. M. Broermann. They especially thank Father John and Father Norbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Broermann
John J
Norbert
Surprise 17th Birthday Party At Rural Home
A large crowd attended a surprise party at Leo Begle’s rural route home for Ellenora Begle turning 17. Neighbors listed include Hoge, Schwartz, Hoffmann, Stetter, Schwinghammer, Hollinden and many more. Dr G McLane urges reporting of whooping cough cases for quarantine. Ferdinand Knights of Columbus to meet. local industry moving to Ferdinand. Johann Bartley promotes rural route mail gear. Gneeser Brothers open coal mine and invite orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Begle
Ellenora
Miss
Bertha
Rose
Mathilda Hoge
Marie
Clara
Emma
Laura Schwartz
Katie
Henrietta Darehbolz
Emma Hoffmann
Frances Stetter
Clara Schwinghammer
Louisa Hollinden
Greta Wendbolt
Nora Gebjhausen
Clara Lange
Flora Krapf
Ids
Dine
Tillie
Julia Begle
Meiers Herbert
Louis
Hubert
Simon Schwartz
Willie
Leo
Hubert Gehlhausen
Edwin
Otto Diers
Frank
Ed Hollinden
Ferdir
Edgar
Freddie Hoffmann
Harry Verkamp
Herman
Clem
Hubert Lange
Robert
Hugo
Linus Wendholt
Preane Stetter
Otto Lindauer
Clarrence Krapf
Johnny Niehaus
G.4.mclane
Joseph Beyke returns from the Western Front
Joseph Beyke arrived home last Saturday after being mustered out of military service. A mechanic trained at Kelley Field San Antonio Texas he served with the 135th Aero Squadron under Capt Otto E Sandman of Stockton California. They supported the western front and aided the Lost Battalion to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beyke
Joe
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Texas
135Th Aero Squadron
Otto E. Sandman
Stockton
Cal
Rockwell Field
4Th Army Corps Artillery
Pseudo 25 Percent Beer Injunctions Issue Nationwide
Fed Judge Mayer filed injunctions in New York restraining government officials from interfering with three brewing companies in manufacturing 25 percent beer. The injunctions run nationwide until the court decides whether the brew is intoxicating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed
Mayer
New York
United States
K C Experience Meeting At Local Hall
The K C group held an experience meeting in their hall Tuesday night. A special train brought about 75 members from Jasper and Huntingburg. A fine lunch was served in the school basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C's
Jasper
Huntingburg
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Dubois Court
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Magaretha Woerter deceased to appear in the Dubois Circuit Court at Jeaper Thdlana on June 16 1919 to show cause why the Final Settlement Accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive shares Ches H Bartley Clerk Dubois Circuit Court also local notes about residents in St Meinrad and surrounding area and a wedding in Chicago with Lucille Metsgeyakti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magaretha Woerter
Dubois Circuit Court
Jeaper
Thdlana
Ches. H. Bartley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jane Sid
Genpinger’s Hall
Mies Anna Wilmers
Albert Echipp
Menpinger’s Hall
Janeth
Misa Rame Mollindes
Rupert Kiveh
Joe Kippenbrock
Parma
Teachers’ Institute
John Lnake
Dayton
Hubert Quante
Ferdinand Township
Knights of Columbus
K. J. Beckmann
Cheirmad
Preas
Hail Spoke Co
Doolittles Mills
Jeet
John Bartley
Gneeser Brothers
August Vaal
William Konnerding
John Verkamp
Jake Denning
St. Meinrad
Robert Beckmapin
Peter Morgen
St. Repry
Hontingburg
Morgen
Leonard Brindish
Chicago
Lucille Metsgey
Avon Ja.a
Thie Cfftes
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