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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1923

Page

9

Road Hog Rally Urges Indiana Drivers to Show Christian Spirit

The Hoosier Auto Association calls for Christian driving conduct after a Columbus man was killed in a crash caused by a reckless road hog. It urges motorists to slow on approach, gather the other driver’s number, and join a state-wide effort to curb dangerous driving and protect all motorists.

Hoosier State Auto Association Safety Bureau Indiana Auto Association Columbus

Bertha Marie Hildenbrand Born in Fulda

Articles note a newborn girl Bertha Marie born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hildenbrand. Other items mention visits and travels by local residents including John Friedel, August Sergesketter, Frank Kleiser, and families from Troy, Paris, Evansville, and Tell City. Recovering Ed Kleiser is reported en route to recovery.

Community Notes From St Meinrad And Nearby

Mrs Max Rupprecht returned Saturday after visiting her parents in New Boston. Mrs Ed Hensley and Mrs John Ballis visited Ferdinand Monday. Mr and Mrs Phil Matteson of Louisville are visiting Lizzie Bockting. Miss Emma Jasper of Ferdinand visits her sister Mrs Ben Meyer this week. Mr and Mrs Orval Holsey and son James and Mrs Ed Shutte and daughter of Evansville visit the Kosts. Miss Lidwina Freda Edwina Denning and Henrietta Miller of Louisville are home for Thanksgiving. Mrs Barbara Ruxer went to nearby towns.

Max Rupprecht New Boston Ed Hensley John Ballis Ferdinand Phil Matteson Louisville Lizzie Bockting Emma Jasper Ben Meyer Orval Holsey James Ed Shutte Evansville John Kost John Friedel Lidwina Freda Edwina Denning Henrietta Miller Barbara Ruxer

Thanksgiving program noted as Newtonville area week note

Otto Lloyd of Indianapolis was called home for his wife’s illness. Forest and Bennie Selby of Evansville visited their parents Ben and Mrs Selby. Rev Crider preached at the M E church with a revival starting Turner's Chapel. Albert Harris returned from Louisville. Walter Jones family from Evansville visited relatives here last weekend. Florence Vetter visiting Evansville with sister. Family visits among Williamson, Hassenmyer, Summers, Vetter and others.

Otto Lloyd Indianapolis Forest Bennie Selby Evansville Ben Selby Fred Hassenmyer Benson

Adgeville Residents Visit Relatives and Return Home

Adgeville residents prepare for visits as Adgeville Tuesday plans to visit her son Joe and family. Joseph Ryan and wife motored to Loogootee to see relatives, while Miss Henrietta Schaefer returned from a Cincinnati visit. Emil Meyer of Mariah Hill visits his sister Mary Bishof and Dominic Becher of Iowa visits his father Leo Becher. Lena Petry of Missouri visits niece Meinrad Borho, and Mrs Conrad Lampert returns from Louisville. Adam Buechler returns from St Anthony after visiting his son.

Adgeville Joe Joseph Ryan Loogootee Henrietta Schaefer Cincinnati Emil Meyer Mariah Hill Mary Bishof Dominic Becher Iowa Leopold Becher Lena Petry Missouri Meinrad Borho Conrad Lampert Louisville Adam Buechler St. Anthony

Tuberculin Testing Reaches High Figure

Testing of cattle for tuberculosis in October topped five million in the United States with 427 258 animals examined and 19 497 reactors. Indiana reported 17 624 tested with 623 reactors, a drop in disease rate from prior reports. Strong action urged to test and remove reactors to protect livestock and human welfare. Reverend Arthur L. Stucky of Evansville granted a pension under the June 5 1920 act, with William E. Wilson confirming eligibility.

United States Indiana New York Cea Criswell, DV. M Eichel Avenue Evansville 111Th Company U.S. Coast Artillery William E. Wilson Stucky

Miss Carrie Pfeifer Spends Winter in Magnolia Springs

Miss Carrie Pfeifer is in Magnolia Springs Alabama, spending the winter months with relatives.

Carrie Pfeifer Magnolia Springs Ala

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Newspaper Association P. H. Axton Richland, and Rockport Calumet Baking Powder Company Chicago Illinois Balderson-Ashcraft McQuay-Norris Kincaid & Hargis Rockport, Ind Road Hog FULDA Albert Hildenbrand Bertha Marie St. Meinrad Township Institute August Sergesketter Frank Kleiser Troy Ed Kleiser B. C. Birchler Paris Ill Marina Martina Weaver Gertrude Barwasser Mary Klein Father Luke Joseph Joseph Beier Hilda Andy Haller Tell City Alphons Rupprecht St. Henry Newtonville Arthur L. Stucky Albert Richland Omas Wade Thomas Rockport, Indiana F. C. Cowen W. S. Shrode Central Tire Shop Main Street Traction Station O. Lake Ind Owensboro Tobacco Warehouse Co Owensboro, Ky
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