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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
7
The Democrat announces Martin Boehm as a Democratic candidate for county assessor of Spencer County Indiana subject to voters at the election on November 7, 1922.
John Sweeney of Tell City announced as a Democratic candidate to represent Dubois Perry and Spencer counties in the State Senate subject to the voters at the November 7 election. The statement frames the run as a people’s choice in the statewide race.
Ohio township resident George Stevenson announced as Democratic candidate for surveyor of Spencer County subject to the election on November 7, 1922.
John P. Chrisney is announced as a Democratic joint representative candidate for Perry and Spencer counties in the state legislature, with election day set for November 7, 1922.
Alvin B. Branch is announced as a Democratic candidate for the Spencer County auditor position. The race hinges on voters in the November 7, 1922 election.
Announced candidates Joseph Reckelhoff of a township seeks the county commissioner seat in the 4th district on the Democratic ticket for the November 7 1922 election. Also Joseph Haug of Carter Township runs as a Democrat in the 2nd district for the county commissioner post in the same election.
Robert J. Woods declares his bid for county sheriff subject to the election on November 7, 1922, outlining plans and support.
James C. Jeffrey of Hammond township announces his candidacy for Spencer county treasurer subject to the will of the voters at the November election.
The paper lists candidates for township trustee positions across Spencer County Indiana. George Becker of St. Meinrad is announced for Harrison township, George H. Thompson for Luce township, and Frank Lehnen for Carter township. Additional notices name William G. Tableman for Clay township and Thomas F. Seay as a Republican candidate in Spencer County.
The notice announces candidates for township assessor in Spencer county Indiana. Gilbert Gager seeks Ohio township assessor seat and Thomas Schneidter seeks Huff township assessor. William Warner is named as a Democratic candidate for Carter township assessor. Election date noted as November 7, 1922.
In Leistener, Paul Schaus and Lora Foertsch were married June 20 at 4 36 pm with Rev J Doel jefeld officiating. Meta Toertsch and Albert Schaus led the bridal party as Mendelssohn music, a wedding dinner, and a Lamar concert band reception followed. The couple will reside on their farm near Sly.
Several couples list completed marriages with ages and occupations. Leslie Bartley, 25, farmer, Owensboro Ky to Martha Higgs, 28, Daviess Co Ky. Gobel Bartlett, 22, farmer, Maceo Ky to Mabel Case, 18, Maceo Ky. Paul Schaus, 28, farmer, Spencer Co Ky to Lara Foertsch, 24, Spencer Co Ind. Orval Jarnagan, 21, miner, Ohio Co Ky to Jewel Taught, 18, Ohio Co Ky. Clyde Paya, 41, farmer, Hartford Ky to Kathleen Tichenor, UJ, school teacher, Center Lawn Ky. Brian R R Alarsh, 22, store manager, Rockport to Elizabeth Wells, 28, Rockport.
The Leistner church and friends plan a picnic on church grounds with refreshments allowed by law. The Lamar apatert band will provide music as neighbors from Kratzburg Clay City Huntingburg Tell City Cannelton and others are invited to join for a day of sociability hosted in the community by H. William Bahn.
George Sehessele announces candidacy for Luce Township Assessor in Spencer County Indiana. The election to determine the assessor will be decided by voters on November 7.
Democratic Malcolm Kerlin resigns as director of the postal savings system in Washington, to be replaced by Republican William Buffington. Senate panel outlines immediate army officer promotions halt. Wallace approves a 10 million dollar highway program across 23 states. Harding declines Philippine independence, signals ship subsidy pause, and considers lower second class postal rates.
Prisoners from the Indiana reformatory head to Pendleton for labor on the new facility. Large turnout expected for the Indiana State Firemen’s Association convention in Indianapolis July 18–20. Hammond’s Car and Equipment Co orders 0 miles of rail cars for its plants. Asa Miller confesses to killing his father in Pike County. Over 5,000 attend the Church of God camp meeting in Anderson. Governor McCray urges law and order in Knox Vigo and Sullivan counties amid mine unrest. Federal officials report farm labor demand rising. college men to aid harvest work. Walter J. Riley elected chairman of the interstate harbor commission to study a Lake Michigan harbor project. Thrashing prices set by the Washington County Brotherhood. Wheat rust damages Pike County wheat. fruit crops report strong ripening in apricots peaches and berries. Legal notes include Applegate embezzlement pleas and bank matters. Large crop expectations and drought impact noted in Porter and surrounding counties. Public notices on postmaster exams and Cypress Creek dredge project in Warrick County. Fiscal updates include federal highway funds for Indiana. Estate of Eben Bosse valued above 1.2 million with substantial life insurance.
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