The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, January 16, 2013 From out of the past The Petersburg Press Sixty years ago Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1952 Friday, Dec. 12, 1952 Business men give expression on growth elixir for Petersburg—the vital need of industry in Petersburg is pointed out in idividual conversation by prominent Petersburg residents and business men: Carol Thomas, County Trustee, pointed out that the county is rich in natural resources, gas, oil, coal and farming; Mr. Thomas argued that this is not enough. Instead industry is an essential phase that is being overlooked by many in this community; Ralph Werner said that industry is definitely a much needed commondity in Petersburg. He ppointed out that with railroad facilities and good highways, Petersburg is a natural for growth and that industry would find a natural haven here for growth and expansion with these five natural important factors. He believed that capital invested could result in working industry and that Petersburg could be an even greater place than it was at the time. He pointed out that at one time some of the finest bricks available were manufactured in Petersburg. Cpl. Warner Nalley is serving with the 999th armored field artillery battallion which recently began its third year in the Korean combact zone. In its first two years of action, the battalion fired more than 180,000 rounds against the Communists and sometimes operated in front of infantry mortar units in an attack. Births: To Mrs. James Bradfield, a boy; to Mrs. Robert Shepard, a girl, both at the Daviess county hospital; to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Cockerham, a daughter, Joan Elizabeth, Dec. 7; Marriages: Henry Mckee and Estell Torain; Jimmie Wayne Gieselman and Norma Jean Harkness; Marina Howard Swain and Naomi June Rumble; Joseph McGinty and Anna M. Harper; Miriam Johnson and Navy Lieut. Carl P. Dunkel; Joy Bakeis to Tobert Waskom, no date given; Darrell McClellen to Bonnie Hammer, Dec. 7; Deaths: Margery Coleman, 31, Dec. 7; Nannie Gillum, 81, Dec. 2; Charles Linxwiler, 83, Dec. 9; The Pike County Dispatch Fifty-nine years ago Saturday, Nov. 28, 1953, special edition Friday, Dec. 4, 1953 Stendal boy killed by companion while 'playing' hunting: While on a 'make believe' hunting trip which took three Stendal boys only four miles away from home, one of the boys was killed with a supposedly empty 12 gauge shotgun. Jerry Krohn, son of Mr and Mrs. Arthur Krohn, was killed instantly when his companion, Jackie Aldrige, 13, fired a shotgun point blank into his friends face. According to a report by Pike County Coroner Owen Harris, the 12 year old boy died instantly. Toy pedal cars with a steel body, red and white fire chief model was $15.75 at Quality Hardware. For sale: 10 acres, a four room home, electricity, chicken house, smoke house, barn, 4 miles west of Oakland City on hard road, $4000. Terms can be arranged. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. James Perry Henning, a son, James Barry, Nov. 29; Marriages: David Burton and Caroly E. McCollum; Rosemary Sullivan and Joseph J. Harbison; Deaths: Maymie Pierson, 59, Dec. 2; Jan Selby, 79, Nov. 29; Mrs. Bertha Minich, 70 of Linton; Mattie Dunham, 87, Dec. 1; Clarence D. Graham, 74, died on Thanksgiving Day; infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Karl Condiff, Dec. 1; Gladys Colvin Raaba, 63, Nov. 30; John Colvin, Dec. 1 of a paralytic stroke; Tina Williams, 86, Nov 29. The Pike County Dispatch Fifty years ago Thursday, Dec. 20, 1962 Free Show for kids: Mrs. Lena Ornbaun, manager of the Lincoln theater in Petersburg, has announced that the free show given yearly at the Lincoln will be Monday, Dec. 24. It will begin at 1 p.m. There will be one hour of cartoons and Three Stooges comedy. At Songer's Super Market, holiday foods on sale were: Turkeys, 35 cents a pound; 10 lbs. sugar, 89 cents; whole hams 49 cents a pound; yams 2 lbs. 29 cents; coffee 49 cents a pound; 22 oz. frozen pies, pumpkin, 29 cents and mince, 35 cents each; cake mixes, 4 boxes, $1. Three couples celebrated 50th anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Oursler; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thompson; and Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Weber. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Toler celebrated their 60th anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Norm Sims celebrated 64 years of marriage. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Russell Blackmon, a daughter, Kathy Diane, Dec. 12; to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Torzewski a daughter, Kathryn; to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Traylor, a son, Dec. 18; to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Tryon, a son, Dec. 13; to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hayes, a daughter, Kimberly Sue, Dec. 14; to Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Padgett, as son, Richard Harold, Jr., Dec. 14. Deaths: Charity Battram, 84, Dec. 15; Asbra (Jack) Brittain, 84, Dec. 16; George W. Cox, 60, Dec. 16; Mr. Batchelor, 91, husband of the former Anna Crow Booth. The Press-Dispatch Twenty-five years ago Thursday, Dec. 10, 1987 Two teenage girls, Dana Stone and Shelly Williams, escaped with their lives from the swift and cold waters of the White River Firday night after the 1977 Camaro being driven by Dana broke through a guardrail, plunged down a 30 foot embankment and sank in the river. They rolled down the window and swam out of the river escaping without injury. An abandoned mine land meeting will be held Dec. 7 in Winslow regarding several sites in Pike county for which federal funds are being sought for cleanup; two slumping highwalls 50 feet high adjacent to a road; two dangerous shafts, one trashfilled, the other open to depths of 15 feet; 160 acres of barren and semi-barren spoil; 85 acres of gob and slurry; 25 acres of pits and several hundred feet of highwalls scattered across 160 acres. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hames, a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, Nov. 24; to Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Miles a daughter, Anastacia Renee, Dec. 2; to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barrie Holman, a daughter, Jessica Layne, Dec. 2; to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Barrett, a son, Aaron Caine, Nov. 27; to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon M. Leighty, a son, Garrett Everett, Dec. 1; to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rumble, a daughter, Kristen Shea, Dec. 4. Marriages: Barbara Jones and Andrew Gray, Nov. 21; Carol Ann Veatch and Duane Jones, Nov. 7; Susan Heckel and Geoffrey Wood, Oct. 17; Gilbert L. Axom and and Darlene D. Kiss; Michael Allen Smith and Rose Marie ZinkenDeaths: Kenneth D. McCandless, 71, Dec. 2; Gerald Sorgius, 82, Dec. 7; Lois Estabrook, 75, Dec. 4; Dora Chamberlain, 74, Dec. 4; Helen Buechlein, 81, Dec. 6; Hazel Hodge, 91, Dec. 3; Harry Cafcules, 70, Dec. 4; George Kerr, Jr., 63, Aug. 30; Ruth Ann Heichelbech, 66, Dec. 3; John Roy, 63, Nov. 1; Castle Green, 73, Dec. 5. Something Newsworthy? Call 354-8500 C-7 WHS Boy's Glee Club—1926 The boys are in alphabetical order starting in row one and going to the right. The group starts with Herbert Corn, John Dedman, Charles Woodford, Robert Barrett, Esther Barrett (director), Wyatt Evans, Peter Soderling, Austin Ellison, Champ Coe, Austin Eakins, Doral Minnis, Hibbitt Woodford, Ellis Harris,Fred Willis, William Bellamy, and Delmas Horstmeyer. Pike County Historical Society Gleanings from the Democrat—1889 By Sandy McBeth Survant—Quite a number of our sports report squirrels plentiful...Mr. Broylee who was shot by Dearing has about recovered from his wounds as you perhaps know. He has been shot near the heart several times, but none has been as unlucky as to destroy his life. He is not such a bad man, and only gets into trouble when he is bothered by that curse, whiskey. Otwell—Oscar Gray and Miss Della Craig were married last Sunday night. Revs. Houpt, Gill and Hadlock commenced a protracted meeting at New Lebanon last Wednesday . . . I do not think that we have White Caps here, but there are parties who would like to scare some persons, if they can, by dropping letters and saying what they will do. Somebody better look out a little; we know who you are. Presto Items—Adam Weisheit and Hariette Haskins were married Thursday morning. Oscar Gray is married and will not live in Otwell. Iota—Sickness prevailing... John McClery's children and friends made him a birthday dinner to be long remembered, also the children and friends of Vinson France, on last Saturday. Spurgeon—The saloon of this place has changed hands but not customers. The G. B. Church has organized with a membership of 36. Rev. Woods has been chosen pastor. The same denomination has been holding a meeting at Log Creek. Another fox drive will be organized at the court house yard, Saturday. All who read this are requested to bring neighbor and his neighbor's neighbor. Spurgeon High School Basketball team—1948 The 1948 team of Spurgeon went the entire season undefeated. They lost the sectional to Jasper by a score of 62 to 58. Members of the team were, in the front row, Eugene Crooks, Donald Corn, Donald Skinner, Kenneth Dougan, Thomas Owens, Richard Skinner, and Paul Edrington. In the second row was the coach, Delphus Henke, Paul Gene Riddle, Victor Okby, Paul Gene Davis, Robert Chapman, Edward Channell, and Kenneth Julian (student manager). The photo and information was sent in by Don Parke of Newburgh. At Evansville, yesterday, Feb. 20, Wana, the daughter of Mr. through Indiana University and recently acquired real es- tate license. She resides near Petersburg with her husband, Ed and family. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Terry Nichols of Otwell, a son, Matthew, Jerome, April 18; to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Mor- ton of Winslow, a son, Chris- topher Warren, April 9; to Mr. and Mrs. Carl James Foster of Zionsville, a son, Neil Robert, April 9; to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Miller of Bedford, a daughter, Jennifer Lynn, April 16; to Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Furman of Pe- tersburg, a son, Michael Blaine, April 16. Marriages: Marilyn Kaye Heacock to Todd Alexander Travers, March 21. and Mrs. Curren A. DeBruler, was united in marriage to Ross Thompson, of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. DeBruler are well known throughout this county. Thos. K. Fleming has established a grocery store in M. H. Frank's building, in which he also keeps the post office. Mr. F. understands the grocery business to perfection. Geo. W. Willis has purchased a blooded colt from parties in Kentucky. It is one of the very best of Kentucky stock, belonging in the speed ring, is nine months old, and was brought to Mr. Willis's farm last Monday, at a cost of $400. Since leap year ended marriages have been more numerous in and about Petersburg. This shows whether men or women push the matrimonial market most. The dwelling house of Robert Johnson, an aged citizen who resided a few miles south of town on the Line road, was destroyed by fire, last Thursday. No insurance. No ice has been put up in this town so far. What will be the price of that article next summer, if all the town has been equally as unfortunate? Services will be held in the Catholic church in this place, next Thursday. Fa- ther Striker officiating. All are invited. Hosmer Items—Mr. John Howard has bought out the firm of Hornbrook & Co. I hope Mr. Howard will have as large a custom as the former company has had for the last two years. The people here regret to see Mr. Hornbrook leave this place. His son Lawrence will remain in the store for a while, and may become a permanent clerk. There is strong talk of a graded school building for this place. LeMastersville—Widow Grim, who lived 1 ⁄ 2 mile west of this place died on the 15 inst., aged 63 years. She was buried at New Liberty Cemetery. The funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. Whitman. 2/28/1889—Byron Brenton, of Winslow, was in Petersburg, Tuesday. He was at one time sheriff of this county, since which he had been in bad health. It pleases us to be able to notice that he is regaining his health in a marked degree. A letter from Pleasantville states that a difficulty that has been existing at that place for nearly two years has been amicably settled, and that Elder J. T. Oliphant has just closed a revival meeting with 18 saccessions to the church. Elder Oliphant is a preacher of the Baptist faith. The letter does not state what the difficulty was, but leaves us to suppose to have been a matter that should have been settled as it is, and that a good feeling now prevails among all the parties. Otwell—Kern Dillon will start in a few days to Montana prospecting. F. M. and T. J. Hedrick are preparing to start a peddling wagon soon. William Lewis and Miss Manda Gilham were married at the bride's residence last Thursday evening. Rev. John Goodwin officiating. The exhibition that was to have been last Friday night was a failure. Union—Some of our citizens are contemplating the attending of the Inauguration of President Elect Harrison.