The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch From out of the past Sixty years ago The Petersburg Press Thursday, Nov. 5, 1953 Mrs. Robert A. McNiece, Diana Lynne and Michael Allen left from Petersburg for New York City preparatory to sailing on the SS Gibbons for Germany where Mrs. NcNiece will be met by her husband, Lt. Robert A. McNiece and go to Kaufberne, Germany, where they will make their home. Mrs. McNiece is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wood C. Smith, of Petersburg. Two service neighbor boys, Cpl. Frederick C. Hoffman, and Cpl. Daniel W. Schnarr, met at Seoul airport as Schnarr was leaving for a rest leave to Japan. They had not seen each other for a year. Cpl. Hoffman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Hoffman, of Route 2, Otwell, and Cpl. Schnarr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Schnarr, of Route 5, Jasper. Both men were engaged in farming before being inducted. Redskins practice Basketball practice for members of the 1953-54 edition of the Petersburg Indian team is underway and Coach Cliff Murray is hopeful that his youngsters will show up creditably in the opening game against Spurgeon on the latter's court. Practice sessions started Monday with the following lettermen reporting: Bob Merker, Jerry Taylor, Bud Dyer, Lee Nicholson, all seniors; Henry Harrison, a junior and Jon Welsh, a sophomore. Others with previous varsity or second team experience are Don Welsh, Don Collins, Bob Dowden, Ted Carson, Dick Asbell, Marvin Gross, Jack Goodpasture and Bob Mitchell. Petersburg Indians won their third PAC game by beating the Owensville Kickapoos 18-14. Marriage: Carol June Haury and Robert Sutton, both of Petersburg, October 23. Deaths: Mrs. Lillie Houghlan, 85, of Union, died October 24; Ray Burger, 50, proprietor of Petersburg Jewelry Store, died October 26; infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Redman Tubey, born and died October 24— funeral service Monday. Fifty-nine years ago The Pike County Dispatch Friday, Nov. 5, 1954 Mr. and Mrs. Doyle May have received word from their son, Stanley, that he would leave Korea October 28 to return to the states. He has spent 14 months in Korea. He is a corporal in the 434th E.B.C. and received his training at Ft. Belvoir, Va. Farewell party A covered dish luncheon and farewell party was given for Mrs. Marlin Carter, Monday, at the home of Mrs. Loyce Auten in Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. Carter are moving Friday from their home in Arthur to Boonville where Mr. Carter is employed. Those attending were Peggy Fettinger, Dorothy Belle Nordhorn, Imogene Arnold, Iris Mae Coleman, Barbara Auten, Virginia Doris, Fern Davis, Kathryn Pearson, Anna Belle Benjamin, Doris Carter and Lucille Minnis. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bone in Stendal were their children and grandchildren, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Howard Bone, Carolyn, Barbara and Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Ester Sollman and Sandra, of Evansville; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bone, Paul and Susan, of Oakland City; Pfc. and Mrs. Donald Faulk, of Ft. Benning, Ga. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hawkins, of Glezen, a daughter, Oct. 29; to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown, a son James Edward, Oct. 31; to Mr. and Mrs. William Cresgy, of Washington, a son, Nov. 2; to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gregory, of Loogootee, a son, Bobby Gene, Oct. 31. Marriage: Priscilla Doerner and John Raymond Thurman, both of Oakland City, Thursday evening; Helen Slunder and David Caldemeyer, Oct. 30. Deaths: Charles W. Crist, 63, of Oakland City, was killed instantly in Enos Coal Mine accident, Oct. 29; Charley E. Ward, 76, of Pike County, died Oct. 29; Roselene Donforth, 34. of Indianapolis, native of Pike County, died Oct. 29; Laura Abbott, 86, of Petersburg, died Oct. 28; Edwin Phillips, 81, of Hazleton, brother-in-law, of Lola Biggs, of Winslow,— funeral Monday afternoon; Louise Drof, 99, former resident of Pike County, died at home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Lamb, in Vincennes, Oct. 28; Mrs. Hazel Pugh Capps, 46, of Galveston, Texas, sister of Mrs. Louis Gieselman, of south of Winslow, died Monday. Fifty years ago The Pike County Dispatch Thursday, Nov. 14, 1963 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Luff, of Winslow, spent weekend before last visiting in the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nau and Cindy in Newark, Ohio. A birthday dinner was given in honor of the 18th birthday of Eddie Ray Willis at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knight in Glezen. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Knight and Bob, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Willis and children, Marie Nelson, of Ayrshire; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Willis, and daughter and the honored guest, Eddie Ray. Voyles IGA: Jowl bacon, 25 cents per lb.; ground chuck, 59 cents per lb.; frozen corn, peas, or French fries, 10 cents, mix or match. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, of Dubuque, Iowa, a son, Scott Alan, Nov. 8; to Mr. and Mrs. David Tisdale, of Castro Valley, Calif., a daughter, Sheila Gaye, Nov. 6; to Mr. and Mrs. James Omstead, of Winslow, a son, James Lee, Nov. 6; to Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Morton, of Oakland City, a son, Larry Jay, Nov. 3. Marriage: Sue Ellen Himsel, of Otwell, and Carl Weding, of Jasper, Nov. 9.; Thelma Jean Conrad, of Pe- tersburg, and Arnold Wayne Hays, formerly of Sheridan, Nov. 3. Deaths: Donald Ray Blaize, 36, died Nov. 16; Elsie Nichols, 78, of Pike County, died Nov. 11; Mae Winget, 81, of Bethel community, Lockhart Township, died Nov. 7; Ernest Freeland, 65, of Petersburg, died Nov. 7; Emily Snyder, 90, of Petersburg, died Nov. 8. Twenty-five years ago The Press-Dispatch Thursday, Nov. 3, 1988 Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miley and houseguest Glenna Miley in Bowman were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee Wolven, of Montgomery; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Miley, of Petersburg. Michael F. Elliott, President and Chief of Sure Financial Corporation, has announced that the merger of State Bancorp. Inc., of Washington, Ind., and Spurgeon Financial Corporation, of Spurgeon, has been completed. The two companies have been merged into Sure Financial Corporation. Directors of the resulting holding company are Samuel B. Gee, Chairman of the Board; Michael F. Elliott, President and Chief Executive Officer; Max D. Elliott, Secretary; Harry W. Hanson, John P. Cavanaugh, Dr. Jerry D. McClarren, John L. Hayes, E. Joseph Kremp, John E. Yager, Jr. and John R. Kerr. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Tony DeJarnett, of Petersburg, a daughter, Talla Nichole, Oct. 24; to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lowery, of Atlantic Beach, Fla., a daughter, Karen Michelle, Oct. 22; to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Vansickle, of Clay City, a daughter, Breanna Dawn, Oct. 13; to Mr. and Mrs. Dana Burch, of Cato, a son, Aaron Orville, Oct. 25; to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tamalavic, of Fishers, a daughter, Lauren Marie, Oct. 24. Marriages: Richelle Alford, of Stendal, and Michael Nolting, of Ireland, Oct. 8. Deaths: Todd Culbertson, 27, of Petersburg, died Nov. 1 from injuries suffered in a traffic accident; Ann Barrett, 78, of Petersburg, died Oct. 31;Robert Catt, 60, of Summitt, brother of Walter Catt, of Otwell, died Oct. 23; Norman C. Willis, 81, of Petersburg, died Nov. 1; Dexter Shoaf, 88, of Petersburg, died Oct. 31; Melvin Englert, 55, of Velpen, died Oct. 28; Audra Miller, 87, of Oakland City, died Oct. 28; Montrell Biddinger, 87, of Washington, father of Mrs. Marvin (Molly) Byrd, of Monroe City, died Oct. 28; Edna Arnold, 70, of Petersburg, died Oct. 24; Catherine McInturf, 84, of Elkhart, formerly of Pike County, died Oct. 31; William Wade, 73, of Evansville, father of Rev. Jim Wade, of Petersburg, died Oct. 29; Emma Loeher, 83, of Lynnville, formerly of Pike County, died Oct. 24; Opha Barnett, 81, of Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, formerly of Pike County and Evansville—funeral services Oct. 31 at Pierre Funeral Home in Evansville; Estella Craig, 101, of Otwell, died Oct. 28. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 C-7 1924 WHS Senior Class Front row (l to r): Louise Vinyard, Gretchen Fettinger, Sophia Fowler, Selma Buyher and Rissie Pirkle. Row 2 (l to r): ImoJean Robling, Olive Woolsey, Bessie Pipes, Shelby Thompson and Basil Johnson. Row 3 (l to r): Posey Cooper, Gettis Nance, Cleon Woolsey, Valoris Woolsey and Ainsel Corn. Row 4 (l to r): Frank Heuring, Oscar Southwood, Ray Todd Carl Royalty, Mark Dedman and Virgil Bottom. Back row (l to r): Audrey Young, Chelsie Leighty, Lorel Coleman, Roy Dayton, Oral Erwin and Donald Brewster. Pike County Historical Society Gleanings from the Democrat, 1904 By Sandy McBeth 4/29/1904—The Pike county grand jury is investigating the dynamiting of the Evening Lights at Blackburn. Southern Indiana seems to be getting is a 4th of July frame of mind lately, from the amount of dynamite that is being torched off among the natives—Princeton Democrat. National News—Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon smasher, arrived in Chicago, on the 21st, and will commence an engagement at a dime museum. This is her first appearance in such capacity. Her salary is $300 a week. Japan was one of the first nations to signify her intention of participation in the St. Louis World's fair. Her exhibit is of the first rank in size, scope, cost and space covered. The Japanese commission staff and workmen was the first large World's fair force to arrive in St. Louis. Her exhibits were among the first to reach the city in entirety, and she is the first nation to complete an exhibit section. Poplar Grove Items— Lawrence Johnson is erecting a new barn on his farm. George W. Hawkins has moved to Wm. Carr's farm in Logan township. Sutton Brothers have been hauling logs to P. C. Miley's sawmill for some time. Allen Rumble and Dr. Gladish have been dressing Bethel church with a coat of paint. Last Saturday night the Poplar Grove string band was invited to the home of F. P. Robling to furnish music for a social gathering. The boys did some fine playing. After the music, candy was served by Mr. Robling. Music again and cake was served by Mrs. Robling, which was highly appreciated. Then all quietly left for their homes, having enjoyed a good time. Thirty five people were present. Coe Items—The threeyear-old son of Charles Luff while out with his brothers 1989 Pike Central SADD members Members of Students Against Driving Drunk include—Front row: Sheila Miley, Julie Burns, Rachel Johnson, Charlotte Boger, Emily Risley, Stephanie Keepes, Jody Dedman and Stacey Ferfuson. Row two: Dawn Musgrave, Kristi Fox, Heather Lamoreaux, Mendi Winsted, Cynthia Robling, Amy Marchino, Lisa Crawford, Janene Frederick and Raelene Majino. Row three: Amy Krohn, Holly Norrick, Janice Sickman, Kendra Teague, Melanie Cox, Melanie Simmons, Julie Grady, Jill Grady, Leslie Feltner, Mandy Corn and Emilee Corn. Row four: Rachel Vicory, Jamie Polen, Jana McCord, Becky Polen, Lana McCord, Spicy Minnis, Stephanie Cox, Kristy Knight, Leslie Deen, Tiffany Fisher, Tina Schreiber, and Jamie Wilhite. Back row: Jessie Schmitt, Erica Daniels, Terry Jackson, Tonda Thorne, Kerri Fox, Nikki Cox, Jamie Gryder, Cher Brown, Mincy McClellan, April Brenton and Marla Sickman. last Friday sawing logs, got the two middle fingers of his right hand badly mashed. Dr. Clifford was sent for at once who came and dressed them. Logan Township Items— P. M. Rumble will open a store at Rumble soon. Rufus Blaize was in our burg last week making the annual enumeration of school children. John Brown, of this place, left for Minnesota last week. There seems to be a misunderstanding among the soldiers of the civil war in regard to the order issued recently by E. F. Ware, commissioner of pensions, concerning certain pensioners. This order does not affect pensioners under the old law, but relates only to those drawing a pension under the act of July 27, 1890. The order relates to age alone, and where a soldier has passed the age of 61 years he is disabled one-half to perform manual labor and the rate is fixed at $6; at 65 years, $8; at 68 years, $10; and at 70 years, $12 per month. The soldiers not affected by this order will continue to obtain an increase through the regular way. The above fixed rate is not added to the pension a soldier is now receiving, but brings it up to the above amount when the pension now obtained is less. DO YOU Use the Modern Necessity—The Cumberland Telephone? It brings to the poor man's call more servants than a millionaire can afford. Through it, over our network of long-distance lines, you can reach any town of importance in the United States. Over our local lines you can reach, FREE, more than a thousand people and twelve towns from the central office. The price is in the poor man's class. Call, write, telephone - Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co., D. O. Hazelton, Local Manager, Petersburg, Ind. Telephone Growth-The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company has issued a statement of its business for the month of March, and the increase in the number of subscribers is shown as follows: Number of subscribers March 1, 1904.........106,528. Number subscribers added during month........4,005. Number subscribers discontinued during month.........2,088. Net increase........1,917. Total number subscribers March 31, 1904.......108,445. National News—Largest Hospital In World. Plans for the New Bellevue Hospital in New York are Made Public. New York, April 23 - The plans for the new Bellevue hospital were made public Friday. They provide for the largest hospital in the world. It will extend from Twenty-sixth to Twentyninth street and from First avenue to East River. It will take ten years to finish the structure, which will cost $18,000,000. It is to be constructed of brick and stone, will be fireproof, and will accommodate 2,500 patients. The largest hospital in the world now is at Hanburg, which houses 1,700 patients. Will Barnes, a former Winslow boy, was married a few days ago at Jessup, this state. Ex-sheriff Dick Bass of Stendal, was in the city Wednesday, transacting business and greeting old friends. Orlando Siple, who resides two miles west of Petersburg, was in town Saturday morning to take the train to Evansville, where he went to see the torpedo boat Lawrence. Jackson Bolling, of near Otwell, reports the arrival of twins at his home last Sunday. Tom Bryant and family moved last week to the building on upper Main street known as the Ras Tislow property. Will Lewis returned last Monday to Dawson Springs, Ky. He is in charge of the sawmill of Dering & Frank at that place. The first game of base ball of the season was played here Friday, between the high school nine and a club of picked players. The former won by a score of 4 to 3.