The Press-Dispatch

The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 18, 2013 From out of the past Graul and daughter, of Evansville, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard DeMotte and Mr. and Mrs. Marion DeMotte. Birth: To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Biddle, of Rossville, Ga., a daughter, Dawn Elaine, October 22. Marriages: Juanita Butke and Pvt. Maurice Hagemeyer, both of Stendal, Nov. 5; Loretta T. Kucavik, of Gary, and Dr. Robert C. Tretter, of Petersburg, October 19. Deaths: Clarence Coleman, 74, of near Elberfeld, formerly of Blackfoot community, died Nov. 4; Izora Maye Morgan, of Evansville, native of Pike County, died Nov. 7; Anna Miller, 70, died at the home of her niece, Tina Price, died Nov. 7; Joseph R. Jackson, 73, of near Otwell, died Nov. 4, suffering from a heart attack; Fred J. Wolf, 72, of Stendal, died Nov. 8; Terry Wayne Russell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Russell, Jr., of Winslow, died at birth, Nov. 6. Fifty years ago The Pike County Dispatch Thursday, Nov. 21, 1963 Contracts for construction of Winslow water plant George Hornbrook and Glenn Nelson, town attorney and town clerk treasurer of Winslow, went to Indianapolis Monday to deliver water plant bonds and to bring back a check for $177,000. The money was from the recent sale of bonds and is for the construction of the new water plant in Winslow. The money was deposited in the First National Bank of Winslow under a new account, "Water Work Construction Fund." At a later date there will be $120,000 added to the fund through a federal grant. Contracts for construction are scheduled to be signed at 2 p.m. next Tuesday at the City Hall in Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Noak and Janet, of Chicago, Ill., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hubbell, Julie, Jerry and Susie. Mr. and Mrs. Dannie Jones, of Otwell, and Mary Alice Hubbell, of Petersburg, were Saturday guests in their parents' home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Breidenbaugh and Darlene, of Frankfort, were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Breidenbaugh, Shirley, Mary Kathryn, David, Joe and Rachel in Iva community. Other Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Breidenbaugh, Renae, Karen Jesse and Carla, and John Gray. Sunday afternoon guests were Martha Jean and Mary Jane Gray. Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norrington were Mr. and Mrs. Alan Selby and family, of Duluth, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson, of Petersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Norrington, John and Betty and Thelda Jennings. Births: To SP-4 and Mrs. Thomas M. Hayes, of Fort Belvoir, Va., a son, Nov. 18; to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Whitehead, of Otwell, a son, David Arthur, Nov. 15; to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Voineag, of Inkster, Mich., a daughter, Marcee Dena, Nov. 14. Marriages: Rita Ann Hulsey, of Velpen, and Gene R. Kalb, of Dubois, Nov. 16; Ruth Ann Teague, of Otwell, and Leonard Bolin, of Oakland City, Nov. 14. Deaths: Earl Miller, 58, of Oakland City, died Nov. 15, suffering from a heart attack; Max H. Pittman, 67, of Sullivan, formerly of Oakland City, died Nov. 15 suffering from injuries in a car accident; Herbert E. Moore, 72, of Petersburg, died Nov. 19 in Colvin Nursing Home in Washington; Emmett R. Humphrey, native of Pike County, died Nov. 7 in Veterans Hospital in Coral Gables, Fla.; Mark DeMotte, 71, native of Marion Township, died Nov. 11 in Los Angeles, Calif., suffering from a stroke; Elizabeth Evans, 89, former resident of Petersburg, died Nov. 13 in Muncie. Twenty-five years ago The Press-Dispatch Thursday, Nov. 10, 1988 Seventy years ago tomorrow morning. Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. "the war to end all war" officially ended. A minority of American's alive today remember that day, but ever since it has been remembered in honor of the World War I veterans and others that fought and sacrificed to keep America and the world free. Armistice Day or Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11. The Armistice was signed the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Winslow resident John Russ is one of the few remaining veterans that was in the uniform of his country that day. He was in training at a Naval Base near Norfolk. Va. on the battleship, USS Ohio. Russ, 93, founder of the Russ Insurance Agency in Winslow and owner operator of several grocery stores, did not have to go into battle on his ship because of the Armistice. While with the Russ Agency he hired Basil Thompson. Thompson worked for him for 25 years. Now he and Thompson live together in Winslow. Births: To Dr. and Mrs. J. Michael (Barbara) Sanders, of Lynnville, a daughter, Devan Nichole, Oct. 13; to Rev. and Mrs. Brad Swain, of East Alton, Ill., a daughter, Alicia Jo, Oct. 6; to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Redman, a son, Garrett; to Vicky Shephard, of Petersburg, a son, Caleb Scott, Oct. 31; to Rev. and Mrs. John Thomas, of Otwell, a son, John David, Nov. 1; to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Camp, of Velpen, a daughter, Hannah Marie, Oct. 31;to Dr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Champion, of Indianapolis, a son, Paul Jacob, Nov. 2. Marriage: Sonya Hargus, of Alford and Bill Parks, of Petersburg, Oct. 1. Deaths: Helen Smith, 75, of Petersburg, died Nov. 1; William Radke, 76, of Huntingburg, died Oct. 24; Ules Lester Slinker, 78, of near Cato, died Nov. 8 suffering from a heart attack; Roscoe Carroll, 74, of Mt. Vernon, brother of Marcella Pruitt, of Petersburg, died Nov. 7; Louis Mize, 96, of Monroe City, died Nov. 1; Olevia Powers, 71, of Patriot, formerly of Pike County, died Nov. 3; Adna Mason, 76, of Winslow, died Nov. 6; Robert Frencher, 80, of Oakland City, died Nov. 1. 1974 WHS school board Seated (l to r): Jan Hollis, Lloyd Perry, vice-president; and Frank Spradley, president. Standing (l to r): Carl Swift, superintendent of schools; Harrell Shoultz, secretary; Charlie Perkins and Gayle Bradfield. Pike County Historical Society Gleanings from the Democrat, 1904 By Sandy McBeth 4/29/1904—The little daughter of William H. McAtee, living at the corner of Third and Chestnut streets, died Wednesday morning, aged about one month. Interment was made in the Main cemetery, east of the city on yesterday— Huntingburg Democrat. Mrs. Mattie Thompson returned Saturday from Spurgeon, where she had been in attendance at the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Jackson Ferguson. Dr. Joe Cook, formerly of this place and who was united in marriage last week to Lucy Black of Jefferson township, left Friday for his home at Somerville. The Carter glass company will begin work next Thursday. The tank is being rapidly filled with molten glass and everything is being put in readiness for the first fire. The company will not shut down during the summer, but will continue the fire until next summer. A large number of glass blowers and helpers arrived here this week from the glass belt to work in the new plant. About 20 families will move here during the next few days. The Petersburg High School graduating class has awarded the contract for the printing of the commencement programs to The Democrat office. The program stationary selected by the class is probably the finest the Petersburg high school has ever had. The class this year is composed of 16 members. The Petersburg high school athletic association will go to Princeton, Saturday, where they will contest with the high school in athletic exercises. The boys have been putting in good time practicing for the event and expect to win a majority of the contests. One week from Saturday the Princeton high school base ball club will come here for a game with the Petersburg team. Tom Minks and family who left here three years ago and located at Horatio, Ark., will return here in a few days to reside. 5/6/1904—The Vincennes Commercial, of Tuesday has the following concerning the death of a former citizen of Petersburg. Marston C. Harvey, a well known old citizen and a veteran of the civil war, died Monday eve- men were elected officers: President, D. H. Thiry; secretary, Carl Klusmeyer; treasurer, John W. Stilwell; manager, W. S. Whiting. They will manufacture stone in all shapes for building purposes. They have their machinery on the road and expect to be in operation within three weeks. They will use Dillon's brick yard for the plant—Winslow Dispatch. Mrs. Maude Harrell Metcalf of this city and who is regarded by many persons as being the best pianist in southern Indiana, has undertaken the work of organizing a school of music in Petersburg. She graduated with the very highest honors from the college of music at Cincinnati, and also studied music with Signor Albino and Signor Romero Gorno the eminent Italian masters; she also completed a four years' course in harmony, sight-singing, history and chorus work and since which she has filled for one year the place as director of music at the collegiate institute at Princeton, Ky. Her object is to advance a higher standard of music in this vicinity. Her plan of instruction is on the well regulated and scientific principle, which develops the mind as much as the study of mathematics or the languages, using the Berlin system. She will in a few days commence a ten weeks' term, and will be pleased to welcome at her home or send circulars to those who desire instruction. Mrs. Elizabeth Tislow died last week at her home in Algiers, aged nearly 65 years. The deceased was well known throughout the county and highly respected. The funeral services were, Friday morning, the remains being brought here for interment at the Walnut Hill cemetery. Harry and F. E. Carpenter have bought the stock of general merchandise of McCormack & Harris of Otwell, the transfer being made this week. They are both well known throughout that section of the county. The Democrat wishes them success. ning at 6 o'clock at his home in 1329 North Third street, as a result of a combined attack of Bright's disease and heart failure. Deceased was aged 78 years and five months. He was the father of a large family and leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters to mourn his demise. Deceased was the father of Clarke Harvey, the B. & O. baggageman, and a second cousin of G. R. Harvey, the well known milliner. He was a member of Co. I, 42d Reg. Ind. Inf., enrolling as a private and serving until the close of the war. He was a member of Jeff C. Davis Post, G. A. R. and that organization will turn out and pay a last sad tribute to a departed comrade who has answered the last roll call. All other soldiers of the city are extended an invitation by Jeff C. Davis Post, to attend the funeral which will be conducted from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Ragsdale, of the Park Street M. E. church will officiate. Bev. Radcliff and wife of Algiers, were in the city Wednesday, attending the soldiers' dinner. Last week a company was formed at Winslow to manufacture stone. They will make the stone in sizes to make sidewalks and curbing and all kinds of building purposes. The galvanized iron works is running in full force and a large amount of spouting, eves, throughs and other tinner's supplies are being made up and shipped. An Otwell Item says: J. W. Chaille, the popular miller, is the unfortunate victim of a train of accidents. About nine months ago one of his hands was torn off while at work in the mill, and a few days ago he fell and broke his leg, which will confine him to his home for some time. William White and wife returned Monday from southern California, where they had been for the past year. They will again reside in Petersburg. The Winslow stone manufacturing company was organized here Monday. The following named gentleForm Sixty years ago The Petersburg Press Thursday, Nov. 5, 1953 Buddy Dyer, son of Mrs. Russell Dyer, of Petersburg, was selected left end on the all conference PAC football team at a meeting of coaches and principals Monday at Mt. Vernon. Bob Dowden was chosen center on the second team while Junior Culver and Joe Evans received honorable mention. Howard Briscoe, football coach, and William Weathers, principal of Petersburg High School, attended the meeting. Sgt. Bobby G. Carey, son of Mrs. Nazel Carey, of Petersburg, is serving in Germany with the 28th infantry division. The division is now receiving intensive field training as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense force on guard in western Europe. Sgt. Carey, a section leader with Company G of the division's 109th Regiment, entered the Army in January 1951 and arrived in Europe last February. Sunday dinner guests of Buthel and Roxie Hedges in Littles community were Rev. and Mrs. Frank Murphy, of Vincennes, Rev. and Mrs. Alsie Kinder. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCandless, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houchins and Bruce McCandless. Charles Bailey, of Spurgeon, will attend the State 4-H tractor maintenance school at Purdue University, Nov. 9-11 for new H tractor maintenance project leaders. Pike County leaders supervising this type 4-H work are Hubert Esmeier, Winslow; Morris Klipsch and Karl Weisheit, Petersburg. Birth: To Mr. and Mrs. Claude Beadles, of LaPorte, a son, Kevin Lee, October 23. Marriage: Mary Alice Davis, of Petersburg, and Darrell Miley, of Oatsville, October 23. Deaths: Mrs. Dossie Smith, former Petersburg resident, died October 28 at her home near Plant City, Fla.; Mary Knight, 86, native of Pike County, died October 29; John Maxey, 59, of Oakland City, died Oct. 31; Leck Davis, 64, of Cato, died Nov. 3. Fifty-nine years ago The Pike County Dispatch Friday, Nov. 12, 1954 Warren Hurt arrived home Thursday evening after receiving his discharge from the Navy in San Diego, Calif. Warren enlisted in the Navy four years ago. He spent 21 months of this time overseas. Warren is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hurt, of Winslow. He and his wife, Elizabeth, will reside in Oakland City. Each year at the end of the football season the eight schools which make up the PAC get together and elect honorary first and second all conference teams. Three members of the Petersburg football squad made the teams. They are Ted Carson, back; John Harrison, end; and on the second team, Bob Mitchell, guard. Honorary teams were Falls, Beauchamp and Dickey of Oakland City football team. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cutteridge and children, Mr. and Mrs. Francis C-9 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (99) IRS Use Only—Do not write or staple in this space. Celebrating 20 Years of Service THACKER TAX SERVICE 704 E. Haub Street Haubstadt, IN 47639 Office: 812-615-0071 Cell: Member of National Association 812-789-3852 of Tax Professionals (NATP) By Appointment UP n VAPORS 518 W. 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