The Press-Dispatch Petersburg Women's Club met May 14
en's Club met in the home of Sharon Gladish on Mon- day, May 14. Betty Weisheit opened the
The Petersburg Wom-
meeting with nine members repeating the Club Collect. The roll call response was "A Summer Plan". The minutes of the pre-
be best advocated by moth- ers. She called it "Mother's Work Day." In 1905 when Anna Jar-
ted ever starting the Moth- er's Day tradition. Despite Jarvis's misgiv-
vious meeting were read and approved. Carrie Bel- lamy gave the treasurer's re- port. There being no further business the meeting was turned over to Lou Wyne for the program. Since the meeting fell
the day after Mother's Day, Mrs. Wyne decided to tell us a little of the history of how Mother's Day came to be. Mother's Day was in actual- ity a social issue back in the late 1800's. Anna Jarvis, an Appalachian homemaker, or- ganized a day to raise aware- ness of poor health condi- tions in her community, a cause she believed would
vis died, her daughter, al- so named Anna, began a campaign to memorialize the life work of her moth- er. Anna lobbied prominent businessmen and politicians to support her campaign to create a special day to hon- or mothers. In 1914 Anna's hard work paid off when Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mother's Day as a national holiday. As with so many holidays, Anna felt that over the years the day's sentiment was be- ing sacrificed at the expense of greed and profit. In 1923 she filed a lawsuit to stop a Mother's Day festival, and was even arrested for dis- turbing the peace at a con- vention for a war mother's group. Before her death in 1948, Jarvis is said to have confessed that she regret-
ings, Mother's Day has flourished in the United States. The second Sunday of May has become the most popular day of the year to dine out, and telephone lines record their highest traffic, as sons and daughters ev- erywhere take advantage of this day to honor and ex- press appreciation of their mothers. Mrs. Wyne continued her
1880 in Tuscumbia, AL, the first of two daughters. She also had two older step- brothers. Helen was born with her senses of sight and hearing. She started
program with a look at the life of Helen Adams Keller. At the mention of Helen Keller, we all think "Oh, I've heard of her," but per- haps we have forgotten what a remarkable lady she was. She was born June 27,
Rick Shoultz joins Home Building
ings Bank announce the addition of Rick Shoultz as a member to the Advisory Board of Directors. Shoultz is a graduate of the
The Home Building Sav-
Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wiscon- sin-Madison. He has over forty years of local bank- ing experience in the Pe- tersburg and Washington area. Working at both Citi- zens State Bank and Integ- ra Bank, Shoultz has been a strong community figure within the financial industry.
Shoultz is excited to serve on the board of a communi- ty bank, dedicated to putting customers first and meet- ing their individual finan- cial needs. In addition to serving on
As a native of Petersburg,
the board, Shoultz is the lo- cal business owner of, PC 1 Stop. He is an active member in several community orga- nizations, including: Prides Creek Park Board, Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows Lodge, and the Moose Lodge.
of continuous challenges to learn touch-lip reading, Braille, speech, typing and finger spelling. After grad- uating cum laude from Rad- cliffe College, she set out to learn more about the world and how she could help im- prove the lives of others. She became a well-known celeb- rity and lecturer. Keller tack- led social and political issues including women's suffrage, pacifism, and birth control. In 1955, at age 75, she em- barked on a 40,000 mile, five month trek across Asia. Throughout her many
speaking when she was six months old and could com- municate and walk at the age of one. Then, in 1882, at the age of 18 months, she became ill and lost both her sight and hearing. Keller's life consisted
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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New Listing #981 Bank Owned Smaller two bedroom frame home on 3 city lots. Fronts on Collins Street in Winslow. Looks to need some upgrading but a great little home and yard for the price. Good location {almost country}, big shade trees, full basement, 2 beds, l bath, Lv, kitchen, small porch, old garage in rough shape, some chain link fencing. Only $11,000.
speeches and appearances, she brought inspiration and encouragement to millions of people. In 1961 she suf- fered a series of strokes and spent the remaining years of her life at her home in Connecticut. Helen Keller died in her sleep on June 12, 1968, a few weeks shy of her 88th birthday. Meeting closed with the
#979 Something for Everyone Country living with 1920 sq.ft. home, very clean, unusual open living space design give gracious comfort, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, large rooms & closets, wonderful kitchen cabinets with island, dining room, sun room, very large living room with fireplace, windows galore and gobs of natural light, and almost 18 acres of mixed land with acres of State Hunting & Use Land nearby. Great yard, deer woods, small till- able field areas, garden, lake site, even a tire swing in a tree, plus…a great pole barn & garage building. Done right this 28x48 size is one fine building! Need $113,000 to move here. …NICE! Quality Black- top road access too!
Pledge of Allegiance to the Amercian flag. The next meeting is June 11, which will be a luncheon at 11:30.
# 980 Tree covered Lot Offered is a hilltop lot in Winslow. Full 110x110 lot. All wooded with mature trees. All utilities available. $2,000
#974 Hunting Parcel Just over 98 acres located near Oakland City, Ind., and being an excellent hunting property. This large tract has excel- lent hunting including waterfowl, turkey, and deer. Priced to sell at $65,000. Subject to some use limi- tations which will not affect hunting.
#972 12.46 acres in great location south of Winslow. Mix of pasture and woods. Sited on improved road with utilities available. Wonderful place to build! $5,000 per acre.
#971 Located at the edge of town with 1 acre of yard, garden and trees, several small outbuildings and an older Bungalow style home with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Good roof but other repairs need- ed. Priced to sell quick! Call now.
#973 Pole Barn and Property Lo- cated just outside of Winslow this property includes a modern pole barn and old concrete apron all on almost 5 acres of land. Many pos- sible uses. Some mineral reserva- tions apply. Priced at $50,000.
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We have several requests for homes and land in all price ranges. If you're considering selling your property, call Harris Real Estate. We'll do our very best to match you with a buyer!
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Immaculate house and five acres on State Forest Road. Three bedrooms, walk in closets, two baths, dining room, family room with fireplace, eat in kitchen and 2 car garage, 2005 manufactured home with a lot of space inside and out. A great home in a great setting.
3247 E SR 364, Winslow MLS#185431 $133,500 796 W CR 125 S, Petersburg
Country and quiet. Nice home on 7.59 acres filled with pond and trees. This property is near the Patoka Wildlife area and not far from Sugar Ridge. The house includes a large family room (28' x 14'9), two bedrooms, functional kitchen, dining room, laundry
and bath.. MLS#188345 $99,900
Well built three bedroom brick ranch with at- tached garage just south of the SR 57 & SR 64 junction sitting on just over a half acre. Full basement, front porch, deck with hot tub, replace- ment windows, newer roof and a nice outbuild- ing for storage and shop. Appliances included.
2547 S SR 57, Oakland City
1004 E. Illinois St., Petersburg 16,200 square foot former grocery build-
MLS#188855 $94,000
ing on 2.5 acres in a great location. This intersection will be the "interstate gateway" to Pike County with the 2012 scheduled completion of I-69.
MLS#179830
A great Main Street location in the heart of downtown. A 30'x70' building on an 80'x105' lot. Traditionally a service station but could have multiple uses. Currently has three bays, 24'x18', 29'x14' & 29'x16' with a 18.5'x16' office.
409 E Main St., Petersburg MLS#187377
Very nice 3 bedroom home with many up- dates. Two car garage and fenced in yard!
404 SW 2nd St, Washington MLS# 184918 $74,900
Updated home with the best of both worlds. The convenience of Main Street and pri- vacy in the back that borders a pasture. Nice colors, nice flooring and larger rooms. Includes a nice shop/garage out back. Ap- pliances included. Two lots totaling almost
1836 E Main St., Petersburg 1.5 acres. MLS#190376 $72,900 414 N 4th Street, Petersburg
Four bedroom, two bath well kept manufactured home with addition, two car garage on three par- cels at the edge of town. Country setting with the convenience of town. Two additional out buildings, a great sun porch, large living room, an office, and
fenced in yard. MLS# 186006 $67,900
8205 Industrial Park Dr, P'burg Former Ames Handle factory. Over 10,000 SF under
roof. All steel construction with 30 inch support beams, well insulated on 13.39 acres. Includes 6 inch water main, and three 200 HP electrical services.
MLS#175795 $199,000
Here is a turn key operation to be your own boss. The East Main Diner. A full service restaurant, grill, pizza parlor, and ice cream shop, fully equipped and ready to go. A clean and neat place. Beautifully rebuilt in 2008. High traffic area.
2102 E Main St., Petersburg MLS#188436
FOR SALE PAMIDA OUTLOTS Lot #1
214 S Lakeview Dr, Petersburg
Very nice three bedroom, two bath, well kept older manufactured home. Has garage, spare building, two utility sheds on a very nice, secluded 1 plus acre lot on the edge of town. Brand new metal roof, new flooring, recently remodeled and with many updates.
MLS#189367 $54,900
204 N Woodford St, Winslow Refurbished and remodeled! Three bedroom, two
bath manufactured home with an extra lot in a nice neighborhood at Winslow. New flooring and new appliances and lots of space. Very nice home priced well under assessment. Home sits on 3/4 of an acre.
MLS#189752 $54,900 LotS and aCreage
Nice one story house located on Main St. in Peters- burg. This home has a new roof, fireplace and plenty of charm. Property includes a double lot.
1501 E Main St, Petersburg MLS#191269 $53,900 Lot #2 Lot #4 Lot #3 $79,900 Fax: 812-789-9470
This property is next to a subdivision at North Coomer Lane. It currently is fenced and has a horse barn with four stalls. A second storage building is on the site. Perfect for development. Water and electric is
11.25 acres near Alford on the site. MLS#170980 $69,900
14.35 acres off Sugar Ridge Road on CR 100 S. This property has been used fort agricultural and recreational. It has several nice building sites on the property. Pike Gibson and Duke are to the
0 CR 100 S, Winslow property. MLS#189843 $49,900.
1+ acre at a great location on First Street. Two parcels, 0.99 and 0.14 to combine for 1.13 acre. Zoned R-2 and would be nice for multi-family housing and a nice lay of the
401 S 1st St, Petersburg land. MLS#188179 $24,900 Become a Harris Real Estate new LiSting!
Very nice 120' x 60' lot with utilities to the property.
908 E Mona St, Petersburg MLS#191341 $4,500
1605 E. Locust St., Petersburg 58'x105' lot at 1605 E. Locust. Nice lot in good neighborhood, convenient location near Petersburg Elementary.
$4,000
Nice corner lot in a convenient location near Petersburg Elementary at the intersection of 16th and Maple Street. Dimensions are 52' x 105'.
408 S 16th St, Petersburg MLS#188796 $3,500
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With the coming of I-69, this already important intersection will become the gateway to Pike County. Call Randy at 380-1065
Lot#1 70,262 sq. ft. ................ $140,500 Lot#2 94,220 sq. ft. ................ $189,000
Lot#3 74,313 sq. ft. ................ $149,000 Lot#4 29,795 sq. ft. ...................$59,500
PENDING SALE SOLD! SOLD!
