2005 Contributions To Batesville Area Historical Society - Batesville Indiana
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April 2005
Nick Stewart:
1938 Photo of Carl Martin & George Carl Hillenbrand in front
of Sherman House
Margie Wilhelrn/Marian Meyer/Ace Moorman:
12 old baseball score books from 1926 to 1941.
Doug Evans:
Stock certificate of Big Four Railroad & picture of early train going
through Batesville.
Edna Bedel:
24 death cards of Batesville people.
Oscar Fischmer:
6 BHS Yearbooks, earliest is 1959 and the latest is 1977.
Conrad Hoffman:
1949 - Batesville Fire Dept minutes from 1981 & City Pumper specs
1981 & new truck specs
Tom Steinkamp:
3 postcards from Hill-Rom’s 75th Anniversary.1 copy of
businessmen’s picture and 1 copy of 1937 BHS graduates
Sally Whitham:
(Belmont place, Batesville): Picture of Ralph J Timmerman & postcard of
Ralph & Eunice Timmerman.
Candy Bessler:
Xerox copy of Union Furniture Centennial of 1867 to 1967.
(All people identified).
Jim C. Fritsch:
Picture of the workers of Western Furniture Co from 1910
John Moody:
2 Copies of family genealogy for Boehmer and Nickol Families.
Judy Tonges:
After hours payment packets from CINergy/PSI.
David Engelking:
Photos of trench art and early Batesville Casket Co factories
Bill Van Hook:
Hillenbrand Industries annual reports from 1972-2003 & Indiana History
magazines. Also Traces of Indiana, Midwestern History and Hoosier
Genealogist magazines.
Rev Dave Johnston/Huntersville Church:
Picture of Ripley County Historical Society from 1926-27. Also various
notebooks & ledgers from the church. Also a picture of Bob Hunter.
Dolores Amberger:
WWI uniform and helmet from her father, Alvin Henry Cramer, dating back
to 1917-1919
M Jane Vierling:
Cardboard box from The Nobby and pen and green change purse from
Harmeyer's Grocery Store
Linda Siefert:
2 reprints from Sesquicentennial Committee. One of Kramer Dept Store & one
of St. John's Church, Huntersville. Both are 12 X 14 in size.
One quart and one 7 ounce Bubble-Up soda bottle, One quart Vess Cola and
one 10 ounce Vess Cola soda bottle, two 7 ounce Vonderheide soda bottles.
Pam Cope Ripley St, Batesville:
1pamphlet: Facts about Batesville, IN
published by Jaycees
Jim Fritsch:
The missing Cannon ball from in front of the Memorial
building.
The gavel from the first Mayor of Batesville plus pictures of city
official have been framed. The price of the framing was donated by an
anonymous donor.
Christina Hanna (Pearl St):
Pearl Tindall's mink coat, with a special
tag saying that it was designed especially for Pearl by Davidson's Indiana
Fur Co.
Jean Struewing
Milk bottles from Batesville dairies. Also Soda bottles
from Vonderheide and Currin bottling works.
James Newhart (Osgood)
6 Ration books from WWII, Also an 11 X 14 photo of
an Army Company from Ft. Mammoth, NJ, Feb 10, 1942.
Debbie Blank/Gilbert Tindall:
100th year centennial souvenir booklet and various centennial articles.
Dee Fritsch/Marilyn Metz:
Pictures of Lena Brum as a young girl, + other snapshots
Ruth Blank:
Photo of Eddie Blank in front of Blank' s Pharmacy
Rosalie Geis/Roy Grossman
Copies of two double weddings. One was their Mom and Dad and one was
Herman Artmire & John Wessler.
Jean Struewing
2 NOBBY Clothing Store wooden hangers. One 5 X 7 picture of Joe
Suttmiller and Fritz Kellerman Centennial.
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May Donations 2005
E. B. Schultz.
One Quart & 17 ounce Bubble-Up soda bottle, one quart Vess Cola and one 10
ounce Vess Cola soda bottle,
Two 7 ounce Vonderheide soda bottles.
1921 Atlas of Ripley County and Butler, Ray & Salt Creek Townships in
Franklin County.
48 Star Flag
1921 Family Almanac from Blank's Pharmacy.
1923 Family Almanac from E.J. Blank, The Rexall Store.
1926 Swamp Root Almanac
Pam Cope
One pamphlet: Facts about Batesville, IN published by Jaycees.
Huber Poske
Calendar plate from Kramer Department Store from 1909
Bob Crowell
Wooden sign, 4feet 10inches long by 10 inches wide for "Radio Sales &
Service, Stadtmiller's, Batesville, Indiana"
Pat Hare
1915 History of Franklin County, Her people, industries & lnstitutions.
Many other pictures of Batesville too numerous to mention.
Rich Fowler - Brush & Palette
Framed postcard of Kramer's Store and free framing of a picture of
businessmen of Batesville - size 8' x 13".
Martha Hammerle
Scrapbook of newspaper article about Batesville Basketball teams.
Program from MM Hospital 1932-57 Silver Jubilee.
Ethel Seevers/Virginia "Hoff" Yargas
A scrapbook of Batesville things/articles.
One Bottle opener - Batesville State Bank.
One Knife - Batesville Building Materials.
St Louis Binge Clip
"Hillenbrand For Indiana" card
Joe Greiwe
Labor to build a stand on wheels to hold stain glass Windows from Nolte's
Pharmacy
Mr. Hillenbrand
30 inch by 11 inch collage of scenes of Batesville poster board.
Fran & Tony Romweber
original Gavel from first City Council used by George M. Hillenbrand.
Tim Dietz
Old map of early Batesville, IN
Paul Wintz
Two 16mm movie films taken by Harry Canfield 1949 and 1952
Two Book chapters.
David Engleking
Fourteen 8 X l0 photo copies of places and things in Ripley County from the
Alan Smith collection.
John Moody
Twenty-two Alumni Books from Oldenburg Academy. 1965, 1968, 1972 to 1991.
Also IN semi-state basketball schedule, March 13, 1971.
Map of Romweber Camp.
Christina Hanna
fur coat made for "Pearl Tindall" by Davidson's Indiana Fur Co.
Debbie Blank/Gilbert Tindall
Batesville Centennial Souvenir Booklet, 1952.
Newspaper article/Centennial in 1952.
4 pages typewritten, history of Batesville.
2 letters from WLW radio/centennial on Cincinnati radio.
Program for Aug 11-16, 1952 centennial.
History of Romweber Company - 2 pages
Rebecca Davies
Hand sketched copy of the beginning painting of the mural used to help
students paint mural.
Jim Fritsch
Missing cannon ball from the front of the Memorial Building
James Newhart
Six ration books World War II
11 X 14 photo of Army Company at Fort Marnmon, New Jersey 1942
Dee Fritsch/Marilyn Metz
Pictures of Lena Brum as a young girl and other snapshots
Ruth Green
Photo of Ed Blouhimfront of Blank
Rosalie Geis/Ray Grossman
Two double wedding pictures
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DONATIONS for August:
Jim Powell:
Fritz Turner Autographed Dance Band Record; Batesville State Bank interest
rate card.
Dave Engelking:
20 X 11 photo of Union Furniture Co Centennial Celebration 1867-1967 with
all people identified.
Bill Van Hook:
Sketch of old Hillcrest Country Club, autographed by Clete Hegwood;
Herald Tribune clipping of Gibson House explosion on NE corner of Walnut &
Boehringer Streets; April 20, 1992 Fortune Magazine , last year Hillenbrand’s
were listed; Hillenbrand’s annual report 1981; Tall stacks article from
Cinci Enquirer.
Mary Jane Suhre:
Various advertising items from Batesville Businesses such
as pencils, mugs, Christmas Giveaways, letter openers, calendars, etc.
Sally Widener/Lloyd Richter:
4 snapshots of Batesville scenes, such as
Batesville Roller Mills, Chew Mail Pouch/side of St Mark’s parsonage,
Righter house on SW corner of Park Ave & George St, & Mail Street looking
North by Home Mart.
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We would like to thank all donors for their contributions to BAHS. These donations
help preserve the heritage of our town.
DONATIONS for August:
Yvonne Mehlon on September 13, 2005:
Donated the wedding dress and hoop of her mother Carol Ann Hoene to
Arnold "Mandy" Gauck on June 28, 1952. Also donated were two eight by ten pictures of the
bride and groom and the wedding party. There is also a copy of their wedding
invitation.
On October 1, 1949 we also received from Mrs Mehlon a wedding dress and headpiece and
veil from Yvonne's Mother-in-law Virginia Lamppert to George Mehlon Sr and two eight
by ten pictures of the bride and groom, and the wedding party. Also copy of wedding
invitation and newspaper article of wedding.
Glenda (Dieckman) Schorr
October 3, 2005
1. Senior Class play bill "Claim allowed"
2. Frank C Hillman-Radios (card)
3. John L Ollier’s barber shop (card)
4. Henry Wachsman Brewery (card)
5. 2-Joseph F Cigars (cards)
Jean Struewing
1. Picture of the front of the Lyric Theatre
2. Copy of John Hillenbrand’s speech for Century & a Half Celebration
3. June 17, 2003
4. Picture-33 ¾ X 9 ¾ in frame (frame broken) Golden Jubilee of Union Furniture Factory. (Reframed 2004)
5. April 6, 2004
6. VCR tape "Hero" BHS music video
7. VCR tape Opening of Century & a Half store - May 4, 2002
8. VCR tape of BAHS meeting march 18, 2003- Andy Beck was the speaker
9. June 15, 2004
10. Article-Hospital from Herald Tribune Oct 19, 1944
11. Article about Batesville Memorial Public Library
12. Article from Herald Tribune, July 11, 1963 About George H Romweber
13. Pictures: 1943 Basketball team; 4 seniors-Digger Hoegeman, Ham
Struewing, Margaret Richards & Jackie Decker
14. Article-"Your Family name, its history & origin".
15. Reprint article from Indianapolis Star - Future of monastery at
Oldenburg, In, Jan 13, 1985
16. 2 pictures of Santa (Harry Canfield) & 1 picture of Canfield Campaign
17. Pictures: Distinguished Citizen award to Ham Struewing,
Paul Meyers, etc.
18. Picture: Ladies Auxiliary drill team from St Louis Church
19. Picture: Knights of St John Drill team from St Louis Church
20. Picture: Knights & ladies drilling/marching in a parade
21. Picture: Army field picture (Ralph Hoff?)
22. Pictures: 2 school classes-Leo Flodder in picture
23. Picture: High School at Mulberry & West Pearl Streets
24. August 30, 2004
25. WW II Uniform worn by Harold Steinkamp
26. WW II Footlocker filled with equipment
27. Wartime coinage in a frame 8 X 10
28. September 1, 2004
29. Red Batesville Flying Club Jacket worn by Harold Steinkamp
30. September 2, 2004
31. 24 BHS Yearbooks: 1947 to 1964; 1969 to 1972; 1986 & 1987
32. Blue Boy Scout Shirt
33. Webelos 3 color ribbon
34. 7 Boy Scout pins
35. Wolf Cub Scout Book
36. Girl Scout Ladies uniform worn by Fritz Kellerman
37. 1-Girl Scout pin
38. 2-Green Girl Scout pins/stars
39. 2 pin Girl Scout Emblem
40. 1 pin star with yellow circle behind
41. 1 Charm Award
42. 9 badges
43. 6 Gold medals-music
44. 4 Bronze medals-music
45. 50 year Girl Scout program 1928-1978-(yellow)
46. The Brownie Sheet, July 22, 1949
47. September 20, 2004
48. Picture: Jaycee Banquet
49. Newspaper article: Joe Nuxhall wearing Century & a Half Baseball cap
50. Pamphlet: History of Sr. of St Francis
51. John Hillenbrand candidate for Governor
52. Newspaper articles: BHS Graduates, May 10, 2002; ICA Twisters,
Nov 6, 2002; Service men pictures, Nov 10, 2002
53. Folder w/ cutout article about "Century & a Half" celebration
54. Printed article: History of Huntersville School
55. 2-printed pages about BAHS from internet
56. Cassette tape about Brothers of the Brush, Century & a Half
57. Newspaper article: from Cincinnati Times Star about Charlie Wessler,
Oct 30, 1956
58. Copy of advertisement about Schebler Carburetors
59. VCR tape of Star Lighting & Skit from Century & a Half Jan 3, 2002
60. March 2005
61. 2-Nobby wooden coat hangers
62. 6 Soda Bottles: 1-large Bubble Up, & 1 Small Bubble Up;1 large Vess
Cola & 1 Small Vess Cola; 2 7 oz Vonderheide pop bottles
63. City of Batesville map from Atlas
64. Ripley Co Monopoly games
65. 12 Yard sticks with Batesville advertisements
66. 5 laminated maps of Batesville
67. 1921 Ripley Co Atlas & Franklin Co (back cover missing)
68. Magazine: IQ Indiana State University Student magazine w/ article
about Milan Basketball team-page 26-29
69. Card: Jake Telles Barber-Bath 20 cents
70. 2 Pill envelopes from Dr Lloyd W Hisrich (Roselyn McKittrick)
71. Picture: 8 X 10 St Louis School , Grade 4, in 1947
Pete Kellerman
The Farmers Feed, July 2, 2005
1. Original building permit, March 18, 1929
2. 3 papers releasing Farmers feed of liability for Mrs Wormer, who
had an accident on the premises-June 19, 1936.
3. Contract for sewer connection, March 30, 1929.
4. Warranty deed from John Hillenbrand estate to Farmers Feed
corporation, Jan 24, 1929.
5. 2 papers with warranty deeds: Frederick Dieckman & Emma Dieckman to
Ted Schene, Dec 13, 1919; Hudepohl Brewing Co to Herman L Steinkamp dated
March 1903; Mary Krieger to Frank B Moorman, Aug 4, 1919.
6. Book of Stock Holders certificates, some unused & some stubs with
stockholders names from 1971 to 1994.
7. Meeting notes from Feb 25, 1925 meeting of Farmers Feed Co.
8. Annual report June 9, 1926.
9. Various typed pages from meetings of Feb 19, 1925, etc.
Sandy Lindeman/ Neets Lindeman:
Black hat worn by Lena Brum
Confirmation booklet from Lena’s brother Leroy-April 5, 1914
Bob Brokamp: May 23, 2005
9 Batesville Swim Team pictures: 1974,1976, 1980, 1981, 1982
Norma Hartman
Oct 15, 2005
Postcard-Hospital 1932-1982
Folder MMCH directors Oct 1982
50th anni MMCH 1932-1982-gold cover
Napkin-50th anni
2 programs-50th anni
2 pages "Watt’s watt" news July 1968
9 pages-Hill-Rom architectural products
2 folder-Union Furn product lines
4 folder Romweber Viking Oak products
4 folders of Hill-=Rom hospital beds
1 Auig 15, 1984 Herald Tribune school edition.
Norma Roberts
Sep 17, 2005
Woman’s Study Club programs 1939 to May 1996 (missing 1954 & 55)
Glenda Schorr
Oct 4, 2005
Advertising cards from old businesses of Batesville
Bill VanHook
2005
2 Hillcrest CC pictures & cards/envelops
Fortune magazine with Hillenbrands mentions
Tony & Fran Romweber
Sep 15, 2005
8X10 picture-George M Hillenbrand
3 - 8X10 pictures-Romweber/Hillenbrand Group family
John Moody
Oct 3, 2004
1. Pictures: 37-3x5 snapshots of Memorial Building rededication 9/93
2. Pictures: 21-3X5 snapshots o f Firemen’s parade at Oldenburg, IN 1999
3. Picture: 1-5X7 of Bob Hortemiller, Ed Goble, ???, Barb Obermeyer?
1/30/76
4. Picture: 3-8X10 photographs of Hillenbrand Industries retirement
Party, 1 is from Oct 19, 1984.
5. Picture: 1-8X10 Bl & Wh photo taken at K of St John hall, possibly
retirement from Hillenbrands
6. Church directories: St Louis Church-1 from 1981, 1 from 1987, 3 from
1993, 1 from 1998.
7. St Louis 125th Anniversary book- 1868-1993. October 10, 1993
8. St Louis Centennial Program, March 27, 1968
9. 6 Church Directories from St Louis Church, 1995,2-1997,1998, 1999, 2000.
10. St Louis Church Financial report for year 1950.
11. St Anthony Church, Morris, In History- "Our Story of Faith"
12. Archdiocese of Indianapolis, In 150th Anniversary book. "Our Family
Album"
13. Souvenir Book of Batesville’s Centennial Celebration, August 11 to 16,
1952 - Green
14. 2 information guides from Batesville, 1993-94 & 1991
15. Batesville Primary School yearbook from1991-1992
16. Family History of Charles Moody
17. Family History of John Bedel
18. Family History of Mathias Weigel
19. Family History of Joseph Doll
20. List of Men & Women who served in military during WW II. Found in
Matthias Doll’s military souvenirs.
21. Receipts from business of Batesville & surrounding area. Some no
longer in business & some still in business today.
22. Commencement program from BHS class of 1939, May 26, 1939 in Blue
cover.
23. 30 year Class reunion program from Class of 1939, July 19, 1969
24. 40 year Class reunion program from Class of 1939, Summer 1979. + napkin
25. 45 year Class reunion program from Class of 1939, Summer 1984
26. Zoning ordinance fro City of Batesville, June 24, 1946
27. Herald Tribune insert about Margaret Mary Hospital, June 15, 1983
28. Wood plague of Batesville State Bank., 1989
29. Bottle opener from Batesville State Bank
30. Rain Scarf plus holder from Batesville State Bank, 1889-1972
31. Wooden nickel from 1984. 1st annual merchants/consumer show.
32. Dog tag, 1987 from Dr Dennis Folke, Veterinarian
33. Various magnets from Batesville businesses (5)
34. By-Laws St Louis Commandery Knights of St John.
35. 3 "Traveling Cards" of Matt Doll for Knights of St John, 1937,138, &
1939
36. Young Democrats of IN card 1938
37. 3 raffle tickets from Margaret Mary Hospital from July 13, 1941
38. Booklet from 25th Anniversary Party, April 3, 1971 of VFW
39. Box of various death cards.
40. Medicine bottle from Blanks’s Pharmacy, Schultz’s Drug Store & 1 from
Nolte’s Pharmacy.
41. Herald Tribune article: VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 1972 Jubilarians
Honored at St Louis Church.
42. Ind, Catholic Record newspaper article from July 4, 1938 about
Community of St Leon, IN.
Additional items donated on June 5, 2005
1. 22 Alumni Books from Oldenburg Academy-1965, 1968, & 1972 to 1991.
2. Zerox copy of map to Romweber’s camp.
3. Indiana Semi-state Basketball tourney program.
Mary Jane Suhre
August 6, 2005
Pencils:
Elect Rick Fledderman
Pens:
5-First bank & Trust
Batesville Chrysler
Feller’s Service station
Harmeyer’s Super Market
The Brown Bag
Batesville Volunteer Firemen
2-GlennMeyer Raleigh Products
Batesville Safari Camp
Farm Bureau Insurance, Osgood
Freese’s Bar bottle opener
People’s Trust spatula-Yellow
Straber Oil Co spatula
IGA ice cream scoop
Batesville State Bank cutting knife
Batesville State Bank paring knife
Batesville Roller Mills letter opener
Batesville State Bank coin purse
Bruns & Gutzwiller ice scraper
Batesville State Bank matches
Margie’s Beauty Shoppe comb
First Bank & Trust magnet
Hires root beer Centennial ruler
Sherman House drink stirrer
Brockman Shoes shoe horn
H.H. Kramer’s wooden whistle
Young’s Dairy Queen ice cream scoop
Roman Nobbe, Inc rain gage & thermometer
Hill-Rom 50th anniversary coffee mug
First Bank & Trust bank
Batesville State Bank glass candy jar w/lid
2-Batesville State Bank coffee mug, Open house Jun 21, 1986
Nobby Clothes wooden hanger
Batesville State Bank Wood paper weight, 1989
Weberding’s wood carving wood paper weight
Batesville State Bank sponge
Artmire Flowers ash tray
H.W. Cook Insurance ash tray
Feltz’s restaurant coffee mug
The Nobby tie box w/2 ties
2-Batesville Home Outfitters jar opener
Batesville State Bank money bag, red
Fifth Third Bank certificate holder
Jerome "Bud" Prickel Metropolitan Life certificate holder
China plate, souvenir of Batesville Indiana
3-Guide Book & Directory of St Louis Church, 1999, 2000, 2001
BAHS calendar 2001
Batesville Bulldog license plate
3-Nobbe Oil calendars, 1981, 1982, 1984
Farmer’s Feed calendar, 1987
3-Harmeryer’s Super Market calendars, 1980, 1984, 1987
Haessig Supply calendar, 1976
Krekeler Walsman Insurance Agency folder
One wooden nickel, Centennial 1952
Wooden token, Sherman House 1776-1976
9-Top Value Stamp books
Papers from different businesses: Walsman Co; Wycoff, Greeman & Kellerman;
Ed Doyle;
Nobbe Motors;
Heidt Plumbing;
Hellmich Standard Station;
Joan’s Fabrics & Crafts
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