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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1930
Page
2
Local notices show many residents visiting relatives and recovering at Putnam County Hospital. Names include Ellis, Stansbury, Mullins, Wells, Trogdon, Shamel, and Mullins with arrivals from Indianapolis Rochester and Washington DC. a land sale transfer and a stag party in Indianapolis are noted along with a fire call on Seminary Street and a DePauw ROTC inspection set for May 19-21.
Five preparatory students from DePauw School of Music performed in Music Hall. Patience Thompson Jeannette Campbell Marian Ellis Zink Fleener Marion Seller showcased violin and piano pieces with accuracy and expressive playing. The duet trio two pianos and quartet numbers impressed, with Zink Fleenor also presenting two monologues.
Gilbert A. Wilson, Bayard principal, endorses Allen Heggers for sheriff of Putnam County. Wilson notes 37 years of acquaintance, describes Eggers as a gentleman of sterling qualities and worthy of voters support. The letter in Bayard Florida dated March 22 1930 states the endorsement is unsolicited.
A compact list of nine guiding precepts for parenting children with care. Emphasizes loving wisely, viewing the child as a person, earning respect, recalling one's own youth, serving as a positive example, guiding rather than judging, offering freedom to grow, teaching independence, and creating a joyful home environment.
In Clinton Falls Easter services drew large crowds at the M. P. church with both morning and evening services. The Ladies Aid plans a full day meeting May 1 led by Catherine Roach Johnson. Various local families hosted and visited, including the Hall and Smith families, Fern Cloe, Janet Vanmeter, and Charles Cloe, among others.
Miss Catherine Tillotson was reelected president of the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Association at a Saturday meeting at Mrs. A. T. Briggs home. Officers include Mrs. John Bintz as vice president and Miss Margaret Emily McGaughey as treasurer with other secretaries. A musical program featured Mrs. Margaret Pearson Sage, Miss Dorothy Locke and Miss Claora Belle in songs and piano solos.
The annual state convent to Indiana Federation will be this Friday and Saturday. Miss Dorothy FE Earl of Toledo Ohio will speak at the luncheon. It will be held at Roberts Hotel with Mrs Clem Thoy presiding. Several members of the Greencas tle club from Muncie Ipson plan to attend. The Pre Adolescent Study group tonight has been postponed due to Vernon Lytle’s absence.
A local notice announces a final seven day period to pay spring property taxes without a delinquency penalty. May 6 is the last day to avoid penalties. To help city taxpayers, the City Clerk has arranged extended evening hours at the Fire Department from 5 to 9 p.m.
Lamdy Watson of Fillmore was released from Putnam county jail after his mother in law Katherine Vanlandingnam posted bond in city court. Watson had been jailed for three fines totaling 48 dollars issued by Mayor W L Denman after pleading guilty to charges tied to alleged improper motor vehicle operation. City Marshal Otto Dobbs arrested Watson on Vine Street near Stevens Drug Store. he is also suspected of bootlegging.
FOR SALE Corn at $1 per bushel. First house south of Zine mill Green castle W D Burks. FOR RENT An electric floor waxer. Call Phone 72 Moore Electric Co. FOR RENT Two and three room furnished apartments modern phone 592-X. BIG SALE ON THOSE HUSKY Green castle chicks. Pure-bred blood tested $10 per hundred at Greencastle Hatchery east Washington St forks of the road Phone 5%8-X. CHICKS Get them now at reduced prices. Few small hatches left. Phone 508-X.
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