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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
1
Twenty eighth annual gathering of the Indiana Music Teachers' Association gets under way with addresses by men prominent in music circles. Attendance at sessions is good.
The twenty eighth annual convention opened in Meharry hall as Percy Nussbaum of Marion delivered the president's address. The gathering included talks by Lynn B. Dana of Ohio and Carl W. Grimm of Cincinnati. A concert feature showcased Chicago and Greencastle artists.
The town showcased new shapes at the Growtht Display on Saturday May 1 at Fashion Street. John P Allee Miss Jessie Allee John H Allee and Miss Marjorie Campbell drove to Indianapolis on Wednesday for the event or visit.
First man to escape from the state farm is captured in Bloomington. He had been sentenced for running a walking blind tiger. Case will be used as an example to other prisoners.
Clifford Hurst of Bloomington escaped the Putnamville State Farm but was recaptured. He will wear a ball and chain for the remainder of his term as a warning to other inmates. He escaped one day before new laws took effect, possibly limiting punishment.
Miss Vera Kelly holds a comfortable lead in Greencastle's May Queen contest under the Greencastle Booster Club. Enthusiasm is high among candidates and supporters as the event proceeds.
Miss Vera Kelley holds a commanding lead in the May Queen Contest with 22 625 votes at 10 am in Greencastle. Florence Evans is second with 4 000 votes, Jeanette McWethy third, as candidates canvass neighborhoods ahead of May 5 festivities and a 500 vote bonus for the Friday 6 pm leader.
A County Superintendent exam from April 17 drew humorous responses. Pupils explained travel timing and watch speed with playful logic. A question on the next world’s fair sparked an answer about Indianapolis and olden times. A notice invites viewing a new straw hat display at the Fashion Store on May 1.
Frank Gardner of Russellville and George C. Foulkes of Terre Haute were in the city on business. Foulkes Contracting Company is progressing rapid sewer work, soon to be finished and ready for inspection. Miller Stauch returned from Russellville after delivering a Maxwell automobile for the Thomas Buggy Company. Dr J P D John left for Sullivan to deliver an evening address and will tour Jasonville for a high school commencement talk Friday night.
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