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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
1
Greencastle residents gain first chance to ride a plane tomorrow at Bridges Farm east of town. The Sky Landing Field hosts the event offering short flights to community members as part of an outreach effort.
Pilot E. C. Cochrane of Wa bash Ind holds a Service Aviation Company plane to give rides in Greencastle. The craft arrives between 8 and 9 am and lands on Bridges farm field east of town. Rides start at 15 minutes for $15 with $1 per extra minute in the air. Local residents have shown interest in flying.
Indianapolis reports W. H. Hickman of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations calling for a united front to raise a 290000 fight fund to combat profiteering amid rising living costs. He notes hog and corn price drops reflect market fears, not relief, and urges a square deal for farmers with delegates from nearly all counties attending.
Captain Earl Lane arrived in Greencastle from overseas and was discharged at Camp Taylor this morning. He has not decided on future plans but will likely stay with his family in Greencastle. George Morris of Terre Haute, a former Greencastle resident, visited today. Harry Conklin of Shelbyville, also a former Greencastle resident, is visiting his father, George Conklin.
Washington August 8 Republicans curb Igoe resolution calling for a federal trade commission probe into shoe price hikes. Gillett Mondell block floor action while a Democratic minority and public demand grow. Igoe gains support from shoe merchants and readers nationwide as pressure mounts for accountability and possible Senate action.
The Harris Milling Company and Dan Besser's Big Four Mills reject more wheat due to full storage and railroad car shortages. A carload of fat hogs taken by Lige Wallace to Vandalia stock pens Thursday evening was also refused by the railroad and redirected.
Effie Moore preached last night urging repentance as the Tent meeting at Nazarene grows toward its closing with three days left. A Sunday all day service is planned with meals on the grounds followed by a Lord s table feast and a Saturday street meeting at 7 and the regular service at 7 45.
Lona Larkin and others transfer land to Hugh H. Parker in Mill Creek Two for $1. Charles E Webb transfers land in Clinton Two to Fannie Webb. William K Glidewell transfers land in Greencastle Two to Carrie and Jane Glidewell.
The Wesley Chapel Community hosts revival services with Rev. L. D. Dodd delivering brief remarks on the soul and environment. Harry Maxwell directs music as a children's choir forms, and a new piano was installed by Claypool Piano Company. A plan for a new lighting system may be completed by week’s end.
The War Department announced that it will stop the public building drive nationwide. Colonel Arthur Woods said unemployment gains reduce need for soldier labor, and funds will shift to helping professional and technical ex-soldiers find jobs. An active campaign seeks opportunities through trade and professional groups and large employers.
Mr and Mrs Roy Hillis and daughter and Mr and Mrs Ernest Hillis with two children from Fleming county Kentucky visit Mr and Mrs C Y Hillis on West Walnut street and spend Thursday at The Shades and Turkey Run.
ASK 318000 SUIT AGAINST LING COMPANY NICHOLAS L. HEINZ AND WILLIAM V. HEINZ ASKS FORECLOSURE OF A MECHANICS LIEN ON LOCAL MILL PROPERTY ALLEGE PAYMENT FOR SERVICE AS CONSTRUCTING ENGINEERS IS DURE THEM.
Nicholas L. Heinz and William V. Heinz filing a circuit court suit through Myers Gates and Ralston seek foreclosure of a mechanic's lien and an 18000 judgment against American Zinc Products Company for work on the east town plant. The ex governor arrived from Indianapolis to file the suit. The Heizes claim 30000 was paid of 40000 agreed for construction and 7000 in extra work remains unpaid.
The Greencastle band presents the second summer concert at 8 p.m. on the west side of the square due to uneven ground near the courthouse lawn. Director Henry Werneke arranged a program of popular airs including In Honor Bound Overture Enchantress Missouri Waltz General Pershing March Beautiful Ohio selections from The Bohemian Girl Till We Meet Again The Rose of No Man's Land Stars and Stripes Forever with Lee Roberts and John Sousa conducting.
Congress will hear the president speak on all elements of living costs. Cabinet members have suggestions after the conference, with wage questions only lightly touched on.
President Wilson will speak to a joint session at 4 PM to propose steps to lower living costs. He bases recommendations on his own findings and a Palmer cabinet committee report addressing food price pressures, labor troubles, and production impacts, with a possible extension of the Lever food control bill.
S A Hays elected president of the Bay View assembly for 1920. He has attended for years and served as a Bay View trustee. his family travels there each summer in a car.
Ex Governor Samuel Ralston of Indianapolis is in Greencastle today for legal matters. Miss Mary Keough and Miss Kate Keough of Bainbridge are in Greencastle today on business. J. B. Burris of Cloverdale is here.
President authorizes Director General Hines to review the grievance of the shopmen and decide on its merits. Workers are to resume their posts and other strikes are called off pending the decision.
Washington reports that Director General Hines awaits unions return of striking shopmen before applying President Wilsons instruction to settle wage issues on their merits. Telegraph orders urged 500 local chairmen to recall workers, while AF of L official Jewell urged resumption to avoid delays. Wilson said wage talks halt until workers acknowledge the authority of their organization.
The Monroe Township trustee announces 1919 estimates for township local tuition and school tax expenditures, road and library costs, a special bond levy, and total spending of 52869 dollars with an overall tax rate of 110 cents per hundred. Credit on mortgage exemption stands at 5,019,235 dollars. polls total 215. The advisory board meeting is set for September 2 at Bainbridge at 2 p.m. Signed Ashton L Priest, Trustee.
Luther Palmer, long employed in the zinc mill, will travel to Indianapolis on Saturday to join his mother, brother and sisters there and seek employment in the city.
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