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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

3

Community groups schedule meetings and events around town

The notice lists several club meetings in Evans Hall and at the Christian Church with times from 3 to 7 pm and an evening gathering. The DePauw University quartet will provide music at First Methodist services next Sunday, with named performers and pieces. A football banquet in Brazil features W L Hughes and other speakers. births, visits, and local sports actions are noted.

First Methodist Episcopal Church DePauw University School of Musico DePauw Don Wilson Margaret Dennis Mary Alice Murray Paul Wykoff Charlotte Love Dickson Gesu Bambina Crawfordsville W. L. Hughes DePauw University Brazil Hughes

Cord Tire and Tube Sale at Tribby’s Garage

An advertisement lists Ox brand cord tire and tube for six dollars at Tribby's Garage. The note appears in a vintage classified-style ad promoting tire supplies and vehicle maintenance services.

Tribby’s

Relief Corp Surprises Civil War Veterans at Court House

The Woman's Relief Corps auxiliary to the G A R surprised Civil War veterans at their Court House meeting by walking in with Christmas presents. The gesture was a big surprise to the G A R veterans.

Woman's Relief Corps Court House

Putnam County Sportsmen Banquet Seeks Rabbits for Meal

The Putnam County Fish and Game Protective Association banquet on Friday December 9 at Red Men’s Hall expects strong turnout. Gardner Bros will refrigerate supplied rabbits. no formal invitations issued. Attendees should dress game before delivery to Gardner Bros plant. committee will provide the rest of the menu.

Putnam County Fish & Game Protective Association Red Men's Hall Gardner Bros

Martha Ridpath PTA hears Christmas program

About fifty members attended the Martha Ridpath Parent-Teachers Association meeting Friday at 2:30 PM. Miss Moore's third grade performed a Christmas program. Harp selections by Miss Fern Bowers were well received. Prof. Bartlett spoke and Prof. R. A. Ogg shared teaching experiences. Supt. Yount attended. The group voted to buy a five dollar Health Bond and to donate five dollars monthly to Child Welfare for the milk fund.

Martha Ridpath Parent-Teachers Association

Illicit liquor haul led to arrest in Greencastle

In Greencastle an escapee was stopped Saturday morning. Officers found 24 pint bottles of Hill & Hill whisky labeled Owensboro Ky and aged nine years. Believed counterfeit, the liquor likely came from a Terre Haute distiller. Schoffstall arrested. wife released. Possible charges include transporting and sale of illicit liquor. car license may be seized.

Greencastle Hill & Hill Owensboro Terre Haute Schoffstall Ar‘rest Myrtle Schoffstall Buick

Custody Battle For 9 Year Old Edna In Indianapolis

In Indianapolis a custody fight unfolds in Superior court over 9 year old Edna Hollowell between her mother Marie Spangler and her great aunt Mrs. Andrew Schwab. Edna, unsettled and smiling through the day, watched as both sides press their case and fainting erupts among the adults. The mother denies an adoption pact, while the great aunt claims kidnapping occurred when Edna was taken Oct 17. Judge Byron K. Elliot will rule next week after hearing the evidence and testimony.

Indianapolis Edna Hollowell Superior Court Marie Spangler New Jersey Street Andrew Schwab Ladoga Edna Evelyn of the Innocents Louisville Spangler George Spangler Elliot

Youth Confesses Bomb Plot Ends in Fatal Schoolhouse Blast

In Dana Ill a schoolhouse store blast maimed teacher Lola Bradford as 24 year old Hiram Reed confessed planting dynamite to kill his sweetheart. Authorities fear mob violence as Reed faces charges and authorities tighten guard on his cell.

Ottawa Hiram Reed Lola Bradford Dana Ill Reed Bradford

Realtor Sues for 100000 in Slander Damages

Arthur R. Morris a Terre Haute realtor and oil promoter sues Charles FE Pierson and Pierson Lumber Company for 100000 alleging malicious slander that damaged his real estate business. The suit was filed locally in Terre Haute on December 2.

Terre Haute, Dee. 2 INS Arthur R. Morris Charles Fe, Pierson Pierson Lumber Company Morris

Ford Shows New Models Under Big Indiana Show

In Indianapolis on December 3 officials of the local Ford branch said more than 700 orders for the new model Fords were taken yesterday in Indiana polis. The first public showing occurred at the Auto Show Building State Fair grounds drawing over 20 000 viewers with an additional 5 000 seeing the cars in dealer showrooms.

Indianapolis Ford Motor Branch State Fairgrounds

Congress Faces Deadlock Over Senate Seating

Washington December 3 The Seventieth Congress may be paralyzed at its opening as it battles to bar senators elect Frank L. Smith of Illinois and William S. Vare of Pennsylvania from seating. Senate experts say no business can proceed until both cases are resolved, possibly delaying President Coolidge's annual message. Senator James A. Reed leads the fight against Smith and Ware.

SMITH WARE Washington INS Frank L. Smith Illinois William 8. Vare Pennsylvania Senate Vare Congress Coolidge House James A. Reed Reed The Missourian

League disarmament conference adjourns to March

Geneva Dec 3 The security commission of the League of Nations preparatory disarmament conference adjourned until March after the Soviet Russian delegate failed to win support for an international parity meeting in January to discuss actual disarmament without reference to national security.

Geneva INS Security Commission League of Nations

Average U S girl spends 250 a year on clothes study

International News Service reports that among 150 working girls earning $1,148 to $1,625 annually, clothing costs average 19 to 26 percent of salary. A typical budget totals 250, including coats dresses hats shoes and grooming, with fur coats common among one in five.

International News Service New York Association Teachers’ College Lillian H. Locke Locke

Temperature Sets Record Low Mark

The city fire department thermometer recorded a record low of 15 degrees above zero Friday night marking the coldest fall reading so far. Warmer weather was forecast for the weekend.

Armitage Jail Sentence Suspended in Indianapolis

James EB Armitage, convicted of attempting to bribe a Marion County Grand jury member, had his 90 day jail term suspended by Judge James A. Collins. A $500 fine and costs were paid by his brother William H. Armitage, a former Indianapolis political boss who testified against Mayor John L. Duvall.

Indianapolis, Inc INS James EB. Armitage Marion County Grand Jury Criminal Court James A. Collins Claude Achty Duvall William Armitage

Evening church events and activities schedule

Young People's Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with Leader Keith Perkins. Evening service follows at 7 30 with the sermon The Home Library. Junior Endeavor at 4 00 Thursday led by Mary Lucile Rice. School of Missions at 7 30 Thursday. Christmas Bazaar Tuesday under the Woman's Circle. luncheon at noon and dinner at night.

Young People’s Christian Endeavor Keith Perkins Home Library

First Baptist Church Bible School and Worship Schedule

Bible School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m Prof L E Mitchell speaks Senior B Y P A and High School at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Prof L E Mitchell speaks Visitors welcome

Bible School L. E. Mitchell B. Y

Christian Science Service in Indiana Street Church

A Christian Science service will be held every Sunday at 10 45 a m at 208 South Indiana Street inviting community members to attend.

Christian Science Service South Indiana Street

Methodist Church Announces Weekly Schedule and Events

C Howard Taylor, minister, invites worship at 9:30 Sunday School and 10:40 morning service with a sermon titled Wounded in the House of Friends. Epworth League at 6:30, Evening Communion at 7:30, Brotherhood December meeting Monday, and Thursday prayer meeting on Luke seven.

House of Friends Epworth League

Morning worship and 1928 church support drive

Morning worship at 10 45 A M invites members to volunteer financial support for 1928. Mr Bruner will give a brief talk. Evening service features High School Christian Endeavor with a 7 30 P M sermon by Mr Bruner on Blind Sampsons.

Bruner Christian Endeavor Sampsons

Nazarene Church Schedule Announces Sabbath and Worship Times

Sabbath School begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m Preaching at 7 30 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 o clock The notice outlines weekly church activities for attendees.

Presbyterian Church Hosts Sunday School and Sermon

Rev. R. J. McLandress, Synodical Secretary of Religious Education of Indiana, will speak at morning worship. Sunday School begins at 9:30 with Morning worship at 10:40. High School Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 led by Miss Mildred Caviness and Robert Dirks.

the Presbyterian Church V. L. Raphael R. J. McLandress Synodical Secretary of Religious Education of Indiana Christian Endeavor Mildred Caviness Robert Dirks

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Faculty Evans Hall Beehive Rebecca Lodge Kings Builders Christian Church E. B. Taylor East Washington Street Julia Peterson C. N. McWethy Harley Morrison Morrison Bros Harvey Owens East Walnut Street Mary Dale Pierce Ward Chicago J. H. Shirk Peru R. E. Edwards Rochester, N. Y C. H. Barnaby Washington Street Albert Vaughn Almeda Marshall, Ill Alvah Toole Joseph F Franklin Ownship Putnam Crescent Rebekah Lodge No Walter T. Hess Indiana Academy of Science South Bend Hess Grassyfork Martinsville Enoch Sillery Green Street Ola Ellis West Walnut Street Spencer Spencer-Van Buren Ellis van Buren Relief Corp Surprises D. A. R. Veterans P. T. A. Meeting First National Bank Security Commission OF League U. S Armitage Holtzman First Baptist Church Christian Science Methodist Episcopal Church C. Howard Taylor First Christian Church B. H. Bruner E. R. Bartley Nazarene Church Indiana Loan Co E. Wash New Yorker R. A. Ogg Herald of Ice Herald Office Junction Raymond McCammack Coatesville R. 2 Rose C. Milligan Washington St S. Locust St Ed. Stone Milton Brown Grafton Longden R. R World Mfg. Co 6Th Ave N. Y Franklin Street A. R. Chenoweth Voluntee F. E. Reed Cloverdale, Ind Cloverdale C. E. Troyer Will
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