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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

6

Martinsville Defeats Greencastle Tigers 34 to 24 in DePauw Gym

Martinsville outplayed Greencastle with fast guarding and sharp shooting. Greencastle struggled to connect on free throws and baskets, trailing 6 0 early and 16 6 at halftime before a late surge fell short.

Greencastle Martinsville Tiger Cubs DePauw Duncan Masten Martinville Green Martinsville Five Martinsville Lads

Indigestion in Cattle Discussed at Veterinary Meeting

A veterinary meeting featured a lecture on indigestion in cattle caused by foreign substances in the stomachs. The talk covered signs, diagnosis, and potential remedies for this condition in livestock.

Postmaster Urges Early Christmas Mail and Packing

The Greencastle post office advises residents to shop early and mail packages well wrapped to avoid delays and damaged gifts. Guidelines cover wrapping, labeling, prepaid postage, size and weight limits, insurance, COD options, and foreign shipments, with deadlines by destination and travel time.

Bartley Greencastle Yicinity International Parcel Post Arabia Spanish Guiana Thristian da Cuba

Baby Cart Walkers Reach Daytona Florida

J. S. Leddy and his wife with two babies arrived in Daytona from Goshen Indiana after a walking journey begun in August. They carried the babies in a push cart and were en route to Orlando with provisions and luggage. They previously passed Greencastle on their way south.

Daytona Fla Leddy Goshen Ind Orlando Mrs. Leddy Greencastle Florida

Double Wedding Solemnized at Cloverdale

Miss Helen Imogene Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs O G Evans and Emmett Hurst son of Mr and Mrs B F Hurst were married Thursday at 3 pm in Cloverdale in a ceremony at their newly furnished home. Rev H A Sherrill officiated. Ruth Masten and Harold Gorham were married immediately after in the same place.

Helen Imogene Evens O. G. Evans Bloomington Street Emmett Hurst B. Frost Hurst Fillmore Cloverdale H. A. Sherrill Greencastle Askin School of Embalming Indianapolis Frank Reed Undertaking Ruth Masten Reuben Masten Harold Gorham Sherrill Evens-Hurst

Indiana Academy of Science Sets DePauw Meet Program

More than 150 scientists from Indiana gather at DePauw University for the thirty ninth annual Indiana Academy of Science meeting December 6 to 8. The program features sixty two papers across botany zoology chemistry physics mathematics geology and geography. Dr Charles A Behrens of Purdue will open with a talk on bacteriology and its practical significance.

Indiana Indiana Academy of Science DePauw University Charles A. Behrens Purdue University Academy Martin H. Fischer University of Cincinnati School of Medicine Fischer Harvey W. Wiley Behrens F. Payne Indiana University Flora Anderson W. M. Blanchard J. J. Davis

Doctor Sigler Heads to Chicago for Vet Show Lecture

Dr. T. A. Sigler departed for Chicago to attend the International Live Stock Show and the Illinois Veterinarians Medical Association annual meeting. He will deliver an illustrated lecture during the event.

T. A. Sigler Illinois 1. A. Sigler Chicago Illinois Veterinarians Medical Association

Murder arrest for Shaw in Indianapolis brutal case

John Thomas Shaw a 24 year old Black man of 1418 East Maryland Street was arrested for the murder of Helen Hagar Whelchel whose battered body was found near the Big Four tracks west of the city. Detectives traced the motive and ownership of a bloodstained 1918 Ford tied to Shaw and implicated a chain of witnesses linking a wrist watch found in a pawn shop to the suspect.

Indianapolis John Thomas Shaw East Maryland Street Helen Hagar Whelchel Applegate Street John Mullin Trabue Sneed Shaw North West Street Sykes James Kelley Ape Face West Pratt Street Kelly Kelley Clara Lee Smith North Bright Street

Wilbur Miller Escaped Convict Recaptured in Indiana

Wilbur Miller of Kokomo, a repeated escapee from multiple Indiana institutions, escaped Pendleton State Reformatory but was recaptured and returned to custody. Earlier escapes from the State Farm and Putnam County Jail led to sentencing and further confinement in state facilities. He faces renewed imprisonment after the latest capture.

Wilbur Miller Kokomo Putnam County State Reformatory Pendleton Miller State Farm Hughes Sears

Airdale puppy earns fourth in Chicago dog show

John McCabe Airdale exhibitor shows his thoroughbred Airdale at the Chicago dog show held November 27 and 28. The dog placed fourth in two classes no vice and American Bred. McCabe breeds Airedales and keeps fine puppies at his farm north of town.

Airdale John McCabe

W. D. Lovett Receives Mammoth Turnip Prize

W D Lovett county auditor elect who lives on East Hanna Street received a mammoth turnip weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces from A G Coffman postmaster at Roachdale. The turnip grown on Coffman’s Roachdale farm is solid and near six pounds.

W. D. Lovett Hanna Street A. G. Coffman Roachdale

Marriage License Issued to Gorham and Masten in Fillmore

Harold R. Gorham and Ruth L. Masten, both of Fillmore, were issued a marriage license. The filing confirms their intent to wed in Fillmore as recorded.

Boy Injured When Ford Sedan Is Struck At Greencastle

John Sloan of Indianapolis was slightly injured Sunday noon when the Ford Sedan carrying six youths from a Young Men's Christian Citizenship Conference was struck by Dora Oler’s Buick Touring at College Avenue and Hanna Street Greencastle. Sloan was unconscious briefly but not seriously hurt. the other five boys escaped with none injured. Oler, employed at O I Stone quarry, and from Greencastle, escaped with minor damage to her car.

John Sloan Indianapolis Ford College Avenue Hanna Street Sloan Greencastle Dora Oler Oler

Putnam County hospital board gains member. changes noted

At the regular meeting the county commissioners named James L. Randel to the Putnam county hospital board succeeding William Kreigh. The four year term runs through next year with no personnel changes to the board. Auditor changes noted as Ralph Knoll ends January 1 and William Lovett will take office. a special meeting set for December 30 to close the year's business. Deputy auditor Benton Curtis was absent due to illness.

James L. Randel Putnam County Hospital Board William Kreigh Andrew Hanna Greencastle David Hostetter Roachdale Oral Hutcheson Reelsville Ralph Knoll Knoll William Lovett David Skelton Benton Curtis

Johnson Reunion At L Marion Wright Home

A 47 guest Johnson family reunion gathered at L Marion Wright’s Madison Township home on Thanksgiving to welcome E A Copenhefer and daughter Mary Harriett of Klickitat County Washington returning to their childhood home. The Ford journey featured stops and a bountiful feast photographed for keepsake.

Johnson L. Marion Wright E. A. Copenhefer Mary Harriett Klickitat County Washington Madison Township Copenhefer

Johnson family reunion recalls long severed ties

The afternoon was spent reminiscing and renewing old acquaintances as Johnson family members gathered in the vicinity. Attendees included John Johnson and family of Indianapolis and others from St Bernice Terre Haute Brick Chapel Ellettsville and Klickitat Valley Washington to foster renewed friendship after years apart. The gathering near Thanksgiving is praised as a bright page in the family history.

E. A. Copenhefer Klickitat Valley Washington Flora Johnson Johnson Homestead Far West Johnson

Return to Our Father's Home From Distant Lands

The speaker reflects on leaving distant places and arriving at a homeland regarded as a father's home, conveying themes of migration, belonging, and reunion. The lines emphasize distance traveled and the comfort of homeward roots.

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Gifts to the Hospital From Local Groups in Greencastle

Gifts received at Putnam County Hospital from individuals, clubs and organizations in Greencastle and nearby include The Boston Club supplying two children's beds. Home Economies Club of Madison and Clinton Townships providing 30 quarts of canned fruit and pillow cases. Section Three of the Christian Church donating eight pairs feather pillows. Ladies of the Christian Church contributing 53 glasses of jelly. Coterie Club subscribing to American and Woman's Home Companion magazines. Twentieth Century club offering one pair crutches, fruit and linen. Tri Kappas sending 16 quarts fruit and 36 glasses jelly. Martha Washington Club providing 19 glasses jelly. Home Missionary Society of College Avenue church donating 2 Bibles. J. J. Club sending jelly and vases.

Home Economies Club Madison Clinton The Christian Church Ladies of the Christian Church Coterie Club American Woman's Home Companion Twentieth Century Club Tri Kappas Martha Washington Club

Harris Milling and Hospital Receive Gratitude Gifts

Mrs. L R Mandes collects and distributes items including Harris Milling pounds flour and pillows for the hospital. Eva Milburn of the hospital aids in presenting gifts as officials of the Herald acknowledge generous donations from hospital staff and donors.

Harris L. R. Mandes Indiana Eva Milburn of the Herald Dat

Train Hits Auto Kills Two Near Crossing

AMO Dec 1 Charley Olson age sixty seven and his companion Nicholson sixty across did not hear the approaching Pennsylvania train at Main street crossing north of town. The auto stalled and was struck mangling both occupants. The train crept by after the crash with considerable damage and mourning.

Amo Charley Nicholson Olson

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Artesian City Post Office Department Daytona, Fla Scientists John M'Cabe Airdale Harold R. Gorham Ruth L. Masten Commissioners Name Hospital Board Member Putnam County Hospital Greencastle and Vicinity Boston Club Home Missionary Society of the J. J. Club Aripps Cristmas Club First National Bank Citizens Trust Company
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