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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
1
Los Angeles reports funeral plans for Gene Stratton Porter novelist fatally hurt in a collision with a street car. Porter’s husband Charles Porter from Rome City Ind and daughter Mrs J L Meehan await telegrams while investigations deem the crash avoidable.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute warns that a decline in Junior Farmers enrollment and Purdue's 1924 25 registration drop from 724 to 374 signals a national trend. Executive Secretary Henry Sandholt says the lack of trained agricultural leaders threatens Indiana's backbone industries and demands efficiency improvements in farming practices.
Mrs Jane Easter, widow of Squire Easter, at her Fairview home northwest of the city, was accosted by two men late Thursday night who dragged her to the yard and demanded money. They searched drawers but fled when frightened. she sought help from her son after the assault.
The Indiana Historical Society met at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis on December 5 and 6 with about 350 of 500 members attending. DePauw University faculty featured on Saturday program including Oscar Williams and W. W. Sweet who spoke on the Junior Historical Society and the Putnam County Centennial. A luncheon of the History Section of the Indiana State Teacher's Association occurred at noon, and the Society of Indiana Pioneers held its annual banquet that evening in the Riley Room.
Rev A J Rawlinson chaplain of St Mary of the Woods college is raised to domestic prelate with the title monsignor and awarded a PhD by Rome. The honor follows his pastor and army chaplain record as diocese of Indianapolis figures gather in a ceremony on December 16 at the Conventual church with a Cecelian auditorium reception to honor the priest known as Gus Rawlinson.
Mr and Mrs E B Wright of Reelsville hosted a four course six o clock dinner Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Orval Hutcheson Mr and Mrs Ross McCullough and son Manis Mr and Mrs John Boyd William Mullinix Rollie Cagle Manis Miller and Eu Avene Ozment Misses Olive Cagle Wilma Rollin Pauline Mullinix and Dorothy Huffman The evening continued with games and music.
State official A R Carmichael warns Putnam County drivers the 1925 automobile plates must be purchased by January 1. Pluck and chauffeur licenses also must be obtained by January 1. Sales open December 15 in Green Castle at Chenoweth Webb garage replacing prior dealer locations due to equipment shortages.
Joseph Tomsett Dobell registrar of DePauw University died at Patnan County Hospital after a long liver illness. Born November 9 1851 in Cincinnati he joined DePauw as mathematics teacher and registrar in 1901 later becoming University Recorder. Survived by son Roy Herbert and two grandsons. funeral at College Avenue Church Saturday at 10 AM conducted by three local pastors.
DePauw prepares for Hoosier Athletic Club game after a rout of Danville Normal. Coach Morrison eyes a strong season with changes in the lineup including Ward Struck and Puckett. Big Lou and Hirt anchor backcourt as Stewart from Bainbridge earns notice.
The Greencastle Campfire Girls organized recently are aiding charitable institutions. The club has about twenty members. Miss Mary Case is guardian and Miss Taylor an instructor at DePauw University is assistant guardian.
Joshaway H. Kirk, Civil War veteran and Presbyterian Church member, died at 10:50 p.m. at his niece Mrs. N. S. Woods home northwest of Reelsville from old age infirmities. He leaves eight nieces and eight nephews and no immediate relatives besides a step-sister in Anderson. Funeral from Mrs. Woods home Tuesday at 2 p.m. then body taken to Pendleton for interment.
KE Miller of Terre Haute suffered severe cuts and bruises after his Cadillac coupe plunged over a steep Deer Creek bridge embankment on the National road. Burgett of Evansville, driving, escaped unhurt as Shriners aided the injured man and took him to Dr. Pell's office in Brazil. The wrecked car was recovered later by Turner Wrecker.
Miss Adelaide Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas announces the opening of a beauty parlor on the second floor of the First National Bank building. The Art Beauty Shoppe will be modern fully equipped and open on Tuesday with two large rooms.
Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge No 106 to hold regular meeting Monday at 8 PM. Initiation of candidates urged for all degree staff. Mrs S C Sayers and Mrs Virgil Grimes traveled to Indianapolis Monday for a Bridge party.
The Christmas Seal Sale in Putnam County is progressing well says Dr. W. M. McGaughey. Delta Theta Tau is selling seals in Greencastle with strong support, and countywide sales are rising. About 150,000 seals have been sent to various parts of the county and several points report sold allotments, hinting at breaking former records.
James A Johnston 40 of Indianapolis died Saturday night in an Indianapolis hospital while under anaesthetic for an operation. Survived by a widow and one daughter, he was the brother of Emma Johnston a Greencastle store cashier. He had worked twenty years as a telegraph operator for the Big Four in Indianapolis. The body will return to Greencastle with funeral services at the Greencastle Christian Church at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Levi Marshall. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Dr William D Alexander of Evanston Ill visited Mary E Hester who has been ill. He was born in Gosport and is a former DePauw student.
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