DePauw Graduate Edwin O Neel Honored by Sigma Delta Chi
Sigma Delta Chi hosted a dinner in Longden Hall for Edwin O Neel DePauw class of 1924 recently elected national secretary of the professional fraternity at its Evanston Ill convention. O Neel now works for the Indianapolis Times and was active in journalism at DePauw. Guests included Volney Fowler Robert Anderson J L Stuart Claude Mahoney John Heiney and Charles Robbins with seating for 20.
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Sigma Delta Chi
Longden Hall
Edwin O'Neel
DePauw
Evanston, Ill
O'Neel
Indianapolis Times
Schol
Volney Fowler
Robert Anderson
J. L. Stuart
Claude Mahoney
John Heiney
Charles Robbins
Say! Charley Arnold's Christmas Notes From Greencastle
Charles J. Arnold shares chatty observations from Greencastle Indiana. He notes a banker’s alleged illness, Adam Vogner’s tuxedo surplus, holiday shopping urgency, and a cafe encounter with Guy Call. He jokes about Christmas carrots and winter slush.
Annual Putnam County Corn Show draws 105 entries
One hundred five entries are shown in the fourth annual Putnam County Corn Show in the First National Bank lobby. Entries mainly from Russell township, judged by Ralph Troyer of Lafontaine, with about 200 expected. A Junior Corn King display from the Chicago exposition will be shown. illness prevents his attendance. Horticulturists meet at Ogg orchard with Kiwanis lunch remarks by Purdue’s Monroe McCown and Doyle Zaring on apples and fruit growing.
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Putnam County
Russell Township
R. H. Stevenson
Troyer
Lafontaine
Chicago
Putnam
County Horticulturists
Ogg Orchard
Kiwanis Club
Purdue University
Monroe McCown
Doyle Zaring
State Horticulturist Society
Mr. McCown
Mr. Zaring
Court House
Roachdale High Students Injured In Auto Crash
Four Roachdale high school students Miss Ethel McGaughey Miss Evelyn Hall Kenneth Ridelen and driver William Cline were injured when their car veered off State Road 43 near Elm Street in front of Oscar OHair s home. The vehicle struck a telephone pole and was damaged. They were treated by Dr. W M McGaughey and later at the McGaughey residence. Miss McGaughey suffered back injuries Miss Hall a severe facial cut Ridelen multiple bruises.
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Ethel McGaughey
Manford McGaughey
Elm Street
Evelyn Hall
Carpentersville
Kenneth Ridelen
Raccoon
Oscar O’hair
William Cline
Greencastle
Roachdale
W. M. McGaughey
McGaughey
Miss McGaughey
Miss Hall
Ridelen
Roachdale High School
Murphy Five and Ten Center Reopens In Greencastle
Hundreds visit the remodeled Murphy store on East Washington Street as Greencastle residents tour the new interior with large showcases and display spaces. Avon Tuttle and Murphy officials attend the informal opening while Clair Hull's orchestra entertains patrons. The store replaces the old Trick Bros. Five and Ten.
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G. C. Murphy
Greencastle
Putnam County
Murphy
United States
Clair Hull
Avon Tuttle
Murphy Stores
Trick Bros. Five
Ten Cent
East Washington Street
Pageant Postponed by Illness at Local Church
The Christmas pageant at the Christian Church scheduled for Sunday evening has been postponed due to illness.
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Christian Church
Martinsville Prepares for Greencastle Tigers in Friday Showdown
Martinsville high school basketball hosts Greencastle Tiger Cubs in a Friday night clash as Artesians surge toward another state title. Coach Bausman plans two ready squads and final workouts this afternoon. Local flu reports dismissed by authorities.
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Martinsville
Greencastle Tiger Cubs
Greencastle
Manual Juniors
Indianapolis
W. E. Bausman
Artesian
Tiger Cub
Bausman
Evan Crawley
Stone
Brown
Tobin
Crawley
Campbell
Masten
Ellis
Riggs
Gross
Tiger Cubs
Fillmore
Bedford
Artesians
Franklin
Washington
Siamese Twins Draw Big House at Granada Theatre
San Antonio born Siamese Twins, the only joined pair living, drew packed houses in Greencastle for a Wednesday show at the Granada Theatre. Their act featured saxophone, clarinet, and vocal numbers with a twin from St Louis performing tap and song. Born in England 18 years ago they were educated by relatives in Texas. their father, a British army officer, died in World War I. They are joined at the base of the spine by a six inch tissue connection and move with graceful coordination despite walking reverse to one another.
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San Antonio
Granada Theatre
Greencastle
St. Louis
England
Tex
Shortage Found in Books of Missing Deputy Clerk
New Albany Indiana December 12 A $550 shortage was found in the books of Leo K Less t 28 deputy in the County Clerk Edward H Meyer office who vanished last Thursday night The shortage dates to 1927 and Meyer said Less is parents have offered to cover the loss Representatives of the state board of accounts examined the records The deputy clerk has not been heard from since the disappearance
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New Albany
Ind
Leo K. Lesst
Edward H. Meyer
Meyer
State Board of Accounts
Lessi
Eminence Gym Burns in Tuesday Fire
A Tuesday night blaze gutted the Eminence gymnasium used for classes since the high school was damaged last year. The light plant survived, but the fire origin remains unknown amid ongoing controversy over financing a new high school. Eminence lies near Belle Union in Morgan County.
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Eminence High School
Martinsville
Eminence
Belle Union
Putnam County
Morgan County
Retired farmer John S. Elmore dies at 77 in Brazil
John S. Elmore a retired farmer died at 10 40 this morning at 195 North Vandalia Street after seventeen months of bed confinement. Born in Kentucky he lived near Stilesville and retired to Brazil twelve years ago. Survived by two sons John T and Roten L and a brother Lot Elmore. Funeral Friday at 10 a m with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery near Stilesville.
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John S. Elmore
Vandalia Street
Mr. Elmore
Kentucky
Stilesville
Brazil
Oddreflows
Eminence
John T. Elmore
Roten L. Elmore
California
Lot Elmore
Clayton
Walnut Grove
Greencastle Merchants elect new leaders at meeting
FE M Denny, president of the Greencastle Merchants Retail Association, was re-elected to lead the group. J F Cannon was chosen as vice-president. DePauw professors are described in leisure pursuits from wood carving to writing and hunting.
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FE. M. Denny
Greencastle Merchants Retail Association
J. F. Cannon
DePauw
Gough
Caldwell
Stephenson
Naylor
Blanchard
J C Penney announces 500 new stores expansion drive
J C Penney Co plans to open 500 new stores, bringing total to 1 078 as leases are signed for spring development. Expansion aims to lift annual sales from about 190 million to 230 to 240 million, with stores in 2 500 to 5 000 population towns and new warehouses in St Louis and existing in New York serving regions.
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J.C. Penney CO
Board of Directors
J. C. Penney Co
Earl C. Sams
Penney
East Central
Chambers of Commerce
St. Louis
New York City
Kemmerer
Wyo
Sama
Play Tonight At Fillmore High And What’s His Name
Juniors and seniors of Fillmore High School present a three act mystery play this evening. A splendid cast has rehearsed and an excellent entertainment is promised by those in charge.
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Fillmore High School
Charles A Dryer Dies Indianapolis Attorney and Leader
Charles A Dryer a 75 year old Indianapolis attorney for 52 years died at his home of heart disease. He formerly led the Indianapolis Bar Association and belonged to state and national bar groups. Born in Hillsboro Illinois he studied at DePauw Abury and earned BA in 1875 MA in 1878. He married Mamie Sloan in 1888. Burial is planned at Crown Hill cemetery.
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Indianapolis
Charles A. Dryer
Central Avenue
Dryer
Indianapolis Bar Association
Indiana Bar Association
American Bar Association
Indiana Trust Building
Mr. Dryer
Hillsboro
DePauw University
Indiana Asbury University
DePauw
Mamie A. Sloan
Cincinnati
Crown Hill Cemetery
Masons Name New Officers in Greencastle Chapter
Greencastle chapter 22 of the Masons held an election of officers at the Temple. Installation will occur the second Wednesday in January at the regular meeting. Elected: Mullins as H P P R P, Marion Cooper as King, C F Mathes Scribe, H H FE Greenleaf C of H, Lawrence Wright C of S, Carol Moore R A C, Jacob Kitel Master of 3rd veil, Ralph Howard Master of 2nd veil, J Walker Master of 1st veil, Ed Walls Treasurer, E E Caldwell Secretary, Ralph Howard Trustee, Temple Board Conrad Gautier, Finance committee J H Trembly, Bence Daggy, J Walker.
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Greencastle
Masons
Temple
H. P
R. P. Mullins
King
Marion Cooper
Scribe
C. F. Mathes
H.H. FE
H. Greenleaf
S—Lawrence
Ralph Howard
J. Walker
Ed. Walls
E. E. Caldwell
Temple Board
Conrad Gautier
J. H. Trembly
Bence Daggy
Post Office Force III Closes Early Each Night
Ill staff forces earlier closing to 8 o clock nightly until further notice. Mail moving with limited force and no delays as the post office relocates operations.
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Post Office Force
Weather Forecast for Southwest Tonight to Friday
Rain is likely tonight and Friday with generally fair conditions in the extreme southwest. Friday brings colder temperatures and fresh to strong shifting winds across the region.
New Electric Rates Offer Savings for Greencastle Users
The Public Service Commission approved a new optional lighting rate schedule in Greencastle. The changes primarily benefit residential customers with a per room structure and a $1.10 minimum, plus 25 cents per kilowatt for power and appliances, while commercial lighting gains from a lower first 175 kilowatt hour tier and a $1.00 minimum. A discount day shifts to the 10th of the month after meter reads, and customers are urged to inquire at the Electric Company office for full details.
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Public Service Commission
Greencastle
Vis
Eleetric Company
Rotarians Host Dinner and Christmas Entertainment
The Rotarians, their wives and families attended a Christmas dinner Wednesday evening at the Presby terian Church. About seventy people enjoyed a musical program by Mrs. C Otis and Mrs. A G Brown, with Santa Claus distributing gifts. John F. Cannon, the chairman in charge, received much credit for organizing the event.
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Rotarians
Presb Y*terian
A. G. Brown
Santa
Claus
John F. Cannon
Afi
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Dioe
Santa Claus
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Commonwealth
Call
Guy Call
First National Bank
CUBS
Tilton Hardwood
Batsman
The
Chas. A. Dryer
Depauw Grad
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