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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
7
A prayer meeting at the Presby teran Church led by Mrs Marie Zaharakas will be held this evening at 7 30. Attendees are asked to gather at her home on Locust Street before heading to the church.
Miss Elizabeth Darby recovers from influenza and teaches at Delilah Miller school. Kenneth Umfleet is named summer instructor at Teachers College Columbia University and will create a course in staging school operas. Mr. and Mrs. William Eitelforge and two sons escape injuries after a Studebaker collision with a Danville car on the National Road east of Stilesville. Local leaders attended an Indianapolis hearing on Old Trails Express petition to operate a motor express line through Greencastle. State Highway surveyors map straightening of State Road 43 near Cloverdale with paving planned and embankment work at the National Road intersection. Citizens push for the River-to-Lakes Highway paving along State Road 43.
A survey shows Green clade flu cases increasing in the city. The university reports over 130 cases, while Green High School records 21 students absent with illness. Most cases are mild, with some serious instances.
Greencastle man Joe Baker, about 7:30 pm Wednesday, was bruised when struck by a car driven by Claude Newgent on East Washington Street in front of the Vencastle theater. He was helped to his feet and taken to his Bloomington home. Police say Baker stepped in front of the slow-moving car. no serious injuries reported.
Indianapolis Dec 13 Repeal of the teachers tenure law was recommended in resolutions at the Indiana State Association of Trustees convention. Other measures urged include abolition of county and township teachers institutes and creation of a county supervisor of schools office. Otto K Jensen Arcadia was re elected president Edward Hoffman Brazil was re elected secretary and treasurer and George L Hawkins Muncie was chosen vice president.
EX RESIDENT IS DEAD Mrs Jessie Williams Annaball 54 formerly of Greencastle died in Indianapolis after pneumonia. She taught at the First Ward school for years and lived in Indianapolis eighteen years. She is a step sister of Mrs Elmer Stratton. Funeral plans hinge on arrival of a Denver niece. body to be brought to Greencastle for burial.
The grade teachers of City Schools held a Christmas party at Mrs. Runyan’s home on East Washington Street. Hosts Miss Adams, Miss Helm, Miss Heath, and Miss Ferguson assisted. A brief meeting preceded social time with gift exchanges and festive refreshments.
Real estate ad offers a six room brick veneer home for sale or rent with contact to call 417-X. Also notices include Art Novelties by Dorothy Knudson at 608 South Locust, a St Pauls Baptist church program by Griffey and his sextette, coal prices for Indiana and West Virginia Island Creek, a found emblem pin at the Herald office, and a wanted ad for a modern five room house to rent with Herald Office inquiry.
Christmas gift ideas include Steinite Electric Radio, Craver Electric Shop, Kitel Floral Co with artificial centerpieces and candles, India brass trays and bowls from Old Gold Gift Shop, and make your own parchment lamp shade. Studio Art Shop promotes discounts and craft kits with an art club offer.
The Methodist church hosts a 6 30 pm supper in the basement followed by an illustrated lecture on Methodist work in the Philippines. Presbyterian Women hold a yuletide party with carols and a Passion Play description. PEO Sisterhood meets for a Christmas gathering, plans the year ahead. Veronica Club hosts a Christmas party for members and children with readings songs and presents.
Clay Robinson of Fillmore returned yesterday from California. He accompanied Claude Coffin, a former Fillmore resident, back to his western state home by auto and then by train. Robinson reports all schools courts and public meeting places in western states closed by influenza epidemic.
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