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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1915

Page

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DePauw to name athletics director. coaches to stay

DePauw University trustees and a faculty committee plan to appoint an athletics director who may supervise all athletic activities. President Grose says the current system of separate coaches remains, with the alumni board directing major sports. Ralph Young is urged by students if full control is given.

DePauw, University Grose Alumni Athletic Board DePauw Ralph Young Young

Trustees curb authority over coaching and athletics

Trustees and the faculty committee limit the coach’s power without altering existing contracts with the alumni athletic board. The change follows the new gymnasium’s completion and rising student interest in physical education. Indiana University already appointed a two man board to oversee athletics and coaching of varsity teams.

Coach Young Alumni Athletic Board Indiana University

Cold spell marks year-ago 16 below temperature

A brief note recalls a day a year earlier when thermometers stayed at or below minus 16. The temperature did not rise above zero at any point, keeping the day notably frigid.

Reception at College Avenue Church Tonight

Tonight the College Avenue Church hosts an all inviting reception open to members of the church and any unaffiliated residents. The entire house will be illuminated and open for visitors to tour the rooms and view improvements. Free refreshments will be served in the social rooms for students and townspeople alike.

College Avenue Church

Missing Cast Names Revealed In Herald Minstrel

The Tuesday Herald notes two cast members were unintentionally omitted from the high school minstrel program page. Kathleen James and John Huestis are identified as part of the troupe.

Kathleen James John Huestis

Xmas Shirts Sale At Fashion West Side

Ad shows Xmas shirts priced from 50e to 3.00 at the Fashion on West Side.

West Side

Holiday Plans for Green Castle Boy Scouts

An all day basketball tournament, hike, and banquet are planned to entertain Green Castle's youth during the Christmas vacation. The events include a basketball tournament and a banquet as part of a holiday program for young Americans.

Greencastle

Judge 10 Address Lads For Christmas Scout Events

Superintendent H A Henderson announces a Christmas vacation Boy Scout program in DePauw area with a basketball tournament an all day hike and a banquet led by R A Riterell and Y M C A leaders. A Sunday 2 30 meeting at the public library will plan activities including Judge J P Hughes address.

H. A. Henderson Boy Scout Movement R. A. Riterell DePauw University Boy Scouts J. P. Hughes Public Indianapolis

Sweaters and gifts offered at West Side fashion shops

The Fashion on the West Side advertises a wide range of sweaters from 50¢ to 4.00 for Xmas. Ow Drug Store promotes the Ansco amateur camera with professional quality and a Christ mas gift appeal. Christie's Shoe Store invites buyers to view house slippers in their show window for practical gifts.

Ansco Christie’s Shoe Store Reea Owl Drug Store

Monon Brakeran Killed Nearcloth Cloverdale

O F Cochran age 50 of Lafayette dies after crawling beneath a moving railroad engine to fix a broken brake rod near Cloverdale. He had served 20 years in railroad work. The report notes the engineer moved the train during the incident.

O. F. Cochran Lafayette

Freight crewman killed fixing brake rod near Wallace Junction

O F Cochran a 50 year old Lafayette brakeman was killed at Wallace Junction just south of Cloverdale this morning while crawling under a southbound extra freight to repair a broken brake rod. The engineer unaware dragged Cochran for yards before stopping. Cochran had twenty years in railroad service. John Fossett was conductor of the train.

O. F. Cochran Lafayette Wallace Junction Cloverdale Ed West Cochran Monon John Fossett

Red Cross Seal Sale Reaches 4500 in Greencastle

The Greencastle Red Cross Seal sale totaled 4500 by 3 p m today as volunteers report strong interest and expect sales to rise each day through the holidays led by the sales committee.

RED Cross Greencastle

Sunday School Class Social Event At College Avenue Church

The College avenue church Sunday school class taught by Miss Martha J. Ridpath held its first social in the new room Tuesday night. A musical program featured a cornet solo, solos, and a piano cello violin trio. Rev. J. G. Benson of Brazil spoke on Gy gus Ring. Light refreshments followed and marshmallows toasted by the fireplace. Sixty two students enrolled with many boys bringing friends and mothers.

College Avenue Church Martha J. Ridpath Birchard Coar Ernest Caldwell Donald Rogers Herald Jones Ralph Moser

Friends Aid Locust Street Church in Raising Funds

A letter to Dr. Bert DeWitt Beck, pastor, states a silver dollar donation for church improvements. The sender signs as a Friend and notes not being a church member but praising local work. Also mentions Miss Verne Stoner traveling to Indianapolis for the day.

Friends Aid Locust Street Bert DeWitt Beck Locust Street Church Mr. Beck Verne Stoner Indianapolis

Four Democrats enter treasurer and sheriff races

The Herald reports four candidates for the Democratic treasurer nomination and two for sheriff. Treasurers are Wes Miller Green Castle Theodore Raab Washington Township S C Sayers Greencastle and Jasper Miller Monroe Township. Sheriffs nominees are Edward Eitelforge Madison Township and Howard Harris Greencastle. Rumors say more filings may occur in the next week or ten days.

Herald Wes Miller Greencastle Theodore Raab Washington Township S. C. Sayers Jasper Miller Monroe Township Edward Eitelforge Madison Township Howard Harris Sheriff

County Democrats list local candidates and officials

Putnam County Democrats name multiple announced candidates for county offices. Theodore Raab is a school teacher and farmer near Reelsville. C. Sayers runs Greencastle bookstore and was a former city clerk. Jasper Miller and Wes Miller seek county treasurer. Edward Eitelforge of Madison township seeks sheriff. Howard S. Harris serves as deputy sheriff. Also noted are schoolteacher Miss Etta Adams ill at home and her sister Miss Amy Adams teaching in her place. Local ads for fashion and shoes accompany the notice.

Putnam County Theodore Raab Reelsville C. Sayers 8. C. Sayers Greencastle Sayers Jasper Miller Monroe Township Wes Miller Edward Eitelforge Madison Township Howard S. Harris Theodore Oes Etta Adams First Ward Amy Adams

Advertising Notice Pants Sale in Local Newspaper

Advertising notice highlights a pants sale featured in the local newspaper. The copy promotes bargains and a full page of offers as the week progresses, hinting at a fashion-focused sale event titled The Pants Sale.

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Central Bus Capitalyy L. M. Cooper William Fox Kreutzer Sonata Nance O'Neal, Theda Bara and Willam E. Shay Richard J. Jose Auhion Adv de- Pau Madras Hub Clothing The Fashion Waldemar H. S. Werneke Jeweler Wy Dee North Star Grocery N. Jackson ST. J Aker Opera House A. Cook World Film Corporation Presents Boy Scout Boy Scouts of America Universal Film Corporation Herbert Rawlinson Agnes Vernon Nestor Gomedy Rebekah Lodge Luc Neal NAVY
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