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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
1
Re dedication service marks renewal of the College Avenue church building. The event affirms loyalty and sacrifice within three other congregations and highlights improvements to houses of worship.
Green castle churches complete a year long program of improvements as the College Avenue Church reopens after remodeling begun in February. The Presbyterian group, about 125 members, has spent around 8000 dollars on a new manse, hardwood floors, interior decoration by Leidner Hascall, and wall treatments. A new heating system and cellar work add to the modernization effort with total costs near 10000 dollars. The dedication follows extensive renovations by Landes Light and Johnson Miller and is part of a broader push by Greencastle's churches to beautify worship spaces.
The Greencastle High School five defeated Fillmore on the road by 16 to 10 in a fast and closely contested first game of the season.
Greencastle high school beat Fillmore 16 to 10 in a fast contest marking Greencastle’s return to basketball after two years. Taylor scored key second half baskets to preserve the lead as Fillmore pressed, with Jones Burks and Taylor starring for Greencastle and Pursel Pur sel for Fillmore.
An attractive rededication program will be held Sunday morning at College Avenue Church. Bishop Edwin H. Hughes, a former member, will deliver the sermon. President Grose of Depauw will offer prayer.
A large Greencastle College Avenue congregation plans a 10 am rededication service for the remodeled church building with Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes delivering the sermon. DePauw President Dr. George Richmond Grose will offer prayer, followed by an 7:30 pm congratulatory service reviewing the remodel.
Estes Duncan of Cloverdale a leading farmer and businessman in south Putnam county says he will not pursue the Republican nomination for Congress in the Fifth District. He cites inability to spare time from his business to conduct a campaign despite encouragement from supporters.
The Christmas edition of The Herald, an eight page Greencastle Putnam county issue, focuses on general news and local business adverts for Xmas goods. The Owl Drug store features a $250 Wonder Tone music box priced at $12.50. Mrs Julius Bryan and her sons Paul and Park traveled to Indianapolis for the day.
The DePauw Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha sent Christmas greeting cards to friends. The messages include A Christmas Greeting Our Friend Our Fellow Zeta Our Brother in the Bond Whichever You May be Xi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha Wishes You a Most Happy Holiday.
Daniel V. Etcheson of Monroe township, a former trustee and prominent farmer, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam county treasurer. He was in Greencastle meeting voters as candidates shake hands to build support.
Donald Ricketts and Earl Jones report a break in at their repair shop Friday night entry via window. The shop was ransacked but nothing appeared stolen. T. T. Moore visited his daughter Kathryn in Otterbein. An ad promotes a Wonder Tone record player at The Owl Drug store for 12.50 capable of handling Victor or Columbia records.
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