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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
Tigers meet Hanover College and the H S quintet faces AmO on the Depauw gym floor tomorrow evening. Local fans anticipate two evenly matched college and high school showdowns with the depauw program hosting both games.
Greencastle and University fans are set for a double header on the DePauw floor Friday with G H S facing Amo at 7 pm followed by DePauw meeting Hanover. Amo recently beat Brazil, while DePauw’s season begins and the Tigers are tipped for a strong campaign.
Jerry W. Lang transfers a lot in Cloverdale to J. W. Evans. Dr. Mel T. Cook, former DePauw Biology teacher now at State University of New Jersey, arrives in Greencastle for a Delta U visit. Dr. Cook belongs to Delta Alpha. Mrs. John Skinner of Terre Haute travels to Greencastle on business Thursday.
T E Evans announced the appointment of Putnam County Fair Price Committee members across business classes. Representatives include Utterback Bowen Ford Bain Smith Heavenridge and others. labor, grocers, merchants, shoes, coal, meat, clothing, with a Federal administrator aiming to standardize prices nationwide.
Indianapolis stockyards processed large hog numbers with 22 500 hogs for disposal and a Wednesday layover. Prices fell from 530 to 500 per hundredweight while general sales averaged 13 75. Cattle and calves declined, sheep rose with top lambs at 17 00, the highest since August.
Mrs Mary Alspaugh of Brazil and her daughter Miss Nora Alspaugh a Brazil High School teacher will spend the weekend here with Mrs W F Ledbetter and Mr Ledbetter, sister of Mrs Alspaugh.
Washington December 17 President Wilson has not fixed a date to end federal control of railroads. Secretary Tumulty relayed to a labor and farmer delegation that the President is open to views and a two year delay. Senate moves toward final vote on a Cummins railroad bill amid House Senate differences.
President Wilson is expected to announce today his choice of a three man commission to investigate the mining situation. The decision was learned at the White House.
On March 12, 1904 Andrew Carnegie transferred five million dollars in United States Steel bonds to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. The gift includes extensive provisions governing the fund and its operations.
The Messiah production is postponed due to fuel shortages. Rector Hall hosts Christmas parties and a Little Sister event. Open rush debated by Pan-Hellenic. no pledging plan finalized. Economics Prof Carlson to speak at Cleveland conference on December 29 to 31. Rector Hall men defeat Mansfield Hall 17 to 0 for co ed basketball title. Oratorical Association rejoin denied. Marian Albion DePauw debate set for March 19.
Dr and Mrs Edwin Post and daughter Ruth will depart Friday for Wayne Pennsylvania to visit their son Arthur Post and Sam.
Japanese embassy representatives in Washington assert that lasting ties between nations depend on friendly relations among women. They call for cross national study and cooperation through the YWCA as a prime channel, noting Japanese women increasingly enter business and industry. The World Service program plans three million dollars to aid women and girls across multiple regions.
A December 17 wedding at the Zaring residence in Manhattan Indiana united Miss Edith Zaring and Mr. Wilbur W. Sellers. Rev A M Hootman officiated in a decorously festive ceremony with music by Miss Jane Johnson and Miss Dorothy Smart. The couple to spend holidays with relatives before setting up home in Greencastle.
In the Lena delta region of far northern Siberia, researchers note mammoth remains revealing the last survivors perished long before humans. The fossil record suggests vast ancient herds once roamed the area during a much warmer climate era.
The Womarts Bible class of the College Avenue church will meet at 2 30 afternoon with Mrs J R D John at her home on South Locust street. Devotions will be read by Mrs M A Marshall and Mrs Jennie Jennings and Mrs Eugene Light will lead the afternoon’s work.
A local pet business, operating under new state rules, faces updated fees and conduct obligations. The agency granted permits and outlines compliance steps for continued operation.
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