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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

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Municipal Mass Tree Program Completed in Greencastle

A large community Christmas program led by Prof Loane and Greencastle Public Schools featured a decorated tree on the courthouse lawn, a parade from the High School to the court house, carols performed by grade students and local groups, and a planned hour of festivities with civic leaders and volunteers.

Prof Loane Greencastle Ph Sloane Mus Greencastle Public Schools Thea Orority T Mty Court House Prot Ne Tripa Ding Court House Lawn Arshall Henry Uvtat Sears Sherraden Camp Fire Girls The Scouts Parent Teachers Action

Silent Night Hymn Stirs Christmas Spirit With Classic Carols

The familiar verses celebrate Christ’s birth with imagery of Bethlehem and heavenly hosts. The hymn invokes Mary, the infant Jesus, and shepherds, underscoring peace and redemption as the star shines and angels sing. Music and text credited to the Methodist Hymnal.

Christ Bethlehem Jesus Lord Methodist Hymnal

Wives of Kiwanis Members Guests at Bloomington Dinner

The Greencastle Kiwanis wives attended a 6 o'clock dinner at College Avenue Church. District Governor Myers of Bloomington gave the evening address. Dean of Indiana University Medical School, and Blooming ton Chamber of Commerce president, spoke. Music by Harriet Barnum and Marie Brown drew encores. Seventy five guests enjoyed a turkey dinner served by the church ladies.

Greencastle Kiwanis Club Myers Bloomington College Avenue Church L. R. Eckherdt DePauw University Medical School Indiana University Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Harry Moore Harriet’ Barnum Marie Brown

Mrs F C Tilden And Daughter Visit Indianapolis

Mrs. F C Tilden and her daughter Elizabeth were in Indianapolis on Thursday for unspecified purposes.

F. C. Tilden Elizabeth Indianapolla

Army board again airs big scandal

Capt Edwin H Randle of the 25th Infantry Nogales Ariz who figured in the Conger Randle army society scandal was called before a board of inquiry at Fort Sam Houston last Monday The secret appearance lends credence to a report the defamation suit by Capt Randle and his wife Agnes Karnes Randle against Col Arthur L Conger for 100000 was to be aired in army circles again The couple withdrew their suit after an inspector general inquiry and an out of court settlement followed Col Conger was later sent to Fort Sill and Randle to Nogales The pageant and church notices follow with the local church events and Christmas program details.

San Antonio Tex Edwin H. Randle 25Th Infantry Nogales Ariz Conger-Randle Army Society Fort Sam Houston Randle Board of Inquiry Agnes Karnes Col. Conger Washington Col Conger Fort Sill Okla

Charges Violation of Educational Law in Putnam County

The State of Indiana filed a charge in Putnam Circuit Court against Lollie Riddle for violating the Compulsory Education Law. The affidavit by County Attendance officer A. Ver million alleges Riddle kept Geneva 14 and Edna 12 from school on December 13 and for two weeks prior, despite notice on December 10 and their fitness to attend.

Indiana Putnam Circuit Lollie Riddle Putnam County A. Vermillion Riddle Geneva Edna

Debaters Pittman and Austin Set for Tonight Debate

Spear Pittman and Carey Austin, Greencastle figures, will finally debate at City Hall on the question Resolved that Fire is more destructive than Water. WLAX Greencastle will broadcast the event to the region as supporters tune in.

Carey Austin Spear Pitman Austin Greencastle Spear Pittman WLAX

Marriage Licenses for Cecil Arnold and Oladys Lisby Near Coatesville

Cecil Ernest Arnold of Fillmore and Oladys Marene Lisby of near Coatesville obtained marriage licenses.

Cecil Ernest Arnold Fillmore Oladys Marene Lisby Coatesville

Digging for the City of David site begins

Archaeologists led by Professor R. S. McAllister plan immediate excavations outside Jerusalem on the suspected Jebusite fortress site believed to be the ancient City of David. The mission aims to reveal daily life details from Davidic times and possibly uncover monuments, with speculative finds including relics of historic figures, though the tomb of David itself remains uncertain.

City of David Jerusalem Ill Jebusite City of David Solomon Professor McAllister Absalom Ahaz Isaiah Jeremiah Jehoiakim McAillister Ares Josephus John Hyrcanus Simon Maccabeus Herod the Great Absolom Abraham

Ring Solves Seven-Year War Mystery for Mother

After the Somme battle in July 1916 Donald Poulter of the London Rifle Brigade was reported missing. The War Graves Commission now says his body has been found, identified by a ring once owned by his father and given by his mother before he went to France.

Somme Donald Poulter London Rifle Brigade War Graves Commission Poulter France

Woman confess bank robbery scheme linked to Detroit duo

Miss Marjorie Callahan 31 admits planning the 8774 dollar Nov. 23 Robbery of the Tuxedo state bank. She says she received 10 percent of the loot. Leroy Young 35 denies involvement. Both waived extradition and await transport to Indianapolis as police expect two more suspects to be arrested.

Indianapolis Tuxedo State Bank Marjorie Callahan Detroit Mich Miss Callahan Leroy Young H. C. Webster Indiana Banker's Association Webster Howe Ind McCray John W. Mullin

Mrs Herbert Dies After Prolonged Illness

Sarah Ann Herbert widow of George Herbert died at her home near Reelsville after nearly four years of illness. Born December 8 1844 in Scott County Virginia she was 79 years and 11 days old. Survived by four sons Luther Ernest Edward L Herbert and Ernest L Herbert. three daughters Mrs Olla Pollom Myrtle Herbert and Mrs Sam M Stigler of Brazil and Harmony residents. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 39 oclock in the Reelsville M E Church.

Sarah Ann Herbert George Herbert Reelsville Scott County Virginia Herbert Harmony Edward L. Herbert Luther E. Herbert Ernest L. Herbert Olla Pollom Myrtle Herbert Sam M. Stigler Brazil M. EB

High Taxation Sends Art Treasures to U S

English collectors sell under pressure from taxes and living costs while American buyers, aided by swift agents, acquire art treasures. The article notes that English sales surged after the war with about ten thousand dollars worth shipped to the United States last year.

U. S London America England United States

Man Fatally Shot Over Debt in Madison County

N T Henderson, sixty, a country merchant of Big Tine, Madison County, was shot to death after a quarrel over a $4.50 debt. Ki Baker, forty five, is jailed on murder charges after allegedly confronting Henderson at his home and opening fire, four shots hitting the victim in the head and body.

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