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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1924

Page

3

DePauw delegates head to Phi Gamma Delta convention in Richmond

Kenneth McCoy of Cloverdale will join two DePauw University peers as delegates to the national Phi Gamma Delta convention in Richmond Virginia from December 31 to January 3. Robert Anderson of Delphi and John Markland also attend as DePauw representatives.

Kenneth McCoy Cloverdale Jesse McCoy DePauw University DePauw Phi Gamma Delta Gaternity Richmond Robert Anderson Delphi John Markland

Rickett's Jewelry Sale and Yuletide Bulb Bowls Event

Local notices promote Rickett's Big Jewelry Sale and Gifts that Grow Narcissus Bowls and Bulbs at Hamilton's Book Store. John Bitel & Son advertise Xmas bulbs and Bulb Bowls for Yuletide windows with low prices and holiday gifts.

Rickett Hamilton John Bitel & Son

Clocks and Silverware Lead Reduction Sale at Ricketts Jewelry

At Ricketts Jewelry Store a reduction sale boosts sales with notable gains in clocks and silverware. The event highlights a push to attract shoppers and clear stock during the promotional period.

Ricketts Jewelry

Delightful Christmas Celebration by Methodist Women

Mrs. Lee Reeves hosted a Christmas gathering of about three dozen women from the Methodist Woman's Bible class. President M. S. Heavenridge chaired, with a program led by Mrs. Jennie C. Jennings. Miss Bernice Craig accompanied, and readings from Luke and Matthew framed the Birthday of Jesus.

Methodist Episcopal Church and International Sunday School Association Lee Reeves

Six Silver Tea Spoons at Rickett's Box Reduction Sale

Items offered at Rickett's Box Reduction Sale include six silver tea spoons priced at 98e, equating to about $2.00. The sale promotes affordable houseware deals amid clearance pricing.

Rickett’s

Holiday Class Party Brings Cheerful Sharing

Jennie C Jennings Mary A Darnall Grace W Gray Mattle B Crouch Ida A Pierce and Adam Skinner shared presents carefully planned by Mrs Jennings. Reading verses provided entertainment. Reeves Class Birthday Cake candles and Christmas decorations framed refreshments of hot chocolate waters candies and nuts. The celebration closed with a prayer offered by Mrs O Harr.

Jennie C. Jennings Mary A. Darnall Grace W. Gray Mattle Crouch Ida A. Pierce Adam Skinner

Specials Edge Fillmore in 27 to 16 Prelim game

The Greencastle Specials, a newly formed independent basketball quintet, defeated the Fillmore Independents 27 to 16 in Greencastle High School Gym. Baird Allen and Black led scoring, with Masten adding key free throws as Wise dominated for Fillmore. Bausman sat out the second half. A Farm Bureau questionnaire sought county views on proposed bills with a January 1 deadline.

Yiriday Greencastle Specials City Fillmore Independent Greencastle Fillmore Independents Bausman Purdue University Fillmore Baird Allen Black Masten Specials Wise Opo Buis Bausman Robinson Oy Bryan Amon Hunter A. Allen B. Allen H. Robinson Oliver Robinson Nevins Shoemaker

Farmers hear proposed laws at Fifth District meeting

At Crawfordsville on December 16 the Fifth District Farm Bureau Legislative meeting discussed bills to be introduced in the next state session. Oscar W. Larm opened, with M. Swope and E. A. Gaberial outlining the County Unit school and Assessors bills. H. E. Lachert from Johnson County also spoke on proposed laws. Candles! Candles! Very cheap at Rickett's Jewelry Store. Redeem meal tickets by December 31 1924 Johnson Bros Botel Richardson Cafe

Farm Bureau House of Representative Putnam County J.C. Bridges Greencastle Fifth District Farm Bureau Crawfordsville Oscar W. Larm M. Swope State Trustees Association E. A. Gaberial Boone County State Assessors Association H. E. Lachert Johnson County Johnson Bros Botel Richardson Cafe

Rickett's Jewelry Sale Offers Xmas Glassware Bargains

Local sale highlights big bargains on glassware and toilet goods as Christmas gifts. Shoppers flock to Rickett's to find affordable presents.

Rickett's

Chayote Finds Favor in Atlantic and Gulf States

The chayote vegetable, known in Mexico and Central America as vegetable pear and other names, gains popularity in the Atlantic and Gulf states. Vigorous and prolific, a single vine yields more than enough for a family. it is a good fall and winter table vegetable and an ornamental vine. The fruit weighs eight ounces to a pound with fiber-free flesh and delicate flavor. tubers are used as potatoes in some regions, while the foliage feeds cattle and poultry.

Mexico Central America Atlantic Gulf States South

Africa’s Diamond Rush Opens on Vaal River Claim

Government commission formally opens a new public domain along the Vaal river where a diamond rush erupts. A farmer reports sparkling stones and potential earnings of $10,000 weekly as prospectors move into a 50 mile stretch with over 1,000 workers within days.

Vaal Africa

Lawful essay urged on passing of the doorbell

Eldorado Times reports an electrician urges a law on doorbell fashion. He notes drivers wake the baby with cars and horns when friends call, prompting his complaint about noisy traffic and the loss of quiet in town.

John Roach Jacob Street Basnaby Eldorado Eldorado Times

Silent Resolve Against Chester Tallboys

A young woman speaks with her friend about marriage prospects refusing Chester Tallboys. She notes only his own words could change her mind, revealing a tale of social expectations and personal agency.

Chester Tallboys Chester

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