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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1929

Page

3

Martha Ridpath P. T. A. Holds Xmas Meeting

The Martha Ridpath P T A met Friday afternoon with large attendance. The program included a Christmas tableau by students led by Elnora Tharp, carols, and a report from Mrs. Herman Beck on the state convention. Also noted are Miss Ayler’s home holiday visit and the Coterie Club Christmas gathering hosted by Mrs. A E Ayler.

Martha Ridpath H. Ek WV Greenleaf Qge Herman Beck Elnora Tharp A. E. Ayler Coterie Club H. R. H. Greenleaf

Shortest Day of the Year Noted in Solstice Talk

A reporter notes that the winter solstice arrives tomorrow with about nine hours of sunlight. People rush to finish shopping for gifts like a father's tie, a scooter, and Aunt Emma's shawl before sunset at 4 35.

North Pole Father Johnny Emma

The History and Uses of Molasses in Early America

A historical overview of molasses from China and India to Cuba and Louisiana, its role in New England trade, and everyday 19th century uses. It also shares recipes for New Orleans molasses desserts, beans, and cookies, highlighting its culinary versatility and economy.

China India Cuba Louisiana New England New Orleans

Ferry West Point Rammed by Cay Float on Hudson

The New York Central ferry West Point carrying 700 passengers was rammed by a loaded cay float on the Hudson River. Tugboats aided evacuation with no serious casualties though some were cut or scratched by glass during the panic before the vessel was towed ashore.

New York INS New York Central West Point Hudson River

Reconciliation Reported Between Ex-Follies Star and Colored Husband

Helen Lee Worthing ex-Follies girl and screen actress in Los Angeles reconciles with Dr. Eugene C. Nelson after a five day separation. The couple, who wed in 1927 at Tia Juana, faced race rumor strains and lived in Hollywood then near the LA black belt. Worthing says she always loved him and doubts any racial barrier.

Los Angeles Cal INS Eugene C. Nelson Helen Lee Worthing Tia Juana Nelson Hollywood Dr. Nelson

President names ex soldier cowboy as Secretary of War

Colonel Patrick Jay Hurley of Oklahoma was named by President Hoover to succeed the late James W. Good. Hurley, a distinguished soldier and executive, is forty six and formerly a cowboy.

Patrick Jay Hurley Oklahoma Hoover James W. Good Hurley

The Herald Greencastle Indiana Publication Details 1968

Public notice style blurb shows Greencastle Indiana newspaper details including postal designation Second Class matter at Greencastle post office and staff lines for Charles J. Arnold LeRoy Gee Roy Evans with address 17-19 South Jackson Street. Subscription rates listed for Putnam County and outside Putnam County.

Herald Star & Democra Greencastle Ind Postofice Charles J. Arnold LeRoy Gee Roy Evans South Jackson Street Indiana Putnam County

Mexico's Former President Beats Arrest on Murder Charge

A historical note reports a former Mexican president avoiding arrest on a murder charge amid a long list of local names and property transfers including deeds in Greencastle Floyd and Madison townships. The item blends political drama with community notices and real estate transactions from the era.

Mexico

Real Estate Transfers in Greencastle and 86 Acres

Albert P. Burnside and wife transfer a lot in Greencastle to Effrey M. Voliva. Charles R. Kellogg and wife transfer property to Chester Ricketts and wife. The parcel includes 86 acres.

Ben Pace Paul M. Black Greencastle Herman Selig Julia FE. Smith Franklin Two Alonzo Cook Alonzo Cook Corp A. Cook Drug Co First Nat'l Bank Paris Marghereta Rariden Robert Henry Steven Lew W. Scott Jefferson Township Charles H. Barnaby James FE. Birt Sheriff Pvt. Co Prudential Ins. Co Jackson Tnp Iva Rissler Theodore Raab Washington Township Frank Raab Amanda A. Stewart Floyd W. Stewart Albert P. Burnside Effrey M. Voliva Charles R. Kellogg Chester Ricketts

Christmas Activities At Local Bible School

Sunday schedule details a 9:30 Bible school with gifts for Junior Department children and an offering for Benevolent work. Morning worship at 10:40 includes Lord's Supper and a sermon by Mr. Bruner on The Central Message of Christmas. High school Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 followed by a 7:30 Christmas song service and Palestine pictures by Dr. Hutcheson.

Bible School Bruner Christian Endeavor Hutcheson Palestine Jesus

Presbyterian Church Notice of Services and Holiday Schedule

The Presbyterian Church reports services led by Minister L Raphael with morning worship at 10 35 and a sermon The World Became Flesh. Church school at 9 30 led by Prof. G B Manhart. Evening service at 7 30 with pictures and music on Bethlehem and its associations. No Thursday evening prayer meetings during the holidays.

G. B. Manhart Taxis C. E Percy, Rice Bethlehem

Christmas Services At Greencastle Church

The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Minister C. Howard Taylor hosts a 10 40 a m sermon Finding the Christmas Baby with Greencastle Epworth League at 6 30 p m. A pageant The Christmas Story by Rita Benton appears at 7 30 p m. An 8 o clock Christmas Eve service of music and meditation follows. An early 7 o clock Christmas morning service invites city youth.

Greencastle — Chapter Epworth League Church School Rita Benton Thee

Nazakene Unurue Rev Clarence and Bertha Talbert Pastors

Clergy Rev Clarence Talbert and Bertha Talbert assume pastoral roles at Nazakene Unurue. Sabbath School begins 9 30 a m with morning worship at 11 45 a m and Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m.

Nazakene Unurue Clarence Bertha Talbert

Evening Worship and Prayer Meeting Notice

Evening worship at 7 30 p m and prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 p m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

First Baptist Church Announces Christmas Services

William J. Crowder, minister invites all to Bible School at 9 30 morning service at 10 40 with sermon No Room in the Inn. Evening worship at 7 30 with special Christmas program and Bible School tree. Friday prayer service at 7 30. Junior and High School B Y P A at 6 30 p m.

Bible School

Christmas Pageant at Bethel A M E Church

A Christmas pageant will be presented at 7 30 p m at Bethel A M E Church Crown and Apple Streets led by C P Smith minister The public is invited The program features Angle The Holy Family Wise Men Shepherds Children of All Nations and a Christmas play Christmas in Mother Goose Land by the Sunday school with Santa Claus visiting Seats to be in place by 7 25 p m Tuesday December 24.

Jeff Bugg Indianapolis Charles Miller Ralph Pierson Harry Pierson Pearl Cassily Eggers Groveland Henry Osborn Marie Pierson Edna Baker M. E. Smith Ben Solomon Trdianapolis Ceci Knauer Angle The Holy Family Wise Men Shepherds Children of All Nations Mother Goose Land Santa Claus

Do Not Err From James and The Science and Health

The Lesson Sermon for December 22 across Christ Scientists cites James 1 16 18 about good gifts from the Father of lights and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health asserting man and the universe are spiritual and evolved from Spirit with health tied to removing sin and disease.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

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Tee Hive Rebekahs Bee Hive Rebekah Lodge Miss Ayler Evelyn Ayler Franklin Mrs A. F. Ayler Ane DePauw Mary Miller J. D. Miller Winchester Norman Johnson Charles Johnson Liberty Miss Miller Ward-Belmont School For Girls Nashville Tenn DePauw University Kappa Alpha Theta Johnson Harvard University Sigma Chi Fraternity Indianapolis Times Mrs. Ayler Boston Down East Koods Carol Summers George Miller Maidson Township Fliza A. Michael Nora M. Poindexter Floyd Township Antoinette Petro John J. Petro Monroe Township Plutarco E. Calles S. S. Bremen Calles Fernando Torreblanca Manuel C. Tellez United States State Department Laredo Tex Texas First Christian Church B. H. Bruner E. 2. Bartley the Presbyterian Church Methodist Episcopal Church C. Howard Taylor First Baptist Church William J. Crowder Andrew Carnegie Christian Science Services the Herald
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