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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
6
The Indiana State Medical Association through its Bulletin urges Hoosiers to avoid a Christmas overeating hangover. It recalls the 265 stuffing days in the year and says a joyful Christmas can be kept without overindulgence by saving some food for days after the holiday.
Jerome Goddard of Greencastle was sentenced to four months on the state farm and fined $25 for failure to support his wife and child. Judge Hughes suspended the sentence on condition he stop other relationships and provide for his family. Goddard reportedly violated the warning, leading to a Saturday order by the judge to take him to the state farm.
Emma Jones, longtime city schools teacher, expresses deep thanks for years of attentive care at Putnam County Hospital. In a letter to Eva Milburn, she praises nurses and staff, notes her discharge, and calls the hospital’s work exemplary with heartfelt gratitude.
Brazil High School traveled to Cloverdale and dominated the game from start to finish posting a 36 to 5 victory. Forky Dean and Christenbury contributed key baskets while Cloverdale struggled with turnovers and personal fouls as Baker led the home team.
Brazil under coach Donovan Moffett overcame Cloverdale 50 to 6 at Douglass Field. M Dean led with six goals assisted by Proctor, while E Dean and F Dean added points amid substitutions.
Brazil Times reports a prank by Cloverdale residents caused several Brazilian visitors to face cold delays after car radios were tampered with during the Brazil Cloverdale basketball game. Cyril Hicks of a local battery station barely avoided engine trouble when his car overheated on State Road 52, forcing a midnight walk back to Cloverdale in freezing air. The ruckus is likely to dampen future visitor attendance at Cloverdale games.
Belle Union High School celebrated a gymnasium dedication with a program Saturday night featuring speeches by B. V. Kelly and John C. Vermilion and a Belle Union vs Putnamville basketball game. The gym was praised, Frank Wallace was honored, and the $60,000 building was nearing completion with Walter Heath as contractor.
DeKalb Illinois December 22 Michael Gilbert found dead near Kaneville after his damaged plane crashed in a snow storm while en route from Maywood to Omaha. Searchers say Gilbert missing since last night and may have injuries in a snow covered field. United States air mail flyer Charles Gilbert was last seen by pilot R L Wagner who reported seeing the plane shortly before or after passing Kaneville.
Several hundred men with lanterns and car lamps hunted the Kaneville area at night. Farmers were asked to search their fields today for clues or missing person reports.
A roundup of listed high school and college basketball results shows Butler 25 over Marquette 17, Michigan 21 over Kentucky 11, St Louis University 30 over State Normal 21, and multiple city matchups including Rochester 23 South Bend 20 and Jamestown 39 Danville 20.
William Thomas Slavens a 70 year old farmer from Clinton township died at Putnam County Hospital Sunday night after a three year illness. He had lived in Clinton township his entire life and served two terms as township trustee. Survived by two children George Slavens of Waveland and Norah B Tuttle Greencastle plus brothers L C Slavens Indianapolis Homer M Slavens Clinton township and sister Mrs H C Bowen Peru Indiana. Funeral at Clinton Falls Methodist church Tuesday at 10 30 a m with interment Clinton Falls cemetery.
DePauw University faculty members except Acting President Henry B. Longden will leave Greencastle for Christmas. Longden will work in the office and attend an alumni banquet in Marion on December 30. Several professors and deans plan travels to cities like St Louis Chicago Florida and Sandusky with various meetings and family visits indicated.
Four masked robbers blew a safe at the Standard Oil Company office in Terre Haute Indiana and escaped with about $900. The explosion damaged the interior. papers were scattered and furniture tossed. Night watchman William Nolan hid in a closet as the break in occurred.
Fire destroyed the Boston store, a pioneer Ft Wayne business, with damage estimated at 350000 dollars. Fire chief Henry Hilbrecht led the investigation suggesting the blaze started from an overheated furnace, though the basement damage may prevent determination of the exact cause.
Details show Mrs Parsons, wife of Stewart W Parsons, filed for divorce on November 1 after marrying April 2 1919. The couple were at Englishton Park Spencer County near Senator English who had been recovering from a long illness when the accident occurred. Alpha B Hanson special secretary to William English departed for Greencastle upon learning of the crash.
Mrs Rosaland English Parsons age 21 wife of Stewart W Parsons and daughter of State Senator William Eastin English of Indianapolis was killed when the car she rode in left National Road near the Penal Farm switch and overturned. Kenneth Hurtt the driver survived as Parsons was crushed in the wreckage. Parsons had been visiting Hurtt in Terre Haute and was en route to Indianapolis.
Kenneth C. Hurtt was divorced from Mrs. Mae Hurtt in Vigo Circuit Court here after her divorce complaint cited support issues. The couple had ties to Rosalind Parsons, who died in a Greencastle area car crash. Hurtt was described as a musician in Indianapolis and with Bud Cromwell's Serenaders at the Orpheum in Terre Haute.
A string of seven borrowed automobiles was traced to a single culprit who returns each vehicle near its origin. In one case a Greencastle youth tried to start a Ford by stepping the starter, prompting the owner to intervene and end the joy ride.
The weatherman predicts a white Christmas for Greencastle with about three quarters of an inch of snow on the ground by Tuesday. Temperatures likely stay below freezing, keeping snow from turning to rain, with colder weather by Wednesday evening. Emily Jackson, Hebron High School teacher, visits her uncle and aunt at 716 East Washington Street during Christmas vacation.
An airplane circled over the Indiana Portland Cement Plant at Limestone for about an hour on Monday afternoon. The craft carried an aviator and expert photographer and headed to Indianapolis. The photos will be used for advertising by the mill management.
Several property transfers are recorded including Hancel Grimes to Edgar Monnett and William Glascock to Minnie Garrett in Greencastle for $1, plus Dobbs to Dobbs land deals. Notable large sale includes John W Mangan to Ira W Wright for 53 acres in Monroe township at $5300. The Cloverdale cemetery lot transfer to Havilah Jones and many 2-lot and 2-acre trades occur across Clark counties. Teresa Detrick and John A Bolton exchange 2 lots in Putnamville and Washington township respectively. Clerks note executor Gertrude Sears to William F Kocher for $2600.
Farm management officials report strong demand for farm record books as Indiana farmers seek simple ledgers to analyze costs and boost efficiency. Banks also order books to supply patrons, with over 80 000 copies distributed since 1917 amid fluctuating farmer interest tied to prices.
Indiana farmers who kept records in adverse years showed wealth through accounting. Purdue University’s easy to use account book summarizes yearly income expenses and labor value, helping identify strengths and weaknesses. January 1 is a good start and agents and banks offer copies at 15 cents.
Zachariah Mannuel a colored carpenter of Terre Haute and Mary Ada Shively age 45 of Marion obtain a marriage license. Herbert R. Flint 20 an electrician of Greencastle and Elizabeth Terry 20 of Greencastle receive license.
Everett Cline aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs Evan A Cline died at the home of Ellis Job after roaming Saturday night with typhoid fever and complications. He was a Cloverdale High School sophomore who earlier broke his leg last summer and contracted mumps then typhoid fever followed by pneumonia. Funeral services were held at eleven o'clock today at the family home.
Mrs. R. M. Smith of Rochester New York will arrive in this city Wednesday to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs. R. A. Lawton and family and Mr and Mrs Edgar Shame and family.
Advert says Borozone treats flesh wounds cuts sores galls burns and scalds in home or stable. It claims rapid healing with liquid Borozone used first to wash germs then Borozone Powder. Prices listed for liquid 30c 1.20 and powder 30c 60c. Sold by KK P Mullins.
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