Christmas News From Greencastle Area Briefs
Local notices recount Christmas plans for Sarah Weber visiting parents in Greencastle, Thomas Howard's transfer to Akron hospital for tubercular infection, and other residents traveling or recovering. Marriages, injuries from Terre Haute incident, and funeral services for Ethel Cummings and Mrs. Stringer are noted along with visits by relatives and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Howard
North Jackson Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
Government Hospital
Akron
Ohio
Howard
Barnaby Boy To Spend Christmas Here
C H Barnaby Jr at Tenda School in Williamstown Massachusetts visits over the Christmas vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Barnaby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Barnaby, Jr
Tenda School
Williamstown
Mass
Charles Barnaby
Charles Brown Takes Position at Star Barber Shop
Charles Brown of south Greencastle has joined Star barber shop. He recently moved from Terre Haute and was previously employed at John's Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
South Greencastle
Star
Brown
Greencastle
Terre Haute
John
Stone Removed From Bladder At Putnam County Hospital
Tilden Frazier of near Fern west of Greencastle underwent bladder stone removal at Putnam County Hospital on Thursday. Dr. Hamer, an Indianapolis surgeon, performed the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Frazier
Fern
Greencastle
Putnam County Hospital
Hamer
Indianapolis
O. G. Pfaff
W. A. Mosier
Belle Union
W. M. McGaughey
Local Christmas Travel and Family News
Emmett Hurst, employed in Marietta since last May, will spend the Christmas holidays with his parents near Mt. Meridian. Conrad Shinn and wife of near Mt. Olive welcome a baby girl Eleanor born December 19. Frances Rector, teacher at Angola High School, will vacation in Greencastle with her parents. Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Herbert widow of George Herbert, held at Reelsville M E Church with Rev A G Leazenby of Crawfordsville in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Weber
George Weber
School For the Deaf
Indianapolis
Robert Allen
Chicago
Greencastle
Margaret Allen
Emmett Hurst
Marietta, Ohio
Theodore Hurst
Mt. Meridian
Conrad Shinn
Mt.Olive
Eleanor
Frances Rector
O. J. Rector
Angola High School
Sarah Herbert
George Herbert
Reelsville M. E
A. G. Leazenby
Crawfordsville
Reelsville
Reelsville Methodist Church
A. G. Leasenby
Local families spend Christmas holidays in Gary
Mrs John Cannon Miss Mary Katherine Cannon Mrs James P Hughes and son James motored to Gary Saturday to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Harry Call Mr Cannon and Mr Hughes joined them Monday night Miss Jennie Throop 208 South Indiana Street appointed clerk in the Greencastle T H I E station by J E Hoffner Greencastle resident Gertrude Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cook visiting from Ohio Wesleyan University over Christmas Greencastle Boy Scout troops 1 lane 2 directed traffic around the square and busy corners under City Marshal Henry O Hair aiding in reducing congestion caused by last minute shoppers and bad weather
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cannon
Mary Katherine Cannon
James P. Hughes
James
Gary
Harry Call
Mr Cannon
Hughes
Jennie Throop
Indiana Street
Greencastle
J. E.hoffner
Brazil
The
Traction Company
Throop
E. R. Bartley
Gertrude Cook
John Cook
Ohio Wesleyan University
South Indiana Street
Henry O'Hair
Berv O’hair
Henry O’hair
Indianapolis
Delta Zeta
Butler College
Polly Primm
Booth Tarkington
DePauw Captain and Mrs Haywood Plan Christmas Visit
Captain Haywood of DePauw University and his wife will depart Saturday morning for Shelbyville to spend the Christmas vacation with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Haywood
DePauw University
Mrs. Haywood
Shelbyville
Bloomington man learns cousin Bryce Martin dies in Indianapolis
Milo West of Bloomington received word Saturday that his cousin Bryce Martin died Friday near 1 o clock at his West Washington Street home in Indianapolis from liver cancer. Martin, 76, long linked with L Strauss & Co in Indianapolis for 40 years, retired about 18 months ago and was well known in Greencastle. Funeral was held Monday at 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo West
Bloomington Pike
Bryce Martin
West Washington Street
Indianapolis
Martin
L. Strauss & Co
Greencastle
Local notices report illnesses, injuries and society events
Mrs James Bence near Greencastle is seriously ill while Miss Alice Thompson heads to Des Moines for a week with family. Elliott, a night agent, was shocked when a tree limb fell on him near the post office. he recovering from the blow and not seriously hurt. A two year old child near Bainbridge broke its left leg and was treated at Putnam County Hospital. The funeral of Mrs Herbert was held at Reelsville. burial at Reelsville. Purdue students from Greencastle return home for Christmas. Various residents travel to Indianapolis and Martinsville for business or visits as fog and bad roads hinder travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Brown
Indiana Portland Cement Company
Hutcheson
Jerome Austin
Lee Austin
Greencastle
Putnam County
Noble Austin
Harry Elliott
East Liberty Street
Walnut
Vine Street
Elliott
McGaughey
Big Four
Alfred Reeves
Bainbridge
Putnam County Hospital
W. D. Conn
W. R. Hutcheson
Fred Crawford
Crawford
Martinsville
Monrovia
Woman Injured in Madison Township Car Collision
Mrs. Ben Wells of Madison Township sustained two broken ribs Saturday morning when the car her husband drove collided with another near Greencastle. She was thrown against the front seat and taken to Dr. offices for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wells
Madison Township
Greencastle
Local Holiday Visit Highlights From Marion Township
The article lists residents and visitors over the holidays including Marion Township folk such as Marion McNary, Roy Ikemire, and the Storms, with guests Lillie Day and children from near Cloverdale. It notes Ruth Lawton’s daughter Mrs. Smith visiting Rochester and others visiting relatives in Marion Township and Green Castle, plus Columbia University student John Allee home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Day
Near
Cloverdale
Reverend Airhart to Lead Services at Little Walnut Bethel
Elder C L Airhart of Crawfordsville will preach next Saturday and Sunday evenings December 29 and 30 at the Little Walnut Bethel Church Everyone is invited to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Airhart
Crawfordsville
Little Walnut Bethel Church
Chicago Doctor Visits Putnamville During Christmas
Dr. W. E. Boyd of Chicago arrives in Putnamville for the Christmas holiday joined by Rev. Vandaments family and relatives for a family gathering and seasonal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Boyd
Chicago
Vandaments
Putnamville
Miss Elizabeth Huffman Spends Christmas with Father
Miss Elizabeth Huffman of Clinton visits her father Albert Huffman on North Indiana Street for the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Huffman
Clinton
Albert Huffman
North
Indiana Street
Christmas Services at Baptist Church Hear Sermon on Birth Song
Christmas exercises in the church new auditorium featured Pastor A M McGuire’s forenoon message on the Birth Song of Christ contrasting heavenly song with Bethlehem shepherds. He urged faith over debate and noted the value of Christ in life. Evening program included a Sunday school Christmas program with tree and Santa Claus, gifts for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
A. M. McGuire
McGuire
Bethlehem
Christ
Heaven
Earth
Santa Claus
Real Estate Transfers In Marion Township and Fillmore
Harry A. Alter transfers land in Marion Township and one lot in Fillmore to George M. Owen for 1 dollar. Alva A. Nichols sells 50 acres in Marion Township to Hughey H. Hicks for 2 900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Alter
George M. Owen
Marion Township
Fillmore
Alva A. Nichols
Hughey H., Hicks
Property Transfers in Greencastle and Surrounding Townships
A compilation of land and lot transfers listing buyers and sellers in Greencastle Franklin Jackson Madison and Washington townships including parcels ranging from 1 to 1115 acres with prices from 1 to 6900 dollars. Notable entries include Yancy N New to Henry M Wilson 33 acres and 40 acres Jackson Township and Washington Bank and Trust Company taking 1115 acres in Franklin Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville L. Earl
Michael A.wolfe
Greencastle
Thomas J. Ruark
Charles N. Stroube
Franklin Township
Yancy N. New
Henry M. Wilson
Jackson Township
Yancy N
Vera Adele Suthlerlin
Fred L. Hammer
A. D. Sanders
Waren Township
Robert L. Pierce
Mary Belle Reeves
Oscar Egloff
William O. Bafbour
Washington Twp
William R. Buis
Bedford H. O'Neal
Broadpark
David K. Garrett
James W Henry
Madison
Pearl F. Wimmer
Boyd Chavis
Sarah A. Herbert
Myrtle H. Herve
Washington
Sidney L. Aughinbaugh
Washington Bank and Trust Company
Franklin Twp
Joeph E. Rogers
Walter E. ‘Braun
Washington Township
William Morgan
Hubert Glidewell
Forest Hill
Bainbridge Beats Jefferson In Tip Off Fight
Bainbridge High School basketball led from the start against the highly touted Little Jefferson township team of Frankfort and finished 29 to 18 in a fast exciting Bainbridge floor clash Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Little Jefferson Township
Frankfort
Greencastle Christmas Tree Event Celebrates 1200 Candy Boxes
Despite bad weather the Greencastle Municipal Christmas Tree event succeeded on the Court House lawn. Santa Claus distributed about 1200 candy boxes bought by the Tri Kappa Sorority as children enjoyed carols led by Prof. R C Sloan and Rev Raphael with the High School Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Tri Kappa
Court House
R. C. Sloan
Ministerial Association
Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts
Marshall O'Hair
Sears
Braden
Tom Sewell
Clippinger
Raphael
High School Girls Glee Club
Marshall
Santa Claus
Tri Kappa Sorority
Sloan
Purdue Road School set for Jan seven to twelve
The tenth annual road school will be held at Purdue University January 7 to 12 with top highway authorities on the program. About 350 road builders including highway commissioners contractors and engineers are expected to attend the week long event organized by the highway department of the school of Civil Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Indiana
Highway Department
The
School of Civil Engineering
Parke County Treasurer John W. Chapman Dies by Suicide
Rockville Ind Dec 22 An investigation into Parke county records begins after county treasurer John W Chapman shot himself this morning His note to his wife said he was in trouble in the office and urged her not to take the deputyship His body was found by his daughter with a new automatic gun nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Ind
Parke County
John W. Chapman
Public official buys automatic in suspicious manner
A well known public official, about 50, bought a new automatic at 9 o’clock, asked how it works, and wrote a $10 excess check without price inquiry. He looked nervous and deranged, left the store, met a friend who noted his mental derangement. His office work was up and the commissioners will appoint a view treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
View
Tri Kappa Distributes 800 Boxes of Candy
The Tri Kappa Sorority distributed 800 boxes of candy to children at the Methodist Children's Home Greencastle Orphan's Home and residents at the County Poor Farm and State Penal Farm. About 1,200 children attended the municipal Christmas Tree event leaving 1,200 boxes to be shared among institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa Sorority
Greencastle
Cloverdale Breaks Into the Movies
The first moving picture of Cloverdale was shown at the Joy Theatre tied to a Greencastle film. It showcases Cloverdale High School Manual Training and other departments, local business scenes including Cloverdale Hardware and Lumber, The First National Bank, Ford Agency, and residential life, highlighting the town’s progress and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Joy Theatre
Greencastle
Fox News Corporation
Cloverdale High School
Cloverdale Hardware and Lumber Company
First National Bank
George 8. Harney
Butler Defeated by Franklin Five on Tomlinson Hall Floor
Butler’s highly regarded basketball squad, hit by early-season criticism, suffered a 85 to 19 defeat at the hands of the Franklin five on Saturday in Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Franklin
Franklin Wonder
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Marriage License List Includes Several Local Couples
Conrad Clearwaters and Belle Union. Leo Dorsett and Gail Baugh. Eve lyn Branneman and Cloverdale resident. Daniel Harper and Minnie Williamson. The notice records couples from Cloverdale and Plainfield filing licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Clearwaters
Belle Union
Leo Dorsett
Cloverdale
Gail Baugh
Evelyn Branneman
Daniel Harper
Plainfield
Minnie Williamson
In Memoriam Floyd Ennis Davis One Year Remembrance
In loving memory of Floyd Ennis Davis who departed this life one year ago on December 20 1922. His family recalls his kindness and deep faith as they honor his memory on this anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Ennis Davis
Rev Oscar Fr Kelley Closes Two Year Charge at Bainbridge Church
The Rev Oscar Fr. Kelley of Haute ends his two year tenure with the Bainbridge Church after a morning service yesterday. He preached a farewell sermon highlighting gratitude to the congregation and plans for future ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Fr. Kelley
Haute
Bainbridge Ch Church
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Ralph Parker
Greencastle Battery Company
Susan Calhoun
Delta Zeta House
Hal Calhoun
W. L. Torr
Oakalla
C. C. Payne
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Ernest Stoner
New York
Cecil Ernest Arnold
Wiliam B. Arnold
Gladys Marene Lsby
Charles Edward Lisby
Near Canaan
Miss Lisby
James H. Fitzgerald
Prohibition
Harvey Ferrand
Fitzgerald
W. F. Swahlen
St. Louis
Percy Swahlen
Ben Swahblen
Benjamin Hypes
Ethel Dell Cummings
Joy F. Cummings
Summa Church
Willis Gul
Oliver Stringer
Walnut Valley Church
Reuben Masten
George Miller
Bloomington
Brick Chapel
Benton Curtis
Seminary Street
Home Lawn Sanitarium
James Bence
Hamrick Station
Alice Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa
Marshall Abrams
Indiana Law School
Mrs Roy Abrams
Richard Taylor
Bayard Allen
Lester Sudranski
Roccoe Scott
James Sweet
Wallace Blue
Purdue University At Lafayette
Taylor
Allen
Iger Cubs
Pittsboro
James L
Earl H. Harris
C. C. Tucker
Reese Matson
Clothing
8. C. Prevo & Sons
Marion McNary
Roy Ikémire
Lester Storms
Harold Storms
R. M. Smith
Rochester
N. Y
R. A. Lawton
Edgar Shamel
Smith
Ruth Lawton
Albert Sage
South Bend
Walter Lear
North Indiana Street
Rollie Dobbs
Donald
Charles
LaPorte
Walter Williams
Gilbert Snider
John P. Allee
Columbia University
Albert Allee
East Seminary Street
Mr. Allee
Law School
Berkley Watson
Baptist Church
Jefferson
Purdue Road
Trie Kappa
Memoriam
Miles
Nervir
Iime
W. W. Tudd
C. Tuck
Sir Greencastle
F. O. Overstreet
R. J. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Greencastle, Indiana
J. E. McCurry
West Side Square
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