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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1927
Page
2
An obituary notice instruction outlines charges per line for obituaries at 2% cents per line with an average of six words per line and an additional 5 cents per line for poetry sections. The policy clarifies pricing and formatting guidance for obituary submissions.
Secretary Myra Martin, engaged to divorce lawyer Leonard Gilbert, warns her sister Helene against pursuing a relationship with Huntley Sheldon amid a custody and divorce scene in Los Angeles. The two men discuss ongoing separations and the dangers of public scandal as Helene questions Myra’s cautions.
Fred Koehler, once of Portland and a former cigar store operator, is aboard the missing Dawn with Mrs. Frances Wilson Grayson and two others. Koehler, now a Flint mechanic for Chevrolet, was sent by his company to assist Mrs Grayson who had appealed for an expert. His divorced wife Estella and their two children live with the Watsons nearby.
ERY few persons are fortu nate enough to escape colds during the winter months. There are many and varied kinds of colds, such as head colds, chest colds and colds of the bronchial or intestinal types.
The article cautions that home cures for colds can ignore underlying causes and urges consulting a physician. It recommends prevention through warmth, ventilation, rest, and exercise, plus a sample daily menu and diet notes.
Madison County officials extorted at least $150 000 from bootleggers over two and a half years according to O C O'Brien former police magistrate of East Alton quoted by the St Louis Star He said he collected three quarters of the graft and that he would name the paying officials later in a Star series
A series of property transfers list multiple parties exchanging lots and parcels in Greencastle, Cloverdale, Madison, Jefferson, and Warren townships. Estate actions involve sales at nominal sums, with several 1 tokens and some larger land deals such as 10 acres and 158.28 acres transferred to various buyers and institutions, including City Trust Co. and Aetna Life Ins Co.
In Alfordsville High School, near Washington, Indiana, teachers warned they may strike at the start of the new year if back wages are not paid promptly. About 30 staff reportedly affected as the dispute centers on overdue pay.
Clyde Jackman says six thousand dollars is overdue and insufficient appropriations delay paying teachers. He warns new teachers will be hired if current staff do not resume duties.
Prosecutor William Loehr filed twenty five affidavits in Kosciusko Circuit Court against Frank Parrish proprietor of The Comas motion picture theatre at Milford Indiana charging Sabbath breaking on various occasions. Five affidavits were previously filed and in one instance Parrish was tried by jury and fined five dollars. in another case he was acquitted.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m includes the Lord s Supper and a sermon by Mr Bruner at 10 45 a m on Second Degree Christians A Sermon for the New Year The High School and Young People s Christian Endeavor Societies host a New Year s Social at 4 p m followed by the regular meeting An evening song service and segment at 7 30 p m features Mr Bruner on Remembered Yesterdays Begin the New Year right by attending Church Sunday.
Farm inventory week in Putnam County continues with plans drawn by Lynn Robertson of Purdue and County Agent R H Stevenson for 1927 and 1928. Six meetings, preparatory sessions in Russellville, Bainbridge and Greencastle, and half day schools taught record keeping and inventories. Farmers can start a farm record book, with follow up by mail and visits. summaries and recommendations will help improve operations. Many farmers report records boost profits and value keeping records. The program is open to any farmer who contacts the County Agent or attends January schools.
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m Young People meeting 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 Frayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m everyone invited Rev Clarence and Bertha Talbott pastors
Morning worship at 10 40 with theme This One to h ae Sermo Christian Endeavor led by Miss Lillian Evens at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 with theme The Compassion of an Junior Christian Endeavor Preparatory Service for Communion Thursday afternoon 409 o clock Thursday afternoon 7 30 Thursday evening
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship 10 40 Pro Mitchell speaker B Y P U 6 30 evening service 7 an's Missionary Soviet charge The Won will hay.
A Christian Science church holds services every Sunday at 10 45 AM at 308 South Indiana Street. The notice confirms regular worship times and the meeting place.
The Methodist Episcopal Church C. presents Howard Taylor as minister with 9:80 Sunday School and 10:40 worship with communion and reception of members. An Epworthly garden event is at 6:30, followed by 7:30 evening sermon A New Year Meditation. The Brotherhood hosts a fire side meeting addressed by Prof Hildebrandt and the Official Board meets Wednesday at 7:50.
Goth am city school officials introduced a new oral examination during Health Day across 750 public day schools. Teachers used a flashlight to inspect pupils mouths to assess brushing routines and oral hygiene. students cheerfully respond Yes, teacher, I clean them every day.
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