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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1918
Page
1
Willis S Thompson writes on a political move as Hogan is chosen by a Hays crowd to lead the six zero party and notes that every small action within the national chairman club carries meaning for the recent announcement.
Willis S. Thompson reports in Indianapolis that Will H. Hays is poised to become national chairman with Indiana Republicans aligning to back him. Harry Hogan of Fort Wayne is slated to head Indiana’s state committee, as insiders note rival Jim Watson and allies seek to track James Eli’s political future amid preparations for February national committee actions.
Next week Greencastle opera house will show one film four nights a week and two shows on Friday and Saturday. Heber Ellis fuel administrator and Alonzo Cook announced the plan. Churches plan union Sunday meetings to save coal and most businesses will close at 6 30 with drug stores at 8 00.
Roachdale faces G H 5S in a tonight game and invites local fans to attend. Officials or patrons are urged to watch for the result and support the team.
Final day for mailing of questionnaires will require sending of only 35 by local board. Work of classifying continued to day.
Putnam county registrants are to receive the last of the army draft questionnaires by Tuesday evening as the local conscription board reports progress. Seventy blanks were sent out today and another 70 expected Monday with 35 remaining on Tuesday.
A Locust Street M E church parsonage party raised more than $100 for Rev Toole and his wife. Guests presented gifts, singing, prayers, and a program of solos and readings as the congregation extended New Year wishes.
A baby boy was born Friday to Mr James Moore and Mrs James Moore residents of the south part of the city.
Five Greencastle Protestant churches unite for a first union service at the Christian church tomorrow night. Rev. Blaine Kirkpatrick will preach. Music by Harry L. Maxwell and Henry Werneke. A 6:30 union youth meeting precedes the service, with a new organizing committee to plan the five Sunday programs.
A morning program honors eighty plus men from the church and Sunday school who have entered military service. The service at 10 40 includes hymns prayers readings, an address by Prof R W Brown, a roll of honor reading, flag dedication by Dr H A Gobin, and solos by Prof Ira Pratt and Miss Edna Ellis. The public is welcome.
Ralph Boone son of Mr and Mrs Moses Boone writes to his parents stating he was among American soldiers detailed to first line trenches on the French front. He says he enjoyed the experience and suffered no accident while in service. He enlisted last summer and went to Europe with the first American troops sent there.
DePauw's 1918 football team elected Richard Wheat as captain. The vote by last year's squad D men included Guild Ogden Carlyle Wheat Smith Bastian Tway Royse M Guild Isenbarger Szold Wolf Cook and Capt Bonaurant. Wheat, from Austin Texas, is a two year man with quarter back experience and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity member ready to lead the Old Gold eleven.
Greencastle High School basketball team faces Franklin Township after a Friday loss at Bainbridge. Rochdale Five aims to rebound with strong defense and fast breaks, seeking a district win at home.
Green Castle high school fought Bainbridge in a rough game at Bainbridge losing 30 to 16 after leading 18 to 12 at halftime. Moffett’s absence hurt Green Castle as Bainbridge pressed the pace and a second period drought sealed the result. Roachdale visits tonight for G H S curtain raiser at 7 p.m. before the Brazil clash next Friday.
Dr. William Lowe Bryan, IU president, stayed at a commercial hotel on his return from Terre Haute where he spoke at Rose Polytechnic Institute commencement. The event honored 37 graduates entering national service as Governor Goedrich and other dignitaries attended.
H H Ellis, county fuel administrator, appeals for nationwide cooperation to meet wartime coal shortages. He notes government price controls, mine output pressures, and retailer effort, urging consumers to conserve fuel and energy at home. He calls on Americans to reflect patriotic spirit in daily habits and support food conservation and war sacrifices.
Mrs Curtis Craft wife of a prominent Washington township farmer died Saturday morning from acute heart trouble. A neighbor’s plea to hail a passing car prompted her to run to a hill and call, then she collapsed while walking home. Survived by husband and four children.
The Lyman Howe moving picture entertainment will be at College Avenue church next Wednesday. Miss Pearl OHair, who arranged the event, reports strong ticket sales on Friday and Saturday. A matinee at 3:30 pm is open to high school and grade school students for 2 cents, adults pay 35 cents, no seat reservations for the matinee.
Greencastle Crescent Rebekah Lodge No. 763 will hold a regular session Monday January 7 at 8 pm with installation of officers and initiation of new members. Eunice Taulman N.G. Rae Masten Sec.
County Director H. H. Ellis warns the fuel situation is grave and that dealers and operators are in line. He notes the solution rests with individual homes and calls for personal action to ease shortages.
The Fortnightly Club will meet with Mrs. W. M. McGaughey on Monday evening. Members are urged to bring needles, thread and thimbles. A musical program will be given by Mrs. Barnum.
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