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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
1
A report details widespread ruin across Mexican villages with about 2000 casualties from the Cosautland bandits raids. Victims face further horror as gunmen descend again, intensifying the disaster's impact.
A deadly earthquake engulfed Vera Cruz and surrounding towns sweeping away villages and killing hundreds. Thousands displaced as dozens of settlements were leveled and roads flooded cut communications. Soldiers bury victims and aid workers race to reach survivors amid ongoing aftershocks and widespread destruction.
Hog receipts total about 21 000 with steady to 50 cent lower prices. Hog sales ranged up to 15 dollars with heavy hogs at 14 40 and some at 14 50. Calves and sheep showed little change and buyers moved slowly, while the market faced late unloading hours. A local resident named Hirt is reported to reside on an unknown street and mention of Indiana appears in the text.
High school notes report semester end January 23 with few class changes. Greencastle prepares for tough weekend with Wiley High at Terre Haute Friday and Technical High of Indianapolis at home Saturday. Coach Conda Smith’s team gains confidence as district and state journeys approach. Miss Beryle Sandy hurried home to Cloverdale due to mother's critical illness.
Oyster supper by Bousta Club draws strong turnout. Mr and Mrs Ralph Howard and family visited relatives at Knightown. Miss Elititia visits brother Willard Cornwell near Cloverdale. Mary Jane Frost hosts a slumber party with Helen Ewing Nellie Lucille Sarah Glidewell Gertrude Hendrix and Mary Anna Stoner. Mr and Mrs C E Talkington host six oclock dinner to Ed Williams Guy Wright. Margaret Jones returns to Greencastle High School after vacation. Mrs Will Alexander reported seriously ill. Frank Scroggin and Pearl Allen wed January 1 at Cloverdale. Luther Easter moves to Greencastle home. J F Hines returns from Jennings county visit. Mrs Ross Smithson of Montana visits her parents. Ernest Wright of Illinois returns home. Albert Hutcheson injures foot at Indiana Portland Cement Plant. no bones broken. George W Busby Cadet at West Point visits Greencastle. Boosters Banquet set for Thursday night at Court House, under Green County Commercial Club.
Rampage by bandits targets Americans employed by International Plurolleum Company in Tampico. The attack raises concerns over security along the border as officials report victims and call for action. A terse official note confirms the incident and outlines initial investigations.
The State Department received word that K. J. Roney and Walt Bowles, workers for the International Petroleum Company, were killed by Mexicans in the Tampico area. Their bodies were found yesterday, raising American fatalities in the district since 1917 to nineteen. Separately, U S sailors Harry V Leonard and Harry O Martin of the Pocomoke were sentenced to two months for a street fight in Mazatlan, with release expected January 12.
Tuesday night Hanky Grimes was shaken up when his buggy collided with a Ford driven by Roy Watson on Depot Street. The buggy turned over. a wheel and fender were damaged but no one was seriously hurt.
Prof Walter N Hess reports DePauw delegates to the Des Moines World Outlook convention with Hess as faculty representative. Coach Buss reshapes the 1920 football schedule adding Centre College Purdue and others while Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Nu attend national events. A student engagement at Madison New Jersey announces Dorothy Redmond and Herold Jones engagement.
The second Union Prayer Service met at College Avenue Church with Rev. Victor Raphael of the Presbyterian Church delivering an earnest address on the world's material moral and spiritual needs and Christ’s sufficiency. Tonight the Baptist church hosts Rev. Levi Marshall who discusses cooperation as the topic. Christian unity and prayer are urged all week.
The YWCA US will meet in Cleveland April 13 20 delaying from 2018 due to wartime travel and expense limits. About 2000 delegates from all departments will discuss membership basis student charter rights and national board membership increases. Speakers include Rev Charlies W Gilkey and Dr Robert E Speer with Mrs Speer chairing the board.
Putnam County farmers form a swine breeders organization to promote better hog breeding methods. The movement aims to improve registered swine quality and farming standards in the county.
An article notes the organization of a swine breeders association in Putnam County. Officers include President Chas Jackson and Vice-President O M Thomas, with directors representing multiple breeds. The group aims to promote disease prevention, cooperative breeding, and use of registered sires to improve hog stocks.
Property deals include William H Hawkins transferring to Charles A Kealey for 18000 dollars in Greencastie. Mary Jh Uru et al sell to Margaret Helton and Sarah Helton a lot in Greencastie for 2200 dollars. Trustees of Cloverdale town transfer to Cloverdale School Lot trustees. cemetery lot sale to Alexander Bridge from Cloverdale Cemetery association. Omer Shuce sells land in Franklin township to Ida May Newell for 4000 dollars. Lee Clarke transfers to Walter A Corns multiple Cloverdale lots for 290 dollars.
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