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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
1
DePauw defeats Franklin 14 8 in a tense late basketball game as Hatton leads Franklin with strong scoring while DePauw counters with key baskets from Campbell, Pike, and Moffett. Substitutions mix for both sides as officials call fouls and manage the endgame pressure.
Pastor Levi Marshall and organist organize a church program at 6:50 PM with a music director, a Beaver Orchestra member, and a speaker from Iowa City and New York. An anthem and a Male Chorus performance follow at 6:30 PM with a lecture on Egypt to be given by the pastor and Mrs C C Tuesday in Indianapolis.
The High School freshmen party occurred Friday night in the school gym. Over one hundred attendees including faculty enjoyed decorations in class colors saber and azure. Miss Wanda Motter supervised entertainment with a committee. a minstrel act featured local participants and refreshments included brick ice cream and cake.
Vernon Paul Robinson son of Mr and Mrs John J Robinson of Ww c side east of this city and a DePauw University football player announces his appointment as first alternate to the Annapolis Naval Academy He will take the mental examination in April If Robinson passes the exam his principal will have the first chance at the place If he fails the next in line will be considered Also mentioned are the cancellation of a university service at McHarry hall illness preventing Boston University president Lemuel H Marlin from visiting DePauw and elections within the D men organization including Russell Tillotson P M Isenbarger and Elwood Dunlavy as president vice president and secretary treasurer respectively and sweaters awarded to members
Sunday morning worship in the Ader block on the second floor at 11 o'clock with Sunday School at 10 o'clock. Wednesday evening testimony service at 8 o'clock. Everyone welcome.
Locust Sireel M E Church announces morning Bible school at 9:40 led by D D minister Clippenger and Mrs H K Longdon. addresses by Grose Bennett and Jones at 10:40. class meetings at 11:45. Epworth League at 6:30. home religion at 7:30. Official Board meets Monday 7:30. Sunday School 2:30 led by Miss Grace Black. preaching 7:30 by I Carnes. Charles Jackson to Lafayette for Purdue Farmers Short Course January 12–16 featuring State Corn and Ham Bacon shows. Mrs Lottie Gregory returns from Chicago.
In Cleveland two vehicles Buick and Hudson were reported stolen and stored in Green Castle by a Terre Haute man who attempted to sell them locally. The case involves a suspect linked to the local garage scene and an attempted transfer of stolen autos.
William Muchstt of Terre Haute is held in Greencastle on charges of operating an automobile under false numbers after two stolen cars a Hudson Six and a Buick Six were brought to Greencastle and stored at the Stone Garage. Marshall O'Hair's alert investigation linked the vehicles to Cleveland thefts and Clinton license records, prompting Muchstt’s arrest.
In Terre Haute, a man known as Muchstt faced the mayor's court after buying several automobiles from junk dealer A. J. Crane. He asked for arraignment delay until his Terre Haute army companions arrive. Warrants accusing him of possessing stolen cars will be sent from Cleveland, with possible transfer to that city for trial. A Willis Knight car was located in Clinton with unclear circumstances.
Hog prices were held from yesterday with general sales at 15 25 to 15 35. Pigs sold at 15 25. About 2 000 layovers from yesterday added to offerings as local packers took around 5 000 hogs while the rest went to outside shippers. Cattle remained active and firm calves down 1 while sheep held steady.
Blaine EB Kirkpatrick missionary ministers preach at 10 40 AM service with special music by Mrs A W Otis. Tomorrow features Student Volunteer Day with talks by delegates from Des Moines IA on evangelization and world need. Epworth League service at 6 30 PM followed by sermon on Colossians at 7 50 PM. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 PM.
Fred Steel of Bainbridge is in Greencastle today handling business matters and meeting local contacts.
Next Thursday is the tentative date for a special session to ratify suffrage measures. Leaders say the legislature will consider a one day limit with a two thirds approval requirement and other promises to secure passage.
Indiana suffrage advocates announce pledges from twenty-one senators and fifty-eight representatives to meet for one day to consider the federal amendment. Governor Goodrich awaits signatures and plans a special session if two thirds approve by Monday.
R F Hicks transfers 56 acres in Jackson township to Carl Brookshire for 9240 dollars. Harvey A Newgent and others transfer two lots in Greencastle to Francis M Lyon for 2000 dollars. Strange L Sinclair transfers a lot in Cloverdale to Anna N Layne for 2000 dollars. Reid A Tustison transfers a quiet claim to land in Russell township to Alvin Broaks.
Travelers arriving in Brussels bring unconfirmed notes that Germany's government may have been toppled. The Brussels dispatches urge caution and acknowledge lack of corroboration from other sources. If true, the timing suggests a link to the Versailles treaty implementation and the move toward peace with the Allies.
Victor L. Raphael minister announces a Near East Relief appeal at all services. Sunday school at 9:50, morning worship 10:40 with theme evangelization of the world. Miss Maude Kemp and Ronald Fischer, Student Volunteers, to speak. Evening service 7:40 on White as snow. Junior Endeavor 4:00 Tuesday led by Harold McCandless. White Cross sewing 2:30 Wednesday. Prayer meeting 7:30 Thursday.
Grant Scott superintendent Dr Carswell preaches at forenoon and evening services. Morning topic covers church history in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Evening sermon asks if salvation can be lost after being saved and argues the Bible view. All invited to attend both services.
The week long series at Locust Street M E Church capped by a speech on Christian Service and global worker needs. Lee, a state Epworth League leader, praised for four years at College Avenue Church. ministers and congregants found the meetings valuable. Allen urged support for the Armenian drive led by A J Brown.
In Terre Haute the Wiley team defeated the GH squad with a 1 to 1 score across two games. The locals toed the line in a pair of close contests tonight.
Greencastle High School defeated Wiley High School 45 to 1 in Terre Haute at the YMCA. Coach Smith’s team dominated with rapid field goals. The Friday night game follows a Terre Haute win and precedes the Indianapolis Technical High contrast in the local gym.
L. B. Clere, treasurer of the Federal Land Bank of Lowsvalle, will address farmers at the Court House next Tuesday January 13 at 2 o'clock p.m. He will discuss Federal Farm Loans, their advantages and workings. The meeting opens with a business session at 10 a.m. with reports and officer elections. Stockholders will receive a 6 percent dividend. The Putnam County Association has loaned over 200000 with applications for 125600 more.
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School with a 0.40 shilling collection, morning worship at 10 50, and evening evangelistic services. Visitors without a church home are invited to attend. Dr T A Sigler will depart soon for the state veterinary convention in Mississippi.
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