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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1922

Page

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Farmers Plan Relief Outline From Purdue Short Course

Indiana farmers at Purdue University outlined a relief plan to be submitted through Governor McCray and Purdue professor G I Christie for the Washington conference on January 23. The action followed at the Indiana Corn Growers Association meeting as diverse farming groups heard talks on soil fertility tile drainage limestone manure acid phosphate and market strategies.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Purdue University McCray G. I. Christie Purdue Washington Indiana Corn Grower's Association Henry W. Marshall Charles F. Gunnels American Farm Bureau A. T. Wiancko Prof. Wiancko M. H. Overton Farm Management Department

Phi Delta Theta Plans $600000 Campaign For Education Aid

Indianapolis January 10 Ambitious young men will gain college education through a Phi Delta Theta drive to raise 600000 for scholarships and chapter houses. Traveling secretary Arthur R. Priest Tom A. Davis and Fred R. Cowles map the campaign aimed at alumni. Priest formerly dean of men at the University of Washington and ex DePauw instructor joins the fundraising effort.

Arthur R. Priest Seattle Washington Greencastle and Depauw PHI Delta Theta Fraternity Indianapolis Wash Tom A. Davis Goshen Indiana Fred R. Cowles Priest University of Washington DePauw University Seattle Chamber of Commerce Endowment Fund

Mrs. James A. Rawley Dies in Brazil Indiana

Mrs. James A. Rawley aged fifty two wife of a Brazil physician and active clubwoman died of apoplexy yesterday after a brief illness. She was born in Greensville but lived in Knightsville before moving to Brazil. Survived by husband daughter Margaret a Smith College student two brothers Frank K. Dickson East Chicago and George K. Dickson Brazil and two sisters Mrs. D H Davis Brazil and Mrs. D K Armstrong Indianapolis.

Brazil Ind James A. Rawley Rawley Greencastle Knightsville Margaret Smith College Frank K. Dickson East Chicago George K. Dickson D. H. Davis D. K. Armstrong Indiananapolis

Bainbridge Handed Roachdale a 38 14 Defeat

In Bainbridge High School gym Bainbridge defeated Roachdale 38 to 14 Tuesday night. Bainbridge led 22 to 8 at halftime as Chadd and Stewart starred. The second team saw extensive action, with Greencastle and Fillmore watching, and the win boosts Bainbridge in the county tournament next month likely against Greencastle for top honors.

Bainbridge High School Bainbridge Roachdale Chadd Stewart Graham Greencastle Fillmore

No Changes in Greencastle Bank Directors and Officers

Following the election of directors Tuesday afternoon by stockholders, boards and officials were re elected. Lawrence Bryan moves to First National Bank as assistant cashier. Perry Bush named assistant cashier there. Directors listed include A G Brown, Andrew Hirt, Arthur J Hamrick, R E Brown, Ed McG Walls, William Kreigh, John Stoner, Chas McGaughey and others.

Greencastle Financial Institutions Lawrence Bryan Citizen’s National Bank First National Bank Perry Bush A. G. Brown Andrew Hirt Arthur J. Hamrick R. E. Brown McG. Walls Ass't Perry Rush Ass’t. Cashier William Kreigh John Stoner Russell Brown E. A. Brown F. A. Hays

The Citizens National Bank Officers and Officials

The Citizens National Bank lists Chas McGaughey as President and R E Brown as Vice President. Co K Hughes serves as Cashier with Roy M Abrams as Assistant Cashier, alongside F M Lyon and W A Kreich in the indicated roles.

Chas. McGaughey A. B. Hanna C. K. Hughes Chas McGaughey R. E. Brown Co. K. Hughes Roy M. Abrams Ass’t. Cashier

Central National Bank Leadership and Officers Listed

A historical roster lists A. G. Brown as central figure with F. L. O hair as president and F. L. O hair also serving as vice president. J. L. Randel appears as cashier and secretary while S. A. Hays holds multiple roles including vice president.

F. L. O’hair A. Hays J. L. Randel H. L. Wells Ass't H. E. Robbins F. L. O'Hair S. A. Hays Miss Ova Daniels Ass’t

Bootlegging Suspect Flees as Cash Haul Reported

The Sullivan Times reports Constable Brodie and Marshall Underwood raided Jack Buell in Hymera. Buell hid, then returned as neighbors saw his wife exit with armloads of five ten and twenty dollar bills. Neighbors estimate the haul at ten to fifteen thousand dollars. Buell is missing.

The Sullivan Times Harris Brodie Marshall Underwood Hymera Jack Buell Buell Hiie France Mindanao

Violin Class Organizing For City Schools

R C Sloane superintendent of music in the City Schools will start a new violin class on Saturday January 21 at 1 pm in the High School auditorium. Applicants must notify Mr Sloane before then and bring violins fully equipped with music racks. Instruction books to be ordered after enrollment. The class is open to Ward school children and upper grade pupils may join.

R. C. Sloane Sloane

Steegmiller Joins Local Jewelry Store Staff

Louis Steegmiller son of Mr and Mrs John Steegmiller of Columbia street has accepted a position at H S Wereneke s Jewelry store He will begin work Monday.

Louis Steegmiller John Steegmiller Columbia Street H. S. Wereneke

Bud Weldon in Greencastle on business

Bud Weldon of Coatesville visited Greencastle on Wednesday for business matters.

Bud Weldon Coatesville Greencastle

Greencastle Council Opens With Bond Issuance and Street Plans

Greencastle’s new city council approved issuing bonds totaling 9 909 dollars to cover current expenses amid talk of paving and new streets. A street material salesman offered test blocks labeled absolutely free while proposing oil for next summer. Arthur Myers sought 50 cents per merchant for an extra policeman, backed by about 40 merchants. William Graham asked police powers for seven university groundkeepers to protect DePauw University properties. Apple Street improvement was vetoed as too costly despite prior petitions.

Greencastle Arthur Myers Myers William Graham DePauw University

Sublett Seeks Hitch Lot Use for Concrete Block Plant

Putnamville contractor J. E. Sublett asked to rent the hitch lot to manufacture concrete blocks but the council postponed final action due to vagueness about the specific lot portion and proposed use. City officials including bondsmen O'Hair Marshall Ensign Allee Elmore were approved. The meeting, in the Fire Department downstairs Mayor’s office, included new women members Mrs Neely O’Hair and Mrs Julius Bryan who joined in council duties. The regular claim ordinance was passed.

J. E. Sublett Putnamville Henry O’hair Marshall Gwin Ensign John Allee Urban Elmore Neely O’hair Julius Bryan

Music credits awarded to Greencastle High School students

In a surprise announcement Prof Sloane declared that Spring Semester will grant full credit for music lessons and practice to students planning to continue music after graduation. The program mirrors nationwide courses with academic and music subjects combined and requires cooperation among student parent Supervisor of Music and a local studio teacher. Weekly progress reports and end of semester exams will monitor each student.

Sloane Theer Greencastle High School Lesons United States State Department of Public Instructions

Indiana Optometrists Mark 25th Anniversary Meeting

The Indiana Association of Optometrists held a large meeting in Indianapolis to celebrate twenty five years. Four of the original organizers remain, including F. Shipley, while the others are deceased. A commemorative booklet was printed with the principal article by Mr Shipley.

Indiana Association of Optometrists Indianapolis Opticians F. Shipley Shipley

Mule Too Cheap for Bootleggers

Local bootleggers have stopped selling white mule due to its low price. They now deal only in so called bottled in bond liquor, charging $2 to $2.50 a quart while the higher quality crude sells for $4 to $5 a pint, reducing profits.

Rotary selects head for its bowling team

Cleve Thomas was chosen at a Wednesday luncheon to manage the Rotary Club bowling team. The squad will face a Kiwanis team and compete in a State Rotary meeting tournament in Indianapolis at the end of February. A committee including Charles Woffett Harry Allen and Charles Martin will work with the Parent Teachers Association and Kiwanis on promoting a Greencastle play grounds.

Cleve Thomas Rotarians Rotary Club Kiwanis Indianapolis Charles Woffett Harry Allen Charles Martin Tarhers Association Greencastle

Grade Teachers to Meet at Mrs John Cherry Home

The Warq Schools teachers hold their regular meeting this evening at the home of Mrs John Cherry on West Walnut Street.

Warq John Cherry West Walnut Street

Ezra Champer Dies at 70 prominent Greencastle Democrat

James Ezra Champer, a longtime Greencastle resident and Democratic organizer, died Wednesday morning at 8 45 after a stroke suffered Friday night. He leaves a widow and had lived in Greencastle 40 years, working in farming stock and road contracting. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at his home with Rev. Levi Marshall officiating. burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Section 2 of the Christian Church meets Thursday at 2 50 at the Miller apartment on South Vine Street.

James Ezra Champer East Washington Street Champer Greencastle Levi Marshall The Christian Church Forest Hill Ceme

Principal Glidewell Sets County Tournament Drawings

Principal I S Glidewell will lead the arrangements committee to draw places for the county tournament at 9 45 Saturday. Members include Earl Sutherlin and B F Croddhan. Greencastle High School Domestic Science will provide meals for eight teams. Miss Elsie Wilhelm to teach mathematics next semester. Roachdale trip notes cite Bainbridge floor effects and player ineligibilities.

I. S. Glidewell Cloverdale Earl Sutherlin Clinton Center B. F. Crodhan Bainbridge Greencastle High School Domestic Science Department Glidewell

Girls of the High School Meet Miss Ridpath at 3 15 PM

The Girls of the High School will hold a brief conference with Miss Ridpath Dean of Girls at 3 15 in the afternoon. the meeting aims to discuss school matters and student welfare.

Miss Ridpath

Meeting of Parents at Maple Heights School

The parents and patrons of Maple Heights School will meet this afternoon to discuss pupil welfare and related school concerns. The gathering aims to review student well being, classroom conditions, and potential help measures for the school community.

Maple Heights

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