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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
1
Dr Eckman, in a regular lecture under the Denhall Foundation, declares that fiction and humor are abundant in the Bible and have rightful place there. Many townspeople present at a special meeting this morning.
Dr. George P. Eckman of New York argues the Bible contains fiction humor and drama as well as history in a Meharry hall lecture at DePauw University. He cites Ruth as a romance and Job as drama, noting humor and allegory serve lessons and appeal beyond spiritual refreshment. He plans further talks on social ethical and spiritual Bible aspects with services this weekend.
In Tinanapolis January 14 Farm er members of the house organized the Mutual Benefit Association to obtain cooperation on farmer friendly laws. Forty one members elected William C Deck president A H Myers vice president and Lew Haris secretary treasurer Teachers in local schools held a conference with Superintendent Henderson to discuss work plans to improve classroom efficiency in third and fourth grades as part of ongoing meetings.
An oil well in north Putnam County reaches 1200 feet with the second sand layer anticipated imminently. Superintendent Phil S. Fenn refuses to disclose recent results, noting 1100 feet reached at 8 PM Thursday and rapid progress. The first sand yielded oil, suggesting a strong flow lower down as the second sand is eyed at about 1250 feet.
Elsie Truesdel of Cloverdale files a desertion charge against her husband Red F Truesdel in Putnam Circuit Court saying he left with another woman. The action seeks legal remedy and public record of the alleged abandonment.
Fred F. Truesdell of Cloverdale files for divorce from Elsie Truesdell in Putnam Circuit Court. Both he and Goldie Hamilton are missing after filing separation actions. Truesdell sought custody of three children. Mrs. Truesdell filed a child desertion charge.
The Green Castle Booster Club and merchant committee will meet at 7 30 tonight at Model Clothing to finalize plans for distributing 100 dollars in gold to Putnam County citizens at month end. They will also discuss expanding club influence and spring events building on last fall’s Hallowe en celebration.
Local unit of the National Red Cross Seal Society reports sales of $44.27 worth of seals during the holiday drive. More than $11 was raised for local use.
Mrs. Caroline C. Doll reports Green Castle Red Cross treasury holds 40.47 after three campaigns 1912 1918 receipts plus this year. Most from Christmas sales 44.27 with 33.35 sent to state and national bodies, 11.92 kept locally minus postage. Planned use likely a tuberculosis sleeping room for public education and eventual transfer to a patient.
About 150 College Avenue Church women and guests shared an afternoon tea with a literary and musical program. The tea room featured Japanese decor and was led by Mrs J P Allen and Mrs Heavenridge with help from several young women. Performers included Mrs Fred L O Hair and Miss Kathleen Campbell, with readings by Mrs Frank Donner. A generous silver offering followed the program. Fred Fultz of Cloverdale was in town on business.
Prosecutor William M. Sutherlin prepares to file affidavits in Justice of the Peace Phillip Frank's Court against dog owners who have not paid taxes. Township by township, charges will be brought as authorities press action after several recent arraignments and fines. Meanwhile Miss Florence Ethel Walsh and Walter John McGuire plan a family wedding at 6 o'clock tomorrow with limited guests.
Walter J. McGuire a Roanoke class of 1913 graduate of the University of Illinois and DePauw alum known as Fat McGuire plans residence at 500 Adam Street Glencoe after a year abroad in Europe and the Orient. Miss Walsh hosted a bridal party dinner last night in Chicago.
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