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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
1
The annual Marion Township Farmers Institute planned at Filmore Christian Church will feature a display of domestic science work by school children. The event highlights student projects and local agricultural education in a community setting.
An event at Filmore’s Christian church on Tuesday February 2 features C. N. Lindley of Washington County and Mrs. Charles W. Sewell of Benton County as principal speakers. The program includes domestic science displays by Marion Township students, music by the Filmore Orchestra, and a communal dinner.
The DePauw athletic board hosts a 6 p m dinner at the Columbia Club with many alumni in attendance. A new gymnasium and coaching system discussion are planned as alumni advise on athletic growth. the board includes alumni representatives. Isaac Carter of Shelbyville visited for legal business.
Claude M. Ogle, long time Herald staffer and DePauw graduate, will leave The Herald at week’s end to head the insurance department at Central Trust Co. He begins his new role next week and is regarded as a valuable addition to the Greencastle firm.
Township trustees in Putnam County urge teachers to follow contracts more rigorously and seek legislation to enforce signing of contracts to the agreement.
Putnam county township trustees urge state legislation to force teachers to honor contracts, arguing resignations disrupt schools. They note teachers accept better offers and claim contracts protect teachers but not officials, with broader counties seeking action to curb breaches.
Fruit growers in Putnam county have embraced power spraying machines. In two years, purchases rose from few to at least seventy five machines near Greencastle. Latest buyers include Clay Brothers Alva Brothers and John McFarland who each bought new units.
About two hundred attendees hear toasts by faculty alumni and student representatives as the Honor Athletic Board presents its honors to men serving as athletic directors.
At Runion’s restaurant the DePauw alumni athletic board was presented with official monograms. About 200 faculty, alumni and students attended a banquet lauding Old Gold athletes. Cards, toasts, and renewed pledges followed, with praise for the year’s athletic record and the new gymnasium as a future draw.
Last Sunday the county home services failed to start as scheduled with the organizers absent. About twenty neighbors joined in singing with the Perserverance Sunday school and Matron Paul Coleman assisting, but no one offered prayers or comfort for the inmates citing neglected duty.
Joseph Baker traveled to Indianapolis on business today, meeting local contacts and arranging possible deals. The trip appears focused on advancing commercial interests and networking with regional partners.
Greencastle public schools report strong attendance despite heavy snow and wind. Out of 656 pupils, 66 absences noted with illnesses like chicken pox the main cause. Best records in Miss Millers second ward class, Mr Thomas first ward, and Mrs Knights first ward. One hundred forty Grace pupils come from the country.
Congressman Ralph W. Moss of Indiana's Fifth district thanks Edna Herr and the Woman's Franchise League for praise of his yes vote on woman suffrage. He notes he was a pioneer, casting three suffrage votes previously while in the state legislature.
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