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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
1
Federal Administrator Herbert Hoover appeals to American patriotism to support a program aimed at conserving food as shortages abroad grow more alarming and require action from the public.
Putnam county food administrator T. E. Evans urges all local distributors to follow the President’s Sunday proclamation limiting flour distribution to 70 percent of prior amounts. Consumers should also use 70 percent, show patriotism, and avoid hoarding.
President Wilson and Herbert Hoover urge a nationwide food economy with weekly wheatless and meatless days and daily baconless breakfasts. Dr. Harry Barnard orders county administrators to enforce regulations, praise patriotism, and report slackers.
The speaker urges Americans to restrict consumption and save every pound of food for the Allies and neutrals. He warns selfishness disloyalty and frames individual restraint as essential to victory, noting allies’ privation and the need for wheat meat fats and sugar.
Bloomington high school defeated Greencastle five 37 to 22 at Browning hall Saturday evening. Robert Allen led Bloomington with steady scoring while Norman and Rogers anchored the defense. Greencastle's Robert Allen and Purdy starred for the visitors.
Charles F. Crodian of Franklin township announces his Democratic bid for Putnam County Auditor. A farmer living in Bainbridge, he has long served the party as a county committeeman for ten years and was born in Russell township. He spoke in Green Castle confirming his candidacy.
Winners in each district and two pupils who drew best pen sketch will get gold medals. Much interest shown.
The Citizens' National Bank announced winners in the county essay contest on The American Flag and best pen sketches. Districts named first and second in each grade with gold medals for top essays and sketches, plus open honors for runners up.
A list of names including Emmons C Clark Frank Girton Roy Dillinger Jao P Burdine Glen Clark Jesse L Grimes Glenn Hubbard Jas Feller Elmer O Cline Roy Pace Alvin E Myers Chester Y Pickett Emery Wass Leslie M Pritchard Roscoe D Zaring Russell Leslie Jas O Miller Frank E Booker Richard Vanhook Leo F Cox Harold 8 Spencer Willas A Girton Harley E Smith with associated numbers.
A long roster of individuals presents multiple initials and surnames such as Jno C Logan Jno W Pritchett Ivan Leonard Walter Boyle Earl Toney Orville Perkins and others including Thos A Moore Raymond Leathers David Amberts Guy Blacketer Roscoe Bennett Ralph Edwards Eugene Owens and Oscar Farmer, indicating a compiled signatory or membership list.
Charles Webb died at his Clinton township home at 2 am Sunday, nearing a century of life. He was the county’s oldest resident, born in Clinton township and remembered for wide friendships and respect. Survived by two sons Samuel of Kansas City Missouri and Richard of California and daughter Mrs Caleb Bayment of Clinton township. Funeral at Dunkard church Tuesday 11 am with Rev Dawson officiating. Burial in nearby cemetery.
Earl Thomas, an income tax inspector, will set up in the commissioners' room at the courthouse and assist all who seek guidance on 1917 tax returns. Returns are due March 1, 1918, with exemptions and income definitions noted. filers must determine whether they owe based on net income thresholds.
Patriot forces of county will gather at the courthouse to hear time ly addresses by speakers sent out by the state council of defense.
Large crowds expected as Putnam county defense council hosts a three session war conference mirroring Indianapolis and statewide events. Speakers include Alexander Cairns and Dr Lyman Powell from Washington DC and Indiana University doctors, with music by DePauw. Sessions run 10 am, 1 30 pm and 7 30 pm.
Heavy sleet on Sunday evening could not deter a large audience from attending the union Protestant church service at Locust Street church. A large choir led by Harry Maxwell provided enjoyable music and Rev. Levi Marshall delivered a strong sermon. The union young peoples meeting before the service was also well attended.
Frederick Craig, 12, shows three live frogs caught under ice at a Greensburg culvert. Elderly locals say frogs appearing this early signal an early spring, in a small town January report.
Lately returned from the European battle front Professor C Michelson will lecture at the opera house next Sunday afternoon on How We Live in the Trenches. The event benefits the local French orphans relief society and features 6000 feet of trench footage. Admission is free with an offering for the cause.
John Allee son of Mr and Mrs Albert Allee received official word from Washington that he earned the first appointment from the Fifth Congressional district to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Congressman Sanders secured the slot. Allee a local high school senior is editor in chief of the annual and noted for a high scholarship as he prepares for the April naval entrance examination.
After seven weeks of uncertainty W. W. Newgent and wife of East Washington street receive a letter from their son Roy Newgent, formerly of Clinton township, noting a pleasant voyage and a good home in France. The note, dated January 2, confirms his safe arrival and well being.
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich proclaims February 3 Thrift Day to promote war thrift certificates and savings stamps for young and small savers. Putnam County’s quota is 410400. J. D. Oliver of South Bend leads the state drive aiming to raise about 58 million for the war loan.
Greencastle endures a deep cold spell with 9 to 19 degrees above zero since Saturday. Fuel Administrator H H Ellis urges conservation amid a looming shortage, aided only partially by a Monday holiday. Merchants closed, pools shut, and sleet coated streets as temperatures hovered around 9 to 19 degrees with a forecast of continued cold.
Indianapolis January 28 The United States food administration urges using lamb and mutton instead of exportable meats except on meatless days. Dr Harry E Barnard Indiana federal food administrator confirms Hoover wires no prohibition on serving lamb or mutton in public eating places except meatless days.
City closes for a second day as a cold wave threatens fuel supply. Merchants urge thrift and families are urged to conserve to support the movement.
Fire drill last Friday brought the entire high school out in under ninety seconds. The ticket contest between classes grows livelier as games proceed with the Sophomores now leading the Freshmen. Cloverdale is set to visit for Friday evening action.
Bernice Hammond entered high school this morning as a Senior. She previously attended Fillmore High School.
The high school faculty was assured of Royce’s services for the rest of the year as he announced plans to enlist immediately in the aviation corps, changing earlier intentions.
A teachers' examination was conducted at the high school building last Saturday with 118 participants taking part in the written test.
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