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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
The state rejects Greencastle High School remodeling plans saying lighting system and other elements do not conform to state law. A conference is scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the issue.
The State Board of Health rejects remodeling plans for Greencastle High School over lighting rules. Architect Herbert L. Bass and the school board plan a 10:30 am meeting in the state house to resolve the issue and aim for state acceptance so classes may begin this fall.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Sluss of Indianapolis are staying for an extended visit with Mrs. Sluss's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Grubb.
Marquis D. Ferrand a 54 year old Warren township resident died at his brother H F Ferrands home near Putnamville Tuesday afternoon. Paralysis was the cause. The funeral will be Friday at 10 30 at the Ferrand home. Rev A M Hootman will officiate. Burial is in Brick Chapel cemetery. He was born in Kentucky and had lived in Putnam county most of his life. He was single and survived by four brothers and four sisters.
Brazil Und July 28 Jenkins of Center Point selected as one of ten American college students to enter a banking training course in South America. A New York capitalist with large South American investments seeks capable young Americans for responsible posts. Jenkins, Brazil High School and DePauw University graduate, is son of Mr and Mrs E F Jenkins of Center Point.
Those who braved the elements to attend the annual picnic at Clover Dale encountered heavy dampness and thick mud this morning, dampening celebrations and activities.
A steady morning rain dampened Cloverdale's picnic with a soggy start and muddy grounds though crowds still gathered. The Monon train brought extra coaches but many remained empty while some attendees hoped for better weather in future years.
Over 100 people attended the annual Christian Sunday School picnic at McLean's Springs south of the city. They rode to the springs in cars owned by Milo West and others and returned by 3 pm as clouds gathered, with races won by Arthur Friend and Paul Sweet and a bountiful dinner served near the spring.
The piece weighs a proposed joint school plan in Greencastle Indiana arguing friction risks and unequal control between city and township. It questions financial fairness with city paying about two thirds and asks whether the township should invest to gain school access and governance. It concludes a new high school building is needed under one plan or another.
Three dormitories near completion form the core of a rapidly rising farm complex at the state penal institution. A large dining room and kitchen are nearly finished and deemed sufficient for current needs.
The new penal institution opened last spring rapidly takes shape with a large dining hall kitchen and three dormitories nearing completion A hospital and an administration building are planned with a power plant to supply water and light at an estimated $20 000 cost Pumps will move 600 gallons per minute By winter the farm buildings power plant should be finished Dr S B Town and Miss Elinor Town head to Chicago for education plans include visits to South Bend and Knox Ind Miss Willie Hightower of Winnfield La guest of Mrs Fred Goodwine for several weeks
All who served in the army navy marine corps revenue cutter service during the Spanish American War Philippine Insurrection Boxer Uprising or March 1898 to July 2 1902 are urged to attend Earl Fisk Camp No 486 U S W V gathering at Modern Woodman hall on Thursday August 5 1915 at 8 pm for a social smoker and reunion. C F Donnahue and F A Ashworth preside.
Rain threatens wheat standing in fields as showers continue. Farmers watch for drying conditions and timely threshing within days to prevent grain loss from sprouting and rot.
In Putnam county farmers face widespread crop trouble as persistent showers delay threshing. Wheat sprouts and loses value if not threshed within a week. many outfits idle, rain drenched shocks, while prospects for other crops remain bright. Cloverdale picnic attendees include Jacob McCurry and others. birth announce says Kathryn Lucile Mangun born July 20 to Mr and Mrs L Mangun Pomona California, formerly Lucile Hillis.
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