Portland Cement Plant Worker Killed by 110 Volt Shock
Steve Haskett of Greencastle working as a repair man at Indiana Portland Cement Co. was killed at about 11 45 PM Tuesday when a broken bulb and a new bulb caused him to touch live wires while standing on an elevator top serving as ground. Coroner and doctors failed to revive him. he leaves a widow and seven children. The accident occurred at the Greencastle plant with witnesses and several named relatives listed.
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Steve Haskett
Crown Street
South Greencastle
Indiana Portland Cement Co
Haskett
C. C. Tucker
McCurry
Greencastle
DePauw Alumni Celebrate Century of Commencement Reunions
DePauw University held class reunions during Commencement with alumni from the classes of 1972 through 2017 gathering on center campus at 4 30 p m. Notable attendees included early graduates from 1872 to 1897 such as J O Henderson M S Claypool Ella Browder W J Snyder and F O Fraley among others, reuniting from places from Maine to California.
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de Pauw
DePauw
Maine
California
J. O. Henderson
Indianapolis
M.S. Claypool
Muncie
Ella Browder
Greencastle
J. B. Buskirk
Monticello
Indiana
Clark W. Johnson
Graham
Texas
John H. Doddridge
Lewis Smith
William L Wharton
Matthews
J. C. Barker
Chandler
Okio
O. H. Brackridge
Anderson, Ind
F. A. Walker
Ella Carpenter
Scranton
Maggie Bruner
Washa D. C
Ada Rogers
Covington
Edwin C. Smith
Sanford
Florida
Caroline Currie
San Diego
A. J. Pruitt
Evanston
Ill
T. O. Cunningham
Kansas City
A. P. Burnside
Cecil
Orlando
Fla
W. J. Taylor
Whitestown
Ind
A. L. Lockridge
D. T. Briggs
A. H. Elrod
Clark
S. D
Lou Allen Baker
Claremont
Cal
Carrie T. Browder
Indianpolis
J. L. Meredith
Crawfordsville
Rev
Hi. C. Clippinger
Oscar H. Wylie
Paxton, Ir
T. O. Vaught
Jacksonville
T. J. Jackson
Chicago
John Meredith
W. J. Snyder
Brazil
S. A. Haas
A. P. Gulick
Champaign
Alvin Dorsett
Nellie Kimball
Marion
Brownie Stewart
Henry Hornbrook
Jessie Hawkins
F. O. Fraley
Rochester
J. P. Allen
DePauw University Faculty Announces Five Changes
Dr. George R. Grose announced five faculty changes at DePauw University ending this term. Robert C. Schimmel will leave for graduate study. Virgin ia Harlow receives a leave for graduate study. Edna M. Hayes resigns to marry this summer. Irving F. Gray will pursue graduate study. George D. Manhart to take a six month leave for graduate study. Coach Walker resignation noted as not expected to change.
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DePauw University
George R. Grose
Robert C. Schimmel
Virginia Harlow
Edna M. Hayes
Irving F. Gray
George
30th Candidates for U. S. Senatorship Here
Beth ex governor Samel Ralston Democratic candidate for United States Senate and Allert Beveridge Republican candidate attended DePauw University commencement events. Ralston’s daughter Ruth mentored the graduating class as he joined the exercises, Beveridge attended the D. K. E. fraternity banquet and Beveridge was a guest of Prof. and Mrs. H. B. Longdon.
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Beth
Samel Ralston
United States
Allert J Beveridee
U. S
DePauw University
Ralston
Ruth Ralston
Beveridge
H. B. Longdon
County Board of Review Opens In session on tax assessment cuts
The County Board of Review sat in the courthouse for the first day of business with members Paul Priest as chairman and others from Roachdale. It ordered reductions for overtaxed waste land by comparing tracts to a standard value and indicated readiness to hear further complaints.
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Court House
County Board of Review
Commissioners Room
Paul Priest
Ralph Knoll
Otto Webb
C. C. Hurst
W. L. Hutchins
Roachdale
Hughs
DePauw Seniors Receive Diplomas at 83rd Commencement
The DePauw University 83rd Commencement held in the Bowman Memorial building featured a 175 member senior class, with Bishop George Edgar Vincent delivering the address. Diplomats included Caroline Aber and many other graduates listed from A to Z, marking one of the largest classes in the university’s history.
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DePauw
Bowman Memorial
DePauw University
George Edgar Vincent
DePauw Alumni Commencement Week Draws Larger Turnout
Alumni Tuesday events at DePauw University marked the most successful in years with more former students attending than usual. Shade tents and comfortable chairs lined the center campus while McHarry Hall hosted class reunions. The alumni luncheon occurred at Bow man Memorial gymnasium with class representatives speaking and Judge James P. Huches of Putnam County Circuit Court presiding.
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DePauw University
McHarry Hall
DePauw
Bowman Memorial Gymnasium
Whistling Beta Boy Causes Midnight Stir in Greencastle
In Greencastle a Beta Boy called to a co ed with a whistled Beta Whistle on a moonlit Tuesday night. The rising tone drew a neighborly response from a sorority coed and lulled the town to sleep as nearby residents listened.
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Greencastle
DePauw Poised to Name New Athletic Director Next Week
Reports indicate DePauw University will name a new athletic director soon to replace Fred M. Walker. A western coach is the leading candidate, with board approval required before public announcement. Bob Peck is not among the considered candidates.
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Depauw Athletics
DePauw University
Fred M. Walker
DePauw
DePauw Athletic Board
Athletic Board
E. C. Buss
West
Bob” Peck
Pittsburg
Corner Stone Laid for Phi Kappa Psi House
The corner stone for the new Phi Kappa Psi fraternity home was laid Tuesday evening at the Larabee Street and College Avenue site. Charter members Dr Salem B Town of DePauw University and W F Gilmore of Rushville spread mortar, with speeches by J W Webster of Danville and Will A Hough of Greenfield. A dinner followed on the East Anderson Street lawn. The three story stone building will house 28 men and be finished next summer for the fall 1923 term.
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Larabee Street
College Avenue
Salem Brown
W. F. Gilmore
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Salem B. Town
DePauw University
W. F .Gilmore
Rushville
Illinois
J. W. Webster
Danville
Ilinois
Will A. Hough
Greenfield
Anderson Street
Walter R. Heath
Putnam County
Omer B. Talley
Terre Haute
Joseph Phipps
Frankfort
Rovce
James C. Carter
Indianapolis
Milton C. Neely
Tulsa
Oklahoma
W. A. Cavin
Sturgis
Michigan
Russell E. Allen
L. T. Dorsett
Anderson
R. S. Pruitt
Chicago
Charles Quick
Robert V. Gilliland
Earl M. Guthridge
Rev. Campbell
South Bend
Woman's Union Section 4 Meets Thursday Afternoon
Section 4 of the Woman's Union of the Christian Church will meet at 2 30 o clock Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nelson Taulman.
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Woman’s Union of the Christian Church
Nelson Taulman
Ton Litter Club tour planned in Russell Township June 15
The Russell Township Farmers Association announces a Ton Litter Club tour on June 15 at 9 30 a m meeting at John P Carrington's farm 1 5 miles southeast of Russellville on the Morton road Twelve members entered the project aiming to produce a spring litter of pigs weighing 2000 pounds at six months Purdue University official James R Wiley will discuss The Cost of Producing Spring Pigs The itinerary includes visits to Elmer Thomas Alvan D Webster Floyd Gardner Ed Clodfelter F M Burkett and Sutherlin Brothers Plan to attend and learn breeding feeding and management for larger litters The event seeks at least 150 attendees.
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Russell Township Farmer’s Association
Farm Bureau
Chas. A. Jackson
John P. Carrington
Russellville
Morton Road
Russell Township
Asan
Elmer Thomas
Alvan D. Webster
Floyd Gardner
Ed. Clodfelter
F. M. Burkett
Sutherlin Brothers
James R. Wiley
Hoosier
Purdue University
Wiley
Clyde Wilson Accepts Bridgeton High School Principal Post
Clyde Wilson formerly led Washington Township High School resigns to become principal of Bridgeton Parke County High School. The Bridgeton post is described as one of the best in Parke County and reflects a major career move for Wilson.
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Clyde Wilson
Washington Township
Bridgeton Parke County High School
Bridgeton High School
Parke County
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Portland
Thomas P. Woodson
William J. Sandy
Martinsville
S. Paul Poynter
Sullinvan
F. Calvin Tilden
A. E. DeBaun
Sullivan
Hallie Showalter
Brookville
Emma _ Best
Delphi
Ing
Martha Ewa Earl
Gasaway
Martha Sara Gaskins
Charles Earl George
Margaret Elizabeth Greer
Freak R. Guild
Gladys Guillama
Mary Ellen Gunn
Naomi Dorcas
Pauline Elizabeth LaRue
William Stewart Likeiy
L. Parker Lee
Ting Kwei Lockridge
Sara Elizabeth McDermond
Annie Marie McGill
Ethel McGinnis
Richard R. Mc Wethy
Jean Manning
Lawrence Roberts Manning
Lucy M. Mendenhall
Halcyon Mendenhall
Murray J. Michel
Poy Wesley Miller
Herbert R. Moffet
Donovan Monroe
Miranda Morrison
Everett Guy Mutschler
LaMar Neff
Raymond M. Norman
Charles Norris
Pauline Louise Oborn
George T. Ogden
Terrence Foster Phipps
Katherine K Pickard
Leroy Ernest Pierson
Cohen G. Pitkin
Wm. Asbury Ralston
Ruth Rhodes
Russell F. Rice
Alberta
Ricks
Melvin B. Ritter
Dorothy Russell
Letta May Sheldon
Elroy Franklin Sheptaugh
Henry Sinelatre
Catharine J. Slipher
Mary Sloan
Anta Marie Slutz
Worthington Holland Smith
Florence Muriel Snape
W. Hardd Sollenberger
Judith K. Souder
Dewey Clayton Springer
Ruth Stark
Orton K. St. Clair
Harold E. Stoner
Simpson Merrill Stark
Mary Louise Strain
Fred L. Stroup
Lydia E. Tail
Dorothea F. Taylor
Carlos Paul Taylor
Francis Emily Taylor
Pauline Tea
Roger Sherman Thoma
William Henry Timmons
Charles M. Trick
Gladys Pauline Valentine
Elvine Laverne VanArsdel
Paul Parr
Mary Katherine
Roy
Uepauw
Japan
Pajama” Islands
Russell TP
Bridgeton
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