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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
1
General Bundy lauds the soldiers spirit and a war hero whose famous message to a French general stirred the world. He credits the victory to General Crowder and the determination of U S troops.
General Omar Bundy lauded American forces and General Crowder for mobilizing a two million member army in a year. He credited the spirit of offensive warfare and cited Chateau Thierry as pivotal in breaking the German offensive. Beta Theta Pi alumni and Dr. George Switzer and John S. Goodwin joined in the post banquet reunion.
Fourteen pecks of high grade early Yellow Dent seed corn have been distributed to fourteen boys in the Elkhart county corn club. The boys have given their notes to the City National Bank of Goshen to pay for the corn within eight weeks. The plan calls for selecting good seed in the fall and holding a seed corn auction sale in December.
Elmer Stratton who began duties as Forest Hill cemetery sexton on June 1 has resigned and returned to J. K. Langdon & Co. James Dagey, former sexton, will fill the vacancy temporarily while a permanent appointee is named.
The Indiana Historical Commission names William Herschell of the Indianapolis News as chairman of a committee to gather war songs and poems by Indiana authors. Indiana writers supplied many pieces that inspired soldiers in U S bases, Europe, and on ships. Counties should send poems and songs about any World War I theme to Mr Herschell.
DePauw ace Wier Cook, a DePauw class of 1916 veteran who shot down seven Hun planes in World War I, visits the Deke House in Greencastle for commencement. Kendall, another American aviator noted by AP during the war, is mentioned. Cook was also notable in DePauw athletics.
R. L. O'Hair president of the Central National Bank announced that the bank oversubscribed on each of ten calls for subscriptions to treasury certificates, and received from the federal reserve bank a beautifully engraved card of appreciation.
Community events noted in Somerset include an ice cream and strawberry festival at Brick Chapel on Saturday night June 14. The town also hosted visits and gatherings from residents of Bainbridge Crawfordsville Hamrick's Station Greencastle and Co. K. Hall's. Health concerns include Mrs. Oscars O'Hair and Mrs. Mize in critical condition.
The event will raise about $100,000 to pension retired DePauw faculty while six men receive honorary degrees during commencement ceremonies.
At the 80th commencement the DePauw Methodist school revealed an immediate endowment campaign of 1000000 dollars to fund a pension for retired faculty. Sixty nine seniors received diplomas, four with honors, and MA degrees were conferred on three students. Honorary degrees went to six scholars and military men including Maj Gen Omar Bundy and Maj Gen Edwin Glenn.
Greencastle Indiana list of advertised letters includes Mrs Alice W Goss Mrs Elizabeth Schrock Miss Elizabeth Pryor Mr L M Schrock and Mr O E Pryor. Caller should say advertised when inquiring. W L Denman P M
Pupils of Miss Sutherlin perform a piano recital at the Hill residence on South Locust Street, Thursday evening June 12 at 7 45. The program includes pieces by Thelma Burton Mildred Rowland Lucille Merrick Helen Cox Mack Freda Williams Ellen Hill and others, featuring a diverse selection from classical to light waltzes.
Hog prices rose 50 cents per hundredweight amid brisk competition between local and outside packers. Twelve thousand hogs arrived, split roughly between buyers, with sale prices at 20.50 to 20.60. Cattle numbers at 1,400. calves 600. sheep 300. Cattle trading opened slow with expectations of lower prices. calves strong and sheep steady.
Irene Feld and Rose Grismere perform with Durand Mary Taylor La Fountaine Elizabeth Miles Silvery Stars Mazurka Wilma Hinton Peace to the World Grand March De Concert Perry Rose Grismere appearing in a community concert program with listed musicians and pieces.
Tuesday night council business was blocked as six members were scheduled for Shriner events commencements and other socials. Only two councilmen Asa Smith and A V O Dan iels attended along with the mayor city clerk and city attorney. No claim ordinance was passed, leaving city money matters unresolved.
Hoosier religious circles prepare for the Indiana Sunday School Convention in Marion on June 24 25 and 26. The event centers on new standards from international and state associations promising a rebuild of Sunday schools. Delegates are urged from all churches with two or more representatives, any attendee gaining delegate privileges. Send inquiries to the Indiana Sunday School Association at 823 824 Occidental Building Indianapolis.
Officials weigh whether Gren Castle will host weekly band concerts this summer. The band is practicing hard and appears in good form as decisions continue.
The Greencastle band of 25 under H. S. Werneke rehearses Tuesdays in the Commercial Club. Sunday at two they lead a march to Forest Hill cemetery for memorial services, their fourth appearance this season. Members include Russell Freeman, Wallace Walch, Burl Hurst, Elmer Sellars, and 22 others. Paul Wright is business manager with Robert Longden as treasurer.
Ame TS oe STE Mrs. H. C. Lewis and Miss Minna Kern sail to Bay View Michigan for the summer. Miss Kern teaches French at DePauw University. Verda Knox of Darlington, a 1915 DePauw graduate, visited Miss Jane Farmer in Greencastle. Prof. and Mrs. G W Gorrell and their child depart for Delaware Ohio for summer. William MacDonald of Brazil also visited Greencastle today.
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