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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
2
By mail in Putnam County the yearly rate is 3.00 dollars while outside the county it is 3.60 dollars. In Greencastle the carrier edition costs 10 cents per week and the weekly edition is 1.50 dollars per year. Advertising rates are available on application.
AVD Betsy and Jerome Bonaparte plan elopement to France as fog shrouds the harbor. Jerome hides as Betsy’s tutor while awaiting Napoleon’s envoy and audience in Paris. Betsy revels in courtly charm, awaiting news of landing and reunion with family.
Betsy and Jerome sail toward France feeling hopeful as the sea glistens with phosphorescence under moonlight. A distant dark vessel keeps them company while Napoleon’s plans, St Pierre, and Betay complicate their voyage, hinting at a tense alliance and uncertain outcome. The frigate finally steadies in calm waters as land nears.
Listed are numerous payments and credits to individuals and firms including Robert Terry Tear Boswell Jas Sutherlin Scribner & Spencer Oss Munya Towwell Park and others. Totals and line items show various expenditures for roads stores lumber utilities and services recorded by Willis E. Gill Auditor Putnam County with dates referenced as June 9-16.
A detailed list of salaries, expenditures, and allowances for county officials and staff. Entries include Ford Lucas salary, Nora Marshall fees, Edw. Eiteljorge salaries, mileage, and off expenses. plus payments to several merchants, hospitals, and public printers. The long ledger records numerous names, balances, and service costs across departments.
In the Putnam Circuit Court April Term 1928 John A Hanks administrator of the estate of John W Hank deceased presents final settlement of the estate. The court will examine the account and vouchers on June 29 1928. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why approval should not be given. Dated June 7 1928. Wim Sutherlin Attorney. 31 June 9-16-23
Sealed bids for pavement construction on College Avenue Green Castle Indiana will be received by the City Council until 7:30 p m July 10 1928. Bids cover grading and paving with concrete asphaltic concrete wooden block or brick with details on file in the City Clerk's office. The city reserves right to reject any bids and bid checks are required with a 2.5 percent engineer estimate.
Legal notice outlines bidding requirements for a Green Castle city project. It mandates three year warranties, performance guarantees, plans on file with the City Clerk, non collusion affidavits, industrial board compliance, and bid integrity. It warns bidders not to withdraw or modify bids after filing and requires proof of facilities and experience.
Raymond Doherty, 34, a World War II veteran and druggist, vanished from his Jeffersonville home on Wednesday. He has shell shock related nervous disorder and a leg wound from action in France. He wore a brown suit and hat, 5 feet 7 inches, 137 pounds, carrying identification papers and money. American Legion posts were asked to watch for him and contact H. A. Wenige, commander, if found.
Bible School at 9 30 a m splits into rooms then reassembles at 10 a m for the Children s Day program in the Church auditorium The Lord s Supper follows with no sermon and the service ends about 11 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Evening Union Service at the Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Rev Victor L Raphael of the Presbyterian Church will preach the sermon
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 AM led by G E Black Assistant Superintendent Morning Worship at 10 40 with Children’s Day program Baptism of children Reception of members Union Service at 7 50 PM in the Methodist Church Minister W L Raphael will speak at prayer meeting 7 30 Thursday evening
The Methodist Episcopal Church C. announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M and a Children s Day service at 10 40 A M led by the primary department with music provided by its children.
Training for church membership will be received. The rite of baptism will be administered and the minister will speak on Growing Up. Parents may present children for baptism. Epworth League meets at 4 30 P M and a Union service at 7 30 P M with Rev Victor L Raphael preaching.
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m. morning worship 11 45 a m. Young People 6 30 p m. evening worship 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 o'clock. Pastors Rev Clarence and Bertha Talbott invite all.
Christian Science Service will be held every Sunday at 10 45 a m at 208 South Indiana Street.
First Baptist Church at 8 E Davies lists Sunday School at 9 30 with Kenneth Todd as superintendent Preaching at 10 40 The Mission of the Church is the topic Junior and Senior B Y P U meet at 6 30 Evening Service follows A children’s Day program and a brief address by the pastor An offering for the American Baptist Publication Society will be taken Strong attendance urged.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Beaman welcomed Vernie Beaman and Lou Beaman of Brazil for Sunday dinner. Rev. Howard Tower of Greencastle preached at Canaan M. E. Church on Sunday June 10. Attendees also included Mr. and Mrs. Simpson P. Best Reeisville, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atkinson Terre Haute, and James L. Beaman with Mrs. George W. Young.
The Sewing Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Okie Jones. Members included Nora Browning Lorene Knauer Winnie Arnold Laura Lewis Ula Lewis Mayme Reeves May Berry Fern Hurst Laura Hurst Zella Bowen and Lilly Busby. Winnie Arnold won the contest prize. Several members and visitors were noted as ill or visiting. A large crowd attended Ken Priest's funeral Sunday afternoon.
Sensitive youth tale features Lloyd as a timid youth who overcomes fear to become town hero. Dick Sutherland stars as the desperado. Mildred Davis plays the sweetheart. Mrs. Townsend and Charles Stevenson appear as key figures in the comic drama.
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