Putnam Ranks Sixth in State Thrift List
Putnam County shows sixth highest thrift stamp adoption in the state with only five counties exceeding its rate. The county reports a thrift sale average of $1.18 per person.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
1
Putnam County Holds High Place in Thrift Movement
War Savings director in Indiana reports Putnam County ranks sixth among ninety two counties in thrift sales relative to population. The per person sale average is 1.18 dollars, with Scott County first at 2.27 and Tipton County last at 0.15. A. G. Brown oversees Putnam County sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
War Savings
Indiana
Robert E. Springsteen
War Savings Committee
Scott County
Newton County
Brown County
Franklin County
Monroe County
Putnam
Tipton County
A. G. Brown
City Girls Top Scholars In Local Rankings
Miss Catherine Helm and Miss Marguerite Fox lead local school scholarship standings as ranked by school authorities. The two students from this city are highlighted for high academic achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Helm
Marguerite Fox
Local High School Honors Top Students Across Indiana
Miss Catherine Helm and Miss Marguerite Fox headline Indiana high school honors as Charles Deich compiles the top grade students from 250 Indiana schools. Deich, who will earn a Northwestern University master's degree, surveyed 597 high schools and found most students plan to attend college, many aiming for teaching careers. The list includes diverse backgrounds and notes Greencastle High School as a leading district in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Helm
Martha T. Helm
Deich
Northwestern University
Neary
DePauw University
Real estate transfers list multiple such as Russellville and Greencastle deeds
Real estate transfers show numerous parcels involving McGaughey Carter Rockwell Goodwin Sutherlin Siddons Nichols Hill Brattain Harlan Allen Hib bitt Homer Browning Cupan Joslin Myers and others. Transfers cover land and lots in Russell Tp Floyd Tp Madison Tp Greencastle Tp Belle Union with prices from $1 to $5 000 and the largest $5 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy W. McGaughey
W. M. McGaughey
Russell Tp
George M. Carter
G. B. Rockwell
Cloverdale
Fred H. Goodwin
R. C. Sutherlin
Russellville
B. F. Corwin
Ray J. Hill
Floyd Twp
Fred Terry Leader of Belle Dies in Morning
Fred Terry died Friday at his mother's home Mrs. Mary Terry. Funeral services were held Sunday at New Providence church conducted by Rev. W E Gill of Cloverdale and Rev. R F E Masten. Interment followed at Providence cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Terry
Mary Terry
New Providence Church
W. E. Gill
Cloverdale
R. FE. Masten
Providence Cemetery
Army Worm In Putnam Detected In Franklin Township
County agent reports a destructive farm pest, the army worm, has appeared in Franklin Township Putnam. only a few nems were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Army Worm Reported in Putnam County
County Agent R. S. Fouts reports army worms found on a Franklin township farm in Putnam County. He warns farmers to watch for more worms, report discoveries, and act quickly to prevent widespread crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
R. S. Fouts
Franklin Township
Fouts
Cabinet opposition to signing peace treaty in Weimar
German cabinet shows almost unanimous sentiment against signing the peace treaty. Officials fear consequences of rejection include allied invasion, economic blockade, Bolshevism, and food shortages. Criticism centers on perceived disregard of German counter proposals and blame toward America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
America
Germany
Indiana postoffice union elects Brown president
Charles H. Brown of Rushville was elected President of the Indiana branch of the National Association of Postoffice Supervising Employees. The organization named Stoner as Vice President of the new statewide group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoner
Charles H. Brown
Rushville
Indiana
The
National Association of Postoffice Supervision Employes
Post Office Officers Elected at State Meeting
The event at the Cleypool Motel Saturday drew representatives from all first and second class post offices in the state. Officers elected include Ernest Stoner of Greencastle as vice president Charles W. Ertie of Peru as corresponding secretary Claude E. Cohee of Martinsville as financial secretary and Edgar Brown of Indianapolis as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleypool
Ernest Stoner
Greencastle
Charles W. Ertie
Peru
Claude E. Cohee
Martinsville
Edgar Brown
Indianapolis
Training Conference in session at Bowman Gym
Twenty three men attend a Greencastle training conference in the Bowman gym lobby with five locals among them. War Work Council YMAs speeches urge enlisted returned soldiers to positively influence the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Bowman Gymnasium
Commercial Club
Vermillion Cafe
E. C. Dodson
J. A. Clement
Charles McGaughey
L. R. Eckhardt
H. A. Gobin
Indiana
War Work Council
Young Men’s Christian Association
O. K. Doney
Clinton
W. H. Ball
Indianapolis
Thomas Gray
Franklin
Thomas B. Ferguson
Otis E. Gully
Danville
Doney
Captain Ball
America
Van Denman Thompson Organ Recital in Meharry Hall
Van Denman Thompson will present an organ recital this evening at 8 in Meharry Hall. The program includes works by Bofwski Couperin DeBricqueville and Boellmann. The Girl Scouts meet Thursday at 7 30 at Cornelia Allen s home for a second class test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Denman Thompson
Meharry Hall
Bofwski
Cornelia Allen
Farmers Picnic Date Set August 20
G. I. Christie of Purdue and Lewis Taylor secretary of the Federation of Indiana Farmers' Associations are invited to make addresses at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 1. Christie
Purdue
Lewis Taylor
THE
Federation OF Indiana Farmers’ Associations
Putnam County Farmers Hold Picnic Date Set
Putnam County Farmers Association sets August 20 as the picnic date. Purdue's G I Christie and Indiana Farmers' Federation secretary Lewis Taylor invited to speak. A Saturday meeting planned to choose a site and finalize arrangements with McLean Springs and the Blackwoods noted as possible grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Farmers Association
McLean Springs
Blackwoods
Malta Roundup Prominent Local Notices
Several from Malta attended the ice cream and strawberry festival at Fillmore last Saturday evening. Jos Miller died June 7 1919 after a long illness leaving six children. He was 43. Sam Campbell seeks rheumatism treatment in Martinsville. A dog was killed on the crossing at the cooling station last week. Burial crowd attended Jos Miller’s service at Stilesville with local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore
Marie Lawson
Miller
Sam Campbell
Martinsville
Josh Campbell
Will Shuck
Mary
Lucy
Lela Garrett
Walter Wright
Clyde Walls
Jos, Miller
Stilesville
Key
Ransom
Poplar Grove News Briefs From Indiana Visits and Illness
Poplar Grove notes many local trips and family updates. Albany Farmers returned from Indianapolis with Grace Farmer and a daughter. Charles Phillips infant burial occurred Saturday. Harold Cox Roy Jones and families visited Elias Elmore. Jesse Cox stayed with relatives in Jasonville and Terre Haute. Mrs Dittamore ill. Ernest Trout family from Fillmore visited. Elmer Farmer G C Cushman from Indianapolis and A Farmer visited L M Chamberlain. Mt Hebron ice cream social invites on June 21. Clyde Walls transported a stork to Indianapolis last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Smith
Clara Keller
Harry Hill
Coatesville
W. G. Pickens
Little Son
Greencastle
C. O. Dobbs
Bradley
Indianapolis
W. A. Moser
Othe Hurst
H. E. Smith
Averil Smith
Mt. Meridian
L. S. Smith
Alpha Hill
Roscoe Hill
France
Joy Wallace
Gertie Stringer
J. S. Finney
L. N. Scott
Albany Farmer
Grace Farmer
Charles Phillips
Harold Cox
Roy Jones
Elias Elmore
Jesse Cox
Jasonville
Terre Haute
John Dittamore
Ernest Trout
Fillmore
Elmer Farmer
G. C. Cushman
A. Farmer
L. M. Chamberlain
Mt. Hebron
Clyde Walls
Country Club Holds Country Home Tea With Twentieth Century Club
The Country Club entertained the Twentieth Century Club at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Houck’s country home. Guests enjoyed a playful program of readings, vocal solos by Martha Mick, violin music, and a punch service. Roses and favors complemented a warm, springlike afternoon of socializing and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
J. E. Houck
Martha Mick
Harry Cusick
John McFarlane
Gertrude Cusick
John Grey
Clifford Torr
C. E. Stoner
Louise Houck
Edith Zaring
Agnes Torr
Elizabeth Kendall
Irene Shinn
Laura Houck
Kathryn Stoner
Local brief notices and wedding greetings
Rev and Mrs Blaine E Kirkpatrick depart for Dayton Ind to attend the Florence Swank Lauran Sheridan wedding two DePauw graduates. The Women's Home Missionary Society of Colere Avenue church hosts an annual picnic this evening with supper at 6 on the lawn of Mr and Mrs W C Van Arsdel Ed win Post is president. William McNary of Fillmore visits Greencastle on business. Claude L Airhart, son of Rev and Mrs Airhart, is with the third army of occupation in Arbar Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine E. Kirkpatrick
Dayton
Ind
Florence Swank
Lauran Sheridan
Sheridan
Miss Swark
DePauw
Women’s Home Missionary Society of
Colere Avenue Church
W. C van Arsdel
Edwin Post
Claude L. Airhart
Arbar
Germany
Third Army of Occupation
Mr. Airhart
Greencastle Golfers Set For Weekend Competition
Local golfers from Greencastle will showcase their skills in a two day event this Saturday and Sunday. The tournament offers a chance to demonstrate class and compete for top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Prizes Await Greencastle Golf Club Open
Greencastle Golf Club plans its first season tournament Friday and Saturday after weather delays. A medal score event will award prizes to low scorers with handicaps set to level the field for seasoned and new players alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Golf Club
Damage Suit Filed In Putnam County Store Robbery Case
Hansel Grimes files a complaint in Putnam County Court seeking 5000 dollars in damages from Charley Kelley a local merchant alleging honesty was questioned in connection with a store robbery incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel Grimes
Putnam County
Charley Kelley
Charley Pickett
Grimes
Kelley
Home Search Sparks Grimes Lawsuit For Damages
Charley Kelley obtained a search warrant used by Constable Charley Pickett to raid Hansel Grimes home amid a store theft. Grimes sues Kelley for 5000 dollars claiming unjustified action harmed his reputation. no evidence tied the Grimes family to the robbery. Attorneys Lyon and Peck and Hays and Murphy represent Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Grimes
Charley Pickett
Squire Phillip Frank
Lyon & Peck and
Hays & Murphy
Hog prices slip again at Indianapolis stock yards
Hog prices at the Indianapolis stock yards fell again by 25 cents to about 20.75 to 21.00 per hundredweight with a few loads at 20.85 and top at 21.00. Local packers bought 8,500 hogs and 4,000 on siders as arrivals reached 12,500 hogs 1,200 cattle 600 calves and 200 sheep. cattle and calves weakened while sheep held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thrift
Scott Shigh
Greencastle High School
BELLE
UNION
ARMY
Andante
Con Fuoco
Couperin
DeBricqueville
Boellmann
PLAGE
Putnam County Farmers’ Association
G. I. Christie
Malta
Poplar Grove
Country Club
William McNary
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