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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

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Eastern Woman Named Grand President at Sorority Convention

National convention in session this week ends with a pageant Friday evening. Eastern Woman is elected grand president amid ceremonies and local officers for Alpha 0 chapter.

Alpha Sorority Elects New Grand Officers at Green Castl

More than 300 delegates gathered in Bowman gymnasium as Lillian MacCausland Norman of Providence Rhode Island was elected grand president of Alpha Omicron national sorority.Other officers include Rocelle Gachet Washington DC grand vice president Viola Gray Lincoln Nebraska and Merva Hennings Chicago grand secretary registrar. A banquet followed in Rector Hall and retiring officers included Isabelle Stewart San Francisco and J E Frame New York.

Ers Lillian MacCausland Norman Providence Rhode Island Alpha 0 Bowman Gymnasium Rector Hall Greencastle Rocelle Gachet Washington, D.C Viola Gray Lincoln, Neb Merva Hennings Chicago Etta MacPhie Boston Lucy Somervile Greenville Miss Isabelle Stewart San Francisco Cal J. E. Frame New York Helen N.henry MacCausland Norman

Hogs Reach New High in Indianapolis Market

June 28 Indianapolis market reports hog receipts at 5 000 with prices rising to new highs. Early trading saw hogs in light supply reach 22 in truck pens and car lots at 21 65. Top quotation in general market hit 21 75 as demand stayed strong while cattle calves and sheep held steady. Local packers processed 3 700 hogs with outside buyers taking the remainder.

Indianapolis

Patriotism of Jesus Sermon at Christian Church

Levi Marshall pastor leads preaching at 10 40 on The Patriotism of Jesus. Sunday school 9 30 with Cora OBrien superintendent and G W Conklin music director. Florence Wright to sing. Children's Day events 7 45 pm with music recitations dialogues drills and decorations. Offering for world wide evangelism. All welcome.

Levi Marshall Cora O’brien G. W. Conklin Gerald Handy Jesus Florence Wright

Locust Street Church Sees Children's Day Emphasis

Locust Street Church led by Pastor Don W. Nichols schedules Sunday school at 9 30 with H B Longden as superintendent. Children’s Day exercises replace the morning sermon at 10 40 followed by Epworth League at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 on Willed With the Holy Ghost. Mrs True Haddock will sing and Paul VanArsdel returns home from attending the Epworth League convention at Lake Geneva Wisconsin.

H. B. Longden Epworth League Paul VanArsdel Lake Geneva Wis

President Decides to Lift the Ban on Gold Exports

Washington dispatch reports President orders lifting the ban on the export of gold bullion. Secretary Tumulty, awakened by a cable from the White House, confirms the decision after a terse exchange.

Washington Jos. Tumulty White House J. P. Tumulty

Five Pupils Rank High in Putnam

Five Putnam pupils, reported by Charles Deich, show more girls than boys in high school rankings. The data highlights strong performance across subjects with notable female achievement.

Putnam Charles Deich

Five exceptional high school seniors named in Putnam County list

Putnam county surveys reveal 300 replies from 587 Indiana high schools on exceptional ability. The 252 seniors include 160 girls and 92 boys with careers spanning teaching, engineering, and law. The study notes parental influence, religious affiliation, and personal ambition as key factors shaping college plans and chosen professions.

Putnam County Kathryn Helm Marguerite Fox Greencastle Beulah Crodian Clinton Center Fred R. Linville Cloverdale Ruth Smiley Russellville Charles Deich Frank Wallace Deich Indiana Northwestern University DePauw University Indiana University Purdue Indiana State Normal United States

Nation Goes Dry Monday War Time Measure Effects Midnight

Nation moves to enforce prohibition with no further legislation needed to take effect at midnight on Monday. The wartime measure aims to curb alcohol use as part of national efforts during the period.

Prohibition Start Delayed by Yet Unenacted Law

Washington June 28 The war time prohibition takes effect next Monday at midnight without new congressional legislation. Observers note the President must declare demobilization completed, which would allow saloons to resume until January 16 when constitutional prohibition begins. With Germany treaty signing and expected rapid demobilization, a proclamation may come by Labor Day at latest.

Washington, D. C Congress Germany

Putnam County Hogs Aimed For High Grade Stock Bids

A. G. Brown, cashier of the First National, finances the club and helps trustworthy boys enter the pure bred hog business. Last year gifts boosted county hog quality and raised standards for Putnam County. This year only top gifts will be bought to push Putnam toward state leading ranks in high bred hogs.

A. G. Brown First National Putnam County

Locust Street Church Children’s Day Program Highlights

The Locust Street Church hosts a Sunday morning Children’s Day program at 10 30 with organ voluntary hymns scripture reading prayer and a series of performances. Primary and third to fifth grade classes give exercises poems and a playlet while Mary and Marie Blunkett sing a duet and a flag drill closes the event followed by hymn 682 and benediction.

Locust Street Mary and Marie Blunkett Katherine Svendbperdnies Lillian Sommers Ruth Bryant Bele O.csnstetanksche Haven Seukoeeiensldee

Property Transfers In Greencastle And Bainbridge

Heber H Ellis to Ernest Browning transfers a lot in Greencastle for 3200 dollars. Sarah A Shoppell to Julius Sudran ski sells two Greencastle lots for 4000 dollars. Missouri R Hanna to DePauw University conveys a lot in Greencastle for 2000 dollars. Margaret Hillis Fuller et al to Arthur L E Reat transfers a Greencastle lot for 2500 dollars. William S Manning to Susan Manning by will conveys a Greencastle lot. Bainbridge Cemetery Company to Andrew J Cowger transfers a Bainbridge cemetery lot for 25 dollars.

Sarah A. Shoppell Julius Sudranski Greencastle Missouri R. Hanna DePauw University Margaret Hillis Fuller Arthur L. E. Reat William S. Manning Susan Manning Will Bainbridge Cemetery Company Andrew J. Cowger Bainbridge Cemetery

Mission Sunday and church events at Presbyterian Church

Victor L. Raphael leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m noting Mission Sunday and a missionary collection. Morning worship at 10 40 features a sermon on Christian Liberty with Mrs EF Watson singing. Evening worship at 7 30 with God Seeking for a Man. Thursday 7 30 prepares for communion and a session for hopeful union. Also Mr and Mrs Edgar Vancleave plan Indianapolis trip for their relatives 55th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Kriel are both 78.

EF. K. Watson Macon Edgar Vancleave Indianapolis

Duroc Gilts Donated for 4H Club Work in Putnam County

Ten of the finest Duroc gilts shipped from Danville Illinois were received Friday to benefit 4H club work in Putnam County. Recipients include Marion McNary John cera Ruark Albert Sage Delmas Canada Charles Sage and Eletitia Cromwell with gifts allocated among John Sears Eugene Ruark and other buyers. All gilt sired by the $6 000 herd boar O C K Chief from the John W Tell ing herd of Danville and among the county s top bred hogs.

Putnam County Danville Ill Marion McNary John Cera Ruark Albert Sage Delmas Canada Charles Sage Eletitia Cromwell John Sears Eugene Ruark John W. Telling

Federal Court Modifies Injunction on 234 Percent Beer

The federal court amends an original injunction related to 234 percent beer, allowing U.S. prosecution to proceed. The decision is not expected to halt manufacturing.

U. S

Brewers Claim Victory In 2 3 Percent Beer Case

In New York on June 28 attorneys for both brewers and the federal government announced a victory from the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The court altered Judge Mayer's injunction blocking interference with or prosecution of the production and sale of 2.75 percent beer. The injunction against Richard J. McElliott, acting collector, remains in force while the appellate ruling removes the pendente lite ban on the federal prosecutor, permitting him to proceed as he sees fit. The court notes the injunction against the acting collector can do no harm.

New York United States Circuit Court of Appeals Mayer Richard J. McElliott Internal Revenue United States Francis G. Gaffey McElliott Collector of Internal Revenue

Political Gossip as Indiana Senators Preview Films

Washington gossip notes Senators Harry S. New and James F. Watson of Indiana will be depicted as movie stars in a forthcoming silent drama. The pieces for both copies are in progress, promising dramatic Capitol scenes and animated exchanges to thrill audiences.

Washington Harry S. New James F. Watson Indiana Watson New Capitol

Hays Plan to Use Indiana In Movie Campaign Draws Attention

The article notes Will Hays of the Republican National Committee promotes a film project featuring Indiana figures to rally support. It discusses New and Watson appearing sans makeup, Sen. Penrose’s unlikely presence, and Indiana Rep. Woods in Washington for a salary vote. It also covers Senator New’s aviation bill, congressional critique from a Wall Street paper, and GOP-leaning pressures on aviation and naval development.

Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Indiana Washington Republican Committee New Watson Senator Penrose Pennsylvania Penrose New and Watson Will Woods Tenth House Senator New Congress Wall Street Republican Congress Mexico Army Daniels Aviation Department of the Navy Army Aviation

O Rear Buys 163 Acre Farm Near Fillmore

George D. O Rear of Greencastle buys the B F Wing farm of 163 acres near Fillmore in Floyd township. The sale closed today via Gene Hamrick and Harry Talbott real estate. Mrs Ralph Hostetter and Ralph Hostetter move to the farm to manage it. The O Rear family previously moved from Thorntown to Greencastle.

George D. O'Rear B. F. Wing Fillmore Floyd Township Gene Hamrick Harry Talbott Ralph Hostetter Thorntown O’rear G. D. O’rear O'Rear Greencastle

Germans Sign Document Shortly After Noon

At 3 12 PM this afternoon the signing took place with President Wilson second to sign. The ceremony opened with remarks and proceeded in an orderly sequence as the document was executed.

Wilson

Signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty Opened by Clemenceau

A crowd gathered outside the Versailles hall as the peace treaty was signed at 3:12 PM with Clemenceau opening the ceremony. Wilson signed at 3:14 PM, Lloyd George at 3:17 PM, Mueller and Bell for Germany, and American delegates Lansing White House and Bliss completed the signing by 3:15 PM.

Versailles Hall of Mirrors Clemenceau Wilson Lloyd George Great Britain Mueller Germany Bell Lansing White, House Bliss

The Right to Win Inspiring tale of Wilcox persistence

A promotional piece extols endurance and honesty in racing like Howard Wilcox who failed six times before winning on the seventh attempt. It urges staying with leaders, keeping promises, obeying rules, truthful selling, and turning failure into triumph through steady effort and faith.

Hercules Howard Wilcox Wilcox

Jeffreys Couple Seen in Greencastle on Business

Mr and Mrs G F Jeffreys of Roachdale were in Greencastle on Friday for business.

G. F. Jeffreys Roachdale Greencastle

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Christian Church Don W. Nichols Methodist Church Chum Stonegate Katetas Choir Alberta Houck Louise Hamrick Evelyn Myers James Hamrick Heber H. Ellis Ernest Browning Presbyterian Church Victor L. Raphael Brewers W. O. Timmons Edinburg James Josephine Rubush
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