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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
1
Booster Chick enthralls 150 youth choirs during the song service ahead of Mrs Barr's Tuesday night sermon at the Tabernacle.
Mathias P. Knudson former manager petitions Darke county Common Pleas Court seeking a receiver for the J A Long Company. The Indiana corporation, with a 200000 capital, runs a butter egg poultry and cream to butter operation with a Greencastle buying station and Union City headquarters.
A preacher opens with the commandments as rules for right conduct and a mirror to show flaws. She then explains the first four in sequence, addressing each individually to illustrate their guidance and personal impact.
The Greencastle band held its Tuesday practice in the Commercial Club rooms with sixteen musicians. Organizers urge new members to join at the next meeting as they anticipate a big season and brass band activity. Almon Buis, visiting from Fillmore, returns to Argos High School as instructor after tending family illness and funeral of Mrs. C M Coffin. A lawsuit over a deed dispute is being heard in Putnam Circuit Court with Corwin Gillin and Allee James as attorneys.
Miss Edna West daughter of Mr and Mrs Milo West a senior in the high school won the local reading contest Tuesday afternoon at the high school auditorium over five contestants. She will represent the local school in the Putnam County Reading Contest Friday night at the same venue.
County entries for Friday include M Abrams Lucille Gillespie Edna West Ruth Wilson in Reading Piano and Voice. Bainbridge sends Discussion Michael Wano Dorothy Weller Ace Obenchain with Cloverdale and Roachdale also entering. William O Daniels of Cloverdale to join in discussion on How to Solve the Railroad Problem. Edna West, first in local reading, has won the honor twice. Senior play tryouts set for Thursday for girls and Monday for boys.
The American Legion plans a county wide effort to enroll a large membership for the local chapter Eight Hundred Soldiers in Putnam. The drive targets increased enlistment within the post and broader community support through outreach and events.
Beginning April 1 the Greencastle Post No 58 American Legion starts a county wide drive to recruit new members. Eight hundred eligible veterans in the county may join. local club rooms in the Sudranski block will be opened after remodeling. A theater benefit will fund rents and furnishings.
Jems A Brann transfers six lots in Putnamville to James William for 1000 dollars. William B Vestal conveys 120 acres in Warren township to James B Rickey for 4000 dollars. Frank Van Slyke transfers land in Floyd township to Ellen Ford for 1000 dollars.
An automobile driven by William Wiley with Mr and Mrs Wiley aboard toppled into a deep fill on West Walnut street near the handle factory Tuesday afternoon after Wiley attempted to pass another car. The bank caved in as the car edged the fill, but occupants escaped injury.
DePauw University reports sixty thousand dollars raised toward a one hundred thousand dollar pension fund for retired faculty members. Trustees authorized the full amount, with a goal to complete by May 1 requiring a daily rise of about one thousand nine dollars if needed. The campaign funds support retirement benefits for DePauw faculty and include applicant scholarships from Northwestern University and Pennsylvania State College with tuition waived for scholars who serve as instructors in their departments.
Marshal P. Wilder was wounded in the breast by a burglar at Jack McGregor’s Brazil home. The intruder fled after firing twice. Wilder had searched the burglar and found burglary tools but missed a concealed revolver. Wilder, a noted state figure and former Purdue football coach, is recovering.
A list of Thursday morning prayer meeting times and hosts includes Mrs Pollard at Poplar and College Mrs Leonard Sutherlin on West Walnut Street and several leaders at various streets. Local social notes mention improved health of Prof J T Dobell visits by Mrs Thomas Zaring and Mrs Raymond Scobee, birth announcements for Frieda Lenore and a baby boy, March 22, deaths and lodge meetings for Crescent and Bee Hive Rebekah lodges, and a Bloomington man released in Terre Haute after a manhunt related to the N C O Hair robbery.
City engineer Ralph Donnahue presents paving options brick concrete or emulsified asphalt with costs $48768.16 $32811.44 and $16854.72 respectively. Asphalt favored for durability and five year guarantee. Petitions to oil streets, battery overhaul for fire department, and alley cleanups ordered. Permits issued for Ralph Knoll Co garage street use and gasoline tank. Claim ordinance passed.
The Greencastle Chamber of Commerce reports a sharp drop in memberships after a March 15 banquet at Vermillion’s Cafe. Only 160 memberships secured so far, far below the 250 target, with about 11 committees working since the event and earlier totals showing a poor follow up.
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