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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
1
The Zing mill gains national attention for its wide range of uses. Only two other rolling mills like Greencastle's exist in the United States. Industry and science recognize its superiority and versatility.
Greencastle builds a $1,000,000 zinc plating plant from Indiana Zinc Products with a 60 ton daily capacity. The operation supplies zinc sheets for roofing and industrial use, drawing on wartime demand and European reconstruction needs. Zinc roofs prove durable, with long oxidation timelines and broad applications from pipes to signs.
Lieut Claire Bittles of this city, son of Mrs Raser Bittles, has landed in Boston from overseas and expects to be home within two weeks. His mother received a message confirming his arrival on Monday.
Monroe Floyd and Jackson remain outside the select circle of townships that have subscribed their loan quotas.
Monore Jackson and Floyd townships remain outside the white circle of Liberty Loan subscribers in Putnam County. Monday reports show eleven townships over the line, with amounts listed for Jackson Franklin Russell Clinton Monroe Floyd Marion Greencastle Madison Washington Warren Jefferson Cloverdale Mill Creek. Efforts aim to raise the laggards by evening so county can join the white column by Wednesday morning.
Farmers of Marion Township met in Fillmore on Monday night April 28 and formed a local unit of Farmers Associations. The group aims to incorporate later with paid-up capital to handle farm products. Meetings will be held each Monday in Fillmore. Directors are Ora A. Day Ertheridge EF Buis Guy Jackson Albert O. Hunter and Aaron W. Cooper. Mr and Mrs F G Gilmore traveled to Indianapolis to visit friends.
A political column describes Senator J Elmer Thomas of Lawton leading opposition to a governor’s road bond plan. It notes his belief roads can be financed without bonds and hints at future gubernatorial ambitions. It mentions his West Side base and potential impact on state politics. Separately burglars hit Monrovia First National Bank, stealing bonds and stamps from safety deposit vaults using a skeleton key.
Gracious welcome plans in Greencastle as a large delegation heads to Indianapolis tomorrow to participate in the welcome of returned Hoosier soldiers and sailors. The event signals community pride and support for local service members.
Greencastle will represent at the state Welcome Home celebration in Indianapolis with at least 850 Putnam County war heroes traveling on a Vandalia train. A Greencastle consolidated band will join the parade along with the university band while most local businesses close for the day.
Locust Street Church held its usual free fellowship event with a potluck feast and spiritual program led by W C VanArsdel. Pastor and Nellie Huger contributed songs before E Dow Bancroft delivered a message on Obedience to God's Command referencing Jonah and the tithe.
Mr Bancroft will always be a welcome guest when he comes to Greencastle, greeting locals with warmth and familiar hospitality during his appearances.
Burglars broke into the Clayton post office early Monday twenty miles west of Indianapolis and fled in an automobile. Police from Clayton and Indianapolis pursued suspects but left with no trace. Mail sacks were ransacked yet nothing of value was reported stolen.
May 6 1919 at the Indianapolis stockyards hogs sold to a new top of 21.25 per 100 pounds as receipts reached 8000. Bidding was brisk with prices rising to 21.10 to 21.25. Local packers took 4500 head and outsiders 2000. Calves 700 and lambs 150 held steady while cattle, 1600 head, sold strong.
Mrs Louise F Zaring of this city is honored as two of her paintings were chosen from the Indiana artists annual exhibition to travel to Washington Indiana for display. The Indianapolis Star notes the selection and mentions prior removal of works to Washington.
Lawrence Sears, long in the government hospital in West Baden, returned home Monday to visit his parents. He was severely wounded in the hip but can now walk without crutches and only shows a slight limp.
Clemenceau, Wilson and Lloyd George will stand at head of table when Germans enter congress room. Versailles treaty terms placed before peace conference at secret plenary session.
Paris May 6 The peace conference council discusses complete economic isolation of Germany if it refuses the peace treaty. The Chinese delegation shows displeasure with Shantung settlement and may sign with reservations. At Versailles the German delegates will face premier Clemenceau Wilson and Lloyd George at a formal reception table.
City Marshal O'Hair ordered by the mayor to arrest drivers without a 1919 license and to fine those in unlawful license use. He was also told to investigate suspected cases of license fraud among motorists.
Mrs. Wade Emison formerly Julia Jean Nelson of this city receives a divorce from her husband in Marion County courts. The ruling confirms the end of their marriage and marks a legal separation recorded by local officials.
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