Greencastle Industries Boost Local Economy and Wages
A Greencastle report outlines six leading factories producing over ten million dollars in finished goods annually. Wages total about one million dollars paid to nearly a thousand workers, with more payrolls from DePauw University interurban staff and construction crews not included. The chamber seeks housing solutions to retain labor, while promoting home-building investment and local financial support.
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Greencastle
Indiana Portland Cement Company
American Zinc Products Company
A. & C. Stone and Lime Co
C. & J. Stone Co
C. H. Barncy Co
Bittles Handle Co
DePauw University
Advertised Letters from Greencastle Post Office May 12
Greencastle Ind May 12 advertised letters list includes Mrs John Hershberger and Rev L L vertised. W L Denman postmaster clerical note.
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Greencastle, Ind
Observance of the Sabbaths and Sunday Shift
The article traces the shift from the Jewish seventh day to the Christian Sunday as the Lord's day. It notes early church practice and Fathers supporting Sunday as sacred because of creation and Christ’s resurrection. It cites Constantine’s 321 edict and Theodosian code calling Sunday a day of rest and cessation of lawsuits.
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Jesus Christ
Constantine
For His Own Sake Hero Gives Up Smoking
A romantic scene unfolds as a couple discuss sacrifice with a man agreeing to quit smoking for his beloved. He vows to smoke only for his own sake, signaling resolve and affection in a high strained moment.
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George
Hhe
The Reformation Joke at Sea Voyage Wedding
Admiral Mark Kerr quoted at an airman wedding about wives reforming husbands. A man reflects on reforming marriages and mutual gratitude, noting a wife’s success and a salting punch line about Methuselah.
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Mark Kerr
Fragments of a Birmingham Age Telegram Humour Note
A garbled snippet remarks on funeral sentiments and hospital flowers. A florist suggests lilies as suitable for a gentle man still recovering, noting lilies symbolize purity and peace while hinting the mood remains chastened.
Rotary Club Luncheon Opens New Berncastle Chapter
The newly organized Berncastle business men Rotary Club held its first luncheon at the Christian Church at 12 15. Women provided a hearty meal for thirty members and plans call for weekly luncheons from 12 15 to 1 15. The next luncheon is scheduled for next Wednesday.
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Club OF
Berncastle Business Men
Christian Church
Ines
Greencastle Businessen
Rotary Club
Rotary
Junior Senior Prom and school notices at Greencastle High
The Junior Class promises a seat for the Seniors at the May 2 prom. An in town and out of town musical talent is rumored for entertainment. Chapel is tomorrow after noon and basketball sweaters will be awarded.
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Wilfred Smith
Willian Dow
Greencastle
McKeen
Evidences of Income From a Humorous Exchange
A London Tit-Bits excerpt contrasts fashion perception with status as Biggins abandons fine dress for overalls and a plumber's outfit. A young student remarks that when interested in a subject she immerses herself, prompting a coy reply about being an interesting subject.
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London
Local Prayers, Visits, and Council Meetings Noted
The regular prayer meeting at College Ave church begins at 7 30 with baptism and new member enrollment available. Visitors include Mrs C N McWethy and Mrs Arthur Seegar with daughter, plus Mrs Clara Lammers’ guest Mrs Seegar. Potomac Council Pocamon tas to hold called sessions Friday and Saturday to act on petitions and confer degree on a large class. lodge members will provide a picnic supper.
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College Ave
Girl Elopes With Blind Man From Brooklyn
Miss Alice Prince daughter of Mr and Mrs Bedward Prince of Sncort City and Walter Baker thirty three of Brooklyn an instructor in carpentry and automobile techanics at Evergreen Red Cross Institute for the blind eloped to Alexandria Virginia and were married Baker, blind since twelve, graduated with honors from Columbia University and served overseas in wartime. The story notes sparrow poisoning reports claiming 75 sparrows killed per quarter pound package in several counties.
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Baltimore
Alice Prince
Bedward Prince
Sncort City
Walter Baker
Brooklyn
Evergreen Red Cross Institute For the
Alexandria
Veeenthy
Instituton
Baker
Helen Keller
Honers
Columbia University
Evergreen
Prince
Lieker
Plain Proposition Refuses Dress in Bitter Quote Exchange
A terse dialogue pivots on sacrifice and cost as one character questions willingness to die and another refuses a new dress, arguing the garment is cheaper than a funeral in a sharp social exchange.
Little Things That Hurt
A Houston Post quips about taxation noting a bachelor with a million income groans at school tax hikes and the sting of higher levies. The column uses humor to reflect on tax burdens and public finance.
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Houston Post
Miss Alvord and Vanlandingham Wed in Home Ceremony
Miss Georg a Viola Alvord and Cecil Vanlandingham were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the brides parents home 1001 South Indiana Street. Rev Levi Marshall officiated in the presence of relatives and friends. They will reside at the same address for the present.
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Georga Viola Alvord
Cereil Vanlanésham
South Indiana Street
Levi Marshall
Prayer Meeting and Pulpit Service This Evening
The Presbyterian Church hosts a prayer meeting at 5 30 this evening with the topic Ever ready Christians. Rev A M Hootman will fill the pulpit at Filmore Church on Sunday morning and evening.
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A. M. Hootman
Filmore Christian Church
Alter Names to Escape Ridicule Across Society
Washington reports a man chose Barry Ward to replace Barry Ware after a lawyer helped file a DC Supreme Court petition. The piece notes wartime bias spurred German name changes to English equivalents or Americanized forms like Carter or Jobsen, with business pressure and prejudice cited as motives.
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B. Ware
Barry Ware
Barry Ward
Fawilles
Awsig
Smnich
Carter
Jobsen
Kaiser and
Tindenburg
Anereans
Gernwin
Gerning
Aryte
Ageaia
Himner
Marmon Car Stolen From Evens Garage
An auto thief registered as Andrew Kartey of French Lick stole Mrs. E. B. Evens Marmon touring car from her Greencastle garage near midnight Wednesday. The thief, who used careful planning, arrived in town around 3 am, checked at the Grand Central Hotel, and spoke with Putnam Auto Co. staff. Police alert Mrs. Evens and nearby towns as the search continues for the repainted Marmon in good condition, valued at several thousand dollars.
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Grand Central Hotel
Andrew Kartey
Karne
Greencastle
Bir
Gran Central Hotel
Karney
Evans
Varney
Putnam Auto Company
Herald Office
Stiles
Putnam Auto Co
Grand Central
Evens
Evins
DePauw News: Journalism Dept to Control Daily Next Year
The DePauw Daily will come under the journalism director and cease student publication board control. L. E. Mitchell will direct journalism. A weekly or bi weekly paper is planned for next year. Scarlett fever cases decline with Katherine Horstman returning soon and Doris Bowman improving in quarantine. The Senior class play led by Herbert Barth is set for Monday May 14, Senior Class Day.
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DePauw
L. E. Mitchell
Miss Standismh
Katherine Horstman
Doris Bowman
Herbert Barth
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Greencastle Chamber of Commerce
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Morris, Miss Irene
W. L. Denman
Perlords
Otary Club
Putnam County Horticultural Society
R. A. Ogg
B. F. Corwin
Northwood
John Gallion
Tassia
Busiess
Washington
Joris Bakhmete
State Department
Marguerite Clark
Mary
C. N. McWethy
Indianapolis
Arthur Seegar
St Louis
Mrs. Seegar
Clara Lammers
William Grogan
Free Hixon
Mr. Hixon
Virginia
Grooma
Georgia Alvord
Cecil Vanlandingham
Indiana Street
the Presbyterian Church
Hogg
Tina
Ehureh
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Prederic A. Haskin
Chicago Daily News
Marmon
Evens Garage
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